Pennsylvania § 10304 - Existing rights and liabilities.

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§ 10304. Existing rights and liabilities.

A change in the corporate title of a city shall not affect any of the following:

(1) A liability incurred.

(2) A right accrued or vested.

(3) An obligation issued or contracted.

(4) A suit or prosecution pending or instituted to enforce a right or penalty accrued or to punish an offense committed prior to the change.

Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 10304

What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 10304 cover?

Section 10304 ("Existing rights and liabilities.") 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.

How do I cite Pennsylvania § 10304?

A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 10304" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?

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