Pennsylvania Court Rules
Pa. R. Civ. P. 3256 (2026)
Praecipe for writ; mortgage foreclosure.
✓ current as of July 2026
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Rule 3256. Praecipe for writ; mortgage foreclosure.
The praecipe for a writ of execution in an action of mortgage foreclosure shall be substantially in the following form:
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF EXECUTION
(Mortgage Foreclosure)
To the Prothonotary:
‘‘Issue writ of execution in the above matter:
$
$
$
‘‘
Attorney for Plaintiff’’
Official Note
Adopted March 30, 1960, effective November 1, 1960.
Local practice may require that a description of the property be included in the praecipe.