Safeguard Investment Co. v. Energy Service Associates, Inc.

PRICE, Judge:

These appeals are from the orders of the lower court dismissing appellants’ petitions to open default judgments. We reverse.

On March 17, 1977, West Penn Power Company and Allegheny Power Service Corporation were served, as were the four other defendants, with a complaint in assumpsit. (Appeal No. 104). Simultaneously, plaintiff Safeguard Investment Company served a complaint in equity on West Penn Power, Allegheny Power Service Corporation and Allegheny Power System. (Appeal No. 105). 1

The day after service was effectuated appellants’ attorney entered his appearance. On April 6,…