M'Call v. Crousillat

Tilghman C. J.

This case comes before us on a rule to shew cause, why the non pros, entered by the defendant’s attorney, should not be taken off. It was entered under a rule of Court, by which it is directed, “ that unless a declaration “ be filed within twelve months from the first day of the “ term.to which the original process is returnable, a non “ pros, shall be entered by the prothonotary as a matter of “ course, unless the parties otherwise agree by writing filed.” In this case the non pros, was enter.ed by the prothonotary, at the requesst of the defendant’s attorney, there being no…