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COUF~T OF COMMON PLEAS
9th Judicial District, County Of Cumberland
NOTICE OF APPEAL
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MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE JUDGMENT
COMMON PLEAS No. L D - ~~ x3
NOTICE OF APPEAL
Notice is given that the appellant has filed in the above Court of Common Pleas an appeal from the judgment rendered by the Magisterial District
Judge on the date and in the case referenced below.
NAME OF APPELLANT MAG. DIST. NO. NAME OF MDJ
KIMBOB, INC. 09-1-02 Hon. Barbara A. Clare
ADDRESS OF APPELLANT CITY STATE ZIP CODE
840 Market Street Lemoyne PA 17043
DATE OF JUDGMENT IN THE CASE OF (PleiMil~ (Defis~xian~'
May 6, 2010 Camp Hill Auto Parts ~ KIMBOB, Inc.
DOCKET No. SIGNATURE OF APPELLANT OR ATTORNEY OR AGENT
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R.C.P.D.J. No. 10088.
This Notice of Appeal, when received by the Magisterial District Judge, will before a Magisteria! Disbict Judge, A COMPLAINT MUST BE FILED
operate as a SUPERSEDERS to the judgment for possession in this case. within twenty
(20) days attar filing the NOTICE of APPEAL.
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PRAECIPE TO ENTER RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT AND RULE TO FILE
(This section of fom- to be used ONLY when appellant was DEFENDANT (see Pa.R.C.P.D.J. No. (001(7) in action before Magisterial District
Judge. IF NOT USED, detach from copy of notice of appeal to be served upon appellee.
PRAECIPE: To Prothonotary
Enter rule upon Camp Hill Auto Parts appellee(s), to file a (~mplaint in this appeal
Name of appeUee(s)
(Common Pleas No. ~ b - .~~e? 3 ~l y ~ ~ )within twenty (20) days after service of rule or suffer entry of judgment of non pros.
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Signature of appellant or aftomey or agent
James G. Gault, Esquire
RULE: To Camp Hill Auto Parts , appellees)
Name of appetlee(s)
(1) You are notified that a rule is hereby entered upon you to file a complaint in this appeal within twenty (20) days after the date of service
of this rule upon you by personal service or by certified or registered mail.
(2) If you do not file a complaint within this time, a JUDGMENT OF NON PROS MAY BE ENTC-RED AGAINST YOU.
(3) The date of service of this rule if service was by mail is the date of the mailing.
Date: June 4.2010 ~
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YOU MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT FORM 1N'ITH THIS NOTICE OF APPEAL.
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Mag. Dim. No.:
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MDJ Name: Nm.
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Add'eaa: 1901 STAT$ ST
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Telephone: 1717 ~ 761-0583 17011
NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT
CIVIL CASE
PLAINTIFF: NAME and ADDRESs
CAMP HILL ADTO PARTS ~
1440 STAT$ ST
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
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DEFENDANT- NAME and ADDRESS
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840 I~ARKS'P ST Docket No.: C9- 0000144 -10 _
LSl~OYNS, PA 17043 Date Filed: 3/19/10
THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT:
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®Judgment was entered for: (Name) CAMP HILL AD't0 PARTS,
® Judgment was entered against: (Name BIMBOS INC.
in the amount of $ 1, 619.
Defendants are jointly and severally liable.
Damages will be assessed on Date 8 Time
This case dismissed without prejudice.
Amount of Judgment Subject to Attachment/42 Pa.C.S. § 8127
Portion of Judgment for physical damages arising out of
residential lease
Amount of Judgment $ 1, 51a . 82
Judgment Costs $ -
Interest on Judgment $
Attorney Fees $
Total $ 1, 619.8a
Post Judgment Credits $
Post Judgment Costs $
Certified Judgment Total $
ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT BY FlLING A NOTICE
OF APPEAL WITH THE PROTHONOTARYfCLERK OFTHE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION. YOU
MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT FORM WITH YOUR NOTICE OF APPEAL.
EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE RULES OF CIV~ PROCEDURE FOR MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGES, IF THE
JUDGMENT HOLDER ELECTS TO ENTER THE JUDGMENT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, ALL FURTHER PROCESS MUST
COME FROM-THE COURT OF COMMON-PLEAS AND NO FURTHER PROL'1:SS MAY BE ISSUED BY THE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE .
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Plaintiff
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KIMBOB, INC.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2010 - 3673 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO COMPLAINT
NOTICE TO PLEAD:
TO: CAMP HILL AUTO PARTS AND KEITH BRENNEMAN, ESQUIRE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE
ENCLOSED PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM
SERVICE HEREOF OR A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
AND NOW, comes KIMBOB, INC., by and through counsel, James G. Gault, Esquire,
who files the following Preliminary Objections to the Plaintiff's Complaint pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.
1028(a)(2), (3) and (4) stating as follows:
1. On June 22, 2010, Plaintiff filed a Complaint against the Defendant seeking the total
sum of $1,512.82 with respect to allegedly unpaid amounts due for unspecified
"parts, equipment and accessories," plus "all collection costs or suits to collect under
the Application as well as such sums the Court may judge reasonable as attorney's
fees on the suit."
2. Attached to Plaintiff s Complaint as Exhibit A is a two (2) page document entitled
"Credit Application" which contains, inter alia, the following subtitled sections and
answers:
a. "Person(s) Authorized to buy." Answered as follows: "Call office to have
whomever is requesting order to confirm OK to be ordering."
b. "Is a purchase order needed?" Answered as follows: "Yes."
3. Attached to Plaintiff s Complaint as Exhibit B is a one (1) page document entitled
"Statement" dated 02-27-2010. Said Statement lists approximately twenty-one (21)
unspecified entries including dates, reference numbers, and amounts without any
further description, specification, or other identification of the "parts, equipment and
accessories" sought in the Complaint.
4. The Complaint was verified by Marianne Walters on June 18, 2010.
5. Paragraph 5 of Plaintiffls Complaint alleges in pertinent part that "[P]laintiff
established an account for Defendant with Plaintiff."
6. Paragraph 6 of Plaintiff s Complaint alleges in pertinent part that "Defendant and
Defendant's agents would purchase parts, equipment and accessories from Plaintiff
through Defendant's account.
7. Although referenced in its Paragraph 6, the Complaint and its Exhibits fail to specify
or further identify the "Defendant's agents," "the parts, equipment and accessories,"
the presence of a purchase order, and/or whether prior telephone confirmation was
obtained which would form the basis for the account stated theory of recovery as
claimed by Plaintiff.
8. Paragraph 7 of Plaintiff s Complaint alleges in pertinent part that Plaintiff maintained
records of Defendant's account which "records of account are an accurate account of
items sold by Plaintiff and purchased by Defendant."
9. Although referenced in Paragraph 7, the Complaint and its Exhibits fail to specify or
further identify the "items sold by Plaintiff."
10. Paragraph 8 of Plaintiff s Complaint alleges in pertinent part that Plaintiff would
provide Defendant with an invoice "noting the item description."
11. Although referenced in Paragraph 8, the Complaint and its Exhibits fail to specify or
further identify any description of the item(s).
12. Paragraph 10 of Plaintiff s Complaint avers that Defendant never objected to the
amount allegedly due to Plaintiff; however, Defendant has objected to any liability
for said amount(s) allegedly due and owing insofar as Plaintiff was previously
notified as to Defendant's objections, specifically with respect to the necessity for
purchase orders and for telephone confirmation prior to incurring liability for any
transaction(s).
13. Plaintiff s Complaint avers that an account has been stated against the Defendant for
the sum of $1,512.82; however, the Complaint does not aver that Defendant ever
acquiesced, assented, and/or agreed to the account rendered, and, accordingly, for this
reason and others, the Complaint fails to plead properly any action based upon
recovery upon an account stated.
14. Plaintiff s Complaint avers that an account has been stated against the Defendant for
the sum of $1,512.82 based upon an alleged failure to object; however, the complaint
does not aver that Defendant ever acquiesced, assented, and/or agreed to the account
rendered, and, accordingly, for this reason and others, the complaint fails to plead
properly any action based upon recovery upon an account stated.
15. Although seeking payment of amount(s) allegedly due for "parts, equipment and
accessories" allegedly sold by Plaintiff to Defendant, the Complaint does not plead or
aver the type, nature, quantity, or otherwise specify or identify said items.
I. MOTION TO DISMISS FOR INSUFFICIENT SPECIFICITY IN A PLEADING
AS TO AN ACCOUNT STATED THEORY OF RECOVERY - Pa. R.C.P.
1028(a)(3).
16. The Defendant hereby incorporates all preceding paragraphs of the instant
Preliminary Objections as though fully set forth at length herein.
17. The Complaint avers that the amounts are due under an account stated theory of
recovery; however, the Complaint insufficiently pleads the requisite facts necessary
to support said recovery.
18. The Complaint fails to plead sufficiently the nature or extent of the following
elements of an account stated as delineated by Pennsylvania decisional law:
(i) That the Defendant ever acquiesced, assented, or agreed to the account
rendered;
(ii) That there was ever a running account and/or apre-existing account;
(iii) That there was ever a promise to pay on the alleged account;
(iv) That there was ever any acceptance of the account rendered or any
account;
(v) That there was a matured debt discharged by a manifestation of assent in
good faith by debtor and creditor to a stated sum as an accurate
computation of the amount of the matured debt or debts due the creditor,
or that there were cross demands as the amount of the difference between
the total indebtedness due one party and the total indebtedness due the
other party;
(vi) That there was retention for an unreasonably long time by the Defendant
of a statement of account rendered by Plaintiff;
(vii) That there was mutual assent to the correctness of the computation of
$1,512.82;
(viii) That the account stated bound the parties inasmuch as the Defendant never
repudiated same;
(ix) That the account stated is not subject to impeachment for mistake or fraud;
(x) That the parts, equipment and accessories which comprised the account
stated were itemized with sufficient specificity;
(xi) That the account stated is based on a subsisting debt and arises from a pre-
existing account or course of dealings between the parties; and/or,
(xii) That the Plaintiff s performance relative to the alleged account was
satisfactory to the Defendant.
19. To the extent the Complaint purports to seek recovery of the alleged total amount
due under an account stated theory of recovery, yet fails to aver with specificity the
appropriate elements of such a theory or action, same is legally objectionable by way
of preliminary objection pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1028(a)(3).
II. MOTION TO DISMISS FOR LEGAL INSUFFICIENCY OF A PLEADING
(DEMURRER) - Pa. R.C.P. 1028(a)(4).
20. The Defendant hereby incorporates all preceding paragraphs of the instant
Preliminary Objections as though fully set forth at length herein.
21. The Complaint seeks payment of a specified total amount under an account stated
theory of recovery without asserting the necessary and requisite facts which would
support the application of such a theory of recovery in this matter, and, as such, is
legally objectionable by way of preliminary objection pursuant to Pa. R.C.P.
1028(a)(4).
22. The Complaint fails to set forth an appropriate theory of law upon which its demand
for payment must be granted, and, as such, is legally objectionable by way of
preliminary objection pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1028(a)(4).
III. MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE OF A PLEADING TO CONFORM TO
LAW OR RULE OF COURT - Pa.R.C.P. 1028(a)(2).
23. The Defendant hereby incorporates all preceding paragraphs of the instant
Preliminary Objections as though fully set forth at length herein.
24. The Complaint seeks payment based upon an account stated theory of recovery;
however, said Complaint does not specify if the Plaintiff s claim is based upon an
oral agreement or a written agreement (see, Pa. R.C.P. 1019(h)), and, as such, is
legally objectionable by way of preliminary objection pursuant to Pa. R.C.P.
1028(a)(2).
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court GRANT
the instant Preliminary Objections and dismiss the instant complaint with prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
DATE: July, 2009
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3~in~s G. Gall~,~s~c tTife ~
Pa. upreme Ct. ID #: 49687
840 Market Street
Suite 153
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 612-9720
jggault@comcast.net
Attorney for Defendant - KIMBOB, INC.
VERIFICATION
I, Robert M. Mumma, II, hereby verify that the facts set forth in the foregoing document
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that this
verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.§4904 relating to unswom falsification
to authorities.
Date: ~'~" J~-~ a~0, ~
Robert M. Mumma, II
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I hereby certify that on July ~, 2010, I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Preliminary Objections to Complaint by U.S. Mail, first class, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C.
44 West Main St.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
G. Gault, ire
~y for Defendant - KIMBOB, INC.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY'
PENNSYLVANIA
CAMP HILL AUTO PARTS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 2010 - 3673 CIVIL TERM
KIMBOB, INC., :
Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MOTION OF JAMES G. GAULT. ESQUIRE FOR LEAVE TO WITHDRAW AS
COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT KIMBOB. INC.
Attorney James G. Gault, counsel of record for Defendant Kimbob, Inc. hereby moves
this Honorable Court for leave to withdraw as counsel for the Defendant, and in support of said
Motion avers as follows:
I . On November 7, 2007, the undersigned counsel was retained by Robert M. Mumma, II
("Mumma") on an hourly basis to perform various legal research and legal writing projects.
Mumma is the president and owner of Defendant Kimbob, Inc. Said legal work was performed
in different office suites located at 840 Market St., Lemoyne, Pennsylvania.
2. Over the ensuing months and years, Mumma requested the undersigned counsel to
represent his interests or the interests of his companies and/or entities in a variety of legal matters
before county, state, and federal courts. Said legal work included representation of the
Defendant Kimbob, Inc.
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3. In a letter dated September 25, 2010 sent to Mumma, the undersigned counsel indicated
that he had recently undergone cardio-vascular assessment and testing secondary to an ongoing
and sustained increase in work-related stress, anxiety, and tension. Said letter further advised
that the treating cardiologist had recommended a reduction in work hours and other proactive
measures to reduce exposure to work-related stress. Although the initial plan was to institute a
3.5 day work week, work demands and ever-present court filing deadlines often required
working in excess of 3.5 days per week. (A copy of said letter will be made available to the
Court for in camera review if so directed).
4. In a letter dated May 2, 2011 sent to Mumma, the undersigned counsel indicated that he
would be relocating to Maryland secondary to upcoming wedding nuptials and that his last day
to report to the Lemoyne office would be September 2, 2011, thereby providing Mumma with a
four (4) month advance notice regarding the retention of successor counsel. However, said letter
specified that the undersigned counsel reserved the right to adjust the departure date for an
earlier cessation of work as dependent on the following two factors: (#I) if he was not paid
timely or regularly, or (#2) if he was subjected to further intolerable work demands or
conditions, including both professional working relationships and inter-personal relationships. (A
copy of said letter will be made available to the Court for in camera review if so directed).
5. With respect to factor #I of the two factors delineated above in Paragraph 4, the
undersigned counsel is currently owed in excess of $8,000 for legal services provided to
Mumma; in the context of this written Motion, professional considerations weigh against the
disclosure of any more specific details concerning Factor #2.
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6. In a letter dated May 18, 2011 authored by the undersigned counsel's treating
cardiologist, Dr. Keith Rice of Moffitt Heart and Vascular Group in Wormleysburg,
Pennsylvania, Dr. Rice stated that all of the undersigned counsel's cardiac complaints and
symptoms "are stress related and secondary to his job." Dr. Rice further states therein that he
suspects the symptoms will improve when the undersigned counsel leaves the area in September
and looks for a new job. (A copy of said medical report will be made available to the Court for
in camera review if so directed).
7. During the first part of July 2011, when it became self-evident that the two factors
delineated above in Paragraph 4 would not be honored by Mumma, the undersigned counsel
consulted and retained an ethics law specialist in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for professional legal
guidance on the appropriate manner to extricate himself from the situation in accordance with the
Rules of Professional Conduct. That guidance plan was followed for all pending projects and all
court filings due in county, state, and federal courts during the week of July 11, 2011.
8. In an email sent by Mumma on July 12, 2011 at 11:45 a.m., the undersigned counsel was
advised by Mumma to return all files to the Lemoyne office.
9. In an email sent by Mumma on July 14, 2011 at 5:52 p.m., the undersigned counsel was
advised by Mumma that he was no longer authorized to enter the office building located at 840
Market St., Lemoyne, Pennsylvania or to in anyway access the office computers.
10. In an email sent by Mumma on July 15, 2011 at 7:45 a.m., the undersigned counsel was
advised by Mumma that he had hired replacement counsel.
11. Pursuant to Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16(a)(2), a lawyer "shall withdraw from the
representation of a client if ... the lawyer's physical or mental condition materially impairs the
lawyer's ability to represent the client." (emphasis added). As confirmed by the undersigned
counsel's treating cardiologist, the cardio-vascular symptoms are related to the representation.
12. Pursuant to Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16(a)(3), a lawyer "shall withdraw from the
representation of a client if ... the lawyer is discharged." (emphasis added). As confirmed by
Mumma's emails, the undersigned counsel has been discharged or constructively discharged
from the representation.
13. Pursuant to Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16(b), a lawyer may withdraw from
representing a client if:
(1) withdrawal can be accomplished without material adverse effect on the interests of
the client;
(5) the client fails substantially to fulfill an obligation to the lawyer regarding the
lawyer's services and has been given reasonable warning that the lawyer will withdraw
unless the obligation is fulfilled;
(6) the representation will result in an unreasonable financial burden on the lawyer or has
been rendered unreasonably difficult by the client; or,
(7) other good cause for withdrawal exists.
14. Pursuant to Rules of Professional Conduct 1.16(a)(2) and 1.16(a)(3) requiring mandatory
withdrawal and pursuant to Rules of Professional Conduct 1.16(a)(1), (5), (6), and (7) allowing
permissive withdrawal, and for all the reasons set forth herein, the undersigned counsel cannot
continue to represent Defendant Kimbob, Inc. in this matter.
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15. Concurrence from opposing counsel is not necessary in light of the mandatory
withdrawal obligations set forth in Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16(a).
16. As reflected by the attached Certificate of Service, a copy of the foregoing Motion has
been served upon opposing counsel and upon the Defendant Kimbob, Inc.
17. No hearing or argument is requested, and discovery is not necessary.
18. The above-captioned action has not yet been assigned to any Judge of this Honorable
Court.
WHEREFORE, the undersigned counsel respectfully requests leave of Court to withdraw
as counsel for the Defendant Kimbob, Inc.
DATE: July 19, 2011
J s G. Gault, Esquire
Aupreme Ct. Id. No. 49687
503 Magaro Road
Enola, PA 17025
Tele: (717) 350-0328
jggault@comcast.net
VERIFICATION
I, James G. Gault, Esquire, the Movant, verify that the statements of fact made in the
foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief I
understand that any false statements therein are subject to the penalties contained in 18 Pa.C.S.A.
§4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE: July 19, 2011
Jain s G. Gault, Esquire
PA upreme Ct. Id. No. 49687
503 Magaro Road
Enola, PA 17025
Tele: (717) 350-0328
jggault@comcast.net
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CERTIFICATE OF CONCURRENCE OR NON-CONCURRENCE
I, James G. Gault, Esquire, the Movant, have not sought to obtain the concurrence of
opposing counsel, nor ascertain the non-concurrence of opposing counsel, insofar as concurrence
and/or non-concurrence from opposing counsel is not necessary in light of the mandatory
withdrawal obligations set forth in Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16(a).
DATE: July 19, 2011
Jame s-41 Gault, Esquire
PA Supreme Ct. Id. No. 49687
503 Magaro Road
Enola, PA 17025
Tele: (717) 350-0328
jggault@comcast.net
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, James G. Gault, Esquire, do hereby certify that I served a copy of the foregoing Motion
this date by U.S. Mail, first class, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C.
44 West Main St.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Counsel for Plaintiff
Kimbob, Inc.
c/o Robert M. Mumma, 11
840 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
DATE: July 19, 2011
s G. Gault, E quire
PA upreme Ct. Id. No. 49687
503 Magaro Road
Enola, PA 17025
Tele: (717) 350-0328
jggault@comcast.net
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CAMP HILL AUTO PARTS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
KIMBOB, INC., : NO. 10-3673 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: MOTION OF JAMES G. GAULT ESQUIRE FOR
LEAVE TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT
KIMBOB, INC.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 22°d day of July, 2011, upon consideration of the Motion of
James G. Gault, Esquire for Leave To Withdraw As Counsel for Defendant Kimbob, Inc.,
a Rule is hereby issued upon Plaintiff and Defendant to show cause why the relief
requested should not be granted.
RULE RETURNABLE within 20 days from the date of this order.
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?Keith O. Brenneman, Esq.
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Attorney for Plaintiff
?Kimbob, Inc.
c/o Robert M. Mumma, II
840 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Defendant
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BY THE COURT,
?James G. Gault, Esq.
503 Magaro Road
Enola, PA 17025
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T`?I'HE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 2010 - 3673 CIVIL TERM
KIMBOB, INC., ;
Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MOTION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
AND NOW, this 16`x' day of August, 2011, comes James G. Gault, Esquire, the Movant
having filed the Motion of James G. Gault, Esquire for Leave to Withdraw as Counsel for
Defendant Kimbob, Inc., on July 20, 2011 in the above-captioned matter, and states as follows:
1. On July 20, 2011, the undersigned Movant filed the Motion of James G. Gault,
Esquire for Leave to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendant Kimbob, Inc. Said Motion
was served on the Respondent Kimbob, Inc./Robert M. Mumma, II and the Plaintiff s
counsel contemporaneously therewith.
2. On July 22, 2011, this Honorable Court (per Judge J. Wesley Oler, Jr.) issued a Rule
to Show Cause why the relief requested in the Motion should not be granted upon the
Respondent Kimbob, Inc./Robert M. Mumma, II and the Plaintiffs counsel returnable
within twenty days. Copies of the Order were sent by the Court to all parties.
3. Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 440(b), service of the Rule to Show Cause Order is complete
upon mailing. An Answer to the Rule to Show Cause was therefore due to be filed by
Respondent Kimbob, Inc./Robert M. Mumma, II and the Plaintiff on or before
Thursday, August 11, 2011.
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4. As of the expiration of the twenty day period set forth in this Honorable Court's
Order dated July 22, 2011, Respondent Kimbob, Inc./Robert M. Mumma, II did not
file and serve an Answer or other response to the Rule to Show Cause. Likewise, the
Plaintiff did not file and serve an Answer or other response.
WHEREFORE, given that no Answer or other response has been filed by the Respondent
Kimbob, Inc./Robert M. Mumma, II and/or the Plaintiff as required by the Order of Court dated
July 22, 2011, the undersigned Movant respectfully requests that the Court enter an Order
making the Rule to Show Cause absolute and granting the relief requested in the Motion,
effective as of the date of its filing.
DATE: August 16, 2011
J s G. Gault, Esq ire
PA upreme Ct. Id. No. 49687
503 Magaro Road
Enola, PA 17025
Tele: (410) 208-8453
iggault@comeast.net
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, James G. Gault, Esquire, do hereby certify that I served a copy of the foregoing Motion
to Make Rule Absolute this date by U.S. Mail, first class, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Kimbob, Inc.
c/o Robert M. Mumma, II
840 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Defendant
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C.
44 West Main St.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Counsel for Plaintiff
DATE: August 16, 2011 r ,
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A Supreme Ct. Id. No. 49687
03 Magaro Road
Enola, PA 17025
Tele: (410) 208-8453
jggault@comcast.net
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CAMP HILL AUTO PARTS,
Plaintiff
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AND NOW, this 1 f'] day of v , 2011, upon consideration
of the Motion to Make Rule Absolute filed on August 16, 2011, it is hereby Ordered and
Decreed that no Answer or other response having been filed to the Motion of James G. Gault,
Esquire for Leave to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendant Kimbob, Inc., as required by the Order
of Court dated July 22, 2011, the relief requested in the Motion is GRANTED and James G.
Gault, Esquire is permitted to withdraw as counsel to the Defendant.
BY THE COURT,
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Distribution:
James G. Gault, Esquire
503 Magaro Rd.
Enola, PA 17025
?Kimbob, Inc.
c/o Robert M. Mumma, II
840 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Defendant
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C.
44 West Main St.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Counsel for Plaintiff
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FILED-OFFICE
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
CAMP HILL AUTO PARTS,
Plaintiff
v.
KIMBOB, INC.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2010 - 3673 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Pursuant to the Order of this Court dated August 17, 2011, please withdraw my appearance
on behalf of the Defendant Kimbob, Inc. in the above-captioned action.
DATE: August 23, 2011
144es G. Gault, E§4uire
P Supreme Ct. Id. No. 49687
503 Magaro Road
Enola, PA 17025
Tele: (410) 208-8453
jggault@comcast.net
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, James G. Gault, Esquire, do hereby certify that I served a copy of the foregoing
Praecipe for Withdrawal of Appearance this date by U.S. Mail, first class, postage prepaid,
addressed to:
Kimbob, Inc.
c/o Robert M. Mumma, II
840 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Defendant
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C.
44 West Main St.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Counsel for Plaintiff
DATE: August 23, 2011
J s G. Gault, Esquire
PA upreme Ct. Id. No. 49687
503 Magaro Road
Enola, PA 17025
Tele: (410) 208-8453
jggault@comcast.net
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ORDER OF TERMINATION OF COURT CASES
AND NOW THIS 28TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2014, AFTER MAILING NOTICE OF
INTENTION TO PROCEED AND RECEIVING NO RESPONSE —THE ABOVE
CASE IS HEREBY TERMINATED WITH PREJUDICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
PA R.C.P.230.2.
BY THE COURT,
DAVID D.BUELL •
PROTHONOTARY
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