(a) A judgment entered against a defendant partnership sued in its firm name only shall support execution upon the partnership property only.
Rule 2132.Effect of judgments.
Last amended December 14, 1979 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 2132 sets the effect of a judgment against a partnership sued in its firm name, allowing execution on partnership property.
Full Text of Rule 2132
(b) A judgment entered against a defendant partnership sued in the name or names of the partners as individuals trading in the firm name shall support execution upon the partnership property and upon the individual property of any partner named as a party if jurisdiction has been validly obtained as provided by Rule 2131 and the requirements of clause (c) of this rule have been satisfied.
(c) [Rescinded].
Plain-English Summary
A judgment against a firm reaches the firm's assets. This rule provides that a judgment entered against a defendant partnership sued in its firm name supports execution upon the partnership property, and addresses what the judgment reaches as to the individual partners — defining how far the judgment goes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a judgment against a partnership reach?
It supports execution on the partnership property, with the rule addressing the partners' individual exposure.
Official Note
Official Note: This subdivision is rescinded because notice is now provided by Rule 237.1.
Official Note: Adopted May 1, 1939, effective November 6, 1939; amended April 18, 1975, effective immediately, 5 Pa.B. 1820.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 2132 amended November 14, 1978, effective December 2, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 3410, amended December 14, 1979, effective February 1, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 9. Immediately pre- ceding text appears at serial page (42826).
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: judgment against partnership effectexecution partnership propertypartnership judgment reach