Last amended December 29, 2008 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceThe plaintiff files a confession of judgment in the Rule 2962 form with the complaint, and leave of court is needed in the situations the rule specifies.
(a)The plaintiff shall file with the complaint a confession of judgment sub- stantially in the form provided by Rule 2962.
(b)The attorney for the plaintiff may sign the confession as attorney for the defendant unless an Act of Assembly or the instrument provides otherwise.
Plain-English Summary
Alongside the complaint, the plaintiff files a confession of judgment that follows the Rule 2962 form. The rule also flags circumstances—such as an aged instrument or other listed conditions—where the plaintiff must obtain leave of court before judgment may be entered, adding a check in those cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the plaintiff file with the complaint?
A confession of judgment substantially in the form provided by Rule 2962.
When is leave of court required?
In the situations the rule names, such as instruments beyond a stated age, the plaintiff must seek the court’s leave before the judgment is entered.
Official Note
Official Note: There are local rules in some counties requiring the filing of an affidavit of non-military service. See also the Servicemembers, Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C.A. Appendix § 521.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 2955 amended April 1, 1996, effective July 1, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 1806; amended December 29, 2008, effective immediately, 39 Pa.B. 304. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (307565).
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:confession of judgment filingleave of court confession