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Pa. R.C.P. 1654
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Rule 1654 Defendant
Chapter 1650: Actions in Mechanics’ Liens
Rule Text
(a) The plaintiff shall name as defendant the owner named in the claim and the owner, if known, at the time the action is commenced.
(b) If the last owner of record prior to the commencement of the action has died, the plaintiff shall name as a defendant the personal representative, heir or devisee of such owner, if known.
Amendment history: The provisions of this Rule 1654 amended April 12, 1999, effective July 1, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 2266. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (195290).