DeFay v. McMeekin

TAMILIA, Judge:

This is an appeal from an Order denying appellant’s petition to open a default judgment. Plaintiff/appellee, Diane DeFay, a Pennsylvania resident, brought suit in trespass against Barbara L. McMeekin and appellant, Michael C. Flood, a New Jersey resident, alleging their negligence in an automobile accident which occurred in New Jersey. Appellant was served with the complaint on March 5, 1984. On April 5, 1984, he received notice that default would occur if, by April 16, 1984, he failed to plead. On April 25, 1984, appellant having failed to file a responsive pleading, default…