Williams & Co. v. Orlando

This is a rule by the defendant on plaintiff to show cause why a judgment should not be opened. The record also shows that a prior rule to strike off the judgment had been granted. There is nothing on the record to show that that rule was disposed of, although it was stated at bar that it had been discharged. We have a right to enter a rule of our own motion, and in the disposition of this case we shall treat the matter as if the rule to strike off the judgment was also pending. The record shows that a summons in trespass issued; that the writ was served on the defendant; and that “Feb. 21,…