Humphrey

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

In November 2012, Humphrey filed this action to quiet title. He named as

defendants (1) the successors of Val Janelunas, (2) the successors of Joseph Janelunas,

and (3) all other persons claiming any interest in the property. On September 5, 2013, he

filed an amended complaint.

On July 2, 2014, Humphrey recorded a notice of lis pendens.

Also on July 2, 2014, the trial court ordered service of the summons and first

amended complaint by publication. In August and September, 2014, Humphrey filed

proof of service by publication.2 On September 25, 2014, at Humphrey’s request, the

trial court entered the default of all named parties.

Three years passed; a lot did happen in the action, involving various other parties

who showed up and participated, but nothing that is relevant to this appeal.

On September 18, 2017, Bewley was appointed administrator of the estate of Val

Janelunas.

The proof of service was filed in three parts: (1) on August 11, 2014, proof of publication in California; (2) also on August 11, 2014, proof of posting at the property; and (3) on September 12, 2014, proof of publication in Pennsylvania. Bewley was also appointed…