Leonard v. Martling

Opinion by

Mr. Chief Justice Horace Stern,

We allowed an appeal from the decision of the Superior Court in this case reported in 174 Pa. Superior Ct. 206, 100 A. 2d 484. The question involves the proper application of Pa. R. C. P. 1030 and 1032 (1) to an action brought in violation of the Act of April 26, 1855, P. L. 308, “for the prevention of Frauds and Perjuries.”

The suit is by John J. Leonard, a dentist, against Gerald E. Martling and Harvey B. Martling to recover compensation for professional services rendered to the former. Plaintiff alleges that Harvey, a brother of Gerald Martling,…