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DAVID M. TREXLER, as the Parent
and Natural Guardian of
DAVID C. TREXLER, and
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLANDCOUNTYPENNSYLVANlA
DAVID M. TREXLER, in His Own Right,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiffs,
DOCKET NO. DJ.I - ,;)91
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v.
MERLE R. and NANCY A. EPPLEY
Defendants.
NOTICE
TO: Mr. Merle R. Eppley
Mrs. Nancy A. Eppley
(Husband and Wife)
1165 Rhoda Boulevard
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
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 TillS 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.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
800/990-9108
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DAVID M. TREXLER, as the Parent
and Natural Guardian of
DAVID C. TREXLER, and
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID M. TREXLER, in His Own Right,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiffs,
v.
DOCKET NO.
MERLE R. and NANCY A. EPPLEY
Defendants.
NOTICIA
TO: Mr. Merle R. Eppley
Mrs. Nancy A. Eppley
(Husband and Wife)
1165 Rhoda Boulevard
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADOI A EN LA CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las
demandas que se presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar acci6n dentro de los
proximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificacion de esta Demanda v Aviso radicando
personalmente 0 por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por
escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones a, las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se Ie
advierte de que si usted falla de tomar accion como se describe anteriormente, e1 caso puede
proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamado en la demanda 0 cualquier
otra reclamacion 0 remedio solicitado por e1 demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la
Corte sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero 0 propiedad u otros derechos
importantes para usted.
USTED DEBE LLEV AR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO
IMMEDIATAMENTA. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO 0 NO PUEDE PAGARLE A
UNO, LLAME 0 VA Y A A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE
ENCONTRAR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
800/990-9108
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DA VlD M. TREXLER, as the Parent
and Natural Guardian of
DA VlD C. TREXLER, and
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
DA VlD M. TREXLER, in His Own Right,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
DOCKET NO. (') 1./ -
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Plaintiffs,
MERLE R. and NANCY A. EPPLEY
Defendants.
CIVIL COMPLAINT
I. Plaintiff David M. Trexler is the parent and natural guardian of the minor David
C. Trexler (d.o.b. 12/30/85), both current residing at 108 Sarkuni Avenue, Harrisburg, Dauphin
County, Pennsylvania, 17110.
2. Plaintiff David C. Trexler is an adult individual currently residing at 108 Sarkuni
Avenue, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 17110.
3. Defendants Merle R. and Nancy A. Eppley are husband and wife currently
residing at 1165 Rhoda Boulevard, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
4. On August 23, 2002 Minor Plaintiff David C. Trexler, was driving a 2002 Ford
Taurus owned by Aero Corporation, t/d/b/a Budget Rental Car ("Budget").
5. On the aforesaid date, Nancy A. Eppley was the driver and Merle R. Eppley was
the owner of a 1998 Ford Explorer SUV.
6. On the aforesaid date, Minor Plaintiff David C. Trexler was driving the
aforementioned 2002 Ford Taurus and was stopped at a traffic light at the 200 block of North
York Street in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
f. operating her vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of persons and/or
property in violation of75 Pa.C.S.A., 9 3714 and applicable law;
g. failing to keep her vehicle under proper and adequate control so as not to
expose other users to unreasonable risk of harm;
h. failing to maintain her vehicle to insure it properly operates;
1. operating her vehicle at a speed greater than would permit her to bring her
vehicle to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead in violation of 75
Pa.C.S.A., 9 3361 and applicable law;
J. operating her vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent
under the conditions with regard to the hazard existing in violation of 75
Pa.C.S.A., 9 3361 and applicable law;
k. following too closely in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A., S 3310 and applicable
law;
I. failing to stop for backed-up traffic;
m. striking another vehicle in the rear, propelling it into Plaintiffs vehicle;
n. failing to slow or stop and failing to obey traffic control signals III
violation of75 Pa.C.S.A., 9 3112 and applicable law;
o. failing to familiarize herself with the roadway;
p. not paying attention to her surroundings;
q. driving her vehicle in reckless disregard for the safety of persons and or
property in violation of75 Pa.C.S.A., 9 3736 and applicable law; and
r. failing to obey traffic control devices in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A., S 3111
and applicable law.
12. Pursuant to attaclunent, page 2 of 5 of his contract with Budget, Plaintiff David
M. Trexler was aware that the Ford Company would not accept the 2002 Ford Taurus back with
more than two-thousand dollars ($2,000.00) worth of damages sustained.
13. The 2002 Ford Taurus sustained more than $2,000.00 in damage as a result of
Defendant Nancy EpplC;Y's negligence.
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14. Further this contract was for a long term lease and Plaintiff David M. Trexler did
not select the additional insurance coverage through Budget at the time he rented the vehicle.
15. In addition, pursuant to paragraph four of the contract, Plaintiff David M. Trexler
was responsible for all loss of and damage to the vehicle, regardless of fault and any reduction in
value of the vehicle after repair, actual towing from the storage impound and other related
expenses, plus Budget's loss of use and administrative charge for expenses associated with
processing the loss and damage claim.
16. As a result of the negligence of Defendants and Ford's refusal to take back the
2002 Ford Taurus, the vehicle was sold at auction for a net amount of Nine Thousand One
Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars and Fifty Cents ($9,129.50):
Blue Book value of vehicle if not wrecked: $15,111.46
Amount received for vehicle at auction on
January 22,2003: $9.129.50
16. Additionally, Budget claimed a loss of use of the vehicle in the amount of Two
Thousand Fifty-One Dollars and Forty-Four Cents ($2, 051.44), calculated based upon Nine-
Nine Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($49.95) a day for a period of sixty four (64) days.
17. As a direct and proximate result of the collision and the negligent, careless and
reckless conduct of Defendant Nancy A. Eppley, Plaintiff David M. Trexler was forced to pay to
Budget the sum of $8,033.40 for the following damages:
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Loss of use for 8/24/02 through 9/30/02 $ 2,051.44
Diminished value of wrecked vehicle:
Blue Book value of vehicle ifnot wrecked: $15,111.46
Amount received for vehicle at auction on
January 22,2003: $9,129.50
5.981.96
TOTAL:
$ 8,033.40
18. Plaintiff David M. Trexler was contractually liable to Budget for the damages for
the vehicle pursuant to the rental agreement.
19. The damages to the 2002 Ford Taurus were due to the sole fault and negligence of
Defendants.
20. Therefore, the damages sustained by Plaintiff David M. Trexler were foreseeable
contractual damages caused by the negligence of Defendants.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs David M. Trexler, as Parent and Natural Guardian of Minor
Plaintiff David C. Trexler, and David M. Trexler, in his own right, demand judgment in their
favor and against Defendants Merle R. and Nancy A. Eppley for the aforesaid damages in an
amount which does not exceed the limits of compulsory arbitration in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, plus interest and/or damages for delay and cost ofprosecution.
Respectfully submitted,
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Dated: \ - v-\ _ \) LI
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Bruce J. Warshawsky, Esquire, J.D. No. 58799
Andrew C. Spears, Esquire, I.D. No. 87737
3211 North Front Street (P. O. Box 5300)
Harrisburg, P A 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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VERIFICATION
I, David M. Trexler, as Parent and Natural Guardian of David C. Trexler, verify that the
statements made in the foregoing Civil Complaint are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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David M. Trexler, as Paren~di< atural Guardian
of David C. Trexler
Dated: {tpo/ ~
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VERIFICATION
I, David M. Trexler, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Civil Complaint are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Dated:
12/10/ qJ
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FORM # PAS-114l,4 (stOOl
I 'NSURANCE CERTI"CAT' NO. "RUCKS ONLY'
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. ',AN lNOEP~NDENTLY OWNED AND OPERA TED BUDGET SYSTEM UCENSEE
:REOlr IDENTIFICATION OR'SILUNG INSTRUCTIONS
REOrT CARDfDrRECT BilL NOJP.O. NO.lEXP. DATE
BRAe OF HARRISBURG
1998 W. HARRISBURG PlKE
MIDDLETON. PA 1705T
(717) 944-4019 800-388-2722
t'lDTAP
RETURtllOCATIOtl
HI ~~
/..J JCOMMD
REPl.ACEMENT
PERSONAL 0
OWNING
LOCo
.RRlVAL OATE/METHODfTlME!MP/CAR TYPE/CA OR U/RETURN DATE
ENTER
TF<EXLEF<.
ESlDENCE
D~"~t}-ID
108 SRRKlJI/! AVE
ITY/STATEtZIP
HAR!~ISBUFi(3
OME PHONE
PH i.7:i 11/)
D.D.B. BUDGET EXPRESS NO,
:a8![ U48
CENSE NOJEXP, DATE/STATE
13-5260-52
OMPANY
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::JMPANY PHONE NOJCORPRATE NO.
In Cl '2. if /75'LJ
JCfVCltNTACf1TiHOH€ NO.
Hn~'E n[)npESS
DorTIO~ bR'rvERib.n.~.
CENSE NOJEXP. DATE/STATE
:MARKS
,OSS FOR DIMINISHED VALUE OF VEHICLE: In the event the vehicle you are
'enting sustains damage for which you are .responsible jJnder the contract, an~
he vehicle. after repair. is worth less than It would have be~ry absent ~e CO./II-
~ion or other damage, you the renter, acknowledge responsIbility for thIS dimrn-
shed value.
~CCEPT DECLINE ACCEPT D~NE ACCEPT D~l
LOW --r'l~ _ SLI . _ PAE
NLY DRJVEHS"'Aln'ilifRiZED BY BUDGET ARE RMIITED TO OPERATE THE IClf:
:liTER IS RESPONSIBlE FOR All INJURY AND DAMAGE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED DRIVERS.
DUE DATE AUTHORIZED RETURN
08/24/0c 1998 w.HARillSBURG PIKE -
lW TRUCK DAMAGE UMIT: $ . Isee paragrapy 4) .
lEF1', VANDAUSM AND DAMAGE TO RENTED VElIICLE: Renter is responsiOle'foralllass
,d damage as described in paragraph 4. Renter may avoid or limit this responsibility by
Jrchasing a Loss _Damage Waiver. .
,RSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY OAMAGE: As described in paragraph 5, and subject
Renter's indemnification (paragraph 6), Budget provides protaction to the extent it is
,eded to meet the minimum financial responsibility limits and minimum no.fault benefits
quired by appiicable law after payment of all insurance and other protectionavail8ble to
e driver of the Vehicle and/or injured passenger(s) in the Vehicle.
,JECTION OF UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED MOTORIST PROTECTION: I am rejecting
linsured and underinsured motorist protection under this rental or lease agreement, and
'y policy of insurance or self-insurance issued under this Agreement, for myself and ell
her passengers at "this Vehicle. Uninsured and underinsured coverage protects me and
her passengers in this Vehicle for losses and damages suffered if injury is caused by the
'gligence of a driver who does not have any insurance to pay for losses and damages
a driver whose insurance is insullicient to pay losses and damages. All INFORMATION
!TEREO ON THIS PAGE IS CORRECT (INCLUDING OPTIONS ACCEPTED OR DECUNED BY
=). AND 1 AGREE TO ALL TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT (PAGES 1, 2, 3 AND 4).
RENTER RESPONSIBLE FOR TIRES AND WINDSHIELD DAMAGES.
L INFORMATION ENTERED ON THIS PAGE IS CORRECT (INCLUDING OPTIONS ACCEPTED OR
W AND I AGREE TO All TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT (PAGES 1. AND 2).
EPAREDey 1(/' p~ ~"c ClOSEaRY
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ALL CHAflGES SUBJECT TO FINAL AI/nIT
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VEHICLE: The rer)teQ Ve':lieic 'r:cILUc3 L: 6,~, ;:"0:::;, equipn~8:1l,
Umt Jf renru} rViJhlclel The Vehicll.:l, pl'ovided by Budget or Sww; eo. g
m3'I cniy be upef<lted fJ't "AlJ1!mrized Drivers,"
AUi\iORIZElJ DRlliERS: Qufy tile Renter and rlie following peo}w ,",<~ Po<
license, R.we Rao!er's <)UPIgsS permission to operate tbe Vehidi' 8,_".
old (llol{lsS otherwis~ agreed ,by Budget) are "Authorized Ori\jer~.{'
A, Renter's spoiJse,'
B. Remer's emplover, emplovees, or cO-worklJfS while engaged in e .~ '5;1Ie53 activity with
Rel/ter; alid ;.}
C. "Additional Orivers" named on file fmfli /}f tUd Agre8.nent,
USE RESTRICTIONS: The iiehicie will Iltt b", \JSl.l(j lY cliN:Jted by :u"G[,
A. who is not an AuUlOrized Driver;
B. who allw,'.s more passengl:r::. to occupy the ~jehici8 ,han there ili:; 3 ,:1\ i,el~s 01' who does
not requila 1'11) CCClIP,%ts tD comply whh appijcablg S&Q,-DO)t ;';J~(J d:i:i.L9Sr,iJ!m I:;ViS;
C. oH regu!:orly rr.amtainc:J "Wi piNed i'O:-dJl'ilVS: onLi';'!1 t!; C'T1 :',' .. ,:i 1,;",l"J S;ati;s and
Callildi-i;
D. "/Jlm leaves the VI,~hICic 011[; f6:ls to remo\te tile
all \rVi'1dows and the trun:(, or cth;W!~I:;a aids 11
E. VJho does notknoVlhovvtn OpGfCllo a meouar tr:ll1srciss::' ,
missi-:wl:
whEn C~;!\tiP.U2d 0"8ral''):. of the Ver::':ie ',s ilk&i'l ':'.1 c", ,'<-j ,,' y, , "':1,.
to engan::! in dll'i ;peed contp.;:t: 1:0 carry PfJOp!," 0' ,;",i ~~~:~ ' ~ . I> '! -' .
agreed by Budget!: to PUS:1 anything; to tow ull'!l:~ ;'19 ""'f'
RIf(1!Je~. p:ovided ,l/ail;;;: ,;'ifi1j1!!es with aI/term::: (i,i pd '.'t<jI:< 7" r
SiV8SlJbstances;
H, who improperlV fuels the Venicie {gasoline In a (/iose!,po"dHd ::L'~,. .
gasoil'Je-powered veim:le/;who :lTlproperly loads ,::8 Vei,lc!p 'Y 1.!" 'j;,: 'I'
the Vehicle's maximum capacity,
if the Vehicle is obta:ned upon t:'18 u<lsis Of !,Jise or IT1lsie8(j':"~,, "1~ 1C' ',' -,
v~ho, as a resuit d reck!:;j;;;; miSi.:Onddct, di"',1i1S;:; ihe '/'-'hl('!', ,'Ir (;""',,S il<Jr,,'Ji'dl injuT'I
Qrp~Qpeft'i'-dEimarre.to-Gt-hf!-rs; ----.-----, --------
K, during the cOt\1mn;S'Gn ot a retl'ny oJr tr;r the tri1nsporta~il)1 Q~ :,Ie\jitlli'd\:<; or CGnU'Jband:
t;r
l. \rvllile intoxicatmJ or lJlldur the mfiuence 01 allY suhst.ance -mat Imp<lI.S driv:')Q ability.
\) VEHICLE LOSS AND DAMAGE: Regardless d fm:lt, EENTER !S !{ESPD~jS~BL1':. fUR atlloss of
and damage to the Vehicle (including but nU( h~Nted 10 <l111IUS;i ill' d",roa\.!;) ~.'.I",,!C!; by collislo,j,
accideut. theft. vandalism, fire. deb of Glllt o. otner ci:li.is::) 'otml an''j ;:;::1\;.\:",:';:': ::1 'Ja!ue of tll<)
Vehicle tliat remains after repair. actual io\,-vi.1Y, s-'{;naJiJ, 1,jIIWil\\,( mJi .,,';'.t! (.,:,,',,)i; [;)!.pellS(;~,
plusBmlgets loss of use oillfan administratll/ia charge 1m "=Xr,e,,iie:; as"~"d',,u~~ "ijl iIDti:sl!:ina
the loss and damage claim. RENTERMAV MOm 0::1 LlMITTHIS RtStl1};:',;~':.:Ji.';;Y PURCH.AS"
ING A lOSS DAMAGE WAIVER ("LDW"): II f1enta, buys LDW anc \0"" ,,' ,'>.: v;olaUon of ..,
Use Rm,!riction {par!!~far:;~ 3) Blldget "<\I,d'F):; 1.i:~ \If (1..11 jf ~F.:\tor\' " ,:;;"i!~i'l a:> foIlOW$;
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respotl5ibh! for !DS5 <l(lO damage 1!r1 tl 1:('.: "r!'l~tJk D(-J!'1i1[J~1 ,t, ",:,' ,., ~i~[ :"';:'t 07
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If THERE IS A V1GLAi!lJN UF A USE RESTml~Tml~, l.oV,.11S v:)m ,\\'4S 0i,':. ,l i':; RESPONSIBLE
FOR All VEHICLE tOSS Arm DAMAGE. RHAT[r: EX?fNSES, :,n':'s r'" '~,..- ,".,710 ,~~ ADMIN
ISTRAl!VE CHARGE AS DESCRIBED ABOW"
5) PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAG~. IF j"j1n~E IS NO VluI.A":,-.J;'. :a; j:;. iJSe RESTRIC
TION tPAhAGRAPH 3, A. THROUGH K, ON!)'), BUDGET tiMVlOES (\~:}1'::,::TION FOR BODILY
INJURY IINCLUDING DtA'l'HI AND PRtlP'F.:DT" nt1~lU?':': rvSUt"!'1~:5 fSnM USE OR OPERATION
OF THE VEHICLE, L1M1"fED AS FOU.O\")~:
A. SIJDGtT'S PROTECTION iJOFS \\i:F j;,J",!.'" 1',":' '"1::' W," +::l' ':1 d insurance and/or
!h' "Totection a\!allabl~ jfJ !n" ~Hrc G' ,~:1 ' ,. '~".s "~'l, 'J' ~1':' ,,~r; ;:Wisengcr in tl1s
V~'\l:{',le lali~ol1lobi!e !!aniiit'! ;,n:-;:;l(l:I(:'" ... i,:'.!!1' 't:;Cl:ri~:'C, i!~ <3~':1 :'1;'Jry protection,
elT,~!oyer's insurance arld/~I <:iny otbur p(cteet!:l(j or Iq"t"Y!:'\ ,~, v,'r-.i)th.3. :1riman,',
er:C%~::I[ ccnt:nge',tl, a'ld t.hel1 Budge~',; ?:'c;;::Gtlcn "Pill'",;:; ~J;';i JJ ~he axtont it is r.edcd
to m~et an 3. !;Umdiltive ta"is </o',j} it,: ~L<;h j,\sr,r:mce il1l';i;U ", potectioll a,..t\i;a~~\j
to the driver and/or injured passer.\Iel(sL tile minimlim filit'HK;::! i.o-'>:l",\~ii:;i!itv limits and/or
l~inimum ~m-!~ult henefi1~, requiwrl ll'i 'JjlI-lHc!;ibh~ hlC1!.
8. SUBJECT TO ;\PPi.!!:ABlF. NO-Ft\;:l.T lP,lfJ, i?,!HJGF.n; ?~;::-~.lC ,~'.': ;<:H;S !\lOT A?PLV TO
iM:liiy :ill"l"i{ \ilH.iilll.I'l9 u~...tl,; ur j-liviH>itV J:;flla!:.;. -.:.. ;t'.<; 'w'."lIL:.. ...;~". oJ. .;1" Jnlior',.
- - rnmilv mml1trerS1'~tMed 'lr; blood; marli;:,oe'or a-uojJtton- '1I1M rlir"'\;-' C;\,jY Ute l1rIV1Y', Of t(l~ ~-
any otnef per$Cfl wfw r:.si!{es witl~ the drher,
C. aUDGErS PROTECrlON DOES NOT INC!jjDt. illlinsmed m' U\"d...,'(,,,r...;;;....: i,:'J~!Jrist insurance.
supplemental no.fault insurance, 1H <my other insurance thr':. 1-0 ,: '1.:;:" .. '.,' :,?t1 b'l 'N'liverl
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CASE NO: 2004-00291 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
TREXLER DAVID M ET AL
VS
EPPLEY MERLE R ET AL
ROBERT BITNER
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
was served upon
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
EPPLEY MERLE R
the
, at 2119:00 HOURS, on the 28th day of January
2004
DEFENDANT
at 1165 RHODA BOULEVARD
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
NANCY EPPLEY,
by handing to
ADULT IN CHARGE
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavi t
Surcharge
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R. Thomas Kline
01/29/2004
METZGER WICKERSHAM
By:
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2004-00291 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
TREXLER DAVID M ET AL
VS
EPPLEY MERLE R ET AL
ROBERT BITNER
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
EPPLEY NANCY A
the
DEFENDANT
, at 2119:00 HOURS, on the 28th day of January , 2004
at 1165 RHODA BOULEVARD
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
by handing to
NANCY EPPLEY
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
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10.00
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R. Thomas Kline
01/29/2004
METZGER WICKERSHAM
before
By:
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DAVID M. TREXLER, as the
Parent and Natural Guardian
of DAVID C. TREXLER, and
DAVID M. TREXLER, in His
Own Right,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-291
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiffs
v.
MERLE R. and
NANCY A. EPPLEY,
Defendants
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the undersigned's appearance on behalf of the Defendants, Merle R
and Nancy A. Eppley, with regard to the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON & GOVER, P.C.
Date: _~
By: 1Uu.LcCD!{)( cr
Michael S. Ferguson, Esquire
Attorney 1.0. No. 83882
2411 North Front St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 232-9900
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ltf- day of February, 2004, I hereby certify that I have served
the foregoing Praecipe to Enter Appearance on the following by depositing a true and
correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Bruce J. Warshawsky, Esquire
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.
3211 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
1v<tc~QUy
Michael S. Ferguson, Esquire
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Own Right,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-291
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
MERLE R. and
NANCY A. EPPLEY,
Defendants
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come the Defendants, Merle R. and Nancy A. Eppley, by and
through their attorneys, Nealon & Gover, P.C., and files the following Answer to
Plaintiff's Complaint.
1. Admitted on information and belief.
2. Admitted on information and belief.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted on information and belief.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted on information and belief.
9. No response required.
10. Denied. This is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent there are factual averments contained therein, they are
expressly denied.
11. (a) through (r) Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
12. Denied. Defendant is without sufficient information and belief to form an
opinion as to the truth or veracity of this averment.
13. Admitted.
14. Denied. Defendant is without sufficient information and belief to form an
opinion as to the truth or veracity of this averment.
15. Denied. Defendant is without sufficient information and belief to form an
opinion as to the truth or veracity of this averment.
16. Denied. Defendant is without sufficient information and belief to form an
opinion as to the truth or veracity of this averment.
16. Denied. Defendant is without sufficient information and belief to form an
opinion as to the truth or veracity of this averment.
17. Denied. Defendant is without sufficient information and belief to form an
opinion as to the truth or veracity of this averment.
18. Denied. Defendant is without sufficient information and belief to form an
opinion as to the truth or veracity of this averment.
19. Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
20. Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant Nancy Eppley requests that this Honorable Court
grant judgment in her favor and against the Plaintiff and assess costs therefore.
By:
Date: 1( <f (of
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON & GOVER, P.C.
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Michael S. Ferguson, squire
Attorney 1.0. No. 83882
2411 North Front St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 232-9900
VERIFICATION
I, Nancy Eppley, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. S4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: .3-01 -0'1
Abo. J'tO'1
Nancy Epley
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ~ay of March, 2004, I hereby certify that I have served the
foregoing Defendant's Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint on the following by depositing a
true and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Bruce J. Warshawsky, Esquire
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.
3211 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
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Michael S. Ferguson, Esquire
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CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TREXLER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 04-291
EPPLEY
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of
MICHAEL FERGUSON, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
DATE: 07/14/2004
M~ ~n;}'e~aJJ..p ~
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Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEll-503689 56875 - L 01
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TREXLER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 04 -291
EPPLEY
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCOMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
BUDGET RENT-A-CAR
OTHER
TO: BRUCE WARSHAWSKY. ESQ., PLAINTIFF COUNSEL
MCS on behalf of MICHAEL FERGUSON, ESQ. intends to serve a 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 record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 06/24/2004
MCS on behalf of
MICHAEL FERGUSON. ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
CC: MICHAEL FERGUSON, ESQ.
PATRICIA PERKAROVICH
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Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
#800
PHILADELPHIA. PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
TREXLER
FileNo.
04-291
vs.
EPPLEY
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO:
Custodian of Records for
BUDGET RENT-A-CAR
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things: .... SEE ATTACHED RIDER ....
at The Mrs Group Jne 1601 Market Street Suite ROO Philadelphia PA 19103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME:
ADDRESS:
MICHAEL FERGUSON. ESO.
2411 N FRONTST
HARRISBURG PA 17110
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
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JUL 1 4 2004
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Seal of the Court
56875-01
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
BUDGET RENT-A-CAR
1998 W. HARRISBURG PIKE
MIDDLETOWN, PA 17057
RE: 56875
DAVID TREXLER
Prior approval is required for fees in excess of $100.00 for
hospitals, $50.00 for all other providers.
ANY AND ALL RECORDS REGARDING RENTAL AGREEMENT # MDTAPOl43351,
VEHICLE # 42025, RENTED BY: DAVID TREXLER
Subject: DAVID TREXLER
108 SARKUNI AVENUE, HARRISBURG, PA 171110
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DA VID M. TREXLER, as the Parent
and Natural Guardian ,of
DA VID C. TREXLER, and
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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DA VID M. TREXLER, in His Own Right, :
Plaintiffs,
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: NO. 04-291 CIVIL TERM
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MERLE R. and NANCY A. EPPLEY, :
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Defendants :
TO: PROTHONOTARY
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE/CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND LAW
FIRM AFFILIATION OF COUNSEL
Bruce J. Warshawsky, Esquire has changed his law firm affiliatian and address
and will cantinue ta represent David M. Trexler, as thf' Parent and Natural Guardian ,of
David C. Trexler, the Plaintiffs in the abave captianed actian.
Please kindly enter the appearance ,of Bruce J. Warshawsky, Esquire and
the Law Firm ,of Cunningham and Chemicaff, P.c., an behalf ,of David M. Trexler, as
the Parent and Natural Guardian ,of David C. Trf'Xler, the Plaintiffs in the abave
captianed actian.
CUNNINGHAM & CHERNICOFF, P.c.
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Bruce J. arshawsky, ITe
PA Supreme Cou!'t ID# 58799
CUNNINGHAM,& CHERNICOFF, P.c.
2320 N. Second. St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Dated: p /lJ-/61
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 60457
Harrisburg, PA 17106-0457
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plal'ntiff, David M. Trexler
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW APPEARANCE
Kindly withdraw the appearance of Metzger, Wickershlrm, Knauss & Erb, P.c. on
behalf of David M. Trexler, as the Parent and Natural Gurdi~ln of David C. Trexler and
David M. Trexler, in his own right., the Plaintiff, in the above' captioned action.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.c.
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Steven P. Miner, Esquire
PA Supreme Court ID# 38901
Metzger, Wickersl,am, Knauss & Erb, P.c.
3211 N. Front. St.
Ha"isburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-8187
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Julieanne Ametrano, Legal Secretary for the law offiCtl of Cunningham & Chemicoff,
P.C., do hereby certifY that a true and correct copy of the Praecipe to Withdraw
Appearance/Enter Appearance in the above-captioned matter was sent first class U.S. Mail, First
Class Mail, postage prepaid on this date, to the following:
Michael S. Ferguson, Esquire
NEALON & GROVER
241 I North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Steven P. Miner, Esquire
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
3211 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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AM & CHERNICOFF, P.C.
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JuIieanne Ametrano
2320 North Second Street
P.O. Box 60457
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)238.6570
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MERLE R. and NANCY A. EPPLEY, "
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this /"'bay of iJe.ti bv ,2005, in consideration of the foregoing petition:
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DAVID M. TREXLER, as the
Parent and Natural Guardian
of DAVID C. TREXLER, and
DAVID M. TREXLER,
in His Own Right,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 04-291 CIVIL TERM
MERLE R. and NANCY A. EPPLEY
IN RE: ARBITRATION PANEL
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, November 3,2005, the appointment of Bryan Bornman,
Esquire, to the Arbitration Panel in the above matter is vacated, and Albert
Bogert, Esquire, is appointed in his stead.
By the Court,
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410r P. Andrews, Esquire
Andrews & Johnson
78 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013 ~
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DAVID M. TREXLER, as the Parent
and Natural Guardian of
DAVID C. TREXLER, and
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID M. TREXLER, in His Own Right,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiffs,
v.
DOCKET NO. 04-291
MERLE R. and NANCY A. EPPLEY
Defendants.
STIPULA TED FACTS FOR SUBMISSION TO THE COURT FOR PROCEEDING
UNDER Pa. R.C.P. 1038,1
I. Plaintiff David M. Trexler is the parent and natural guardian of the minor
David C. Trexler (d.o.b. 12/30/85), both current residing at 108 Sarkuni Avenue, Harrisburg,
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 17110.
2. Plaintiff David C Trexler is an adult individual currently residing at 108 Sarkuni
Avenue, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 17110.
3. Defendants Merle R. and Nancy A. Eppley are husband and wife currently
residing at 1165 Rhoda Boulevard, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
4. On August 23, 2002 Minor Plaintiff David C Trexler, was driving a 2002 Ford
Taurus owned by Aero Corporation, t/d/b/a Budget Rental Car ("Budget").
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5. On the aforesaid date, Nancy A. Eppley was the driver and Merle R. Eppley was
the owner of a 1998 Ford Explorer SUV.
6. On the aforesaid date, Minor Plaintiff David C. Trexler was driving the
aforementioned 2002 Ford Taurus and was stopped at a traffic light at the 200 block of North
York Street in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
7. On the aforesaid date at approximately 3:45 p.m. Defendant Nancy A. Eppley
failed to stop the 1998 Ford Explorer she was driving, struck another vehicle in the rear, causing
that car to rear-end the Minor Plaintiffs vehicle, subsequently causing the Minor Plaintiffs
vehicle to rear-end a vehicle immediately in front of his vehicle, which was also lawfully stopped
at the traffic light (the "Accident").
8. Plaintiff David M. Trexler was contractually obligated for the use and rental of
the Ford Taurus as is set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto (the "Contract").
9. Defendant Nancy A. Eppley owed a duty to other lawful users of the roadways in
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to operate her vehicle in such a way as not to cause hann or
damage to said other persons and to Plaintiffs in particular.
10. Defendant Nancy A. Eppley breached her duty to Plaintiffs which caused
Plaintiffs Property Damage only, but did not cause Bodily Injury.
11. Pursuant to attachment, page 2 of 5 of his contract with Budget, Plaintiff
David M. Trexler was aware that the Ford Company would not accept the 2002 Ford Taurus
back with more than two-thousand dollars ($2,000.00) worth of damages sustained.
12. The 2002 Ford Taurus sustained more than $2,000.00 in damage.
13. The Contract was for a long term lease and Plaintiff David M. Trexler did not
select the additional insurance coverage through Budget at the time he rented the vehicle.
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] 4. In addition, pursuant to paragraph four of the Contract, Plaintiff David M. Trexler
was responsible for all loss of and damage to the vehicle, regardless of fault and any reduction in
value of the vehicle after repair, actual towing from the storage impound and other related
expenses, plus Budget's loss of use and administrative charge for expenses associated with
processing the loss and damage claim.
] 5. After Ford refused to take back the 2002 Ford Taurus, the vehicle was sold at
auction for a net amount of Nine Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars and Fifty Cents
($9, ]29.50).
] 6. The "Blue Book" value of the vehicle at the time of the auction sale, had it not
been involved in the Accident, was $] 5,] ] 1.46.
] 7. Pursuant to the Contract, Budget charged Plaintiff, David M. Trexler for loss of
use of the vehicle in the amount of Two Thousand Fifty-One Dollars and Forty-Four Cents
($2,051.44), calculated based upon Forty-Nine Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($49.95) a day for
a period of sixty four (64) days.
]8. Plaintiff David M. Trexler did pay to Budget the sum of $8,033.40 for the
following Property Damage:
Loss of use for 8/24/02 through 9/30/02
$ 2,05].44
Diminished value of wrecked vehicle:
Blue Book value of vehicle ifnot wrecked:
Amount received for vehicle at auction on
January 22, 2003:
$]5,]] 1.46
$9.129.50
5,981.96
TOTAL:
$ 8,033.40
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19. Plaintiff David M. Trexler was contractually liable to Budget for the damages for
the vehicle pursuant to the Contract.
20. Any Property Damage to the 2002 Ford Taurus was due to the sole fault and
negligence of Defendants.
21. Plaintiff suffered no Bodily Injury as a result of the Accident and/or due to the
negligence of Defendants.
22. Diminished value of the vehicle, as calculated by the Defendant is $3,723.91, the
actual repair cost based upon an estimate provided to Defendant. Plaintiff claims entitlement to
the Diminished value which he paid to Budget in the amount of$5,981.96.
23. Loss of use, as calculated by the Defendant is $660.00, making Defendants'
calculation of Property Damage $4,383.91.
24. The issue before the Court is what obligation Defendant has to Plaintiff with
respect to Property Damage, and the dispute centers upon the amount of $3,649.49 (8,033.40-
4,383.91).
25.
Defendant has paid Plaintiff the sum of $1,025.72 towards the Judgment to be
entered in this case without prejudice to either party, and the Parties agree that this payment be
credited against any Judgment entered against Defendant.
26. The parties are submitting legal memoranda with these Stipulated Facts in support
of their respective positions.
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Respectfully submitted,
CUNNINGHAM & CHERNICOFF, P.c.
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B ce.J. arshawsky, Es
Attorney LD. No: 58
2320 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PAl 711 0
Telephone: (717) 238-6570
NEALON, GOVER & PERRY, P.C.
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Michael S. Fergus n, EsqUire
Attorney I.D. No: 83882
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0
Telephone: (717) 232-9900
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DAVID M. TREXLER, as the Parent
and Natural Guardian of
DAVID C. TREXLER, and
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID M. TREXLER, in His Own Right,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiffs,
v.
DOCKET NO. 04-291
MERLE R. and NANCY A. EPPLEY,
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Julieanne Ametrano, Legal Assistant with the law firm of Cunningham & Chemicoff,
P.c. certify a true and correct copy of the STIPULATED FACTS FOR SUBMISSION TO
THE COURT FOR PROCEEDING UNDER Pa. RC.P. 1038.1 will be served by first class
U.S. Mail on the following parties indicated:
Michael S. Ferguson, Esquire
NEALON & GROVER
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PAl 711 0
Taylor P. Andrews, Esquire
Chainnan
Board of Arbitration
75 West Prom fret Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
CUNNINGHAM & CHERNICOFF, P.C.
Julieanne Ametrano
2320 North Second Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-6570
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID M. TREXLER, in His Own Right,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiff,
v.
DOCKET NO. 04-291
MERLE R. and NANCY A. EPPLEY,
Defendants
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE. DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please ma~k the above referenced matter settled, discontinued and ended with prejudice
as the parties have resolved their differences.
Respectfully submitted,
CUNNINGHAM & CHERNICOFF, P.c.
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2320 North Second Street
P. O. Box 60457
Harrisburg, P A 17106-0457
Telephone: (717) 238-6570
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Julieanne Ametrano, Legal Assistant with the law firm of Cunningham &
Chemicoff, P.c., hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy ofthe PRAECIPE TO
SETTLE, DISCONTINUE AND END upon the following via first Class Mail, postage
prepaid.
Michael S. Ferguson, Esquire
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
CUNNINGHAM & CHERNICOFF, P.C.
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