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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
701 Cassel Road, Lot 106
Manchester, York County, PA 17345
Plaintiff
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: Civil Action - Law
HEATHER A. RUDY,
631 Cedar Ridge Lane
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA 17055
Defendant
PRAECIPE FOR SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF SAID COURT:
Issue summons in Trespass in the above case.
Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to Sheriff for service.
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Counsel for Plaintiff
96 South Georg reet
Suite 430
York, PA 1 01
(717) 852-8379
Supreme Court ID Number: 35554
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SUMMONS IN CIVIL ACTION
TO: HEATHER A. RUDY
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2003-05673 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
JENNINGS MICHELLE R
VS
RUDY HEATHER A
ROBERT BITNER
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
RUDY HEATHER A
the
DEFENDANT
, at 2037:00 HOURS, on the 6th day of November, 2003
at 631 CEDAR RIDGE LANE
MECHANISCBURG, PA 17055
by handing to
HEATHER RUDY
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
18.00
8.97
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10.00
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R. Thomas Kline
11/07/2003
MARTZ & GAILEY
Sworn and Subscribed to before
By:
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hrothonotary
WRIT OF EXECUTION andlor ATTACHMENT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA)
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND)
NO 03-5686 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TO THE SHERlFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
To satisfy the debt, interest and costs due CUMBERLAND V ALLEY MOTORS, Plaintiff (s)
From ROBERTO CARMONA, JR., 63 NORTH 10TH STREET, LEMOYNE, PA 17043
(I) You are directed to levy upon the property of the defendant (s)and to sell ALL PERSONAL
PROPERTY.
(2) You are also directed to attach the property of the defendant( s) not levied upon in the possession
of
GARNISHEE(S) as follows:
and to notify the garnishee(s) that: (a) an attachment has been issued; (b) the garnishee(s) is enjoined from
paying any debt to or for the account of the defendant (s) and from delivering any property of the defendant
(s) or otherwise disposing thereof;
(3) If property of the defendant(s) not levied upon an subject to attachment is found in the possession
of anyone other than a named garnishee, you are directed to notify himlher that helshe has been added as a
garnishee and is enjoined as above stated.
Amount Due $698.77
L.L. $.50
Interest
Atty's Comm %
Atty Paid $2.50
Plaintiff Paid $34.25
Date: OCTOBER 30, 2003
Due Prothy $1.00
Other Costs
CURTIS R. LONG
(Seal)
Prothonot';)?
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Deputy
REQUESTING PARTY:
Name ANTHONY J. FOSCHI, ESQUIRE
Address: PO BOX 88
HARRISBURG, PA 17108
Attorney for: PLAINTIFF
Telephone: 717-763-1121
Supreme Court ill No. 55895
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
~ASE NO: 2003-05673 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
JENNINGS MICHELLE R
VS
RUDY HEATHER A
ROBERT BITNER
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
RUDY HEATHER A
the
DEFENDANT
, at 2037:00 HOURS, on the 6th day of November, 2003
at 631 CEDAR RIDGE LANE
MECHANISCBURG, PA 17055
by handing to
HEATHER RUDY
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
18.00
8.97
.00
10.00
.00
36.97
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R. Thomas Kline
11/07/2003
MARTZ & GAILEY
Sworn and Subscribed to before
By:
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03HB-00184
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, P A 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Heather Rudy
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
No. 03-5673
HEATHERA. RUDY,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance in the above-captioned matter on behalf of the Defendant,
Heather A. Rudy.
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Date: December 1, 2003
By:
Do I R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
Court I.D.39l26
03HB-00184
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, P A 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Heather Rudy
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
VS.
No. 03-5673
HEATHER A. RUDY,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendant
herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Entry of Appearance to be
served by regular first class mail upon:
Gary D. Martz, Esquire
Law Offices of Martz & Gailey
96 South George Street
Suite 430
York, PA 17401
Date: December 1, 2003
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Donald R. Dorer, squire
Attorney for Defendant, Heather A. Rudy
Identification No. 39126
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03HB-00184
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, P A 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Heather Rudy
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
No. 03-5673
HEATHERA. RUDY,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter a RULE upon Plaintiff to file a Co
or suffer the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
s hereof
Date:
December 1. 2003
ilald R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
Court LD. 39126
RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this ~ of =o~ (l s::rn~~ ,2003 a RULE is hereby
entered upon the Plaintiff to file a Complaint herein within twenty (20) days after service
hereof or suffer the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
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PROTHONOTA ~
03HB-00184
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, P A 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Heather Rudy
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
No. 03-5673
HEATHERA. RUDY,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendant
herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Praecipe-Rule to File
Complaint to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Gary D. Martz, Esquire
Law Offices of Martz & Gailey
96 South George Street
Suite 430
York, PA 17
,
,
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant, Heather A. Rudy
Identification No. 39126
Date: December 1,2003
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
Plaintiff
: No. 03-5673
vs.
: Civil Action - Law
HEATHER A. RUDY,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth
against you 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 default 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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH
BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A
LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE
ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY
OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO
FEE.
Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service
PA Bar Association
P.O. Box 186
Harrisburg, PA 17108
800-692-7375
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
Plaintiff
: No. 03-5673
vs.
: Civil Action - Law
HEATHER A. RUDY,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AVISO
Usted Ha Sido Demandado en la corte. Si usted desea defenderse de las
quejas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, debe tamar accion dentro de veinte
(20) dias a partir de la fecha en que recibio la demanda y el aviso. Usted debe
presentar comparecencia escrita en persona 0 par abogado y presentar en la
Corte por escrito sus defensas 0 sus objeciones alas demand as en su contra.
Se Ie avisa que si no se defiende, el caso puede proceder sin usted y la corte
puede decidir en su contra sin mas aviso 0 notificacion por cualquier dinero
reclamado en la demanda 0 por cualiquier otra queja 0 compensacion
reclamados por el Demandante. Usted puede perder dinero, 0 propiedades u
otros derechos importantes para usted.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO
INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME 0 VAYA A
LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE
INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO.
SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN
ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER
INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES
SIN CARGO 0 BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALlFICAN.
Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service
PA Bar Association
P.O. Box 186
Harrisburg, PA 17108
800-692-7375
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
Plaintiff
: No. 03-5673
vs.
: Civil Action - Law
HEATHER A. RUDY,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff Michelle Jennings is an adult individual residing at 701
Cassel Road, #106, Manchester, York County, Pennsylvania 17345.
2. Defendant Heather Rudy is an adult individual residing at 631
Cedar Ridge Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA 17055.
3. On February 16, 2002 at or about 9: 15 a.m., Plaintiff was the owner
and operator of a 1992 Jeep Limited with Pennsylvania Registration Number
66ROADY. Plaintiff was traveling northbound in the 2100 block of Route 15 in
Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. On February 16, 2002 at or about 9:15 a.m., Defendant was the
owner and operator of a 1993 Saturn and was also proceeding northbound in the
2100 block of Route 15 in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant negligently and
carelessly allowed her vehicle to strike Plaintiffs vehicle in the rear, causing
injuries and damages to Plaintiff as are hereinafter set forth.
6. Said accident and the resulting injuries and damages to Plaintiff
were caused solely by the negligence and carelessness of Defendant and were
due in no manner whatsoever to any act or failure to act on the part of Plaintiff.
7. The negligence and carelessness of Defendant in the operation of
her motor vehicle consisted of, but is not limited to, the following:
a) Failure to have her vehicle under proper control;
b) Failure to keep a proper lookout for the presence of other
motor vehicles on the roadway and surrounding traffic
conditions;
c) In continuing to operate her vehicle in a direction towards
Plaintiff's motor vehicle when Defendant saw, or in the
exercise of reasonable diligence should have seen, that
further operation in that direction would result in a collision;
d) Following Plaintiff's vehicle too closely in violation of the
provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code found at
75 Pa.C.SA S 3310;
e) Failure to operate her vehicle at such a speed and with such
control that she could bring her vehicle to a stop within her
assured clear distance ahead in violation of the provisions of
the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code found at 75 Pa.C.SA
S 3361;
f) Operating her vehicle with careless disregard for the rights
and safety of other individuals lawfully proceeding on the
roadway, including Plaintiff, in violation of the provisions of
the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code found at 75 Pa.C.SA
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~ 3714;
g) Negligence and carelessness at law; and
h) Being otherwise careless and negligent under the
circumstances and as discovery may reveal.
8. Solely as a result of said accident and the negligence and
carelessness of Defendant, Plaintiff has suffered personal injuries including, but
not limited to, the following: injuries to her cervical spine and right shoulder/arm
with associated symptoms including, but not limited to, radicular symptoms and
headaches.
9. Solely as a result of said accident and the negligence and
carelessness of Defendant, Plaintiff has been forced to incur medical expenses
in treatment of the injuries suffered by her in this accident, the sum of which
medical expenses has exceeded or may exceed the sum recoverable under the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, and Plaintiff will or may
continue to incur medical expenses in the future treatment of injuries suffered by
her in this accident.
10. Solely as a result of said accident and the negligence and
carelessness of Defendant, Plaintiff has suffered a loss of earnings and an
impairment of her earning capacity; said loss of earnings and impairment of her
earning capacity will or may exceed the sum recoverable under the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, and Plaintiff will or may continue to
incur a loss of earnings and an impairment of her earning capacity into the future.
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11. As a further result of said accident and the negligence and
carelessness of Defendant, Plaintiff has suffered and in the future will or may
continue to suffer from mental and physical pain and suffering, a loss of
enjoyment of life, embarrassment, humiliation, anxiety, and a limitation in her
pursuit of daily activities, all to her great loss and detriment.
12. This matter is alleged to exceed the applicable limits of arbitration
and a jury trial is hereby demanded.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Michelle Jennings respectfully requests this
Honorable Court to enter judgment against Defendant in an amount in excess of
Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), plus costs and interest as allowed by
law.
Respectfully submitted,
Date/V~
Gary D. Martz, Esq . e
Counsel for Plain.
96 South Geor Street
Suite 430
York, PA 401
(717) 85 -8379
Supreme Court ID Number: 35554
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
Plaintiff
: No. 03-5673
vs.
; Civil Action - Law
HEATHER A. RUDY,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VERIFICATION
I, Gary D. Martz, Esquire, do hereby verify that I am the Attorney of
Record for the pleading party herein, and that the facts set forth in the foregoing
Plaintiff's Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief, upon information supplied and that Plaintiff's signature
could not be obtained within the time required for the filing of this pleading. I
understand that false statements made herein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
D,ted/~~
By:
Gary D. Martz,
Martz & Gaile}! LP
Counsel for aintiff
96 S. Geo e Street
Suite 43
York,R 17401
(717) 52-8379
I.D. No. 35554
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
Plaintiff
: No. 03-5673
vs.
: Civil Action - Law
HEATHER A. RUDY,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have this / 6 ~ay Of~/~ 2003,
served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Complaint by placing a copy in
the United States First Class Mail, directed to the office address of the following:
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Jacobs & Associates
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Gary D. Martz, E
Martz & Gailey- P
Counsel for aintiffs
96 S. Ge ge Street
Suite 0
Yor , PA 17401
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I.D. No. 35554
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03HB-00184
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, P A 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Heather Rudy
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
No. 03-5673
HEATHER A. RUDY,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT,
HEATHERA. RUDY, TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5.-12. Denied. These paragraphs are generally denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.
~1029(e).
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully prays this Honorable Court to dismiss
Plaintiff's Complaint, and to enter judgment against the Plaintiff and in favor of the
Defendant.
NEW MATTER
13. Paragraphs I through 12 are incorporated herein by reference, and made a part
hereof as if set forth in full.
14. Plaintiff's claims are barred in whole or in part by the provisions of the
Pennsylvania No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act and/or the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle
Financial Responsibility Law.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully prays this Honorable Court to dismiss
Plaintiff's Complaint, and to enter judgment against the Plaintiff and in favor of the
Defendant.
Respectfully submitted,
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Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
Identification No. 39126
ASSOCIATES
Date: January 12. 2004
03HB-00184
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, P A 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Heather Rudy
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
No. 03-5673
HEATHERA. RUDY,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VERIFICATION
I, Heather A. Rudv . verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer with
New Matter of Defendant. Heather A. Rudv. to Plaintiffs Complaint, which are within the
personal knowledge of the undersigned, are true and correct, and as to the facts based on the
information of others, the undersigned, after diligent inquiry, believe them to be true. And
further, this Verification is signed on the recommendation of my attorneys, who advise me that the
allegations and language in this document are required legally to raise issues for resolution at trial,
by the Court, or by continuing investigation and preparation for trial. I understand that some of
these allegations may prove inappropriate after investigation and trial preparation are complete and
I leave the determination of these matters to my attorneys on their advice.
I understand that all statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A.
~4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Dated:.) 2-00?
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Heather A. Rudy
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03HB-00184
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, P A 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Heather Rudy
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
No. 03-5673
HEATHER A. RUDY,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendant
herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Answer with New Matter of
Defendant. Heather A. Rudv. to Plaintiff's Complaint to be served by regular first class mail
upon:
Date: January 12, 2004
Gary D. Martz, Esquire
Law Offices of Martz & Gailey
96 South George Street
Suite 430
Ymk,PA 174Qlj /, ;' G
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Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
Plaintiff
: No. 03-5673
vs.
: Civil Action - Law
HEATHER A. RUDY,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER
13. This is an incorporation paragraph to which no responsible pleading
is required. To the extent that a responsive pleading is required, the allegations
set forth by Defendant in paragraphs one through twelve (1 - 12) of Defendant's
Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at
trial.
14. This is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent that a responsive pleading is required, the allegations of
Defendant are admitted and denied. It is admitted that the provisions of the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law apply to the subject
action. It is denied that Plaintiff's claims as set forth in Plaintiff's Complaint are
barred in whole or in part by the provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle
Financial Responsibility Law. Strict proof of Defendant's allegation is demanded
at trial.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
dismiss and deny Defendant's New Matter and enter judgment against
Defendant and in favor of Plaintiff as requested in Plaintiff's Complaint.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Gary D. Ma ,Esquire
Martz & ailey LLP
Cou el for Plaintiff
96 . George Street
Suite 430
York, PA 17401
(717) 852-8379
I.D. No. 35554
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
Plaintiff
: No. 03-5673
vs.
: Civil Action - Law
HEATHER A. RUDY,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VERIFICATION
I, Gary D. Martz, Esquire, do hereby verify that I am the Attorney of
Record for the pleading party herein, and that the facts set forth in the foregoing
Plaintiff's Reply to New Matter are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief, upon information supplied and that Plaintiff's signature
could not be obtained within the time required for the filing of this pleading. I
understand that false statements made herein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
D'''d Iffr
By:
Gary D. Martz, squire
Martz & Gail LLP
Counsel f Plaintiff
96 S. Gorge Street
Suite 30
York, PA 17401
(717) 852-8379
1.0. No. 35554
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
Plaintiff
: No. 03-5673
vs.
: Civil Action - Law
HEATHER A. RUDY,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have this -.1.&ay of
,2004,
served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Plaintiff's
placing a copy in the United States First Class Mail, directed to the office address
of the following:
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Jacobs & Associates
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
By:
Gary D. Ma ,Esquire
Martz & G ey LLP
Counsel r Plaintiff
96 S. eorge Street
Suite 30
York, PA 17401
(717) 852-8379
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MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
Plaintiff
: No. 03-5673
vs.
: Civil Action - Law
HEATHER A. RUDY,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SUBSTITUTE VERIFICATION
To the Prothonotary:
Please substitute the Verification of Gary D. Martz, Esquire, regarding the Reply
to New Matter in the above-captioned case with the Verification of Michelle Jennings.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Date:
Gary D. Martz squire
Martz & Ga. y, LLP
Counsel r Plaintiff
96 Sou George Street
Suite 430
York, PA 17401
717-852-8379
ID# 35554
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
Plaintiff
: No. 03-5673
vs.
: Civil Action - Law
HEATHER A. RUDY,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VERIFICATION
I verify that the foregoing facts are true, upon my personal knowledge or
information and belief. This verification is made subject to the penalties of
Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date 0rr
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Michelle Jennin~
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
Plaintiff
: No. 03-5673
vs.
: Civil Action - Law
HEATHER A. RUDY,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I have sent a true a d correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe to
Substitute Verification, this 3O~y of ,2004, by First Class United States
Mail to the following:
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Jacobs & Associates
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Gary D. Martz, Es uire
Martz & Gailey, P
Counsel for Pia. tiff
96 South Geor e Street
Suite 430
York, PA 17401
717 -852-8379
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MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
Plaintiff
: No. 03-5673
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: Civil Action - Law
HEATHER A. RUDY,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have this c:?.f . 1;y of
,2004,
served a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's Response to Defe
Production of Documents by placing a copy in the United States First Class Mail,
directed to the office address of the following:
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Jacobs & Associates
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Gary D. Martz,
Martz & Gail
Counsel f laintiff
96 S. G rge Street
Suite 0
York, PA 17401
(717) 852-8379
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MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
Plaintiff
: No. 03-5673
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: Civil Action - Law
HEATHER A. RUDY,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have this --2.c- ~y of , 2004,
served a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's Answe to Defendant's
Interrogatories by placing a copy in the United States First Class Mail, directed to
the office address of the following:
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Jacobs & Associates
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
By:
Gary D. Ma ,Esquire
Martz & G ey LLP
Coun for Plaintiff
96 . George Street
Site 430
York, PA 17401
(717) 852-8379
1.0. No. 35554
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MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
Plaintiff
: No. 03-5673
vs.
: Civil AGtion - Law
HEATHER A. RUDY,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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served a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's Interrogatories t
No. 2 by placing a copy in the United States First Class Mail, directed to the
office address of the following:
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Jacobs & Associates
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
By:
Gary D. Martz, quire
Martz & Gai LLP
Counsel r Plaintiff
96 S. eorge Street
Sui 430
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( 17) 852-8379
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MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
Plaintiff
: No. 03-5673
vs.
: Civil AGtion - Law
HEATHER A. RUDY,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have this 2 [,~1y of
,2004,
served a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's Request for Produ
to Defendant by placing a copy in the United States First Class Mail, directed to
the office address of the following:
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Jacobs & Associates
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Gary D. Martz,
Martz & Gail
Counsel f laintiff
96 S. G rge Street
Suite 0
York, PA 17401
(717) 852-8379
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MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
Plaintiff
: No. 03-5673
vs.
: Civil Action - Law
HEATHER A. RUDY,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have this .2L..: day of
,2004,
served a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's Interrogatories
No. 1 by placing a copy in the United States First Class Mail, directed to the
office address of the following:
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Jacobs & Associates
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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Gary D. Ma ,Esquire
Martz & G . ey LLP
Counse or Plaintiff
96 S eorge Street
S . e 430
ork, PA 17401
(717) 852-8379
1.0. No. 35554
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File No.: 03HB-00184
PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
(Must be typewritten aiul submitted in duplicate.)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please list the following case (check one):
( x) for JURY trial at the next term of civil court.
( ) for trial without a jury.
CAPTION OF CASE:
(Entire Caption Must Be Stated In Full)
(Check One)
Plaintiff
( ) Assumpsit
( ) Trespass
(x) Trespass (Motor Vehicle)
( )
(Other)
Michelle R. Jennings,
vs.
Heather A. Rudy,
Defendant
The trial list will be called on December 14. 2004
Trials commence on January 18. 2005
Pre-trials will be held on December 22. 2004
(Briefs are due 5 days before pre~trials.)
(The party listing this case for trial shall provide forthwith a copy of the
praecipe to all counsel, pursuant to local Rule 214-1.)
No. 03-5673
Civil
2003
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe: Donald R. Dorer. Esquire. Attornev
for Defendant; Jacobs & Associates. 214 Senate Avenue. Suite 503. Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. 17011: (717) 731-
0988. Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known: Garv D. Mart,~. Esquire. Attornev for Plaintiff. Law
Offices of Martz ai 96 South G 0 e Street Suite 430 York Pennsvlvania 17401: (717) 852-8379
This case is ready ~ ial. / .
Signed:
Print Name: Donald R. Dor
Attorney for: Defendant
Date: October 12. 2004
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03HB-OO 184
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, P A 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Heather Rudy
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
No. 03-5673
HEATHER A. RUDY,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendant
herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Praecipe for Listing Case for
Trial to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Gary D. Martz, Esquire
Law Offices of Martz & Gailey
96 South George Street
Suite 430
York, P A 17 40r)
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Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant, Heather A. Rudy
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Heather A. Rudy
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 03-5673 CNIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, December 15,2004, by agreement of counsel, the above captioned
case is hereby continued from the January 18, 2005 trial term. Counsel is directed to relist the case
when ready.
Gary D. Martz, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
For the Defendant
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MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV ANIA
VS.
No. 03-5673
HEATHERA.RUDY,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE, DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above-captioned case settled. discontinued and ended.
Date:
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Gary D. Martz. Esqu.
Law Offices of z & Gailey
96 South Ge ge Street, Suite 430
York, P 7401
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03HB-00184
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, P A 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Heather Rudy
MICHELLE R. JENNINGS,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV ANIA
VS.
No. 03-5673
HEATHERA. RUDY,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendant herein,
and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Praecipe to Settle. Discontinue and End
to be served by regular first class mai I upon:
Gary D. Martz, Esquire
Law Offices of Martz & Gailey
96 South George Street
Suite 430
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