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Pa. R. Civ. P. 2955 (2026)

Confession of Judgment.

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Rule 2955. Confession of Judgment.

 (a)  The plaintiff shall file with the complaint a confession of judgment substantially in the form provided by Rule 2962.

 (b)  The attorney for the plaintiff may sign the confession as attorney for the defendant unless an Act of Assembly or the instrument provides otherwise.

   Official Note

   There are local rules in some counties requiring the filing of an affidavit of non-military service. See also the Servicemembers, Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C.A. Appendix §  521.

Source

   The provisions of this Rule 2955 amended April 1, 1996, effective July 1, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 1806; amended December 29, 2008, effective immediately, 39 Pa.B. 304. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (307565).