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George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of
DAVID T. BUPP,
Plaintiff
V.
KEITH QUERRY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court
your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do
so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the court
without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the Plaintiffs. 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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS
OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCE FEE OR NO FEE:
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
COMPANY, as subrogee of CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID T. BUPP,
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEITH QUERRY,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. The Plaintiff is an insurance company licensed to do business in Pennsylvania with
an address at P.O. Box 302, Marietta, Pennsylvania 17547.
2. The Defendant Keith Querry is an adult individual residing at 1514 '/Z Rear Moore
Street, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 16652.
3. On or about January 25, 2008, Defendant Keith Querry caused an automobile accident
with the Plaintiff's insured, David T. Bupp.
4. As a result of that automobile accident, Mr. Bupp's vehicle was damaged in the
amount of $3,904.80.
5. On or about May 8, 2008, Defendant Keith Query signed a written agreement to re-
pay Donegal Mutual Insurance Company for the damages which he caused. A copy of the
Settlement Agreement in the amount of $3,904.80 is hereby attached as Exhibit "A."
6. To date, Mr. Querry has paid only $400.00, leaving a balance due of $3,504.80.
7. Despite repeated demand for payment, no further payment has been forthcoming.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendant in the amount of
$3,504.80, plus interest and costs.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By
Ge r aller, r., Esqt
I.D. Number 49813
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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FILE NO: PAE-PA-01-08-0025084 (68)
INSURED: David T. Bupp
D/L: 1/25/08
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
-' -T-his-Agmement entered into his 8th day of May, 2008 by and between Donegal Mutual Insurance
Companies and Keith Querry of 10 Memorial Lane, Newville, PA 17241.
Witnesseth:
WHEREAS, the said Keith Querry desires to settle and.compromise the damages he/she inflicted upon
the property of David T. Bupp resulting from a motor vehicle accident which occurred on 1-25-08 at or near
Hanover & Louther Streets, Carlisle, PA, said damages being in the amount of $3,904.80.
It is hereby agreed that Keith Querry will pay the sum of no less than $100.00 per month to Donegal
Mutual Insurance Companies beginning on 6/30/08, and continuing each and every month thereafter until the
said $3,904.80 is paid in full. If the financial situation of Keith Querry improves, he/she shall immediately
increase the amount of the monthly payment and further realizes that a lump sum payment of the damages can
be made at any time.
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agreed that the entire amount then owing shall become due and payable.
The said Keith Querry hereby authorizes any attorney of any Court of Record to appear for him/her in
such Court at any time hereafter and confess a judgment without process in favor of Donegal Companies for the
unpaid amount plus-costs and interest and the said Keith Querry further consents to immediate execution upon
said judgment.
Further, Keith Querry acknowledges that the said judgment arises from a motor vehicle accident and the
Motor Vehicle operating privileges of Keith Querry shall be revoked upon default and judgment hereunder.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereto does set his hand and seal the day an year first
above written, with intention of being legally bound hereby.
Affirmed to and subscribed
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Exhibit "A"
FILE NO: PAE-PA-01-08-0025084 (68)
INSURED: David T. Bupp
D/L: 1/25/08
EXPLANATION OF RIGHTS IN CONNECTION WITH SIGNING OF
INSTRUMENT CONTAINING CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT, AS REQUIRED
BY OPINION OF SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
RE: NOTE IN FAVOR OF DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, AND
AGAINST THE UNDERSIGNED, CONTAD4 NG A CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT
DATE: 5-8-08
AMOUNT: $3,904.80
The undersigned clearly and specifically understand that by signing the note above referred to,
Containing a Confession of Judgment clause:
1. We and each of us authorize the Prothonatory or any Attorney of any Court of record
to enter a judgment against the undersigned, or either of us, at its discretion and in its
favor without notice and without declaration of default for non-payment, which entry
will give the holder a lien as security for payment upon the real property (including
the home) owned by the undersigned at the time of entry, and a lien on personal
property owned by the undersigned at the time it is given to the sheriff for'execution.
2. We and each of us waive all rights to notice and to have an opportunity to be heard
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's, undeistannc?in tliaf'ihe only
method to challenge this judgment would be by proceedings in Court to open or strike
it, which proceedings would result in substantial attorneys' fees which the
undersigned would have to pay. (Without such clause containing a Confession of
Judgment the holder would have to file suit against the undersigned which would give
the undersigned an opportunity for a hearing which the undersigned does not have by
reason of the Confession).
The undersigned acknowledge receipt of a copy of this affidavit and certify that after reading and
fully understanding it, the undersigned have signed this affidavit intentionally, understanding and
voluntarily waiving all the above rights, being willing to sign such note despite the consequences
set forth above.
Affirmed to and subscribed
Before me this 30 ' v of
2008.
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CLAUDIA A. BREW&WR, NOTARY PUBLIC
Carlisle SM. Cumberfand County
M Commission Expires April 4, 2009
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by my counsel
in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and not my own.
I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have given to
my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent
that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making this
verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson
Sheriff FiLFL-OFFICE
Jody S Smith ?tiyttr ui ?;in frrr?t?rb OF THIE
Chief Deputy fl)
Richard W Stewart '010 DEC 22 Phi 2: ? l
Solicitor .,
P1=t4NSY LVAN1A
Donegal Mutual Insurance Company
vs. Case Number
Keith Querry 2010-6998
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
11/08/2010 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: Keith Querry, but was unable to locate him in his
bailiwick. He therefore deputized the Sheriff of Huntingdon County, PA to serve the within Complaint and
Notice according to law.
11/15/2010 03:07 PM - Huntingdon County Return: And now November 15, 2010 at 1507 hours I, William G. Walters,
Sheriff of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, do herby certify and return that I served a true copy of the
within Complaint and Notice, upon the within named defendant, to wit: Keith Querry by making known
unto himself personally, at Huntingdon County Prison, 300 Church Street, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
16652 its contents and at the same time handing to him personally the said true and correct copy of the
same.
SHERIFF COST: $37.44
December 21, 2010
SO ANSWERS,
RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
(Cj C.OtI;1ty7Ui/? ??2t'I`{. iE:i?^t;50?f. (:^;.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
241 Mifflin Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Telephone: 814-643-0880
William G. Walters, Sheriff
Donegal Mutual Insurance Company
as Subro ee of David T. Bupp
Vs.
Keith Querry
15141/2 Rear Moore Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652
No. 6998 Term:2010
Now, this 15th day of November 2010
at 1507 HOURS I served the within
Notice and Complaint
Keith
by handing to Keith
y Prison, 300 Church Street,
PA 16652
upon
at
one true and correct copy/copies of the within Notice and Complaint
and made known to Keith Querry
the contents thereof.
So Answers,
Sworn and subscribed to
before me this
day of
2 ) 0 , A.D.
otary Public
COr?? NOTARIAL SLVAMA
Tammy S. Foor, Notary Public
Huntir-'on Boro, Huntingdon Cbumly
expires October 26
William G. Walters, Sheriff
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P tY ?y . Cressman, Jr
Chief Deputy/Deputy
Costs:
Rec. & Doc.
Service
Mileage/Postage
Surcharge
Affidavit
Miscellaneous
Total Costs
$4.00
$5.00
$27.00 Paid
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George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLEN - ?" 3: E
MARTSON LAW OFFICES Uii'i ER'LAi!? ,? i'i ,.
I.D. 49813 tNP SY vz',I'air.
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
COMPANY, as subrogee of CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID T. BUPP,
Plaintiff NO. 2010-6998
V. CIVIL ACTION-LAW
KEITH QUERRY,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PROTHONOTARY:
Enter default judgment in the above-captioned action in favor of Plaintiff and against
Defendant Keith Querry in the amount of $3,504.80 plus interest and costs of suit as prayed for in
the Complaint, for failure to file an Answer to Plaintiffs Complaint.
I do hereby certify that a written notice of intention to file this Praecipe, in the form attached
hereto, was mailed to the Defendant at the address indicated thereon, on August 4, 2011, which date
was subsequent to the date default occurred and at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the
Praecipe.
Dated: 8/17/11
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By
George B. Foer, Jr., Esquire
I.D. No. 49813
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire;
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
UUNtUAL MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of
DAVID T. BUPP,
Plaintiff
V.
KEITH QUERRY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2010-6998
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO: KEITH QUERRY
DATE OF NOTICE: 8/4/11
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 (10) 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 PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS
OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
DAMAGES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST YOU IN THE AMOUNT OF THE REPAIR
ESTIMATE UNLESS YOU FILE A WRITTEN PRAECIPE WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS
REQUESTING A TRIAL ON DAMAGES.
Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone:(717) 249-3166
MARTSON L OFF
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George B. Taller, ., Esquire
I. D. Number 49813
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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George ]B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
NIAR'TSOrSf DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 49813
10 :East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of
DAVID T. BUPP,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 2010-6998
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEITH QUERRY,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AFFIDAVIT OF APPRAISER
I do depose and state that I am a licensed appraiser; that the appraisal of $3,904.80 attached
hereto is true and correct and accurately sets forth the damages to the value of the 2004 Dodge
Dakota owned by David T. Bupp and; that I have been engaged in the appraisal business for _W
years and am qualified and capable to evaluate the appraisal as attached; and the repairs were
necessary and the value indicated thereon was the amount by which the damages to this automobile
would fairly and reasonably have been evaluated.
This statement and appraisal are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides th#t if I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
Jack
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in name)
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of
DAVID T. BUPP,
Plaintiff
V.
KEITH QUERRY,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2010-6998
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AFFIDAVIT AS TO MILITARY SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
:SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he
has authority to make this affidavit on behalf of his client, and to the best of his knowledge,
information and belief, the Defendant Keith Querry above named is not in the military service of the
United States of America, that he has knowledge that the said Defendant is now living at: 1514 1/2
Rear Moore Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652. Said Deefendant's lace of employment is unknown.
C
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George B. aller, Jr., squire
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this day of , 2011.
Notary Public
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of
DAVID T. BUPP,
Plaintiff
V.
KEITH QUERRY,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2010-6998
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AFFIDAVIT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
SS
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he
is an employee of MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER, attorneys
for the Plaintiff in the above captioned matter and that pursuant to the provisions of the Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure, a notice of intention to enter default judgment against the Defendant Keith
Querry was given to him by mail on August 4, 2011.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this day of , 2011.
A';A5A
George IT.-faller-Jr., Es u re
Notary Public
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Nichole L. Myers, an authorized agent of MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO
GILROY & FALLER, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by
depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Mr. Keith Querry
1514 % Rear Moore Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By lt,?Uy
Nichole L. Myers
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: 8/17/11
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FILED-OFFICE
OF THE PROTHONOTARY
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALAR FEB 15 PM 3: 28
MARTSON LAW OFFICES CUMBERLAND COUNTY
I.D. 49813 PENNSYLVANIA
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of
DAVID T. BUPP,
Plaintiff
V.
KEITH QUERRY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2010-6998
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SATISFY THE JUDGMENT
TO THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the default judgment against Keith Querry in the above-captioned action as
satisfied and the matter discontinued.
MARTSON LAW O
Dated: 2/15/12
BY ;4?11L''/ Lea
George B.` Faller, Jr., Esquire
I.D. No. 49813
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Nichole L. Myers, an authorized agent of MARTSON LAW OFFICES hereby certify that
a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at
Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Mr. Keith Querry
609 Juniata Avenue
Huntingdon, PA 16652
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By f ??
Nichole L. Myers
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: 2/15/12