Hahnemann Medical College & Hospital v. Hubbard

SPAETH, Judge:

This is an appeal from an order striking preliminary objections to the lower court’s jurisdiction.

The action was brought by appellee Hahnemann Medical College & Hospital of Pennsylvania to collect fees for medical services rendered to appellant, who is a resident of the State of Delaware. The complaint was served on appellant on August 19, 1977, pursuant to Rule 2077, Pa.R.Civ.P., which provides for service on non-residents “engaged in business in the Commonwealth.”

On September 2, 1977, appellant’s Philadelphia counsel wrote to appellee’s counsel to request a ten-day extension…