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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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CYNTHIA L. THUEMMEL
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01-6776
Plaintiff
VERSUS
: GREGG W THUEMMEL
Defendant
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DECREE IN
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CYNTHIA L THUEMMEL , PLAI NTI FF,
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GREGG W THUEMMEL
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THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: NO. 01- 6776
: IN DIVORCE
CML TERM
GREGG W. THUEMMEL,
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a divorce
decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2 Date and manner of service ofthe complaint: January 28. 2002 bv certified. restricted deliverv.
return receiot requested.
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 330 I (c) of the Divorce
Code: by the Plaintiff January 13.2006; by Defendant January 13.2006.
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in ~3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary:
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Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in ~3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary:
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ANDREWS & JOHNSON
Date: January -<',.3, 2006
By:
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
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: IN DIVORCE
CIVIL TERM
GREGG W. THUEMMEL,
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
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CYNTHIA L. THUEMMEL,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: NO. 01- 1&/771c.
: IN DIVORCE
CIVIL TERM
GREGG W. THUEMMEL,
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c) or 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Cynthia 1. Thuemmel, who currently resides at 193 Lawrence Lane, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, since September 1990.
2. Defendant is Gregg W. Thuemmel, who currently resides at 193 Lawrence Lane, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, since September 1990.
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 March 19, 1997, at 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 enter a Decree of Divorce.
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: NO. 01- 6776
: IN DIVORCE
CIVIL TERM
GREGG W. THUEMMEL,
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 330l(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
November 28,2001.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have
elapsed from the date of filing the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit 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.
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: NO. 01- 6776
: IN DIVORCE
CIVIL TERM
GREGG W. THUEMMEL,
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
November 2S, 2001.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have
elapsed from the date of filing the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of IS Pa. C.S. 9 4904, relating to unsworn
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: NO. 01- 6776
: IN DIVORCE
CIVIL TERM
GREGG W. THUEMMEL,
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER ~ 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! 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 ofthe decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 94904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: NO. 01- 6776
: IN DIVORCE
CIVIL TERM
GREGG W. THUEMMEL,
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
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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! 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 this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 94904, relating to unsworn
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: NO. 01- 6776
: IN DIVORCE
CIVIL TERM
GREGG W. THUEMMEL,
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
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AND NOW, this;?f day of JA. /' , 2002, I, Ronald E. Johnson, Esquire,
attorney for Cynthia 1. Thuemmel, Plaintiff in the abov captioned action, hereby swear that I have served a
true copy of the Complaint in Divorce, with Notice to Defend and Claim Rights, executed by the Plaintiff in
the above-captioned matter, upon the Defendant at his residence at 193 Lawrence Lane, Carlisle, P A 17103
by depositing the same in the U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, certified, deliver to addressee only, return receipt
reql.lested. A copy of the return receipt card signed by the Defendant on January 28, 2002, indicating service
was effected, is marked Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof.
ANDREWS & JOHNSON
Sworn and sUbs.rr~o before me this
a ~ day of Uc..~'1 ' 2002.
NOTARIAL SEAL
SHELLY SEXTON, NOTARY PUBLIC
CARLISLE BORO, CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES APRIL 26, 2003
Member Pennsylvania Associ.lion of Notaries
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Plaintiff
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GREGG W. THUEMMEL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 01- 6776
: IN DIVORCE
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PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE DIVORCE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please reinstate the attached divorce complaint.
Date: January 7, 2001
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ANDREWS & JOHNSON
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78 West P. fret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-0123
Supreme Court ID No. 16453
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Explanatory Comment
Attorney for
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The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has promulgated new Rule of Civil Procedure 230.2 governing the termination of
inactive cases and amended Rule of Judicial Administration 1901. Two aspects of the recommendation merit
comment.
L Rule of civil Procedure
New Rule of Civil Procedure 230.2 has been promulgated to govern the termination of inactive cases within the
scope of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. The termination of these cases for inactivity was previously
governed by Rule of Judicial Administration 1901 and local rules promulgated pursuant to it. New Rule 230.2 is
tailored to the needs of civil actions. It provides a complete procedure and a uniform statewide practice, preempting
local rules.
This rule was promulgated in response to the decision of the Supreme Court in Shop v. Eagle, 551 Pa. 360,710 A.2d
1104 (1998) in which the court held that "prejudice to the defendant as a result of delay in pro5ecution i5 required
before a case may be dismissed pursuant to local rules implementing Rule of Judicial Administration 1901."
Rule of Judicial Administration 1901(b) has been amended to accommodate the new rule of civil procedure. The
general policy of the prompt disposition of matters set forth in subdivision (a) of that rule continues to be applicable.
II Inactive Cases
The purpose of Rule 230.2 is to eliminate inactive cases from the judicial system. The process is initiated by the
court. After giving notice of intent to terminate an action for inactivity. the course of the procedure is with the parties.
If the parties do not wish to pursue the case, they will take no action and "the Prothonotary shall enter an order as of
course terminating the matter with prejudice for failure to prosecute." If a party wishes to pursue the matter, he or she
will file a notice of intention to proceed and the action shall continue.
a. Where the action has been terminated
If the action is terminated when a party believes that it should not have been terminated, that party may proceed
under Rule230( d) for relief from the order of termination. An example of such an occurrence might be the termination
of a viable action when the aggrieved party did not receive the notice of intent to terminate and thus did not timely file
the notice of intention to proceed.
The timing of the filing of the petition to reinstate the action is important. If the petition is filed within thirty days of
the entry of the order oftennination on the docket, subdivision (d)(2) provides that the court must grant the petition and
reinstate the action. If the petition is filed later than the thirty-day period, subdivi5ion (d)(3) requires that the plaintiff
must make a show in to the court that the petition was promptly filed and that there is a reasonable explanation or
legitimate excuse both for the failure to file the notice of intention to proceed prior to the entry of the order of
termination on the docket and for the failure to file the petition within the thirty-day period under subdivision (d)(2).
B. Where the action has not been terminated
An action which has not been terminated but which continues upon the filing of a notice of intention to proceed may
have been the subject of inordinate delay. In such an instance, the aggrieved party may pursue the remedy of a
common law non pros which exits independently of termination under Rule 230.2.
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