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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-3739PHILLIP SMYSER, Plaintiff V. OTIS BROWN, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. Oy - 31`13 q CIVIL ACTION - LAW 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 Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, 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. CUMBERLAND CO. BAR ASSOCIATION 32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET CARLISLE, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 AVISO LISTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las demandas que se presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar acci6n dentro de los pr6ximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificaci6n de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando personalmente o por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones a, las demandas presentadas aqui en contra sup. Se le advierte de que si usted falla de tomar acci6n como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda o cualquier otra reclamaci6n o remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la Corte sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos importantes para usted. LISTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME 0 VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO. SI LISTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO 0 BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN. CUMBERLAND CO. BAR ASSOCIATION 32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET CARLISLE, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 PHILLIP SMYSER, Plaintiff OTIS BROWN, V. Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. ©4 - 3'73 9 CIVIL DIVISION - LAW COMPLAINT 1. The Plaintiff is an adult individual residing at 119 East Pomfret Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013. 2. The Defendant is an adult individual residing at 304 North West Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013. 3. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on or about February 19, 2002, at approximately 3:00 p.m, in the parking lot of the Hess service station at York and High Streets in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. 4. At the time and place aforesaid, Plaintiff was the owner and operator of a 1993 Dodge Shadow and was then and there entering the lot of the Hess service station. 5. At the time and place aforesaid, Defendant was the operator of a 1987 Ford Mustang, and he backed up his vehicle without looking and struck the Plaintiffs vehicle causing the damages hereinafter set forth. 6. The aforesaid accident and damages resulting therefrom were caused by the negligence of the Defendant in that he: a) failed to keep a proper look out for other vehicles; b) operated his vehicle in reverse without first looking to see that said movement could be done in safety; and c) otherwise was negligent and careless in the operation of his vehicle. 7. Solely as a result of the Defendant's negligence, Plaintiffs vehicle sustained damages in the amount of ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT and 51/100 ($1,648.51) DOLLARS. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendant in an amount not in excess of the mandatory arbitration limits. Respectfully submitted, WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER By, ?1 t N Z L, Richard H. Wix, Esq., ID# 07274 Attorneys for Plaintiff 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 (717) 652-8455 Dated: 2 VERIFICATION I, Richard H. Wix, Esquire, attorney for the Defendant in this matter, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. The undersigned understands that his statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Richard . Wix, Esquire Dated: N ',1 __"1 V l IC_1 .71 SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND CASE NO: 2004-03739 P COMMONTWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND SMYSER PHILLIP VS BROWN OTIS 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 BROWN OTIS but was unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the COMPLAINT & NOTICE NOT FOUND , as to the within named DEFENDANT BROWN OTIS 304 N WEST STREET CARLISLE, PA 17013 PER POST OFFICE, DEFENDANT'S NEW ADDRESS IS 1916 PENN STREET HARRISBURG, Sheriff's Costs: Docketing 18.00 Service 3.70 Not Found 5.00 Surcharge 10.00 .00 36.70 PA 17102 - DAUPHIN COUNTY. So answers: - R. Thomas Kline Sheriff of Cumberland County WIX WENGER WEIDNER 08/24/2004 Sworn and subscribed to before me this JAA- day of L( A.D. ?--- (?..?e e<.? n ly Prot notary PHILLIP SMYSER, Plaintiff V. OTIS BROWN, Defendant TO THE PROTHONOTARY: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 04-3739 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW Please reinstate the Complaint in the above-captioned matter which was filed on or about July 29, 2004. Dated: Cp/d oy Respectfully submitted, WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER By IJtCL N. ?x Richard H. Wix, Esq., ID# 07274 Attorneys for Plaintiff 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 (717) 652-8455 r- r,: f ?. ir ?1 ?';' C] SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY CASE NO: 2004-03739 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND SMYSER PHILLIP VS BROWN OTIS R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT to wit: BROWN OTIS but was unable to locate Him deputized the sheriff of DAUPHIN serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE County, Pennsylvania, to On September 22nd , 2004 , this office was in receipt of the attached return from DAUPHIN Sheriff's Costs: Docketing 18.00 Out of County 9.00 Surcharge 10.00 Dep Dauphin County 26.25 .00 63.25 09/22/2004 WIX WENGER WEIDNER So answ R. Thomas Kline Sheriff of Cumberland County Sworn and subscribed to before me this -73 d day of .u. !? /luX.? 'tom( Prothonotary' in his bailiwick. He therefore In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Phillip Snyser vs. Otis Brown No., 04-3739 civil Now, Septenber 9, 2004 , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do hereby deputize the Sheriff of Dauphin County to execute this Writ, this deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff. Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA Affidavit of Service Now, 20, at _ o'clock M. served the within upon at by handing to a copy of the original and made known to Sworn and subscribed before me this day of 20 the contents thereof. So answers, Sheriff of County, PA COSTS SERVICE MILEAGE AFFIDAVIT (pif-TrE of *je ,?$hrrff f Mary Jane Snyder Real Estate Deputy William T. Tully Solicitor Dauphin County Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101 ph: (717) 255-2660 fax: (717) 255-2889 Jack Lotwick Sheriff Commonwealth of Pennsylvania County of Dauphin SMYSER PHILLIP • BROWN OTIS Sheriff's Return vs No. 6584-T - - -2004 OTHER COUNTY NO. 04 3739 J. Daniel Basile Chief Deputy Michael W. Rinehart Assistant Chief Deputy I, Jack Lotwick, Sheriff of the County of Dauphin, State of Pennsylvania, do hereby certify and return, that I made diligent search and inquiry for BROWN OTIS the DEFENDANT named in the within COMPLAINT and that I am unable to find him/her in the County of Dauphin, and therefore return same NOT FOUND, September 20, 2004 NBA- PER EX-WIFE TOWANDA BROWN, DEFENDANT NO LONGER LIVES AT ADDRESS MAY BE IN YORK COUNTY PRISON Sworn and subscribed to )efore me this 20TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2004 V NOTARIAL SEAL MARY JANE SNYDER, Notary Public Highspire, Dauphin County My Commission Expires Sept 1, 2006 So Answers, Sheriff of Dauphin County, Pa. By Deputy Sheriff Sheriff's Costs:$26.25 PD 09/14/2004 RCPT NO 199552 Curtis R. Long Prothonotary Office of the Protbonotarp Cumberlanb Countp Renee K. Simpson Deputy Prothonotary John E. Slike Solicitor e)q - .3 7-39 CIVIL TERM ORDER OF TERMINATION OF COURT CASES AND NOW THIS 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2007 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, CURTIS R. LONG PROTHONOTARY One Courthouse Square • Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 • (717) 240-6195 • Fax (717) 240-6573