Pennsylvania § 5110 - Governing law.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5110 — Governing law., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5110. Governing law.
(a) Location of debtor.--In this section, the following rules determine a debtor's location:
(1) A debtor who is an individual is located at the individual's principal residence.
(2) A debtor that is an organization and has only one place of business is located at the organization's place of business.
(3) A debtor that is an organization and has more than one place of business is located at the organization's chief executive office.
(b) Governing law.--A claim for relief in the nature of a claim for relief under this chapter is governed by the local law of the jurisdiction in which the debtor is located when the transfer is made or the obligation is incurred.
(Dec. 22, 2017, P.L.1249, No.78, eff. 60 days)
2017 Amendment. Act 78 renumbered former section 5110 to section 5112 and added present section 5110. See section 7 of Act 78 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5110
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5110 cover?
Section 5110 ("Governing law.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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