Thomas v. Davis Et Ux.

Opinion by

Ross, J.,

This is an appeal from the refusal, of the court below to open a judgment in ejectment entered pursuant to a power to confess contained in a lease.

On January 1, 1945, Latifa Meena leased to the defendants for a term of three years, with an option to renew for an additional two years, premises described as follows: “1st. Floor Storeroom and the two rooms & bath in the rear” situated at 626 St. Clair Avenue, Clairton, to be used “only for mercantile”. On June 10,1947, the property was conveyed to the plaintiff and the lease assigned to him by the lessor. On September 10,…