HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-3868MICHELLE WEYAND and
A. W, a minor, by MICHELLE,
WEYAND, Guardian,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
ERICA SCHRIM, MICHAEL
SCHRIM, and MARY ANNE
SCHRIM,
Defendant,
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
To the Prothonotary:
Please issue a Writ of Summons in the above captioned action. Writ of Summons shall
be issued and forwarded to the Sheriff for service upon:
Erica Schrim
43 Old Stonehouse Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Michael Schrim
43 Old Stonehouse Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Mary Anne Schrim
43 Old Stonehouse Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Date: 07-27-05
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
155 S. Hanover St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
Supreme Court I.D.# 81924
(717) 241-6070
WRIT OF SUMMONS
To the above named Defendants:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFFS HAVE
COMMENCED AN ACTION AGAINST YOU.
Prothonotary
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CASE NO: 2005-03868 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
WEYAND MICHELLE
VS
SCHRIM ERICA ET AL
KENNETH E. GOSSERT , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
SCHRIM ERICA the
DEFENDANT at 0935:00 HOURS, on the 8th day of August , 2005
at 43 OLD STONEHOUSE ROAD
CARLISLE, PA 17013 by handing to
MARY ANNE SCHRIM, MOTHER OF ERICA SCHRIM
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:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
18.00
4.80
.00
10.00 R. Thomas Kline
.00
32.80 08/09/2005
ROMINGER BAYLEY & WHARE
Sworn and Subscribed to before By:
me this day of
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Prothonotar
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2005-03868 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
WEYAND MICHELLE
VS
SCHRIM ERICA ET
KENNETH E. GOSSERT
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS was served upon
SCHRIM MICHAEL the
DEFENDANT at 0935:00 HOURS, on the 8th day of August , 2005
at 43 OLD STONEHOUSE ROAD
CARLISLE, PA 1701
by handing to
MARY ANNE SCHRIM, WIFE OF MICHAEL SCHRIM
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:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
6.00
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10.00 R. Thomas Kline
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16.00 08/09/2005
ROMINGER BAYLEY & WHARE
Sworn and Subscribed to before By:
me this day of
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Prothonotary
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2005-03868 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
WEYAND MICHELLE
VS
SCHRIM ERICA ET AL
KENNETH E. GOS
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS was served upon
SCHRIM MARY
DEFENDANT
the
, at 0935:00 HOURS, on the 8th day of August , 2005
at 43 OLD STONEHOUSE ROAD
CARLISLE, PA 17013 by handing to
MARY ANNE SCHRIM
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:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
6.00
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.00
.00
10.00 R. Thomas Kline
.00
16.00 08/09/2005
ROMINGER BAYLEY & WHARE
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this _1 day of
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Prothonotary
By:
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Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
[.D. 17512
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendants
MICHELLE WEYAND and A.W., a minor,
by MICHELLE WEYAND, Guardian,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
ERICA SCHRIM, MICHAEL SCHRIM and :
MARY ANNE SCHRIM,
Defendants
NO. 05-3868
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Enter the appearance of MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO on behalf of
Defendants in the above matter and issue arule upon the Plaintiffs to file a Complaint within twenty (20)
days from service thereof or sufferjudgment ofnon pros. Defendant hereby demands a twelvejurorjury
trial in the above captioned action.
Date: February 24, 2006
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Thomas J. Wi ' ms, Esquire
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendants
RULE
ANDNOW,this -,4 dayof _12006,aRule is issued upon the Plaintiff to
file a Complaint within twenty (20) days from service hereof.
Prothonotary
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby certify
that a copyofthe foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle,
PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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Acia D. Eckenroad
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: February 24, 2006
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MICHELLE WEYAND and A. W.,
a minor, by MICHELLE WEYAND
Plaintiffs
V.
ERICA SCHRIM, MICHAEL
SCHRIM and MARY ANNE
SCHRIM
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO: 05-3868
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following Complaint, 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 County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing
or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
MICHELLE WEYAND and A. W., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
a minor, by MICHELLE WEYAND : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO: 05-3868
ERICA SCHRIM, MICHAEL
SCHRIM and MARY ANNE
SCHRIM JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Michelle Weyand, by and through her attorney,
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire, and in support of this Complaint avers as follows:
Plaintiff Michelle Weyand is an adult individual who resides at 230 Constitutional
Court, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Plaintiff A. W. a minor by Michelle Weyand, who resides at 230 Constitutional
Court, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Defendant Erica Schrim is an adult individual who resides at 43 Old Stonehouse
Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. Defendants Michael and Mary Anne Schrim are adult individuals who reside at 43
Old Stonehouse Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
On or about August 5, 2003, at approximately 6:00 p.m. Plaintiffs were traveling
south and were slowing down to come to a complete stop in the left center turning lane.
6. Plaintiffs had their signal on, and were waiting to enter a parking lot.
7. At the same time, Defendant Erica Schrim, made a sharp left hand turn into the
center turning lane and wrecked into Plaintiff's car.
Count L Plaintiffs v. Erics Schrim
8. Previous paragraphs are incorporated by reference.
9. Defendant Schrim had a duty to Plaintiff, Michelle Weyand and A.W. a minor.
10. Defendant Schrim was negligent in that:
(a) She failed to yield;
(b) She failed to keep an assured clear distance;
(c) She failed to keep alert and maintain a proper and adequate watch for the
presence of other vehicles on the roadway
(d) She drove a vehicle in a manner endangering persons and property and in a
reckless manner with careless disregard for the rights and safety of others and
in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
(e) She was otherwise generally negligent.
11. Plaintiff's vehicle was damaged as a result of this accident and Plaintiff is entitled
to the value of those repairs.
12. Plaintiffs sustained physical, mental and emotional injuries, including pain,
suffering, nervousness and the like for which Defendant's negligence was the
cause.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter
an award in their favor in an amount not more than the statutory limits for compulsory
arbitration, including costs of this suit and attorney's fees.
Count H. Plaintiffs v. Michael and Marv Anne Schrim
13. Previous paragraphs are incorporated by reference.
14. Defendants Michael and Mary Anne Schrim owned the vehicle that Defendant
Erica Schrim was driving.
15. Defendants Michael and Mary Anne Schrim had a responsibility and duty to
Plaintiff to insure a safe driver of their vehicle.
16. Defendants Michael and Mary Anne Schrim breached that duty by allowing
Defendant Erica Schrim to operate their vehicle which caused the accident on or about
August 5, 2003.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter
an award in their favor in an amount not more than the statutory limits for compulsory
arbitration, including costs of this suit and attorney's fees.
Date: Nl U 1 L `d NQ
Respectfully submitted,
ROMINGER, BAYLEY & WHARE
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID # 81924
Attorney for Plaintiff
MICHELLE WEYAND and A. W., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
a minor, by MICHELLE WEYAND : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO: 05-3868
ERICA SCHRIM, MICHAEL
SCHRIM and MARY ANNE
SCHRIM JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Karl E. Rominger, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiffs, do hereby certify that I this
day served a copy of the Complaint upon the following by depositing same in the United
States mail, and Certified Mail, postage prepaid, at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as
follows:
Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
10 East High Street
Carlisle, Pa 17013
Date: Ir? ?Lt 1?Q
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID # 81924
Attorney for Plaintiff
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MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
I.D.17512
Hillary A. Dean, Esquire
I.D. 92878
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendants
MICHELLE WEYAND and A.W., a minor,
by MICHELLE WEYAND, Guardian,
Plaintiffs
V.
ERICA SCHRIM, MICHAEL SCHRIM and :
MARY ANNE SCHRIM,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-3868
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS' ANSWER TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
TO. MICHELLE WEYAND and A.W., a minor, by MICHELLE WEYAND, Plaintiffs, and
their attorney, KARL E. ROMINGER, ESQUIRE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE ENCLOSED
NEW MATTER WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM SERVICE HEREOF OR A JUDGMENT
MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
AND NOW comes Defendant, Erica Schrim, Michael Schrim and Mary Anne Schrim, by and
through their attorneys, MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO, and hereby responds to
Plaintiffs' Complaint as follows:
1-4. Admitted.
5-7. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
COUNTI
Plaintiffs v. Erica Schrim
8. Paragraphs 1 through 7 of this Answer are hereby incorporated by reference.
9. Denied. The allegation of paragraph 9 is a conclusion of law to which no response is
required.
10. Denied. The allegation ofparagraph 10 is a conclusion of law to which no response is
required.
11. Denied. The allegation ofparagraph 11 is a conclusion of law to which no response is
required.
12, Denied. The allegation ofparagraph 12 is a conclusion of law to which no response is
required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfullyrequests that This Honorable Court enter judgment in their
favor and dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint with prejudice.
COUNT II
Plaintiffs v. Michael and Mary Anne Schrim
13. Paragraphs 1 through 12 of this Answer are hereby incorporated by reference.
14. Admitted.
15. Denied. The allegation ofparagraph 15 is a conclusion of law to which no response is
required.
16. Denied. The allegation ofparagraph 16 is a conclusion of law to which no response is
required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfullyrequests that This Honorable Court enterjudgment in their
favor and dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint with prejudice.
NEW MATTER
IT Paragraphs 1 through 16 of this Answer are hereby incorporated by reference.
18. Plaintiffs' claims are barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
14. Plaintiffs'recoveryis barred orreducedbythe Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility Law as amended.
20. Plaintiffs injuries do not involve death, serious impairment of bodily function orpermanent
disfigurement.
21. Plaintiffs or their representative chose the limited tort option by signing the appropriate
form.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully request judgment in their favor and dismissal ofPlaintiffs'
Complaint with prejudice.
Respectfully Submitted,
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
By d4h" 0 , 4&.)
omas J. Willi s, Esqui
Hillary A. Dean, Esquire
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Date: ?(/ Attorneys for Defendants
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Answer with New Matter is based upon information which has been gathered by
my counsel in the preparation ofthe lawsuit. The language of the document is that ofcounsel and not my
own. I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have given to
my counsel, it is true and correct to the best ofmy knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that
the content of the document is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making this verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unworn falsification to authorities, which provides that ifl make knowingly false averments, I
may be subject to criminal penalties.
Michael Schrim
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing Answer with New Matter is based upon information which has been gathered by
my counsel in thepreparation ofthe lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and not my
own. I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have given to
my counsel, it is true and correct to the best ofmy knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that
the content of the document is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making this verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relatingto unworn falsification to authorities, which provides that ifl make knowingly false averments, I
may be subject to criminal penalties.
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing Answer with New Matter is based upon information which has been gathered
by my counsel in the preparation ofthe lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and
not my own. 1 have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I
have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
To the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel, 1 have relied upon counsel in
making this verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Ami J. Thumma, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, herebycertify that
a copy of the foregoing Answer with New Matter was served this date by depositing same in the Post
Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
By LIYUq, OMWVI,,
Ami J. Th una
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
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MICHELLE WEYAND and A. W., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
a minor, by MICHELLE WEYAND : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V.
ERICA SCHRIM, MICHAEL
SCHRIM and MARY ANNE
SCHRIM
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO: 05-3868
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PL_AiNT"IS ANSWER TO DEFENDANTS NEW MATTER
TO: Hillary A. Dean, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
10 EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
AND NOW comes Plaintiff's, Michelle Weyan and A.W. a minor, by and through their
attorney, Karl E. Rominger of ROMINGER AND WHARF, and hearby responds to
Defendant's New Matter as follows:
18. Denied. Strict proof of the same is demanded at trial.
19. Denied. Strict proof of the same is demanded at trial.
20. Denied. Strict proof of the same is demanded at trial.
21. Admitted.
Respectfully Submitted,
ROMINGER, BAYLEY & WHARE
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155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Tel: (717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID # 81924
Attorney for Plaintiff
MICHELLE WEYAND and A. W., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
a minor, by MICHELLE WEYAND : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V.
ERICA SCHRIM, MICHAEL
SCHRIM and MARY ANNE
SCHRIM
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO: 05-3868
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Karl E. Rominger, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff, do hereby certify that I this
day served a copy of the Complaint, upon the following by depositing same in the United
States mail, postage prepaid, at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Hillary A. Dean, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
10 EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Dated*
Respectfully submitted,
ROMINGER, BAYLEY & WHARE
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Tel: (717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID # 81924
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Explanatory Comment
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has promulgated new Rule of Civil Procedure 230.2 governing the termination of
inactive cases and amended Rule of Judicial Administration 1901. Two aspects of the recommendation merit
comment.
1. Rule of civil Procedure
New Rule of Civil Procedure 230.2 has been promulgated to govern the termination of inactive cases within the
scope of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. The termination of these cases for inactivity was previously
governed by Rule of Judicial Administration 1901 and local rules promulgated pursuant to it. New Rule 230.2 is
tailored to the needs of civil actions. It provides a complete procedure and a uniform statewide practice, preempting
local rules.
This rule was promulgated in response to the decision of the Supreme Court in Shop v. Eagle, 551 Pa. 360,710 A.2d
1104 (1998) in which the court held that "prejudice to the defendant as a result of delay in prosecution is required
before a case may be dismissed pursuant to local rules implementing Rule of Judicial Administration 1901."
Rule of Judicial Administration 1901(b) has been amended to accommodate the new rule of civil procedure. The
general policy of the prompt disposition of matters set forth in subdivision (a) of that rule continues to be applicable.
11 Inactive Cases
The purpose of Rule 230.2 is to eliminate inactive cases from the judicial system. The process is initiated by the
court. After giving notice of intent to terminate an action for inactivity, the course of the procedure is with the parties.
If the parties do not wish to pursue the case, they will take no action and "the Prothonotary shall enter an order as of
course terminating the matter with preiudice for failure to prosecute." If a party wishes to pursue the matter, he or she
will file a notice of intention to proceed and the action shall continue.
a. Where the action has been terminated
If the action is terminated when a party believes that it should not have been terminated, that party may proceed
under Rule230(d) for relief from the order of termination. An example of such an occurrence might be the termination
of a viable action when the aggrieved party did not receive the notice of intent to terminate and thus did not timely file
the notice of intention to proceed.
The timing of the filing of the petition to reinstate the action is important. If the petition is filed within thirty days of
the entry of the order of termination on the docket, subdivision (d)(2) provides that the court must grant the petition and
reinstate the action. If the petition is filed later than the thirty-day period, subdivision (d)(3) requires that the plaintiff
must make a show in to the court that the petition was promptly filed and that there is a reasonable explanation or
legitimate excuse both for the failure to file the notice of intention to proceed prior to the entry of the order of
termination on the docket and for the failure to file the petition within the thirty-day period under subdivision (d)(2).
B. Where the action has not been terminated
An action which has not been terminated but which continues upon the filing of a notice of intention to proceed may
have been the subject of inordinate delay. In such an instance, the aggrieved party may pursue the remedy of a
common law non pros which exits independently of termination under Rule 230.2.
MICHELLE WEYAND
by MICHELLE WEYAZ
v.
ERICA SCHRIM, MIC
and MARY ANNE SCI
TO THE PROTHONOT
Kindly mark the
behalf of the Plaintiffs.
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A. W., a minor IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Guardian, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.: OS-3868 Civil Action -Law
SCHRIM,
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE AND DISCONTINUE
Y:
referenced matter as settled and discontinued with prejudice, on
Respectfully Submitted,
Rominger & Associates
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K E. Rominger, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID # 81924
Attorney for Plaintiff
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