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HomeMy WebLinkAbout87-0048 ROBERT H. DIETZ, JR., Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VSo : NO. 48 CIVIL 1987 : PATRICIA A. DIETZ, : Defendant : ORDER AND NOW, this Z~'~ day of January, 1990, a rule is issued on the defendant to show cause why the requested relief should not be granted. This rule is returnable and to be heard on the 26th day of February, 1990, at 9:00 o'clock a.m. in Courtroom Number 4, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, PA. BY THE COURT, Kevin ~ }{ess, J. Patrick Sullivan, Esquire For the Plaintiff :rlm ROBERT H. DIETZ, JR. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VS. : NO. 48 Civil 1987 PATRICIA A. DIETZ, : Defendant : --ORDER AND NOW, this day of 1990, upon consideration of the foregoing motion, it is hereby ordered and decreed that the Defendant shall turn over to Plaintiff, all personal property by _, 1990, and pay the costs of this Motion twenty (20) days from the date of this Motion or face further sanctions of the Court. BY THE COURT: ROBERT H. DIETZ, JR. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff vs. : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA PATRICIA A. DIETZ, : NO. 48 Civil 1987 Defendant : MOTION UNDER 401(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE Movant is Robert H. Dietz, Jr. in the above captioned matter. Plaintiff and Defendant were divorced from marriage on September 21, 1989 and agreed to split up the following list of personal property with the Plaintiff,s portion attached hereto as Exhibit "A", which was at Defendant,s residence and given to Defendant,s attorney. Plaintiff has attempted directly and through counsel to pick up personal property, although she has no objection to the list although she has not cooperated to turn over the property. Despite numerous schedulings of time for Plaintiff to pick up personal property, Defendant has never given Plaintiff accesss to personal property. This impasse is solely the result of Defendant,s bad faith for which the Plaintiff should be awarded counsel fees and costs of this motion, which total $250.00. WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff moves this Court to set a time by which the Defendant must turn over the list of personal property, - 1 - pay the costs of this Motion or face further sanctions of the Court. Respectfully submitted, /, Patrick T. Sullivan - 2 - ROBERT H. DIETZ, JR., Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF vs. : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA PATRICIA A.DIETZ, : NO. 48 CIVIL 1987 Defendant ~ CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this 30th DAY OF January 1990, Patrick T. Sullivan, Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff, - do hereby certify that I this day deposited a true and correct copy of Motion and Order A. Dietz, by depositing same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, certified mail, receipt return requested. No. p 095 952 988 addressed to: Ronald D. Butler, P.C. 300 North 2nd Street Penthouse Suite Harrisburg, Pa. 17108 Attorney for Plaintiff ire 5968 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, Pa. 17112 (717) 652-1814 RONALD D. BUTLER, P. C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW THREE HUNDRED NORTH SECONO STREET PENTHOUSE SUITE HAR. R. ISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17108~0,4-30 POST Orr,CE SOX ~-30 (717) 236-1zl.85 FAX (71~ ~36-7777 February 6, 1990 Honorable Kevin A. Hess Judge, Court of Common Pleas Cumberland County Courthouse S. Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Re: Robert H. Dietz, Jr. v. Patricia A. Dietz No. 48 Civil 1987 Dear Judge Hess: I represent Patricia A. Dietz, defendant in the above-captioned matter. Pursuant to your Order of January 25, 1990, a Rule was issued on the defendant to show cause why the requested relief should not be granted. The Rule is returnable and to be heard on the 26th day of February, 1990 at 9:00 A.M. in Courtroom Number 4. Unfortunately, I will be on vacation and out of the country on that date. I would appreciate your rescheduling the hearing at your convenience. Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated. Very truly yours, Ronald D. Butler RDB/cls cc: Patrick Sullivan, Esquire COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COURTHOUSE P.O. BOX 189 CARLISLE. PA KEVIN A. HESS 17013 JUDGE -- (717) 240-6296 September 15, 1989 Patrick Sullivan, Esquire P. O. Box 6034 Harrisburg, PA 17112 Re: Deitz v. Deitz No. 48 Civil 1987 Dear Mr. Sullivan: In reviewing this file, I am unable to locate the defendant's affidavit of consent. When the affidavit is filed, I will be happy to sign the decree. Very~~truly >urn. Kevin A. Hess KAH/r lm statE Of PENNA. ..R___°_~.~R_.~__..H :_...~.E~Z_.:. ......... '~"~/~'F/~i'i'~i~ ............ No .......... .~.8. ......... ~.l...v.k~, 19 8? Versus ---r--~-R- LC ~.. ~ ,..~ .P!_.~Z .~ ....................................... Defendant DECREE IN DIVORCE AND NOW ...... .~..~,?.~ .... .~/..~... 19 ~ it is ordered and bert H. Dietz, Jr decreed th~° .............. · , plaintiff, and Patricia A. Dietz .......................................................... defendant, are divorced from the bonds of matrimony. The court retains jurisdiction of the following claims which have been raised of record in this action for which a final order has not yet been entered; ROBERT H. DI£TZ, OR. NO, 48 CIVIL 1987 Plaintiff PATRICIA A. DI.'.ETZ, Defendant PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD To the Prothonotary: Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce decree: 1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section (201(c)) (2~(~)-~)) of the Divorce Code. (Strike out inapplicable section.) 2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: By Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland Countyr Pennsylvaniar Barry J. Horn on 2/19/87 at 12:18. P.M. 3. (Complete either paragraph (a) or (b) .) (a) Date Of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 201(c) of the Divorce Code:' by the plaintiff September 7, 1989 ; by defendant September 6, 1989 . (b) (1) Date of execution of the plaintiff's affidavit required by Section 201(d) of the Divorce Code: ; (2) date of service of the plaintiff's affidavit upon the defendant: 4. Related claims pending: None R OBERT H. D I E TZ, JR. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF P l a i n t i f f : CUMBE~ COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VS. : NO. ~/? ~-~ l~q : PATRICIA A. DIETZ, Defendant " : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the'cla~m~_ set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the court. A Judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children. When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable break- down of the marriage, you must request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the Prothonotary at CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE~ CARLISLE~ PENNSYLVANIA~ 17013 IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM. 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. COURT ADMINISTRATOR, THIRD FLOOR CUMBE~ COUNTY COURTHOUSE CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA TELEPHONE: 249-1133 COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 201(c) OR 201(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. Plaintiff is Robert H. Dietz, Jr. , who currently resides at 413 Cocklin St., Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., Pa. 17055 2. Defendant is Patricia A. Dietz , who currently resides at413 Cocklin St., Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., Pa. 17055 3. Plaintiff and Defendant ~/have been a bona fide resident(s) in the Commonwealth for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint. 4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 30, 1958 at Mount Wolf, York County, Pennsylvania 5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties. 6. The marriage is irretrievably broken. 7. Pl'aintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce. I~ verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. S 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Plaintiff Attorney for Plaintiff Page 2 SHERIFF'S RETURN COMMONWE~_LTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERI.~ND In the Court of Common Pleas of Robert H. Deitz, Jr. Cumberland County, Pennsylvania No. 48 Civil 1987 Complaint Action In Divorce Notice To VS Defend and Claim Rights Patricia A. Deitz Barry J.HOrn ,X~~Xor Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, ~hat he served the within Complaint Action In Divorce Notice To Defend and Claim Rights upon Patricia A. Deitz , the defendant, at 12:18 o'clock P M. EST /~, on the 19th day of February , 19 87 , at Rts 11 & 15 Summerdale Plaza, Summerdaie ,Cumberland County, (street number) _ (city or ~own) Pennsylvania, by handing to Fatricia Deitz Claim ~g%~Use and attested copy of the Complaint Action In Divorce Notice To Defend and, and at ~he same time directing her attention to ~he con~en~s ~hereof and the "No'rice to Plead" endorsed thereon. Sheriff's Cos ts: . ~$o answers: ~i~Z~ ~ Docketing 14.00 ~~2.~.~.~ ~ ~ Se~ice 9.43 ,~~ ..... Af f idavi ~ Surcharge 2.00 WILLI~ K. BECK, Sheriff ~--$ 25.43 pd. by ~ ~~ S~O~ and subserSbed begoge me arty 2-20-87 by ~ ~his .~ day of~Z -'- ~ - __ Deputy Sm~rzf f Prothon~ry ~ AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 201(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on January 9, 1987. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint. 3. ! consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce. 4. I understand that if a claim for alimony, alimony pendente lite, marital property or counsel fees or expenses has not been filed with the Court before the entry of a final decree in divorce, the right to claim any of them will be lost. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. ROBERT H. DIETZ, JR., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff NO. 48 CIVIL 1987 V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW PATRICIA A. DIETZ, : IN DIVORCE Defendant : AFFIDAVIT 1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I may request that the court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling. 2. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Prothonotary's Office, which list is available to me upon request. 3. Being so advised, I do not require that the court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed.down by the court. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. t Patricia A. z ROBERT H. DIETZ, JR., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff NO. 48 CIVIL 1987 V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW PATRICIA A. DIETZ, : IN DIVORCE Defendant AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 201 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on February 17, 1987. 2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing the Complaint. 3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce. 4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to.unsworn falsification to authorities. ROBERT H. DIETZ, JR., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. : NO. 48 CIVIL 1987 PATRICIA A. DIETZ, : Defendant : IN DIVORCE ORDER AND NOW, this f~ day of February, 1990, at the request of counsel for the defendant and with the concurrence of counsel for the plaintiff, the hearing set for February 26, 1990, is continued to Friday, March 30, 1990, at 1:00 p.m. in Courtroom Number 4, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, PA. BY THE COURT, For the Plaintiff Ronald Butler, Esquire For the Defendant ~' : rlm ~/dlD~lr,8d ROBERT H. DIETZ, JR., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : V. : : PATRICIA A. DIETZ, : Defendant : NO. 48 Civil 1987 ANSWER TO MOTION UNDER 401(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE AND NOW comes Patricia A. Dietz by her attorney, Ronald D. Butler, Esquire, and makes the following Answer: It is admitted that Plaintiff and Defendant were divorced from marriage on September 21, 1989. It is further admitted that Plaintiff and Defendant agreed to a division between them to their mutual satisfaction of the personal effects, household furniture and furnishings, and all other similar items of personal property which had hereto been used by them in common. It is denied that Defendant agreed that Plaintiff was to receive those items listed on Exhibit "A" attached to Plaintiff's Motion. To the contrary, it is averred that Defendant has agreed that Plaintiff is to receive those items listed on Exhibit "A" attached to this Answer. It is admitted that Plaintiff has attempted directly and through counsel to pick up the personal property listed on Exhibit "A" of the Motion. It is denied that Defendant ever agreed that Plaintiff was to receive those items listed on Exhibit "A" of the Motion. Defendant is ready and willing to turn over to Plaintiff those items listed on Exhibit "A" of the Answer at any time at the mutual convenience of the parties. The items of personal property will be placed outside of Defendant's residence at that appropriate time so that Plaintiff can load them into a truck. Defendant will not permit Plaintiff to enter her residence for the purpose of removing these items. It is denied that this impasse is solely the result of Defendant's bad faith. It is denied that Plaintiff should be awarded counsel fees and costs of this Motion, which total Two Hundred Fifty ($250.00) Dollars. To the contrary, it is averred that Defendant has incurred unnecessary legal costs as a result of Plaintiff's Motion in the amount of Three Hundred ($300.00) Dollars. WHEREFORE, Defendant moves this Court to deny Plaintiff's Motion to set a time by which the Defendant must turn over the list of personal property set forth on Exhibit "A" of Plaintiff's Motion. Defendant further moves this Court to order Plaintiff to pay Defendant's attorney's fees in the amount of Three Hundred ($300.00) Dollars. Respectfully submitted, Ronald D. Butler, Esquire Attorney for Defendant I.D. #09826 300 North Second Street P.O. Box 430 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 236-1485 -2- VEIIIFIC~?ION I, Patricia A. Dietz, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Answer, are true and correct according to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating t-o unsworn falsification to authorities. Patricia A~etz Dated: ~.~/~/~ / ! · EXHIBIT "A" 1. Baldwin piano and music in piano bench 2. Grandfather's unframed paintings 3. 1 antique clock frame 4. 1 quilt his mother made 5. White cabinet with black top and contents 6. 1 set of bar glasses, 1 sign, 1 banner and 1 poster 7. Fisher VCR and related hookups 8. Canon replica of Spanish deck gun 9. Boy Scout box in basement 10. Brown Hoover dial-a-matic vacuum cleaner 11. Outrigger (model boat) 12. 1 tea towel and dish cloth 13. 1 set of single sheets and 2 pillow cases 14. 1 single blanket 15. 1 single bedspread 16. Remaining clothing he previously chose not to take 17. ~ dozen car rags 18. 5 records 19. Electric barbeque grill 20. College books 21. Insurance policy 22. Birth certificate 23. High school and college diplomas 24. Items he already removed from the property. He did not list everything he already took, however he may keep them. CERTIFICATE OF I, Ronald D. Butler, Esquire, hereby certify that on the day of February, 1990, I served a true and correct copy of the foreoing Answer upon Patrick T. Sullivan, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff, by depositing same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows: Patrick T. Sullivan, Esquire 5968 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17112 Ronald D. Butler, Esquire Attorney for Defendant I.D. #09826 300 North Second Street P.O. Box 430 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 236-1485 5968 LINGLESTOWN ROAD /~.~ HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17112 ~~ "ON THE SQUARE" 717-652-1814 April 3, 1990 Honorable Kevin A. Hess Judge, Court of Common Pleas Cumberland County Courthouse S. Hanover Street Carlisle, Pa. 17013 Re: Robert H. Dietz, Jr. v. Patricia A. Dietz No. 48 Civil 1987 Dear Judge Hess: The above referred case scheduled for hearing Friday, March 30, 1990 was settled between counsel and parties. A copy of their signed agreement is attached hereto and submitted upon agreement of counsel. I reported to your chambers an agreement was reached and do here enclose a copy of same. I agree to withdraw my complaint with prejudice, pending distribution of property on May 6, 1990. Sincerely, ..,,, y t/ Patrick T. Sullivan PTS/bas Enclosure