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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, /~-~ ~ ~/ , 20 (j 2-- , in consideration of the
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· / ~ , are aPl~'mted arbitrators in thc above-
captioned action as prayeA for.
BY ~ COURT,
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Linda R, Massal
and Additional Defendant, Laura Massal
JOHN E. SHELTON,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
LINDA R. MASSAL~ JUSTIN THOMAS
WRIGHT, AND DOUGLAS STEWART~
DEFENDANTS
VS.
ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY~ PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2001-1450 CIWL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF THE SAID COURT:
Donald R. Doter. Ese_uire , counsel for the Defendant, Linda R. Massal and
Additional Defendant, Laura Massal in the above action, respectfully represents that:
The above-captioned action is at issue.
The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $10.000.00
The counterclaim of the Defendant in this action is $
The following attorneys are interested in the case as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit
as arbitrators: Donald R. Doter. Esquire. Attorney for Defendant, l.lnda R. Massal and
Additional Defendant. I m~ra Ma~l: Carol L. Cin~ranelli. Eseuire. Attorney for Plaintiffi
Richard H. Wix. Esouire. Attorney for Defendant Do-ola~ Stewart and Bfi~id O. Alford.
Esouire. Attorney for Defendant Justin Thomas Wdv. ht.
WI-~REFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to
whom the case shall be submitted.
Respectfully submitted, ·
-D$~d R. DOter, ~squ ~
Attorney for Defendant, Linda R. Massal
and Additional Defendant, Laura Massal
Identification No. 39126
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that I have starved a true and correct copy of the foregoing Certificate
Prerequisite to Service of a Subpoena on the following by first-class mail, postage prepaid and
addressed as follows:
Carol L. Cingranelli, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Donald Dorer, Esquire
214 Senate Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant Linda Massal
And Additional Defendant Laura Massal
Richard H. Wix, Esquire
Wix, Wenger & Weidner, PC
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Attorneys for Defendant Stewart
Brigid~. Alford, Esquire
Date: ~'~/~ ~-~
_CERTIFICATE OF SERVICI~
I do hereby certify that I have served a tree and correct copy of the foregoing De.fendant
Justin Thomas Wright's Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoena to Produce Documents and Things for
Discovery pursuant to Rule 4009.21 by first-class United States mail upon the following parties at
the addresses set forth below:
Carol L. Cingranelli, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA. 17013
Attorneys for plaintiff
Donald Dorer, Esquire
214 Senate Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant Linda Massal
And Additional Defendant Laura Massal
Richard H. Wix, Esquire
Wix, Wenger & Weidner, PC
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109
AttorneyS for Defendant Stewart
JoHN E. sHELTON~laintiff
LINDA R. MAsSAL, JUSTIN T.
DouGLAS sTEWART~efendantS
· coMMONWEALTH OF pENNSYLVANtA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
WRIGHT, and
:
Fire No. 2~1450
FOR DISCOVERY puRSUANTTO RULE
Car~'°~a 1' (Name of pe~'""'""-'-'~r$, ,n or
twenty (20) days ~Aer sewice of this subpoena, you Are ordered by the cou~ to produce ~e following
litnin ~o~S, ~rres~n~n~'
~ocu~entS or t~tn~s. ~_~ recOrds,
erralS, e%C. ~ 9f~ ~47-~60) f~m . .
~u may deliver cr m~il teg~le copies of %he documents or produce ~hincS requested DY ~is subpcena, together
~he ce~ficm~e of compliance, to t~e p~r~ m~king ~his reques~ ·
seek ia advsnce ~he resscna~le coS~ of preparing ~e ccpies or prcducing the 5brags sought.
~he documents or 5hingS required ~Y this subpoen~ w thin ~en~ (20) days a~er its service,
you ~a~t to produce ' cour; order compelting you ~o compty
>sr~ se~ing this subpoenS may seek a
SuBpoENAWAS tSSMED ATTH~ R~u~ST OF ~, ,- ~ -
. Bri~id Q' Alford E '
~sme~~
315 N. Front street ~
tess; ~
Harrisbur PA 17101 ~
~hone'. (717) 236-9377 ~ ~
loreme Court [ID ~ 38~590
' 'Dfe endant justin ~ w~i bt
~orney For:
.coMMONWEALTH OF pENNSYLVANIA
' ' coUNTY OF cuMBERLAND
JOHN E. sHELTON'Plaintiff :
and
V. ;
LINDA R. MAsSAL, JusTIN T. wRIGHT,
DouGLAS STEWART'DefendantS :
LAURA MASSALkdditional Defendant
suoPOENATO pRODUCE DOCUMENTS ORTHINGS
FOR DIscOVERY puRSUANTTO RuLE ~,009.22
· . . ter - Dr. Albers _ -- ~
Li ht Medical cen~e~ --(N~. 5. fOllOWing
rae ot Person or
J[thin L~'uenrY (20) days a~er sewice of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
~OCUm .... ~ · ' .._. ~o9q-47-9060) -
An and all m ~helton social Securit ~ ~' _
refer~&l _
=.; 31__~5 (AdCres$) subpoena, together
may deliver or mail tegible c=oies of the documents or things requested ~Y this fight
---liancel ~o the parW · '"e co~ies or produc',ng ,~e mJ g
You . mak ng this recueSt at the addreSS [ts, t
the certificate o],.c_°.m=~.ona~le cost of preparing ~- service,
seek in advance ~n~
u faii to prodUCe the documents or things required by this subpoena within ~Nen~Y (20) days a~er its
par~ sewing this su~poen~ may seek a coUrz order compeJiing you to comPJY with
tS SuBpoENA WAS tSSUED AT TH5 REOuSST OF TH5 FOLLOW mu ,
~ddress: 315 N. Fron~ ~reet
Supreme Court IQ ~ ~
&%%orney For: ~
Deputy
(Eft. 7/g7)
· . 'coMMONWEALTH oF pENNSYLVANtA
coUNTY oF CUMBERLAND
JOHN E. SHELTON,
Plaintiff
V.
LINDA R. MASSAL, JusTIN T. wRIGHT, and
DouGLAS STEWA~Te~endantS :
V-
LAURA MASSA~itional Defendant '
suBpOENATO pRODUCE DOCUMENTS ORTHINGS
FOR DISCOVERY pURSUANTTO RULE ~,009.22
File No. 20_~_~450
· nt stree
315 North Front stree~ - (Ad~ress)
L ~ by this subpoena, together
u may deliver or mail tegibie copies of the documents or produce thjncs requested have the right
the cer~ficate of ccmpJiance, [o ~e par~ m~kJng this re~ues~ at [h~address listed ~bove. You
seek in advance ~he reaSOnaCle cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
this subpoena within ~enW (20) days a~er its service,
the documents or ~hJngs required by ccmpty wi~h
you ~iJ ~o produce ' ccur; order compelling you to
ne par~ sewing ibis subpoena may seek ~ '
~EQu~ST OF T~ FOLLOWING p~RSON:
suBPOENA WAS iSSUED AT
315 N. Front street
kddress: ~
~arr~bur , PA 17101
t~ohone' (7~7) 236-9377
38590
~t~rney For: ~ndant justin m
Date: ~~ (Eft, 7/97)
lithin ~~ent7 (.20) days afl, er serViCe of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court, to produce the foliowing
17101- ~
You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve
upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If no objection is made, the subpoena may be
served.
Respectfully submitted,
By: Brigid Q. Al~ora, q /]
Supreme Court #38590 c/
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Wickersham
315 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 236-9377
Attorneys for Defendant Justin Thomas Wright
Date: ~/oz _
Bdsi~ Q. A]~ord. £squi~e
Sup~me court I.D. #35?0
: IN THE COURT OF coMMON PLEAS
JOHN E. SHELTON, : CUMBERLA-ND CouNTY, pENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
LINDA R. MASSAL,
JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT,
and DOUGLAS STEWART,
Defendants
LAURA MASSAL,
Additional Defendant
No. 2001-1450
: CIV]L ACTION - LAW
:
:
:
Defendant lustin Thomas Wright intends to serve a subpoena identical to the one that is
attached to this notice upon the following:
1. Carlisle Hospital
Dr. Winer
Dr. Albers - Light Medical Center
(4) The subpoenas which will be served are identical to the subpoenas which are attached
to the notice of intent to serve the subpoenas.
Respectfully submitted,
By: ~
Jeffrey E. Piccola, Esqmre
Supreme Court #18018
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Wickersham
315 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 236-9377
Attorney for Defendant Wright
Date: March ~a~,q_, 2002
Brlgid Q. Alford, Esquir~
Jeffrey E. Piccola, Esquir~
North Front S~¢¢t
A~l~or~ey~ for Dcfenflant Justin Thomas Wright
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
JOHN E. SHELTON, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff :
: No. 2001-1450
LINDA R. MASSAL, :
JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT, :
and DOUGLAS STEWART,
Defendants :: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LAURA MASSAL, :
Additional Defendant '
~ pRERE UISITE TO SERVICE OF
~ PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of subpoenas for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22,
Defendant certifies that:
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoenas with copies of the subpoenas attached
thereto was mailed or delivered to all attorneys of record at least twenty days prior to the date on
which the subpoena is sought to be served.
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoenas, is attached to this
certificate.
(3)
No objection to the subpoenas has been received.
011-1B-00092
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite ~03
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Linda R. Massal
and Additional Defendant, Laura Massai
JOHN E. SHELTON,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
LINDA R. MASSAL, JUSTIN THOMAS
WRIGHT, AND DOUGLAS STEWART,
DEFENDANTS
VS.
LAURA MASSAL,
ADDITIONAL DEFEi~m.t~IT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2001-1450 CWIL T~RM
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendant, LiMa
R. Massal and Additional Defendant, Laura Massal, herein, and that he caused a true and correct
copy of the attached Answer of Defendant, lJind~ R. Massal and Additional Defendant, Laura
Massal. to New Matter in the Nature ofa Crossclaim A~ainst Defendants Massal and Stewa~ t
Pursuant to PaR.CP. 2252(d) to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Ron Turo, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Richard H. Wix, Esquire
Wix, Wenger & Weidner
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
Attorney for Defendant Stewart
Bfigid Q. Alford, Esquire
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Wickersham
315 North Front Street, P.O. Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
Attorney for Defendant Wright
Date: Janu 22 2002
· o er, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant, Linda R. Massal
and Additional Defendant, Laura Massal
01HB-00092
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731=0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Linda IL Mnssal
and Additional Defendant, Laura IL Mnssal
JOHN E. SHELTON,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
LIIVDA IL MASSAL, JUSTIN THOMAS
WRIGHT, AND DOUGLAS STEWART,
DEFENDANTS
VS.
LAURA MASSAL,
ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT
~1 TH~ COURT OF COMlVION PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2001=1450 CV~qL TERM
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER OF DEFENDANT, LINDA R. MASSAL AND ADDITIONAL
DEFENDANT, LAURA MASSAL, TO NEW MATTER IN THE NATURE OF A
CROSSCLAI~ AGAINST D]~FENOANTS MASSAL AND STEWART
PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. 2252(D)
34.
Paragraph 34 is an incorporation by reference paragraph to which no response is
required.
35.-36. Denied. These paragraphs set forth conclusions of law as to which no response is
required fi.om Answering Defendants. Should any allegations therein be deemed
factual in nature, said allegations are generally denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.
1029(e).
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Defendant Wright's
Reply to New Matter in Nature of Cmssclaim Filed by Defendant Massal by placing the same in the
United States Mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Carol L. Cingranelli, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Richard H. Wix, Esquire
Wix, Wenger & Weidner, PC
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Attorneys for Defendant Stewart
Donald Dorer, Esquire
214 Senate Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant Linda Massal
Laura Massal
302 Sharon Drive
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Date:
By:
Brigid Q~Alford, ~squ~6
VERIFICATION
I, Justin Thomas Wright, Defendant, hereby verify that the facts contained in the foregoing
R~[~sI~ t:o t~4~lt~ant: l~lass~tl- ~ N~ i:.~llaoe~~r' ~r'~]qlre~an~l~o~tst~C~feat~st of my
knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
WRIGHT
WHEREFORE, Defendant Wright requests that the Court dismiss the Crossclaim of
Defendant Massal as to him.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Supreme Court I.D. #~8590
Jeffrey E. Piccola, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. #18018
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Wickersham
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
Attorneys for Defendant Wright
Date:/~__[~
JOHN E. SHELTON,
Plaintiff
LINDA IL MASSAL,
JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT,
and DOUGLAS STEWART,
Defendants
V.
LAURA MASSAL,
Additional Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2001-1450
CML ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT WRIGHT'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER
IN NATURE OF CROSSCLAIM
FILED BY DEFENDANT MASSAL
32. Defendant Wright incorporates herein by reference his answers to Paragraphs 1-21
of Plaintiff Shelton's Complaint.
33. Denied as to Defendant Wright.
34. Denied as to Defendant Wright.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Defendant Justin
Thomas Wright's Answer to Complaint with New Matter and Crossclaims by placing the same in
the United States Mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as
follows:
Carol L. Cingranelli, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Richard H. Wix, Esquire
Wix, Wenger & Weidner, PC
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Attorneys for Defendant Stewart
Donald Dorer, Esquire
214 Senate Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant Linda Massal
Laura Massal
302 Sharon Drive
New Cumberland, PA 17070
By:
'~- Esq~re
VERIFICATION
I, Justin Thomas Wright, Defendant, hereby verify that the facts contained in the foregoing
Answer to Complaint with New Matter and Crossclaims to are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
36. Defendants Massal and Stewart are therefore solely liable to PlaintiffShelton, jointly
and severally liable to Plaintiff Shelton, and/or liable over to Defendant Wright on any judgment that
may be entered in favor of Plaintiff Shelton and against Defendant Wright.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Wright demands that PlaintiffShelton's Complaint against him
be dismissed, that judgment be entered against Plaintiff Shelton and in favor of Defendant Wright,
and that Defendants Massal and Stewart be held solely liable to Plaintiff Shelton, jointly and
severally liable to Plaintiff Shelton, and/or liable over to Defendant Wright on any judgement that
may be entered against him.
Respectfully submitted,
Date:
By:
Bri~'d Q? Alford, ~squ~re
Supreme Court I.D. #38590
Jeffrey E. Piccola, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. #18018
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Wickersham
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
Attorneys for Defendant Wright
NEW MATTER
30. Defendant Wright incorporates herein by reference the allegations set forth in the
Complaint he has previously filed against Defendants Massal and Stewart and docketed to No. 2000-
7833 in the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas.
The sudden emergency doctrine bars Plaintiff Shelton's claims against Defendant
31.
Wright.
32.
33.
The Complaint fails to state a claim against Defendant Wright.
Plaintiff Shelton's injuries and damages, if any, were caused by the actions and/or
omissions of persons other than Defendant Wright.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Wright demands that the Complaint against him be dismissed,
or that judgment be entered in his favor and against Plaintiff Shelton.
NEW MATTER IN THE NATURE OF A CROSSCLAIM
AGAINST DEFENDANTS MASSAL AND STEWART
PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. 2252(d}
34. Defendant Wright incorporates herein by reference his answers and avennents as set
forth in Paragraphs 1-33, above.
35. If Plaintiff Shelton did sustain the damages as alleged, which allegations are
specifically denied, then said damages were caused not as a result of any negligence, carelessness
or recklessness of Defendant Wright, but rather solely and exclusively as a result of the negligence,
carelessness and recklessness of Defendants Massal and Stewart.
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a)
Den/es that he was operating the vehicle in a
manner not consistent with the road and
weather conditions prevailing at the time;
h)
Den/es that he was operating the vehicle at an
excessive rate of speed under the
circumstances;
c)
Denies that he failed to have the vehicle under
proper and adequate control;
d) Den/es that he negligently applied the brakes;
e)
Denies that he operated the vehicle in a
careless, reckless and negligent manner and in
a manner violating the Motor Vehicle Code of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvan/a.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Wright demands that the Complaint against him be dismissed,
or that judgment be entered in his favor and against Plaintiff Shelton.
ANSWER TO COUNT IH
Shelton v. Stewart
28-29. Paragraphs 28 and 29 are directed to Defendants other than Defendant Wright and
require no response fi:om him.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Wright demands that the Complaint against him be dismissed,
or that judgment be entered in his favor and against Plaintiff Shelton.
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18. Defendant Wright is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the matters averred in Paragraph 18; proof thereof is demanded.
19. Defendant Wright is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the matters averred in Paragraph 19; proof thereof is demanded.
20. Defendant Wright is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the troth of the matters averred in Paragraph 20; proof thereof is demanded.
21. Paragraph 21 sets forth a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
ANSWER TO COUNT I
Shelton v. Massal
22-25. paragraphs 22 through 25, inclusive, are directed to Defendants other than Defendant
Wright and require no response from him.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Wright demands that the Complaint against him be dismissed,
or that judgment be entered in his favor and against Plaintiff Shelton.
ANSWER TO COUNT II
Shelton v. Wright
26. Defendant Wright incorporates herein by reference his answers to Paragraphs 1
through 25, above.
27. Paragraph 27 sets forth a conclusion of law to which no response is required. To the
extent a response is deemed required, Defendant Wright:
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8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Admitted, with the clarification that the vehicle in which Plaintiff Shelton was
traveling was not moving at the time of the accident in question; it was stationary on the berm of
southbound Interstate 81, due to a jack-knifed tractor-trailer up ahead.
11. Admitted.
12. Admitted.
13. Admitted that, prior to coming to a stop, Defendant Wright began to and did brake,
upon noticing the j ack-knifed tractor trailer ahead; he also pulled offthe side of the road completely
and came to a complete stop, at which time he was struck from behind by the vehicle operated by
Defendant Massal.
14. Admitted that Defendant Massal collided the right front portion of her vehicle with
the left rear portion of Defendant Wright's vehicle.
15. Admitted that Defendant Stewart collided the front portion of his vehicle with the
right rear portion of Defendant Wright's vehicle.
16. Defendant Wright is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the matters averred in Paragraph 16; proof thereof is demanded.
17. Defendant Wright is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the troth of the matters averred in Paragraph 17; proof thereof is demanded.
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JOHN E. SHELTON,
Plaintiff
LINDA IL MASSAL,
JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT,
and DOUGLAS STEWART,
Defendants
LAURA MASSAL,
Additional Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2001-1450
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT'S
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT WITH NEW MATTER
AND CROSSCLAIMS
Defendant Justin Thomas Wright, by his attorneys, Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire and Boswell,
Tintner, Piccola & Wickersham, answers the Complaint as follows:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Admitted, upon information and belief.
Admitted.
Admitted.
Admitted.
Admitted.
Admitted, with the clarification that the registration plate number was YZK5522.
7. Admitted.
JOHN E. SHELTON,
Plaintiff
LINDA R. MASSAL,
JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT,
and DOUGLAS STEWART,
Defendants
LAURA MASSAL,
Additional Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUN~/, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2001-1450
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO:
John E. Sheiton
C/O Carol L. Cingraneili, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Linda Massal
C/O Donald Dorer, Esquire
214 Senate Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Douglas Stewart
C/O Richard H. Wix, Esquire
Wix, Wenger & Weidner, PC
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109
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.
Date:
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & WICKERSHAM
Bri~{d QgAlford, Esqu~
m:~ome\bqa\litigafistatefrm.~WRIGHT~entryofappearance.wpd Draft #1 October 17, 2001
JOHN E. SHELTON,
Plaintiff
LINDA IL MASSAL,
JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT,
and DOUGLAS STEWART,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2001-1450
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Kindly enter the appearances ofBrigid Q. Alford, Esquire, Jeffrey E. Piccola, Esquire and
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Wickersham on behalf of Defendant Justin Thomas Wright.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Brig/d Q. Alford, E}squire/~
Supreme Court I.D. #38590
Jeffrey E. Piccola, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. #18018
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & WlCKERSHAM
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
Attorneys for Defendant Wright
Date:
JOHN E. SHELTON,
Plaintiff
LINDA R. MASSAL,
JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT,
DOUGLAS sTEWART,
Defendants
IN THE cOURT OF 'cOMMON PLEAS
cUMBERLAND cOUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2001-1450
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
jURy TRIAL DEMANDED
DBFm~_.~T DOUgT.an BT_E~__n?'S RRPLY TO THH
32. Defendant Stewart incorporates herein by reference his
answers to the allegations of Plaintiff's Complaint.
33. Denied.
34. Denied.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests your Honorable Court to dismiss
the Crossclaim of Defendant Linda R. Massal.
Respectfully submitted,
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
Richard H. W . q
Attorneys for Defendant Stewart
4705 Duke street
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
(717) 652-8455
Dated: 10/12/2001
JOHN E. SHELTON,
Plaintiff
LINDA R. MASSAL,
JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT,
DOUGLAS STEWART,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF cOMMON pLEAS
CUMBERLAND coUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2001-1450
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
pBAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY
Defendant Douglas Stewart requests a Writ be issued to join
the following as Additional Defendant in the above-captioned case:
Laura Massal
302 Sharon Drive
New cumberland, PA
17070
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
BYRichard H. Wlx, Esq., ID# 0727~
Attorneys for Defendant Stewart
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
(717) 652-8455
Dated: 10/12/2001
01HB-00092
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant~ Linda R. Massal
JOHN E. S]~.s.TON,
VS.
LINDA R. MASSAL, Jusr~q THOMAS
WRIGHT, AND DOUGLAS S's'scWART,
D~Z~OA~rrs
IN TH~ COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2001-1450 CFeH, TERM
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendant, Linda
R. Massal, herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Answer with New
Matter and New Matter Crosschim of Defendant, Linda R. Massal, to Plaintiff's Complaint to
be served by regular first class mail upon:
Ron Turo, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Richard H. Wix, Esquire
Wix, Wenger & Weidner
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
Attorney for Defendant Stewart
Timothy A. Shollenber{~er, Esquire
ShoHenberger & Januzzi, LLP
1820 Linslestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorney for Defendant Wright
Date: October 2. 2001
Donald R. Doter, Esquire'
Attom~ for Defendant, Linda R. Massal
01HB-00092
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, SuRe 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant~ Linda R. Massal
JOHN E. StarX.TON,
VS.
LINDA R. MASSAL, JU~-r~N THOMAS
WRIGHT, AND DOUGLAS $'rzWART,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2001=1450 Civil T~RM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
jURy TRIAL DEMANDED
VERIFICATION
I, Linda R. Massal, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer with
New Matter and New Matter Crossclaim of Defendant. lJnda R. M~! to plainfiW's Complaint,
which are within the personal knowledge of the undersigned, are true and correct, and as to the
facts based on the information of others, the undersigned, after diligent inquiry, believe them to be
true. And further, this Verification is signed on the recommendation of my attorneys, who advise
me that the allegations and language in this document are required legally to raise issues for
resolution at trial, by the Court, or by continuing investigation and preparation for trial. I
understand that some of these allegations may prove inappropriate at, er investigation and trial
preparation are complete and ! leave the determination of these matters to my attorneys on their
advice.
I understand that all statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A.
§4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Linda R. Massal
WH~0~, the Defendant, Linda R. Massal, respectfully prays this Honorable
Court to dismiss Plain~'~f's Complaint, and to enter judgment against the Plaintiff and in favor
of the Defendant, Linda R. M~ssal.
Respectfully submitted,
Donold R. Dorer, Bsquire
Attorney for Defendant, Linda R. Massal
Identification No. 39126
WHHRBFORB, the Defendant, Linda R. Massal respectfully prays this Honorable
Court to dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint, and to enter judgment against the Plaintiff and in favor
of the Defendant, Linda R. Massal.
30.
31.
Paragraphs 1 through 29 are incorporated herein by reference, and made a pall
hereof as if set forth in full.
Plaintiff's claims are barred in whole or in pan by the provisions of the
Pennsylvania No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act and/or the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
~ORE, the Defendant, Linda R. Massal respectfully prays this Honorable
Court to dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint, and to enter judgment against the Plaintiff and in favor
of the Defendant, Linda R. Massal.
N -,v MA'rr .a ~ ~m NATURE OF A CROSSCLAIM PURSU~
· o PA.R.C.P. 2252(~) A~AINSr DP_I~I~OANTS,
JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT AND DOUGLAS S'r~WART
32.
33.
34.
Defendant, Linda R. Massal, incorporates herein by reference as though fully
set fo~h at length the allegations of Plaintiff's Complaint, without admitting or
denying same.
If Plaintiff did sus~lin the damages as alleged, which allegations are specifically
denied, then said damages were caused, not as a result of any negligence,
carelessness or recklessness of Defendant, Linda R. Massal, but rather solely
and exclusively as a result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of
Defendants, Justin Thomas Wright and Douglas Stewart.
Defendants, Justin Thomas Wright and Douglas Stewart should therefore be
held solely liable to the Plalniiff, jointly and severely liable to the Plaintiff,
and/or liable over to Answering Defendant on any judgment that may be entered
in favor of I~lalntiff and against Answering Defendant.
10. Admitted.
11. Admitted.
12. Admitted.
13.
Paragraph 13 pertains to Defendant, lust-in Thomas Wright, as to which no
response is required from Answering Defendant.
14. Denied. This paragraph is generally denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. §i029(e).
15.
Paragraph 15 pertains to Defendant, Douglas Stewart, as to which no response is
required from Answering Defendant.
16.-21. Denied. Those paragraphs are generally denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.
§1029(e).
22.
Paragraph 22 is an incorporation by reference paragraph as to which no
respunse is required from Answering Defendant.
23.
Paragraph 23 appears to set forth a conclusion of hw as to which no response is
required from Answering Defendant. By way of further statement, any
allegations deemed factual in nature therein are generally denied pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. §1029(e).
24. Admitted.
25. Denied. This paragraph is generally denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. §1029(e).
26. -27. These paragraphs pertain to Defendant, Justin Thomas Wright, as to which no
response is required from Answering Defendant.
28.-29. These paragraphs pertain to Defendant, Douglas Stewart, as to which no response
is required from Answering Defendant.
0 II-IB-00092
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant? Linda R. Massal
JOH E. S/IRI'.TON,
VS.
LINDA R. MASSAL, JUSTIN THOMAS
WRIGHT, AND DOUGLAS S'I'I~VART,
DEI~NDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLkND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2001=1450 ~ TERM
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER VglTH NEW ]~_ATTER AND NEW MATTER CROSSCLAIM
OF DEFENDANT~ LINDA R. MASSAL~ TO PLAINTWF'S COMPLAINT
6.
7.
8.
Admitted.
Admitted.
Paragraph 3 pertains to Defendant, Justin Thomas Wright, as to which no response
is required from Answering Defendant.
Paragraph 4 pertains to Defendant, Douglas Stewart, as to which no response is
required from Answering Defendant.
Admitted.
Denied. This paragraph is generally denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. §1029(e).
Admitted.
Paragraph 8 pertains to Defendant, Douglas Stewart, as to which no response is
required from Answering Defendant.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the Complaint upon
Donald Dorer, Esquire, Richard H. Wix, Esquire, and Justin Wdght by depositing same
in the United States Mail, first class, postage pre-paid on the //,~.~ day of
.~:~t~, 2001, from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Donald Dorer, Esquire
Jacobs & Saba
214 Senate Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Richard H. Wix, Esquire
Wix, Wenger & Weidner
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Justin Wright
1531RadcliffAvenue
Lynchburg, PA 24502
TURO LAW OFFICES
28 South Pitt Street
Cadisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
Attorney for Plaintiff
e) in negligently applying the brakes;
f) in failing to keep a proper lookout and to observe the Honda
braking prior to the collision;
f) in failing to drive at a speed that would have allowed him to stop
within the assured clear distance ahead;
g) in permitting or allowing the vehicle to strike and collide with the
vehicle in which Plaintiff rode;
h) in operating said vehicle in a careless manner and with disregard
for the lives and property of others; and
i) in otherwise operating said vehicle in a careless, reckless, and
negligent manner and in a manner violating the Motor Vehicle Code
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff SHELTON demands judgment against Defendant
STEWART for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of the amount requiring
compulsory arbitration.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carol L cih~gr~helli, E,~quire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
27. The aforesaid, motor vehicle collision was direct and proximate result of
the negligence of Defendant WRIGHT in operating his vehicle in a careless, reckless
and negligent manner as follows:
a) in operating the vehicle in a manner not consistent with the road
and weather conditions prevailing at the time;
b) in operating said vehicle at an excessive rate of speed under the
circumstances;
c) in failing to have said vehicle under proper and adequate control;
d) in negligently applying the brakes;
e) in operating said vehicle in a careless, reckless and negligent
manner and in a manner violating the Motor Vehicle Code of
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, JOHN E. SHELTON, demands judgment against
Defendant WRIGHT for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of the amount
requiring compulsory arbitration.
COUNT III
SHEL.TON V. STEWART
28. Paragraphs 1 through 27 of Plaintiff's complaint are incorporated herein by
reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full.
29. The aforesaid motor vehicle collision was a direct and proximate result of
the negligence of Defendant STEWART in operating his vehicle in a careless, reckless
and negligent manner as follows:
a) in operating the vehicle in a manner not consistent with the road
and weather conditions prevailing at the time;
b) in operating said vehicle at an excessive rate of speed under the
circumstances;
c) in failing to have said vehicle under proper and adequate control;
d) in failing to apply the brakes in time to avoid a collision;
e) in negligently applying the brakes;
f) in failing to keep a proper lookout and to observe the Honda
braking prior to the collision;
g) in failing to drive at a speed that would have allowed her to stop
within the assured clear distance ahead;
h) in permitting or allowing the vehicle to strike and collide with the
vehicle in which Plaintiff rode;
i) in operating said vehicle in a careless manner and with disregard
for the lives and property of others; and
j) in otherwise operating said vehicle in a careless, reckless, and
negligent manner and in a manner violating the Motor Vehicle
Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
24. At all times herein, LAURA R. MASSAL was operating the Geo Prism with
the expressed and/or implied permission of Defendant MASSAL.
25. Defendant MASSAL was negligent in that:
a) She entrusted the use of the 1992 Geo Prism to LAURA R.
MASSAL, whom she knew or should have known drove recklessly
and/or negligently, and;
b) She entrusted said vehicle to LAURA R. MASSAL when it was
likely that she would operate said vehicle in such a manner as to
create an unreasonable risk of harm to others.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff SHELTON demands judgment against Defendant
MASSAL for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of the amount requiring
compulsory arbitration.
COUNT II
SHELTON V. WRIGHT
26. Paragraphs 1 through 25 of Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated herein
reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full.
f) mental and physical anguish.
17. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff
SHELTON has undergone and in the future will undergo great pain and suffering for
which damages are claimed.
18. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff SHELTON has
suffered and may continue to suffer a loss in earnings for which damages are claimed.
19. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff SHELTON has
suffered an inability to enjoy life and life's pleasures for which damages are claimed.
20. As a further result of the aforesaid collision, Plaintiff SHELTON has
incurred and may continue to incur reasonable and necessary medical and rehabilitative
costs and expenses.
21. Plaintiff SHELTON is entitled to recover the full extent of his damages,
including all non-economic damages, because as an out-of-state resident he is not
subject to the limitations of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility
Law, 75 Pa. C.S. Section 1701 et seq..
COUNT I
SHELTON V. MASSAL
22. Paragraphs 1 through 21 of Plaintiff's complaint are incorporated herein by
reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full.
23. The aforesaid motor vehicle collision was a direct and proximate result of
the negligence of LAURA R. MASS^L, operator of vehicle owned by Defendant
MASSAL, in operating said vehicle in a careless, reckless and negligent manner as
follows:
a)
b)
c)
d)
in operating the vehicle in a manner not consistent with the read
and weather conditions prevailing at the time;
in operating said vehicle at an excessive rate of speed under the
circumstances;
in failing to have said vehicle under proper and adequate control;
in failing to apply the brakes in time to avoid a collision;
7. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, MASSAL was the owner of a
blue 1992 Geo Pdsm, beadng Pennsylvania registration plate number TPT 567.
8. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant STEWART was the owner and
operator of a red 1989 Nissan 240SX, bearing Virginia registration plate number
DSDZlNS.
9. At the aforesaid time and place, LAURA R. MASSAL, daughter of
Defendant MASSAL, was the operator of the Geo Prism.
10. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff SHELTON was traveling in
Defendant WRIGHT's vehicle heading southbound on Interstate 81 in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
11. At the aforesaid time and place, LAURA R. MASSAL was traveling
southbound on Interstate 81 directly behind the car in which Plaintiff SHELTON was a
passenger.
12. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant STEWART was traveling
southbound on Interstate 81 directly behind the vehicle owned by Defendant MASSAL..
13. The operator of the black Honda Accord, Defendant WRIGHT, began to
brake upon noticing an accident ahead in the read.
14. As Defendant WRIGHT slowed his Honda, LAURA R. MASSAL, the
operator of the Geo Prism, rear-ended the Honda on the driver's side of the car.
15. Immediately following the impact of Defendant MASSAL's vehicle with
Defendant WRIGHT's vehicle, the Nissan ddven by Defendant STEWART rear-ended
the Honda.
16. As a result of the aforesaid collisions, Plaintiff SHELTON has suffered
serious and permanent injuries, including but not limited to the following:
a) severe strain and sprain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and
b)
c)
d)
e)
other soft tissues at or about the cervical spine;
severe strain and sprain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and
other soft tissues at or about the lumbar spine;
head pain;
post-traumatic cephalalgia;
shock to the nerves and nervous system; and
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOHN E. SHELTON,
Plaintiff
:NO 2001-1450
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LINDA R. MASSAL,
JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT,
DOUGLAS STEWART,
Defendants
COMPLAINT
AND NOW COMES THE PLAINTIFF, JOHN E. SHELTON, by and through his
attorneys, TURO LAW OFFICES, and does respectfully represent the following:
FACTS APPLICABLE TO ALL COUNTS
1. The Plaintiff, JOHN E. SHELTON, is an adult individual who currently
resides at 222 Greendale Drive, Rustburg, Virginia, 24588.
2. The Defendant, LINDA R. MASSAL, is an adult individual whose last
known address is 302 Sharon Drive, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 17070.
3. The Defendant, JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT, is an adult individual whose
last known address is 1531 Radcliff Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia, 24502.
4. The Defendant, DOUGLAS STEWART, is an adult individual whose last
known address is 526 Sweeney Circle, Forest, Virginia, 24551.
5. The facts and cimumstances hereinafter set forth took place on Mamh 14,
1999, at or about 2:50 p.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 81 near Exit No. 11.
6. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, SHELTON was a passenger in a
vehicle owned and operated by Defendant WRIGHT. Said vehicle was a black 1996
Honda Accord EX, bearing Virginia registration plate number Y2K5529.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
JOHN E SHELTON,
Plaintiff
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LINDA R. MASSAL, JUSTIN
THOMAS WRIGHT, DOUGLAS STEWART,
Defendants
File No. 2001-1450
PRAECIPE AND RULE TO FILE
X A COMPLAINT
A BILL OF PARTICULARS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF SAID CoLrRT:
Issue rule on Plaintiff
in the above case within twenty days
suffer a judgement of non pros.
DATE: 8/22/01
to file a Complaint
after service of the rule or
Print Name: Rlcnara B. Wixt Esq.
Attorney for: Defendant Stewart
Address: 4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg PA 17109-3099
Telephone No: (717) 652-8455
Supreme Court ID No.: 07274
, ~ RULE ISSUED A~ABO~-E.
Prothonotary ~
(_ Deputy
(NOTE: File in duplicate)
PROTHON · - 12 ~, '
JOHN E. SHELTON,
Plaintiff
Ve
LINDA R. MASSAL,
JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT,
DOUGLAS STEWART,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2001-1450
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
p~aRCIPE FOR APPF~%~%NCE
TO: Prothonotary
Please enter the appearance of Richard H. Wix, Esquire, of the
firm of Wix, Wenger & Weidner, on behalf of Defendant Douglas
Stewart in the above-captioned matter.
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
Richard H. Wix, Esq., I.D. #07274
Attorneys for Defendant Stewart
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
(717) 652-8455
Dated: July 17, 2001
01HB-00092
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 50:}
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Linda IL Massal
JOHN E. SI~I~I.TON,
VS.
LINDA R. MASSAL, Jua-r~ T~OMAS
WRIGHT, AND DOUGLAS STEWART,
DEI~NOANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, ]~ENNSYLVANIA
No. 2001-1450 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendant, Linda
R. Massal, herein, and that he mused a true and correct copy of the attached Entry of
Apoearance to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Ron Turo, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Douglas Stewart
65 Cedar Haven Court
Apartment 202
Forest, VA 24551
Justin Thomas Wright
1531 Radcliff Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24507
Date: Jul 11 2001
Don~d R Dorer, Esqu' (Cfi
Attorney for Defendant, Linda R. Massal
O1HB-O0092
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant? Linda R. Massal
JOHN E. SI~:LTON,
VS.
LINDA R. MASSAL, Jusr~ THOMA~
WRIGHT, AND DOUGLAS S'r~WART,
DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2001-1450 CIWL T~RM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance in the above-captioned matter on behalf of the Defendant,
Linda R. MassaL
By[ //f
AtWmey for Defendant, Linda R. Massal
Identification No. 39126
Date:
01HB-00092
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant~ Linda R. Massal
Jo~ E. S~I~..I.TON,
VS.
LINDA R. MASSAL, Jvs'rm TUOMAS
WRIGHT, AND DOUGLAS S'rl~WART,
D~I~O~
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, ~ENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2001-1450 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION = LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendant, Linda
R. Massal, herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Praecioe for Rule
to File Comolalnt to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Ron Turo, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Douglas Stewart
65 Cedar Haven Court
Apartment 202
Forest, VA 24551
Justin Thomas Wright
1531 RadcliffAvenue
Lynchburg, VA 24507
Date: July 11.2001
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant, Linda R. Massal
01HB-00092
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Linda R. Massal
JOHN E. SHI/LTON,
VS.
LI~OA R. MASSAL, JUST~
WRIGItT~ AND DOUGLAS ST~-I~ART~
D~-FENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2001-1450 CF~L T~RM
CIVIL ACTION = LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO TI-IB PROTHONOTARY:
the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
Date: July 11. 2001 Attorney for Defendant, Linda R. Massal
RUL~ TO ~ COMPLAINT
ANDNOW, this /_~/~dayof '~/V ,2001aRUlJ~ishereby
entered upon the plaintiff to file a Complaint here~l Within 20 days after service hereof or
suffer the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
P~.6THONOTARY ~
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JOHN E. SHELTON,
Plaintiff
LINDA R. MASSAL,
JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT,
DOUGLAS STEWART,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:NO. 2001-1450
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I served a true and correct copy of the Writ of
Summons filed in the above captioned case upon Justin Thomas Wright, by certified
mail, return receipt requested on May 23, 2001 addressed to:
Justin Thomas Wright
1531 Radcliff Avenue
Lynchburg, PA 24507
and did thereafter receive same as evidenced by the attached Post Office receipt card
dated May 29, 2001.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT
OF SERVICE ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE,
INFORMATION AND BELIEF, I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS HEREIN
MADE ARE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 18 PA.C.S. SECTION 4904
RELATING TO UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
Date
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
Attorney for Plaintiff
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US Po~b~
Receipt for Certified Mail
NO Insurance ~ove~age Provided.
Do not use for International Mail (See reverse~
JOHN E. SHELTON,
Plaintiff
LINDA R. MASSAL,
JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT,
DOUGLAS STEWART,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:NO 2001-' 1~5'0 c_,~'{
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I served a true and correct copy of the Writ of
Summons filed in the above captioned case upon Douglas Allen Stewart, by certified
mail, return receipt requested on May 23, 2001 addressed to:
Douglas Allen Stewart
65 Cedar Haven Court
Apartment 202
Forest, VA 24551
and did thereafter receive same as evidenced by the attached Post Office receipt card
dated May 25, 2001.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT
OF SERVICE ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE,
INFORMATION AND BELIEF, I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS HEREIN
MADE ARE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 18 PA.C.S. SECTION 4904
RELATING TO UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
Date
TURO LAW OFFICES
n Turo, Esquire
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
Attorney for Plaintiff
E. SHELTON,
Plaintiff
LINDA R. MASSAL,
JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT,
DOUGLAS STE'VVART,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:NO 2001 "/
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDAN S:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED pLAINTIFF HAS COMMENCED AN
ACTION AGAINST YOU.
Prothonotary
Date
-Deputy /
RUE COPY FROM RECORD
m ~Testimony wnereol, I here unto set n~J
md the ~ ot said Cou~bat Carlisle. Pa~
SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND
CASE NO: 2001-01450 p
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SHELTON JOHN E
VS
MASSAL LINDA R ET AL
R. Thomas Kline ,Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
inquiry for the within named defendant, DEFENDANT
MASSAL LIN-DA R
unable to locate Her
WRIT OF SUMMONS
but was
in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
, NOT FOUND , as to
the within named DEFENDANT
, MASSAL LINDA R
ADDRESS STATED IS YORK COUNTY.
UNABLE TO SERVE PRIOR TO EXPIRATION.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service .00
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
28.00
R.~Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
RON TURO
07/11/2001
Sworn and subscribed tone. fore me
this / ~. day of ~
JOHN E. SHELTON,
Plaintiff
LINDA R. MASSAL,
JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT,
DOUGLAS STEWART,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:NO 01 ~1450
: CIVIL TERM
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TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please reinstate the Wdt of Summons filed in the above captioned matter.
Date
Respectfully Submitted
TURO LAW OFFICES
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
Attorney for Plaintiff
JOHN E. SHELTON,
plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:NO 2oo
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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LINDA R. MASSAL,
JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT,
DOUGLAS STEWART,
Defendants
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED pLAINTIFF HAS COMMENCED
ACTION AGAINST YOU.
AN
prothonotary
Date
Deputy
OHN E. SHELTON,
Plaintiff
MASSAL,
JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT,
DOUGLAS STEWART,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:NO 2001- ~/5'O
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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:
pRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue a Write of Summons on the above named Defendants at the following
address:
Linda R. Massel
302 Sharon Drive
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Justin Thomas Wright
1531 Radcliff Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24507
Douglas Stewart
65 Cedar Haven Court
Apt. 202
Forest, VA 24551
Respectfully Submitted
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9~SS
Attorney for Plaintiff
Cumberland County, ss:
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Laura Massal
(~x~,;~=: o/Addition, a/ Defendant)
You are notified that_ ~.~ln~ .~e-wnr,__ .
(Name (~) o~ Ddex~dant (s)
has (have) joined you as an additional defendant in this action, which you are re-
quired to defend.
Date October 15, 2001
(~)
--_________~i_s.. R. Long
Laura Massal
302 Sharon Drive
New CL~berland, PA 17070
JOHN E. SHELTON,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBF_RLAND COUNTY, PENNSYVLANIA
LINDA R. MASSAL,
JUSTIN THOMAS WRIGHT,
DOUGLAS STEWART,
Defendants
NO. 01-1450
: CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please settle, discontinue and withdraw the, above-captioned Complaint on
behalf of the Plaintiff, John E. Shelton, against all defendants.
Date
Respectfully Submitted
TURO LAW OFFICES
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
Attorney for Plaintiff