Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Pennsylvania

assumpsit judgement

what is an assumpsit judgement and what are the conditions of such a case in pa. can they put a lein against property or is this only against us personally. if so what can be done about this.


Asked on 8/09/00, 10:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry P. Dershaw Terry P. Dershaw

Re: assumpsit judgement

Assumpsit is generally used for contract actions.

A lien is exists against real property if the names in the lawsuit are the same as those on the deed.

The lien lasts against the real estate for a period of five years at which time the judgment can be revived and continue to act as a lien.

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Answered on 9/13/00, 9:57 pm


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