The praecipe for a writ of possession shall be substantially in the following form: [Caption] PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF POSSESSION UPON A CONFESSED JUDGMENT To the Prothonotary: Issue writ of possession upon the judgment in ejectment entered by confession in the above matter. Certification I certify that
Rule 2974.1.Praecipe for Writ of Possession.
Adopted April 1, 1996 · Last amended July 3, 1996 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceThis rule prints the form of the praecipe for a writ of possession.
Full Text of Rule 2974.1
(1) This praecipe is based upon a judgment entered by confession, and (Delete three of the following paragraphs which are inapplicable.)
(2) Notice pursuant to Rule 2973.2 has been served at least thirty days prior to the filing of this praecipe as evidenced by a return of service filed of record.
(3) Notice pursuant to Rule 2973.3 will be served with the writ of posses- sion.
(4) Notice was served in connection with a prior execution on this judg- ment and, pursuant to Rule 2973.4(b), no further notice is required.
(5) Notice is not required under Rule 2973.1(c) because a petition to open or strike the judgment was previously filed. Attorney for
Plain-English Summary
A form rule for the possession execution stage. It gives the text of the praecipe for a writ of possession, the request that directs the prothonotary to issue the writ used to recover possession on a confessed judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rule 2974.1 provide?
The form of the praecipe for a writ of possession on a confessed possession judgment.
What is a writ of possession?
The court paper that authorizes recovery of possession of the real property from the defendant.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 2974.1 adopted April 1, 1996, effective July 1, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 1814; amended July 3, 1996, effective July 27, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 3531. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (213375) to (213376).
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: praecipe writ of possession formform 2974.1 possession