Almes v. Burket

OPINION BY

BENDER, J.:

¶ 1 This is an appeal from an order denying Appellants’ Petition for Relief from Judgment of Non Pros. Appellants raise one issue for our resolution, “did the Appellant (sic) meet the requirements of Pa.R.C.P. 3051(b) for relief from judgment of non pros?” We reverse and remand.

¶ 2 The facts relevant to our discussion follow: on October 23, 2003, Appellants filed a complaint that included, inter alia, a claim of professional negligence against Appellee, Myron Hay Tomb, Esquire,-relating to Tomb’s representation of Appellants in the purchase of real estate. The complaint…