Chase v. National Fuel Gas Corp.

TAMILIA, Judge:

Christine and Leroy Chase appeal from the July 22, 1996 Order denying their petition for relief from a judgment of non pros. We affirm.

Appellants’ underlying suit was based upon injuries allegedly suffered as a result of a natural gas leak in their home. On November 18, 1993, appellants commenced their action by filing a praecipe for writ of summons. The writ was served on appellee on *156November 22,1993. The sheriffs return was docketed on November 24,1993. Thereafter, the docket reflects no activity until November 9, 1995, at which time appellants filed their notice of intention…