Pennsylvania Code
Title 231 - RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
Part I - GENERAL
Chapter 3000 - JUDGMENTS
Subchapter B - REVIVAL OF JUDGMENTS
Rule 3028 - Service of the Writ
Universal Citation: 231 PA Code ยง 3028
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024
(a) The writ shall be served within ninety days after its issuance by the sheriff by handing a copy in the manner provided by Rule 402 or by mailing a copy in the manner provided by Rule 403.
(b) If service cannot be made as provided by subdivision (a), then service may be made
(1) in the manner prescribed by order of
court pursuant to Rule 430(a), or
(2) by publication in the manner prescribed
by Rule 430(b) upon the filing of an affidavit showing reasonable efforts to
make service pursuant to subdivision (a) and the reasons why such service could
not be made.
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