Kennedy v. Bulletin Co.

Opinion by

Hoffman, J.,

This appeal is taken from an order denying appellant’s petition to open a judgment of non pros. Appellant contends that the lower court abused its discretion when it entered the judgment of non pros, against her.

On April 15, 1962, the appellee’s newspaper printed an advertisement of the Philadelphia Modeling and Charm *68School, Inc., containing a photograph of the appellant. Appellant filed a complaint in trespass against both the appellee and the Charm School on April 11, 1963, alleging that the publication was defamatory and in violation of her right to privacy. Pursuant…