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)
Rule 2962.Confession of Judgment Where Action Commenced by Complaint. Form.
Last amended December 29, 2008 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceThis rule prints the form of the confession of judgment used when the action is commenced by complaint.
Full Text of Rule 2962
Plain-English Summary
This is a form rule. It supplies the text of the confession of judgment that Rule 2955 requires the plaintiff to file when the action begins by complaint, so the document follows a standard, court-approved pattern.
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
Also known as: confession of judgment formform 2962 confession