{"url_path":"/sec/pfis/10-q/2026/item-1","section_key":"item-1","section_title":"Item 1 Legal Proceeding****s.**","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"10-Q","doc_date":"2026-05-08","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1056943/0001104659-26-057903-index.html","accession_number":"0001104659-26-057903","cik":"0001056943","ticker":"PFIS","issuer_name":"PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1056943/0001104659-26-057903-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0001056943","primary_entity_name":"PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP."},"word_count":78,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"**Item 1. Legal Proceeding****s.**\n\nThe nature of the Company’s business generates a certain amount of litigation involving matters arising out of the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, there were no legal proceedings that had or might have a material effect on the consolidated results of operations, liquidity, or the financial position of the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and through the date of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.\n\n​"}