Bank of Europe Trust Co. v. McCall

Oliver, P. J.,

— On petition filed by the garnishee, this court, on November 6, 1942, directed plaintiff to enter security for costs in the sum of $1,000. Thereafter plaintiff asked the court to reconsider its decision, first, on the ground that the garnishee is not entitled to a bond as security in this case and, secondly, on the ground that the bond required is excessive.

To sustain its first contention, plaintiff argues that rule 144 of the Courts of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County gives the right to require a posting of bond as security for costs against a nonresident plaintiff when the…