Taylor v. Humble Oil and Refining Co.

Opinion by

Cercone, J.,

In 1968 plaintiff instituted a suit against Humble Oil Co. for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained in a fall on an icy sidewalk claimed to be within the maintenance and control of the defendant by reason of its control over the adjacent gasoline station. Defendant failed to file an Answer to that suit, and after default judgment was entered against it, it petitioned for an opening of the judgment. Defendant contended that the fall was alleged to have occurred in front of a service station located at 5th. and Erie Avenues in Philadelphia, that service of…