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Rule 3255 Writ of possession

Chapter 3000: Judgments

The writ of possession shall be substantially in the following form: [Caption] WRIT OF POSSESSION ‘‘Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ) ‘‘County of )

‘‘To the Sheriff of County:

‘‘(1) To satisfy the judgment for possession in the above matter you are directed to deliver possession of the following described property to : (Specifically describe property)

Note

Description of property may be included in, or attached to, the writ. ‘‘(2) To satisfy the costs against you are directed to levy upon any property of and sell his or her interest therein. ‘‘ (Name of Prothonotary (Clerk)) Seal of the Court Date ‘‘ (Deputy)’’

Amendment history: The provisions of this Rule 3255 adopted March 30, 1960, effective November 1, 1960; amended April 12, 1999, effective July 1, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 2281. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (229698) to (229699).