Faison v. Turner

OPINION BY

DEL SOLE, P.J.:

¶ 1 This is an appeal from an order denying Appellant’s petition to open a judgment of non pros. We find the trial court abused its discretion in refusing to grant the petition to open under the facts of this case and, therefore, we reverse.

¶ 2 Plaintiff, a mail carrier, instituted an action for personal injuries sustained as a result of an attack by several dogs while she attempted to deliver mail. Appellees failed to timely respond to Appellant’s complaint and a default judgment was entered. The case proceeded to arbitration on the issue of damages only. Appellant…