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Every such debtor shall be entitled, notwithstanding his assignment, in conformity to this act, to retain for the use of himself and his family all such articles as are or may be by law exempted from levy or sale on any execution, or from distress for rent, and the property in such articles shall not pass to his trustees.
(a) Unanimous verdict not required. A verdict may be rendered by not less than five-sixths of the jurors constituting a jury.
(b) Procedure where jurors disagree. Where five-sixths of the jurors constituting a jury cannot agree after being kept together for as long as is deemed reasonable by the court, the court shall discharge the jury and direct a new trial before another jury.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 39 P.S. Insolvency and Assignments § 282. Debtors may retain exempt articles - last updated January 01, 2019 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-39-ps-insolvency-and-assignments/pa-st-sect-39-282/
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