Pennsylvania Notice to Defend — Form 10-284 is a legal document issued by a court in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is used to notify a defendant of a legal action that has been taken against them. The notice informs the defendant of the nature of the legal action, including the cause of action, and the name of the plaintiff. It also requires the defendant to file an answer or other appropriate response within a specific time period to continue the legal action. There are two types of Pennsylvania Notice to Defend — Form 10-284: a “Complaint” form and a “Summary Process” form. The Complaint form is used when a legal action is initiated by filing a complaint, while the Summary Process form is used to notify a defendant of a summary process action, such as an eviction.