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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
DEBORAH L. GRAHAM
902 ALLENVIEW DRIVE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
Plaintiff
: IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY , PENNSYLVANIA
v.
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JENNIFER J. DOSE
718 ALLENVIEW DRIVE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
Defendant
PRAECIPE FOR SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF SAID COURT:
Issue summons in the above captioned action, which arises from an automobile accident.
-1L- Writ of Summons shan be issued and forwarded to Attorney/Sheriff.
Date:
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Stephen K. Portko
Supreme Court ID No. 34538
101 South U.s. Route 15
DilIsburg, PA ]7019
(717) 432-9706
Attorney for Plaintiff
SUMMONS IN CIVIL ACTION
TO:
JENNIFER J. DOSE
718 ALLENVIEW DRIVE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF HAS COMMENCED AN
ACTION AGAINST YOU.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2004-02273 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
GRAHAM DEBORAH L
VS
DOSE JENNIFER J
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
DOSE JENNIFER J
the
DEFENDANT
at 1826:00 HOURS, on the 24th day of May
2004
at 718 ALLENVIEW DRIVE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
by handing to
JENNIFER DOSE
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
8.28
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R. Thomas Kline
OS/25/2004
DUSAN BRATIC & ASSOC
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Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire
Supreme Court J.D. #38590
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
Attorneys for Defendant Jennifer J. Dose
DEBORAH L. GRAHAM,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: NO. 04-2273 - CIVIL
JENNIFER J. DOSE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Enter a rule upon the Plaintiffto file a Complaint within twenty (20) days after service ofthe
Rule, or Judgment of Non Pros will be entered.
Respectfully submitted,
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Brigid Q. lford, squ'
Supreme Court J.D. #3 590
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
Attorneys for Defendant Jennifer J. Dose
Date: &/'[/0'(
DEBORAH L. GRAHAM,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: NO. 04-2273 - CIVIL
JENNIFER J. DOSE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RULE
TO THE PLAINTIFF;
You are ruled to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days after service hereof.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that I have served on this date a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Rule to File Complaint on the following by first-class mail, postage prepaid and addressed as
follows:
Stephen K. Portko, Esquire
Bratick and Portko
101 South U. S. Route 15
Dillsburg, P A 17019
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Supreme Court LD. #38590
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA &ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Hanisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-074]
Attorneys for Defendant Jennifer J. Dose
DEBORAH L. GRAHAM,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLANU COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 04-2273 Civil) Term
JENNIFER J. DOSE
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Kindly enter the appearance ofBrigid Q. Alford, Esquire, and Boswell, Tintner, Piccola &
Alford on behalf of Defendant Jennifer J. Dose.
Respectfully submitted,
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Brigid Q. lford, squ.
Supreme Court J.D. # 590
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
Attorneys for Defendant Jennifer J. Dose
,
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE:
I do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe for Entry
of Appearance by placing the same in the United States Mail, first class, postage prepaid, at
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Stephen K. Portko, Esquire
Bratick and Portko
101 South U. S. Route 15
Dillsburg, P A 17019
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DEBORAH L. GRAHAM
Plaintiff
: IN THE COMMON PLE:AS COURT OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 04-2273 Civil Term
JENNIFER J. DOSE
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following
pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are served, by entering a written
appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims
set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment
may be entered against you by the court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any
other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE
A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH
BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PAl 7013
(717)249-3166
A VISO
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en law
paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Hace
faha asentar una comparencia escrita 0 en persona 0 con un abogado y entregar a la corte en forma escrita sus
defensas 0 sus objeciones alas demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, ia corte
tomara medidas y puede continuer ia demanda en contra suya sin previo aviso 0 notificacion. Ademas, la corte
puede decidir a favor del demandante y requiere que usted cumpla con todas law provisiones de esta demanda.
U sted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO INMEDIATAJ\1ENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO
o SI NO TIENE ELDINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICO, VAYA EN PERSONA 0
LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUY A DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRIT A ABAJO
PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUlR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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DEBORAH L. GRAHAM
Plaintiff
IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 04-2273 Civilllerm
JENNIFER J. DOSE
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
I. Plaintiff, Deborah L. Graham is an adult individual residing at 902 Allenview Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA 17055.
2. Defendant, Jennifer J. Dose an adult individual at 718 Allenview Drive, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, PA 17055.
3. Plaintiff, Deborah L. Graham is the owner of a two year old Australian Blue Heeler Canine
[hereinafter "dog"] that is in her possession at 902 Allenview Drive., Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
4. Defendant, Jennifer J. Dose is the registered owner and operator of a 1997 Green Pontiac Sunfire
automobile at the time of the accident that occurred on April 17, 2004.
5. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on or about April 17, 2004 at or about 4:00
p.m. at or about the 800 block of Allenview Drive, Cumberland County, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
6. At the aforesaid time and place Defendant, Jennifer J. Dosl~ was traveling in her vehicle at or about
the area ofthe 800 block of Allenview Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania heading eastward
towards her residence at 718 Allenview Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
7. At the aforesaid time and place the vehicle operated by Defendant was traveling at an excessive rate
of speed on the roadway, and struck the Plaintiffs dog causing the dog to sustain the injuries set forth below.
8. Defendant upon hitting the dog proceeded to continue traveling eastwardly towards her residence
without attempting to render assistance to the dog she had injured or to locate the owner of said injured dog.
9. Defendant never attempted to bring her vehicle under control or to stop her vehicle to avoid striking
and injuring the dog or to locate the owner of the injured dog.
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10. Defendant, after hitting and injuring the dog, fled the scene of the accident and continued to proceed
to go to her residence without attempting to render assistance to the injured dog or to locate the owner of the injured
dog.
II. Said occurrence and all of the herein mentioned injuries and damages sustained are the direct result
of the negligent, careless and reckless manner in which Defendant operated her vehicle as follows:
(a) In failing to keep proper and adequate controi over her vehide;
(b) Failing to stop her vehicle at the scene of an accident and failing to attempt to locate the owner of
the property, to wit a dog, which she stuck with her vehicle.
(c) In failing to keep proper look out and maintain adequate look out and control over her vehicle for
the presents of whatever may be reasonably expected to be within her path;
(d) In driving her vehicle in a reckless manner and with careless disregard for the rights and safety of
others and in otherwise operating her vehicle on a highway in a manner endangering persons
and property;
(e) In failing to exercise the high degree of care required when faced with a sudden emergency and in
failing to maintain a proper lookout while driving in a residential area on a roadway of hill crests and
or curves.
(f) In failing to proceed slowly enough as to avoid sticking and damaging Plaintiff's property;
(g) In failing to apply her brakes in time to avoid striking and injuring the dog;
(h) In failing to operate her vehicle under such control as to be able to stop on the shortest possible
notice;
(i) In proceeding on a highway when the Defendant in the exercise of reasonable diligence
should have seen that further operation of her vehicle would result in injury to the dog;
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(j) In being inattentive and failing to maintain a sharp lookout of the road and the surrounding
conditions and obstructions;
(k) In failing to give any signal or warning to the dog by horn, bell, or otherwise of her
approach when she saw the dog coming;
(I) In failing to stop or reduce the speed of her vehicle at an assured clear distance ahead so as to avoid
causing injury to the dog;
(m) In operating her vehicle without due regard for the safety of the dog; and
(n) Otherwise operating her vehicle in a careless, reckless, and negligent manner and in a manner
violating the Motor Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
12. Solely as a result the Defendant's negligence Plaintiff's property, the dog, suffered serious
permanent injuries including abrasions, contusions, and tearing of the dog's muscles and nerves and deep tissue
damage, requiring surgeries on the dog's muscles and ligaments, including the following:
(a) Damages to his lungs, kidneys and respiration functions causing shock upon impact;
(b) Torso, Leg, and Neck and Back Sprain/Strain;
(c) Contusions and abrasions;
(d) Stitches and permanent loss in the flexion of the right foreleg and both hind legs;
(e) Neck, Back and Shoulder Muscle Pain radiating down the front and hind legs, torso, back
and chest areas;
(f) Fluids seeping from the deep muscles causing abscessing, pus and infection requiring
surgery to drain the infection;
(g) Deep muscle, tissue, nerve and ligament damage;
(h) Fragments of bones being dislodged internally causing abscessing and respiratory problems;
(i) Arthritis and muscle spasms throughout the body requiring medications; and
(j) Permanent scarring and disfigurement of the right It:g area.
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13. As a result of this occurrence the Plaintiff, Deborah L. Graham's dog has undergone surgical and
medical treatment including medications in the past and is currently undergoing such treatment and will in the
future continue to undergo additional such treatment including office visits, supplies and medications at a cost of
$1000 per year for the future life of the dog over a period of the next ten years and a claim is made thereof.
14. As a result of this occurrence the Plaintiff, Deborah L. Graham has incurred out of pocket expenses
for the treatment and care of the injured dog totaling $219.50 to date ,md will in the future continue to incur
additional out of pocket expenses for time lost from working and traveling expenses for the care of the dog and a
claim is made therefore.
15. As a result of this occurrence the Plaintiff, Deborah L. Graham has incurred veterinarian medical
expenses including surgery, medications, supplies and treatment for the injured dog totaling $694.00 to date and a
claim is made therefore.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Deborah L. Graham demands judgment of the Defendant Jennifer 1. Dose for the
loss, damages and expenses incurred but not more that the compulsory arbitration amount of Thirty Five Thousand
and 00/100 ($35,000) Dollars plus costs.
BRATIC & PORTKO
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ID No. #34538
101 South u..S. Route 15
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VERIFICATION
I, Deborah L. Graham hereby acknowledge that I am a Plaintiff in the foregoing action and
that I have read the foregoing document and 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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DEBORAH L. GRAHAM
Plaintiff
: IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 04-227:~ Civil Term
JENNIFER J. DOSE
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Complaint was
furnished by U.S. Mail, first class, postage prepaid on this 29th day of June 2004 to:
Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola &Alford
315 North Front Street
PO Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
Attorney for Defendant
DRATIC & PORTKO
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ID # 34538
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Supreme Court J.D. #38590
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA &ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
Attorneys for Defendant Jennifer J. Dose
DEBORAH L. GRAHAM,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: No. 04-2273 Civil Term
JENNIFER J. DOSE
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Deborah L. Graham
C/O Stephen K. Portko, Esquire
Bratick and Portko
101 South U. S. Route 15
DiIlsburg, PA 17019
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New Matter and
Counterclaim within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you.
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
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Brigid Qf Alford, squir
Date: '1h/ot..f
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Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire
Supreme Court J.D. #38590
BOSWELL, TINTNER. PICCOLA &ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
Attorneys for Defendant Jennifer J. Dose
DEBORAH L. GRAHAM,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: No. 04-2273 Civil Term
JENNIFER J. DOSE
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO COMPLAINT
WITH NEW MATTER and COUNTERCLAIM
Defendant Jennifer J. Dose, by her attorneys, Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire and Boswell, Tintner,
Piccola & Alford, answers Plaintiff's Complaint, as follows:
I. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth of the averments set forth in Paragraph I; the same are th,erefore denied and proof thereof
demanded.
2. Admitted.
3. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth of the averments set forth in Paragraph 3; the same are therefore denied and proof thereof
demanded.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted only that the incident at issue occU!T(~d on April 17, 2004 at or about 4:00
p.m. at or about the 800 block of Allenview Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania; Defendant denies the nature of the "facts and occurrences" as otherwise described by
Plaintiff in her Complaint.
6. Admitted.
7. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth of the averments as to injury and damage; as to the remaining averments, Defendant denies
them in their entirety.
8. Admitted only that Defendant traveled eastwardly towards her residence. Byway of
further Answer, Defendant avers that the dog eloped from the scene of the incident, unleashed,
uncontrolled, and demonstrating no outward signs of injury. Denied that Defendant hit or "injured"
said dog; to the contrary, the dog ran into Defendant's vehicle. By way of further Answer,
Defendant avers that the dog was known to be aggressive and that she had neither the opportunity
nor the ability to approach it in order to check its tags, if any, for identification purposes.
9. Denied that Defendant "never attempted to bring h~r vehicle under control or to stop
her vehicle." Denied that Defendant injured the dog. By way of further Answer, Defendant avers
that the dog was known to be aggressive and that she had neither the opportunity nor the ability to
approach it in order to check its tags, if any, for identification pmposes.
10. Denied. By way of further answer, Defendant incorporates herein by reference her
answer to Paragraph 9, above.
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II. The averments as to negligence, carelessness, recklessness, and failure to use care set
forth conclusions of law to which no response is required. As to the averments of injury and
damage, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth
of those averments; the same are therefore denied and proofthereof demanded. As to the remaining
averments of fact, Defendant denies those in their entirety.
12. The averment as to negligence sets forth a conclusion oflaw to which no responses
is required. As to the averments of injury and damage, Ddendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the thos(: averments; the same are therefore
denied and proof thereof demanded.
13. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth of the averments set forth in Paragraph 13; the same are therefore denied and proof thereof
demanded.
14. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth of the averments set forth in Paragraph 14; the same are therefore denied and proof thereof
demanded.
15. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth of the averments set forth in Paragraph 15; the same are therefore denied and proof thereof
demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment in her favor and against the Plaintiff.
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NEW MATTER
16. Plaintiff fails to set forth a claim upon which reliefcan be granted.
17. Plaintiff s damages were caused by events other than the incident at issue.
18. Plaintiffs damages were caused by events or conditions that pre-existed the incident
at issue.
19. Plaintiff is barred from recovery, in whole or in part, by the doctrine of contributory
negligence and Pennsylvania's comparative negligence statute, in that she:
a. failed to keep proper and adequate control over her dog;
b. failed to comply with the applicable leash/dog control laws,
including but not limited to Upper Allen Township Ordinance
No. 183;
c. failed to exercise the high degree of care required when
owning a large domestic animal and when allowing said
animal to be at large in a residential neighborhood;
d. failed to keep her dog chained, corralled, or otherwise
effectively restrained inion her property;
e. failed to keep her dog off a roadway designated for vehicular
travel only;
f. failed to take additional precautions in the nature of controls
and restraints given the fact that said dog had hearing
deficiencies and could not hear any sound, signal or waming
given by approaching vehicles;
g. failed to comply with the applicable pet regulations
promulgated by the condominium association wherein
Plaintiff resided at the time of the incident at issue; and
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h. otherwise allowed the dog to venture offher property and run
at large upon public streets in violation of the laws of the
condominium association, the Township of Upper Allen, and
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment in her fiiVor and against the Plaintiff
COUNTERCLAIM
Jennifer J. Dose v. Deborah L. Graham
Negligence
20. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff Dose incorporates herein by reference her answers
and New Matter averments as set forth in Paragraphs 1-19, above.
21. At or about 4:00 p.m. on April 17, 2004, PlaintiWCounterclaim Defendant Graham
was the owner of a certain large dog, which she kept in her custody at her residence at 902 Allenview
Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
22. At all times relative hereto, Allenview Drive, and in particular the 800 and 900 blocks
thereof, was a public street situate in the Township of Upper Allen.
23. At or about the same time and place, Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff Dose was
operating her motor vehicle on Allenview Drive, Cumberland COlmty, when Graham's dog escaped
the confines of its owner's property boundaries, and/or was otherwise running at large on Allenview
Drive.
24. At all times relative hereto, Graham's dog was not under the verbal or physical
control of any person, nor was it otherwise restrained, leashed, tied up, muzzled, barricaded, or
prevented from running at large on Allenview Drive.
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25. Graham's dog thereafter entered onto Allenview Drive and ran into the vehicle being
driven by Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff Dose, causing property damage to said vehicle of the
types set forth on the Estimate attached hereto, made part hereof, and identified as Exhibit A, the
terms of which are incorporated herein by reference, which damages totaled $416.47.
26. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff Dose incorporates herein by reference the
allegations of negligent acts and omissions as set forth in Paragraph 19, above.
27. Graham's acts and omissions, with respect to her failure to control her dog, constitute
violations of the laws of the Township of Upper Allen, and specifically its Ordinance No. 183,
Section 88-1.
28. Graham's violations of the aforementioned Ordinance No. 183 constitutes negligence
per se.
WHEREFORE, Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff Dose demands judgment in her favor and
against Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant Graham, in an amount not in excess of the statutory limit
requiring compulsory arbitration.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
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Brigi(l Q. Al ord, E~' uire
Supreme Court J.D.I 38590
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
Attorneys for Defendant Jeunifer J. Dose
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STATE FARM MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY (R)
HARRISBURG CLAIM OFFICE
115 LIMEKILN ROAD - P.O. BOX 257
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070-0257
CD LOG NO 360
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ESTIMATE
04-22-04 10:44 AM
CLAIM INFOR~ATION
CLAIM # 38-K423-41201
COMPANY STATE FARM
FAX
INSURED DOSE,JENNIFER
CLAIMANT
POLICY #
CLAIM REP FREED,MICHAEL
WORK PH# (717) 774-9028
LOSS DATE 04-17-04
LOSS TYPE COMPREHENSIVE
INSPECTION
TYPE
PRIMARY POI
APPRAISER NAME
LICENSE #
ADDRESS
CITY STATE
OWNER
FIELD
FRONT END
DAN COONS
144938
LEFT
SECON]) POI
INSP DATE
LOCATION
04-22-04
WORK LOCATION
DOSE,JENNIFER
718 ALLENVIEW DR
MECHANICSBURG PA 17055-8603
WORK#(717) 766-2511
HOME#(717) 691-7247
REPAIR
VEHICLE
1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE SE 4 DR SEDAN
4CYL GASOLINE 2.2
OPTIONS
TWO-STAGE - EXTERIOR SURFACES
AUTOMATIC TRANS
TWO-STAGE - INTERIOR SURFACES
BODY COLO".
CONDITION
LICENSE #
LICENSE ST.Z\TE
GREEN
DTT-2248
PA
MILEAGE
VIN
CODE
VEH INSP #
73,232
3G2JB5240VS853272
W234
REMARKS:
ESTIMATE WAS PREPARED BY DAN COONS (ELECTRONIC SIG~IATURE)
"FAX SUPPLEMENT REQUEST FORM TO 717-774-2113. IF NO FAX ,CALL 717-774-9049.
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ANY PERSON !'''j KNmlINGLY AND WITH INTENT TO INJUF~E OR DEFRAUD ANY INSURER
FILES AN AP~~~~TION OR CLAIM CONTAINING ANY FALSE, INCOMPLETE OR MISLEADING
INFORMATION, UPON CONVICTION, BE SUBJECT TO IMPRISONMENT FOR UP TO SEVEN YEARS
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information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are subject to the penalties of 18
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Pa.C.S.A. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Stephen K. Portko, Esquire
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101 South U. S. Route 15
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DEBORAH L. GRAHAM,
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: NO. 04.227:3 Civil Term
JENNIFER J. DOSE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DENDANT'S Nl~W MATTER
AND COUNTERCLAIM
Plaintiff, Deborah L. Graham, by and through their undersigned counsel, hereby
answer defendant's New Matter and Counterclaim as follows:
REPLY
New Matter
16. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph 16 contain mere conclusions of
law to which no response is required. By further answer, plaintiff incorporates by
reference the averments set forth in paragraphs I through 15 of her Complaint.
17. Denied. After reasonable investigation, plaintiff is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or accuracy of these allegations.
Therefore, said allegations are denied. By further answer, ddendant fails to specifically
plead the "events" that allegedly caused plaintiffs damages.
18. Denied. After reasonable investigation, plaintiff is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or accuracy of these allegations.
Therefore, said allegations are denied. By further answer, ddendant fails to specifically
plead the "events or conditions that pre-existed" that allegedly caused plaintiffs
damages.
19. Denied that plaintiff is barred by the doctrine of contributory negligence and
Pennsylvania's comparative negligence statue. On the contrary, plaintiff allges that she:
a. exercised adequate and proper control over her dog;
b. complied with the applicable leash/dog control laws, including Upper Allen
Township Ordinance No. 183;
c. exercised the required degree of care of her pet, which pet is not a "large"
domestic animal; further plaintiff did not knowingly allow said animal to be
at large in a residential neighborhood.
d. kept her dog chained on her property;
e. exercised reasonable precaution to keep her dog off the roadway;
f. exercised reasonable precaution regarding her d.og which did not have any
hearing deficiency;
g. fully complied with the applicable pet regulations promulgated by the
association
h. exercised the required degree of care of her pet and did not allow her dog to
run at large upon public streets.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff demands judgment in her favor and against Defendant.
Counterclaim
(Jennifer J. Dose v. Deborah L. Graham)
20. Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant Graham incorporates herein by reference the
averments contained in paragraphs I through 19 inclusive of this Reply as fully as
though the same were herein set forth at length.
21. Admitted in part and denied in part. Denied that the dog in question is a "large"
dog.
22. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph 22 contain mere conclusions of
law to which no response is required. By further answer, plaintiff incorporates by
reference the averments set forth in paragraphs I through 15 of her Complaint.
23. Denied. After reasonable investigation, plaintiff is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or accuracy of these allegations.
Therefore, said allegations are denied. By way of further answer, plaintiff did not
knowingly allow her dog to escape or run into the path of an approaching vehicle.
24. Denied. After reasonable investigation, plaintiff is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or accuracy of these allegations.
Therefore, said allegations are denied. By way of further answer, plaintiff did not
knowingly allow her dog to escape or run into the path of an approaching vehicle.
25. Denied that Graham's dog ran into the vehicle being driven by defendant. On the
contrary, defendant, who was driving at an excessive rate of speed, failed to keep
lookout or stop her vehicle to avoid striking and injuring the dog and then fled from the
scene without rendering aid or assistance. Denied as to the remaining averments. After
reasonable investigation, plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to
form a belief as to the truth or accuracy of these allegations.
26. Denied. Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant Graham incorporates herein by
reference the averments contained in paragraph 19 of this Reply as fully as though the
same were herein set forth at length.
27. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph 27 contain mere conclusions of
law to which no response is required. By further answer, plaintiff incorporates by
reference the averments set forth in paragraphs I through 15 of her Complaint.
28. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph 28 eontain mere conclusions of
law to which no response is required. By further answer, plaintiff incorporates by
reference the averments set forth in paragraphs I through 15 of her Complaint.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff demands judgment in her favor and against Defendant.
BRATIC & PORTKO
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101 South U.S. Route 15
Dillsburg, P A 17019
(717) 432-9706
Attorneys for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, Deborah L. Graham hereby acknowledge that I am a Plaintiff in the foregoing action and
that I have read the foregoing document and 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 su.bject to penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Plaintiffs
Reply to Defendant's New Matter and Counterclaim, was provided by U.S. Mail,
postage prepaid, first class, to the following:
Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire
Boswell Tintner Piccola & Alford
315 North Front Street
P.O. Box 741
Harrisburg, P A 17108-0741
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 04-2273 Civil Term
JENNIFER J. DOSE
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Plaintiff's Response to
Interrogatories and Production of Documents was furnished by U.S. Mail, first class, postage
prepaid on this 4th day of August 2004 to:
Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola &Alford
315 North Front Street
PO Box 741
Harrisburg,PA 17108-0741
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Defendant
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Plaintiffs
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by U.S. Mail, first class, postage prepaid on this iff;tLday ofAur2004 to:
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RULE 1312-1,
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PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire , counsel for the ptlliHlilfIdefendant in the above action (or actions),
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The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counselor are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators:
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RULE 1312.1.
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RULE 1312.1.
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PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
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respectfully represents that:
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DEBORAH L. GRAHAM,
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JENNIFER J. DOSE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE TO MARK ACTION
SETTLED. DISCONTINUED AND ENDED
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Kindly mark Plaintiff's suit against Defendant and Defendant's counterclaim
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No, 04-2273 Civil Term
JENNIFER J. DOSE
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION
ORDER
NOW, April~, 2005, the court having previously appoin d a Board of
Arbitrators, and the parties having reached a settlement agreement efore the matter
was heard, it is hereby ORDERED as follows:
1. The Prothonotary shall enter on the record that this m ter has been
settled, discontinued and ended.
2. Frederick 1. Huganir, Esquire, Chairman, shall be paid he sum of
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Stephen K. Portko, Esquire
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Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire
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JENNIFER J. DOSE
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ORDER
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