Reynolds Metals Co. v. Berger

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Cohen,

This is an appeal from an order of the Court of Common Pleas No. 2 of Philadelphia County, staying prosecution of plaintiffs’ equity action in that court pending the determination of a related action previously instituted in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Plaintiff Reynolds Metals Company is the assignee of a joint venture agreement with defendants Henry A. and Samuel A. Berger, which agreement provided for the redevelopment of the Eastwick section of Philadelphia. Pursuant to the terms of that contract the parties…