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1905 – Instruments Executed In Satisfaction Of Abolished Claims Prohibited | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law prohibits settling or enforcing claims that are abolished or barred, making such contracts void and unlawful, with certain exceptions.

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1905 – Instruments Executed In Satisfaction Of Abolished Claims Prohibited

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 1905

Summary

Pennsylvania law Section 1905 prohibits the execution, use, and enforcement of contracts or instruments that settle or compromise claims abolished or barred by law. It makes such actions void and unlawful, including inducing others to participate in such transactions. However, exceptions exist for claims not barred and bona fide holders of negotiable instruments.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law prohibits settling or enforcing claims that are abolished or barred, making such contracts void and unlawful, with certain exceptions.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.