Legal Opinion
Richmond Township v. Thornton
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
Decided November 9, 1993No. 1087 CD 1993PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PELLEGRINI, Judge.
Paul and Arlolene Thornton appeal from the order of the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County (trial court) denying their petition to open default judgment and their petition for judgment of non pros against Richmond Township (Township).
The Township filed a complaint against the Thorntons on November 7, 1990, alleging a violation of Township ordinances involving the accumulation of used tires on their property. The complaint was served on both the Thorntons on November 8, 1990, at their residence. The Thorntons did not respond to the complaint by filing a responsive pleading.
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- Metz Contracting, Inc. v. Riverwood Builders, Inc.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1987
- Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority v. RayCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1990
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