Sockett v. Philadelphia Toilet & Laundry Co.

Opinion by

Trexler, J.,

This is an appeal from an order making absolute a rule to open a judgment entered for want of an appearance in an action of trespass. Judgment was entered on July 23, 1927. On the 5th of August, 1927, the defendant presented his petition reciting the proceedings, the judgment by default and states in the fourth paragraph — “Immediately following the receipt of the writ it was forwarded to those representing the defendant, and for some reason unknown to this defendant, was either mislaid or miscarried. ’ ’

The court entered a rule to show cause why the judgment should not…