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P O. BOX W545
TIMOTHY A. SHOD.ENBERGER HARRISBURG, PA. 17106-0545
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ELIZABETH A. ONTKO•
(717) 234.3700
FAX (717) 234.8212
'Ab membee dN•.1•on Bu
Honorable Edward E. Guido
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17113
Re: Our Client:
Your Insured:
Claim No.:
Date of Loss:
Dear Judge Guido:
July 6, 1999
Mr. and Mrs. Biffart
William J. Pullin
38-JO96-800
October 31, 1998
with Am in Elivabethville (717) 3624472
wi)ka.Ba (570) 622-0711
I am in receipt of the enclosed letter from State Farm's representative which
should take care of this matter without further involvement of the Court. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
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Timothy A. Shollenberger
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Enclosure
CC: Richard Wix, Esq.
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I State Farm Insurance Companies
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State Farm Insurance
115 limekiln Road
June 29, 1999 PO Box 257
New Cumberland PA 17070.0257
Timothy Shollenberger
Shollenberger & Januzzi
PO Box 0545
Harrisburg, PA 17106
RE: Your Client: Mr. & Mrs. Biffart
Our Insured: William J. Pullin
Our Claim No.: 38-J096-800
Date of Loss: October 13, 1998
Dear Mr. Shollenberger:
We have received your Order and Action to Perpetuate Testimony.
We have asked Richard Wix to represent Mr. Pullin for the
deposition. Please contact Mr. Wix directly to arrange for the
deposition.
Sincerely,
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Shelby Jones
Claim Specialist
(717) 774-9033
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
cc: Richard Wix
William Pullin
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1820 LINOLESTOWN ROAD
P. O. BOX 60545
HARRISBURG, PA. 17106.0545
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WILLIAM J PULLIN
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
EDWARD E. GUIDO
JUDGE
July 2, 1999
Timothy Shollenberger, Esquire
1820 Linglestown Road
P.O. Box 60545
Harrisburg, Pa. 17106
Dear Mr. Shollenberger:
As per our telephone conference, we
enclosed proposed orders to you. We have
Equity Complaint to the Prothonotary. It
that you will be effecting service of the
Defendant through the Sheriff's Office.
COURTHOUSE
ONE COURTHOUSE SQUARE
CARLISLE. PA 17013-3387
(7 17) 240.6290
FAX (7171 240-6462
are returning the
returned the original
is our understanding
complaint upon the
Very t 1 urs,
Edward E. Guido
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Enclosure
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
1820 Linglestown Road
P.O. Box 60545
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545
Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700
Fax Number: (717) 234-8212
Attorneys for Plaintiff
ROBERT BIFFART AND JEAN BIFFART,
HIS WIFE,
PETITIONERS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. qC -, ?10
V.
WILLIAM J. PULLIN,
RESPONDENT
EQUITY ACTION
ORDER
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AND NOW, this day of , 1999, Plaintiffs' action to perpetuate
the testimony of the Defendant, WILLIAM J. PULLIN, regarding his recollection and the
circumstances regarding the October 13, 1998 motor vehicle collision is hereby
GRANTED. Defendant's testimony is to be taken by deposition in accordance with the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
J.
SHOLLENBERGER & J ANUZZI, LLP
1820 Linglestown Road
P.O. Box 60545
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545
Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700
Fax Number: (717) 234-8212
ROBERT BIFFART AND JEAN BIFFART,
HIS WIFE,
PETITIONERS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
WILLIAM J. PULLIN,
RESPONDENT
NO. 9 9. 3 9/0 rcw
EQUITY ACTION
ACTION TO PERPETUATE TESTIMONY PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. 1532
AND NOW come the Plaintiffs, ROBERT AND JEAN BIFFART, by and through
their attorneys, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP, and do respectfully represent the
following:
1. The Plaintiff, ROBERT BIFFART, is an adult individual who currently
resides at 8 Umberto Avenue, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17070.
2. The Plaintiff, JEAN BIFFART, is an adult individual who currently resides
at 8 Umberto Avenue, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070.
3. The Plaintiffs, ROBERT BIFFART and JEAN BIFFART, are husband and
wife.
4. The Defendant, WILLIAM J. PULLIN, is an adult individual whose last
known address is 486 Spruce Street, P.O. Box 474, New Cumberland, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17070.
5. The instant action arises out of a motor vehicle collision which occurred
on October 13, 1998 at the intersection of Lewisberry Road (SR-0114) and Poplar
Road (SR- 1001) York, York County, Pennsylvania.
6. At the aforesaid time and place, the Plaintiff, ROBERT BIFFART, was
operating a 1996 Skorpion Tour motorcycle owned by Brock M. Biffart.
7. At the aforesaid time and place, the Defendant, WILLIAM J. PULLIN, was
the owner and operator of a 1988 Mazda 323.
8. At the aforesaid time and place, the Plaintiff, ROBERT BIFFART, was
travelling west on Lewisberry Road, York, York County, Pennsylvania.
9. At the aforesaid time and place, the Defendant, WILLIAM J. PULLIN, was
travelling east on Lewisberry Road, York, York County, Pennsylvania, when he turned
left onto Poplar Church Road into the path of Plaintiffs motorcycle.
10. On or about April 6, 1999, Plaintiffs' counsel received a letter from Debbie
Grant, Esq., on behalf of William J. Pullin, indicating that Mr. Pullin's health was
questionable and that he had been recently hospitalized. A copy of said letter is
attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A."
11. Plaintiffs have not yet initiated a negligence action against the Defendant,
WILLIAM J. PULLIN, and are presently negotiating with Mr. Pullin's automobile
insurance carrier towards resolution of Plaintiffs' claims for damages resulting from the
October 13, 1998 motor vehicle collision.
12. Pa.R.C.P. 1532 allows a party to file a complaint in equity requesting
perpetuation of testimony. Testimony which has been perpetuated may be used at trial
or hearing in accordance with the provisions applicable to depositions underPa.R.C.P.
4020.
13. Plaintiffs, ROBERT AND JEAN BIFFART, wish to take the deposition of
Defendant, WILLIAM J. PULLIN, and perpetuate his testimony in the event of his death.
As mentioned above, WILLIAM J. PULLIN is in ill health and he is presently seventy-
two (72) years of age having been born on June 24, 1927.
14. Plaintiffs wish to question Defendant, WILLIAM J. PULLIN, regarding the
circumstances surrounding the October 13, 1998 collision and his recollection of
events.
15. Plaintiffs, ROBERT AND JEAN BIFFART, expect that Defendant,
WILLIAM J. PULLIN, will testify that he was travelling east on Lewisberry Road, York,
York County, Pennsylvania, when he made a left turn onto Poplar Road, into the path of
Plaintiffs motorcycle.
16. In accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1532(b), the Plaintiffs wish to schedule the
deposition of Defendant, WILLIAM PULLIN, as soon as convenient for all parties and in
accordance with the proceedings set forth under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure on taking depositions.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs, ROBERT AND JEAN BIFFART, respectfully
request this Honorable Courtto grant their action to perpetuate the testimony of the
Defendant, WILLIAM J. PULLIN, by deposition and in accordance with Pa. R.C.P.
1532.
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
Date: 6 '- 2A
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Central Pennsylvania Legal Services
256 East Markel Sum. Vark, PA 17403.2058
(717)8483605. Fax (717)8545431
April 6, 1999
Timothy A. Shollenberger, Esq.
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
1820 Linglestown Road
P.O. BOX 60545
Harrisburg, PA 17106
Re: Biffert v. Pullin
Date of Collision: 10/13/98
Dear Mr. Shollenberger:
APR 001;+99
I am writing on behalf of Mr. William Pullin. I am not
representing him in this matter. Mr. Pullints health is
questionable and he has been recently hospitalized. He asked me
to write and inform you that his insurance carrier is State Farm
Insurance. His agent is Rocky Radabaugh. He can be reached at
(717)774-2517. I suggest you contact State Farm directly to
inquire about their intentions to settle the claim.
Sinccerely,
Debbie Grant
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA LEGAL SERVICES
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CASE NO: 1999-03910 P
SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
BIFFART ROBERT ET AL
VS.
PULLIN WILLIAM J
R. Thomas Kline Sheriff, who being duly sworn according
to law, says, that he made a diligent search and inquiry for the within
named defendant, to wit: PULLIN WILLIAM J
but was unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore returns
the ACTION TO PERPETUATE
TESTIMONY PURSUANT TO PA R.C.P. 1532, EQUITY
NOT FOUND , as to the within named defendant
PULLIN WILLIAM J
RETURN PAPER UNSERVED AS PER ATTORNEY ON
7/2/99. _
Sheriff's Costs: So answVrs' Docketing 18.00 % L
Not Found 5.00
Affidavit
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Surcharge 8.00 omas ine, S el?rifi
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Sworn and subscribed to before me
this l•+? day of
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SHOLLENBERGER & J AWZZI, LLP
1820 Linglestown Road
P.O. Box 60545
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545
Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700
Fax Number: (717) 234-8212
Attorneys for Plaintiff
ROBERT BIFFART AND JEAN BIFFART,
HIS WIFE,
PETITIONERS
V.
WILLIAM J. PULLIN,
RESPONDENT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA l
NO. 7q-
EQUITY ACTION a U
ACTION TO PERPETUATE TESTIMONY PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. 1532
AND NOW come the Plaintiffs, ROBERT AND JEAN BIFFART, by and through
their attorneys, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP, and do respectfully represent the
following:
1. The Plaintiff, ROBERT BIFFART, is an adult individual who currently
resides at 8 Umberto Avenue, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17070.
2. The Plaintiff, JEAN BIFFART, is an adult individual who currently resides
at 8 Umberto Avenue, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070.
3. The Plaintiffs, ROBERT BIFFART and JEAN BIFFART, are husband and
wife.
4. The Defendant, WILLIAM J. PULLIN, is an adult individual whose last
known address is 486 Spruce Street, P.O. Box 474, New Cumberland, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17070.
5. The instant action arises out of a motor vehicle collision which occurred
on October 13, 1998 at the intersection of Lewisberry Road (SR-0114) and Poplar
Road (SR- 1001) York, York County, Pennsylvania.
6. At the aforesaid time and place, the Plaintiff, ROBERT BIFFART, was
operating a 1996 Skorpion Tour motorcycle owned by Brock M. Biffart.
7. At the aforesaid time and place, the Defendant, WILLIAM J. PULLIN, was
the owner and operator of a 1988 Mazda 323.
8. At the aforesaid time and place, the Plaintiff, ROBERT BIFFART, was
travelling west on Lewisberry Road, York, York County, Pennsylvania.
9. At the aforesaid time and place, the Defendant, WILLIAM J. PULLIN, was
travelling east on Lewisberry Road, York, York County, Pennsylvania, when he turned
left onto Poplar Church Road into the path of Plaintiffs motorcycle.
10. On or about April 6, 1999, Plaintiffs' counsel received a letter from Debbie
Grant, Esq., on behalf of William J. Pullin, indicating that Mr. Pullin's health was
questionable and that he had been recently hospitalized. A copy of said letter is
attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A."
11. Plaintiffs have not yet initiated a negligence action against the Defendant,
WILLIAM J. PULLIN, and are presently negotiating with Mr. Pullin's automobile
insurance carrier towards resolution of Plaintiffs' claims for damages resulting from the
October 13, 1998 motor vehicle collision.
12. Pa.R.C.P. 1532 allows a party to file a complaint in equity requesting
perpetuation of testimony. Testimony which has been perpetuated may be used at trial
or hearing in accordance with the provisions applicable to depositions under Pa.R.C.P.
4020.
13. Plaintiffs, ROBERT AND JEAN BIFFART, wish to take the deposition of
Defendant, WILLIAM J. PULLIN, and perpetuate his testimony in the event of his death.
As mentioned above, WILLIAM J. PULLIN is in ill health and he is presently seventy-
two (72) years of age having been born on June 24, 1927.
14. Plaintiffs wish to question Defendant, WILLIAM J. PULLIN, regarding the
circumstances surrounding the October 13, 1998 collision and his recollection of
events.
15. Plaintiffs, ROBERT AND JEAN BIFFART, expect that Defendant,
WILLIAM J. PULLIN, will testify that he was travelling east on Lewisberry Road, York,
York County, Pennsylvania, when he made a left turn onto Poplar Road, into the path of
Plaintiffs motorcycle.
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16. In accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1532(b), the Plaintiffs wish to schedule the
deposition of Defendant, WILLIAM PULLIN, as soon as convenient for all parties and in
accordance with the proceedings set forth under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure on taking depositions.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs, ROBERT AND JEAN BIFFART, respectfully
request this Honorable Court to grant their action to perpetuate the testimony of the
Defendant, WILLIAM J. PULLIN, by deposition and in accordance with Pa. R.C.P.
1532.
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
Date: (CJ / 2A ' q I
TRUE GWY FRIM REOORD
In Too" whow, I here uoto set my haw0
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Central Pennsylvania Legal Services
256 Easi Marker Street. York. PA 174034058
(717)848.3605. Fax (717)8545431
April 6, 1999
Timothy A. Shollenberger, Esq.
Shollenberger & .7anuzzi, LLP
1820 Linglestown Road
P.O. Box 60545
Harrisburg, PA 17106
Re: Biffert v. Pullin
Date of Collision: 10/13/98
Dear Mr. Shollenberger:
APR N i';y9
I am writing on behalf of Mr. William Pullin. I am not
representing him in this matter. Mr. Pullin's health is
questionable and he has been recently hospitalized. He asked me
to write and inform you that his insurance carrier is State Farm
Insurance. His agent is Rocky Radabaugh. He can be reached at
(717)774-2517. I suggest you contact State harm directly to
inquire about their intentions to settle the claim.
Sincerely,
i
Debbie Grant
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA LEGAL SERVICES
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
1820 Linglestown Road
P.O. Box 60545
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545
Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700
Fax Number: (717) 234-8212
Attorneys for Plaintiff
ROBERT BIFFART AND JEAN BIFFART
HIS WIFE,
PETITIONERS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
WILLIAM J. PULLIN,
RESPONDENT
NO.
EQUITY ACTION
ORDER
AND NOW, this day of , 1999, Plaintiffs' action to perpetuate
the testimony of the Defendant, WILLIAM J. PULLIN, regarding his recollection and the
circumstances regarding the October 13, 1998 motor vehicle collision is hereby
GRANTED. Defendant's testimony is to be taken by deposition in accordance with the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
1820 Linglestown Road
P.O. Box 60545
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545
Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700
Fax Number: (717) 234-8212
ROBERT BIFFART AND JEAN BIFFART,
HIS WIFE,
PETITIONERS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
WILLIAM J. PULLIN,
RESPONDENT
NO. 99-3910
EQUITY ACTION
PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE
To the Prothonotary:
Please mark the above-captioned action ended, settled and discontinued with
prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: August 26, 1999
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
1820 Linglestown Road
P.O. Box 60545
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545
Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700
Fax Number: (717) 234-8212
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
And now this 26'h day of August 1999, 1 hereby certify that I have served the within
Praecipe to Discontinue by depositing a true copy in the United States Mail, postage
paid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Richard H. Wix, Esq.
Wix, Wenger & Weidner
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
Affornevs for Plaintiff -
By:
Date: August 26, 1999
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