The action shall be commenced by filing a complaint with the prothonotary.
Rule 2983.Commencement of Action.
Last amended April 23, 1985 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceThe action is commenced as the rule directs, starting the proceeding to conform the confessed judgment.
Full Text of Rule 2983
Plain-English Summary
This rule states how the action begins. A defined starting step marks when the case is underway and sets the clock for the steps that follow.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this action start?
By the commencement step the rule prescribes, which opens the proceeding.
Why does commencement matter?
It fixes the point from which deadlines and the parties' obligations run.
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: commencement conform confessed judgment