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WILLIAM F. MOORE,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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SANDRA GARMAN,
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Defendant
NOTICE
You have heen sued in court. If vou wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages. YOU must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are
served. by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the
court your defenses or obiections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if yOU
fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a iudgment may be entered against you by the
court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or
relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to
you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HA VB A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE. GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
Fourth Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 240-6200
AVISO
US TED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/ A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las
demandas que se presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar accion dentro de
10s proximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificacion de esta Demanda y A viso radicando
personalmente 0 por medio de unabogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por
escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones a. las demanda presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se Ie
advierte de que si usted falla de tomar accion como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede
proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero rec1amada en la
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demanda 0 cualquier otra reclamacion 0 remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado
en contra suya pOI la Corte sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero 0 propiedad u
otros derechos importantes para usted.
USTED DEBE LLEV AR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO
1MMEDIATEMENTE. S1 USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO 0 NO PUEDE P AGARLE A
UNO, LLAME 0 VA Y A A LA S1GUIENTE OF1CINA PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE
ENCONTRARAS1STENC1A LEGAL.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
Fourth Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 240-6200
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MARKIAN . SLOBODIAN, ESQ.
I.D. No. 410 5
G. EDWARD SCHWEIKERT IV, ESQ.
I.D. No. 81976
801 North Second Street
P. O. Box 11967
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1967
(717) 232-5180
Attorneys for William F. Moore
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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SANDRA GARMAN,
Defendant
COMPLAINT
NOW COMES, Plaintiff, William F. Moore (hereinafter "Moore") by his attorney the
Law Offices of Markian R. Slobodian, and makes the following complaint against Defendant,
Sandra Garman:
I. Plaintiff is William F. Moore, an individual having a principal place of business at
3456 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, 17011.
2. Defendand, Sandra Garman, is an individual residing at 2008 Leslie Avenue,
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, 17042.
COUNT I
3. In or about April, 1999, Defendant asked Moore to loan her the sum of One
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00).
4. Moore loaned Defendant this money to help her obtain adequate funds to purchase
a vehicle.
5. Defendant subsequently purchased a vehicle.
6. In or about December, 1.999, Defendant asked Moore to loan her an additional;
Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to assist her in purchasing Christmas presents for her children.
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Thereafter, in or about Defendant, 1999, Moore loaned Defendant the additional
sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
8. The total amount which became due and owing Moore by Defendant on account
of the transactions referred to in the above paragraphs is Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).
9. To date, Defendant has not paid the total amount due.
10. Moore has demanded that Defendant pay the balance due but Defendant has failed
to do so.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in the sum of Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), plus costs of suit and interest from the date of judgment, which
sum does not exceed the jurisdictional limit for compulsory arbitration.
COUNT II
If this Honorable Court should find that an express contract did not exist between
Plaintiff, William F. Moore, and Defendant, which is denied, then, in that event, Plaintiff pleads
the following alternative cause of action in quantum meruit against the Defendant:
11. Paragraphs 1 through 2 inclusive, are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
12. Having requested Moore to provide the funds and Moore having done so to the
benefit of Defendant, Defendant became liable to Plaintiff for the total amount loaned.
13. The Defendant has been unjustly enriched by accepting the loan and failing to pay
it back.
14. The total amount by which Defendant has been enriched on account ofthe loan is
Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).
15. Moore has demanded that Defendant pay this amount, but Defendant has failed to
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in the sum of Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) plus costs of suit and interest from the date of judgment, which
sum does not exceed the jurisdictional limit for compulsory arbitration.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF MARKlAN R. SLOBODIAN
AN R. LO ODIAN, ESQ.
J.D. No. 41075
G. EDWARD SCHWEIKERT IV, ESQ.
I.D. No. 81976
801 North Second Street
P. O. Box 11967
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1967
(717) 232-5180
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Subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. g4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities, I hereby certify that I am the Plaintiff in the above-referenced case and that the facts
set forth in foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of my information and belief.
William F. Moore
Dated:
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CASE NO: 2000-02697 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MOORE WILLIAM F
VS
GARMAN SANDRA
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
GARMAN SANDRA
but was unable to locate Her
deputized the sheriff of LEBANON
, to wit:
in his bailiwick. He therefore
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On May
12th , 2000 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from LEBANON
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Out of County 9.00
Surcharge 10.00
Dep. Lebanon Co 40.25
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77 .25
05/12/2000
MARKIAN R. SLOBODIAN
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this :I.'ftb< day of '"'-r
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Tomas Kline
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NOTICE & COMPLAINT
No. 00-2697
Lebanon, PA, May 8, 2000
WILLIAM F. MOORE
(RETURN TO CUMBERLAND CO. SHERIFF)
vs.
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SANDRA GARMAN
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA }
COUNTY OF LEBANON } SS:
Deborah A. Miller, Chief Deputy Sheriff, being duly sworn according to
law, deposes and says that she served the within NOTICE & COMPLAINT
upon SANDRA GARMAN, the within named DEFENDANT, by handing a true and
attested copy thereof, to her, personally, on May 8, 2000, at 10:50
o'clock A.M., at the Sheriff's Office, 400 South Eighth Street, Lebanon
(City), Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, and by making known to her the
contents of the same.
*NOTE: The Defendant is now living at 806 East Main Street, Annville,
PA 17003.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 8th day of May, A.D., 2000
SO ANSWERS,
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Notary Public
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OTARIAL SEAL
NANCY L. 51 ARNER. Notary Public
l eban,n. L,ban,n County. Pa.
My CommlSSI,n Expires A'Lust 8. 2002
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SHERIFF'S COSTS IN ABOVE
Advanced costs paid on 5i5ioO Check No.
Costs incurred:
Refund: Check No. 8170
PROCEEDINGS
28420 Amount
Amount
Amount
100.00
40.25
59.75
All Sheriff's Costs shall be due and payable when services are
performed, and it shall be lawful for him to demand and receive from
the party instituting the proceedings, or any party liable for the
costs thereof, all unpaid sheriff's fees on the same before he shall be
obligated by law to make return thereof.
Sec. 2, Act of June 20, 1911, P.L. 1072
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In The C6urt 'Of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
William F. Moore
Sandra l3arman
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. No. 20-2697 Civil
Now,
5/3/00
,20 O(), I, SHERIFf OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Lebanon
County to execute this Writ, this
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Affidavit of Service
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No. 00-2697
SANDRA GARMAN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
day of
, 2000, upon consideration of
Defendant's Preliminary Objections to Plaintiff's Complaint, it is hereby ordered that Counts I and
II of Plaintiff's Complaint are dismissed with prejudice.
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WILLIAM F. MOORE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No. 00-2697
SANDRA GARMAN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S PRELIMINARY 08JECTIONS TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the Defendant, Sandra Gannan, by and through her attorney, Jeanne
B. Costopoulos, Esquire, and files the fullowing Preliminary Objections to Plaintiffs Complaint
stating the following:
1. Plaintiff filed his complaint in this case on or about May 2, 2000.
2. The Complaint was served on Defendant by the Cumberland County Sheriff on May 8, 2000.
Legal Insufficiency of Pleading (Demurrer)
3. Plaintiff has failed to state a claim or cause of action for which relief may be granted.
Insufficient Specificity of Pleading
4. Plaintiff has failed to specity whether the alleged agreement/loan between the parties was
reduced to writing.
5. Plaintiff has f;tiled to specifY the exact date of the alleged loan.
Improper Venue
6. Plaintiff has failed to aver the place in which his cause of action arose.
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WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss Counts
I and II of Plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice and grant such other relief as this. Court deems just
and appropriate.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
BY:
DATED: <{'l2.<r!;d
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Jeann . Costopoulos, Esquire
ATT RNEY FOR DEFENDANT
1400 N. Second Street
Harrisburg, P A 17102
(717) 221-0900
Supreme Ct. ID No. 68735
WILLIAM F. MOORE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No. 00-2697
SANDRA GARMAN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire, hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the
foregoing PreliI11inary Objections to Plaintiff's Complaint upon the person and in the manner
indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure, by depositing a copy of the same in the United States Mail, at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, through first class certified mail, prepaid and addressed as follows:
Markian R. Slobodian, Esquire
G. Edward Schweikert IV, Esquire
SOl North Second Street
P.O. Box 11967
IIarrisburg, P A 171 08-1967
Date: ~f?/)I (fd
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COSTOPOULOS & WELCH
1400 North Second Street
Harrisburg, P A 17102
ID# 68735 Tel. (717) 221-0900
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WILLIAMF. MOORE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No. 00-2697
SANDRA GARMAN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
day of
, 2000, upon consideration of
Defendant's Preliminary Objections to Plaintiffs Complaint, it is hereby ordered that Counts I and
II of Plaintiffs Complaint are dismissed with prejudice.
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WILLIAM F. MOORE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No. 00-2697
SANDRA GARMAN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
day of
, 2000, upon consideration of
Defendant's Preliminary Objections to Plaintiff's Complaint, it is hereby ordered that Counts I and
II of Plaintiff's Complaint are dismissed with prejudice.
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WILLIAM F. MOORE,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR
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Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
NO. 00-2697 (Civil Term)
SANDRA GARMAN,
Defendant
AMENDED COMPLAINT
NOW COMES, Plaintiff, William F. Moore (hereinafter "Moore") by his attorney the
Law Offices of Markian R. Slobodian, and makes the following complaint against Defendant,
Sandra Garman:
1. Plaintiff is William F. Moore, an individual having a principal place of business at
3456 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, 17011.
2. Defendant, Sandra Garman, is an individual residing at 2008 Leslie Avenue,
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, 17042.
COUNT I
3. In or about April, 1999, Defendant contacted Moore at his Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania, office and orally requested that Moore loan her the sum of One Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00).
4. Moore loaned Defendant this money to help her obtain adequate funds to purchase
a vehicle.
5. Defendant subsequently purchased a vehicle.
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6. In or about December, 1999, Defendant contacted Moore at his home in Camp
Hill, Pennsylvania, and orally requested that Moore loan her an additional Five Hundred Dollars
($500.00) to assist her in purchasing Christmas presents for her children.
7. Thereafter, in or about Defendant, 1999, Moore loaned Defendant the additional
sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
8. The total amount which became due and owing Moore by Defendant on account
of the transactions referred to in the above paragraphs is Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).
9. To date, Defendant has not paid the total amount due.
10. Defendant's agreements with plaintiff have not been reduced to writing.
11. Moore has demanded that Defendant pay the balance due but Defendant has failed
to do so.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in the sum of Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), plus costs of suit and interest from the date of judgment, which
sum does not exceed the jurisdictional limit for compulsory arbitration.
COUNT II
1hhis Honorable Court should find that an express contract did not exist between
Plaintiff, William F. Moore, and Defendant, which is denied, then, in that event, Plaintiff pleads
the following alternative cause of action in quantum meruit against the Defendant:
12. Paragraphs 1 through 2 inclusive, are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
13. Having requested Moore to provide the funds and Moore having done so to the
benefit of Defendant, Defendant became liable to Plaintiff for the total amount loaned.
14. The Defendant has been uryustly enriched by accepting the loan and failing to pay
it back.
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15. The total amount by which Defendant has been enriched on account of the loan is
Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).
16. Moore has demanded that Defendant pay this amount, but Defendant has failed to
do so.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in the sum of Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) plus costs of suit and interest from the date of judgment, which
sum does not exceed the jurisdictiona1limit for compulsory arbitration.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF MARKIAN R. SLOBODIAN
By
AN SLOBODIAN, ESQ.
I. . No. 41075
G. EDWARD SCHWEIKERT IV, ESQ.
I.D. No. 81976
801 North Second Street
P. O. Box 11967
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1967
(717) 232-5180
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
William F. Moore
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Subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. S4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities, I hereby certify that I am the Plaintiff in the above-referenced case and that the facts
set forth in foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of my information and belief.
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Dated: June 11, 2000
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I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Amneded Complaint was
served this date upon the following person by United States mail, first class, postage prepaid:
Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire
1400 N. Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: No. 00-2697
SANDRA GARMAN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
To: William F. Moore, Plaintiff
c/o Markian R. Slobodian, Esquire
G. Edward Schweikert, IV, Esquire
801 North Second Street
P.O. Box 11967
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1967
NOTICE TO PLEAD
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed Answer and New Matter
within twenty (20) days from service hereof of a judgment may be entered against you.
DATED: -; Ii () !to
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ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
1400N. Second Street
Harrisburg, P A 17102
(717) 221-0900
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WILLIAMF. MOORE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV ANlA
v.
: No. 00-2697
SANDRA GARMAN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
AND NOW comes the Defendant, Sandra Gannan, by and through her attorney, Jeanne
B. Costopoulos, Esquire, and files the following Answer and New Matter:
I. Admitted.
2. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that Sandra Garman is an individual
residing in Lebanon County. Ifis specifically denied that Defendant is residing at 2008
Leslie Avenue, pennsylvania, 17042.
COUNT I
3. Denied. It is specifically denied that in or about April, 1999, Defendant contacted
Moore at his Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, office and orally requested that Moore loan her
the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred ($1,500.00) and strict proof thereof is
demanded.
4. Denied. It is specifically denied that Moore loaned Defendant any money at any time
for any reason, including money to help her obtain adequate funds to purchase a
vehicle and strict proof thereof is demanded.
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5. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant purchased a vehicle.
It is specifically denied the purchase was made subsequent to a loan by Plaintiff and
strict proof thereof is demanded.
6. Denied. It is specifically denied that in or about December, 1999, Defendant
contacted Moore at his home in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, and orally requested that
Moore loan her an additional Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to assist her in
purchasing Christmas presents for her children and strict proof thereof is demanded.
7. Denied. It is specifically denied that thereafter, in or about "Defendant" (sic), 1999,
Moore loaned Defendant the additional sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and
strict proof thereof is demanded.
8. Denied. It is specifically denied that any amount, including but not limited to the
amount of two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), became due and owing Moore by
Defendant on account of any transactions, including but not limited to those alleged
transactions referred to in Plaintiff's Complaint, and strict proof thereof is demanded.
9. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant has not paid any
amount to Plaintiff It is specifically denied that Defendant owes Plaintiff any amount
and strict proof thereof is demanded.
10. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that there are no written agreements
between Plaintiff and Defendant. It is specifically denied that there were ever any
agreements between Plaintiff and Defendant and strict proof thereof is demanded.
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I I. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that Moore is demanding money from
Defendant and that she has failed to comply. It is specifically denied that Defendant
owes any money to Defendant and strict proof thereof is demanded.
COUNT II
12. No answer required.
13. The averments of paragraph 13 ofPlaintifrs Amended Complaint constitute a
conclusion oflaw to which no answer is required under applicable Rules of Civil
Procedure. If such an answer is deemed necessary, said averments are specifically
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
14. The averments of paragraph 14 ofPlaintifI's Amended Complaint constitute a
conclusion oflaw to which no answer is required under applicable Rules of Civil
Procedure. If such an answer is deemed necessary, said averments are specifically
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
15. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defertdant has been enriched in any manner by
any loan in any amount and strict proof thereof is demanded.
DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
16. The averments contained in paragraphs one (I) through fifteen (15) of Defendant's
Answer are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth.
17. The alleged agreement between the parties, if it had existed, was made in violation of
the Statute of Frauds and therefore, is not enforceable.
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Complaint was filed with malicious intent and is frivolous, without merit, and without
basis in fact.
19. Defendant has been a victim of unwanted advances by Plaintiff and it is believed and
averred that Plaintiffs Amended Complaint was filed as revenge toward Defendant for
rejecting Plaintiff s amorous advances.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that Plaintiffs claim for reliefbe denied
and that it be dismissed with prejudice.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
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ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
1400 N. Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 221-0900
Supreme Ct. ill No. 68735
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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I am the Defendant in the above-captioned case.
2. The answers set forth in the foregoing Answer and the allegations set forth in foregoing
New Matter are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
3. I am aware that false statements herein are made subject to the p.enalties of 18 Pac C.S.
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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SANDRA GARMAN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1, Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire, hereby certifY that I am this day serving a copy of the
foregoing document upon the person, and in the manner, indicated below, which service satisfies the
requirements of the P A Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of the same with the United
States Post Office at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, through first class mail, prepaid, and addressed as
follows:
Markian R. Slobodian, Esquire
G. Edward Schweikert, IV, Esquire
801 North Second Street
P.O. Box 11967
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1967
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Jeann' . Costopoulos, Esquire
COSTOPOULOS & WELCH
1400 North Second Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17102
Attorney I.D. No. 68735
Telephone: (717) 221-0900
Fax: (717) 221-0904
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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NO. 00-2697 (Civil Term)
SANDRA GARMAN,
Defendant
PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO NEW MATTER
NOW COMES, Plaintiff, by his counsel, the Law Offices ofMarkian R. Slobodian, and
makes the following answer to Defendant's new matter in the above-referenced case:
16. This paragraph incorporates by references paragraph 1 through 15 of Defendant's
answer. No answers are required to the paragraph. To the extent answers may be required,
Plaintiff reincorporates by reference and realleges the allegations set forth in paragraphs 1
through 15 of his Complaint.
17. Denied. This paragraph states a conclusion of law to which no answer is required.
To the extent that an answer may be required, the allegation that the agreement violates the
Statute of Frauds, and that it is, accordingly, allegedly not enforceable is denied.
18. Denied. Plaintiff denies the allegation that he never lent Defendant any money for
any reason. Plaintiff further denies the allegation that the Amended Complaint was filed with
malicious intent as well as the allegation that the Complaint is frivolous, without merit, and
without basis in fact.
19. Denied. Plaintiff denies the allegation that Defendant has been a victim of
unwanted advances by Plaintiff. Plaintiff further denies the allegation that the Amended
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Complaint was filed as revenge towards Defendant for rejecting Plaintiff's alleged amorous
advances.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that this Court enter and Order denying the relief
requested in Defendant's New Matter and, instead, granting to Plaintiff the relief which he has
requested in his Complaint.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF MARKIAN R. SLOBODIAN
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MARKIAN R. SLOBODIAN, ESQ.
J.D. No. 41075
G. EDWARD SCHWEIKERT IV, ESQ.
J.D. No. 81976
801 North Second Street
P. O. Box 11967
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1967
(717) 232-5180
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VERIFICATION
Subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. 94904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities, I hereby certif'y that I am the Plaintiff in the above-referenced case and that the facts
set forth in foregoing Answer are true and correct to the best of my information and belief.
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William F. Moore
Dated: July 18, 2000
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I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Amneded Complaint was
served this date upon the following person by United States mail, first class, postage prepaid:
Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire
1400 N. Second Street
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