Notice of Praecipe to Enter Judgment by Default - Rule 237.5 - IMPORTANT NOTICE

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IMPORTANT NOTICE under Rule 237.5 explaining that a defendant is in default for failing to enter a written appearance and file written defenses or objections with the Court. The notice warns that if action is not taken within ten days from the date of the notice, judgment may be entered without a hearing, potentially resulting in loss of property or other important rights. It instructs the recipient to contact a lawyer immediately and provides referral information for obtaining legal services at reduced or no fee.

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Notice, Rule 237.5

Notice of Praecipe to Enter Judgment by Default

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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OFFICE OF JUDICIAL RECORDS COURT OF COMMON PLEAS ROOM 284, CITY HALL PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107 ERIC FEDER DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF JUDICIAL RECORDS : COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff : (Philadelphia County) : : Term, 20 vs. : : No. : Defendant : To: (Defendant) (NOTE: Serve on unrepresented defendant or on defendant ’s attorney) Date of Notice: Notice, Rule 237.5 Notice of Praecipe to Enter Judgment by Default IMPORTANT NOTICE You are in default because you have failed to enter a written appearance personally or by attorney and file in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. Unless you act within ten days from the date of this notice, a judgment may be entered against you without a hearing and you may lose your property or other important rights. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. Ifyou do not have a lawyer, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Philadelphia Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Service 1101 Market Street, 11th Floor Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107 (215) 238-6333 NOTIFICACION IMPORTANTE Usted está en defecto porque usted no ha podido entrar en un aspecto escrito, personalmente o mediante abogado y archivo por escrito ante el Tribunal sus defensas u objeciones a las alegaciones expuestas en su contra. A menos que usted actúa dentro de los diez días siguientes a la fecha de esta notificación, laresolución podrá ser en su contra sin una audiencia y usted puede perder supropiedad u otros derechos importantes. Usted debe tomar este trabajo con su abogado a la vez. Si usted no tiene unabogado, vaya a o llamar por teléfono a la oficina se establece a continuación. Esta oficina puede proporcionarle información sobre la contratación de unabogado. Si usted no puede permitirse el lujo de contratar a un abogado, esta oficina puede ser capaz de proporcionarle información acerca de las agencias que pueden ofrecer servicios legales a personas con derecho a una tarifa reducida oninguna cuota. Asociacion de Licenciados de Filadelfia Servicio de Referencia e Informacion Legal 1101 Market Street, 11th Floor Filadelfia, Pennsylvania 19107 (215)238-6333 If you have any questions concerning this notice, please call: (Name of Attorney or Plaintiff) (Attorney’s or Plaintiff ’s Address) at this telephone number: 10-205 (Rev. 4/2015)

FAQs

Why does this notice say the defendant is in default?

The notice states the defendant is in default for failing to enter a written appearance and to file written defenses or objections with the Court.

What happens if no action is taken within ten days?

If the recipient does not act within ten days from the notice date, a judgment may be entered against them without a hearing, and they may lose property or other important rights.

What should the defendant do if they do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one?

The notice instructs the defendant to take the paper to a lawyer right away. If they do not have a lawyer, they should call the listed office; if they cannot afford one, the office may provide information about agencies offering reduced-fee or no-fee legal services.

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