Paul v. City of Philadelphia

Opinion by

Judge Palladino,

Lisa Paul a/k/a Bernard Kleven (appellant) brought an action in trespass against the City of Philadelphia (City) for the alleged wrongful demolition of a building owned by the appellant. The City responded by filing a counterclaim for the cost of the demolition. Upon consideration of cross Motions for Summary Judgment filed by the above-named parties, the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County issued an order which denied the appellant’s motion, granted the City’s motion and entered judgment against appellant in the sum of $928.40.1 This *501appeal followed in…