Pantazis v. Fidelity and Deposit Co.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Allen M. Stearne,

The appeal is from an order of the court of common pleas of Northampton County decreeing that in a suit upon the appeal bond of a corporate surety, a motion for judgment on the pleadings should be held in abeyance pending the determination of proceedings in the orphans’ court.

Frances Pantazis, individually and as administratrix, instituted an action in trespass against Edward Follweiler for damages growing out of an automobile accident involving the death of her husband. Plaintiff’s claim as widow was in a “death action”, whereas her claim as…