Leonard v. Parkway Corp.

The issue in this appeal is whether the trial court abused its discretion by striking appellant’s joinder of an additional defendant for failure to comply with Pa.R.C.P. 2253. Because the joinder was filed more than sixty (60) days after service of the complaint and without leave of court, as required by the rule, the trial court properly caused the joinder to be stricken. Therefore, the order of the trial court will be affirmed.1

This action by Jerry Leonard and his wife, Gayle, was commenced against Parkway Corporation (Parkway) and John B. Kelly, Inc. (Kelly) to recover damages for injuries…