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Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes · § 102 — Definitions

102. Definitions

(a) General rule.--Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this title which are applicable to specific provisions of this title, the following words and phrases when used in this title shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Clerk of court" or "clerk." The personnel of the office of the prothonotary or clerk of the division of the court having jurisdiction over the matter. "Court." The court or magisterial district judge having jurisdiction over the matter under Title 42 (relating to judiciary and judicial procedure) exercised as provided in Title 42 or as otherwise provided or prescribed by law. (b) Title 42 definitions.--Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this title which are applicable to specific provisions of this title, words and phrases not defined in subsection (a) which are defined in 42 Pa.C.S. § 102 (relating to definitions) when used in this title shall have the meanings given to them in Title 42 unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. PART II MARRIAGE Chapter 11. Preliminary Provisions 13. Marriage License 15. Marriage Ceremony 17. Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Marriage 19. Abolition of Actions for Alienation of Affections and Breach of Promise to Marry

Source notes

2004 Amendment.

Enactment.

1998 Partial Repeal.

History and annotations

(Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days)

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