Delaney v. Archdiocese of Philadelphia

OPINION BY

POPOVICH, J.:

¶ 1 This is an appeal from an order granting judgment in favor of Appellees Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Cardinal Justin Rigali, and Cardinal Anthony Bevilac-qua on the basis that the claims of Appellant John Delaney were barred by the statute of limitations. We affirm.

Entry of judgment on the pleadings is permitted under [Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1034] which provides for such judgment after the pleadings are closed, but within which such time as not to delay trial. A motion for judgment on the pleadings is similar to a demurrer. It may be entered where…