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MITZI PRICE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V AN1A
vs.
: No. 01-2444
JOHN A. PRICE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
day of
2003, upon consideration
of this request to withdraw as Counsel for the Plaintiff in this matter, the request IS HEREBY
GRANTED, and Matthew J. Eshelman, Esquire, and the Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr.,
LLC, shall be deemed to have withdrawn their representation. Notice of the entry of this
Order shall be provided to all parties by the petitioner.
BY THE COURT,
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Distribution List:
The Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., @2108 Market Street, C.H., PA 17011
Mitzi Price, @ 521 S. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA 17011
Jolm Price, @ Dauphin County Prison, 501 Mall Road, Harrisburg, P A 17111
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: IN THE COURT OF COMM:ON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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JOHN A PRICE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION
: IN DNORCE
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this - day of 2001, upon consideration of the Plaintifl's i
Petition for Rule to Show Cause, it is hereby ordered that: I
(1) a Rule is issued upon the Respondent to show cause why the Petitioner is
not entitled to the relief requested;
(2) the ResPondent shall file an Answer to the Petition within twenty days of
service of this RUle upon the Respondent;
Petitioner.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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JOHN A. PRICE,
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matter relating to the issue of the right to reside in the marital residence and the
exclusive possession thereof is hereby scheduled for the _ day of
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at - o'clock _.m. in Courtroom Number _, of the Cumberland County
Courthouse, Carlislef>Penn~ylvania.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: No. {)I-l.lflfo/
: CIVIL ACTION
: IN DNORCE
JOHN A PRICE,
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this _ day of
2001, upon consideration of the Plaintiff's
Petition for Rule to Show Cause, it is hereby ordered that:
(1) a Rule is issued upon the Respondent to show cause why the Petitioner is
not entitled to the relief requested;
(2) the Respondent shall file an Answer to the Petition within twenty days of
service of this Rule upon the Respondent;
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the Petition shall be decided under Pa. R.C.P. No. 206.7;
depositions shall be completed within _ days of this date;
, 20-, in Courtroom No. _ of the
argument shall be held on
Cumberland County Courthouse;
(6) notice of the entry of this Order shall be provided to all parties by the
Petitioner.
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MITZI PRICE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Ys.
: No. 01-2444
JOHN A. PRICE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
day of
2003, upon consideration
of this request to withdraw as Counsel for the Plaintiff in this matter, the request IS HEREBY
GRANTED, and Matthew J. Eshelman, Esquire, and the Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr.,
LLC, shall be deemed to have withdrawn their representation. Notice of the entry of this
Order shall be provided to all parties by the petitioner.
BY THE COURT,
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Distribution List:
The Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., @2108 Market Street, C.H., PA 17011
Mitzi Price, @ 521 S. Pitt Street, Carlisle, P A 17011
John Price, @ Dauphin County Prison, 501 Mall Road, Harrisburg, P A 17111
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MITZI PRICE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No. 01-2444
JOHN A. PRICE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
day of
2003, upon consideration
of this request to withdraw as Counsel for the Plaintiff in this matter, the request IS HEREBY
GRANTED, and Matthew J. Eshelman, Esquire, and the Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr.,
LLC, shall be deemed to have withdrawn their representation. Notice of the entry of this
Order shall be provided to all parties by the petitioner.
BY THE COURT,
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Distribution List:
The Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., @2108 Market Street, C.H., PA 17011
Mitzi Price, @ 521 S. Pitt Street, Carlisle, P A 17011
Jolm Price, @DauphinCountyPrison, 501 Mall Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111
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MITZI PRICE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No. 01-2444
JOHN A. PRICE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
day of
2003, upon consideration
of this request to withdraw as Counsel for the Plaintiff in this rnatter, the request IS HEREBY
GRANTED, and Matthew J. Eshelman, Esquire, and the Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr.,
LLC, shall be deemed to have withdrawn their representation. Notice of the entry of this
Order shall be provided to all parties by the petitioner.
BY THE COURT,
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Distribution List:
The Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., @ 2108 Market Street, C.H., PA 17011
Mitzi Price, @ 521 S. Pitt Street, Carlisle, P A 17011
John Price, @DauphinCountyPrison, 501 Mall Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: No. 61- ~"I4t..t
: CML ACTION - LAW
: IN DNORCE
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YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defeB(t ag)lns~e
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
JOHN A PRICE,
Defendant
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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 s
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the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by th
_ 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 TillS 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
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CARLISLE, PA 17013
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Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR RIGHT TO RESIDE IN MARITAL RESIDENCE
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The Plaintiff, Mitzi M. Price, through her attorneys, The Law Offices of
Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., respectfully avers the following in support of her petition for
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the exclusive right to reside in the marital residence:
1. The Plaintiff, Mitzi M. Price, is an adult individual who currently
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4. As ofthe date of the filing of this Petition, the Court has not yet ruled uponl
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incarcerated at Dauphin County Prison, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
the divorce of the parties.
5. Pursuant to 23 Pa. R.C.P. ~ 3502(c), Plaintiff requests that she be granted
exclusive possession of the marital residence for the following reasons:
a. The parties can no longer amicably reside in the same residence.
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This arrangement would be in the best interest of the parties.
The Defendant can more easily establish residence elsewhere than the
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residence than the Defendant.
e. The Defendant has failed to contribute to the mortgage, maintenance,
and upkeep of the marital residence.
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f. The Plaintiff believes and avers her concerns that when the Defendant is
released from Dauphin County Prison he may seek and insist upon
returning to marital residence over her objections.
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WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Mitzi M. Price, respectfully requests that this
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Honorable Court grant her the exclusive right to reside in the marital residence, wit
the furniture and household items therein, until such time as this Court may make
final- Order of Divorce and Equitable Distribution.
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Matthew . Esh an, Esquire
Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr.
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
ID# 72655 Tel. (717) 763-1800
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MITZI M. PRICE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: No.
JOHN A PRICE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DNORCE
ATTn'R~ V'Il'RT1n~ATTn1\T
Undersigned counsel for Appellant, Matthew J. Eshelman, Esquire, hereby
verifies and states that:
L He is the attorney for Mitzi M. Price, Plaintiff.
2. He is authorized to make this verification on her behalf;
3. The facts set for,th in the foregoing PETITION FOR RIGHT TO RESIDE IN MARITAL
RESIDENCE are known to him and not necessarily to his client;
-4. The facts set forth in the foregoing Petition are true and correct to the best of his
knowledge, information and belief;
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He is aware that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn f..]<rification to authorities.
Date:
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Matthew J. E elman, Esquire
Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr.
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
ID# 72655 Tel. (717) 763-1800
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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JOHN A PRICE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: IN DNORCE
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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.
~ 4904, relating to UllSWom falsification to authorities.
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MITZI M. PRICE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: No.
JOHN A PRICE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
CF.R'I'TFTr.A'I'F. OF SF.RVTr.F.
I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing PETITION
FOR RIGHT TO RESIDE IN MARITAL RESIDENCE PURSUANT TO 23 Pa. C.S.A.
~ 3502(c) 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 with the United States Post Office at Camp Hill,
'pennsylvania, through first class mail, prepaid and addressed as follows:
John A Price, Defendant
Dauphin County Prison
501 Mall Road
Harrisburg, PA 17111
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Matthew J. E! elman, Esquire
Law Offices 0 Patrick F. Lauer, Jr.
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
ID# 72655 Tel. (717) 763-1800
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Plaintiff
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMDN PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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JOHN A PRICE,
Defendant
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
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AND NOW, this "3d day of ~ ILw I' 2001, the Plaintiff, Mitzi M. Price, is
hereby awarded the exclusive right to reside in the marital residence, with the
furniture and household items therein, until such time as this Court may make a
final Order of Divorce and Equitable Distribution. Jurisdiction over this, and all
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
~ No. Ol-oll./'I,/ C IV;;
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DNORCE
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JOHN A PRICE,
Defendant
NOTTrF. TO nF.FF.Nn ANn rT.ATM RTr..HT~
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 in the Office of the Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Courthouse,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DMSION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
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, PA 17013
(717)249-3166
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Plaintiff
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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JOHN A PRICE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: IN DIVORCE
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COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTIONS 3301(c) or 3301(d)
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The Plaintiff, Mitzi M. Price by and through her attorneys, The Law Offices of
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1. The Plaintiff, Mitzi M. Price is an adult individual who currently resides at
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521 South Pitt Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The Defendant, John A Price, is an adult individual who currently resides at
Dauphin County Prison, 501 Mall Road, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
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3. The Parties have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of
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Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on July 30 , 1994 in Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the
parties.
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6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that the
Plaintiff may have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate
in counseling.
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8. This action is not collusive.
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9. The paragraphs one (1) through (8) of this Complaint are incorporated
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proportion as the Court deems just after consideration of all relevant factors.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter an order of
equitable distribution of marital property pursuant to ~3502(a) of the Divorce Code.
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DNORCE
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AND NOW, this / .tdday Of~ 2001, a hearing on the above-captioned
III matter relating to the issue of the right to reside in the marital residence and the
exclusive possession thereof is hereby scheduled for the c;rIIJ day of 'AI.4J 2()() 1 ,
at .01d7Jo'clock -.fL.m. in Courtroom Number L, ofthe Cumberland County
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DNORCE
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hereby awarded the exclusive right to reside in the marital residence, with the
furniture and household items therein, until such time as this Court may make a
final Order of Divorce and Equitable Distribution. Jurisdiction over this, and all
other issues raised in this matter, is retained.
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: CML ACTION - LAW
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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 tiling 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 s
the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by th
Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any
other claim or reliefrequested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or
other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET
LEGAL HELP
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT HOUSE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
JOHN A. PRICE,
Defendant
PETITION FOR RIGHT TO RESIDE IN MARITAL RESIDENCE
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The Plaintiff, Mitzi M. Price, through her attorneys, The Law Offices of
Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., respectfully avers the following in support of her petition for
the exclusive right to reside in the marital residence:
1. The Plaintiff, Mitzi M. Price, is an adult individual who currently
resides at 521South Pitt Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
2. The Defendant, John A. Price, is an adult individual who had resided a ;
521 South Pitt Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, however, is now
incarcerated at Dauphin County Prison, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
3. A Complaint in Divorce was filed with the Cumberland County
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the divorce of the parties.
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exclusive possession of the marital residence for the following reasons:
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residence than the Defendant.
e. The Defendant has failed to contribute to the mortgage, maintenance,
and upkeep of the marital residence.
f. The Plaintiff believes and avers her concerns that when the Defendant is
released from Dauphin County Prison he may seek and insist upon
returning to marital residence over her objections.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Mitzi M. Price, respectfully requests that this
Honorable Court grant her the exclusive right to reside in the marital residence, wit
the furniture and household items therein, until such time as this Court may make
final Order of Divorce and Equitable Distribution.
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DNORCE
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knowledge, information and belief;
He is aware that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
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satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of CIVIL Procedure, by
depositing a copy ofthe same with the United States Post Office at Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania, through first class mail, prepaid and addressed as follows:
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOHN A. PRICE,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
IN RE: PETITION FOR RIGHT TO RESIDE IN MARITAL PROPERTY
ORDER
AND NOW, this
I z." day of June, 2001, a hearing in the above captioned petition
is set for Thursday, August 2,2001, at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom Number 4, Cumberland County
Courthouse, Carlisle, P A.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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vs.
: No. 01.2444
JOHN A. PRICE,
Defendant
: CNIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DNORCE
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this It day of ~ 20-'1.1., upon consideration of the Petition to
Withdraw as Counsel filed in the above-captioned matter, it is hereby ordered that:
(I) a Rule is issued upon the Plainti ff/Respondent to show cause why the Petitioner is
not entitled to the relief requested;
(2) the Plaintiff7Respondent shall file an Answer to the Petition within I/) days
of this date;
(3) the Petition shall be decided undcr Pa. R. Civ. P., Rule 206.7;
(5) argument shall be held SR
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: No. 01-2444
JOHN A. PRICE,
Defendant
: CNIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
PETITION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL
The undersigned counsel for the Plaintiff, Matthew J. Eshelman, Esquire, individually
and on behalf of the Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., LLC, pursuant to Pa. R. Civ. P., Rille
206.1 et seq., makes the following request to withdraw as counsel of record for Plaintiff, Mitzi
M. Price, in this rnatter and, in support thereof, avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff engaged the services of the undersigned petitioner, Matthew J. Eshelman,
Esquire, of the Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., LLC, on or about Apri119, 2001.
2. Attorney Eshelman was hired to file a divorce action against the Defendant and
represent client property issues.
3. Divorce Complaint Under Section 3301 (c)(d) was filed in the Cumberland
County Courthouse on Apri125, 2001 with a Count of Equitable Distribution.
4. A Petition For Right to Reside in Marital Residence, was also filed on April 25,
2001.
5. An Order was signed by Judge Kevin Hess on June 12, 2002 scheduling a hearing
on the Petition For Right to Reside in Marital Residence for Augnst 2,2001.
6. On Augnst 2, 2001 a hearing was held before The Honorable Kevin A. Hess,
Judge, awarding the Plaintiff exclusive right to reside in the marital residence.
7 . Your Petitioner last spoke to the Plaintiff on Apri112, 2002
8. The Plaintiff has not actively sought to pursue this case.
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10. Prior to his departure, Attorney Eshelman forwarded to the Plaintiff a letter
explaining his inability to continue his representation and suggesting alternate counsel, a copy
of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "An and incorporated herein by reference.
11. To date, there has been no reply from the Plaintiff to that letter.
12. The procedural posture of the case in currently inactive, and there will be no
prejudice to the Plaintiff if the undersigned is permitted to withdraw.
WHEREFORE, Matthew J. Eshehnan, individually and on behalf of the Law Offices of
Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., LLC, respectfully requests your Honorable Court issue a Rule upon the
Plaintiff in the above-captioned matter to show cause, if any he has, why the Court should not
permit the undersigned entities to withdraw as Counsel from this case, with service upon
opposing counsel.
Date:
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Matthew J. Eshehnan, Esquire,
Individually and on behalf of
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(717) 763-1800 FAX (717) 763-4247
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932 N. Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-7747
Matthew J. Eshelman, Esq.
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Mitzi M. Price
521 S. Pitt Street
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Re: Legal Representation
Dear Ms. Price:
Please be advised I have taken a new position with another law firm. My requirements in
this new position preclude me from continuing with my present caseload. Therefore, I am
suggesting that you contact either one or all of the following attorneys to consider one of them to
move forward with your case.
These are the Attorneys I suggest who practice law similar to rny practice: Greg Hazlett,
Esquire, 20 South Market Street, Mechanicsburg, ph. 790-0490; James K. Jones, Esquire, 7
Irvine Row, Carlisle, ph. 240-0296; and/or Jeaune Costopoulos, Esquire, 5000 Ritter Road, Suite
202, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055
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: No. 01-2444
JOHN A. PRICE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy ofthe foregoing Motion to Withdraw
as Counsel upon the persons, and in the manner, indicated below, which service satisfies the
requirements of the Permsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of the same
with the United States Post Office at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, through first class mail,
prepaid and addressed as follows:
Mitzi Price
521 S. Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Dauphin County Prison
ATTN: John Price
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Harrisburg, P A 17111
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Individually and on behalf of
Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., LLC
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JOHN A. PRICE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
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JOHN A. PRICE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW - IN DIVORCE
: PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED TO: J. HESS.
PETITIONER'S MOTION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
AND NOW, the undersigned counsel for the Plaintiff, Matthew J. Eshehnan, individually
and on behalf of The Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., LLC, pursuant to Pa. R. Civ. P., Rule
206.1 et seq., enters the following request to make the Ru1e to Show Cause Absolute regarding
the Petition to Withdraw as Counsel.
1. Counsel filed a Petition to Withdraw with Your Honorable Court on June 10,2003.
(See Exhibit "A").
2. The Court issued an Order of Court; Rule to Show Cause, why the relief sought shou1d
not be granted, hearing to be held only if an Answer was filed. (See Exhibit "B").
3. No Answer has been filed since the motion was filed June 10,2003.
WHEREFORE, Counsel respectfully requests your Honorable Court to make the rule to
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: No. 01-2444
JOHN A. PRICE,
Defendant
: CNIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing Motion to Make Rule
Absolute upon the persons and in the mauner, indicated below, which service satisfies the
requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of the same
with the United States Post Office at Camp Hill, Peunsylvania, through first class mail, prepaid
and addressed as follows:
Mitzi Price
521 S. Pitt Street
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The Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., LLC
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
ID# 72655 Tel. (717) 763-1800
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MITZI M. PRICE,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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PETITION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEts ~
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JOHN A. PRICE,
Defendant
The undersigned counsel for the Plaintiff, Matthew J. Eshelman, Esquire, individually
and on behalf of the Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., LLC, pursuant to Pa R. Civ. P., Rule
206.1 et seq., makes the following request to withdraw as counsel of record for Plaintiff, Mitzi
M. Price, in this matter and, in support thereof, avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff engaged the services of the undersigned petitioner, Matthew 1. Eshelman,
Esquire, of the Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., LLC, on or about Apri119, 2001.
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Attorney Eshelman was hired to file a divorce action against the Defendant and
represent client property issues.
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Divorce Complaint Under Section 3301 (c)(d) was filed in the Cumberland
County Courthouse on Apri125, 2001 with a Count of Equitable Distribution.
4. A Petition For Right to Reside in Marital Residence, was also filed on April 25,
2001.
5. An Order was signed by Judge Kevin Hess on June 12, 2002 scheduling a hearing
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on the Petition For Right to Reside in Marital Residence for August 2, 2001.
6. On August 2, 2001 a hearing was held before The Honorable Kevin A. Hess,
f Judge, awarding the Plaintiff exclusive right to reside in the marital residence.
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Your Petitioner last spoke to the Plaintiff on April 12, 2002
The Plaintiff has not actively sought to pursue this case.
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9. Attorney Eshelman has more recently accepted a position with another law firm
that now precludes him from continuing with the representation of this Plaintiff.
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10. Prior to his departure, Attorney Eshelman fOlWarded to the Plaintiff atletter
explaining his inability to continue his representation and suggesting alternate counsel, a copy
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of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
11. To date, there has been no reply from the Plaintiff to that letter.
12. The procedural posture of the case in currently inactive, and there will be no
prejudice to the Plaintiff if the undersigned is permitted to withdraw.
WHEREFORE, Matthew J. Eshelman, individually and on behalf of the Law Offices of
Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., LLC, respectfully requests your Honorable Court issue a Rule upon the
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y Plaintiff in the above-captioned matter to show cause, if any he has, why the Court should not
permit the undersigned entities to withdraw as Counsel from this case, with service ,upon
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MITZI PRICE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: No. 01-2444
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JOHN A. PRICE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing Motion to Withdraw
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as Counsel upon the persons, 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
with the United States Post Office at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, through first class mail,
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prepaid and addressed as follows:
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Mitzi Price
521 S. Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
Dauphin County Prison
ATTN: John Price
501 Mall Road
Harrisburg, PAl 7111
Respectfully submitted, .
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Matthew J. Eshelman, Esquire
Individually and on behalf of
Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., LLC
2108 Market Strdet, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
ID# 72655 Tel. (717) 763-1800
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i_over: Street
Au.Je, PA 17013
(111) 249-8971
Matthew J. Eshelman, Esq.
meshelman@blazenet.net
THE LAW OmCES 01' PATRICK P. LAUER, JR.
1108 MARKET STREET,AZTEC BUILDING
CAMP HILL, PENNsYLVANIA 17011
(711)788-1800 FAX(711)78~247
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931 N. Seoond Suet'
Harrbburr, PA 1710t
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Reply to Camp HID Addre"
www.dul-pa.col\.
April 2, 2003
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Mitzi M. Price
521 S. Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Re: Legal Representation
Dear Ms. Price:
Please be advised I have taken a new position with another law firm. My requirements in
this new position preclude me from continuing with my present caseload. Therefore, I am
suggesting that you contact either one or all of the following attorneys to consider one of them to
move forward with your case.
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These are the Attorneys I suggest who practice law skillar to my practice: Greg Hazlett,
Esquire, 20 South Market Street, Mechanicsburg, ph. 79Q..0490; James K. Jones, Esquire, 7
Irvine Row, Carlisle, ph. 24Q..0296; and/or Jeanne Costopoulos, Esquire, 5000 Ritter Road, Suite "
202, Mechanicsburg, P A, 17055
My best wishes to you in the future and thank you for your patronage. --
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Matthew J. Eshelman, Esquire
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Mr. Lauer has beell Board Certified
as a Criminal TriaIAdwcale by the
National Board oCTrialAdwcaq
Mr. Eahelman. ha,. s beell Board Certified ill both e. ,.: ...., ~
CollSWller ilaJ!laupll:y Law and ill CredilO.... ~ :
Richts by the American Board of Certificatioll
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MITZI PRICE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: No. 01.2444
JOHN A. PRICE,
Defendanl
: CNIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DNORCE
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RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this ~ day of
20-, upon consideration of the Petition to
Wilhdrdw'as Counsel filed in the above-captioned matter, it is hereby ordered that:
(1) a Rule is issued upon the Plaintiff/Respondent to show cause why the Petitioner is
not entitled to the relief requested;
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(2) the Plaintift7Respondent shall file lIllAnswer to the Petition within IlJ days
of this date;
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(3) the Petition shall 'be decided under Pa. R. Civ. P., Rule 206.7;
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(4) allY depesitiells sfiall ee eompleted Wilflill
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(6) notice of this Order shall be provided to all parties by the nefendantlPetitioner.
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i~c Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr.,@2108MarketStreet,C.H., PA 1701 I
i Mitzi Price, @521 S. Pill Street, Carlisle, PA 17011
iVJohn Price, @ Dauphin County Prison, 501 Mall Road, Harrisburg, PA 1711 I
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