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8128 – Transfer Of Claim To Avoid Policy Of Commonwealth | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law 42 Pa.C.S. 8128 prevents claim transfers to avoid favorable exemptions, with penalties for violations including treble damages and attorney's fees.

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8128 – Transfer Of Claim To Avoid Policy Of Commonwealth

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 8128

Summary

Pennsylvania law 42 Pa.C.S. 8128 prohibits creditors from transferring claims against residents to forums with less favorable exemptions or to deprive residents of personal earnings exemptions. Violations can lead to treble damages and attorney's fees. The law also applies to asbestos-related liability limitations under Title 15.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law 42 Pa.C.S. 8128 prevents claim transfers to avoid favorable exemptions, with penalties for violations including treble damages and attorney's fees.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.