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PATRICK MOLLE
Plaintiff
V.
JESSE S. McKEEHAN, IV,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2010- S-3,1( CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
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court, your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warneld 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.
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Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
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PATRICK MOLLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 2010- CIVIL TERM
JESSE S. McKEEHAN, IV, CIVIL ACTION-LAW
Defendant.
COMPLAINT
NOW, comes Plaintiff, Patrick Molle, by and through his attorneys, BARIC SCHERER, and
files the within Complaint and, in support thereof, sets forth the following:
1. Plaintiff, Patrick Molle, is an adult individual with a mailing address of 901 Hillside
Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant, Jesse S. McKeehan, IV ("McKeehan") is an adult individual who resides
at 530 Bosler Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013
3. On or about March 3, 2005, Patrick Molle loaned the sum of $25,000.00 to
McKeehan.
4. In connection with that loan, McKeehan executed and delivered over to Patrick Molle
that same day a Note. After a diligent search, Plaintiff has not been able to locate the+original copy
of the Note. Plaintiff avers that the Note had the same terms as that document appended hereto as
Exhibit "A" which is incorporated herein by reference.
5. The Note required McKeehan to make the following repayments ooh the amount
loaned to him by Patrick Molle in monthly payments of $312.50 commencing one (1)fyear after the
loan was made or upon the opening of a certain business by McKeehan, whichever first occurred.
6. The business never opened, therefore payments were to commence on ot about March
3, 2006.
7. As of the date of filing ofthis Complaint, McKeehan has failed to make jthe payments
due.
8. Demand has been made upon McKeehan to pay the amount due and owing.
9. The Note provided that in the event of default in payment, Patrick Mollelmay declare
the entire unpaid balance and all accrued unpaid interest immediately due.
10. The Note provided for the recovery of attorney fees and costs paid by Patrick Molle
in connection with the collection of the amount due and owing.
COUNT I- BREACH OF CONTRACT
PATRICK MOLLE v. JESSE S. MCKEEHAN, IV
11. Plaintiff incorporates by reference paragraphs one through ten as though set forth
at length.
12. McKeehan has breached the terms of the Note by failing and refusing to make
payment due in accordance with the Note.
13. All conditions precedent to recovery have been fulfilled.
14. Interest on the amount due continues to accrue at the per diem rate of $3.42.
Accrued interest to March 10, 2010 of $5,023.94. The principal balance remaining die on the
Note is $25,000.00.
15. The Note provides for the recovery of attorney fees incurred by Plaintiff to collect
amounts due and owing thereunder.
WHEREFORE, Patrick Molle requests that judgment be entered in its favor and against
Jesse S. McKeehan, IV in the amount of $30,023.94 plus additional interest accruing to the date
of award, plus costs and expenses and attorney fees.
Respectfully submitted,
BARIC SCHERER
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David A. Baric, Esquire
I.D. 44853
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
VERIFICATION
The statements in the foregoing Complaint are based upon information which has been
assembled by my attorney in this litigation. The language of the statements is not my down. I have
read the statements; and to the extent that they are based upon information which I hove given to
my counsel, they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904
relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Date: _ --?,_-710
Patrick Molle
NOTE
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that Jesse S. M an, IV, Jesse
S. McKeehan, III, and SAQ 0*A AcAaWAM of 53 Bosler Drive,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, ("Obligors') held and firmly ba nd unto Trust of
Gregory George Molle, the Trustee of which is Mary Adams, of 901 Hillsi Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania ("Obligees") in the sum of twenty-five it ka sand dollars
($25,000.00), lawful money of the United States of America, to be paid to it,y
aid Obligees,
their executors, administrators, heirs or assigns to which payment well andly to be made,
Obligors do bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, or ai f , and any of
them, firmly by these presents. Sealed with their seals. Dated this 22" of Nov
ember,
2004.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that the Obligors, their
heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, or any of them, shall pay, or case to be paid unto
the said Obligees, their heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, the sung of twenty-five
thousand dollars ($25,000.00), lawful money of the United States no later than ten years,
together with interest on the unpaid balance from the date hereof at the rat of fire percent per
annum, payable in monthly installments in the amount of three hundred twO ve dollars and fifty
cents ($312.50) which said monthly installments shall first be applied on a unt of interest on
the unpaid balance and the remainder of said payment shall be applied to 0 'ncipal; payment
in said monthly amounts as set forth shall be made commencing February, 2005, and shall
be made until the principal sum with interest aforesaid has been paid in full' but no later than
February 1, 2015, without any fraud or further delay.
AND Obligors may prepay said amount at any time without pe 6alty.
AND the further condition of the obligation is that in the event ny payment is
received by the Obligee more than ten (10) days after the due date then a I to payment
charge of ten dollars ($10.00) per day shall be added until paid by Obligors' o Obligees.
AND the further condition of this objection is such, that if at ar
be made in the payment of the principal debt or any installment thereof or it
thereto as aforesaid, for the space of fifteen (15) days after any payment th
or if a breach of any other of the foregoing conditions be made by the said 1
heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, and provided a written notice of
to Obligors at 530 Bosler Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania and said default is n
fifteen (15) days from the date of the notice of default, then and in such cas
sum shall, at the option of the said Obligees, their heirs, executors, adminis
become immediately due and the payment of the same, with interest and cc
due thereon, and additions as aforesaid, together with attorney's fees and c
be enforced and recovered at once, anything herein contained to the contra
anywise notwithstanding. And further, the Obligors do hereby empower anj
time default shall
serest, or additions
reof shall fall due,
bligors, their
lefault is provided
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the said principal
,atom or assigns,
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Ists of suit, may
y thereof in
attorney of any
EXHIBIT "A"
court of record of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to appear for them
declaration filed in their names, to confess a judgment or judgments in fai
mentioned Obligees, their heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, an
the penal sum of twenty-five thousand dollars and zero cents ($25,000.00
charges and attorney's fees as aforesaid; on which judgment or judgment
executions may issue forthwith upon failure to comply with any of the tent
this bond or said mortgage. The undersigned hereby forever waives and
said proceedings, waives stay of execution, the right of inquisition and ext
payment, agrees to condemnation of any property levied upon by virtue of
and waives all exemptions from levy and sale of any property that is or he
exempted by low. NO SINGLE EXERCISE OF THE FOREGOING POWE
JUDGMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO EXHAUST THE POWER WHETHE
SUCH EXERCISE SHALL BE HELD BY ANY COURT TO BE VAUD, VOI
BUT THE POWER SHALL CONTINUE UNDIMINISHED AND IT MAY BE
TIME TO TIME AS OFTEN AS THE OBLIGEE HEREOF SHALL ELECT,
AS THE OBLIGEE HEREOF SHALL HAVE RECEIVED PAYMENT IN FU
AMOUNTS OWING HEREUNDER, TOGETHER WITH COSTS.
WAIVER
nd with or without a
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against them for
with costs of suit,
one or more
and conditions of
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TO CONFESS
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IN EXECUTING THIS NOTE, WE UNDERSTAND THE TRA SACTION, AND
KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVE OUR RIGHT TO CONTEST E ENTRY OF
THIS JUDGMENT AGAINST US IN COURT AND DO HEREBY CONSENT TO THE ENTRY
OF THE JUDGMENT BY CONFESSION. WE, HEREBY CERTIFY THAT E HAVE
EARNINGS OF $10,000.00 OR MORE PER YEAR.
Each Obligor is fully and personally obligated to pay the full ount owned and
to keep all of the promises made in the Bond_ The Obligee may enforce ;1t*n
ght
s under this
Bond against each Obligor or against all Obligors. Each Obligor may be aired t0 pay all of
the amounts due under this Bond. Upon receipt of payment in full by Obrs as above
described, the obligations created herein will g6ase.
Signed. Sealed and Delivered
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Date: Witness bys a son,~ Esquire
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson
Sheriff
Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy
Richard W Stewart
Solicitor
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Jesse S. McKeehan, IV 2010-5721
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
09/23/2010 Ronny R. Anderson, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that he made a diligent search
and inquiry for the within named defendant to wit: Jessse S. McKeehan IV, but was unable to locate her in
his bailiwick. He therefore returns the within Complaint and Notice as not found as to the defendant Jesse
S. McKeehan IV. Deputies were advised, Jesse S. McKeehan is deceased.
SHERIFF COST: $33.84 SO ANSWERS,
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September 23, 2010 R
ON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
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SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVIGE AMENDED
09/30/2010 09:28 AM -William Cline, Corporal, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on September 30,
2010 at 0928 hours, he served a true copy of the within Complaint and Notice, upon the within named
defendant, to wit: Jesse S. McKeehan IV, by making known unto Sandy McKeehan, Mother of defendant
at 530 Bosler Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013 its Conte is and at the same time
handing to her personally the said true and correct copy of the same.
ILLIAM CLINE, DEPUTY
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October 01, 2010
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PATRICK NOLLE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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AND NOW comes defendant, Jesse S. McKeehan IV, by his--~ `~" ~<:
attorney, Kent H. Patterson, and files this answer to plaintiff's
complaint as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. It is denied that defendant loaned plaintiff the sum of
$25,000.00 on or about March 3, 2005.
4. It is denied that defendant executed and delivered to
Patrick Nolle a note similar to the note appended to plaintiff's
complaint as Exhibit A or any note for any loan as alleged in
paragraph 3 of plaintiff's complaint.
5. It is denied that defendant executed or delivered any
note to plaintiff as alleged in paragraphs 4 and 5 of plaintiff's
complaint.
6. It is denied that defendant was obligated to make any
payments to plaintiff on or about March 3, 2006 as a result of
any business not opening or otherwise.
7. It is denied that defendant was obligated to make the
payments alleged in paragraphs 5 and 6 of plaintiff's complaint.
8. It is denied that plaintiff has made any demand for
payment prior to the filing of his complaint.
9. It is denied that defendant executed and delivered any
note to plaintiff as alleged in plaintiff's complaint which
provides for the immediate payment of the unpaid principal and
accrued interest upon default. It is denied that defendant owes
the plaintiff the monies alleged by plaintiff.
10. It is denied that defendant executed and delivered any
note to plaintiff as alleged in plaintiff's complaint which
provides for the recovery of attorneys fees. It is denied that
defendant owes plaintiff any recovery or money for attorneys
fees.
COUNT I- Breach of Contract
11. Defendant incorporates reference paragraphs 1 through
10 of plaintiff's answer.
12. It is denied that defendant executed and delivered any
note to plaintiff as alleged in plaintiff's complaint and that
defendant breached the terms of any note as alleged.
13. It is denied that any conditions precedent to recovery
by plaintiff against defendant have been fulfilled.
14. It is denied defendant executed and delivered any note
to plaintiff as alleged in plaintiff's complaint, that interest
has accrued in the amount alleged and that plaintiff owes
defendant any interest.
15. It is denied that defendant executed and delivered any
note to plaintiff as alleged in plaintiff's complaint which
provides for the recovery of attorneys fee for plaintiff to
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collect any amounts due and owing. It is denied that defendant
owes plaintiff any recovery or money for attorney fees.
NEW MATTER
16. Any loan made by plaintiff concerning any business in
which defendant was involved was made to a corporation of which
defendant was a shareholder along with other persons and for
which defendant was not personally liable.
17. Plaintiff's cause of action is barred by the 4 year
statute of limitations, 42 Pa.C.S 5525, and any other applicable
statute of limitations.
18. Plaintiff's complaint fails to state a claim upon which
relief can be granted.
19. Plaintiff's claims are barred by the Doctrine of
Estoppel.
20. Plaintiff's claims are barred by the Doctrine of
Laches.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests the court to dismiss
plaintiff's complaint.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kent H. Patterson
Attorney for Defendant
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717)238-4100
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VERIFICATION
I, Jesse S. McKeehan IV, verify that the statements in the
within foregoing answer for custody are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsificat
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PATRICK MOLLE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. No. 2010-5721 CIVIL TERM
JESSE S. MCkEEHAN, IV Civil Action - Law
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ~'~`~ day of ~0-y~¢~.v~,blJ;-2010 I, Kent H. Patterson,
hereby certify that I this day served the within defendant's answer
with new matter to plaintiff's complaint by depositing a copy of it
in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, addressed to counsel of record for plaintiff as
follows:
David A. Baric, Esquire
BARK SCHERER
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Attorney for Defendant
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 238-4100
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PATRICK MOLLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 2010- 5721 CIVIL TERM
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Please enter judgment in favor of the Plaintiff, Patrick Molle and against the Defendant,
Jesse S. McKeehan, IV, for failure to file an answer to the Complaint of Plaintiff.
A true and correct copy of the Notice of Default is appended hereto as Exhibit "A."
A true and correct copy of the Certificate of Mailing for the Notice of Default is appended
hereto as Exhibit "B." I certify that the Notice of Default was given in accordance with
Pa.R.C.P. 237.1.
Plaintiff requests judgment in the amount of $30,023.94 as set forth in the Complaint
together interest of $803.70 to October 31, 2010 with a per diem of $3.42, attorney fees of
$726.96, for a total of $31,554.60.
Respectfully submitted,
ARIC S ERER
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David A. Baric, Esquire
I.D. # 44853
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on November 1, 2010, I, David A. Baric, Esquire, of Baric Scherer
did serve a copy of the Praecipe To Enter Default Judgment Pursuant To Pa.R.C.P. 1037, by first
class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to the parties listed below, as follows:
Jesse S. McKeehan, IV
530 Bosler Drive
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
David A. Baric, Esquire
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PATRICK MOLLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. N0. 2010- 5721 CIVIL TERM
JESSE S. McKEEHAN, IV, CNIL ACTION-LAW
Defendant.
TO: Jesse S. McKeehan, IV
530 Bosler Drive
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Date of Notice: October 20, 2010
IMPORTANT NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN
APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRITING WITH THE
COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST
YOU. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A
JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU
MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS. YOU SHOULD TAKE
THIS NOTICE TO A LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR
CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE FOLLOWING OFFICE TO FIND
OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
BARK SC ERER
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David A. Baric, Esquire
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-6873
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PATRICK MOLLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 2010- 5721 CIVIL TERM
JESSE S. McKEEHAN, IV, CIVIL ACTION-LAW
Defendant.
NOTICE OF JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 236
TO: Jesse S. McKeehan, IV
530 Bosler Drive
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Notice is hereby given to you of entry of a judgment against you in the above matter.
Prothon tary
Date:
PATRICK MOLLE.
Plaintiff
V.
JESSE S. McKEEHAN, IV,
Defendant:
PETITION TO STRIKE AND/OR OPEN DEFAULT JUDGMENT
AND NOW comes petitioner/defendant, Jesse S. McKeehan IV,
by his attorney, Kent H. Patterson, and files this petition to
strike and/or open default judgment:, as follows:
1. Petitioner is Defendant Jesse S. McKeehan IV who
resides at 530 Bosler Drive, Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania (Carlisle, PA 17013).
2. Respondent is Plaintiff Patrick Molle who resides at-
901 Hillside Drive, Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania (Carlisle, PA 17013).
3. Plaintiff commenced the within civil action by filing
a complaint against defendant on September 3, 2010 which was
served on'defendant by the Sheriff of Cumberland County on
September 30, 2010 by handing a copy to defendant's mother at
defendant"s residence.
4. On or about October 20, 2010, plaintiff's attorney
mailed to defendant: a 10 day notice of intention to file a
praecipe.for default judgment pursuant to Pa.R.C.P 237.1.
5. Under the terms of the notice and Rules 237.1(2) and
106, the 'last day of the 10 day period would have been Monday,
November 1, 2010 since the Saturday and Sunday, October 29 and
30, would have been omitted from the computation of the 10 day
period of, time.
6. On November 2, 2010, at 8:26 a.m., defendant filed an
answer with new matter to plaintiff's complaint and a
certificate of service certifying that a copy of the answer was
being mailed to defendant that day.
7. Unknown to defendant at the time, on November 1, 2010
at 3:35 pm., prior to the expiration of the 10 day period,
plaintiff had filed a praecipe requesting that the prothonotary
enter a default judqment against defendant for defendant's
:failure to answer plaintiff's complaint, in the total amount of
$31,554.60 ($30,023.94 as requested in the complaint together
with $803.70 interest to October 31, 2010 with per diem of $3.42
and attorney's fees of $726.96).
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8. At the time defendant's attorney filed defendant's
answer, the filing of the praecipe to enter default judgment and
the entry of the default judgment did not appear on the docket.
9. The electronic file at the Prothonotary's Office
contains a notice of the entry of the default judgmentsigned by
the prothonotary and directed to defendant which is undated and
not time stamped.
10. The electronic docket at the Prothonotary's Office
indicates that default judgment was entered on November 1, 2010.
11. Defendant learned of the entry of the default judgment
from plaintiff's attorney who contacted defendant's attorney
after he received a copy of defendant's answer.
MOTION TO STRIKE JUDGEMENT
12. Paragraphs 1 through 11 are incorporated by reference.
13. The judgment against defendant should be stricken
because the filing of the praecipe for default judgment by
plaintiff and the entry of the judgment against defendant by the
prothonotary were premature and in violation of Rule
237. 1 (a) (2) (ii) .
14. Rule 237.1 (a)(2)(ii) provides that a praecipe to take
default judgment shall not be filed and a default judgment shall
not be entered unless the praecipe includes a certification that
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a written notice of intention to file the praecipe was mailed or
delivered at least 10 days prior to the date of the filing of
the praecipe.
15. No certification of mailing or delivery of the 10 day
notice was filed by plaintiff but a United States Postal Service
Form 3817 was filed showing a mailing on October 20, 2010 from
plaintiff's attorney to defendant.
16., Under Rule 237.1 (a)(2) and 106, the 10 day period in
this case extended to and did not expire until after Monday,
November 1, 2010 since, in computing the 10 day period, the
first daylis excluded and Saturday, October 30, 2010 and Sunday,
October 31, 2010 are excluded from the computation.
17. ,The filing of the PraeciPa for judgment by plaintiff
and the entry of the judgment by the Prothonotary were done
prior to the expiration of the 10 day period.
WHEREFORE, defendant requests your honorable court to
strike the judgment which was entered against defendant.
PETITON TO OPEN JUDGMENT
18. Paragraphs 1 through 17 are incorporated by reference.
19. Defendant was unable to file his answer until one day
after the expiration of the 10 day period because he did not
receive the notice sent by plaintiff's attorney until Friday,
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October 29, 2010 and was unable to meet with his attorney until
Monday, kovember 1, 2010.
20. Defendant has submitted his petition to strike and/or
open the default judgment in a timely manner and within 10 days
of the entry of the judgment which, under Pa.R.C.P 237.3(b),
requires the court to open the judgment if the proposed answer
states a meritorious defense.
21. Defendant has meritorious defenses to plaintiff's
complaint, some of which are summarized has follows:
A. Defendant did not individually borrow any money from
plaintiff and did not sign any judgment note.
B. Any loan made by plaintiff concerning any business in
which defendant was involved was made to a corporation
,and not to defendant.
C. Plaintiff's cause of action is barred by the statute
of limitations.
21. Attached to this petition and marked Exhibit A is the
answer which defendant has already filed.
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VERIFICATION
I, Jesse S. McKeehan IV, verify that the statements in
the foregoing petition are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date: 8-16- to
PATRICK NOLLE,
Plaintiff
V.
JESSE S. McKEEHAN, IV,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2010-5721 Civil Tiim '-
Civil Action - Law^
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
AND NOW comes defendant, Jesse S. McKeehan IV, by his
attorney, Kent H. Patterson, and files this answer to plaintiff's
complaint as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. It is denied that defendant loaned plaintiff the sum of
$25,000.00 on or about March 3, 2005.
4. It is denied that defendant executed and delivered to
;Patrick Nolle a note similar to the note appended to plaintiff's
complaint as Exhibit A or any note for any loan as alleged in
paragraph '3 of plaintiff's complaint.
5. It is denied that defendant executed or delivered any
note to plaintiff as alleged in paragraphs 4 and 5 of plaintiff's
complaint;
6. It is denied that defendant was obligated to make any
payments to plaintiff on or about Marcia 3, 2006 as a result of
any business not opening or otherwise.
7. It is denied that defendant was obligated to make the
payments alleged in paragraphs 5 and 6 of plaintiff's complaint.
8. It is denied that plaintiff has made any demand for
payment prior to the filing of his complaint.
9. It is denied that defendant executed and delivered any
note to plaintiff as alleged in plaintiff's complaint which
provides for the immediate payment of the unpaid principal and
accrued interest upon default. It is denied that defendant owes
the plaintiff the :monies alleged by plaintiff.
10. It is denied that defendant executed and delivered any
note to plaintiff as alleged in plaintiff's complaint which
provides for the recovery of attorneys fees. It is denied that
defendant owes plaintiff any recovery or money for attorneys
fees.
COUNT I- Breach of Contract
11. Defendant incorporates reference paragraphs l through
10 of plaintiff's answer.
12. It is denied that defendant executed and delivered any
note to plaintiff as alleged in plaintiff's complaint and that
defendant breached the terms of any note as alleged.
13. It is denied that any conditions precedent to recovery
by plaintiff against defendant have been fulfilled.
14. It is denied defendant executed and delivered any note
to plaintiff as alleged in plaintiff's complaint, that interest
has accrued in the amount alleged and that plaintiff owes
defendant any interest.
15. It is denied that defendant executed and delivered any
note to plaintiff as alleged in plaintiff's complaint which
provides for the recovery of attorneys fee for plaintiff to
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collect any amounts due and owing. It is denied that defendant
owes plaintiff any recovery or money for attorney fees.
NEW MATTER
16. Any loan made by plaintiff concerning any business in
which defendant was involved was made to a corporation of which
defendant was a shareholder along with other persons and for
which defendant was not personally liable.
17. Plaintiff's cause of action is barred by the 4 year
statute of limitations, 42 Pa.C.S 5525, and any other applicable
statute of limitations.
18. Plaintiff's complaint fails to state a claim upon which
relief can be granted.
19. Plaintiff's claims are barred by the Doctrine of
Estoppel.'
20. Plaintiff's claims are barred by the Doctrine of
Laches.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests the court to dismiss
plaintiff's complaint
Respectfully submitted,
Kent H. Patterson
Attorney for Defendant
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717)238-4100
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VERIFICATION
1, Jesse S. McKeehan IV, verify that the statements in the
within foregoing answer for custody are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsificat'
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PATRICK MOLLS,
Plaintiff
V.
JESSE S.,MCkEEHAN, IV
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2010-5721 CIVIL TERM
Civil Action - Law
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this?;r`= day ofr-A.v?t?; 2010 I, Kent H. Patterson,
hereby certify that I this day served the within defendant's answer
with new matter to plaintiff's complaint by depositing a copy of it
in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, addressed to counsel of record for plaintiff as
follows:
David A. Baric, Esquire
BARIC SCHERER
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Kent H. Patterson
Attorney for Defendant
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 238-4100
PATRICK MOLLE,
Plaintiff
V.
JESSE S. MCkEEHAN, IV
Defendant:
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2010-5721 CIVIL TERM
Civil Action - Law
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 1d "may of 2010 I, Kent H. Patterson,
hereby certify that I this day served the within petition by
depositing a copy of it in the United States mail, postage prepaid,
at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to counsel of record for
plaintiff as follows:
David A. Baric, Esquire
BARIC SCHERER
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Kent H. Patterson
Attorney for Defendant
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 238-4100
PATRICK MOLLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 2010- 5721 CIVIL TERM - _-
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Defendant.
PRAECIPE TO VACATE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the judgment entered in the above matter on November 1, 2010 as vacated
without prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
BARIC SCHERER
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Date: November 9, 2010
David A. Baric, Esquire
I.D. 4 44853
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-6873
Attorney for Plaintiff
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on November 10, 2010, I, David A. Baric, Esquire of Baric Scherer,
did serve a copy of the Praecipe To Vacate, by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to the party
fisted below, as follows:
Kent H. Patterson, Esquire
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
David A. Baric, Esquire
PATRICK MOLLE,
Plaintiff
V.
JESSE S. McKEEHAN, IV,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 10-5721 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: DEFENDANT'S PETITION TO STRIKE AND/OR
OPEN DEFAULT JUDGMENT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 16th day of November, 2010, upon consideration of Defendant's
Petition To Strike and/or Open Default Judgment, it is ordered that:
1. A Rule is issued upon Plaintiff to show cause why Defendant is not entitled to
the relief requested;
2. Plaintiff shall file an answer to the motion within 21 days of the date of this
order;
3. The petition shall be decided under Pa. R.C.P. 206.7;
4. Depositions shall be completed within 49 days of the date of this order;
5. Argument shall be held on Monday, February 14, 2010, at 11:15 a.m., in
Courtroom No. 1, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
6. Briefs shall be submitted at least seven days prior to argument.
BY THE COURT,
,David A. Baric, Esq.
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Defendant
NOW, this t l 'n day of
STIPULATION
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stipulated by David A. Baric, Attorney for Plaintiff, and Kent
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which was entered by plaintiff against defendant on November 1,
2010 shall be vacated and stricken, without prejudice.
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David A. Baric,
Attorney for Plaintiff
Kent H. Patterson,
Attorney for Defendant
PATRICK MOLLE, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVAN IA
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NO. 2010-5721 Civil
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stricken, without prejudice.
The argument on defendant's petition to strike and/or open
default judgment which was scheduled for Monday, February 14,
2011, at 11:15 a.m., is cancelled.
BY THE COURT:
Distribution:
?David A. Baric, Attorney for Plaintiff
19 West South Street, Carlisle, PA 17103 (717)249-6873
Kent H. Patterson, Attorney for Defendant
221 Pine Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717)238-4100 00p, S
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Documents and Things Of Plaintiff, Patrick Molle Propounded Upon Defendant, Jesse S.
McKeehan, IV upon counsel for Defendant. A true and correct copy of Plaintiffs Request For
Production Of Documents is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and is incorporated.
2. By correspondence dated March 16, 2011, counsel for Plaintiff reminded counsel
for Defendant that responses were past due. A true and correct copy of this correspondence is
attached as Exhibit "B."
3. To date, Plaintiff has received no response to the Request for Production of
Documents.
4. The Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr. has previously ruled in this case.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that Defendant, Jesse S. McKeehan, IV be ordered and
directed to produce the documents requested to Plaintiff within thirty (30) days of said order.
Respectfully submitted,
BARIC SCHERER
David A. Baric, Esquire
I.D. 44853
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on March 2R , 2011, I, David A. Baric, Esquire of Baric Scherer,
did serve a copy of the Motion To Compel, by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to the party
listed below, as follows:
Kent Patterson, Esquire
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
David A. Baric, Esquire
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PATRICK MOLLE
Plaintiff
V.
JESSE S. McKEEHAN, IV,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2010- 5721 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
FIRST REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
AND THINGS OF PLAINTIFF. PATRICK MOLLE
PROPOUNDED UPON DEFENDANT JESSE S. MCKEEHAN IV
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Patrick Molle, and files the following Request of
Documents and Things to be answered by the above named defendant under oath with thirty (30)
days from the date of service hereof.
This Request for Documents and Things is continuing and any additional information
which becomes known to the parry or party's counsel after answers are filed shall be set forth in
supplementary answers which are to be filed, without demand by the defendants' attorneys, as
soon as the additional information is known.
INSTRUCTIONS
If you object to the production of documents on the grounds that the attorney-client,
attorney work product or any other privilege is applicable thereto, with respect to that document:
(a) State its date;
(b) Identify its author;
(c) Identify each person who prepared or participated in the preparation of the
documents;
(d) Identify each person who received it;
(e) Identify each person from whom the documents were received;
Exhibit "A"
(f) State the present location of the document and all copies thereof,
(g) Identify each person who has ever had possession, custody or control of it or copy
thereof, and
(h) Provide sufficient information concerning the document and the circumstances
thereof to explain the claim of privilege and to permit the adjudication of the propriety of that
claim.
DOCUMENTS REQUESTED
1. All records of any type for an entity known as "The Milton Group"
2. Account statements and records for any checking, savings or other bank accounts
for "The Milton Group"
3. Any records which reflect, refer or relate to the disbursement or expenditure of the
$25,000.00 paid by Plaintiff to "The Milton Group"
4. All records of the "corporation" you reference at paragraph 16 of your New
Matter
5. All documents you intend to introduce or rely upon at the trial of this matter
Respectfully submitted,
BARIC SCHERER
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David A. Baric, Esquire
I.D. # 44853 -
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on January IA , 2011, I, David A. Baric, Esquire, of Baric Scherer,
did serve a copy of the First Request For Production of Documents and Things Of Plaintiff, Patrick
Molle Propounded Upon Defendant, Jesse S. McKeehan, IV, by first class U.S. mail, postage
prepaid, to the party listed below, as follows:
Kent H. Patterson, Esquire
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
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SCHERER
David A. Baric
Michael A. Scherer
Tricia D. Naylor
Bret P. Shaffer
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
(717) 249-5755 - Fax
dbaric@baricscherer.com
March 16, 2011
Kent Patterson, Esquire
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
RE: Patrick Molle v. Jesse S. McKeehan, IV
Dear Mr. Patterson:
It has now been approximately two (2) months since we forwarded to your office a
Request for Production of Documents in the above matter.
Please advise me when the documents will be produced. Absent production of the
requested records on or before March 21, 2011, we will be filing a motion to compel production.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Very truly yours,
DAB J 1
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AND NOW, comes Plaintiff, Patrick Molle, by and through his attorneys, Baric Scherer,
and files the within Motion to Make Rule Absolute and, in support thereof, sets forth the
following:
1. Plaintiff filed a Motion To Compel in this matter on March 28, 2011, a true and
correct copy of said Motion is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and is incorporated.
2. By Rule dated March 30, 2011, the Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr., directed the
Defendant, to show cause why the Motion should not be granted within fourteen (14) days of
service. A true and correct copy of the Rule is attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and is
incorporated.
3. To April 18, 2011, no answer has been filed by the Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that the rule be made absolute and that the Defendant
be ordered to produce complete responses to the Request For Production Of Documents within
fifteen (15) days of the date of this Order.
Respectfully submitted,
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David A. Baric, Esquire
I.D. # 44853
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
Attorney for Plaintiff
PATRICK MOLLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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Esquire of BARIC SCHERER, and files within Motion to Compel and, in support thereof, sets
forth the following:
1. On or about January 12, 2011, Plaintiff served a First Request For Production Of
Documents and Things Of Plaintiff, Patrick Molle Propounded Upon Defendant, Jesse S.
McKeehan, IV upon counsel for Defendant. A true and correct copy of Plaintiffs Request For
Production Of Documents is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and is incorporated.
2. By correspondence dated March 16, 2011, counsel for Plaintiff reminded counsel
for Defendant that responses were past due. A true and correct copy of this correspondence is
attached as Exhibit "B."
3. To date, Plaintiff has received no response to the Request for Production of
Documents.
4. The Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr. has previously ruled in this case.
EXHIBIT "A"
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that Defendant, Jesse S. McKeehan, IV be ordered and
directed to produce the documents requested to Plaintiff within thirty (30) days of said order.
Respectfully submitted,
BARIC SCHERER
David A. Baric, Esquire
I.D. 44853
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on March 29 , 2011, I, David A. Baric, Esquire of Baric Scherer,
did serve a copy of the Motion To Compel, by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to the party
listed below, as follows:
Kent Patterson, Esquire
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
David A. Baric, Esquire
PATRICK MOLLS
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2010- 5721 CIVIL TERM
JESSE S. McKEEHAN, IV, CIVIL ACTION-LAW
Defendant.
FIRST REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
AND THINGS OF PLAINTIFF, PATRICK MOLLE
PROPOUNDED UPON DEFENDANT, JESSE S. McKEEHAN, IV
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Patrick Molle, and files the following Request of
Documents and Things to be answered by the above named defendant under oath with thirty (30)
days from the date of service hereof.
This Request for Documents and Things is continuing and any additional information
which becomes known to the parry or party's counsel after answers are filed shall be set forth in
supplementary answers which are to be filed, without demand by the defendants' attorneys, as
soon as the additional information is known.
INSTRUCTIONS
If you object to the production of documents on the grounds that the attorney-client,
attorney work product or any other privilege is applicable thereto, with respect to that document:
(a) State its date;
(b) Identify its author;
(c) Identify each person who prepared or participated in the preparation of the
documents;
(d) Identify each person who received it;
(e) Identify each person from whom the documents were received;
Exhibit "A"
(f) State the present location of the document and all copies thereof,
(g) Identify each person who has ever had possession, custody or control of it or copy
thereof, and
(h) Provide sufficient information concerning the document and the circumstances
thereof to explain the claim of privilege and to permit the adjudication of the propriety of that
claim.
DOCUMENTS REQUESTED
1. All records of any type for an entity known as "The Milton Group"
2. Account statements and records for any checking, savings or other bank accounts
for "The Milton Group"
3. Any records which reflect, refer or relate to the disbursement or expenditure of the
$25,000.00 paid by Plaintiff to "The Milton Group"
4. All records of the "corporation" you reference at paragraph 16 of your New
Matter
5. All documents you intend to introduce or rely upon at the trial of this matter
Respectfully submitted,
BARIC SCHERER
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David A. Baric, Esquire _
I.D. # 44853
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on January IA , 2011, I, David A. Baric, Esquire, of Baric Scherer,
did serve a copy of the First Request For Production of Documents and Things Of Plaintiff, Patrick
Molle Propounded Upon Defendant, Jesse S. McKeehan, IV, by first class U.S. mail, postage
prepaid, to the party listed below, as follows:
Kent H. Patterson, Esquire
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
David A. Baric, Esquire
19 West South Street
BARIC Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
Attorneys-at-Law (717) 249-5755 - Fax
dbaric@baricscherer.com
SCHERER
David A. Baric
Michael A. Scherer
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Tricia D. Naylor
Bret P. Shaffer
March 16, 2011
Kent Patterson, Esquire
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
RE: Patrick Molle v. Jesse S. McKeehan, IV
Dear Mr. Patterson:
It has now been approximately two (2) months since we forwarded to your office a
Request for Production of Documents in the above matter.
Please advise me when the documents will be produced. Absent production of the
requested records on or before March 21, 2011, we will be filing a motion to compel production.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Very truly yours,
BARIC SCHERE
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David A. Baric, Esquire
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PATRICK MOLLE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JESSE S. McKEEHAN,
IV,
Defendant NO. 10-5721 CIVIL TERM
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO COMPEL
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 30th day of March, 2011, upon consideration of Plaintiff's
Motion To Compel, a Rule is hereby issued upon Defendant to show cause why the relief
requested should not be granted.
RULE RETURNABLE within 14 days of service.
BY THE COURT,
Da v' A. Baric, Esq.
West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Kent Patterson, Esq.
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorney for Defendant
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Wesley ler, Jr., J.
EXHIBIT "B"
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on April / , 2011, 1, David A. Baric, Esquire of Baric Scherer, did
serve a copy of Motion To Make Rule Absolute, by first class U. S. mail, postage prepaid, to the party
listed below, as follows:
Kent H. Patterson, Esquire
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
David A. Baric, Esquire
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PATRICK MOLLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 2010- 5721 CIVIL TERM
JESSE S. McKEEHAN, IV, CIVIL ACTION-LAW
Defendant.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this S day of A0 r I. L_, 2011, upon review of the
attached Motion To Make Rule Absolute, it is hereby ordered that the Defendant be ordered to
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IN RE: PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SANCTIONS . `'
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 21st day of June, 2011, upon
consideration of Plaintiff's Motion for Sanctions in the
above-captioned case, and following a proceeding at which
Plaintiff was represented by Tricia D. Naylor, Esquire, and
Defendant was represented by Kent Patterson, Esquire, it is
ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Plaintiff's motion is granted to the
extent that Defendant is precluded from utilizing in defense of
this case at trial any of the documents requested by Plaintiff in
Plaintiff's "First Request for Production of Documents and Things
of Plaintiff, Patrick Molle, Propounded Upon Defendant Jesse S.
McKeehan, IV"; and
2. Attorneys fees in the amount of $866.25 are
awarded to Plaintiff with respect to the Motion for Sanctions
from Defendant, said sum to be paid within 60 days of today's
date.
By the Court,
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Tricia D. Naylor, Esquire Kent Patterson, Esquire
19 West South Street 221 Pine Street
Carlisle, PA 17013 ?oP' 1 a4l`f Harrisburg, PA 17101
For Plaintiff 00 For Defendant
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PATRICK MOLLE,
Plaintiff
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JESSE S. McKEEHAN,
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Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 10-5721 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR CONTEMPT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 6`h day of January, 2012, upon consideration of Plaintiffs
Motion for Contempt, a Rule is hereby issued upon Defendant to show cause why the
relief requested should not be granted.
RULE RETURNABLE at a hearing scheduled for Friday, February 10, 2012, at
9:30 a.m., in Courtroom No. 5, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
BY THE COURT,
Christylee L. P(kk, J.
David A. Baric, Esq.
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Kent Patterson, Esq.
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorney for Defendant
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PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW
Please withdraw the Motion For contempt filed in the above-captioned matter on January
3, 2012.
Date: February 7, 2012
Respectfully submitted,
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David A. Baric, Esquire
I.D. 44853
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on February 7, 2012, I, David A. Baric, Esquire of Baric Scherer
LLC, did serve a copy of Praecipe To Withdraw, by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to the
party listed below, as follows:
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Kent Patterson, Esquire
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
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David A. Baric, Esquire
PATRICK MOLLE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JESSE S. McKEEHAN,
IV,
Defendant NO. 10-5721 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR CONTEMPT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 8 h day of February, 2012, upon consideration of the Praecipe To
Withdraw Plaintiff's Motion for Contempt, filed in the above matter on February 7, 2012,
the hearing previously scheduled for February 10, 2012, is cancelled, and the Plaintiff's
Motion for Contempt is hereby deemed moot.
BY THE COURT,
Christyle . Peck, J.
David A. Baric, Esq.
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Kent Patterson, Esq.
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorney for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Patrick Molle
Plaintiff
NO. 5721 ,Civil 2010
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Jesse S. McKeehan, IV =:-
RULE 1312-1
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The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in
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PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
David A. Baric, Esquire , counsel for the
action (or actions), respectfully represents that:
1. The above-captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue.
2. The claim of plaintiff in the action is $ 30,023.94
plaintiff/defendant in the above
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit
as arbitrators:
David A. Baric, Esquire and Kent H. Patterson, Esquire
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators tot, 8
whom the case shall be submitted.
ALCtfully subm ed, C /90A,?
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David A. Baric, Esquire
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, _ Cpl 200A in consideration of the foregoing
petition, Esq., and aiy"
Esq., and Esq., are appointed arbitrators in t*j over -
captioned action or actions) as prayed for.
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PATRICK MOLLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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JESSE S. McKEEHAN, IV, CIVIL ACTION-LAW
Defendant.
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PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
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NOW, comes Plaintiff, Patrick Molle ("Molle"), by and through his attorneys, BARIC
SCHERER LLC, and files the within Reply and, in support thereof, sets forth the following:
REPLY TO NEW MATTER
16. Denied.
17. This is a conclusions of law to which no reply is required and therefore is
18. This is a conclusions of law to which no reply is required and therefore is
19. This is a conclusions of law to which no reply is required and therefore is
20. This is a conclusions of law to which no reply is required and therefore is
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court enter judgment in favor
Plaintiff and against Defendant as prayed for in Plaintiff's Complaint.
Respectfully submitted,
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David A. Baric, Esquire
I.D. #44853
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Reply To Defendant's New Matter
true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. This verification is
by David A. Baric, Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff, Patrick Molle and is based upon the
statements provided by Plaintiff, as well as documents reviewed by the undersigned as
for Plaintiff. This verification will be substituted and ratified by a verification signed by the
Plaintiff who is presently unavailable to sign said verification. I understand that false
herein are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to
authorities.
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Dated: ~ 1 '~ '
David A. Baric, Esquire
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on August 3U , 2012, I, David A. Baric, Esquire of Baric Scherer
LLC, did serve a copy of Plaintiff s Reply To Defendant's New Matter, by first class U.S.
postage prepaid, to the party listed below, as follows:
Kent Patterson, Esquire
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
David A. Baric, Esquire
PATRICK MOLLE
Plaintiff
V.
JESSE S. McKEEHAN, IV,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.2010- 5721 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
PRAECIPE TO ATTACH SUBSTITUTE VERIFICATION
Please attach the following Substitute Verification to the Reply To Defendant's New
Matter filed in this matter on August 30, 2012.
Date: September 5, 2012
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VERIFICATION
I, Patrick I1~lle, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Reply To Defendant's
New Matter are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I hereby ratify the verification previously supplied by my attorney, David A. Baric, Esquire
and execute this verification as a substituted verification.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
§4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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