Rule 1353.Notice of Hearing for Seizure of Property.
Adopted June 23, 1975 · Not amended since adoption · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceThis rule supplies the form of notice telling a defendant and anyone in possession that the plaintiff has moved to seize disputed property in replevin, when the hearing is, and how to object.
The notice of hearing shall be directed to the defendant and any other party in possession of the property and shall be in substantially the following form: (CAPTION) NOTICE OF HEARING FOR SEIZURE OF PROPERTY To: (Name of Defendant and (Name of Party in Possession) You are hereby notified that
(1)Plaintiff has commenced an action of replevin and has filed a motion for seizure of the property described in the complaint. A copy of the complaint and motion is attached to this notice;
(2)There will be a hearing on this motion on at (set forth date, time and place);
(3)You may appear in person or by a lawyer at the time and place set forth or file written objections setting forth your reasons why the property should not be seized;
(4)Your failure to appear at the hearing may result in the seizure of the property claimed by plaintiff before a final decision in this case. (Name of Plaintiff) (Attorney for Plaintiff)
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Plain-English Summary
This rule prints the notice that protects a possessor before property is taken in replevin. Directed to the defendant and any other party in possession, it states that the plaintiff has filed a motion for seizure of the described property, gives the date, time, and place of the hearing on that motion, and explains that the recipient may appear in person or by counsel or file written objections.
It warns that failing to appear may result in seizure before a final decision. The note records that an older writ-of-replevin-without-bond form was rescinded. The notice supplies the pre-seizure due process the recipient is owed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who receives the notice of hearing for seizure?
The defendant and any other party in possession of the property.
Official Note
Official Note: Former Rule 1353. Form of Writ of Replevin Without Bond was rescinded.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 1353 adopted June 23, 1975, effective October 1, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 1824.
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. This rule has not been amended since its adoption. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as:notice of hearing seizurereplevin seizure noticewrit of seizure hearing notice