§ Rule 2973.1 Execution

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Rule 2973.1. Execution

    (a) Except as otherwise provided by subdivisions (b) and (c), a judgment in ejectment entered by confession shall be enforced in the manner provided by Rule 3160 et seq. governing the enforcement of a judgment in an action of ejectment.

    Note: The form of praecipe required by subdivision (b) is in place of the form of praecipe prescribed by Rule 3254. The notice required by subdivision (c) is in addition to the procedural requirements of Rule 3160 et seq.

    (b) Execution shall be commenced by filing a praecipe for a writ of possession in the form prescribed by Rule 2974.1.

    (c) If no petition to open or strike the judgment has been filed, written notice shall be served upon the defendant in the judgment either

        (1) prior to execution as provided by Rule 2973.2, or

        (2) with the writ of possession as provided by Rule 2973.3.

    Note: The written notice provided by this rule is required only in connection with execution proceedings. The notice is in addition to the notice of the entry of judgment required by Rule 236.