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Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: John A. Statler, Esquire
I.D. No. 43812
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jas@jdsw.com
DONALD R. TRUAX, III,
1785 Narrows Road
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
Plaintiff
V.
WILLIAM BARNHART, JR.,
539 Serpentine Road
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
Defendant
Attorneys for Plaintiff Donald R. Truax, III
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 09 - q16
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NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and
Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in
writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are
warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be
entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint
or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or
other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER, 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 BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(800) 990-9108
AVISO
LISTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las demandas
que se presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar accion dentro de los
prbximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificacion de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando
personalmente o 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 le advierte de que si usted falla de tomar accion como se describe anteriormente, el caso
puede proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda o
cualquier otra reclamacibn o remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra
suya por la Corte sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero o propiedad u otros
derechos importantes para usted.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI
USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O 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 O BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(800) 990-9108
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Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: John A. Statler, Esquire
I.D. No. 43812
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jas@jdsw.com
DONALD R. TRUAX, III,
Plaintiff
V.
WILLIAM BARNHART, JR.,
Defendant
Attorneys for Plaintiff Donald R. Truax, III
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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NO. 09- 71'0
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Donald R. Truax, III, by his attorneys, Johnson, Duffle,
Stewart & Weidner, P.C., who files this Complaint against the Defendant, William Barnhart, Jr.,
based on the following:
1. Plaintiff Donald R. Truax, III is an adult individual who resides at 1785 Narrows
Road, McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania 17233.
2. Defendant William Barnhart, Jr. is an adult individual who resides at 539
Serpentine Road, McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania 17233.
3. At all times material hereto, Plaintiff Donald R. Truax, III was the owner of a 1997
Kenworth tractor and trailer bearing Pennsylvania Registration number AF59864.
4. At all times material hereto, Defendant William Barnhart, Jr. was the owner and
operator of a 1992 Ford Ranger pickup truck bearing Pennsylvania Registration number
YTM7705.
5. On or about November 25, 2008, Defendant William Barnhart, Jr. was operating
the aforesaid vehicle westbound on SR 16 near Gerald Circle near McConnellsburg,
Pennsylvania when his vehicle crossed over the double yellow center lines of SR 16 and
collided with the Plaintiffs vehicle which was lawfully proceeding eastbound on SR 16.
6. The collision between the Defendant's and Plaintiffs vehicles was caused by the
negligence, carelessness and recklessness of Defendant William Barnhart, Jr. in that he:
a. Caused or allowed his vehicle to cross over the double yellow center lines
of the roadway;
b. Failed to keep his vehicle on the right side of the roadway;
C. Operated his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol to a degree that
rendered him intoxicated and unfit to operate a motor vehicle;
d. Operated his vehicle when he was unfit to do so;
e. Fell asleep while operating his vehicle;
f. Failed to keep alert and maintain proper control over his vehicle
g. Failed to avoid striking the Plaintiff's vehicle; and
h. Drove his vehicle on the wrong side of the road when it was unsafe to do
so.
7. The negligence, carelessness and recklessness of Defendant William Barnhart,
Jr. as aforesaid was a factual cause of the happening of the accident involving Plaintiffs vehicle.
8. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and
recklessness of Defendant William Barnhart, Jr., as aforesaid, Plaintiff Donald R. Truax, III
sustained the following damages:
a. Property damages resulting in the total loss to his 1997 Kenworth tractor
trailer in the amount of $21,200.00; and
b. Towing charges of $900.00.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Donald R. Truax, III demands judgment in his favor and against
Defendant William Barnhart, Jr. in the amount of $22,100.00 plus interest and filing costs.
Respectfully submitted,
JO !UFFIE, S EWART & WEIDNER
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By.
John A. Statler, e
Attorney I.D. No. 43812
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
! Attorneys for Plaintiff Donald R . Truax, III
DATE: Z 9' / d
357694
41255-28
VERIFICATION
I, DONALD R. TRUAX, III, hereby acknowledge that I am the Plaintiff in this action; that I
have read the foregoing Complaint; and that the facts stated therein are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge, information and belief.
understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 13 Pa.
C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DONALD R. TRU , III
DATE:
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41255-28
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
;ASSNO: 2009-00710 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
TRUAX DONALD R III
VS
BARNHART WILLIAM JR
R. Thomas Kline
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT , to wit:
BARNHART WILLIAM JR
but was unable to locate Him
deputized the sheriff of FULTON
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On March 9th , 2009 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from FULTON
Sheriff's Costs: So answer
Docketing 18.00
Out of County 9.00
Surcharge 10.00 R. Thomas Kline
Fulton Co. 36.10 Sheriff of Cumberland County
Postage •42
73.52
03/10/2009
JOHNSON DUFFIE STEWART & WEIDN
Sworn and subscribe to before me
this day of
County, Pennsylvania, to
in his bailiwick. He therefore
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TEL (717) 485,4221 207 NORTH SECOND STREET, McCONNELLSBURG, PA 17233 FAX (717) 485-4519
SHERIFF SERVICE PROCESS RECEIPT AND AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN
1. PLAINTIFF/S I 2. COURT NUMBER Cumberland County
Donald R. Truax, III 2009-710
3. DEFENDANT/S 14. TYPE OF WRIT OR COMPLAINT:
SERVE
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Notice and
5. NAME OF INDIVIDUAL, COMPANY, CORPORATION, ETC., TO SERVICE OR DE5CRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE LEVIED, ATTACHED OR SOLD
NVILLIAN11 BARNHART, Jr
6. ADDRESS (Street, or RFD, Apartment No., Soro., Twp., State and Zip Code)
539 SERPENTINE ROAD, MCCONNELLSBURG, PA 17233
7 INnlt^_ATF LJNUSUAL SERVICE: M COMMON. OF PA ? DEPUTIZE ? OTHER
Now,
Cumberland Co.
to law. This deputation being made at the request and risk of the plantiff.
SHERIFF OF FULTON COUNTY
8. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION THAT WILL ASSIST IN EXPEDITING SERVICE:
9. SIGNATURE of ATTORNEY or other ORIGINATOR
R.. Thomas Kline, Sh
12. SEND NOTICE OF
COPY TO NAME
ADDRESS BELOW:
One Courthouse Square, Carlisle , Pa.. 17013
to before me this 4TH.
13. 1 acknowledge receipt of the wri t NAME of authorized FCSD Deputy of Clerk and Title 14. Date Received 15. Expiration/Hearing Date
or complaint as indicated above. February 1' 2009
Nancy Drew Suders , Deputy Sheriff 16. 1 hereby CERTIFY and RETURN that I ® have personally served, have legal evidence of service as shown in "Remarks", ? have executed as shown
in "Remarks", the writ or complaint that described on the individual, company, corporation, etc., at the address shown above or on the individual, company,
corporation, etc., at the address inserted below by handling a TRUE and ATTESTED COPY thereof.
17. ? I hereby certify and return a NOT FOUND because I am unable to locate the individual, company,corporation, etc., named above. (See remarks below)
18. Name and title of individual served (if not shown above) I 19. A person of suitable age and discretion then
residing in the defendant's usual place of abode. ?
ss of where served (complete only if different than shown above) (Street or RFD, Apartment No., City,
Addr
20 21. Date or Service 22. Time Ed AM
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Boro, Twp., State and Zip Code) 1
PM
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February 25, 2009 12:20 EDST
23. ATTEMPTS Date Miles Dep. Int. Date Miles Dep. Int. Date Miles Dep. Int. Date Miles Dep. Int. Date Miles Dep. Int.
2 2-19-09 11 LEO 2-25-09 11 LEO
Advance 25. Service Costs 26. Notary Cert. 27. Mileage 28. Postage 29. Surcharge 31. C
$ 125.00 $ 18.00
$ 5.00
$ 12.10
$1.00 F 36.10
FUND - $88.90
32. REMARKS The Notice and Complaint documents at Cumberland County Civil Action Numb 9-Z re ha ed to A '
William Barnhart, Jr at the door of his 539 Serpentine Road residence.
33. AFFIRMED and
34. day of
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
40. 1 ACKNOWLEDGE
OF AUTHORIZED ISS
I, SHERIFF OF FULTON COUNTY, PA, do hereby deputize the Sheriff of
County to execute this Writ and make return thereof according
10. TELEPHONE NUMBER 11. DATE
February 17, 2009
area must me completed if notice is to be mailed)
35. signature of 36. Date
)",m, sheriff Larry E. Ott 3/4/2009
38. Signature of 39. Date
eputy/Nftry Public SHERIFF OF FULTON COUNTY
January 1, 2010
OF THE SHERIFF'S RETURN SIGNATURE 41. Date Received
ORITY AND TITLE. Ma
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Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: John A. Statler, Esquire
I. D. No. 43812
301 Market Street
P. 0. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jas@jdsw.com
DONALD R. TRUAX, III,
Plaintiff
V.
WILLIAM BARNHART, JR.,
Defendant
Attorneys for Plaintiff Donald R. Truax, III
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 09-710 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO ENTER DEFAULT JUDGMENT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
PLEASE enter judgment by default in the above-captioned action in favor of Plaintiff
Donald R. Truax, III and against the Defendant William Barnhart, Jr. in the amount of
$22,100.00 for failure to answer the Complaint within the applicable time period. The Defendant
was notified of the intention to enter default judgment and a copy of that notice is attached
hereto.
JO FFIE, ST /ART & WEIDNER
By:
John A. Statler, ggqwr?
Attorney I.D. No. 43812
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Plaintiff Donald R. Truax, III
DATE: 1110102
362815
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JERRY R. DUFFIE
RICHARD W STEWART
C. ROY WEIDNER, JR.
EDNIUND G. MYERS
DAVID 1V. DELUCE
JOHN A. STATLER
JEFFERSON J. SHIPMAN
JEFFREY B. RETTIG
KEVIN E. OSBORNE
RALPH H. WRIGHT, JR.
MARK C. DUFFIE
JOHN R. NINOSKY
MICHAEL J. CASSIDY
I(L?soN
DUFFIE
March 23, 2009
MELISSA PEEL GREEVY
ROBERT M.IVALKER
WADE D. MANLEY
ELIZABETH D. SNOVER
KELLY L. BONANNO
ANDREW P. DOLLMAN
OF COUNSEL
HORACE A. JOHNSON
No. ! -5 1
(1965-2006)
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED and FIRST-CLASS MAIL
Mr. William Barnhart, Jr.
539 Serpentine Road
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
Re: Donald R. Truax, III v. William Barnhart, Jr.
Cumberland County Civil Action No. 09-710 Civil Term
Dear Mr. Barnhart:
I enclose an Important Notice indicating that you have failed to file an answer to the
Complaint that was served upon you in the above-captioned action. Please be guided accordingly.
Very truly yours,
O
7 N, DUFFI STEWART & WEIDNER
John A. P r
JAS/ch:361276
41255-28
Enclosure
cc: Ms. Diane Esser (w/enclosure)
(Claim No.: 3795; Insured: Donald Truax; Adverse Party: William Barhart, Jr.;
Date of Loss: 11%25/08)
301 MARKET STREET P.O. BOX 109 LEMOYNE, PENNSYLVANIA 17043-0109
WWW.JDSW.COM 717.761.4540 FAX: 717.761.3015 MAILQJDSW,COM
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER, P.C.
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: John A. Statler, Esquire
I.D. No. 43812
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jas@jdsw.com
DONALD R. TRUAX, 111,
Plaintiff
V.
WILLIAM BARNHART, JR.,
Defendant
TO: WILLIAM BARNHART, JR.
539 Serpentine Road
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
(Defendant)
DATE OF NOTICE: MARCH 23, 2009
Attorneys for Plaintiff Donald R. Truax, III
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 09-710 CIVIL TERM
IMPORTANT NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN APPEARANCE
PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRITING WITH THE COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR
OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST YOU. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN DAYS
FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A
HEARING AND YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS.
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 BAR ASSOCIATION
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(800) 990-9108
JO DUFFIE, ST WART & WEIDNER
By:
John A. Statler, EmItire
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Attorneys for Plaintiff Donald R. Truax, III
AVISO IMPORTANTE
A: WILLIAM BARNHART, JR.
539 Serpentine Road
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
(Defendido)
FECHA DEL "ISO: MARCH 23, 2009
USTED ESTA EN REBELDIA PORQUE HA FALLADO DE REGISTRAR COMPARECENCIA ESCRITA
POR SI MISMO 0 A TRAVES DE UN ABOGADO Y SOMETER CON LA CORTE SUS DEFENSAS U
OBJECCIONES A LOS CARGOS QUE SE HAN PRESENTADO CONTRA LISTED. A MENDS QUE
LISTED ACTUE DENTRO DE DIEZ DIAS DE HABER RECIBIDO ESTE AVISO, LA CORTE PUEDE
TOMAR UNA DECISION EN CONTRA SUYA SIN TENER DERECHOS A UNA VISTA Y USTED PUEDE
PERDER SU PROPIEDAD U OTROS DERECHOS IMPORTANTES.
LISTED DEBE LLEVAR. ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI LISTED NO
TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O 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 O BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(800) 990-9108
JOH IJFFIE, 771, WEIDNER
By:
John A. Sta ire
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Attorneys for Plaintiff Donald R. Truax, III
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe to
Enter Default Judgment upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a copy of same in
the United States Mail at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid on the
day of , 2009, addressed to the following:
Mr. William Barnhart, Jr.
539 Serpentine Road
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
John A. Sta e
Attorney I. D. No. 43812
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Plaintiff Donald R. Truax, III
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Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: John A. Statler, Esquire
I.D. No. 43812
301 Market Street
P. 0. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jas@jdsw.com
DONALD R. TRUAX, III,
Plaintiff
V.
WILLIAM BARNHART; JR.,
Defendant
Attorneys for Plaintiff Donald R. Truax, III
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 09-710 CIVIL TERM
NOTICE
TO: WILLIAM BARNHART, JR., Defendant
You are hereby notified that on _ 2009, the following
Judgment was entered against you in the a dove-captioned case in the amount of
$ U Im.OO
Date:
P othonotary
I hereby certify that the name and address of the proper person to receive this notice is:
William Barnhart, Jr.
539 Serpentine Road
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
A: WILLIAM BARNHART, JR., Defendido
Por este medio se le esta notificando que Fallo ha sido anotado en contra suya en el
caso mencionado en el epigrafe.
Fecha:
Protonotario
Certifico que la siguiente direccion es la del defendido/a sigun indicada en el certificado
de residencia:
William Barnhart, Jr.
539 Serpentine Road
McConnellsburg, PA 17233