PNC Bank, N.A. v. Unknown Heirs

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• holding that, a motion for reconsideration must be filed within 30 days of the entry of the disputed order
• noting that the thirty-day period in Rule 903(a) must be construed strictly, and this Court has no jurisdiction to excuse a failure to file a timely notice of appeal
• stating that “[i]f the trial court fails to grant reconsideration expressly within the prescribed 30 days, it loses the power to act upon both the [motion] and the original order.” (citation omitted)
• stating: “If the plaintiff has failed to effectuate valid service and if the defendant lacks notice of the proceedings against him, the court has no jurisdiction over the party…”
• stating, the filing of a motion for reconsideration is insufficient to toll the appeal period and allow the trial court to retain the power to act upon the motion and the original order unless the trial court expressly grants the motion for reconsideration within the allowable time period
• timeliness of appeal goes to jurisdiction; this Court may not excuse an untimely notice of appeal

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