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are divorced from the bonds of matrimony.
The court retains jurisdiction of the following claims which have
been raised of record in this action for which a final order has not yet
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2000- / J c.fCt ~
KATHRYNM, BELL,
Plaintiff
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may
proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the Court.
A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers
by the Plaintiff, You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody
or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available at the Domestic
Relations Office, 13 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pa, You are advised that this list is kept as a
convenience to you and you are not bound to choose a counselor from the list. All necessary
arrangements and the cost of counseling sessions are to be borne by you and your spouse. If you
desire to pursue counseling, you must make your request for counseling within twenty (20) days of
the date on which you receive this notice. Failure to do so will constitute a waiver of your right to
request counseling,
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, MARITAL PROPERTY,
COUNSEL FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE THE FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE OR
ANNULMENT IS ENTERED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LA WYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.2000- 1.L'/9 cw:;.e -j~
KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiffis Kathryn M. Bell, who currently resides at 337 York Road, Apt 2, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is David James Johnston, who currently resides at 2221 Douglas Drive,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth of
pennsylvania for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on August 24, 1979 in Pennsylvania.
5, There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annuhnent between the parties.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. Plaintiffhas been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have the
right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling,
8. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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Thomas 1. Wi~, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-3093
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Date: March 1, 2000
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing Complaint in Divorce is based upon information which has been gathered by
my counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and
not my own, I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I
have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief,
To the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in
making this verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subj ect to criminal penalties.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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NO. 2000-1249
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
ATTORNEY'S ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Samuel L. Andes, Esquire, attorney for Defendant David James Johnston in the
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KATHRYNM, BELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2000-1249
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S PETITION TO RAISE ECONOMIC CLAIMS
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Kathryn M. Bell, by and through her attorneys, MARTS ON
DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO, and files the following Petition as follows:
. CLAIM FOR EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
UNDER SECTION 3502 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1, Plaintiff and Defendant are the joint owners as tenants by the entireties of certain real
estate which is subject to equitable distribution by this Court.
2, Plaintiff and Defendant are the owners of various items of personal property, furniture
and household furnishings acquired during their marriage which are subject to equitable distribution
by this Court,
3, Plaintiff and Defendant are the owners of various motor vehicles and bank accounts
acquired during their marriage which are subject to equitable distribution by this Court,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests Your Honorable Court to enter an Order distributing all
of the aforementioned property, real and personal, as the Court may deem equitable and just
CLAIM FOR ALIMONY UNDER SECTION 3701 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
4, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to allow alimony as it deems reasonable
pursuant to Section 3701 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests Your Honorable Court to enter an Order allowing alimony
as it deems reasonable pursuant to Section 3701 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-3093
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Date: March 27,2000
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I, Thomas J. Williams Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff depose and say, subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904, that the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge; that my client is presently unavailable; that I am authorized to execute
this Verification on her behalf.
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Date: March 27,2000
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tricia D, Eckenroad, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby
certifY that a copy of the foregoing Petition was served this date by depositing same in the Post
Office at Carlisle, P A, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Samuel L. Andes, Esquire
ANDES, VAUGHN & BANGS
525 North Twelfth Street
P,O. Box 168
Lemoyne, P A 17043
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
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L A Complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on or
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Plaintiff
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
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NO. 2000-1249
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
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DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
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1. I consent to the entry of a fmal decree of divorce without notice.
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DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
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NO. 2000-1249
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
DefendantlRespondent
IN DIVORCE
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KATHRYNM, BELL,
Plaintiffi'Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO, 2000-1249
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant/Respondent
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S PETITION TO ENFORCE MARITAL
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND FOR DAMAGES
AND NOW, comes the Petitioner, Kathryn M. Bell, by and through her attorneys,
MARTS ON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO, and brings this Petition to Enforce Marital
Settlement Agreement and for Damages pursuant to g31 05(a) and g3502 (e) of the Divorce Code of
1980 as amended, 23 Pa. C.s.A. g3105 (a) and g3502 (e) for the following reasons:
1, Petitioner is Kathryn M. Bell who is the Plaintiff in this divorce action between the
parties,
2, Respondent is David J. Johnston who is the Defendant in this divorce action between
the parties,
3. On September 5, 2000, Petitioner and Respondent entered into a comprehensive
Marital Settlement Agreement which, by its terms, determines the equitable distribution of marital
property, inter alia, A true and correct copy of the Marital Settlement Agreement (hereinafter
"MSA") is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A."
4. Paragraph 7 of the MSA provided that Petitioner was to receive 10,291 shares of a
Fidelity Destiny-One Mutual Fund No, 7079143153-2 which was held jointly, and further provided
that "Husband shall execute the documents necessary to transfer same."
5. On September 27,2000, counsel for Petitioner wrote to the agent for Fidelity Destiny-
One with a copy of the MSA attached, detailing the division set forth therein, A copy of this was
provided to the attorney for Respondent. A copy of this is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit
"B."
6, Shortly thereafter, paperwork from Fidelity Destiny-One was hand delivered to
Respondent for signature; however, Respondent failed and refused, and continues to fail and refuse
to sign the papers necessary to effect the division contemplated by the MSA as per the instructions
of the Fidelity Destiny-One agent.
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indicating that Respondent was not completing the paperwork necessary for the division of the
Fidelity Destiny-One account required by the MSA. A copy of this is attached hereto and marked
as Exhibit "C."
8, In response, counsel for Respondent indicated he would be on vacation until October
25, 2000 and would speak to his client when he got back. A copy of this is attached hereto and
marked as Exhibit "D,"
9. On November 13, 2000, counsel for Petition again contacted counsel for Respondent
requesting that Respondent complete the paperwork necessary to divide the Fidelity Destiny-One
account as required by the MSA. A copy of this is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "E."
1 O. As of the date hereof, Respondent has failed and/or refused to sign the necessary
paperwork, has given no indication as to when he might do so, and has given no reason why he
would not do so,
11. Paragraph 9 of the MSA, Exhibit "A" hereto, authorizes the Court to order specific
performance and states "The defaulting party shall pay the reasonable legal fees for any services
rendered by pension (sic) the non-defaulting party's attorney in any action or proceeding to compel
the defaulting party's due performance hereunder as well as costs for bringing the action or
proceeding, "
12. A Marital Settlement Agreement may be enforced by the Court under g3105(a) and
g3502 (e) of the Divorce Code of 1980 as amended, 23 Pa, C.SA g3105 (a) and g3502 (e),
13. In the interim between when Respondent was first presented with the transfer
paperwork for signature and the present, the value of the shares of the Fidelity Destiny-One account
has fallen substantially.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays Your Honorable Court to:
1, Order and direct Respondent to execute the necessary paperwork to transfer
the appropriate portion of the parties' jointly held Fidelity Destiny-One
Mutual account as required by the Marital Settlement Agreement dated
September 5, 2000;
2, Reimburse Petitioner for the difference between the value of a share of the
Fidelity Destiny-One Mutual Fund No. 7079143153-2 on or about September
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5, 2000 and the value of same when the shares are finally transferred to
Petitioner times 10,291.
3. Reimburse Petitioner for all costs and expenses, including attorney's fees,
necessary to secure enforcement of the provision of the said Marital
Settlement Agreement
Dated: November 21,2000
Respectfully submitted,
MARTS ON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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I, Thomas 1. Williams Esquire, counsel for PlaintifVPetitioner depose and say, subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C,S.A. Section 4904, that the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge; that my client is presently unavailable; that I am authorized to
execute this Verification on her behalf,
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Date: November21,2000
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MARITAL~TTLEMENT AGREEMENT
This Agreement, made this day of ~ ' 2000, by and between
KATHRYN M. BELL, 143 West Louther Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
(hereinafter referred to as "Wife") and DAVID J. JOHNSTON, 2221 Douglas Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as "Husband").
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are Husband and Wife, having been married on August 24,
1979 in Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, difficulties have arisen between the parties as a result of which they now desire
to live separate and apart and by this Agreement, to settle all financial and property rights between
them; and
WHEREAS, the parties intend this Agreement to be a complete settlement of all outstanding
issues between them and to settle and resolve completely all issues which were raised, or which
could have been raised, in the divorce action filed to No. 2000-1249 in the Court Qf Common Pleas
of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, the purpose and intent as of this Agreement is to award Wife sixty (60%)
percent of the value of the marital property of the parties as of the date ofthis Agreement, as that
term is defined in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code and laws decided thereunder; and.
WHEREAS, this Agreement is being made in the settlement and finalization of a divorce
action filed with the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County at Docket No, 2000-1249; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife declare that each has had full and fair opportunity to obtain
independent legal advice of counsel of their selection, and that before signing this Agreement, each
has either been fully advised by counsel of their rights and obligations under the law and this
Agreement, or else have waived their right to legal advice. Each party hereby confirms that he or
she has read carefully and fully understands the terms, conditions and provisions ofthis Agreement
and believes same to be fair, just, adequate and reasonable under the existing facts and
circumstances, The parties further declare that each is executing the Agreement freely and
voluntarily, and not as a result of any fraud, coercion, duress, undue influence or collusion; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife respectively acknowledge that before signing this Agreement
they have been fully advised by their respective counsel of their rights and obligations, have read
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carefully and understand the terms ofthis Agreement, and have freely consented to this Agreement;
and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife are satisfied that they understand the value and extent of all
property which would be considered "marital property" under the Pennsylvania Divorce Reform Act,
whether titled or owned separately or jointly as well as the value and extent of nonmarital property
held or expected to be held by each other.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings set forth
herein and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
1. SEPARATION:
Husband and Wife shall be free from constraint or control by the other as fully as ifhe or she
were unmarried, Neither shall disturb, trouble and interfere in any way with the other or with any
p.erson for associating with the other.
2, RELEASE:
Husband relinquishes his inchoate intestate right in the estate of Wife, and Wife relinquishes
her inchoate intestate right in the estate of Husband, and each of the parties hereto by these presents,
for himself or herself, his or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, does remise, release, quit
claim and forever discharge the other party hereto, his or her heirs, executors, administrators or
assigns, or any of them, of any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of action or suits
at law or in equity, of whatsoever kind or nature, for or because of any matter or thing done,
admitted or suffered to be done by said other party prior to and including the: date hereof; further,
the parties acknowledge that all rights under the PeunsylvaniaDivorce Code that are not specifically
incorporated herein are hereby expressly waived. Notwithstanding the foregoing language of this
paragraph, this release shall in no way exonerate or discharge either party hereto from the obligations
and promises made and imposed by reason of this Agreement and shall in no way affect any causes
of action in absolute divorce which either party may have against the other.
3, DIVORCE:
Both parties agree to finalize a no-fault divorce under Section 330 1 (c) of the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code and, in connection therewith, to execute and acknowledge whatever consents or other
documents that are necessary to accomplish this forthwith or as soon hereafter as permitted by
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applicable law, The terms ofthis Agreement shall be incorporated but not merged into any Divorce
Decree which may be entered with respect to the parties, and the court shall retain continuing
jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this Agreement for the purpose of enforcement
of any of the provisions hereof.
4. DEBTS:
Husband shall assume, be solely responsible for, and indemnity, defend and save Wife
harmless from, the mortgage to GMAC and the auto loan to Member's 1st Federal Credit Union.
There are no other marital debts; however, neither party shall be responsible for debts solely in the
name of the other party,
Both parties agree that, in the future, neither shall cause or permit to be charged to or against
the other any purchase or purchases which either ofthem may hereafter make and shall not hereafter
create any engagements, debts or obligations in the name of or against each other. Except as
specifically provided herein, each agrees to hold the other free and harmless from any and all debts
and other obligations which he or she may have incurred since the date of the separation and agrees
to indemnifY and defend the other party from any claim regarding same,
5, TANGffiLE PERSONAL PROPERTY:
A AUTOMOBILES:
Wife shall receive sole title of the 1993 Toyota Corolla Sedan. Husband
shall complete the paperwork necessary to transfer title to Wife concurrently
with the signing of this Agreement as there is no lien or debt on this vehicle.
Husband shall keep in his possession the 1997 Honda Accord titled solely in
his name, and will indemnity and hold Wife harmless from any claim with
respect thereto
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HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS:
Except as described on Schedule A, the parties have heretofore divided the
household contents which they owned either together or separately and such
division and apportionment is hereby confirmed. The property described on
Schedule A is located in the marital residence and will be transferred to Wife,
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6. MARITAL RESIDENCE:
Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, Wife will execute a deed transferring all
of her right, title and interest of the marital residence located at 2221 Douglas Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania to Husband.
7, INVESTMENTS:
Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, Wife shall receive the following, and
Husband shall execute the documents necessary to transfer same:
Account
Amount
Joint Fidelity Destiny-One Mutual Fund, No.7079143152-3
Husband's Charles Schwab IRA, No. HG4811-3999
Husband's Members 1st IRA, No. 34640
10,291 shares
$60,788.88'
$31,948.86,
The IRAs are qualified'under ERISA and their transfer shall occur pursuant to a Qualified
Domestic Relations Order to be prepared by Wife's attorney.
Wife will retain sole ownership over all assets currently in her name, Husband is presently
the owner of the following and will retain sole ownership:
401(K)/Profit Sharing and Pension Plan with OptiMetrics
Berkshire Life Insurance Policy
Harsco Stock
Any balance in Charles Schwab and Members 1 st IRAs
Bank accounts owned by the parties jointly have previously been divided and are not covered
by this Agreement.
8. OTHER TITLED PROPERTY:
Except as otherwise provided herein, all titled property shall remain in the sole ownership
of the party holding title and any claim or interest of the other party is expressly hereby waived.
9. ENFORCEMENT:
If either party defaults in the due performance of any ofthe terms, conditions and covenants
of this Agreement on his or her part to be performed, the non-defaulting party shall have the right
to bring an action for specific performance or damages for the breach of this Agreement, and the
defaulting party shall pay the reasonable legal fees for any services rendered by pension the non-
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defaulting party's attorney in any action or proceeding to compel the defaulting party's due
performance hereunder as well as costs for bringing the action or proceeding. If either party
challenges the validity of this Agreement and the challenge is not successful, the challenging party
shall similarly reimburse the defending party for all expenses and losses incurred in the defense.
10. ALIMONY AND SUPPORT:
Except as otherwise provided herein, both parties hereby waive, release and give up any
rights which either may have against the other to receive spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente
lite, or expenses. From the execution date of this Agreement, it shall be the sole responsibility of
each party to sustain himself or herself without seeking any economic support from the other. .
11, EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS:
The parties agree to execute all documents that are reasonably necessary to effectuate the
purpose of this Agreement. In ,the event that either party shall refuse or fail,to execute and/or
acknowledge any such document, then the other party shall have, and is hereby granted, the right and
power to appoint one or more times any person or persons of his or her choosing as attorney"in- fact
for the other party to so execute and acknowledge such documents.
12. CONTRACT INTERPRETATION:
For purposes of contract interpretation and for the purpose of resolving any ambiguity
herein, Husband and Wife agree that this Agreement was prepared jointly by their respective
attorneys.
13. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY:
Each ofthe parties shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claim or right of the
other, all items of property, be they real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, which is or has
been acquired by him or her after the date of separation, with full power in him or her to dispose of
the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as though he or she were
unmarried.
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Upon the execution of this Agreement, Husband shall receive possession of all original
income tax returns and related papers, and shall maintain same for a reasonable time and properly
preserve same.
15. MISCELLANEOUS:
A. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties, being the final
and complete settlement of all matters between them and supersedes any prior written or oral
agreements between them respecting the within subject matter. There are no representations,
agreements, arrangements or understandings, oral or written, between and among the parties hereto
relating to the subject matter of this Agreement which are notfully expressed herein,
B. This Agreement may not be amended, modified, altered orrevoked except in writing
executed by both the parties hereto.
C. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the prior written consent
of the other party.
D. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original for all purposes, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
E. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, executors,
administrators and assigns.
F. This Agreement shall be interpreted under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania in effect as of the execution date of this Agreement.
G. Jurisdiction over the parties with regard to any matter covered by this Agreement
shall be in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Any reference herein to a court shall be deemed a
reference to the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
H. The failure to strictly enforce any part of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver
thereof, and a waiver of any part ofthis Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any other part
of this Agreement.
1. All payments or communications pertaining to matters provided for in this Agreement
may be made or given if delivered or mailed to a party, at such address as either party shall designate
to the other in writing from time to time, or, ifno such designation is made, then to the address as
set forth above, with a copy sent to the attorneys named below.
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J. Titles are for convenience and ease of reference only and are not to be considered part
of the Agreement for purposes of interpretation.
K. The term of this Agreement shall continue indefinitely from the effective date hereof
and shall, to the extent possible, survive any future reconciliation of the parties unless they
specifically provide otherwise in writing,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and
year first above written, intending to be legally bound hereby.
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On this, the 5..,j~ay of ~kl" 2000, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared Kathryn M. Bell, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes
therein contained,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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On this, thes+-h day or&p/utl~ 2000, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared David J. Johnston, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes
therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
NotaIfal Seal
Trlcla O. Eckenroad. Notary Public
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1. Wife's clothing;
2. Wife's personal items;
3. Stickley lamp;
4, Stickley bookcase and contents; and
5, Cherry chest of drawers
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ATTORNEYS & COUNSELLORS Ar LAW
TELEPHONE (717) 243-3341
FACSIMILE (717) 243-1850
INTERNET www.mdwo.com
Wll.LIAM F: MARTSON
JOHN B. FOWLER III
EDWARDL. SCHORPP
DANIEL K. DEARDORFF
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BENJAMINT, WARNER
MARKA. DENLINGER
TEN EAsr HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
*BOARD CERTIFIED CIVIL TRIAL SPECIALIST
FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION
TO : BlaKe Winters
FAX:
249-3006
CC: Samuel Andes
FAX:
761-1435
FROM: Thomas Williams
FAX:
717-243-1850
DATE:
September 27,2000
PAGES: 10 (including this sheet)
RE: FIDELITY DESTINY I ACCT # 7079143152
Enclosed is the Marital Separation Agreement between Kathryn M. Bell and
David J. Johnston in which this account is divided. As you will see in
paragraph 7 , of the agreement, of the 12,629.223 total shares, Kathryn is to
receive 10,291 shares and David is to receive the remaining 2,338.223.
I understand you will create separate accounts for each.
Kathryn wants her capital gain and dividend distribution in cash with 28%
being withheld.
I'm forwarding a copy of this to the attorney for David who may certainly
provide any instructions as regards David's distribution.
Thanks for you assistance.
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(717) 243-1850
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JOHNRFOWLERill
EDWARDL. SCHORPP
DANIEL K. DEARDORFF
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GEORGEB. FALLER JR'
CARLC. RISCH
BENJAMINT. WARNER
MARKA. DENLINGER
TEN EASr HJGH SrREEr
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
*BOARD CERTIFIED CML TRIAL SPECIALIST
FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION
TO : Sam Andes
FAX:
761-1435
FROM: Thomas Williams
FAX:
717-243-1850
DATE:
October 10, 2000
PAGES: 1
(including this sheet)
RE: Bell v Johnston
Fidelity sent David the paperwork to divide the Destiny I account but he has
not returned it. Kathy has already filled her's out and sent it in. Could you
hurry him along?
Any questions call Gerald (Gerry) Saari (pronounced: sorry) 866-287-9202
who is the Fidelity District Agent for this area and who is handling this area
in the absence of a local agent. He has a copy ofthe MSA but needs David's
paperwork to implement it.
TIllS MESSAGE IS INTENDED ONLYFOR TIlE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO WHICH IT ISADDRESSED, AND MAYCONTAIN
INFORMATIONTHATIS PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIALAND EXEMPTFROM DISCLOSURE UNDERAPPllCABLELAW. IFTIlEREADER
OFTHISMESSAGEISNOTTHEINTENDEDRECIPIENT, OR TIlEEMPLOYEEORAGENTRESPONSIBLEFORDEUVERINGTIlEMESSAGE
TO THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TIlAT ANY DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION OR COPYING OF THIS
COMMUNICATION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS COMMUNICATION IN ERROR. PLEASE NOTIFY US
IMMEDIATELY BY TELEPHONE (COLLECT), AND RETURN THE ORIGINAL MESSAGE TO US AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS VIA THE U.S,
POSTAL SERVICE (WE WILL REIMBURSE POSTAGE), TIlANK you.
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ATTORNEY AT LAW
525 NORTH TWELFTH STREET
P. O. BOX 168
LEMOYNE,PENNSYLVANIA 17043
TELEPHONE
(717) 761-5361
1 6 October 2000
FAX
(7.17) 761-1435
Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
RE: Bell vs. Johnston
Dear Tom:
I forwarded your fax along to David Johnston. I will, however, be out of my
office on vacation until 25 October 2000 so there is not much I can do to follow-up
on it until I return. When I get back I will speak to him and, if the matter has not
been resolved, will work on it then. Thank you for your trouble.
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JOHN B. FOWLER ill
EDWARDL, SCHORPP
DANIEL K. DEARDORFF
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GEORGEB. FALLER JR'
CARL C, RIsCH
BENJAMINT, WARNER
MARK A. DENLINGER
TEN EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
*BOARD CERTIFIED CIVIL TRIAL SPECIALIST
FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION
TO : Samuel Andes
FAX:
761-1435
FROM: Thomas Williams
FAX:
717-243-1850
DATE:
November 13, 2000
(including this sheet)
PAGES: 1
RE: Johnston v Bell
I written to you previously about the Fidelity fund distribution as per the
MSA. David has the papers, but is dragginghisfeetin signing them. You
promised to talk to him about it, but I haven't heard. This is a loose end that
needs to be cleared up. I don't know what he's hoping to gain by being
recalcitrant. To bring you up-to-date I've copied below a message Kathy
received from the Fidelity rep in response to her inquiry:
Dear Kathy,
Thanks for your call. Your file will be transferred to me in Aberdeen, MD and Dave will be
serviced by Luis Muniz in Carlisle. [ will encourage Luis to contact Dave to determine his
intentions. We expect distributions on the account to amount to about $3. 75 per share or
approximately $47,358. These distributions are taxable. [fthe account is to be ultimately split,
[ would suggest that it be done now (prior to the distributions in December) so that you can
each share in the tax burden and also have control over your portion of the account. [also
checked and was told that you do not have telephone withdrawal privileges on your account.
Therefore neither Dave nor you could withdraw money without the other's signature. That
means no ability to withdraw money to pay taxes on the distributuions, if needed without joint
concurrence. Maybe we can get resolution simply on the need to address this tax burden.
Sincerely, Gerry Saari
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Petition was served this date by depositing same in the Post
Office at Carlisle, P A, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Samuel L. Andes, Esquire
ANDES, VAUGHN & BANGS
525 North Twelfth Street
P.O. Box 168
Lemoyne, PA 17043
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
By
Tricia D, Eckenroad
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: November 21, 2000
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KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2000-1249
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
TO PLAINTIFF NAMED HEREIN:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO RESPOND TO THE ENCLOSED NEW MATTER
WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM SERVICE HEREOF OR A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE
ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
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Attorney for Defendant
Supreme Court ID 17225
525 North 12th Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-5361
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KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2000-1249
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
ANSWER TO PETITION TO ENFORCE AND FOR DAMAGES
AND NOW comes the above-named Defendant, by his attorney Samuel L. Andes, who
I makes the following answer to Plaintiff's Petition:
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Admitted.
Admitted. By way of further answer, Defendant incorporates herein the
averments set out in his New Matter.
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6. Defendant admits that he has not signed and delivered the paperwork requested
by Plaintiff and her representatives but states that he has not done so because Plaintiff
herself has breached the parties' agreement and failed to perform her obligations thereunder.
The averments set out in Defendant's New Matter are incorporated herein.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Defendant admits that he has not signed and delivered the paperwork requested
by Plaintiff, because Plaintiff herself has not performed her obligations under the agreement
and has, by doing so, breached the agreement. Defendant incorporates herein by reference
the averment set out in his New Matter.
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11. Admitted. By way of further answer, Defendant states that Plaintiff has
breached the agreement between the parties and is obligated to pay his attorneys fees in
this matter.
12. Admitted.
13. Defendant admits that the value of the shares in the account have changed, but
denies Plaintiff's characterization of that. By way of further answer, Defendant states that
any loss Plaintiff has incurred as a result of the parties' failure to complete their obligations
under the contract was caused by Plaintiff's own breach of the contract and that Plaintiff,
alone, should be responsible for any loss resulting from that.
WHEREFORE, Defendant prays this court to dismiss Plaintiff's Petition until such time
as Plaintiff herself performs her obligations under the agreement.
NEW MAHER
In addition to the foregoing, Defendant hereby sets out the following New Matter:
14. Plaintiff has breached the agreement between the parties by failing to complete
the following transactions or taking the following actions:
A. Plaintiff has failed to return to Defendant all of the tax returns and
related tax documents as she is required to do under the agreement.
B. Plaintiff has failed to present to Defendant a Qualified Domestic
Relations Order in the proper form to complete the transfer of retirement
assets.
C. Plaintiff has failed to execute, acknowledge, and deliver the Deed
necessary to transfer the marital residence to Defendant.
D. Plaintiff has disturbed Defendant and has disturbed, troubled, and
interfered with other persons associating with Defendant.
E. Plaintiff has failed to complete and file the documents necessary to
conclude the divorce between the parties.
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Defendant's knowledge or permission and removed from the residence items of
personal property which belong to Defendant.
All of these actions by Plaintiff, constitute violations of the parties' agreement.
15. Defendant, dir€ctly or through his attorney, has repeatedly requested Plaintiff,
through her attorney, to perform her obligations under the terms of the parties agreement.
On at least three separate occasions Defendant's attorney has reminded Plaintiff's attorney
of those obligations and duties and of Plaintiff's failure to perform them.
16. Defendant, through his attorney, has advised Plaintiff, through her attorney, that
he will not complete and file the paperwork necess.ary to transfer the investment account
until he has some reasonable assurance that Plaintiff herself will comply with the agreement
and perform her obligations under it. To date, Defendant has received no such assurance
from Plaintiff or her attorney.
17. Except for the transfer of the investment account, Defendant has performed his
obligations under the agreement. Among other things, Defendant has transferred title of an
automobile to Plaintiff, has returned to her, her clothing, furniture, and other tangible
property, and has cooperated for the entry of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order.
18. The agreement of the parties specifically divides the investment account by
shares, rather than by cash value, so that each of the parties will share in the future
increase or decrease of the dollar value of that account. As a result, the delay in the
transfer of that aCcount, which has been caused by Plaintiff's breach of the agreement, does
not cause Plaintiff any more injury than it causes Defendant.
19. In late October of 2000, Plaintiff, in violation of Defendant's rights under the
agreement, entered Defendant's home, without Defendant's knowledge or consent, and
removed various items of personal property from the house which belonged to Defendant
and to which Plaintiff has no right. Defendant believes that the reas.onable value of the
items which Plaintiff removed from the house in this fashion exceeds $10,000.00 and
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compensate him for the lost of these items.
20. Because of Plaintiff's breach of the agreement, Defendant has incurred, and will
continue to incur, legal fees and other expenses to enforce his rights and will suffer other
financial damages as a result of the Plaintiff's breach of the agreement.
WHEREFORE, Defendant prays this court to deny and dismiss Plaintiff's Petition or, in
the alternative, to order and direct as follows:
A. Direct Plaintiff to fully comply with the terms of the parties
agreement and perform all of her obligations thereunder within ten (10) days of
the date of the court's order; and
B. Direct Plaintiff to return to Defendant's home all of the items that she
removed from the home within ten (10) days. of the date of the court's order or
pay Defendant the sum of $10,000.00 as compensation for the items so
removed; and
C. Pay Defendant's attorneys fees incurred in this matter, for the efforts
by Defendant to enforce his rights under the terms of the parties' agreement, in
the amount of $1,100.00; and
D. Such other relief as the court deems equitable.
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DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON, being duly s.worn according to law, deposes and says
that the facts set forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of his
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KATHRYN M, BELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO, 2000-1249
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
, IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, KathrynM, Bell, by and through her attorneys, MARTS ON
DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO, and answers Defendant's New Matter as follows:
14, Denied that Plaintiffbreached the Marital Settlement Agreement (hereinafter "MSA")
as more specifically set forth in the following:
a. Plaintiff has no tax returns in her possession, not even copies, and never has
had any, Plaintiffs counsel has copies of tax returns only. All original tax
returns have been returned to the Defendant as required by the Agreement.
b. Plaintiff has provided Defendant, through counsel, a Qualified Domestic
Relations Order, Defendant's counsel requested some changes to be made,
It is specifically denied that the MSA requires Plaintiff to prepare these
documents; however, Plaintiff is willing to do so.
c. Plaintiff has executed and acknowledged the Deed to the martial residence
in the form provided by counsel for Defendant; however, same has not been
delivered pending receipt of the documents required to be executed by
Defendant. Plaintiff, through counsel, has offered to exchange these
documents, but Defendant, through counsel, has refused,
d. Denied that Plaintiff has disturbed Defendant or other persons associating
with Defendant. To the extent any such disturbance took place, it was
inadvertent and de minimis,
e. Denied that Plaintiff has failed to complete and file the documents necessary
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willing to do so,
f. Admitted that Plaintiff came to the marital residence. It is denied that this
was a breach ofthe Agreement. It is admitted that Plaintiff removed an item
of personal property that belongs to Defendant (Defendant's wedding ring);
however, this was done inadvertently as, unbeknownst to Plaintiff,
Defendant's wedding ring was in Plaintiff s jewelry box, and Plaintiff has
since returned the wedding ring.
15. Denied for the reasons set forth above; on the contrary, Plaintiff, through counsel, has
offered to conclude all ofthe above items, It was Defendant who refused to do so.
16. Denied. First, Plaintiff has provided assurances that she is ready, willing and able
to exchange documents required by the MSA. Second, none of this excuses Defendant's failure to
meet his clear obligations under the MSA.
17. Admitted.
IS. It is irrelevant that Defendant's refusal to complete the documents necessary to divide
the parties' investment account also may have caused a loss to himself.
19, Plaintiffs reply to Paragraph 14 (f) is incorporated herein be reference.
20, Any legal expenses incurred by Defendant at this point are entirely his fault
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays Your Honorable Court to grant Plaintiff s Petition,
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The foregoing Reply to New Matter is based upon information which has been gathered by
my counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and
not my own. I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I
have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief,
To the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in
making this verification,
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of18 Pa. C.S, Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties,
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tricia D. Eckemoad, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Plaintiffs Reply to New Matter was served this date by
depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, P A, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Samuel L Andes, Esquire
ANDES, VAUGHN & BANGS
525 North Twelfth Street
P,O. Box 168
Lemoyne, P A 17043
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 16TH day of JANUARY, 2001, the Defendant having responded
to Plaintiffs Petition to Enforce Marital Settlement Agreement and for Damages, and
these appear tp be facts in dispute, a hearing on this matter is scheduled for Wednesday.
February 28. 2001. at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom # 5.
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7698.2
KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
NO. 2000-1249
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
ORDER
AND NOW, this 28th day of February, 2001 in consideration of the Petition to Enforce
Marital Settlement Agreement and for Damages filed by Plaintiff and the Answer With New Matter
filed by Defendant, and in accordance with the forgoing Stipulation of the parties, it is hereby
ORDERED that both parties shall promptly execute all documents necessary to carry out the
purposed and obligations of their Marital Settlement Agreement, dated September 5, 2000, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated, but not merged, into this Order; except that the division
of the Fidelity Destiny One Mutual Fund, account number 7079143152-3, referred to in Paragraph
7 shall be divided as follows:
L Defendant shall receive 2,338,223 shares; and
2, Plaintiff shall receive the remaining shares which are estimated to be
12,569384 shares,
The effect and purpose of this division is to award the dividend of $49,380,26 paid in
December, 2000 to Plaintiff. Plaintiff shall be responsible to report the dividend income and pay
all taxes on said dividend; however, because the federal tax withholding was credited to the social
security number of Defendant, Defendant shall reimburse Plaintiffin the amount of$13,826.4 7 when
he receives his 2000 Federal Income Tax Refund and shall file his 2000 Federal Income Tax Return
no later than April 15, 200L
This Order is intended to settle all claims between the parties.
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KATHRYN M, BELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV ANlA
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NO. 2000-1249
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
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request that the Court enter an Order in the form attached hereto in full settlement of all claims set
forth in the Petition for Enforcement of Marital Settlement Agreement and for Damages filed by
Plaintiff and the Answer With New Matter filed by Defendant.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
LAW OFFICES OF SAMUEL L. ANDES
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Samu . Andes, Esqurre
525 North 12th Street
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1693.2
MARITAL~TTLEMENT AGREEMENT
This Agreement, made this day of ~ ' 2000, by and between
KATHRYN M. BELL, 143 West Louther Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
(hereinafter referred to as "Wife") and DAVID J. JOHNSTON, 2221 Douglas Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Permsylvania (hereinafter referred to as "Husband'').
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are Husband and Wife, having been married on August 24,
1979 in Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, difficulties have arisen between the parties as a result of which they now desire
to live separate and apart and by this Agreement, to settle all financial and property rights between
them; and
WHEREAS, the parties intend this Agreement to be ~,complete settlement pf all outstanding 1
issues between them and to settle and resolve completely all issues which were raised, or which
could have been raised, in the divorce action filed to No. 2000-1249 in the Court Qf Common Pleas
of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, the purpose and intent as of this Agreement is to award Wife sixty (60%)
percent of the value of the marital property of the parties as of the date of this Agreement, as that
term is defmed in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code and laws decided thereunder; and.
WHEREAS, this Agreement is being made in the settlement and finalization of a divorce
action filed with the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County at Docket No. 2000-1249; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife declare that each has had full and fair opportunity to obtain
independent legal advice of counsel of their selection, and that before signing this Agreement, each
has either been fully advised by counsel of their rights and obligations under the law and this
Agreement, or else have waived their right to legal advice. Each party hereby confirms that he or
she has read carefully and fully understands the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement
and believes same to be fair, just, adequate and reasonable under the existing facts and
circumstances, The parties further declare that each is executing the Agreement freely and
voluntarily, and not as a result of any fraud, coercion, duress, undue influence or collusion; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife respectively acknowledge that before signing this Agreement
they have been fully advised by their respective counsel of their rights and obligations, have read
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carefully and understand the terms of this Agreement, and have freely consented to this Agreement;
and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife are satisfied that they understand the value and extent of all
property which would be considered "marital property" under the Pennsylvania Divorce ReforrnAct,
whether titled or owned separately or jointly as well as the value and extent of nonmarital property
held or expected to be held by each other.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration ofthe,mutual promises and undertakings set forth
herein and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
1. SEPARATION:
Husband and Wife shall be free from constraint or control by the other as fullY as ifhe or she
were unmarried. Neither shall disturb, trouble and interfere in any way with the other or with any
person for associating with the other."
2. RELEASE:
Husband relinquishes his inchoate intestate right in the estate of Wife, and Wife relinquishes
her inchoate intestate right in the estate of Husband, and each of the parties hereto by these presents,
for himself or herself, his or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, does remise, release, quit
claim and forever discharge the other party hereto, his or her heirs, executors, administrators or
assigns, or any of them, of any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of action or suits
at law or in equity, of whatsoever kind or nature, for or because of any matter or thing done,
admitted or suffered to be done by said other party prior to and including the date hereof; further,
the parties acknowledge that all rights under the PennsylvaniaDivorce Code that are not specifically
incorporated herein are hereby expressly waived. Notwithstanding the foregoing language of this
paragraph, this release shall in no way exonerate or discharge eitherparty hereto from the obligations.
and promises made and imposed by reason ofthis Agreement and.shall in no way affect any causes
of action in absolute divorce which either party may have against the other.
3, DIVORCE:
Both parties agree to finalize a no-fault divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code and, in connection therewith, to execute and acknowledge whatever consents or other
documents that are necessary to accomplish this forthwith or as soon hereafter as perrnitted by
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applicable law. The terms of this Agreement shall be incorporated but not merged into any Divorce
Decree which may be entered with respect to the parties, and the court shall retain continuing
jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this Agreement for the purpose of enforcement
of any of the provisions hereof.
4. DEBTS:
Husband shall assume, be solely responsible for, and indemnifY, defend and save Wife
harmless frorn, the mortgage to GMAC and the auto loan to Member's 1st Federal Credit Union.
, There are no other marital debts; however, neither party shall be responsible for debts solely in the
name of the other party,
Both parties agree that, in the future, neither shall C~!lSe or permit to be charged to or against
the other any purchase or purchases which either of them may hereafter make and shall not hereafter
create any ,engagements, debts or obligations in the name oLor against each other. Except as
specifically provided herein, each agrees to hold the other free and harmless from any and all debts
and other obligations which he or she may have incurred since the date of the separation and agrees
to indemnify and defend the other party from any claim regarding same.
5. TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY:
A. AUTOMOBILES:
Wife shall receive sole title of the 1993 Toyota Corolla Sedan. Husband
shall complete the paperwork necessary to transfer title to Wife concurrently
with the signing of this Agreement as there is no lien or debt on this vehicle.
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Husband shall keep in his possession the 1997 Honda Accord titled solely in
his name, and will indenmifY and hold Wife harmless from any claim with
respect thereto
B. HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS:
Except as described on Schedule A, the parties have heretofore divided the
household contents which they owned either together or separately and such
division and apportionment is hereby confirmed. The property described on
Schedule A is located in the marital residence and will be transferred to Wife.
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6. MARITAL RESIDENCE:
Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, Wife will execute a deed transferring all
of her right, title and interest of the marital residence located at 2221 Douglas Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania to Husband.
7. INYESTMENTS:
Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, Wife shall receive the following, and
Husband shall execute the documents necessary to transfer same:
Account
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Joint Fidelity Destiny-One Mutual Fund, No.7079143 152-3
Husband's Charles Schwab IRA, No. HG48 1 1-3999
Husband's Members l't IRA, No. 34640
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The IRAs are qualified under ERISA and their transfer shall occur pursuaht to a Qualified
Domestic Relations Order to be prepared by Wife's attorney.
Wife will retain sole ownership over all assets currently in her name. Husband is presently
the owner of the following and will retain sole ownership:
40 1 (K)/Profit Sharing and Pension Plan with OptiMetrics
Berkshire Life Insurance Policy
Harsco Stock
Any balance in Charles Schwab and Members 1 st IRAs
Bank accounts owned by the parties jointly have previously been divided and are not covered
by this Agreement.
8. OTHER TITLED PROPERTY:
Except as otherwise provided herein, all titled property shall remain in the sole ownership
of the party holding title and any claim or interest of the other party is expressly hereby waived.
9. ENFORCEMENT:
If either party defaults in the due performance of any ofthe terms, conditions and covenants
of this Agreement on his or her part to be performed, the non-defaulting party shall have the right
to bring an action for specific performance or damages for the breach of this Agreement, and the
defaulting party shall pay the reasonable legal fees for any services rendered by pension the non-
defaulting party's attorney in any action or proceeding to compel the defaulting party's due
performance hereunder as well as costs for bringing the action or proceeding. If either party
challenges the validity of this Agreement and the challenge is not successful, the challenging party
shall similarly reimburse the defending party for all expenses and losses incurred in the defense.
10. ALIMONY AND SUPPORT:
Except as otherwise provided herein, both parties hereby waive, release and give up any
rights which either may have against the other to receive spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente
lite, or expenses. Frorn the execution date of this Agreement, it shall be the sole responsibility of
each party to sustain himself or herself without seeking any economic support from the other. .
II. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS:
The parties agree to execute all docunients that are reasonably necessary to effectuate the
pwpose of this Agreement. In .the event that either party ;shall refuse or fail, to execute and/or
. acknowledge any such document, then the other party shall have, and is hereby granted, the right and
power to appoint one or more times any person or persons of his or her choosing as attorney-in-fact
for the other party to so execute and acknowledge such documents.
12. CONTRACT INTERPRETATION:
For purposes of contract interpretation and for the purpose of resolving any ambiguity
herein, Husband and Wife agree that this Agreement was prepared jointly by their respective
attorneys.
13. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY:
Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claim or right of the
other, all items of property, be they real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, which is or has
been acquired by him or her after the date of separation, with full power in him or her to dispose of
the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as though he or she were
unmarried.
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14. INCOME TAX RETlURNS:
Upon the execution of this Agreement, Husband shall receive possession of all original
income tax returns and related papers, and shall maintain same for a reasonable time and properly
preserve same.
15. MISCELLANEOUS:
A. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties, being the final
and complete settlement of all matters between them and supersedes any prior written or oral
agreements between them respecting the within subject matter. There are no representations,
agreements, arrangements or understandings, oral or written, between and among the parties hereto
relating to the subject matter of this Agreement which are notfully expressed herein.
B. This Agreement may not be amended, rnodified, altered or revoked except in writing
, executed by both the parties hereto. '
C, This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the prior written consent
of the other party.
D. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original for all purposes, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
E. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, executors,
administrators and assigns.
F. This Agreement shall be interpreted under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania in effect as of the execution date of this Agreement.
G, Jurisdiction over the parties with regard to any matter covered by this Agreement
shall be in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Any reference herein to a court shall be deemed a
reference to the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
H. The failure to strictly enforce any part ofthis Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver
thereof, and a waiver of any part of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any other part
ofthis Agreement.
1. All payments or communications pertaining to matters provided for in this Agreement
may be made or given ifdelivered or mailed to a party, at such address as either party shall designate
to the other in writing from time to time, or, ifno such designation is made, then to the address as
set forth above, with a copy sent to the attorneys named below,
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of the Agreement for purposes of interpretation.
K. The term of this Agreement shall continue indefinitely from the effective date hereof
and shall, to the extent possible, survive any future reconciliation of the parties unless they
specifically provide otherwise in writing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and
year first above written, intending to be legally bound hereby.
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appeared Kathryn M. Bell, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes
therein contained.
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On this, the~ day 0&pfPttf"", 2000, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared David J. Johnston, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes
therein contained,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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KATHRYN M. BELL,
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2000-1249
DA VID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
JOINT MOTION FOR ENTRY OF QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
AND NOW come the above-named parties, by their attorneys who have executed this
joint Motion on their behalf, and jointly move and request the court to enter the attached
Qualified Domestic Relations Order to implement certain provisions of their Marital
Settlement Agreement dated September 5, 2000.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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Carlisle, PA 17013
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525 North 12th Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
OUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
AND NOW, this J 1~ay of fIlj. ,2001, it appearing to the Court that:
I, The parties hereto are husband and wife and a divorce action is presently pending in
this Court at the above number;
2. David James Johnston (S,S, No, 166-44-09110), hereinafter referred to as "Active
Participant," is the owner and participant of two Individual Retirement Accounts ("IRAs"), his
accounts being Members 1st IRA, No. 34640 and a Charles Schwab IRA, No. HG4811-3999;
3, KathrynM. Bell (S,S, No, 172-44-1655),hereinafterreferred to as "Alternate Payee,"
has raised claims for, inter alia, equitable distribution of marital property pursuant to the
Peunsylvania Divorce Code, 23 P.S. Section 3101 et sea,;
4, Active Participant and Alternate Payee have entered into a Marital Settlement
Agreement dated September 5,2000 wherein Alternate Payee is to be paid $60,788.88 from Active
Participant's Charles Schwab IRA No, HG4811-3999 and $31,948.86 from Active Participant's
Member's 1st IRA, No, 34640,
5, Active Participant's current and last known mailing address is 2221 Douglas Drive,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013;
6, Alternate Payee's current and last known mailing address is 143 West Louther Street,
Carlisle, Peunsylvania 17013;
IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED as follows:
1. The aforementioned IRAs are marital property subject to distribution by this Court,
2. The Alternate Payee is awarded $60,788,88 from Active Participant's Charles
Schwab IRA No, HG48 I 1-3999,
3. The Alternate Payee is awarded $31,948.86 from Active Participant's Member's l,j
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pursuant to the terms and provisions ofthis Order to an eligible retirement plan such as an Individual
Retirement Account or to an Individual Retirement Annuity. This transfer will be considered a tax-
free rollover ofthe benefits distributed provided that the balance to the credit of the Alternate Payee
is distributed or paid within one (1) year of receipt.
5. The parties shall promptly submit this Order to the Members 1" and Charles Schwab
Plan Administrators for determination of its status as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order.
6, Both parties shall comply with the terms and provisions of this Order and neither
active participant nor alternate payee shall take or tolerate any action which will result in the transfer
of funds made pursuant to this Agreement being treated as a taxable event or which will otherwise
jeopardize or impair the tax status of active participant's individual retirement accounts.
7, After the transfers made pursuant to this Order, all funds and assets remaining in the
active participant's individual retirement accounts described in Paragraph 4 hereof shall be and
remain the sole and separate property of active participant, free of any further claim by alternate
payee,
IT IS INTENDED that this Order shall qualifY as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order
under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended. The Court retains jurisdiction to amend this Order as might be
necessary to establish or maintain its status as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order under the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 2000-1249
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a
divorce decree:
I. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 330 I (c) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: via Attorney's Acceptance of Service
on March 8, 2001, as filed.
3. Date of execution of the Plaintiffs affidavit of consent required by Section 330 I (c)
ofthe Divorce Code: September 5, 2000; by the Defendant; September 5, 2000.
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice III 9330l(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: October 3, 2000.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in 9330I(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: October 3, 2000.
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Agr\..~t.:lnctU and for dai11agcs is sdleuulcu for a . hearing before }'OU on \Vedncsdu:i, February 28
beginning at 3:00 fU.ll. Sarn Andes rt"~prescni.s the husband, David Johnst(".lll.
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kno\\.'s you ft'orn ,;;\\'.i.mming ~lt Dickinson College, :vty c!icnl !.old mt~ that David had rncntion('d YOt.lr
!lame several times in the context of Gonvers:ltions he had had with you on these occasions,~ly client
told mc that David rdated to her certain details about your [ifie (such as YOllf lCmlily and your service
as a Public Dek'uder) so that she ((l!Tned the irnpression be was rnore than a casual acqu,rintance, [Vty
cUent also toldnlC that, ]11 discussions bet'Nccn the t\\"O ofthl:;;lH regarding a divorce ;~ettlerrH:~nt, David
Slfl!Jwd that she should acc..-.::pt a certain economic settlement l.~H.:causc people that IH.~ spo'kc to at
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dhcw;seJ arollnd the Dickinson Coll.ege pool.
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So~ unless ),.'()U (1cl-dse ot.f.1.er\-\'-is.e~ we ,\.'ill pn:;r,are fc~.r dB:' hearing as sc.heduled.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
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vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2000-1 249
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on 6
March 2000 and served upon the Defendant on or about 8 March 2000.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of filing of the complaint and the date of service of the
complaint on the Defendant.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce either after service of a Notice of
Intention to Request Entry of the Decree or upon filing of my Waiver of the Notice of
Intention to Request Entry of the Decree.
4. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that
the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors and that I may request the Court to require
my spouse and I to participate in counseling and, being so advised, do not request that the
Court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to the divorce becoming
final.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct and I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
March 21, 2001
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DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF
A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301 ICI OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees, or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
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that false statements herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating
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PLEAS
KATHRYN M. BELL
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decreed that ................. .~. ?.~..~...~.,..~.~..L .................. plaintiff,
and ........................ DA.VIP. ~. ~flNs~ ............. defendant,
are divorced from the bonds of matrimony.
The court retains jurisdiction of the following claims which have
been raised of record in this action for which a final order has not yet
been entered;
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order of even date-herewith is incorporate,d
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KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff
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DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2OOO-
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may
proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the Court.
A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers
by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody
or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available at the Domestic
Relations Office, 13 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pa. You are advised that this list is kept as a
convenience to you and you are not bound to choose a counselor from the list. All necessary
arrangements and the cost of counseling sessions are to be borne by you and your spouse. If you
desire to pursue counseling, you must make your request for counseling within twenty (20) days of
the date on which you receive this notice. Failure to do so will constitute a waiver of your right to
request counseling.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, MARITAL PROPERTY,
COUNSEL FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE THE FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE OR
ANNULMENT IS ENTERED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiffis Kathryn M. Bell, who currently resides at 337 York Road, Apt. 2, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is David James Johnston, who currently resides at 2221 Douglas Drive,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on August 24, 1979 in Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have the
right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce.
Date: March 1, 2000
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Thomas J. Wil4iffms, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-3093
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Complaint in Divorce is based upon information which has been gathered by
my counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and
not my own. I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I
have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
To the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in
making this verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unswom falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
Kathryn 1Vf. Bell
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KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff
v. : NO. 2000-1249
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DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON, :
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ATTORNEY'S ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Samuel L. Andes, Esquire, attorney for Defendant David James Johnston in the
above-captioned action, hereby accept service of the Divorce Complaint in the above action on
~ ~t~Jc~ ., 2000 on his behalf and certify that I am authorized to do so.
Sam~ Andes, Es~luire
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7698.2
KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff
v. : NO. 2000-1249
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DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON, :
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PLAINTIFF'S PETITION TO RAISE ECONOMIC CLAIMS
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Kathryn M. Bell, by and through her attomeys, MARTSON
DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO, and files the following Petition as follows:
CLAIM FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
UNDER SECTION 3502 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff and Defendant are the joint owners as tenants by the entireties of certain real
estate which is subject to equitable distribution by this Court.
2. Plaintiff and Defendant are the owners of various items of personal property, furniture
and household furnishings acquired during their marriage which are subject to equitable distribution
by this Court.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant are the owners of various motor vehicles and bank accounts
acquired during their marriage which are subject to equitable distribution by this Court.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests Your Honorable Court to enter an Order distributing all
of the aforementioned property, real and personal, as the Court may deem equitable and just
CLAIM FOR ALIMONY UNDER SECTION 3701 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
4. Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to allow alimony as it deems reasonable
pursuant to Section 3701 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests Your Honorable Court to enter an Order allowing alimony
as it deems reasonable pursuant to Section 3701 of the Pennsylvania Divome Code.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Thomas J. Wi~lMms, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-3093
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Date:
March 27, 2000
VERIFICATION
I, Thomas J. Williams Esquire, counsel for Plaintiffdepose and say, subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904, that the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are tree and correct
to the best of my knowledge; that my client is presently unavailable; that I am authorized to execute
this Verification on her behalf.
Thomas J. Willi~gd, Esquire
Date: March 27, 2000
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, an authorized agent for Martson DeardorffWilliams & Otto, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Petition was served this date by depositing same in the Post
Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Samuel L. Andes, Esquire
ANDES, VAUGHN & BANGS
525 North Twelfth Street
P.O. Box 168
Lemoyne, PA 17043
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Tricia D. Ecker~ad
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: March 27, 2000
KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff
v. : NO. 2000-1249
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DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON, :
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
1. A Complaint in divome under Section 3301(c) of the Divome Code was filed on or
about March 6, 2000.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed fxom the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tree and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S., Section 4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Ka , Plaintiff
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
Notarial Seal
Trlcia D Eckenroad, Notary Public
Carl s e Boro cumberland County
My Commission Exp res Oct. 23, 2000
KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff
v. : NO. 2000-1249
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON, :
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
: SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
1. A Complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on or
about March 6, 2000.
2. The marriage of Plaintiffand Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry ora final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subj eot to the penalties of 18 Pa, C. S., Section 4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date: fi- 5ff~ oo
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
David James J s~~~ant-
Notarial Seal
Tricia D. Eckenroad, Notary Publ c
Carlisle Boro, Cumberland County
My Commission Expires Oct. 23, 2000
KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 2000-1249
:
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER §3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date: t~,.~' -Lood
Kathryn M. Bell, Plaintiff
KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff
v. : NO. 2000-1249
:
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON, :
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER §3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divome without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities. (/~/) (/~ ~ff/'~)
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KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : NO. 2000-1249
:
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON, :
Defendant/Respondent : IN DIVORCE
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
day of ~
AND NOW, this ,2000, in consideration of the
foregoing Petition to Enforce Martial Settlement Agreement, a Rule is hereby issued upon
Respondent to show cause, if any there be, why the relief prayed for should not be granted.
Rule returnable /~'- days after service.
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7698.2
KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
Vo
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant/Respondent
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 2000-1249
: IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S PETITION TO ENFORCE MARITAL
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND FOR DAMAGES
AND NOW, comes the Petitioner, Kathryn M. Bell, by and through her attorneys,
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO, and brings this Petition to Enforce Marital
Settlement Agreement and for Damages pursuant to §3105(a) and §3502 (e) of the Divorce Code of
1980 as amended, 23 Pa. C.S.A. §3105 (a) and §3502 (e) for the following reasons:
1. Petitioner is Kathryn M. Bell who is the Plaintiffin this divorce action between the
parties.
2. Respondent is David J. Johnston who is the Defendant in this divorce action between
the parties.
3. On September 5, 2000, Petitioner and Respondent entered into a comprehensive
Marital Settlement Agreement which, by its terms, determines the equitable distribution of marital
property, inter alia. A true and correct copy of the Marital Settlement Agreement (hereinafter
"MSA") is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A."
4. Paragraph 7 of the MSA provided that Petitioner was to receive 10,291 shares of a
Fidelity Destiny-One Mutual Fund No. 7079143153-2 which was heldj ointly, and further provided
that "Husband shall execute the documents necessary to transfer same."
5. On September 27, 2000, counsel for Petitioner wrote to the agent for Fidelity Destiny-
One with a copy of the MSA attached, detailing the division set forth therein. A copy of this was
provided to the attorney for Respondent. A copy of this is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit
6. Shortly thereafter, paperwork from Fidelity Destiny-One was hand delivered to
Respondent for signature; however, Respondent failed and refused, and continues to fail and refuse
to sign the papers necessary to effect the division contemplated by the MSA as per the instructions
of the Fidelity Destiny-One agent.
7. On October 10, 2000, counsel for Petitioner faxed to counsel for Respondent,
indicating that Respondent was not completing the paperwork necessary for the division of the
Fidelity Destiny-One account required by the MSA. A copy of this is attached hereto and marked
as Exhibit "C."
8. In response, counsel for Respondent indicated he would be on vacation until October
25, 2000 and would speak to his client when he got back. A copy of this is attached hereto and
marked as Exhibit "D."
9. On November 13, 2000, counsel for Petition again contacted counsel for Respondent
requesting that Respondent complete the paperwork necessary to divide the Fidelity Destiny-One
account as required by the MSA. A copy of this is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "E."
10. As of the date hereof, Respondent has failed and/or refused to sign the necessary
paperwork, has given no indication as to when he might do so, and has given no reason why he
would not do so.
11. Paragraph 9 of the MSA, Exhibit "A" hereto, authorizes the Court to order specific
performance and states "The defaulting party shall pay the reasonable legal fees for any services
rendered by pension (sic) the non-defaulting party's attorney in any action or proceeding to compel
the defaulting party's due performance hereunder as well as costs for bringing the action or
proceeding."
12. A Marital Settlement Agreement may be enforced by the Court under §3105(a) and
§3502 (e) of the Divorce Code of 1980 as amended, 23 Pa. C.S.A. §3105 (a) and §3502 (e).
13. In the interim between when Respondent was first presented with the transfer
paperwork for signature and the present, the value of the shares of the Fidelity Destiny-One account
has fallen substantially.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays Your Honorable Court to:
1. Order and direct Respondent to execute the necessary paperwork to transfer
the appropriate portion of the parties' jointly held Fidelity Destiny-One
Mutual account as required by the Marital Settlement Agreement dated
September 5, 2000;
2. Reimburse Petitioner for the difference between the value of a share of the
Fidelity Destiny-One Mutual Fund No. 7079143153 -2 on or about September
o
5, 2000 and the value of same when the shares are finally transferred to
Petitioner times 10,291.
Reimburse Petitioner for all costs and expenses, including attorney's fees,
necessary to secure enforcement of the provision of the said Marital
Settlement Agreement.
Dated: November 21, 2000
Respectfully submitted,
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
By .
Thomas J. Wi~lia]ns,
Esquire
Ten East High"ff[reet
Carlisle, PA 17013-3093
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, Thomas J. Williams Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff/Petitioner depose and say, subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904, that the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge; that my client is presently unavailable; that I am authorized to
execute this Verification on her behalf.
Thomas J. WilerFams, Esquire
Date: November 21, 2000
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7698.2
MARITAL,_~TTLEMENT AGREEMENT
This Agreement, made this --%~"~ day of ~et~_~o,- ,2000, by and between
KATHRYN M. BELL, 143 West Louther Street, C~isle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
(hereinafter referred to as "Wife") and DAVID J. JOHNSTON, 2221 Douglas Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as "Husband").
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are Husband and Wife, having been married on August 24,
1979 in Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, difficulties have arisen between the parties as a result of which they now desire
to live separate and apart and by this Agreement, to settle all financial and property rights between
them; and
WHEREAS, the parties intend this Agreement to be a complete settlement of all outstanding
issues between them and to settle and resolve completely all issues which were raised, or which
could have been raised, in the divorce action filed to No. 2000-1249 in the Court of Common Pleas
of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, the purpose and intent as of this Agreement is to award Wife sixty (60%)
percent of the value of the marital property of the parties as of the date of this Agreement, as that
term is defined in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code and laws decided thereunder; and.
WHEREAS, this Agreement is being made in the settlement and finalization of a divorce
action filed with the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County at Docket No. 2000-1249; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife declare that each has had full and fair opportunity to obtain
independent legal advice of counsel of their selection, and that before signing this Agreement, each
has either been fully advised by counsel of their rights and obligations under the law and this
Agreement, or else have waived their right to legal advice. Each party hereby confirms that he or
she has read carefully and fully understands the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement
and believes same to be fair, just, adequate and reasonable under the existing facts and
circumstances. The parties further declare that each is executing the Agreement freely and
voluntarily, and not as a result of any fraud, coercion, duress, undue influence or collusion; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife respectively acknowledge that before signing this Agreement
they have been fully advised by their respective counsel of their rights and obligations, have read
EXHIBIT "A"
carefully and understand the terms of this Agreement, and have freely consented to this Agreement;
and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife are satisfied that they understand the value and extent of all
property which would be considered "marital property" under the Pennsylvania Divorce Reform Act,
whether titled or owned separately or jointly as well as the value and extent ofnonmarital property
held or expected to be held by each other.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings set forth
herein and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
1. SEPARATION:
Husband and Wife shall be free from constraint or control by the other as fully as if he or she
were unmarried. Neither shall disturb, trouble and interfere in any way with the other or with any
person for associating with the other. :
2. RELEASE:
Husband relinquishes his inchoate intestate fight in the estate of Wife, and Wife relinquishes
her inchoate intestate right in the estate of Husband, and each of the parties hereto by these presents,
for himself or herself, his or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, does remise, release, quit
claim and forever discharge the other party hereto, his or her heirs, executors, administrators or
assigns, or any of them, of any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of action or suits
at law or in equity, of whatsoever kind or nature, for or because of any matter or thing done,
admitted or suffered to be done by said other party prior to and including the date hereof; further,
the parties acknowledge that all fights under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code that are not specifically
incorporated herein are hereby expressly waived. Notwithstanding the foregoing language of this
paragraph, this release shall in no way exonerate or discharge either party hereto from the obligations
and promises made and imposed by reason of this Agreement and shall in no way affect any causes
of action in absolute divorce which either party may have against the other.
3. DIVORCE:
Both parties agree to finalize a no-fault divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code and, in connection therewith, to execute and acknowledge whatever consents or other
documents that are necessary to accomplish this forthwith or as soon hereafter as permitted by
applicable law. The terms of this Agreement shall be incorporated but not merged into any Divorce
Decree which may be entered with respect to the parties, and the court shall retain continuing
jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this Agreement for the purpose of enforcement
of any of the provisions hereof.
4. DEBTS:
Husband shall assume, be solely responsible for, and indemnify, defend and save Wife
harmless from, the mortgage to GMAC and the auto loan to Member's 1st Federal Credit Union.
There are no other marital debts; however, neither party shall be responsible for debts solely in the
name of the other party.
Both parties agree that, in the future, neither shall cause or permit to be charged to or against
the other any purchase or purchases which either of them may hereafter make and shall not hereafter
create any engagements, debts or obligations in the name of or against each other. Except as
specifically provided herein, each agrees to hold the other free and harmless from any and all debts
and other obligations which he or she may have incurred since the date of the separation and agrees
to indemnify and defend the other party from any claim regarding same.
5. TANGIBLE PERSONAl, PROPERTY:
A. AUTOMOBILES:
Wife shall receive sole title of the 1993 Toyota Corolla Sedan. Husband
shall complete the paperwork necessary to transfer title to Wife concurrently
with the signing of this Agreement as there is no lien or debt on this vehicle.
Husband shall keep in his possession the 1997 Honda Accord titled solely in
his name, and will indemnify and hold Wife harmless from any claim with
respect thereto
HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS:
Except as described on Schedule A, the parties have heretofore divided the
household contents which they owned either together or separately and such
division and apportionment is hereby confirmed. The property described on
Schedule A is located in the marital residence and will be transferred to Wife.
6. MARITAL RESIDENCE:
Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, Wife will execute a deed transferring all
of her right, title and interest of the marital residence located at 2221 Douglas Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania to Husband.
7. INVESTMENTS:
Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, Wife shall receive the following, and
Husband shall execute the documents necessary to transfer same:
Account
Joint Fidelity Destiny-One Mutual Fund, No.7079143152-3
Husband's Charles Schwab IRA, No. HG4811-3999
Husband's Members 1st IRA, No. 34640
Amoant
10,291 shares
$60,788.81~:
$31,948.86
The IRAs are qualified under ERISA and their transfer shall occur pursuant to a Qualified
Domestic Relations Order to be prepared by Wife's attorney.
Wife will retain sole ownership over all assets currently in her name. Husband is presently
the owner of the following and will retain sole ownership:
401(K)/Profit Sharing and Pension Plan with OptiMetrics
Berkshire Life Insurance Policy
Harsco Stock
Any balance in Charles Schwab and Members 1st IRAs
Bank accounts owned by the parties jointly have previously been divided and are not covered
by this Agreement.
8. OTHER TITLED PROPERTY:
Except as otherwise provided herein, all titled property shall romain in the sole ownership
of the party holding title and any claim or interest of the other party is expressly hereby waived.
9. ENFORCEMENT:
If either party defaults in the due performance of any of the temps, conditions and covenants
of this Agreement on his or her part to be performed, the non-defaulting party shall have the right
to bring an action for specific performance or damages for the breach of this Agreement, and the
defaulting party shall pay the reasonable legal fees for any services rendered by pension the non-
defaulting party's attorney in any action or proceeding to compel the defaulting party's due
perfo~sssance hereunder as well as costs for bringing the action or proceeding. If either party
challenges the validity of this Agreement and the challenge is not successful, the challenging party
shall similarly reimburse the defending party for all expenses and losses incurred in the defense.
10. ALIMONY AND SUPPORT:
Except as otherwise provided herein, both parties hereby waive, release and give up any
rights which either may have against the other to receive spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente
lite, or expenses. From the execution date of this Agreement, it shall be the sole responsibility of
each party to sustain himself or herself without seeking any economic support from the other.~
11. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS:
The parties agree to execute all documents that are reasonably necessary to effectuate the
purpose of this Agreement. In the event that either party shall refuse or faflto execute and/or
acknowledge any such document, then the other party shall have, and is hereby granted, the right and
power to appoint one or more times any person or persons of his or her choosing as attorney-in-fact
for the other party to so execute and acknowledge such documents.
12. CONTRACT INTERPRETATION:
For purposes of contract interpretation and for the purpose of resolving any ambiguity
herein, Husband and Wife agree that this Agreement was prepared jointly by their respective
attorneys.
13. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY:
Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claim or right of the
other, all items of property, be they real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, which is or has
been acquired by him or her after the date of separation, with full power in him or her to dispose of
the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as though he or she were
unmarried.
14. INCOME TAX RETURNS:
Upon the execution of this Agreement, Husband shall receive possession of all original
income tax returns and related papers, and shall maintain same for a reasonable time and properly
preserve same.
15. MISCELLANEOUS:
A. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties, being the final
and complete settlement of all matters between them and supersedes any prior written or oral
agreements between them respecting the within subject matter. There are no representations,
agreements, arrangements or understandings, oral or written, between and among the parties hereto
relating to the subject matter of this Agreement which are not .fully expressed herein.
B. This Agreement may not be amended, modified, altered or revoked except in writing
executed by both the parties hereto.
C. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the prior written consent
of the other party.
D. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original for all purposes, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
E. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, executors,
administrators and assigns.
F. This Agreement shall be interpreted under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania in effect as of the execution date of this Agreement.
G. Jurisdiction over the parties with regard to any matter covered by this Agreement
shall be in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Any reference herein to a court shall be deemed a
reference to the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
H. The failure to strictly enfome any part o fthis Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver
thereof, and a waiver of any part of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any other part
of this Agreement.
I. All payments or communications pertaining to matters provided for in this Agreement
may be made or given if delivered or mailed to a party, at such address as either party shall designate
to the other in writing from time to time, or, if no such designation is made, then to the address as
set forth above, with a copy sent to the attomeys named below.
J. Titles are for convenience and ease of reference only and are not to be considered part
of the Agreement for purposes of interpretation.
K. The tem~ of this Agreement shall continue indefinitely from the effective date hereof
and shall, to the extent possible, survive any future reconciliation of the parties unless they
specifically provide otherwise in writing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and
year first above written, intending to be legally bound hereby.
Witness:/
David J. John on~~/
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
): SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
On this, the ~'~ day of ~d,q~/~ ~L, 2000, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared Kathryn M. Bell, known tb me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes
therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVAHIA )
): SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLA_ND )
On this, the ~-"/'~da¥ of~& 2000, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared David $. $olmston, known to me (or satisfactorily' proven) to bc the person whose name is
subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowled§ed that she executed the same for the purposes
therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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· ?.?m~m aom uumbedand County I
My L;ommlssion Expires Oct 2~., .2~0.~_...~
SCHEDULE A
2.
3.
4.
5.
Wife's clothing;
Wife's personal items;
Stickley lamp;
Stickley bookcase and contents; and
Cherry chest of drawers
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS 6Z OTTO
l~r-o~.A'no~ ~c~
TEN EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 170 ! 3
TELEPHONE (717) 243-3341
FACSIMILE (717) 243-1850
INTERNET www.mdwo.com
ATTORNEYS & COUNSELLORS AT LAW
Wfi~LIAM F: MARTSON
JOH~ B. FOWLER III
EDWARD L. SCHORPP
DANIEL K. DEAP. DORF~
Tm~J.W~
Ivo V. Owwo III
GEORGE B. FALLER JR*
Char C. PaSCH
BENJAMIN T. Wtdu, mR
MA~x A. DENLINGER
*Bomm Cr~vm~ C~v~L TPdAL SP~nLmT
FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION
TO: Blake Winters FAX: 249-3006
CC: Samuel Andes FAX: 761-1435
FROM: Thomas Williams
FAX: 717-243-1850
DATE: September 27, 2000
PAGES: 10 (including this sheet)
FIDELITY DESTINY I ACCT # 7079143152
Enclosed is the Marital Separation Agreement between Kathryn M. Bell and
David J. Johnston in which this account is divided. As you will see in
paragraph 7 , of the agreement, of the 12,629.223 total shares, Kathryn is to
receive 10,291 shares and David is to receive the remaining 2,338.223.
I understand you will create separate accounts for each.
Kathryn wants her capital gain and dividend distribution in cash with 28%
being withheld.
I'm forwarding a copy of this to the attorney for David who may certainly
provide any instructions as regards David's distribution.
Thanks for you assistance.
EXHIBIT "E"
EXI'#~IT C
MAKTSON DF..ARDORFF V~rlLLIAMS ~ OTTO
MDW&O
IN~-OIV,~.~ION · AI~VIC.~ · Allvoc~t
TEN EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE (717) 243-3341
FACSIMILE (717) 243-1850
INTER.NET www.mdwo.com
ATTOP~EYS & COt~SELLO~S AT LAW
WILLIAM F. MARTSON
JOH~ B. FOWLF.~ III
EDWARD L. SCHORPP
DANIEL K.
Tlzl~sIWIL~,~S*
Ivo V. OTto III
GEO~OE B. FALLER JR*
CARL C. PaSCH
B~AMIN T. WARN~
MAPdC A. DEr4Lm~ER
*BOARD Clm~ u-mD Clxrm TPJAL
FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION
TO: Sam Andes
FAX: 761-1435
FROM: Thomas Williams
.FAX: 717-243-1850
DATE: October 10, 2000
PAGES: 1 (including this sheet)
RE:
Bell v Johnston
Fidelity sent David the paperwork to divide the Destiny I account but he has
not returned it. Kathy has already filled her's out and sent it im Could you
hurry him along?
Any questions call Gerald (Gerry) Saari (pronounced: sorry) 866-287-9202
who is the Fidelity District Agent for this area and who is handling this area
in the absence of a local agent, lie has a copy of the MSA but needs David's
paperwork to implement it.
THIS MESS.4 GE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO WHICH IT IS ADDRESSED, AND MA Y CONTAIN
INFORMATION TI-iA TIS PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPTFROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE L4 W. IF THE READER
OF THIS MESSA GE IS NO T THE INTENDED RE CIPIEN'E OR THE EMPL 0 YEE OR A GENT RESPONSIBLE FOR DELIVEPJNG THE MESSA GE
TO THE INTENDED RECIPIENt. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY DISSEMINATION. DISTRIBUTION OR COPYING OF THIS
COMMUNICATION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS COMMTJNICATION IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY US
IMMEDIATELY BY TELEPHONE (COLLECT), AND RETURN THE ORIGINAL MESSAGE TO US AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS VIA THE U.S.
POSTAL SERVICE (WE WILL REIMBURSE POSTAGE). THANK YOU.
EXHIBIT "C"
EXHIBIT D
16 October 2000
Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Dear Tom:
RE: Bell vs. Johnston
I forwarded your fax along to David Johnston. I will, however, be out of my
office on vacation until 25 October 2000 so there is not much I can do to follow-up
on it until I return. When I get back I will speak to him and, if the matter has not
been resolved, will work on it then. Thank you for your trouble.
]e
cc:
Sincerely,
Samuel L. Andes
Mr. David Johnston
EXHIBIT "D"
MARTSON DEARDORFF ~rlLLIAMS 6z OTTO
MDW( O
TEN EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANL~ 17013
TELEPHONE (717) 243-3341
FACSIMILE (717) 243-1850
INT~RN£T www.mdwo.com
ATTORNEYS & COUNSELLORS AT LAW
wILL~ F. MARTSON
Jom~ B. FOWL~ III
EDWARD L. SCHORPP
DA~mL K. DEAP. DO~.FF
Tmxo. sJ.W~
Ivo V. Orro 1II
G£o~(}~ B. F^~J.~R J~*
Ctau, C. PaSCH
Bm4~toan~ T. W~
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* BO.~I) CI~P. TIFIF. O CIVIL TIUAL SPBCIALIST
FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION
TO: Samuel Andes FAX: 761-1435
FROM: Thomas Williams
FAX: 717-243-1850
DATE: November 13, 2000
PAGES: 1 (including this sheet)
RE:
Johnston v Bell
I written to you previously about the Fidelity fund distribution as per the
MSA. David has the papers, but is dragging his feet in signing them. You
promised to talk to him about it, but I haven't heard. This is a loose end that
needs to be cleared up. I don't know what he's hoping to gain by being
recalcitrant. To bring you up-to-date I've copied below a message Kathy
received from the Fidelity rep in response to her inquiry:
Dear Kathy,
Thanks for your call. Your file will be transferred to me in Aberdeen, MD and Dave will be
serviced by Luis Muniz in Carlisle. I will encourage Luis to contact Dave to determine his
intentions. We expect distributions on the account to amount to about $3.7$per share or
approximately $47,358. These distributions are taxable. If the account is to be ultimately split,
I would suggest that it be done now (prior to the distributions in December) so that you can
each share in the tax burden and also have control over your portion of the account. I also
checked and was told that you do not have telephone withdrawal privileges on your account.
Therefore neither Dave nor you could withdraw money without the other's signature. That
means no ability to withdraw money to pay taxes on the distributuions, if needed without joint
concurrence. Maybe we can get resolution simply on the need to address this tax burden.
Sincerely, Gerry Saari
EXHIBIT "E"
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, an authorized agent for Martson DeardorffWilliams & Otto, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Petition was served this date by depositing same in the Post
Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Samuel L. Andes, Esquire
ANDES, VAUGHN & BANGS
525 North Twelfth Street
P.O. Box 168
Lemoyne, PA 17043
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
By.
Tricia D. Eckenroad
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: November 21, 2000
KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff
V$,
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2000-1249
IN DIVORCE
TO PLAINTIFF NAMED HEREIN:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO RESPOND TO THE ENCLOSED NEW MATTER
WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM SERVICE HEREOF OR A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE
ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
Attorney for Defendant
Supreme Court ID 17225
525 North 12th Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-5361
KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff
VS,
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2000-1249
IN DIVORCE
AN~'J~ETI~Rc~-.~ND EQR D-AMAGE~
AND NOW comes the above-named Defendant, by his attorney Samuel L. Andes, who
makes the following answer to Plaintiff's Petition:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted. By way of further answer, Defendant incorporates herein the
averments set out in his New Matter.
5. Admitted.
6. Defendant admits that he has not signed and delivered the paperwork requested
by Plaintiff and her representatives but states that he has not done so because Plaintiff
herself has breached the parties' agreement and failed to perform her obligations thereunder.
The averments set out in Defendant's New Matter are incorporated herein.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Defendant admits that he has not signed and delivered the paperwork requested
by Plaintiff, because Plaintiff herself has not performed her obligations under the agreement
and has, by doing so, breached the agreement. Defendant incorporates herein by reference
the averment set out in his New Matter.
1 1. Admitted. By way of further answer, Defendant states that Plaintiff has
ed the agreement between the parties and is obligated to pay his attorneys fees in
this matter.
12. Admitted.
13. Defendant admits that the value of the shares in the account have changed, but
denies Plaintiff's characterization of that. By way of further answer, Defendant states that
any loss Plaintiff has incurred as a result of the parties' failure to complete their obligations
under the contract was caused by Plaintiff's own breach of the contract and that Plaintiff,
alone, should be responsible for any loss resulting from that.
WHEREFORE, Defendant prays this court to dismiss Plaintiff's Petition until such time
as Plaintiff herself performs her obligations under the agreement.
In addition to the foregoing, Defendant hereby sets out the following New Matter:
14. Plaintiff has breached the agreement between the parties by failing to complete
the following transactions or taking the following actions:
A. Plaintiff has failed to return to Defendant all of the tax returns and
related tax documents as she is required to do under the agreement.
B. Plaintiff has failed to present to Defendant a Qualified Domestic
Relations Order in the proper form to complete the transfer of retirement
assets.
C. Plaintiff has failed to execute, acknowledge, and deliver the Deed
necessary to transfer the marital residence to Defendant.
D. Plaintiff has disturbed Defendant and has disturbed, troubled, and
interfered with other persons associating with Defendant.
E. Plaintiff has failed to complete and file the documents necessary to
conclude the divorce between the parties.
F. Plaintiff has come to the former residence and entered it without
Defendant's knowledge or permission and removed from the residence items of
personal property which belong to Defendant.
All of these actions by Plaintiff, constitute violations of the parties' agreement.
15. Defendant, directly or through his attorney, has repeatedly requested Plaintiff,
through her attorney, to perform her obligations under the terms of the parties agreement.
On at least three separate occasions Defendant's attorney has reminded Plaintiff's attorney
of those obligations and duties and of Plaintiff's failure to perform them.
16. Defendant, through his attorney, has advised Plaintiff, through her attorney, that
he will not complete and file the paperwork necessary to transfer the investment account
until he has some reasonable assurance that Plaintiff herself will comply with the agreement
and perform her obligations under it. To date, Defendant has received no such assurance
from Plaintiff or her attorney.
17. Except for the transfer of the investment account, Defendant has performed his
obligations under the agreement. Among other things, Defendant has transferred title of an
automobile to Plaintiff, has returned to her, her clothing, furniture, and other tangible
property, and has cooperated for the entry of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order.
18. The agreement of the parties specifically divides the investment account by
shares, rather than by cash value, so that each of the parties will share in the future
increase or decrease of the dollar value of that account. As a result, the delay in the
transfer of that account, which has been caused by Plaintiff's breach of the agreement, does
not cause Plaintiff any more injury than it causes Defendant.
19. In late October of 2000, Plaintiff, in violation of Defendant's rights under the
agreement, entered Defendant's home, without Defendant's knowledge or consent, and
removed various items of personal property from the house which belonged to Defendant
and to which Plaintiff has no right. Defendant believes that the reasonable value of the
items which Plaintiff removed from the house in this fashion exceeds $10,000.00 and
Defendant demands damages from Plaintiff in an amount in excess of $10,000.00 to
compensate him for the lost of these items.
20. Because of Plaintiff's breach of the agreement, Defendant has incurred, and will
continue to incur, legal fees and other expenses to enforce his rights and will suffer other
financial damages as a result of the Plaintiff's breach of the agreement.
WHEREFORE, Defendant prays this court to deny and dismiss Plaintiff's Petition or, in
the alternative, to order and direct as follows:
A. Direct Plaintiff to fully comply with the terms of the parties
agreement and perform all of her obligations thereunder within ten (10) days of
the date of the court's order; and
B. Direct Plaintiff to return to Defendant's home all of the items that she
removed from the home within ten (10) days of the date of the court's order or
pay Defendant the sum of $10,000.00 as compensation for the items so
removed; and
C. Pay Defendant's attorneys fees incurred in this matter, for the efforts
by Defendant to enforce his rights under the terms of the parties' agreement, in
the amount of $1,100.00; and
D. Such other relief as the court deems equitable.
Attorney for Defendant
Supreme Court ID # 17225
525 North 12TM Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-5361
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SS.:
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says
that the facts set forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of his
knowledge, information, and belief.
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this j/~ day
of ~)~'~,~-~-- 2000.
Notary Public
_CERTIFICATE OE SERVICE
I hereby certify that I served an original of the foregoing Answer to Petition to
Enforce and For Damages upon counsel for the Plaintiff herein by regular mail,
postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
10 East High Street
Carlisle, pa 17013
Date:
Attorney for Defendant
F:\FI LES~DATAFILE\C~ndoc.cur\76982 -reP. 1/tde
Created: 02/22/00 07:46:20 AM
Revised: 01/09/01 02:~5:50 PM
76982 ,
KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2000-1249
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Kathryn M. Bell, by and through her attorneys, MARTSON
DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO, and answers Defendant's New Matter as follows:
14. Denied that Plaintiff breached the Marital Settlement Agreement (hereinafter"MSA")
as more specifically set forth in the following:
a. Plaintiffhas no tax returns in her possession, not even copies, and never has
had any. Plaintiff's counsel has copies of tax returns only. All original tax
returns have been returned to the Defendant as required by the Agreement.
b. Plaintiff has provided Defendant, through counsel, a Qualified Domestic
Relations Order. Defendant's counsel requested some changes to be made.
It is specifically denied that the MSA requires Plaintiff to prepare these
documents; however, Plaintiff is willing to do so.
c. Plaintiff has executed and acknowledged the Deed to the martial residence
in the form provided by counsel for Defendant; however, same has not been
delivered pending receipt of the documents required to be executed by
Defendant. Plaintiff, through counsel, has offered to exchange these
documents, but Defendant, through counsel, has refused.
d. Denied that Plaintiff has disturbed Defendant or other persons associating
with Defendant. To the extent any such disturbance took place, it was
inadvertent and de minirnis.
e. Denied that Plaintiffhas failed to complete and file the documents necessary
to conclude the divorce. While the MSA does not create any obligation on
the part of Plaintiff to complete and/or file such documents, Plaintiff is
willing to do so.
f. Admitted that Plaintiff came to the marital residence. It is denied that this
was a breach of the Agreement. It is admitted that Plaintiff removed an item
of personal property that belongs to Defendant (Defendant's wedding ring);
however, this was done inadvertently as, unbeknownst to Plaintiff,
Defendant's wedding ring was in Plaintiff's jewelry box, and Plaintiffhas
since returned the wedding ring.
15. Denied for the reasons set forth above; on the contrary, Plaintiff, through counsel, has
offered to conclude all of the above items. It was Defendant who refused to do so.
16. Denied. First, Plaintiff has provided assurances that she is ready, willing and able
to exchange documents required by the MSA. Second, none of this excuses Defendant's failure to
meet his clear obligations under the MSA.
17. Admitted.
18. It is irrelevant that Defendant's refusal to complete the documents necessary to divide
the parties' investment account also may have caused a loss to himself.
19. Plaintiff's reply to Paragraph 14 (f) is incorporated herein be reference.
20. Any legal expenses incurred by Defendant at this point are entirely his fault.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays Your Honorable Court to grant Plaintiff's Petition.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-3093
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Date: January 8, 2001
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Reply to New Matter is based upon information which has been gathered by
my counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and
not my own. I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I
have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
To the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in
making this verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unswom falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, an authorized agent for Martson DeardorffWilliams & Otto, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Plaintiff's Reply to New Matter was served this date by
depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Samuel L. Andes, Esquire
ANDES, VAUGHN & BANGS
525 North Twelfth Street
P.O. Box 168
Lemoyne, PA 17043
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: January 8, 2001
KATHRYN BELL
V.
DAVID J. JOHNSTON
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 2000-1249 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 16TM day of JANUARY, 2001, the Defendant having responded
to Plaintiff's Petition to Enforce Marital Settlement Agreement and for Damages, and
these appear tO be facts in dispute, a hearing on this matter is scheduled for ~
February 28. 2001. at 3:00 _n.m. in Courtroom # 5.
Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Samuel L. Andes, Esquire
For the Defendant
Edward E. Guido, J., &
:sld
F:WILES~DATAFILE~Gendo~.cur\76982-ord:l/td¢
Created: OZ/22/0007:46:20AM
Revised: 02/28/01 02:59:58 PM
7698.2
KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff
v. : NO. 2000-1249
.
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON, :
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORDER
AND NOW, this 28th day of February, 2001 in consideration of the Petition to Enforce
Marital Settlement Agreement and for Damages filed by Plaintiff and the Answer With New Matter
filed by Defendant, and in accordance with the forgoing Stipulation of the parties, it is hereby
ORDERED that both parties shall promptly execute all documents necessary to carry out the
purposed and obligations of their Marital Settlement Agreement, dated September 5, 2000, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated, but not merged, into this Order; except that the division
of the Fidelity Destiny One Mutual Fund, account number 7079143152-3, referred to in Paragraph
7 shall be divided as follows:
1. Defendant shall receive 2,338.223 shares; and
2. Plaintiff shall receive the remaining shares which are estimated to be
12,569.384 shares.
The effect and purpose of this division is to award the dividend of $49,380.26 paid in
December, 2000 to Plaintiff. Plaintiff shall be responsible to report the dividend income and pay
all taxes on said dividend; however, because the federal tax withholding was credited to the social
security number of Defendant, Defendant shall reimburse Plaintiff in the amount of$13,826.47 when
he receives his 2000 Federal Income Tax Refund and shall file his 2000 Federal Income Tax Return
no later than April 15, 2001.
This Order is intended to settle all claims between the parties.
Edward E. Guido,
KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff
v. : NO. 2000-1249
:
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON, :
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
STIPULATION
AND NOW, comes the parties hereto by and through their respective attorneys of record, and
request that the Court enter an Order in the form attached hereto in full settlement of all claims set
forth in the Petition for Enforcement of Marital Settlement Agreement and for Damages filed by
Plaintiff and the Answer With New Matter filed by Defendant.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Thomas J. Wil~i~hs, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-3093
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Date: Z / 2x~ / o l
LAW OFFICES OF SAMUEL L. ANDES
525 North 124 Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-5361
Attorneys for Defendant
2000, by and between
made this ,
This Agreement, '
KATHRYN M. BELL, 143 West Louther Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
(hereinafter referred to as "Wife'~ and DAVID J. JOHNSTON, 2221 Douglas Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as "Husband").
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are Husband and Wife, having been married on August 24,
1979 in Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, difficulties have arisen between the parties as a result o fwhich they now desire
to live separate and apart and by this Agreement, to settle all financial and property rights between
them; and
WHEREAS, the parties intend this Agreement to be a. complete settlement Df all outstanding.
issues between th~m and to settle and resolve completely all issues which were raised, or which
could have been raised, in the divorce action filed to No. 2000-1249 in the Court of Common Pleas
of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, the purpose and intent as of this Agreement is to award Wife sixty (60%)
percent of the value of the marital property of the parties as of the date of this Agreement, as that
term is defined in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code and laws decided thereunder; and.
WHEREAS, this Agreement is being made in the settlement and finalization of a divorce
action filed with the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County at Docket No. 2000-1249; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife declare that each has had full and fair opportunity to obtain
independent legal advice of counsel of their selection, and that before signing this Agreement, each
has either been fully advised by counsel of their fights and obligations under the law and this
Agreement, or else have waived their right to legal advice. Each party hereby confirms that he or
she has read carefully and fully understands the te~i~s, conditions and provisions of this Agreement
and believes same to be fair, just, adequate and reasonable under the existing facts and
circumstances. The parties further declare that each is executing the Agreement freely and
voluntarily, and not as a result of any fraud, coercion, duress, undue influence or collusion; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife respectively acknowledge that before signing this Agreement
they have been fully advised by their respective counsel of their rights and obligations, have read
carefully and und~stand the terms of this Agreement, and have freely consented to this Agreement;
and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife are satisfied that they understand the value and extent of all
property which would be considered "marital property" under the Pennsylvania Divorce Refo~iss Act,
whether titled or owned separately or jointly as well as the value and extent ofnonmarital property
held or expected to be held by each other.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mut~_~l promises and undertakings set forth
heie, in and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
1. SEPARATION:
Husband and Wife shall be flee from constraint or control by the other as fully as if he or she
were unmarried. Neither shall disturb, trouble and interfere in any way with the other or with any
person for associating with the other ....
2. RELEASE:
Husband relinquishes his inchoate intestate fight in the estate of Wife, and Wife relinquishes
her inchoate intestate right in the estate of Husband, and each of the parties hereto by these presents,
for himself°r herseff, his or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, does remise, release, quit
claim and forever discharge the other party hereto, his or her heirs, executors, administrators or
assigns, or any of them, of any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of action or suits
at law or in equity, of whatsoever kind or nature, for or because of any matter or thing done,
admitted or suffered to be done by said oth~r party prior to and including the date hereof; further,
the parties acknowledge that all rights under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code that are not specifically
incorporated herein are hereby expressly waived. Notwithstanding the foregoing language of this
paragraph, this release shall in no way exonerate or discharge either party hereto from the obligations
and promises made and imposed by reason of this Agreement and shall in no way affect any causes
of action in absolute divorce which either party may have against the other.
3. DIVORCE:
Both parties agree to finalize a no-fault divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code and, in connection therewith, to execute and acknowledge whatever consents or other
documents that are necessary to accomplish this forthwith or as soon hereafter as permitted by
applicable law. The terms of this Agreement shall be incorporated but not merged into any Divorce
Decree which may be entered with respect to the parties, and the court shall retain continuing
jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this Agreement for the purpose of enforcement
of any of the previsions hereof.
4. DEBTS:
Husband shall assume, be solely responsible for, and indemnify, defend and save Wife
harmless from, the mortgage to GMAC and the auto loan to Member's 1~t Federal Credit Union.
There are no other marital debts; however, neither party shall be responsible for debts solely in the
name of the other party.
Both parties agree that, in the future, neither shall cause or permit to be charged to or against
the other any purchase or purchases which either ofth~z~ may hereafter make and shall not hereafter
create any: engag~n~ents, debts or obligations in the name of or against each other. Except as
specifically provided herein, each agrees to hold the other free and harmless from any and all debts
and other obligations which he or she may have incurred since the date of the separation and agrees
to indemnify and defend the other party from any claim regarding same.
5. TANGIBI,E PERSONAL PROPERTY:
A. AUTOMOBILES:
Wife shall receive sole title of the 1993 Toyota Corolla Sedan. Husband
shall complete the paperwork necessary to transfer title to Wife concurrently
with the si~tming of this Agreement as there is no lien or debt on this vehicle.
Husband shall keep in his possession the 1997 Honda Accord titled solely in
his name, and will indemnify and hold Wife harmless from any claim with
respect thereto
HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS:
Except as described on Schedule A, the parties have heretofore divided the
household contents which they owned either together or separately and such
division and apportionment is hereby confirmed. The property described on
Schedule A is located in the marital residence and will be transferred to Wife.
6. MARITAL RESIDENCE:
Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, Wife will execute a deed transf~aing all
of her fight, title and interest of the marital residence located at 2221 Douglas Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania to Husband.
7. INVESTMI~NTS:
Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, Wife shall receive the following, and
Husband shall execute the documents necessary to tran.~fer same:
Account
Joint Fidelity Destiny-One Mutual Fund, No.7079143152-3
Husband's Charles Schwab IRA, No. HG4811-3999
Husband's Members 1= IRA, No. 34640
Amount
10,291 shares
$60,788.85~
$31,948.86.
The IRAs are qualified'under ERISA and their transfer shall occur pursuant to a Qualified
Domestic Relations Order to be prepared by Wife's attorney.
Wife will retain sole ownership over all assets currently in her name. Husband is presently
the owner of the following and will retain sole ownership:
401 (K)/Profit Sharing and Pension Plan with OptiMetrics
Berkshire Life Insurance Policy
Harsco Stock
Any balance in Charles Schwab and Members 1~ IR. As
Bank accounts owned by the parties jointly have previously been divided and are not covered
by this Agreement.
8. OTHI~R TITLED PROPERTY:
Except as otherwise provided herein, all titled property shall remain in the sole ownership
of the party holding title and any claim or interest of the other party is expressly hereby waived.
9. ENFORCE1HENT:
If either party defaults in the due performance of any o f the terms, conditions and covenants
of this Agreement on his or her part to be perfo,aied, the non-defaulting party shall have the right
to bring an action for specific performance or damages for the breach of this Agreement, and the
defaulting party shall pay the reasonable legal fees for any services rendered by pension the non-
defaulting party's attorney in any action or proceeding to compel the defaulting party's due
performance hereunder as well as costs for bringing the action or proceeding. If either party
challenges the validity of this Agre¢ifient and thc challenge is not successful, the challen~ng party
shall similarly reimburse the defending party for all expenses and losses incurred in the defense.
10. AI,IMONY AND SUPPORT:
Except as otherwise provided herein, both parties hereby waive, release and give up any
rights which either may have against the other to receive spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente
lite, or expenses. From the execution date of this Agreement, it shall be the sole responsibility of
each party to sustain himself or herself without seeking any economic support from the other.'
! L EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS: ~'
The parties agree to execute all docUments that are reasonably necessary to effectuate the
purpose of this Agreement. Inthe event that either party ~hall refuse or fail,to execute and/or
acknowledge any such document, then the other party shall have, and is hereby granted, the right and
power to appoint one or more times any person or persons of his or her choosing as attorney-in-fact
for the other party to so execute and acknowledge such documents. 12. CONTRACT INTERPRETATION:
For purposes of contract interpretation and for the purpose of resolving any ambiguity
herein, Husband and Wife agree that this Agreement was prepared jointly by their respective
attorneys.
13. AFTER-ACOUIRED PROPERTY:
Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claim or fight of the
other, ali items of property, be they real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, which is or has
been acquired by him or her after the date of separation, with full power in him or her to dispose of
the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as though he or she were
14. INCOME TAX RETURNS:
Upon the execution of this Agreement, Husband shall receive possession of all original
income tax returns and related papers, and shall maintain same for a reasonable time and properly
preserve same.
15. MISCELLANEOUS:
A. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties, being the final
and complete settlement of all matters between them and supersedes any prior written or oral
agreements between them respecting the within subject matter. There are no representations,
agreements, arrangements or understandings, oral or written, between and among the.parties hereto
relating to the Subject matter of this Agreement which are not .fully expressed herein.
B. This Agreement may not be amended, modified, altered or revoked except in writing
executed by both the parties hereto.' ~
C. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the prior written consent
of the other party.
D. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original for all purposes, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
E. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, executors,
administrators and assigns.
F. This Agreement shall be interpreted under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania in effect as of the execution date of this Agreement.
G. Jurisdiction over the parties with regard to any matter covered by this Agreement
shall be in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Any reference herein to a court shall be deemed a
reference to the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
H. The failure to strictly enforce any part of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver
thereof, and a waiver of any part of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any other part
of this Agreement.
I. All payments or communications pertaining to matters provided for in this Agreement
may be made or given if delivered or mailed to a party, at such address as either party shall designate
to the other in writing from time to time, or, if no such designation is made, then to the address as
set forth above, with a copy sent to the attorneys named below.
J. Titles are for convenience and eoae of reference only and are not to be considered part
of the Agreement for purposes of interpretation.
K. The t~sm of this Agreement shall continue indefinitely from the effeetivc date hereof
and shall, to the extent possible, survive any future reconciliation of the parties unless they
specifically provide otherwise in writing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and scals thc day and
year first above written, intending to be legally bound hereby.
Witness~ ,
~fllmte. i,~..,~noes,~r~sqmre
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
):
On this, the ~'J~day of ~~¢, 2000, before me, the und=gsigned officer, pei-sonally
appeared Kaflu~ M. Bell, known tb me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within instwment, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes
therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto, set my hand and official seal.
My Commission Exl~re,~ -~d ""'k..'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.~
¢OM~,,ION'WEALTH OF ?E,Z~'qSYLYANL~ )
): SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
appeared David J. Johnston, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name ia
subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes
therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Tdola O. ~road, No~y PuI~IM
Oad~e ao~ C~mbedm~rCou~y
~ {~ornmlsslon Expires OcL '~3, 2000
SCHEDULE A
2.
3.
4.
5.
Wife's clothing;
Wife's personal itei~s;
Sticklcy lamp;
Stickley bookcase and contents; and
Cherry chest of drawers
KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff
VS.
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2000-1249
IN DIVORCE
INT M
AND NOW come the above-named parties, by their attorneys who have executed this
joint Motion on their behalf, and jointly move and request the court to enter the attached
Qualified Domestic Relations Order to implement certain provisions of their Marital
Settlement Agreement dated September 5, 2000.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
BY
Thomas J. V~jJ~ams
Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court ID #
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorney for Defendant
Supreme Court ID # 17225
525 North 12th Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-5361
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KATHRYN M. BELL,
Pfaintiff
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2000-1249
IN DIVORCE
QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER_
~ ~/[~- the Court that:
AND NOW, this ~ ? day of ,2001, it appearing to
1. The parties hereto are husband and wife and a divorce action is presently pending in
this Court at the above number;
2. David James Johnston (S.S. No. 166-44-09110), hereinafter referred to as "Active
Participant," is the owner and participant of two Individual Retirement Accounts ("IRAs"), his
accounts being Members 1st IRA, No. 34640 and a Charles Schwab IRA, No. HG4811-3999;
3. Kathryn M. Bell (S.S. No. 172_44_ 1655), hereinafter referred to as "Alternate Payee,"
has raised claims for, inter alia., equitable distribution of marital property pursuant to the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code, 23 P.S. Section 3101 et seq.;
4. Active Participant and Alternate Payee have entered into a Marital Settlement
Agreement dated September 5, 2000 wherein Alternate Payee is to be paid $60,788.88 from Active
Participant's Charles Schwab IRA No. HG4811-3999 and $31,948.86 from Active Participant's
Member's 1st iRA, No. 34640.
5. Active Participant's current and last known mailing address is 2221 Douglas Drive,
Carlisle, pennsylvania 17013;
6. Alternate Payee' s current and last known mailing address is 143 West Louther Street,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013;
IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED as follows:
1. The aforementioned IRAs are marital property subject to distribution by this Court.
2. The Alternate Payee is awarded $60,788.88 from Active Participant's Charles
Schwab IRA No. HG4811-3999.
3. The Alternate Payee is awarded $31,948.86 from Active Participant's Member's 1~t
IRA, No. 34640.
4. The Alternate Payee shall have the right to roll over the benefits distributed to her
pursuant to the terms and provisions of this Order to an eligible retirement plan such as an Individual
Retirement Account or to an Individual Retirement Annuity. This transfer will be considered a tax-
free rollover of the benefits distributed provided that the balance to the credit of the Alternate Payee
is distributed or paid within one (1) year of receipt.
5. The parties shall promptly submit this Order to the Members 1st and Charles Schwab
Plan Administrators for determination of its status as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order.
6. Both parties shall comply with the terms and provisions of this Order and neither
active participant nor alternate payee shall take or tolerate any action which will result in the transfer
of funds made pursuant to this Agreement being treated as a taxable event or which will otherwise
jeopardize or impair the tax status of active participant's individual retirement accounts.
7. After the transfers made pursuant to this Order, all funds and assets remaining in the
active participant's individual retirement accounts described in Paragraph 4 hereof shall be and
remain the sole and separate property of active participant, free of any further claim by alternate
payee.
IT IS INTENDED that this Order shall qualify as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order
under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended. The Court retains jurisdiction to amend this Order as might be
necessary to establish or maintain its status as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order under the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974, as amended.
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KATHRYN M. BELL,
Plaintiff
DAVID JAMES JOHNSTON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2000-!249
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD_
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a
divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: via Attorney's Acceptance of Service
on March 8, 2001, as filed·
3. Date of execution of the Plaintiffs affidavit of consent required by Section 3301 (c)
of the Divorce Code: September 5, 2000; by the Defendant; September 5, 2000. 4. Related claims pending: None·
5. Date plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: October 3, 2000.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary:
October 3, 2000.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Williams,~Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Date: March 21, 2001
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February 13, 2001
The Honorable Edward E. Guido
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
RE: Kathryn M. Belt v. David James Johnston
Dear Judge Guido:
A Petition I filed on behalf of the wife, K.athryn M. Bell, to enforce a Marital Settlement
Agreement and for damages xs scheduled for a'hearing before YOu on Wednesday, February 28
beginning at 3:00 p.m. Sam Andes represents the husband, David Johnston.
At a meeting with my client last week tO prepare for this heating, she mentioned that David
knows you from swimming at Dickinson College. My Client told me that David had mentioned your
name several times in the context of conversations he had had with you on these occasions. My client
told me that David related to her certain details about your life (such as your family and your service
as a Public Defender) so that she formed the impression he was more than a casual acquaintance. My
client also told me that, in discussions between the two of them regarding a divorce settlement, David
argued that she should accept a certain economic settlement because people that he spoke to at
swimming thought it was fair, giving her the impression that his divorce case was something that was
discussed around the Dickinson College pool.
This letter is not meant as a request, or even a suggestion, that you recuse yourself; in fact, it
is my preference that you hear this matter as scheduled and, after consultation, my client is in full
agreement with that. I write only to alert you in advance that one of the litigants may be someone you
know well enough that it might be uncomfortable for you to hear this matter.
So, unless you advise otherwise, we will prepare for the hearing as scheduled.
Very truly yours,
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Thomas J. Wflhams
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cc: Samuel L. Andes, Esquire
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