Simmons v. Luallen

OPINION

SAYLOR, Justice.

The issue in this case concerns the standard for opening a judgment of non pros entered for failing to file a complaint.

In February of 1998, Appellant, Patricia Simmons (“Simmons”), pro se, commenced an action against Appellee, Kathryn Luallen (“Luallen”), by filing a complaint at a district justice office for damages to a rental property that she had leased to Luallen. Following a hearing on May 19, 1998, the district justice entered judgment for Simmons and against Luallen in the amount of $8,123. On June 9, 1998, Luallen filed a notice of appeal, together with a…