Adopted April 1, 1996 · Not amended since adoption · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 2967 prints the petition a defendant files with the sheriff under Rule 2958.3 or 2973.3 to strike a confessed judgment and request a prompt hearing, on the sole ground that they did not voluntarily, intelligently and knowingly waive notice and hearing.
Full Text of Rule 2967
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The petition to strike judgment required by Rules 2958.3 and 2973.3 shall be substantially in the following form: (Caption) PETITION TO STRIKE JUDGMENT REQUEST FOR PROMPT HEARING I hereby certify that I did not voluntarily, intelligently and knowingly give up my right to notice and hearing prior to the entry of judgment. I petition the court to strike the judgment on this ground and request a prompt hearing on this issue. I verify that the statements made in this Request for Hearing are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Notice of the hearing should be given to me at Street Address City, State Telephone Number Dated: Defendant(s)
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Plain-English Summary
This form is served with a writ of execution under Rule 2958.3, or with a writ of possession under Rule 2973.3. The defendant fills it out, signs it and files it with the sheriff. In it the defendant certifies that they did not voluntarily, intelligently and knowingly give up the right to notice and hearing before judgment was entered, asks the court to strike the judgment on that ground, and requests a prompt hearing on that issue.
The defendant verifies that the statements are true and correct, subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 for unsworn falsification to authorities, and gives an address and telephone number for notice of the hearing. Filing it with the sheriff stays execution, and the court must hear the claim within three business days. There the plaintiff must prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the waiver was voluntary, intelligent and knowing. The petition reaches only the waiver question; other grounds belong in a petition for relief under Rule 2959.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rule 2967 provide?
The form of the petition to strike judgment required by Rules 2958.3 and 2973.3.
Who uses this petition?
A defendant served with a confessed judgment under the at-execution notice routes, to seek a prompt hearing on the limited issue the rules allow.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 2967 adopted April 1, 1996, effective July 1, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 1806.
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. This rule has not been amended since its adoption. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as:petition to strike judgment formstrike confessed judgment form