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SAIDIS, GUIDO,
SHUFF &
MASLAND
26 w. Hilh Sired
Carlisle. fA
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RAYMOND PAUL FRANCES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
NO. 94-
CIVIL TERM
JACQUELINE WINDOWMAKER,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Raymond Paul Frances, by and
through his attorneys, Saidis, Guido, Shuff & Hasland, and
avers as follows:
1. The Plaintiff is Raymond Paul Frances, an adult
individual who resides at 2150 Queens Drive, Apartment no. B-4,
Harrisburg, PA 17110.
2. The Defendant is Jacqueline Windowmaker, an adult
individual who currently resides at 32 Center Street, Lot * 14,
Mt. Holly SpringB, PA 17065.
3. The events hereinafter complained of occurred on or
about October 17, 1993 at approximately 9:00 p.m. in South
Middleton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, upon Route
34 (SR0034), approximately .2 miles North of Route 174
(SR0174).
4. At said time and place, Defendant was operating her
vehicle in a general southbound direction on Route 34. Route
34 is a two-way undivided state road.
5. At said time and place, Plaintiff was occupying a 1982
Audi 4000S, which was disabled along the berm of the southbound
lane of said Route 34.
6. At said time and place, the defendant's vehicle
collided with Plaintiff's disabled vehicle.
SAlOIS. GUIDO,
SHUFF "
MASLAND
26 W, Hllh S'm'
Carlillh:, PA
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7. Plaintiff's injuries and damages set forth herein
were the direct and proximate result of the negligence of
Defendant, then and there occurring.
8. Defendant was negligent generally and in the following
particulars:
a. Operating her vehicle in a reckless manner;
b. Failing to yield the right-of-way;
c. Failing to maintain a proper look-out;
d. Fai ling to have her vehic Ie under proper
control;
e. Failing to stop before colliding with
Plaintiff's vehicle;
f. Failing to take action to avoid the
collision with Plaintiff's vehicle;
g. Operating
conditions; and
vehicle
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h. Failing to comply with the provisionB of
the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code relating to the
operation of motor vehicles, specifically as it
relates to the aforesaid acts of negligence.
9. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's
negligence, Plaintiff sustained the following injuries, some or
all of which may be permanent:
a. Trimalleolar fracture to the left ankle;
b. Bimalleolar fracture to the right ankle;
c. Numerous scrapes, abrasions and contusions;
d. Shock and injuries to the nerves and
nervous system; and
e. Disfigurement.
10. As a result of the injuries aforesaid, Plaintiff has
been damaged as follows:
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a. He has suf fered and will continue to suffer
great pain, inconvenience, embarrassment, humiliation,
mental anguish, discomfort and distress;
b. He has been and will be required to expend large
sumB of money for surgical and medical attention in excess
of the required first party benefits under the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
75 Pa. C.S.A. S 1701, et seq.
c. He has been and will be deprived of his earnings
in excess of the requi~ed first party benefits under the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
75 Pa. C.S.A. S 1701, et seq.;
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d. His earning
permanently impaired;
e. He has been and will be deprived of his
ability to enjoy the pleasures of life.
power
has been
reduced
and
11. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of
Defendant then and there occurring, Plaintiff has sustained a
total los~ of the value of his motor vehicle and has incurred
towing and storing charges.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in
an amount in excess of Twenty Five Thousand and 00/100
($25,000.00) Dollars, which amount exceeds the limits for
compulsory arbitration under the Local Rules of this Court plus
interest and costs.
SAlOIS. GUIDO.
SHUFF II
MASLAND
26 W, Hllh S""..
C"II.lc, PA
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Edward E. Guido, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. * 21206
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)1 43-6f22
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Will am C. Vohs, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. * 65208
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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RAYMOND PAUL FRANCES, . IN THE COURT OF CaMON PLEAS
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. OF CVHBJ:RLAND COUNTY
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Plaintiff . CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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v. . JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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JACQUIILINE WINDOWMAl<ER, .
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. NO. : 94-CIV-4182
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Defendant .
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PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance of Lenahan & Dempsey, P.C. on
behalf of the Defendant, Jacqueline Windowmaker, in the above-
captioned matter.
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By' Il -' ~
~~IAN J. 'AllAN, ESQUIRE
I.D. No.: 49760
Attorneys for Defendant,
Jacqueline Windowmaker
Lenahan & Dempsey, P.C.
P.O. Box 234
Scranton, PA 18501-0234
(717) 346-2097
Dated: Auqust 17. 1994
RAYMOND PAUL FRANCES I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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Plaintiff :
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v. I
: JURY TRIAL DBMANDBD
JACQUELINE WINDOWMAKER,
NO. : 94-CIV-4182
Defendant
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ANSWER. NEW NATTER AND CROSS CLAIM TO THE
COMPLAINT 01' THB PLAINTIJ'r
COMES NOW, the Defendant, Jacqueline Windowmaker, by and
through her attorney, Brian J. Lenahan, Esquire, and hereby
response to plaintiff's Complaint as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted in part. Denied in part. All factual averments
contained within Plaintiff's Complaint Paragraph No.3 are admitted
except for the approximate time of the incident which, based upon
information and belief, occurred closer to approximately 9:10 pm.
4. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that the
Defendant, Windowmaker, was driving a 1988 Dodge Aries southbound
on Rt. 34. The remaining averments contained within Plaintiff's
complaint Paragraph No. 4 state legal conclusions to which no
responsive pleading is required, and as such, the same is specifi-
cally denied and strict proof is demanded at time of trial.
5, Denied. The factual averments contained within Plaintiff's
Complaint Paragraph No. 5 state legal conclusions to which no
responsive pleading is required, and as such, the same is specifi-
cally denied and strict proof is demanded at time of trial.
!nsofar as the averments are construed to be factual in nature and
based upon reasonable information and belief, answering Cefendant
lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to
the truth or veracity of the allegations contained therein, and as
such, the same are specifically denied and strict proof is demanded
at time of trial. By way of further Answer, it is specifically
denied that the Plaintiff was operating a disabled vehicle. It is
also specifically denied that Plaintiff's vehicle was along the
berm of the Southbound lane of Rt. 34. To the contrary, while a
portion of a 1982 Audi 4000S operated by the Plaintiff was on the
berm of the Southbound lane of Rt. 34, the remaining portion of the
Plaintiff's vehicle occupied a portion of the Southbound travel
lane of Rt. 34. Further, Plaintiff's vehicle showed no signs of
being disabled. Plaintiff had not placed any flashers on his car
nor were his lights turned on at any times materially relevant
hereto.
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6. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Defendant,
windowmaker's, vehicle colli.ded with Plaintiff's disabled vehicle.
To the contrary, it is specifically denied that the plaintiff was
maintaining a disabled vehicle. Further, while the cars did come
in contact, it was the Plaintiff who recklessly, carelessly and
negligently opened the driver's door of his 1982 Audi 40005 into
the path of travel of the Defendant, windowmaker, causing the
vehicles to come in contact.
7. Denied, The averments contained within plaintiff's
Complaint Paragraph No. 7 state legal conclusions to which no
responsive pleading is required, and as such, the same is specifi-
cally denied and strict proof is demanded at time of trial.
Insofar as the averments are construed to be factual in nature and
based upon reasonable investigation and belief, answering Defendant
lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to
the truth or veracity of the allegations contained therein, and as
such, the same are specifically denied and strict proof is demanded
at time of trial. By way of further Answer, it is specifically
denied that the Defendant, Windowm~ker, was at any time negligent
in this matter. To the contrary, the sole and complete cause of
the accident complained of herein was the careless, reckless and
negligent actions of the Plaintiff.
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8. A through H denied. The factual averments contained
within Plaintiff's complaint Paragraph No.8, subsections A through
H, state legal conclusions to which no responsive pleading is
required, and as such, the same is specifically denied and strict
proof is demanded at time of trial. Insofar as the averments are
construed to be factual in nature and based upon reasonable
investigation and belief, answering Defendant lacks sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth or
veracity of the allegations contained therein, and as such, the
same are specifically denied and strict proof is demanded at time
of trial. More particularly, the Defendant, Windowmaker, specifi-
cally denies that she was negligent at any time materially relevant
hereto and further avers as follows:
A. It is specifically denied that the Defendant, Windowmaker,
operated her vehicle in a reckless manne>:. To the contrary, the
Defendant, Windowmaker, operated her vehicle in a careful, safe and
prudent fashion for all circumstances then and there existing. The
sole and complete cause of this accident was the careless, reckless
and negligent actions of the Plaintiff. This careless, reckless
and negligent action consisted of operating a vehicle when the
Plaintiff knew or should have known that the same was not opera-
tional. Further, the Plaintiff was careless, reckless and
negligent in stopping his vehicle with a substantial portion of the
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same in the travel portion of the Southbound lane of Rt. 34,
Further, the Plaintiff was careless, reckless and negligent in
failing to warn of the presence of his vehicle. The Plaintiff was
further negligent in opening his driver's side door directly into
the path of an oncoming car which had the right of way.
B. It is specifically denied that the Defendant, Windowmaker,
failed to yield the right of way. It is also specifically denied
that the Defendant, Windowmaker, had the duty or obligation to
yield the right of way. Further, the Defendant, Windowmaker, in
fact, had the right of way. To the contrary, the Defendant,
Windowmaker, operated her vehicle in a careful, safe and prudent
fashion for all circumstances then and there existing. The sole
and complete cause of this accident was the careless, reckless and
negligent actions of the Plaintiff, This careless, reckless and
negligent action consisted of operating a vehicle when the
Plaintiff knew or should have known that the same was not opera-
tional. Further, the Plaintiff was care19ss, reckless and
negligent in stopping his vehicle with a substantial portion of the
same in the travel portion of the southbound lane of Rt. 34.
Further, the Plaintiff was careless, reckless and negligent in
failing to warn of the presence of his vehicle. The Plaintiff was
further negligent in opening his driver's side door directly into
the path of an oncoming car which had the right of way.
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c. It is specifically denied that the Defendant, Windowmaker,
failed to maintain a proper lookout. To the contrary, the
Defendant, Windowmaker, at all times materially relevant hereto
maintained a proper and adequate lookout for all circumstances then
and there existing. Also, the Defendant, Windowmaker, operated her
vehicle in a careful, safe and prudent fashion for all circumstanc-
es then and there existing. The sole and complete cause of this
accident was the careless, reckless and negligent actions of the
Plaintiff. This careless, reckless and negligent action consisted
of operating a vehicle when the Plaintiff knew or should have known
that the same was not operational. Further, the Plaintiff was
careless, reckless and negligent in stopping his vehicle with a
substantial portion of the same in the travel portion of the
Southbound lane of Rt. 34. Further, the Plaintiff was careless,
reckless and negligent in failing to warn of the presence of his
vehicle. The Plaintiff was further negligent in opening his
driver's side door directly into the path of an oncoming car which
had the right of way.
D. It is specifically denied that the Defendant, Windowmaker,
failed to have her vehicle under proper control. In addition, the
Defendant, Windowmaker, maintained her vehicle under proper and
adequate control at all times materially relevant hereto. To the
contrary, the Defendant, Windowmaker, operated her vehicle in a
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careful, safe and prudent fashion for all circumstances then and
there existing. The sole and complete cause of this accident was
the careless, reckless and negligent actions of the Plaintiff.
This careless, reckless and negligent action consisted of operating
a vehicle when the Plaintiff knew or should have known that the
same was not operational. Further, the plaintiff was careless,
reckless and negligent in stopping his vehicle with a substantial
portion of the same in the travel portion of the southbound lane of
Rt. 34, Further, the Plaintiff was careless, reckless and
negligent in failing to warn of the presence of his vehicle. The
plaintiff was further negligent in opening his driver's side door
directly into the path of an oncoming car which had the right of
way.
E. It is specifically denied that the Defendant, windowmaker,
failed to stop before colliding with Plaintiff's vehicle. It is
also specifically denied that the actions of the Plaintiff allowed
the Defendant an opportunity to stop before colliding with the
driver's door of the Plaintiff's vehicle. To the contrary, the
Defendant, windowmaker, operated her vehicle in a careful, safe and
prudent fashion for all circumstances then and there existing. The
sole and complete cause of this accident was the careless, reckless
and negligent actions of the Plaintiff. This careless, reckless
and negligent action consisted of operating a vehicle when the
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plaintiff knew or should have known that the same was not opera-
tional. Further, the Plaintiff was careless, reckless and
negligent in stopping his vehicle with a substantial portion of the
same in the travel portion of the southbound lane of Rt. 34.
Further, the Plaintiff was careless, reckless and negligent in
failing to warn of the presence of his vehicle. The Plaintiff was
further negligent in opening his driver's side door directly into
the path of an oncoming car which had the right of way.
F. It is specifically denied that the Defendant, Windowmaker,
failed to take action to avoid collision with Plaintiff's vehicle.
It is also specifically denied that the Defendant, Windowmaker, had
an opportunity to take action to avoid a collision with Plaintiff's
vehicle. To the contrary, the Defendant, Windowmaker, operated her
vehicle in a careful, safe and prudent fashion for all circumstanc-
es then and there existing. The sole and complete cause of this
accident was the careless, reckless and negligent actions of the
Plaintiff. This careless, reckless and negligent action consisted
of operating a vehicle when the Plaintiff knew or should have known
that the same was not operational. Further, the Plaintiff was
careless, reckless and negligent in stopping his vehicle with a
substantial portion of the same in the travel portion of the
Southbound lane of Rt. 34. Further, the plaintiff was careless,
reckless and negligent in failing to warn of the presence of his
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vehicle. The Plaintift was turther negligent in opening his
driver's side door directly into the path ot an oncoming car which
had the right of way.
G. It is specifically denied that the Defendant, windowmakerr
operated her vehicle too fast for the conditions. To the contrary,
the Defendant, Windowmaker, operated her vehicle at a careful, safe
and prudent speed at all times materially relevant hereto. Also,
the Defendant, windowmaker, operated her vehicle in a careful, safe
and prudent fashion for all circumstances then and there existing.
The sole and complete cause of this accident was the careless,
reckless and negligent actions of the Plaintiff. This careless,
reckless and negligent action consisted of operating a vehicle when
the plaintiff knew or should have known that the same was not
operational. Further, the Plaintiff was careless, reckless and
negligent in stopping his vehicle with a substantial portion of the
same in the travel portion of the southbound lane of Rt. 34.
Further, the Plaintiff was careless, reckless and negligent in
failing to warn of the presence of his vehicle. The Plaintiff was
further negligent in opening his driver's side door directly into
the path of an oncoming car which had the right of way.
H. It is specifically denied that the Defendant, Windowmaker,
failed to comply with the provisions of the Pennsylvan~a Motor
Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motor vehicles speciti-
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cally as it relates to any acts of alleged negligence. To the
contrary / the Defendant, windowmaker, operated her vehicle in a
careful, safe and prudent fashion for all circumstances then and
there existing. The sole and complete cause of this accident was
the careless, reckless and negligent actions of the Plaintiff. This
careless / reckless and negligent action consisted of operating a
vehicle when the plaintiff knew or should have known that the same
was not operational. Further, the plaintiff was careless, reckless
and negligent in stopping his vehicle with a substantial portion of
the same in the travel portion of the Southbound lane of Rt, 34.
Further, the Plaintiff was careless, reckless and negligent in
failing to warn of the presence of his vehicle. The plaintiff was
further negligent in opening his driver's side door directly into
the path of an oncoming car which had the right of way.
9. A through E denied. The allegations contained within
Plaintiff's complaint No. 9 state legal conclusions to which no
responsive pleading is required, and as such, the same is specifi-
cally denied and strict proof is demanded at time of trial.
Insofar as the averments are construed to be factual in nature and
based upon reasonable investigation and belief, answering Defendant
lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to
the truth or veracity of the allegations contained therein, and as
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such, the same are specifically denied and strict proof is demanded
at time of trial.
10. A through E denied. The allegations contained within
Plaintiff's Complaint No. 10 state legal conclusions to which no
responsive of pleading is required, and as such, the same is
specifically denied and strict proof is demanded at time of trial.
Insofar as the averments are construed to be factual in nature and
based upon reasonable investigation and belief, answering Defendant
lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to
the truth or veracity of the allegations contained therein, and as
such, the same is specifically denied and strict proof is demanded
at time of trial.
11. Denied. The allegation contained within Plaintiff's
complaint No. 11 states legal conclusions to which no responsive
pleading is required, and as such, the same is specifically denied
and strict proof is demanded at time of trial. Insofar as the
averments are construed to be factual in nature and based upon
reasonable investigation and belief, answering Defendant lacks
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations contained therein, and as
such, the same is specifically denied and strict proof is demanded
at time of trial.
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WHEREFORE, based upon the foregoing, answering Defendant
request judgment be entered in her favor along with interest costs
and attorney's fees.
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12. Plaintiff's action is barred for failure to state a cause
of action upon which relief can be granted.
13. Plaintiff'S action is barred by the appropriate statute of
Limitations.
14. plaintiff's action is barred and/or limited by the
applicable provisions of the pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibili ty Law. More particularly, Plaintiff's recovery is
barred and/or limited by the Amendments made thereto insofar as
they concern receipt of benefits from collateral sources.
15. plaintiff's recovery is barred and/or limited by the
applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence
statute which is plead herein in its entirety as an affirmative
defense.
16, plaintiff's recovery is barred and/or limited by the
Plaintiff's comparative and/or contributory negligence which
consists, inter alia of the following:
A. operating a motor vehicle which he knew was not safe
to be operated on roads within the Commonwealth.
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B. Failing to remove his vehicle once it was stopped
fully and entirely from the road surface of Rt. 34 in Cumberland
County, PA.
C. Leaving a portion of his parked vehicle still within
the travel lane of Southbound Rt. 34 in Cumberland County, PA.
D. Failing to warn approaching vehicles including the
vehicle operated by the Defendant, Windowmaker, of the presence of
his vehicle parked on Rt. 34 in Cumberland County, PA.
E. Failing to operate flasher lights on his vehicle.
F. Failing to operate headlights on his vehicle.
G. Failing to maintain a proper lookout.
H. Failing to yield the right of way.
I. Failing to take action to avoid collision with the
vehicle operated by the Defendant, Windowmaker.
.1. carelessly, recklessly and negligently opening the
driver's door of his vehicle into the path of the vehicle operated
by the Defendant, Windowmaker, thus bringing about the collision
complained of herein.
K. Failing to comply with the provisions of the Pennsyl-
vania Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motor
vehicles.
L. All other acts of negligence to be deduced through
discovery.
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17. plaintiff's recovery is barred and/or limited by the
Doctrine of Assumption of the Risk. There was a risk known to the
plaintiff in this matter which he voluntarily assumed, and as such,
plaintiff's recovery is barred and/or limited by the same.
18. Plaintiff's injuries as alleged, the existence of
the same being specifically denied, were not caused by the
collision complained of herein but rather were attributable to pre-
existing conditions and/or after occurring incidences neither
aggravated nor caused by the incident of October 17, 1993.
CROSS CLAIM
COMES NOW the original Defendant, Jacqueline Windowmaker, by
and through her counsel, Brian J. Lenahan, Esquire and hereby makes
the following Cross Claim and in support thereof avers as follows:
19. Answering Defendant, Jacqueline Windowmaker, incorporates
herein by references if more fully set forth at length all
averments contained within her Answer and New Matter Paragrapsh 1 -
18.
20. Based upon all the allegations contained therein, it is
specifically averred that as a direct and proximate result of the
careless, reckless and negligent actions of the Plaintiff, the
Defendant, Windowmaker, has sustained a total loss of the value of
her motor vehicle for which recovery is sought.
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VIRI'ICa'l'IOK
The undersigned, having read the attached pleading, verifies
that the within pleading is based on information furnished to
counsel, which information has boen gathered by counsel in the
course of this lawsuit. The language of tlll'l pl""lting Is that of
counsel and not of signer. Signer verifies that he/she has read
the within pleading and that it is true and correct to the best
of signer's knowledge, information and belief. To the extent
that the contents of the pleadings are that of counsel, verifier
has rE'll..tj upon counsel in taklng this Verif ,.'~dtion. '!'he
Verification is made subject to the penalties of 19 Pa. C.S.
54904 relating to unsworn falsification to authoritie..
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RAYMOND PAUL FRANCES, I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff I CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JACQUELINE WI~DOWMAKER, NO. 4182 CIVIL 1994
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
RIPLY TO DIPI.DANT'S .eN MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Raymond Paul Frances by and
through his attorneys, Saidis, Guido, Shuff & Hasland, and
replies to Defendant Jacqueline Windowmaker' s New Matter as
follows:
12. Denied.
The averments
contained therein are
conclusions of law to which no response is required.
13. Denied.
The averments
contained therein are
concluBions of law to which no response is required.
14. Denied.
The
averments
contained therein are
conclusions of law to which no response is required.
15. Denied.
The averments
contained therein are
conclusions of law to which no response is required.
16. Denied.
The averments
contained therein are
conclusions of law to which no response is required. By way of
further answer, Plaintiff responds to the specific factual
allegations as follows:
SAIDIS. GUIDO.
SHl'FF "
MASLAND
26 W, Ihili Slrecl
CiUIi8Ie,PA
A.
It is specifically denied that Plaintiff knew
his vehicle to be unsafe. To the contrary, Plaintiff
had recently purchased the vehicle and had no way of
knowing that the electrical system would shut down and
disable the vehicle as it did.
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B. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff was
negligent in failing to remove his vehicle fully and
entirely from the roadway. To the contrary/ Plaintiff
did remove his vehicle fully and entirely from the
roadway. To the extent that any portion of the vehic Ie
remained on the roadway, which is denied, Plaintiff was
forced to come to a stop where he did because of a
complete lOBS of power.
His vehicle was struck by
Defendant before he could manually remove it completely
from the roadway.
c. The response set forth in subparagraph (B)
above i6 incorporated herein.
D. Plaintiff did not have time to warn
approaching vehicles prior to being struck by
Defendant.
SAlOIS. GUIDO.
SHUFF &
MASLAND
26 w, Hiah 5"...,
Carlisle, PA
E. Plaintiff was unable to operate hiB emergency
flashers because of the complete failure of the
electrical system on his vehicle.
F. The response set forth in subparagraph (E)
above is incorporated herein.
G. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff
failed to maintain a proper lookout. To the contrary/
he saw the approach of Defendant I s vehicle but was
helpless to avoid the collision.
H. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff
failed to yield the right of way. To the contrary, he
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE fOR TRIAL
(tolJst be typewritten and sut:mitted in duplicate)
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'ro THE PIPllllWl'MY Of' ClM3EIUNV romy
P leMe lis t the following caSl!.
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(Check one)
( X) for JURY trial at the next tern of civil court:.
for trial without a jury.
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CAPl'IOO Of' CASE
(entire c;,ption nust be stated in full)
(check one)
X) Civil Action - Law
Raymond Paul Frances,
Appeal fran Arbitration
(other)
(Plaintiff)
VS.
Jacqueline Windowmaker,
The trial list will be called on 4/1 8/95
and N/A
Trials comnence on ~ / , ~ / 'I ~
(Defendant)
Pretrials will be held on 4/26/ 'I 5.
(Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials.)
(The party listing this case for triaJ. shall
provide forthwith a copy of the praecipe to
all counsel, pursuant to local Rule 214.1.)
VB.
No. .:11 A?
Civil
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Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe.
F.nw",.n F. r.llinn. F."(:jllirp. 26 w""t Hi9h Strf!"t. Carlisle. ~A 17013
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if knowrll !lrian.1. Lenahan. ESQuire.
Suit" 400 KanF! Ruilnin9. P.O !lox 234, Scranton, PA 18501
This case is ready for trial.
Signed.
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