42 Pa. C.S. § 2737.1

Current through P.A. Acts 2023-66
Section 2737.1 - Incorrect debtor identified
(a) ProcedureA creditor that files for a judgment by confession under section 2737(3) (relating to powers and duties of the office of the prothonotary) shall comply with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure regarding confession of judgment, including any notice provisions. A debtor who has been incorrectly identified and had a confession or judgment entered against him may petition the court for costs and reasonable attorney fees as determined by the court.
(b) Effect on judgmentA judgment shall not be stricken or opened because of a creditor's failure to provide a correctly identified debtor with instructions pursuant to this section regarding procedures to follow to strike a judgment or regarding any rights available to an incorrectly identified debtor.

42 Pa.C.S. § 2737.1

2000, Dec. 20, P.L. 742, No. 105, § 2, effective in 60 days. Amended 2004, Nov. 29, P.L. 1364, No. 176, § 1, imd. effective.