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Dennis J. Bonelli, Esquire
Peters & Wasilefski
2931 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Allorney !.D. # 34329
DONALD M. SHELLENBERGER: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
and CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
LOIS ANN SHELLENBERGER,
Plai.ntiffs
Civil Action - Law
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No.: 95-4164
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ERNEST WRIGHT,
Defendant
DEFENDANT. ERNEST WRIGHT'S MOTION TO COMPEL
RESPONSE TO REOUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENT
AND MOTION TO ALLOW DEJo'ENDANT LEAVE TO RECONVENE
DJPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF DONALD M, SHELLENBERGER. AND
COMPELLING PLAINTIFF TO ANSWER DURING DEPOSITION
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Ernest Wright ("Mr. Wright"), by his
allorneys, Peters & Wasilefski. and moves this Court for an Order to compel Donald
M, Shellenberger and Lois Ann Shellenberger ("Plaintiffs") to provide a response to its
request for the production of a document pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil
Procedure 4019(a), based upon the following:
1. On or about August 3, 1995, Plaintiffs tiled a Complaint against Mr,
Wright concerning an automobile accident that occurred between Mr, Wright and Dr.
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S. Dr, Shellenberger was paid benelits by Chubb in the undisputed amount
of $S2.749,93 until Chubb ceased paying benelits to Dr. Shellenberger on December 8,
1994, (See, Chubb's Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendants' Motion for
Partial Summary Judgment, pg, 7, for ease of reference allached hereto as Exhibit "A"
and Dr, Shellenberger's Complaint filed against Chubb, pg. S, paragraph 22, allached
hereto as Exhibit "B"). The lawsuitliled by Dr. Shellenberger against Chubb
addressed Chubb's failure to pay disability benetits to Dr. Shellenberger after
December 8, 1994,
6, Dr. Shellenberger and Chubb subsequently entered into a settlement
agreement, resolving the lawsuit.
7, Dr. Shellenberger was reimbursed for the premiums on the Chubb disability
policies by the Smoketown Veterinary Hospital where Dr, Shellenberger was a
veterinarian and part owner at the time of the accident. (~hellellberger Deposition, pg.
29, Ins. 1-2). The following exchange occurred between Dr, Shellenberger and this
counsel concerning the Chubb policies:
Q, With regard to the personal policies, is there any fornlal
or informal arrangement among the [Smoke town
Veterinary Hospital] partners to be reimbursed for the
amount of prl:mium for the disability policies with Chubb?
A. You are asking me whether the policies are reimbursed?
Q, Through Smoketown either formally or informally?
A. The policies are paid for individually by me. But there's
an allowance that we take to pay the policies in addition to
our income.
Q, So, there is an arrangement among - there was prior to
this acc ident -
A, Yes.
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Shellenberger's working hours, September 9, 1994 Letter from Mr,
MacDormand to Cargan Claim Services (Exhibit 14) ,
Dr. Shellenberger returned to work at the animal
hospital on a full time basis on June 6, 1994 and told a Cargan
representative that since returning to work he was "only working
with small animals." August 12, 1994 Cargan Report (part of
Exhibit 13) at 1 8. Despite well-founded concerns about the
extent, pre-claim, of Dr, Shellenberger's large animal practice,
Chubb nevertheless wrote to Dr, Shellenb~rger on November 10, 1994
to inform him that Chubb, based on its investigation, approved his
claim for disability benefits.2 November 10. 1994 Letter from
MacDormand to Dr, Shellenberger (Exhibit 15). Throughout this
entire investigation. Chubb paid Dr. Shellenberger full benefits
under the policies.3 ~ Exhibit 9. 15 and payment letters
collectively attached as Exhibit 16. All told, Dr.. Shellenberger
received $52,749,93 in benefit payments from Chubb, Exhibit 8 at
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2 Chubb, in an abundance of concern for the apparent
expectations of the insured, determined Dr. Shellenberger's
occupation for all three policies to be "large animal
veterinarian" desDite the fact that Chubb did nqt write policies
for an occupational classification of "large animal veterinarian"
in the years 1988-1989 dUling which two of the three policies at
issue were purchased. Exhibit 8 at 1 4,
3 Chubb did mistakenly cease paying benefits on policy no.
430028 in July of 1994 after Dr, Shellenberger returned t~ work,
~ July 13, 1994 Letter included as part of Exhibit 16, Within
five days, however. Chubb corrected this mistake. ~ July 18.
1994 letter included as part of Exhibit 16, The Shellenberger.
readily acknowledge that. despite this short delay, they were paid
in full. and Dr, Shellenberger's counsel has stated for the record
that this error is not part of the basis for Dr, Shellenberger'.
complaint, January 4, 1996 Deposition of Ann Shellenberger
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including but not limited to muscular fasciculation upon heavy
physical exertion.
19. For these and other reasons, Plaintiff's treating
physicians have ordored him to cease the major activities required
of a bovine veterinarian and to avoid all medium to heavy lifting.
20. For all those reasons, Dr. Shellenberger is no longer
able to perform the main and necessary duties of a large animal,
bovine veterinarian on a reqular basis and he would imperil his
health in an unacceptable way even to perform those functions even
on an occasional basis.
21. For all of these reasons, PlaintiH has requested payment
on all three disabilities policies.
22. Despite having accepted Plaintitt's premiums tor a total
period ot over 25 years, ignoring the reasonable expectations of
the insured, Chubb Defendant terminated all disability benetits as
ot Decemner 8, 1994 ai'ld has retused to honor these policiss
therllafter.
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termination ot Plaintit!'s disability status, Plaintit! has been
required to pay premiums in order to keep his insurance policies,
which premiums should have been waived due to Pl.ainti!f's
disabili ty.
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And as I understand it, in addition to the work
loss benefit as part of your State Farm policy,
you had purchased disability policies?
Yes,
And those were the subject of the Chubb
litigation?
Yes, that'S correct,
Do you recall the amount that you received from
Chubb?
MR. CLINTON: I'd like to note an objection
on the record.
It's my understanding that as part
of the resolution for Chubb, he signed some kind
of confidentiality agreement. And I'm not sure
what tha~ agreement says or what effect questions
on this would have on that agreement. In
addition, it's our position that what he did
receive from Chubb would not be relevant in terms
of this case either,
MR. BONETTI: I'll just respond to that two
ways. First, I beli'l!ve that there was an amount
that was paid that was not subject of litigation.
In other words, they paid him certain benefits
that was not then the subject of litigation, that
they recognized the disability and paid certain
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MR. CLINTON: I believe you are right.
MR. BONETTI: And that the litigation was
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MR, CLINTON: I think you are right.
MR. BONETTI: And actually my first question.
was what was the amount that was received that's
not in dispute, okay, and then I'll otherwise
respond to your objection.
With regard to the amount or amounts received
that's not in dispute and whatever was received in
settlement, it's our position that pursuant to
section 1722 of the Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility L~w we will be able to take credit
for that in this litigation,
I know that that's going to be a matter of
law that we are going to have to fight over. And
for our purposes today, if you don't want to get
into that, I just assume have a continuing
objection. I'm not goi~g to ask a hundred
questions that you are going to instruct him not
to answer, And we can try to work out the legal
issue and then. if necessary, the factual iSSUlflS.
Is that satisfac".ory?
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I have no problem with that
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except for the fact that he did sign the
confidentiality agreement.
I wasn't the attorney
in that case, And I would instruct him to not
answer any questions that he shouldn't be
answering because of that confidentiality
agreement, And I'll have a continuing objection
to the other questions that aren't relevant to the
confidentiality agreement,
MR, BONETTI:
How do you want me to do this?
Do you want me to keep asking him or do you want
to defer this line of questioning and see if we
can't work it out?
MR. CLINTON:
On what, whac's the line of
questioning?
MR, BONETTI:
There's going to be two lines.
And actually there's going to be. another line,
Let me get to the one I think you can answer.
BY MR, BONETTI:
Q, We've talked about a sick pay policy, we've talked
about State Farm and we've talked about the fact
that you had some personal policies with Chubb.
My question to you is, did you have any other
disability policies or any other sources of
disability income other than those sources?
A. No,
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Did the practice have any disability policies Eor
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into effect because it's designed if you are
totally disabled it would buy you out or the
corporation could then pay you to buy you out. In
other words, if I left the practice that would
have been invoked.
So, that would be something separate,
It's a
policy with regard to being able to compensate you
for your ownership interest?
Exactly,
Is there like a group policy that you provide to
yourselves and your other employees?
No.
None?
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With regard to the personal policies, is there any
formal or informal arrangement among the partners
to be reimbursed for the amount of premium for the
disability policies with Chubb?
You are asking me whether the policies are
reimbursed?
Through Smoketown either :ormally or informally?
The policies are paid for individually by me. But
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there's an allowance that we take to pay the
policies in addition to our income.
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prior to this accident--
Yes.
--an arrangeme~t through Smoketown Veterinary
Clinic that the premiums that the individual
veterinarians would pay for disability income
would be reimbursed through an allowance?
It's a supplemental income that was in addition to
your salary.
Was there a fixed dollar amount per person or was
it up to an individual discretion, how did that
work?
There was no fixed dollar amount,
It's kind of up
to individual discretion with consideration of
what everybody else did.
Not necessarily dollar for dollar, but everybody
tried to do something relatively close?
Exactly.
And that system was in effect as of the time of
your accident?
Yes.
Now, as of the time of the accident, y~ur monthly
benefit was what through the Chubb pol~cies?
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A, I had three policies collectively. They were
$5,000 per month.
Q, 00 you know the amount that you received that was
not in dispute?
A. No, I do not,
Q, We know that there was a period of time where
payments were made under those three policies to
you?
A. That's correct, And there's also a waiting period
until they become effective and that's the thing
that was variable.
Q. Per policy?
A. Per policy.
Q, Now, as I understand it, there was litigation
involving,those three policies?
A, That's correct,
Q, And I think through what your counsel's objection
was there has been an amicable resolution of that
li.tigation?
A, That's correct,
Q, And there is a release and/or settlement agreement
in existence with regard to that litigation?
A. I guess you could sayan agreement, yeah,
Q. Written? Did you have to sign something?
A. Yes, I did.
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And as I understand it, there is a confidentiality
provision--
That's-true.
--involved in that?
Yes. I might just add that the other thing that's
relevant to this discussion is the fact that I've
applied for disability now and 'I'm flatly rejected
on the basis of my spinal injuries,
You are going to have to explain that one again.
You have applied for wha~ kind of disability?
Disability policy for a small animal practitioner.
Was the policies with Chubb discontinued?
I don't know,
Or is that something that's part of the agreement?
I'm not sure how much I can say on that but--
Okay. Well, let's go off the record.
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MR, BONETTI: We've had an off the record
discussion with regard to whether Dr,
Shellenberger received additional compensation as
a result of the Chubb litigation and what the
terms and circumstance~ of that were. And counsel
would instruct Dr, Shellenberger not to answer any
of those questions because of apparently the
nature of the agreement from the Chubb litigation,
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So, we've agreed to not ask any more
questions on that line and we are going to try to
resolve that through motion to compel and see if
we can get this information through documents if
they can be disclosed, And I'm not going to ask
any further questions now since they won't be
answered today anyway,
Is that fair?
MR. CLINTON:
My understanding is that Dr.
Shellenberger has signed a confidentiality
agreement between himself and Chubb Insurance
Company that ended the litigation against Chubb.
What information he would be able to answer or not
be able to answer, I don't know.
I just know that
there is the confidentiality agreement. And that
if counsel wishes to ask him questions or obtain
information with regard to that litigation, the
court is going to have to order him to -- I don't
know if violate is a correct term -. but ignore
confidentiality agreement.
While we are on the same topic, I do know
that there is much information that has been
shar~d by the two attorneys fr.om the Chubb
litigation with both myself and Mr. Bonetci
because I'm looking at a file here.
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Philip Newcomer, Esquire
Reese, Smith, Shaw and McClay
2500 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia. PA 19103
Vivian B, Narehood, Esquire
Gibbel, KraybUI &: Hess
41 East Orange Street
t.2nL'lSter, PA 17602
Rc: Shellenberger v, Wriaht
Our File No.: 27.26
Dear Anomey Newcomer and Attomey Narehood:
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As you may be aware, I represent Mr, Wright in a lawsuit instituted by Dr,
Shellenberger IS a result of the automobile accident of September 19, 1993. Durin, his
dep'Jsition, Attorney Clinton refused to allow Dr. Shellenberger to answer questions with re,w
to the terms of the settlement of !,be Chubb liti,ation stating that the terms wm confidential,
lbe specifics of the terms of the settlement of the Chubb litigation, includina the amount
received and the tenns and conditions of the settlement. are relevant to the litigation in which
I am involved in several aspects. Fim, pursuant to 11722 of the Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility Law. my client is entitled to take credit for any disability payments .paid or
payable.. I believe that this includes not only the undisputed payments made by Chubb. but also
the amounts paid in settlement of the Chubb litigation.
Second, Dr. Shellenberger is alleging cenain lost eamings and/or loss of ean:liJII
capacity. Representations contained in the settlement aareement may be relevant in defelldina
this panicular aspect of Dr. Shellenbcr,er's claim,
Accordin,ly, I request that your respective clients consider this matter and stipulate to
the disclosure of the settlement aarament to me and my client! in this case. Certainly, my
clients would be willinlto sian a lunher confidentiality aareement to ensure that the amOUDe and
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terms of the senlement alreemenl are nOI disclosed except u necessary for the pendina litilation
in Cumberland County, I SUllest the foreloing in lieu of I motion to compel which I would
have to file in the present litigation in an Ittempt to obtain lbe seUlement agreement,
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter, I look forward to hearin&
from you.
AraYf)k;p
Dellllis f.' ':l1Clli
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cc: Micbael Clinton. Esquire
be: Laura Shoop
5837804260009199301
Mn, Patricia Nelson
James Nealon, Esquire
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WILLIAM J. "'TI~I
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March 4, 1997
Vivian B, Narehood, Esquire
Gibbel, Kraybill & Hess
41 East Orange Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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Re: Shellenberger v. Wright
Our File No,; 27-26
Dear Ms, Narehood:
Thank you for your letter of February 24, 1997. Although I suspect that this will not
change your mind, I do wish to point out that your representation that the policies issued to Mr,
ShellenbeL'ger were ., private insurance policies that an individual may purchase on his own.
paying for the premiums entirely out of his own pocket, and without any arrangement as to any
group, company or program" is inaccurate with regard to Dr. Shellenberger.
Dr. Shellenberger admitted in his deposition that hi3 employer, Smoketown Veterinary
Hospital, reimbursed him for the premiums paid for disability insurance. Apparently, there was
an allowance given to each shareholder for the purchase of disability insurance,
It is clear 10 me that the Chubb policies were, in fact. "employment related disability
policies" which you concede forms pan of the credit pursuant to 75 Pa,C.S.A, 1722,
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As such, I suggest that you and Attorney Clinton reconsider this matter before requiring
me to file a Motion to Compel in my litigation. However, if you and Attorney Clinton persist
in refusing to voluntarily comply with this discovery request, I will tile a Motion to Compel.
Very truly yours.
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Dennis 1. Bonetti
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cc: Michael Clinton. Esquire
Philip Newcomer, Esquire
be: Laura Sl100p (w/enclosure)
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing,
DEFENDANT, ERNEST WRIGHT'S MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSE TO
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENT AND PROPOSED ORDER, has
been duly served upon thl: following parties of record by depositing the same in the
United State~ mail, first-class postage prepaid, in Harrishurg, Pennsylvania on this
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'/ day o( tl Vi) iJ! fO-, 1997, and to the addresses listed below:
Vivian B, Narehood, Esquire
41 East Orange Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Michael Clinton, Esquire
1705 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Philip Newcomer, Esquire
2400 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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KESSLER AND COHEN
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DONALD M, SHELLENBERGER and
LOIS ANN SHELLENBERGER
262 BfOOk Farm Road
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Telaphone No, 17171 240-1200
CIVIL ACTION
1. On September 19, 1993, and for some time prior thereto,
Defendant Ernest Wright possessed, controlled, owned, and operated
one of the automobiles involved in the accident hereinafter
described.
2. On that date, Defendant Ernest Wright was operating an
automobile on the oxit ramp of State Route 15 North in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania ....hen at its intersection with Pennsylvania
Route 114 his automobile was so negligently and carelessly
controlled and operated as to be caused to strike in the rear the
automobile being operated by Plaintiff, Donald M. Shellenberger,
which was then sitting stopped at a stop sign on the exit ramp of
State Route 15 North.
3. Defendant Ernest Wright's negligence and carelessness
consisted of but was not limited to:
a. failing to keep a proper lookout;
b. failing to yield the right of way;
c. failing to keep his car under proper control;
d. travelling at an unsafe speed;
e. striking the rear of the Shellenberger vehicle;
f. following too close to the Shellenberger vehicle; and
g. other violations of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle
Code.
4. As a result of the accident hereinbefore described,
Plaintiff Donald M, Shellenberger sustained multiple personal
injurie., including injuries to his h$ad, neck, back, spinal cord,
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NO.: 95-4164 Civil
ERNEST WRIGHT,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendanls
PRM:CIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enler my appearance on behalf of Defendanl Ernesl Wrighl in Ihe above-caplioned
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PENNSYLVANIA
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NO.: 95-4164 Civil
ERNEST WRIGHT,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
STIPULATION
IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED by and between counsel that the phrase",. ,bUI
was not limited to" found in the introductory portion of paragraph 3 and subparagraph 3 (g) of
the Complaint are hereby stricken from the Complaint.
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PETERS & W ASILEFSKI
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Stipulation
has been served upon the individuals listed below by United States First-Class Mail. Postage
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Michael W. Clinton, Esquire
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S. Denied, After reasonable investigation, Ernest Wright is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as the truth of the averments contained in Paragraph 5 and
the same is therefore dellied, By way of further answer, the allegations contained in Paragraph
5 are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Ernest Wright, demands judgment in his favor and against
Plaintiffs without costs.
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
6. Plaintiff's claims arc barred by the applicable Statute of Limitations.
7, Any damages Plaintiff may recover in this action should be reduced or barred,
in whole or in part, by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act, as
amended.
8. Plaintiff's alleged injuries and damages, if any, which are specifically denied, may
have been caused either in whole or in part by the acts or omissions of third parties other than
Defendant.
9. Plaintiff's injuries and damages. if any, which are specifically denied, may have
been pre-existing, either in whole or in part.
10. Plaintiff's claims are reduced or barred by the Comparative Negligence Act.
Plaintiff's contributory negligence consisted of:
(a) Failing to keep an adequate lookout for traffic approaching
from the rear.
(b) Failing to take appropriate evasive maneuvers to avoid the
collision.
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WHEREFORE, Ernest Wright demands judgment in his favor and agailllit Plaintiffs
without ~osts,
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PETE~S & W ASILEFSKI
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MICHAIL W. CLINTON 1 ESQUIRE, hereby .tate. that he ie the
attorney for the Plaintiff. in the within action, that he i. autho-
rized to pre.ent this Verification and verifie. that the statement.
.ade in the foregoing Plaintiff.' Reply to Defendant'. New Matter
are true and correct to the be.t of hi. knowledge, information and
belief, and that he understand. that the statementa therein are
.ade .ubject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating
to un.worn fal.ification to authoritie..
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MICHAEL W. CLINTON, ESQUIRE
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DONALD M. SHELLENBERGER and
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 95-4164
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ERnST WRIGHT
CERTI'ICATION O' SERVICE
KESSLER AND COHEN, P.C.
I do hereby certify that service of a true and correct copy of
Plaintiff.' Reply to Defendant's New Matter was made on Friday,
september 8, 1995 to Denni. Bonetti, ..quire, 'IT... , WASIL...II
1131 .orth .ront street, .arrhburq"" 17110, by U.S. MaU,
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DONALD M. SHELLENBERGER: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
and CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
LOIS ANN SHELLENBERGER,
Plaintiffs
Civil Action - Law
v,
No,: 95-4164
ERNEST WRIGHT,
Defendant
PRAECIPE FOR ARGUMENT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE :Z1~:Z
TO THE CLERK:
Please list the following cause for argument: Ernest Wright's Motion to
Compel Response to Request for Producticn of Document and Motion to Allow
Defendant Leave to Reconvene Deposition of Plaintiff, Donald M. Shellenberger and
Compelling Plaintiff to Answer During Deposition those questions relating to the
Document.
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Harrisburg, PA 17110
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DONALD M. SHELLENBERGlER and
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 95-4164
ERNEST WRIGHT
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TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the above-captioned matter SETTLED, DISCONTINUED
and ENDED upon payment of your costs only.
KESSLER AND COHEN
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVIC~
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Order 10 Settle,
Discontinue and End has been duly served upon all coullllel of record and parties of interest
by depositing the same in the United States mail, lirst class, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, on this l day of. C2LW:""C , 1997. addressed as follows:
Michael W. Clinton, Esquire
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