Malaga v. Holmes

McCluskey, J.,

This matter comes before the court on a rule to show cause why a new trial should not be granted.

On June 14, 1931, the plaintiff Ruth Malaga was injured. She was struck by an automobile driven by the defendant, Robert Logan Holmes. On August 2, 1932, the plaintiffs commenced action of trespass against the defendant. The statement of claim was filed and summons issued as of no. 84, September term, 1932. The prothonotary delivered both the writ of summons and the Statement of claim to the Sheriff of Northampton County for service. On the return day for said writ the Sheriff of…