Attachment of property prior to judgment.

42 Pa.C.S. § 7501
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(a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) property may be attached prior to judgment in the manner and to the extent prescribed by general rule. (b) Exemptions.--Any property exempt under Subchapter B of Chapter 81 (relating to exemptions from execution) from attachment or execution upon a judgment shall be exempt from attachment under this section. (c) Effect of dissolution.--If an attachment is dissolved after sale of the property attached, such dissolution shall not have the effect of divesting any estate or interest acquired by virtue of such sale by a person not a party to the attachment. (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days) 1978 Amendment. Act 53 added section 7501.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42Fetched: 10/16/2026

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