Rule 3259.Sheriff’s notice.

Adopted August 30, 1965 · Last amended August 30, 1965 · Last verified June 30, 2026

In one sentenceThis rule supplies the form of the notice the sheriff sends to the defendant and other interested parties to tell them a third party has filed a property claim to the levied goods.

Full Text of Rule 3259

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[Caption] To the Defendant and all other parties in interest: You are hereby notified that a property claim, a copy of which is attached hereto, has been filed by (Name) claiming property listed therein. Unless an appraisal of the property is requested within ten (10) days from the date of this notice, the sheriff without making an appraisal will accept the value of the property set forth in the claim. Date: (Sheriff of County) By (Deputy)

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Plain-English Summary

This rule prints the notice the sheriff uses to alert the parties that a property claim has been filed in an interpleader. Directed to the defendant and all other parties in interest, it states that a property claim — a copy of which is attached — has been filed, putting them on notice that ownership of the levied property is contested.

The notice is how the execution creditor and debtor learn they must act if they want to dispute the claim. A standard form ensures every interested party receives the same clear notification.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are the parties told a property claim was filed?

The sheriff sends this notice, with a copy of the claim attached, to the defendant and all other parties in interest.

Who receives the notice?

The defendant and all other parties in interest.

Official Note

Official Note: Adopted August 30, 1965, effective March 1, 1966.

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: sheriff's notice property claim