WINTERHALTER v. WEST PENN POWER CO.


355 Pa.Super. 17 (1986)

512 A.2d 1187

Kenneth and Dorothy WINTERHALTER, individually, and as parents and natural guardians of Sherri T. Winterhalter, a minor v. WEST PENN POWER COMPANY, and Asplundh Tree Expert Company, Inc. Appeal of Sherri T. WINTERHALTER.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Filed June 26, 1986.

Reargument Denied August 12, 1986.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas G. Michalek, Pittsburgh, for appellant.

Kathleen Smith-Delach, Washington, for appellees.

Before BROSKY, MONTGOMERY and HESTER, JJ.


HESTER, Judge:

In this appeal, appellants argue that the lower court improperly granted a motion to amend in order to plead a new defense, and a motion for summary judgment filed by appellee Asplundh Tree Expert Company, Inc. (hereinafter "Asplundh"). Appellants contend that the pleadings were closed and, alternatively, that the defense of scope of employment asserted in the motion to amend had been waived.1 The entry of summary judgment...

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