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4306 – Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments | Pennsylvania Law

Learn how Pennsylvania enforces foreign judgments, including filing procedures, notices, and legal effects under Title 42, Section 4306.

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4306 – Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 4306

Summary

Pennsylvania law allows foreign judgments to be filed in the state courts, where they are treated as local judgments with the same legal effect. The law requires filing procedures, including an affidavit and notice to the judgment debtor. Once filed, the judgment becomes a lien and can be enforced like any other local judgment.

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In simple terms: Learn how Pennsylvania enforces foreign judgments, including filing procedures, notices, and legal effects under Title 42, Section 4306.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.