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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 94- U 30 I CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
PATRICIA A. HUGNEY,
Plaintiff
PAUL M. HUGNEY,
Defendant
AND NOW, thi
day of November, 1994, upon presentation and consideration of
the within Petition, and upon finding that the plaintiff, Patricia A. Hugney, now residing at 437
North College Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is in immediate and present
danger of abuse from the defendant, Paul M, Hugney, the following Temporary Order is
entered ,
The defendant, Paul M, Hugney, currently a patient at the Lebanon V A Hospital's
Alcohol Rehabilitation Center, Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, is hereby enjoined
from physically abusing the plaintiff, Patricia A. Hugney, or placing her in fear of abuse,
The defendant is excluded from the plaintiff's residence located at 457 North College
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, a residence which is leased solely by the
plaintiff,
The defendant is enjoined from harassing and stalking the plaintiff and from harassing
the plaintiff's family,
The defendant is enjoined from entering the plaintiff's school and parking lot at
Harrisburg Area Community College, or the schools or the day care facility of the minor
children,
The defendant is enjoined from removina, damqina. destroyina or sellina any property
owned jointly by the parties or owned solely by the plaintiff.
The defendant Is hereby notlned thlt II he resides In the plaintiff's domJclle contrary
to this Order, he may be In Indirect criminal contempt which Is punlshlble by I nne not
to exceed $..000.00 Ind/or by I sentence of up to six months In Jail Ind Iny other
Ipproprlate punishment. Resumption of co-residence on the pan of the plaintiff and
defendant shill not nullify the provisions of the coun order dlrectlnl the defendant to
refrain from abuslnl the plaintiff.
This Order shall remain in effect until a final order is entered in this case. A hearina
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shall be held on this matter on the L day of November, 1994, at ~,m.. in Courtroom
No.3, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
The plaintiff may proceed Jo fonna l)Iluperls pendina a furth,r order after the hearina.
The Cumberland County Sherifrs Depanment shall attempt to make service at the
plaintifrs request, but service may be accomplished under any applicable rule of Civil
Procedure.
This Order shall be docketed in the office of the Prothonotary and forwarded to the
Sheriff for service, The Prothonotary shall not send a copy of this Order to the defendant by
mail.
The Carlisle Police Department will be provided with a certified copy of this Order by
the plaintifrs attorney, This Order shall be enforced by any law enforcement aaency where a
violation occurs by arrest for indirect criminal contempt without warrant upon probable cause
that this Order has been violated, whether or not the violation is committed in the presence of
the police officer, In the event that an arrest is made under this section, the defendant shall be
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liken without unnecessary delay before the court that issued the order, When that court I.
unavlilable, the defendant shall be taken before the appropriate district justice, (23 P,S, 16113),
By the Court,
PATRICIA A, HUONEY,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 94-
CIVIL TERM
PAUL M. HUONEY,
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
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 promptly after this Petition. Order and Notice are served,
by appearing personally or by attorney at the hearing scheduled by the Court and presenting to
the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that
if you fail to do so the Court may proceed without you, and a judgment may be entered against
you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Petition 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 LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
00 NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OmCE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR, 4th FLOOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
CARLISLE. PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 24().6200
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 94. U 30 I CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
PATRICIA A, HUGNEY,
Plaintiff
PAUL M. HUGNEY,
Defendant
PETITION FOR PROTECTION ORDER
RELIEF UNDER THE PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
ACT, 23 P.S. I 6101 et seq.
A. ABUSE
1. The plaintiff is an adult individual whose permanent address is 4~7 North College
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
2. The defendant is an adult individual currently a patient at the Lebanon V A
Hospital's Alcohol Rehabilitation Center, Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, 17042.
3. The defendant is the husband of the plaintiff.
4. Since approximately April, 1993, the defendant has attempted to cause and has
intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly caused bodily injury to the plaintiff and by physical
menace has placed the plaintiff in fear of imminent serious bodily injury, This has included but
is not Ilmited to the following specific instances of abuse:
a. On or about October 26, 1994, the defendant pulled on the emergency
brake while the plaintiff was driving her car causing the vehicle to stop abruptly
causing the plaintiff to fear for her safety. The defendant tried to remove the
keys from the ignition and then grabbed the plaintiffs arm to take the keys from
her. but the plaintiff was able to get out of the car and away from the defendant.
During this incident the defendant took the plaintiffs school books she uses for
her college courses at Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC). See
attached Exhibit A incorporated by reference.
b. On or about October 14, 1994, the defendant waited for the plaintiff near
her car in the parking lot of her school (HACC), yelled at her, threatened to
vandalize her vehicle, grabbed her by her shoulders and restrained her, bent her
arm behind her causing her to drop her car keys and drove away in her car. The
HACC se.:urity guards stopped the defendant, told him to leave the plaintifrs car
and to leave the premises,
c. In or about late March, 1994, the defendant broke down the neighbor's
door when the plaintiff refused to come out, entered the house, grabbed her by
her neck and lifted her into the air, The defendant was arraigned before District
Justice Correal in March, 1994, and is scheduled for trial on the charges in
November, 1994,
d. In or about mid-March, 1994, the defendant picked the plaintiff up in a
bear hug hold, threw her onto the clothes dryer and then threw her onto the
couch.
e, In or about April, 1993, the defendant punched the plaintiff about her
head, pulled her up several stairs by her hair, choked her in a head lock hold with
such force that she almost lost consciousness, and threatened to kill her. The
plaintiff tried to leave the house severaitimes, but the defendant draued her back
inside. The neighbors telephoned the Carlisle Police Department and the
defendant was arrested for resisting arrest. The plaintiff sustained bruises on her
face, soreness about her head and a laceration on her ear as a result of this
Incident.
6. On October 26, 1994, the plaintiff and her 4 minor children left their residence
It 457 North College Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. in order to avoid
further abuse.
7. The plaintiff believes and therefore avers that she is in Immediate and present
danger of abuse from the defendant without the defendant's exclusion from the residence and that
she is in need of protection from such abuse.
8. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined from harassing and stalkin,
the plaintiff, and from harassing the plaintiffs minor children.
9. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be restrained from entering her school
including the parking lot at Harrisburg Area Community College, or the schools and day care
facility of her minor children.
10. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined from removing, damaain"
destroying or selling any property owned joinlly by the parties or owned solely by the plaintiff.
J. EXCLUSIVE POSSESSION
12. The apartment from which the plaintiff is asking the Court to exclude the
defendant is rented in the name of Patricia A. Hugney. The defendant is cumnlly a patient at
the Lebanon VA Hospital's Alcohol Rehabilitatioll Treatment Center and was residin, with a
friend prior to admitting himself to the V A Hospital.
13. The plaintiff desires possession of the apartment so as to ,ive the ,reatest de,ree
of continuity to the lives of her children and to allow them to continue their education at their
schools and to continue their school and social activities.
C. I.nSSES
14. The plaintiff has suffered losses as a result of the abuse by the defendant. The
losses are listed on Exhibit A attached.
15. The plaintiff asks for attorney's fees for Legal Services, Inc., and filin, and
service fees of this lawsuit pursuant 10 the Protection from Abuse Act.
D. STATUS TO PROCE~ IN FORMA PAUPf:RIS
16. The plaintiff is a full time student at Harrisburg Area Community Colle,e and is
CUrrClnlly unemployed. The plaintiff receives approximately $400 per month from the
Department of Public Welfare.
17. The plaintiff does not have funds available to pay the fees for filing and service
of this lawsuit.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection from Abuse Act" of October
7, 1976, 23 P.S. . 6101 C1 ~., as amended, the plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to grant
the following relief:
A. Grant a Temporary Order pursuant to the "Protection from Abuse Act:"
1. Ordering the defendant to refrain from abusing the plaintiff and/or
placin, her in fear of abuse;
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from harassinll and stalkin, the
plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiffs minor children;
3. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the plaintiffs school
includinll the parking lot at Harrisburg Area Community College, or the
schools or the day care facility of the plaintiff's minor children;
4. Prohibiting the defendant from removing. damaaing, destroyin, or
sellin, property jointly owned by the parties or owned solely by the
plaintiff;
5. Granting possession of the apartment located at 457 North COlle,e
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 10 the plaintiff to the
exclusion of the defendant pending a final order in this maller, and
6. Ordering the defendant to Slay away from any residence the
plaintiff may in the future establish for herself.
B. Schedule a hearing in accordance with the provisions of the .Protection
from Abuse Act," and, after such hearing, enter an order 10 be in effect for a
period of one year:
I. Ordering the defendant to refrain from abusing the plaintiff and/or
placing her in fear of abu3e.
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from harassing and stalking the
plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiffs minor children.
3. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the plaintiff's school
including the parking lot at Harrisburg Area Community Collelle, or the
schools or the day care facility of the plaintiffs minor children.
4. Prohibiting the defendant from removing, damaging, destroyin, or
sellin, property jointly owned by the parties or owned solely by the
plaintiff.
5. Granting possession of the apartment located at 457 North Colle,e
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, to the plaintiff to the
exclusion of the defendant.
6. Ordering the defendant to stay away from any residence the
plaintiff may in the future establish for herself.
7. Ordering the defendant to reimburse the plaintiffs out-of-pocket
losses suffered as a result of the abuse including but not limited to the
losses listed on the attached sheet marked Exhibit A.
8. Ordering the defendant to pay all costs of filinll and service of this
lawsuit and attorney's fees to Legal Services, Inc.
The plaintiff further asks that this Petition be tiled and served without payment of costs,
pendinl a further order at the hearing, and that a certified copy of this Petition and Ordllr be
delivered 10 the Carlisle Police Department who have jurisdiction to enforce this Order.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
The above-nllllCld plaint Iff, Patricia A. HUB/1ey, verifies that the statellents
ude In the above Petition are true and correct. The plaintiff understands that
false stateBents herein are ~e subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C.S. 14904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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PATRICIA A. HUONEY,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PAUL M. HUGNEY,
Defendant
NO. 94-
CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
OUT-OF. POCKET LOSSES
The plaintiff requests that the defendant reimburse her out-of-pocket losses, includin, but
not limited to the following amount or return the backpack and its contents as listed below in
IGOd condition:
Black leather backpack with college COurse book$ including, but not limited to, notes,
calculators, pens, pencils, class notes and notebooks. $300.00
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PATRICIA A. HUQNEY,
Plaint Iff
IN THE COURT OF cot.MlN PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 94-6301 CIVIL TERM
PAUL M. HOONEY,
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
KYl'IOO fOR <Drl'INUANCE
The plaint Iff IIOves the Court for an Order cont inulng generally the hearlnl
In the above-captioned case on the grounds that:
I. A Temporary Protection Order was entered by this Court on November
3, 1994, scheduling a hearing for Thursday, November 10, 1994, at 3:00 p.m.
2. The Cumber land county Sher Iff's Department deput \zed the Lebanon
County Sheriff's Department to serve the defendant with a certified copy of the
Temporary Protection Order and Petition for Protection Order. As of November 9,
1994, the defendant had not been served.
3. The plaint I ff requests that this mat ter be cont inued generally
pendlnl service of the Temporary Protection Order and Petition for Protection
Order on the defendant.
4. The plaintiff requests that the Temporary Protection Order remain In
effect pending further order of court.
5. A certified copy of the Order for Continuance will be delivered to
the Carlisle Police Department by the attorney for the plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, the plaint iff requests that the COUl't grant the Mot Ion to
continue this matter generally and that the Temporary Protection Order re..in in
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a Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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Plaint Iff
IN 11IE COURT Of ~ PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 94-630t CIVIL TERM
PAUL M. HOONEY, .
Defendant
PROTECTION fROM ABUSE
fRAEC I Pll TO Wl1llllllAW ACl'I <>>f
The Dlalntlff In the above-caPtioned ~ase reQ~$ts that the TeaPOrarv
Protection Order entered on Novem!lli-3. 1994. be l!.ilM,[J!Wfi, the Order vacaJed.
IfId that no further leaal act ion be pur$ued bv counsel"--__
To Lawrence E. Welker
Prothonotary
Nove.ber _' 1994
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( Joan Carey, Attorney for
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LHlAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carli$le, PA 17013
(7 I 7) 243-9400
No. 94-6301 CIVIL TI!IlM
PATRICIA A. HUGHEY,
Plaint iff
VS.
PAUL M. HUGNEY,
Defendant
PRAECIPE
Filed Nove.ber 16, 1994
Joan Carey, Attorney for Plaintiff
LI:'JlAL SERVI CE8 , INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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patricia A. Hugney
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Paul A. HU9ney
In the Court of Common Pleae of
cumberland county, penneylvania
No. 94-6301 Civil Term
Temporary Protection Order and
continuance Order
R. Thomas Kline, Sheriff who being duly sworn according to law,
eaye thie Temporary protection Order and Continuance Order ie returned
with no action taken per inetructions from Legal services.
Petition To with Draw is hereto attached.
Sheriff's Costs
Docketing
Out of county
Surcharge
14.00
5.00
2.00
Sworn and Subscribed To Before Me
This ~ti!!:' Day of 7l6w-L ,
1994, A.D.Q-r,-,O. "'r..ii.L~ ..Jf1f'
prothon~tary
PATRICIA A. HUONEY,
Plaintiff
IN 11IE COURT OF COtotolON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNl'Y, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 94-6301 CIVIL TERM
PAUL M. HUONEY,
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
~PB TO WI't1IIlRAW ACTI<>>I
The Dlalntiff In the above-caDtloned case reQuests that the TemDOrarv
Protection Order entered on November 3. 1994, be wlthdr~wn. the Order vacated.
and that no further leaal act Ion be Dursued bv counsel.
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To Lawrence E. Welker
Novellber -'12-, 1994
Prothonotary
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PATRICIA A. HUQNEY,
Plaintiff
IN 11fE COURT OF cnt<<lN PLEAS OF
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 94-6301 CIVIL TERM
PAUL M. !lOONEY,
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
K71'ION FOR CXM'INUANCE
The plaint I ff IIIOves the Court for an Order cont inulng generally the hearina
In the above-captioned case on the grounds that:
I. A Temporary Protection Order was entered by this Court on November
3, 1994. scheduling a hearing for Thursday, November 10, 1994, at 3:00 p.m.
2. The CUmberland County Sheriff's Department deputized the Lebanon
County Sheriff's Depsrtment to serve the defendant with a certified copy of the
Temporary Protection Order and Petition for Protection Order. As of November 9,
1994, the defendant had not been served.
3. The plaint iff requests that this maUer be cont Inued generally
pending service of the Temporary Protection Order and Petition for Protection
Order on the defendant.
4. The plaintiff requests that the Temporary Protection Order remain in
effect pending further order of court.
S. A certified copy of the Order for Continuance will be delivered to
the Carlisle Police Department by the attorney for the plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff requests that the Court grant the IIIotion to
continue this matter generally and that the Temporary Protection Order remain in
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effect until further Order of COurt.
Respectfully sublltted,
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LfXlAL SERVICES, INC.
B Irvine Row
carlisle, PA 17013
( 717) 243-9400
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 94- ~ j() I CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
PATRICIA A. HUGHEY,
Plaintiff
PAUL M. HUGHEY,
Defendant
TEMPORARY PROTECTION OJlDER
AND NOW, this ?!rd day of November, 1994, upon presentation and consideration of
Ihe within Petition, and upon findinathat the plaintiff, Patricia A. HUlney, now residin, at 457
North College Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is in immediate and present
dan,er of abuse from the defendant, Paul M. HUlney, the following Temporary Order is
entered.
The defendant, Paul M. HUlney, currently a patient at the Lebanon VA Hospital's
Alcohol Rehabilitation Center, Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, is hereby enjoined
from physically abusing the plaintiff, Patricia A. Hugney, or p1acinl her in fear of abuse.
The defendant is excluded from the plaintifrs residence located at 457 North Collele
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County. Pennsylvania, a residence which is leased solely by the
plaintiff.
The defendant is enjoined from harassinll and stalking the plaintiff and from harassinl
the plaintiffs family.
The defendant is enjoined from enterinll the plaintiff's school and parkin, 101 at
Harrisburg Area Community College, or the schools or the day care fKility of the minor
children.
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The defendant is enjoined from removing, clamqlnl, desltoyin, or sellinl any property
owned jointly by the parties or owned solely by the plaintiff.
The defendant Is bereby notlned tbat II be resides In tbe plalnturs dom.lcUe contrary
to tbls Order, be may be In indirect criminal contempt whlcb Is PU.able by a fine not
to exceed SI,OOO.OO anel/or by a Hntence 01 up to six months In JaU and I'.DY other
appropriate punishment. Resumption or cc.-nsldenee on tbe pan or the plalntlrr and
clerendant shan not DUwry tbe provisions or tbe coun order dlrectlnl tbe dereadaat to
refrain from abuslq tbe plalntlrr.
This Order shall remain in effect until a final order is entered in this case. A hearinl
shall be held on this matter on the IOlhday of November, 1994, at .1'. DCf\m., in Courtroom
No;3 , Curnberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
The plaintiff may proceed 10 ronna DIluoem pendin, a further order after the hearin,.
The Cumberland County Sherifrs Department shall attempt to make service at the
plaintifrs request, but service may be accomplished under any applicable role of Civil
Procedure.
This Order shall be docketed in the office of the Prothonotary and forwarded to the
Sheriff for service. The Prothonotary shall not send a copy of this Order to the defendant by
mail.
The Carlisle Police Department will be provided with a certified copy of this Order by
the plaintiffs attorney. This Order shall be enforced by any law enforcement aaency where a
violation occun by arrest for indirect criminal contempt without warrant upon probable cause
that this Order has been violated, whether or not the violation is comrnitted in the presence of
the police officer. In the event that an arrest is made under this section, the defendant shall be
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taken without unnecessary delay before the court that issued the order. When that court is
unavailable, the defendant shall be taken before the appropriate district justice. (23 P.S. . 6113).
By the Court,
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her college courses at Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC). See
attached Exhibit A incorporated by reference.
b. On or about October 14, 1994, the defendant waited for the plaintiff near
her car in the parking lot of her school (HACC), yelled at her, threatened 10
vandalize her vehicle, grabbed her by her shoulders and restrained her, bent her
arm behind her causing her to drop her car keys and drove away in her car. The
HACC security guards stopped the defendant, IOld him to leave the plaintiff scar
and to leave the premises.
c. In or about late March, 1994, the defendant broke down the nei,hbor's
door when the plaintiff refused 10 come out, entered the house, ,rabbed her by
her neck and lifted her into the air. The defendant was arraigned before District
Justice Correal in March, 1994, and is scheduled for trial on the charges in
November, 1994.
d. In or about mid-March, 1994, the defendant picked the plaintiff up in a
bear hug hold, threw her onto the clothes dryer and then threw her onto the
couch.
e. In or about April, 1993, the defendant punched the plaintiff about her
head. pulled her up several stairs by her hair, choked her in a head lock hold with
such force that she almost lost consciousness, and threatened to kill her. The
plaintiff tried to leave the house several times, butlhe defendant dragged her back
inside. The neighbors telephoned the Carlisle Police Department and the
defendant was arrested for resisting arrest. The plaintiff sustained bruises on her
face, soreness about her head and a laceration on her ear as a result of this
incident.
6. On October 26, 1994, the plaintiff and her 4 minor children left their residence
It 457 North College Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in order to avoid
further abuse.
7. The plaintiff believes and therefore avers that she is in irnmediate and present
danger of abuse from the defendant without the defendant's exclusion from the residence and that
she is in need of protection from such abuse.
8. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined from harassing and stalking
the plaintiff, and from harassing the plaintiffs minor children.
9. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be restrained frorn entering her school
including the parking lot at Harrisburg Area Community College, or the schools and day care
facility of her minor children.
10. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined from removing, darnaain"
destroying or selling any property owned jointly by the parties or owned solely by the plaintiff.
B. EXCLUSIVE POSSESSION
12. The apartment from which the plaintiff is asking the Court to exclude the
defendant is rented in the name of Patricia A. Hugney. The defendant is currently a patient at
the Lebanon VA Hospital's Alcohol Rehabilitation Treatment Center and was residing with a
friend prior to admitting himself to the V A Hospital.
13. The plaintiff desires possession of the apartment so as to give the greatest de,ree
of continuity to the lives of her children and to allow them to continue their education at their
schools and to continue their school and social activities.
C. LOSSES
14. The plaintiff has suffered losses as a result of the abuse by the defendant. The
losses are listed on Exhibit A attached.
15. The plaintiff asks for attorney's fees for Lela! Services, Inc., and nlln, and
service fees of this lawsuit pursuant 10 the Protection from Abuse Act.
D. STATUS TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
16. The plaintiff is a full time student at Harrisburl Area Community Colle.e and Is
currently unemployed. The plaintiff receives approximately $400 per month (rom the
Department of Public Welfare.
17. The plaintiff does not have funds available to pay the fees for nllng and service
of this lawsuit.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the" Protection from Abuse Act" of October
7, 1976, 23 P.S. . 6101 GI~., as amended, the plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to lrant
the following relief:
A. Grant a Temporary Order pursuant 10 the .Protection from Abuse Act"
1. Ordering the defendant to refrain from abusinlthe plaintiff and/or
placing her in fear of abuse;
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from harusln. and ltalldn. the
plaintiff and from harassinlthe plaintiffs minor children;
3. Prohibiting the defendant from enterin. the plalnUfrs S(hool
includin,the parkinll 101 at Harrisbur, Area Community collele, or the
schools or the day care facilily of the plalnllffs minor children;
4. Prohibiting the defendant from removin" darnaging, destroyin, or
sellina property joinlly owned by the parties or owned solely by the
plaintiff;
5. Granting possession of the apartment located at 457 North College
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, to the plaintiff to the
exclusion of the defendant pending a final order in this matter, and
6. Ordering the defendant to stay away from any residence the
plaintiff may ill the future establish for herself.
B. Schedule a hearing in accordance with the provisions of the "Protection
from Abuse Act," and, after such hearing, enter an order to be in effect for a
period of one year:
1. Orderinllthe defendant to refrain from abusing the plaintiff and/or
placing her in fear of abuse.
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from harassing and stalking the
plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiffs minor children.
3. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the plaintiffs school
including the parking lot at Harrisburg Area Community College, or the
schools or the day care facility of the plaintiffs minor children.
4. Prohibiting the defendant from removing, damqing, destroyina or
selling property jointly owned by the parties or owned solely by the
plaintiff.
5. Granting possession of the apartmentlo.:ated at 457 North colleae
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. to the plaintiff to the
exclusion of the defendant.
6. Ordering the defendant 10 stay away from any residence Ihe
pl4intiff may in the future establish for herself.
7. Ordering the defendant to reimburse the plaintiff's out-of.pocket
losses suffered as a result of the abuse includin, but not Urelted to the
losses listed on the attached sheet marked Exhibit A.
8. Ordering the defendant to pay all cosls of nUn_ and service of this
lawsuit and attorney's fees to Leaal Services, Inc.
The plaintiff further asks that this Petition be filed and served without llIyment of COlts,
pending a further order at the hearing, and that a certified copy of this Petition and Order bel
delivered 10 the Carlisle Police Departrnent who have jurisdiction 10 enforce this Order.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
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LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
. Irvine Row
Carlisle, PIt 17013
(717) 243.9400
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The above-nlUlled plaintiff, Patricia A. Hugney, verifies that the statelMnts
~de In the above Petition are true and correct. The plaintiff understands that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C.S. ! 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: I kJov <14
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The defendant is enjoined from removing, damqinJ, destroyin, or sellinl any property
owned jointly by the parties or owned solely by the plaintiff.
The cIeIendant Is bereby notlnecl tbat II be resides In tbe plalnt1ff'1 domicile contrary
to this Order, be may be In indirect criminal contempt wbleb Is punllbable by a fine not
to exceed $1,000.00 Incl/or by . sentence or up to six months In JaU and any otber
appropriate punishment. Resumption or co-residence on tbe part or the plaintiff and
defendant shall not nuUlry tbe provlsloll5 or tbe court order direct.... tbe derendant to
remain rrom abuslnl tbe plaintiff.
This Order shall remain in effect until a final order is entered in this case. A hearing
shall be held on this matter on the IOlhday of November, 1994, at 3,00 P.m., in Courtroom
No. 3, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
The plaintiff may proceed ID lm:ma pauperis pendinl a further order after the hearin,.
The Cumberland County Sheriffs Department shall attempt to make service at the
plaintifrs request, but service may be accomplished under any applicable rule of Civil
Procedure.
This Order shall be docketed in the office of the Prothonotary and forwarded to the
Sheriff for service. The Prothonotary shall not send a copy of this Order 10 the defendant by
mail.
The Carlisle Police Department will be provided with a certified copy of this Order by
the plaintifrs allorney. This Order shall be enforced by any law enforcementacency where a
violation occurs by arrest for indirect criminal contempt without warrant upon probable cause
that this Order has been violated. whether or not the violation is committed in the presence of
the police officer. In the event that an arre~t is made under this section, the defendant shall be
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taken without unnecessary delay before the court that issued the order. When that court Is
unavailable, the defendant shall be taken before the appropriate districtjuslice. (23 P,$.'6113).
By the Court,
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PATRICIA A. HUGNEY,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
PAUL M. HUGNEY,
Defendant
NO. 94.
CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend qainst the claims set forth in the
followina pages, you must take action promptly after this Petition, Order and Notice are served,
by appearing personally or by attorney at the hearing scheduled by the Court and presenlin,to
the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth aaainst you. You are warned that
if you fail to do so the Court may proceed without you, and a judament may be entered aaainst
you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Petition or for any other
claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other ri,hts
important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE TIllS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HA VE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
mE omCE SET FORTH BEWW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR, 4th FLOOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 240-6200
PATRICIA A. HUGNEY,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 94-
CIVIL TERM
PAUL M. HUGNEY,
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
PETITION FOR PROTECTION ORDER
RELIEF UNDER THE PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
ACT, 13 P.S. I 6101 et seq.
A. ABUSE
1. The plaintiff is an adult individual whose permanent address is 457 North Colle,e
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
2. The defendant is an adult individual currently a patient at the Lebanon V A
Hospital's Alcohol Rehabilitation Center, Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, 17042.
3. The defendant is the husband of the plaintiff.
4. Since approximately April, 1993, the defendant has attempted to cause and has
Intentionally, knowinllly, or recklessly caused bodily injury to the plaintiff and by physical
menace has placed tbe plaintiff in fear of imminent serious bodily injury. This has included but
is not limited to the following specific instances of abuse:
a. On or about October 26, 1994, the defendant pulled on the emer,ency
brake while the plaintiff was drivin, her car callsinllthe vehicle to stop abrupdy
causing the plaintiff to fear for her safety. The defendant tried to remove the
keys from the ignition and then grabbed tbe plaintiffs arm to take the keys from
her, but the plaintiff was able to get out of the car and away from the defendant.
Durinllthis incident the defendant took the plaintiffs school books she uses for
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her college courses at Harrisburl Area Community Co\1e,e (HAeC). See
attached Exhibit A incorporated by reference.
b. On or about October 14, 1994, the defendant waited for the plaintiff near
her car in the parking lot of her school (HACC), ye\1ed at her, thrutened to
vandalize her vehicle, grabbed her by her shoulders and restrained her, bent her
arm behind her causing her to drop her car keys and drove away in her car. The
HACC security guards SlOpped the defendant, IOld him to leave the plaintiffs car
and to leave the premises.
c. In or about late March, 1994, the defendant broke down the neighbor's
door when the plaintiff refused 10 come out, entered the house, ,rabbed her by
her neck and lifted her into the air. The defendant was arraigned before District
Justice Correal in March, 1994, and is scheduled for trial on the charles in
November, 1994.
d. In or about mid-March, 1994, the defendant picked the plaintiff up in a
bear hug hold, threw her onto the clothes dryer and then threw her onto the
couch.
e. In or about April, 1993, the defendant punched the plaintiff about her
head, pulled her up several stairs by her hair, choked her in a head lock hold with
such force thaI she almost lost consciousness, and threatened to ki\1 her. The
plainlifftried to leave the house several times, but the defendant dragaed her back
inside. The neighbors telephoned the Carlisle Police Department and the
defendant was arrested for resisting arrest. The plaintiff sustained bruises on her
face, soreness about her head and a laceration on her ear as a result of this
incident.
6. On October 26, 1994, the plaintiff and her 4 minor children left their residence
at 457 North College Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in order 10 avoid
further abUlIC.
7. The plaintiff believes and therefore avers that she is in immediate and present
danger of abuse from the defendant without the defendant's exclusion from the residence and that
she is in need of protection from such abuse.
8. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined from harassing and stalking
the plaintiff, and from harassinllthe plaintiffs minor children.
9. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be restrained from entering her school
including the parking lot at Harrisburg Area Community Co1\ege, or the schools and day care
facility of her minor children.
10. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined from removing, damaain"
destroying or selling any property owned jointly by the parties or owned solely by the plaintiff.
B. EXCLUSIVE POSSESSION
12. The apartment from which the plaintiff is asking the Court to exclude the
defendant is rented in the name of Patricia A. Hugney. The defendant is currently a patient at
the Lebanon VA Hospital's Alcohol Rehabilitation Treatment Center and was residing with a
friend prior to admitting himself to the V A Hospital.
13. The plaintiff desires possession of the apartment so as to give the greatest de,ree
of COlltinuity to the lives of her children and to allow them to continue their education at tlM:ir
schools and to continue their school and social activities.
C. LOSSES
14. The plaintiff has suffered losses as a result of the abuse by the defendant. The
losses are listed on Exhibit A attached.
15. The plaintiff asks for atlOmey's fees for Lep Services, Inc., and flUn, and
service fees of this lawsuit pursuant 10 the Protection from Abuse Act.
D. STATUS TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPF.RIS
16. The plaintiff is a full time student at Harrisburg Area Community Colleae and is
currently unemployed. The plaintiff receives approximately $400 per month from the
Department of Public Welfare.
17. The plaintiff does not have funds available to pay the fees for filin, and service
of this lawsuit.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection from Abuse Act" of October
7, 1976, 23 P.S. . 6101 aKll., as amended, the plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to lrant
the followin, relief:
A. Grant a Temporary Order pursuant to the "Protection from Abuse Act:"
1. Orderinllthe defendant to refrain from abusin,the plaintiff and/or
placinl her in fear of abuse;
2. Orderin,the defendant to refrain from harassing and stalkin, the
plaintiff and from harassinlthe plaintiffs minor children;
3. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the plaintiffs school
inc1udinllthe parking lot at Harrisburll Area Community Collele, or the
schools or the day care facility of the plaintiffs minor children:
4. Prohibiting the defendant from removing. darnaain" destroyinl or
selling property jointly owned by the parties or owned solely by the
plaintiff;
5. Grantinll possession of the apartment located at 457 North College
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County. Pennsylvania, to the plaintiff 10 the
exclusion of the defendant pending a final order in this matter, and
6. Orderinll the defendant 10 stay away from any residence the
plaintiff may in the future establish for herself.
B. Schedule a hearing in accordance with the provisions of the "Protection
from Abuse Act," and, after such hearing, enter an order to be in effect for a
period of one year:
1. Orderinllthe defendant to refrain from abusing the plaintiff and/or
placing her in fear of abuse.
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from harassin, and stalkin, the
plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiffs minor children.
3. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the plaintiffs school
including the parking lot at Harrisburg Area Community College, or the
schools or the day care facility of the plainti~rs minor children.
4. Prohibiting the defendant from removinll, damaginl, destroyin, or
selling propeny jointly owned by the parties or owned solely by the
plaintiff.
The above-naaed plaint Iff, Pat ri c:ia A. HUB/1ey, verifies that the state.nts
aide In the above Petition are true and correct. The plaintiff understands that
false state.nts herein are aide sUbject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C.S. I 4904
relatlna to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dete: I JJ(h) q4
GtLt:J~~6. '~L~
Patricia A. HUllley, Plaintl f
PATRICIA A. HUGNEY,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 94-
CIVIL TERM
PAUL M. HUGNBY,
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
OUT-OF.POCKET I.nSSES
The plaintiff requests that the defendant reimburse he.' out-of-pocket losses, includin, but
not limited to the followin, amount or return the backpack and its contents as listed below In
,ood condition:
Black leather backpack with college course books including, but not limited to, notes,
calculalOn, pens, pencils, class notes and notebooks. $300.00
........111.