The Pennsylvania Notice to Defend And Claim Rights is a legal document that is issued to the defendant in a civil court matter in the state of Pennsylvania. This document informs the defendant of their right to contest any claims made against them in the civil case. The Notice includes a summons for the defendant to appear in court, a list of the claimed damages, and a deadline by which the defendant must either file a response in court or waive their right to contest the claim. The Pennsylvania Notice to Defend And Claim Rights is typically issued in two forms: a Notice of Intention to Defend, and a Notice of Intention to Claim. The Notice of Intention to Defend informs the defendant that they have the right to contest the claim and must file a response in court before the specified date. The Notice of Intention to Claim informs the defendant that they may have a claim to recover damages in the case and must file a claim in court before the specified date. In either case, the defendant must respond to the Notice within 30 days of the issuance of the Notice in order to preserve their right to contest the claim. Failure to do so could result in a default judgment being entered against the defendant.