HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-27-15 In Re: ESTATE OF : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
JOHN G. MOHL : CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
�• : NO. 21-14-723
: ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
PETITION IN CONTEMPT OF COURT
NOW COMES the Beverly A. Daum, by and through her counsel, Mateya Law Firm,
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1. This matter began with a complaint being filed by Plaintiff on January 29,'201�-�An :''
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answer was filed on February 26, 2013. c., �;,, �:�,
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2. On March Sth, an Order was signed, scheduling a conference on May 29, 2013.
3. On March 12, 2013, Plaintiff filed Preliminary Objections - On March 19th, Defendant
filed an Answer to Plaintiffs Preliminary Objections.
4. On April 2, 2013, A Order of Court was signed for the case to be specially heard on May
8th of 2013.
5. On May 2, 2013, Plaintiff s request to continue the matter was granted- to July 25, 2013.
6. On June 14, 2013, Plaintiffs request to continue the matter was granted - to August 26,
2013.
7. A variety of claims and counterclaims were addressed between June and October of
2013.
8. On October 25, 2013, Plaintiff s unopposed motion for continuance was granted -- to
February 13, 2014.
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9. On February 11, 2014,Defendant's motion for continuance was granted, rescheduling the
matter to June 18, 2014.
10. On June 16, 2014, Plaintiff s motion for continuance was granted -- to August 6, 2014.
11. Motions for exclusive temporary possession of property, subject to partition, and
responses thereto were filed between June and August of 2014.
12. On July 26, 2014,Plaintiff John G. Mohl passed away.
13. On August 7, 2014, a Statement of Material Facts for substitution of successor Plaintiff,
pursuant to Pa. RCP 2352 was filed; on August 13, 2014, Plaintiff is now Josua Mohl as
executor of the estate of John G. Mohl.
14. On August 22, 2014, exclusive temporary possession of the real property in question was
granted to defendant, Beverly A. Daum, pending resolution of the Partition proceeding.
Additionally, paragraph 5 of that Order stated "In addition to the above access
parameters, the parties are prohibited from disposing unilaterally of any asset at issue in
this civil case and are directed to preserve assets at issue from further deterioration."
15. On October 9, 2014,This Court entered an Order stating that all of the personal property
was to be handled through the estate; This order was entered in this docket and
simultaneously in Cumberland County Orphans Court, Docket 21-14-723.
16. On February 12, 2015, this Court entered an Order awarding money damages to Plaintiff
and possession of the real property to Defendant.
17. On March 26, 2015, Plaintiffs motion for reconsideration en banc of Judge Placy's Order
of Court of February 12, 2015 was denied.
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18. Items of personal property which the parties were prohibited from disposing of
unilaterally and which were to be handled through the estate administration have already
been disposed of by Plaintiff through a public sale,held on October 5, 2014, including:
Oak Claw foot table, Oak wash stand, Refinished Eastlake needlepoint chair, pair of
framed bluebird prints, and Oak library table. See Exhibit A.
19. Plaintiff was aware of Defendant's claim to these items prior to the public sale, as
Defendant had notified Plaintiff of their impending claim prior to either of the Orders
referenced above. See Exhibit B.
20. Plaintiffs actions were in direct violation to orders of this Caurt.
21. Defendant, having been awarded the real property in the Order of February 12, 2015,has
conferred with Plaintiff by and through his counsel,to have a new deed executed and to
refinance the real property in question so as to have the funds to pay the amount due from
Defendant to Plaintiff.
22. Plaintiff has refused to sign a deed, conveying the property into the sole possession of
Defendant, contrary to the Order of February 12, 2015. See Exhibit C.
23. An action in Civil Contempt, which is remedial in nature requires (1) a private person as
opposed to a governmental agency (2)that is continuing the action as opposed to a new
cause of action where (3)holding the respondent in contempt would afford relief to the
private complainant; also (4) where the relief requested is for the benefit of the
complainant, and(5)the acts complained of are civil in nature. See Knaus v. Knaus, 387
Pa. 370, 378 (1956).
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24. In an action in Civil Contempt, a Court may impose remedial punishment of a fine
payable to the aggrieved party as compensation for the damages sustained by reason of
the offending behavior. See Stahl v. Redcav, 897 A.2d 478, 487 (Pa. Super. 2006).
25. Defendant avers that Plaintiffs actions in disposing of personal property which was in
dispute and refusing to sign a deed conveying the real property to Defendant are in direct
violation of the clear direction and Orders of this Court.
26. Defendant avers that the actions taken by Plaintiff, as described above, rise to the level of
Contempt of Court and, as such, give this Court the reason to award damages to the
Defendant from the Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE,Defendant respectfully requests that this Court rule that
Plaintiffs action of selling personal property which was in dispute and also plaintiffs
action of refusing to execute a deed conveying the real property to defendant are in
contempt and that this Court order Plaintiff to pay to defendant an amount equal to the
fair market value of the items lost, plus an amount of special damages to be set by this
Court plus any other relief which this Court deems proper. Additionally, Defendant
requests that this Court Order
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Agent for Plaintiff for the limited purpose of executing a deed on his behalf in furtherance of
this Court's previous Order.
Respectfully submitted,
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Attorney ID 78931
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Carlisle,PA 17013
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge, information and belief, and I understand that the statements made in said
document are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Linda C1oCfeltex,Esquize
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Re: John G.Mohl v.BeverXyAnn Daum
Docket No:13-524
Our Filc No.: 12-471
Deax Lincia:
I am in receipt of your l�sasch 2G,2Q15 correspondence requestirig that Josua Moh1,
as ExecutoY of the Estate of John�.ri o�eC{o eXDetd a Deed aovthis ftime due�totthe
Please be advised that NIr- Mohl $
impending Motion for Reconsideration.
�dditionall�•, please be advised that we have recently leamed that Ms. Daum
obta.ined an inventoxy of.guns from the�n�b 5�w J��o�;sf�f�and JosuaeMohl's
ptetenses as they were under the unpxessi
mothex. If true,l�4s.Daum's actions�vere completely inappropriate and unacceptable.
Should 5�ou have any questions or concerns,please do not hesita.te to contact me.
Very trulp poL�s,
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mark A. Mateya, Esquire,hereby certify that I have served a copy of the foregoing
document on the following person(s)by depositing a true and correct copy of the same in the
United States Mail,by way of United States Mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania addressed to:
Jason Kutulakis, Esq.
Brandon S. O'Donnell, Esq.
2 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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