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HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-00219 .....,.."....... GENIlINIl JONES, IN THE COURT or CONNON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PINNA. e)- . ( '--r:- No.9c,'-,.)19 iVI f'l,zl~ Plaintiff v. SUSAN MOESLBIN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant JURY TRIAL DBMANDED NOT ICE YOU HAVIll BIIN SUlD 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 reU.ef requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAXI THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCI. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYIR OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELIPHONll THI OFFICI SET FORTH BILOW TO FIND OUT WHIRl YOU CAN GIT LOCAL HILP. CUMBIRLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 Liberty Avenue Carliale, PA 17013 (717) 2451-3166 , , '::J':~:~~.::.:~~ ~'t.. I, G...,.. JO..S, V.rity th.t I .m tho Pl.intitf in tho tor'90ing 'otion 'nd th.t t/,. .tt,oh.d COmpl.int i. ha"d 'POn intorn.tion vhioh h.. b"n g.th.r'd by ny oo.n", in tho prep.r.tion ot thi. ',ve'it. n,. '.ng..g. ot tho Conpl.int to the e.tent th.t i' i. ba"d 'POn intorn.tion vhioh I h.vo giv.n t, ny oo.ne" ie 'r.. '"d "''r.or to tho b.at, of ny kOoVl'd9', inforn"ion and b'li.t. '0 tho '.t.nt th.t tho Oont.nt. ot tho Conp1.in, i. th., of o"n"" I r"i'd 'pon oo.n", n'king thi. V.ritio.t'on. I .nd.r.t.nd th., int.ntion., t.,.. .t.t.n.nt. her'in 'r. '0I>100t to tho P.n"".. " 18 p'. C.8.,. . "Of rol"ing to .n'vorn talSiticat,ions to aUthorities. 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Iii, 9 e, II/ '1",/ ('/Jlal"/" -I) ~tft ""~/)J> .IJ ~illiI.!..NE.W.M.A:[Uili AND NOW, comcs thc Dclcndunl, Susun Mocslcin, by und through her uttornllYs, IWIIII, LEONARD & MIII.VIIIII.I. and R, [)OIlUlASS KLAIIER, JR" I\SQUIRE.und t1Ics the within Answcr und New MlIllcr. thc following of which is II statemcnt: I, Allcr rcusonuhle investiglltionthis Dclcndant is without knowledge or informution sufficicnt to f(mnu helieI' as to thc truth of thc uvenllcnts contained in Purngruph I. und thcret(lre, denics thc sume, Strict proof thercof is dcmanded at the timc oflhc triul. 2. The avermcnts of Purngruph 2 are admittcd, 3. The uvermcnts of Purugruph 3 arc (knicd pursuunt 10 Pa, R,(',P, l029(e), 4, Aller l'Cusonuhle investigation this Delcndant is without knowl(~dge or information sufl1cientto form u helieI' as to the truth of the averments eontuimld in Paragraph 4. and therefore, denies the same, Strict proof thereof is demunded at the time of the triul. 5, The uvermenhl ofPulUgruph 5ure admitted in part and denied in parI. It is udmitteclthatthe Defendant. Susan Moesleinwas operating a vehiele traveling cast on Mmket Strect. Thc remuining uvermcnts ofParngraph 5 arc dcnicd pursuuntto Pa, R,(',P, I029(e), (" Allcr rcasonnhlc investigation this Defendant is without knowlcdge or inlbnnation sufl1cicntto form n heliefas to thc truth of the averments contained in Pilrngraph 6, and therdilrc. dcnics thc samc, Strict proof thcrcof is demanded althe time of the trial. 7, The avermcnts of'l'lIrngraph 7 me dcnicd pursunntto Pa, R,(',P, I029(c), 8. The uvermcnts ofl'ul'llgruph II contuin legul conclusion ofluw to which no responsive plelldlng is required, To the ex ten! thuturcsponsive plemling is required. the uverments of I'urugruph 8 urc denied plll'suunt to I'u, R,C,I', I029(e), I), The uverrncnts of PlIl'ugruph \}und subparngl'llphs (u) through (i) contain legal conclusions which require no rcsponsive plcuding, To the extent thut urcsponsive pleuding is requlrcd, the uvermcnts of PUl'llgruph \} and suhpal'ugruphs (a) through (I) ul'e genel'lllly and speelfieully denie(j pursuant to Pa, R,C,P, I029(e), 10, The averments of' Purugl'uph 10 and sllbpal'Ugl'llphs (u) through (d) contuin legal conclusions which require no rcsponsive pleading, To the extent that u responsive pleading is required, the nverrnents of Parugl'aph 10 nnd suhplll'llgmphs (II) through (d) me generally IInd specifically denied pursullnt to I'll, R,C,P, 1029(e), II, The lIvcrl11ents of Pal'llgl'llph II arc denied plll'suunt to Pa, R,C,P, I029(e), 12. The IIverments of PlIrugraph 12 arc denied pursuant to Pa, R,C,P, 1029(e), 13, The averments of Pllrugruph 13 urc denied pursuant to I'll, R,C.P, 1029(e), 14, The uvermlmts ofPlIl'IIgl'llph 14ure denied pursullnt to Pa, R,C,P, 1029(0). 15. The llverments of Parugruph 15 lire denied pun.ullnt to i'a, R,C,P, 1029(e). 16, The avcrments of Parugruph 16 1I1'C denied pursuanllo Pu, R,C,P, 1029(e), 17, The averments of PUl'llgruph 17 ure denied pursllunt to PU. R,C.I', 1029(e), WHERErORE. Defendant. Susun Moeslein, demands judgment in her fllvor together with 1111 costs of suit, 2 ~w..MA:rIE.R 18, This Defendant hereby ineorpotntcs by referencc I'arugl'uphs I through 17 of this Answer liS if the slime were morc fully set forth at length herein, 19, Any and all cluims of the I'lnintifts with regnrd to this Defcndant ns nre more fully set forth in the I'lnintiffs ('omplaint hen~to nre barred by the doctrine of contributory negligence, eompllrutive negligence and/or nssumption ofthc risk, 20. To the extent that discovery revenls, snid ncddenl wns caused solely nnd/or exclusively by eircumstnnces over which this Delcndnnt did not have control lind/or responsibility nnd/or hy supervening, intervening and/or indepcndent causes over which this Defendant did not have controlnnd/or responsibility nnd not in any manner whatsoever by the actions and/or inactions of this Defendant. 21, Defendant is advised hy counselnnd therefore avers thnt some or nil of the Plnintifrs expenses for medical trentment nnd the like. and some or all of Plaintiffs lost wages incurred as n result of thl: uccidentund following tlw nccident. were entitled to be paid by nn insul'lInce currier, Ifany of these expenses nnd/or wnges ar~~ permitted to be introduced into evidence as items of damagcs. and if n verdict is entered in Plnintifl's favor, Defendant c1nims II right of set-off ngainst the verdict for an nmount equal 10 those expenses, 22, Pluintiff is prohihited fi'om plending. proving nnd/or recovering nny medicnl bills or expenses, 23, Plnintiffhns /iIi/cd to stnte n vulid I:uuse ofnction upon which reliefmny be granted, 3 xnmlC1t ana KOnCa I'{,; 111.._,...... C....-. at...."! 1"_- "-'.-,......1".. rullll..... ' +'''...- GJl:NIlINE JONllS, IN THI COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBIRLAND COUNTY, PBNNA. Plaintiff NO. 1I9-219 v, SUSAN MOESLIIlIN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant JURY TRIAL DIIlMANDID ANSWER WITH NIW MAT!!!3 AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Geneine Jones, by and. through her attorneys, SCHMIDT AND RONCA, P.C., and respectfully responds to the New Matter as follows: 18. Paragraph 18 does not require a response. The Plaintiff incorporates 1 through 17 of the Complaint. 19. pa.agraph 19 states affirmative defenses, which is no longer necessary to plead, and, therefore, no response is required. 20. Paragraph 20 states a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is necessary. 21. Paragraph 21 states a concluSion of law to which no responsive pleading is necessary. 22, It is admitted that the Plaintiff is prohibited from pleading, proving, and recovering medical bills or expenses, which are paid by her auto policy or health insurance. The Plaintiff can ,tf ('I ",->... N t~ ~. .. r:~; ~;I;~; L':! [ I , f.d,,' ".-'0' ) 1~'. flrr' "t. ~(" " Li ("\1 .I.J i~'1 (,I tr' ._ , IE" , ('[., : (tt/.l '/ "L~ U-.ln, f. , '.. ..'~ /1. en ;, ,:, ()) U I .~~ ('I \,t~ 0 (.. V) ')'1 I':? 1'". ";! I ~, i "ij -u n,!~ "":~' ", (/.)~.; I" ':SCJ ," L_- "'I ~ I ; 'j: - ""0 - (.-1C'> t;.- ~ < J. ~~; ~ .. ~ "'<: ./: i :t fe" I ~ '. t{,~-~ .. oJ ~d '~ (J;,(' ~".. Q-> ~r r :~) 3::~~d 'q :~if) ...,.", , 7~# (, ~ 'i ii, , Ik,l " I ~..~ t~. c.\ Q (;\ I I" nIE COIJRT o. COMMO" PC,",S O' Cu"nERIA"O COtlNTY. P_SVC ,,"I' CIVIL DIVISION GENEINE JONES, No. 99-219 l'lalntlff. Ys. COMPLAINT 'fO JOIN ADl)ITlONt\l,DEFl<:NllAN'f SUSAN MOESLElN, Defendant, FILED ON BElIALF OF: DEFENDANT ys. EI\.EEN ERB, COUNSEL OF RECORD FOR THIS PARTY: Additional Defendant. 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If you whit to defend ''Jainat the oldma ll'..t forth 1n the tollowi.n9 rAgU, you IlIlIal: t.kll .ction within ~w.nty (20) d.y. .ftar I:1l1a Complaint .nd Notic. arll .erv.d, by enUrin; . wdthn appur.nl:l' per.onally or by atlorn.y and HUn\l in wdtin; with the Cou,r.t your aehnlle.. or objf}Cltlon. 1:0 the claim. aet torth a~.inlt you. You ere war-nad thet if you tail to do '0 the eel. may proce.d without you and a jUdQment mey be entered aglinal: you by the Court without furthlr nut1Cl~ for .ny money cl.imed in the COlllplaint or for 1m)' other. claim OJ: uHer requlI.tlld by the ~l.intiff. You m.y 10.. mon.y or. prup.rty or uther right. import.nt to you. rou 'BOQLl) 'IIAllJ1 '11111 ,AlP 'lO tOO r.awna A'I QII~. 2:1' IOU DO ICO'JI IAVII .. ~ OIl CAIIIf~ AI'I'OaD on, ~ '1:0 0," dloll.lIC1111J1 II" omCII ..., 1'OIl"1I ..t.OIf to I'UIl oU'!' nn:I IOU CMl IIJI'I 1oClCJ,L RILl. aw-,,"""" (;OV-...~I au. A..OCIM!%OIC at LUle&'tly a._Il~' e..li.le, .a. 11013 ('7:1.'71 2....31" TRUE COPY FROM RECORD In T.tllllony WhnlI, '.... unto III my_ ,~~~ ~Od 9~~1 SIX081'VW ft08d ftdZO:tO 66-02-10 OTVl e~!UO~:al OV:9T 66, 9c/TO O6O'ON 31I~ c ~ ANSWER AND NF.~.MAl1'lm AND NOW, comes the Defendllnt, Smam Mocslcin, by IInd through hcr IIttomeys, ROBB, LEONARD & MlILVlIlILI, IInd It DOllOLASS KLABER, JR., ESQUIRE, IInd files the within Answer IInd New Mlltter, thc following of which is II stlltell1Cnt: I, After rellsonllblc investiglltion this Dcfcndllnt is without knowledge or informlltion sufficient to thrm a bcliefas to the truth of the averments contllined in Paragraph I, and therefore, denies the same. Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of the t!'illl, 2, The averments of Paragraph 2 are admitted, 3, The IIverments of Pamgraph 3 arc denied pursuant to Pa, R,C.P, 1029(e), 4. After reasonable investigation this Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the tMh of the IIverments contained in Paragraph 4, and therefore, denies the same, Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of the trial. 5. The averments of Paragraph 5 arc admitted in part and denied in part, It is admitted that the Defendant, Susan Moeslein was operating a vehicle traveling east on Market Street. The remaining averments of Paragraph 5 are denied pursuant to Pa, R,C.P. 1029(e). 6. After reasonable investigation this Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the tmth of the avennenls contained in Paragraph 6, and therefore. denies the same, Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time ,,[ the trial. 7, The avcrments of Paragraph 7 are denied pursuant to I'a, R.C.I', \029(e), 8, The averments of Paragraph 8 contain legal conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required, To the extent that a responsive pleading is rcquired, the avennents ofPII/'!\graph Illlrc dcnicd pursuant to I'll, J{,C,I', 1029(e), 9, Thc IIvurmcnts of I'arllgraph 9 and subparugruphs (II) through (i) conlainleglll conclusions which require I'll) responsive plcading, To thc extent that II responsivc pleading is required, the averments of Paragraph 9l1nd subparagraphs (a) through (i) arc gencrally and spccificlllly denied pursuant to Pa, R,C,P, 1029(c), 10. Thc avenncnts of Paragraph 10 and subparagraphs (a) through (d) contain legal conclusions which rcquire no responsiv(~ plcading, To the extent that a responsive pleading is required, the avcnnents of Paragraph 10 and subparagraphs (a) through (d) are generally and specifically denied pursuant to I'a, R,C.P, 1029(e). II, The avemlcnts of Paragraph 11 are denied pursuant to Pa. R,C.I'. 1029(e). 12, The averments ofParagl'Uph 12 arc dcnied pursuant to Pa, R,C.P. 1029(e). 13, The avennents ofPlIragraph 13 are denied pursuant to Pa, R,C.P, 1029(e). 14. The averments of Paragraph 14 arc denied pursuWlt to PII, R,C,P. 1029(e), 15. The avennents of Paragraph 15 arc denied pursuWlt to Pa. R,C.P, 1029(e). 16. The avennents of Paragraph 16 are denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e). 17. The avemlents of Paragraph 17 are denied pursuant to Pn. R,C.P. I 029( e). WHEREfORE, Defendant, Susan Moeslein, demands judgment in her favor together with all costs of suit. 2 NEW MAn'EI~ 18. This Defendant hereby incorporates by reference Paragrnphs I through 17 of this Answer as If the sallle were more fully set forth at length herein. 19, Any nnd nil clnims of the Plnintiffs with regllrd to this Defendant ns are more fully set forth in the Plaintifl's Complnint hereto nre blllTl,d by the doctrine of contributory negligence, comparative negligence and/or assumption of the risk, 20, To the extent thnt discovery rcvcnls, snid accident was caused solely and/or exclusively by circulllstances over which this Defcndnnt did not have control and/or responsibility and/or by supervening, intervening and/or indcpendcnt causes over which this Defendant did not have control and/or l~";ponsibility and not in any manner whatsocver by the actions and/or inactions of this Defendant. 21, Defendant is advised by counscl and therefore avers that somc or all of the Plaintiffs expenses for mcdical trcatmcnt and the likc, and some or all of Plaintiffs lost wages incurred as a result of the accident and following the accident, were e,ntitled to be paid by an insurance carrier, If any of these expenses and/or wages arc permitted to be introduced into evidence as items of damages, and if a verdict is entered in Plaintiffs favor, Defendllllt claims a right of set-ofT against the verdict for an amount equal to those expenses. 22. 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Ch 0 titU!d(l t, to ';:) !(l.!i lUK1\l -. t{1!iGUlIAt( CASE NO: 1999-00219 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND JONES GENEINE VS, MOESLEIN SUSAN .1JAWN KF;L1;!____ , Sheriff OL- Deputy Sheriff of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to 1 aw, says, the withIn tI,Q'!,ICE AND COMPLAINT TO was served upon JIERB EILEEN, the defendant, at _ 18..;.55 HOURS, on the 16th day of ~ri.l 1999 at 403 SPRING HOUSE ROAD CAMP HI~fA 17011 _______,CUMBERLAND County, Plmnsylvania, by handing to STEVE' H~liB_J.!:!!:!SBA.NDJ a true and attested copy of the _ NOTICE AND COMPLAINT TO together with JOIN ADDITIONAl~_DEFENDA.NT and at the same time directing !:lIs. attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Service Affidavit Surcharge 18.00 8.6B ,00 B,OO $jq.btl So 7~~~.~ It." l'homas KHne; ;;heriff ROBBL LEONARD & MULVHILL 04/b/1999 by D1UAj1\ -j.. ~.t. -,-. JJeput:y :;heriH Sworn and 8ubscribed 1:0 hefore me this ______ day of 19 A.D. l:'rot:honot:ary , I) !,'i,'lt) \;'If 1 'CII'II /'\ ' ~ Ifl (;; (:;) ~'-. cO t:~: tU(.:! .'~) <r( S,?(', "".<~ r~; -~~~ Ij~ij ....::: '"", ::.~ ~\' >., -;~ "'(/:1 :h. I ,,1-1':':; '1'<' /"'ll' :0- IUlI:J ,J...../ "0: [ : i"fJ'l. ;.t~ :~i L!. O'l :::'l CJ f1"\ U 2. Denied. After reesonable Investigation, answering Additional Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief es to the truth or veracity of the allegations contained In paragraph 2 of the Joinder Complaint and the same ere denied and strict proof thereof is demanded. 3. Admitted in part and denied In part. Additional Defendant's name is Herb. 4. Admitted In part and denied In part. It is admitted that Plaintiff and Defendant were involved In a motor vehicle accident at the said date and time. . It is denied that Additional Defendant Herb was Involved in any such motor vehicle accident at the said date and time. 5. Admitted in part and denied In part. It is admitted that a copy of Plaintiffs' Complaint is attached as Exhibit "A", Additional Defendant Herb does not admit the allegations contained in said document. 6. Admitted in part and denied In part. It is admitted thet Defendant's Answer with New Matter Is attached liS Exhibit "S". Additional Defendant does not admit the allegations contained in said document. 7. Denied. Ills speclficall~ denle d that Additional Defendant's vehicle came Into contact with the rear of Defendar,t's vehicle. Furthermore, After reasonable Investigation, answering Additional Uefendant is without knowledge or information sufficiBnt to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the remaining allegations 2 oontalned In paragraph 7 of the Joinder Complaint and the samo are denlad and strlot proof thereof Is demanded. 8. Denied. This parograph states a legal oonoluslon to whloh no response Is required. To the extent that a response is required, Additional Defendant Herb denies that she was oareless, reckless, and/or negligent and that she: (a) Operated her vehicle In a careless and/or Inattentive manner; (b) Failed to ttlke proper cognizance of the roadway and traffic conditions that then and there existed; (c) Failed to have her vehicle under proper and adequate control under the circumstances then and there existing; (dl Operated her motor vehicle In an inattentive and unobservant manner In direct disregard of the rights. safety and protection of others lawfully upon the highway; (e) Operated her vehicle at an excessive rate of speed under the olroumstances; (f) Negligently applied or failed to apply the brakes of her motor vehicle; (gl Failed to observe the original Defendant's vehicle on the hlghwav: and, 3 (hI Foiled to operate her vehicle In a manner which would permit her to atop the vehicle plior to striking the original Defendant. On the contrary, at all times relevant, Additional Defendant Herb acted In a lawful, careful, safe and prudent and with due care as required by the circumstances. 9. Denied, This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response Is required. To the extent that a response is required, the factual allegations are denied and Additional Defendant Herb demands strict proof thereof. 10, Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response Is required. To the extent that a response !s required, the factual allegations ere denied and Additional Defendant Herb demands strict proof thereof, WHEREFORE, Additional Defendant Herb respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in her favor and against the other parties to this lawsuit together with the cost of suit and Interest. BY WAY OF FURTHER DEFENSE: NEW MATT,m 11. Paragraphs 1 through 10 of Additional Defendant's Answer with New Matter are Incorporated herein as though fully set forth et length, 12. Plaintiff's Injuries, if any, were caused solely by the acts and omissions of Defendant Moeslein, 4 SChmidt, Ronca &. Kram~r PC Altorneya IIId CounHlon .. LAw 109 .... S4nel ........u... 1'eluIqI~ 11101 717/151-6JOG GIlNIIINE JONIlS, IN TRIl COURT or COMMON fLIlAS CUNBJlRLAHD COUNTY, fIlNNA. Plllintiff v. NO. 99-219 SUSAN MOIlSLIlIN, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. JlILIIlIllN IIlRB, Additional Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDIIlD PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO NEW MATTJlP. OF ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT IIlRB TO TRill JOINDER COMPLAINT OJ' DlIlnNDANT MRSLJl,!!! AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Geneine Jones, by and through her attorneys, SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C., and respectfully responds to the New Matter of Additional Defendant Erb to the Joinder Complaint of Defendant Moeslein as follows: 11. Paragraph 11 does not require a responsive pleading. 12. Admitted. 13-15. Admitted to the best of the Plaintiff's knowledge, information, and believe. ;"'16. It is believed that the Plaill.tiff's injuries were the result of ~he negligence of the Defendant, Susan Maeslein. ['.! , c'. .) ~ r- ~ - ~Q N ~ s:. (Jl, "1 Q.. q g~? l"- i' - U' Lv ~ .~ ~ ~ ~ r- ~i - N i' ~- of"~ :c: 1- ?' c... "'1 ~~' r- i II. fJ. - ~'Ui ~ u:. fE: .. 15 $ REI'LY TO NEW MAl'nR ANI) NEW MA'I'H:IU.'..l!.WillANl' l'!U'.AJi&.f.l1UUU AND NOW, comes the Defer.dulll. SUSUIl Moeslein. by IInd through her IIl1ol'lleys, RUBB, UiUNARD & MULVIHILL IInd JOliN A. ROI3B. JR., ESQlJlRE,und liIes the within Reply to New Muller IInd New Muller I'ursullntto I'll. R.C.I'. 2252(d). the following of whieh is u statement: REr..LYTO NE~MAIn;R OF AIlI>ITIONAL I>Im'~NDAt'fi'JillJill~.ERI! 12. Purugraph 12 eontuins legul conclusions of luw to which no responsive pleuding is required. 13. The averments of Paragraph 13 arc denied. By wuy of flJrlher response, the original Defendant incorporutes the Complaint 10 Join Additional Defendant which has been filed in this action. 14. The avennents ofParagruph 14 are denied. By way of further rcsponse, the original Defendant incorporates the Complaint to Join Additional Defendant which hus been filed in this action. 15.18. The averments contained in Paragraph 15 through 18 ure dirccted to the Plajntift~ and therefore. no response is required of this Defendant. REPLY TO NEW MATTER P!..!RSUANT TO rA Itc.r. 22!iUll} 19. This Defendant hcreby incorporates by reference Paragraphs I through 18 of this Answer as if the same were more fully set forth at length herein. 20. The averments of Paragraph 20 lire denied. By way of tlu1her rcsponse, the original Defendant incorporates the Complaint to Join Additional Defendant which hilS been filed '\;/ ~', '- C I r= i:n ,....j "c .- I i ot'f L! I ( " , , i: . . , 1 '.' (',' , ) ..-,,, ,.. I Ll '--} . .- (,c ,IJ", t;f' :'3 l,) 1,,-;' (.) ..................---~~-~... QIlNllINE JONllS, l'1aintiff. IN Tall COURT or CONNON PLIAS CllMBllJU.AND COUNTY, fllNNA, v, SUSAN MOIllSLIlIN, NO. !)g-219 Defendant v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW IIlILJlJlN IIlRB, Additional Defendant JURY TRIAL DBMANDJlD PRAIIlCIfE TO DISCONTINUE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please discontinue the above-captioned action, and mark it settled with prejudice. Thank you. Respeotfully Submitted, SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C, DATBD. /:2JJ /q(1 ~ erard C. Kramer Attorney at Law Attorney I.D. No. 44715 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-6300 Attorney for Plaintiff