Metz v. Hoffman

Opinion by

Parker, J.,

In a proceeding under the Act of March 8, 1889, P. L. 10, as amended April 16, 1903, P. L. 212 (12 PS §1543, et seq.), to compel the bringing of an action of ejectment for, or to quiet the title to a tract of land containing 199 perches, the respondent, Richard J. Hoffman, claimant, did not answer the rule to show cause why ejectment should not be brought, but he did bring an action of ejectment five days after the expiration of a period of six months from the date of the service of the rule and before the rule was made absolute or judgment was entered against respondent…