Can you tell me how to appeal a decision of the Summary Court?
A decision of the court may be appealed by making a written notice of your intent to appeal to the other party or parties involved, to the Summary Court, and the Common Pleas Court. You must pay a filing fee to Common Pleas. You must make written notice within 30 days, if it was a civil case and 10 days if it is a criminal case.

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1. What kind of civil cases are heard in Magistrate Court?
2. How do I file a civil case in Magistrate Court?
3. Where do I file my civil case?
4. I have a judgment from Magistrate’s court; how do I have it executed?
5. How do I file a criminal case?
6. What can I do if I accept a check for payment of merchandise or services and bank returns the check due to insufficient funds, or for some other reason?
7. Can you tell me how to appeal a decision of the Summary Court?
8. Can you explain an “expungement”?
9. What is PTI?
10. Can I discuss my case with the Judge?