Anderson v. Uva

Opinion by

Jacobs, J.,

The narrow issue involved in this ease is whether a court after dismissing a complaint because of lack of personal jurisdiction must transfer the action under Pa. R.C.P. 1006(e)1 to an appropriate county where jurisdiction can be obtained.

Briefly stated, the facts are as follows: Appellant, a resident of Philadelphia County, was allegedly injured when she fell on the premises of appellees, residents of Bucks County. On August 22, 1972, appellant filed a timely complaint in trespass in Philadelphia County. The complaint was then served on appellees in Bucks County by the…