Rule 17-24. Promise To Pay Liquidated Sum

(a) In any action based upon an express or implied promise to pay a definite sum and claiming only liquidated damages, which may include interest, a reasonable attorney's fee and other lawful charges, the procedure set forth in Section 1720 and in Sections 17-25 through 17-28 shall be followed, if there is a default of appearance. A certificate of closed pleadings shall not be filed in matters which fall within the scope of these rules because such matters shall not proceed on the inventory of pending cases requiring a hearing in damages.

(b) When moving for default and judgment pursuant to Sections 17-25 through 17-28, a party shall move for default and judgment on forms prescribed by the Office of the Chief Court Administrator.

Committee Notes

(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 357.) (Amended June 29, 1998, to take effect Jan. 1, 1999.)