U.K. LaSalle, Inc. v. Lawless

WIEAND, Judge:

This is an appeal from an order denying a petition to strike or open a default judgment entered against Joseph F. Lawless, Jr., Esquire, in an action by U.K. LaSalle, Inc. to recover moneys allegedly due under the terms of an office lease. The trial court erred, Lawless argues, because the complaint, by which the action was commenced against him, was not properly served and, therefore, failed to support a default judgment against him. After review, we agree with appellant and, therefore, reverse.

By written agreement of lease dated July 1, 1984, LaSalle leased office space to…