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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. OL(- S01J oJII
Civil Action - [8j Law
o Equity
Shelley M Noreika
Arthur W. Rife
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David A. Noreika
Bernetta Rife
25 Sheaffer Drive
CarJislePA 17013
62 Fairfield Street
Newville PA 17241
vs
Plaintiff( s) & Address( es)
Defendant(s) & Address(es)
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue writ of summons in the above-captioned action.
Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to 0 Attorney [8j Sheriff
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Smigel, Anderson & Sacks, L.L.P. By:
Peter M Good, Esquire
Susan M Zeamer, Esquire
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg. PA 17110
(717) 234-2401
Supreme Court ID No. 82023
Date: October 8, 2004
Name/Address/Telephone No. of Attorney
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S)
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAlNTIFF(S) HASIHA VE COMMENCED AN ACTION
AGAINST YOU.
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LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUITE 503
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Shelley M. Noreika and David A. Noreika,
ase No.: 04-5092 Civil Term
Plaintiffs
vs.
RY TRIAL DEMANDED
Arthur W. Rife and Bemetta Rife,
Defendants
NTRY OF PPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance in the above-captioned matter on behalf of the Defendants,
Arthur W. Rife and Bernetta Rife.
Respectfully submitted,
LA W OF. . / ESw, ;;BS & ASSOCIATES
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D aId R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
Identification No. 39126
Date: December 2, 2004
04HB-00137
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUITE 503
CAMP HILL, P A 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Shelley M. Noreika and David A. Noreika,
ase No.: 04-5092 Civil Term
Plaintiffs
vs.
RY TRIAL DEMANDED
Arthur W. Rife and Bemetta Rife,
Defendants
ERTIFICATE OF ERVICl~
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendants
herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Entry of Appearance to be
served by regular first class mail upon:
Date: December 2, 2004
Susan M. Zeamer, Esquire
Smigel, Anderson & Sachs, L.L.P.
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUITE 503
CAMP HILL, P A 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
A TTOR~EY FOR DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Shelley M, Noreika and David A. Noreika,
ase No.: 04-5092 Civil Term
Plaintiffs
vs.
RY TRIAL DEMANDED
Arthur W. Rife and Bemetta Rife,
Defendants
RAECIPE FOR
E OMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
o aId R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
Please enter a RULE upon plaintiffs to file a
the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
Date: December 2. 2004
RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this~ay of ~r ,2004 a RULE is hereby
entered upon the Plaintiffs to file a Complaint herein within 20 days after service hereof or
suffer the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
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PROTHONOTARY
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04HB-00137
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUITE 503
CAMP HILL, P A 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Shelley M. Noreika and David A. Noreika,
ase No.: 04-5092 Civil Term
Plaintiffs
vs.
Y TRIAL DEMANDED
Arthur W. Rife and Bemetta Rife,
Defendants
ERTIFICATE OF ERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendants
herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Praecipe for Rule to File
Complaint to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Susan M. Zeamer, Esquire
Smigel, Anderson & Sachs, L.L.P.
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Date: December 2, 2004
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Attorney for Defendants
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River Chase Office Center
4431 North Front Street, 3" Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1778
(717) 234-2401
Peter M. Good, Esquire
pgood@sasllp.com
Susan M. Zeamer, Esquire
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Attorneys for Plaintiffs
SHELLEY M. NOREIKA and DAVID A.
NOREIKA husband and wife,
Plaintiffs,
IN THE COURT OF COMMONS PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-50B2
v.
ARTHUR W. RIFE and BERNETTA
RIFE, husband and wife,
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTIION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
YOU HA VB 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 appe'iIrance 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 OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Pennsylvania Lawyer Referral Service
Pennsylvania Bar Association
100 South Street
POBox 186
Harrisburg, P A 17108
(800) 692-7375
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted qui ere defenderse de estas
demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene vi'ente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la
facha de la demanda y la notificacion. U sted debe presentar una apariencia escrita 0 en Persona
o por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus detensas 0 sus objectiones alas
demandas encontra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara
medidas y puede entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso 0 notificacion y por cualquier
queja 0 alivio que es pedido en la peticion de demanda. Ustled puede perder dinero 0 sus
propiedades 0 otros derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO
TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL
SERVICIO, VA Y A EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUY A
DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRIT A ABAJO PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE
CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Pennsylvania Lawyer Refenal Service
Pennsylvania Bar Association
100 South Street
POBox 186
Harrisburg, P A 17108
(800) 692-7375
SMIGEL. ANDERSON & SACKS, L.L.P.
River Chase Office Center
4431 North Front Street, 3" Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1778
(717) 234-2401
Peter M. Good, Esquire
pgood@sasllp.com
Susan M. Zeamer, Esquire
szeamer@sasllo.com
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
SHELLEY M. NOREIKA and DAVID A.
NOREIKA, husband and wife,
Plaintiffs,
IN THE COURT OF COMMONS PLEAS
CUMBERu~ND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-5092
v.
ARTHUR W. RIFE and BERNETTA
RIFE, husband and wife,
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW COME, Shelley M. Noreika ("Mrs. Noreika") and David A. Noreika
("Mr. Noreika") (collectively "the Noreikas") by and through their counsel Smigel,
Anderson & Sacks L.L.P., who file the within Complaint by averring as follows:
1. Plaintiffs, the Noreikas, are adult individuals and Pennsylvania residents
with a residential address of 25 Sheaffer Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendants are Arthur W. Rife and Bl~rnetta Rife (collectively "the
Defendants"), husband and wife, who are adult individuals and Pennsylvania residents
residing at 91 Doubling Gap Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. This Court has jurisdiction over the PartiEls and subject matter of this case.
4. Venue is appropriate in Cumberland County Pennsylvania pursuant to Pa.
R. Civ. P. 1006 as it is the county in which the cause of action arose and/or where the
transactions or occurrences took place out of which this cause of action arose.
5. On or about October 15, 2002 at approximately 11 :00 am, Plaintiff Mrs.
Noreika was driving a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee proeeeding South in the South bound
lane of Route 74, from Carlisle towards Dillsburg, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
6. The traffic proceeding on Route 74, as it intersects with Leidigh Drive/Old
Stonehouse Road ("the Intersection") is not encumber,ed by a stop sign or other traffic
signal.
7. At the aforementioned date and time, Mrs. Noreika entered the
intersection.
8. At the aforementioned time and place, the Defendants were proceeding in
their Chevrolet Caprice North on Leidigh Drive/Old Stonehouse Road when they came
to the Intersection. Traffic entering the Intersection from the Defendants' direction is
encumbered by a stop sign, requiring said traffic to yield to drivers proceeding through
the Intersection on Route 74.
9. The Defendants failed to stop at the stop sign encumbering traffic from
Leidigh Drive/Old Stonehouse Road as it traveled through the intersection with Route
74, drove into the intersection, and collided with Mrs. Noreika, striking the vehicle Mrs.
Noreika was operating at the front passenger side of the vehicle.
10. It is believed and therefore averred that the foregoing accident and all of
the injuries and damages incurred as stated supra are the direct and approximate result
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of the negligent, careless, wanton and reckless manner in which Defendant Arthur W.
Rife operated the Chevrolet Caprice owned by the Defendants in that he:
(a) failed to have the vehicle under proper control;
(b) was inattentive and failed to maintain a sharp lookout for the road
and the surrounding traffic conditions;
(c) failed to maintain a reasonable lookout for the presence of other
motor vehicles on the road, to wit: D':lfendant Arthur W. Rife's
vehicle struck the side of and collided with the vehicle operated by
Mrs. Noreika's;
(d) continued to operate his vehicle in a direction towards Mrs.
Noreika's vehicle when he saw, or in the exercise of reasonable
diligence should have seen, that further operation in that direction
would result in a collision;
(e) failed to apply his brakes in such a manner so that his vehicle could
be stopped in time to avoid the collision;
(f) failed to avoid hitting Mrs. Noreika's vehicle when he saw, or in the
exercise of reasonable diligence should have seen, that Mrs.
Noreika's vehicle was on the road and in full view;
(g) failed to drive around Mrs. Noreika's vehicle instead of colliding
with it;
(h) failed to operate his vehicle at a reasonably safe speed so as to be
able to stop within the assured cleared distance ahead;
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failed to operate his vehicle in a reasonably safe manner so as to
be able to avoid damaging Mrs. Noreika and the vehicle she was
operating;
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failed to adhere to the posted traffic signals, to wit: Defendant
Arthur W. Rife failed to stop at the posted stop sign encumbering
traffic proceeding from Leidigh Drive/Old Stonehouse Road across
Route 74; and
(k) operated his vehicle without being properly licensed to do so.
11. In the alternative, if Defendant Arthur W. Rife was not the individual
operating the Defendants' vehicle at the aforementioned date and time, it is believed
and therefore averred that Defendant Bernetta Rife was operating the vehicle in the
negligent, careless, wanton, and reckless manner more fully described supra, and the
averments set forth in paragraph 10 of this Complaint are hereby incorporated as if fully
set forth herein.
12. The Defendants, who were traveling together in a vehicle they jointly
owned, were serving a common purpose and traveling on a common mission.
13. Directly and solely as the result of the negligence and recklessness of the
Defendants, Mrs. Noreika sustained painful and severe injuries which include but are
not limited to:
(a) cervical and thoracic strain, including but not limited to primary,
acute, and severe pain in thoracic spine and radiculitis thoracic;
(b) injuries to her shoulders including but not limited to rotator
strain/tear, laxity of ligament, moderalte to severe bilateral shoulder
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sprain/strain, and left shoulder (anterior deltoid) contusion, some if
not all of which may require future arthroscopic surgery;
(c) trapezea muscle strain;
(d) musculoskeletal neck pain;
(e) primary, acute, and severe cervical and thoracic disc displacement;
(f) primary, acute, and severe hyper extension/flexion cervical injury;
(g) primary, acute, and severe lumbar €Ind lumbosacral sprain/strain;
and
(h) swelling, soreness, stiffness, and other severe and serious injuries
14. As a further result of the Defendants' negligence and recklessness, Mrs.
Noreika also sustained the following losses and damages, all of which may be
permanent in nature and a claim is made therefore:
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(a) pain and suffering, past present and future;
(b) unreimbursed medical expenses, past, present and future;
(c) loss of wages, pass, present and future;
(d) loss of earning capacity;
(e) loss of life's pleasures, past, present and future;
(f) scarring and disfigurement.
15. At the time of said accident, Mrs. Noreika was insured under a motor
vehicle policy providing her with the "full tort" option.
16. As a result of the injuries described supra, Mr. Noreika has sustained a
loss of consortium and has been deprived of the services and companionship of his
wife, Mrs. Noreika.
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WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs, Shelley M. Noreika and David A. Noreika, demand
judgment against the Defendants, Arthur W. Rife and Bernetta Rife, in amount in excess
of this County's mandatory arbitration limits plus the cost of this action and any other
relief that this Honorable Court may deem just and prop\sr.
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Susan M, Zeamer, Esquire
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River Chase Office Center
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P,A, 17110-1778
(717) 234-2401
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VERIFICATION
I, Shelley M. Noreika, verify that the statements contained in the foregoing
understand that false statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. ~4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Susan M. Zeamer, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Complaint was served upon the Defendants by mailingl the same via first-class mail,
postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Law Offices of Jacobs & Associates
214 Senate Avenue, Suite, 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-0988
Attorney for Defendants
SMIGEL, ANDERSON & SACKS, L.L.P.
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LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUITE 503
CAMP HILL, P A 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Shelley M. Noreika and David A. Noreika, ase No.: 04-5092 Civil Term
Plaintiffs
vs.
RY TRIAL DEMANDED
Arthur W. Rife and Bemetta Rife,
Defendants
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS,
ARTHUR W. RIFE AND BERNETTA RIFE, TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
1. Admitted as stated. However, by way of further statement, should any factual
allegation therein be deemed to represent the rnarital status of the Plaintiffs, any such
allegations are generally denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
2. Admitted.
3. Paragraphs 3 is a legal conclusion and/or statement of jurisdiction as to which no
response is required by answering Defendants.
4. Paragraphs 3 is a legal conclusion and/or statement of jurisdiction as to which no
response is required by answering Defendants.
5-8. Admitted. However, by way of further statement, it is admitted only that
Defendant, Bernetta Rife, was operating a Chevrolet Caprice; any allegation deemed to
attribute the operation of such vehicle to Defendant, Arthur W. Rife, is specifically denied.
9-16. Denied. Paragraphs 9 through 16 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are generally denied
pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 91029(e).
NEW MATTER
17. Paragraphs 1 through 16 are incorporated herein by reference, and made a part hereo
as if set forth in full.
18. Plaintiffs' claims are barred in whole or in part by the provisions of the Pennsylvania
No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act and/or the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility Law.
WHEREFORE, the Defendants respectfully prays this Honorable Court to dismiss
Plaintiffs' Complaint, and to enter judgment against the Plaintiffs and in favor of the
Defendants.
Date: February 22, 2005
o R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
Court LD. 39126
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LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUITE 503
CAMPHILL,PA 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Shelley I'vL Noreika and David A. Noreika,ase No.: 04-5092 Civil Term
Plaintiffs
vs.
RY TRIAL DEMANDED
Arthur W. Rife and Bemetla Rife,
Defendants
V RIFICATI
DONALD R. DORER, ESQUIRE, hereby states that he is the attorney for the Defendant
in this action, and is authorized to verify that the statements made in the foregoing plcading are
true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. The undersigned
understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. 94904
Date: February 22,2005
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04HB-00137
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUITE 503
CAMP HIl,L. P A 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Shelley M. Noreika and David A. Noreika, ase No.: 04-5092 Civil Term
Plaintiffs
vs.
R Y TRIAL DEMANDED
Arthur W. Rife and Bernetta Rife,
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendants
herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Answer with New Matter of
Defendants, Arthur W. Rife and Bernetta Rife, to Plaintiffs' Complaint to be served by regular
first class mail upon:
Date: Februarv 22,2005
Susan M. Zeamer, Esquire
Smigel, Anderson & Sachs, L.L.P.
4431 North Fro Str
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River Chase Office Center
4431 North Front Street, ai'll Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1778
(717) 234-2401
Peter M. Good, Esquire
pgood@sasllp.com
Susan M. Zeamer, Esquire
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Attorneys for Plaintiffs
SHELLEY M. NOREIKA and DAVID A.
NOREIKA, husband and wife,
Plaintiffs,
IN THE COURT OF COMMONS PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-5092
v.
ARTHUR W. RIFE and BERNETTA
RIFE, husband and wife,
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO DEFENDANTS' NEW MATTER
17. Plaintiffs hereby incorporate Paragraphs 1 through 16 of their Complaint as
if fully set forth herein.
18. Denied. Paragraph 18 of Defendants' New Matter contains conclusions of
law to which no responsive pleadings are required. To the extent that a response may
be required, it is Denied that Plaintiffs' claims are barred in whole or in part by the
Pennsylvania No Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act and/or the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law. Strict proof at the time of trial, if admissible, is
demanded.
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WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs request that this Honorable Court grant them the
relief as more fully set forth in their Complaint.
SMIGEL, ANDERSON & SACKS, L.L.P.
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Pet r M. Good, Esqu'
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Susan M. Zeamer, Esquire
1.0. Number: 82023
River Chase Office Center
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1778
(717) 234-2401
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Susan M. Zeamer, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendants' New Matter was served upon the Defendants by mailing
the same via first-class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Law Offices of Jacobs & Associates
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-0988
Attorney for Defendants
SMIGEL, ANDERSON & SACKS, L.L.P.
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I.D. Number: 64316
Susan M. Zeamer, Esquire
I.D. Number: 82023
River Chase Office Center
4431 North Front Street
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(717) 234-2401
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LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUITE 503
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Shelley M. Noreika and David A. Noreika, ase No.: 04-5092 Civil Term
Plaintiffs
vs.
URY TRIAL DEMANDED
Arthur W. Rife and Bernetta Rife,
Defendants
PRAECIPE TO SUBSTITUTE VERIFICATION
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly substitute the attached Verification to the Answer with New Matter of
Defendants, Arthur W. Rife and Bernetta Rife, to Plaintiffs' Complaint, for the attorney's
Verification that had been filed with the Court on or about February 24,2005.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: March 4, 2005
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Identification No. 39126
Attorney for Defendants
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LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 SENATE AVENlJE, StinE 503
CAMP HiLL, PA 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Shelley M. Noreika and David A. Noreika, ase No.: 04-5092 Civil Term
Plaintiffs
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Arthur W. Rife and Bemetta Rife,
Defendants
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We, Arthur W. Rife and Bernetta Rife, verify that the statements made in the
foregoing Answer with New Matter of Defendants, Arthur W. Rife and Bernetta Rife, to
Plaintiffs' Complaint which are within the personal knowledge of the undersigned, are true and
correct, and as to the facts based on the information of others, the undersigned, after diligent
inquiry, believe them to be true. And further, this Verification is signed on the
recommendation of our attorneys, who advise us that the allegations and language in this
document are required legally to raise issues for resolution at trial, by the Court, or by
continuing investigation and preparation for trial. We understand that some of these
allegations may prove inappropriate after investigation and trial preparation are complete and
we leave the determination of these matters to our attorneys on their advice.
We understand that all statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S.A. ~4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 SENATE AVENUE,SUlTE503
CAMP HILL, P A 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Shelley M. Noreika and David A. Noreika, ase No.: 04-5092 Civil Term
Plaintiffs
VS.
URY TRIAL DEMANDED
Arthur W. Rife and Bemetta Rife,
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certi fies that he is the attorney for the Defendants
herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Praecipe to Substitute
Verification to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Susan M. Zeamer, Esquire
Smigel, Anderson & Sachs, L.L.P.
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Harrisburg, PA 111)4
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2004-05092 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
NOREKA SHELLEY M ET AL
VS
RIFE ARTHUR W ET AL
CPL. MICHAEL BARRICK
I Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County I Pennsylvania I who being duly sworn according to law1
saysl the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
RIFE ARTHUR W
the
DEFENDANT
I at 1605:00 HOURS I on the 26th day of October I 2004
at 91 DOUBLING GAP ROAD
NEWVILLE I PA 17241
by handing to
ARTHUR RIFE
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
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Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2004-05092 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
NOREKA SHELLEY M ET AL
VS
RIFE ARTHUR W ET AL
CPL. MICHAEL BARRICK
/ Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County/Pennsylvania/ who being duly sworn according to law/
says/ the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
RIFE BERNETTA
the
DEFENDANT
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at 91 DOUBLING GAP ROAD
NEWVILLE/ PA 17241
by handing to
BERNETTE RIFE
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
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Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
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SMIGEL ANDERSON
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
(Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please list the following case:
I!l for JURY trial at the next term of civil court.
o for trial without a jury.
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CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full)
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~ Civil Action - Law
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(other)
Shelley M. Noreika and
David A. Noreika,
(Plaintiffs)
vs.
The trial list will be called on December 27. 2005
and
Arthnr W. Rife and
Bernetta Rife,
Trials commence on January 23. 2006
(Defendants)
Pretrials will be held on January 4. 2006
(Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials
vs.
No. 04-5092 ,2004 Civil Term
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe:
Donald R. Dorer. Esquire. Attornev for Defendants: 214 Senate Avenue. Suite 503. Camp Hill.
PA 17011: teleohone number (717) 731-0988: Court ID 39126
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known:
Susan M. Zeamer Es uire Attorne for Plaintiffs 4431 No
17110' tele hone number 717 234-2401' Court ID 8202
PA
This case is ready for trial.
Signed:
Print Name: Donald R. Dorer. Esquire
Date: September 30. 2005
Attorney for: Defendants. Arthur and Bernetta Rife
Court LD. 39126
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LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUTE 503
CAMPHILL,PA 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
Shelley M. Noreika and David A. Noreika,
Case No.: 04-5092 Civil Term
Plaintiffs
vs.
Arthur W. Rife and Bernetta Rife,
mRY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendants
herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Praecipe for Listing Case for
Trial to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Susan M. Zeamer, Esquire
Smigel, Anderson & Sachs, LLP
River Chase Office Center
3'd Floor
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 1711
Date: September 30. 2005
Donald R. Dorer, Es uire
Attorney for Defendants
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IN THE COURT OF COMJI10N PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ARTHUR W. RIFE and
BERNETTA RIFE,
Defendants
04-5092 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: CASE STRICKEN FROM TRIAL LIST
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 27th day of December, 2005, upon
consideration of the call of the civil trial list, and Donald R.
Dorer, Esquire, counsel for Defendants, having indicated that
this case should be stricken from the trial list, and will be
relisted by him pursuant to an agreement of counsel, this case is
stricken from the trial list.
By the Court,
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Smigel, Anderson & Sacks,
River Chase Office Center
4431 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
For Plaintiffs
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SUSA~ M. ZEAMER, ESQUIRE
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4431 NORTH FRONT STREET, 3Rl> FLOOR
HARRISBURG, P A 17110-1778
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 234-2401
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Shelley M. Noreika and David A. Noreika,
Case No.: 04-5092 Civil Term
Plaintiffs
vs.
Arthur W. Rife and Bernetta Rife,
WRY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE, DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above-captioned case settled, discontinued and ended.
SMIGEL, ANDERSON & SACKS, LLP
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LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 SENATE AVENlIE, SlJITE 503
CAMP HILL, P A 17011
TELEPHONE NlIMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Shelley M. Noreika and David A. Noreika,
Case No.: 04-5092 Civil Term
Plaintiffs
vs.
Arthur W. Rife and Bernetta Rife,
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendants
herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Praecipe to Settle. Discontinue
and End to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Susan M. Zeamer, Esquire
Smigel, Anderson & Sachs, LLP
River Chase Office Center
3 ,d Floor
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 171
R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
Date: Januarv 17,2006
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