§ Rule 2981 Definitions Conformity to Civil Action

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Rule 2981. Definitions. Conformity to Civil Action

    (a) As used in this chapter

    “Act” means Act No. 6 of 1974, approved January 30, 1974, 41 P.S. § 101 et seq. or Act No. 7, approved October 28, 1966 (Special Session No. 1), as amended by the Act of March 25, 1982, No.68, 69 P.S. § 1101 et seq.

    Note: Act No. 6 is known as the Loan Interest and Protection Law. Act No. 7 is known as the Goods and Services Installment Sales Act.

    “Action” means an action required by the Act as a prerequisite to the issuance of execution upon certain judgments entered by confession. It shall not include an action of mortgage foreclosure.

    Note: The action is required by section 407 of Act No. 6 of 1974, 41 P.S. § 407, and by section 605 of Act No. 7 of 1966 (Special Session No. 1), as amended, 69 P.S. § 1605.

    (b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the procedure shall be in accordance with the rules relating to a civil action.