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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 7/'/0 .r /??S"
vs.
DALE SPIDLE,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against
the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action
within twenty (20) daya after this complaint and Notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by
attorney and filing in writing with the court your defense 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
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 LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYEIl Oil CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse square
carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200 or 697-0371
JOSEPH NESMITH, a/k/a JOE
NESMITH, JR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. JN~ v( /77 ~
vs.
DALE SPIDLE,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff is Joseph Nesmith, also known ae Joe Nesmith,
Jr., an adult individual residing at 424 Fairground Avenue,
Carlisle, cumberland county, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Dale spidle, an adult individual whose last
known address is 318 North College street, Carlisle, Cumherland
county, Pennsylvania. Defendant is believed to be a patient in
the Cumberland county Nursing Home.
3. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place
on or about June 10, 1993 at approximately 6125 p.m. on South
West
street in carlisle, Cumberland county,
Pennsylvania,
approximately 30 feet north of the intersection of South West and
West High Streets.
4. At that time and place Plaintiff was legally parked in a
southbound direction when Defendant drove his southbound vehicle
into the rear driver's side area of Plaintiff's vehicle.
5. The collision described above, and the damages and
injuries cause thereby, was due entirely to the negligence and
carelessness of the Defendant which included:
a)
operating his vehicle at a speed which
was
excessive under the circumstances then and there existing,
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stop within the assured clear distance ahead;
e) failing to apply his vehicle's brakes in time to
enable him to avoid the collision;
f) driving in a careless and reckless manner;
g) failing to insure that he was in a proper physical
condition to drive the vehicle;
h) failing to avoid hitting Plaintiff's vehicle when
the Defendant saw or should have seen that Plaintiff's vehicle
was legally parked on the road in full view of the Defendant; and
i) failing to stay within the proper traffic lane.
6. As a result of the collision described above, plaintiff
suffered severe and painful injuries which include:
a) cervical strain/sprain;
b) left shoulder rotator cuff syndrome;
c) lumbar strain/sprain;
d) herniated lumbar disc at L5/Bl;
e) depression;
f) severa shock to his nerves and nervous system; and
g) other severe, painful, and disabling injuries,
some or all of which are chronic or permanent.
b) failing to have hiB vehicle under proper and
adequate control;
c) failing to keep a look out fl.:>" the presence of
other vehicles upon the roadway;
d) failing to drive a speed which would allow him to
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7. Plaintiff has been and will be required to receive and
undergo medical attention and care and to incur various expenses
for the treatment of the injuries suffered in the automobile
collision.
8. As a result of his injuries, Plaintiff has undergone in
the past and will continue to undergo in the future great pain,
sUffering, and mental and physical anguish.
9. As a result of his injuries, Plaintiff has suffered a
permanent impairment of his earning power and capacity.
10. As a result of his injuries, Plaintiff has suffered a
permanent diminution in his ability to enjoy life and life's
pleasures.
11. As a result of his injuries, Plaintiff has incurred
medical sxpenses and income loss which may hereafter exceed sums
recoverable under the terms of Section 1711 of the Motor Vehicle
Financial Responsibility Law, 75 Pa.C.S. Section 1711.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant for
damages in excess of $25,000.00, together with coste of suit and
such additional relief as the Court may find appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
GRIFFIE , ASSOCIATES
Attorneys for Plaintiff
By
fer C. De ehman, Esqu
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
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ArPIDAVIT
I verify that any facts not of record set forth in the
foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of my
knoWledge, information, and belief. r acknowledge that any
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.e.s. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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I~UG Z3 U ~G AM '95
JOSEPH NESMITH, a/k/a JOE
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COMPLAINT
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
AttOANE"'S.AT-LAW
200 NOAH-l HANOVER STAEET
CARllaL.E. PA. 17013
SUIt[ 301
14 NonH-I MAIN STRtU
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County of Cumberland
Joseph R. Nesmith, Jr.
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31B North COllege street
Carlisle, Penna. 17013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOSEPH NESMITH, a/k/a
JOE NESMITH, JR.,
Civil Action - Law
Plaintiff
VB.
No. 3146 of 1995
DALE SPIDLE,
Defendant
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C,p. 1012
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance of Robert A. Lerman and Ann Margaret
Grab, of Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins, as attorneys for
the Defendant, Dale Spidle, in the above-captioned matter and mark the
docket accordingly.
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
ByQ~~A. t~ ~
ROBERT A. LERMAN
Supreme Court I.D. #07490
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ANN MARGARET GRAB
Supreme Court I.D. #55986
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
Attorneys for Defendant
Datel June', 1~96
CEil"I nCIITE OF SEIIVICf:
IIND NOW, this 7th day of Juno, 1996, 1, I\obert A. Lerman, a member
of the firm of GRIFFITII, STRICKI,ER, LEIIMIIN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby
certify that I havc, this date, served a copy of PIIM:CIPE FOR ENTIIY OF
APPEARANCE by United States Mall, addrcssed to the party or attorney of
record as followSI
Jennifer C. Deitchman, Esqui re
McGraw, lIa i t & Deitchman
4 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
By,((MA, -t~~
ROBERT A. LERMAN
Attorney for Defendant
Supreme Court 1.0. H07490
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
(717) 757-7602
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IN 'I'm; COUIlT OF CONMON I'LEMl OF CUMI3EIlL/\ND cOUNTY / PENNSYI,V/\NI/\
JOSEPII NESMI1'II, a/k/a ,Im:,
NESMITIl, JII.,
Civil /\ction - Law
P I a i nli If
vs.
No. 3146 of 1995
DALE SPIDLE/
Defendant
JURY TRI/\I, DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
'1'01 JOSEI'll NESMITIl
C/O JENNIFER C. DEITCHMAN, ESQ.
MCGRAW, IlAIT & DEITCHMAN
4 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed
New Matter within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a jUdgment may
be entered against you.
GIUFFtTH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
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ANN MARGAI\ET GRAB
Supreme Court I .0. ~55986
110 s. Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Attorney for Dale Spidle
Telephone No.1 (117) 757~7602
ve rac ity of the a 11ega tions contai ned in pol ragraph
of Plaintiff I s
IN TilE COlJll'!' 01' COM~ION PLEIIS 01' ClJMIIEIl\.IINlJ COlaj'l'\' , PI,;tlN:iYLVIINllI
JOSEPIl NESMITII, a/k/a JOI::,
NESMITII, ,JJ\.,
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I'laintl Cf
VB.
No. 3146 of 1995
DilLE SPIDLE,
Defendant
JlIllY 'I'HIA\. DEMANDED
ANSWER AND NEW HATTER
AND NOW, comes the Defend.)nt by and thlough his attorneys, Griffith,
Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Coli kins, Iloberl A. Lerman and Ann Margaret
Grab, Esquire and files this Answer and New Matter In response to
Plaintiff's Complaint, and states as follows:
I. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or
complaint and same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded.
2. Admitted.
3, Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that the
facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on or about June 10,
1993 at approximately 6:25 p.m. on Southwesl Street in Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, Cumberland County. The remaining allegations of paragraph
3 are denied in that answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of
the allegations contained in paragraph 3 of Plaintlff's Complaint.
4.
Denied.
it is specifically denied that at that time and
place, Plaintiff was legally parked in a Routhboulld riirection when
Defendant drove his southbound vehicle inlo lhe real driver's side area
of Plaintiff's vehicle. On the COllt lary, it Is avelled that at all times
fl'lpvanl hereto, i1nsW(~rirHJ Detpndallt, acted cfll"pfully, lawtully, and
prudenLl y.
~. Denied. It is specifically denied that the coJlision
described above and the damages and injuries caused thereby Was due
entireJy to the negJigence and careJessness of the Defendant which
incJuded:
A. operating his vehicle at a speed which was excessive
under the circumstances then and there existing;
B. fai J ing to have his vehicle under proper and adequate
control;
c. fai ling to keep a lookout for the presence of other
vehicles upon the roadway;
D. failing to drive a speed which would allow him to stop
within the assured clear distance ahead;
E, failing to appJy his vehicle's brakes in time to enable
him to avoid the collision;
F. dri ving in a careless and reckless mannert
G. failing to insure that he was in a proper physical
condition to drive the vehicle;
H. failing to avoid hitting Plaintiff I s vehicle when the
Defendant saw or should have seen that Plaintiff's vehicle was legally
parked on the road in full view of the Defendant; and
I. failing to stay within the proper traffic lane.
6. As a result of the collision described above, Plaintiff
suffered severe and painful injuries which include:
A. cervical strain/sprain;
B. left shoulder rotator cuff syndrome;
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C. lumbar ~itrlJiI1/Bprdil1;
D. hernialed lumbar dbk at 1,5/BII
E. depression;
F. severe shock to hi s nerves and nervous systen1/ and
G. other severe, painful and disabling injuries, some or all
of which are chronic or permanent.
On the contrary, it is averred that at all times relevant hereto,
answering Defendant acted carefully, lawfully, and prudently.
7. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without
knowiedge or information sufficient to form a beiief as to the truth or
veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 7 of Plaintiff's
Complaint and same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded.
B. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or
veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph B of Plaintiff's
Complaint and same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded.
9. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or
veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 9 of Piaintiff's
Complaint and same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded.
10. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or
veracity of the allegations contained in paragr,lph 10 of Plaintiff's
complaint and same are denied and strict proof then,of demanded.
11. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to tho truth or
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Vt'l-.lcity 01 tlip dlh'tldtiullll l'nlll.1illl'd ill p,llolqldph 11 of I'ldilltlft'~i
Complaint and st1lnn I'He dl~nit'd dnel :it riel pII){jl lilt-'ll~nt dl,'ltliIHdt'd.
WIIEHEFOHf:, the Defelld,lnl d"II""ld" jlldqml'nl in hi'l favor .HId 'l'Ji\\IWI
the Pl.llnL!ff togeth,,.. wllh Int"r""l .1IId ",,"I B 01 suit.
NEW MATTER
12. Paragraphs 1 throuqh II of Dplf!lldant'B Answer and New Matter
are incorporated herein by reler"'l"!! "B thouqh fully Bet forth .1t length.
13. Plaintiff's Complaint fails to state a cause of action against
Answering Defendant upon which rellel can be granted.
14. The allegations of Plaintiff's Complaint may be barred by the
applicable statute of limitations.
15. Plaintiff has not sustained a serious injury as defined by Act
1990-6, 75 Pa.C.S.A, Sect. 1702.
16. Plaintiff's claim for non-economic damages may be barred
because Plaintiff has elected a limited tort option as set forth in Act
1990-6, 75 Pa.C.S.A. Sect. 1705(b) (3) (d).
17. Plaintiff, Joseph Nesmith, was contributorily and/or
comparatively negllqent, which contributory and/or comparative negligence
was a substantial factor in bringing about his alleged injuries and
damages.
18. Plaintiff's alleged Injuries and damages were the result of
his own sole negligence,
19. 1'1 a i nt if f 's alleged Inj ud es and damages may have been the
result of acts or omissions by third parties OVln whom answering
Defendant had no legal responsibility or control.
WIIEHEFOHE, Answerlng Defendant Dale Spidla demands judgment in his
favor loqetllQr with Intel est and "ORI of RuIL.
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IN TilE COUII1' OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMllf:HLAND COUNTY, PENNSY1.vANIA
JOSEPH NESMITH, a/k/a JOE,
NESMITH, JH.,
civil Action - Law
PlaintlCf
vs.
No. 3146 of 1995
DALE SPIDLE,
JURY THIAL DEMANDED
Defendant
CEHTIFICATE OF SEIIVICE
AND NOW, this rJ r/l..
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1996, I, Ann
Margaret Grab, E,;squire, a member of the firm of GHIFFITH, STRICKLER,
LEHMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, Esquires, hereby certify that I have, this
date, served a copy of Defendant's Answer and New Matter by United States
Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows I
Jennifer C. Deitchman, Esq.
McGraw, Hait & Deitchman
4 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
GRIFFITH, STHICKLEH, LERMAN,
BOLYMOS & CALKINS
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ANN MARGARET GRAB, ESQUIRE,;
Attorney for Dale Spidle
Supreme Court I.D. * 55986
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
Telephone I (717) 757-7602
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IN TilE COURT OF COMMON I'LEAS
OF CUMDEIU.AND COUNT\'.I'ENNS\'I,VANIA
JOSEPH NESMITH. a/kla JOE
NESMITII. JR"
Plahuln'
: Civil Acllon . Lllw
No. 31.\Cl of 1995
vs.
DALE SPIDLE,
Defendalll
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO N.:W MATTER
And now comes PlaintilT. by and lhrough his attonleys, McGraw. Ualt &
Deilchman, and f1Ies the following responses tolhe New Mattcr filcd by thc Defendanl In
the above matter:
12, No reply required,
13. Denied as a conclusion of law pursuant lol'a.JtC.P. Rule I029(d),
14. Denied as a conclusion of law pursuant loPa.R,C,P. Rule I029(d),
15. Denied as a conclosion of law pursuant to Pa,R,C,P, Rulc I (}29(d). It Is also
specifically denied that PlailltlO's injuries arc not serious.
16. Denied, It is specifically denied that Plainlill'ha<l clccle<llimilc<llol1
coverage, Onlhe conlrary. Plailltifl'ha<l c1cL'le<lIlIl<l pllid prcmiullls for full
lort covemgc IIn<l is cntitled to c1l1illlnoll'ccollomk dlllllllgcS.
17. Dcnlcd as a conclusion ofluw pursulIlIllo I'a.ItC.1'. I{ulc I (}29(d).
18. DCllicd as a conclusion oflllw pursuant to Pa.ltl'.P.I{ulc 1(}29(d),
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I verifY Ihal lhe information ill lhe liJregoinl! Allswer to New Maller Is trlle and
correcl 10 Ihe besl of my knowledge. information. llnd hellef, I acknowledge tlUll llny
false slalemenls herein ore made subjecllo the penalties of 18 1'0. C.S,A, Seclion 4904
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Addressl l:rlfflth, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos ~ Calkins
110 H. Nor.thern Way, York. I'A 17402
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYL VANIA
JOSEPH NESMITH, nIkIa
JOE NESMITH, JR.
PlalnlilT
: CIVIL ACTION - LA W
: NO: 3146 of 1995
vs.
DALE SPIDLE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AND NOW,lhis
I'ROPOSED ORDER
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Defendant's Motion for Leave of Court 10 Amend Its Allswer and New Maller. it Is
hereby Order thaI leave is granted with respecllo paragraph 6 of thaI pleading and thaI
Defendanl's Amended Answer and New Maller shall be filed wilhin twenty (20) days of
the dale of this Order.
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ATTOI{NE\'S AT LAW
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JENNIFER C. OEITCHMAN
TRUDY U McGRAW.OFCOUNSEt
CIIARln F. APA, LEOAL ASSISTANT
AREAB OF PRACTICE:
(MP\.C)YM(Nt'Dli~CRIMINA TlON
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
PERSONAL INJURY
BOCIAL SECURITY OISABILITY
CORRESPOND TO:
4 L1BERTV AVENUE
CARLISLE. PA 11013
PUONE: 11111249.4500
FAX: 11111249 2411
CHAMBUSSURG TRUll BLOG.
14 N. MAIN IlREET. SUITE J07
CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201
PHONE: 17171 2n~ 7344
FAK: 171712492411
AuguS112.1996
Hon. IInrold E, Sheely, P.J.
Cumberlnnd County Courthouse
emlisle, PA 17013
VIA IIAND.DELlVERY
RE: NESMITH vs. SPIDLE
NO: 31460f 1995
Denr Judge Sheely:
As I slnted in my August 2nd leUer 10 Mr, Cheffins wllh aUnched proposed order
(copies nllnched), 1'lRintiIT does not conlesl the motion filed on behalf of Mr, Spidle.
Therelore, we hnl'e nol tiled n brief IInd I would IIsk thai this mnller be stricken ofT
Wednesday's Ilrgull1enl court list and nn npproprlnle order enlered,
111ank you lor your nUention.
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Jennifer C. Deltchmall
Enclosure
rc: Ann Mar~atel Orab,lJlq,
Joe Nesmllh
relnvant hel-eta, dIlHW(~riIHJ ()ell.~ndi1nt, c1ctl~d carelully, lclwlully, and
prudently.
5. Denied. It is specifically deniml that the collision
descrlbed above and the damages and injurles caused therebv was due
entirely to the negligence and carelessness o( the Defendant which
i ncl uded:
A. operating his vehicle at a speed which was excessive
under the circumstances then and there existing;
B. (ailing to have his vehicle under proper and adequate
control;
C. failing to keep a lookout for the presence of other
vehicles upon the roadway;
D. failing to drive a speed which would allow him to stop
within the assured clear distance ahead;
E. failing to apply his vehicle's brakes in time to enable
him to avoid the collision;
F. driving in a careless and reckless manner;
G. falling to insure that he was in a proper physical
condition to drive the vehicle;
H. failing to avoid hitting Plaintiff's vehicle when the
Defendant saw or should have seen that Plaintiff's vehicle was legally
parked on the road in full view of the Defendant; and
I. failing to slay within the proper traffic lane.
6. Denied. It is specifically denied, that as a result of the
collision described above, plaintiff suffered severe and painful injuries
which include I
A. cervical strai n/sprain;
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n. left shoulder rotator cuI f Byndrollle;
c. lumbar strain/sprain;
D. herniated lumbar disk at 1,5/SI;
E. depression;
F. severe shock to his nerves and nervous system; and
G. other severe, painful and disabling injuries, some or all
of which are chronic or permanent.
On the contrary, it is averred that at all times relevant hereto,
answering Defendant acted carefully, lawfully, and prudently and strict
proof of the above injuries is demanded.
7. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or
veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 7 of Plaintiff's
Complaint and same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded.
8. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or
veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 8 of Plaintiff's
Complaint and same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded.
9. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without
knOWledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or
veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 9 of Plaintiff's
Complaint and same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded.
10. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or
veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 10 of Plaintiff's
Complaint and same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded,
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II. [Jenied. After rea'JOnablo invos!.igal!on, Defendant is without
knowledge 01' in(onnalion sufficient Lo fOlm ol I"die( as Lo the truth or
v'H,1city of Lho alle(jolL.lons contained in paragraph II of Plaintiff's
Complaint and same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded.
WIlEREFORf:, the [Je(endanl demands judgment in his favor and against
the Plaintiff Logether wiLh inLelest and costs of suit.
NEW MATTER
12. Paragraphs I lhrough 11 of [Jefendant's Answer and New Matter
are incorporated herein by reference as though (ully set (orth at length.
13. Plaintiff's Complaint fails to state a cause of action against
Answering Defendant upon which relief can be granted.
14. The allegations of Plaintiff's Complaint may be barred by the
applicable statute of limitations,
15. Plaintiff has not sustained a serious injury as defined by Act
1990-6, 75 Pa.C.S.A. Sect. 1702.
16. Plaintiff's claim for non-economic damages may be barred
because Plaintiff has elected a limited tort option as set forth in Act
1990-6, 75 Pa.C.S.A. Sect. 1705 (bl (3) (d).
i7. Plaintiff, Joseph Nesmith, was contributorily and/or
comparatively negligenl, which contributory and/or comparative negligence
was a substantiai factor in bringing about his alleged injuries and
damages,
lB. Plaintiff's allegod injuries and damages were the result of
his own sole negligence.
19. Plaintiff's alleged injuries and damages may have been the
result of acts or omissions by third parties over whom answering
Defendant had no legal responsibility or conLrol.
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WIIEIlf:FOIlI':, Allswelinlj !J"l"nd<lnl !JaJl! Cipidle demands jUdgment: in his
lavol" logelher wilh inlel<!sl and cosl of suit.
GlllFFITII, STIHCKLEH, LEHMAN,
SOLYMOs & CM,KINS
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BYI~M{i~_~
ROBEIlT A. LEIlMAN
Supreme Courl J.D. No. 07490
Attorneys for Dale Spidle
BYI~J1L ~&J
ANN MAHGMET Gr&Ii
Supreme Court: 1.0. No. 55986
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Telephone No. (7J7) 757-7602
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,lOSEI'll NESMITII, <1/k/.l ,JO~;,
N~:SMITII, JR.,
civi I Action - Law
IN 1'm: COUll'!' OF COMMON PLEA:; OF ClJMII~:I\LANIJ COlltfl'Y, I'ENNSYl.VANIA
I'I<1inllf I
vs.
No. 3146 of 1995
DALE SPI DLE,
Defendant
JURY "IlIAI, DEMANDED
CEIl"1 f'ICATE OF SF;IlVICE
AND NOW, this 15th day of August, 1996, 1, Ann Margaret Grab,
Esquire, a member of the li rm of Gill FFITII, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALKINS, Esquires, hereby certHy that I have, this date, served a copy
of Defendant's Answer and Now Matter by United States Mail, addressed to
the party or attorney of record as followsl
Jennifer C. Deitchman, Esq.
McGraw, Hait & Deitchman
4 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
BY:~ yYLl.-uL
ANN MARGARET GRAB, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Dale Spidle
Supreme Court 1.D. H 55986
110 South Norlhern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
Telephone: (717) 757-7602
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Vt;:RIFICATION
I, Ann Margaret Grab, Esquire, do hereby verify that I am the
attorney of record for the pleading party herein, and that the facts set
forth in the foregoing pleading are true to the hest of my knowledge,
information and belief, upon information supplied.
I understand that false statements made herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.I\. !i 4904 relating to unsworn falsification
to authorities.
GRIFFITH, STHICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
Datedl ~/;r:h,
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Ann Margaret Grab, Esquire
Supreme Court 1.0. "55986
110 South Northern Way
York. Pennsyl vanl a 17402
(711) 151-1602
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PIlAECIPE FOil 1,ISTlNG CASE FOII_~I_Ii!UHEN'!,
(Huut be typewritten ilOO uubnittcd in duplicate)
TO TilE PROTIIONOTARY OF CUMUEIlL^NIl COUNTY:
Please list the within lllilttcr for the ncxt l\rgUnent Court.
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CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full)
JOSEPH NESNI'I'II, a/k/a JOE
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civil Term
19 95
1. State matter to be argued (Le.. plaintiff's rrotion for new trial. defendant's
denunur to c~laint. etc.):
Plaintiff's Preliminary Objections to Defendant's Amended COmplaint
2. Identify COWlSel who will argue ease:
(s) for plaintiff: Jennifer C, Deitchman, Esquire
JlddresSI 4 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 11013
(h) for defendant:
Jlddress:
Ann Nargaret Grab, Esquire
GIl I F1-'I'I'I I, S'!'RICKLEIl, LERMAN, SOLYfoX)S & CALKINJ
110 S, Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3731
3. I will notify all parties in writll1g within 00 days Ulat this CllSe has
been listed for argunent.
4, Aryuoont Court Date: October 11, 1996
Ibted: 9/3/96
IN TilE COllin OF COMMON I'LEAS
0/1 ClIMUEltLANn COllNTY,l'ENNSYLVANIA
JOSEPII NESMITII. II/k/n JOE
NESMITII. JR..
Plllintlll'
Civil Action - Lnw
No. 3146 of 1995
\IS.
DALE SPIDLE,
Dctcndnnt
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AND NOW, this
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j",!~ _ ,_.. day of Scplcmbcr, 1996, upon consldcralion
oflhc lorcgoing PClition, il is hcrcby ordcrcd lhnl:
(I) II Rule is issued uponlhc Rcspondcnllo shol\' why lhc Pctitioncr is nol cntitled tolhc
rclicfrcqucstcd:
(2) Ihc Rcspondcnt ~halllilc IIn nns\\w lolhc I'clition wilhinlwcnly (20) dllYs ofscrvice
oflhis rulc uponl{cspollllcnl:
(3) thc I'clition ~hllll bc decidcd undcr Pa.R.l'.l'. Rulc 206.7:
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(4) nrgumclIl shall bc hcurd on &~.t, ,j,lt9v., at: .~ in COlll11'1l1ll1l nUlllbcr
__'i..__ oflhc Cumhcrland COllnly Cmu1hllusC: und
(5) nolkc oflhc cnlry of this Ordcr shull bc providcd loull pal1ics hy the I'clitloncr.
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6. Uccullse of Delcndllnl's IIge IInd ~ll~peclcd inlinllitic~. I'lllinlilrl'elJne~ts ICllvc
of co lilt flul'~Ullnt lol'n,R.CI', Rulc 4007,~ tolllKC Dclcndllnl's dcpo~itlon HII'
dlscovcry pUl'pO~CS IInd/ul' u~c ut trilll ifnccesslIl')'.
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McGRA W.IIAJT &. DEITCIIMAN
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4 Llherty A vcnuc
Cnrlisle,I'A 17013
(717) ~49.4500
Dale: September 3, 1996
CElfl'lFICATE OF SEltvICl~
I, JENNIFER C. DElTClIMAN, hcrchy ccrtil}' lhlll. cOllclIITcnlly with fillllglhc
foregoillg docullIcnl. 1 ~crl'Cd II copy of thc SIIIlIC lIpon lhc lill10wing indlvidlllll(s) or
clllit)'(ics) by Firsl CllIss I'o~lllgc-Jlrcpllid IJ.S, MlIil:
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GRIFFITH, STI(IC'KLER.LERMAN. SOI.YMOS & CALKINS
110 S. Northcl'll Way
York, PA 17402
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: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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AND NOW, this _ ~ -0._, ,,__ day of Seplelllher. IlJ96. it is ordcrcd thlll n
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JOSEPH NESMITH, a/k/a
JOE NESMITH, JR.,
civil Action - Law
Plaintiff
vs,
No. 3146 of 1995
DALE SPIDLE,
Defendant
STIl'ULATION
It is stipulated hy and between the undersigned that the Defendant's
Subpoena issued to the Social Security Administration will be withdrawn
and a second subpoena issued which directs production of all file
information but for the records pertaining to benefits paid to Mr. Joseph
Nesmith.
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Ann Margaret Grab
GRIFFITH, STRICKLEIl, LERMAN
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 11402
(111) 151-7602
Attorney for Defendant
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CGRAW, IIAIT & DEITCHMAtl
4 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
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IN HIE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
01' CUM1UiRi.AND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
JOSEPH NESMITH. IIIk/B
JOE NESMITH, JR.
Plaintiff
: Civil Aclion Luw
: No.: 3t46 of 199~
VS.
DALE SPIDLE,
Dcfcndant
: JURY l1UAL DEMANDED
STIPULATION
The parties have stipulated and herchy aver that till: Defcndant, Dale Spidle,
admits liability for the motor vehltle collision complained of in the Complaint liIed in
this maneI'. This Stipulation supcrscdes any dcnial of liability contained In the pleadinl!s
previowly filed in this action. Denials with respect to dama~es remain unchan~ed.
Reapectfully submined,
GRIFFITH. STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOL YMOS & CALKINS
McGRAW, HAlT & DEITCHMAN
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Ann MIIl811lcl Grab
Suplerne CoUl1 ID 11559116
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(1t7)757.7602
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4 Liberty A venue
Carlisle, PA 170 IJ
(717)249-4500
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JOSEI'll NESMITII. n/k/ll JOE
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: Nu. 314b of 11)95
vs.
DALE SPIDLE,
Dcfcndnnl
: Jun Y TRIAL DEMANDED
I'LAINTIH'S ANsWEn TO NEW MATTEn
12. No rcsponsc rcquired.
13-15. Said IIvcnncnls constitulc conclusions of law 10 which no rcsponse is
rcquired.
16. Dcnled as slalcd. I'laintill'hlld clcclcd Ihc lillltlll1 oplion; Illltlhc Iimitcd
tort option. Slriet proof will bc dcnllllldcd alliin!.
17-18. Soid avcrmcnts constitulc conclusions of law 10 which no Ic~ponsc is
requircd.
19. Denlcd. Allcr rcnsunoblc invcstigallon. I'laintltl' is withuut knuwlcdge or
Infonl1atiun sullkicllllo tOrln 0 bclicrlls to thc tmth III vcracily of the
allcglltions conlalncd in pal'llllrllph 19 or Dcfcndllnt's Ncw Mnllcr and
strlcl proof thcrcof is dcmllndcd.
Itcspcctlillly submillcd.
McORA W, IIAIT & I>EITCIIMAN
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