HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-2490LAWRENCE CHEVROLET, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
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JESSE A. WOODROW,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND
TO: Jesse A. Woodrow
116 Peach Lane
Carlisle, PA 17013
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.
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 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
Steven D. Snyder, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. #34344
Hawke McKeon Sniscak & Kennard LLP
100 North Tenth Street
PO Box 1778
Harrisburg, PA 17105-1778
717-236-1300
Dated: June 2, 2004
LAWRENCE CHEVROLET, INC.,
V.
JESSE A. WOODROW,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. O It - d- 441 o c, %V rr/ 2 v M
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Lawrence Chevrolet, Inc., by its attorneys, Hawke
McKeon Sniscak & Kennard LLP, and in support of its complaint avers as follows:
1. The Plaintiff, Lawrence Chevrolet, Inc., is a Pennsylvania corporation with its
principal place of business at 6445 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, 17050.
2. The Defendant, Jesse A. Woodrow, is an adult individual, residing at 116 Peach
Lane, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
3. The facts and events referred to herein occurred on or about June 81 2002, at
approximately 2:00 a.m.
4. At the above-referenced date and time, the Defendant was driving a 2000
Mitsubishi Eclipse GS westbound on East Trindle Road near the intersection of East Trindle
Road and South Sheeley Lane in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. The car being operated by the Defendant at the above stated date and time was
owned by the Plaintiff and was being used by the Defendant without permission.
6. At the above-stated date and time, the Defendant lost control of the car he was
driving while turning from East Trindle Road onto Sheeley Lane and the car collided with a
utility pole located on South Sheeley Lane, resulting in damages to the Plaintiffs car, as set forth
hereinafter.
7. The collision was caused by the carelessness and negligence of the Defendant,
which negligence consisted of the following:
(a) he failed to maintain control over the vehicle he was driving;
(b) he failed to keep a proper lookout for other traffic on the highway;
(c) he operated his vehicle carelessly and recklessly;
(d) he failed to obey the traffic laws and statutes of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
(e) he did not operate the vehicle he was driving in a reasonable
manner;
(f) he failed to stay in his lane of traffic; and
(g) he was otherwise negligent under the circumstances.
8. As a result of the Defendant's negligence and carelessness as aforesaid, the
Plaintiff s car was damaged to such a degree that it was a total loss, resulting in total damages to the
Plaintiff in the amount of $12,375.00.
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WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff demands judgment in its favor and against the Defendant in the
amount of $12,375.00, plus costs, interest, and such other relief as the Court deems necessary
and proper.
Hawke McKeon SSniisscak & Kennard LLP
BY: *Steve ?) _Snyder U
Supreme Court Attorney I.D. #34344
Hawke McKeon Sniscak & Kennard LLP
100 North Tenth Street
PO Box 1778
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105-1778
(717) 236-1300
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Lawrence Chevrolet, Inc.
DATED; June 2, 2004
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing complaint which are within the
personal knowledge of the undersigned, are true and correct, and as to the facts based on the
information of others, the undersigned, after diligent inquiry, believes it to be true. And further,
I signed this Verification on the recommendation of our attorneys, who advised me that the
allegations and language in this document are required legally to raise issues for resolution at
trial, by the Court, or by continuing investigation and preparation for trial. I understand that
some of these allegations may prove inappropriate after investigation and trial preparation are
complete, and I leave determination of these matters to our attorneys on their advice.
I understand that all statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A.
§4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Lawrence Chevrolet
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND
CASE NO: 2004-02490 P
COMMONTWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
LAWRENCE CHEVROLET INC
VS
WOODROW JESSE A
R. Thomas Kline Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
WOODROW JESSE A but was
unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
COMPLAINT & NOTICE
NOT FOUND , as to
the within named DEFENDANT WOODROW JESSE A
116 PEACH LANE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
DEFENDANT MOVED OUT 3 WEEKS AGO. NO FORWARDING ADDRESS
LE AT POST OFFICE
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 4.14
Not Found 5.00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
37.14(
So
ff of Cumberland County
LAWRENCE CHEVROLET
06/30/2004
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this
7 " day of
d,00A. D.
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roth i otary
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2004-02496 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
BENDER RUTH ET AL
VS
WOOD DONALD SR
SHAWN HARRISON Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania,
says, the within COMPLAINT - EJECTMENT was served upon
the
DEFENDANT at 1824:00 HOURS, on the 24th day of June 2004
at 700 HIGH STREET
WEST FAIRVIEW, PA 17025
by handing to
BARB WOOD, WIFE
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT - EJECTMENT together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 10.35
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
38.35
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this 76 day of
,2 A.D.
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rothonotary
who being duly sworn according to law,
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
06/28/2004
CHARLES PETRIE
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By:
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Renee K. Simpson
Deputy Prothonotary
Curtis R. Long
prothonotary
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John E. Slike
Solicitor
CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF TERMINATION OF COURT CASES
ILING NOTICE OF
STx DAY OF NOVEMBER 2007 AFTER NS THE ABOVE
AND NOW THIS RECEIVING NO RESPONSE - CE WITH PA
AND WITH PREJUDICE IN ACCORDANCE
INTENTION TO YTERMINATED
CASE IS HEREB
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BY THE COURT,
CURTIS R. LONG
PROTHONOTARY
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