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MORGAN & MORGAN. P,C.
BY: SCOlT W, MORGAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO, 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG. PA 17101-1210
(7 \7) 236-7959
AlTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
ROBYN REIHART
878 Grahams Woods Road
Newville, PA 17241,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
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Plainliff
v.
CIVIL ACTION, LAW
GERALD KING, JR,
1810 Leedy Drive
Chambersburg. PA 17201.
Defendanl
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, by and Ihrough her attorneys, Morgan & Morgan, p,c., hereby
complains against Defendanl and avers as follows:
1. Plainliff is an adult individual residing at the above address.
2, Defendanl is a'1 adult individual residing at the above address,
3, On or aboul May 12, 1994, Plaillliff was in her aUlOmobile on King Street .
in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, when she was struck in Ihc rear by a vehicle operalco by
Defendanl,
4. As a resuh of the collision, Plaintiff sustained severe and disabling injuries,
whieh are serious in nature, and include injuries to her nerves, bones, muscles, joinls and
fascia, pain and suffering, mental and emotional distress, which are cOnlinuing in nalure.
S, As a fUrlher result of her injuries, Plaintiff Incurred medical bills and
expenses for care and Ireallnent, lost earnings and/or earning capacity. and ha.~ suffered loss
of life's pleasures and diminution of aClivities, which are continuing in nature,
6, As a further result of her accident, Plaintiff sustained damage to and )(\55
of use of her vehicle,
7, The aforesaid accidelll was due to the negligence of Defendant, including:
A, Striking Ihe rear of Plaintiff's vehicle:
B. Failing to keep a proper lookout:
C. Traveling at an unsafe speed:
D, Failing to keep his vehicle under proper and adequate control;
E, Failing to warn Plaintiff of an unreasonable risk of harm;
F, Violaling stale laws and local ordinances relative to the
above allegations of negligence.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendanl in an amount in
excess of $2S,OOO.OO, exclusive of interest, COSIS and delay damages,
MORGAN & MORGAN, P,C,
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157 LINCOLN WAY EAST, CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17201 (717) 261-3877
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
ROBYN REIHART,
No. 96 Civil 1996
Plaintiff
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GERALD KING, JR.,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Robyn Reihart, Plaintiff
clo Scott W. Morgan, Esquire, Counsel for Plaintiff
Morgan & Morgan, P.C.
120 South Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to plead to the enclosed ANSWER
AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT, GERALD KING, JR., within twenty (20)
days from service hereof, or a default judgment may be entered
against you.
Respectfully submitted,
REYNOLDS & HAVAS
A p~ofessional Corporation
Date: ))-7/1 t.
By:
anko, Jr.
. 141727
101 pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932
(717) 236-3200
Counsel for Defendant,
Gerald King, Jr.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
ROBYN RE I HART ,
No. 96 civil 1996
Plaintiff
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GERALD KING, JR.,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT,
GERALD KING. JR.. TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
1. Denied.
2. Admitted.
3.
Admitted in part and del\ied in part.
The motor
vehicle accident occurred on May 11, 1994.
4. Denied.
5. Denied.
6. Denied.
7(a) - (f).
Denied.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Gerald King, Jr., demands judqaent
in his favor and against Plaintiff.
NEW MATTER
8.
The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 7
hereof are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in
their entirety.
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9. By virtue of her ..lection of the "limited tort
option", plaintiff i. not entitled to make a claim for non-economic
damages.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Gerald King, Jr., demands judgment
in his favor and against Plaintiff.
Date: ~"1Jr~
By:
REYNOLDS , HAVAS
A proJ,essional corporation
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At 0 ey I.D. #41727
101 pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932
(717) 236-3200
Counsel for Defendant,
Gerald King, Jr.
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VERIFICATION
I, Gerald King, Jr., depose and say, subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A., section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities, that the facts set forth in the
foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief.
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MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
BY: SCO'IT W. MORGAN. ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG. PA 17101
(717) 236-7959
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNA.
ROBYN REIHART,
v,
NO. 96 CIVIL 1996
GERALD KING. JR..
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER
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Plaintiff. by and through her attorneys. Morgan & Morgan. P.C..hereby replies
to New Matter of Defendant as follows:
8-9. The allegations of these paragraphs are DENIED as conclusions of law to
which no answer is required, and proof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant. and requests
that New Matter be dismissed.
MORGAN & MORGAN. P.C.
By
DATED: May~, 1996
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VERIFICATION
Scott W. Morgan, Esquire states that he is counsel of record for Plaintiff in the
within action, is authorized to take this Verification on her behalf, and that the statements
made in the foregoing Reply to New Mauer are true and correct to the best of his knowledge,
information and belief. He understands that the statements in said pleading are made subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa, C.S.A. ~4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Carol S. Berkich, Plaintiff I Petitioner
v.
No. 96 - 1996 CIVIL TERM
DR - 25,003
SUPPORT: Special Relief
KeMeth A. Berkich, Defendant I Respondent
ANSWER TO DEFE!l[DANT'S
MOTION TO STAY SUPPORT HEARING
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF THIS COURT:
The Answer of Carol S. Berkich by her attorney, Darrell N. VanOrmer, Esq., respectfully
represents that:
\. Admitted,
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted in part; denied in part. By way of further explanation,
Plaintiff I Plititioner is eligible for spousal support or, as in this case, special relief before an
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annulment is granted. Upon termination of the marriage by divorce, annulment, or death, spousal
support is not an appropriate form of financial assistance.
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CfBT1F1CATE OF SERVICE
I, ALLEN D. MOYER, law clerk for Darrell N. VanOrmer. Esq., hereby certify that
on this date I served a copy of the foregoing Answer to Defendant's Motion to Stay Support
Hearing by hand deli wring to
Mr. Michael S. Travis, Esq.
Law Oftice of Thomas D. Gould
2 East Main Street
Shiremanstown, PA 17011
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LAW OFFICES OF
DARRELL N. VANORMER, JR. & ASSOCS.
344 South Market Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
717-367-6831
(fax) 653-2251
Dated: ..?..'I J. '1}
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MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
BY: SCO'IT W. MORGAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36nt
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-79~9
ATIORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
ROBYN RE1HART,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA,
NOJQ96 CIVIL 1996
v.
GERALD KING, JR.,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
ORDER TO SETTLE. DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the above matter settled, discontinued and ended upon payment of
your costs, only.
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
By
DATED: January -1-, 1997
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