Gillespie v. St. Joseph's University

TAMILIA, Judge:

This is an appeal from an Order sustaining preliminary objections in the nature of a demurrer to Counts II and V of appellant’s amended complaint.

Appellant, Patrick Gillespie, was employed as a head groundskeeper by appellee, St. Joseph’s University. On May 11, 1983, the University discharged appellant from employment.

On March 29, 1985, appellant commenced this action by filing a writ of summons and subsequently filing a complaint 1 and an amended complaint. 2

In Count II of his amended complaint, appellant brought an action of wrongful discharge against William Evans and…