HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-5660COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
JUDICIAL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF APPEAL
FROM
DISTRICT JUSTICE JUDGMENT
COMMON PLEAS No. ~/ '~0
NOTICE OF APPEAL
Notice is givefl that the appellant has filed in the above Court of Common Pleas an appeal from the judgment rendered by the District Justice on the
date and in the case mentioned below.
Th~ block will be ~ ONLY ~n th,s' ~ is mqu~md u~ P~ R.C~JP. ~ 'If ~ll~t ~S OLAIMANT (S~ ~. R.O.P.J.P. No.
1~8~
This ~ti~ of A~I, ~n ~ei~d by t~ District Justice, will ~ as a 1001(6) in aoti~ ~f~e Dis~i~t J~ti~e, ~ MU~T
~PERSEDEAS ~ ~e j~m~t ~ ~ssessi~ in ~is case
FILE A COMPLAINT within twenty (20) da~ after
filing his NOTICE of A~EAL.
Sign~ of ~t~y ~ D~ty
PRAECIPE TO ENTER RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT AND RULE TO FILE
(This section of form to be used ONLY when appel/ant was DEFENDANT (son Pa. R.C.P.J.F~ No. 1001(7) in action before District Justice.
IF NOT USED, detach from copy of notice of appeal to be served upon appellee).
PRAECIPE: To Prothonotary
rule upo. .S i_,,,-// , app t--,,Isl, to a c int i. this appea
Name of appellee(s)
(Common Pleas Nc~
RULE: To ~ ~, r
) within twenty (20) days after./se~ of rule o~ suffer entry of judgment of non pros.
/
, appellee(s). /
(1) You am notified that a rule is hereby entered upon you to file a complaint in this appeal within twenty (20) days after the date of
service of this rule upon you by personal service or by certified or registeeed mail
(2) If you do not file a complaint within this time, a JUDGMENT OF NON PROS WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
(3) The date of service of this rule if service was by mail is the dale of mailing.
COURT FILE TO BE FILED WITH PROTHONOTARY
PROOF OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF APPEAL AND RULE TO FiLE COMPLAINT
(T p oo .~r ce MU~T B£ FED WI THFV ! EN (1U) DA YS AFTER fi~lng the n~)tice of appeal Chec~f applicable boxes)
AFFIDAVIT: horsy swear or affirm trot t served
~ .e :¢ {¢ th,: Notice of Appea, Common P~eas No
, upon the District Justice designsted therein on
, [-} by personat service [] by (certified) (registered) msil, sender's
ecep[stt~} hedhereto s[dupontieappslee (name)
· 19 .... [/J by personal service [.~i by (certified) (rog stored) mail, sender's receipt attached hereto
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m s d~:' -~cept ttached hereo
(AF:RMEE)A~DS; BSCRBED BEFOREME
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF: CUMBERLAND
Mag. Dist NO:
09-3-03
DJ Name: Hon
SUSAN K. D~Y
Address: 229 MILL S?REET, BOX 167
MT. HOLLY SPRINGS, PA
Te,.pho~e:(717) 486-7672 17065
JOSEPH CARMINATI
929 BURNTHOUSE RD.
CARLISLE, PA 17013
NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT
PLA'NTIFF: CIVIL CASE
NAME and ADDRESS
~-WIVELL, SHANE ~
1101 MYERSTOWN ROAD
GARDNERS, PA 17324
VS.
DEFENDANT: NAME and ADDRESS
FCARMINATI, JOSEPh{ ~
929 BURNTHOUSE RD.
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Docket No.: CV-0000207-01
Date Filed: 7/24/01
THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT:
Judgment:
~-~ Judgment was entered for: (Name) WTV~'r.T._.
L~ Judgment was entered against: (Name)
in the amount of $ '70R _ Tn on:
] Defendants are jointly and severally liable.
~ Damages will be assessed on:
r~ This case dismissed without prejudice.
Amount of Judgment Subject to
]Attachment/Act 5 of 1996 $
[] Levy is stayed for days or [] generally stayed.
J--~ Objection to levy has been flied and hearing will be held:
FOR PLATNTI]~F
(Date of Judgment)
9/14/01
(Date & Time)_
Amount of Judgment $ 650.00
Judgment Costs $ 58.50
Interest on Judgment $ o 00
Attorney Fees $ .0~
Total $ 708.
Post Judgment Credits $
Post Judgment Costs $
Certified Judgment Total
Date: Place:
Time:
ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT BY FILING A NOTICE
OF APPEAL WITH THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION. YOU
MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF THIS//N~E OF JUDGME~ANSC/~T FORM WITH YOUR NOTICE OF APPEAL.
My commission expires first Monday of January, 2004 SEAL
AOPC 315-99
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF: CUMBERLAND
Mag Dist No:
09-3-03
0J Name Hon
SUSAN K. DAY
Add,~s~ 229 MILL STREET, BOX 167
MT. HOLLY SPRINGS, PA
T.I.pho~.:(717) 486-7672 17065
JOSEPH CARMINATI
929 BURNTHOUSE RD.
CARLISLE, PA 17013
CIVIL CASE
PLAINTIFF:
NAME and ADDRESS
FCARMINATI, JOSEPH
929 BURNTHOUSE RD.
CARLISLE, PA 17013
VS.
DEFENDANT: NAME and ADDRESS
FWIVELL, SHANE
1101 MYERSTOWN RD.
GARDNERS, PA 17324
NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT
Docket No.: CV- 0000207- 01
Date Filed: 7/27/01
CROSS COMPLAINT 001
THIS
IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT:
Judgment:
Judgment was entered for: (Name)
Judgment was entered against: (Name)
in the amount of $ _nO on:
Defendants are jointly and severally liaS'le.
Damages will be assessed on:
This case dismissed without prejudice.
Amount of Judgment Subject to
[] Attachment/Act 5 of 1996 $
[] Levy is stayed for days or [] generally stayed,
~1 Objection to levy has been filed and hearing will be held:
FOR DEFENDANT
(Date of Judgment) q/14/01
(Date & Time)
Amount of Judgment
Judgment Costs
Interest on Judgment
Attorney Fees
Total
Post Judgment Credits
Post Judgment Costs
Certified Judgment Total
$ .00
$ .00
$ .00
$ .OC
$ .OC
Date: Place:
Time:
ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT BY FILING A NOTICE
OF APPEAL WITH THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION. YOU
MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF THIS [~'r~E OF JUDGMENT~ANSC~T FORM WITH YOUR NOTICE OF APPEAL.
'~ '//f/~/ Date /..~~~//r~ --n-"~ // , District Justice
II certify that this is a true ~/nd correct copy of the recol; of th{proceedings containing the judgment.
Date , District Justice
My commission expires first Monday of January, 2004 SEAL
AOPC 315-99
PROOF OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF APPEAL AND RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
(This proof of service MUST BE FILED WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER filing the notice of appeal Check applicable boxes)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF ~/~. ~ ~.~ ~, ~1~,, ~ ;ss
AFFIDAVIT: I hereby swear or affirm that i served
~ copy of the Notice of Appeal, Common Pleas No, ~ / - ~ 0 , upon the District Justice designated therein on
(date of service) ¢ ' ~ ~ - O I ~y personal service ~ by (~ertified) (registered) mail, sender's
receipt attached hereto, and upon the appellee, (~ame) "~f~ (~ ~, ~ ~ ' , on
~ ~ · - ~ I , 1~ ~ by personal se~ice ~ (ce~ified) (registered) mail, sender's receipt att8ched hereto.
~ and further that I served the R ute to File a Corn plaint accompanying the above Notice of Appeal upon the appellee(s) to whom
the RuDe wa~ addressed on ~ ~ ~¢- ,~ . . ~..b~ersonal service ~y (cedi(led) (registered)
mai, senders receipt attached hereto --"' / ~
,' '"' ~ ~ / - SignatUre of affiant
NOTARIAL SEAL "
JODY S. SMITH, NOTARY PUBLIC
Carlisle Bpro, Cumberland County
My Commission Expires April 4, 2005
JOSEPH C. CARMINATI, Individually.
Plaintiff
Vo
Shane Wivell, Defendant
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
:NO. 01-5660-Civil
:
:CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
Certificate of Service
I, Joseph C. Carminati, have personally mailed a copy of the complaint to Shane Wivell, 1101
Myerstown Rd. Gardners, Pa.
Respectfully submitted,
//"'TO]seph C. Carminati
!
JOSEPH C. CARMINATI, Individually.
Plaintiff
Shane Wivelk Defendant
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
:NO. 01-5660-Civil
:
:CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
COMPLAINT
Comes now, Joseph C. Carminati, Plantiff, and states that the defendant has made false
statments to try to recive money fi.om me and/or my insurance co. This has caused me to loose
work, sleep,money and slanders me with his defamation.
I Joseph C. Carminati, ask the Court to order the Defendant to pay Damages to me in the
amount of Eight Thousand Dollars Plus all Court and Attorney Fees.
Respectfully submitted,
//~ Joseph C. Carminati
01HB-00119
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Plaintiff Shane Wivell
SHANE WIVELL~
(PLAINTIFF)
VS.
JOSEPH C. CARMINATI,
]N TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 01-5660 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance in the above-captioned matter on behalf of the plaintiff,
Shane Wivell.
Date: October 30. 2001
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
Attorney for Plaintiff
Identification No.58867
0IHB-00119
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Plaintiff Shane Wivell
SHANE WIVELL~
(PLAI I )
VS.
JOSEPH C. CARMINATI,
IN TH~ COURT OF COM~ON PLEAS
~ERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 01-5660 CML
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Girard E. Rickards, Esquire, hereby cortifles that he is the attorney for the Plaintiff
herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of Entry 9f Apoearance to be served by
regular fn'st class mail upon:
Joseph C. Carminati
929 Bumthouse Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Dated:
October30.2~l
Girard E. Rickards, Esquire
Attorney for plaintiff
01HB-00119
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Plaintiff Shane Wivell
SHANE WIVELL~
(PLiaNt1m
VS.
JOSEPH C. CARMINATI~
(DEFENDANT)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 01-$660 CtVIL
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BI~N SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this m.~
Notice are served by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing
with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that
if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you, and a judgment may be entered against you
by the court without further notice for any money claimed in the Comolaint or for any other
claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR T~I.~PHONE TH~
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WJ-mRE YOU CAN GET LEGAL I-mLp.
Court Administrator
Fourth Floor
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
01HB-00119
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Plaintiff Shane Wivell
SHANE WIVELL~
(PLAINTIFF)
VS.
JOSEPH C. CARMINATI,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 01-5660 CBr~
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff, Shane WiveH, is an adult individual residing at 1101 Myerstown Road,
Gardners, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant, Joseph C. Carminati, is an adult individual residing at 929 Burnthouse
Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. At all times relevant hereto, Plaintiff Shane Wivell was the equitable owner and
operator ora 1993 Ford Probe GT, Pennsylvania license DR12272.
4. At all times relevant hereto, Defendant Joseph C. Carminati was operating a 2001
Suzuki sports utility vehicle.
5. On July 8, 2001, Plaintiff Shane Wivell was driving his vehicle on Pennsylvania Route
34 from Mount Holly Springs towards Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
6. At the above time and place, Defendant Joseph C. Carminati was operating his vehicle
behind the Plaint'rff's vehicle.
7. As the Plaint'ffi' approached the intersection of Marsh Drive and Pennsylvania Route 3 4,
the Plaintiff signaled his intention to turn lef~ onto Marsh Drive and began to slow his vehicle in
order to make the turn.
8. At the same tune and place, the Defendant failed to slow his vehicle and drove his
vehicle into the rear of the Plaintiff's vehicle, causing damage as more spec'rfically set forth below.
9. The collision was caused solely by the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the
Defendant in that he:
(a) Operated his vehicle at a speed in excess of that which was safe under the
conditions;
(b) Followed the Plaintiff's vehicle too closely;
(c) Failed to be alert and attentive while operating his vehicle;
(d) Failed to properly brake his vehicle to avoid colliding with the rear of the
Plaintiff's vehicle;
(e) Violated the assured clear distance ahead role; and
(f) Was otherwise negligent.
10. At all times relevant hereto, Plaintiff Shane Wivell operated his vehicle in a safe,
prudent and legal manner.
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11. As a result of the negligence of the Defendant, as set forth more specifically above,
the Plaintiff sustained damages to his vehicle and anticipates the necessity to incur a rental vehicle
to have his vehicle repaired.
12. In addition to the damages to the Plaintiff's vehicle, Defendant is liable for the costs
for a District Justice action in the amount of $58.50.
13. The amount in controversy does not exceed the compulsory arbitration limit for the
Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Shane Wivell respectfully requests your Honorable Court to enter
judgment against Defendant Joseph C. Carminati in an amount less than $25,000.00, plus costs,
interest, counsel's fees and such other relief as deemed appropriate by this Honorable Court.
Date: 09'tober 30. 2001
Respectfully submitted,
Attorney for plaintiff Shane Wivell
Identification No. 58867
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01HB-00119
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Plaintiff Shane Wivell
SHANE WIVELL,
(PLAINTIFF)
VS.
JOSEPH C. CARMINATI,
(DEFENDANT)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUlVmERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVAN-sA
No. 01-5660
CIVIL At.-rtON- LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VERIFICATION
I, Shane Wivell, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Comolaint are tree
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of Pa.C.S.A. §4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Dated:
Shane Wivell (Plaintiff)
O1HB-O0119
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Plaintiff Shane Wivell
SHANE WIVELL~
(PLAINTIFF)
VS.
JOSEPH C. CARMINATI~
(DE~A~T)
IN TH~ COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 01-5660 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
JURy TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Giraxd E. Rickards, I~quire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Plaintiff
herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of Complaint to be served by regular first
class mail upon:
~oseph Carminafi
929 Burnthouse Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Dated:
October30.2001
Girard E. Rickards, EsquLre
Attorney for plaintiff
01HB-00119
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Plaintiff Shane Wivell
SHANE WIVELL,
(PLAINTIFF)
VS.
JOSEPH C. CARMINATI~
(OEFE~DANT)
IN TH~ COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-5660 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER OF PLAINTIFF SHANE WIVELL TO
COMPLAINT[SIC] OF DEFENDANT JOSEPH C. CARMINATI
1. The allegations of the Defendant's Complaint constitute a conclusion of law to which
no response is required. To the extent that a response is deemed required, each and every
unintelligible allegation of fact is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Shane Wivell respectfully requests your Honorable Court to enter
judgment in his favor in an amount not in excess of the compulsory arbitration limit, together with
court costs and attorney's fees.
Date: October 30. 2001
Respectfully submitted,
.~~ACOBS & SABA
Attorney for Plaintiff Shane Wiv¢ll
Identification No. 58867
01HB-00119
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite $03
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Plaintiff Shane Wivell
SHANE WIVELL~
(PL~axnm
VS.
JOSEPH C. CARMINATI~
(D~A~T)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COLqqTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 01-5660 CIVIL
CIVIL AL-I1ON- LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Girard B. Rickards, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Plaintiff
herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of Answer of plaintiff Shane Wivell t0
Comolaintl'sic] of Defend~ Joseoh C, Carminnfi to he served by regular first class mail upon:
Joseph C. Carminati
929 Bumthouse Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Dated:
October 30. 2001
01HB-00119
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp ]{ill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 751-0988
Attorney's for Plaintiffs
SHANE WIVELL AND
CYNTHIA A. WIVELL,
(PLAINTIFFS)
VS.
· JOSEPH C. CARMINATI~
(DEFENDANT)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUI~ERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 01-5660 CML
CML ACTION- LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
YOU HAVE Blq~l SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Am~ndexl
Compl0int and Notice are served by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and
f'ding in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you.
You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you, and a judgment may
be entered against you by the court without further notice for any money claimed in the Amended
Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by thc Plaintiffs. You may lose money or
property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOLq_,D TAKE TI-HS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR T~I.~PHONE TI--IE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
01HB-00119
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
SHANE WIVELL AND
CYNTHIA A. WIVELL,
(PLAINTIFFS)
VS.
JOSEPH C. CARMINATI,
(DEFE A T)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 01-5660 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AMENDED COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiffs, Shane Wivell and Cynthia A. Wivell, are adult individuals residing at 1101
Myerstown Road, Gardners, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant, Joseph C. Carminati, is an adult individual residing at 929 Burnthouse
Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. At all times relevant hereto, Plaintiff Shane Wivell was the equitable owner and
operator of a 1993 Ford Probe GT, Pennsylvania license DR J2272.
4. At all times relevant hereto, Plaintiff Cynthia A. Wivell was the legal owner of the
above referenced 1993 Ford Probe GT.
5. At all times relevant hereto, Defendant Joseph C. Carminati was operating a 2001
Suzuki sports utility vehicle.
6. On July 8, 2001, Plaintiff Shane Wivell was driving his vehicle on Pennsylvmaia Route
34 from Mount Holly Springs towards Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
7. At the above time and place, Defendant Joseph C. Carminati was operating his vehicle
behind the Plaintiff's vehicle.
8. As the Plaintiffapproaehed the intersection of Marsh Drive and Pennsylvania Route 34,
the Plaintiff signaled his intention to turn left onto Marsh Drive and began to slow his vehicle in
order to make the turn.
9. At the same time and place, the Defendant failed to slow his vehicle and drove his
vehicle into the rear of the PlaintiWs vehicle, causing damage as more specifically set forth below.
10. The collision was caused solely by the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the
Defendant in that he:
(a) Operated his vehicle at a speed in excess of that which was safe under the
conditions;
(b) Followed the Plaintiff' s vehicle too closely;
(c) Failed to be alert and attentive while operafmg his vehicle;
(d) Failed to properly brake his vehicle to avoid collid'mg with the rear of the
PlainfnT's vehicle;
(e) Violated the assured clear distance ahead rule; and
(f) Was otherwise negligent.
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11. At all times relevant hereto, Plaintiff Shane WiveH operated his vehicle in a safe,
prudent and legal manner.
12. As a result of the negligence of the Defendant, as set forth more speeificaily above,
the Plaintiff susta'med damages to his vehicle and anticipates the necessity to incur a rental vehicle
to have his vehicle repaired.
13. In addition to the damages to the Plaintiff's vehicle, Defendant is liable for the costs
for a District Justice action in the amount of $58.50.
14. The amount in controversy does not exceed the compulsory arbitration limit for the
Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Shane Wivell and Cynthia A. Wivell respectfully request your
Honorable Court to enter judgment against Defendant Joseph C. Carminati in an amount less than
$25,000.00, plus costs, interest, counsel's fees and such other relief as deemed appropriate by this
Honorable Court.
Date: November 21. 2001
Respectfully subraitted,
:LAW~~C~OBS&S ABA
Girard E. Rickards, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiffs Shane Wivell
and Cynthia A. Wivell
Identification No. 58867
01HB-00119
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731=0988
Attorneys for Plaintiffs I
SHANE WIVELL AND
CYNTHIA Ao WIVELL~
(PLAINTIFFS)
VS.
JOSEPH C. CARMINATI,
(DEFENDANT)
IN TH~ COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 01-5660 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VERIFICATION
We, Shane Wivell and Cynthia A. Wivell, verify that the s~tements made in the
foregoing Amended Complaint are true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information
and belief. We understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
Pa.C.S.A. §4904, rehting to unswom falsification to authorities.
~J Cynthia A. Wivell (Plaintiff)
Dated: 11//o/ol
Shane WiveH i plaintiff)
01HB-00119
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
SHANE WIVELL AND
CYNTHIA A. WIVELL~
(PLAINTIFFS)
VS.
JOSEPH C. CARMINATI,
(DEFENDANT)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 01-5660 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
C_~rard E. Rickards, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Plaintiffs
herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of Amended Complaint to be served by
regular first class mail upon:
William P. Douglas, Esquire
Douglas, Douglas & Douglas
27 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Dated:
November 21. 2001
Cdrard n. Rickards, Esquire
Attorney for plaintiffs
01HB-00119
SHANE V~IVELL AND
CYNTHIA A. WIVELL,
(PL~J~I~FS)
¥S.
JOSEPH C. C.~diMLNATI,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 01-5660 CW~L
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO ~ HONORABLR, THE JUDGES OF ~ SAID COURT:
Girard E. Rickards. Esquire , counsel for the Plaintiffs in the above action,
respectfully represents that:
The above-captioned action is at issue.
The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $ N/A (Settled)
The counterclaim of the Defendant in this action is $ 8.000.00
The following attorneys are interested in the case as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit
as arbitraWrs: Girard E. Rickards. Esquire. Attorney for Plaintiffs. and William P.
Doughs. Esquire. Attorney for Defendant
WHERg. gORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to
whom the case shall be submitted.
~COBS
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Identification No. 58867
& SABA
ORDER OF COURT
/
AND NOW, / ,20D ~_.,, in considerafionpf the
attached petition,,~._f.~o4,~ .x~~ , Esquire, ~ ~r,~/~J~n./ ,
~qu~, ~d ~~ ~~, , ~u~, ~ ~o~ ~i~mrs ~ ~e a~ve-
mpfion~ a~on as pmy~ for. ~ -
By~eCou~~ ~
P.J.
01ItB-00119
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
SHANE WIVELL AND
CYNTHIA A. WIVELL,
(PLAiNtIFFS)
VS.
JOSEPH C. CARMINATI,
(BE NOA r)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 01-5660 CIVIL
CML ACTION- LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Girard E. Rickards, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Plaintiffs
herein, and that he mused a tree and correct copy of Petition for A_ _opointment of Arbitrators to
be served by regular first class mail upon:
William P. Douglas, Esquire
Douglas, Douglas & Douglas
27 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Dated:
Febmat? 8. 2002
Girard E. Riekards, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiffs
SHANE WIVELL and,
CYNTHIA A. WIVELL,
Plaintiffs
JOSEPH C. CARMINATI,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 01-5660 CIVIL
ORDER
AND NOW,?~, ?~ ~ ,2002, it is hereby ORDERED AND DECREED that Susan
Confair, Esquire is hereby vacated as an Arbitrator in the above captioned matter and Marylou
Matas, Esquire is hereby appointed in her place.
BY THE COURT:
JOSEPH C. CARMINATI, Individually.
Plaintiff
Vo
Shane Wivell, Defendant
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
:NO. 01-5660-Civil
:
:CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
A~NDED COMPLAINT
Comes now, Joseph C. Carminati, Plantiff, and states that the defendant has made false
statments to try to recive money from me and/or my insurance co.This has caused me to loose
work, sleep,money, and slanders me with his defamation.
I Joseph C. Carminati, ask the Court to order the Defendant to pay Damages to me in the
amount of TWENTY FIVE Thousand and FIFTY Dollars Plus all Court and Attorney Fees.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph C. C _arn'finati
JOSEPH C. CARM1NATI, Individually.
Plaintiff
Vo
Shane Wivell, Defendant
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
:NO. 01-5660-Civil
:
:CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
Certificate of Service
I, Joseph C. Carminati, have personally mailed a copy of the ammended complaint to Shane
Wivell, 1101 Myerstown Rd. Gardners, Pa.
Respectfully submitted,
p la,
) In The Court of Common Pleas of
C,~mherland County, Pennsylvania
) No. ,
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OATH
We do sol~"~ty swear (or affirm) chat we will support, obey and defend
the Constitution of the United States and ~he~Cons~,~on of ~h,~ Common-
wealth ~nd that we will discharEe the du=ie~Y.
AWARD
We, the undersig~ed arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn
(or affirmed), make the following award:
(Note: If d*m~ges for delay are awarded, they shall be
applicable.)
Date of Hearing:
Date of Award:
. Arbitrato~
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF .&WARD
Arbitrators' compeusation to be
paid upon appeal:
Now, the /UL~day , ~20o2,, at2:,f~ ~., the above
a~rd was entered upon the c and notice ~b. ereof given by ~il ~o ~he
parties or ~heir atto~eys.
~' ~ochonoca~
~ f Deputy
01HB-00119
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senute Avenue, Suite 503
Camp ]Ifil, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 7:31-0988
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
SHANE WIVELL AND
CYNTI-HA Ao WIVELL~
(PLAINTIffS)
VS.
JOSEPH C. CARMINATI~
(DEFENDANT)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV~
No. 01-5660 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO ENTER JUDGMENT AND TO DISCONTINUE
TO ~ PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter judgment in favor of Plaintiffs Shane Wivell and Cynthia Wivell on
Defendant's counterclaim in accordance with the arbitration award entered on April 15, 2002.
A copy of the arbitration award is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Additionally, kindly mark the Plaintiffs' claims against Defendant Joseph C. Carminati
settled, discontinued and ended.
Date: May 31, 2002
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
Gh'ard E. Rickards, Hsquire
214 Senate Avenue
Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 731-0988
Identification No. 58867
(Attorney for Plaintiffs)
Exhibit A
)
)
)
)
)
In The Cou'~ 'f Common Pleas of -
C,--berland County, Pennsylvania
No. ,
We do sol-~ly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend
and the Const~a~o~ of ~i~ Common-
wealth al~d that we will discharge the
¢ I /.3~- "~ Chairman
,~WARD
We, :he undersi&~aed arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn
(or affirmed), make the followin$ award:
(Note: If dm~ges for dela? are awarded, they shall be
applicable.)
Date of Eearing:.
Date of Award:
· Arbitrator~=
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF .&WARD
Arbitrators' comp. em.sa:ion :o be
paid upon appeal:
Now, :he /O'!~day ~j
of ' , ]~O0~r atj:O'~ , ~., the above
award was entered upon the~ocket and aotice ~h--~eof Eiven b~it to ~he
parties or their acCo~eys. ~
/ ~ Deputy
01HB-00119
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
:114 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 7;}1-0988
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
SHANE WIVELL AND
CYNTHIA A. WIVELL,
(PLAiNTIffS)
VS.
JOSEPH C. CARMINATI~
(OEr~NDA~T)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON I~LEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 01-5660 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Girard It. Rickards, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Plaintiffs
herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of Praecipe to gnter Jud~raent and to
~ to be served by regular first chss mail upon:
Joseph C. Carminati
929 Bumthouse Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Dated: May 31. 2002
Girard Il. Rickardsc-Ksquire
Attorney for Plaintiffs