Adopted June 23, 1975 · Last amended April 12, 1999 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 1075.3 sets the form of the writ of seizure and requires the plaintiff's bond to be double the value of the property, with approved security and the Commonwealth named as obligee.
(a)The writ of seizure shall be substantially in the form provided by Rule 1354.
(b)The plaintiff’s bond shall be in double the value of the property averred in the complaint with security approved by the prothonotary, naming the Commonwealth as obligee, conditioned that if the plaintiff fails to maintain the right to possession of the property the plaintiff shall pay to the party entitled thereto the value of the property and all legal costs, fees and damages sustained by reason of the issuance of the writ.
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Plain-English Summary
This rule supplies the mechanics behind a seizure. The writ follows a set form, and the plaintiff must post a bond worth twice the value of the property claimed in the complaint, with security the prothonotary approves and the Commonwealth as the named obligee.
The double-value bond gives the defendant a fund to recover against if the seizure turns out to be wrongful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How large must the plaintiff's bond be?
Double the value of the property averred in the complaint.
Who is named as obligee on the bond?
The Commonwealth.
Official Note
Official Note: For enforcement of judgment and execution on the bond see Rule 3170 et seq.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 1075.3 adopted June 23, 1975, effective October 1, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 1824; amended April 12, 1999, effective July 1, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 2266. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (212322) to (212323).
Source & verification. Rule text, the Official Note, and the amendment
history are reproduced verbatim from the Pennsylvania Code, Title 231, the official compilation
of rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as:replevin bondwrit of seizure bonddouble value bond