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In the Court of Common pleas of Cumberland County, pennsylva la
PPL Electric Utilities Corp.
plaintiff
vs.
Civil Action - In Law
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Carolyn A. Reim aka Carolyn Ryan
Defendant
ARBITRATION
COMPLAINT
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 enter~ng 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 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, PA 17013-3387
(717) 249-3166/ (800) 990-9108
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PPL Electric Utilities Corp.
Plaintiff
VS.
Civil Action - In Law
No
'05- ~~/Cf
Carolyn !\. Reim aka Carolyn Ryan
Defendant
ARBITRATION
COMPLAINT
1. This is an action by Plaintiff, PPL Electric Utilities Corp. to recover damage
from Defendant arising out of a vehicular collision which caused damage to property owne by
Plaintiff.
2. PPL Electric Utilities Corp. is a Pennsylvania corporation duly organized an
existing and licensed to do business as a public utility under the laws of the Commonwealt of
Pennsylvania with a principal place of business at Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA
18101.
3. Defendant Carolyn A. Reim aka Carolyn Ryan. is an adult individual residi gat
225 Springfield Road, Shippensburg, p/\ 17257.
4. At all times relevant hereto, Plaintiff was engaged in the business of produc ng,
furnishing, supplying and distributing utility service to persons and businesses who reques ed
utility service in accordance with the Rate Schedules and General Rules and Regulations 0
Plaintiffs Tariff presently on file with the Public Utility Commission.
COUNT I
PPL Electric Utilities Corp. vs. CarolYl.2!\.j~cirn aka Carolvn RY_(~!l
5. Defendant, Carolyn i\. Reim aka Carolyn Ryan while operating a vehicle and
collided with and damaged property owned by Plaintiff.
6. Defendant negligently operated his vehicle in he/she:
a) operated said vehicle at an excessive rate of speed under the
circumstances;
b) failed to have said vehicle under proper and adequate control;
c) failed to keep a proper lookout;
d) operated said vehicle in a reckless and careless manner;
e) failed to keep vehicle in the proper lane of travel;
f) failed to operate the vehicle within the posted speed limit or failed to
operate the vehicle at a reasonable speed under the circumstances;
g) failed to remain alert and attentive under the circumstances;
h) operated the vehicle without due regard for the rights, safety and pos tion
of the plaintiff;
i) operated the vehicle in a manner violating the statutes of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania governing the operation of vehicle on
public streets, highways and roadways;
j) being negligent at the law;
k) such other acts or omissions constituting carelessness, negligence a d
recklessness may be ascertained during discovery or developed at t
of trial.
7. Defendant struck and damaged a utility pole owned and operated by PPL Elec ric
Utilities Corp., at the vicinity of 3512 Ritner llighway, W. Pcnnsboro T\vp., P A on or about
Fcbruary 2004.
8. Dcfendant's actions or inaction as set forth above are the proximate cause oft e
damages as set for above and herein.
9. Plaintiff made demand on Defendant to repay the sums then due and owing t
10. Plaintiff has been damaged in the amount of $7155.34 plus costs and attorney
Plaintiff, but Defendant has refused to pay Plaintiff.
fees.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff PPL Electric Utilities Corp. demands judgment against the
Defendant in an amount of $7155.34 together with costs, prejudgment and post judgment
interest, attorney's fees, punitive damages and delay damages as the law may allow.
Respectfully submitted,
Krzywicki a sociates
By:
DATED: April 20, 2005
VERIFICATION
Pursuant to Rule 1024 (c), I, Anthony P. Krzywicki, Esquire, verify that I am the att
for Plaintiff, in the within case; that thc appropriate officers of the plaintiff are not available
within the time for serving the foregoing to provide their verification; that I am sufficiently
familiar with the facts set forth in the foregoing Pleading to take this verification; and that s ch
facts are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belicf, based upon t
company's business records and matters of public record. I understand that the statements h rein
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. Consol. Stat. Ann. S 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Dated: April 20, 2005
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2005-02219 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP
VS
REIM CAROLYN A AKA CAROLYN RYA
RICHARD SMITH
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
REIM CAROLYN A AKA CAROLYN RYAN
the
DEFENDANT
, at 2003:00 HOURS, on the 4th day of May
at 225 SPRINGFIELD ROAD
2005
SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257
by handing to
ILENE REIM, MOTHER
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
18.00
11.10
.00
10.00
.00
39.10
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R. Thomas Kline
05/05/2005
KRZYWICKI &
Deputy Sheriff
Sworn and Subscribed to before By:
me this
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OFFICE OF THE PROTHONOTARY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Cumberland County Courthouse * Carlisle, FA 17013
Curtis R. Long
Prothonotary
TO: Carolyn Reim aka Carolyn Ryan
225 Springfield Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
PPL Electrlc Utillties Corp.
Plaintiff
Civil Action - In Law
vs
No. 05-2219-CIVIL
Carolyn Reim aka Carolyn Ryan
Defendant
ARBITRATION
NOTICE
PUlsuant to Rule 236 at the Supreme Court of Pennsylvan1a, you are hereby notlf:ed t)rjt a
Judgment has been entered agalnst you In the above proceedl~d~l~~
Curtis R. Long~
prothonotarY:;
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Judgment by Default
Money Judgment
Judgment in Replevin
Judgment for Possession
Judgment on Award of Arbitration
Judgment on Verdict
Judgment on Court Findings
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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS NOTICE, PLEASE CALL
ATTORNEY FOR THE FILING PARTY:
Anthony P. Krzywicki
Krzywicki and Associates
49 North Sugan Road
P.O. Box 505
New Hope, PA 18938
215-862-4390
Attorney I.D. No.23754
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
PPL Electrlc Utllltles Corp.
Plaintiff
civil Action - In Law
vs
No. 05-2219-CIVIL
Carolyn Reim aka Carolyn Ryan
Defendant
ARBITRATION
PRAECIPE FOR JUDGMENT AGAINST
DEFENDANT FOR FAILURE TO PLEAD
To the Prothonotary:
COUNT 1
PPL Electric Utllltles Corp. vs.
Carolyn Reim aka Carolyn Ryan
Kindly enter default judgment in favor of Plaintiff, PPL
Electric Utilities Corp. and against Defendant, Carolyn Reim aka
Carolyn Ryan for failure to plead to Plaintiff's Complaint as
follows:
Amount Past Due:
TOTAL
$ 7155.34
$ 7155.34
together with interest thereon from the date of judgment forward
and all costs of this action.
I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge and belief as
follows:
1. The true and correct address of the Plaintiff, PPL Electric
Utilities Corp., is 827 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA 18104.
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2. The true and correct address of the Defendant, Carolyn Reim
aka Carolyn Ryan, is 225 Springfield Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland
County, PA 17257.
DATED: June 29, 2005
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Krzywicki
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
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CASE NO: 2005-02219 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP
VS
REIM CAROLYN A AKA CAROLYN RYA
RICHARD SMITH
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
REIM CAROLYN A AKA CAROLYN RYAN
the
DEFENDANT
, at 2003:00 HOURS, on the 4th day of May
, 2005
at 225 SPRINGFIELD ROAD
SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257
by handing to
ILENE REIM, MOTHER
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
18.00
11.10
.00
10.00
..00
39.10
So Answers:
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R. Thomas Kline
05/05/2005
KRZYWICKI &
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Sworn and Subscribed to before By:
me this
day of
Deputy Sheriff
A.D.
Prothonotary
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
PPL Electrlc Utllltles Corp.
Plaintiff
Civil Action - In Law
vs
No. 05-2219-CIVIL
Carolyn Reim aka Carolyn Ryan
Defendant
ARBITRATION
NOTICE
TO: Carolyn Reim aka Carolyn Ryan
225 Springfield Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Date: June 3, 2005
You are in default because you have failed to enter a written
appearance personally or by an 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 NOTICE TO A LAWYER AT ONCE. If you do not have a lawyer or
cannot afford one, go to or telephone the following office to find
out where you can get legal help:
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
(717) 249-3166/(800} 990-9108
Krzywicki and Associates
By:
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Anthony P. Krzywlckl
49 North Sugan Road
P.O. Box 505
New Hope, PA 18938
215-862-4390
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney I.D. 23754
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
PPL Electrlc Utlllties Corp.
Plaintiff
Civil Action - In Law
vs
No. 05-2219-CIVIL
Carolyn Reim aka Carolyn Ryan
Defendant(s)
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
SS.
COUNTY OF HUNTERDON
I, Anthony P. Krzywicki, Attorney for Plaintiff, served a true
and correct copy of the Notice of Intention to Take Default pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. 237.1 on Defendant(s), by firs a s mail on
06/03/2005.
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SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED
BEFORE ME THIS 2 f DAY
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Notary Pu lC ~
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", C..JMMISSION EXPIRES JULY 9, 2JJ01
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
PPL Electric Utllities Corp.
Plaintiff
Civil Action - In Law
vs
No. 05-2219-CIVIL
Carolyn Reim aka Carolyn Ryan
Defendant
ARBITRATION
The undersigned hereby certifies that written notice of intention to
file a praecipe for entry of judgment by default against the
defendant, Carolyn Reim aka Carolyn Ryan, in this matter was mailed
to the defendant after the default occurred and at least ten days
prior to the filing of the praecipe for entry of judgment pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. 237.1. True and correct copies of that notice is
attached hereto and made a part of this certification.
DATED: June 29, 2005
Krzywicki
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
PPL Electrlc Utlllties Corp.
Plaintiff
Civil Action - In Law
vs
No. 05-2219-CIVIL
Carolyn Reim aka Carolyn Ryan
Defendant
ARBITRATION
AFFIDAVIT OF NON-MILITARY SERVICE
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
ss.
COUNTY OF HUNTERDON
I, Anthony P. Krzywicki, being duly sworn according to law,
deposes and state that I am a representative of PPL Electric
Utilities Corp., 827 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA 18104, plaintiff
herein, and as such state the following:
1. The defendant, Carolyn Reim aka Carolyn Ryan, is not, to my
knowledge, in the military or naval service of the United States or
its allies, or otherwise within the provisions of the Soldiers' and
Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, as amended.
2. The defendant, Carolyn Reim aka Carolyn Ryan, is more than
18 years of age and currently resides at 225 Springfield Road,
Shippensburg, PA 17257.
Sworn to
me this
before
3. I have ascertained the above
investigation and make this affidavit
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KRZYWICKI & ASSOCIATES
Anthony P. Krzywicki, Esquire
P.G. Box 505
New Hope, P A. 18938
(215)862-4390
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney I.D. 23754/26852
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP.
Plaintiff Civil Action No.
05-2219-CIVIL
VS.
CAROLYN A. REIM AKA CAROLYN RYAN
Defendant
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PRAECIPE TO SETTLE, DISCONTINUE, AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark this matter Settled, Discontinue, and End against
the defendant, Carolyn A. Reim aka Carolyn Ryan without prejudice, upon
payment of your cost only.
BY:
KRZYWICKI &
DATED: October 24, 2006
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