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REAGER, ADLER & COGNETTI, PC
BY: LINUS E. FENICLE, ESQUIRE
Attorney LD, No. 20944
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA l70ll-4642
Telephone: (717) 763-1383
Attorney for Plaintiff
JAMES A. WILLIAMS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO. 2000-352
TOM SHUTT, and
JENNIFER MYERS,
Defendants
: CIVIL ACTION LAW
COMPLAINT
AND NOW COMES, Plaintiff, by and through his attorneys, Reager, Adler & Cognetti, PC,
and makes his complaint as follows:
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J. Plaintiff is James A Williams, an adult individual with a mailing address ofP,O,
Box 1921, New Kingstown, Peunsylvania.
2. Defendants are Tom Shutt and Jennifer Myers, adult individuals with an address of
4265 Valley Road, Enola, Pennsylvania,
3. Plaintiffleased the residence known as 221 Pennsylvania Avenue, West Fairview,
Pennsylvania to Defendants,
4. Defendants leased the property until August 30, 1999, at which time they vacated
the property.
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5, The lease was pursuant to a written agreement which is attached hereto and marked
as Exhibit "A".
6, On or about September 29, 1999, Plaintiff forwarded a letter to Defendants informing
them of the damages to the residence at 221 Pennsylvania Avenue, which damages totaled
$1,757.52, A copy of the letter requesting payment from Defendants is attached hereto and marked
as Exhibit "B",
7. The Defendants are responsible for the cost to repair the damages to the premises
since they are not due to ordinary wear and tear.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendants individually and jointly in
the amount of $1,757.52 together with his costs and interest herein.
Respectfully submitted,
Date:
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INUS E. FENI LE, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 20944
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, P A 170 II
(717) 763-1383
Attorneys for James A Williams
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VERIFICATION
I, LINUS E. FENICLE, attorney for James A Williams, who is currently out of the country,
hereby verifY that the averments of the foregoing pleading are true and correct to my personal
knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. s4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: JiJ/t1tJ
:eInUS E. Fenicle,
Attorney for Plaintiff, James A Williams
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NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted qui ere defenderse de estas demandas
expuestas en las paginas siquientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la
demanda y la notificacion, Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por
abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas 0 sus objeciones alas demandas en
contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede
entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso 0 notificacion y por cualquier queja 0 alivio que es
pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades 0 otros derechos
importantes para usted,
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI
NO TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE
PAGAR TAL SERVICION, V AYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR
TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA
ESCRITAABAJO PARA AVERIGUARDONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUlR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
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COmMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COURT Of COMMON PLEAS
CUMBE~AND COUNTY
JUDICIAL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF APPEAL
FROM 1-/9- d2. {J7.J"0
DISTRICT JUSTICE JUDGMENT
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COMMON PLEAS No.
NOTICE OF APPEAL
Notice is given that the appellant has filed in the above Court of Common Pleas an appeal from the judgment rendered by the District Justice on the
dale and in the case mentioned below,
NAME OF APPELLANT
Tom Shutt and JenriiferMyers
ADDRESS OF APPELL:ANT
MAG. DIST. NO. OR NAME OF OJ,
09-1-02
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
4265 Valley Road Eno1a PA
DATE OF JUDGMENT IN 'THE'CASE OF (Plaintfff) (Defendant)
12/22/99 James A. Williams ~ Tom Shutt and Jennifer
ClAIM NO. LT 19 srGNATURE~ 0:L~~ ::s~o,~;;~ '.
CV120000388-99 dL--vv,-":,r /'-, "dYLe
This block will be signed ONLY when this notation is required under Po. R.C.P.JP. No.
1008B.
This.Not;ce of Appeal, when received by the District Justice, will operate as a
SUPERSEDEAS ta the judgment for possession in this case.
17025
Signature at Prothonotary or Deputy
If appellant was CEAIMAfrtr (seePa; HCP.J.P. No.
1001 (6) in action before District Justice, he MUST
FILE A COMPLAINT within twenty (20) days after
filing his NOTICE of ApPEAL.
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PRAECIPE to ENTER RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT AND RULE TO FILE
(This section of form to be used ONLY when appellant was DEFENDANT (see Pa. HCP.J.P, No, 1001 (7) in action before District Justice.
IF NOT USED, detach from copy of notice of appeal to be served upon appellee),
PRAECIPE: To Prothonotary
Enter rule upon
Jfulies A. Williams
Name of appelleef 8)
,2111)"1). 35.2.. ~ r;,....,) within twenty (20) days afler
, appellee(s), to file a complaint in this appeal
(Common Pleas No.
RULE: To James A. Williams
Name of appe/lee(s)
, appellee(s).
Si ure of appellant or his attorney or agent
Dennis R. Sheaffer, Esquire
(1) You are ,ncitified,that a rule is hereby entered upon you to file a complaint in this appeal within twenty (20) days after the dale of
service of this rule upon you..b)i-personal service or by certified or registered mail. ..
(2) If you do not file,a complaint within this time, a JUDGMENT OF NON PROS WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
(3) The dale of service of this rule if service was by mail is the date of mailing.
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COURT FILE TO BE FILED WITH .PROTHONOTARY
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PROOF Of SERVICE Of' NOTICE OIF AI'PEA~ AND RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
(This proof of service MUST BE FILED WITHiN FIVE (5) DA YS AFTER fliing the notice of appeal, Check applicable boxes)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF _, 55
AFFIDAVIT: I hereby swear or affirm that I served
o a copy of the Notice of Appeal, Common Pleas No.
(date of service) _,____-'--, 19_,
receipt attached hereto, and upon the appellee,.(name)
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D' by (certified) (registered) mail, sender's receipt attached hereto.
o and further that I served the Rule to FUe a Complaint accompanying the above Not_ice of Appeal upon the. appellee(s_) t9
whom the Rule was addressed on .._.. , i9_, 0 by personal service 0 by (certified) (registered)
mail, sender's receipt attached hereto.
SWORI'l . (AFFIRMED) AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME
THIS DAY OF , 19_,
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NOTICE OF JUDGMENTITRANSCRIPT
CIVIL CASE
PLAINTIFF: NAME and ADDRESS
'wILLIAMS, JAMES A I
P.O.BOX 1921
NEW KINGSTOWN, PA 17072
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DEFENDANT: NAtv1E and ADDRESS
!sHUTT, TOM, ET ':AI,.
4265 VALLEY Rb
ENOLA, PA 17025
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Mag. Dist. No.:
09-1-02
OJ Name: Hon.
ROBERT V. MANLOVE
A"ce,,, 1901i,STATE STREET
CAMP; HILL, PA
TOM SHUTT
4265 VALLEY RD
ENOLA, PA 17025
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Docket No,: CV- 0000388 - 99
Date Filed: 11/10/99
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Judgment: ..H
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[iJ Judgment was entered against: (Name)
FOR PLAINTIFF
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RHT1'I'T. TOM
in the amount of $
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(Date of Judgment)
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D Defendants are jointly and severally liable,
D Damages will be assessed on:
(Date & Time)
D Amount of Judgment Subject to
Attachment/Act 5 of 1996 $
Amount of Judgment $ 950.00
Judgment Costs $ 82.22
Interest on Judgment $ .00
Attorney Fees $ .00
Total $ 1.032.22
Post Judgment Credits $
Post Judgment Costs $
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Certified Judgment Total $
D This case dismissed without prejudice,
D Levy is stayed for
days or D generally stayed,
D Objection to levy has been filed and hearing will be held:
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Place:
Time:
ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT BY FILING A NOTICE
OF APPEAL WITH THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION. YOU
MUST INCLUDE A COpy 0 :rH . NOTI E OF JU GM TITRANSCRIPT FORM WITH YOUR NOTICE OF APPEAL.
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JUDICIAL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF APPEAL
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DISTRICT )USTlCE .!UDGMENT
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COMMON PLEAS No.
NOTICE OF APPEAL
Notice is given thot the oppellont hos filed in the above Court of Common Pleas an appeal from ,the judgment rende~d by t~e District Justice on the
date and in the case mentioned below.
NAME OF APPELLANT
.Tom Shutt and JenniferMyeil"~
ADDRESS OF APPELlANT
CITY
MAG. DlST,_NO.-OR NAME OF OJ.
P9-1-02
STATE
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This Notice:Pf A~~~al, 'vih~l~;eived b,.,th~E1i,$icl' Juslice, will operate as a 1001 (61Jn Jlr;Jlgn ~foreVi€trict,/JJstic,e\he MUST
SUPERSEDEAS Io.tljejud~ihent for possession in this case. FILE A'COMPtAf"ir'withiiJtWE1n~r2'6);VJayi'~tter
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PRAECIPE TO ENTER RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT AND RULE TO FILE
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PRAECIPE: To Prothonotary' , "
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. appellee(s), to file a compiainl in this appeal
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Name of appe/lee(s)
(Common Pleas No, d ("IF;)' -15'2. ~'J r.u-.) within twenty (20) days after
RULE: To James A. Williams
Name of appe/lee(s)
. appellee(s).
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Si of appellant or his attorney or agent
Dennis R. Sheaffer, Esquire
(1) You are notified that a rule is hereby entered upon you to file a complaint in this appeal within twenty (20) days after the date of
service of this rule upon you by personal service or by certified or registered mail.
(2) If you do not file a complaint within this time, a JUlDGMENT OF NON PROS WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST yOU.
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COMMONWEAL11i'OF PENNSYlVANIA
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AFFIDAViT: I hereby slNear-'br Cffirm that I served
K1acapy,aftb~"f\l~t!ce'9ff\ppea",.camman Pleas No. 2000-352 Civil Terrq upon the Dist<ict Justicedesignatedlherei"n,,9n
(date of service) January <<:0 , 19000, 0 by personal service .rn by (certified) (registered) mail, sender's
receipt attached herela, and upon the appellee,,(~i1l!le) Jarii€s~A. ~.NilTiams' . C "" ..' ",,,' qn
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REAGER, ADLER & COGNETTI, PC
BY: LINUS E. FENICLE, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 20944
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA l7011-4642
Telephone: (717) 763-1383
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JAMES A. WILLIAMS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 2000-352
TOM SHUTT, and
JENNIFER MYERS,
Defendants
: CIVIL ACTION LAW
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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) days after this Complaint and Notice
are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with
the court your defenses 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 a 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 LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO
OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT
WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle,PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on the date set forth below a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document was served on the following individuals via United States First Class mail, postage
prepaid and addressed as follows:
Deunis R. Sheaffer, Esquire
III N. Front St.
Harrisburg,. PA 171101
Tom Shutt and Jennifer Myers
4265 Valley Road
Enola, P A 17025
Dated: February 3, 2000
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Made this 1st day of April, 1998, between Tony Williams
hereafter referred to as "Lessors and Thomas Shutt and Jennifer
Myers, hereinafter referred to as "Tenants".
WITNESSETH, That the Lessor in consideration of the rent,
terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned, agrees to lease to
Tenant (s), the premises situated in the County of. Cumberland,
Borough or Township of West Fairview, and the C01illilonwealth of
Pennsylvania, described as follows: two bedroom duplex
with a legal address of 221 pennsylvania Avenue
West Fairview, pennsylvania 17025
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS of this Agreement for the term
beginning on the 1st day of April, 1998, and ending on the 31st
day of March, 1998. All rent shall be due on the first day of the
month. .
IN CONSIDERATION OF WHICH the Tenant agrees to pay to the
Lessor for the use and occupancy of the said premises, the sum of
$6,840.00, payable as follows:
RENT: To pay rent in the sum of $570.00 per month; payable in
advance starting April 1, 1998, and continuing so long as this
lease shall be in force. A grace period of five (5) days is
allowed. After the graoe period, there is a 10% late oharge and
legal aotion oan be applied.
AS A FURTHER CONSIDERATION for the use and occupancy of said
premises, the Tenant agrees to faithfully keep and be bound by the
following conditions and agreements:
1. Tenants shall use
residential use only. No more
without Lessor's consent.
the premises for single family
than 2 persons shall reside therein
2. Tenants shall pay to Lessor a security and damage deposit
of RIA-paid; said deposit to be refunded at the end of this lease,
unless Tenant should be in default, or should otherWise violate the
terms of this lease. In which case, the said amount may be used in
whole or in part against any amount subsequently determined to be
due Lessor. .
3. Tenant recognizes that the premises are in good and .sound
order and condition, and agrees to maintain the premises. and
deliver the same to Lessor in the same condition at the end of this
lease, less reasonable wear and tear. Lessor shall within thirty
(30) days of termination of the lease or upon surrender and
acceptance of the premises, whichever first occurs, provide Tenant
with a written list of any damages to the premises, or. for
violations, which Lessor claims the Tenant is liable.
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4. If Lessor so chooses, the security deposit shall be held
by Lessor's agent.
5. SUB-LEASING: Tenant shall not sub-let the premises nor
assign this lease agreement without express consent of Lessor.
6. TERMINATION: This lease may be terminated by Lessor or
Tenant by giving sixty (60) days written notioe prior to the
expiration of any current term of this lease to the other party.
6a. Early termination by Tenant will subject security deposit
to rerental fees such as cleaning, painting, advertising and other
such items.
7. UTILITIES: Utilities shall be paid as follows:
Water: Tenant Sewer: owner Electric: Tenant Gas: ./A Oil: ./A
Garbage: owner Other: 1etiant Telephoftl and cahle
All utilities to be paid by Tenant shall be put in Tenant's name,
wherever possible. Any utilities which cannot be put in Tenant's
name, but are to be paid by Tenant shall be paid when due. Failure
to pay shall constitute the Tenant's default of the terms of this
Agreement.
8. NOTICE: All notices required hereunder and by the laws of
pennsylvania may be given by certified mail, return receipt
requested, or by personal service upon Tenant or Lessor, as the
case may be. Time of notice shall be, in the case of service by
mail, the date of delivery noted on the return receipt. For
personal service, time of notice shall be the time that actual
service was made. No notice shall be deemed necessary and no
notice shall be given by Lessor to Tenant for failUre to pay rent.
9. INSURANCE AND FIRE: . Nothing shall be dohe upon said
premises contrary to the conditions of the polioies of insurance
upon the buildings, whereby the hazard may be inoreased or the
insurance invalidated. In case the building(s) hereby leases shall
be partially damaged by fire, or other casualty, the same shall be
repaired as speedily as possible at the expense of Lessor. In case
the damage shall be so extensive as to render thl!l building(s)
untenability, the rent shall cease until such time as the building
shall be put in complete repair. In case of total destruction or
prolonged disrepair of the premises, by fire or otherwise, the rent
shall be paid up to the time of such destruction, and from
henceforth this lease shall cease. Provided,however, that such
damage and destruction shall not be caused by the careles~ness,
negligence, or improper conduct of Tenant, their agents or
servants. The Tenant is hereby advised that the tessor shall not
liable for Tenant's personal property or loss thereto by fire or
other casualty. Furthermore, the Lessor shall not be responsible
for insuring Tenant's personal property.
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10. Lessor shall not be liable to Tenant or visitors from any
harm or injuries to Tenant or his visitors. Tenant specifically
agrees to hold Lessor harlllless for any such injuries. Tenant Shall
be responsible for maintaining grounds, stairways, entrances,
driveways, sidewalks and the like in a Safe condition at all ti.es.
Defects occurring in the premises, which reasonably can be
considered unsafe and known to the Tenant, are to be reported in
writing to the Lessor. Tenant specifically agrees to hold Lessor
harmless for any injuries suffered by any person, caused by defects
not previously reported to Lessor in writing.
11. CONDEMNATION: Should the premises be condemned by
Eminent Domain proceedings, Tenant shall be entitled to any damaqes
provided by law for removal from the premises. Lessor shall be
entitled to all other damages.
12. PETS:
premises except:
Tenant shall not keep any pets in or near the
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13. Tenant shall not use the premises for any unwholesome,
noisy or immoral purpose which offends the neighbors, or results in
frequent, justifiable complaints to the Lessor, from the neiqhbors.
14. Tenant shall not violate any law, regulation or ordinance
in the use of said premises, or allow others to conduct unlawful
business (es) on the premises.
15. Tenant shall not alter or modify the premises or install
any item that is affixed to the real estate without Lessor's
consent. Any modification to the structure of the affixing of any
items to the premises shall be deemed a fixture and become the
property of the Lessor. The removal of any qoods from the premises
without the Lessor's consent shall be considered a fraudulent
removal.
16. Lessor agrees that an automatic washing machine may be
installed.
17. Tenant agrees to dispose of all garbage or refuse in
covered containers at place indicated by Lessor. Tenant likewise
agrees to place all garbage cans and refuse containers at the
designated spot for garbaqepick-ups on designated days.
18. Tenant shall not permit children to run or play in any
common entrance, hallways; porches or fire escapes if the premises
are used by other TenantS of Lessor.
19. Tenant shall aqree to keep the premises in a clean and
sanitary condition, and to remove ashes or other garbage which may
accumulate. If Tenant fails to do so, the Lessor may double the
cost of removing the same as payment due from the Tenant and in
arrears.
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20. Within 60 days of the expiration of this lease, the
Lessor may display a "for rent" siqn or "for sale". sign upon the
said premises, or show the premises at any reasonable time after
reasonable notice to prospective purchasers or lessees. Any time
during the term of this lease, Lessor may, with reasonable notice,
inspect the premises or haVe access for necessary repairs.
21. INVENTORY; The following personal property is
inventoried as property of Lessor: Bleatria rllDqe, al.atria
refrigerator, dishwasher.
22. DEFAULT: If default shall be made in the payment of any
part of the rent after the same becollles due, or in case of
violation of the conditions of this agreement, the entire rent
reserved for the full term of this lease remaininq unpaid shall
become due and payable at once and may forthwith be collected by
distress or otherwise, and at the sallie time, the Lessor may enter
upon and repossess the said premises, with or without process of
law.
Acceptance by the Lessor of any of the said rent at any time
after the same shall become due, after default has been made in the
payment hereof, or any failure to enforce any of the riqhts herein
reserved to the Lessor, shall not in any way be considered a waiver
of the right to enforce the same at any time without any notice
whatsoever, and any attempt to collect the rent by one proce~ding
shall not be considered as a waiver of the right to collect the
same by any other proceeding, but all of the rights of the Lessor
and all forfeitures, penalties and conditions may be enforced
together or successively at the option of the Lessor.
It is agreed that if the Tenant shall become insolvent, make
an assignment for the benefit of creditors, codit: any act of
bankruptcy, file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, or if any
judgment be entered or an involuntary petition in bankruptcy filed
against the Tenant, all the rent reserved for the fUll term of this
lease shall become due and collectable immediately by distress or
otherwise.
The Prothonotary or any attorney of any Court of Record of
Pennsylvania is hereby authorized to appear for and to confess a
judgment against the Tenant and in favor of the Lessor for the
whole amount of said rent as hereinbefore set forth.
And the Tenant hereby waives the usual notice to quit, and
agrees to surrender said premises at the termination of this lease,
without any notice whatsoever. And upon any proceedinq instituted
for the recovery of said rent, either by distress or otherwise, the
said Tenant waives the benefit of all appraisement, stay and
exemption laws, the right of inquisition on real estate, and all
bankruptcy or insolvency laws now in force or hereafter passed.
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Upon the breach of any of the conditions or agreements of this
lease or upon its termination by forfeiture, default or expiration,
the Prothonotary or any attorney as aforesaid is hereby authori~ed
to appear for and to confess judqjnent in an amicable action of
ejectment against the Tenant and in favor of the Lessor for the
premises herein described and to direct the immediate issuing of a
writ of habere facias possessionem with clause of fieri facias for
costs, waiving all irregularities, without notice and without
asking leave of court.
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Broker is acting as agent only and shall in no case whatsoever be
held liable to either party for the performance of any term or
condition of this Agreement or for damages for non-performance
thereof.
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24. It is further agreed that the terms and conditions of
this agreement and lease shall in no way be chanqed or altered
except in writing signed by all of the parties hereto.
25. No commercial business or acti vi ty permitted on property.
26. No auto repair permitted on property.
27. Tenant is responsible for snow and ice removal on front
and back porch steps.
The conditions of this Agreement shall be binding on the
heirs, executors, administrators and successors of all the parties
hereto.
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Rent can be mailed to Tony Williams, 31 East Main street, P.o. Box
1921, New Kingstown, pennsylvania 17072-1921.
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P,O Box 1921
New Kingstown, Pennsylvania 17072
September 29, 1999
Mr, Tom Shull
Jennifer Myers
4265 Valley Road
Enola, Pennsylvania ] 7025
Dear Tom:
The following is an itemized list of danmges and repairs for 221 Pennsylvania Avenue, As you can see
there is a balance of $1,757.52 due, This is after your security deposit of$550,00, plus interest e3ll\ed of
$40,00 was deducted, 1 expect the remaining balance to be paid within ]5 days,
Cleaning of Apartment- 27,5 man hours
Replace garage door
Rcplace living room carpet
Replace metal entrance door to utility room
Replace two broken closet doors
Repair refrigerator door insert
Replace three broken screens
Repair four kitchen cabinet hinges
Replace broken outlet covers
Replace kitchen 1100r register
Repair holes in bathtub
Extra time for painting areas with two coats
due stains on walls and sealeoating wood door
Repair cellar door from garage
Replace broken toilet tank top
Replace rear outside light globe
$275,00
443,00
853,12
113,67
183,86
120,00
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3,56
TOTAL OF REPAIRS
$2,347.52
Respectrully submitted,
Ton)' Williams
(717)432-3514
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TOM SHUTT and
JENNIFER MYERS,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: James A. Williams
c/o Linus E. Fenicle, Esquire
Reager, Adler & Cognetti, PC
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, Pa 17011
YOU ARE HEREBY notified to file a written response to the enclosed Answer With New
Matter and Counterclaim of Defendants/Counterclaim Plaintiffs, Tom Shutt and Jennifer Myers,
within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you.
TUCKER ARENSBERG & SWARTZ
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P. O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0889
(717) 234-4121
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JAMES A. WILLIAMS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 2000-352
TOM SHUTT and
JENNIFER MYERS,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER WITH
NEW MATTER AND COUNTERCLAIM
I. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that Plaintiff sent a letter to
Defendants informing them of items that he alleged to be damages to the residence at 220
Pennsylvania Avenue, and that those alleged damages totaled $1,757.52. It is further admitted
that a copy of said letter is attached as Exhibit "B" to Plaintiffs Complaint. It is denied that, in
fact, the items listed are damages to which the Plaintiff is entitled to make a claim against
Defendants. Further, the alleged damages listed in that letter are items to which the Plaintiff is
not otherwise entitled to claim against the Defendants, as they are either normal wear and tear or
defects which either the Plaintiff or some other entity is responsible, Additionally, some of the
items of alleged damages may have been due to an Act of God. Finally, it is denied that the
letter, listing the alleged damages, Exhibit "B" to Plaintiffs Complaint, was provided to the
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Defendants within thirty (30) days of their surrender and the Plaintiffs acceptance of the
premIses,
7. Denied. It is specifically denied that costs for repair of damages as alleged by
Plaintiff are not due to ordinary wear and tear. To the contrary, the many items listed by the
Plaintiff are due to ordinary wear and tear, as well as others also being the responsibility ofthe
Plaintiff. Regardless, Defendants are not responsible for any of the alleged damages that
Plaintiff is claiming. It is further denied that the costs to repair the alleged damages are
reasonable.
WHEREFORE, Defendants demand that Plaintiffs Complaint be dismissed with
prejudice and an assessment of attorneys' fees and costs against Plaintiff for the within action.
NEW MATTER
8. Defendants provided a security deposit in the amount of $550.00 to Plaintiff at the
begiuning of their tenancy on February 15, 1993.
9. Defendants are entitled to statutory interest upon their security deposit
10. Defendants performed various necessary maintenance and necessary repairs to the
property that were otherwise the responsibility of the Plaintiff in order to make the residence
habitable and incurred substantial costs for which the Plaintiff is responsible.
11. Defendants were tenants at the property in question from February 15, 1993,
through August 30, 1999, when Plaintiff accepted possession of the premises.
12. Plaintiff has not complied with the provisions ofthe Pennsylvania Landlord
Tenant Act of 1951 by returning the Defendants' security deposit along with statutory interest
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after the defendants surrendered and Plaintiff accepted possession of the premises.
14. Plaintiff did not provide the Defendants with a written list of damages to the
premises within thirty (30) days after the Defendants surrendered and Plaintiff accepted
possession of the premises.
15. Pursuant to the Peunsylvania Landlord Tenant Act of 1951, Plaintiff has forfeited
his rights to withbold any portion of the Defendants' escrow and has forfeited his right to bring
suit against the Defendants for the alleged damages to the premises.
WHERElFORE, Defendants demand that Plaintiffs Complaint be dismissed with
prejudice and an assessment of attorneys' fees and costs against Plaintiff for the within action,
COUNTERCLAIM
16, Paragraphs I through 15 are incorporated herein by reference.
17. Counterclaim Plaintiffs are Defendants in the above-referenced matter, Torn Shutt
and Jeunifer Myers, who reside at 4264 Valley Road, Enola, Cumberland County, Peunsylvania.
18. Counterclaim Defendant is Plaintiff in the above-captioned matter, James A
Williams, who is an adult individual, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 1921, New Kingston,
Cumberland County, Peunsylvania.
19. Counterclaim Plaintiffs leased a residence known as 221 Peunsylvania Avenue,
West Fairview, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, from the Plaintiff, beginning on February 15,
1993 and paid a security deposit in the amount of $550.00,
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20. Counterclaim Plaintiffs leased a property until August 30, 1999, at which time
they vacated the property,
21. The Counterclaim Plaintiff entered into a series of written leases with
Counterclaim Defendant.
22. At no time subsequent to Counterclaim Plaintiffs vacating the property has
Counterclaim Defendant returned to the Counterclaim Plaintiffs their security deposit with
statutory interest, as required by the Pennsylvania Landlord Tenant Act of 1951,
23. Counterclaim Defendant has alleged items owing for which he was entitled to
withhold the Counterclaim Plaintiffs' security deposit, but since those items are essentially for
normal wear and tear or the responsibility of the Counterclaim Defendant, the withholding of the
Counterclaim Plaintiffs' security deposit is in violation of the Pennsylvania Landlord Tenant Act
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24. Any damages alleged by Counterclaim Defendant are not the responsibility of
Counterclaim Plaintiffs.
25. Counterclaim Plaintiffs have, over the years of their occupancy of the premises
performed various necessary maintenance and necessary repairs that were otherwise the
responsibility of Counterclaim Defendant, and as such, the Counterclaim Defendant is
responsible to reimburse the Counterclaim Plaintiffs for said maintenance and repairs which total
$1,753,00,
26. For violation of the Peunsylvania Landlord Tenant Act of 1951, the Counterclaim
Defendant is liable to the Counterclaim Plaintiffs for double damages, attorneys' fees, costs and
interest.
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Counterclaim Defendant has been unjustly enriched by the maintenance and
repair work performed by the Counterclaim Plaintiffs.
WHEREFORE, Counterclaim Plaintiffs demand judgment against Counterclaim
Defendant for the following items:
I. Payment of$I,753.00 for necessary maintenance and necessary repairs performed
by the Counterclaim Plaintiffs that were the responsibility of the Counterclaim
Defendant.
2. Amount equal to double the security deposit and the statutory interest, plus the
reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in the prosecution and defense of this
matter.
3. Any other relief deemed appropriate by this Court,
Respectfully submitted,
TUCKER ARENSBERG & SWARTZ
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111 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17108-0889
(717) 234-4121
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I, the undersigned, TOM SHUTT, do hereby certify that I am the DEFENDANT!
COUNTERCLAIM PLAINTIFF in the foregoing action, and that the statements made in the
foregoing ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER AND COUNTERCLAIM are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that any false statements made
to this verification are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. g4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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AND NOW, this c:(tJ;ci day of 97J~L
, 2000, PAULA J. BEITER,
for the firll1 of TUCKER ARENSBERG & SWARTZ, attorneys for Defendants/Counterclaim
Plaintiffs, hereby certify that I have this day served the within document by depositing a copy of
the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Peunsylvania, addressed as
follows:
Linus E. Fenicle, Esquire
Reager, Adler & Cognetti, PC
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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2331 Market Street
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Telephone: (717) 763.1383
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8. Admitted.
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9. Denied. This is a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
10. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendants performed any specific repairs and
maintenance which were the responsibility of Plaintiff in order to make the residence habitable. It
is further denied on the basis that it is a legal conclusion.
11. Admitted in part, and denied in part. It is admitted that Defendants were tenants at
the property from February 15, 1993 until August 30, 1999. Plaintiff took possession of the
premises when Defendants moved out.
12. Denied. This is a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
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13. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the security deposit was not
returned. It is specifically denied that Defendants were entitled to any return of the security deposit
on the basis that Defendants damaged Plaintiff s property and a letter was sent to Defendants
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14. Denied. Plaintiff did provide Defendants with a written list within thirty (30) days.
15. Denied. This is a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that Defendants' New Matter be dismissed and
judgment entered in favor Plaintiff.
16. This allegation requires no response.
17. Admitted.
18. Admitted.
19. Admitted.
20. Admitted.
21. Denied as stated. It is admitted that leases were entered into by the parties.
22. Denied. Counterclaim Plaintiffs are not entitled to the return of their security deposit
with interest.
23. Denied. It is specifically denied that the items are for normal wear and tear. It is
further denied that there has been any violation of the Landlord Tenant Act by Counterclaim
Defendant.
24. Denied. This is a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
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further specifically denied that Counterclaim Defendant is responsible to reimburse Counterclaim
Plaintiffs for maintenance repair costs which total $1,753.00.
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Attorney LD. No. 20944
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, P A 17011
(717) 763.1383
Attorneys for James A. Williams
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I, James A. Williams, hereby verifY that the averments of the foregoing pleading are true and
correct to my personal knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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NO. 2000-352
CIVIL
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Jennifer Myers,
Defendants
RULE 1312-1.
The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in the following form:
PETlTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, TIlE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
Linus E. Fenicle
, counsel for the plaintifflmSl'e!iffftl\t in the above action (or actions),
. respectfully represents that:
I. The above-captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue.
2. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $ 1, 757.52
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is 1,753.00
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counselor are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators:
Linus E. Fenicle, Attorney for Plaintiff and Dennfs R. Sheaffer, Attorney for Defendant
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 2000.352 CIVIL
TOM SHUTT, and
JENNIFER MYERS,
Defendants
NOTICE OF HEARING
TO:
James Kayer, Esquire
4 E. Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Linus E. Fenicle, Esquire
,2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Anthony E. Marone, Esquire
600 North 12th Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Dennis R. Sheaffer, Esquire
111 North Front Street
P.O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108.0889
AND NOW, this 31st day of Mav. 2000, you are hereby notified that the Arbitrators
appointed in the above captioned matter will hold a hearing for the purpose of their
appointment as follows:
DATE: June 27, 2000
TIME: 1:15pm
PLACE: Law Office of James M. Bach
352 S. Sporting Hill Road
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
Counsel shall immediately notify all arbitrators if settlement is reached prior to the
hearing. Anyone who finds the hearing date unsuitable is responsible for making
arrllngements with counsel for a suitable date, time and place.
Parties wishing to argue leglll points will be expected to have copies of relevant
materials for each arbitrator Ilnd opposing counsel at the commencement of the hearing.
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REAGER, ADLER & COGNETTI, PC
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
2331 MARKET STREET
CAMP Hill, PENNSYLVANIA 170114642
717.763.1383
TElEFAX 717.730-7366
WEBSITE: ReagerAdlerPC,com
THEODORE A. ADLER +
DAVID W REAGER
MARIA P. COGNETTI ++
LINUS E, FEN1ClE
DEBRA DENISON CANTOR
THOMAS 0, WilLIAMS
SUSAN H. CONFAIR
JULIE A. McCONAHY
Writer's E-Mail Address:lfenicle@epix.net
+ Certified Civil Trial Specialist
++ Fellow, American Academy
of Matrimonial Lawyers
June 12, 2000
James M. Bach, Esquire
352 S. Sporting Hill Road
Mechanicsburg, P A 171101
Re: James A. Williams v. Tom Shutt and Jennifer Myers
Our File No. 96-607.06
Dear Mr. Bach:
I am counsel for the Plaintiff in the above-captioned matter. My client is the operator of a
small business and a situation has arisen with employees being out which necessitates him being
available to work on the date of the arbitration date, June 27, 2000. I am therefore requesting that
this hearing be rescheduled and I am suggesting the dates of either August 9"' or August 10"'. Those
dates are available for myself, my client, and the attorney for the defendants. I have not checked
with the other arbitrators.
Thank you for your kind attention to this matter.
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that we will sup~ort, obey and defend
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We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn
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(Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be
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No. 2000-352 CIVIL
NOTICE OF APPEAL
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A jury trial is cemanded 1:1. (Cheakk cox if a jury trial is
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