Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

Pa. R. Civ. P. 3256 (2026)

Praecipe for writ; mortgage foreclosure.

✓ current as of May 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:

[Caption]
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF EXECUTION
(Mortgage Foreclosure)

To the Prothonotary:

‘‘Issue writ of execution in the above matter:

Amount due

Interest from

[Costs to be added]
$

‘‘

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.