Pennsylvania Code
Title 231 - RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
Part I - GENERAL
Chapter 1500 - EQUITABLE RELIEF
Subchapter B - PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
Rule 1573 - Return of Sale and Schedule of Distribution

Universal Citation: 231 PA Code ยง 1573

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 12, March 23, 2024

(a) Where the sale has been conducted by a hearing officer, the hearing officer shall promptly file with the prothonotary a return of sale together with a proposed order which shall

(1) confirm the sale;

(2) authorize the hearing officer to execute and deliver to the purchaser all necessary deeds and other instruments of title;

(3) contain appropriate provisions for the protection of life tenants, unborn and unascertained remaindermen, persons whose whereabouts are unknown, or other persons in interest, and for the release or discharge of such interests;

(4) direct distribution of the proceeds to the persons or parties entitled; and

(5) provide for the payment of costs.

(b) The hearing officer shall give all persons in interest written notice of the date on which the hearing officer intends to file the return of sale and proposed order, and shall specify an address within the county where they may be examined. The hearing officer may change the return of sale and proposed order as the hearing officer deems proper before filing them, but if any changes are made written notice thereof shall be given to all parties.

(c) If the court approves the return of sale in whole or in part, the court shall enter an appropriate order. Any part of the order as to which a motion for post-trial relief is not filed within ten days shall become final.

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