A judgment entered against an association sued in the name of the association or in the name of a trustee ad litem, or sued alone or together with a member of the association or other person, shall support execution upon the property of the association.
Rule 2158.Effect of judgment against association.
Adopted May 1, 1939 · Last amended April 18, 1975 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 2158 sets the effect of a judgment against an association, defining what it reaches as to the association's property and its members.
Full Text of Rule 2158
Plain-English Summary
A judgment against an association reaches the association's assets. This rule sets the effect of a judgment entered against an association sued in its name or through a trustee ad litem, defining how far the judgment goes against the association property and the limits as to individual members.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a judgment against an association reach?
The association's property, with the rule defining the limits as to individual members.
Official Note
Official Note: Adopted May 1, 1939, effective November 6, 1939; amended April 18, 1975, effective immediately, 5 Pa.B. 1820.
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 association effectassociation property executionassociation judgment reach