Hanni v. Penn Warranty Corp.

Robert Hanni filed an action against The Penn Warranty Corporation before a district justice. When Penn Warranty failed to appear at a scheduled hearing, the magistrate entered a default judgment in favor of Hanni. On December 6,1993, Penn Warranty filed a timely appeal in the Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County. On December 8, 1993, Penn Warranty sent to Hanni by certified mail a copy of the notice of appeal and a rule to file a complaint. Penn Warranty also sent a copy of the notice of appeal to the district justice by certified mail. On December 8, 1993, Penn Warranty sent proof of…