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IN THE COVR"EQ~~~MONPLEAS OF
CUMBERLA ... Dt~07;,f1~;fENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2000-46 5 CIVILTERM
JAMES B. COCKER,
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LUCY B. BARGER,
Defendants
NOTICE
. You have been sued in court. If you wi.sh to d fend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take actionwithil'ltw nty (20) days afterthis c6mplaint
and notice ar~ served, by entering a written appeara ce personally or by an liIttorney
and filing in writing with the court,your defenses or 0 1ectiCllns to the claimssetforth
against you. You are wlilrnedlhatif you fail to do so, he case may proceedwit!;lCilutyou
and ajudgment may be entered against you by the urt withoUt further notice for any
money claimed in the complaint or for any other clai or relief ~qllestedby the
plaintiff. You may lose money or property or otherrigts importantto you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PARER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAVVYEROR CANNOT AFFORD ONE GO TOORTEtEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUTWHER YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar As ociation
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Carlisle, Pennsylvania 1
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2000-4675 CIVIL TERM
v.
LUCY B. BARGER,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, James B. Cocker, by and through his attorney,
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire, and respectfully represents as follows:
1. Ii The Plaintiff, James B. Cocker, is an adult individual residing at 4214
Livingstone Drive, York, York County, Pennsylvania, 17402.
2. The Defendant, Lucy B. Barger, is an adult individual who resides at 1491
Lutztown Road, Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, 17055.
3. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related occurred on or about
December 13, 1999 at about 5:00 p.m. on Route 11 in the northbound lane at its
intersection with East Main Street in New Kingstown, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
4. At the aforesaid time and place, the Plaintiffs son, James B. Cocker, Jr.
was traveling north on Route 11 when a school bus, which was being operated by the
Defendant, pulled directly into the path of the automobile being operated by James B.
Cocker, Jr.
5. The collision resulted in severe damage to the Plaintiffs vehicle, which
was a 1991 Chevrolet Prizm. The Plaintiffs vehicle was considered to be a total loss
by the Plaintiffs insurance company.
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6. The accident was caused as a result of the negligence of the Defendant
in that she:
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failed to keep her vehicle entirely within her own lane of travel, in
violation of section 3309( 1) of the Vehicle Code;
failed to yield the right of way to James B. Cocker after having
stopped at the stop sign at the intersection in violation of section
3323(b) of the Vehicle Code;
failed to have his vehicle under proper control; and,
operated his vehicle in a careless manner.
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7. I. As a result of the aforesaid accident, Plaintiff suffered the following
damages:
a. Loss of fair market value of 1991 Chevrolet Prizm: $ 2,400.00
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b. Tax, title and fees incurred at purchase of Prizm: $ 120.00
Towing bill to Miller and Sams
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Total damages
$ 2,615.00
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in the amount of
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$2,615 plus costs of suit, which total $64.00.
Respectfully submitted,
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17 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to
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Plaintiff. This verification will be substituted and ratified by a verification signed by the
Plaintiff who,is presently unavailable to sign said verification. I undersigned that false
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on July ~, 2000, I, Jennifer S. Lindsay, secretary to Michael
A. Scherer, Esguire, did serve a copy of the Complaint, by first class U.S. mail, postage
prepaid, to the party listed below, as follows:
Barry A. Kronthal, Esquire
Margolis Edelstein
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
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IN THE COU l!OFCOMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLA . D~CO~N1i,;PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2000-46 5 CIVIL TERM
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JAMES B. COCKER,
Plaintiff
LUCY B. BARGER,
Defendants
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to de end againsUheclaimsset forth
in the following pages, you musUakeaction within tw nty(20) days after this complaint
and n~ti~ arj1l.~erve~.. by entering a written appearan.. p,ersortally or br an attorneY
and filing In whtlng With the court, your defenses or 0 jectlons to the c1almsseUGlrth
against Y9u. You .are warned that if you fail to do so, he caserriay proGeed without you
and ajudgment may. be entered against you by the co. rt without further riotiGe 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 rig ts important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PARER TO YOUR 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 WHER YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar As oc:iation
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2000-4675 CIVIL TERM
LUCY B, BARGER,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
PRAECIPE TO SUBSTITUTE VERIFICATION
Please substitute the following Verification for the Verification which was
attached to the Complaint filed in this matter on July 20, 2000,
Respectfully submitted,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
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Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
1.0. #61974
17 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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VERIFICATION
I, James B. Cocker, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I hereby ratify the verification previously supplied by my attorney, Michael A.
Scherer, Esquire and execute this verification as a substituted verification,
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
PaC,S, 34904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Date: 11- ~4} ~OlJD
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on July ~, 2000, I, Jennifer S. Lindsay, secretary to
Michael A Scherer, Esquire, did serve a copy of the Praecipe To Substitute
Verification, by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to the party listed below, as
follows:
Barry A Kronthal, Esquire
Margolis Edelstein
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
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Barry A, Kronthal, Esquire
Pa. Supreme Court LD. No, 55672
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
P. O. Box 932
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932
3510 Tril1dle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone:
Facsimile:
(717) 975-8114
(717) 975-8124
Attorneys for Defendant:
Lucy R Barger
JAMES B. COCKER,
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYL VANIA
v.
NO. 2000-4675
LUCY B. BARGER,
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
Defendant
STIPULATION
AND NOW, this 21st day of August, 2000, it is hereby agreed upon among the parties
hereto, Plaintiff, James B. Cocker, and Defendant, Lucy B. Barger, by and through their
respective counsel, that Paragraph 6(d) of Plaintiffs Complaint shall be stricken in its entirety.
This Stipulation is affective upon approval of the Cumberland County Court of Common
Pleas.
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MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
P. O. Box 932
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone:
Facsimile:
(717) 975-8114
(717) 975-8124
Attorneys for Defendant:
Lucy B. Barger
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYL VANIA
JAMES B. COCKER,
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NO. 2000-4675
LUCY B. BARGER,
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
To: James B. Cocker
c/o Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
17 West South Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to plead to the enclosed ANSWER AND NEW
MATTER OF DEFENDANT, LUCY B. BARGER, within twenty (20) days from service hereof,
or a default judgment may be entered against you.
Respectfully submitted,
MARGOLIS LSTEIN
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ID No. 55672
P.O. Box 932
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932
717-975-8114
Attorney for Defendant
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Pa. Supreme Court I.D. No. 55672
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
P. O. Box 932
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone:
Facsimile:
(717) 975-8114
(717) 975-8124
Attorneys for Defendant:
Lucy B. Barger
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYL VANIA
JAMES B. COCKER,
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NO. 2000-4675
\ LUCY B. BARGER,
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT,
LUCY B. BARGER, TO COMPLAINT OF PLAINTIFF,
JAMES B. COCKER
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Lucy B. Barger ("Ms. Barger"), by and through her
counsel, Margolis Edelstein, and hereby files this Answer with New Matter to the Complaint of
Plaintiff, James B. Cocker, ("Plaintiff'), avering the following in support thereof:
1. DENIED. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Barger is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments of this paragraph and they
are, therefore, denied.
2. ADMITTED.
3. DENIED.
4. DENIED.
5. DENIED.
6. DENIED. By way of further answer, pursuant to a Stipulation among the parties
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hereto, paragraph 6( d) has been stricken in its entirety and, therefore, there is no need to answer
same.
7. DENIED.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Lucy B. Barger, respectfully requests that this Honorable
Court enter judgment in her favor, and against Plaintiff, James B. Cocker, with costs assessed to
Plaintiff.
NEW MATTER
8. The Answers contained in Paragraphs 1-7 inclusive hereof, are incorporated by
referenced herein and are set forth in their entirety.
9. Plaintiffs' claims, if any, are barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
10. The subject collision and Plaintiffs alleged damages and/or injuries, if any, were
solely, directly and proximately caused by Plaintiffs own negligent, reckless, and/or careless
conduct.
11. Plaintiffs' claims, if any, are barred by the doctrines of contributory and comparative
negligence and assumption ofthe risk.
12. Plaintiffs have failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
13. Plaintiffs' claims, if any, are barred by their failure to mitigate their damages.
14. At all times relevant hereto, Defendant was responding appropriately under the
circumstances then existing to a sudden emergency.
15. Plaintiffs damages, if any, were solely, directly and proximately caused by the
negligent, reckless and/or careless conduct ofperson(s) over whom Ms. Barger did not have any
control and for whom she is not legally or otherwise responsible.
16. Plaintiffs are precluded from pleading, introducing into evidence, or recovering any
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and all monies payable as "required benefits" pursuant to the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle
Financial Responsibility Law, Act of February 12, 1984,75 Pa. Cons. Stat. 91701 et seq.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Lucy B. Barger, respectfully requests that this Honorable
Court enter judgment in her favor, and against Plaintiff, James B. Cocker, with costs assessed to
Plaintiff.
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
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Barry . Kronthal, Esquire
Attorney No. 55672
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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I, LUCY B. BARGER, state that I am the Defendant in this action; that I have read the
foregoing ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT, LUCY B. BARGER, TO
COMPLAINT OF PLAINTIFF, JAMES B. COCKER, and that the facts stated therein are true
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18
Pa.C.S.A. 9 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I have this :IJ'J... day of September, 2000,
served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Answer and New Matter of Defendant, Lucy B.
Barger, to Complaint of Plaintiff, James B. Cocker, upon the person(s) and in the manner
indicated below:
Service bv First Class Mail.
Postage Prepaid. Addressed as Follows:
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
17 West South Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 2000-4675 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
JAMES B, COCKER,
Plaintiff
LUCY B. BARGER,
Defendants
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER
8, No response is required.
9, Denied. This claim was filed within the applicable statute of limitations.
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Denied. The Plaintiff was not negligent, reckless and/or careless in any
11. Denied, Plaintiff was not contributorily or comparatively negligent in
causing the accident described in the Complaint nor did he assume any risk associated
with the accident.
12. Denied. Plaintiff has stated a claim for negligence against the Defendant
which is recognized by Pennsylvania law.
13. Denied. Plaintiff has mitigated his damages.
14. Denied. Defendant was negligent as set forth in the Complaint and no
sudden emergency existed at the time of the accident.
15. Denied. Plaintiff was not negligent, reckless and/or careless in causing
the accident.
16, Denied.
Respectfully submitted,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
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I.D,#61974
17 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
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VERIFICATION'
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Plaintiff's Reply To New Matter
are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~ 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATED ry.a
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on October L, 2000, I, Jennifer S. Lindsay, secretary to
Michael A Scherer, Esquire, did serve a copy of the Plaintiffs Reply To New Matter, by
first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to the party listed below, as follows:
Barry A Kronthal, Esquire
Margolis Edelstein
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
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Notice is given that the appellant has' filed in the above Court of Common Pleas an appeal from the judgment rendered by the District Justice
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COMMON PLEAS No, 66- -<!(""7S (1D;(~
NOTICE OF APPEAL
CUMBERLAI!lD C01ll!lTY
Notice is given that the appellant has filed in the above Court of Common Pleas an appeal from the judgment rendered by the District Justice
on the date and in the case mentioned below.
NAME OF APPIII:..I..ANT
MAG. DIST. NO. OR NAME OF D.J.
LUCY B. BARGER
09-3-04 THOMAS A. PLACEY
ADDRESS OF APPIi....ANT
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
xu 1491 LUTZTOWN ROAD
ROILING SPRINGS
PA
17007
DATI;; OF JUDGMENT
IN THE C...SE OF (PI~""dl)
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6/5/2000
JAMES B. COCKER
BARGER
C"AIM NO.
HIS ATTORNEY OR ...GENT
CV 19
LT 19
This block will be signed ONLY when this' notation
R,C,P,J,P, No. 1008B.
This Notice of Appeal, when received by the District Justice, will operate as
a SUPERSEDEAS to the judgment for possession in this case.
0000093-00
was Claimant (see Pa. R,CFJF
No. 1001(6) in action before District Justice, he
MUST FILE A COMPLAINT within twenty (20)
days ilfter filing his NO TICE of APPEAL.
Signature of Prothonotary or Deputy
PRAECIPE TO ENTER RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT AND RULE TO Fill;:
(This section of form to be used {JNL Y when ilppellilnt WilS DEFENDANT (see PiI. R.C.P.JF No. 1001(7) in iiCtion before District Justice,
IF NOT USED, detilch from copy of notice of ilppeill to be served upon ilppellee).
PRAECIPE: To Prothonotary
JAMES B. COCKER
Enter rule upon , ,
Name of appellee(s)
(Common Pleas No, 1'"iI'::>-41./1..5' C!..'ud ~within twenty (20) days after
,appellee(sl, to file a complaint in this appeal
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Name of appellee(s)
S gnature of appellant or his attorney or agent
arry A. ontha1, Esquire
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
3510 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011
RULE: To
JAMES B. COCKER
(1 I You are notified that a rule is hereby elft~red upon you to' file a complaint in this appeal within twenty (20) days after the date of
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COUNTY OF: CUMBERLAND
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NOTICE OF JUDGMENTITRANSCRIPT
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PLAINTIFF: NAMEaodADDAE~ C V Ji'f "1
!CoCKER, JAMES B
165 CHESTER ST.
CARLISLE, PA 17013
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Mag. Dist. No.:
OJ Name: Hon.
THOMAS A. PLACEY
Add",,, 104 S. SPORTING HILL RD.
MECHAN.ICSBURG, PA
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DEFENDANT: NAME and ADDAESS
!BARGER, LUCY B
1491 LUTZTOWN RD.
BOILING SPRINGS, PA 17007
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Docket No.: cv- 0000093 - 00
Date Filed: 3/15/00
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ATTORNEY DEF PRIVATE :
BARRY KRONTHAL, ESQ.
P.O. BOX 932
HARRISBURG, PA 17108
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THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT:
Judgment:
[i] Judgment was entered for:
FOR PT,ATN'l'TFF
(Name) rn("ll"RR J ,Tlt.MRl'l R
[i] Judgment was entered against: (Name) Rlt.RaRR, r.1ITCY R
in the amount of $
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(Date of Judgment)
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o Defendants are jointly and severally liable.
o Damages will be assessed on:
o This case dismissed without prejudice.
(Date & Time)
Amount of Judgment
Judgment Costs
Interest on Judgment
Attorney Fees
Total
$ 1.982.25
$ 64.00
$ .00
$ .00
$ 2.046.25
O Amount of Judgment Subject to
Attachment/Act 5 of 1996 $
Post Judgment Credits
Post Judgment Costs
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days or 0 generally stayed.
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o Objection to levy has been filed and hearing will be held:
Date: Place:
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ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT BY FILING A NOTICE
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JAMES B. COCKER,
Plaintiff
No. 200-4675 Civil Term
Vs.
Civil Action-Law
LUCY B. BARGER,
Defendant
NOTICE OF ARBITRATORS' HEARING
To:
Michael A. Scherer, Esq,
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Counsel for Plaintiff
Barry A. Kronthal, Esq,
Margolis Edelstein
P.O. Box 932
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932
Counsel for Defendant
AND NOW, this 17th day of January, 2001, notice is given that the arbitrators
appointed in this action will hold a hearing on Thursday, 2/22/2001, in the Second Floor
Hearing Room of the Old Cumberland County Courthouse, 2 Courthouse Square, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, commencing at 9:30 kM.
CAVEATS:
1. Any party wishing to introduce videotaped evidence will be expected to have
the necessary equipment to display the videotape present at the arbitration
location,
2, In the event deposition transcripts are to be used as evidence, transcripts
should be provided to each arbitrator at least one week prior to the hearing,
3. Parties wishing to argue legal points will be expected to have copies of
statutes, cases, etc. with relevant portions highlighted, for each arbitrator and
opposing counsel at the commencement of the hearing.
4. Any party desiring a 'continuance will be expected to make the necessary
arrangements for a new date and time, and to contact the Court Administrator
to,,,,,,,, ,oom '0 Wh"~~
Fred H. Hait, Chair Ph 249-4500
Susan Hartman, Arbitrator
Robert May, Arbitrator
Cc: Susan Hartman, Esq.
Robert May, Esq.
Court Administrator
Bulletin Board, Prothonotary's Office
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JAMES B. COCKER,
Plaintiff
No. 200-4675 Civil Term
Vs.
Civil Action-Law
LUCY B. BARGER,
Defendant
AMENDED NOTICE OF ARBITRATORS' HEARING
To:
Michael A. Scherer, Esq,
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Counsel for Plaintiff
Barry A. Kronthal, Esq.
Margolis Edelstein
P,O, Box 932
Harrisburg, PA 17108.0932
Counsel for Defendant
AND NOW, this 18th day of January, 2001, notice is given that the arbitrators
appointed in this action will hold a hearing on Thursday, 2/22/2001, in the Second Floor
Hearing Room of the Old Cumberland County Courthouse, 2 Courthouse Square, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, commencing at'1:30 P.M.
CAVEATS:
1. Any party wishing to introduce videotaped evidence will be expected to have
the necessary equipment to display the videotape present at the arbitration
location,
2. In the event deposition transcripts are to be used as evidence, transcripts
should be provided to each arbitrator at least one week prior to the hearing.
3. Parties wishing to argue legal points will be expected to have copies of
statutes, cases, etc. with relevant portions highlighted, for each arbitrator and
opposing counsel at the commencement of the hearing,
4, Any party desiring a continuance will be expected to make the necessary
arrangements for a new date and time, and to contact the Court Administrator
to arrange a room in which to hold the arbitration,
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Susan Hartman, Arbitrator
Robert May, Arbitrator
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Robert May, Esq
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Pa. Supreme Court I.D. No. 55672
MARGOLIS EDELSTEINP. O. Box 932
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932
Telephone: (717) 975-8114
Facsimile: (717) 975-8124
E.Mail: bkronthal@margolisedelstein.com
Attorneys for
Defendant, Lucy B. Barger
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JAMES B. COCKER,
Plaintiff
v.
LUCY B. BARGER,
Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYL VANIA
NO. 2000-4675
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW AND ENTER APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly withdraw the appearance of Barry Kronthal in the above-captioned action on
behalf of Defendant, Lucy B. Barger; and
Kindly enter the appearance of Lauralee Baker in the above-captioned action on behalf of
Defendant, Lucy B. Barger. I am authorized to accept service on behalf of said participant in
this matter.
MARGOLIS E
Barry A. Kronthal
I.D. No. 55672
P.O. Box 932
Harrisburg, P A 17108
717-975-81 4
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy ofthe foregoing Praecipe to
Withdraw and Enter Appearance on all counsel of record by placing the same in the United
States mail at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, first-class postage prepaid, on the JOI-h day of
QUAJi.Y.2ooo, and addressed as follows:
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
17 West South Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
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