Adopted June 25, 1946 · Not amended since adoption · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceOn a party’s petition, after notice and hearing, the court may review the prothonotary’s action on the security, raise or lower a bond, require more security for cause, strike an improperly filed bond, or allow a substitute.
(4)permit the substitution of a bond and enter an exoneration of a prior bond.
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Plain-English Summary
Replevin runs on bonds — the plaintiff’s bond to seize, the defendant’s counterbond to keep the goods — and this rule is the check on them. On a party’s petition, after notice and a hearing, the court may review whether the prothonotary was right to approve or reject the security offered.
It may increase or decrease the amount of a bond or require additional security for cause, strike a bond that was improperly filed, or permit substitution of a new bond and exonerate the old one. The oversight makes sure the security truly protects the party it is meant to protect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a party challenge a replevin bond?
Yes. On petition, after notice and hearing, the court may review the prothonotary's action, adjust the amount, require more security, or strike the bond for cause.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 1080 adopted June 25, 1946, effective January 1, 1947.
Source & verification. Rule text, the Official Note, and the amendment
history are reproduced verbatim from the Pennsylvania Code, Title 231, the official compilation
of rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. This rule has not been amended since its adoption. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as:objections to bondreview replevin bondincrease bond amount