Section 8352 – Existence of probable cause
§ 8352. Existence of probable cause. A person who takes part in the procurement, initiation or continuation of civil proceedings against another has probable cause for doing so if he reasonably believes in the existence of the facts upon which the claim is based, and either: (1) reasonably believes that under those facts the claim […]
Section 8353 – Damages
§ 8353. Damages. When the essential elements of an action brought pursuant to this subchapter have been established as provided in section 8351 (relating to wrongful use of civil proceedings), the plaintiff is entitled to recover for the following: (1) The harm normally resulting from any arrest or imprisonment, or any dispossession or interference with […]
Section 8354 – Burden of proof
§ 8354. Burden of proof. In an action brought pursuant to this subchapter the plaintiff has the burden of proving, when the issue is properly raised, that: (1) The defendant has procured, initiated or continued the civil proceedings against him. (2) The proceedings were terminated in his favor. (3) The defendant did not have probable […]
Section 8338.1 – Liability for damages from donated vehicles or equipment to volunteer fire companies
§ 8338.1. Liability for damages from donated vehicles or equipment to volunteer fire companies. (a) General rule.–A person is not subject to civil liability arising from the nature or condition of vehicles or equipment which were reasonably believed to be in good condition, donated in good faith to a volunteer fire company and for which […]
Section 8355 – Certification of pleadings, motions and other papers
§ 8355. Certification of pleadings, motions and other papers. Every pleading, motion and other paper of a party represented by an attorney shall be signed by at least one attorney of record in his individual name and his address shall be stated. A party who is not represented by an attorney shall sign his pleading, […]
Section 8339 – Agricultural immunity
§ 8339. Agricultural immunity. (a) General rule.–No cause of action shall arise against the owner, tenant or lessee of land or premises for injuries to any person, other than an employee or contractor of the owner, tenant or lessee, who is on the land or premises for the purpose of picking and purchasing agricultural or […]
Section 8361 – § 8367 – (Repealed)
1990 Repeal. Subchapter F (§§ 8361 – 8367) was added November 28, 1986, P.L.1458, No.145, and repealed December 19, 1990, P.L.834, No.198, effective immediately. The subject matter is now contained in Subchapter B of Chapter 5, Subchapter B of Chapter 17 and Subchapter B of Chapter 57 of Title 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations).
Section 8339.1 – Railroad civil immunity
§ 8339.1. Railroad civil immunity. (a) General rule.–A railroad carrier owes no duty of care to keep its railroad property safe for entry or use by any trespasser who enters upon any railroad property or railroad right-of-way or to give any warning to such trespasser entering or going on that railroad property of a dangerous […]
Section 8368.1 – Legislative findings and declaration
§ 8368.1. Legislative findings and declaration. (a) Findings.–The General Assembly finds that: (1) Asbestos-related claims threaten the continued viability of successor business entities which are formed or organized under the laws of this Commonwealth or another jurisdiction that have never manufactured, sold or distributed asbestos or asbestos-containing products. (2) It is in the best interest […]
Section 8340 – Immunity of program administrators and supervisors
§ 8340. Immunity of program administrators and supervisors. Any probation officer or agent of the Department of Corrections and any public service or charitable agency or organization or political subdivision, or any official or employee thereof, supervising or administering any restitution or community service program approved by the court of common pleas or the Department […]