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Rule L205.2(a). Format.

All pleadings and papers in connection therewith, petitions and motions filed with the Prothonotary in an action at law or in equity and in other matters designated under the Rules of Civil Procedure shall be prepared for flat filing.

No paper or other document may be filed in the Prothonotary's Office on any paper other than paper approximately 8 1/2 × 11 inches in size. Any paper or other document filed in any office shall be sufficient as to format and other physical characteristics if it substantially complies with the following requirements:

(a) It shall be on white paper of good quality with typed or printed matter 6 1/2 × 9 1/2 inches.

(b) The cover sheet shall contain a 3- inch space from the top of the paper for all court stampings, filing notices, etc.

(c) Exhibits introduced in judicial proceedings and wills are exempt from this rule.

(d) Multi-page filings shall be stapled in the upper left- hand corner only. No tape, headers or backers shall be used.