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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-0403D/ RED-,gi=r=l Cc ZIl f Q JA 19 AN I I: so CAROL J. WALKER and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiffs V. DARON MORILL, IN THE COURT OF COMMON AAS'-OF. -:i_ ry CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENN S%J7AW-;'-j y CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY NO. io - 403 Civil -Fex-m Defendant 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 an 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 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 (800) 990-9108 44a .oo P e? m-ry W4 aup 39a mom- 00a Juol CAROL J. WALKER : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY V. NO. DARON MORILL, Defendant NOTICIA Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en [as paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las medidas y pueda entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A_U_ N ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. Si NO T1ENE AGOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO VAYA EN PERSONA OR LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 (800) 990-9108 Anthony T. McBeth, Esquire 407 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-3686 Attorney for Plaintiffs CAROL J. WALKER and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiffs V. DARON MORILL, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY 1 NO. ,a Y? 3 Ct? I r COMPLAINT 1. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker is an adult individual residing at 2530 Valley Road, Marysville, Perry County, Pennsylvania 17053. 2. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. is an adult individual residing at 143 Green Point School Road, Jonestown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania 17038. 3. Defendant Daron Morill is an adult individual and the son of Carol J. Walker, residing at 7 Ash Drive Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. 4. The husband of Carol J. Walker, Albert Walker, died on September 18, 2009. 5. While Mr. Walker was living, he and the Defendant acquired a tract of land in Central New York State on which they built a sophisticated cabin, mostly at the expense of Albert Walker. 6. Mr. Walker and the Defendant held title to the parcel as joint tenants with the right of survivorship, thereby vesting full title by operation of law into the Defendant upon Albert Walker's death in September, 2009. 7. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker and her late husband, Albert Walker, not anticipating Mr. Walker's sudden death, left many items of personal property in the cabin on the land in Central New York; these items include but are not limited to various items of clothing, a bunk bed set, and various pieces of lawn maintenance equipment. A copy of the complete list of personal property belonging to Ms. Walker is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. 8. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. assisted significantly with the construction of the cabin in Central New York and, in that process, has left many items that would constitute tools of his construction trade at the New York property. A copy of the list of items belonging to Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. and situated at the New York property is attached hereto, marked Exhibit T " and incorporated herein by reference. 9. Despite repeated demands from both Plaintiffs, Defendant has failed to return the personal property of either Plaintiff and the personal property remains on the New York real estate where Defendant could possibly sell it, give it away or otherwise convert it. 10. If Defendant does so convert either Plaintiffs personal property as described in the previous paragraph, that Plaintiff would suffer irreparable harm. 11 . Under the circumstances described herein, Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that they do not have an adequate remedy at law. 4 12. Because of the circumstances described herein, Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that they need the assistance of the Court, specifically with the Court entering an Order prohibiting Defendant from disposing of either Plaintiff's personal property and affirmatively requiring that Defendant return Plaintiffs' personal property to them. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs request this Honorable Court to enter an injunction prohibiting Defendant from converting any of the Plaintiffs' personal property has described herein, also requiring affirmatively, that the Defendant return the personal property described herein; Plaintiffs also request that the Court enter other relief that it may deem appropriate including costs, attorney's fee and a preliminary injunction, the request for which will be filed contemporaneously with this Complaint. 1 °I ab10 Ah'thony T. Mc h, Esq. Attorney for PI int s 407 North Front First Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-3686 Supreme Court I.D. # 53725 5 - -.. _- - - -- - - , r 1 I1 W V A. M-=I ( l rzi Z) re V`tu p . e VVW* %Pwtb*wmforAYwywkCabin Itz, EXHIBIT "A" _ r s rziz) tezjgU p. 4 __ __ ., 1 ... ?... ... ?.. f l f ..1..7 ! LJTU 1 Al Walkees Tools (Used for the preparation and construction of New York cabin) Desarl - a cost Hitachi air frami un 1 $ 2eg.00 Paslode finishin _gun 1 $ 319.00 PasWe air brad nailer 1 $ 199.00 Paebft tMI Run 1 $ 469.00 Romer Cable 4 iece combo set 1 $ 499.00 7.1/4" De Watt saw 1 $ 139.00 De Wak hand planer 1 $ 189.00 DnWScmwdrlver bft wl cases 2 $ 49.94 ?e3veis 2ft 4 qt," lOw case 1 $ 242.00 sh ; 2 $ 59.98 M Flourascent fioatin Ii ht 1 $ 169.00 Porw Cable sawrall 1 $ 149.00 De Walt radio 1 $ 139-00 Shop Vac $ 100.00 Elect is Mint s r with stand 1 $ 1.296.00 Grand Total $ 4,286.92 Construction Tools owned by Chwies H. Wb0iteli, Jr. (for dw PrawNaiioro and construcllfflOn of Now York cabin) Description G a? Cost Porter Cable air finish gun 1 $ Porter Cable M Compressor 1 $ Porter Cable 10" Miler saw 1 $ Miter Saw stand 1 $ Porter Cable sawzail 1 $ Black and Decker jigsaw 1 $ Milwaukee right angle drill 1 $ De Wait drill 1 $ 2 ft hand saws 2 $ Red case with auger bits 1 $ 2 ft. framing aluminum square 1 $ 6" speed square 2 $ 12" speed square 1 $ 25 It air hose 1 $ 508. air hose 1 $ 2 ft wredcing bar 1 $ 12" flat bar 2 $ Crows foot bar 1 $ Claw ha mnw 3 $ 201 sledgetiamrrier 1 $ Green eAmnsion stand for miter sans 1 $ Saw horses (orange) 2 $ Sub Total $ 169.00 26®.00 299.00 111.00 149.00 39.97 249.00 89.00 39.98 1®8.00 14.97 15.88 15.97 12.97 37.97 14.95 29.92 14.97 95.94 31.97 59.95 84.00 2.0,1.41 EXHIBIT "p1" Description 10" portable table saw 5 R. digging bar 5ft spade shovels 2 ft. push brom Ekx:bic pain sander Electric palm sander Oft ladder Propene 1001b bottles Floor stand propene healer (round) Floor stand propene heater (rectangle) 1008, extension chords (orange) Soft Extension dxwd (orange) Fuel cam Hand sa vNdrivers (assorted) $2"cresoent wrench 10" saw blades Slap staple gun Assorted graining and finish nails Extension handles for pwd rollers Assorted wood chisels T 50 stape gun Tape measures Rakes Wheelbarrow Framing square Sub Total Qwntity cost 1 $ 289.00 1 $ 31.97 2 $ 51.94 1 $ 14.95 1 $ 129.00 1 $ 44.97 1 $ 67.00 3 $ 450.00 1 $ 269.00 1 $ 379.00 2 $ 119.94 1 $ 39.97 3 $ 56.85 1 $ 16.98 1 $ 16.67 2 $ 29.98 1 $ 37.97 $ 250.00 2 $ 27.94 $ 13.97 1 $ 24.97 3 $ 104.97 2 $ 51.94 1 $ 99.97 1 $ 6.96 $ 2,606.8'! Dmw% tlon city Cost Drywall square 1 $ 14.97 Shopii" 2 $ 59.94 Two wheel dolly 1 $ 19.99 Scaltold txaoes 2 $ 150.00 Stud Sensor 1 $ 49.97 Catg gun 2 $ 9.94 Chat line 1 $ 10.97 Surd pains, 2 $ 9.90 Bed Com6orter 1 $ 29.95 Sleeping gag 1 $ 49.95 De Wait jig saw 1 $ 169.00 Torpedo kwel 1 $ 12.47 Sub Total $ 587.115 Grand Total $ 5,38K37 VERIFICATION I, Anthony T. McBeth, am attorney for the Plaintiffs in the captioned action. I am verifying the attached document for the Plaintiffs in that they are outside the jurisdiction of this Court and their verifications cannot be obtained by the time this document needs to be filed. I verify that the facts set forth in the attached document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I so state subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 (relating to unsworn falsification to authorities). Anthony T. McBe Esquire *De 6 i' Y 2010J,aN 19 AN II:5i Anthony T. McBeth, Esquire 407 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-3686 Attorney for Plaintiffs CAROL J. WALKER : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY V. : NO. l0 - 403 a-lgtlTerw DARON MORILL, Defendant PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INDUCTION 1. Contemporaneously with this Motion, Plaintiffs have filed a Complaint in Equity seeking return of many items of personal property from an improved parcel of real estate in Central New York, which real estate the Defendant now owns individually; the circumstances giving rise to that fact are detailed in the Plaintiffs' Complaint, a copy of which is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. 2. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Defendant may have already sold or otherwise disposed of items of their personal property and will continue to do so without quick intervention by the Court. 3. Because of the circumstances described in Plaintiffs' Complaint, the pertinent portions of which are incorporated herein by reference, Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that a temporary injunction from this Court is necessary to prevent the Defendant from continuing to dispose of the Plaintiffs' personal property located at the improved parcel of real estate in Central New York. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs request this Honorable Court to set a hearing date to determine whether a preliminary injunction is necessary, ultimately to enter the preliminary injunction and also enter other relief that the Court deems appropriate, including costs of this action and attorney's fees to be assessed against the Defendant. Aftthony T. bontSt. sq. Attorney fo407 North irst Floor Harri sburg(717) 238-3686 Supreme Court I.D. # 53729 3 CAROL J. WALKER and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY V. DARON MORILL, Defendant NO. 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 an 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 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 (800) 990-9108 ?Ai?1T At )) .-- , - ,? rC(L W)WAIAY[?&Q h )0 011 CAROL J. WALKER : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY V. NO. DARON MORILL, Defendant NOTICIA Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de is demanda y la notification. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las medidas y pueda entrar una Orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notification y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en Ia peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA AUN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE AGOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA OR LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DiRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 (800) 990-9108 Anthony T. McBeth, Esquire 407 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-3686 Attorney for Plaintiffs CAROL J. WALKER and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiffs V. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY NO. DARON MORILL, Defendant COMPLAINT 1. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker is an adult individual residing at 2530 Valley Road, Marysville, Perry County, Pennsylvania 17053. 2. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. is an adult individual residing at 143 Green Point School Road, Jonestown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania 17038. 3. Defendant Daron Morili is an adult individual and the son of Carol J. Walker, residing at 7 Ash Drive Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. 4. The husband of Carol J. Walker, Albert Walker, died on September 18, 2009. 5. While Mr. Walker was living, he and the Defendant acquired a tract of land in Central New York State on which they built a sophisticated cabin, mostly at the expense of Albert Walker. 6. Mr. Walker and the Defendant held title to the parcel as joint tenants with the right of survivorship, thereby vesting full title by operation of law into the Defendant upon Albert Walker's death in September, 2009. 7. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker and her late husband, Albert Walker, not anticipating Mr. Walker's sudden death, left many items of personal property in the cabin on the land in Central New York; these items include but are not limited to various items of clothing, a bunk bed set, and various pieces of lawn maintenance equipment. A copy of the complete list of personal property belonging to Ms. Walker is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. 8. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. assisted significantly with the construction of the cabin in Central New York and, in that process, has left many items that would constitute tools of his construction trade at the New York property. A copy of the list of items belonging to Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. and situated at the New York property is attached hereto, marked Exhibit " 13 " and incorporated herein by reference. 9. Despite repeated demands from both Plaintiffs, Defendant has failed to return the personal property of either Plaintiff and the personal property remains on the New York real estate where Defendant could possibly sell it, give it away or otherwise convert it. 10. If Defendant does so convert either Plaintiff's personal property as described in the previous paragraph, that Plaintiff would suffer irreparable harm. 11 . Under the circumstances described herein, Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that they do not have an adequate remedy at law. 4 12. Because of the circumstances described herein, Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that they need the assistance of the Court, specifically with the Court entering an Order prohibiting Defendant from disposing of either Plaintiff's personal property and affirmatively requiring that Defendant return Plaintiffs' personal property to them. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs request this Honorable Court to enter an injunction prohibiting Defendant from converting any of the Plaintiffs' personal property has described herein, also requiring affirmatively, that the Defendant return the personal property described herein; Plaintiffs also request that the Court enter other relief that it may deem appropriate including costs, attorney's fee and a preliminary injunction, the request for which will be filed contemporaneously with this Complaint. ?q ?10 An'thony T. Mc h, Esq. Attorney for PI int s 407 North Front , First Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-3686 Supreme Court I.D. # 53729 5 ryDrCzi leru p.? wonme. Pwehar* for Now Ynek Camn EXHIBIT "A" y r• - r 1 rZIa re- "I 4u P. q /,n,e ??? ?? ecfo?z 30, a i rJIJ lLJTU 'J. .y Al Walker's Toots (Used for the preparation and construction of New York cabin) Descef 4 Cost Hitachi air frami gun 1 $ 289.00 Paslode finishes un 1 $ 319.00 Paslode air brad trailer 1 $ 199.00 Pasfode s frami tt 1 $ 46,00 Porter Garble 4 fece combo set 1 $ 499.00 7.114" De Waft saw 1 $ 139.00 De Waft hand planer 1 $ 189.00 Drilt/Screwdrfver bfts wl cases 2 $ 49,94 Levels 2ft_ 4 Gft !ow Ic wa 1 $ 242.00 Sh f hts 2 $ 59.98 A Flourewent ffoali light 1 $ 169.00 Porter Cable sawxall 1 $ 149.00 De Waft radio 1 $ 139.00 Shop Vac 1 $ 100.00 Electric int !pMMr with sbnd 1 $ 1.295.00 Grand Total $ 4,268.52 Cotns!niction Tools owned by ChwMe H. Mib W1 j Jr. {!WOO and cons9rUc"1 of New York cabin) 008"40M Q UOMh coo Porter Cable ak finish gun i $ Porter Cable Air Compressor 1 $ Porter Cable 10" Miter saw 1 $ Wftr Saw stand 1 $ Porter Cable sawxall 1 $ Black and Deccer jigsaw 1 $ Milwaukee right angle drill 1 $ De Waft drill 1 $ 2 ft hand saws 2 $ Red case with auger bits 1 $ 2 ft framing aluminum square 1 $ 6" speed square 2 $ 12" speed square 1 $ 25 ft. air hose 1 $ 50ft air hose 1 $ 2 ft wrecking bar 1 $ 12" flat bar 2 $ Craws toot bar 1 $ Claw hammer 3 $ 201b sledgehammer 1 $ Green extension stand for miter saw 1 $ Saw horses (orange) 2 $ Sub Total $ 169.00 259.00 299.00 189.00 149.00 39.97 249.00 89.00 39.98 169.00 14.97 15.88 15.97 12.97 37.97 14.93 29.92 14.97 95.94 31.97 59.95 84.00 2.091.41 EXHIBIT "a" Damon 10" portable table saw 5 ft. digging bar 5ft spade shovels 2 ft. push brom Electric palm sander Electric palm sander 41t ladder Propane 100ib bo6les Floor stand propane heater (round) Floor stand propane heater (rectangle) 100ft, extension chords (orange) 50ft. Extension chord (orange) Fuel cam Nand scxowirivecs (assorted) *2" crescent wrench 10" saw blades slap staple gun Assorted gramM and finish naffs Extension handles far paint rollers Assorted wood chisels T 50 slope gun Tape measures Raises Wheelbarrow Framing square Sub Total Quantity cost 1 $ 269.00 1 $ 31.97 2 $ 51.94 1 $ 14.95 1 $ 129.00 1 $ 44.97 1 $ 67.00 3 $ 450.00 1 $ 269.00 1 $ 379.00 2 $ 119.94 1 $ 39.97 3 $ 56.85 1 $ 16.96 1 $ 16.67 2 $ 29.98 1 $ 37.97 $ 250.00 2 $ 27.94 $ 13.97 1 $ 24.97 3 $ 104.97 2 $ 61.94 1 $ 99.97 1 $ 6.96 $ 2,®06.9'! Cost DWWWdw ShO Two wheel dolY sax s 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 $ 14.97 59.94 $ 1$.99 $ 150.00 $ 49.97 $ 8.94 $ 10.97 $ 9.90 $ 29.95 $ 49.95 $ 189.00 $ 12.4T $ 587.05 s 5,x$ , VERIFICATION 1, Anthony T. McBeth, am attorney for the Plaintiffs in the captioned action. I am verifying the attached document for the Plaintiffs in that they are outside the jurisdiction of this Court and their verifications cannot be obtained by the time this document needs to be filed. I verify that the facts set forth in the attached document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I so state subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 (relating to unsworn falsification to authorities). I APO K; D e Anthony T. McBe Esquire VERIFICATION I, Anthony T. McBeth, am attorney for the Plaintiffs in the captioned action. I am verifying the attached document for the Plaintiffs in that they are outside the jurisdiction of this Court and their verifications cannot be obtained by the time this document needs to be filed. I verify that the facts set forth in the attached document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I so state subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 (relating to unsworn falsification to authorities). 1W /0 ony T. McBe Esqui 6' CAROL J. WALKER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF AND CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., PLAINTIFFS V. DARON MORILL, DEFENDANT NO. 10-403 CIVIL IN RE: PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 21St day of January, 2010, upon consideration of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, and the Court noting that the Plaintiffs have a remedy at law for money damages and/or replevin, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that the Motion for Preliminary Injunction is DENIED. ? Anthony McBeth, Esquire Attorney for Plaintiffs ?ron Morill, Defendant 16 By the Court, k\X\ A, ?- V M. L. Ebert, Jr., J. 0 ? - J° i C' <4. © i -?-: ?- -D -1 SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY Ronny R Anderson Sheriff Jody S Smith Chief Deputy wq,?y?tl?, ol?alrtal?,?tfa?t? FILED-OFFICE !)F TKE F"M -011OIARY 2010 FEB -8 FM 12-* 00 Edward L Schorpp Solicitor PMSYLV1\NiA Carol J. Walker Case Number Daronvs. Morill 2010-403 SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE 01/29/2010 05:14 PM - Michelle Gutshall, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on January 29, 2010 at 1714 hours, she served a true copy of the within Complaint and Notice, upon the within named defendant, to wit: Daron Morill, by making known unto himself personally, at 7 Ash Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050 its contents and at the same time handing to him personally the said true and correct copy of the same. SHERIFF COST: $46.00 February 04, 2010 SO ANSWERS, 95? FY R ANDERSON, SHERIFF By Depu jSh,(rj Gouniy5„ite •.,,r,,eefi. ieie^s:;fL Irv. T'? 1 E ?A?"YY 2010 EEB 25 sk i I I: 11-Ty Anthony T. McBeth, Esquire 407 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-3686 Attorney for Plaintiffs CAROL J. WALKER and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiffs V. DARON MORILL, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : CIVIL ACTION -LAW AND REPLEVIN NO. 10-403 CIVIL TERM PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO AMEND THEIR COMPLAINT 1. In the captioned action, Plaintiffs seek return of various items of personal property from Defendant. 2. Plaintiffs initially began this action on January 19, 2010, as an action in equity, filing a motion for a preliminary injunction contemporaneously with the filing of the complaint. 3. On or about January 21, 2010, the Honorable M.L. Ebert, Judge of this Court, issued an Order denying Plaintiffs' request for a preliminary injunction and holding in that Order that Plaintiffs have an adequate remedy at law in either replevin or for money damages. 4. In view of Judge Ebert's January 21, 2010 Order, Plaintiffs seek to amend their complaint so that it states causes of action for replevin and conversion. A copy of the proposed amendment is attached hereto, marked Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. 5. The undersigned has sought the stipulation of Jason P. Kutulakis, Esquire, who has informed the undersigned that he represents Defendant, with respect to amendment of the complaint as requested herein; Mr. Kutulakis has not provided his stipulation, nor has he expressly concurred in this motion. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs request this Honorable Court to enter an order permitting them to amend their complaint substantially in the fashion of the proposed amendment attached hereto, and to provide any other relief the Court deems appropriate. -`)O?PW4A4 18 ;6 to - 6 1 ate Aninony i . me ,-tsq. Attorney for PI inti s 407 North Fron , First Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-3686 Supreme Court I.D. # 53729 CAROL J. WALKER and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiffs V. DARON MORILL, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION -LAW AND REPLEVIN NO. 10-403 CIVIL TERM 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 an 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 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 (800) 990-9108 EXHIBIT A CAROL J. WALKER : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs CIVIL ACTION -LAW AND REPLEVIN V. NO. 10-403 CIVIL TERM DARON MORILL, Defendant NOTICIA Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las medidas y pueda entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en is peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. Si NO TIENE AGOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO VAYA EN PERSONA OR LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 (800) 990-9108 Anthony T. McBeth, Esquire 407 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-3686 Attorney for Plaintiffs CAROL J. WALKER and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION -LAW AND REPLEVIN V. NO. 10-403 CIVIL TERM DARON MORILL, ; Defendant FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT 1. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker is an adult individual residing at 2530 Valley Road, Marysville, Perry County, Pennsylvania 17053. 2. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. is an adult individual residing at 143 Green Point School Road, Jonestown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania 17038. 3. Defendant Daron Morill is an adult individual and the son of Carol J. Walker, residing at 7 Ash Drive Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. 4. The husband of Carol J. Walker, Albert Walker, died on September 18, 2009. 5. While Mr. Walker was living, he and the Defendant acquired a tract of land in Central New York State on which they built a sophisticated cabin, mostly at the expense of Albert Walker. 6. Mr. Walker and the Defendant held title to the parcel as joint tenants with the right of survivorship, thereby vesting full title by operation of law into the Defendant upon Albert Walker's death in September, 2009. 7. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker and her late husband, Albert Walker, not anticipating Mr. Walker's sudden death, left many items of personal property in the cabin on the land in Central New York; these items include but are not limited to various items of clothing, a bunk bed set, and various pieces of lawn maintenance equipment. A copy of the complete list of personal property belonging to Ms. Walker is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. 8. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. assisted significantly with the construction of the cabin in Central New York and, in that process, has left many items that would constitute tools of his construction trade at the New York property. A copy of the list of items belonging to Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. and situated at the New York property is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "B " and incorporated herein by reference. 9. Despite repeated demands from both Plaintiffs, Defendant has failed to return the personal property of either Plaintiff and the personal property remains on the New York real estate where Defendant could possibly sell it, give it away or otherwise convert it. COUNT I - CAROL J. WALKER V. DARON MORILL - REPLEVIN 10. The facts set forth in paragraphs one through nine are incorporated herein by reference. 11. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker owns all of the property listed on Exhibit A attached hereto, 2 and Defendant has no valid claim to any of it. 12. Despite repeated demands, Defendant has not returned to Plaintiff Carol J. Walker any of the property listed on Exhibit A. 13. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker accordingly believes and therefore avers that she is entitled to judgment in replevin and to a writ of seizure so that she can recover the property to which she has title. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Carol J. Walker requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in her favor and against Defendant in replevin, to issue a writ of seizure so that she can recover the property, to tax the costs of this action against Defendant, and to provide any other relief the Court deems appropriate. COUNT II - CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR. V. DARON MORILL - REPLEVIN 14. The facts set forth in paragraphs one through nine are incorporated herein by reference. 15. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr.owns all of the property listed on Exhibit B attached hereto, and Defendant has no valid claim to any of it. 16. Despite repeated demands, Defendant has not returned to Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. any of the property listed on Exhibit A. 17. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. accordingly believes and therefore avers that he is entitled to judgment in replevin and to a writ of seizure so that he can recover the property to which he has title. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. requests this Honorable Court to 3 enter judgment in his favor and against Defendant in replevin, to issue a writ of seizure so that he can recover the property, to tax the costs of this action against Defendant, and to provide any other relief the Court deems appropriate. COUNT III - PLAINTIFF CAROL J. WALKER V. DARON MORILL -CONVERSION 18. The facts set forth in paragraphs one through nine are incorporated herein by reference. 19. Defendant has improperly taken possession of and retained the personal property of Plaintiff Carol J. Walker as the same is articulated in Exhibit A. 20. Despite repeated demands, Defendant has failed to return said property to Plaintiff Carol J. Walker. 21. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker believes and therefore avers that she has suffered and is suffering damages directly as a result of the Defendant's improper retention of her property. 22. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker believes and therefore avers that her damages as a direct result of the Defendant's improper retention of her property total a minimum of $16,156.38, representing her estimate of the value of the property, along with her costs (including attorney's fees) to recover the property. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Carol J. Walker requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in her favor and against the Defendant in a minimum amount of $16,156.38 together with interest, the costs of this action and any other relief the Court deems appropriate. COUNT IV - PLAINTIFF CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR. V. DARON MORILL -CONVERSION 4 23. The facts set forth in paragraphs one through nine are incorporated herein by reference. 24. Defendant has improperly taken possession of and retained the personal property of Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. as the same is articulated in Exhibit B 25. Despite repeated demands, Defendant has failed to return said property to Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. . 26. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. believes and therefore avers that he has suffered and is suffering damages directly as a result of the Defendant's improper retention of his property. 27. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. believes and therefore avers that his damages as a direct result of the Defendant's improper retention of his property total a minimum of $5,284.37, representing his estimate of the value of the property, along with his costs (including attorney's fees) to recover the property. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in his favor and against the Defendant in a minimum amount of $5,284.37 together with interest, the costs of this action and any other relief the Court deems appropriate. Date Anthony T. McBeth, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiffs 407 North Front St., First Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-3686 Supreme Court I.D. # 53729 5 VERIFICATION I, Anthony T. McBeth, am attorney for the Plaintiffs in the captioned action. I am verifying the attached document forthe Plaintiffs in that they are outside thejurisdiction of this Court and their verifications cannot be obtained by the time this document needs to be filed. I verify that the facts set forth in the attached document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I so state subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 (relating to unsworn falsification to authorities). Date Anthony T. McBeth, Esquire 'r g 2 IO F~" C ) i',`i :j J IL'% Anthony T. McBeth, Esquire 407 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-3686 Attorney for Plaintiffs CAROL J. WALKER and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiffs V. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION -LAW AND REPLEVIN : NO. 10-403 CIVIL TERM DARON MORILL, Defendant PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO AMEND THEIR COMPLAINT 1. In the captioned action, Plaintiffs seek return of various items of personal property from Defendant. 2. Plaintiffs initially began this action on January 19, 2010, as an action in equity, filing a motion for a preliminary injunction contemporaneously with the filing of the complaint. 3. On or about January 21, 2010, the Honorable M.L. Ebert, Judge of this Court, issued an Order denying Plaintiffs' request for a preliminary injunction and holding in that Order that Plaintiffs have an adequate remedy at law in either replevin or for money damages. 4. In view of Judge Ebert's January 21, 2010 Order, Plaintiffs seek to amend their complaint so that it states causes of action for replevin and conversion. A copy of the proposed amendment is attached hereto, marked Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. 5. The undersigned has sought the stipulation of Jason P. Kutulakis, Esquire, who has informed the undersigned that he represents Defendant, with respect to amendment of the complaint as requested herein; Mr. Kutulakis has not provided his stipulation, nor has he expressly concurred in this motion. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs request this Honorable Court to enter an order permitting them to amend their complaint substantially in the fashion of the proposed amendment attached hereto, and to provide any other relief the Court deems appropriate. 15aTe Esq. (717) 238-3686 Supreme Court I.D. # 53729 Harrisburg, PA 17101 Attorney for PI ntiff 407 North Front first Floor CAROL J. WALKER and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiffs V. DARON MORILL, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION -LAW AND REPLEVIN NO. 10-403 CIVIL TERM 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 an 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 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 (800) 990-9108 EXHIBIT A CAROL J. WALKER : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs CIVIL ACTION -LAW AND REPLEVIN V. NO. 10-403 CIVIL TERM DARON MORILL, Defendant NOTICIA Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las medidas y pueda entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE AGOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO VAYA EN PERSONA OR LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 (800) 990-9108 Anthony T. McBeth, Esquire 407 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-3686 Attorney for Plaintiffs CAROL J. WALKER and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiffs V. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : CIVIL ACTION -LAW AND REPLEVIN NO. 10-403 CIVIL TERM DARON MORILL, Defendant FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT 1. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker is an adult individual residing at 2530 Valley Road, Marysville, Perry County, Pennsylvania 17053. 2. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. is an adult individual residing at 143 Green Point School Road, Jonestown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania 17038. 3. Defendant Daron Morill is an adult individual and the son of Carol J. Walker, residing at 7 Ash Drive Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. 4. The husband of Carol J. Walker, Albert Walker, died on September 18, 2009. 5. While Mr. Walker was living, he and the Defendant acquired a tract of land in Central New York State on which they built a sophisticated cabin, mostly at the expense of Albert Walker. 6. Mr. Walker and the Defendant held title to the parcel as joint tenants with the right of survivorship, thereby vesting full title by operation of law into the Defendant upon Albert Walker's death in September, 2009. 7. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker and her late husband, Albert Walker, not anticipating Mr. Walker's sudden death, left many items of personal property in the cabin on the land in Central New York; these items include but are not limited to various items of clothing, a bunk bed set, and various pieces of lawn maintenance equipment. A copy of the complete list of personal property belonging to Ms. Walker is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. 8. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. assisted significantly with the construction of the cabin in Central New York and, in that process, has left many items that would constitute tools of his construction trade at the New York property. A copy of the list of items belonging to Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. and situated at the New York property is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "B " and incorporated herein by reference. 9. Despite repeated demands from both Plaintiffs, Defendant has failed to return the personal property of either Plaintiff and the personal property remains on the New York real estate where Defendant could possibly sell it, give it away or otherwise convert it. COUNT 1 - CAROL J. WALKER V. DARON MORILL - REPLEVIN 10. The facts set forth in paragraphs one through nine are incorporated herein by reference. 11. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker owns all of the property listed on Exhibit A attached hereto, 2 and Defendant has no valid claim to any of it. 12. Despite repeated demands, Defendant has not returned to Plaintiff Carol J. Walker any of the property listed on Exhibit A. 13. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker accordingly believes and therefore avers that she is entitled to judgment in replevin and to a writ of seizure so that she can recover the property to which she has title. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Carol J. Walker requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in her favor and against Defendant in replevin, to issue a writ of seizure so that she can recover the property, to tax the costs of this action against Defendant, and to provide any other relief the Court deems appropriate. COUNT 11 - CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR. V. DARON MORILL - REPLEVIN 14. The facts set forth in paragraphs one through nine are incorporated herein by reference. 15. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr.owns all of the property listed on Exhibit B attached hereto, and Defendant has no valid claim to any of it. 16. Despite repeated demands, Defendant has not returned to Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. any of the property listed on Exhibit A. 17. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. accordingly believes and therefore avers that he is entitled to judgment in replevin and to a writ of seizure so that he can recover the property to which he has title. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. requests this Honorable Court to 3 enter judgment in his favor and against Defendant in replevin, to issue a writ of seizure so that he can recover the property, to tax the costs of this action against Defendant, and to provide any other relief the Court deems appropriate. COUNT III - PLAINTIFF CAROL J. WALKER V. DARON MORILL -CONVERSION 18. The facts set forth in paragraphs one through nine are incorporated herein by reference. 19. Defendant has improperly taken possession of and retained the personal property of Plaintiff Carol J. Walker as the same is articulated in Exhibit A. 20. Despite repeated demands, Defendant has failed to return said property to Plaintiff Carol J. Walker. 21. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker believes and therefore avers that she has suffered and is suffering damages directly as a result of the Defendant's improper retention of her property. 22. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker believes and therefore avers that her damages as a direct result of the Defendant's improper retention of her property total a minimum of $16,156.38, representing her estimate of the value of the property, along with her costs (including attorney's fees) to recover the property. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Carol J. Walker requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in her favor and against the Defendant in a minimum amount of $16,156.38 together with interest, the costs of this action and any other relief the Court deems appropriate. COUNT IV - PLAINTIFF CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR. V. DARON MORILL -CONVERSION 4 23. The facts set forth in paragraphs one through nine are incorporated herein by reference. 24. Defendant has improperly taken possession of and retained the personal property of Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. as the same is articulated in Exhibit B 25. Despite repeated demands, Defendant has failed to return said property to Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. . 26. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. believes and therefore avers that he has suffered and is suffering damages directly as a result of the Defendant's improper retention of his property. 27. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. believes and therefore avers that his damages as a direct result of the Defendant's improper retention of his property total a minimum of $5,284.37, representing his estimate of the value of the property, along with his costs (including attorney's fees) to recover the property. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in his favor and against the Defendant in a minimum amount of $5,284.37 together with interest, the costs of this action and any other relief the Court deems appropriate. We' ? roml "t4ll?o Attorney for Plaintiff 407 North Front St., First Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-3686 Supreme Court I.D. # 53729 5 VERIFICATION I, Anthony T. McBeth, am attorney for the Plaintiffs in the captioned action. I am verifying the attached document for the Plaintiffs in that they are outside the jurisdiction of this Court and their verifications cannot be obtained by the time this document needs to be filed. I verify that the facts set forth in the attached document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I so state subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 (relating to unsworn falsification to authorities). ?Plld ate i FEB 2 6 2010 (~ CAROL J. WALKER and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION -LAW AND REPLEVIN v. DARON MORILL, Defendant NO. 10-403 CIVIL TERM ORDER AND NOW, this ~ day of February, 2010, upon consideration of Plaintiffs' Motion to Amend their Complaint, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is granted. Plaintiffs shall file and serve their First Amended Complaint within zd days from the date of this Order. BY THE COURT: ~~ M.L. Ebert, Judge Distribution: -~ An ny T. McBeth, Esq., 407 North Front Street, First Floor, Harrisbur PA 17101 9~ ason P. Kutulakis, Esq., Abom &Kutulakis, LLP, 36 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, PA 17013 ~O'J ~~.5 3 ~~~v ~~ .-~ ~ ~, ~ ~ r_- ___ -.~ ¢;, r~~ t7 .i' "T`1 '~ ~~ ' ' i G .7 . , _1 ?~ 1 ~ . s ... .._.... i :. ~.! •• { .} 1 ~.. CAROL J. WALKER and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiffs v. DARON MORILL, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION -LAW AND REPLEVIN NO. 10-403 CIVIL TERM 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 an 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 c d ~ 32 South Bedford Street ~~~~ , • Carlisle, PA 17013 ~,, ..~ ~ -, ~~? (717) 249-3166 ~ =~ ~' (800) 990-9108 _ - , ~'`~? ' `~ ~. r ' - c`' C.~'-r ' .,.~ • • GJ ---~ ~ '-G CAROL J. WALKER : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs CIVIL ACTION -LAW AND REPLEVIN v. NO. 10-403 CIVIL TERM DARON MORILL, Defendant NOTICIA Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las medidas y pueda entrar una Orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE AGOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO VAYA EN PERSONA OR LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARR AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 (800) 990-9108 Anthony T. McBeth, Esquire 407 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-3686 Attorney for Plaintiffs CAROL J. WALKER and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiffs v. DARON MORILL, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION -LAW AND REPLEVIN NO. 10-403 CIVIL TERM FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT 1. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker is an adult individual residing at 2530 Valley Road, Marysville, Perry County, Pennsylvania 17053. 2. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. is an adult individual residing at 143 Green Point School Road, Jonestown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania 17038. 3. Defendant Daron Morill is an adult individual and the son of Carol J. Walker, residing at 7 Ash Drive Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. 4. The husband of Carol J. Walker, Albert Walker, died on September 18, 2009. 5. While Mr. Walker was living, he and the Defendant acquired a tract of land in Central New York State on which they built a sophisticated cabin, mostly at the expense of Albert Walker. 6. Mr. Walker and the Defendant held title to the parcel as joint tenants with the right of survivorship, thereby vesting full title by operation of law into the Defendant upon Albert Walker's death in September, 2009. 7. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker and her late husband, Albert Walker, not anticipating Mr. Walker's sudden death, left many items of personal property in the cabin on the land in Central New York; these items include but are not limited to various items of clothing, a bunk bed set, and various pieces of lawn maintenance equipment. A copy of the complete list of personal property belonging to Ms. Walker is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A"and incorporated herein by reference. 8. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. assisted significantly with the construction of the cabin in Central New York and, in that process, has left many items that would constitute tools of his construction trade at the New York property. A copy of the list of items belonging to Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. and situated at the New York property is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "B "and incorporated herein by reference. 9. Despite repeated demands from both Plaintiffs, Defendant has failed to return the personal property of either Plaintiff and the personal property remains on the New York real estate where Defendant could possibly sell it, give it away or otherwise convert it. COUNT I -CAROL J. WALKER V. DARON MORILL -REPLEVIN 10. The facts set forth in paragraphs one through nine are incorporated herein by reference. 11. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker owns all of the property listed on Exhibit A attached hereto, 2 and Defendant has no valid claim to any of it. 12. Despite repeated demands, Defendant has not returned to Plaintiff Carol J. Walker any of the property listed on Exhibit A. 1 ~. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker accordingly believes and therefore avers that she is entitled to judgment in replevin and to a writ of seizure so that she can recover the property to which she has title. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Carol J. Walker requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in her favor and against Defendant in replevin, to issue a writ of seizure so that she can recover the property, to tax the costs of this action against Defendant, and to provide any other relief the Court deems appropriate. COUNT II -CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR. V. DARON MORILL -REPLEVIN 14. The facts set forth in paragraphs one through nine are incorporated herein by reference. 15. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr.owns all of the property listed on Exhibit B attached hereto, and Defendant has no valid claim to any of it. 16. Despite repeated demands, Defendant has not returned to Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. any of the property listed on Exhibit A. 17. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. accordingly believes and therefore avers that he is entitled to judgment in replevin and to a writ of seizure so that he can recover the property to which he has title. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. requests this Honorable Court to 3 enter judgment in his favor and against Defendant in replevin, to issue a writ of seizure so that he can recover the property, to tax the costs of this action against Defendant, and to provide any other relief the Court deems appropriate. COUNT III -PLAINTIFF CAROL J. WALKER V. DARON MORILL -CONVERSION 18. The facts set forth in paragraphs one through nine are incorporated herein by reference. 19. Defendant has improperly taken possession of and retained the personal property of Plaintiff Carol J. Walker as the same is articulated in Exhibit A. 20. Despite repeated demands, Defendant has failed to return said property to Plaintiff Carol J. Walker. 21. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker believes and therefore avers that she has suffered and is suffering damages directly as a result of the Defendant's improper retention of her property. 22. Plaintiff Carol J. Walker believes and therefore avers that her damages as a direct result of the Defendant's improper retention of her property total a minimum of $16,156.38, representing her estimate of the value of the property, along with her costs (including attorney's fees) to recover the property. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Carol J. Walker requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in her favor and against the Defendant in a minimum amount of $16,156.38 together with interest, the costs of this action and any other relief the Court deems appropriate. COUNT IV -PLAINTIFF CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR. V. DARON MORILL -CONVERSION 4 23. The facts set forth in paragraphs one through nine are incorporated herein by reference. 24. Defendant has improperly taken possession of and retained the personal property of Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. as the same is articulated in Exhibit B 25. Despite repeated demands, Defendant has failed to return said property to Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. . 26. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. believes and therefore avers that he has suffered and is suffering damages directly as a result of the Defendant's improper retention of his property. 27. Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. believes and therefore avers that his damages as a direct result of the Defendant's improper retention of his property total a minimum of $5,284.37, representing his estimate of the value of the property, along with his costs (including attorney's fees) to recover the property. VlIHEREFORE, Plaintiff Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in his favor and against the Defendant in a minimum amount of $5,284.37 together with interest, the costs of this action and any other relief the Court deems appropriate. 3 ~ to Attorney for Plai s 407 North Front ., First Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-3686 Supreme Court I.D. # 53729 5 'j~,. EXHIBIT "A Pu~w. fdr I~wv lfnek saran 3 1''!e ~f~~ ~¢~fQC-~v~ Spa °~ ~ Al VMalks~'s Tools (~Ised fior th~- preQaration And canstruation of NeMr York cabin) D.~t coc Hitachi ~r n 1 S 265.E Pasbde finishu- un 1 s 319.00 ~'asbda air txad na#er 1 S 155.OQ Rasbde framl ua ~ 3 4.00 Porker C.aibie 4 ieoe combo aet '! S 499.00 7.114" ~ ~lOili~w f ~ I~.W CIe Waa h~md r '! S 1~.~ DniVScrewdriver bits w/ cis Z s 49.94 l.evets 2R 4 Bit low /c~sa 1 $ 242.00 ~ 'the s 59.98 aft. Fburesc~nt ftoatl 1' t 1 $ 169.00 Forcer Cable sawzalt 1 s 14s.oo De vvalt radio 1 ~ 139.00 s vac ~ s 100.00 Electric int ~ with stand 1 s 1,255.00 Grand 't'ots~l ; 4,286.92 Conatructian Took awned bbl CMu~es H. M~cher, ,k. {~br the pr~p~al~oa ~tnd cor~slnucd~on of iNsw York ca6lnj D~sceiptlon ~ntlgr Copt Porker Cable ~ futiah ten, 1 s Fortier Cable Wir Compt~essor 1 ; Porter Cable 10"' Mlt~er' saw '! i Mibwr Saw staff i i ~'ot~er Cable savrtall 1 i Black and Decker ~gsaw t t _ M ante a~ - ~ s De wax dt~ ~ i x e hand saws 2 ~ Red case wllh bds , i z rt. trarnlrg aNxnirK,m ~ s ~' speed 2 i 12" speed s~su~e 1 = 251k a~ lase 1 ; SOft. a~ lase 1 ~ 2 tt r~redc~g bar 1 ; i2"i~tDar 2 S Craws foot Dar 1 ~ 3 ~ 20~ stedgel~amrraa' 1 ; Otbert eodansion stand ibr miler $sar 1 ; saw twrses (orange) 2 i Sub Total : 189.00 286 DO 299.00 189.00 149.00 35.97 249.00 ~.oo s9.9a 18@.00 14.97 15.88 15.57 1297 ~r.97 4495 29.9@ 14.$7 95.94 31.97 58.95 a4.oo $094a1t EXHIBIT "~" 0~ COet 1tx' portable tat~le saw 1 s 289.00 5 ff. caging b~n° 1 s 31.87 ~t 2 s 51.94 2 ft push bnxn 1 s 14.96 Eiectlric palm sander 1 s 129.00 Elec~c pakn sander 1 : 4+4.9'7 Oft ladder 1 = 67.00 Propane 100 Mottles 3 ? 450.00 Floor stand propane Beeler (nxndj ` 1 s 269.00 l=3oor stand ~opane r (rectlargb) 1 ; 379.00 10o1t, exteneio~n chords (orange} 2 s 119.94 ter. ~ cnoro code) 1 s 39.~r l~ cans 3 s 56.86 Hand scnewdrinrets (assorted) 1 s 16.98 42" c,~neecerrt wrench 1 s 16.87 10' saw blades 2 ; 29.86 Slap staple gtm 1 s 37.97 Assorted grarn~g and nails s 250.00 Erabenaion bandies fbr paint rotless 2 s 27.94 Assorted wood d>~els s 13.97 T 50 steps ~ 1 s 24.97 'tape mee+sr,ree 3 S 104.97 Rakes 2 s 61.94 wheewar~w 1 s 99.97 Franrring sgts~ne 1 s 6.96 Bub Ta4i : ~.g4 S1YiC!'1~f11011 ShopRgh~ Two wheat cb~y Scatbld Dues sa,~ s 9 Qun Chic ate 1 2 1 2 1 3 1 _2 1 1 1 1 ,?~^, ~ 14.97 ~ 99.94 i 19.99 S 150.00 s 49.97 s 9.94 ~ 10.97 s 9.90 s 29.95 s 49.9s s 1.00 s 1247 ~ ~r.~ ~ ~ VERIFICATION 1, Anthony T. McBeth, am attorney for the Plaintiffs in the captioned action. am verifying the attached document for the Plaintiffs in that they are outside the jurisdiction of this Court and their verifications cannot be obtained by the time this document needs to be filed. I verify that the facts set forth in the attached document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I so state subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 (relating to unsworn falsification to authorities). ate CAROL J. WALKER and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION -LAW AND REPLEVIN v. DARON MORILL, NO. 10-403 CIVIL TERM Defendant CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 1, Anthony T. McBeth, Esquire, hereby certify that I have served to persons listed below with the attached document, by first class mail, postage pre-paid, on the date indicated below: Daron Morill 7 Ash Drive Mechanicsburg, PA17050 Jason P. Kutulakis, Esq. Abom &Kutulakis, LLP 36 S. Hanover St. Carlisle, PA 17013 3 ao ~ ate 1~thony T. Mc , Est' Attorney for Pla' ti 407 North Front ., First Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-3686 Supreme Court I.D. # 53729 ~ _f ao! o ~G (b PN~ ~c : ~s~ ri1 ~~~` [ ^~ r, ? ..uiU f L'~~:3 I U I ~! ... CAROL J. WALKER and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiffs v. DARON MORILL, Defendant IN THE COURT OF CC~IJ!J~ON PLEAS. Q~.4. CUMBERLAND COUNTTYY, ~I`I,~YL\/;~#1V CIVIL ACTION -LAW AND REPLEVIN NO. 10-403 CIVIL TERM 1. The undersigned has been counsel of record for Plaintiffs throughout this proceeding. 2. The pleadings in the proceeding are closed, and there is no date for hearing or court action currently pending. 3. On August 5, 2010, Plaintiff Carol J. Walker informed the undersigned that she wishes to discharge him from further representation. 4. Accordingly, the undersigned requests this Court to enter an order permitting him to withdraw from representation of Plaintiffs. 5. The undersigned has spoken with Elizabeth D. Snover, Attorney at Law, counsel for Defendant; Ms. Snover has indicated that Defendant does not oppose this request to withdraw. 6. To our knowledge, no judge has yet been formally assigned to the captioned case. WHEREFORE, the undersigned requests this Honorable Court to enter an order permitting him to withdraw from representation of the Plaintiffs, and to provide ark other reli t-~e Court deems appropriate. S / e ~ntnony i . c in, csq~-~ Attorney for la tiffs 407 North F t treet, First Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-3686 Supreme Court I.D. # 53729 J VERIFICATION I, Anthony T. McBeth, am attorney for Plaintiffs in the captioned action. I am verifying the attached document for Plaintiffs in that I am more familiar with the facts described in the attached document. I verify that the facts set forth in the attached document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I so state subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 (relating to unsworn falsification to authorities). 5 ate . , .~ CAROL J. WALKER and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION-LAW AND REPLEVIN v. DARON MORILL, Defendant NO. 10-403 CIVIL TERM CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Anthony T. McBeth, Esquire, hereby certify that I have served to persons listed below with the attached document, by first class mail, postage pre-paid, on the date indicated below: Elizabeth D. Snover, Attorney at Law Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner 301 Market Street P.O. Box 109 Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109 Carol J. Walker 6530 Valley Road Marysville, PA 17053 Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. 143 Green Point School Road Jonestown, PA 17038 5 ! ate Attorney for Pla" ti 407 North Fron first Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-3686 Supreme Court I.D. # 53729 V e? AUG. 1 12010 CAROL J. WALKER and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION -LAW AND REPLEVIN V. DARON MORILL, Defendant NO. 10-403 CIVIL TERM ORDER '?11 AND NOW, this day of August, 2010, upon consideration of Plaintiffs' Counsel's Petition to Withdraw from Representation, it is hereby ORDERED that the Petition is granted. Anthony T. McBeth shall no longer be Attorney of record for Plaintiff Carol J. Walker and Charles H. Mitchell, Jr. BY THE COURT: Distribution: Anthony T. McBeth, Esquire, 407 North Front Street, First Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101 Carol J. Walker, 6530 Valley Road, Marysville, PA 17053 Charles H. Mitchell, Jr., 143 Green Point School Road, Jonestown, PA 17038 ? Elizabeth D. Snover, Attorney at Law, Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner, P.O.C?ox JP Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109 Copies r?ac.led,?1/311io Flt M- CORICE OF,I: r CAROL J. WALKER and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiff V. DARON MORILL, Defendant ,' 31 PM 3:46 CUMBE:P' .; '-- Lj t10UNly PENNSYLVANIA : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 2010-403 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW AND REPLEVIN PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Plaintiff in the above referenced matter. Respectfully Submitted, Rominger & Associates 31 Date: August 2010 Karl ominger, Esquire 155 South Hanover Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania 170131 (717) 241-6070 Supreme Court ID # 81924 Attorney for Plaintiff CAROL J. WALKER and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., Plaintiff V. DARON MORILL, Defendant 2010-403 CIVIL, TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW AND REPLEVIN CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Karl E. Rominger, Esquire, certify that I this day served a copy of the within Praecipe to Enter Appearance upon the following by depositing the same in the United States Mail, via first class mail, postage pre-paid, addressed as follows: Elizabeth D. Snover, Esquire 301 Market Street P.O. Box 109 Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043 Respectfully Submitted, Rominger & Associates 3I ?- Date: August, 2010 Kar .Rominger, Esquire 155 South Hanover Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 (717) 241-6070 Supreme Court ID # 81924 Attorney for Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CAROL J. WALKER : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF and CHARLES H. MITCHELL, JR., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff v. 2010-403 CIVIL TERM DARON MORILL, CIVIL ACTION - LAW AND R gL t*IN•-: Defendant 'nrn `-- ?- ?. cn N 7o ; p ? o x PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE "C = c3 -+` ' TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please mark the above case as settled and discontinued with prejudice on behalf of the Plaintiffs, Carol Walker and Charles Mitchell, Jr. in the above captioned matter. Date:_ Respectfully submitted, ROMINGER &ASS CIATES F. Deyo, Esgt6e ?5touth Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 241-6070 Supreme Court ID # 308857 Attorney for Plaintiffs