Rule 2962.Confession of Judgment Where Action Commenced by Complaint. Form.
Last amended December 29, 2008 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 2962 prints the confession of judgment Rule 2955 requires, in which an attorney acting under the warrant of attorney appears for the defendant and confesses judgment for a principal or penal sum, other authorized items, and any interest and fees the warrant allows.
Full Text of Rule 2962
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The confession of judgment required by Rule 2955 shall be substantially in the following form: [CAPTION] Pursuant to the authority contained in the warrant of attorney, the original or a copy of which is attached to the complaint filed in this action, I appear for the defendant(s) and confess judgment in favor of the plaintiff(s) and against defendant(s) as follows: *(Principal) *(Penal) Sum $ Other authorized items: $ (Specify) **Interest $ **Attorney fees $ *Strike out inapplicable item. **Interest and attorney fees may be included only if authorized by the warrant. ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT(S)
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 2955 requires the plaintiff to file this form with the complaint. Signed as attorney for the defendant, it recites that the signer acts under the warrant of attorney, the original or a copy of which is attached to the complaint, and it confesses judgment for the plaintiff and against the defendant.
The form then itemizes the judgment: a principal sum or a penal sum (the signer strikes out whichever doesn’t apply), any other authorized items, which must be specified, and then interest and attorney fees. A footnote limits the last two: interest and attorney fees may be included only if the warrant authorizes them. The Official Note to Rule 2952 confirms that where the instrument authorizes confession for a penal sum, judgment may be entered in that amount.
The prothonotary enters judgment in conformity with this confession under Rule 2956, so its figures become the judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rule 2962 provide?
The form of the confession of judgment to be filed under Rule 2955 when the action is commenced by complaint.
Why does the rule include a set form?
A standard form keeps confessed judgments consistent and complete, which matters because they are entered without the usual contest.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 2962 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 (306116).
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
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