Rule 2971 Commencement of Action
Chapter 2970: Confession of Judgment for Possession of Real Property
Rule Text
(a) An action shall be commenced by filing with the prothonotary a complaint substantially in the form provided by Rule 2952. The complaint shall also contain
(1) an averment, in place of that required by Rule 2952(a)(3), that the judgment is not being entered against a natural person in connection with a residential lease, and
(2) a description of the property and
(3) a demand for judgment in ejectment.
(b) The plaintiff shall file with the complaint a confession of judgment substantially in the form provided by Rule 2974.
Amendment history: The provisions of this Rule 2971 amended April 1, 1996, effective July 1, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 1814. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (146747).