Pennsylvania § 5504 - Judicial extension of time.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5504 — Judicial extension of time., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5504. Judicial extension of time.
(a) General rule.--Except as provided in section 1722 (c) (relating to time limitations) or in subsection (b) of this section, the time limited by this chapter shall not be extended by order, rule or otherwise.
(b) Fraud.--The time limited by this chapter may be extended to relieve fraud or its equivalent, but there shall be no extension of time as a matter of indulgence or with respect to any criminal proceeding.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5504
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5504 cover?
Section 5504 ("Judicial extension of time.") 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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