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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 04-1849

THE COURTS

Title 231--RULES
OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

PART I.  GENERAL

[231 PA. CODE CH. 2950]

Amendment of Rule 2959 Governing Confession of Judgment; No. 419 Civil Procedural Rules; Doc. No. 5

[34 Pa.B. 5551]

Order

Per Curiam:

   And Now, this 28th day of September, 2004, Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 2959 is amended by the promulgation of new subdivision (g) to read as follows.

   Whereas prior distribution and publication of this amendment would otherwise be required, it has been determined that immediate promulgation is required in the interest of justice and efficient administration.

   This order shall be processed in accordance with Pa.R.J.A. 103(b) and shall be effective immediately.

Annex A

TITLE 231.  RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

PART I.  GENERAL

CHAPTER 2950.  CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT FOR MONEY

Rule 2959. Striking Off or Opening Judgment. Pleadings. Procedure.

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   (g)(1)  A judgment shall not be stricken or opened because of a creditor's failure to provide a debtor with instructions imposed by an existing statute, if any, regarding procedures to follow to strike a judgment or regarding any rights available to an incorrectly identified debtor.

   (2)  Subdivision (g)(1) shall apply to (1) judgments entered prior to the effective date of subdivision (g) which have not been stricken or opened as of the effective date and (2) judgments entered on or after the effective date.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-1849. Filed for public inspection October 8, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]


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