Order Regarding Continuation of Sheriff's Sales
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Court Order on Sheriff's Sales Continuation
Issued by: The Court of Common Pleas, Blair County (24th Judicial District) Date Issued: March 25, 2020
Key Decisions
- Continuation of Sales: The Sheriff's Sales originally scheduled for April 2020 and May 2020 are officially continued to the June 2020 sale date.
- Scope: This order applies to all sales scheduled for April and May, including those that had already been continued from earlier dates.
Legal Context
The order cites the following reasons for these changes:
- The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Order of March 18, 2020, declaring a statewide judicial emergency.
- The Governor's Order of March 19, 2020, closing non-life-sustaining businesses.
- The Court's own Emergency Declaration regarding operations.
Instructions for Plaintiffs and Sheriffs
- If Notice is Complete: If a Plaintiff has fully complied with all notice requirements and the Sheriff has properly completed service on Defendants, no further action is required due to this continuance.
- If Notice is Incomplete: If notice requirements have not been met or service was not properly completed, the Plaintiff and Sheriff must take necessary actions in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure prior to the June 2020 sale.
Future Review
The order notes that if circumstances have not changed by May 6, 2020, the Sheriff may request a further continuance of the June 2020 sale, subject to the Court's review.
Signed by: Elizabeth A. Doyle, P. J.