HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-6222MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
KRISTOPHER T. SMULL, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 69140
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorneys for Plaintiff
HOLLY R. BOSSERT, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO.
SHAWN P. LILLEY, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
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MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
KRISTOPHER T. SMULL, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 69140
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorneys for Plaintiff
HOLLY R. BOSSERT,
Plaintiff
V.
SHAWN P. LILLEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Holly R. Bossert, by and through her attorney,
Kristopher T. Smull, Esquire, with this Complaint in Divorce, of which the following is a
statement:
1. Plaintiff is Holly R. Bossert, an adult individual, who has resided at 1 Northview
Road, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070, since 1999.
2. Defendant is Shawn P. Lilley, an adult individual, who has resided at 1 Northview
Road, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070, since 1999.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at
least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on June 17, 2000 in Milton,
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. Neither of the parties in this action is presently a member of the Armed Forces.
7. The Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States.
Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and that she
may have the right to request the Court to require the parties to participate in such counseling.
Being so advised, Plaintiff does not request that the Court require the parties to participate in
counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down by the Court.
9. Plaintiff avers that there are no children of the parties under the age of eighteen
(18).
COUNT I - DIVORCE
10. The Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which the action is based are as follows:
That the marriage is irretrievably broken.
COUNT II - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
11. During the marriage, Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired various items of marital
property, both real and personal, which are subject to equitable distribution under Chapter 35 of
the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court:
(a) Enter a Decree in Divorce;
(b) Equitably distribute all property, both personal and real, owned by the
parties;
(c) Grant such further relief as the Court may deem equitable and just.
Respectfully Submitted:
Date:
MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
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KPJSTOPHER T. SMULL, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 69140
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, Holly R. Bossert, hereby verify and state that the facts set forth in the foregoing document
are true and correct to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn
verification to authorities.
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MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
MSTOPHER T. SMULL, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 69140
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorneys for Plaintiff
HOLLY R. BOSSERT, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
SHAWN P. LILLEY,
Defendant
NO. 06-6222 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, KRISTOPHER T. SMULL, ESQUIRE, do hereby certify that a true and correct copy of
the Complaint in Divorce Under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code, was served upon the
Defendant, Shawn P. Lilley, by United States Mail, first class, postage prepaid, certified, restricted,
docketed to No. 7005 0390 0005 2244 1675, on the 1st day of November, 2006, addressed as
follows:
Mr. Shawn Lilley
1 Northview Road
New Cumberland, PA 17070
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KPiIST,6PHER T. SMULL, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 69140
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorney for Plaintiff
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PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this I day of &?!C,(r -r , 2006, by and between
Holly R. Bossert, of 1 Northview Road, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
(hereinafter referred to as "WIFE") and Shawn P. Lilley, of 1 Northview Road, New Cumberland,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as " HUSBAND"):
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties were married on June 17, 2000, in Milton, Northumberland
County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, no children have been born of this marriage; and
WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between
the parties and it is the intention of HUSBAND and WIFE to live separate and apart, and the
parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective financial and property rights
and obligations as between each other, including, without limitation by specification: the settling
of all matters between them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and
personal property; settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and future
support, alimony and/or maintenance of WIFE by HUSBAND or of HUSBAND by WIFE; the
settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their
respective estates.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, HUSBAND and WIFE,
each intending to be legally bound hereby covenant and agree as follows:
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1. SEPARATION: HUSBAND and WIFE shall at all times hereafter have the right
to live separate and apart from each other and to reside from time to time at such place or places
as they shall respectively deem fit, free from any control, restraint or interference whatsoever by
the other. Neither party shall molest the other or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell
with him or her by any legal or other proceedings. The foregoing provisions shall not be taken to
be an admission on the part of either HUSBAND or WIFE of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the
causes leading to their living apart.
2. INTERFERENCE: Each party shall be free from interference, authority, and
contact by the other, as fully as if he or she were single and unmarried, except as may be necessary
to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall molest the other or attempt to
endeavor to molest the other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other, nor in any way harass
or malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from
the other.
3. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS: This
Agreement shall not be considered to affect or bar the right of HUSBAND or WIFE to a divorce
on lawful grounds as such grounds now exist or shall hereafter exist or to such defense as may be
available to either party. This Agreement is not intended to condone and shall not be deemed to be
a condonation on the part of either party hereto of any act or acts on the part of the other party
which have occasioned the disputes or unhappy differences which have occurred prior to or which
may occur subsequent to the date hereof.
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4. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE: The parties hereby acknowledge that WIFE has filed
a Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County to Docket No. 06-6222, claiming that the marriage
is irretrievably broken under Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Both parties
hereby express their agreement that the marriage is irretrievably broken and express their intent to
execute, simultaneously with this Agreement, any and all Affidavits, Waivers or other documents
necessary for the parties to obtain an absolute divorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code. Said Affidavits and Waivers shall be held by counsel for WIFE until the expiration of the
ninety (90) day statutory waiting period. The parties hereby waive all rights to request court
ordered counseling under the Divorce Code. It is further specifically understood and agreed by the
parties that the provisions of this Agreement as to equitable distribution of property of the parties
are accepted by each party as a final settlement for all purposes whatsoever, as contemplated by
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
Should a decree, judgment or order of divorce be obtained by either of the parties in this or
any other state, country or jurisdiction, each of the parties hereby consents and agrees that this
Agreement and all of its covenants shall not be affected in any way by such separation or divorce;
and that nothing in any such decree, judgment, order or further modification or revision thereof
shall alter, amend or vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the parties
shall remarry. It is the specific intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any
judgment and to be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
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5. INCORPORATION IN DIVORCE DECREE: It is further agreed, covenanted
and stipulated that this Agreement, or the essential parts hereof, shall be incorporated in any
decree hereinafter entered by any court of competent jurisdiction in any divorce proceedings that
have been or may be instituted by the parties for the purpose of enforcing the contractual
obligations of the parties. This Agreement shall not be merged in any such decree but shall in all
respects survive the same and be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
6. EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of this Agreement shall be the "date of
execution" or "execution date," defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they
have each executed this Agreement at the same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or
"execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the party last
executing this Agreement.
7. DISTRIBUTION DATE: The transfer of property, funds and/or documents
provided for herein, shall only take place on the "distribution date," which shall be defined as the
date of execution of this Agreement unless otherwise specified herein. However, the support
and/or alimony payments, if any, provided for in this Agreement shall take effect as set forth in this
Agreement.
8. MUTUAL RELEASE: HUSBAND and WIFE each do hereby mutually remise,
release, quit-claim and forever discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all time to
come, and for all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, title and interest, or claims
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in or against the property (including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other
or against the estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situated, which he or she
now has or at any time hereafter may have against the other, the estate of such other or any part
thereof, whether arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other
or by way of dower or curtesy, or claims in the nature of dower or curtesy or widow's or
widower's rights, family exemption or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right
to take against the spouse's will, or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as a
testamentary gift, or all other rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's
estate, whether arising under the laws of (a) Pennsylvania, (b) any State, Commonwealth or
territory of the United States, or (c) any country or any rights which either party may have or at any
time hereafter shall have for past, present or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees, division of property, costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of
the marital relationship or otherwise, except, all rights and agreements and obligations of
whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any
provisions thereof. It is the intention of HUSBAND and WIFE to give each other by the execution
of this Agreement a full, complete and general release with respect to any and all property of any
kind or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other now owns or may hereafter acquire, except
and only except all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which
may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. It is further agreed that
this Agreement shall be and constitute a full and final resolution of any and all claims which each
of the parties may have against the other for equitable division of property, alimony, counsel fees
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and expenses, alimony pendente lite or any other claims pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code or the divorce laws of any other jurisdiction.
9. REPRESENTATION BY COUNSEL: This Agreement has been prepared by
Kristopher T. Smull, Esquire, counsel for WIFE. Said counsel, at the commencement of and at all
stages during the negotiation of this Agreement, has informed HUSBAND that he has acted solely
as counsel for WIFE and has not advised or represented HUSBAND in any manner whatsoever.
HUSBAND, at the commencement of, and at all stages during the negotiation of this Agreement,
has been advised by Kristopher T. Smull, Esquire that he could be represented by his own counsel
but at all times has elected not to be so represented. HUSBAND has read this Agreement carefully
and thoroughly, fully understanding each of its provisions, and therefore signs it clearly and
voluntarily.
HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that this Agreement is not the result of any duress or
undue influence and that it is not the result of any collusion or improper or illegal Agreement or
Agreements. The parties further acknowledge that they have each made to the other a full
accounting of their respective assets, estate, liabilities, and sources of income and that they waive
any specific enumeration thereof for the purpose of this Agreement. Each party agrees that he or
she shall not at any time raise as a defense or otherwise the lack of such disclosure in any legal
proceeding involving this Agreement, with the exception of disclosure that may have been
fraudulently withheld.
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10. WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS: Each party represents that
they have not heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt or liability or obligation for which the
estate of the other party may be responsible or liable except as may be provided for in this
Agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other party harmless for and against any
and all such debts, liabilities or obligations of every kind which may have heretofore been
incurred by them, including those for necessities, except for the obligations arising out of this
Agreement.
11. WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS: HUSBAND and WIFE
covenant, warrant, represent and agree that, with the exception of obligations set forth in this
Agreement, neither of them shall hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the estate of the
other may be liable. Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party for and against
any and all debts, charges and liabilities incurred by the other after the execution date of this
Agreement, except-as maybe otherwise specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement.
12. PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties have divided between them, to their
mutual satisfaction, the personal effects, household furniture and furnishings, and all other articles
of personal property which have heretofore been used by them in common, and neither party will
make any claim to any such items which are now in the possession or under the control of the
other. Should it become necessary, the parties each agree to sign any titles or documents necessary
to give effect to this paragraph upon request. Specifically, WIFE shall retain her 8 year old
Oldenburg Mare known as "Oprah," as well as, all equipment for the horse.
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By these presents, each of the parties hereby specifically waives, releases, renounces and
forever abandons whatever claims he or she may have with respect to any personal property which
is in the possession of the other, and which shall become the sole and separate property of the
other from the date of execution hereof.
13. DEBT OF THE PARTIES: HUSBAND hereby indemnifies WIFE against, and
agrees to assume the sole liability and responsibility for, all debts, obligations or liabilities of any
nature whatsoever heretofore or hereafter incurred by HUSBAND for the benefit of himself, except
as provided herein. Specifically, HUSBAND shall be responsible for the mortgage and home
equity loan on the marital home through Members I"; the mortgages on his pre-marital properties;
and his credit cards with Members I" and Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union.
HUSBAND shall not and will not hereafter incur or cause to be incurred for the benefit of
himself, except as provided for herein, any debts, obligations or liabilities of any nature
whatsoever, whether for necessaries or otherwise, upon the credit of WIFE.
WIFE hereby indemnifies HUSBAND against and agrees to assume the sole liability and
responsibility for all debts, obligations or liabilities of any nature whatsoever heretofore or
hereafter incurred by WIFE for the benefit of herself, except as provided for herein. Specifically,
WIFE shall be responsible for the mortgage on the property located at 224 Forster Street,
Harrisburg; her personal business loan through M&T Bank; and her credit cards with MBNA and
Capital One.
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WIFE shall not and will not hereafter incur or cause to be incurred for the benefit of
herself, except as provided for herein, any debts, obligations or liabilities of any nature
whatsoever, whether for necessaries or otherwise, upon the credit of HUSBAND.
14. DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY:
a. 1 Northview Road, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania - WIFE agrees to
transfer all her right, title and interest in and to the real estate situated at 1 Northview Road, New
Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania now titled in the name of HUSBAND and WIFE
as tenants by the entireties, to HUSBAND and agrees to immediately execute now, and in the
future, any and all deeds, documents or papers necessary to effect such transfer of title upon
request. WIFE fin-ther acknowledges that she has no claim, right, interest or title whatsoever in
said property and further agrees never to assert any claim to said property in the future.
WIFE is currently residing in said property and may continue to do so until such time as
she obtains alternate housing. WIFE agrees to continue to contribute to the payment of the
mortgage, home equity loan, household utilities, taxes, insurance costs, and association fees related
to the home as long as she is residing in the home. Upon WIFE's relocation from the home,
HUSBAND shall pay and be solely responsible for the mortgage and home equity loan, as well as,
for all household utilities, taxes, insurance costs, and association fees. It is agreed between the
parties that, in the event repairs are required to be made for the marital home, the costs thereof
shall be born solely by HUSBAND.
Said property is currently encumbered by a mortgage, in HUSBAND's name alone, and a
home equity loan, in the name of both parties. HUSBAND shall refinance the home equity loan
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currently encumbering said property through Members 1St, or otherwise remove WIFE's name
therefrom, within sixty (60) days following the signing of this Agreement. HUSBAND agrees to
indemnify and hold WIFE harmless from any and all liability with respect to said mortgage and
home equity loan. Should HUSBAND be unable to refinance, or remove WIFE's name from the
home equity loan, within said sixty (60) days, the parties agree that the home will be listed for sale
with a real estate agent of HUSBAND's choosing and at a price determined by HUSBAND and
agreed upon by WIFE. WIFE shall cooperate fully with the listing and sale of the home and shall
execute any documents necessary to carry out the intent of this paragraph. The parties agree that no
reasonable offer (within 5% of the listing price) for the purchase of the home will be rejected. All
proceeds from the sale of the home shall be retained solely by HUSBAND.
WIFE agrees to execute a deed conveying her interest in said property to HUSBAND.
Said deed shall be prepared by Nathan Wolf, Esquire. The deed shall be held in escrow by
WIFE's attorney until such time as WIFE is removed from the liability of the home equity loan on
the property. WIFE shall deliver the deed to the marital home to HUSBAND within five (5) days
following both HUSBAND's cash payment referred to in paragraph 15 below, and HUSBAND's
removal of WIFE from liability for the home equity loan.
Until such time as WIFE's name is removed from the liability of the home equity loan
encumbering the property, HUSBAND shall be solely responsible for all of the monthly mortgage
and home equity loan payments, taxes, insurance costs, association fees, utilities, and any
necessary repairs related to the property and shall indemnify and save WIFE harmless from any
and all liability, expense, cost, or loss whatsoever, with regard to said expenses.
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b. 224 Forster Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - HUSBAND agrees to
transfer all his right, title and interest in and to the real estate situated at 224 Forster Street,
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, now titled in the name of HUSBAND and WIFE as
tenants by the entireties, to WIFE and agrees to immediately execute now, and in the future, any
and all deeds, documents or papers necessary to effect such transfer of title upon request.
HUSBAND further acknowledges that he has no claim, right, interest or title whatsoever in said
property and further agrees never to assert any claim to said property in the future.
Said property is currently rented and the parties agree that all rent payments shall be made
directly to WIFE. WIFE agrees to pay and be solely responsible for the mortgage on said property
with Sun Trust. WIFE shall refinance said mortgage, or otherwise remove HUSBAND's name
therefrom, within sixty (60) days following the execution of this Agreement. WIFE agrees to
indemnify and hold HUSBAND harmless from any and all liability with respect to said mortgage
until such time as HUSBAND's name has been removed. Should WIFE be unable to refinance
within said sixty (60) days, the parties agree that the home will be listed for sale with a real estate
agent of WIFE's choosing and at a price determined by WIFE and agreed upon by HUSBAND.
HUSBAND shall cooperate fully with the listing and sale of the home and shall execute any
documents necessary to carry out the intent of this paragraph. The parties agree that no reasonable
offer (within 5% of the listing price) for the purchase of the home will be rejected. All proceeds
from the sale of the home shall be retained solely by WIFE.
HUSBAND agrees to deliver an executed deed to WIFE's attorney, conveying his interest
in said property to WIFE, together with the signed copies of this Agreement. Said deed shall be
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prepared by Nathan Wolf, Esquire. The deed shall be held in escrow by WIFE's attorney until
such time as HUSBAND is removed from the liability of the mortgage on the property.
Until such time as HUSBAND's name is removed from the liability of the mortgage
encumbering the property, WIFE shall be solely responsible for all of the monthly mortgage
payment, taxes, insurance costs, association fees, utilities, and any necessary repairs related to the
property and shall indemnify and save HUSBAND harmless from any and all liability, expense,
cost, or loss whatsoever, with regard to said expenses.
C. 118 West Pomfret Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania - HUSBAND currently
holds an interest in real property situated at 118 West Pomfret Street, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania. Said property is titled in HUSBAND's name alone and was acquired by
HUSBAND prior to the parties' marriage. WIFE acknowledges that she has no claim, right,
interest or title whatsoever in said property and agrees never to assert any claim to said property
in the future. WIFE further agrees that she shall execute a quitclaim deed to said property
releasing any and all interest she may have had in said property, if necessary.
HUSBAND further covenants and agrees that he will indemnify and save WIFE harmless
from any and all liability, expense, cost, or loss whatsoever, with regard to the mortgage, in his
name, currently encumbering said property, as well as, all utilities, taxes, insurance and other
expenses.
d. 1424D Bradley Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania - HUSBAND currently
holds an interest in real property situated at 1424 Bradley Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. Said property is titled in HUSBAND's name alone and was acquired by
HUSBAND prior to the parties' marriage. WIFE acknowledges that she has no claim, right,
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interest or title whatsoever in said property and agrees never to assert any claim to said property
in the future. WIFE further agrees that she shall execute a quitclaim deed to said property
releasing any and all interest she may have had in said property, if necessary.
HUSBAND further covenants and agrees that he will indemnify and save WIFE harmless
from any and all liability, expense, cost, or loss whatsoever, with regard to the mortgage, in his
name, currently encumbering said property, as well as, all utilities, taxes, insurance and other
expenses.
e. 8 Rose of Sharon Drive, Etters, Penns, lv? ania - HUSBAND currently
holds an interest in real property situated at 8 Rose of Sharon Drive, Etters, York County,
Pennsylvania. Said property is titled in HUSBAND's name alone and was acquired by
HUSBAND prior to the parties' marriage. WIFE acknowledges that she has no claim, right,
interest or title whatsoever in said property and agrees never to assert any claim to said property
in the future. WIFE further agrees that she shall execute a quitclaim deed to said property
releasing any and all interest she may have had in said property, if necessary.
HUSBAND further covenants and agrees that he will indemnify and save WIFE harmless
from any and all liability, expense, cost, or loss whatsoever, with regard to the mortgage, in his
name, currently encumbering said property, as well as, all utilities, taxes, insurance and other
expenses.
The parties acknowledge that there is currently a personal loan, in Wife's name only,
which is secured by said property. Wife shall satisfy said loan, or otherwise cause it to be
removed as a lien, on said property. Wife shall remove said loan within sixty (60) days of the
signing of this Agreement and agrees that she will indemnify and save Husband harmless from any
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and all liability, expense, cost, or loss whatsoever, with regard to this loan until it is removed as a
lien on said property.
15. CASH PAYMENT TO WIFE: HUSBAND agrees that he shall make a cash
payment to WIFE of THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($35,000.00) Dollars. Said
payment shall be made within three (3) days following WIFE's removal of the personal loan, in
her name, as a lien on HUSBAND's property located at 8 Rose of Sharon Drive, Etters,
Pennsylvania. Should WIFE be unable to remove said loan from 8 Rose of Sharon Drive within
the sixty (60) days set forth in paragraph 14(e) above, HUSBAND agrees to assume said loan and
remove WIFE from the liability thereon within seven (7) days. HUSBAND shall pay WIFE the
difference between said $35,000.00 and the balance of the loan. Said payment to WIFE shall be
made within three (3) days of the WIFE being removed from said loan.
16. BANK ACCOUNTS: HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that they each possess
certain bank accounts and the like in their respective names. They hereby agree that each shall
become sole owner of their respective accounts and they each hereby waive any interest in, or
claim to, any funds held by the other in such accounts.
17. MUTUAL FUNDS: The parties agree that HUSBAND's American Funds Mutual
Funds shall remain his sole and exclusive property. WIFE agrees to waive any interest she may
have in such property and further agrees that she will not assert any such claim in the future.
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18. PENSIONS. ANNUITIES AND/OR RETIREMENT BENEFITS: WIFE agrees
that any monies which HUSBAND has acquired through his interests in either pensions, 401(K),
profit sharing, savings and thrift plans, annuities and/or retirement benefits through his present or
past employers shall remain his sole and exclusive property. WIFE agrees to waive any interest
she may have in such property and further agrees that she will not assert any such claim in the
future.
HUSBAND agrees that any monies which WIFE has acquired through her interests in either
pensions, 401(K), profit sharing, savings and thrift plans, annuities and/or retirement benefits
through her present or past employers shall remain her sole and exclusive property. HUSBAND
agrees to waive any interest he may have in such property and further agrees that he will not assert
any such claim in the future.
19. DISTRIBUTION OF INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS: WIFE
hereby acknowledges and agrees that HUSBAND shall retain, as his separate property, free and
clear from any claim, right, title or interest on the part of WIFE, his Individual Retirement
Accounts. WIFE hereby acknowledges that she has no further claim, right, title or interest
whatsoever in the Individual Retirement Accounts of HUSBAND, and further agrees never to
assert any claim to the asset in the future.
HUSBAND hereby acknowledges and agrees that WIFE shall retain, as her separate
property, free and clear from any claim, right, title or interest on the part of HUSBAND, her
Individual Retirement Accounts. HUSBAND hereby acknowledges that he has no further claim,
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right, title or interest whatsoever in the Individual Retirement Accounts of WIFE, and further
agrees never to assert any claim to the asset in the future.
20. MOTOR VEHICLES: With respect to the motor vehicles owned by one or both
of the parties, they agree as follows:
(a) The Volvo, presently titled in joint names, shall become and remain the sole and
exclusive property of HUSBAND. WIFE agrees to sign over the title to said automobile after
HUSBAND has removed her name from the vehicle loan. HUSBAND shall refinance or otherwise
cause WIFE's name to be removed from said loan, within thirty (30) days after the signing of this
Agreement. Any costs associated with the transfer of said vehicle shall be HUSBAND's sole
responsibility.
(b) The Tank Scooter, presently titled in WIFE's name alone, shall remain WIFE's
sole and exclusive property.
The titles to the said motor vehicles shall be executed by the parties, if appropriate for
affecting transfer as herein provided, on the date of execution of this Agreement or as soon
thereafter as possible, and said executed title shall be delivered to the proper party on the
distribution date. Each party agrees to be solely responsible for the amounts presently due and
owing against his or her respective automobile.
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21. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY: Each of the parties shall hereafter own and
enjoy, independently of any claim or right of the other, all items of property, be they real, personal
or mixed, tangible or intangible, which are hereafter acquired by him or her, with full power in
him or her to dispose of the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as
though he or she were unmarried.
22. WAIVER OF ALIMONY: Both parties acknowledge and agree that the
provisions of this Agreement providing for equitable distribution of marital property are fair,
adequate and satisfactory to them and are accepted by them in lieu of and in full and final
settlement and satisfaction of any claims or demands that either may now or hereafter have against
the other for support, maintenance, alimony, or alimony pendente lite. HUSBAND and WIFE
further, voluntarily and intelligently waive and relinquish any right to seek from the other any
payment for support or alimony.
23. HEALTH INSURANCE: WIFE's responsibility to provide health insurance for
HUSBAND shall terminate upon the entry of a final Divorce Decree. WIFE agrees to cooperate in
HUSBAND's obtaining COBRA coverage, should he so choose.
24. COUNSEL FEES: Neither party shall have any liability to the other for
reimbursement of attorney's fees incurred by the other party in connection with the negotiation and
preparation of this Agreement or in connection with any legal or equitable proceedings between
the parties which have preceded the execution of this Agreement.
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25. INCOME TAX PRIOR RETURNS: The parties have heretofore filed joint
Federal and State tax returns. Both parties agree that in the event any deficiency in Federal or
State income tax is proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made against either of them,
each will indemnify and hold harmless the other from and against any loss or liability for any such
tax deficiency or assessment and any interest, penalty and expense incurred in connection
therewith. Such tax, interest, penalty or expense shall be paid solely and entirely by the individual
who is finally determined to be the cause of the misrepresentations or failures to disclose the
nature and extent of his or her separate income on the aforesaid joint returns.
26. APPLICABILITY OF TAX LAW TO PROPERTY TRANSFERS: The parties
hereby agree and express their intent that any transfer of property pursuant to this Agreement shall
be within the scope and applicability of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (hereinafter the "Act"),
specifically, the provisions of said Act pertaining to the transfers of property between spouses and
former spouses. The parties agree to sign and cause to be filed any elections or other documents
required by the Internal Revenue Service to render the Act applicable to the transfers set forth in
this Agreement without recognition of gain on such transfer and subject to the carry-over basis
provisions of the said Act.
27. TAX ADVICE: Both parties hereto hereby acknowledge and agree that they have
had the opportunity to retain their own accountants, certified public accountants, tax advisor, or tax
attorney with reference to the tax implications of this Agreement. Neither party has been given any
tax advice whatsoever by their respective attorneys. Both parties hereby acknowledge that they
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have been advised, by their respective attorneys, to seek their own independent tax advice by
retaining an accountant, certified public accountant, tax attorney, or tax advisor with reference to
the tax implications involved in this Agreement. Further, the parties acknowledge and agree that
their signatures to this Agreement serve as their acknowledgment that they have read this particular
paragraph and have had the opportunity to seek independent tax advice.
28. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE: The parties agree that, except as otherwise
specifically provided herein, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after such time
as a final Decree in Divorce may be entered with respect to the parties.
29. BREACH: If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other
party shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek such
other remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract
shall be responsible for payment of reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the other in
enforcing their rights under this Agreement.
30. WAIVER OF CLAIMS: Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may
dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and
all rights he or she shall now have or hereafter acquire, under the present and future laws of any
jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship,
including without limitation, dower, curtesy, statutory allowance, widow's allowance, widower's
allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and the right to act
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as administrator or executor of the other's estate. Each party will, at the request of the other,
execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to
carry into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interests, rights and claims.
31. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
32. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The parties confirm that they have relied on the
completeness and substantial accuracy of the financial disclosure of the other as an inducement to
the execution of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that there has been no formal discovery
conducted in their pending divorce action and that neither party has filed an Inventory and
Appraisement as required by Section 3505(b) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the rights of either party to pursue a claim for equitable distribution, pursuant to the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code, of any interest owned by the other party in an asset of any nature at
any time prior to the date of execution of this Agreement that was not disclosed to the other party
or his or her counsel prior to the date of the within Agreement is expressly reserved. In the event
that either party, at any time hereafter, discovers such an undisclosed asset, that party shall have
the right to petition the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County to make equitable
distribution of said asset.
The non-disclosing party shall be responsible for payment of counsel fees, costs or
expenses incurred by the other party in seeking equitable distribution of said asset.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Agreement shall in all other respects remain in full
force and effect.
33. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS: This Agreement shall be binding and
shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns.
34. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall, from time to time, at
the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other any and all further
instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this
Agreement.
35. VOID CLAUSES: If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement
shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term,
condition, clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in all other respects this
Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect and operation.
36. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS: It is specifically understood and
agreed by and between the parties hereto that each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to be a
separate and independent Agreement.
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37. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER: A modification or waiver of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the same
formality as this Agreement. The failure of either parry to insist upon strict performance of any of
the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent defaults of
the same or similar nature.
38. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS: The descriptive headings used herein are for
convenience only. They shall have no affect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of
the parties.
39. APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and more specifically under the Divorce Code of 1980 and any
amendments thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the date and
year first above written.
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On this, the 1?7day of kw.4? ,.,. " , 2006, before me, a Notary Public, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared Holly R. Bossert, known to me (or satisfactorily proven)
to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Property Settlement Agreement and
acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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On this, the day of 2006, before me, a Notary Public, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared Shawn P. Lilley, known tome (or satisfactorily proven)
to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Property Settlement Agreement and
acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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HOLLY R. BOSSERT, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 06-6222
SHAWN P. LILLEY, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
October 26, 2006.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
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 the divorce is granted.
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. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-6222
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§ 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. 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.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
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. § 4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 06-6222
SHAWN P. LILLEY, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
October 26, 2006.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
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 the divorce is granted.
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. §4904 relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-6222
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
3301 (c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. 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.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
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. § 4904 relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
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MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
KRISTOPHER T. SMULL ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 69140
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorneys for Plaintiff
HOLLY R. BOSSERT, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 06-6222
SHAWN P. LILLEY, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
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 § 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: service was made by United States
Mail, first class, postage prepaid, certified, restricted, docketed to No. 7005 0390 0005 2244
1675 on November 1, 2006.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by § 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code: by Plaintiff, Holly R. Bossert, on February 9, 2007; by Defendant, Shawn P. Lilley, on
February 9, 2007.
4. Related claims pending: Settled by Agreement dated November 1, 2006.
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5. Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in § 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: Waiver of Notice is being filed simultaneously herewith.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in § 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: Waiver of Notice is being filed simultaneously herewith.
Respectfully Submitted:
MARIA P. GNETTI & ASSOCIATES
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Plaintiff ) PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 06-6222
SHAWN P. LILLEY, )
Defendant ) IN DIVORCE
PETITION
AND NOW comes the above-named Petitioner, by his attorney, Samuel L. Andes, and petitions
the court for relief as follows:
1. The Petitioner herein is the Defendant and is referred in this Petition as either "Defendant"
or "Husband". The Respondent herein is the Plaintiff Holly R. Bossert, who is referred to herein either
as "Plaintiff' or "Wife."
2. The parties were married on 17 June 2000 and were divorced by a decree entered by this
court in February of 2007.
3. Prior to the parties' divorce, they entered into a Property Settlement Agreement, dated 1
November 2006 (hereinafter, the "Agreement") which was intended by the parties to resolve all of the
economic issues involved in their marriage and divorce. A copy of the Agreement is attached hereto
and marked as EXHIBIT A.
4. Paragraph 32 of the Agreement contained representations by each of the parties that they had
relied upon the complete and substantially accurate financial disclosure of the other party as an
inducement to execute the agreement.
5. During the marriage, Wife purchased a horse named "Madaket." The purchase price for the
horse, in the amount of $50,000.00 was provided by a loan taken by Husband for that purpose.
6. Sometime in 2006, but prior to the Agreement, Plaintiff/Wife sold Madaket. When she sold
the horse, she repaid Defendant/Husband the $50,000.00 he had borrowed to fund the purchase of the
horse and told Husband that she had not made any profit on the sale and that $50,000.00 was all that she
had received.
7. Husband believed Wife's explanation and representations of the sale of Madaket and
relied upon those representations in entering into and signing the Agreement.
8. Wife's representations about the sale of the horse, and the funds she received from that sale,
were false.
9. After the parties signed the Agreement, Husband heard rumors regarding the sale of the horse
which caused him to suspect that Wife may not have been candid with him about the sale price. As a
result, Husband confronted Wife about the details of the sale and, after much discussion, Wife confirmed
that she had lied to Husband previously about the details of the sale.
10. During these discussions, which took place in late 2006 or early 2007, Wife represented to
Husband that she had sold the horse for $90,000.00 and was required to pay a $25,000.00 commission to
the persons who organized the sale.
11. Based upon the admission of Plaintiff, Plaintiff and Defendant signed an Agreement dated
29 January 2007 in which Plaintiff represented the terms of the sale and the profit generated by it and
that, as a result of that sale, Plaintiff would accept a reduced cash payment owed to her by terms of the
Agreement. A copy of the parties' Agreement of 29 January 2007 is attached hereto and marked as
EXHIBIT B.
12. In reliance upon the representations of Plaintiff, Defendant completed his performance of
the obligations under the Agreement and the parties concluded a divorce. As part of those obligations,
Defendant paid Plaintiff $30,000.00 pursuant to the terms of the original Agreement as modified by the
parties agreement of 29 January 2007.
13. The statements and representations regarding the sale of the horse which Plaintiff made to
Defendant in January of 2007 were also false.
14. Plaintiff actually sold the horse for $150,000.00 and paid a sale commission of only
$15,000.00. Thus, after paying the commission and repaying the loan for the acquisition of the horse,
Plaintiff realized a cash profit of $85,000.00.
15. Plaintiff lied to and misled Defendant by virtue of her false statements to him regarding the
sale of the horse and the disposition of the proceeds. Plaintiff's conduct constitutes fraud and
deception.
16. Plaintiff's fraud and deception injured Defendant.
17. Paragraph 32 of the Agreement provides, inter alia, the following:
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the rights of either party to pursue a
claim for equitable distribution, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code, of any interest owned by the other party in an asset of any nature at
any time prior to the date of execution of this Agreement that was not
disclosed to the other party or his or her counsel prior to the date of the
within Agreement is expressly reserved. In the event that either party, at
any time hereafter, discovers such an undisclosed asset, that party shall
have the right to petition the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County to make equitable distribution of said asset.
The non-disclosing party shall be responsible for payment of counsel fees,
costs or expenses incurred by the other party in seeking equitable distribution of
said asset.
18. Defendant's conduct has injured Plaintiff in the amount of $37,500.00, which represents the
difference between what he should have received from the sale of Plaintiff's horse and what she agreed
to give him near the time of the divorce.
19. Defendant has incurred legal fees in this matter to protect his rights and will continue to
incur such fees until this matter is concluded.
20. Plaintiffs conduct, which involved repeatedly lying to Defendant and repeatedly
misrepresenting to him the terms of the sale of the horse, were fraudulent, outrageous, taken in bad faith,
and intended to misled and injure Defendant.
21. Defendant is entitled to an award of punitive damages because of Plaintiff's outrageous,
intentional, and injurious conduct. Defendant demands punitive damages in the amount of $25,000.00.
22. Counsel for Plaintiff does not concur in this Petition.
23. The Honorable Edgar B. Bayley, who signed the Divorce Decree in this matter, is the only
Judge previously involved in any proceedings between these parties, at least to Defendant's knowledge.
WHEREFORE, Defendant prays this court to take the following action:
A. To award to him, as additional equitable distribution of the parties assets, and
pursuant to Paragraph 32 of the Agreement, the sum of $37,500.00;
B. Award Defendant punitive damages from Plaintiff in the amount of
$25,000.00;
C. Award Defendant his reasonable attorneys fees incurred in enforcing his
rights in this matter;
D. Award Defendant interest on the above sums from January 2007 until the date
of payment; and
E. To take such other action as the court deems necessary to protect Defendant's
rights in this matter.
Samuel L. Andes
Attorney for Defendant
Supreme Court ID # 17225
525 North 12`' Street
Lemoyne, Pa 17043
(717) 761-5361
I verify that the statements made in this document are true and correct. I understand that
any false statements in this document are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904 (unsworn
falsification to authorities).
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PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEIVMNT, made this. day of , 2006, by and between
Holly R.. Bossert, of 1 Northview Road, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
(hereinafter referred to as "WIFE") and Shawn P. Lilley, of 1 Northview Road, New Cumberland,
Curriberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as " HUSBAND"):
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WHEREAS, the parties were married on June 17, 2000, in Milton, Northun-
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WHEREAS; diverse; unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between
the parties and it is the intention of HUSBAND and WIFE to live separate and apart, and the
parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective financial and property rights
and obligations as between each other, including, without limitation by specification: the settling
of all natters between them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and
personal property, settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and future
support, alimony and/or maintenance of WIFE by HUSBAND or of HUSBAND by WIFE; the
settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their
respective estates.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises;
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, HUSBAND and WIFE,
each intending to be legally bound hereby covenant and agree as follows:
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1. SEPARATION: HUSBAND and WIFE shall at all times hereafter have the right
to live separate and apart from each other and to reside from time to time at such place or places
as they shall respectively deem fit, free from any control, restraint or interference whatsoever by
the other. Neither party shall molest the other or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell
with him or her by any legal or other proceedings. The foregoing provisions shall not be taken to
be aft admission on the part of either HUSBAND or WIFE of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the
causes leading to their living apart.
2. INTERFERENCE: Each party shall be free from interference, authority, and
contact by the other, as fully as if he or she were single and unmarried, except as may be necessary
to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall molest the other or attempt to
endeavor to molest the other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other, nor in any way harass
or malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from
the other.
I AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS: This
Agreement shall not be considered to affect or bar the right of HUSBAND or WIFE to a divorce.
on lawful grounds as such grounds now exist or shall hereafter exist or to such defense as may be
available to either party. This Agreement is not intended to condone and shall not be deemed to be
a condonation on the part of either party hereto of any act or acts on the part of the other party
which have occasioned the disputes or unhappy differences which have occurred prior to or which
may occur subsequent to the date hereof.
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4. _ S-UBSEOUENT DIVORCE: The parties hereby acknowledge that WIFE has filed
a Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County to Docket No. 06-6222, claiming that the marriage
is irretrievably broken under Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Both parties
hereby express their agreement that the mamage is irretrievably broken and express their intent to
execute, simultaneously with this Agreement, any and all Affidavits, Waivers or other documents
necessary for the parties to obtain an absolute divorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code. Said Affidavits and Waivers shall be held by counsel for WIFE until the expiration of the
ninety (90) day statutory waiting period. The parties hereby waive all rights to request court
ordered counseling under the Divorce Code. It is further specifically understood and agreed by the
parties that the provisions of this Agreement as to equitable distribution of property of the parties
are accepted by each parry as a final settlement for all purposes whatsoever, as contemplated by
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
Should a decree, judgment or order of divorce be obtained by either of the parties in this or
any other state, country or jurisdiction, each of the parties hereby consents and agrees that this
Agreement and all of its covenants shall not be affected in anyway by such separation or divorce;
and that nothing in any such decree, judgment, order or further modification or revision thereof
shall alter, airmend or vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the parties
shall remarry. It is the specific intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any
judgment and to be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
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5. INCORPORATION.IN DIVORCE DECREE: It is further agreed, covenanted
and stipulated that this Agreement, or the essential parts hereof, shall be incorporated in any
decree hereinafter entered by any court of competent jurisdiction in any divorce proceedings that
have been or may be instituted by the parties for the purpose of enforcing the contractual
obligations of the parties. This Agreement shall not be merged in any such decree. but shall in all
respects survive the same and be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
6. EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of this Agreement shall be the "date of
execution" or "execution date," defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they
have each executed this Agreement at the same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or
"execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the party last
executing this Agreement.
7. DISTRIBUTION DATE: The transfer of property, funds and/or documents
provided for herein, shall only take place on the "distribution date," which shall be defined as the
date of execution of this Agreement unless otherwise specified herein. However, the support
and/or alimony payments, if any, provided for in this Agreement shall take effect asset forth in this
Agreement.
8. MUTUAL RELEASE: HUSBAND and WIFE each do hereby mutually remise,
release, quit-claim and forever discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all time to
come, and for all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, title and interest, or claims
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in or against the property (including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other
or against the estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situated, which he or she
now has or at anytime hereafter may have against the other, the estate of such other or any part
thereof, whether arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other
or by way of dower or, curtesy, or claims in the nature of dower or curtesy or widow's or
widower's rights, family exemption or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right
to take against the spouse's will, or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as a
testamentary gift; or all other rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's
estate, whether arising under the laws of (a) Pennsylvania, (b) any State, Commonwealth or
territory of the United States, or (c) any country or, any rights which either party may have or at any .
time hereafter shall have for past, present or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony
pendent lite, counsel fees, division of property, costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of
the marital relationship or otherwise, except; all rights and agreements and obligations of
whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any
provisions thereof. It is the intention of HUSBAND and WP? to give each other by the execution
of this Agreement a full, complete and general release with respect to any and all property of any
kind or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other;now owns or may hereafter acquire, except
and only except all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which
may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. It is fin-ther agreed that
this Agreement shall be and constitute a full and final resolution of any and all claims which each
of the parties may have against the other for equitable division of property, alimony, counsel fees
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and expenses, alimonypendente lite or any other claims pursuant.to the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code or the divorce laws of any other jurisdiction.
9. REPRESENTATION BY COUNSEL: This Agreement has been prepared by
Kristopher T. Smull, Esquire, counsel for WIFE. Said counsel, at the commencement of and at all
stages during the negotiation of this Agreement, has informed HUSBAND that he has acted solely
as counsel for WIFE and has not advised or represented HUSBAND in any manner whatsoever.
HUSBAND, at the commencement of, and at all stages during the negotiation of this Agreement,
has been advised byKristopher T. Sinull, Esquire. that he could be represented by his own counsel
but at all times has elected not to be so represented. HUSBAND has read this Agreement carefully
and thoroughly, fully understanding each of its provisions; and therefore signs it clearly and
voluntarily.
HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that this Agreement is not the result of any duress or
undue influence and that it is not the result of any collusion or improper or illegal Agreement or
Agreements. The parties further acknowledge that they have each made to the other a full
accounting of their respective assets, estate, liabilities, and sources of income and that they waive
any specific enumeration thereof for the purpose of this Agreement. Each party agrees that he or
she shall not at any time raise as a defense or otherwise the lack of such disclosure in any legal
proceeding involving this Agreement, with the exception of disclosure that may have been
fraudulently withheld.
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10. W TY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS: Each party represents that
they have not heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt or liability or obligation for which the
estate of the other party may be responsible or liable except as may be provided for in this
Agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other party harmless for and against any
and all such debts, liabilities or obligations of every kind which may have heretofore been
incurred by them; including those for necessities, except for the obligations arising out of this
Agreement.
11. W? AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS: HUSBAND and WIFE
covenant; Warrant; represent and agree that, with the exception of obligations set forth in this
Agreement, neither of their shall hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the estate of the
other may be liable. Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party for and against
any and all debts, charges and liabilities incurred by the other after the execution date of this
Agreement, except -as may be otherwise specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement.
12. PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties have divided between them, to their
mutual satisfaction, the personal effects, household furniture and furnishings, and all other articles
of personal property which have heretofore. been used by them in common, and neither party will
make any claim to any such items which are now in the possession or under the control of the..
other. Should it become necessary, the parties each agree to sign any titles or documents necessary
to give effect to this paragraph upon request. Specifically, WIFE shall retain her 8 year old
Oldenburg Mare known as "Oprah," as well as, all equipment for the horse.
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By these presents, each of the parties hereby specifically waives, releases, renounces and
forever abandons whatever claims he or she may have with respect to any personal property which
is in the possession of the other, and which shall become the sole and separate property of the
other from the date of execution hereof.
13. DEBT_OF THE PARTIES: HUSBAND herebyindem' ifi es WIFE against, and
agrees to assume the sole liability and responsibility for, all debts, obligations or liabilities of any
nature whatsoever heretofore or hereafter incurred by HUSBAND, for the benefit of himself, except
as provided herein. Specifically, HUSBAND shall be responsible for the mortgage and home
equity loan on the marital home through Members l'; the mortgages on his pre-marital properties;
and his credit cards with Members I" and Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union.
HUSBAND shall riot and will not hereafter incur or cause to be incurred for the benefit of
himself, except as provided for herein, any debts, obligations or liabilities of any nature
whatsoever; whether for necessaries or otherwise, upon.the credit of WIFE.
WIFE hereby indemnifies HUSBAND against and agrees to assume the sole liability and
responsibility for all debts, obligations or liabilities of any nature whatsoever heretofore or
hereafter incurred by WIFE for the benefit of herself, except as provided for herein. Specifically,
WIFE shall be responsible for the mortgage on the property located at 224 Forster Street,
Harrisburg; her personal business loan through M&T Bank; and her credit cards with MBNA and
Capital One.
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WIFE shall not and will not hereafter incur or cause to be incurred for the benefit of
herself, except as provided for herein, any debts, obligations or liabilities of any nature
whatsoever, whether for necessaries or otherwise, upon the credit of HUSBAND.
14. DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY:
a: 1 Northview Road New Cumberland Pennsylvania _ WIFE agrees to
transfer all her right, title and interest in and to the real estate situated at 1 Northview Road, New
Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania now titled in the name of HUSBAND and WIFE
as tenants by the entireties, to HUSBAND and agrees to immediately execute now, and in the
future, any and all deeds, documents or papers necessary to effect such transfer of title upon
request. WIRE further aclmowledges that she has no claim, right, interest or title whatsoever in
said property and filrther agrees never to assert any claim to said property in the future.
WIFE is currently residing in said property and may continue to do so until such time as
she obtains alternate housing. WIFE agrees to continue to contribute to the payment of the
mortgage, home equity loan; household utilities, taxes, insurance costs, and association fees related
to the home' as long as she is residing in the home. Upon wIFE's relocation from the home,
HUSBAND shall pay and be solely responsible for the mortgage and home equity loan, as well as,
for all household utilities, taxes, insurance costs, and association fees. It is agreed between the
parties that, in the event repairs are required to be made for the marital home, the costs thereof
shall be born solely by HUSBAND
Said property is currently encumbered by a mortgage, in HUSBAND's name alone, and a
home equity loan, in the name of both parties. HUSBAND shall refinance the home equity loan
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currently encumbering said property through Members I% or otherwise remove WIFE's name
therefrom, within sixty (60) days following the signing of this Agreement. HUSBAND agrees to
indemnify and hold WIFE harmless from any and all liability with respect to said mortgage and
home equity loan. Should HUSBAND be unable to refinance, or remove WIFE's name from the
home equity loan, within said sixty (60) days, the parties agree that the home will be listed for sale
with a real estate agent of HUSBAND's choosing and at a price determined by HUSBAND and
agreed upon by WIFE. WIFE shall cooperate fully with the listing and sale of the home and shall
execute any documents necessary to carry out the intent of this paragraph. The parties agree that no
reasonable offer (within 5% of the listing price) for the purchase of the home will be rejected. All
proceeds from the sale of the home shall be retained solely by HUSBAND.
WIFE agrees to execute a deed conveying her interest in said property to HUSBAND.
Said deed shall be prepared by Nathan Wolf, Esquire. The deed shall beheld in escrow by
WIFE's attorney until such time as WIFE is removed from the liability of the home equity loan on
the property. W]FB shall deliver the deed to the marital home to HUSBAND within five (5) days
following both HUSBAND's cash payment referred to in paragraph 15 below, and HUSBAND's
removal of WIFE from liability for the home equity loan.
Until such time as WIFE's name is removed from the liability. of the home equity loan
encumbering the property, HUSBAND shall be solely responsible for all of the monthly mortgage
and home equity loan payments, taxes, insurance costs, association fees, utilities, and any
necessary repairs related to the property and shall indemnify and save WIFE harmless from any
and all liability, expense, cost, or loss whatsoever, with regard to said expenses.
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b. 224 Forster Street, Harrisburg, Penns lvania - HUSBAND agrees to
transfer all his right, title and interest in and to the real estate situated at 224 Forster Street;
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, now titled in the name of HUSBAND and WIFE as
tenants by the entireties, to WIFE and agrees to immediately execute now, and in the future, any
and all deeds, documents or papers necessary to effect such transfer of title upon request.
HUSBAND further acknowledges that he has no claim, right,. interest or title whatsoever in said.
property and further agrees never to assert any claim to said property in the future.
Said property is currently rented and the parties agree that all rent payments shall be made
directly to WIFE. WIFE agrees to pay and be solely responsible for the mortgage on said property
with Sun Trust. WIFE shall refinance said mortgage, or otherwise remove HUSBAND's name
therefrom, within sixty (60) days following the execution of this Agreement. WIFE agrees to
indemnify and hold HUSBAND harmless from any and all liability with respect to said mortgage
until such time as HUSBAND's name has been removed. Should WIFE be unable to refinance
within said sixty (60) days, the parties agree that the home will be listed for sale with a real estate
agent of WIFE's choosing and at a price determined by WIFE and agreed upon by HUSBAND.
HUSBAND shall cooperate fully with the listing and sale of the home and shall execute any
documents necessary to carry out the intent of this paragraph. The parties agree that no reasonable
offer (within 5%0 of the listing price) for the purchase of the home will be rejected. All proceeds
from the sale of the home shall be retained solely by WIFE.
HUSBAND agrees to deliver an executed deed to WIFE's attorney, conveying his interest
in said property to WIFE, together with the signed copies of this Agreement. Said deed shall be
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prepared by Nathan Wolf, Esquire. The deed shall be held in escrow by WIFE's attorney until
such time as HUSBAND is removed from the liability of the mortgage on the property.
Until such time as HUSBAND's name is removed from the liability of the mortgage
encumbering the property, WIFE shall be solely responsible for all of the monthly mortgage
payment, taxes, insurance costs, association fees, utilities, and any necessary repairs related to the
property and shall indemnify and save HUSBAND harmless from any and all liability, expense,
cost, or loss whatsoever, with regard to said expenses.
c. 118 West Pomfret Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania - HUSBAND currently
holds an interest in real property situated at 118 West Pomfret Street, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania: Said property is titled in HUSBAND's name alone and was acquired by
HUSBAND prior to the parties' marriage. WIPE acknowledges that she has no claim, right,
interest or title whatsoever in said property and agrees never to assert any claim to said property
in the future. WIFE further agrees that she shall execute a quitclaim deed to said property
releasing any and all interest she may have had in said property, if necessary.
HUSBAND further covenants and agrees that he will indemnify and save WIFE harmless
from any and all liability, expense, cost, or loss whatsoever, with regard to the mortgage, in his
name, currently encumbering said property, as well as, all utilities, taxes, insurance and other
expenses:
d. 1424D Bradley Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania- HUSBAND currently
holds an interest in real property situated at 1424 Bradley Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. Said property is titled in HUSBAND's name alone and was acquired by
HUSBAND prior to the parties' marriage. WIPE acknowledges that she has no claim, right,
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interest or title whatsoever in said property and agrees never to assert any claim to said property
in the future. WIFE further agrees that she shall execute a quitclaim deed to said property
releasing any and all interest she may have had in said property, if necessary.
HUSBAND further covenants and agrees that he will indemnify and save WIFE harmless
from any and all liability, expense, cost, or loss whatsoever, with regard to the mortgage, in his
name, currently encumbering said property, as well as, all utilities, taxes, insurance and other
expenses.
e. 8.Rose of Sharon Drive, Etters, Pennsylvania - HUSBAND currently
holds an interest in real property situated at 8 Rose of Sharon Drive, Etters, York County,
Pennsylvania: Said property is titled in HUSBAND's name alone and was acquired by
HUSBAND prior to the parties' marriage. WIFE acknowledges that she has no claim, right,
interest or title whatsoever in said property and agrees never to assert any claim to said property
in the future. WIFE further agrees that she shall execute a quitclaim deed to said property
releasing any and all interest she may have had in said property, if necessary.
HUSBAND further covenants and agrees that he will indemnify and save WIFE harmless
from any and all liability, expense, cost, or loss whatsoever, with regard to the mortgage, in his
name, currently encumbering said property, as well as, all utilities, taxes, insurance and other
expenses.
The parties acknowledge that there is currently a personal loan, in Wife's name only,
which is secured by said property. Wife shall satisfy said loan, or otherwise cause it to be
removed as a lien, on said property. Wife shall remove said loan within sixty (60) days of the
signing of this Agreement and agrees that she will indemnify and save Husband harmless from any
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and all liability, expense, cost, or loss whatsoever, with regard to this loan until it is removed as a
lien on said property.
15. CASH PAYMENT TO WIFE: HUSBAND agrees that he shall make a cash
payment to WIFE of THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($35,000.00) Dollars. Said
payment shall be made within three (3) days following WIFE's removal of the personal loan, in
her narne, as a lien on HUSBAND's property located at 8 Rose of Sharon Drive, Etters,
Pennsylvania. Should WIFE be unable to remove said loan from 8 Rose of Sharon Drive within
the sixty (60) days set forth in paragraph 14(e) above, HUSBAND agrees to assume said loan and
remove WIFE from the liability thereon within seven (7) days. HUSBAND shall pay WIFE the
difference between said $35,000.00 and the balance of the loan. Said payment to WIFE shall be
made within three (3) days of the WIFE being removed from said loan.
16. BANK ACCOUNTS: HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that they each possess
certain bank accounts and the like in their respective names. They hereby agree that each shall
become sole owner of their respective accounts and they each hereby waive any interest in, or
claim to, any funds field by the other in such accounts.
17. MUTUAL NUND& The parties agree that HUSBAND's American Funds Mutual
Funds shall remain his sole and exclusive property. WIFE agrees to waive any interest she may
have in such property and further agrees that she will not assert any such claim in the future.
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18. PENSIONS, ANNUITIES AND/OR RETIREMENT BENEFITS: WIFE agrees
that any monies which HUSBAND has acquired through his interests in either pensions, 401(K),
profit sharing, savings and thrift plans, annuities and/or retirement benefits through his present or
past employers shall remain his sole and exclusive property. WIFE agrees to waive any.interest
she may have in such property and further agrees that she will not assert any such claim in the
future.
HUSBAND agrees that any monies which WIFE has acquired through her interests in either
pensions, 401(K), profit sharing, savings and thrift plans, annuities and/or retirement benefits
through her present or past employers shall remain her sole and exclusive property. HUSBAND
agrees to waive any interest he may have in such property and further agrees that he will not assert
any such claim in the future.
19. DISTRIBUTION OF INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS: WIFE.
hereby acknowledges and agrees that HUSBAND shall retain, as his separate property, free and
clear from any claim, right, title or interest on the part of WIFE, his Individual Retirement
Accounts. WIFE hereby acknowledges that she has no further claim, right, title or interest
whatsoever in the Individual Retirement Accounts of HUSBAND, and further agrees never to
assert any claim to the asset in the future.
HUSBAND hereby acknowledges and agrees that WIFE shall retain, as her separate
property, free and clear from any claim, right, title or interest on the part of HUSBAND, her
Individual Retirement Accounts. HUSBAND hereby acknowledges that he has no further claim,
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right, title or interest whatsoever in the Individual Retirement Accounts of WIFE, and further
agrees never to assert any claim to the asset in the future.
10. MOTOR VEFIICLES: With respect to the motor vehicles owned by one or both
of the parties, they agree as follows:
(a) The Volvo, presently titled in joint names, shall become and remain the sole and
exclusive property of HUSBAND. WIFE agrees to sign over the title to said automobile after
HUSBAND has removed her name from the vehicle loan. HUSBAND shall refinance or otherwise
cause WIFE's name to be removed from said loan, within thirty (30) days after the signing of this
Agreement: Any costs associated with the transfer of said vehicle shall be HUSBAND's sole
responsibility.
(b) The Tank Scooter, presently titled in WIFE's name alone, shall remain WIFE's
sole and exclusive property.
The titles to the said motor vehicles shall be executed by the parties, if appropriate for
affecting transfer as herein provided, on the date of execution of this Agreement or as soon
thereafter as possible, and said executed title shall be delivered to the proper party on the
distribution date. Each party agrees to be solely responsible for the amounts presently due and
owing against his or her respective automobile.
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21. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY: Each of the parties shall hereafter own and
enjoy; independently of any claim or right of the other, all items of property, be they real, personal
or mixed, tangible or intangible, which are hereafter acquired by him or her, with full power in
him or her to dispose of the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as
though he or she were unmarried.
21 WAIVER. OF ALIMONY: Both parties acknowledge and agree that the
provisions of this Agreement providing for equitable distribution of marital property are fair,
adequate and satisfactory to them and are accepted by them in lieu of and in full and final
settlenient and satisfaction of any claims or demands that eithermay now or hereafter have against
the other for support, maintenance, alimony, or alimony pendente liter HUSBAND and WIFE
further, voluntarily and intelligently waive and relinquish any right to seek from the other any,
payment for support or alimony.
23. 14EALTH INSURANCE: WIFE's responsibility to provide health insurance for
HUSBAND shall terminate upon the entry of a final Divorce Decree. WIFE agrees to cooperate in
HUSBAND's obtaining COBRA coverage, should he so choose.
24: COUNSEL FEES: Neither party shall have any liability to the other for
reimbursement of attorney's fees incurred by the other parry in connection with the negotiation and
preparation of this Agreement or in connection with any legal or equitable proceedings between
the parties which have preceded the execution of this Agreement.
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25. INCOME TAX PRIOR RETURNS: The par ties have heretofore filed joint
Federal and State tax returns. Both parties agree that in the event any deficiency in Federal or
State income tax is proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made against either of them,
each will indemnify and hold harmless the other from and against any loss or liability for any such
tax deficiency or assessment and any interest, penalty and expense incurred in connection
therewith. Such tax, interest, penalty or expense shall be paid solely and entirely by the individual
who is finally determined to be the cause of the misrepresentations or failures to disclose the
nature and extent of his or her separate income on the aforesaid joint returns.
26. APPLICABILITY OP..TAX LAW TO PROPERTY TRANSFERS: The parties
hereby agree and express their intent that any transfer of property pursuant to this Agreement shall
be wifhin the scope and applicability of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (hereinafter the "Act"),
specifically, the provisions of said Act pertaining to the transfers of property between spouses and
former spouses. The parties agree to sign and cause to be filed any elections or other documents
required by the Internal Revenue Service to render the Act applicable to the transfers set forth in
this Agreement without recognition of gain on such transfer and subject to the carry-over basis
provision's of the said Act.
27. TAX ADVICE: Both parties hereto hereby acknowledge and agree that they have
had the opportunity to retain their own accountants, certified public accountants, tax advisor, or tax
attorney with reference to the tax implications of this Agreement. Neither party has been given any
tax advice whatsoever by their respective attorneys. Both parties hereby acknowledge that they
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have been advised, by their respective attorneys, to seek their own independent tax advice by
retaining an accountant, certified public accountant, tax attorney, or tax advisor with reference to
the tax implications involved in this Agreement. Further, the parties acknowledge and agree that
their signatures to this Agreement serve as their acknowledgment that they have read this particular
paragraph and have had the opportunity to seek independent tax advice.
A EF)W'ECT OF DIVORCE DECREE: The parties agree that, except as otherwise
specifically provided herein, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after such time
as a final Decree in Divorce may be entered with respect to the parties.
29. BREACH: If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other
party shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek such
other remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract
shall be responsible for payment of reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the other in
enforcing their rights under this Agreement.
30. • WAIVER OF CLAIMS: Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may
dispose of his or her property in anyway, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and
all rights he or she shall now have or hereafter acquire, under the present and future laws of any
jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship,
including without limitation, dower, curtesy, statutory allowance, widow's allowance, widower's
allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and the right to act
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as administrator or executor of the other's estate. Each party will, at the request of the other,
execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to
carry into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interests, rights and claims.
31. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings'other than those
expressly set forth herein.
32. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The parties confum that they have relied on the
completeness and substantial accuracy of the financial disclosure of the other as an inducement to
the execution of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that there has been no formal discovery
conducted in their pending divorce action and that neither party has filed an Inventory and
Appraisement as required by Section 3505(b) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the rights of either party to pursue a claim for equitable distribution, pursuant to the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code, of any interest owned by the other party in an asset of any nature at
any time prior to the date of execution of this Agreement that was not disclosed to the other party
or his or her counsel prior to the date of the within Agreement is expressly reserved. In the event
that either party, at any time hereafter, discovers such an undisclosed asset, that party shall have
the right to petition the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County to make equitable
distribution of said asset.
The non-disclosing party shall be responsible for payment of counsel fees, costs or
expenses incurred by the other party in seeping equitable distribution of said asset:
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Agreement shall in all other respects remain in full
force and effect.
33. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS: This Agreement shall be binding and
shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns.
34. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall, from time to time, at
the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other any and all further
instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this
Agreement.
35. VOID CLAUSES: If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement
shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term,
condition, clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and m all other respects this
Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect and operation.
36. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS: It is specifically understood and
agreed by and between the parties hereto that each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to be a
separate and independent Agreement.
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37. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER: A modification or waiver of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the same
formality as this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of
the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent defaults of
the same or similar nature.
38. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS: The descriptive headings used herein are for
convenience only. They shall have no affect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of
the parties.
39. APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and more specifically under the Divorce Code of 1980 and any
amendments thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the date and
year first above written.
(SEAL),
Holly R. Bossert
AL)
Sha P. Ulm,
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WITNESS
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA)
SS:
COUNTY OF
On this, the day of A)iv 2006, before me; a Notary Public, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared Holly R. Bossert, known to me (or satisfactorily proven)
to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Property Settlement Agreement and
acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
'NO ARAL SEAL
LOUIS J. LORE, Notary Public
Camp Hill Boro, Curnbedand County t
My commission Exr,?':'°: An' 1 14. ?C
Notary Public
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA)
SS:
COUNTY OF
J?
On this, the ?... day of ?01 Q , 2006, before me, a Notary Public, the
undersigned officer
, personally appeared Shawn P. Lilley, known tome '(or satisfactorily proven)
to be'the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Property Settlement Agreement and
acknowledged' that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal
NO SEAL
Pubiio
LCaLmopUHi LO rro, mmission Expires Apol 14, 2007
Notary Rab5c)eL
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EXHIBIT B
13:23 FAX 7177707143
January 29, 2007
Holly,
After talking with my attorney, I have decided to attach a check for $27,500 for the divorce settlement we
signed on November 1", 2006.
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The reason is as follows. Originally, you stated that we (you and 1) did not make any money on the sale of
the horse (named Madaket, barn name "Snoopy' even though I suspected otherwise and you refused to
provide any documentation or disclosure on the matter.
After we signed the divorce settlement, I learned that the "Snoopy" was sold to the McGuire's in Nokesville,
Virginia for $90,000. Below is an online excerpt emailed to me from Joel Bruno on November 13°t, 2006.
°Adequen Open Hunter:* /Madaket/, ridden and owned by Abbey McGuire,
Nokesville, VA
*P M McGuire*
t ffg-iiooker Ln - -y -
Nokesville, VA 20181-2200
(703) 594-2203
Per our subsequent conversation in mid November, you stated that you paid Jill Shull $25,000 commission
for the sale of the horse. The agreement between you and I was that we would split the profits from the
purchase and sale of "Snoopy". This summer, you gave me a $50,000 personal check to pay off the home
equity loan used to purchase Snoopy. Therefore-
$90,000 Sale Price
$25,000 Jill Shull Commission
$50,000 Purchase loan
Equals $15,000 Total Profit
$15,000 divided by 2 equals $7,500 which Is my share of the profit Because 1 found out you lied after I
signed the Divorce Settlement, I am legally entitled to $7,500 as part of the division of equity in our divore.
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At this point you can accept thy, 2? ?Snn ?tie?? ffached as payment in full for our divorce settlement If you
cash the attached check, you agree to acce I payment in Neu of $35,000 under the divorce
settlement and you will make no further claims dins me. Otherwise, you can choose not to cash the
entG check attar d and sue for 5,
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Please be aware that if you choose not to accept the ove. terms. I will take-tegaLacti=.tcL
bank statements, Bill of Sale records (from the 'your--
you, Jill Shull, and/or the MCGuire's), a 1099 reportable
income tax statement for the commission you paid to Jill Shull, and any other documents my attorney thinks
necessary in order for a Judge to determine my legal rights.
Sincerely,
Shawn Ulley
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HOLLY R. BOSSERT,
Plaintiff
vs.
SHAWN P. LILLEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 06-6222
IN DIVORCE
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this 7?0 day of 2008, upon consideration of the
attached Petition, a Rule is hereby issued upon the Plaintiff t show cause, if any she has, why the relief
requested therein should not be granted.
Rule returnable days from service upon D e record.
Distribution:
--"Kristopher T. Smull, Esquire (Attorney for Plaintiff)
/ 210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102, Camp Hill, PA 17011
`? Samuel L. Andes, Esquire (Attorney for Defendant
525 North 12' Street, P.O. Box 168, Lemoyne, PA 17043
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HOLLY R. BOSSERT, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
NO. 06-6222 CIVIL TERM
SHAWN P. LILLEY,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
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 the pleadings and Notice are
served, 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
pleadings or for any other claim of 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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
NOTICE TO PLEAD
You are hereby notified that you have twenty (20) days in which to plead to the within
New Matter and Counterclaim or a Default Judgment may be entered against you.
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
Wayne I'r Shade, Esquire
Supreme Court No. 15712
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone : 717-243-0220
Attorney for Plaintiff
?rt
HOLLY R. BOSSERT, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
V.
NO. 06-6222 CIVIL TERM
SHAWN P. LILLEY,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER WITH
NEW MATTER AND COUNTERCLAIM
ANSWER
L-4.
Admitted.
5.
The averments of ¶5 of Husband's Petition are admitted in part and denied in part.
It is admitted that Wife purchased a horse named Madaket and that Husband borrowed
$50,000 in connection with the purchase, but it is denied that the purchase price was
$50,000. On the contrary, Wife avers that the purchase price was $42,000 and that the
remaining $8,000 were deposited in the joint checking account of the parties from which
they paid their mortgage payments and other marital obligations.
6.
The averments of ¶6 of Husband's Petition are admitted in part and denied in part.
It is admitted that in 2006, prior to the Property Settlement Agreement, Wife sold the
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at 53 West Pomfret Street horse, that she repaid $50,000 to Husband, and that she told Husband that she had not
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17013
made a profit on the sale, but it is denied that Wife told Husband that she only received
$50,000 for the sale of the horse. On the contrary, the averments of ¶¶25 through 32
inclusive of Wife's New Matter are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set
forth.
7.
Admitted.
8.
The averments of ¶8 of Husband's Petition that Wife's representations about the
sale of the horse were false are denied. On the contrary, the averments of ¶¶25 through
32 inclusive of Wife's New Matter are incorporated herein by reference as though fully
set forth.
9.-10.
The averments' of rumors heard by Husband, being within the exclusive
knowledge of Husband are denied and proof thereof is demanded. It is admitted that
Husband confronted Wife in late 2006 and early 2007 about the details of the sale of the
horse and that she told him that the commissions were $25,000, but it is denied that Wife
confirmed that she had lied about the details of the sale of the horse and that she told
Husband that the horse sold for $90,000. On the contrary, the averments of ¶¶25 through
32 inclusive of Wife's New Matter are incorporated herein by reference as though fully
set forth.
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
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11.
The averments of ¶11 of Husbands Petition are admitted in part and denied in part.
It is admitted that the parties signed a document on January 29, 2007, and that Exhibit B
to Husband's Petition is an accurate copy thereof, but it is denied that the parties signed
the document based upon any representations by Wife other than that the sale of the horse
did not generate a profit. It is further denied that Wife accepted less than that to which
she was entitled under the Property Settlement Agreement as a result of the sale of the
horse. On the contrary, the averments of ¶¶25 through 46 inclusive of Wife's New Matter
are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth.
12.
The averments of ¶12 of Husbands Petition are admitted in part and denied in part.
It is admitted that the parties concluded a divorce and that Husband paid the sum of
$30,000 to Wife, but it is denied that the divorce was concluded upon the representations
of Wife other than that she did not realize a profit on the sale of the horse. It is further
denied that Husband completed the performance of his obligations under the Property
Settlement Agreement. On the contrary, the averments of ¶¶50 and 51 of Wife's
Counterclaim are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth.
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
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13.
The averments of ¶13 of Husband's Petition are denied. On the contrary, the
averments of T¶25 through 32 inclusive of Wife's New Matter, to the effect that her
statements were mistaken rather than false, are incorporated herein by reference as though
fully set forth.
14.
The averments of ¶ 14 of Husbands Petition are admitted in part and denied in part.
It is admitted that the horse sold for $150,000, but it is denied that the commission was
only $15,000 and that the profit was $85,000. On the contrary, the averments of ¶¶25
through 32 inclusive of Wife's New Matter are incorporated herein by reference as
though fully set forth.
15.-16.
The averments of 1115 and 16 of Husband's Petition are denied. On the contrary,
the averments of ¶¶25 through 32 inclusive of Wife's New Matter are incorporated herein
by reference as though fully set forth.
17.
Admitted.
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
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18.
The averments of ¶18 of Husband's Petition are denied. On the contrary, the
averments of ¶¶25 through 32 inclusive of Wife's New Matter are incorporated herein by
reference as though fully set forth.
19.
The averments' of ¶19 of Husband's Petition, being within the exclusive
knowledge of Husband, are denied; and proof thereof is demanded.
20.
The averments of ¶20 of Husband's Petition are denied. On the contrary, the
averments of ¶¶25 through 32 inclusive of Wife's New Matter are incorporated herein by
reference as though fully set forth.
21.
The averments' of ¶21 of Husband's Petition, being conclusions of law no
response is required. By way of further answer, Wife avers that the gravamen of
Husband's action is for breach of contract and that punitive damages are not available as .
a remedy therefor.
22.-23.
Admitted.
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands that Defendant's Petition be dismissed and that
judgment be entered in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant.
NEW MATTER
24.
The averments of ¶¶1 through 23, above inclusive, of Wife's Answer are
incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth.
25.
There was no basis upon which Wife could be untruthful about the sale price for
the horse because, when Wife sold the horse, there was an agreement with the purchasers
therefor, in writing, that expressly stated the purchase price of $150,000. Plaintiff is
unable to locate her executed counterpart, so an unexecuted copy thereof is attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth.
26.
The oral agreement between Husband and Wife provided that Wife's expenses in
the maintenance, training, showing and selling of the horse would be deducted from the
proceeds in calculating any profit from the ownership of the horse.
27.
When Wife would attempt to discuss, with Husband, that the expenses of the
WAYNE F. SHADE maintenance, training, showing and selling of the horse eliminated any profit from the
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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sale of the horse, he would refuse to discuss the expenses because he maintained that the
only permissible deductions under the oral agreement were his contributions and the
commissions.
28.
Wife's expenses in the maintenance, training, showing and selling of the horse
were $75,718.84 as set forth in an accounting thereof which is attached hereto as Exhibit
"B" and incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth.
29.
After Husband filed his Petition herein, Wife reviewed her bills, canceled checks
and credit card statements for her expenses in the maintenance, training, showing and
selling of the horse.
30.
During her review, Wife realized for the first time that she had included the
commissions of $25,000 twice in the calculation of her expenses.
31.
Wife's erroneous inclusion of the commissions twice yielded expenses of the
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
maintenance, training, showing and selling of the horse in the amount of $100,718.84
which, coupled with the $50,000 that Wife paid to Husband, appeared to Wife to have
eliminated any profit on the sale of the horse.
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32.
Wife's error was not discovered previously due to Husband's refusal to even
discuss the expenses of the maintenance, training, showing and selling of the horse.
33.
During the negotiation of the Property Settlement Agreement and continuing
through the date of the document dated January 29, 2007, Exhibit "B" to Husband's
Petition, Husband was unrepresented by counsel because he did not want to pay the fees
of an attorney. Notwithstanding his representations that he had consulted counsel, he was
not represented by counsel in the drafting of Exhibit B to his Petition or in connection
with the events that took place between the parties on January 29, 2007.
34.
Husband drafted the document dated January 29, 2007, in connection with his
required cash payment to Wife of $35,000 under the provisions of the Property Settlement
Agreement, Exhibit A to Husband's Petition.
35.
During the marriage of the parties, they had engaged in marriage counseling with
Dr. Edward S. Batista.
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Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
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36.
Dr. Batista and the parties were also social friends, and he had attended the
wedding of the parties.
37.
Prior to drafting the document dated January 29, 2007, Husband called Dr. Batista
and asked him to act as in intermediary in the process of Husband's making payment to
Wife because Husband was unrepresented by counsel.
38.
Dr. Batista agreed to do that, and he scheduled the matter for January 29, 2007.
39.
When Wife arrived at the office of Dr. Batista on January 29, 2007, Husband was
already there.
40.
Because Husband was in an extremely agitated state, Dr. Batista directed her to a
maintenance closet for her safety.
41.
There was no chair in the maintenance closet, and Wife remained in the
maintenance closet for the duration of the efforts of Dr. Batista to resolve the differences
WAYNE F. SHADE between the parties.
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
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42.
Dr. Batista proceeded to shuttle between the parties in an attempt to resolve their
differences.
43.
Dr. Batista, in effect, negotiated a settlement in which Husband would pay Wife
$30,000 rather than the $35,000 that Husband was required to pay under the Property
Settlement Agreement, Exhibit A to Husband's Petition.
44.
After Dr. Batista persuaded Husband to pay $30,000 rather than the $27,500 that
Husband was suggesting in his document dated January 29, 2007, Dr. Batista advised
Wife to sign the document to get the situation behind her.
45.
During the process of Dr. Batista's efforts, Wife became extremely emotionally
distraught, and she signed the document upon his recommendation, without reading it.
46.
Wife avers that Husband's role, in exhibiting sufficient anger that Dr. Batista did
not think it safe for the parties to be in the same room, after Husband maneuvered Wife
into a meeting at the office of the joint marriage counselor of the parties, and where she
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Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
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did not have immediate access to her legal counsel, amounted to duress that estops
Husband from asserting the provisions of the document dated January 29, 2007.
47.
In the alternative, Wife avers that the provisions of the document dated January 29,
2007, confirm that Husband knew that he could subpoena any information that he needed
to discover the details of the sale of the horse.
48.
Where Husband refused to engage legal counsel and chose not to pursue discovery
for more than a year after the sale of the horse, he is barred from further relief under the
doctrine of laches.
49.
Further in the alternative, Wife avers that, where Husband signed a document that
he prepared after choosing not to engage legal counsel or to pursue discovery of the
details of the sale of the horse, and where the document expressly provides that he would
not sue Wife, the document constitutes an accord and satisfaction which bars him from
further relief under the law.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands that Defendant's Petition be dismissed and that
judgment be entered in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant.
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
1'7013
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COUNTERCLAIM
50.
The averments of ¶¶24 through 49, above inclusive, of Wife's New Matter are
incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth.
51.
In the event that Wife should be found liable to Husband, Wife claims the $5,000
that Husband did not pay to her under the provisions of the Property Settlement
Agreement, Exhibit A to Husband's Petition.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in the amount of
$5,000 plus interest from January 29, 2007, costs and counsel fees.
Wayne F. Shade, Esquire
Supreme Court No. 15712
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: 717-243-0220
Attorney for Plaintiff
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
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The statements in the foregoing Answer are based upon information which has
been assembled by my attorney in this litigation. The language of the statements is not
my own. I have read the statements; and to the extent that they are based upon
information which I have given to my counsel, they are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date: June 30 , 2008
Hoy . Bossert
AGREEMENT O SAL R
This agreement is made byand between Holly& Bossert, hereinafter known as "Seller", and
Peter McGuire hereinafter known as "Buyer' for the sale of one nine-year-old warmblood horse,
recorded with the United States Equestrian Federation as "Madaket," horse recording number
4530943, and hereinafter referred to as 44A4adaket."
WHEREAS, the parties have mutually agreed to set forth the terms of sale of Madakct -and
agree to the statement of such terms as follows:
(1) Purchase Price - The Buyer agrees to payannd the Seller is willing to accept the sum of
$150,000.00 in United States currency or its equivalent, for the purchase of Madaket,
(2) Schedule of Payments -
a. First Payment - A non-refundable payment in the amount of $60,000.00 in
certified funds shall be paid to Seller, individually, upon receipt by Buyer of a
satisfactory veterinarian clearance, or byJanuary , 2006, which represents
the fifth day following the Buyer taking possession of Madaket, whichever occurs
fast.
b. Second and Final Payment - The second and final payment in the amount of
$90,000.00 in certified funds shall by paid to Seller, individually, on or before
January 31, 2006.
c. Commissions - All commissions due shall be payable from the total purchase
price identified herein,
EXHIBIT "A"
(3) Possession of Madaket - Buyer shall assume possession of Madaket on or about
January _, 2006, to permit Buyer to obtain a prepurchase veterinary examination of
Madaket and to allow Buyer to fully evaluate Madaket prior to purchase.
(4) Legal Title Ownership of Madaket shall remain with Seller until receipt of the second
and final payment, at which time, Seller agrees to cooperate in providing all necessary,
documentation for the transfer of ownership of Madaket through the United States
Equestrian Federation.
(5) Insurance Coverage - Following the initial payment to Seller, Buyer shall obtain, at his
or her own cost, a mortality policy in the amount of $90,000.00 on the life of Madaket,
which shall identify Seller as beneficiary of the policy. Buyer shalt provide proof of such
insurance, in the form of a declaration page from the insurance carrier, at the time Buyer
tenders the initial paymerrt. Upon transfer of legal title to Madaket as described in
Paragraph 4 herein, Buyer's obligation to insure the life of Madaket to the benefit of
Seller shall terminate.
(6) Breach -
a. In the event of the breach of this agreement by either party, the nonbreaching
parry shall have the right to seen monetary damages for such breach. All costs,
expenses and reasonable attorney fees incurred by the successful party in any
litigation to obtain monetary damages and/or specific performance of this
agreement shall be recoverable as part of the judgment entered by the court.
b. If Buyer fails to tender final payment asset forth herein, unless mutually agreed
to bythe parties in writing, then possession of ?&daket shall revert to Seller, and
any sums paid therefor shall remain ptoperty of Seller free of any claim of Buyer.
c. Should any litigation arise out of the terms of this agreement, possession of
Madaket shall immediately revert to Seller pending the outcome of the litigation,
and Seller shall from the point of her resumption of possession, bear the risk of
loss subject to the insurance provision identified in Paragraph 5 herein.
d. Execution of this agreement by Buyer shall be enforceable as a judgment of
possession upon the filing of such claim by Seller with the court as set forth in
the forum selection provision herein.
(7) Venue and Applicable Law - Any cause of action arising out of the terms and
provisions of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania in effect at the time of execution. Furthermore, the parties agree that any
such litigation shall be commenced and litigated in the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
With the intent to be legally bound thereby, the parties have hereunto set forth their hands
and seals on this, the day of January, 2006.
HOLLY R. BOSSERT (SELLER)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF
88:
On this, the day of January, 2006, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared HollyR. Bossert, known to me (or satisfactorilyproven) to be the persons whose names
are subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that they executed same for the purposes
therein contained.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
(SEAT.)
Notary Public
PETER McGUIRE (SELLER)
COMMONWEALTH OF
COUNTY OF
: 88:
On this, the day of January, 2006, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared PETER McGUIRE, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the persons whose
narrvs are subscribed to the within instnwaerit, and acknowledged that they executed same for the
purposes therein contained.
In -witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
(SEAL)
Date Payee Amount Purpose
9/8/2004 USEF Zone 2 $ 30.00 Entry Fee Processing
9/13/2004 National Horseshoe Association $ 100.00 Entry Fee Processing
9/24/2004 Middleburg Classic $ 200.00 Horse Show Entries
10/1/2004 Equi-Comp $ 507.00 Showing Expenses
10/20/2004 Equi-Comp $ 535.00 Showing Expenses
12/1/2004 Equi-Comp $ 370.00 Barn Board
12/2/2004 Equi-Comp $ 2,500.00 Florida Show Deposit
12/14/2004 Joe Alfano $ 230.00 Shoeing
12/30/2004 Our Farm $ 212.00 Horse Show Entries
1/2/2005 Annette Delaplaine $ 275.00 Hotel Travel Expenses
1/4/2005 Dennis Lynch $ 70.00 Horse Dentist
1/412005 Equi-Comp $ 70.00 Barn Expenses
1/14/2005 Equi-Comp $ 787.00 Showing Expenses
1/20/2005 Hits 1 $ 50.00 Entry Fee Deposit
1/20/2005 Hits 2 $ 50.00 Entry Fee Deposit
1/20/2005 Hits 3 $ 50.00 Entry Fee Deposit
1/20/2005 Hits 4 $ 50.00 Entry Fee Deposit
1/20/2005 Hits 5 $ 50.00 Entry Fee Deposit
1/20/2005 Loan Oak $ 121.53 Tack Supplies
1/24/2005 Cecil Vet Clinic $ 485.00 Vet Care
1/24/2005 Colonial Acres $ 8.48 Horse Blanket Repair
1129/2005 Equi-Comp $ 3,000.00 Florida Show Deposit
2/10/2005 Joe Alfano $ 185.00 Shoeing
2/13/2005 Hits 1 $ 332.00 Horse Show Entries
2/15/2005 Equi-Comp $ 375.00 Showing Expenses
2/27/2005 Hits 3 $ 117.00 Horse Show Entries
3/2/2005 Mona's Monograms $ 28.22 Tack Supplies
3/6/2005 Hits 4 $ 427.00 Horse Show Entries
3/8/2005 Equi-Comp $ 1,000.00 Florida Show Deposit
3/13/2005 Chris Reilly $ 80.00 Mane Braiding
3/13/2005 Hits 5 $ 462.00 Horse Show Entries
3/15/2005 Carlisle Equine Clinic $ 113.00 Vet Care
3/22/2005 Joe Alfano $ 155.00 Shoeing
4/1/2005 Shoeplace Spring Festival $ 327.00 Horse Show Entries
4/1/2005 Wangers $ 180.00 Tack Supplies
4/2/2005 Equi-Comp $ 1,500.00 Florida Show Deposit
4/20/2005 Joe Alfano $ 225.00 Shoeing
4/23/2005 Four Seasons $ 335.00 Horse Show Entries
4/25/2005 St. Christophers Horse Show $ 125.00 Entry Fee Deposit
4/25/2005 Blue Rock Horse Show $ 110.00 Entry Fee Deposit
4/27/2005 Four Seasons $ 135.00 Horse Show Stalls
5/112005 Lexington Spring Premiere $ 409.50 Horse Show Entries
5/15/2005 St. Christophers Horse Show $ 267.00 Horse Show Entries
5/15/2005 Blue Rock Horse Show $ 152.00 Horse Show Entries
5/16/2005 Equi-Comp $ 61.82 Barn Expenses
5/19/2005 Equi-Comp $ 2,200.00 Barn Expenses
5/19/2005 Joe Alfano $ 160.00 Shoeing
5/24/2005 Heather Hawkins $ 50.00 Tack Reimbursement
5/28/2005 Swan Lake $ 165.00 Horse Show Stalls
6/5/2005 Bob's Horse Care $ 15.00 Horse Show Night Watch
6/5/2005 Hits $ 82.00 Horse Show Entries
EXHIBIT "B"
6/5/2005 Tammy Uebelman $ 115.00 Mane Braiding
6/13/2005 VSF $ 350.00 Horse Show Stalls
6/13/2005 Cocher Farm $ 284.50 Horse Show Entries
6/14/2005 Equi-Comp $ 1,592.15 Horse Show Expenses
6/15/2005 Stylewise $ 24.00 Tack Supplies
6/17/2005 Carlisle Equine Clinic $ 147.00 Vet Care
6/18/2005 Jill Shull $ 180.00 Medication
6/20/2005 Joe Alfano $ 160.00 Shoeing
6/25/2005 Swan Lake $ 301.24 Horse Show Entries
6/30/2005 Elmira Charity $ 125.00 Horse Show Stalls
7/10/2005 Equi-Comp $ 450.00 Barn Board
7/11/2005 Cecil Vet Clinic $ 625.00 Vet Care
7/13/2005 VSF $ 411.50 Horse Show Entries
7/17/2005 Equi-Comp $ 2,874.52 Horse Show Expenses
7125/2005 Elmira Charity $ 258.00 Horse Show Entries
7/27/2005 Monmouth Group Inc. $ 175.00 Horse Show Stalls
7/27/2005 Michael L. Seybold $ 250.00 Shoeing
8/4/2005 Capital Challenge $ 350.00 Horse Show Entries
8/7/2005 VSF $ 328.50 Horse Show Entries
8/10/2005 Equi-Comp $ 450.00 Barn Board
8/10/2005 Quentin Riding Club $ 110.00 Horse Show Stalls
8/20/2005 Monmouth Group Inc. $ 447.00 Horse Show Entries
8/22/2005 Equi-Comp $ 1,500.00 Horse Show Expenses
9/1/2005 Joe Alfano $ 160.00 Shoeing
9/3/2005 The Tack Shelter $ 88.60 Tack Supplies
9/4/2005 Must Photo $ 155.00 Advertising Expenses
9/6/2005 Aleah Yordy $ 40.00 Mane Braiding
9/6/2005 Equi-Comp $ 1,950.00 Horse Show Expenses
9/8/2005 USEF Zone 2 $ 337.00 Horse Show Entries
918/2005 USEF Zone 2 $ 30.00 Entry Fee Processing
9/11/2005 Dennis Lynch $ 80.00 Horse Dentist
9/11/2005 NC State Fair H-J Show $ 130.00 Horse Show Stalls
9/20/2005 Equi-Comp $ 1,100.00 Horse Show Expenses
10/2/2005 Swan Lake $ 188.00 Horse Show Entries
10/8/2005 Caridakis Video $ 20.00 Advertising Expenses
10/9/2005 NC State Fair H-J Show $ 567.00 Horse Show Entries
10/11/2005 Equi-Comp $ 1,660.31 Horse Show Expenses
10/13/2005 Brian Reffna $ 225.00 Shoeing
10/13/2005 EHS $ 145.00 Horse Show Entries
10/14/2005 JPL Productions $ 119.25 Advertising Expenses
10/23/2005 Action Video $ 63.60 Advertising Expenses
10/31/2005 JPL Productions $ 94.08 Advertising Expenses
11/10/2005 Carlisle Equine Clinic $ 141.56 Vet Care
12/1/2005 Equi-Comp $ 1 ,000.00 Horse Show Expenses
12/5/2005 Joe Alfano $ 160.00 Shoeing
12/19/2005 Equi-Comp $ 1 ,000.00 Horse Show Expenses
12/26/2005 Our Farm $ 247.00 Horse Show Entries
12/30/2005 Our Farm $ 187.00 Horse Show Entries
12/30/2005 Peter Blauner VMD $ 685.00 Vet Care
1/5/2006 Equi-Comp $ 250.00 Barn Board
1/5/2006 Equi-Comp $ 200.00 Barn Board - Paid Cash
1/5/2006 Colonial Acres $ 58.83 Horse Blanket Repair
1/6/2006 Wolf & Wolf
1/22/2006 Equi-Comp
2/1/2006 Sandra Ruiz
2/1012006 Equi-Comp
Total Check Expenses
Credit card expenses
$ 225.00 Sales Contract
$ 5,000.00 Horse Show Expenses
$ 10,000.00 Commission on Sale
$ 15,000.00 Commission on Sale
$ 72,340.19
4/22/2005 Platinum Performance $ 104.27 Medication
6/18/2005 Saddles Etc $ 15.99 Tack Supplies
6/20/2005 Platinum Performance $ 139.15 Medication
6/27/2005 The Clothes Horse $ 397.00 Tack Supplies
8/12/2005 Tractor Supply $ 21.75 Tack Supplies
8/15/2005 Vally Vet Supply $ 79.95 Medication
9/28/2005 Platinum Performance $ 99.95 Medication
8/3/2006 Mt Tarbor Rentals $ 245.25 hotel/lodging
8/10/2006 Mt Tarbor Rentals $ 245.25 hotel/lodging
11/29/2005 Rail and Trail $ 34.97 Tack Supplies
12123/2005 Delta airlines $ 34.40 airfare to horse show in Fla
12127/2005 US Equestrian $ 110.00 membership
4/30/2005 Domininion Saddlery $ 73.34 Tack Supplies
3/14/2005 E-Z rental car orlando $ 130.99 rental car for fia horseshow
3/23/2008 Miller Equine $ 69.94 Tack Supplies
2/15/085 the Tack Shelter $ 262.31 Tack Supplies
2/21/2005 Tower Heads $ 49.95 membership
2/26/2005 Hertz car rental $ 172.25 rental car for fla horseshow
2/26/2005 Olive Garden $ 27.85 food at horse show
3/2/2005 Laki's Restaurant $ 21.89 food at horse show
3/4/2005 Shell Oil $ 20.64 gas for rental car
3/6/2005 Lorenzos $ 23.54 food at horse show
3/6/2005 the Tack Shelter $ 10.92 Tack Supplies
3/7/2005 Race Track $ 19.41 gas for rental car
3/7/2005 BWI parking $ 86.00 parking at airport for fla horse show
3/7/2005 Hertz car rental $ 138.95 rental car for fla horseshow
3/8/2005 A Bit Above $ 120.22 Tack Supplies
3/12/2005 Cheveron Ocala $ 12.91 gas for rental car
2/24/2005 US Airways $ 270.40 airfare to horse show in Fla
1/24/2005 dover Cataloge $ 164.65 Tack Supplies
1/26/2005 dover Cataloge $ 18.85 Tack Supplies
2/13/2005 Hertz car rental $ 130.71 rental car for fla horseshow
2/11/2005 Delta airlines $ 25.00 airfare to horse show in Fla
total credit card expenses $ 3,378.65
Total expenses $ 75,718.84
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HOLLY R. BOSSERT,
Plaintiff
VS.
SHAWN P. LILLEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-6222 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT'S REPLY TO PLAINTIFF'S
NEW MATTER AND COUNTERCLAIM
AND NOW comes the above-named Defendant, by his attorney, Samuel L. Andes, and makes the
following Reply to Plaintiffs New Matter and Counterclaim:
24. No answer required. To the extent that any factual response is appropriate, Defendant
incorporates herein, by reference, the averments set out in his original petition.
25. Denied. Wife was untruthful about the sale price of the horse because she never disclosed
the existence or provisions of the agreement which she alleged existed between herself and the purchaser.
In fact, Wife has still not produced an executed copy of such agreement. Wife concealed the existence
and details of the agreement, and the provisions for the sale of the horse, from Defendant/Husband, in an
attempt to deprive him of his fair share of the proceeds of the horse.
26. Denied. The agreement between the parties provided that only the costs of sale, and the
reimbursement owed to Husband for the funds he advanced for the purchase of the horse, would be
deducted from its sale price before they were divided between the parties. Wife received the sole benefit
of ownership of the horse during the time that she owned it and, as a result, Husband never agreed to
contribute to the expenses she incurred for the horse.
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27. Denied as stated. Husband admits that the only deductions from the sale price of the horse,
under the oral agreement reached between the parties, were the costs of sale and the reimbursement to him
of the funds he advanced for the original purchase of the horse. He denies, however, that Wife ever told
him, or attempted to discuss with him, her claim that the expenses she incurred while owning the horse
eliminated any profit, or that he refused to discuss such matters with her. To the contrary, Wife concealed
the sale price of the horse from Husband, and lied to him about it, in an effort to deprive him of his share
of the profits of the sale.
28. Denied. Husband does not have sufficient knowledge to admit or deny, at this stage of the
proceedings, the accuracy of the information contained in Wife's Exhibit B, because all of that
information is within the exclusive control of Wife, an adverse party. Accordingly, Husband denies those
averments and demands proof thereof at trial. By way of further answer, Husband states that Wife's
pleading is the first time he saw a list of such expenses and was the first time that he was aware that Wife
claimed she was to be reimbursed those expenses from the sale of the horse. To the contrary, Wife
exercised complete control over the use of the horse and retained any and all proceeds or profits from its
use and, assumedly, used such funds to offset the expenses she incurred in her personal use of the horse.
29. Denied for the reasons set forth in the averments of Paragraph 28 above, which averments
are incorporated herein by reference. By way of further answer, Husband states that, if Wife believed she
was entitled to reimbursement of those expenses, she should have reviewed her records and prepared the
list of reimbursable expenses prior to the time she negotiated her payments to Husband for his portion of
the profits of the sale of the horse.
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30. Denied. Husband is without sufficient knowledge to admit or deny the accuracy of the
averments in Paragraph 30 because such information is within the exclusive control of Wife, an adverse
party. Accordingly, Husband denies such averments and demands proof thereof at trial.
31. Denied for the reasons set out in the averments in Paragraph 29 above, which averments are
incorporated herein by reference.
32. Denied. Husband denies that he refused to discuss expenses relating to the maintenance,
training, showing, and selling of the horse. Husband denies that Wife made any attempt to discuss such
expenses to her, especially in the context of the profits she realized from the sale of the horse. By way of
further answer, Husband states that Wife offers no accounting for any funds she may have received as a
result of her owning, showing, and otherwise operating the horse.
33. Denied. Husband had consulted an attorney for legal advice earlier in the case. He was not,
however, represented by an attorney at the time that the parties negotiated and signed the agreement of 29
January 2007.
34. Admitted. By way of further answer, however, Husband states that he prepared that
agreement in reliance upon Wife's representations to him about the gross sale price and the proceeds of
the sale of the horse, which information was false and fraudulent.
35. Admitted.
36. Admitted.
37. Denied asstated. Husband denies that he communicated with Dr. Batista to request that he
serve as an "intermediary" because Husband did not have an attorney. Husband believes that Wife was
the party that contacted Dr. Batista to organize and schedule the meeting.
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38. Admitted in part and denied in part. Husband admits that Dr. Batista met with the parties on
that date but deny the other averments in this paragraph on the basis of the averments set out in Paragraph
37 above, which averments are incorporated herein by reference.
39. Admitted.
40. Denied asstated. Husband believes that both parties were excited and he acknowledges that
he was angry because of Wife's fraudulent and deceitful conduct toward him but denies that he was
"extremely agitated." Husband denies that the parties were separated out of any concern for safety, but
rather for Dr. Batista to speak separately with each of the parties about the matters discussed at the
meeting.
41. Denied. Husband is without sufficient knowledge to admit or deny the averments in this
paragraph because such information is within the exclusive control of Wife, an adverse party.
Accordingly, Husband denies those averments and demands proof thereof at trial. By way of further
answer, Husband states he was not in whatever room Wife occupied during the discussions.
42. Admitted.
43. Denied asstated. The parties negotiated the modification of the agreement with the
assistance and urging of Dr. Batista. By way of further answer, Husband states that he agreed to modify
the payment terms of the property settlement agreement based upon information provided to him by Wife
which he subsequently learned was false, fraudulent, and deceitful.
44. Admitted in part and denied in part. Husband admits that he agreed to pay $30,000.00 rather
than the $27,500.00 that he felt was appropriate but states that he agreed to do so on the basis of false and
fraudulent representations and statements made to him about the sale of the horse by Wife. Husband is
without sufficient information to admit or deny the averments regarding advice Dr. Batista gave to Wife
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because that information is within the exclusive control of Wife and so he denies same and demands proof
thereof at the hearing in this matter.
45. Denied. Husband is without sufficient information to admit or deny the averments in this
paragraph because they are within the exclusive possession of Wife, an adverse party. Accordingly,
Husband denies the averments and demands proof thereof at a hearing.
46. Denied. Husband denies that he exhibited anger or "sufficient anger" that Dr. Batista did not
feel it was safe for the parties to be in the same room, that he "maneuvered" Wife into a meeting at the
office of the joint marriage counselor of the parties, or that he took any action to deprive her of the
opportunity to meet with or communicate with her legal counsel, or that he did not anything else to Wife
that amounts to duress or otherwise estops him making the claims raised in his petition. By way of further
answer, Husband states that he is not attempting to enforce the terms of the document signed by the
parties on 29 January 2007, because that agreement is void and unenforceable because of Wife's fraud and
deceit.
47. Denied. To the contrary, Husband believed the amended information provided to him by
Wife on which he relied in signing that document with her. Husband believed Wife was finally being
truthful about the sale of the horse.
48. Denied. Husband reasonably relied upon representations made to him by Wife about her
sale of the horse and acted promptly when he learned that such representations and statements by Wife
were false. Moreover, Wife, by her fraud and deceit, is estopped and prevented from asserting the
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defense of ]aches because it was her fraud and deceit which caused any delay in Husband becoming aware
of and taking steps to enforce his rights.
49. Denied. The document signed by the parties on 29 January 2007 is not an "accord and
satisfaction" because it was obtained by Wife as a direct result of her fraud, deceit, and misrepresentation.
As a result, the document the parties signed on that date is null and void because of Wife's deceit.
WHEREFORE, Defendant/Husband prays this Court to dismiss Plaintiff/Wife's Counterclaim
and to award him the relief requested in his original petition.
Sam L. And
Attorney for Defendant
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I verify that the statements made in this document are true and correct. I understand that any false
statements in this document are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904 (unswom falsification to
authorities).
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HOLLY R. BOSSERT,
Plaintiff
V.
SHAWN P. LILLEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2006-6222 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL
AND APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please note my withdrawal as counsel for Holly R. Bossert, Plaintiff in the above
matter.
Dated: 06y?"e'v / 5!,? Q
Wa e F. Shade, Esquire
I.D. # 15712
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Kindly enter our appearance on behalf of Holly R. Bossert, Plaintiff in the above
matter.
Dated: /0. 1h? °8
O'BRIEN, BARIC AND SCHERER
41-11411,
Mi hael A. cherer, Esquire
I. D. # 61974
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-6873
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HOLLY R. BOSSERT,
Plaintiff
VS.
SHAWN P. LILLEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-6222 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MOTION FOR HEARING
AND NOW comes the above-named Defendant, by his attorney, Samuel L. Andes, and moves the
Court to schedule a hearing on his Petition.
1 L. Andes
Attorney for Defendant
P.O. Box 168
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-5361
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on S Otrce y eX 2008, I served a copy of the foregoing document
upon counsel for Plaintiff by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
el L. Andes
Attorney for Defendant
Supreme Court ID 17225
P.O. Box 168
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-5361
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HOLLY R. BOSSERT,
Plaintiff
vs.
SHAWN P. LILLEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
} NO. 06-6222 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AMENDED MOTION FOR HEARING
AND NOW comes the above-named Defendant, by his attorney, Samuel L. Andes, and
moves the Court to schedule a hearing in this matter, based upon the following:
1. Pleadings are closed and the parties have concluded all requested discovery.
2. Prior orders in this case have been entered by the Honorable Edgar B. Bayley,
President Judge.
3. Holly Bossert is represented by Michael Scherer, Esquire and he does not oppose
this motion.
WHEREFORE, Defendant moves this court to schedule a hearing in this mater.
4mA4uel L. An es
Attorney for Defendant
525 North 12th Street
P.O. Box 168
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-5361
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on 2009, 1 served a copy of the foregoing
document upon counsel for Plaint% by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
mueSIL4A Qes
Attorney for Defendant
Supreme Court ID 17225
P.O. Box 168
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-5361
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HOLLY R. BOSSERT,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-6222 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this nd day of , 2009, a hearing is hereby
scheduled in the above matter, on the Defe ant's P?to ld befo re the undersigned
in Court Room No. A of the Cumberland County Court House in Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
commencing at I:30 o'clock *.m., the day of ,
2009.
BY THE
DISTRIBUTION:
ichael A. Scherer, Esquire (Attorney for Plaintiff)
19 West South Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
vdamuel L. Andes, Esquire (Attorney for Defendant)
525 North 12th Street, P.O. Box 168, Lemoyne, PA 17043
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HOLLY R. BOSSERT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
SHAWN P. LILLEY : 06-6222 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of April, 2009, IT IS ORDERED that within fifteen
days of this date Holly R. Bossert shall pay Shawn P. Lilley $12,844.
/Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
/For Holly R. Bossert
Samuel L. Andes, Esquire
For Shawn P. Lilley
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HOLLY R. BOSSERT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
SHAWN P. LILLEY : 06-6222 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
OPINION AND ORDER OF COURT
Bayley, J., April 2, 2009:--
Petitioner, Shawn P. Lilley, and respondent, Holly R. Bossert, were married on
June 17, 2000. They were divorced on February 27, 2007.' Their Property Settlement
Agreement dated November 1, 2006 was incorporated into the divorce decree but not
merged therein. Paragraph 32 of the integrated Agreement provides:
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The parties confirm that they have
relied on the completeness and substantial accuracy of the financial
disclosure of the other as an inducement to the execution of this
Agreement. The parties acknowledge that there has been no formal
discovery conducted in their pending divorce action and that neither party
has filed an Inventory and Appraisement as required by Section 3505(b)
of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
rights of either party to pursue a claim for equitable distribution, pursuant
to the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, of any interest owned by the other
party in an asset of any nature at any time prior to the date of
execution of this Agreement that was not disclosed to the other party
or his or her counsel prior to the date of the within Agreement is expressly
reserved. In the event that either party, at any time hereafter,
discovers such an undisclosed asset, that party shall have the right
to petition the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County to
make equitable distribution of said asset.
The non-disclosing party shall be responsible for payment of
counsel fees, costs or expenses incurred by the other party in
seeking equitable distribution of said asset.
' For ease of reference we will still refer to the parties as husband and wife.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Agreement shall in all other
respects remain in full force and effect.
(Emphasis added.)
Wife is a horse enthusiast. In the fall of 2004, she and husband agreed to
purchase a horse named Madaket which she affectionately called Snoopy. The
purchase was to be financed with a home equity loan of $50,000. The parties agreed
that when the horse was sold they would split any profit. We find as a fact that at the
time of the agreement the parties did not clearly define what "profit" meant. To
husband it meant the sale price of the horse less commissions. To wife it meant the
sale price of the horse less commissions and expenses. Snoopy was purchased for
$42,000 with a $4,000 commission paid to Jill Shull. The remaining $4,000 from the
home equity loan was placed in a joint account and utilized by the parties for their
household expenses.
Snoopy is a show horse. Wife entered Snoopy in horseshows up and down the
east coast from as far north as Vermont and as far south as Florida. Presenting at
horseshows is a tried and true method of increasing a horse's value. It worked. In
January 2006 wife sold Snoopy for $150,000 from which a $15,000 commission was
paid to Jill Shull and a $10,000 commission to Sandra Ruiz. From the proceeds wife
gave husband $50,000. Husband testified that he asked her what the horse sold for
and she said she did not make any money. Wife testified that she told him that there
was no profit.
The Property Settlement Agreement dated November 1, 2006, required a future
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payment by husband to wife of $35,000. Shortly before that payment was to be made
someone told husband that Snoopy had sold for $90,000. On January 29, 2007, when
husband and wife went to a conference to finalize the settlement, husband presented
her with a document stating:
Per our subsequent conversation in mid November, you stated that you
paid Jill Shull $25,000 commission for the sale of the horse. The
agreement between you and I was that we would split the profits from the
purchase and sale of "Snoopy." This summer you gave me a $50,000
personal check to pay off the home equity loan used to purchase Snoopy.
Therefore:
$90,000 Sale Price
$25,000 Jill Shull Commission
$50,000 Purchase loan
Equals $15,000 Total Profit
$15,000 divided by 2 equals $7,500 which is my share of the profit.
Because I found out you lied after I signed the Divorce Settlement, I am
legally entitled to $7,500 as part of the division of equity in our divorce.
At this point you can accept the $27,500 check attached as payment in
full for our divorce settlement. If you cash the attached check, you agree
to accept $27,500 as final payment in lieu of $35,000 under the divorce
settlement and you will make no further claims against me. Otherwise,
you can choose not to cash the $27,500 settlement check attached and
sue for $35,000. 1 will not sue Holly Bossert.
Husband and wife negotiated. They crossed out the three places on the
document that set forth "$27,500," and changed them to $30,000. They both signed
the document and husband paid $30,000 to wife. Subsequently, someone told
husband that Snoopy was actually sold for $150,000. That resulted in his filing the
within petition pursuant to Paragraph 32 of the Property Settlement Agreement, seeking
equitable distribution of one-half of the profit from the sale of Snoopy. Wife testified at
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a hearing on March 23, 2009, and admitted she sold Snoopy for $150,000 and that she
knew that the document she signed which set forth a sale price of $90,000 was not
true.
Husband seeks an equitable award of $42,500 plus punitive damages and
attorney fees. Wife maintains that husband should not receive any award, or in the
alternative in determining the profit that was to be split from the sale of Snoopy, her
expenses should be deducted. She introduced evidence that those expenses paid by
checks from her account and her credit card totaled $46,072.2
While riding and showing horses are wife's hobby which she undoubtedly gained
pleasure from, the purchase of Snoopy with husband was a business proposition. In
determining the profit from the sale, accepting husband's position by excluding wife's
costs and expenses in increasing its value would provide him a windfall. Wife's interest
in the profit from the sale of Snoopy in January 2006 was an asset secured prior to the
date of the execution of the Property Settlement Agreement on November 1, 2006,
which she did not disclose to husband. When final settlement was reached on January
29, 2007, wife again failed to disclosure the profit she made on the sale of Snoopy.
Thereafter, husband's ability to seek an award of equitable distribution of that asset
pursuant to Paragraph 32 of the Property Settlement Agreement because of her
continuing non-disclosure and outright misrepresentation is not affected by his
z Those expenses included the considerable amount of money that it routinely takes to
board and maintain a horse plus all of her costs with respect to the horseshows that
she entered Snoopy in.
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agreement at that time not to sue her.
We find that the amount wife owed husband following the sale of Snoopy was
one-half of the profits based on the sale price of Snoopy less commissions and costs
and expenses calculated as follows.
Sale Price $150,000
Cost of Snoopy $42,000
Commission $4,000
to Jill Shull
Commissions at sale
Sandra Ruiz $10,000
Equi-Comp (Jill Shull) $15,000
Expenses
Paid by checks $42,340
Paid by credit card $3,372
Total costs and expenses $116,712
Profit $33,288
One-half of profit due husband $16,644
Less $5,000 husband deducted
from financial obligation under the
Marital Settlement Agreement $5,000
Difference owed husband $11,644
Given wife's conduct, we are satisfied that an equitable distribution of assets
pursuant to the Property Settlement Agreement of November 1, 2006, should be
supplemented by an award to husband of $9,644. This amount reflects half of the profit
due him from the sale of Snoopy, $11,644, less $2,000 - half of the $4,000 used for the
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benefit of both parties for household expenses - that remained from the $50,000 home
equity loan after the purchase. As wife repaid husband $50,000 from the proceeds of
the sale that was borrowed on the home equity loan, equity requires half of that
amount, $2,000, which benefited husband to be deducted from his half of the profits
from the sale. Equity does not require deducting the whole $4,000 because the
$50,000 payment was part of her deception to conceal from him the fact that she had
sold Snoopy for $150,000 thereby depriving him of one-half of the profits.
In addition, husband has incurred $3,200 in counsel fees in seeking this award.
Pursuant to Paragraph 32 of the Property Settlement Agreement, he is entitled to an
award of those fees. Punitive damages are not recoverable in equitable distribution.
AND NOW, this
ORDER OF COURT
_044 day of April, 2009, IT IS ORDERED that within fifteen
days of this date Holly R. Bossert shall pay Shawn P. Lilley $12,844.
By he-Court,
Edgar B. Bayley, J.
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
For Holly R. Bossert
Samuel L. Andes, Esquire
For Shawn P. Lilley
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