Schutte v. Valley Bargain Center, Inc.

CERCONE, Judge:

This case is an appeal by John and Elva Schutte from an order opening a default judgment which had been entered against the appellee, Valley Bargain Center, Inc. (Valley Bargain) for want of an appearance. Appellants, John and Elva Schutte, alleged that on June 28, 1972, Mr. Schutte, while a business visitor on the premises, fell in front of a retail store leased by Valley Bargain. On February 21,1973, appellants’ counsel wrote a letter to Valley Bargain advising that Mr. Schutte’s injury was caused by a defect in the step or sidewalk of the premises. Appellants’ counsel…