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GRAHAM & MAUER, P.C.
By: Ronald M. Graham, Esquire
Attorney ill # 64483
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, PA 19482
610-933-3333
Attorney for Plaintiff
AMBER DRABENSTADT
2202 I Cedar Run Drive
Camp Hill, P A 17011
: IN nm COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 03 - /,43()
civ'~l'T~
LINDA S. MARTIER
1705 Kent Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
: CIVIL MATTER - LAW
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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days after this Complaint and notice are setVed. by etlUlring a written _ 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 ifYOll1iti1 to do so the case may proceed without you and ajudgmen.t
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GRAHAM & MAUER, P.C.
By: Ronald M. Graham, Esquire
Attorney ID # 64483
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, PA 19482
610-933-3333
AMBER DRABENSTADT
2202 I Cedar Run Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Plaintiff
vs.
: iN fHE ColiRT OF cOMMoN pLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
; NO. D:J - t, '-130
LINDA S. MARTIER
1705 Kent Road
Camp Hill, P A 17011
: CIVIL MATTER - LAW
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff Amber Drabenstadt, hereinafter Drabenstadt, is an adult individual who
resides at 2202 I Cedar Run Drive, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011.
2. On information and belief, Defendant Linda S. Martier, hereinafter Martier, is an
adult individual and, at all times relevant hereto, resided at 1705 Kent Road, Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania 17011.
3. On or about December 21,2001 at or about 9:23 p.m., PlaintiffDrabenstadt was a
passenger in a motor vehicle operated by Jessica C. Houck and owned by Andrea 1. Bishop
which was proceeding Southbound on SR-2018 (Simpson Ferry Road).
4. At said time and place, Defendant Marlier was the operator of a 1989 Toyota
Camry traveling Eastbound on SR-8011 off-ramp North.
5. At said time and place, Defendant Marlier, suddenly and without warning, drove
through a red traffic signal and collided with the motor vehicle in which PlaintiffDrabenstadt
was a passenger.
6. Said collision resulted in injuries and damages to Plaintiff Drabenstadt as set
forth herein.
7. Defendant Martier was negligent, careless and negligent per se in the operation of
said motor vehicle for the following reasons which include:
a. Failure to properly operate, manage and control said motor vehicle;
b. Disregarding the rights, safety and position of other vehicles on the road
including the vehicle occupied by PlaintiffDrabenstadt;
c. Failure to keep a proper lookout;
d. Failure to remain a safe and clear distance away from the vehicle
occupied by PlaintiffDrabenstadt;
e. Failure to abide by the applicable statutes, rules and regulations of the
road including 75 P.S.C.A. 3112 which statute was specifically enacted to
protect the class of persons including Plaintiff Drabenstadt from the harm
which actually occurred as a result of this collision;
f Failure to stop in time to avoid a collision with the vehicle occupied by
Plaintiff Drabenstadt;
g. Failure to apply the brakes in a timely manner;
h. Failure to control said motor vehicle in a reasonable and prudent fashion;
I. Operating, steering and controlling said motor vehicle in a careless and
negligent manner;
J. Failure to avoid the occurrence complained of;
k. Failure to observe the roadway and/or the vehicles thereon including the
vehicle in which PlaintiffDrabenstadt was a passenger;
1. Failure to remain alert at the wheel;
m. Failure to comply with the assured clear distance ahead rule;
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n. Operating said vehicle at an inappropriate and/or excessive rate of speed
under the circumstances then prevailing;
o. Failing to stop for a red traffic signal;
p. Entering an intersection when Defendant Martier had no right to do so;
and
q. Failure to alter her course to avoid a collision with the vehicle in which
PlaintiffDrabenstadt was a passenger.
9. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and negligence
per se of Defendant Martier and not due to any act or failure to act on the part of Plaintiff
Drabenstadt, said PlaintiffDrabenstadt has undergone great pain and suffering and serious
injuries and damages including a fracture of the right elbow, fracture of the right hand, injury to
her head, neck, back, right leg and right ankle, traumatic anxiety, disfigurement, embarrassment,
loss oflife's pleasures, emotional distress, and injuries to her nerves and nervous system, some
or all of which are or may be permanent in nature.
10. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and negligence
per se of Defendant Martier, PlaintiffDrabenstadt has been in the past, and may continue to be
in the future, unable to attend to her usual habits, customs, vocation, and/or enjoyment of life.
I I. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and negligence
per se of Defendant Martier, PlaintiffDrabenstadt has suffered and/or continues to suffer and/or
may in the future suffer a loss of earnings and/or earning capacity.
12. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and negligence
per se of Defendant Martier, PlaintiffDrabenstadt has been in the past and/or may be in the
future required to undergo medical and medically related treatments and procedures.
13. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and negligence
per se of Defendant Martier, PlaintiffDrabenstadt has been in the past and/or may be in the
ti.',
future, required to spend great sums of money for medical and medically related treatments and
procedures as a result of her injuries.
14. PlaintiffDrabenstadt is entitled to recover damages under the full tort option
provided by the Motor VerocJe Financial Responsibility Law 75 Pa. C. SA 9 170 I et seq.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Amber Drabenstadt hereby demands judgment in her favor and
against Defendant Linda S. Marlier in an amount which exceeds the jurisdictional limit requiring
arbitration referral by local rule plus interest, costs and such other remedies as This Court may
deem just and reasonable.
Respectfully Submitted,
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GRAHAM & MAUER, P,C.
By: Ronald M. Graham, Esquire
Attorney ill # 64483
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, PA 19482
610-933-3333
AMBER DRABENSTADT
2202 I Cedar Run Drive
Camp Hill, P A 17011
vs.
LINDA S. MARTIER
1705 Kent Road
CampHill,PA 17011
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Attorney for Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 03 -I. i.t30
: CIVll. MATTER - LAW
EN1RY OF APPEARANCE
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Kindly enter the appearance of Ronald M. Graham, Esquire on behalf of the Plaintiff.
Date:
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GRAHAM & MAUER, P.c.
By: Lisa J. Mauer, Esquire
Attorney ID No. 65426
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
ValleyForge,PA 19482
610-933-3333
AMBER DRABENSTADT
2202 I Cedar Run Drive
Camp Hill, P A 170 II
vs.
LINDA S. MARTIER
1705 Kent Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
TO THE PROlHONOTARY:
Attorney for Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
; NO. 03 -('i/~ C;u~t-r~
: CIVIL MATTER - LAW
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Kindly enter the appearance of Lisa J. Mauer, Esquire on behalf of the Plaintiff.
Date:
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GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
320 Market Street
P. O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Counsel for Defendant
AMBER DRABENSTADT,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
03-6430 CIVIL TERM
LINDA S. MARTIER,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of Jefferson J. Shipman,
Esquire, of Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C., as counsel on
behalf of Defendant, Linda S. Martier.
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
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Attorneys for Defendant,
Linda S. Martier
DATE: i /7/&71
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing has been duly
served on the following counsel of record, by depositing the same
in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, on
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Ronald M. Graham, Esquire
GRAHAM & MAUER, P.C.
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.o. Box 987
Valley Forge, PA 19482
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2003-06430 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
DRABENSTADT AMBER
VS
MARTIER LINDS S
DAVID MCKINNEY
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
MARTIER LINDA S
was served upon
the
DEFENDANT
at 1957:00 HOURS, on the 16th day of December, 2003
at 1705 KENT ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
CHUCK MARTIER, HUSBAND
by handing to
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
18.00
10.35
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10.00
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38.35
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this '7 e"" day of
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Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
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GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN,
320 Market Street
P. O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Counsel for Defendant
P.C.
AMBER DRABENSTADT,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
03-6430 CIVIL TERM
LINDA S. MARTIER,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Plaintiff and her counsel,
Ronald M. Graham, Esquire
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, PA 19482
You are hereby notified to plead to the New Matter of
Defendant within twenty (20) days of service hereof.
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
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torney 1.0. 51785
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant,
Linda S. Martier
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Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
1.0. #51785
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN,
320 Market Street
P. O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Counsel for Defendant
P.C.
AMBER DRABENSTADT,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
03-6430 CIVIL TERM
LINDA S. MARTIER,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT
TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come the Defendant, Linda S. Martier, by and
through her counsel, Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C., and files
the following Answer and New Matter to Plaintiff's Complaint:
1. Admitted upon information and belief.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted upon information and belief.
4. Admitted.
5.
Admitted in part, denied in part.
It is admitted only
that Ms. Martier drove into the intersection on a red traffic
signal and that there was a collision with the vehicle occupied
by Plaintiff. The remaining averments of Paragraph No.5 are
denied as conclusions of law and fact.
6.
Denied.
Ms. Martier is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments
contained in Paragraph No.6 relating to Plaintiff's alleged
injuries and damages and the same are, therefore, denied.
7. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph No.7 and
subparagraphs (a) through (q) are conclusions of law and fact to
which no response is required.
If a respo~se is deemed to be
required, the averments contained therein are specifically
denied.
9.
Denied.
The averments contained in Paragraph No. 9
are, in part, conclusions of law and fact to which no response is
required.
By way of further response, Ms. Martier is without
sufficient knowledge or information to forrn a belief as to the
truth of the remaining averments of Paragraph No. 9 relating to
Plaintiff's alleged injuries and the same are, therefore, denied.
10.
Denied.
The averments contained in Paragraph No. 10
are, in part, conclusions of law and fact to which no response is
required. By way of further response, Ms. Martier is without
sufficient knowledge or information to forn! a belief as to the
truth of the remaining averments of Paragraph No. 10 relating to
Plaintiff's alleged damages and the same are, therefore, denied.
11. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph No. 11
are, in part, conclusions of law and fact to which no response is
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required.
After reasonable investigation, Ms. Martier is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the
truth of the remaining averments of Paragraph No. 11 relating to
Plaintiff's alleged loss of earnings and the same are, therefore,
denied.
12.
Denied.
The averments contained in Paragraph No. 12
are, in part, conclusions of law and fact to which no response is
required.
After reasonable investigation, Ms. Martier is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the
truth of the remaining averments of Paragraph No. 12 relating to
Plaintiff's alleged medical treatment and the same are,
therefore, denied.
13.
Denied.
The averments contained in Paragraph No. 13
are, in part, conclusions of law and fact to which no response is
required.
After reasonable investigation, Ms. Martier is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the
truth of the remaining averments of Paragraph No. 13 relating to
Plaintiff's alleged expenses for medical treatment and the same
are, therefore, denied.
14.
Denied.
The averments contained in Paragraph No. 14
are conclusions of law to which no response is required.
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WHEREFORE, the Defendant, Linda S. Martier, respectfully
requests that judgment be entered in her favor and that
Plaintiff's Complaint be dismissed with prejudice.
NEW MATTER
By way of additional answer and reply, the Defendant
interposes the following New Matter defenses:
15. This action is subject to the provisions of the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, 75 Pa.
C.S.A. 51701, et ~.
16. Plaintiffs' claims may be limited or barred by the
limited tort option pursuant to 75 Pa. C.S.A. 51705, et ~.
17. If it should be found that there was any negligence on
the part of the Defendant, Ms. Martier, which negligence is
denied, any such negligence was not a proximate cause of any
damages to the Plaintiff.
18. The Plaintiff may have assumed the risk of injuries
allegedly sustained by her.
19. The accident and any injuries sustained by the
Plaintiff may have been caused in whole or in part by the
negligence of third persons or entities not presently involved in
this action.
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WHEREFORE, the Defendant, Linda S. Martier, respectfully
requests that judgment be entered in her favor and that
Plaintiff's Complaint be dismissed with prejudice.
Respectfully submitted:
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
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f erson J. Shi man, Esquire
ttorney I.D. 51785
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant,
Linda S. Martier
DATE' /f~'i
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VERIFICATION
I, Linda S. Martier, hereby acknowledge that I am a
Defendant in this action; that I have read the foregoing Answer
and New Matter and that the facts stated therein are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made
subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Linaa S. Martler
Date:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing has been duly
served on the following counsel of record, by depositing the same
in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, on
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Ronald M. Graham, Esquire
GRAHAM & MAUER, P.C.
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, PA 19482
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GRAHAM & MAUER, P.C.
By: Ronald M. Graham, Esquire
Attorney ill # 64483
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, PA 19482
610-933-3333
Attorney fbr Plaintiff
AMBER DRABENSTADT
Plaintiff
: IN TIIE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANlA
: NO. 03-6430
vs.
LINDA S. MARTIER
: CIVIL MATTER - LAW
Defendant
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
15. Denied. Answering Plaintiff is advised by counsel and, therefore, avers that the
allegations contained in the corresponding paragraph of the Defendant's New Matter are
automatically deemed denied as conclusions oflaw to which no responsive pleading is
required. Strict proof thereof is demanded at trial, if material.
16. Denied Answering Plaintiff is advised by counsel and, therefore, avers that the
allegations contained in the corresponding paragraph of the Defendant's New Matter are
automatically deemed denied as conclusions oflaw to which no responsive pleading is
required. Strict proof thereof is demanded at trial, if material. To the extent, however, a
reply may be required Plaintiff specifically denies that her claims are in any way barred
or limited by the limited tort option pursuant to 75 Pa. C. SA 1705 et seq. To the
contrary, Plaintiff is entitled to a full tort recovery in this matter.
17. Denied. Answering Plaintiff is advised by counsel and, 1therefore, avers that the
allegations contained in the corresponding paragraph of the Defendant's New Matter are
automatically deemed denied as conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. Strict proof thereof is demanded at trial, if material. To the extent, however, a
reply may be required Plaintiff specifically denies that Defendant Martier was not
negligent with respect to the happening of this incident. To the contrary, Defendant
Martier has admitted her negligence in her answer to paragraph number 5 of Plaintiff's
Complaint. By way of further answer, it is specifically denied that Defendant's
negligence was not a proximate cause of any damages to the Plaintiff. To the contrary,
Defendant's admitted negligence was the sole and proximate cause of the damages and
injuries claimed by Plaintiff in her Complaint.
18. Denied. Answering Plaintiff is advised by counsel and, therefore, avers that the
allegations contained in the corresponding paragraph of the Defendant's New Matter are
automatically deemed denied as conclusions oflaw to which no responsive pleading is
required. Strict proof thereof is demanded at trial, if material. To the extent, however, a
reply may be required Plaintiff specifically denies that she assumed any risk whatever of
injuries or damages sustained as a result of the negligence of Defendant Martier as
alleged in Plaintiff's Complaint.
19. Answering Plaintiff is advised by counsel and, therefore, avers that the allegations
contained in the corresponding paragraph of the Defendant's New Matter are
automatically deemed denied as conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. Strict proof thereof is demanded at trial, ifmatc:rial. To the extent, however, a
reply may be required Plaintiff specifically denies that th,~ accident and any injuries
sustained by the Plaintiff were or may have been caused in whole or in part by the
negligence of third persons or entities not presently involved in this action. To the
contrary, Plaintiffs damages and injuries as claimed in her Complaint were solely and
proximately caused by the admitted negligence of Defendant Martier.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Amber Drabenstadt, demands judgment in her favor and
against Defendant Linda S. Martier together with interest and costs.
GRAHAM & MAllER, P.C.
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VERlFICA nON
I, Amber Drabenstadt, hereby state that I am the Plaintiff in this Action and verify that
the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Amber Drabenstadt
GRAHAM & MAUER, P.C.
By: Ronald M. Graham, Esquire
Attorney ill # 64483
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, PA 19482
610-933-3333
Attorney for Plaintiff
AMBER DRABENSTADT
Plaintiff
: IN TIffi COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYL VANIA
: NO. 03-6430
vs.
LINDA S. MARTIER
: CIVIL MATTER .. LAW
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE ~..
I, RONALD M. GRAHAM, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that on thi~ day of January,
2004, a true and correct copy of Plaintiff Renlv to Defendant's New Matter was sent by first
class, postage prepaid US mail to the following:
Jefferson 1. Shipman, Esquire
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.e.
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
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Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
J.D. No. 51785
30 I Markel Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717)761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
AMBER DRABENSTADT,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03..6430
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
LINDA S. MARTIER,
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.:22
TO: Lisa J. Maurer, Esquire
Graham & Mauer, P.C.
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, PA 19482
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule
4009.22, Defendant hereby certifies that:
(1) A Notice Of Intent To Serve A Subpoena, with copies of the subpoenas attached thereto, was
mailed, via Certified Mail, or delivered to each party at lest twenty days prior to the date on which the
subpoenas were sought to be served;
(2) A copy of the Notice of Intent including the proposed subpoenas, is attached to this
Certificate:
(3) No objection to the subpoenas has been receivEid; the twenty day waiting period for
objections was waived;
(4) The subpoenas to be served are identical to the subpoenas attached to the Notice Of Intent.
N, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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Attorney I.D.No. 51785
301 Market Strelst
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 1'7043-0109
Telephone (717} 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
Date: 0/ -:J- '8, / ()Lj
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE:
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document upon all
counsel of record by depositing the same in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Lemoyne,
Pennsylvania, on the ;)D+~ day of JUfl.C
, 2004 ;addressed as follows:
Lisa J. Maurer, Esquire
Graham & Mauer, P,C.
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, PA 19482
By:
Jeffi rson J. Shipman" Esquire
Attorney 1.0. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
BY': Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
!.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
Attorneys lor Defendant
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-6430
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AMBER DRABENSTADT,
v.
LINDA S. MARTIER,
Defendant
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE
DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
TO: Lisa J. Maurer, Esquire
Graham & Mauer, P.C.
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, PA 19482
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Defendants intend to serve one subpoena identical to the one
that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of
records and serve upon the undersigned objections to the subpoenal. If no objections are made, the
subpoena may be served.
, UFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
Date: (0 h ) i) 1-/
Je rson J. Shipman, Esquire
Attorney I.D. NO.,51785
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for DElfendant
.
By:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct CIJPy of the foregoing document upon all
counsel of records by depositing the same in the United States Mail, I;ertified postage prepaid, at Lemoyne,
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Pennsylvania, on the '1 day of J U II f. , 2004, addressed as follows:
Lisa J. Maurer, Esquire
Graham & Mauer, P.C.
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, PA 19482
By:
UFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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Jeff son J. Shipman, Esquire
Attorney 1.0. No. 51785
301 Market StreE!t
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 1i'043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
227667
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
~mber Drabenstadt,
Plain tiff
. FileNo. 03-6430
v.
Linda S. Martier,
Defendant
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Main Line Models
(Name ofperson or Entity)
Withio twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
followiog documents or thiogs:
any and all records pertaining to Amber Drabenstadt
SSN: 178-64-4882
DOB: 12/1//03
atJohnson. Duffie, Stewart & Wejdner, 301 MIlrkpt St P.O. ROle 109,LemoynePl
(Address) 17043-8109
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce thiogs requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party makiog this request at the address listed
above. You have the right to seek io. advance the reasonable cost of prepariog the copies or produciog the
thiogs sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or thiogs required by this subpoena withio twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serviog this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT TIIE REQUEST OF TIIE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME:Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
ADDRESS: 301 Market St., F. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, FA 17043-0109
TELEPHONE: 717-761-4540
SUPREMECOURTID# 51785
ATTORNEY FOR: [)pfpndllnt
Date: ~11. 'e I..f ).(')Ot..j
Seal of the Co\rrt
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PRAECIPE FOR USTING CASE FOR TRIAL
(Must be typewritten and submitted in duplic:ate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY IOF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Please list the following case:
(Check one)
I
(XX) 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)
AMBRR. DRABFltSTADT
(plaintiff)
vs.
The trial list w:U.l be called on 2/15/05
and
llNDA MARTIER
Trials comrence on
March. 14, 2005
(Defendant)
Pretrials will '04: held on 2/23/05
(Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials.)
vs.
(The party listing this case for trial shall
provide forthwith a copy of the praecipe to
all counsel, pursuant to local Rule 214.1.)
6430
Civil
03
19_
No.
Civil
indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who f1les this praecipe: Jefferson J. Shipilan, Esq.,
.'JOHNSON, DUFFIE, S1'E\lAKI' & WEIDtmR, 301 Market St., Lemo)me, PA, Attorneys for Defendant
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known: Rnn~ 1 ri M r.,.~r.u~m) li!!':cp 1i TP, GT;:!h;vn &: Mauer,
The Coomons at Valley R'o~e, S!Jmte 22, P.O. Box 987, Valley Forge, FA 19482
Attorneys for ~ntiff
This case is ready for trial.
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Signed: .4~
Print Name: . JeEferson J. Shipnan
Date:
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Attorney for:
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GRAHAM & MAUER, P.c.
By: Ronald M. Graham, Esquire
Attorney ill # 64483
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, PA 19482
610-933-3333
Attorney for Plaintiff
AMBER DRABENSTADT
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 03-6430
vs.
LINDA S. MARTIER
: CIVIL MATTER - LAW
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE. DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the above-captioned matted SETTLED, DISCONTINUED AND ENDED.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Date: :J-/.J- I ./ /J 5
Ronal aham, Esquire
G &MAUER,P.C.
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