HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-06927MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN. ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959
JAMES YOUNG
324 Lincoln Way West
Chambersburg, PA 17201,
v.
WILLIS VANCE PERSON
331 Meadow Lane
Shippensburg, PA 17257
and
BETTY J. BASS
137 Oak Flat Road
Newville, PA 17241,
NOTICE
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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 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 relief requested 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.
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
Plaintiff : NO. 1 "l - kP7
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted defenderse de estas demandas
expuestas en law paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dins de plazo al partir de la fecha
de la demanda y la notificacion. Hace falta asentar una comparencia escrita o en persona o
con un abogado y entregar a la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las
demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, is corte tomara
medidas y puede continuer is demanda en contra suya sin previo aviso o notificacion.
Ademas, la corte puede decodor a favor del demandante y requiere que usted cumpla con todas
law provisiones de esta demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades u otros
derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO
TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE ELDINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL
SERVICO, VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA
DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE
PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN. ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
JAMES YOUNG : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
324 Lincoln Way West : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
Chambersburg, PA 17201,
Plaintiff N0. 9 `1 • ("7 -2 7 ?'-""r T'`•`"'
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
WILLIS VANCE PERSON JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
331 Meadow Lane
Shippensburg, PA 17257
and
BETTY J. BASS
137 Oak Flat Road
Newville, PA 17241,
Defendants
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, by and through his attorneys, Morgan & Morgan, P.C., hereby
complains against Defendants and avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff is an adult individual residing at the above address.
2. Defendants are adult individuals residing at the above addresses.
3. On or about August 31, 1998, Plaintiff was operating a motor vehicle, and
was stopped at the intersection of North Main Street and King Street in Chambersburg,
Pennsylvania, when he was struck in the rear by a vehicle owned by Defendant Bass and
operated by Defendant Person.
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4. As a result of the collision, Plaintiff suffered severe and disabling injuries, which
are continuing.
5. At all times material hereto, Defendant person operated the vehicle owned by
Defendant Bass with the latter's knowledge and consent.
6. As a result of the accident, Plaintiff injured his nerves, bones, muscles, joints
and fascia, suffered pain and suffering, mental and emotional distress, which is continuing.
7. As a result of his injuries, Plaintiff incurred medical bills for care, treatment and
rehabilitation, he lost earnings and/or earning capacity, and suffered loss of life's pleasures and
diminution of daily activities, which are continuing.
8. Asa further result of the accident, Plaintiff incurred financial loss due to the
damage and loss of use of the vehicle he was operating.
COUNTI
PLAINTIFF v. DEFENDANT PERSON
9. Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the allegations of paragraphs I
through 8, as if fully set forth at length.
10. Plaintiffs injuries and damages were due to the negligence of Defendant,
individually, jointly and/or severally, including:
A. Failing to keep a proper lookout;
B. Striking the rear of Plaintiffs vehicle;
C. Traveling at an unsafe speed;
D. Failing to keep his vehicle under proper and adequate control;
E. Failing to slop his vehicle in the assured clear distance ahead;
F. Failing to warn Plaintiff of an unreasonable risk of harm;
G. Violating state laws and local ordinances relative to
the above allegations of negligence.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant, individually, jointly
and/or severally, in an amount in excess of $25,000.00, exclusive of interest, costs and delay
damages.
COUNT II
PLAINTIFF v. DEFENDANT BASS
11. Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the allegations of paragraphs 1
through 10, as if fully set forth at length.
12. Plaintiffs injuries and damages were due to the negligence of Defendant,
individually, jointly and/or severally, including, allowing Defendant Person to operate her vehicle
with actual or constructive knowledge that he was incapable or incompetent of safely operating
the vehicle.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant, individually, jointly
and/or severally, in an amount in excess of $25,000.00, exclusive of interest, costs and delay
damages.
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
By
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DATED: Atto eys for Plaintiff, James Young
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VERIFICATION
James Young states that he is Plaintiff in this matter, and that the statements made
in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and
belief. He understands that the statements in said pleading are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S.A. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959
JAMES YOUNG Plaintiff
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
V NO. 99-6927 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
WILLIS VANCE PERSON
and JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
BETT Y J. BASS Defendants
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER
. OF DEFENDANT BETTY J. BASS
Plaintiff, through his attorneys Morgan & Morgan, P.C., hereby responds to New
Matter of Defendant Betty Bass, and avers as follows:
13-19. The allegations of these paragraphs are denied as conclusions of law to
which no answer is required and they are deemed denied. Plaintiff incorporates herein by
reference the allegations of his complaint.
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
By
cott . Mor an, squire
Attorneys for Plaintiff, James Young
DATED: January 31, 2000
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michele E. Neff, of the firm Morgan & Morgan, P.C., hereby certify that service
of a true and correct copy of the within Plaintiff's Reply to New Matter was made on this
day of January, 2000, to the persons below named, by First Class United States Mail,
postage prepaid.
Karen Durkin, Esquire
JAMES, SMITH, DURKIN & CONNELLY, LLP
P. O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033-0650
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
Michele P. Neff, Legal Assistt to
Scott W. Morgan, Esquire
120 South Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
JAMES YOUNG
324 Lincoln Way West
Chambersburg, PA 17201,
v.
WILLIS VANCE PERSON
331 Meadow Lane
Shippensburg, PA 17257
and
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
Plaintiff NO. 99-6927 Civil
Defendants
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT
BETTY J. BASS
137 Oak Flat Road
Newville, PA 17241,
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly reinstate the Complaint against Defendant Willis Vance Person, in the
above-captioned matter.
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
By
Sc tt W. Morga , uire
Attorneys for Plaintiff, James Young
DATED: April 3, 2000
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BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236.7959
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
JAMES YOUNG : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
324 Lincoln Way West : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
Chambersburg, PA 17201,
Plaintiff NO. 99-6927 Civil
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
WILLIS VANCE PERSON JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
331 Meadow Lane
Shippensburg, PA 17257
and
BETTY J. BASS
137 Oak Flat Road
Newville, PA 17241,
Defendants
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly reinstate the Complaint against Defendant Willis Vance Person, in the
above-captioned matter.
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
By
ott . Morga squire
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DATED: January _j_, 2000
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CASE NO: 1999-06927 P
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
YOUNG JAMES
VS
PERSON WILLIS VANCE
CHRISTOPHER EVANS Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pensylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within NOTICE & COMPLAINT was served upon
BASS BETTY J
the
DEFENDANT , at 0019:00 HOURS, on the 24th day of November , 1999
at 137 OAK FLAT ROAD
NEWVILLE, PA 17241 by handing to
BETTY BASS
a true and attested copy of NOTICE & COMPLAINT
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 6.00
Service 8.06
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 8.00
.00
22.06
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this day of
n a o-o-0 A.D.
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(Prothonotary
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
12/30/1999
MORGAN & MOR
By:
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Deputy Sheriff
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 1999-06927 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
YOU14G JAMES
VS
PERSON WILLIS VANCE
R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT , to wit:
PERSON WILLIS VANCE
but was unable to locate Him
deputized the sheriff of FRANKLIN
serve the within NOTICE & COMPLAINT
County, Pennsylvania, to
On December 30th , 1999 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from FRANKLIN
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Out of County 9.00
Surcharge . 8.00
DEP. FRANKLIN CO 26.70
.00
61.70
12/30/1999
MORGAN & MORGAN
So ans ers:
R. Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumbecland County
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this /Z_ day of
,7.07ro A.D. C, Yk-?'J
Prothonotary
in his bailiwick. He therefore
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND I'
CASE NO: 1999-06927 T
COMMONTWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
YOUNG JAMES
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VS
PERSON WILLIS VANCE ETAL
ROBERT WOLLYUNG Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn
according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and inquiry for
the within named to wit:
PERSON WILLIS VANCE but was
unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
the within named
NOT FOUND , as to
PERSON WILLIS VANCE
USED TO LIVE W/HEATHER BASS UNTIL 5/99 BOTH MOVED
AND LEFT NO FORWARDING ADDRESS
Sheriff's Costs: So answers:
Docketing 9.00
Service 5.00
Affidavit 4.00 I
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Surcharge .00 er o yung, ZI1
Mileage 8.70
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12/17/1999
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this ZaTH day of DECEMBER
A.D. 11 ?_
NOTARIAL SEAL
PATRICIA A. STRINE. Notary Public
Chambersburg, Franklin County
M commission Ex fires Nov. 4.2000
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
James Young
vs.
Willis Vance Person, et. al.
Serve: Willis Vance Person No. 99-6927 Civil
Now, 11/18/99 , 19_, I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Franklin County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
Sheriff of Vumherland County, PA
Affidavit of Service
Now, 19_, at o'clock M. served the
within
upon
at
by handing to
a copy of the original
and made known to the contents thereof.
So answers,
Sheriff of
COSTS
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me this - day of , 19 MILEAGE _
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JAMES YOUNG, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 99-6927 CIVIL
WILLIS VANCE PERSON and BETTY J. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BASS,
Defendants JURY'fRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
To: James Young and his attorney,
Scott W. Morgan
and
Willis Vance Person
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to file a written response to the enclosed Answer with
New Matter and Crosselaim within twenty (20) days from service hereof or ajudg;ment may be
entered against you.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES, SMITH, DURKIN & CONNELLY, LLP
Dated: By:
'RKIN, ESQUIRE
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JOHN J. MCNALLY, III, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. #52661
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033-0650
(717) 533-3280
Attorneys for Defendant Bass
JAMES YOUNG. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 99-6927 CIVIL
WILLIS VANCE PERSON and BETTY J.
BASS,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER AND CROSSCLAIM
OF DEFENDANT BETTY J. BASS
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Betty J. Bass, by and through her attorneys, James,
Smith, Durkin & Connelly, LLP, to Answer Plaintiffs Complaint and aver New Matter and
Crossclaim as follows.
Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the Answering Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments of paragraph four (4) and strict proof of the same is demanded at trial.
5. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant Person operated the vehicle with
the knowledge and consent of the Answering Defendant, and strict proof thereof
is demanded at trial.
6. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the Answering Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments of paragraph six (6) and strict proof of the same is demanded at trial.
Denied. Alter reasonable investigation, the Answering Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments of paragraph seven (7) and strict proof of the same is demanded at trial.
8. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the Answering Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments of paragraph eight (8) and strict proof of the same is demanded at trial.
COUNTI
PLAINTIFF v. DEFENDANT PERSON
9. The answers in paragraphs one (1) through eight (8) are incorporated herein by
reference.
10. The averments in paragraph ten (10) are directed to a party other than the
Answering Defendant, and no responsive pleading is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Betty J. Bass respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
enterjudgment in her favor and against the Plaintiff, together with costs.
COUNTII
PLAINTIFF v. DEFENDANT BASS
11. The answers in paragraphs one (1) through ten (10) are incorporated herein by
reference.
12. Denied. The averments in paragraph twelve (12) as to negligence are conclusions
of law to which no responsive pleading is deemed necessary, and strict proof
thereof is demanded at trial. By way of further answer, it is specifically denied
that the Answering Defendant allowed Defendant Person to operate said vehicle.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Betty J. Bass respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
enter judgment in her favor and against the Plaintiff, together with costs.
NEW MATTER
II The answers in paragraphs one (1) through twelve (12) are incorporated herein by
reference.
14. Plaintiffs alleged injuries and damages were caused or contributed to by the
negligent acts and/or omissions of individuals other than the Answering
Defendant.
15. The Plaintiffs actions are barred or limited pursuant to the terms of the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Responsibility Act. 75 Pa.C.S. § 1701 et seg., the
provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference.
16. Plaintiffs Complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
IT At no time did Defendant Bass give permission to Defendant Person to operate
her vehicle.
18. On August 31, 1998, Defendant Person operated Defendant Bass's vehicle
without her knowledge or permission.
19. On August 31, 1998, Defendant Person was not an agent, servant or employee of
Defendant Bass.
NEW MATTER IN THE NATURE OF A CROSSCLAIM
PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d)
BETTY.1. 13ASS v. WILLIS VANCE PERSON
20. The averments in paragraphs thirteen (13) through nineteen (19) are incorporated
herein by reference.
21. If Plaintiff sustained damages, said damages were caused in whole or in part by
the negligence of Defendant Willis Vance Person, which is set forth in Count I of
Plaintiffs Complaint, and which is incorporated herein for purposes of this
Crossclaim.
19. Defendant Bass joins Defendant Person to preserve her right of contribution or
indemnification.
20. If liability is found on the part of Defendant Bass, such liability being specifically
denied, then Defendant Person is solely or jointly liable, or liable over to
Defendant Bass for contribution, indemnification or both, plus costs.
WEIEREFORE, Defendant Betty J. Bass respectfully requests judgment in her favor and
against the Plaintiff. In the alternative, it is respectfully requested that this Honorable Court
enter judgment in favor of Defendant Bass and against Defendant Willis Vance Person as being
jointly or severally liable or liable over to Defendant Bass for contribution, indemnification or
both.
Dated:
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES, SMITH, DURKIN & CONNELLY, LLP
By:
A IN, ESQUIRE
A orney ID #29563
JOHN J. MCNALLY, III, ESQUIRE
Attorney ID 952661
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3280
Attorneys for Defendant M
VERIFICATION
The undersigned, BETTY J. BASS, hereby verifies that the facts set forth in the Answer
with New Matter are true and correct to the best of her knowledge, information and belief and
further states that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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BETTY J!Ba S
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1, KAREN DURKIN, ESQUIRE, do hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy
of the foregoing Answer with New Matter and Crossclaim upon the following below-named
individual(s) by depositing same in the U.S. Mail, postage pre-paid at Ilershey, Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania this _;&y day of January, 2000.
SERVED UPON:
Scott W. Morgan, Esquire
Morgan & Morgan, P.C.
120 South Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1210
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Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-6927 CIVIL
WILLIS VANCE PERSON and BETTY J. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BASS,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance of the undersigned on behalf of Defendant Betty J. Bass
only, with respect to the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES, SMITH, DURKIN & CONNELLY, LLP
Dated: / 3 #j By. 0 URKIN, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. #29563
JOHN J. MCNALLY, Ill, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. #52661
P.O. Box 650
1lershey, PA 17033-0650
(717) 533-3280
Attorneys for Defendant Bass
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1, KAREN DURKIN. ESQUIRE, do hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy
of the foregoing Entry of Appearance upon the following below-named individual(s) by
depositing same in the U.S. Mail, postage pre-paid at Hershey. Dauphin County. Pennsylvania
this /_3 day of January, 2000.
SERVED UPON:
Scott W. Morgan, Esquire
Morgan & Morgan, P.C.
120 South Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1210
aren Durkin, Esquire
JAMES, SMITH, DURKIN & CONNELLY, LLP
NIORGAN & MORGAN. P.C.
BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN. ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 367221
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959
JAMES YOUNG, Plaintiff
V.
WILLIS VANCE PERSON and
BETTY J. BASS, Defendants
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
IN TI-IE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
NO. 99-6927 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
OF COMPLAINT ON DEFENDANT WILLIS PERSON
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
rtifies that pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 403, he did serve by
The undersigned hereby ce
certified mail, return receipt requested, a copy of the complaint in this action on Willis Vance
Person at General Delivery, Creedmore, NC 27522, on or about March 9, 2000; and, that the
Defendant Willis Vance Person refused the certified mailing as is evidenced by the attached
notation on the envelope from the U.S. Postal Service, attached hereto as Exhibit 'IN'; and, that
the undersigned thereafter served the complaint on Defendant Willis Vance Person by sending the
complaint to him at the above address by regular mail on April 11, 2000, and that the mailing was
not returned within fifteen (15) days after the said date of mailing.
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this ??ay
of 6 L 2000.
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My Commission Expires:
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
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NOTARIAL SEAL
MICHELE E. NEFF, NOTARY PUBLIC
HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 9, 2002
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BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN. ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
JAMES YOUNG : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
324 Lincoln Way West : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
Chambersburg, PA 17201,
Plaintiff : NO. 99-6927 Civil
V. : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
WILLIS VANCE PERSON : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
331 Meadow Lane
Shippensburg, PA 17257
and
BETTY J. BASS
137 Oak Flat Road
Newville, PA 17241,
Defendants
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly reinstate the Complaint against Defendant Willis Vance Person, in the
above-captioned matter.
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
By ?i
Scott W. Morgan Esquire
Attorneys for Plaintiff, James Young
DATED: May 15, 2000
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BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
JAMES YOUNG IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
324 Lincoln Way West CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
Chambersburg, PA 17201,
Plaintiff NO. 99-6927 Civil
V. : CIVIL ACTION- LAW
WILLIS VANCE PERSON JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
331 Meadow Lane
Shippensburg, PA 17257
and
BETTY J. BASS
137 Oak Flat Road
Newville, PA 17241,
Defendants
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly reinstate the Complaint against Defendant Willis Vance Person, in the
above-captioned matter.
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
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By -&A
Scott W. Morgan, Esquir
Attorneys for Plaintiff, James Young
DATED: June 9- 2000
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MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG. PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
JAMES YOUNG : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
324 Lincoln Way West : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
Chambersburg, PA 17201,
Plaintiff NO. 99-6927 Civil
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
WILLIS VANCE PERSON JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
331 Meadow Lane
Shippensburg, PA 17257
and
BETTY L BASS
137 Oak Flat Road
Newville, PA 17241,
Defendants
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly reinstate the Complaint against Defendant Willis Vance Person, in the
above-captioned matter.
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
By ? u.
Scot . Morg squire
Attorneys for Plaintiff, James Young
DATED: July 11, 2000
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND
CASE NO: 1999-06927 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
YOUNG JAMES
VS
PERSON WILLIS VANCE
R. Thomas Kline ,Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
inquiry for the within named defendant, DEFENDANT
PERSON WILLIS VANCE but was
unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
COMPLAINT & NOTICE ,
REINSTATED
, NOT FOUND , as to
the within named DEFENDANT , PERSON WILLIS VANCE
DEFT. DOES NOT RESIDE AT EITHER ADDRESS STATED,
UNEMPLOYED, PAPER COULD NOT BE SERVED PRIOR TO EXP.
Sheriff's Costs: So ans s:
Docketing 18.00
Service 7.44 ?f
NOT FOUND RETURN 5.00 RI/Thomas Kline
Surcharge 10.00 Sheriff of Cumberland County
.00
40.44 MORGAN & MORGAN
06/22/2000
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this 4 G day of
.2&&d A.D.
?Q71e OP•,o".
PYoLYhonotary '
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MORGAN & (ORGAN, P.C.
BY: SCOTT W. MORGAX, ESQU12 E
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
H-•1RRISBURG, PA 17101-1110
(717) 236-7959 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
JAMES YOUNG : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
324 Lincoln Way West : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
Chambersbur„ PA 17201,
Plaintiff : NO. C 1 - k l
LL
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW rr-
WILLIS VANCE PERSON JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
331 Meadow Lane
Shipoensburg, PA 17257
and
BETTY" J. BASS
137 Oak Flat Road
Ne•.vviile. PA 17241. JCL %. j^ y-=?J^ pj
De:endaets
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NOTICE
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 (30) days after this complaint and
notice are served, by entering a written appearance oersonaily or by attorney and filing in
writing with the tour your defenses or objections to the claims se., 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 tour without further notice for any monev claimed in the complaint
or for any other claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or
other rights imponartr to You.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF
YOU DO NOT F.AVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE. CO TO OR
TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO ::.,ND OUT WHERE YOU CAN
GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
AVIS
Le ban demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted defenderse•de estas demandas
expuestas en law paginas siguientes, usted tiene veime (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha
de la demanda y la notificacion. Hace falta asentar una comparencia escrita o en persona o
con un abogado y entregar a la come en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las
demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, is come tomara
medidas y puede continuer is demanda en contra suya sin previo aviso o notificacion.
Ademas, la cone puede decodor a favor del demandante y requiere que usted cumpla con todas
law provisiones de esta demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades u otros
derechos importances para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DENIANDA A UN ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO
TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE ELDINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL
SERVICO, VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA
DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE
PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN. ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(717)1236-7959
JAMES YOUNG
324 Lincoln Way West
Chaanbersburg, PA 17201,
v.
WIL-LIS VANCE PERSON
331 Meadow Lane
Shippensburg, PA 17257
and
BETTY J. BASS
137 Oak Flat Road
Nevrville. PA 17241,
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
Plaintiff
Defendants
: NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, by and through his attorneys, Morgan & Morgan, P.C., hereby
complains against Defendants and avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff is an adult individual residing at the above address.
2. Defendants are adult individuals residing at the above addresses.
3. On or about August 31, 1998, Plaintiff was operating a motor vehicle, and
was stopped at the intersection of North Main Street and King Street in Chambersburg,
Pennsylvania, when he was struck in the rear by a vehicle owned by Defendant Bass and
operated by Defendant Person.
4. As a result of the collision, Plaintiff suffered severe and disabling injuries, which
are continuing.
5. At all times material hereto, Defendant person operated the vehicle owned by
Defendant Bass with the latter's knowledge and consent.
6. As a result of the accident, Plaintiffinjured his nerves, bones, muscles, joints
and fascia, suffered pain and suffering, mental and emotional distress, which is continuing.
7. As a result of his injuries, Plaintiff incurred medical bills for care, treatment and
rehabilitation, he lost earnings and/or earning capacity, and suffered loss of life's pleasures and
diminution of daily activities, which are continuing.
8. As a further result of the accident, Plaintiff incurred financial loss due to the
damage and loss of use of the vehicle he was operating.
COUNTI
PLAINTIFF v. DEFENDANT PERSON
9. Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the allegations of paragraphs I
through 8, as if fully set forth at length.
10. Plaintiffs injuries and damages were due to the negligence of Defendant,
individually, jointly and/or severally, including:
A. Failing to keep a proper lookout:
B. Striking the rear of Plaintiffs vehicle;
C. Traveling at an unsafe speed;
D. Failing to keep his vehicle under proper and adequate control;
E. Failing to stop his vehicle in the assured clear distance ahead;
F. Failing to warn Plaintiff of an unreasonable risk of harm;
G. Violating state laws and local ordinances relative to
the above allegations of negligence.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant, individually, jointly
and/or severally, in an amount in excess of $25,000.00, exclusive of interest, costs and delay
damages.
COUNT II
PLAINTIFF v. DEMNI ANT BASS
11. Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the allegations of paragraphs I
through 10. as if fully set forth at length.
12. Plaintiffs injuries and damages were due to the neglieence of Defendant.
individually, jointly and/or severally, including, allowing Defendant Person to operate her vehicle
with actual or constructive knowledge that he was incapable or incompetent of safely operating
the vehicle.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant, individually, jointly
and/or severally, in an amount in excess of $35,000.00, exclusive of interest, costs and delay
damages.
MORGAN & MORGAN. P.C.
By -
Scott Wiblorgati?-Es uir
DATED' Attoteevs for Plaintiff. James Young
VERIFICATION
James Young states that he is Plaintiff in this matter, and that the statements made
in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and
belief. He understands that the statements in said pleading are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S.A. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN. ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
JAMES YOUNG : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
324 Lincoln Way West : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
Chambersburg, PA 17201,
Plaintiff NO. 99-6927 Civil
V. : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
WILLIS VANCE PERSON JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
331 Meadow Lane
Shippensburg, PA 17257
and
BETTY J. BASS
137 Oak Flat Road
Newville, PA 17241,
Defendants
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PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAIN
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly reinstate the Complaint against Defendant Willis Vance Person, in the
above-captioned matter.
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
By
Scott W. M r?;an, Esquire
Attorneys f Plaintiff lames Young
DATED:j,Iq(3Sfi?ICDO
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND
CASE NO: 1999-06927 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
YOUNG JAMES
VS
PERSON WILLIS VANCE
R. Thomas Kline Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
inquiry for the within named defendant, DEFENDANT
PERSON WILLIS VANCE but was
unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
COMPLAINT & NOTICE ,
NOT FOUND , as to
the within named DEFENDANT , PERSON WILLIS VANCE
DEFT. COULD NOT BE LOCATED AT ADDRESS STATED
PRIOR TO EXPIRATION DATE OF 8/10/00, NO FWDG
Sheriff's Costs: So answ :
Docketing 18.00
Service 3.10
NOT FOUND RETURN 5.00 R. Thomas Klin -
Surcharge 10.00 Sheriff of Cumberland County
.00
36.10 MELISSA MERRITTS RIVERA
08/10/2000
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this /yam day of
.2o-vz) A. D.
Pro otary
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959
JAMES YOUNG
324 Lincoln Way West
Chambersburg, PA 17201,
Plaintiff
V.
WILLIS VANCE PERSON
331 Meadow Lane
Shippensburg, PA 17257
and
BETTY J. BASS
137 Oak Flat Road
Newville, PA 17241,
Defendants
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
NO. q4 0 7
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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?-7 b
NOTICE
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 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 relief requested 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 AN
GET LEGAL HELP.
TRUE COPY FROtA R_ &4E
In Tost ..1ony Vli10n1o1, l he,a unto SQt 7ny hand
attt d tYe seal of said Coo (;artsio, Pa.
LT By
honorary
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
AVISO
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted defenderse• de estas demandas
expuestas en law paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dins de plazo al partir de la fecha
de la demanda y la notification. Hace falta asentar una comparencia escrim o en persona o
con un abogado y entregar a la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las
demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, is corte tomara
medidas y puede continuer is demanda en contra suya sin previo aviso o notificacion.
Ademas, la corte puede decodor a favor del demandame y requiere que usted cumpla con todas
law provisiones de esta demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades u otros
derechos importances para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DENIANDA A UN ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO
TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE ELDINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL
SERVICO, VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA
DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE
PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959
JAMES YOUNG
324 Lincoln Way West
Chambersburg, PA 17201,
v.
WILLIS VANCE PERSON
331 Meadow Lane
Shippensburg, PA 17257
and
BETTY J. BASS
137 Oak Flat Road
Newville, PA 17241,
Plaintiff
Defendants
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
NO.
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAIN
T
Plaintiff, by and through his attorneys, Morgan & Morgan, P.C., hereby
complains against Defendants and avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff is an adult individual residing at the above address.
2. Defendants are adult individuals residing at the above addresses.
3. On or about August 31, 1998, Plaintiff was operating a motor vehicle, and
was stopped at the intersection of North Main Street and King Street in Chambersburg,
Pennsylvania, when he was struck in the rear by a vehicle owned by Defendant Bass and
operated by Defendant Person.
4. As a result of the collision, Plaintiff suffered severe and disabling injuries, which
are continuing.
5. At all times material hereto, Defendant person operated the vehicle owned by
Defendant Bass with the latter's knowledge and consent.
6. As a result of the accident, Plaintiff injured his nerves, bones, muscles, joints
and fascia, suffered pain and suffering, mental and emotional distress, which is continuing.
7. As a result of his injuries, Plaintiff incurred medical bills for care, treatment and
rehabilitation, he lost earnings and/or earning capacity, and suffered loss of life's pleasures and
diminution of daily activities. which are continuine.
S. As a further result of the accident, Plaintiff incurred financial loss due to the
damage and loss of use of the vehicle he was operating.
COUNT I
PLAINTIFF v. DEFENDANT PERSON
9. Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the allegations of paragraphs 1
through S, as if fully set forth at length.
10. Plaintiffs injuries and damages were due to the negligence of Defendant,
individually, jointly and/or severally, including:
A. Failing to keep a proper lookout;
B. Striking the rear of Plaintiffs vehicle;
C. Traveling at an unsafe speed;
D. Failing to keep his vehicle under proper and adequate control;
E. Failing to stop his vehicle in the assured clear distance ahead;
F. Failing to warn Plaintiff of an unreasonable risk of harm;
G. Violating state laws and local ordinances relative to
the above allegations of negligence.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant, individually, jointly
and/or severally, in an amount in excess of $25,000.00, exclusive of interest, costs and delay
damages.
COUNT II
PLAINTIFF v. DEFENDANT BASS
11. Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the allegations of paragraphs i
through 10, as if fully set forth at length.
12. Plaintiffs injuries and damages were due to the negligence of Defendant.
individually, jointly and/or severally, including, allowing Defendant Person to operate her vehicle
with actual or constructive knowledge that he was incapable or incompetent of safely operating
the vehicle.
i
I:WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant, individually, jointly f
and/or severally, in an amount in excess of $25,000.00, exclusive of interest, costs and delay
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damages, t°r
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
By Z?t _
Scott W Morgan; €s uir
DATED: Ph fir AttoTfi-e*s for Plaintiff, James Young
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VERIFICATION
James Young states that he is Plaintiff in this matter, and that the statements made
in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and
belief. He understands that the statements in said pleading are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S.A. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
BY: MELISSA MERRtTTS RIVERA, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 70303
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959
JAMES YOUNG
324 Lincoln Way West
Chambersburg, PA 17201,
V.
WILLIS VANCE PERSON
331 Meadow Lane
Shippensburg, PA 17257
and
BETTY J. BASS
137 Oak Flat Road
Newville, PA 17241,
Plaintiff
Defendants
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
NO. 99-6927 Civil
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW, this I6?% day of , 2000, it is hereby
ORDERED that Plaintiff's Motion to Serve Process on Defendant, Willis Vance Person, by
Publication is GRANTED.
BY TH R .
J.
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error
AUG l 5 2000?J
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
BY: MELISSA MERRITTS RIVERA, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 70303
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
JAMES YOUNG : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
324 Lincoln Way West : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
Chambersburg, PA 17201,
Plaintiff N0. 99-6927 Civil
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
WILLIS VANCE PERSON JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
331 Meadow Lane
Shippensburg, PA 17257
and
BETTY J. BASS
137 Oak Flat Road
Newville, PA 17241,
Defendants
ORDER
AND NOW, this l6, day of &Un , 2000, it is hereby
ORDERED that Plaintiff's Motion to Serve Process on Defendant, Willis Vance Person, by
Publication is GRANTED.
BY TH R •
J.
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MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
BY: MELISSA MERRITTS RIVERA, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 70303
120 SOUT11 STREET
IIARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
JAMES YOUNG IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
324 Lincoln Way West CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
Chambersburg, PA 17201,
Plaintiff NO. 99-6927 Civil
V. : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
WILLIS VANCE PERSON JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
331 Meadow Lane
Shippensburg,PA 17257
and
BETTY J. BASS
137 Oak Flat Road
Newville, PA 17241,
Defendants
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO SERVE PROCESS ON DEFENDANT
WII LIS VANCE PERSON. BY PUBLICATION
1. Plaintiff, James Young, filed this action against Defendant Betty J. Bass and
Willis Vance Person, for damages stemming from personal injuries.
2. Plaintiff has been unable to perfect service on Defendant, Willis Vance
Person.
3. Service has been perfected on Betty J. Bass, in connection with this litigation
and her discovery deposition has been obtained.
4. Plaintiff has reinstated said Complaint, attached hereto as Exhibit "A," seven
(7) times, while searching for an address on Willis Vance Person as follows:
A. A Shippensburg address was provided by the police
accident report and the sheriff attempted service but was unable to deliver.
Attached hereto as Exhibit "B."
B. Plaintiff then hired API Investigations, who conducted
computer traces. API Investigation found a social security number with a
North Carolina address. Attached as Exhibit "C."
C. Plaintiff served Defendant, Person by way of registered mail and
the document was returned to us by U.S. Postal Service, showing that it
was refused. Affidavit of Service is attached hereto as Exhibit "D."
D. Plaintiff was advised by counsel to Bass that Defendant
Person was employed in the Carlisle, PA area and, Ave were given a Carlisle, PA
home address. Once again, the sheriff attempted service at both addresses
and was unable to serve Defendant Person. Sheriffs return, not found attached
hereto as Exhibit "E."
E. Plaintiff conducted the deposition of Betty J. Bass and learned
that Defendant Person was living in the Carlisle, PA area but she did not have a
specific address. Transcript excerpt attached hereto as Exhibit "F."
F. Plaintif7'then conducted the deposition of Heather Marie Bass,
Heather Bass gave Plaintiffa description of an address in Carlisle, PA. She also
informed Plaintiff that Mr. Person is aware that a lawsuit has been filed against him
because she informed him. Transcript excerpt attached hereto as Exhibit "G."
G. Once attain, Cumberland County Sheriff has attempted service in
Carlisle, PA. On Wednesday, August 9, 2000, Plaintiff received verbal confirmation
from the Sheriff that service was not perfected.
5. Plaintiff is represented by this counsel and Defendant Bass is represented by
Karen Durkin, Esquire, P. O. Box 650, Hershey, PA 17033-0650. Defendant Person is
unrepresented to our knowledge.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this court to enter an Order allowing service on
Defendant, Willis Vance Person by way of publication.
Respectfully submitted,
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
By
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Meliss Merritts Rivera, Esquire
DATED: August 11, 2000 Attorneys for Plaintiff, James Young
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG. PA 17101-1210 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
-- - (717) 236-7959
JAMES YOUNG : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
324 Lincoln Way West : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
Chambersburg, PA 17201, Plaintiff NO. Cl
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
WILLIS VANCE PERSON JURY TRIAL DEMANDED _ = J
331 Meadow Lane =
Shippensburg, PA 17257
and
BETTY J. BASS _
137 Oak Flat Road
Newville. PA 17241,
Defendants
NOTICE
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 filing in
writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against vou. 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 [he 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 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 RFI ()W TO FIND OUT WHI tx 6.AN
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 1999-06927 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
YOUNG JAMES
VS
PERSON WILLIS VANCE
R. Thomas Kline Sheri -f or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT to wit:
PERSON WILLIS Vp_NCE
but was unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of FRANKLIN County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within NOTICE & COMPLAINT
On December 30th X999 this Of f.'1CE SJdS in reCElpt OL the
attached return from FPANKLIN
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Out of Countv 9.00
Surcharge 8.00
DEP. FRnVKLIN CO 26.70
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0'1.70
12/30/.1999
MORGAN & MORG<
R. Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland Count:v
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this day of
A. D.
Prcthonotarv
EXHIBIT "B"
So ansv?ers
SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND
CASE NO: 1999-06927 T
COMMONTWEALTH OF PEWSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
YOUNG JAMES
VS
PERSON WILLIS VPVCE ETAL
ROBERT WOLLYUNG Deoucv
according. to.-law.,- says,. that he. made- a.
the within named to '
PERSON WILLIS VANCE
unable to locate Him in his bailiwick
Sheriff,
diligent
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He the
who being duly sworn
search. for
but was
refore returns the
NOT FOUND , as to
PERSON WILLIS VPVCE
the within named
USED -TO LIVE W/HEATHER BASS UNTIL 5/99 BOTH MOVED
AND LEFT NO FORWARDING ADDRESS
Sheriff's Costs: So answers:
Docketing 9.00
Service 5.00
Affidavit 4.00 R3oer? o__yurc sne
Surcharge .00
Mileage 8.70
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Sworn and subscribed to before me
this Z?ITH day of DECEMBER
AID.
NOTARIAL SEAL
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Chambarsburq. Franklin County
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Willis Vance Person
Case No: 08MOR01-5919-00
January 26, 2000
Assionment
On January 10, 2000, Scott Morgan of Morgan & Morgan, requested
an investigation on Willis Vance Person. Mr. Morgan's office was
updated on January 26, 2000. This file is on hold.
Synopsis
Computer traces were conducted on the Subject to obtain a current
address. The Subject's social security number which is 293-31-
6787 was obtained. The last reported address for the Subject was
General Delivery, Creedmoor, NC 27522 as of December 1998. No
other addresses were reported.
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EXHIBIT "C"
MORGAN & NIORGAN. P.C.
BY: SCOTT W. NIORGAN. ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 367,21
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
JAMES YOUNG,
Plaintiff
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WILLIS VANCE PERSON and
BETTY J. BASS,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMOLq LEA
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PI{[a1
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEINIANDED
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
OF COMPLAINT ON DEFENDANT WILLIS PERSON
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
The undersigned hereby certifies that pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 403, he did serve by
certified mail, return receipt requested, a copy of the complaint in this action on Willis Vance
Person at General Delivery. Creedmore. NC 27522, on or about March 9, 2000; and. that the
Defendant Willis Vance Person refused the certified mailing as is evidenced by the attached
notation on the envelope from the U.S. Postal Service, attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and, that
the undersigned thereafter served the complaint on Defendant Willis Vance Person by sending the
complaint to him at the above address by regular mail on April 11, 2000, and that the mailing was
not returned within fifteen ( l5) days after the said date of mailing.
Sworn to and subscribed NIORGAN & MORGAN. P.C.
before me this "-,'"day
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
YOUNG JAMES
VS
PERSON WILLIS VANCE
R. Thomas Kline Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
inquiry for the within named defendant, DEFENDANT
but was
PERSON WILLIS VANCE
unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
COMPLAINT & NOTICE
REINSTATED
NOT FOUND , as to
the within named DEFENDANT PERSON WILLIS VANCE
DEFT. DOES NOT RESIDE AT EITHER ADDRESS STATED,
UNEMPLOYED, PAPER COULD NOT BE SERVED PRIOR TO EX P.
Sheriff's Costs: So answ-
Docketing 16.00
Service 7.44
NOT FOUND RETURN 5.00 R. Thomas Kline
Surcharge 10.00 Sherif-- of Cumberland County
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40.44 MORGAN & MORGAN
06/22/2000
Sworn and subscribed to before me
EXHIBIT "E"
this day of
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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Location: Morgan & Morgan
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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KAREN DURKI N, ESQUIRE EXHIBIT "F"
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i A. Not that I ca:i recall.
i Q. Okay. How often in 1998 would you see Mr.
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3 A. On an average of once a week.
3 Q. What would be the nature of your visit with
him?
A. He would come down to our place with my
daughter when she come down to visit.
Q. Do you still see Mr. Person today?
A. Not for a while r haven't.
Q. When was the last time you saw him?
A. It's probably been two months.
Q. And the last time you saw him, approximately
two months ago, what was the nature of your visit then?
A. He was visiting with my daughter's baby,
which is his.
Q. Does your daughter still have a relationship
with Mr. Person?
A. No, just visitation rights for the baby.
Q. Do you know where Mr. Person resides right
now?
1 A. All I know, Carlisle.
2 Q. Okay. Now, on August 31, '98, you owned a
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6 A. well, no, not in my name.
7 Q. In your name?
8 A. No.
9 Q. Okay.
10 A. I'm trying to think.
11 Q. On August 31, 198, your Elantra was involved
12 in an accide nt. Are you aware of that?
13 A. Yes.
14 Q. Can you tell me who was driving your car at
15 the time the accident occurred?
16 A. All I know is what I was told that Willis
17 Person was d riving.
19 Q. Who told you that?
19 A. I had a police officer call me.
20 Q. Was anybody in the car with Mr. Person at the
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NO. 99-6927 Civil
WILLIS VANCE PERSON : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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Deposition of: HEATHER MARIE BASS
Taken by: Plaintiff
Before: Amy R. Fritz, Notary Public
Registered Professional
Reporter
Date: July 6, 2000, 2:40 p.m.
Place: Morgan & Morgan
120 South Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
APPEA-4ANCES :
MORGAN & MORGAN
BY: MELISSA MERR I TTS -RIVERA, ESQUIRE
FOR - PLAINTIFF
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A. No.
Q. Do you know where he's employed?
A. Not at the moment. His father just passed away.
He had to lose the job he did have.
Q. How did you learn that his father passed away
and that he lost his job?
A. I mean, he calls me every night to see what his
daughter's doing.
Q. Do you know the telephone number from where he
calls you?
A. Yeah. It's 241-4471.
Q. Do you ever see him in person with your
daughter?
A. When I take her down there.
Q. When you take her down there to see him, where
do you meet up with him?
A. In Carlisle on the main street. I don't know
many streets. I'm not very good.
Q. Do you know his Social Security number?
A. No.
Q. Do you know his birthday?
A. 7/1, I'm guessing it's 163. He just turned -- I
think he just turned 37.
Q. Just a couple days ago?
A. Yeah.
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3 A. It's a long story; it's just a friend of his.
4 Q. Do you know that person's name, is what I'm
5 wondering.
6 A. They call him Tommy.
7 Q. Do you know his official name?
8 A. No. I don't know it because it's Chinese. He's
9 Chinese. I don't know.
10 Q. Okay. Is it in an apartment complex or on a
11 main street? Do you know that?
12 A. It's on a main street. It's, like, on the third
13 floor.
14 Q. Is it -above any particular -- you know how they
15 have window fronts along the main streets?
16 A. Yeah.
17 Q. is it above any particular store or anything?
18 A. There's a tattoo place down below.
19 Q. Do you know the name of the tattoo place?
20 A. No.
21 Q. Do you know if it's on a corner of a main street
22 and another street?
23 A. It's right up from where they recently had that
24 fire at Classic Rags and that movie theater, that old movie
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1 Q. Have you ever been up into the apartment?
2 A. Yeah.
3 Q. Anybody else live there besides Mr. Person and
4 Tommy?
5 A. My sister did, but she just recently moved out.
6 Q. What is your sister's name?
7 A. Susan'Bass. That's her maiden name. Her
8 married name is Little.
9 Q. The tattoo parlor that the apartment is above,
10 is that on a corner?
11 A. No.
12 Q. Do you know what the intersecting street is with
13 the main street that's closest to that tattoo place?
14 A. There's a -- I know there's -- I think it's Pitt
15 Street. And I think the street that they're on, it's West
16 High Street, I think. I'm not actually sure. I do
17 remember them saying that.
18 MS. RIVERA: Thank you.
19 MS. DURKIN: I have a couple questions for you,
20 Heather.
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22 Q. You said your mom bought the car for you?
23 A. Yeah.
24 Q. Did she buy the car for you before or after you
25 moved in with Mr. Person?
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1 A. If he knew how to drive a car.
2 Q. Yes. How would he know how to drive a car if he
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6 Q. So he's driven a car before?
7 A. Down in North Carolina.
8 Q. Does Mr. Person know that there's been a lawsuit
9 filed against him?
10 A. Yeah.
11 Q. How does he know that?
12 A. I told him.
13 Q. Did he ever tell you whether he knew he should
14 not have been driving the car at the time of the accident?
15 A. He apologized to my mother and myself.
16 Q. When did he polocize?
17 A. Right after the accident.
18 Q. And what did he say?
19 A. He just said I'm sorry.
20 Q. Did he say he was sorry for the accident or he
21 was sorry for taking your car?
22 P-. Sorry for the accident, just -- he was just
23 sorry, I guess, period. He didn't really say which.
24 Q. At the time you were living with him, did he
25 1 have a job?
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1, Michele E. Neff, Legal Assistant for Melissa Merritts Rivera, Esquire, hereby
certify that service of the original within Motion to Serve Process on Defendant by Publication,
and proposed Order, was made on this 11 ih" day of August, 2000, to the persons below named,
by First Class United States Mail, postage prepaid.
Karen Durkin, Esquire
JAMES, SMITH, DURKIN & CONNELLY, LLP
P. 0. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033-0650
MORGAN & MORGAN, P_ C.
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Michele E. Neff, Legal Assis ai t to
Melissa Merritts Rivera, Esquire
120 South Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959
Attorneys for Plaintiff
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
BY: SCOTT W. ,MORGAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 36721
BY: MELISSA MERRITTS RIVERA. ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 70303
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(7I? 236-7959-----_.---
JAMES YOUNG
324 Lincoln Way West
Chambersburg, PA 17201,
Plaintiff
V.
WILLIS VANCE PERSON
331 Meadow Lane
Shippensburg, PA 17257
and
BETTY J. BASS
137 Oak Flat Road
Newville, PA 17241,
Defendants
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF--
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
NO. 99-6927 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO SERVE PROCESS ON DEFENDANT,
WILLIS VANCE PERSON BY PUBLICATION
Plaintiff. James Young, tiled this action against Defendant Betty J. Bass and
Willis Vance Person, for damages stemming from personal injuries.
2. Plaintiff has been unable to perfect service on Defendant, Willis Vance
Person.
3. Service has been perfected on Betty J. Bass, in connection with this litigation
and her discovery deposition has been obtained.
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4. Plaintiff has reinstated said Complaint, attached hereto as Exhibit "A," seven
(7) times, while searching for an address on Willis Vance Person as follows:
A. A Shippensburg address was provided by the police
accident report and the sheriff attempted service but was unable to deliver.
Attached hereto as Exhibit "B."
B. Plaintiff then hired API Investigations, who conducted
computer traces. API Investigation found a social security number with a
North Carolina address. Attached as Exhibit "C."
C. Plaintiff served Defendant. Person by wav of registered mail and
the document was returned to us by U.S. Postal Service, showing that it
was refused. Affidavit of Service is attached hereto as Exhibit "D."
D. Plaintiff was advised by counsel to Bass that Defendant
Person was emploved in the Carlisle, PA area and, we were given a Carlisle, PA
home address. Once again, the sheriff attempted service at both addresses
and was unable to serve Defendant Person. Sheriffs return, not found attached
hereto as Exhibit "E."
E. Plaintiff conducted the deposition of Betty J. Bass and learned
that Defendant Person was living in the Carlisle, PA area but she did not have a
specific address. Transcript excerpt attached hereto as Exhibit "F."
F. Plaintiff then conducted the deposition of Heather Marie Bass,
Heather Bass gave Plaintiffa description of an address in Carlisle, PA. She also
informed Plaintiff that Mr. Person is aware that a lawsuit has been filed against him
because she informed him. Transcript excerpt attached hereto as Exhibit "G."
G. Once again, Cumberland County Sheriff has attempted service in
Carlisle, PA. On Wednesday, August 9, 2000, Plaintiff received verbal confirmation
from the Sheriff that service was not perfected.
__5.- Plaintiffis-represented.by-this.counsel-and-Defendant Bass-is represented
Karen Durkin, Esquire, P. 0. Box 650, Hershey, PA 17033-0650. Defendant Person is
unrepresented to our knowledge.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this court to enter an Order allowing service on
Defendant, Willis Vance Person by way of publication.
Respectfully submitted,
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
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Me iss Merri is Rivera, Esquire
DATED: August 11, 2000 Attorneys for Plaintiff, James Young;
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michele E. Neff, Legal Assistant for Melissa Merritts Rivera, Esquire, hereby
certify that service of the original within Motion to Serve Process on Defendant by Publication,
and proposed Order, was made on this ( I"v day of August, 2000, to the persons below named,
by First Class United States Mail, postage prepaid.
Karen Durkin, Esquire
JAMES. SMITH. DURKIN & CONNELLY. LLP
P. 0. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033-0650
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NO. 99-6927 CIVIL
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BASS,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VANCE PERSON BY PUBLICATION
I - 5. Admitted. By way of further answer, Defendant Betty J. Bass joins with Plaintiff in his
request upon the Court to enter an Order allowing service on Defendant Willis Vance Person by
way of publication.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Betty J. Bass requests this Court to enter an Order allowing
service on Defendant Willis Vance Person by way of publication.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES, SMITH, DURKIN & CONNELLY, LLP
Dated: - /
KAREN-DURKIN, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. #29563
JOHN J. MCNALLY, III, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. #52661
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033-0650
(717) 533-3280
Attorneys for Defendant Bass
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, KAREN DURKIN, ESQUIRE, do hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy
of the foregoing Motion upon the following below-named individual(s) by depositing same in
the U.S. Mail, postage pre-paid at Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania this . 3' day of
X000.
SERVED UPON:
Scott W. Morgan, Esquire
Morgan & Morgan, P.C.
120 South Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1210
Kder-LDtirkin, Esquire
JAMES, SMITH, DURKIN & CONNELLY, LIT
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
BY: SCOTT W. MORGAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION N0.36721
120 SOUTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1210
(717) 236-7959
JAMES YOUNG
324 Lincoln Way West
Chambersburg, PA 17201,
Plaintiff
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WILLIS VANCE PERSON
331 Meadow Lane
Shippensburg, PA 17257
and
BETTY J. BASS
137 Oak Flat Road
Newville, PA 17241,
Defendants
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
NO. 99-6927 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly reinstate the Complaint against Defendant Willis Vance Person, in the
above-captioned matter.
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
By
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Attorneys for Plaintiff James Young
DATED: September 5, 2000
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JAMES YOUNG : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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Plaintiff
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WILLIS VANCE PERSON
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
and
BETTY J. BASS
Defendants
ORDER TO SETTLE DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the above matter settled, discontinued and ended upon payment of
your costs, only.
MORGAN & MORGAN, P.C.
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