Stush v. Ciliberto

D’ALLESSANDRO, J.,

This matter comes before the court on defendant’s petition to open a confessed judgment.

HISTORY AND FACTS

On January 28, 1972, plaintiff filed a complaint for judgment by confession under a written instrument claiming the sum of $1,400 was due on a $2,400 contract for concrete work. On the same day, notice of the entry of the judgment was mailed to defendant. Execution was issued on June 13, 1973. On July 27, 1973, defendant obtained a rule to show cause why the judgment should not be opened. An answer was filed and depositions were taken.

*176DISCUSSION

A judgment by confession is…