Shope v. Eagle

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania September 3, 1997

Shope v. Eagle, 699 A.2d 727 (Pa. 1997)

548 Pa. 563; 1997 Pa. LEXIS 1815

Opinion of the Court

*728 ORDER

PER CURIAM:

AND NOW, this 3rd day of September, 1997, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is GRANTED, but LIMITED to the following issues:

1. Whether prejudice to a defendant needs to be demonstrated to justify termination of a case pursuant to Pa.R.J.A.1901 and York County Rule 6035, and if so, whether the requisite prejudice has been established in this case?

2. Whether a case may be terminated pursuant to Pa.R.J.A.1901 and York County Rule 6035 if delay is attributable to a defendant, and if not, whether Respondents’ conduct precludes termination in this case?

Reference

Full Case Name: Daniel E. SHOPE and Shonna L. Shope, his wife v. Perry A. EAGLE, M.D. and New York Hospital
Status: Published