Slaughter v. Gruntz

Opinion by

Cercone, J.,

This is an appeal from the dismissal of a rule to show cause why a default judgment should not be stricken. Plaintiff, Virginia Slaughter, filed an action in trespass against the defendant, Bernard Gruntz, by complaint which was served on defendant. The notice to plead endorsed on the complaint did not contain the following phrase: “or a default judgment

may be entered against you.” The defendant failed to file an answer to the complaint within twenty days after service thereof and plaintiff entered a default judgment against him. The defendant filed a motion to strike…