HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-0585IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. ORPHAN'S COURT
PETITION PURSUANT TO SECTION 5511 OF THE PROBATE, ESTATES
AND FIDUCIARY CODE TO ADJUDICATE KENNETH B. DAPP TO BE
INCAPACITATED AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN FOR HIS PERSON
AND ESTATE
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
The Petition of Kenneth A. Dapp respectfully represents that:
1. Your Petitioner, Kenneth A. Dapp, is an adult individual who resides at 7 Timberlane
New Cumberland, PA 17070.
2. Kenneth B. Dapp is a twenty-two (22) year old incapacitated male, born on November
1, 1980 and presently residing at CLAREMONT NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
375 Claremont Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013 since August 21, 2001.
3. Kenneth B. Dapp suffers from sever mental retardation and multiple medical
problems, including congenital left ventricular heart dysfunction, severe scoliosis which causes
frequent aspiration pneumonia, seizure disorder, attention deficit disorder, obsessive/compulsive
disorder and impulse control disorder.
4. Kenneth B. Dapp is under the physical medical treatment by Dr. Ernest M. Josef,
M.D., who's report is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A".
5. Kenneth B. Dapp is an incapacitated adult person who needs a court appointed
guardian for his person and estate.
6. A guardian is necessary to facilitate Kenneth B. Dapp's continuing medical care and
treatment, and to handle his personal and financial affairs in a responsible fashion.
7. Your Petititoner, Kenneth A. Dapp, is the father of Kenneth B. Dapp and is requesting
that he be appointed Guardian of the person and property of Kenneth B. Dapp. Kenneth A. Dapp
has agreed to act as Guardian over his son's person and property as evidenced by the attached
acceptance of proposed Guardian.
WHEREFORE, you Petitioner prays that a Citation be issued to show cause why he
should not be adjudged to be incapacitated and plenary guardian for his estate and person be
appointed, and that the Court schedule a hearing on this Petition.
DATE:
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Respectfully submitted:
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 233-4141
Attorney for Petitioner
Good Hope Family Physicians
1830 Good Hope Road
Enola. PA 17025
717-732-8877
fax 717-732-9241
June 13, 2003
Francis M. Socha
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
RE: Kenneth B. Dapp
Dear Mr. Socha:
I received your letter concerning Kenneth Dapp. Mr. Dapp suffers from severe profound
mental retardation. He is unable to make any financial or medical decisions for himself. He
suffers fi:om multiple medical problems including congenital left ventricular heart
dysfunction, severe scoliosis causing frequen~ aspiration pneumonia, seizure disorder,
attention deficit disorder, obsessive/compulsive disorder and impulse comrol disorder. Mr.
Kenneth B. Dapp is not competent to act on his own behalf. I support the filing of legal
guardianship by his father, Kenneth A. Dapp.
If you have any questions concerning this, please feel fi'ee to contact me.
Sincerely,
Ernest M. Jose[ M.D.
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Kenneth R. Harm,Jr. MD
Cathleen K. Sangillo, MD
Michael R. Gawlas, co
Jane B. Rowehl, MD
Ernest M.Josef, MD
Denise E Harr, MD
PamelaJ. Shirey, MSN, CI~P
Elizabeth A. Miller, MSN, CRNP
Linda M.Woodin, MSN, CRNP
Member, Heritage Medical Group
VERIFICATION
I, Kenneth A. Dapp, verify that the statements made 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 the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
DATED:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. ORPHAN'S COURT
ACCEPTANCE BY PROPOSED GUARDIAN
Kenneth A. Dapp, hereby agrees to accept the appointment of plenary guardian of the
person of Kenneth B. Dapp, if he is adjudged to be an incapacitated person by the Cumberland
County Orphan's Court.
I presently reside at 7 Timberlane, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070. I am a sales
manager with GES Technology, Inc. I read and write the English language. I do not have any
interest adverse to the alleged incapacitated person. I am not a fiduciary, or an officer or an
employee of a corporate fiduciary, nor am I a surety or an officer or an employee of a corporate
surety of a corporate fiduciary.
DATED:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. ORPHAN'S COURT
PETITION PURSUANT TO SECTION 5511 OF THE PROBATE, ESTATES
AND FIDUCIARY CODE TO ADJUDICATE KENNETH B. DAPP TO BE
INCAPACITATED AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN FOR HIS PERSON
AND HIS ESTATE
AFFIDAVIT OF FRANCIS M. SOCHA
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
: SS:
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN :
FRANCIS M. SOCHA, being duly sworn according to law, upon his oath, deposes and
says:
1. I am counsel for Petititoner, Kenneth A. Dapp, in the above matter.
2. On the day of ,2003, I personally served upon Kenneth B. Dapp
at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 375 Claremont Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and
offered to read to him the Petition to adjudicate him to be incompetent and to appoint a guardian
for his person and his estate, the Citation issued pursuant thereto by the Clerk of the Orphan's
Court and the Preliminary Decree scheduling a hearing.
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this ~ day
of ,2003.
Francis M. Socha
Notary Public
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. ORPHAN'S COURT
PETITION PURSUANT TO SECTION 5511 OF THE PROBATE, ESTATES
AND FIDUCIARY CODE TO ADJUDICATE KENNETH B. DAPP TO BE
INCAPACITATED AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN FOR HIS PERSON
AND ESTATE
PRELIMINARY DECREE
ANDNOW, this~dayof "~}~ ,2003, upon consideration of the
annexed Petition, it is ORDERED AND DECREED that a hearing on this matter is set for the
,~?7~Cday of [Q~/_ ~/~ ,2003, in Courtroom No. / ,at//"~0 o'clock ~0.m.
at the Cumberland County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and that
a ~itation be issued to Kenneth B. Dapp commanding him to show cause why he cannot appear
at the aforementioned hearing pursuant to the Petition of Kenneth A. Dapp to have Kenneth B.
Dapp adjudicated an incapacitated person and to have a plenary guardian appointed for his
person and his estate. Notice of the hearing shall be given to Kenneth B. Dapp in accordance
with 20 P.S. section 5511 (a) not less than twenty (20) days prior to the hearing.
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BY THE COURT:
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NO. ORPHAN ' S COURT
PETITION
LAW OFFICES
FRANCIS M. SOCHA
2201 NORTH SECOND STREET
HARRISBURG~ PENNSYI,VANIA 17110
TELEPHONE (717) 233-4141
IN RE: Kenneth B. Dapp
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
NO. 21-2003-0585
IMPORTANT NOTICE
CITATION WITH NOTICE
A petition has been filed with the Court to have you declared an Incapacitated Person. If the
Court finds you to be an Incapacitated Person, your fights will be affected, including our right to manage
money and property and to make decisions. A copy of the petition which has been filed by Kenneth A.
Dapp is attached.
You are hereby ordered to appear at a hearing to be held in Court Room No. 1, Cumberland
County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on August 27 ,2003, at 1:30 P.M. to tell the
Court why is should not find you to be an incapacitated Person and appoint a Guardian to act on your
behalf.
To be an incapacitated Person means that you are not able to receive and
effectively evaluate information and communicate decisions and that you are unable to
manage your money and/or other property, or to make necessary decisions about where
you will live, what medical care you will get, or how your money will be spent.
At the heating, you have the right to appear, to be represented by an attorney, and
to request a jury trial. If you do not have an attorney, you have the right to request the
Court to appoint an attorney to represent you and to have the attorney's fees paid for you
if you cannot afford to pay them yourself. You also have the right to request that the
Court order that an independent evaluation as to your alleged incapacity.
If the Court decides that you are an Incapacitated person, the Court may appoint a
Guardian for you, based on the nature of any condition or disability and your capacity to
make and communicate decisions. The Guardian will be of your person and/or your
money and other property and will have either limited of full powers to act for you.
If the court finds you are totally incapacitated, your legal rights will be affected
and you will not be able to make a contract or gift of your money to other property. If the
court finds that you are partially incapacitated, your legal rights will also be limited as
directed by the Court.
If you do not appear at the heating (either in person or by an attorney representing you)
the court will still hold the hearing in your absence and may appoint the Guardian requested.
Clerk, Orphans Court Division
Cumberland County, Carlisle, PA ' (J'~,~ ~.~2~_
My Commission Expires 1st Monday,
January, 2006
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. ORPHAN'S COURT
PETITION PURSUANT TO SECTION 5511 OF THE PROBATE, ESTATES
AND FIDUCIARY CODE TO ADJUDICATE KENNETH B. DAPP TO BE
INCAPACITATED AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN FOR HIS PERSON
AND HIS ESTATE
AFFIDAVIT OF FRANCIS M. SOCHA
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA '
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN ·
ss:
FRANCIS M. SOCHA, being duly sworn according to law, upon his oath, deposes and
says:
1. I am counsel for Petititoner, Kenneth A. Dapp, in the above matter.
' 2. On the~_A".day of /at4_o,~' ,2003, I personally served upon Kenneth B. Dapp
at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitatio~ Center, 375 Claremont Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and
offered to read to him the Petition to adjudicate him to be incompetent and to appoint a guardian
for his person and his estate, the Citation issued pursuant thereto by the Clerk of the Orphan's
Court and the Preliminary Decree scheduling a hearing.
Swom to and subscribed
befo~ me thi~'l~a~ay
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NOTARIAL SEAL
Carrie E. Cook, Notary Public
City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County
My Commission Expires Aug. 8, 2006
IN RE: PETITION PURSUANT:
TO SECTION 5511 OF THE :
PROBATE, ESTATES, AND :
FIDUCIARY CODE TO :
ADJUDICATE KENNETH B. :
DAPP TO BE INCAPACITATED :
AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN:
FOR HIS PERSON AND ESTATE: NO. 21-03-585
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 27th day of August, 2003, upon
consideration of the Petition Pursuant to Section 5511 of
the Probate, Estates, and Fiduciary Code To Adjudicate
Kenneth B. Dapp to be Incapacitated and To Appoint a
Guardian for his Person and Estate, and following an initial
period of hearing which shall be supplemented by an exhibit
in the form of a transcript of testimony of a medical doctor
in support of the petition, the record shall remain open
pending the filing of the said transcript, after which the
record will be deemed closed without further order of court
and the matter will be taken under advisement.
By the Court,
Francis M. Socha, Esquire
For the Petitioner
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IN RE: KENNETH B.
DAPP, AN ALLEGED
INCAPACITATED
PERSONAL
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
NO. 21-03-585
IN RE: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PLENARY
GUARDIAN OF PERSON AND ESTATE
BEFORE OLER, J.
OPINION and ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 8th day of October, 2003, upon consideration of the
Petition Pursuant to Section 5511 of the Probate, Estates and Fiduciary Code To
Adjudicate Kenneth B. Dapp To Be Incapacitated and To Appoint a Guardian for
His Person and Estate, and following a hearing at which the allegedly
incapacitated person, Kenneth B. Dapp, was present, and for the reasons stated in
the accompanying opinion, Kenneth B. Dapp is adjudicated an incapacitated
person, and his father, Kenneth A. Dapp, who resides at 7 Timber Lane, New
Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is appointed permanent plenary
guardian of his person and his estate.
No bond shall be required of the guardian in this case.
Kenneth B. Dapp is hereby notified of his right to appeal to the
Pennsylvania Superior Court from this adjudication and appointment within 30
days of the date of this order, and to petition at any time for termination or
modification of the order.
/~ancis M. Socha, Esq.
01 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorney for Petitioner
BY THE COURT,i _,~_ ~
Kenneth B. Dapp
Claremont Nursing
3R~5h~litation Center
aremont Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
IN RE: KENNETH B.
DAPP, AN ALLEGED
INCAPACITATED
PERSONAL
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
: NO. 21-03-585
disorders.
M.D.:
IN RE: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PLENARY
GUARDIAN OF PERSON AND ESTATE
BEFORE OLER, J.
OPINION and ORDER OF COURT
OLER, J., October 8, 2003.
At issue in the present case is whether Kenneth B. Dapp should be
adjudicated an incapacitated person and, if so, whether Petitioner, Kenneth A.
Dapp, should be appointed permanent plenary guardian of his person and his
estate. A hearing was held in this matter on August 27, 2003.
For the reasons stated in this opinion, the petition will be granted.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The allegedly incapacitated person is Kenneth B. Dapp, a domiciliary of
Cumberland County who resides at the Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation
Center, 375 Claremont Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; Mr.
Dapp was born on November 1, 1980, and is 22 years old.
2. Petitioner is Kenneth A. Dapp, an adult individual who resides at 7
Timber Lane, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; Kenneth A.
Dapp is the father of Kenneth B. Dapp.
3. The allegedly incapacitated person suffers from severe profound mental
retardation, originating at birth, as well as several medical and personality
Specifically, in the words of his treating physician, Ernest M. Josef,
Mr. Dapp is an ambulatory individUal who has severe
mental retardation and has an expressive aphasia, meaning
that he cannot express himself either verbally or non-verbally.
Otherwise his health has been fairly poor with severe
respiratory difficulties, with recurrent pneumonias from
aspirations secondary to his severe scoliosis.
He basically has numerous aspiration pneumonias,
again, from the scoliosis. He's had congenital left ventricular
dysfunction. He has a cardiomyopathy.
He also has been unable to swallow efficiently and,
therefore, has a peg tube inserted into his stomach for feeding
surprises.
4. As a result of his condition, the allegedly incapacitated person's ability to
receive and evaluate information effectively and communicate decisions in any
way is impaired to such a significant extent that he is totally unable to manage his
financial resources and totally unable to meet essential requirements for his
physical health and safety.
5. There is no indication at the present time that the allegedly incapacitated
person's condition will significantly improve.
6. The allegedly incapacitated person is in need of a plenary guardian of his
person and his estate.
7. The duration of the necessary guardianships must be considered at best
indefinite and, for practical purposes, permanent.
8. Petitioner is found to be a person qualified under 20 Pa. C.S. §551 l(f) to
serve as plenary guardian of his son's person and estate.
9. The foregoing Findings of Fact are made on the basis of clear and
convincing evidence.
DISCUSSION
The provisions respecting an adjudication of incapacity are contained in 20
Pa. C.S. §§5501 et seq. Petitioner has substantially complied with these
provisions, and based upon the foregoing Findings of Fact the following Order of
Court will be entered:
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 8th day of October, 2003, upon consideration of the
Petition Pursuant to Section 5511 of the Probate, Estates and Fiduciary Code To
Adjudicate Kenneth B. Dapp To Be Incapacitated and To Appoint a Guardian for
His Person and Estate, and following a hearing at which the allegedly
incapacitated person, Kenneth B. Dapp, was present, and for the reasons stated in
the accompanying opinion, Kenneth B. Dapp is adjudicated an incapacitated
person, and his father, Kenneth A. Dapp, who reSides at 7 Timber Lane, New
Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is appointed permanent plenary
guardian of his person and his estate.
No bond shall be required of the guardian in this case.
Kenneth B. Dapp is hereby notified of his right to appeal to the
Pennsylvania Superior Court from this adjudication and appointment within 30
days of the date of this order, and to petition at any time for termination or
modification of the order.
BY THE COURT,
Francis M. Socha, Esq.
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorney for Petitioner
Kenneth B. Dapp
Claremont Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center
375 Claremont Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
s/ J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
J. Wesley Oler, Jr., J.
ORIGINAL
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
IN RE:
KENNETH B. DAPP
: NO. 21-03-585
: ORPHAN'S COURT DIVISION
DEPOSITION OF:
TAKEN BY:
BEFORE:
DATE:
PLACE:
ERNEST M. JOSEF, M.D.
KENNETH A. DAPP
DONNA E. RICHARDS, RPR
NOTARY PUBLIC
SEPTEMBER 29, 2003, 7:09 A.M.
CLAREMONT NURSING &
REHABILITATION CENTER
375 CLAREMONT DRIVE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA
APPEARANCES:
LAW OFFICES OF FRANCIS M. SOCHA
BY: FRANCIS M. SOCHA, ESQUIRE
FOR - KENNETH B. DAPP
,77
2080 Linglestown Road · Suite 103 * Harrisburg, PA 17110
717.540.0220 * fax 717.540.0221 · Lancaster 717.393.5101
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ERNEST M. JOSEF, M.D.
BY MR. SOCHA
WITNESS
EXAMINATION
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STIPULATION
It is hereby stipulated by and between counsel
for the respective parties that reading, signing, sealing,
certification and filing are hereby waived.
ERNEST M. JOSEF, M.D., called as a witness, being
duly sworn, testified as follows:
BY MR. SOCHA:
Q Good morning.
DIRECT EXAMINATION
My name is Fran Socha. I'm the
attorney for Kenneth A. Dapp, and we're here on the
petition of Mr. Dapp to have Kenneth B. Dapp, his son,
adjudicated an incapacitated person and to have a a
guardian appointed for his person and estate.
A petition pursuant to Section 5511 of the
Probate, Estates, and Fiduciary Code has been filed
seeking the appointment or the determination that Kenneth
B. Dapp be declared to be incapacitated and to appoint a
guardian to his person and estate.
That petition has been docketed to 21-03-585 in
the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland -- I'm sorry.
Strike that. In the Court of Common Pleas, the Orphan's
Court Division of Cumberland County. We're here to take
the deposition of Dr. Ernest M. Josef, treating physician
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of Dr. -- of Kenneth B. Dapp.
Dr. Josef, we're going to ask you certain
questions under oath pertaining to your treatment and
observations and opinion of Kenneth B. Dapp. These --
this testimony is being given in lieu of your live
testimony at the incapacity proceedings of Mr. Dapp.
Would you please state your name for the record?
Q Yes. Ernest Michael Josef.
Q And your profession, please?
A Physician.
Q And how long have you been a physician?
A I have to think about it. 15 years.
Q Okay. Could you briefly for the record
describe your medical education and training, please?
A Yes. I graduated from the Medical College of
Virginia in 1988 with an M.D. Degree., and completed
residency at Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania. In a family practice residency for three
years, and I've been practicing with Good Hope Family
Practice since 1992.
Q Are you licensed to practice medicine in the
State of Pennsylvania?
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specialty?
Yes, I am.
Are you board certified in any particular
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A I am board certified in family practice.
Q I'm going to turn your attention specifically
to Kenneth B. Dapp.
2001.
A
Um-hum.
Is Mr. Dapp a patient of yours?
He is a patient of mine.
And how long has he been a patient of yours?
He's been a patient of mine since August 21st,
Q And does that date coincide with his admission
to the Cumberland Nursing Home?
A Yes, it does.
Q And how old is Mr. Dapp?
A He is 22 years old.
Q Okay. And would you describe the -- the
physical condition of Mr. Dapp, please?
A Mr. Dapp is an ambulatory individual who has
severe mental retardation and has an expressive aphasia,
meaning that he cannot express himself either verbally or
non-verbally.
Otherwise his health has been fairly poor with
severe respiratory difficulties, with recurrent pneumonias
from aspirations secondary to his severe scoliosis.
Q Does he have physical problems as well?
A Just from a respiratory standpoint. He
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basically has numerous aspiration pneumonias, again, from
the scoliosis. He's had congenital left ventricular
dysfunction. He has a cardiomyopathy.
He also has been unable to swallow efficiently
and, therefore, has a peg tube inserted into his stomach
for feeding surprises.
Q So he's dependent upon someone for purposes of
assisting him in feeding and regular digestion?
A Yes, it requires specialized care.
Q Now, you talked about his severe, profound
mental retardation?
A Um-hum.
Q Could you elaborate on that a little bit?
A His mental retardation I am not certain as to
how it occurred. I don't have documentation of that. But
from what I understand from his parents, it's been pretty
much from -- from birth. He is unable to, again, express
himself either verbally or non-verbally and is unable to
take or do any commands.
Q Okay. So he's not responsive to verbal
instructions or decisions of any particular kind?
A No.
Q Is he able, based upon your observation on his
own ability, to make any decisions on his own behalf,
whether they be medical, physical, or financial decisions?
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A NO.
Q How would you be describe the extent of his
capacity to make and communicate decisions?
A He has none.
Q Okay. Based upon those facts would you feel
him to be incompetent or unable to care for himself?
A Yes.
Q Okay. And these opinions that you've rendered
are rendered to a reasonable degree of medical certainty
based upon your observations of Mr. Dapp and your medical
experience?
A Yes.
MR. SOCHA:
further questions.
Okay.
7:15 a.m.
Thank you. I have no
THE WITNESS: Okay.
(Whereupon, the deposition was concluded at
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COUNTY OF DAUPHIN :
: SS
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
I, Donna E. Richards, a Notary Public, authorized
to administer oaths within and for the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, do hereby certify that the foregoing is the
testimony of Ernest M. Josef, M.D.
I further certify that before the taking of said
deposition, the witness was duly sworn; that the questions
and answers were taken down stenographically by the said
Reporter-Notary Public, and afterwards reduced to
typewriting under the direction of the said Reporter.
I further certify that I am not a relative or
employee or attorney or counsel to any of the parties, or
a relative or employee of such attorney or counsel, or
financially interested directly or indirectly in this
action.
I further certify that the said deposition
constitutes a true record of the testimony given by the
said witness.
NOTARIAL SEAL
DONNA E. RICHARDS, Notary Public
Ci~/of H;~risburg, Dauphin County
My ~omm osior; Exoires JuN 22, 2004
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
this 29th day of September, 2003.
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Notary Public
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