Quatrochi v. Gaiters

HOFFMAN, Judge:

Appellant contends that the lower court erred in granting appellee’s petition to open a default judgment. We agree, and, therefore, reverse the order of the lower court.

On March 29, 1976, appellant filed a complaint in trespass against appellee in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. The complaint alleged that on November 29, 1975, appellee operated a car in a negligent manner and consequently struck appellant, a pedestrian, as he crossed Girard Avenue in Philadelphia. On March 30, 1976, a sheriff made service of process upon one Mrs. Parill at 1500 Locust Street…