# 42 Pa.C.S. § 5504: Judicial extension of time

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5504

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 Pa.C.S. § 5504
- **Heading:** Judicial extension of time
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 42 / Chapter 55 / Section 5504

## Text

(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.

## Nearby sections

- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5501 Scope of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5501.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5502 Method of computing periods of limitation generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5502.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5503 Commencement of matters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5503.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5504 Judicial extension of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5504.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5505 Modification of orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5505.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5521 Limitations on foreign claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5521.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5522 Six months limitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5522.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5523 One year limitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5523.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5524 Two year limitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5524.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5524.1 Limitation and application for asbestos claims (Unconstitutional).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5524.1.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5525 Four year limitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5525.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5526 Five year limitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5526.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5527 Six year limitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5527.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5527.1 Ten year limitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5527.1.md)

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