Derian v. Bachman

Smith, P. J.,

This matter comes before the court on defendants’ motion to show cause why a judgment entered on a confession contained in a written lease should not be opened, and to permit defendants to enter into a defense.

Plaintiff, owner of a four-story apartment building situate 3801 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, on September 1, 1947, entered into a written lease with defendants for a term beginning September 1, 1947, and terminating December 31, 1948, reserving a rental of $1,587 payable in monthly installments of $132.50 each. The lease contains a provision that unless either party…