Mountz v. Morrissey

SMITH, J.,

Before us now for disposition is plaintiff’s petition contra-termination pursuant to Berks County Local Rule 570. A thumbnail historical sketch reveals the following procedural activity in this matter:

On March 15, 1982, plaintiff filed a complaint alleging medical malpractice on the part of both individual and institutional defendants. On April 5, 1982, institutional defendant filed its answer and *482cross claim. Between April, 1982 and September, 1982 the parties engaged in or undertook discovery through depositions, interrogatories and production of documents. The last pertinent date…