The confession of judgment required by Rule 2971(b) 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 ejectment in favor of the plaintiff(s) and against the defendant(s) for possession of the real property described as follows: DESCRIPTION ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT(S)
Rule 2974.Confession of Judgment. Form.
Last amended April 1, 1996 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceThis rule prints the form of the confession of judgment used in the possession chapter.
Full Text of Rule 2974
Plain-English Summary
A form rule. It supplies the text of the confession of judgment that Rule 2971(b) requires for a possession action, so the document follows a standard, court-approved pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rule 2974 provide?
The form of the confession of judgment required by Rule 2971(b) for a possession action.
Why a set form for possession?
A standard form keeps confessed possession judgments consistent and complete, since they too are entered without the usual contest.
Official Note
Official Note: On the judgment a writ of possession may issue in the form provided by Rule 3255.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 2974 amended April 1, 1996, effective July 1, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 1814. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (196748).
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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