Section 8121 – Scope of subchapter
§ 8121. Scope of subchapter. (a) General rule.–Except as provided by subsection (b) the exemptions from execution specified in this subchapter are in addition to any other exemptions from execution granted by any other statute. (b) Specific sum of money.–Except as otherwise expressly provided by statute, where the provisions of this subchapter and of any […]
Section 8122 – Waiver of exemption
§ 8122. Waiver of exemption. Exemptions from attachment or execution granted by statute may not be waived by the debtor by express or implied contract before or after the commencement of the matter, the entry of judgment or otherwise. (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days)
Section 8123 – General monetary exemption
§ 8123. General monetary exemption. (a) General rule.–In addition to any other property specifically exempted by this subchapter, property of the judgment debtor (including bank notes, money, securities, real property, judgments or other indebtedness due the judgment debtor) to the value of $300 shall be exempt from attachment or execution on a judgment. Within such […]
Section 7537 – Remedy discretionary
§ 7537. Remedy discretionary. The court may refuse to render or enter a declaratory judgment or decree where such judgment or decree, if rendered or entered, would not terminate the uncertainty or controversy giving rise to the proceeding, but as provided in section 7541(b) (relating to effect of alternative remedy), the existence of an alternative […]
Section 8124 – Exemption of particular property
§ 8124. Exemption of particular property. (a) Goods.–The following personal property of the judgment debtor shall be exempt from attachment or execution on a judgment: (1) Wearing apparel. (2) Bibles and school books. (3) Sewing machines belonging to seamstresses or used and owned by private families, but not including sewing machines kept for sale or […]
Section 7538 – Applications for relief
§ 7538. Applications for relief. (a) General rule.–Judicial relief based on a declaratory judgment or decree may be granted whenever necessary or proper, subject to Chapter 55 (relating to limitation of time). If an application for supplemental relief is deemed sufficient the court shall, on reasonable notice, require any adverse party whose rights have been […]
Section 7539 – Issues of fact
§ 7539. Issues of fact. (a) General rule.–Relief may be granted under this subchapter notwithstanding the fact that the purpose or effect of the proceeding, in whole or in part, is to resolve or determine a question of fact. (b) Jury trial.–When a proceeding under this subchapter involves the determination of an issue of fact, […]
Section 7411 – Professional responsibility
§ 7411. Professional responsibility. This chapter shall not affect the professional responsibility obligations and standards applicable to an attorney or other person professionally licensed or certified under State law.
Section 7501 – Attachment of property prior to judgment
§ 7501. Attachment of property prior to judgment. (a) General rule.–Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) property may be attached prior to judgment in the manner and to the extent prescribed by general rule. (b) Exemptions.–Any property exempt under Subchapter B of Chapter 81 (relating to exemptions from execution) from attachment or execution upon […]
Section 7502 – Affidavit of noninvolvement
§ 7502. Affidavit of noninvolvement. (a) Dismissal by affidavit.–In any action for negligence, any construction design professional who is retained to perform professional services on a construction project may have the action against such construction design professional dismissed upon the filing of an affidavit of noninvolvement. (b) Tolling statute.–The filing of such affidavit shall have […]