SHEELY, P.J., March 4, 1950.
The complaint in this case was filed July 26, 1949. The sheriff made return on August 10, 1949, that he could not find defendant, and plaintiff then proceeded in an effort to secure service upon defendant by publication.
A return or affidavit of "not found" cannot be made until the period for service has expired: Note to Pa. R.C.P. 1124; Parker v. Parker, 20 Dist. R. 304 (1910); Jansen v. Jansen, 16 Dist. R. 418 (1906); Colkitt...
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