Pennsylvania § 6253 Legal proceedings

Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 6253 — Legal proceedings

Pennsylvania § 6253

JurisdictionPennsylvania

Title 12COMMERCE AND TRADE

PartPART V

Ch. 62MOTOR VEHICLE SALES FINANCE

Subch.REPOSSESSION

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Bluebook

12 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6253 (2026).

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(a)When to commence action.--If repossession and sale of a motor vehicle subject to an installment sale contract or its collateral security is effected by legal process, the holder may commence legal proceedings immediately upon the buyer's default or breach of the contract.

(b)Rights and duties of buyer.--In a proceeding under subsection (a), the buyer shall receive notice, have the rights and be liable for the costs of suit and reasonable attorney fees as provided by the laws of this Commonwealth governing legal proceedings.

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(a) When to commence action.--If repossession and sale of a motor vehicle subject to an installment sale contract or its collateral security is effected by legal process, the holder may commence legal proceedings immediately upon the buyer's default or breach of the contract.

(b) Rights and duties of buyer.--In a proceeding under subsection (a), the buyer shall receive notice, have the rights and be liable for the costs of suit and reasonable attorney fees as provided by the laws of this Commonwealth governing legal proceedings.