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ppt/neibert/comp/February 20, 1997
4. On July 7, 1993, Plaintiffs purchased a Vehicle Service
Agreement No. 03370839A from Defendant Lawrence and with Defer.dant
Acceleration to provide free repair work for Plaintiffs' used
Chevrolet truck, hereinafter the "covered vehicle." A true and
correct copy of said Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated
herein as Exhibit "A".
5. The Agreement provides a "Term" of 72 months or 60,000
miles.
6. When Plaintiffs purchased the Agreement on July 7, 1993,
the covered vehicle, as a used vehicle, displayed an odometer
reading of 19,863 miles.
7. For used vehicles, the Agreement states that coverage
thereunder will "continue for either the period of years or months
or number of miles as applicable in the Agreement Term above,
whichever occurs first."
8. On or about December 20, 1996, the covered vehicle's
motor malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to stop running, and
Plaintiffs promptly requested that Defendants repair same pursuant
to the Agreement. At that time, the covered vehicle displayed an
odometer reading of approximately 62,000 miles.
9. Defendant Lawrence thereupon examined the covered
vehicle, advised Plaintiffs that it would need a new engine at the
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provide for the repairs in question, violates the pennsylvania
Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer protection Law, 73 P.S. ~20l.l,
et sea., as it constitutes fraudulent conduct which creates a
likelihood of confusion or misunderstanding, contrary to the Act.
22. Defendants' violation of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade
practices and Consumer protection Law, 73 P.S. ~201.1, et sea., has
directly and proximately caused Plaintiffs' damages herein.
23. Defendants' aforesaid violation of the pennsylvania
Unfair Trade practices and Consumer protection Law, 73 P.S. ~201.1,
et sea., entitles plaintiffs to an award of treble damages and
attorney's fees pursuant to said Act.
WHEREFORE, plaintiffs demand judgment in an amount not in
excess of the limits for mandatory arbitration, plus treble
damages, attorney's fees, interest and costs.
Respectfully submitted,
HEPFORD, SWARTZ Ii: MORGltN
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Andrew K. Stutzma
Attorney I.D. #72 22
111 North Front Street
P.O. Box BB9
Harrisburg, PA 17l0B-OBB9
(717) 234-4121
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFFS
Dated: February 20, 1997
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
EDOAR H. NEIBERT, JR. AND
JOAN M. NEIBERT, his wife
NO. 97 . 850
Plaintiffs,
vs.
LAWRENCE CHEVROLET, INC.
lIa LAWRENCE CHEVROLET-
GED-OLDSMOBILE
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ACCELERATION NATIONAL
SERVICE CORPORATION
Defendants
CIVIL TERM
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Please enter the appearance of the law firm of Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, by
G. Thomas Roberts and David L. Bricker on behalf of the defendant Acceleration National
Service Corporation.
ECKERT SEAMANS CHERIN & MELLOTI
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Attorney 1.0. No. 1601
David L. Bricker, Esquire
Attorney 1.0. No, 58138
One South Market Square Building
213 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 237-6000
DATE: March I).., 1997
Attorneys for Defendant,
Acceleration National Service Corporation
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in violation of Pa. R. civ. P. 1019 and 1028(a) (3), as is more
specifically set forth below.
3. Plaintiffs allege that they entered into a Vehicle
Service Agreement ("Agreement"), and that a copy of the Agreement
is attached to their complaint as Exhibit "A."
4. However, it is apparent on the face of Exhibit "A" that
Lawrence is not a party to the Agreement, and, therefore,
plaintiffs have failed to allege with sufficient specificity the
factual and legal basis for plaintiffs' assertion of a breach of
contract claim against Lawrence.
5. Plaintiffs allege in paragraph 14 of the complaint
that: "Defendants continue to refuse to repair the covered
vehicle or otherwise honor the Agreement."
6. Plaintiffs have failed to allege with sufficient
specificity whether their vehicle repairs are covered under the
Agreement or whether Lawrence has any duty to perform under that
Agreement.
7. Plaintiffs are required by Pa. R. civ. P. 1019 to
formulate the issues by summarizing the facts that are essential
to support their claim, and to do so with sufficient
particularity to permit the Court and the defendant to understand
the claim and allow the defendant to prepare a defense.
WHEREFORE, defendant Lawrence respectfully requests that the
Court strike Count I of the complaint and/or order plaintiffs to
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tile an amended complaint with averments of sufficient
specificity to satisfy the requirements of the Rules of Civil
Procedure, and to award Lawrence its costs and such other and
further relief as the Court deems fair and just.
preliminarv Obiection to Count II
(Insufficient Specificity)
8. The above paragraphs 1 through 7 are incorporated by
reference as if fully stated at this place.
9. In the count II of their complaint, purporting to
allege a violation of the CPL, plaintiffs allege as follows:
21. The aforementioned conduct of the
Defendants in refusing to repair the covered
vehicle and refusing to honor the Agreement
by contending that the Agreement expired by
its terms applicable to new cars, and
subsequently contending that the Agreement
did not provide for the repairs in question,
violates the [CPL], as it constitutes
fraudulent conduct, which creates a
likelihood of confusion or misunderstanding
contrary to the Act.
10. Under Pa. R. civ. P. 1019(b), averments of fraud must
be stated with particularity.
11. Plaintiffs' allegations that the defendants refused to
repair their vehicle based upon the provisions of the Agreement
have not been pleaded with sufficient particularity to support an
allegation of fraudulent conduct under the CPL, or any cause of
action under the CPL based upon such allegation.
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12. Plaintiffs are required by Pa. R. Civ. P. 1019 to
formulate the issues by summarizing the facts that are essential
to support their claim, and to do so with sufficient
particularity to permit the Court and the defendant to understand
the claim and allow the defendant to prepare a defense.
13. plaintiffs' allegations of fraud in Count II of the
complaint fail to conform to a rule of law or court and are not
sufficiently specific, under Pa. R. civ. P. 1019, 1028(a) (2), and
1028(a)(3).
WHEREFORE, defendant Lawrence respectfully requests that the
Court strike Count II of the complaint and/or order the
plaintiffs to file an amended complaint with averments that meet
the requirement for particularity under the Rules of civil
Procedure, and to award Lawrence its costs and such other and
further relief as the Court deems fair and just.
preliminarv Obiection to Count II
(Legal Insufficiency)
14. The above paragraphs 1 through 13 are incorporated by
reference as if fully stated at this place.
15. In Count II of their complaint, plaintiffs have failed
to state a legally sufficient cause of action against Lawrence
for violation of the CPL.
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16. Plaintiffs allege generally that Lawrence failed to
perform undsr the Agreement that is the subject of their
complaint.
17. Assuming arguendo that Lawrence failed to perform under
the Agreement (and that it was a party or otherwise legally
obligated to perform), such failure to perform does not provide a
legally sufficient basis for a cause of action under the CPL.
18. Count II of plaintiffs' complaint is legally
insufficient and must be dismissed with prejudice.
WHEREFORE, defendant Lawrence respectfully requests that the
Court strike Count II of the complaint with prejudice, as legally
insufficient to state any claim against Lawrence, and to award
Lawrence its costs and such other and further relief as the Court
deems fair and just.
preliminarv Obiection to Count II
(Legal Insufficiency of Treble Damages Claim)
19. The above paragraphs 1 through 1B are incorporated by
reference as if fully stated at this place.
20. In the alternative, if the Court does not dismiss Count
II of plaintiffs' complaint in its entirety, plaintiffs' claim
for an award of treble damages within that count is legally
insufficient.
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PRABCIPB POR LISTINO CASB POR ARGUMBNT
(Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLl\ND COUNTY:
Please list the within matter for the next Argument Court.
LANRBNCB CHBVROLBT, INC.
t/a LANRBNCB CHBVROLBT-
GBO-OLDSKOBILB
NO. 97-850 CIVIL 1997
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CAPTION OF CASE (entire caption must be stated in full)
BDClAR H. NEIBBRT, JR. AND
JOAN K. NEIBBRT, his wife
Plaintiffs
vs.
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ACCBLBRATION NATIONAL
SERVICB CORPORATION
Defendants
1. State matter to be argued (i.e., plaintiff's motion for new trial,
defendant's demurrer to complaint, etc.): Preliminary Objection. of Defendant
Lawrence Chevrolet, Inc. t/a Lawrence Chevrolet-Oeo-Oldsmobile to Plaintiff.'
Complaint and Preliminary Objections of Defendant Acceleration National Service
Corporation to Plaintiff.' Complaint.
2. Identify counsel who will argue case:
(a)
for plaintiff:
Andre. ~. Stutzman, Bsquire
Hepford, S.arta ~ Morgan
111 North Pront Street
P. O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108
David L. Bricker, Bsquire
Bckert Seamans Cherin ~ Mellott
One South Market Square Building
213 Market Street
Harrisburg, P~ 17101
Attorneys for Defendant
Acceleration National Service COrDoration
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for defendant:
Donald M. La.is, III, Esquire
~eefer, Wood, Allen ~ Rahal, LLP
210 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1963
Attorneys for Defendant
Lawrence Chevrolet, Inc. t/a Lawrence
Chevrolet-Oeo-Oldamobile
3. I will notify all parties in writing within two days that this case
has been listed for argument.
4. Argument Court Date: April 16, 1997
Andrew K. Stutzman, Esqu r
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, PAULINA PATTI THOMAS, on April), 1997, for the firm
of HEPFORD, SWARTZ & MORGAN do hereby state that I have served
a copy of the within document Pursuant to Rule 1037 by depositing
the same in the U. S. Mail, postage pre-paid, to the following
address:
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Eugene E. Pepinsky, Jr., Esquire
Donald M. Lewis, III, Esquire
210 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1963
ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT
Lawrence Chevrolet, Inc.
t/a Lawrence Chevrolet-Geo-Oldsmobile
and
David L. Bricker, Esquire
Eckert Seamans Cheri.n & Mellott
213 Market Street
P. O. Box 1248
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1248
ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT
Acceleration National Corporation
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