Duque v. D'ANGELIS

TAMILIA, Judge:

This is an appeal from the trial court’s Order denying appellant/defendant’s petition to open and/or strike confessed judgment.

In the summer of 1986, appellant and appellee discussed plans to form a partnership to develop a shopping center in Chester County with two other individuals, Francis Allison and James Crowse. At the time, appellant owned and operated Tavio’s Mini Mart along with Allison, and appellee was the bookkeeper. Appellee purchased equipment for the business and also funded extensive renovations on the premises. Additionally, appellant received a loan from…