Grim v. Betz

*616BROSKY, Judge:

This is an appeal from an order denying appellants’ petition for leave to file an amended answer, with new matter pleading the affirmative defense of comparative negligence.1 Appellants now contend that the denial constituted an abuse of discretion on the part of the trial court. Upon review of the record, and the briefs of counsel, we now affirm.

This matter arises from an automobile accident which occurred on May 26, 1983, at approximately 6:00 p.m., near the intersection of Route 100 and Spring Creek Road, in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Appellee Gloria Grim was…