HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-6514METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By: Robert P. Grubb, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 76057
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN C. STEVENS.)
VS.
Plaintiff
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GERTRUDE E. FRYMAN,
Defendant Arbitration Demanded
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and
Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing
with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that
if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by
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relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
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Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
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METZGER, WICKERSHAM, P.C.
By: Robert P. Grubb, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 76057
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN C. STEVENS,
Plaintiff
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GERTRUDE E. FRYMAN,
Defendant Arbitration Demanded
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Kevin C. Stevens, by and through his attorneys,
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, and respectfully represents the following:
1. Plaintiff, Kevin C. Stevens, is an adult individual residing at 338 Hummel Street,
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 17104.
2. Defendant, Gertrude E. Fryman, also known as Trudy Fryman, is an adult
individual residing at 245 West Middlesex Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
17013.
3. The facts and circumstances hereinafter set forth occurred during that period of
time from June 21, 2005 through August 31, 2006.
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4. On or about March 6, 2005, the Plaintiff and the Defendant began an intimate
relationship.
5. Defendant was the owner and operator of a 1999 Kenworth W900 over-the road
truck.
6. One or about June 21, 2005 Defendant Fryman, secured a contract with Overnight
Transportation, of Richmond, Virginia, (hereafter "Overnight Transportation") with a local
terminal at Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, as an independent contractor, to drive a cross-country
trucking route primarily between Carlisle, Pennsylvania and Los Angeles, California or Fontana,
California (hereinafter the "cross-country route").
7. On or about June 21, 2005, Defendant Fryman, hired Plaintiff Stevens as an over-
the-road driver to drive the said cross-country route. Driving duties on this route were to be split
between Defendant Fryman and Plaintiff Stevens and together they were known to Overnight
Transportation as the "Fryman Team". By an unwritten agreement, Defendant Fryman offered
to hire Plaintiff Stevens and Stevens agreed to work for Defendant Fryman on a per trip rate of
eight hundred ($800.00) dollars per trip on the said cross-country route.
8. Plaintiff Stevens worked for Defendant Fryman as a part of the "Fryman Team"
from June 21, 2005 through March 10, 2006.
9. Upon information and belief, during the time period of June 21, 2005 thorough
March 10, 2006, Plaintiff Stevens made twenty-two (22) cross-country route trips as an
employee of Defendant Fryman.
10. Defendant Fryman has paid Plaintiff Stevens only three (3) payments for three (3)
cross-country trip runs.
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11. Defendant Fryman has refused to pay Plaintiff Stevens the agreed upon per trip
rate for the balance of the cross-country routes he drove while employed by the Defendant.
12. On July 29, 2005, Defendant Fryman purchased a 2000 Chevrolet pick-up truck
from Spankey's Auto Sales, Inc., a true copy of the receipt for the down payment is attached
hereto and made apart hereof as Exhibit "A". Plaintiff Stevens loaned to Defendant Fryman the
cash sum of two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars towards the down payment on the pick-up truck.
13. On August 26, 2005, Defendant Fryman executed a promissory note in the
amount of two thousand $2,000 dollars evidencing the loan from Plaintiff Stevens, and promised
to repay Plaintiff Stevens the full amount by October 31, 2005. A true copy of the promissory
note is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "B".
14. On or about November 24, 2005, Plaintiff Stevens and Defendant Fryman began
cohabiting at the aforesaid residence of the Defendant.
15. Plaintiff Stevens provided many improvements, repairs and enhancements to
Defendant Fryman's home for which he has not been paid or reimbursed.
16. On February 23, 2006, Defendant Fryman executed a certain document, a true and
correct copy of which is attached hereto and made apart hereof as Exhibit "C", in which she
memorialized the terms of certain agreements between herself and Plaintiff Stevens and provided
for testamentary distributions to Plaintiff Stevens in the event of her death.
17. Defendant Fryman, by the aforesaid writing dated February 23, 2006 (Exhibit
"C"), in the last paragraph memorialized her agreement to give to Plaintiff Stevens the cash sum
of ten thousand ($10,000.00) dollars in the event either the house or truck is sold.
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18. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant Fryman sold her 1999
Kenworth W900 in April of 2006.
19. On or about May 5, 2006, Plaintiff Stevens severed his intimate relationship with
Defendant Fryman and no longer cohabitated with her.
20. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant Fryman has sold or is in the
process of selling her home located at 245 West Middlesex Drive, Carlisle.
21. Defendant Fryman remains in possession or control of certain items of Plaintiff
Steven's personal property. A statement of which is attached her to and made a part hereof as
"Exhibit "D".
22. Despite Plaintiff Steven's repeated requests, Defendant Fryman refuses to turn
over Plaintiff's personal property to Plaintiff.
23. Defendant Fryman has threatened to sell all of Plaintiff Steven's personal
property which is in her possession.
24. Despite Plaintiff's repeated requests, Defendant refuses to honor their agreements
as memorialized in the February 26, 2006 writing, to repay the loan evidenced by the August 28,
2005 Promissory Note and to return to Plaintiff all of his personal property which is in
Defendant's possession.
COUNTI
BREACH OF CONTACT
25. Plaintiff incorporates paragraphs 1 through 24 of this Complaint by reference.
26. During the time period of June 21, 2005 thorough March 10, 2006, Plaintiff
Stevens was employed by Defendant Fryman as a cross-country route truck driver.
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27. Defendant Fryman, as the employer, is in possession of all records concerning the
employment of Plaintiff Stevens.
28. Upon information and belief, Plaintiff Stevens made twenty-two (22) cross-
county route trips as an employee of Defendant Fryman.
29. Defendant Fryman has paid Plaintiff Stevens the agreed upon per trip rate of eight
hundred ($800.00) dollars for each of three (3) cross-country route trips or a total of two
thousand four hundred ($2,400.00) dollars.
30. Defendant Fryman has not paid and refuses to pay Plaintiff Stevens for nineteen
(19) cross-country route trips at the agreed upon per trip rate of eight hundred ($800.00) dollars
per trip or fifteen thousand two hundred ($15,200) dollars.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Stevens demands judgment against Defendant Fryman in the
amount of fifteen thousand two hundred ($15,200) dollars, plus interest, costs, and fees allowed
by law.
COUNT II
UNJUST ENRICHMENT
31. Plaintiff incorporates paragraphs 1 through 30 of this Complaint by reference.
32. Plaintiff Stevens, as employee, provided the agreed upon services to Defendant
Fryman as employer expecting to be paid the per trip rate of eight hundred ($800.00) dollars for
each of the cross-country route trips he worked.
33. Plaintiff Stevens has been paid for only three (3) of the twenty-two (22) cross-
country route trips.
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34. Plaintiff Stevens has not been paid for nineteen (19) of the twenty-two cross-
country route trips or fifteen thousand two hundred ($15,200) dollars.
35. Defendant Fryman would be unjustly enriched by withholding Plaintiff Steven's
earned per diem payments.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Stevens demands judgment against Defendant Fryman in the
amount of fifteen thousand two hundred ($15,200) dollars, plus interest, costs, and fees allowed
by law.
COUNT III
BREACH OF CONTRACT
36. Plaintiff incorporates paragraphs 1 through 35 of this Complaint by reference.
37. On February 23, 2006, Defendant Fryman executed a certain document, a true and
correct copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "C", in which she agrees to pay Plaintiff
Stevens, the cash sum of ten thousand ($10,000.00) dollars in the event Defendant Fryman sells
her home at 245 W. Middlesex Drive, Carlisle, or her truck a certain 1999 Kenworth W900
(99KW.W900) before her death.
38. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant Fryman sold her 1999
Kenworth W900 Truck sometime in April of 2006.
39. Defendant Fryman has not paid to Plaintiff Stevens, the ten thousand ($10,000.00)
as agreed to and memorialized in the said February 23, 2006 document.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Stevens demands judgment against Defendant Fryman in the
amount of ten thousand ($10,000.00) dollars, plus interest, costs, and fees allowed by law.
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COUNT IV
BREACH OF CONTRACT
40. Plaintiff incorporates paragraphs 1 through 39 of this Complaint by reference.
41. Plaintiff Stevens loaned to Defendant Fryman, the cash sum of two thousand
($2,000.00) dollars on July 29, 2006 towards the purchase of a 2000 Chevrolet pick-up truck.
42. Defendant Fryman executed a certain promissory note (Exhibit "A") dated August
26, 2005 in the amount of two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars to Plaintiff Stevens in which she
promises to pay Plaintiff Stevens the full amount by October 31, 2005.
43. Defendant Fryman has not paid to Plaintiff Stevens any portion of the loan
evidenced by the promissory note.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Stevens demands judgment against Defendant Fryman in the
amount of two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars, plus interest, costs, and fees allowed by law.
COUNT V
CONVERSION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
44. Plaintiff incorporates paragraphs 1 through 43 of this Complaint by reference.
45. On or about May 6, 2006, Plaintiff Stevens, moved out of Defendant's said
residence. Plaintiff Stevens intended to return for his personal belongings.
46. In the aforementioned February 23, 2006 document, (Exhibit "C") Defendant
Fryman agreed to allow Plaintiff Stevens up to "one (1) month from the day he decides to leave"
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to remove his belongings. In said document, Plaintiff Steven's belongings (tangible personal
property) are identified by Defendant Fryman as:
a. All Clothing; and
b. Tools; and
c. Animals (wall mounts, bear rug, eagle snake); and
d. 9 x 12 Rug from Arizona; and
e. Small wooden Cabinet in Basement; and
f. Rifle.
47. Personal property belonging to Plaintiff Stevens which is in the possession or
control of Defendant Fryman is itemized in the aforementioned Exhibit "D".
48. Defendant Fryman has refused to allow Plaintiff Stevens to retrieve many of his
personal property from Defendant Fryman's residence.
49. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant Fryman has sold or is
intending to sell some or all of Plaintiff Steven's personal property.
50. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Stevens demands Defendant Fryman be enjoined from
selling his personal property, that she be ordered to immediately turn over to Plaintiff Stevens his
personal property, and where Plaintiff Steven's property has been sold by Defendant Fryman,
she be required to pay restitution, plus interest, costs, and fees allowed by law.
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Respectfully submitted,
Dated: -'tea
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By:
Grub Esquire
I.D. N& 76057
METZGEM, ZCKERSHM
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorney for Plaintiff
KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
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VERIFICATION
I, Kevin C. Stevens, hereby certify that the following is correct:
The facts set forth in the foregoing Complaint are based upon information which I have
furnished to counsel, as well as upon information which has been gathered by counsel and/or others
acting on my behalf in this matter. The language of the Complaint is that of counsel and not my
own. I have read the Complaint, and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have
given to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief To the
extent that the content of the Complaint is that of counsel, I have relied upon such counsel in
making this Verification. I hereby acknowledge that the facts set forth in the aforesaid Complaint
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to unworn falsification to
authorities.
Dated: I)-' -04 "O?
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Kevin C. Stevens
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EXHIBIT "D"
Personal Property of Kevin C. Stevens
Remaining in the possession or control of Gertrude E. Fryman
1. Small Wooden Cabinet;
2. Miscellaneous Tools
including a Paselode pneumatic nail gun and 2 cases of nails;
3. Indian Head Carving;
4. 25" Flat Screen Television;
5. Kerosene Heater;
6. Miscellaneous Clothes.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
KEVIN C. STEVENS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. l CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTIO - LAW
GERTRUDE E. FRYMAN,
Defendant Arbitration Demanded
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Robert P. Grubb, Esquire, of the law firm Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.,
hereby certify that the Defendant in this action whose name and address is set forth below was
personally served on November 8, 2006.
Ms. Gertrude E. Fryman
alkla Trudy Fryman
245 West Middlesex Drive
Carlisle
Cumberland County
Pennsylvania 17013
Robert
1. D. lfo. 76037
3211 North Front Street
P. O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Date: November r0 '2006
KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
DOCKET NO: 2006-6514
KEVIN C. STEVENS V GERTRUDE E. FRYMAN
CIVIL ACTION, LAW
APPEARANCE
Now comes Richard R. Gan, Esq. and enters his appearance on behalf of GERTRUDE
E. FRYMAN, the named Defendant in this matter.
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Richard R. Gan, Esq.
Gan Law Group
17 West South Street
Carlisle, Pa 17013
ID 68721
717-241-4300
Dated:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
KEVIN C. STEVENS
Plaintiff,
Vs
GERTRUDE E. FRYMAN
Defendant
File No 06-6514
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT
By and through her undersigned attorney, Defendant Gertrude E. Fryman files her
answer to plaintiff's complaint as follows:
1. In response to paragraph one of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the same.
2. In response to paragraph two of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the same.
3. In response to paragraph three of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the same
as it is untrue as plead.
4. In response to paragraph four of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits that over
the course of the party's personal relationship, they had intimate relations on three
occasions within the first 60 days only.
5. In response to paragraph five of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the same.
6. In response to paragraph six of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the same.
7. In response to paragraph seven of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant responds as
follows. That the parties had a loosely constructed oral agreement that was
subsequently modified by Plaintiff in which he waived most or all of his
compensation because he was living in the Defendants home and she was paying
all expenses. To the extent required by court rule, Defendant denies the allegation
as it is untrue as plead.
8. In response to paragraph eight of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits that the
parties worked together during this time period.
9. In response to paragraph nine of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits that the
parties (working together as a team) made a number of cross country trips.
10. In response to Paragraph ten of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the same as
it is untrue as plead. Plaintiff received substantial compensation in the form of
lodging, food, vacations and collateral expense that far exceeded the three checks
received from Defendant.
11. In response to paragraph eleven of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead. Plaintiff has received substantial compensation in the
form of food, lodging, automobiles, loans, vacations and other matters of
personalty that far exceed the alleged sum for "wages."
12. In response to paragraph twelve of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead.
13. In response to paragraph thirteen of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits that
she originally agreed to repay the down payment on the truck the Plaintiff was
driving until she was required to make all payments on the truck loan.
14. In response to paragraph fourteen of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the
same.
15. In response to paragraph fifteen of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead. The parties lived together, Defendant paid all
expenses and Plaintiff was assisting to maintain Defendants home.
16. In response to paragraph sixteen of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits that
she drafted this document. Defendant further states that it was drafted under
duress and never conveyed to the Plaintiff.
17. In response to paragraph seventeen of Plaintiffs complaint, defendant states that
Plaintiff received more than $10,000.00 in housing, food, auto, vacation and
related expenses.
18. In response to paragraph eighteen of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead.
19. In response to paragraph nineteen of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead.
20. In response to paragraph twenty of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead.
21. In response to paragraph twenty one of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead.
22. In response to paragraph twenty two of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead.
23. In response to paragraph twenty three of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies
the same as it is untrue as plead.
24. In response to paragraph twenty four of Plaintiffs Complaint, defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead. Plaintiff has received just and extensive
compensation during the course of the parties relationship.
COUNTI
BREACH OF CONTRACT
25. In response to paragraph twenty five of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant restates
her answers to paragraphs one through twenty four as if reproduced in full.
26. In response to paragraph twenty six of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits that
Plaintiff assisted in driving certain cross country runs.
27. In response to paragraph twenty seven of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits
that she retains most records relating to her work responsibilities. To the extent
required by court rule, Defendant denies that she is in possession of all records
concerning Plaintiffs alleged employment.
28. In response to Paragraph twenty eight of Plaintiffs complaint, defendant admits
that the Plaintiff made twenty two cross country trips as a friend, student and
during the course of a personal relationship.
29. In response to paragraph twenty nine of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits
that she paid Plaintiff $2,400.00 in checks. Defendant paid many thousands of
dollars to the plaintiff in training, housing, meals, vehicles and much more.
30. In response to paragraph 30 of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the same as
it is untrue as plead. Plaintiff has received more than sufficient and just
compensation during the course of the party's relationship.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Fryman respectfully requests that plaintiffs claim
for damages, interest. Costs and fees be dismissed/
COUNT II
UNJUST ENRICHMENT
31. In response to paragraph thirty one of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant restates her
answers to paragraphs one through thirty as if reproduced in full.
32. In response to paragraph thirty two of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead.
33. In response to paragraph thirty three of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead. Plaintiff has received extensive and just
compensation during the period in which he carried on a relationship with the
Defendant.
34. In response to paragraph thirty four of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead. Plaintiff has received extensive compensation in the
form of housing, food, automobiles, vacations and much more during the course
of this relationship.
35. In response to paragraph thirty five of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant Fryman
denies the same as it is untrue as plead.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Fryman prays that Plaintiffs complaint be Dismissed
in it's entirety with all costs and attorney fees to be paid by the Plaintiff.
COUNT III
BREACH OF CONTRACT
36. In response to paragraph thirty six of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant restates her
answers to paragraphs one through thirty five as if reproduced in full.
37. In response to Paragraph thirty seven of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant states that
this document was drafted under duress, never conveyed to the Plaintiff and
intended in substantial part as a testamentary document only.
38. In response to Paragraph thirty eight of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits
that she sold a certain 1999 Kenworth W900.
39. In response to Paragraph thirty nine of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant states that
she has paid the Plaintiff extensive sums of money in the form of lodging, food,
automobiles, vacations and other matters during the course of their relationship
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that Plaintiffs complaint be
dismissed with al cots and attorney fees to be paid by Plaintiff.
COUNT IV
BREACH OF CONTRACT
40. In response to paragraph forty of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant restates her
answers to paragraphs one through thirty nine as if reproduced in full.
41. In response to paragraph forty one of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead.
42. In response to paragraph forty two of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead. Defendant has repaid the Plaintiff many times over
in costs relating to vehicle loans, housing, food, vacations and other matters.
43. In response to paragraph forty three of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Wert respectfully requests Plaintiffs complaint be
dismissed in it's entirety with all costs and Attorney fees to be paid by Plaintiff.
COUNT V
CONVERSION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
44. In response to paragraph forty four of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant restates her
answers to paragraphs one through forty three as if reproduced in full.
45. In response to paragraph forty five of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead.
46. In response to paragraph forty six of Plaintiffs complaint Defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead. The only remaining item is a small wooden cabinet
which will be provided to counsel for Plaintiff upon demand.
47. In response to paragraph forty seven of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead.
48. In response to paragraph forty eight of Plaintiff complaint, Defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead.
49. In response to paragraph forty nine of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the
same as it is untrue as plead.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that Plaintiffs request for
injunctive relief be denied and that this complaint be dismissed in it's entirety with all
costs and fees to be paid by Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
I.D. 68721
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17031
717-241-4300
Counsel for Defendant
Richard R. Gan, Esquire
VERIFICATION
I, Gertrude Fryman, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Answer to
Complaint 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.A. §4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
Document #: 163765.1
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KEVIN C. STEVENS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. .
06-6514
GERTRUDE E. FRYMAN, CIVIL DIVISION
Defendant
ARBITRATION DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE AND PRAECIPE FOR
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE PURSUANT TO Pa R.C P 1012 (b)(2)(h)
[SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL]
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearances of Adam G. Klein, Esquire, and Mark S. Silver,
Esquire, of Joseph A. Klein, P.C., on behalf of Plaintiff Kevin C. Stevens in the above-
captioned action.
I hereby certify that this change is not intended to, nor will it, delay this
proceeding to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
Papers may be served at the address set forth below:
Adam G. Klein, Esquire
I.D. No. 82283
Mark S. Silver, Esquire
I.D. No. 09825
JOSEPH A. KLEIN, P.C.
500 North Third Street, 7 h Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 233-0132
fax: (717) 233-2516
JOSEPH A. KLEIN, P.C.
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am G. Kle' Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 82283
500 North Third Street, 7t' Floor
P.O. Box 1152
Date: November 1L, 2008 Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 233-0132
Attorneys for Kevin C. Stevens, Plaintiff
JO PH . KLEIN, P.C.
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By:
Mark S. Silver, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 09825
500 North Third Street, 70' Floor
P.O. Box 1152
Date: November V , 2008 Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 233-0132
Attorneys for Kevin C. Stevens, Plaintiff
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw the appearance of Robert Grubb, Esquire, Metzger,
Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., 3211 North Front Street, P.O. Box 5300, Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania 17110-0300 (I.D. No. 76057) on behalf of Plaintiff Kevin C. Stevens in the
above-captioned action.
Date Robert G#b, Esquire
Attorney No. 760`
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
KEVIN C. STEVENS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
06-6514
GERTRUDE E. FRYMAN, CIVIL DIVISION
Defendant
ARBITRATION DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mark S. Silver, Esquire, of the law firm of Joseph A. Klein, P.C., do hereby
certify that on this date I served the attached Praecipe for Entry of Appearance and
Praecipe for Withdrawal of Appearance Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1012(b)(2)(ii) upon the
person(s) listed below by regular U.S. Mail, deposited in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:
Richard R. Gan, Esquire
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Defendant
JOSEPH A. KLEIN, P.C.
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Attorney I.D. No. 09825
500 North Third Street, 7t' Floor
P.O. Box 1152
Date: November , 2008 Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 233-0132
Attorneys for Kevin C. Stevens, Plaintiff
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KEVIN C. STEVENS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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GERTRUDE E. FRYMAN,
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AND NOW, this 23rd day of May, 2011, upon consideration of the Richa* R7 E---<
Gan, Esquire's Motion to Make Rule Absolute regarding the Motion to Withdraw as
Counsel for Defendant,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that the Motion is GRANTED.
Richard R. Gan, Esquire, is permitted to withdraw as counsel for the Defendant.
By the Court,
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'Richard R. Gan, Esquire
Petitioner
Adam G. Klein, Esquire Meted
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David -D. Buell
Prothonotary
Officeof the Prbti10notaiy
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ORDER OF TERMINATION OF COURT CASES
AND NOW THIS 2$T" DAY OF OCTOBER, 2014, AFTER MAILING NOTICE OF
INTENTION TO PROCEED AND RECEIVING NO RESPONSE — THE ABOVE
CASE IS HEREBY TERMINATED WITH PREJUDICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
PA. R.C.P.230.2.
BY THE COURT,
DAVID D. BUELL
PROTHONOTARY
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