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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-2414LUTHER E. DARHOWER, Plaintiff VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant · IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF · CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA · CIVIL ACTION - LAW · NO. ~ CIVIL TERM · IN DIVORCE NOTICE 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 Court House, High and Hanover Streets, Carlisle. IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION 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 Phone: (717) 249-3166 LUTHER E. DARHOWER, Plaintiff VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant · IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF · CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA · CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 4~2- CIVIL TERM · IN DIVORCE COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c) or 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. Plaintiff is Luther E. Darhower, who currently resides at 426 S. Baltimore Avenue, Mt. Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, duration of time. 2. Defendant is Violet M. Darhower, who currently resides at 703 Quaker Circle #4, Lewisberry, York County, Pennsylvania, duration of time. 3. Plaintiff and Defendant have both been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at least six months immediately previous to filing of this Complaint. 4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on April 20, 1958, in Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties hereto in this or any other jurisdiction. 6. The marriage is irretrievably broken. 7. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available, and that Plaintiff may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling. 8. Plaintiff requests the Court to ep,(~ a !~'b'~ree in Divor(~'~ Date: ~]~_,l 03 By' ~~~~ Paul Bradf(~rd Orr, Esquire Attorney for Plaintiff 50 E. High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 258-8558 Supreme Court ID #71786 VERIFICATION I verify that I am the petitioner and that the statements made in the foregoing Petition are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of Pa. C.S. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. DATE: ~u~'~e~ E: Oarhower LUTHER E. DARHOWER, Plaintiff VS. VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA. NO. 03-2414 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN DIVORCE NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS You have been sued in Court. lfyou wish to defend against the claims set forth in the tbllowing 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 Plaiutifl~ 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 Court House, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 7013. IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION 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 32 South Bedfrod Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 LUTHER E. DARHOWER, Plaintiff VS. VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA. NO. 03-2414 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION ~ LAW IN DIVORCE AVISO PARA DEFENDER y RECLAMAR DERECHOS USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si desea defenderse de las quejas expuestas en las pfiginas siguientes, debe tomar acci6n con prontitud. Se le avisa que si no se defiende, el caso puede proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio o anulamiento puede ser emitido en su contra pot la Corte. Una decisi6n puede tarnbi6n set emitida en su contra por cualquier otra queja o compensaci6n reclamados pot el demandant. Usted puede perder dinero, o propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted. Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignidades o rompimiento irreparable del matrimonio, usted puede solicitar consejo matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros matrimoniales estfi disponible en la oficina deI Prothonotry, en la Cumberland County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTICIA, PROPIEDAD MARITAL HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO U OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE QUE EL DECRETO FINAL DE DIVORCIO O ANULAMIENTO SEA EMITIDO, USTED PUEDE PERDER EL DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ELLOS. USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE PAPEL A UN ABOGADO DE INMEDIATO. SI NO T1ENE O NO PUEDE PAGAR UN A[IOGADO, VAYA O LLAME A LA OFICINA INDICADA ABA JO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA LEGAL. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedfrod Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 LUTHER E. DARHOWER, Plaintiff VS VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA · : NO.~2~-CIVIL TERM .. : CIVIL ACTION-LAW : IN DIVORCE COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c} OR 3301 (d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1 Admitted 2 Admitted 3 Admitted 4 Admitted 5 Admitted 6 Admitted 7 Denied -- Defendant is without specific information as to what Plaintiff was advised to respond. 8 Wherefore Defendant requests your Honorable Court to grant the Complaint in Divorce filed in the above captioned case. COUNT I EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION AND NOW, comes the Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff, Violet Darhower, who makes following counterclaim and in support thereof, avers as follows: 1. The parties acquired personal property during their marriage. 2. Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant and Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff have beer unable to agree as to an equitable division of said personal property. WHEREFORE, Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to equitably divide all marital property in accordance with the provisions of the Divorce Code. Relpectfully /r e .^lexa er:, aquir pttorney for De~ndant //ID No. 07355 / / 148 South Baltimore Street Dillsburg, PA 17019 Verification 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 authorities. Date: //eg. -- ~ tO 3 Violet M. Darhower COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA : : S.S COUNTY OF YORK : Before me, the undersigned officer, a Notary Public, in and for the said Commonwealth and County, Personally appeared Violet M. Darhower who, being affirmed according to law, deposes and says that the facts and matters set forth in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of her knowledge, information and belief. Violet M. Darhower Sworn to and subscribed before me this ~ ~ day of p,-~g-r'-,~.,-.,,'~ ~.-/o,.~, 2003. Notarial Sea{ Halyard E. Alexlmder, No~y PllbHe Dillsbur~ Boro, York County My Commission Expires Apr. 23, 200~ Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA LUTHER E. DARHOWER, Plaintiff VS. VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant : NO. 03-2414 CIVIL TERM : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE AND NOW, this,.~L~, day of ~ (~ ~~ ,2003 personally appeared Jane M. Alexander, Esquire who swears according to law, that a true and correct copy nf an ANSWER TO COMPLAINT was caused to be served by certified mail with return receipt requested upon the said, Luther E. Darhower 426 S. Baltimore Avenue Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065-1025 on December 12, 2003 by leaving the same at the Dillsburg Post Office with postage pre-paid thereon as evidenced by the mailing receipt and return receipt hereto attached and made a part hereof. J+e M. Alex~n/er,t~Esqu~ A~ttorney I.D. #07355 x ltl8 S. Baltimore Street 'Dillsburg, PA 17019-0421 (717) 432-4514 Sworn and subscribed before methis ~ day of I-)~c_.~--o,~ ~--/z , 2003. /' No[ary Pub'~iCl(o'~aaal Seal I Halvard E. Alexander, Notary Public / Dillsburg Boro, york County [ My Commission Expires Apr. 23, 2005 Member, Pen nsylvania Association of Notaries IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA LUTHER E. DARHOWER, Plaintiff VS. VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant : NO. 03-2414 CIVIL TERM : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE PROOF OF SERVICE · Compile itml'm 1, 2, and 3. Also o:m~olet, e item 4 ' Ired. · Print~ he averse so that ~to you. · Attach thief the mailplece, P~nt Cle~iy) ~ Deflvery [] Agent Is delivery address different from iten Yes if YE:S, enter delivery address below: ~ or on the front if space permits. 1. /Vticle Addressed to: ~¢~i~ Mall D Expm~ Mall { O ~ ~ R~l~e~ ~RMurn Receipt ~r Memhandise D In~ Mall D C,O,D, 2. A~icleNum~(C~yf~icelabeO 7002 3150 0004 4251 6604 PS F~ 381 1, du~ 1~ ~ic Return R~i~ lO2595-00-~-09s2 LUTHER E. DARHOWER, Plaintiff VS. VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO. 03-2414 CIVIL : IN DIVORCE ACCEPTAI~CE OF SERVIC~.i I, VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant in the above captioned divorce proceedings, acknowledge that I received a certified copy of the complaint in divorce by personal service/certified marl on May 24, 2003. Date VIOLET M. DARHOWER LUTHER E. DARHOWER, Plaintiff VS. VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO. 03-2414 CIVIL : IN DIVORCE WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUF_~T ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DEuKEE oRDER SECTION 3301{C} OF THE DIVORCE COmE 1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice. 2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary. I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT 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 AUTHORTIES. VIOLF. T M. DARHOWER LUTHER E. DARHOWER, Plaintiff VS. VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO. 03-2414CIVIL : IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 330 l(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on May 21, 2003. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint. 3. I consent to the entry of the final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT 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 AUTHORTIES. VIOLET M. DARHOWER DATE: LUTHER E. DARHOWER, Plaintiff VS. VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : : NO. 03-2414CIVIL : IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on May 21, 2003. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irret~ievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint. 3. I consent to the entry of the final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT 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 AUTHORTIES. LUTHER E. DARHOWER LUTHER E. DARHOWER, Plaintiff VS. VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 03-2414 CIVIL IN DIVORCE WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION T,O REQUF.~T ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE ~uNDER sECTION 3301(C] OF THE DIVORCE COvE 1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice. 2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary. I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT 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 AUTHORTIES. DATE: tER E. DARHOWER LUTHER E. DARHOWER, Plaintiff VS. VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 03 - 2414 CIVIL IN DIVORCE ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this day of , /'/ 2004, the parties along with wife's attorney, having appeared in the Master's office on April 7, 2004,. and having entered into an informal agreement regarding the exchange of a few items of tangible personal property, there being no further issues to be resolved, the appointment of the Master is vacated and counsel can file a praecipe transmitting the record to Court requesting a final decree in divorce. BY THE COURT, CC: Luther E. Darhower Plaintiff Jane M. Alexander Attorney for Defendant LUTHER E. DARHOWER, Plaintiff VS. VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 03 - 2414 CIVIL IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on May 21, 2003. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety {90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of tlhe Complaint. 3. I consent to the entry of the final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT 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 AUTHORTIES. I~U-THER E. D/iRHOWER LUTHER E. DARHOWER, Plaintiff VS. VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO. 03-2414CIVIL : IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSEN? 1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 330 l(c} of the Divorce Code was filed on May 21, 2003. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irre. trievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint. 3. I consent to the entry of the final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT 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 AUTHORTIES. ~DATE: VIOLET M. DARHOWER LUTHER E. DARHOWER, Plaintiff VS. VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO. 03-2414 CIVIL : IN DIVORCE WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECRER UNDIC.~ SECTION 3301{C} OF THE DIVORCE CODF, 1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice. 2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary. I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT 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 AUTHORTIES. DATE: ~3THER E. DARH(~W~- ' LUTHER E. DARHOWER, Plaintiff VS. VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 03-2414 CIVIL IN DIVORCE WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE', UNDER SECTION 3301~C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice. 2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary. I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT 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 AUTHORTIES. D ATE: LUTHER E. DARHOWER, Plaintiff VS. VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO. 03-2414 CIVIL : IN DIVORCE ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE I, VIOLET M. DARHOWER, Defendant in the above captioned divorce proceedings, acknowledge that I received a certified copy of the complaint in divorce by personal service/certified mail on May 24, 2003. Date VIOLET M. DARHOWER LUTHER E. DARHOWER, PLAINTIFF VS. VIOLET M. DARHOWER, DEFENDANT : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA : : NO. 03-2414. CIVIL : : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD To the Prothonotary: Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry ora divorce decree: 1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under !i3301(c) of the Divorce Code. 2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: was sent certified mail, restricted delivery on December 11, 2003 and was served to the Defendant on December 12, 2003 3. (Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).) (a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent require by §3301(c) of the Divorce Code: by PlaintiffApril T 2004; by defendant April 7, 2004. (b) (1) Date of execution of the affidavit required by §3301(d) of the Divorce Code: N/A: (2) (a) Date of filing of Plaintiff's affidavit upont respondent: N/A. (b) Date of service of the plaintiffs affidavit upon the defendant: N/A. 4. Related claims pending: All claims are settled and satisfied by an order dated April 2004 signed by Judge George E. Hoffer. 5. (Complete either (a) or (b).) (a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file Praecipe to transmit record, a copy of which is attached: (b) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: April 7, 2004. (c) Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in/~ivorce was filed with the Prothonotary: April 7. 2004. ~ /~~e M. Alexande~ Attomey~aintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OFCUMBERLAND COUNTY STATE OF VERSUS VIOLET M. DAP, ROWER, DEFENDANT PENNA. N O. 03-2414 Civil DECREE IN DIVORCE AND NOW, DECREED THAT LUTHER E. DARHOWER AN O VIOLET M_ DARNOWE~ ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY. , ~ IT IS ORDERED AND , PLAINTIFF, ,DEFENDANT, The COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT YET BEEN ENTERED; ATTEST~~ j. PROTHONOTARY