HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-6202Brian J. Walker
Hennessy & Walker
142 West Market Street,
West Chester, PA 19382
610-431-2727
Attorney I.D.71927
Suite 2
MetLife Auto & Home Ins. A/S/0
Richard A. Manley, Jr.
PO Box 668
Warwick, RI 02887
and on behalf of Richard A. Manley,Jr
3179 Greenridge Drive
Lancaster, PA 17601
VS.
Joseph S. Ruda
65 Derbyshire Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
NOTICE
You have be" sued in tour.. If you wish to defend against
the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take
action within twenty (20) davs after this comolaint and
^otice are served, by entering a written appearance oenon-
ally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your
defenses or objections to the claims set forth against vou.
You are warnedthat if vou fail to do so the cast may proceed
without you and ajudgment may be entered against you by
the court without further notice for any moncv claimed in
the complaint or for any other claim or relief rcauestcd by
the piaintiff. You may !ose moncv_ or croocrrv or Other
rights important to vou.
You-should take this paper to your lawyer at once. lfyou
do oat have a lawyer or cannot afford one. go to or
telephone the office set forth below ro find out where you
can gel legal help,
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166 or 800-990-9108
: rn The Court of Common Pleas
: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
: Civil Action Law
: No: OS - &a0a
AVISO
Le ban demandado a ustcd en la torte. Si usted quiere
dcfenderse de esters demandas cxpuestas to las pagittas
siguienus. usted time veinte (20) dial de plaza ai parar de
la fecha de Is demanda y la notification. Hate falta asentar
una eompareneia escrim o ca persona o can on abogado y
entregar a la carte en forma escrita sus defcasers o sus
objeciones a las demanders cn contra de so persona- Sett
avisado que si usted no se deficnde. la torte tomant medidas
v puede continuar la demanda en contra Suva sin previo
iviso o notification. Ademas- la cone puede decidir a favor
del dcmandan[e y requiere que usted cumpla con today las
orovisiones de esta demanda. lasted puede perer dinero a
sus propiedades a orros derechos importantes para usted.
Lleva esta demanda a an abogado inmediatamente. Si no
«ene abogado o si no dene el dinero suftciente de pagar
tat servicio, k"aya en persona o !lame par telefono a la
ofcina cuya direction se encuentra escrita abajo para
uveriguar donde se puede conseguir asistencia
feral
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166 or 800-990-9108
Brian J. Walker, Esquire
Hennessy & Walker Group, P.C.
142 W. Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382
610-431-2727
Attorney I.D. 71927
Attorney for Plaintiffs
MetLife Auto & Home Ins A/S/O
Richard A. Manley, Jr.
PO Box 668
Warwick, RI 02887
and on behalf of Richard A. Manley, Jr
3179 Greenridge Dr.
Lancaster, PA 17601
VS
Joseph S. Ruda
65 Derbyshire Dr.
Carlisle, PA 17013
In The Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Civil Action Law
No: 05- (oaA2 ?lv???£2
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff MetLife Auto & Home Ins.. is an insurance carrier licensed
and authorized to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and having
as one of its principal places of business the above captioned address.
2. Richard A. Manley, Jr. is an adult individual residing at the above
captioned address.
3. Defendant Joseph S. Ruda is an adult individual residing at the above
captioned address.
4. On or about 10/30/04, Plaintiff MetLife Auto & Home Ins. insured
A. Manley, Jr. with a personal auto policy, policy number 1679551550 said
covering a 1997 Toyota and carrying with same, collision coverages.
5. On or about 10/30/04, at or near the 100 block of E. High St Carlisle, PA,
Defendant Joseph S. Ruda while operating a 1987 Chevrolet, PA tag EPM 5595 did
or recklessly strike/collide into Plaintiff s 1997 Toyota causing damages
same in the amount of $6252.00
6. The negligence of the Defendant consisted of
a) failing to yield right of way;
b) being inattentive;
c) striking another motor vehicle lawfully upon the roadway;
d) failing to give due regard to the rights, safety point and position of
Plaintiff s vehicle;
e) failing to maintain control of said vehicle so as to be able to stop within
the assured clear distances ahead;
f) striking a parked vehicle:
g) other such negligence that may be developed through continuing
discovery and trial of this matter.
7. The aforesaid collision resulted solely from the negligent acts and/or
failure to act on part of Defendant named herein and were due in no manner
whatsoever to any act and/or failure to act on part of Plaintiffs.
8. As a result of the aforesaid collision, Plaintiff MetLife Auto & Home Ins..
settled the collision claim of Richard A. Manley, Jr. in the amount of $6252.00
figure includes Manley's first party deductible) representing fair and reasonable
for the damages sustained.
9. Pursuant to the aforesaid policy of insurance, Plaintiff MetLife Auto &
Ins. is subrogated to Richard A. Manley, Jr. for this loss.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against the Defendant in the
of $6,252.00 together plus costs, interest and such other relief this
Court finds equitable and just.
TH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
COUNTY OF CHESTER : ss
undersigned verifies that the facts contained herein are true and correct.
undersigned understands that false statements herein are made subject to the
of 19 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unworn falsification to
If applicable, this affidavit is made on behalf of the Plaintiff(s); that the said
Plaintiff(s) is/are unable and unavailable to make this verification on its/his/her
behalf within the time allotted for filing of this pleading, and the facts set forth
the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of counsel's knowledge,
and belief.
verification is made pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1024 and is based on interviews,
,onferences, reports, records and other investigative material in the file
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2005-06202 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
METLIFE AUTO & HOME INS ET AL
VS
RUDA JOSEPH S
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
RUDA JOSEPH S
the
DEFENDANT ^ , at 1123:00 HOURS, on the 20th day of December-, 2005
at 65 DERBYSHIRE DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013 by handing to
JOSEPH RUDA
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 9.60
Postage .37
Surcharge 10.00
.00
37.97
Sworn and Subscribed to before
So Answers
R. Thomas Kline
12/22/2005
HENNESSY & WALKS
By :
?f Deputy Sheriff
me this r/ N` day of
Brian J. Walker, Esquire, AIC
Hennessy & Walker
142 W. Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382
610-431-2727
Attorney I.D. 71927
Attorney for Plaintiffs
MetLife Auto & Home Insurance
A/S/O Richard A. Manley, Jr.
and on behalf of
Richard A. Manley, Jr.
VS.
Joseph S. Ruda
In The Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Civil Action Law
No: 0&402-Civil Term
PRAECIPE FOR JUDGMENT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Enter Judgment in the above case by default for want of response to the
Complaint filed against the Defendant, and assess the damages as per the statement
below:
Real Debt: $6,252.00
&;VA114
rian J. Walke , Esquire, AIC
I hereby certify that written notice of the intention to file this Praecipe was
mailed to the party against whom judgment is to be entered and to his attorney of
record, if any, after the default occurred and at least ten days prior to the date of the
filing of this Praecipe. A copy of said notice is attached hereto.
riaTi J. Walker, Esquire, AIC
And now, 2006, Judgment entered in favor of the Plaintiff
and against the Defendat t by default for want of response to the Complaint and
damages assessed at the sum of $6,252.00 as per above statement.
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OFFICE OF THE PROTHONOTARY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Dated: March 22, 2006
To: Joseph S. Ruda
65 Derbyshire Drive
Carlisle, PA 17103
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Metlife Auto & Home Insurance
A/S/0 Richard A. Manley, Jr. Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
and on behalf of
Richard A. Manley, Jr. Civil Action Law
vs. bS-bo?
No. -9156 2 Civil Term
Joseph S. Ruda
Notice, Rule 237.5
Notice of Praecipe to Enter Judgment by Default
IMPORTANT NOTICE
You are in default because you have failed to enter a
written appearance personally or by attorney and file
in writing with the Court your defenses or objections
to the claims set forth against you. Unless you act
within ten 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
717-249-3166 or 800-990-9108
NOTIFICACION IMPORTANTE
Usted se encuentra en estado de rebeldia por no haber
presentado una comparecencia escrita, ya sea
personalmente o por abogado y por no haber radicado por
escrito con este Tribunal sus defensas u objeciones a los
reclamos formulados en contra suyo. Al no tomar la
accion debida dentro de diet (10) dins de la fecha de esta
notificacion; el Tribunal podra, sin necesidad de
comparecer usted en corte u oir preuba alguna, dictar
sentencia en su contra y usted podria perder bienes u otros
derechos importantes. Debe llevar esta notificacion a un
abogado inmediatamente. Si usted no tiene abogado, o si
no tiene dinero suficiente para tal servicio, vaya en per-
sona o llame por telefono a Is oficina, nombrada para
averiguarsi puede conseguir asistencia legal.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166 or 800-990-9108
If you have any questions concerning this notice, please call:
Brian J. Walker Esquire AIC
(Name ofAaorney orPlainfiff)
142 West Market Street, West Chester, PA 19382
(Attomey's orPlaintiffs Address) -
at this telephone number: 610-431-2727
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MetLife Auto & Home Insurance
A/S/O Richard A. Manley, Jr.
and on behalf of
Richard A. Manley, Jr.
VS.
Joseph S. Ruda
: In The Court of Common Pleas
: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
: Civil Action Law
: No: 06-602 Civil Term
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AFFIDAVIT OF NON-MILITARY SERVICE
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA:
: ss.
COUNTY OF CHESTER
Brian J. Walker, Esquire, AIC being duly sworn according to law, deposes and
says that he represents the Plaintiff(s) in the above entitled case; that he is authorized
to make this affidavit on behalf of the Plaintiff(s); and that the above named
Defendant(s) is(are) unknown years of age; the address of Defendant(s) is 65
Derbyshire Drive, Carlisle, PA 17103; occupation of Defendant(s) is unknown; and
Defendant is not in the Military Service of the United States nor any State or Territory
thereof or its allies as defined in the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940
and the amendments thereto.
Sworn to and subs9 ibed
before me this /" day
of PAY 2006.
i rypTaRiaLSEAL
TH£RES, B CHUPUS Notary Public
Ness ChESter 9nm Chester County
.4fY Commission Exprces November 4.2006
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(RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE NO. 236) - REVISED
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
0''-1, ac--j' ?
NO: 65--6&2 Civil Term
MetLife Auto & Home Insurance
A/S/O Richard A. Manley, Jr.
and on behalf of
Richard A. Manley, Jr.
VS.
Joseph S. Ruda
NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT A JUDGMENT IN THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MATTER
HAS BEEN ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
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PROTHONOTARY
If you have any questions concerning the above, please contact:
Brian J. Walker. Esquire. AIC
Attorney or Party Filing
142 West Market Street, Suite 2
West Chester, PA 19382
610431-2727
Brian J. Walker, Esquire
Hennessy & Walker
142 W. Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382
610-431-2727
Attorney I.D. 71927
MetLife Auto & Home Ins A/S/O
Richard A. Manley, Jr.
PO Box 668
Warwick, RI 02887
and on behalf of Richard A. Manley, Jr
3179 Greenridge Dr.
Lancaster, PA 17601
VS
Joseph S. Ruda
65 Derbyshire Dr.
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
: In The Court of Common Pleas
: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
: Civil Action Law
: No: 056202
AFFIDAVIT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CHESTER
. ss.
Brian J. Walker, Esquire, AIC, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says
the above captioned action was a motor vehicle accident.
AanWa4lke,uire, AIC
Hennessy & Walker
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this day
of 7 ,2006.
' N6TARIA, SEAL
'H?RESr B CHUPLIS Nntary Public
Nest Cheste- Enrr. Chester Co; ^ty
M Comnussion Expires November 4 2006
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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
IN RE:
JOSEPH S. RUDA
JOSEPH S. RUDA
Movant(s)
1-06-bk-01882/MDF
V.
MetLife Auto & Home Ins.
C/O Brian J. Walker, Esquire
Hennessy & Walker
142 Market Street, Suite 2
West Chester, PA 19382
Defendant(s)
ORDER
Chapter 13
Document # 52
The Debtor's motion to avoid a judicial lien is hereby approved.
The judicial lien filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania at MetLife Auto & Home Ins. v. Joseph S. Ruda, number 05-6202, civil
action-law, is hereby avoided.
By the Court,
:Baal 4odj (DB)
This dxwwnt is electronically signed and filed on the same date.
Date: July 31, 2007
CERTIFIED FROM THE RECORD this, 1
day of Av%v , 20 0-1
Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court
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