Rosen v. Rittenhouse Towers

WICKERSHAM, Judge:

In this case, Paul R. Rosen appeals from the order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County granting a petition to strike a lis pendens filed by Rittenhouse Towers, et. al. The suit arose out of appellant’s attempt to purchase a penthouse condominium unit in Rittenhouse Towers from appellees.

Appellee Hotel Rittenhouse Associates (hereinafter referred to as “HRA”) is the owner of Rittenhouse Towers, a condominium/hotel which, at time of suit, was under construction in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia. On October 17, 1980, appellant Rosen issued a $5,000.00 check to…