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Rule 1353 Notice of Hearing for Seizure of Property

Chapter 1350: Forms

The notice of hearing shall be directed to the defendant and any other party in possession of the property and shall be in substantially the following form: (CAPTION) NOTICE OF HEARING FOR SEIZURE OF PROPERTY To: (Name of Defendant and (Name of Party in Possession)

You are hereby notified that

(1) Plaintiff has commenced an action of replevin and has filed a motion for seizure of the property described in the complaint. A copy of the complaint and motion is attached to this notice;

(2) There will be a hearing on this motion on at (set forth date, time and place);

(3) You may appear in person or by a lawyer at the time and place set forth or file written objections setting forth your reasons why the property should not be seized;

(4) Your failure to appear at the hearing may result in the seizure of the property claimed by plaintiff before a final decision in this case. (Name of Plaintiff) (Attorney for Plaintiff)

Amendment history: The provisions of this Rule 1353 adopted June 23, 1975, effective October 1, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 1824.