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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2004 - "J.,,/d) Civil
Civil Action - (XX) Law
( ) Equity
Rodney S. Evans.
229 Lincoln SI.
Carlisle, PA 17013
Craig M. Davis
55 Faith Circle
Carlisle. PA 17013
versus
Plaintiff(s) &
Address(es)
Defendant(s) &
Address(es)
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue one (1) Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action,
One (1) Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to ( )Attorney (XX)Sheriff
Matthew S. Crosby, Esquire
1300 Linolestown Rd.
Harrisbura. PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
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Supreme Court ID No.
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Date: 07126/2004
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2004-3700 Civil Term
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CRAIG M. DAVIS,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please mark the above-captioned matter settled, discontinued and
satisfied.
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
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Matthew S. Crosby, Esq.
Supreme Court ID No. 69367
1300 Lin!~lestown Rd.
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CASE NO: 2004-03700 P
COMMONTWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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R. Thomas Kline
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duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
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WRIT OF SUMMONS
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the within named DEFENDANT
, DAVIS CRAIG M
55 FAITH CIRCLE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
CURRENT RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN AT 55 FAITH CIRCLE
FOR 2 YEARS. DEFENDANT IS UNKNOWN TO THEM.
Sheriff's Costs:
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HANDLER HENNING ROSENBERG
08/09/2004
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No 2004 - -~7t')f) Civil
Civil Action. (XX) Law
( ) Equity
Rodney S. Evans.
229 Lincoln SI.
Carlisle, PA 17013
Craig M. Davis
55 Faith Circle
Carlisle, PA 17013
versus
Plaintiff(s) &
Address(es)
Defendant(s) &
Address( es)
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
Matthew S. Crosbv, Esquire
1300 Linqleslown Rd.
Harrisburq, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
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TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT
Please issue one (1) Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action.
One (1) Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to ( )Attorney (XX)Sheriff
nature of A torney
Supreme Court ID No.
69367
Date 07t26i2004
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S):
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CASE NO: 2004-03700 P
COMMONTWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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DAVIS CRAIG M
R. Thomas Kline ,Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
DAVIS CRAIG M
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unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
WRIT OF SUMMONS
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the within named DEFENDANT
, DAVIS CRAIG M
55 FAITH CIRCLE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
DEFENDANT MOVED AND LEFT NO FORWARDING ADDRESS.
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RODNEY S. EVANS,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2004-3700 Civil
CRAIG M. DAVIS,
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MOTION FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Rodney S. Evans, by and through his attorneys,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP, by Matthew S. Crosby, Esq., and hereby moves
this Honorable Court for a special order directing service by publication pursuant to Pennsylvania
Rule of Civil Procedure 430(b), and in support thereof, avers the following:
1. On or about July 28, 2004, Plaintift~ Rodney S. Evans, filed a Writ of Summons in
the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, naming Craig M. Davis as the Defendant.
2. This is negligence action, arising out of a collision that occurred on or about August
24, 2002.
3. Plaintiff has tried various ways of locating Defendant, Craig M. Davis, to serve the
Writ of Summons, but has been repeatedly unsuccessful in these efforts. Attempts by the Plaintiff
to locate and serve Defendant, Craig M. Davis include, but are not limited to:
(a) July 28, 2004 - Plaintiff's counsel instructed the Sheriff of Cumberland
County to serve Defendant, Craig M. Davis with a Writ of Summons at 55
Faith Circle, Carlisle, P A 17602.
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(b) August 12, 2004 - Plaintiffs counsel received a return of service indicating
that Sheriff R. Thomas Kline attempted to serve the Defendant at 55 Faith
Circle, Carlisle, P A 17602, but upon arrival, found that the residents at that
address had lived there for two years and Defendant, Craig M. Davis is
unknown to them.
(c) August 16, 2004 - Plaintiff s counsel instructed the Sheriff of Cumberland
County to serve Defendant, Craig M. Davis, with a Writ of Summons at 620
N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA 17013.
(d) August 31,2004 - Plaintiffs counsel contacted the Cumberland County
Sheriffs office regarding the status ofthe service attempt at 620 N. Pitt St.,
Carlisle, P A 17013. Plaintiff s counsel was informed that Defendant was not
served because Defendant had moved and left no forwarding address.
( e) September 1,2004 - Defendant, Craig M. Davis, contacted Plaintiff s counsel
by telephone. He stated that he was calling from Syracuse, New York, but
would not reveal his address. He did provide a cellular telephone number and
stated that he was only in Syracuse for the holiday weekend and would be
returning to the Carlisle area..
4. Plaintiff, through his undersigned.counsel and the aforementioned process servers,
has made additional investigations through inquiries of postal authorities, neighbors, tax offices,
employers and others who might have information regarding Defendant Craig M. Davis'
whereabouts.
5. Plaintiff, therefore, requests this Honorable Court permit service by publication
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pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 430(b) in the form attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked "Exhibit
A.'~
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Rodney S. Evans, respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
issue an Order, pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 430, permitting service upon Defendant, Craig M. Davis, be
made by publication.
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNI G & ROSENBERG, LLP
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Matthew S. Crosby, Esq.
I.D. # 69367
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, P A 17110
BY:
Attorneys for Plaintiff
(717) 238-2000
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RODNEY S. EVANS,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2004-3700 Civil
CRAIG M. DAVIS,
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AFFIDAVIT
In accordance with Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 430(b), Matthew S. Crosby, Esq.,
being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he makes this Affidavit on behalf of the
within Plaintiff, Rodney S. Evans, being authorized to do so; that the Defendant, Craig M. Davis,
cannot be located and his whereabouts are unknown after a good-faith and diligent effort to locate
and serve said Defendant.
Matthew S. Crosby, Esq., being duly sworn deposes and says:
I. Affiant is the attorney for Plaintiff in the above-entitled action and is entirely familiar
with the facts and circumstances in this action.
2. This Affidavit is in support of Plaintiffs Motion for an Order directing service of
Writ of Summons be made upon Defendant, Craig M. Davis, by publication in the legal publication,
if any, designated by the Court for publication of legal notices and in one newspaper of general
circulation within Cumberland County most likely to give Defendant notice ofthis action.
3. Defendant, Craig M. Davis, cannot be located and served and his whereabouts are
unknown after a good-faith and diligent effort, which included the inquiries set forth in the
accompanying Motion for Service by Publication.
ING & ROSENBERG, LLP
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1300 Linglestown Road
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RODNEY S. EVANS,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
NO. 2004-3700 Civil
CRAIG M. DAVIS,
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a civil action was brought against you in the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, at Docket No. 2004-3700-Civil by Rodney
S. Evans, for personal injuries.
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the
Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail
to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the court
without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LA WYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LA WYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
Telephone 717-249-3166 or 800-990-9108
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RODNEY S. EVANS,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2004-3700 Civlil
CRAIG M. DAVIS,
Defendant.
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AND NOW, this
ORDER
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, 2004, upon
consideration of Plaintiffs Motion for Service by Publication upon Defendant, Craig M. Davis, and
it appearing to the Court that Plaintiff has made a good-faith effort to locate and serve Defendant in
the regular course, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that said Motion is granted, and service upon
Defendant, Craig M. Davis, is to be made by publication pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 430(b) in the form
provided as "Exhibit A" to Plaintiffs Motion for Service by Publication.
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2004-3700 Civil
CRAIG M. DAVIS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYL VANIA
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN
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I, MATTHEW S. CROSBY, hereby certifY that I served the Writ of
Summons in the above-captioned matter on Defendant, Craig M. Davis, by publication in The
Sentinel, a Cumberland County newspaper, on October 6, 2004, and in the Cumberland Law
Journal, on October 8, 2004, pursuant to an Order so directing service to be made in this manner.
Attached here to made a part hereof, and marked "Exhibit A" and "Exhibit B," are the Proofs of
Publication from The Sentinel and fro
land Law Journal, respectively.
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State of Pennsylvania, County of Cumberland
Tanuny Shoemaker, Customer Care/Sales Manager, of The Sentinel, of the County and
State aforesaid, being duly sworn, deposes and says that THE SENTINEL, a newspaper
of general circulation in the Borough of Carlisle, County and State aforesaid, was
established December 13th, 1881, since which date THE SENTINEl. has been regularly
issued in said County, and that the printed notice or publication attached hereto is
exactly the same as was printed and published in the regular editions and issues of
THE SENTINEL on the following date(s)
October 06,2004
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EXHIBIT A
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
IN CUMBERLAND LAW JOURNAL
(Under Act No. 587, approved May 16,1929), P. L.1784
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA :
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND :
Lisa Marie Coyne, Esquire, Editor of the Cumberland Law Journal, of the County and
State aforesaid, being duly sworn, according to law, deposes and says that the Cumberland Law
Journal, a legal periodical published in the Borough of Carlisle in the County and State aforesaid,
was established January 2, 1952, and designated by the local courts as the official legal
periodical for the publication of all legal notices, and has, since J anUluy 2, 1952, been regularly
issued weekly in the said County, and that the printed notice or publication attached hereto is
exactly the same as was printed in the regular editions and issues of the said Cumberland Law
Journal on the following dates,
Viz
OCTOBER 8, 2004
Affiant further deposes that he is authorized to verifY this statement by the Cumberland
Law Journal, a legal periodical of general circulation, and that he is not interested in the subject
matter of the aforesaid notice or advertisement, and that all allegations in the foregoing
statements as to time, place and character of publication are true.
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SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this
8 day of OCTOBER, 2004
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LOIS E. SNYDER, N'otary Public
Carlisle Boro, Cumbel1and County
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EXHIBIT B
CUMBERLAND LAW JOURNAL
NOTICE
In the Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
CMI Action-Law
No. 2004-3700 CMl
RODNEY S. EVANS.
Plaintiff
v.
CRAIG M. DAVIS.
Defendant
NOTICE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that
a civil action was brought against
you in the Court of Common Pleas
of Cumberland County, Pennsylva-
nia. at Docket No. 2004-3700 by
Rodney S. Evans, for personal inJu-
ries.
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 no-
tice are served, by enteIing a writ-
ten appearance personally or by at-
torney 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 Plain-
tiff. You may lose money or prop-
erty or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PA-
PER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE,
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER
OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE. GO TO
OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT
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WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUN1Y
BAR ASSOCiATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle. PA 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166 or
(800) 990-9108
MATTIJEW S. CROSBY.
ESQUIRE
l.D. No. 69367
HANDLER. HENNING
& ROSENBERG. LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff
1300 Linglestown Rd.
Harrisburg. PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
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