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A MICHAEL BILLET,
,S TRAYER, and
TRAYER,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.O` -3"( CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
LI A K.aM GUTH and BARBARA
J. G H, inor, by LINDA K.
GUT, Guardian
Plaintiffs
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TO
PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly issue a writ of summons in the above-captioned action. The Defendants
as follows:
Joshua Michael Billet L/K/A Joshua Michael Billet
3902 Trayer Lane 386 Lindyrd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Seven Valleys, PA 17360
Thomas Trayer L/K/A Thomas Trayer
3902 Trayer Lane 779 Orrsbridge Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Linda Trayer L/K/A Linda Trayer
3902 Trayer Lane 779 Orrsbridge Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
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R. Mark Thomas, Esquire
101 S. Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717)796-2100
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LIND K. GUTH and BARBARA
J. G H, a Minor, by LINDA K.
GUT ,Guardian
Plaintiffs
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A MICHAEL BILLET,
?S TRAYER, and
TRAYER,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NOD4--34161 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
WRIT OF SUMMONS
To:
shua Michael Bill et L/K/A Joshua Michael Billet
02 Trayer Lane 386 Lindyrd
echanicaburg, PA
i 17050 Seven Valleys, PA 17360
homas Trayer L/IVA Thomas Trayer
02 Trayer Lane
s 779 Orrsbridge Road
echanicsburg,
PA 17050 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
9 inda Trayer L/K/A Linda Trayer
3 2 Trayer Lane 779 Orrsbridge Road
;Guth, chanicsburg, PA 17050 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
u are hereby notified that Linda K. Guth and Barbara J. Guth, a Minor, by
Linda Guardian, have commenced an action against you.
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LINDA K. GUTH and BARBARA IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
J. GUTH, a Minor, by LINDA K. GUTH, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Guardian,
Plaintiffs
VS.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-3661 CIVIL TERM
JOSHUA MICHAEL BILLET, THOMAS
TRAYER, and LINDA TRAYER,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the undersigned's appearance on behalf of the Defendants, Joshua
Billet, Thomas Trayer, and Linda Trayer, with regard to the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: ( Q
NEALON GOVER & PERRY
By:
19i1knley Allen Esquire
#: 8 311
241 rth Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717/232-9900
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this C5?, day of September 2006, 1 hereby certify that I have
served the foregoing Praecipe for Entry of Appearance on the following by depositing a
true and correct copy of same in the United States mails, postage prepaid, addressed
to:
R. Mark Thomas, Esquire
101 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2006-03661 P
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
GUTH LINDA K ET AL
VS
BILLET JOSHUA MICHAEL ET AL
DOUGLAS RUZANSKI , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS was served upon
TDAvvv munMAc the
DEFENDANT
at 2033:00 HOURS, on the 3rd day of July , 2006
at 3902 TRAYER LANE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
by handing to
THOMAS TRAYER
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
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Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this
of
So Answers:
6.00 !
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10.00 R. Thomas Kline
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27.44,X 07/07/2006
-7/u/0 4, R MARK THOMAS
By: day
together with
A. D.
Deput}f/ Sher
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2006-03661 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
GUTH LINDA K ET AL
VS
BILLET JOSHUA MICHAEL ET AL
DOUGLAS RUZANSKI , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS was served upon
TRAYER LINDA the
DEFENDANT , at 2033:00 HOURS, on the 3rd day of July 2006
at 3902 TRAYER LANE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050 by handing to
DOUGLAS RUZANSKI
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: So Answers:
Docketing 6.00
Service .00
Affidavit .00 d
Surcharge 10.00 R. Thomas Kline
.00
16.00,/ 07/07/2006
71-,-1, 10 Q R MARK THOMAS
Sworn and Subscibed to By:
before me this day Dep sheg?f
of A.D.
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2006-03661 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
GUTH LINDA K ET AL
VS
BILLET JOSHUA MICHAEL ET AL
JESSICA HERMANSEN
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS was served upon
BILLET JOSHUA MICHAEL the
DEFENDANT , at 1336:00 HOURS, on the 6th day of July , 2006
at MCDONALDS
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
JOSHUA MICHAEL BILLET
by handing to
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Postage
Surcharge
1100 CARLISLE ROAD
So Answers:
18.00
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10.00 R. Thomas Kline
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Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this day
07/07/2006
R MARK THOMAS
By . ?De ty Sheriff
of A. D.
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LINDA K. GUTH and BARBARA IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
J. GUTH, a Minor, by LINDA K. GUTH, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Guardian,
Plaintiffs CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. NO. 06-3661 CIVIL TERM
JOSHUA MICHAEL BILLET, THOMAS
TRAYER, and LINDA TRAYER,
Defendants : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE FOR A RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please issue a Rule upon the Plaintiff to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days
or suffer a judgment of non pros.
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON GOVER & PERRY
By:
Date:
Jen i nley Allen Esquire
I.D. : 84311
2411 orth Front Street
Har burg, PA 17110
717/232-9900
RULE
TO THE PLAINTIFF:
A Rule is hereby issued upon you to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days of
service of this Rule or suffer a judgment of non pros.
DATED:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ? day of January 2007, 1 hereby certify that I have served the
foregoing Praecipe for A Rule to File Complaint on the following by depositing a true and
correct copy of same in the United States mails, postage prepaid, addressed to:
R. Mark Thomas, Esquire
101 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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LINDA K. GUTH and BARBARA
J. GUTH, a Minor, by LINDA K.
GUTH, Guardian
Plaintiffs
V.
JOSHUA MICHAEL BILLET,
THOMAS TRAYER, and
LINDA TRAYER,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-3661 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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 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 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, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE: (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.
LINDA K. GUTH and BARBARA
J. GUTH, a Minor, by LINDA K.
GUTH, Guardian
Plaintiffs
V.
JOSHUA MICHAEL BILLET,
THOMAS TRAYER, and
LINDA TRAYER,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 06-3661 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AVISO
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de
las quejas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, debe tomar accion dentro de veinte (20) digs a
partir de la fecha en que recibio la demanda y el aviso. Usted debe presenter comparecencia
escrita en person o por abogado y presentar en la Corte por escrito sus defensas o sus
objeciones a las demandas en su contra.
Se le avisa que si no se defiende, el caso puede proceder sin usted y la Corte puede
decidir en su contra sin mas aviso o notificacion por cualquier dinero reclamado en la
demands o por cualquier otra wueja o compensacion reclamados por el Demandant.
USTED PUEDE PERDER DINERO, 0 PROPIEDADES U OTROS DERCHOS
IMPORTANTES PARA USTED.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENT. SI USTED
NO TIENE 0 NO CONOCE UN ABOGADO, VAYA 0 LLAME A LA OFICINA EN
LA DIRECCION ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE OBTENER
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE: (717)-249-3166
LINDA K. GUTH and BARBARA
J. GUTH, a Minor, by LINDA K.
GUTH, Guardian
Plaintiffs
V.
JOSHUA MICHAEL BILLET,
THOMAS TRAYER, and
LINDA TRAYER,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-3661 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
Linda K. Guth and Barbara J. Guth, a minor, by Linda K. Guth, her guardian,
by and through their counsel, R. Mark Thomas, Esquire, hereby file a Complaint
against the Defendants, Joshua Michael Billet, Thomas Trayer, and Linda Trayer, and
in support thereof respectfully represents:
1. Plaintiff, Linda K. Guth, is an adult individual who currently resides at
240 North Enola Drive, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
2. Plaintiff, Barbara J. Guth, a minor, with a date of birth of October 11,
1989, is the daughter of Linda K. Guth, and she also resides at 240 North
Enola Drive, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
3. Defendant, Joshua Michael Billet, is an adult individual whose last
known address was 3902 Trayer Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17055.
4. Defendant, Thomas Trayer and Linda Trayer, are husband and wife who
currently reside at 3902 Trayer Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17055.
5. On or about July 30, 2004, at approximately 3:34 p.m., Plaintiffs, Linda K.
Guth and her daughter, Barbara J. Guth, were traveling northbound on
Orrs Bridge Road in Hampden Township, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, within the posted speed limit.
6. When approaching the driveway to the Armitage Golf Course located on
Orrs Bridge Road in Hampden Township, the Defendant, Joshua Michael
Billet, who was exiting the Armitage Golf Course, failed to stop at the stop
sign posted at the end of the driveway and proceeded right onto Orrs
Bridge Road.
7. Plaintiff, Linda K. Guth, had no time to react to the Defendant who had
just pulled out into the roadway and, in fact, the Defendant's vehicle
struck the Plaintiffs' car on the passenger side at or near the front
passenger tire.
8. As a direct result of the impact of the crash, Plaintiffs, Linda K. Guth and
Barbara J. Guth, were each thrown about violently within their car and
suffered injuries as a result of this impact.
9. The vehicle being driven by Defendant, Joshua Michael Billet, was owned
by Defendants, Thomas Trayer and Linda Trayer.
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LINDA K. GUTH v. JOSHUA MICHAEL BILLET
10. Paragraphs 1 through 9 are incorporated herein as if set forth at length.
11. Defendant, Joshua Michael Billet, carelessly, recklessly and negligently
drove his vehicle into the vehicle being driven by Linda K. Guth causing
Linda K. Guth to suffer severe and serious injuries as will be more fully
described hereinafter.
12. The carelessness, recklessness and negligence of Defendant, Joshua
Michael Billet, consisted of the following:
A. Failing to have his vehicle under proper and adequate control at
the time of the collision;
B. Operating his vehicle in a careless and reckless manner without
due regard for the rights and safety of those lawfully upon the
roadway, one of whom was Plaintiff, Linda K. Guth;
C. Failing to yield the right of way to Linda K. Guth who was
traveling lawfully on Orrs Bridge Road and had the right-of-way;
D. Failing to stop his vehicle at a clearly marked stop sign prior to
entering onto Orrs Bridge Road;
E. Failing to observe Plaintiffs vehicle which was lawfully traveling
on Orrs Bridge Road before pulling out and striking the vehicle
being driven by Linda K. Guth; and
F. Failing to prevent a collision with Plaintiffs vehicle when there
was sufficient time and space to either stop or avoid a collision with
Plaintiff s vehicle.
13. By reason of the aforesaid carelessness, recklessness and negligence of the
Defendant, Joshua Michael Billet, Plaintiff, Linda K. Guth, suffered
severe and permanent injuries to her spinal column, back, neck,
shoulders, and head.
14. The injuries to Plaintiff, Linda K. Guth, included not only new injuries,
but aggravation of a pre-existing condition which included previous
surgical fusion to Plaintiff, Linda K. Guth's cervical spine.
15. By reason of the aforesaid carelessness, recklessness and negligence of
Defendant, Joshua Michael Billet, Plaintiff has in the past and will in the
future undergo severe pain and suffering.
16. By reason of the aforesaid carelessness, recklessness and negligence of
Defendant, Joshua Michael Billet, Plaintiff, Linda K. Guth, has in the
past and will in the future be unable to attend to her usual duties and
occupation, all of which will be to her great financial detriment and loss.
17. In addition to the aforesaid physical injuries, Plaintiff, Linda K. Guth, as
a direct result of Defendant, Joshua Michael Billet's carelessness,
recklessness, and negligence has been caused to suffer loss in the form of
anxiety, humiliation, frustration, loss of the feeling of well-being,
limitation of activities and loss of enjoyment of life.
18. As a further result of Defendant, Joshua Michael Billet's carelessness,
recklessness, and negligence, Plaintiff, Linda K. Guth, has been and will
in the future be obliged to undergo medical care, to expend various sums
of money, and to incur various expenses for the injuries which she has
suffered.
19. As a further result of the accident herein, Plaintiff, Linda K. Guth, has
and will suffer a loss of her earnings and/or an impairment of her earning
capacity and this loss will continue for an indefinite period of time in the
future.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Linda K. Guth, demands judgment against the
Defendant in the amount in excess of One Hundred Thousand Dollars
($100,000.00) plus interest and costs as the law may allow.
COUNT II
LINDA K. GUTH v. THOMAS TRAYER and LINDA TRAYER
20. Paragraphs 1 through 19 are incorporated herein as if set forth at length.
21. Defendants, Thomas Trayer and Linda Trayer, were the owners of the
vehicle being driven by Defendant, Joshua Michael Billet, at the time of
this collision.
22. It is believed and therefore averred that at the time of this collision,
Joshua Michael Billet was transporting the daughter of Thomas Trayer
and Linda Trayer for the benefit of Defendants, Thomas Trayer and Linda
Trayer, and therefore acting as their agent.
23. It is therefore averred that the Defendants, Thomas Trayer and Linda
Trayer, are liable to Plaintiff, Linda K. Guth, for injuries caused by the
carelessness, recklessness, and negligence of Joshua Michael Billett while
he was acting as their agent as aforesaid.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Linda K. Guth, demands judgment against Defendants,
Thomas Trayer and Linda Trayer, in an amount in excess of $100,000.00 plus interest
and costs as the law may allow.
COUNT III
24. Paragraphs 1 through 23 are incorporated herein as if set forth at length.
25. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendants, Thomas Trayer and
Linda Trayer, had reason to know that Defendant, Joshua Michael Billet,
would not drive their vehicle safely and with careful regard to the rights
and safety of other persons lawfully on the highway.
26. With this knowledge, the Defendants, Thomas Trayer and Linda Trayer,
carelessly, recklessly, and negligently entrusted the driving of their
vehicle to Defendant, Joshua Michael Billet.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Linda K. Guth, demands judgment against Defendants,
Thomas Trayer and Linda Trayer, in an amount in excess of One Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($100,000.00) plus interest and costs as the law may allow.
COUNT IV
BARBARA J. GUTH, a Minor, v. JOSHUA MICHAEL BILLET
27. Paragraphs 1 through 26 are incorporated herein as if set forth at length.
28. As a direct result of the impact of the crash caused by Defendant, Joshua
Michael Billet's carelessness, recklessness, and negligence, Plaintiff,
Barbara J. Guth, was caused to undergo violent movements within the
vehicle in which she was a passenger.
29. As a direct result of the sudden and violent movement to which the body
of Plaintiff, Barbara J. Guth, was subjected, she suffered injuries to her
right foot, a severe bruise on her left leg which extended from the knee all
the way down to her left foot and a bruise to the right side of her face
which struck the right front passenger window.
30. The carelessness, recklessness and negligence of Defendant, Joshua
Michael Billet, consisted of the same actions or inactions as listed
previously in this Complaint under Paragraph 12 and such allegations are
incorporated herein as if set forth at length.
31. By reason of the aforesaid carelessness, recklessness and negligence of
Defendant, Joshua Michael Billet, Plaintiff, Barbara J. Guth, was caused
in the past to undergo severe pain and suffering.
32. As a further result of the carelessness, recklessness and negligence of
Defendant, Joshua Michael Billet, Plaintiff, Barbara J. Guth, was obliged
to undergo medical care for a substantial period of time following the
accident.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Barbara J. Guth, demands judgment against
Defendant, Joshua Michael Billet, in an amount in excess of Twenty Thousand Dollars
($20,000.00) plus interest and costs as the law may allow.
COUNT V
BARBARA J. GUTH, a Minor, v.
THOMAS TRAYER and LINDA TRAYER
33. Paragraphs 1 through 32 are incorporated herein as if set forth at length.
34. Defendants, Thomas Trayer and Linda Trayer, were the owners of the
vehicle being driven by Defendant, Joshua Michael Billet, at the time of
this collision.
35. It is believed and therefore averred that at the time of this collision,
Joshua Michael Billet was transporting the daughter of Thomas Trayer
and Linda Trayer for the benefit of Defendants, Thomas Trayer and Linda
Trayer, and therefore acting as their agent.
36. It is therefore averred that the Defendants, Thomas Trayer and Linda
Trayer, are liable to Plaintiff, Linda K. Guth, for injuries caused by the
carelessness, recklessness, and negligence of Joshua Michael Billett while
he was acting as their agent as aforesaid.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Barbara J. Guth, demands judgment against
Defendants, Thomas Trayer and Linda Trayer, in an amount in excess of Twenty
Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) plus interest and costs as the law may allow.
Respectfully submitted,
R. Mark Thomas, Esquire
ID No. 41301
101 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Telephone: (717) 796-2100
VERIFICATION
I, Linda K. Guth, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing
document are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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Dated: January 2007 u
Linda K. Guth
VERIFICATION
I, Linda K. Guth, state that I am the mother of the minor Plaintiff Barbara J.
Guth in this action, that I make this verification on her behalf because the minor
Barbara J. Guth is seventeen (17) years of age, a minor, and that the facts set forth
in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to my knowledge, information and
belief. I understand that the statements that I have made here are subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 3904 relating to unsworn falsification.
Date: January 0, 2007 &/I?? /- ??A
Linda K. Guth
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LINDA K. GUTH and BARBARA J. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GUTH, a Minor, by LINDA K. GUTH, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Guardian, :
Plaintiffs
VS. NO. 06-3661 CIVIL TERM
JOSHUA MICHAEL BILLET, THOMAS
TRAYER, and LINDA TRAYER,
Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Linda K. Guth and Barbara J. Guth
c/o R. Mark Thomas, Esquire
101 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Answer to Complaint set forth herein
contains averments against you to which you are required to respond within twenty (20)
days after service thereof. Failure by you to do so may constitute an admission.
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON GOVER & PERRY
By:
Date: 3 -
J660 i enley Allen, Esquire
I. D. t44-84311
241 orth Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717/232-9900
LINDA K. GUTH and BARBARA J. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GUTH, a Minor, by LINDA K. GUTH, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Guardian,
mamtms
vs.
JOSHUA MICHAEL BILLET, THOMAS
TRAYER, and LINDA TRAYER,
Defendants
NO. 06-3661 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANTS' ANSWER TO COMPLAINT
WITH NEW MATTER
1. Admitted based on information and belief.
2. Admitted based on information and belief.
3. Admitted based on information and belief.
4. Admitted based on information and belief.
5. It is admitted based on information and belief that on July 30, 2004 at
approximately 3:34 p.m. Plaintiff Linda K. Guth and her daughter Barbara J. Guth were
traveling northbound on Orrs Bridge Road in Hampden Township. However, it is denied
pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e) that the Plaintiff was traveling within the posted speed
limit.
6. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
7. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
8. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
9. Admitted in part, denied in part. Linda Trayer did not own the vehicle in
question.
COUNTI
LINDA K. GUTH V. JOSHUA MICHAEL BILLET
10. No responsive pleading required.
11. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
12. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
13. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
14. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
15. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
16. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
17. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
18, Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
19. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court dismiss
the Plaintiffs' Complaint with costs to be paid by Plaintiffs.
COUNT II
LINDA K. GUTH V. THOMAS TRAYER AND LINDA TRAYER
20. No responsive pleading required.
21. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
22. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
23. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, the Defendants respectfully request this Honorable Court dismiss
the Plaintiffs' Complaint with costs to be paid by Plaintiffs.
COUNT III
24. No responsive pleading required.
25. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
26. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, the Defendants respectfully request this Honorable Court dismiss
the Plaintiffs' Complaint with costs to be paid by Plaintiffs.
COUNT IV
BARBARA J. GUTH, a Minor V. JOSHUA MICHAEL BILLETT
27. No responsive pleading required.
28. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
29. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
30. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
31. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
32. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, the Defendants respectfully request this Honorable Court dismiss
the Plaintiffs' Complaint with costs to be paid by Plaintiffs.
COUNT V
BARBARA J. GUTH, a Minor v. THOMAS TRAYER AND LINDA TRAYER
33. No responsive pleading required.
34. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
35. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
36. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, the Defendants respectfully request this Honorable Court dismiss
the Plaintiffs' Complaint with costs to be paid by Plaintiffs.
NEW MATTER
37. Paragraphs 1 through 36 are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
38. The Plaintiffs' claims may be barred in whole or in part by application of
the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
WHEREFORE, the Defendants respectfully request this Honorable Court dismiss
the Plaintiffs' Complaint with costs to be paid by Plaintiffs.
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON GOVER & PERRY
By
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A or ey I.D. No. 84311
2 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Date: Q (717) 232-9900
VERIFICATION
I, LINDA TRAYER, verify that the statements made in the foregoing
DEFENDANTS' ANSWER TO COMPLAINT WITH NEW MATTER are true and correct.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 7 b
LIN TRAY
VERIFICATION
1, THOMAS TRAYER, verify that the statements made in the foregoing
DEFENDANTS' ANSWER TO COMPLAINT WITH NEW MATTER are true and correct.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S.A. §4944 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
VERIFICATION
I, JOSHUA MICHAEL BILLET, verify that the statements made in the foregoing
DEFENDANTS' ANSWER TO COMPLAINT WITH NEW MATTER are true and correct.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, thi day of W (?)vc?-- , 2007, 1 hereby certify that I have
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served the foregoing Defendants' Answer to Complaint With New Matter on the
following by depositing a true and correct copy of same in the United States mails,
postage prepaid, addressed to:
R. Mark Thomas, Esquire
101 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
JenAi Henley Allen, Esquire
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LINDA K. GUTH and BARBARA
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Plaintiffs
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JOSHUA MICHAEL BILLET,
THOMAS TRAYER, and
LINDA TRAYER,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-3661 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
REPLY TO NEW MATTER
Linda K. Guth and Barbara J. Guth, a minor, by Linda K. Guth, hereby file this
reply to the New Matter asserted by the Defendants:
37. Plaintiffs' allegations set forth in Paragraphs 1 through 36 are
incorporated herein as if set forth at length.
38. Denied. This allegation is a conclusion of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. By way of further answer,
Plaintiffs' claim is cognizant under the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle
Financial Responsibility Law.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs pray this Honorable Court will enter judgment in their
favor and against the Defendants.
Respectfully submitted,
R. Mark Thomas, Esquire
ID No. 41301
101 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Telephone: (717) 796-2100
Attorney for Plaintiffs
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, R. Mark Thomas, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiffs, certify that I have served a
true copy of the foregoing Reply to New Matter on the following person at the following
address by depositing same in the United States mail, first class postage prepaid:
Matthew R. Gover, Esquire
NEALON GOVER & PERRY
2411 North Front Street
Harrisbur , PA 7110
Dated: July 25, 2007 s.?._
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LINDA K. GUTH and BARBARA IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
J. GUTH, a Minor, by LINDA K. GUTH, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Guardian, :
Plaintiffs CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
JOSHUA MICHAEL BILLET, THOMAS
TRAYER, and LINDA TRAYER,
Defendants
NO. 06-3661 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw NEALON GOVER & PERRY'S appearance on behalf of the
Defendants, Joshua Billet, Thomas Trayer, and Linda Trayer, with regard to the above-
captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: l It 5 /-to 7
NEALON GOVER & PERRY
By:
Matthew R. Gover, Esquire
I.D. No. 47593
For NEALON GOVER & PERRY
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717/232-9900
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this day of October 2007, 1 hereby certify that I have served
the foregoing Praecipe for Withdrawal of Appearance on the following by depositing a
true and correct copy of same in the United States mails, postage prepaid, addressed
to:
R. Mark Thomas, Esquire
101 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Matthew R. Gover, Esquire
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ORIGINAL
LINDA K. GUTH and BARBARA J.
GUTH, a Minor, by LINDA K. GUTH,
Guardian,
Plaintiffs
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JOSHUA MICHAEL BILLET,
THOMAS TRAYER and LINDA
TRAYER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 06-3661 Civil Term
Defendants : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance of the undersigned on behalf of Defendants, Joshua Michael
Billet, Thomas Trayer and Linda Trayer, in the above-captioned case.
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DATE:
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN GOGGIN
BY:
DONALD L. CARMELITE, ESQUIRE
I.D. No. 84730
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 651-3504
Attorney for Defendants
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Susan M. Williams, an employee with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner,
Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this day of October, 2007, I served a true
and correct copy of the Entry of Appearance, via U.S. first-class mail, postage pre-paid, as
follows:
R. Mark Thomas, Esquire
101 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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LINDA K. GUTH and BARBARA J. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
GUTH, a Minor, by LINDA K. GUTH, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Guardian,
Plaintiffs
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOSHUA MICHAEL BILLET, NO. 06-3661 Civil Term
THOMAS TRAYER and LINDA
TRAYER,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE, DISCONTINUE AND END
TO: PROTHONOTARY, CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Please mark the above-captioned action settled, discontinued and ended, with prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
DATE: / ?" &' AZO7
BY: ;5?%?Oov ??
R. Mark Thomas, Esquire
101 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 796-2100
Attorney for Plaintiffs
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1, o(?' ,owk ! do hereby certify that on this 4i day of March, 2008, I served
a copy of the foregoing document via First Class United States mail, postage prepaid, as follows:
Donald L. Carmelite, Esquire
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner,
Coleman & Goggin
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Attorney for Defendants
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