Rule 1535.Objections to Security.
Adopted January 4, 1952 · Not amended since adoption · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 1535 lets any party petition the court to increase, decrease, strike, or substitute security required in an equity matter, after notice and a hearing and for cause shown.
Full Text of Rule 1535
The court, upon petition filed by any party, and after notice and hearing, may upon cause shown
(1) increase or decrease any security which has been required;
(2) strike off a bond improperly filed; or
(3) permit the substitution of security and enter an exoneration of security already given.
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Plain-English Summary
Security — a bond or other guarantee — can be tested. On a party's petition, after notice and a hearing and for cause shown, the court may increase or decrease security already required, strike a bond that was improperly filed, or permit substitute security and release the original. This keeps the protection a bond provides matched to the actual stakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a party challenge security required by the court?
Yes. On petition, after notice and hearing, the court may increase, decrease, strike, or allow substitution of the security.
Official Note
Official Note: Adopted January 4, 1952, effective July 1, 1952.
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 securitychange bond amountsubstitute security