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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. OJ. _.:i ff'f (!;;;J 2002
Civil Action - (X) Law
( ) Equity
Audrey A. Sweeney
I I I South Chestnut Street
Mechanicsburg, PAl 7055
Brent D. Alford
3310 Winston Blvd.
Wilmington, NC 28403
Plaintiff
Versus
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue writ of summons in the above-captioned action.
David W. Knauer
David W. Knauer. P.c.
41 I-A East Main Street
Mechanicsburg. PAl 7055
(717) 795-7790
Names/Address/Telephone No.
of Attorney
_X_ Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to ( ) Attorney (X) Sheriff
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Signatur of Attorney
Supreme Court ID No. 21582
Date: June 10,2002
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFFS HAVE COMMENCED
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - U.S. CERTIFIED MAIL
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CASE NO: 2002-02814 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SWEENEY AUDREY A
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ALFORD BRENT D
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff
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County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law served the
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by United States Certified Mail postage
prepaid, on the 11th day of June
,2002 at 0000:00 HOURS, at
3310 WINSTON BLVD
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
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Additional Comments:
ENVELOPE WAS RETURNED - NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED.
FORWARDING ORDER EXPIRED.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 02 28 14
Brent D. Alford
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO REISSUE WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please reissue the Writ of Summons for the above named matter.
Respectfully submitted,
KNAUER & ASSOCIATES, L.S.C.
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David W. Knauer, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney I.D. No. 21582
4l1-A East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 795-7790
Date: July 8, 2002
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. OJ ~f' J y .2662
Civil Action - (X) Law
( ) Equity
Audrey A. Sweeney
III South Chestnut Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Brent D. Alford
3310 Winston Blvd.
Wilmington, NC 28403
Plaintiff
Versus
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue writ of summons in the above-captioned action.
David W. Knauer
David W. Knauer. P.e.
411- A East Main Street
Mechanicsburg. PA 17055
(717) 795-7790
Names/ Address/Telephone No.
of Attorney
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Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 0228 14
Brent D. Alford
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO REISSUE WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please reissue the Writ of Summons for the above named matter.
Respectfully submitted,
KNAUER & ASSOCIATES, L.S.C.
David W. Knauer, squire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney I.D. No. 21582
4ll-A East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 02 2814 civil
Brent D. Alford
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO REISSUE WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please reissue the Writ of Summons for the above named matter.
Respectfully submitted,
KNAUER & ASSOCIATES, L.S.C.
David W. Knauer, quire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney J.D. No. 21582
411-A East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
(717) 795-7790
Date: September 7, 2002
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 0.2 - .:l r IV et;;J 2002
Civil Action - (X) Law
( ) Equity
Audrey A. Sweeney
III South Chestnut Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Brent D. Alford
3310 Winston Blvd.
Wilmington, NC 28403
Plaintiff
Versus
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue writ of summons in the above-captioned action.
David W. Knauer
David W. Knauer. P.C.
411-A East Main Street
Mechanicsburl!:. P A. 17055
(717) 795-7790
Names! Addressfrelephone No.
of Attorney
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Date: June 10, 2002
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT:
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AN ACTION AGAINST YOU.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 02 2814 civil
Brent D. Alford
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO REISSUE WRIT OF SUMMONS
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TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please reissue the Writ of Summons for the above named matter.
Date:
Respectfully submitted,
KNAUER & ASSOCIATES, L.S.C.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2814 2002
Civil Action - (X) Law
( ) Equity
Brent D. Alford
3310 Winston Blvd.
Wilmington, NC 28403
Plaintiff
Versus
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MOTION FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. NO. 430
1. The Plaintiff commenced the above action by Praecipe of Writ of Summons.
2. The Plaintiff has provided the Sheriff with the addresses of the Defendant plus
the passenger/owner listed on the police report.
3. The Sheriff attempted to make service on the Defendant at the address listed
on the police report. The Sheriff was unsuccessful in serving the Defendant.
4. The Plaintiff has unsuccessfully utilized the internet to attempt to locate the
Defendant.
5. The Plaintiff's counsel's office located a, Beth Anne White, with an address of
218 Park Avenue, New Castle, Pennsylvania and Plaintiff's undersigned counsel
attempted to contact her on November 6, 2002 to determine if she was the same Beth
Anne White involved in the accident that gave rise to the above action.. He was
u nsuccessfu I.
6. GEICO, the Defendant's insurance company for automobile insurance has
been in contact with the Plaintiff's counsel and has confirmed that it had insurance
coverage for the accident.
7. On September 20, 2001, Ms. Kimberley Gouldman, a GEICO adjuster,
contacted the Plaintiff's counsel. By letter of the aforesaid date, Plaintiff's counsel
confirmed the call and noticed the insurer that he was representing the Plaintiff. The
Plaintiff marks as Exhibit "A", attaches hereto and incorporates herein by reference
thereto a true and correct copy of said letter.
8. By letter dated June 10, 2002, Plaintiff's counsel provided Ms. Gouldman with
a copy of the writ of summons in this case. The Plaintiff marks as Exhibit "B", attaches
hereto and incorporates herein by reference thereto a true and correct copy of said
letter.
9. Within the approximate last thirty days, the Plaintiff's counsel has received
telephone calls from GEICO's adjuster, Ms. Dina Bluhm, who has contacted Plaintiff's
counsel with respect to settlement. When she called, on both occasions, the Plaintiff's
counsel has requested the address of her insured's and she has refused to provide
same.
10. By letter dated November 11, 2002, Plaintiff's counsel provided a copy of the
within motion to the aforesaid GEICO adjusters. The Plaintiff marks as Exhibit "C",
attaches hereto and incorporates herein by reference thereto a true and correct copy of
said letter.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff moves Your Honorable Court to issue an Order
directing the Sheriff to make service by certified mail postage prepaid on the
Defendant's insurer, GEICQ, with publication one time in the Cumberland County Legal
Reporter and one time in a newspaper of general circulation in and for Cumberland
County.
Respectfully submitted,
KNAUER & ASSOCIATES, L.S.C.
Date: November 11, 2002
David . Kna er, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney I.D. No. 21582
411-A East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 795-7790
Knauer & Associates,LSC
Attorneys-at-Law
411 A East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
Telephone: (717) 795-7790 David W. Knauer
Fax: (717) 795-7793 NathanaelJ. Byerly
Email: knauer@early.com
September 20, 2001
Ms. Kimberley Gouldman
Claims Examiner
Geico Direct
One GEICO Blvd.
Fredericksburg, PA 22412-0001
RE: Our Client: Audrey Sweeney
Our Insured: Brian Sweeney
Claim Number: 01535758000107019
Dear Mrs. Gouldman:
This confirms our telephone conference of the abov,e date wherein I informed you
that I am representing the above parties.
Please make all inquires to our office and do not dir1ectly contact either of our
above referenced clients.
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Knauer & Associates, LSC
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41lA. East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Telephone; (717) 795-7790
Fax: (717) 795-7793
Email: knauer@earlv.com
David W. Knauer
June 10, 2002
Ms. Kimberley Gouldman
Claims Examiner
Geico Direct
One GEICO Blvd.
Fredericksburg, P A 224 I 2-000 I
RE: Our Client: Audrey Sweeney
Our Insured: Brian Sweeney
Claim Number: 01535758000107019
Dear Mrs. Gouldman:
Please find enclosed for your records a copy ofthe Writ of Summons now filed in
the above case.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call.
Thank you.
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Knauer & Associates, LSe
Attornevs--at-Law
411A. East Main Street, Mechanicsbllrg, PA 17055
Telephone: (717) 795-7790
Fax: (717) 795-7793
Email: knauer@earlv.com
David W. Knauer
November 11, 2002
Dina Bluhm
Claims Examiner
GEICO Direct
One GEICO Plaza
Washington, DC 20076-0001
RE: Sweeney v. White
Sweeney v. Alford
Dear Ms. Bluhm:
Please find enclosed copies of the Plaintiffs motion for service with the
accompanying Affidavit and proposed Order of Court and the motion for consolidation of
the two actions into one case with the proposed order.
I would appreciate it if you would accept service on the writ. Please inform me if
you are willing to do so.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
Vs.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Brent D. Alford
Defendant
No. 02 2814 civil
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO REISSUE WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please reissue the Writ of Summons for the above named matter.
Respectfully submitted,
KNAUER & ASSOCIATES, L.S.C.
Date: November 11,2002
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
No. OJ. - :l "i I'( (11;;,j 2002
Civil Action - (X) Law
( ) Equity
Audrey A. Sweeney
III South Chestnut Street
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
Brent D. Alford
3310 Winston Blvd.
Wilmington, NC 28403
Plaintiff
Versus
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue writ of summons in the above-captioned action.
David W. Knauer
David W. Knauer. P.c.
411-A East Main Street
Mechanicsbufl!. P A 17055
(717) 795-7790
Names! Addressrrelephone No.
of Attorney
_X_ Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to ( ) Attorney (X) Sheriff
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Signatur of Attorney
Supreme Court ID No. 21582
Date: June 10, 2002
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFFS HAVE COMMENCED
AN ACTION AGAINST YOU.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 3226-02 civil
Beth Ann White
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
""No. 2814-02 civil
Brent D. Alford
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AFFIDAVIT AS TO DEFENDANT BETH ANN WHITE & BRENT D. ALFORD
1. The Plaintiff commenced the above action by Praecipe of Writ of
Summons.
2. The Plaintiff has provided the Sheriff with the addresses of the
Defendant plus the passenger/owner listed on the police report.
3. The Sheriff attempted to make service on the Defendants at the
address listed on the police report. The Sheriff was unsuccessful in serving the
Defendants.
4. The Plaintiff has unsuccessfully utilized the internet to attempt to locate
the Defendants.
5. The Plaintiff's counsel's office located a, Beth Anne White, with an
address of 218 Park Avenue, New Castle, Pennsylvania and Plaintiff's
undersigned counsel attempted to contact her on November 6, 2002 to
determine if she was the same Beth Anne White involved in the accident that
gave rise to the above action. He was unsuccessful.
6. The Plaintiff's counsel's office located a, Brent D. Alford, with an
address of 910 4th Street, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and Plaintiff's
undersigned counsel attempted to contact him on November 6, 2002 to
determine if he was the same Brent D. Alford involved in the accident that gave
rise to the above action. He was unsuccessful.
7. GEICO, the Defendant's insurance company for automobile insurance
has been in contact with the Plaintiff's counsel and has confirmed that it had
insurance coverage for the accident.
8. On September 20, 2001, Ms. Kimberley Gouldman, a GEICO adjuster,
contacted the Plaintiff's counsel. By letter of the aforesaid date, Plaintiff's
counsel confirmed the call and noticed the insurer that he was representing the
Plaintiff. The Plaintiff marks as Exhibit "A", attaches hereto and incorporates
herein by reference thereto a true and correct copy of said letter.
9. By letter dated June 10,2002, Plaintiff's counsel provided Ms.
Gouldman with a copy of the writ of summons in this case. The Plaintiff marks as
Exhibit "B", attaches hereto and incorporates herein by reference thereto a true
and correct copy of said letter.
10. Within the approximate last thirty days, the Plaintiff's counsel has
received telephone calls from GEICO's adjuster, Ms. Dina Bluhm, who has
contacted Plaintiff's counsel with respect to settlement. When she called, on
both occasions, the Plaintiff's counsel has requested the address of her insured's
and she has refused to provide same.
11. By letter dated November 11, 2002, Plaintiff's counsel provided a
copy of the within motion to the aforesaid GEICO adjusters. The Plaintiff marks
as Exhibit "C", attaches hereto and incorporates herein by reference thereto a
true and correct copy of said letter.
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David W. Kna6er, Esquire
Knauer & Associates, LSe
Attorneys-at-Law
411 A East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
Telephone: (717) 795-7790 David W. Knauer
Fax: (717) 795-7793 Nathanael J. Byerly
Email: knauer@early.com
September 20,2001
Ms. Kimberley Gouldman
Claims Examiner
Geico Direct
One GEICO Blvd.
Fredericksburg, PA 22412-0001
RE: Our Client: Audrey Sweeney
Our Insured: Brian Sweeney
Claim Number: 01535758000107019
Dear Mrs. Gouldman:
This confirms our telephone conference ofthe above date wherein 1 informed you
that I am representing the above parties.
Please make all inquires to our office and do not directly contact either of our
above referenced clients.
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Attome~t-Law
41lA. East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
Telephone: (717) 795-7790
Fax; (717) 795-7793
Email: knauer@earlv.com
David W. Knauer
June 10, 2002
Ms. Kimberley Gouldman
Claims Examiner
Geico Direct
One GEICO Blvd.
Fredericksburg, PA 22412-0001
RE: Our Client: Audrey Sweeney
Our Insured: Brian Sweeney
Claim Number: 01535758000107019
Dear Mrs. Gouldman:
Please find enclosed for your records a copy of the Writ of Summons now filed in
the above case.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call.
Thank you.
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Knauer & Associates, LSe
Attorneys-at-Law
411A. East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
Telephone: (717) 795-7790
Fax: (717) 795-7793
Email: knauer@earlv.com
David W. Knauer
November 11, 2002
Dina Bluhm
Claims Examiner
GEICO Direct
One GEICO Plaza
Washington, DC 20076-0001
RE: Sweeney v. White
Sweeney v. Alford
Dear Ms. Bluhm:
Please find enclosed copies of the Plaintiffs motion for service with the
accompanying Affidavit and proposed Order of Court and the motion for consolidation of
the two actions into one case with the proposed order.
I would appreciate it if you would accept service on the writ. Please inform me if
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Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please enter the appearance of Jeffrey T. McGuire, Esquire and Ray J. Michalowski,
Esquire, on behalf of Defendant, Brent D. Alford, in the above-captioned matter reserving
Defendant's objection to original service of process.
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David W. Knauer, Esquire
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BRENT D. ALFORD
: NO. 2002-2814 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 25TH day of NOVEMBER, 2002, it appearing to the Court that
plaintiffs Motion for Service by Publication is not accompanied by an affidavit as
required by Pa. R.C.P. 430 (a), nor does it set forth a sufficient good faith effort as
illustrated in the comments to said rule, it is denied without prejudice.
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Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 02 2814 civil
Brent D. Alford
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO REISSUE WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please reissue the Writ of Summons for the above named matter.
Respectfully submitted,
KNAUER & ASSOCIATES, L.S.C.
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Civil Action - (X) Law
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Audrey A. Sweeney
III South Chestnut Street
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
Brent D. Alford
3310 Winston Blvd.
Wilmington, NC 28403
Plaintiff
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Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAlD COURT:
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AND NOW, this 25TH day of NOVEMBER, 2002, it appearing to the Court that
service of original process has yet to be made on either deflendant, and it being further
noted that the Motion to Consolidate does not contain sufficient information regarding
the underlying causes of action to allow us to make an infOlmed decision, said Motion is
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLl~AS OF
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Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 02 2814 civil
Brent D. Alford
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO REISSUE WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please reissue the Writ of Summons for the above named matter.
Respectfully submitted,
KNAUER & ASSOCIATES, L.S.c.
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No. 2814-02 civil
Brent D. Alford
Defendant
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PRAECIPE TO REISSUE WRIT OF S1JMMONS
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BRENT D. ALFORD
Defendant
NO. 02-2814 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 19th day of February, 2003, upon consideration of Plaintiffs
Motion for Special Order Directing the Method of Service, Motion To Compel and
Motion for Sanctions, a Rule is hereby issued upon Defendant to show cause why the
relief requested should not be granted.
RULE RETURNABLE within 20 days of service.
BY THE COURT,
David W. Knauer, Esq.
411-A East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
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Jeffrey T. McGuire, Esq.
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Defendant
: NO. 02-2814 CIVIL TERM
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO MOTION FOR SPECIAL ORDER DIRECTING
THE METHOD OF SERVICE. MOTION TO COMPEL AND
MOTION FOR SANCTIONS
Answering Defendant incorporates Defendant's Answer to Motion for Special Order
Directing the Method of Service, Motion to Compel and Motion for Sanctions filed by Beth Ann
White in the companion case docketed to Cumberland County No. 3226-02 as if same were more
fully set forth.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, thisdg~ay of ~ ,2003, I hereby certify that I have
served a copy of the within document on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of
the same in the U.S. Mails at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, postage prepaid, addressed to:
David W. Knauer, Esquire
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Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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Brent D. Alford
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO REISSUE WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please reissue the Writ of Summons for the above named matter.
Respectfully submitted,
KNAUER & ASSOCIATES, L.S.C.
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BRENT D. ALFORD
Defendant
NO. 02-2814 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 10th day of March, 2003, upon consideration of (a) Plaintiffs
Motion for Special Order Directing the Method of Service, Motion to Compel and
Motion for Sanctions, (b) Defendant's Answer to Motion for Special Order Directing the
Method of Service, Motion To Compel and Motion for Sanctions, and (c) Plaintiffs
Motion for Order To Compel on the Alternative Motion for Hearing, it is ordered and
directed as follows:
1. Plaintiffs Motion for Special Order Directing the Method of
Service is granted, and service of the writ of summons in this case
may be made by (a) publication once in a newspaper of general
circulation in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and in the
Cumberland Law Journal, (b) first class mail addressed to Dina
Bluhn, Claims Adjuster, Geico Direct, One Geico Plaza,
Washington, D.C. 20076-0001, (c) first class mail addressed to
Jeffrey T. McGuire, Esq., 3631 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA
17110, and (d) first class mail addressed to Defendant at the address
given for him on the police report.
2. Nothing herein is intended to impose any legal obligation
upon either Geico or Mr. McGuire; however, upon Plaintiffs filing
of a proof of service in accordance with the terms of paragraph 1,
Defendant shall be deemed to have been served with original
process.
3. All other relief is denied at this time.
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Ray J. Michalowski, Esq.
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110
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vs.
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BRENT D. ALFORD,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW, this 2{d day of March, 2003, upon consideration of the Motion for
Reconsideration ofthe Ordyr of Court qated March 10,2003, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
Vs.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Beth Ann White
Defendant
No. 3226-02 civil
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
Vs.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
No. 2814-02 civil ./"
Brent D. Alford
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PROOF OF SERVICE
1. The Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr. entered an Order dated March 10,
2003 granting Plaintiff's Motion for Special Service Order Directing the Method of
Service.
2. The Plaintiff marks as Exhibit "A", attaches hereto and incorporates
herein by reference thereto a true and correct copy of the following documents:
a.) Certified copy of the advertisements Judge Oler's Order directed to be
placed in the Carlisle Sentinel and the Cumberland Law Journal;
b.) Copies of cover letters sent first class mail as Judge Oler directed to
the following individuals:
1. Defendant Beth Ann White with the address set forth in
the police report as 3310 Winston Blvd., Wilmington, NC
28403;
2. Defendant Brent D. Alford with the address set forth in the
police report as 3310 Winston Blvd., Wilmington, NC 28403;
3. Jeffrey T. McGuire, Esquire, with an address of 3631
North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110;
4. Ms. Dina Bluhn, Claims Adjuster, Geico Direct, One
Geico Plaza, Washington, D.C. 20076-0001;
3. The Plaintiff marks as Exhibit "B", attaches hereto and incorporates
herein by reference thereto a true and correct copy of the following documents of
four Postal Form 3817 Proof of Mailing as to each individual and to each address
set forth in paragraph 2 herein.
4. The Plaintiff marks as Exhibit "C", attaches hereto and incorporates
herein by reference thereto a true and correct copy of the bills for advertisement
for service of original process pursuant to Judge OJer's aforesaid Order as
fo lIows:
a.) Carlisle Sentinel $143.15;
b.) Cumberland Law Journal $63.55.
Respectfully submitted,
KNAUER & ASSOCIATES, L.S.C.
15avid auer, squire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney 1.0. No. 21582
411-A East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 795-7790
Date: April 21, 2003
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION
State of Pennsylvania,
County of Cumberland.
Lori Saylor, Classified Advertising Manager of THE SENTINEL,
of the County and State aforesaid, being duly sworn, deposes and says that THE SENTINEL, a newspaper of
general circulation in the Borough of Carlisle, County and State aforesaid, was established December 13th,
1881, since which date THE SENTINEL has been regularly issued in said County, and that the printed notice
or publication attached hereto is exactly the same as was printed and published in the regular editions and
issues of THE SENTINEL on the following dates, viz
Copy of Notice of Publication
c;,
March 18, 2003
deposes that he is not interested in
tter of the aforesaid notice or
, and that all allegations in the
ement as to time, place and character
are true.
March 19, 2003
subscribed before me this 19th
March , 2003.
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Notary Public
My commission expires:
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SHIRLEY O. DURNIN, Notary Public
Carlisle Boro., Cumberland County
M Commission Expires Au . 9, 2003
PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
IN CUMBERLAND LAW JOURNAL
(Under Act No. 587, approved May 16,1929), P. L.1784
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA :
ss.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND :
Lisa Marie Coyne, Esquire, Editor of the Cumberland Law Journal, of the County and
State aforesaid, being duly sworn, according to law, deposes and says that the Cumberland Law
Journal, a legal periodical published in the Borough of Carlisle in the County and State aforesaid,
was established January 2, 1952, and designated by the local courts as the official legal
periodical for the publication of all legal notices, and has, since January 2, 1952, been regularly
issued weekly in the said County, and that the printed notice or publication attached hereto is
exactly the same as was printed in the regular editions and issues of the said Cumberland Law
Journal on the following dates,
Viz
March 21,2003
Affiant further deposes that he is authorized to verify this statement by the Cumberland
Law Journal, a legal periodical of general circulation, and that he is not interested in the subject
matter of the aforesaid notice or advertisement, and that all allegations in the foregoing
statements as to time, place and character of publication are
C!__
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this
21 day of MARCH 2003
LotS E. SNYDER, Noisy PutIJc
CaIIsIe Bom, ~ County
Mr CcImllilllicn &pna MIR:h 5~ 2005
CUMBERLAND LAW JOURNAL
NOTICE
In the Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
No. 3226-02 cMI
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
vs.
Beth Ann White
Defendant
No. 2814-02 civil
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
vs.
Brent D. Alford
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND
AND ClAIM RIGHTS
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 objec-
tions to the claims set forth against
you. You are warned that if you fail
to do so the case may proceed with-
out you and a judgment may be en-
tered against you by the Court with-
out further notice for any money
claimed in the Complaint or for any
other claim or relief requested by
the Plaintiff. You may lose money or
property or other rights important
to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PA-
PER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER
OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO
OR lELEPHONE TIlE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT
WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-6200
DAVID W. KNAUER, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney J.D. No. 21582
411-A East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 795-7790
Mar. 21
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Knauer & Associates, LSC
Attomeys--at-Law
411A. East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Telephone: (717) 795-7790
Fax: (717) 795-7793
Email: knauer@earlv.com
David W. Knauer
April 15, 2003
Jeffrey T. McGuire, Esquire
Ray J. Michalowski, Esquire
Caldwell & Kearns
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110
RE: Sweeney v. White, No. 3226-02
Sweeney v. Alford, No. 2814-02
Dear Mr. McGuire:
Please fmd enclosed a copy of the Notice to Defend and Claim Rights, along with
the Praecipe For Writ of Summons with Writ of Summons.
Thank you.
Very truly yours,
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David W. Knauer
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CC: Audrey Sweeney
Company\Sweeney\4-15_0 3 \ltr
Knauer & Associates, LSC
Attorneys..at..Law
411A. East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
Telephone: (717) 795-7790
Fax: (717) 795-7793
Email: knauer@earlv.com
David W. Knauer
April 15, 2003
Ms. Dina Bluhm
Claims Adjuster
Geico Direct
One Geico Plaza
Washington, D.C., 20076-0001
RE: Sweeney v. White, No. 3226-02
Sweeney v. Alford, No. 2814-02
Dear Ms. Bluhm:
Please fmd enclosed a copy of the Notice to Defend and Claim Rights, along with
the Praecipe For Writ of Summons with Writ of Summons.
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David W. Knauer
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Knauer & Associates, LSC
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411A. East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
Telephone: (717) 795-7790
Fax: (717) 795-7793
Ernail: knauer@earlv.com
David W. Knauer
April 15, 2003
Brent D. Alford
3310 Winston Blvd.
Wilmington, NC 28403
RE: Sweeney v. White, No. 3226-02
Sweeney v. Alford, No. 2814-02
Dear Ms. White:
Please find enclosed a copy of the Notice to Defend and Claim Rights, along with
the Praecipe For Writ of Summons with Writ of Summons.
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Knauer & Associates, LSC
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Telephone: (717) 795-7790
Fax: (717) 795-7793
Email: knauer@earlv.com
David W. Knauer
April 15, 2003
Beth Ann White
3310 Winston Blvd.
Wilmington, NC 28403
RE: Sweeney v. White, No. 3226-02
Sweeney v. Alford, No. 2814-02
Dear Ms. White:
Please find enclosed a copy of the Notice to Defend and Claim Rights, along with
the Praecipe For Writ of Summons with Writ of Summons.
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Aud rey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 3226-02 civil
Beth Ann White
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 2814-02 civil
Brent D. Alford
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, David W. Knauer, hereby certify that I did this 21st day of April, 2003,
serve a true and correct copy of the Proof of Service by United States mail, first
class, prepaid addressed as follows:
Jeffrey T. McGuire
Caldwell & Kearns
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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BRENT D. ALFORD,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
RULE
To: Audrey A. Sweeney
c/o David W. Knauer, Esquire
David W. Knauer, P.C.
411-A East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
A Rule is hereby issued upon you to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days of service
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AUDREY A. SWEENEY,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 2002-2814 Civil
BRENT D. ALFORD,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO ISSUE RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO: CUMBERLANDCOUNTYPROTHONOTARY
Please issue a Rule upon the Plaintiffs to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days of
service of said Rule, or suffer judgment of non pros.
CALDWELL & KEARNS
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Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERU~ND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 3226-02 civil
Beth Ann White
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 2814-02 civil V
Brent D. Alford
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims
set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this
Complaint and Notice are served by entering a written appearance personally or by
attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set
forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without
you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for
any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the
Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAVVYER 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 LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
Court Administrator
Cumberland County CourthouHe
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 1701 ~~
(717) 240-6200
NOTICIA
Le han demaandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quieie defenderse de
estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, U1sted tiene viente (20)
dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe
presentar una apariencia escrita 0 en persoa 0 por abogado y archivar en la
corte enforma escrita sus defensas 0 sus objections alas demandas en contra
de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara
medidas y puede entrar una orden contra usted sin previa aviso 0 notificacion y
par cualquier queja 0 alivio que es pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted
puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades 0 otros derechos importanted para
usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO
TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL
SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA
CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITAABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR
DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
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Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-6200
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David W. Kna ler
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney I.D. No. 21582
411-A East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 795-7790
Date: May 12, 2003
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 3226-02 civil
Beth Ann White
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 2814-02 civil
Brent D. Alford
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
COUNT I
AUDREY SWEENEY V. BETH ANN WHITE
1. The Plaintiff is Audrey A. Sweeney is an adult individual with an
address of 111 South Chestnut Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
2. The Defendant Brent D. Alford is an adult individual with an
address last known to the Plaintiff of 3310 Winston Boulevard, Wilmington, North
Carolina 28403.
3. The Defendant Beth Ann White is an adult individual with an
address last known to the Plaintiff of 3310 Winston Boulevard, Wilmington, North
Carolina 28403
4. At all times relevant herein, the Plaintiff was the passenger of a
certain 1997 Buick vehicle owned by Lois Drake.
5. At all times relevant herein, the Defendant: Brent D. Alford was the
owner of a certain 1999 Ford vehicle which was being operated by the Defendant
Beth Ann White at the time of the accident.
6. At all times relevant herein, the Defendant Brent D. Alford was in a
vehicle following his aforesaid vehicle being operated by the Defendant Beth Ann
White and was hauling a trailer attached to said vehicle.
6. At or about 2:00 p.m. on January 17, 200'1 the Drake vehicle had
been proceeding in a northerly direction on route 15 in Dillsburg but had stopped
for a traffic light.
7. At the aforesaid time and place, the Alford vehicle driven by the
Defendant White had been following the Drake vehicle in a northerly direction.
8. The Defendant White failed to slow down and stop behind the
Drake vehicle as it was stopped for the red light and rammed into the rear of the
Drake vehicle.
9. The aforesaid collision was caused solely by carelessness,
recklessness and negligence of the Defendant White in that she:
a.) failed to keep attentive to her driving;
b.) failed to see the Drake vehicle stopped for the red light as aforesaid;
c.) failed to keep and assured clear distance between her vehicle and the
Drake vehicle that she was following;
d.) failed to avoid striking the Drake vehicle;
e.) struck the Drake vehicle;
f.) failed to apply the brakes on the Alford Vehicle to bring the vehicle to a
stop without striking the Drake vehicle;
g.) was operating the Alford vehicle at an unsafe speed as it approached
the Drake vehicle that was stopped for the red light;
10. Solely as a result of the carelessness, recklessness and negligence of
the Defendant, the Plaintiff has suffered severe and sundry injuries to her person
including but not limited to temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), vision
problems, pain disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and cognitive
disorder, headaches, cervical and lumbar pain, hip pain and shoulder pain.
11. Solely as a result of the carelessness, recklessness and negligence of
the Defendant, the Plaintiff has suffered the following elements of damage
recoverable under the law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for both past
and future:
a.) pain and suffering;
b.) emotional distress;
c.) loss of enjoyment of life;
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff demands judgment in her favor and against
the Defendant in an amount in excess of the amount for mandatory referral to
arbitration.
COUNT II
AUDREY SWEENEY V. BRENT D. ALFORD
12. The Plaintiff incorporates herein as if more full set forth herein by
reference thereto paragraphs 1 through 11 inclusive of the within Complaint.
13. The Defendant Brent D. Alford and the Defendant Beth Ann White
were engaged in a joint enterprise and the Defendant Brent D. Alford had the
right to control the driving of the Defendant Beth Ann White.
14. The Defendant Brent D. Alford was negligent in not controlling the
driving of the Defendant Beth Ann White and his failure to do so constituted
carelessness, recklessness and negligence.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff demands judgment in her favor and against
the Defendant in an amount in excess of the amount for mandatory referral to
arbitration.
Respectfully submitted,
KNAUER & ASSOCIATES, L.S.C.
DavidW. Kn~
Attorney for Pllaintiff
Attorney I.D. No. 21582
411-A East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 795-7790
Date: May 12, 2003
VERI FIe AT ION
Subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities, we hereby certify that the facts in the foregoing pleading are true and
correct to the best of our information and belief.
Date: 0 S - /J. - 03
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 322.6-02 civil
Beth Ann White
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Aud rey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 2814-02 civil
Brent D. Alford
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, David W. Knauer, hereby certify that I did this '12th day of May, 2003,
serve a true and correct copy of the Complaint by United States mail, first class,
prepaid addressed as follows:
Jeffrey T. McGuire
Caldwell & Kearns
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
David W. Knau ,Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiffs
10 No. 21582
411-A East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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AUDREY A. SWEENEY
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No. 2814
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3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 2002-2814 Civil
BRENT D. ALFORD,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MOTION TO PARTIALLY WITHDRAW PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Brent D. Alford, by and through his attorneys,
Caldwell & Kearns, and files the within Motion to Partially Withdraw Preliminary Objections,
and in support thereof, avers as follows:
1. On or about May 12, 2003, Plaintiff filed her Complaint in the above-captioned
marter.
2. On or about June 9, 2003, Defendant filed Preliminary Objections to Plaintiff's
Complaint, on the bases of improper service, lack of jurisdiction, demurrer, and lack of specific
pleading.
3 After further review, Defendant now wishes to wit.hdraw his Preliminary
Objections to Plaintiffs Complaint, as to improper service and lack of jurisdiction only.
4. Defendant is not withdrawing his Preliminary Objections to Plaintiffs Complaint,
as to demurrer and lack of specific pleading.
5. Defendant Brent D. Alford intends to present the remaining Preliminary
Objections at the Argument Court scheduled for August 27, 2003.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Brent D. Alford requests that this Honorable Court withdraw
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1 hereby certify that on the c2 V "^'day of ~\ ,2003,1 have served a
copy of the within document on the following by depW:g a true and correct copy ofthe same
in the U.S. Mails at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, postage prepaid, addressed to:
David W. Knauer, Esquire
David W. Knauer, p.e.
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BRENT D. ALFORD,
Defendant
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ORDER
?rday of July, 2003, upon consideration of Defendant Alford's
Motion to Partially Withdraw Preliminary Objections, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND
DECREED that the Preliminary Objections as to improper service and lack of jurisdiction are
withdrawn. The remaining Preliminary Objections as to demurrer and lack of specific pleading
will be presented at the Argument Court scheduled for August 27, 2003.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL.V ANlA
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 3226-02 civil
Beth Ann White
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 2814-02 civil --
Brent D. Alford
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
REPLY TO NEW MATTER
15. The Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference thereto paragraphs one
through 14 of the Complaint as if more fully set forth herein by reference thereto.
16.- 17. Denied as alleged. The Plaintiff avers to the contrary that
paragraphs 16 and 17 inclusive of the Defendant's New Matter are conclusions
of law to which no reply is required pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure and strict proof thereof is demanded at time of trial.
18. Denied as alleged. The Plaintiff avers to the contrary that the injuries
she suffered in the vehicular collision that gave rise to this action did not pre-exist
the collision.
19. Denied as alleged. The Plaintiff avers to the contrary that paragraph
19 of the Defendant's New Matter is a conclusion of law to which no reply is
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required pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure and strict proof
thereof is demanded at time of trial.
20. Denied as alleged. The Plaintiff avers to the contrary that she had full
Tort coverage.
21. Denied as alleged. The Plaintiff avers to the contrary that paragraph
21 of the Defendant's New Matter is a conclusion of law to which no reply is
required pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure and strict proof
thereof is demanded at time of trial.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff demands judgment in her favor and against
the Defendants on the Defendants' New Matter.
Respectfully submitted,
KNAUER & ASSOCIATES, L.S.C.
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avid W. Knauer, squire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney 1.0. No. 21582
411-A East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 795-7790
Date: August 20, 2003
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 3226-02 civil
Beth Ann White
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
Vs.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Brent D. Alford
Defendant
No. 2814-02 civil
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, David W. Knauer, hereby certify that 1 did this 19th day of August, 2003,
serve a true and correct copy of the Reply To New Matter by United States mail,
first class, prepaid addressed as follows:
Jeffrey T. McGuire
Caldwell & Kearns
3631 North F rant Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
avid nau r, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiffs
ID No. 21582
411-A East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 795-7790
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 2814-02 civil
Brent D. Alford
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO MARK DOCKET SETTLED, ENDED, AND DISCONTINUED
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Mark the docket in the above action settled, ended, and discontinued.
Respectfully submitted,
KNAUER & ASSOCIATES, L.S.C.
David W. Knauer, Esquir
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney 1.0. No. 21582
411-A East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 795-7790
Date: September 15, 2006
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Audrey A. Sweeney
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Vs.
No. 2814-02 civil
Brent D. Alford
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, David W. Knauer, hereby certify that I did this 15th day of September,
2006, serve a true and correct copy of the enclosed document by United States
mail, first class, prepaid addressed as follows:
Jeffrey T. McGuire
Caldwell & Kearns
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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avid W. Knauer, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiffs
ID No. 21582
411-A East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 795-7790
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