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BY. 29331 Plai tiff
ATTORNEY I. 0, NO. ATTORNEYS FOR D
SUITE 2226 LAND TITLE BUILDING
BROAO AND CHESTNUT STREETS
PHILAOELPHIA, PA 19110
12151 WA 3.2225
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LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ASOGAOO INMEO'ATAMENTE.
51 NO TitHE ABOQADO 0 $1 NO TIENE EL DINERQ SUFICIENTE
DE PAGAR TAL SERVltIO. VAYA EN PERSONA 0 lLAME POR
TEltFONO It. LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECtiON SE ENCUENT~"
nCRIT" ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAA DONDE SE PUlOE
CONSEGUIR ASI$TENCIA LEGAL
COURT ADMINISTRATOR .11I ~__ ~-
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Our File No. I
4/344
Plaintiff
INSTITUTE OF PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL
111 North 49th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
VB,
Defendant(B)
CYNTHIA C. MURPHY
127 West Louther Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
NOTICE
You hI"" bun lued In court. II you with 10 d,f.nd ,gllnllthe
ct,im, ... forth in the 'obowlng peg", you mUI' ..... lellon
within tw.nty .201 dlye ,ft" thi, compl,lnt Ind nOlice .,.
"'Vld, by Interk\g I Wlin," appelr.nc. pelton,lIy o. by
,nom,y end filmg in w,lting with the COtlf1 YOUf d,t."... Of
objection. to thl cl.lm. .,. fanh .gllnt, you. You .r. wlrned
thllll you f.iI to do 10 thl ell. mly proc..d 'A'ithout you .nd .
judgm.nt m.y be .nl.r.d -a.in.' you by Ih. coun without
further notlc. for .ny mon.y cl.lmtd in ,h. comp.lnt at for .ny
other d.im or r.Ii,1 "Qullted by the pl.intlfl. You m.y 10..
mon.y or ptoPtl1y or oth.r rlght.lmport."t 10 you,
'tOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAP(R TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE.
GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH SELOW TO
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Case No.:
"ARBITRATION MATTER -
ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES
HEARING NOT REQUIRED"
CIVIL ACTION C<>>IPLAINT
Kindly enter the undersigned's a
the above captioned matter.
ce as counsel in
HATTLBHAH, GRBBNBBRG, SIIMBRBLSON, WBINROTH , MILLER
BYI GEORGE J. WEINROTH
Attorney 1.0. No.: 29331
Suite 2226, Land Title Building
Broad and Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19110
215/923-2225
Attorneys 'for rlaintiff
Our file number: 4/344
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Plaintiff(e)
INSTITUTE OF PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
vs.
Term, 1995
No.:
Defendant(s)
CYNTHIA C. MURPHY
Civil Action
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Notice Ph......... To PaIr Debt CoIJedfoD Practices Act
This Is IUl attempt Co coIJec:t . debt IUld IIIl)' iDlonnatlon
oblaiDed wID blwedrar tIW parpc..
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MATTLBMlUf, GRBBNBBRG, 811MBRBLSON, 1fBINROTH , HILLER
BY' GEORGE J. WEINROTH
Attorney I.D. No.1 29331
Suite 2226, Land Title Building
Broad and Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19110
215/923-2225
Attorneys 'for Plaintiff
Our file number: 4/344
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Plaintiff(s)
INSTITUTB OF PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL
111 North 49th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Term, 1995
No.:
vs.
"ARBITRATION MATTER -
ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES
BEARING NOT REQUIRED"
CIVIL ACTION COMPLAINT
Defendant(s)
CYNTHIA C. MURPHY
127 West Louther Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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1. Plaintiff, Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital is a
hospital existing and doing business pursuant to the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is located at the address indicated
in the caption hereof.
2. Defendant, Cynthia C. Murphy is an adult individual and
residing at the address indicated in the caption hereof.
3. On or about February 12, 1991, upon admission to
Plaintiff's hospital, Defendant Cynthia C. Murphy made a request of
Plaintiff for hospital care, services and supplies, at which time said
services were rendered to Defendant.
4. The said hospital care, services and supplies are as set
forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part of hereof.
~otlce Pursuant To Fair Debt Colledfoa Prac:tlce!I Act
This ls an attempt to coUect a debt aad aaylaformatloa
Ilhllllncd wID be used Cor that Purpole.
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5. The fair, reasonable and market value of care, services
and supplies, at the time rendered, are as set forth in Exhibit "A"
referenced above.
6. The said hospital care, services and supplies were
necessary for the health and welfare of the DefendantlPatient, Cynthia
C. Murphy and were commensurate with hislher condition and were
accepted by the Defendant, Cynthia C. Murphy.
7. Plaintiff avers that the Defendant, Cynthia C. Murphy is
liable for the value of the said hospital care, services and supplies
by virtue of the aforementioned Exhibit "A".
8. As a result of the aforementioned admission to Plaintiff
hospital, there became due and owing from the Defendant, Cynthia C.
Murphy to the Plaintiff's hospital the sum of $20,347.41 as is more
fully set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
KHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands Judgment against the Defendant,
Cynthia C. Murphy in the amount of $20,347.41 with lawful interest and
costs of suit.
BY:
GBORGB J.
Attorney
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NOTICE PURSUANT TO FAIR DIBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT
1. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained
will be used for that purpose.
2. Unless you'dispute the validity of this debt, or any portion
thereof, within 30 days after receipt of this notice, the debt will be
assumed to be valid by our offices.
3. If you notify our offices in writing within 30 days of receipt of
this notice that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, our
offices will provide you with verification or judgment will be mailed
to you by our offices.
VERIFICATION
'MARGIS BORAN, Patient Account Manager for Plaintiff herein,
states that she is acquainted with the facts set forth in the
foregoing Complaint; that the same are true and correct to the best of
her knowledge, information and belief; and that this statement is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. sections 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MARGIE ORAN, Patient Account Manager
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
ROBERT L. FINK. SR.
CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania, who
to law, says, the within COMPLAINT
upon MURPHY CYNTHIA
defendant, at 1200:00 HOURS, on the
19~ at 127 WEST LOUT HER STREET
CARLISLE. PA 17013
County, Pennsylvania, by handing to CYNTHIA MURPHY
a true and attested copy of the COMPLAINT
together with NOTICE
and at the same time directing ~ attention to the contents thereof.
CASE NO: 1993-07198 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
INSTITUTE OF PENNSYLVANIA HOSP
VS.
MURPHY CYNTHIA C
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
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the
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. CUMBERLAND
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rtATTLEMAN GREENBERG SHMERELSON
12/28/1995
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BOSWELL, SNYDER, TINTNER &. PICCOLA
315 N. Front Street
PO Box 741
HarrlsburS, PA 1710S.{)741
Attorneys for Defendant
INSTITUTE OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOSPITAL,
: IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUN1Y, PENNA.
PLAINTIFF
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: NO. 95-7198 CIVIL TERM
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CYN1lIIA C. MURPHY,
DEFENDANT
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ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance of Charles J. Hartwell, Esquire, and the law firm of
Boswell, Snyder, Tlntner &. Piccola, as attorneys of record for the Defendant, Cynthia C.
Murphy.
BOSWELL, SNYDER, TINTNER &. PICCOLA
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Charles . Hartwell, Esquire
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DATE: Januaryf,$, 1996
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HOSPITAL,
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PLAINTIFF
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: NO. 95-7198 CML TERM
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C\'NTIIIA C. MURPHY,
DEFENDANT
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: CML AcnON . LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Denise L. Foster, Paralegal, do hereby certify that I have served a true and
correct copy of the Praecipe for Appearance on the following:
George 1. Welnroth, Esquire
Broad & Chestnut Streets
Suite 2226
Land Title Building
Philadelphia, PA 19110
Meth~ Service:
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INSTITUTE OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOSPITAL,
PLAINTIFF
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CYN11IIA C. MURPHY,
DEFENDANT
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
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: NO. 95-7198 CML TERM
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ANSWER TO PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT
AND NOW COMES Defendant, Cynthia C. Murphy. by her attorneys. Charles 1.
Hartwell, Esquire. and Boswell, Snyder. Tlntner & Piccola. and answers the Complaint of
Plaintiff as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Denied as stated. It is admitted that Defendant Cynthia C. Murphy was
admitted to Plaintiffs hospital on or about February 12, 1991. However, Defendant
Cynthia C. Murphy made no requests to Plaintiff for hospital care, services or supplies.
4. Denied. The hospital care services and supplies provided by Plaintiff are
not listed In Exhibit "A". Rather, there is merely a statement claiming the amount of
$20,347.41. No itemization is provided of what services may have been rendered, or of
the persons providing them, or of the expense incurred. or of the value of those services.
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S. Denied. It Is expressly denied that the sum claimed constitutes the fair,
reasonable or market value of the care, services or supplies rendered. Strict proof of
said allegation Is demanded at trial hereof.
6. Denied as stated. To the extent that no itemization of the care. services or
supplies Is provided. It is Impossible to determine whether same were necessary for the
health and welfare of the Defendant. Strict proof thereof Is demanded at trial. By way
of further answer, Defendant did not accept the services rendered In a willing, intelligent
or knowing manner.
7. Denied. The averment of Paragr8ph 7 constitutes a conclusion of law to
which no answer is required. To the extent that an answer Is deemed required. the same
Is hereby denied, Defendant specifically denies that she is liable for the value of said
,hospital care, services or supplies.
8. Denied. The averment of Paragraph 8 constitutes a conclusion of law to
which no answer Is required. By way of further answer, Defendant expressly denies that
any sum Is due or owing from the Defendant to the Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Cynthia C. Murphy demands judgment in her favor
against the Plaintiff and dismissal of the subject complaint.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
BOSWELL, SNYDER. TINTNER & PICCOLA
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Charles J. Hartwell. Esquire
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DATE: January2"! 1996
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HOSPITAL,
IN nlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNA.
PLAINTIFF
v.
NO. 95-7198 CIVIL TERM
CYNTHIA C. MURPHY.
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACflON . LAW
VERIfICATION
I, Charles J. Hartwell, Esquire. hereby state that I am the attorney for Defendant
Cynthia C. Murphy, and that said Defendant cannot make the verification to the
foregoing Answer to Plalntlfrs Complaint because the verification of Defendant cannot
be obtained within the time necessary for this filing. and that I am authorized to make
this verification on behalf of Defendant Cynthia C. Murphy, and that the facts set forth
In the foregoing Answer to Plalntlfrs Complaint ore true and correct upon my personal
knowledge, Information and belief.
I understand that my statements are made subJeclto 18 l)a.C.S. 04904 providing
for criminal penalties for unsworn falsification to authority.
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INSTITVTE OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOSPITAL,
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: CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNA.
PLAINTIFF
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: NO. 95-7198 CIVIL TERM
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C\'NTIIIA C. MURPHY,
DEFENDANT
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: CML AcrION - LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Denise L. Foster, Paralegal, do hereby certify that I have served a true and
correct copy of the Answer to Complaint on the following:
George J. Welnroth, Esquire
Broad & Chestnut Streets
Suite 2226
Land Title Building
Philadelphia, PA 19110
Mcthod of Servicc:
./ First class mall
Certified mall
Other
BOSWELL, SNYDER, TINTNER & PICCOLA
By. ~ lfS/r
Den se L. Foster, Paralegal
MATTT.WU_JUl, 1fI!:IHROTH Ii HILLER
BY: JOHN A. HISCI, JR.
Attorney I.D. No.: 75553
401. Route 7J Bast, Suite 101
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
609/429-5507
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Our file number: 4/344(h)
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Plaintiff(s)
INSTITUTB or PBNNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL
COURT OP COMMON PLBAS
CUMBBRLAND COUNTY
Ca8e No.: 95-7198
vs.
Defendant(s)
CYNTHIA C. MURPHY
ORDSR TO SSTTLB,
DISCONTINUB and BND
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TO THB PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly settle, di8contlnue and end the above captioned
litigation.
MATTLIMAII, lfBINROTH Ii HILLER
BY:.
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