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' I II It 11 '~ II I~ I~ .~ ii Ii I~ l.t .Jerry II. .Johnson ..- '.'.::::. W.W.!.. Import & Expor~. In('. ;;c. '17 - I :>I C!.v i 1 Tenn ----. :?_- ;;ow, ,Inn. 10 , 1997 :9_ T c::------ 0:- '=~G:::::=.:..~_'r:) CO':.~':''':t ::l~ =~ ~ ...._--=--~ :: _.~ ==-..::;y ~.....:.... '-. ......-- ci Northampton C.:c=::r ::l "--'''. ~ '.v::~ --- - --- -.......-- ~ , , -:::t.: ==--:1 .:-.-! ~ 1: :.::.: ~.:::t --- -- ~ .of ?!~=. ,-,," /,t"-;/-4 ,?" Mi-;;,-"-""<<: 1'~ . ~t...-~ ::t C~e:"~d C.:~:'7f ?:.. A.5d::.nt or - . ::-=:""71 ~ ;;ow, ~9 .- 0 .z.....:.. 'or. .-- --- ..-'-- =: wi'~:~ ';?=:1 .. '=:' =":_,. ::l :l. ~-~! ci == ::::-'--1 ,- ::.:c . :;, -,r" ~~ o-. -..----- :.~::::-:t. ....-..--- ~o ~"'W=:.. ::;.--:,;:> ci C:Ju.::.:r. ?:.. .::w-=:: :.::c . -... :..::::::.:::::""..=e:: ::.::=:: c~:::~..:) S~.."f;'"!c.z 3 .. ." =:~-=:.:: 10 u_ ~G:!.2.~.G;;: .i....::~A...;--::-: --~---. s ,_ O-J IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION - LAW ~ ~ :!, JERRY H. JOHNSON, Plaintiff NO. 97-l21 (Civil Term) . . . . v. . . W.W.L. IMPORT & EXPORT, INC. and BILLIE SEKER, . . JURY TRIAL DEMANDED DefendantS. . . NOTICE YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. IF YOU WISH TO DEFEND AGAINST THE CLAIMS SET FORTH IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES, YOU MUST TAKE ACTION WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS AFTER THIS PLEADING IS SERVED BY ENTERING A WRITTEN APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY, AND FILING IN WRITING WITH THE COURT YOUR DEFENSES AND OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST YOU. YOU ARE WARNED THAT IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, THE CASE MAY PROC~ED WITHOUT YOU AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU BY THE COURT WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE FOR ANY MONEY CLAIMED IN TilE COMPLAINT OR FOR OTHER CLAIMS OR RELIEF REQUESTED BY THE PLAINTIFF. YOU MAY LOSE MONEY OR PROPERTY OR OTHER RIGHTS IMPORTANT TO YOU. I " 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. LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE Court Administrator Cumberland County Courthouse Carlisle, Pa. l7013 (717) 240-6200 HAHALIS & KOUNOUPIS, P.C. ,.-r ----'-/ /' ,/' George S. Kounoupis Attorney I.D. #49798 Attorneys for Plaintiff Insofar ao this allegation relates to Bilal Seker, said individual did not contract with Plaintiff for the Bale of animal akins. Further, Defendant W.W.L. Import & Export Inc. denieo that allegation since the alleged sales receipt was not attached to Plaintiff'o complaint as required by Pa. R.C.P. l019(h). Defendant W.W.L. Import & Export, Inc. is unable to assess the truth or falsity of the allegation and therefore it is deemed denied. In addition, the allegation that the cost of the skins was $26,350.00 is specifically denied, and on the contrary, the Defendant W.W.L. Import & Export, Inc. avers that because of the defects in the skins hereinafter Bet forth in the Answer, New Matter and Counterclaim, the goods had little or no value whatsoever. 6. Denied. There is no such person as Billie Seker and said individual did not contract to purchase animal skins from Plaintiff. Denied insofar as the allegations refera to Bilal Seker since said individual did not contract with Plaintiff to purchase animal skins. 7. Denied. There is no such person as Billie Seker. Denied insofar as the allegations refers to Bilal Seker since said individual did not contract with Plaintiff to purchase animal skins. Denied insofar as the allegation regarding Defendant W.W.L. Import & Export, Inc.'s ability to grade each of the skins. The amount of skins was voluminous so that said Defendant was not afforded the opportunity to inspect each of the skins at that time. B. Denied. There is no such person named Billie Seker. Denied insofar as the allegations refers to Bilal Seker since said 2 individual did not contract with Plaintiff to purchase animal skins. In addition, Defendant W.W.L. Import & Export Inc. owes nothing to Plaintiff for the reasono set forth in the Anower, New Matter and Counterclaims. 9. Denied. There is no such person named Billie Seker. Denied inoofar as the allegations refers to Bilal Seker since said individual did not contract with Plaintiff to purchase animal skins. In addition, thio allegation io neither admitted nor denied insofar as it relates to Defendant W.W.L. Import & Export, Inc.. Plaintiff has not attached a copy of the alleged check to their complaint and therefore, said Defendant has nothing on which to baoe the truth or falsity of this allegation and therefore is deemed denied. In any event, said check is a legal document which speaks for itoelf. 10. Neither admitted nor denied for the reason set forth in paragraph 9. 11. There is no such person named Billie Seker. Denied insofar as the allegations refers to Bilal seker since said individual did not contract with plaintiff to purchase animal skins. Denied insofar as the allegations refer to Defendant W.W.L. Import & Export, Inc. for the reasons set forth in this Answer, New Matter and Counterclaim. NEW MATTER 12. The Defendants fully incorporate paragraphs I through 11 by reference as if fully set forth. 3 13. Defendanto affirmatively allege that Plaintiff'B claim io not maintainable againot Billie Seker becauoe there iB no such perBon. 14. Inoofar ao the named Defendant, Billie Seker, referB to Bilal Seker, said individual affirmatively allegeD that Plaintiff'B claim iB not maintainable againBt him aB an individual becauBe he did not contract with Plaintiff for the purchase of animal BkinB. 15. DefendantB affirmatively allege that the Plaintiff' B claim iB not maintainable under the Btatute of fraudB. 16. Defendanto affirmatively allege that the Plaintiff's claim is not maintainable under the doctrine of lacheB. 17. DefendantB affirmatively allege that Plaintiff'B claim is not maintainable under the doctrine of waiver. lB. Plaintiff iB a merchant who regularly engages in the practice of Belling animal akinB. 19. Defendant W.W.L. Import & Export, Inc. waB not afforded the opportunity to inBpect and grade each and everyone of the 7,000 Bkins at the time Defendant W.W.L. Import & Export Inc. picked up the BkinB from Plaintiff'B place of businesB. 20. The BkinB were defective and in every BenBe did not conform to the requiremento oet forth by Defendant W.W.L. Import & Export, Inc. 21. Plaintiff iB in breach of the implied warranty of merchantability that Plaintiff warranted at the time of sale which generally BtateB that a Beller, on the date of Bale, warrantB that the goodB Bold will be merchantable. 4 22. Despite proper notice by Defendant W.W.L. Import & Export of the cxiotence of defects, Plaintiff refused to cure. 23. Because of the severe defects in the skins, the value of the skino io zero (0) and therefore Defendant oweo Plaintiff nothing. On the contrary, it is Plaintiff who owen monies to Defendant for breach of contract damages. 24. The defecto in the goods cauoed Defendant to suffer subotantial losseo and damages due to the inability to be paid on the sale of the skino to Turkish customero; loss of business and good will; and significant other costo and expenses. COUNTERCLAIMS COUNT I BREACH OF CONTRACT 25. The Counter-Plaintiffs fully incorporates paragraphs 1 through 24 by reference as if fully set forth. 26. Due to the allegations as fully set forth in this Answer, New Matter and Counterclaim, Counter-Plaintiff W.W.L. Import & Export avers that it is Counter-Defendant who is in breach of contract. WHEREFORE, Counter-Plaintiff demands judgment in favor of the Counter-Plaintiff and against the Counter-Defendant, in an amount in excess of $50,000.00. 5 COUNT II BREACH OF WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY 27. The Counter-Plaintiffo fully incorporate paragraphs 1 through 26 by reference as if fully set forth. 28. Due to the existence of the defects in the skins Counter- Plaintiff W.W.L. Import & Export, Inc. avers that the skins were in no way merchantable as impliedly promised by Counter-Defendant. WHEREFORE, Counter-Plaintiff demands judgment in favor of the Counter-Plaintiff and against the Counter-Defendant, in an amount in excess of $50,000.00. Date: CJ..jn 1'77 HAHALIS & KOUHOUPIS, P.C. ,~-- BY:-/ George s. Kounoupis, Esquire Attorney I.D. #49798 Attorney for Defendants/Counter- Plaintiffs 3400 Bath pike Suite 100 Bethlehem, PA 18017 (610) 865-2608 6 VERIFICATION I, GEORGE S. KOUNOUPIS, verify that I am the attorney for the defendants, W.W.L. Import & Export, Inc. and Billie Seker defendants in this action, and that I am authorized to take this verification on their behalf; and that the facts contained in the foregoing Amended Counterclaim are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false otatements herein are made subject to the penalties of IB Pa.C.S. 54904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities. ~7) GOERGE S. KOUNOUPIS , , .. Dated: c5L//7 /7) i , , I 7 \S .,.- ,- S1-. -'7 , t-.. b\ :.~ lI-'c~ , ; (.JC' :r: 00' \ ' " ..:.; .-~ G( ,., c: ' ~ ) :!.i , C- ,~. j l.. ......: r: u-- ,>- ,- ..:; () C' C) L~" .)t. ' ti 19~r IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Cl JMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLV ANIA JERR Y II. JOIINSON. Plaimift: NO. 97-121 Civil Term \. W,W.L IMPORT & EXPORT. INc.. and BILLIE SEKER Defendunts. ORDER AND NOW. this day of . 1997. upon consideration of the allached Petition. leave of court is hereby granted to the Law Offices of Hahalis & Kounoupis. P,c. to withdraw as counsel on behalf of Delcndants W,W,L. IMPORT & EXPORT.INC.. and BILLIE SEKER. BY THE COURT: J, c. That in late May. early June. !lilal Sekcr did telcphone our firm and told us that hc would he returning to thc 11nited Slales in the middle of June. d. That !lilal Seker has nol conlacted us since the telephone call mentioned above. e. That in July. this firm attempted 10 contact !lilal Scker al his Martins ere' k .Iddrcss and his address in Turkcy hy firsl class mail and hy fax. Mr, Seker did not respondent to the letters and the fux numhers appear to he temporarily disconneclcd according to the telephone operator, t: That all other attempts to locale !lilal Seker have been unfruitful. 4, Your petitioners rcquestthis Honorahle Court to grant leave to withdraw as counsel on hehalfofthe defendants !lilal Seker. W.W,L. Import & Export.lne, and IC & Dis Ticaret. Ltd. Sti tla Seker Deri Sanayi. 5, Notice of this Petition were sent to all parties and/or all counsel of record. said notice heing attached hereto as Pctitioner's Exhihit "A", WHEREFORE. petitioner requests your Honorahle Court to grant the relief herein, HAHALlS & KOUNOlJPIS. P,c. -} By: ______' -- u --, 5)eorge S, Kourloupis '. Attorney I.D. #49798 3400 Bath Pike. Suite 100 Bethlehem. PA 18017 (610) 865-2608 WITlIIlRA W AL NOTICE TO: Bilal Seker RE: Jehnsuo ", Se"er Cumberland County No.: 97-121 You arc hereby notified that the undersigned has file a Motion to Withdraw as counsel in this case. A copy of the petition is enclosed, If you object to this request. you must object in writioe within ten (10) days to: Prothonotary of Northampton County 644 Washington Strcet Easton,PA 18042 Ifno written objection is reccived within ten (10) days. the Petition may be granted, Please be advised that your case is scheduled for the following: NOI.~, Date: Septcmber 4. 1997 . , , / ,I \../( ( '(h- ,/>_~ 7\ <)'>- ",_~/'--.L CYnthia L. Brennan. Esquire Attorney I.D. No,: 7(;287 (610) 865-2608 CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE I. Cynthia L. Brennan. Attorney for Defendants. do hereby certify that the following are all of the known addresses of my c1ients(s): Seker Deri Sanayi Ie & Dis Ticaretl.td. Sti ~air E~cref Bulvari No: 22 5/503 35230 <;'ankaya-IZMIRfnJRKEY 6241 South Delaware Dr. Route 611 South 1',0, Box 18063 Martins Creek. Pi\ 18063 WWI. Import & Export 10 Philip A \'C, Elmwood Park. NJ 07407 and that a copy of the Motion was mailed to all parties and/or all counsel of rccord on September 4.1997 and that a copy of this Notice was mailed to all parties and all counsel of Record on Seplember 4. 1997, Date: September 4, 1997 / {// \(-"1 C / ,,(. (/, /1, 'U-.-< H-' Cy thia L. Brennan. Esquire ; j ~ --....." 1\"'1111111\ IIAIIAI.IS & KOIlNOIlI'IS GfOIlG! A, HAHAllI me51~51 GEOIlGE S. Kou..ou",..' NA'tcy S. Su.lA.~GY" JOHN M. TIlI...OAlIS. CYNTHIA l. BIl!N~"NA CAlIllOnA KOUTIOMITClrouLOU. NOT" PAI'AIlO".TAATINOU. A I'IlIII 1 \\111"<"1 f,IIIlI'(IIl,\UCIN ,HOII IIMII PIKE. SIIIIE lOll IIETIII,Em.\t. P'NN'HVANJA IHOI',2.j6(, AlIlfA COO! 1510 TElf"HO~f. 865.21508 FA. (610) 691.0418 {JR~"f CfflC~ 29 VOU.OUIlUTllJU 5111I ATHf/d, 01111(1101113 TU'l'HO'" 13011 3110&033 FAIl 13011 3eUU4 -AlI,O MIMIEIIl NJ 81,11I 'ALIa MIMIIIIl GllueE SI.IIl oMfMNIIl Of GIlUCE BAlli ONLY 'AlSO MUtllEIII AIIl.10"A BAlI VIA FAX and FIRST CI.ASS MAIL Oilal Scker WWL Import & Export 10 Philip Ave. E1mwood Park. NJ 070107 September 3, 1997 Rf:: ,Johson \', Sekrr Dear Mr, Seker: We have been trying to contact you with regard to the above-mentioned litigation, You have not responded to our lellers and we have been unsuccessful in faxing you either at your Martin's Creek address or your address in Turkey, Please find enclosed our Notice of Withdrawal froll1this mailer. You must contact the court within ten (10) days of the receipt of this leller or our petition to withdraw llIay be granted. Very Truly Yours, , I USK/clb Enclosure I / , (-"'" George S. Kounoupis t t '. ,- SAlOIS, GUIDO, SHUFF & MAS LAND 26 W. lIigh Slr~('t CllJli~I(', I'A ~ { JERRY H, JOHNSON, Plaintiff IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA o v. W,W.L. IMPORT & EXPORT, INC,,: and BILLIE SEKER, NO. 97-121 CIVIL TERM Defendant ANSWER TO NEW MATTER AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Jerry II, Johnson by and through his attorneys, Saidis, Guido, Shuff & Masland, respectfully avers the following in support of this Answer to New Matter and Counterclaim, 12, No answer is required, 13, Denied; Although the Defendant, Billie Seker may use his real name on the pleadings as "Bilal" Seker, he prefers to " call himself as both "Billie" and "Billy", Further, in the event it becomes necessary, the Plaintiff will amend the caption accordingly. 14, Denied; Although the Defendant, Billie Seker may use his real name on the pleadings as "Bilal" Seker, he refers to himself as both "Billie" and "Billy". Further, in the event it becomes necessary, the plaintiff will amend the caption accordingly, 15, Denied; The allegation in paragraph 15 is a conclusion of law to which no response is required; to the extent that a response is required, the Statute of Frauds is j' I I I I I, II I I! not applicable in this actIon, 16, Denied; The allegation in paragraph 16 is a conclusion of law to which no response is l'equil'ed; to the concluuion to which no reuponue is l'equil'ed; to th,~ extent that a response is required, the Plaintiff did not make any warranties on the skins, but only that they were small skins in off grade condition, which is specifically what the Defendant purchased. 22, Denied; It is specifically denied that Defendant gave proper knowledge of the existence of any defects, To plead further, the only time that Defendant raised the possibility that there was a problem with being unable to sell these skins was after he had written four bad checks, some six months after the transaction occurred, 23. Denied; It is specifically denied that because of the defects in the skins the value of the skins is zero, The value of the skins is $26,350.00, 24. Denied; It is specifically denied that the skins sold by the Plaintiff to the Defendant were defective, To plead further, the Plaintiff contracted with the Defendant for the skins, and it is irrelevant that Defendant was unable to sell the sklns to Turkish customers, WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff demands judgment in favor of the Plaintiff against the Defendant in the sum of $26,350,00 plus interest and costs, SAIDIS, GUIDO, SHUFF & MASLAND COUNTERCLAIM 26 W. High Street Cnrlisle,PA COUNT I BREACH OF CONTRACT 25, No response is required, 26, Denied; The allegations in paragraph 26 constitute a !I I; ~ l " VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in this Answer to New Matter and counterclaim are true and correct. 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. Dated: . '/- / ,--, (.+ r / c-, / I , " - I, / S/~ J! \1;//, /err,Y/H: 'J1son , ../' I II II SAIDIS, GUIDO'I SHUFF & MASLAND 26 w. High Slrecl Carlislc,l'A I I , II I I JERRY H, JOHNSON, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v, NO, 97-121 CIVIL TERM W,W.L. IMPORT & EXPORT, INC,,: and BILLIE SEKER, Defendant AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE I, Johnna J. Deily, Esquire, certify that on March 19 1997, I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Answer to New Matter by depositing same in the United States mail, postage prepaid first class mail addressed as follows: George S. Kounoupis, Esquire Hahalis & Kounoupis Park Plaza 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 100 Bethlehem, PA 18017-2466 /' / , ./" , DATED: March 19, / / " ~ JOh~ J, ,Ajeily SAr IS, GUIDO, SHUFF 26 West High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 & MASLAND 1997 '. Sworn to and subscribed - II) before me this /'1 day q~r-:/~~~~' /~;/)) . ., ~ '.----:.: 1;:'(' I j ( //:,1.- ( . / , 1997, _.~.."....... .... NQfAl::/.l."L,\L ~. C ao\LL[z PIUl\H. J.:'.'J~U). f'\,LUo arJ1u1o n . I.t ac..nu ~ Cu411:.n1.:.nd C"JDI.V PA Y '11;.11 l~Jr,~rN Uaruh:.!O ':0>0 -.-.-. . ~ :i ! ! i I I ',' " l J '...- JERRY H. JOHNSON, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA I I I v. NO. 97-121 CIVIL TERM W.W.L. IMPORT & EXPORT, INC., and BILAL SEKER, Defendant CIVIL ACTION PETITION TO AMEND CAPTION 1. On January 9, 1997 Plaintiff Jerry Ho Johnson filed a Complaint in the Court of Common pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania alleging, inter alia, that the Defendant had received goods and failed to make payment on those goods. A copy said Complaint docketed to No, 97-121 is attached hereto and hereby incorporated, 2. The first name of the Defendant has been misspelled and is not "Billie" but is instead "Bilal". 3, The correct spelling of this party's first name appears in the caption on this Petition to Amend. WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully requests that the caption be amended with the proper spelling of Defendant's first name so that all local, state and county records will accurately reflect the above parties as participants in the proceeding, Respectfully submitted, SAIDIS, SHUFF & MASLAND ATTORN'EYS'AT'U.W 26 W. IIIAh Strttl C.arll.lt, P^ Date: -Scpl. /<1, ,'1'7 g ~ By: / ----'- Jolmlla J./ eily Esquire 26 'West High S reet Carlisle, PA' 17013 (717) 243-6222 Counsel for Plaintiff ~ EXHIBIT "A" , I ! I I " I . ~ . JERRY H, JOHNSON, Plaintiff v, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ...::t!_ NO, tl7. I;}. I CIVIL ~ W. W. L, IMPORT & EXPORT, INC" and BILLIE SEKER, Defendant o -'1 :-j :!:!J r- i8 ') , ',0 ..--n ';::J .0 ~jlll ., '-;-j =< ::> <;J You have been sued in court, If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you, You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff, You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, l 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, Lawyer Referral Service Court Administrator Cumberland County Courthouse Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 240-6200 '? AlDIS, GUIDO, SHUFF & MASLAND 26 w. High Strtel C.ulisle, PA Attorney for the Plaintiff JERRY H, JOHNSON, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v, W, W, L, IMPORT & EXPORT. INC. and BILLIE SEKER, Defendant CIVIL 199 COMPLAINT AND NOW COMES, the Plaintiff, Jerry H, Johnson, by and through his attorneys, Saidis, Guido, Shuff & Masland and respectfully avers as follows: 1, The Plaintiff is Jerry H, Johnson an adult individual residing at 22 Millers Gap Road, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 2. Defendant, Billie Seker is an adult individual residing at 10 Philip Avenue, EI~od Park, New Jersey 07407, ), The Defendant, W, W, L. Import & Export, Inc, is a Pennsylvania corporation doing business at 6241 South Delaware Drive, Martin Creek, Pennsylvania, 4. Defendant, Billie Seker is the President of Defendant, W, W. L, Import & Export, Inc. 5, On or about May 16, 1996. the Plaintiff sold to the Defendant, 1,000 regular deer skins. and 6,700 small deer SAID IS, GUIDO, SHUFF & MASLAND 26 w. High Slreet C.:ulisle.PA skins, at a total cost of $26,350,00; a copy of said sales receipt is attached hereto and made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit "A", 6, All regular deer and small deer skins were picked up by the Defendant, Billie Seker on May 16, 1996, 7. The Defendant, Billie Seker picked up the skins at ! J VERI F'I CAT ION I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct, I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C,S, Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to Dated: 1/ t/97 / I authorities, e~~ ~rry]a,l j70n ~ y , (/ >- ('oj t; 0- .:J .f ..' N ') - We? , J: '. <'2,: , -r. , .i :,~. [f'1 '- j"j '\ ~r:: ' ~ .-. 1 L: ,i' , .;- M-'l n.. 1'~Hjj ~: W ~....a. i V. '1: u. G) _J L; Cf' U ~ NO~' 10 199& \ t ! IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :~ " JERRY H. JOHNSON, Plalntlff, NO. 97.121 Civil Term v. W.W.L. IMPORT & EXPORT, INC., and BILLIE SEKER Defendants. ORDER AND NOW, this /1' day of 1JM.i., 199B, upon cOl15lderatlon of the attached Petltlon, to make Rule Absolute the Law Offices of Hahalls & Kounoupls, P.c. and George S. Kounoupls, Esquire are granted leave to withdraw as counsel for Defendants In this case. j. above. f I I f I. , e. That In July, this firm attempted to conlJct Bllal Seker at his Martins Creek address and his address In Turkey by first class mall and by fax. Mr. Seker did not respondent to the letters and the fax numbers appear 10 be temporarily disconnected according 10 the telephone operalOr. f. That all other attempts 10 locate Bllal Seker have been unfruitful. 4. Your petitioners request this Honorable Court to grant leave 10 withdraw as courosel on behalf of the defendants Bllal Seker, W.W.L. Import & Export, Inc. and Ie & ols Timet, Ltd. StI ria Seker oerl Sanayl. 5. Notice of this Petition were sent 10 all parties and/or all counsel of record. 6. On September 18, 1997, this Court entered a Rule 10 Show Cause why the undersigned counsel should not be granted leave 10 withdraw. As of this time, the undersigned counsel has stili not heard or been conlJcted by Mr. Seker. WHEREFORE, petitioner requests your Honorable Court to Make the Rule of September 18, f 997 absolute and grant the undersigned counsel leave 10 wltlldraw from represenlJtlon of Defendants Seker and W. W. L. Import & Export from this case. HA~.~LIS & ')0U~OU~r1'.c. SJ( ,,:/ / George S: Kounoupls AtlOrney 1.0. #49798 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 100 Bethlehem, P A 1801 7 (610) 865-2608 ~. ... "" "'.... .......... ~ ..:::. " L I " ''<I ,- .~ t .;} tf. F @ ',. l. .- " , - ,- e ',.