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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear any challenge to or to render a declaratory judgment concerning the constitutionality of this act, the contractual rights of the parties relating to bonds issued pursuant to this act, or any action of the authority in issuing or attempting to issue bonds, whether with respect to the validity of the bonds, proper authorization of the bonds, the validity of any covenants, agreements or contracts provided by any resolution authorizing the bonds, or otherwise or any action of a city in entering into agreements with the authority in connection with the issuance of bonds by the authority. The Supreme Court is authorized to take such action as it deems appropriate, consistent with the Supreme Court retaining jurisdiction over such a matter, to find facts or to expedite a final judgment in connection with such a challenge or request for declaratory relief.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 53 P.S. Municipal and Quasi-Municipal Corporations § 12720.702. Original and exclusive jurisdiction of Supreme Court - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-53-ps-municipal-and-quasimunicipal-corporations/pa-st-sect-53-12720-702/
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