Blob v. Temple University

GAFNI, ].,

Before the court is the motion for summary judgment of defendant Temple University in plaintiffs complaint in trespass.

Pa.R.C.P. 1035(a) provides, with respect to the appropriate time in which to file motions for summary judgment, that after the pleadings are closed, but within such time as not to delay trial any party may move for summary judgment . . .

Plaintiff contends that the instant motion, filed on October 6, 1982, was filed at such a time as to delay the scheduled November 30,1982 arbitration hearing, and, accordingly, the motion should be dismissed. It is the view of the…