Rule 3255. Writ of possession.

 The writ of possession shall be substantially in the following form:

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WRIT OF POSSESSION

 ‘‘Commonwealth of Pennsylvania )
 ‘‘County of

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 )

 ‘‘To the Sheriff of

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County:

 ‘‘(1) To satisfy the judgment for possession in the above matter you are directed to deliver possession of the following described property to

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:

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(Specifically describe property)

Note

   Description of property may be included in, or attached to, the writ.
 ‘‘(2) To satisfy the costs against

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you are directed to levy upon any property of

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and sell his or her interest therein.
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(Name of Prothonotary (Clerk))  

 Seal of the Court
 Date

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‘‘

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(Deputy)’’      

   Official Note

   If the judgment includes profits or damages, or if attachment execution for costs is desired, the plaintiff may issue a separate writ of execution under Rule 3102.

Source

   The provisions of this Rule 3255 adopted March 30, 1960, effective November 1, 1960; amended April 12, 1999, effective July 1, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 2281. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (229698) to (229699).

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