Legal Opinion
Heaney v. Mauch Chunk Boro. (Et Al.)
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Decided June 26, 1936No. Appeal, 181PublishedCited by 38 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Chief Justice Kephart,
The Borough of Mauch Chunk, a subdivision of Carbon County, was sued there for damages resulting from injuries sustained through the negligent maintenance of one of its sidewalks. It brought in as an additional defendant under the Sci. Fa. Act of April 10, 1929, P. L. 479, as amended, H. S. Shafer, a resident of Northampton County. Shafer, having been served in that county by deputization, attacks the validity of the service. The court below ruled against him and he appeals.
The only question presented is whether in all actions an original defendant may…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Vinnacombe v. Phila. Am. S.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1929
- March v. Philadelphia & West Chester Traction Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1926
- Davidson, Exrx. v. BrightSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1920
- Gratz v. Insurance Co. of North AmericaSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1924
- Gossard v. GossardSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1935
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3Cited by38 opinions
- Buradus v. General Cement Products Co.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1946
- Williams Et Ux. v. MeredithSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1937
- Commonwealth v. Hubbs (No. 1)Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1939
- McCall v. GatesSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1946
- Mid-City Bank & Trust Co. v. MyersSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1941
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