Rule 1573.Return of Sale and Schedule of Distribution.

Adopted April 26, 1955 · Last amended August 8, 2023 · Last verified June 30, 2026

In one sentenceRule 1573 requires the hearing officer who conducted a partition sale to file a return of sale and a proposed order confirming the sale, along with a schedule distributing the proceeds.

Full Text of Rule 1573

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(a) Where the sale has been conducted by a hearing officer, the hearing officer shall promptly file with the prothonotary a return of sale together with a proposed order which shall

(1) confirm the sale;

(2) authorize the hearing officer to execute and deliver to the purchaser all necessary deeds and other instruments of title;

(3) contain appropriate provisions for the protection of life tenants, unborn and unascertained remaindermen, persons whose whereabouts are unknown, or other persons in interest, and for the release or discharge of such interests;

(4) direct distribution of the proceeds to the persons or parties entitled; and

(5) provide for the payment of costs.

(b) The hearing officer shall give all persons in interest written notice of the date on which the hearing officer intends to file the return of sale and proposed order, and shall specify an address within the county where they may be examined. The hearing officer may change the return of sale and proposed order as the hearing officer deems proper before filing them, but if any changes are made written notice thereof shall be given to all parties.

(c) If the court approves the return of sale in whole or in part, the court shall enter an appropriate order. Any part of the order as to which a motion for post-trial relief is not filed within ten days shall become final.

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Plain-English Summary

After a partition sale, the proceeds have to be accounted for and divided. This rule requires the hearing officer who conducted the sale to promptly file a return of sale with the prothonotary, together with a proposed order confirming the sale and a schedule of distribution showing how the money is split among the parties and claimants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is filed after a partition sale?

A return of sale, a proposed order confirming the sale, and a schedule of distribution of the proceeds.

Amendment History

The provisions of this Rule 1573 adopted April 26, 1955, effective November 1, 1955; amended October 19, 1983, effective January 1, 1984, 13 Pa.B. 3629; amended April 12, 1999, effective July 1, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 2274; amended December 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 9; amended August 8, 2023, effective October 1, 2023, 53 Pa.B. 5108. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (302504) to (302505).

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. Last verified June 30, 2026. · Official text

Also known as: return of sale partitionschedule of distributionconfirm partition sale