Zarlinsky v. Laudenslager

Opinion by

Mr. Chief Justice Jones,

This action for the recovery of damages allegedly suffered by the plaintiffs, husband and wife, as the result of a two-car automobile collision, was commenced with the filing of a praecipe for the issuance of a writ of summons in trespass against the defendant. The writ was duly issued but never served. It was not until more than two years and eight months after the action had been begun that the plaintiffs filed their complaint.

The question involved on these appeals is whether the action is barred, to the extent that damages for personal injuries are…