Clifton v. Bruscemi

HERTZBERG, J.,

— Defendant Joanne Bruscemi and plaintiff Cynthia Clifton both have appealed to the Superior Court of Pennsylvania from my ruling that Ms. Bruscemi must transfer her joint ownership interest in a dwelling to Ms. Clifton. This opinion provides the reasons for my ruling. See Pa. R.A.P. No. 1925(a).

In 1993 Ms. Clifton and Ms. Bruscemi were involved in a relationship and began living together in an apartment. In 1995 Ms. Clifton and Ms. Bruscemi moved to a single family home located at 266 Harrison Road, Turtle Creek, PA 15145. At that time, the title to the home was solely in Ms.…