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RICHARD COAKLEY and
SUSAN COAKLEY, Husband and
Wife, Plaintiffs
I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97-7028 CIVIL TERM
v,
BOYER CONSTRUCTION & l?001.
SERVICE, Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
v,
GOODALL POOLS, INC.,
NOTICE OF HEARING BY BOARD OF ARBITRATORS
You are hereby notified that the Board of Arbitrators
appointed by the Court in the above captioned case will sit for
the purpose of their appointment in the Hearing Room, on the
Second Floor, Old cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle,
pennsylvania, on Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 1100 p.m.
Dale F, Shughart, Jr" Esquire
Fred Hait, Esquire
Charles l?, Mackin, ESqutr~
BY:~h(Z~~ ctai~an
Board of Arbitrators
DATE: May 19, 199B
TO: Elizabeth B. Stone. Esquire
STONE, LaFAVER & STONE
414 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Court Administrator
Cunilierland County Courthouse
One courthouse square
Carlisle, l?A 17013
Rebecca J. Margerum, Esquire
ALLEN SHAFFER & ASSOCIATES
129 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
Daniel J, pouruban, Esquire
Law Office of Ralph F. Touch
401 Penn Street, suite 100
Reading, PA 19601
Charles p, Mackin, Esquire
831 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Fred Hait, Esquire
4 Liberty Avenue, Second Floor
Carlisle, FA 17013
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COAKLEYS RESTAURANT
305 BRIDGE STREET
NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070
332 South 10th Street
Lernoyne, PA 17043
737.0485
I Salea Invoice ij
SNYDER'S PAINT STORE
332 SOUTH 10TH STREET
LEMOYNE PA 17043
'717-737-0485
Home I Wo.'k I 774-5556 PO/JOB
Employee: SCOTT S.
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129.52
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14.76
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PagE' Numoer:
Acct Numbe.':
SHIP TO
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SllIing Prier
124.3'1
11.12
14.28
13.~
SI.87
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13775
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130
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12.65
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COAKLEYS RESTAURANT
305 BRIDGE STREET
NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070
332 Soulh 10th Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
737.0485
Ir Siilles Invoice ~
SNYDER'S PAINT STORE
332 SOUTH 10TH STREET
LEMOYNE PA 17043
717-737-0485
.I PO/JOB
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Home! Wo.'k I 774-5556
Employee! DENNIS S.
my Unit tit-Sku Product Codl
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4 EJlCH 4-383 S;
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Page N moe.'!
Acct Numbe"1
136911
130
SHIP TO
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Product Dlscriptlon Sugglstld
Sllllng Prlcl
US Acrylic Wood Prlur-Ext III 129.52
MINT TRAY I GIlLlJ/
9UIllll IWlSTER UER
124.39
19.9~
14.76
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Sub-Total
M. TAX
Sail Total
Silane. DUI
Exhnslon ,,:
IItlU~V
148. 78"'tT'
19.9~ > /J
19.52 (~
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173. 25
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177.65
177.65
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Datel 06-22-98
Timel 10142157
SOLD TO
COAKLEYS RESTAURANT
305 BRIDGE STREET
NEll CUMBERLAND PA 17070
332 South 10th Street
Lernoyne, PA 17043
737.0485
r-sal~s Invoic~
SNYDER'S PAINT STORE
332 SOUTH 10TH STREET
LEMOYNE PA 17043
'717-737-0485
PO/JOB
Homel
Wo.'k I 774-5556
Terms:
Employee: SCOTT S.
DIy Unit tit-Sku Product Codt
Ea H3llll e-10"/64-N
EllH 4-:l~ 62'3-llllIlJ57
EllH 4-268 44He'l0Se
la 1-~7 481~
Product Dlscrlptlon Sugglstld
2.5 PENH
t2llC ADfLOI CONTRACTOR pt( 25EA 114.14
HYDE PIlE ~DER 125.64
DEFI-RUST ENL LTB
FORMULA C-2
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BATCH
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Page N'Jmber:
Acct NlJm be.' I
SHIP TO
SlUing Prict
112.34
112.73
121.79
129.~
Sub-Total
PII, TAl
Galt Total
Balancl OUf
13656
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130
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Exhnslon
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112.73
121. 7~
129.~
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H,58
188.94
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332 South 10th Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
737-0485
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Acgi Number: 130
SNYDER'S PAINT STORE
332 SOUTH 10TH STREET
LEMOYNE PA 17043
717-737-0485
SOLD TO
COAKLEYS RESTAURANT
305 BRIDGE STREET
NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070
SHIP TO
Employeel SCOTT S. Terms:
Homel Work: 774-5556
Oly Unit tit-Sku Product Codt
Product Dlscrlption
Suggll hd
Sill ing Prlcl
Exttnsion
I 2-132 4111112
1 EJlCH 4-1 I
ZAR PT & UARNlSH REMOUER DT
EMIlEE GUlZIET 123
16.89 .
17.95
16.89
17.95
Sub-Total
PII. TAl
Sail Total
Balanct QUt
114.84
Ie. 89
115. 73
115. 73
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Dat e 1 0&-17-98
Time: 12138114
SOLD TO
COAKLEYS RESTAURANT
305 BRIDGE STREET
NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070
332 South 10th Street
Lernoyne, PA 17043
737.0485
[sales Invoice II
SNYDER'S PAINT STORE
332 SOUTH 10TH STREET
LEMOYNE PA 17043
717-737-0485
Home I'
Wo.'k: 774-5556
PO/JOB
Employeel SCOTT S.
Oly 1.\1 It tit-Sku Product Codl
I 6ll 1-248
5 EJlCH H
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FORMUlA L-ly24
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IDE ClEM GLOUE LARGE
TIMlICO ACID BRU9l
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Roference 1
Pago N~lmberl
Acct NlJmbe.':
13380
1
130
SH I P TO
001-
Termsl
Suggnhd
SlUing Prlct
Exhnslon
131.45
126.28
Ie. 59
lie. 58
126.28
12.9~
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17.55 16.79 16.79
13.84 13.84
Sub-Total 149.48
PII, TAl 12.97
Sill Total 1~.45
Sil.nct Dut 1~.4~
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332 South 10th Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
737.0485
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Referenc" 1
Page NlJlnlJlH'1
Acc:t NlJmbe.' 1
13497
1
130
SNYDER'S PAINT STORE
332 SOUTH 10TH STREET
LEMOYNE PA 17043
717-737-0485
SOLD TO
COAKLEY8 RESTAURANT
305 BRIDGE STREET
NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070
SHIP TO
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Homel Work: 774-555& PO/JOB
EmployeR: DENNIS S. Te.'ms:
Oly Unit tit-Sku Product Codl Product Dlscriptlon Suggnhd Stlllng Prlct
I 001 hIM 687-1118621 ILB TSP CLEAhER 12. 75
4 EllCIl H I mTS SIVIDPIlPER IU5
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I ~ 1-1888 118-114911 Dlfl-Rust Oil Enl OLa 129.9~
FDRIWl TlS8-8
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12.75 '
12.6e
1~.46
129.95
Custoltr Signaturl
Sub-Total
PII. TRI
Salt Total
Silancl DUI
1\11.76
12.46
1+3.22
143.22
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MAlN'ntNANCe:
Boyer Construction & Pool Service
183 MOORE STREET e MILLERSBUIlC, PA 17061
I'HOIlf: (1/T) ....23M
Novembe' i. 1996
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Goodall P~ole, Ino
3501 Simp.on Ferry Road
camp Hill, Pa 17011
Dear Hr. G~odall:
The wot'k Ilerformed at the re.ithm(;~ of Mr. Coakley was
performed Ifor your oompany at Snm's specific requett. Woo
were In.tr~oted to bill Goodall Pool. Cor all workl as
Sam .tated, you intended to Ad~ additional charges to o~r
bill tor t1r. Coakley. Our agreement, was with your. cOlllpany
and not with Mr. Coakloy.
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Coaklev hae roleased all work
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sition regarding
1'IIIod to
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We are holUng your oompany rtlsponsible for all chargee
a. agreed Jpon by youX' company. If pa~'ment. is /lot recieved
by our ot~Lo. in 10 day. from receipt of this letter, we
will have '\0 alternative but to submit thil matt'lr to the
Di~triot JJetice Office for collections.
Sincerely,
~; tf!JJ-ru
Brent E. B>yor ____
Hanaqer
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!n The Court of Common Plaas of
Cumberland County, ?ennsyl.,ania
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OATH
We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend
the Constitution of the United States and the C~nstitution of this Common-
wealth and that we will discharge the duties of our orfica with fidelity.
Chair.nan
AWARD
We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn
(or affirmed), ma~. the following award:
(Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be
separately stated.)
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. Arbitrator, dissents. (!nsert name if
applicable. )
Data of Rearing:
Chair.nan
Date of Award:
IroTtC! OF ENTRY OF .\WARD
Now, the day of
award wae entered upon the doc~at
partie. or their attorneys.
,l9 ,at , .li., the above
and notice ~eof grv;n bY-mail to the
Arbitrators' companaation to be
paid upon appaal:
$
Prothonotary
By:
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COUNT 1 - BREACH OF CONTRACT
COAKLEY. ET UX v BOYER CONSTRUCTION AND POOL SERVICE
4. Paragraph 1 through 3 above are incorporated by reference aa
though fully set forth at length herein.
5. On or before May, 1996, plaintiffs contacted defendant
Goodall, who originally built their swimming pool, to have their pool
repainted.
6. Defendant Goodall advised that it did not specialize in re-
painting of pool surfaces and advised plaintiffs that it would oontaot
defendant Boyer. to repaint the pool for plaintiffs.
7. The oral oontract with defendant Boyer called for re-sanding,
caulking, re-surfaoing and repainting of the kldney-shaped pool.
8. Defendant Boyer's repair work on plaintiffs' pool was com-
pleted by June, 1996.
9. On or before June, 1996, plaintiff disoovered that the newly
surfaced pool was dangerously and abnormally slippery, to the point
where plaintiffs forbade the use of the pool by anyone.
10. On or before June, 1996, the plaintiffs contacted defendant
Goodall, and requested that they contact defendant Boyer to do a site
visit in order to determine the problem with the surface of the pool.
11. On the initial site visit, slight peeling of the paint was
apparent, as well as the slippery condition of the pool bottom.
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12. As a result of that consultation, defendant Boyer sanded
down the pool steps and part of the slope, adding sand to the paint to
the steps and surrounding area to create traction for swimmers.
13. On or about July, 1996, plaintiffs discovered that the re- ,
surfacing of the steps and the slope was inadequate to solve what was
an increasingly dangerous situation.
14. In addition to the slippery condition, it became apparent
that not only was the newly painted pool peeling, but the pool showed
hairline fractures where the paint was peeling.
WHEREFORE, plaintiffs demand judgment against the Defendant
Boyer Construction for the sum of One Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-
four and 10/100 ($1,674.10) Dollars, representing the refund of the
monies paid by the plaintiffs to defendant Boyer under the contraot,
plus interest and coats of suit and euch other relief as this Court
deems just and appropriate.
COWIT II - BREACH OF IMPLIED CONTRACT
15. Paragraph 1 though 14 above are incorporated by reference
as though fully set forth at length herein.
16. At all times relevant to this lawsuit the parties herein
acted according to the terms of the oral contract.
17. At all times, both parties acted on the belief that the
defendant Boyer would specifically perform tho service of re-surfacing
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and r.epainting the plaintiffs' pool and that defsndant Boyer would be
paid accordingly.
18. Plaintiffs aver that they hired the defendant Boyer to
repaint the pool based on the recommendation by defendant Goodall that
the defendant Boyer was the beat in the area and would perform the
work in a profeasional manner, which it was not.
19. Plaintiffs aver that when they became aware that the pool
re-surfacing and repainting was incorrectly done, they immediately
contacted defendant Goodall to correct the problem, who allegedly then
contacted defendant Boyer.
20. Defendant Boyer has continued to deny a problem, and refuses
to visit the plaintiff's residence to view its unprofessional and
inadequate performance.
21. Defendant Boyer has refused to honor the contract of the re-
aurfacing and repainting of the pool, thereby breaching the implied
contract between all the partiea.
WHEREFORE, plaintiffs demand judgment against the defendant
Boyer Construction for the eum of One Thoueand Six Hundred Seventy-
four and 10/100 ($1,674.10) Dollarn, repreaenting the refund of the
monies paid by the plaintiffe to defendant Boyer Construction under
the contract, plus interest and costs of suit and such other relief as
this Court deema just and appropriate.
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COUNT III - BREACH OF IMPLIED WARRANTY
22. Paragraph 1 through 21 above are incorporated by reference
as though fully set forth at length herein.
23. On or about October, 1996, plaintiffs advised both defendant
Boyer and defendant Goodall that there was still a problem with the
pool.
24. Defendant Goodall determined that the plaintiffs should deal
directly with the defendant Boyer cure the defects in the workmanship
of the pool repainting and re-surfacing.
25. Plaintiffs have made numerous requests through both certi-
fied and un-cer.tified letters, to have defendant Boyer remedy the
problem caused by its inadequate and poor quality of workmanship.
Copies of which are attached hereto made a part of the record thereof,
and marked as Exhibit "A".
26. Defendant Boyer has refused to come to the site to see the
problema caused by its failure to use the correct paint on the pool's
concrete surface.
WHEREFORE, plaintiffs demand judgment againet the defendant
Boyer Construction for the sum of One Thoueand six Hundred Seventy-
four and 10/100 ($1,674.10) Dollars, representing the refund of the
moniEos paid by the plaintiffs to the defendant Boyer Conatruction
under the contract, plus interest and costs of suit and such other
relief as this Court deems juat and appropriate.
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~OUNT IV - NEOLIGENC~
27. Paragraph 1 through 26 above are incorporated by referenoe
as though full.y set forth at length herein.
28. Defendant Boyer clearly failed to seleot the proper epoxy
paint blend that would permanently adhere itself to the pool's oon-
orete surfaoe.
29. Defendant Boyer's fallure to se1eot the proper paint caused
the paint to bubble, peel and crack, thereby allowing air and water to
aeep under the paint and make contact directly with the pool's under-
lying concrete base.
30. Because defendant Doyer failed to visit the site for the
last year, the pool paint, aurface, and ooping has progremsively
peeled and deteriorated to the point where three seasons have passed
without any uee of the pool becauee of the inherent dangere created by
defendant Boyer's negligence.
31. Defendant Boyer's negligence in aelecting the proper epoxy
paint has deprived the plaintiffs of the use and enjoyment of their
pool for three seasons.
WHEREFORE, plaintiffs demand judgment against the defendant
Boyer Construction for the aum of One Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-
four and 10/100 ($1,674.10) Dollars, representing the refund of the
monies paid by the plaintiffs to the defendant Boyer Construction
under the contract, plus interest and coats of suit' and such other
relief as this Court deems just and appropriate.
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COUNLV - DAMAGES
32. Para~raph 1 through 31 above are incorporated by reference
as though fully set forth at length herein.
33. An estimate of the costs to repair said damages caused by
defendant Boyer to the pool include as followsl
A. Pump water out of pool.
B. Sandblast concrete bottom of pool to bare concrete.
C. Acid bath concrete for additional adhesion purposes.
D. Lightly sand or sandblast fiberglass walls and fiber-
glass coping.
E. Repair hairline cracks.
F. Epoxy and grind for a smooth finiah.
G. Apply two coats of epoxy paint with roller and brush.
H. step area will be re-painted with a sand/paint mixture
for slip-resistance.
I. Pool will be caulked where fiberglass and concrete meet.
J. The estimated coat of A through I will be Four Thousand
Four Hundred and NO/IOO ($4,400.00) Dollara.
WHEREFORE, plaintiffs demand judgment against defendant Boyer
Construction in the amount of $4,400.00 in damages plus $1,674.10
representing the refund of the monies paid by the plaintiffs to
defendant Boyer Construction under the oral contact, for a total in
the amo~nt of $6,074.10, together with interests, costa of suit, and
such other relief that the Court deems appropriate.
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COUNT I - BREACH OF CONTRACT
COAKLEY. ET UX v GOODAt,L POOLS, INC.
34. P.aragraph 1 through 33 above are incorporated by reference
as though fully set forth at length herein.
35. On or before May, 1996, plaintiffs contacted defendant
Goodall, who originally built their swimming pool, to have their pool
repainted.
36. Defendant Goodall advised that they did not specialize in
re-painting of pool surfacea and advised the plaintiffs that they
would contact defendant Boyer to repaint the pool for plaintiffa.
37. The oral contract between defendant Boyer and defendant
Goodall called for re-aanding, caulking, re-eurfacing and repainting
of the kidney-shaped pool.
38. Defendant Boyer's repair work on plaintiffs' pool was com-
pleted by June, 1996, and defendant Boyer aubsequently billed defen-
dant Goodall for the work. A copy of said bill is attached hereto
made a part of the record thereof, and marked as Exhibit" B" .
39. On or before June, 1996, plaintiff discovered that the newly
surfaced pool was dangerously and abnormally slippery, to the point
where plaintiffs forbade the use of the pool by anyone.
40. On or before June, 1996, the plaintiffs contacted defendant
Goodall, and requested that they contact defendant Boyer to do a site
visit in order to determine the problem with the surface of the pool.
41. On the initial site visit, slight peeling of the paint was
apparent, as well as the alippery condition of the pool bottom.
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42. As a result of that consultation, defendant Boyer sanded
down the pool steps and part of the slope, adding sand to the paint to
the steps and surrounding area to create traction for swimmers.
43. On or about July, 1996, plaintiffs discovered that the re-
eurfacing of the steps and the slope was inadequate to solve what was
an increasingly dangerous situation.
44. In addition to the slippery condition, it became apparent
that not only was the newly painted pool peeling, but the pool showed
hairline fractures beneath where the paint was peeling.
45. Plaintiffs once again instructed Defendant Goodall to
contact defendant Boyer regarding the apparent defect.
46. On or before october 14, 1996, defendant Boyer apparently
made eome minor superficial repairs that seemed to alleviate the
problem, and the plaintiffs approved the repairs.
47. Defendant Boyer evidently contacted defendant Goodall to be
paid for their performance, and defendant Goodall refused.
48. The disagreement and subsequent complaint filed by defendant
Boyer against defendant Goodall at the diatrict justice has since been
resolved betwsen the two defendants.
49. Plaintiff realized once they tried to open their pool for
th~ apring senaon, 1997, that a serious problem still existed with
respect to the bottom of the pool, the surface texture and the peeling
of the paint.
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50. Theee defecte prevent the pla.intiffe from enjoying the uee
of their pool until the repaire are completed in a eafe, professional
and eatiefactory manner by either defendant herein named.
WHEREFORE, pla.intiffs demand judgment against the Defendant
Goodall Poole for the eum of One Thoueand six Hundred Seventy-four and
10/100 ($1,674.10) Dollare, repreaenting the refund of the moniee paid
by the plaintiffa to defendant Goodall under the contract, plus
interest and coete of euit and ouch other relief as thie Court deema
juet and appropriate.
COUNT II - BREACH OF IMPLIED CONTRACT
51. Paragraph 1 though 50 above are incorporated by reference
ae though fully Bet forth at length herein.
52. At all timee, relevant to thie lawsuit, the parties herein
acted according to the terme of the oral contract.
53. At all times, both partiea acted on the belief that the
defendant Boyer would apecifically perform the service of re-surfacing
and repainting the plaintiffa' pool and that defendant Boyer would be
paid accordingly.
54. Plaintiffs aver that they hired the defendant Boyer to
repaint the pool job baaed on the recommendation by defendant Goodall
that the defendant Boyer waa the beet in the area and would perform
the work in a profeesional manner, which it was not.
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55. Plaintiffs aver that when they became apparent that the pool
re-surfacing and repainting was incorrectly done, they immediately
contacted defendant Goodall to correct the problem.
56. Defendant Boyer has continued to deny a problem, and refuses
to even look at their inadequate job at what allegedly ia their
specialty.
57. Defendant Boyer has refused to honor the contract of the re-
surfacing and repainting of the pool, thereby breaching the implied
contract between the parties.
WHEREFORE, plaintiffs demand judgment against the defendant
Goodall Pools for the sum of One Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-four and
10/100 ($1,674.10) Dollars, representing the refund of the monies paid
by the plaintiffs to defendant Goodall under the contract, plus
interest and costo of suit and such other relief as this Court deems
just and appropriate.,
COUNT III - BREACH OF IMPLIED WARRANTY
58. Paragraph 1 through 57 above are incorporated by reference
as thou~h fully set forth at length herein.
59. On or about October, 1996, plaintiffs advised both the
defendant Boyer and defendant Goodall that there was still a problem
with the pool.
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60. It was determined that the plaintHfs should deal directly
with the defendant Boyer to cure the defecta in the workmanship of the
pool repainting and re-surfacing.
61. Plaintiffs have made numerous requests through both certi-
fied and un-certified letters, to have defendant Boyer remedy the
problem caused by its inadequate and poor quality of workmanship.
Copies of which are attached hereto made a part of the record thereof,
and marked as Exhibit "A".
62. Defendant Boyer has refused to come to the site to see the
problems caused by its failure to ueo the correct paint on the pool'S
concrete surface.
WHEREFORE, plaintiffs demand judgment against the defendant
Goodall poola for the sum of One Thouaand six Hundred Seventy-four and
10/100 ($1,674.10) Dollars, representing the refund of the monies paid
by the plaintiffs to the defendant Goodall under the contract, plus
interest and costs of suit and such other relief as this Court deems
just and appropriate.
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COUNT IV - NEGLIGENCE
63. Paragraph 1 through 62 above are incorporated by reference
as though fully set forth at length herein.
64. Defendant Boyer clearly failed to select the proper epoxy
paint blend that would permanently adhere itself to the pool'a con-
crete surface,
65. Defendant Boyer's failure to select the proper paint cauDed
the paint to bubble, peel and crack, thereby allowing air and water to
Deep under the paint and make contact directly with the pool's under-
lying ooncrete base.
66. Becauac defendant Boyer failed to viait the site for the
laat year, the pool paint, surface, and ooping has progressively
peeled and deteriorated to the point where three seasons have passed
without any use because of the inherent dangers created by defendant's
negligence.
67. Defendant Boyer's negligence in selecting the proper epoxy
paint has caused plaintiff a to loae the use and enjoyment of their
pool for three sessons.
WHEREFORE, plaintiffs demand judgment against the defendant
Goodall Pools for the sum of One Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-four and
10/100 ($1,674.10) Dollara, representing the refund of the monies
paid by the plaintiffs to the defendant Goodall under the contract,
plus interest and costs of suit and such other relief as this Court
deems just and appropriate.
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COUNT V - DAMAGES
68. Paragraph 1 through 67 above are incorporated by reference
as though fully set forth at length herein.
69. An estimate of the costs to repair said damages caused by ,
the defendant to the pool include as followa:
A. Pump water out of pool.
B. Sandblast concrete bottom of pool to bare concrete.
c. Acid bath concrete for additional adhesion purposes.
D. Lightly sand or sandblast fiberglaas walls and fiber-
glass coping.
E. Repair hairline cracks.
F. Epoxy and grind for a smooth finish.
G. Apply two coats of epoxy paint with roller and brush.
H. Step area will be re-painted with a sand/paint mixture
for slip-resietance.
I. Pool will be caulked where fiberglass and concrete meet.
J. The estimated cost of A through I will be Four Thousand
Four Hundred and NO/100 ($4,400.00) Dollars.
WHEREFORE, plaintiffs demand judgment again~t the defendant
Goodall Poole in the amount of $4,400.00 in damages plus $1,674.10
representing the refund of the monies paid by the plaintiffs to the
defendant Goodall under the oral contact, for a total in the amount of
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$6,074.10, together with costs of suit, and suoh other relief that the
Court deems appropriate.
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RICHARD COAKLEY and SUSAN COAKLEY,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA
v.
NO. 97.'70agCIVIL TERM
BOYER CONSTRUCTION & POOL SERVICE, t
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
GOODALL 'POOLS, INC.,
Defendant
DEFENDANT BOYER CONSTRUCTION & POOL
SERVICE'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
COUNT I - BREACH OF CONTRACT
4. Paragraph of Incor~orationl No Response Required.
5. Defendant is without sufficient knowledge or information
to admit or deny the averments of paragraph 4.
6 ,
Denied.
The Defendant was not contacted by the
Plaintiffs. The Defendant was contacted by Goodall Pools.
7. Denied. There was no contract between the Defendant and
the Plaintiffs. All recommendations and requests from the Coakleys
were made through Goodall Pools.
The Defendant was hired by
Goodall Pools to repaint and recaulk only,
8. Admitted.
9. Defendant is without sufficient knowledge or information
to admit or deny this averment.
10. The Defendant is unable to admit or deny the nature and
content of any contacts between the Plaintiffs and Goodall Pools.
Defendant was contacted by Goodall Poola in mid-August, 1996.
Defendant was not made aware of the allegations of slippery
conditions until September 5, 1996.
11. Admitted in part I denied in part. It ia admitted that
there was a very slight peeling of paint on the top edge of the
coping band. It is denied that the slippery condition of the pool
bottom was apparent. The Defendant did not check the pool bottom.
12. Admitted, The site visit took place in August, 1996,
The work was actually done in October, 1996. The Plaintiffs would
not allow the Defendant to do the, work until after the swimming
season.
13. Denied. The resurfacing of th.e steps and slope were not
done until October, 1996.
14. Denied. The slippery condition was never apparent, and
any peeling was very minimal.
COUNT II -- BREACH OF IMPLIED CONTRACT
15. Paragraph of Incorporation, No Response Required,
16. Denied. There was no contract of any kind between the
Plaintiffs and the Defendant.
17. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that
the pool was to be repainted, It is denied that it was to be
resurfaced,
18. Denied, The Plaintiffs did not hire the Defendant. The
work was done in as professional manner as possible given the
Plaintiffs requirements and constraints,
19. Denied. The Defendant's first contact regarding any
problems with Plaintiffs' pool was with Goodall pools, on August 6,
1996.
20. Admitted in part I denied in part. It is admi tted that
the Defendant ha~ refused to look at the job. The Plaintiffs'
contract was with Goodall Pools, not the Defendant.
21, Denied. There was no contract between the parties I
implied or otherwise, The Defendant was retained by Goodall Pools
to repaint and recaulk the pool.
COUNT III -- BREACH OF IMPLIED WARRANTY
22. Paragraph of Incorporation. No Response Required.
23. Denied. On October 4/ 1996/ Plaintiffs advised both the
Defendallt and Goodall Pools that they were satisfied wit.h the work
done by the Defendant.
24. Denied. The Defendant is not aware that such a
determination was ever made,
25, Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that
the Defendant has received letters from the Plaintiffs. The
Defendant denies any suggestion that his workmanshil;:> was inadequate
and of poor quality.
26. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitt.ed that
the Defendant refuses to return to the site. The Defendant denies
any suggestion that any problems the Plaintiffs might be
experiencing with his pool were caused by its negligence.
~ IV - - NEGLIGENCE
27. Paragraph of IncorporatIon. No Response Required.
28. Denied, The Defendant did not select the paint,. The
Defendant used the type of paint r.equested by the Plaintiffs.
29, Denied. The Defendant used the paint requested by the
Plaintiffs.
30. Denied. Non~ of the problems the Plaintiffs have
allegedly been experiencing with 'their pool were caused by the
Defendant's failure to visit the site. Only two swimming seasons
have passed since June, 1996.
31. Denied. The Defendant applied a rubber-based paint per
the Plaintiffs' instructions,
COQNT V -- DAMAGES
32. Paragraph of Incol;poration. No Response Required.
33, Denied. The Plaintiffs are seeking reimbursement for
work that far exceeds the scope of the work Goodall Pools had the
Defendant do on their behalf.
Paragraphs 34 through 69 are against another Defendant, and
are not responded to herein,
NEW M,ATTER
70. Paragraphs 1-69 are incorporated herein by reference.
71. In May, 1996/ the Defendants were contacted by Goodall
Pools regarding the repainting and recaulking that needed to be
done on the Plaintiff's pool.
72. The Defendant was hired by Goodall Pools to repaint and
recaulk the pool, He advised the Plaintiffs that the old paint
should be removed prior to repainting or his new paint job would
only be as good as the old one. He was advised to paint on top of
the old paint anyway,
73, The Plaintiffs advised the Defendants and Goodall Pools
as to the kind of paint that was to be used and which areas of the
pool were to be painted.
74. Pursuant to the Plaintiff's request, the Defendant used
a chlorinated rubber-based paint on the pool and not an epoxy paint
as they stated in their complaint.
75. The Defendant advised the Plaintiffs not to paint the
fiberglass and that the type of paint they were requesting was not
recommended for the sides of the pool, They told him to proceed as
they had requested and that they would be responsible for any
subsequent problems.
76. The Defendant expressly refused to warranty the work done
on the Plaintiffs' pool because the Plaintiffs had ignored hili!
recommendations.
77. The Defendant had comFleted work on the Plaintiffs' pool
by June, 1996, It was not advised of any problems or complaints
until mid August, 1996, and then was not permitted to commence
repair work until late September.
78. In December, 1996, Goodall Pools paid the Defendant in
full for the Coakley job.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, BOYER CONSTRUCTION AND POOL COMPANY,
respectfully requests that the Compalint against it be dismissed.
, Respectfully submitted,
~6~ttl ~
Barbara . Patton, Esquire
ALLEN FFER & ASSOCIATES
129 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-2345
DATE: /-:2./- r</
RICHARD COAKCE;Y and SUSAN COAKI,EY,
husband antl wife,
Plaintiffs
v.
IN TilE COURT OF CmlMON PLEAS OF
CUHUEI\LAND COUN'CY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97-7028 CIVIL TERM 1998
BOYER CONSTRUCTION & POOL
SERVICE,
Defendant
v.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
GOODALL POOLS, INC.
RULE 1312~1. The Petici.:>n f.:>~ App.:>intm~nt of ,\~bit~ato~s shall be substantially
in the foliowing Co~m;
PETITION FOR ,\PPOUITIIENT OF ARUITRATORS
TO THE HONOMBLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
ELIZABETH B. STONE, Esquire . counsel for the pLlintHU~K~IU~ in
the above
1.
2.
action (o~ accions), respflctfull%.~~~resenes that:
The above-captioned actionXMX.tM."O~lfj( is (M.JS clt issue.
The claim of the plaintiff Ln the action is $ under $10,000
nle counte~claim of the defendant in the action is nl a
The following atto~l\sys are interested Ln the case(s) as counsel o~ are othe~-
wise disqualified to sit as arbit~ators: DAVID H. STONE, Esq.
CHARLES H. STONE, Esquire, GERALD SKEKLETSKI, Esq., JON LaFAVER, E'!fq.
WlIEREFORE. your petitioner prays your Honorable Cou~t to appoint three (3)
arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted.
Respectful+y submitted,
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ORDER OF COURT
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to ugo ing petition. Esq. , ( /fft-Jk~
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Esq., and , Esq., 3re appointed arbit~ators in the
above~captioned aceion (or actions) aa p~ayed for.
P. J.
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CERTIFICATE OF SIm!m.lJj
I, Elizabeth B. Stone, Attorney at Law, of the law firm of Stone
LaFaver & Shekletski, attorneys for Plaintiffs, Riohard L. Coakley and
Susan P. Coakley, do oertify that on this date I served a true and
oorrect oopy of the within instrument on Defendante' counsel of reoord
by first claes mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows I
Daniel J. Poruban, Esquire
Law Officea of Ralph Touoh
401 Penn Street, Suite 100
Reading, PA 19601
Rebeoca J. Margerum, Esquire
Law Offices of Allan Shaffer
129 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
& Aseociates
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2, Denied, To the exlenlthe ullegatlons of the corresponding pllrngl'llph constitule
factullluvennenls, the sume ure deemed to be denied due to the Iilclthllt IIller II rellsonuhle
investigution, Answering Defendllnt is without sullicient inlormlltion or knowledge to lormu
belief as to the truth \11' Iillsity of such ulleglltion, Proof of slime is hereby dennmded lit the time of
trilll.
3. Admitted.
~OUNT 1- IJREACH 011 CONTRACT
COAKLEY. ET lJX V. IJOYER CONSTRUCTION AND POOL SE~VICE
4. Answering Defendant hereby incorporales by reference prior paragraphs I through 3
above as though more fully set forth hereinaller,
5. Denied, To the extent the allegalions of Ihe corresponding paragraph conslitute
factualuverments, Ihe same are deemed to be denied due to the fact that aller a reasonable
investigation, Answering Defendant is without sullicient information or knowledge 10 lorm a
belief as to the truth or falsity of such allegation, Proof of same i3 hereby demanded at the time of
trial.
6. Denied, To the extent the allegations oflhe corresponding paragraph constilute
factual averments, the same arc deemed to be dellied due to the fact that aileI' a reasonuble
investigation, Answering Defendant is without sullicient information or knowledge 10 form a
belief as to the truth or falsity of such allegation, Proof of same is hereby demanded ut the time of
lrial.
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7, Denied, To the extent thl) allegations of the corresponding pllrngrnph constitute
leglll conclusions, the same are deemed to be denied without further response pursullnllo Ihe
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To the extent the IIl1eglltiuns of Ihe '
corrcsponding parngrnph constitutc lilctual avermcnts, the Sllmc lire dcemed to be denied due to
thc tllctthllt litleI'll rCllsonllble investiglltion, Answe:ring De:fcndllnt is without sutlicient
informlltion 01' knowledge to form II belief liS 10 the truth or llllsity of such llllegation, Proof of
same is hereby de:nlllnded at the lime of trial.
8. Denied, To the extent the IIl1egations of the corresponding pllrngrnph constitute
factual averments, the slime lire deemcd to be dCllied due: to thc Iilctthllllltler II rellsonllble
investiglllion, Answering Defendllnt is without sutlicicnt infonlllltion or knowlcdgc to form II
bclicf liS to the truth or Iillsity of such alleglltion, Proof of slime is hcreby demanded lit the time of
lrial.
9, Denied, To the extent the IIl1eglltions of the corresponding paragmph constitute
legal conclusions, the same are deemed to be denied withoutlitrthcr response pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To the extent the allegalions of the
corresponding pamgraph constitute fllctulIl averments, the same lire deemed to be denied due to
the factthllt after a reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without sullicient
information or knowledge to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of such allegation, Proof of
same is hereby demanded at the time of trial.
10, Denied, To the extent the allegations of the corresponding paragraph constitute
factual averments, the same are deemed to be denied due to the f.1ct that after a reasonable
investigation, Answering Defendant is without sull1cient information or knowledge to form a
belief as to the truth or falsity of such allegation, Proof of same is hereby demanded at the time of
trial.
II, Denied, To the extent the allegations of the corresponding paragraph constitute
factual averments, the same are deemed to be denied due to the fact that after a reasonable
investigation, Answering Defendant is without sullicient information or knowledge to form a
belief as to the truth or falsity of such allcgation, Proof of same is hereby dcmanded at the time of
trial,
12. Denied. To the exlent the allegations of the corresponding pnl'llgl'llph constitule ,
factual averments, the same are deemed 10 be denied due to the lact Ihat aileI' a reasOllllble
investigation, Answering Defendant is without sutlicient information or knowledge to forma
belief as to the trulh 01' lalsily of such allegation. Proof of same is hereby demanded at the lime of
trial.
13. Denied. To the extenl the nllegations of the corresponding paragraph constitute
legal conclusions, the same are deemed to be denied without lurther response pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To Ihe extent the allegations of the
corresponding paragraph constitute factual averments, Ihe slime are deemed to be denied due to
,the fact that after a reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is wilhout sullicient
information or knowledge to form a belief as to Ihe truth or lalsily of such allegation, Proof of
same is hereby demanded at Ihe lime of Irial.
14. Denied. To the extent the allegations of the corresponding pal'llgraph constitute
legal conclusions, the same are deemed to be denied without lurther response pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To Ihe extent the allegations of the
corresponding paragraph constitute factual averments, the same are deemed to be denied due to
the fact that after a reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without sullicient ,
information or knowledge to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of such allegation, Proof of
same is hereby demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant demands judgment be entered in their favor and
against Plaintiffs, and thus prays that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice,
COUNT 11- BREACH OF WARRANTY
15. Answering Defendant hereby incorporates by reference prior paragraphs 1 through
14 above as though more fully set forth hereinaller,
16, Denied, To the extent the allegalions oflhe corresponding pnrugraph constilute
legal conclusions, the same arc deemed to be denied without lhrlher response pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To Ihe extent the allegnlions of the
corresponding paragruph constilute tilclualaverments, the same lire deemcd to be denied due to
the fllCllhat after 1I reasonable invesligation, Answering Defendant is wilhout sullicienl
informal ion or knowledge 10 forma belief liS to the Iruth or falsity of such allegation, Proof of
same is hereby demllnded at the time of trial.
17, Denied, To the extcnt the allegations of the corrcsponding paragraph conslitute
legal conclusions, the same are deemed to be dcnied without Ihrther response pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Proceclure, To the extcnt Ihe allegations of the
corresponding paragraph constitute factual averments, the same are deemed to be denied due to
the fact that after a reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without sulliciel1t
information or knowledge to lonn a belief as to the lruth or falsity of such 1I11egation, Proof of
same is hereby demanded at Ihe time oflrial.
18, Denied, To the extent the allegations of the corresponding parllgraph constitule
legal conclusions, the same arc deemed to be denied without thrther response pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To the extent the allegations of the
corresponding paragraph constilute factual averments, the same arc deemed to be denied due to
the fact that after a reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without sufficient
information or knowledge to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of such allegation, Proof of
same is hereby demanded at the time of trial.
19, Denied, To the extenl the allegations of the corresponding paragl'aph constitute
legal conclusions, the same are deemed to be denied without further response pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To the extent the allegalions of the
corresponding paragraph constitute factual averments, the same are deemed to be denied due to
Ihe fact Ihat after a reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without sufficient
,
inlbrmatlon or knowledgc to form a bclicf a~ to thc truth or Iill~ity of ~uch IIl1egalion, Proof of
~allle i~ hereby demanded at the Iimc oftrilll.
20. Denied, The llllegation~ contained In the corre~ponding pnragrnph pertllinto II
Defendant other Ihan An~wering Defendllnt.
21. Denied. The IIl1eglllions contlllned in the corresponding pllrllgrllph pertain to II
Defendant other than Answering Defendllnt.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant demands judgment be entered in Iheir lavor IInd
against Plainlill's, and thus prays Ihat PlaintilTs' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice.
COUNT III- BREACH OF lMPLlEO WARRANTY
22. Answering Defendant hereby incorporates by referencc prior partlgrnphs 1 through
21 above as though more fully set lbrth hereinafter,
23. Denied, To Ihe extent the allegations of the corresponding paragraph constitute
factual averments, the same are deemed to be denied due to the fact that after a reasonable
Investigation, Answering Delendant is wilhout sufficient information or knowledge to form a
belief as to the truth or falsity of such allegation, Proof of same is hereby demanded at the lime of
trial.
24. Denied, To the extent Ihe allegations of the corresponding paragraph constitute
legal conclusions, the same are deemed to be denied without lllrther response pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To Ihe extent the allegations of the
corresponding paragraph constitutlJ factual averments, the same are deemed to be denied due to
the fact that after a reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without sufficient
,
inlbrmation or knowledge to form a belief as to Ihe truth or falsity of such allcgation, Proof of
same is hereby demanded at the time of trial.
25. Denied. To the extentlhe IIl1eglltions of the corresponding plll'llgrllph constitute
leglll conclusions, Ihe slime nre deemed to be denicd wilhout t\lrlher response pursullntto the
opplicllble Pcnnsylvllnill Rulcs of Civil Procedure, Tllthe extentlhe III1L~glltlons of thc
corrcsponding pllrllgrllph constitute Iilctulllllvermcnls, thc sllmc IIrc dcemc(llo be dcnicd due to
the lllctthlllllller a rcasonable invcsliglltion, Answcring Dcfcndllnt is without sutlicient
inlormation or knowledgc to form II belief liS to the truth or Iillsity of such IIl1eglltion. Proof of
same is hereby demanded lit the time of trial.
26, Denied. To the cxtenllhe allegations of the corresponding paragrllph constitute
legal conclusions, the Slime are decmed to be denied wilhoullltrther rcsponse pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To the extcntthe allegalions of thc
corrcsponding paragraph constitute factual averments, the same are deemcd to be denied duc to
the fact that after a reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without sutlicient
informalion or knowledge to form II belief as to the tmth or f.1lsity of such allegation, Proof of
same is hereby demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Answcring Defendllnt dcmands judgment be cntered in their favor and
against Plaintilr.~, and thus prays that Plaintills' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice,
COllNT IV - NEgLIGENCE
27, Answering Defendant hercby incorporates by refercnce prior paragraphs I Ihrough
26 above as though more fully set forth hereinaller,
28. Denied, The allegations contained in thc corresponding paragraph pertain 10 a
Defendant othcr thlln Answering Defendant.
29, Dcnied, The allegations contained in the corresponding paragraph pertain to a
Defendant other than Answering Defcndant,
30. Dllnied. The nllllgatlons contllined in thll corresponding purugruph pertuin to u
Defendunt other Ihun Answllring Delcndant.
3 I. Denied, The ullegutions contuined in the corresponding pllrugruph Pllrtain to II
Defendant othllr than Answllring Dlltcndllnt.
WIIEREFORE, Answering Defendant demandsjudgmllnt be entered in their tlwor and
against Plaintitls, und Ihus prays thai Plaintitls' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice.
COUNT V - DAMAGES
32, Answering Defendunt hereby incorporules by referllnce prior paragl'nphs 1 through
31 above as though more fully set forth hereinafter,
33. (A - 1.) Denied. The allegations contained ill the corresponding parugruph pertain
to a Defendalll other than Answering Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant demands judgment be entered in their favor and
against Plaintiffs, and thus prays that Plaintitls' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice,
COUNT I - BREACH OF CONTRAC'[
COAKLEY. ET UX V. GOODALL POOLS. INC,
34, Answering Defendant hereby incorporates by reference prior paragraphs I through
33 above as though more fully set forth hereinafler,
35. Denied, To the extent the allegations of the corresponding paragraph constitute
faclual averments, the same are deemed to be denied due 10 the fact that after a reasonable
investigation, Answering Defendant is without sutlicient information or knowledge to form a
belief as to the truth 01' thlsity of such allcgallon. Proof of same Is hereby demanded at the time of
trial.
36. Dcnied, To the cxtenllhe allegations of the corresponding parllgrllph conslitute
faclual lIvcrmenls, the same are deemcd to be dcnicd duc 10 thc tacllhat IIller a reasonable
investigation, Answering Defendant is without suflicicnt information or knowledge to tann II
belief liS to the trulh or I1llsity of such allegation, Proof of same is hereby demanded lit the time of
trial.
37. Denied, To the extent the allegations of the corresponding paragraph constitute
legal conclusions, the same lire deem~d to be denied without thrthcr response pursuant to the
lIPplicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent the allegalions of Ihe
corresponding paragraph conslitute thctualaverl1lents, the same are deemed 10 be denied due to
the fact that aileI' a reasonable invesligation, Answering Defendant is without sutlicient
information or knowledge to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of such allegation, Proof of
same is hereby demanded at the time of trial.
38, Denied, To the extent the allegations of the corresponding paragraph constitute
legal conclusions, the same are deemed to be denied without further response pursuant 10 the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To the extent the allegalions of the
corrr.sponding paragraph constitute tactual averments, the same are deemed to be denied due 10
the fact that after a reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without sutlicient
information or knowledge to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of such allegation, Proof of
same is hereby demanded at the time of trial.
39. Denied, To the extent the allegations of the corresponding paragraph constitute
legal conclusions, the same are deemed to be denied without further response pursuantm the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To Ihe extent the allegations of the
cOn'esponding paragraph constitute factual averments, the same are deemed to be denied due to
the fact that after a reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without sutlicient
infbnl1ation or knowledge 10 form II belief liS 10 the tnllh or Illlsily of such IIl1eglltion. Proof of
slime is hereby demanded lit Ihe time oftrilll.
40, Denied. To the extenl the IIl1eglltions of the corresponding pllrngrnph constitute
leglll conclusions, the same lire deemed to be denied without Illrther response pursullnt to Ihe
applicable Pennsylvllnill Rules of Civil Procedure, To the extent the IIl1egations of the
corresponding pllrngrnph conslilule fnctulllllverments, the slime lire deemed to be denied due to
the fnct thllt liner II reasonllble investiglllion, Answering Defendllnt is without sutlicient
informlltion or knowledge to form II belief as to the tntth or lillsity of such alleglltion, Proof of
slime is hereby demllnded at the time of Irial.
41. Denied. To Ihe extent the allegalions of the corresponding parngrnph constitute
legal conclusions, the same are deemed to be denied withoutlurther response pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To Ihe extent the allegations of the
corresponding paragrnph constitute factual averments, the same arc deemed to be denied due to
the fact that after a reasonable invesligation, Answering Defendanl is without sufficient
information or knowledge to form a belief as to the Intth or fnlsity of such allegation. Proof of
same is hereby demanded at the time of trial.
42, Denied, To the extent the allegations of the corresponding paragraph constitute
legal conclusions, the same are deemed to be denied without further response pursuant to the
applicuble Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To the extent the allegations of the
corresponding paragraph constitute factual averments, the same arc deemed to be denied due to
the fact that after a reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without sutlicient
informalion or knowledge to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of such allegation, Proof of
same is hereby demanded at the time of trial,
43, Denied, To Ihe extent the allegations of the corresponding paragraph constitute
legal conclusions, the same are deemed to be denied without further response pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To the exlent the allegations of the
corrcsponding pllragraph constltulC Inctulllaucrmcnts, thc sllmc arc dccmcd to bc dcnicd duc to
,
the tact tllllt IIncr II rCllsonllble invcstiglllion, Answcring Dcfcndllnt is without sulllcicnt
information or knowlcdgc 10 IllI"IlllI bclicf liS to Ihc lmth or lillsity of such ullcgatloll. Proof of
sume is hereby demundcd ulthc limc of trilll.
44. Denied, To thc cxtcnllhc IIl1cgations ofthc corrcsponding puragrnph conslitutc
legul conclusions, the sumc ure decmcd to bc dcnied withoutlurthcr rcsponsc pursuunt 10 the
applicable Penn sylvan ill Rules of CivilProcedurc, To thc extclll thc IIl1egutions of thc
corresponding paragraph conslitutc Iilctual avermcnts, the slime lire decnwd 10 be dcnicd duc to
Ihe fllct thut aner a rellsonllblc investiglllion, Answering Defendant is without sullicicnl
inlormation or knowledge to tonllll belief liS to till: tmth or llllsity of such allcglltion. Proof of
same is hereby demanded at the time of trial.
45, Dcnied, To the cxlent the allegations of the corresponding paragraph conslilute
legal conclusions, the same are deemcd to be denied without tlll1her responsc pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To the cxtent thc allegations of thc
corresponding paragraph constitute faclUal avcrmenls, the same are deemed to be denied due 10
the fact that after a reasonuble investigalion, Answering Defendant is without sullicient
information or knowledge to form a belief as to the IMh or lalsity of such allegation, Proof of
same is hereby demanded at the time of trial,
46, Denied, To Ihe extent the allegations of the corresponding paragraph constitute
legal conclusions, the samc are deemed to be denied withoutlurther response pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To the extent the allegutions of the
corresponding paragraph constitute factual averments, the same are deemed 10 be denied due to
the fact that after a reusonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without sulTIcient
information or knowledge to formu belief as to the truth or falsity of such allegation, Proof of
same is hereby demanded at the time of trial.
47. Denied, To the e:'(tent thc IIl1eglllionN oflhc corresponding pllrl\grnph constitute
leglll conclusions, Ihe slime lire deemed to hc denied without Ilmher response pursullntlo the
IIpplicllble Pennsylvllnill Rules of Civil Procedure. To the exlcntthe IIl1cglltionN of Ihe
corrcsponding pllrngrllph conslilute lactullllluerments, the slime lire deemed to be denicd due to
the Iilctlhat allcr II reasonllble Investiglltion, Answering Defendllnt is without sufllclent
Inlannalion or knowledge to tann a belicf liS 10 the lruth or Iillsity of such allcglllion, Proof of
samc is hcreby demanded at the time of trial.
48. Denied, To the e:'(tent the IIl1cgations oflhe corresponding pllrngn\ph constitute
legal conclusions, the same arc deemed to be dcnied without lurlher response pursulIJltto the
applicllble Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To the extent the alleglltions of the
corresponding pllragmph constitute factulllllverments, Ihe slime lire dcemed to be denied due to
the fllct Ihataller II reasonable investiglllion, Answering Defendant is wilhout sufticient
information or knowledge to form a belief as to the truth or flllsily of such alleglltion, Proof of
same is hereby demllnded at the time of trial.
49, Denied, To the exlentthe allegations of the corresponding paragraph constitute
legal conclusions, the same are deemed to be denied without further response pursuanlto the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To the exlcntthe allegalions of the
corresponding paragraph constitute factual averments, the same are deemed to be denied due to
the fact that after a reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without sufllcient
informalion or knowledge to lonn a belief as to the trulh or falsity of such allcgation, Proof of
same is hereby demanded at the time of trial.
50. Denied. To the extent the allegations of the corresponding paragraph conslitute
legal conclusions, the same are deemed to be denied without further response pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To Ihe extent the allegations of the
corresponding paragraph constitute tactual averments, the same arc deemed to be denied due to
the fact that after a reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is wilhollt sufllcient
inforllllltlon or knowledge to forlll II belief liS to Ihe truth or fillslty of such IIl1eglltion. Proof of
SlIllle is hereby delllllnded lit the time oflriul.
WIIEItEI10ItE, Answering Del'endlllll delllllnds judgment be entered in their tilvor und
uguinst PllIintillil, und thus pl'llys thut PllIlnlill's' Compluint be dismissed with prejudice.
COllNT II . Im~~ACII OI1IMI'LIED CONTRACT
51. Answering Defendllnt hereby incorporutes by reference prior purngl'llphs I through
50 IIbo'le liS though more tlllly set forlh hereinllller.
52, Denied, To the extent the IIl1eglltions of the corresponding plll'llgl'llph constitule
legal conclusions, the sume are deemed to be denied without further response pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extelll the allcglltions of the
corresponding paragl'llph constitute filctualaverments, the same are deellled to bl1 denied due to
the facl that after a rellsonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without sufficient
information or knowledge to forl11 a belief as to the tmth or 1:1lsity of such IIl1egation. Proof of
same is hereby demanded at the time of trial.
53, Denied, To the extenl the alleglltions of the corresponding pllragraph constitule
legal conclusions, the same lire deemed to be denied without further response pursuant to the
IIpplicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To the extent the allegations of the
corresponding paragraph constitute factual averments, the same are deemed to be denied due to
the fact that after a reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without sufficient
information or knowledge to form a belief as to the tMh or falsity of such allegation, Proof of
same is hereby demanded at the time of trial.
54, Denied, To the extent the ullegations of the corresponding paragraph constitute
legal conclusions, the same are deemed te) be denied without fllrther response pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To the extent the allegations of the
corresponding pnrngn\llh constllute lactunlnvennents, lhe snme lire deemed to be dl>nied due 10
lhe IIICI thnlntler n rensonnble inucsllgnlion, Answering Ddcndllnl is wlthoUl sullicient
informlllion or knowledge 10 form II belief 115 10 Ihe tnuh or IIllsily of such IIl1eglllion, Proof of
slime Is hereby delllllnded nlthe time of trilll.
55, Denied. To Ihe extenllhe IIl1eglltions of the corresponding (lnrllgn\ph constitute
leglll conclusions, the slime lire deem cd to be denied without Illrthcr response pursullnt to the
applicllble Pennsylvnnia Rulcs of Civil Proccdurc. To the exlent thc allegations of the
corrcsponding parngn\ph constitute IIIClUlIl averments, thc slime lire deemcd 10 be denied due to
thc fact Ihat atler a reasonnble invcstigation, Answcring Dcfendanl is without sullicicnt
informlltion or knowledge to form a bclicf liS to the truth or talsity of such allegallon, Proof of
slImc is hereby dcnlllnded at the time of trial.
56. Denied. To the extentlhc IIl1cgations of thc corresponding pnrllgrnph constitute
legal conclusions, the same are deemed to bc denied without furthcr response pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To lhe extent the allegations of the
corresponding paragraph constitute factual averments, the Slune are deemed to be denied due to
the fact that after a reasonable investigation, Answering Defcndant is without sufficient
information or knowledge to form a belief as to the tmth or falsity of such allegation. Proof of
same is hereby demanded at the time of trial.
57, Denied, To the extent the allcgations of the corresponding paragraph conslitute
legal conclusions, the same are deemed to be denied without further response pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To the extent the allegations of the
corresponding paragraph constitute factual averments, the same are deemed to be denied due to
the fact that aller a reaso!.able investigation, Answering Defendant is without sufiicient
information or knowledge to form a belief as 10 the tmth or falsity of such allcgation. Proof of
same is hereby demanded at the time of lrinl.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendnnl denlllndsjudgment be entered in their fiwor and
IIgninst Plaintitl's, IInd Ihus pmys thai Pluintil1i;' Complulnl be dismissed with prejudice,
COUNT III- D1U3ACIl ('I1IMI'I,IEI) WAlmANTY
58. Answering Defendllnt hereby incorpomtes by reference prior pnrngmphs 1 through
57 nbove liS though more tully set forth hereinal\er.
59. Denied, To Ihe ex lent the ullegations of the corresponding pnmgmph constitute
legnl conclusions, the same arc deemed to bc denied without turther response pursuant to the
IIppllcuble Pennsylvunia Rules of Civil Procedure, To the exlent the allegutions of the
corresponding pUl'llgraph constitute tactual averments, the sume arc deemed 10 be denied due to
the fact that after II reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without suflicient
informalion or knowledge to form a belief as 10 the tmth or falsity of such allegation, Proof of
same is hereby demanded at Ihe time of trial.
60. Denied, To the extent the ullegations of the corresponding paragraph constitute
legal conclusions, the same arc deemed to be denied without tllrther response pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To the extent the allegations of the
corresponding paragraph constilute f.1ctual averments, the same arc deemed to be denied due to
the fact that nfter a reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without suflicient
information or knowledge to form a belief as to the tmth or falsity of such allegation, Proof of
same is hereby demanded at the time of trial.
61, Denied. To the extent the allegations of the corresponding paragraph constilute
legal conclusions, the same are deemed to he denied without further response pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To the extent the allegations of the
corresponding paragraph constitute factual averments, the same are deemed to be denied due to
the fact that after a reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without suflicient
infonnlllion or knowledge to form II belief liS to the truth or Iitlsily of such IIl1eglltion, Proof of
slime is hereby demllnded III the lime of trilll,
62. Denied. To Ihe extent the IIl1eglltlons of Ihe cOlTesponding pllnlgrllph constitute
leglll conclusions, the SlIme lire deemed to be denied without lllrther response pursullnlto the
IIppliCllble Pennsylvllnill Rules of Civil Procedure, To the extent the IIl1eglltions of the
corresponding pllrllgraph constitute IiIClulllllverments, the slime lire deemed to be denied due to
Ihe fllct that lifter a reasonable investiglllion, Answering Defendlult is without suflicient
information or knowledge to form II belief liS to the truth or talsity of such allegation, Proof of
slime is hereby demanded at the lime of trilll,
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant demands judgment be entered in their favor IInd
IIgllinst Plaintiffs, and thus pmys thllt PlaintitlS' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice,
COUNT IV - NEGLIGENCE
63. Answering Defendant hereby incorporates by reference prior paragraphs I through
62 above as though more fully set forth hereinafter.
64, Denied. The allegations contained in the corresponding paragraph pertain to a
Defendant other than Answering Defendllnt,
65, Denied, The allegations contllined in the corresponding paragraph pertain to a
Defendant other Ihan Answering Defendant.
66, Denied, To the extent the alleglltions of the corresponding paragraph constitute
legal conclusions, the same are deemed to be denied without turther response pursuant to the
applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, To the extent the allegations of the
corresponding paragraph constitute factual avermcnts, the same are deemed to be denied due to
the fact Ihllt aftcr a reasonablc investigalion, Answering Defendant is without suflicicnt
82. Answering Dcfcndant atalltimcs uctcd rcasonubly, pnldcnlly, propcrly,
conscientiously and with thc tullcal due care,
83. The accidenl dcscribed inl'laintitl's' Complaint may huuc been cuused by the
abuse, misuse or non-intendcd abnol'lllal use of Ihe product in questionntler itletl the possession
Ilnd control of the Answering Defendant. It is thrther IlvelTed thutany such ubuse, misuse or
abnormul use of this product was unforesecllble by the Answering Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant demands judgment be entered in their IIIVor und
against Plaintiffs, and thus prays that Plaintill's' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice,
NEW MATTER PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. 22521d)
Goodllll Pools. IlIe.. v. Dover Construction & Pool Sel'Vice
84. Answering Defendanl hereby incorporntes by reference prior paragrnphs I through 83
above as though more fully set forth hereinatlcr,
85, Answering Dctendant denies any liability to thc Plaintill's on the claims of the Plaintitls
as set forlh In their Complaint againslthe Answering Delendants,
86, If it judicially determined that the allegations in the Plllintiff.~' Complaint permit a rccovery,
then In such event, (Co )-Defendant, Boyer Construction & Pool Servicc, is alone liable to thc Plaintitls and
no liability rests with Answering Defendant, Goodall Pools, Inc,
87, Ifit is determined that Answering Dclendant, Goodall Pools, Inc" is in any way liable to the
Plllintitl's for any damages which PlaintitlS may havc sustained, the existence of any such liability being
expressly denied, then in such event, Answering Delendant, Goodall Pools, Inc" avers that
(Co )-Defendunl, Boycr Construction and Pool Servicc, is jointly liable with Answering Defendant, Goodall
Pools, Inc" to the Plaintiffs, or is liable over by way of contrihution and indemnification to Answering
Defendant, Goodall Pools, Inc" for any verdict recovernble by Plaintiffs,
VERIFICATION
The undersigned, being duly sworn according to IIIW, deposes und suys Ihut he is counsel for
the part} or purtieE indicated on the preceding page liS being represented by slIid counsel, Ihllt he
has examined the pleadings IInd the entire invesligalive tile made on behlllf of said pllrty or parties,
that he is taking this verificatiol1to assure compliance with Ihe pertinenl rules pertaining to limely
filing of pleadings and olher documents described by said rules; and that the facts set forth in the
tbregoing document are lrue and correct to the best of his knowledge, intormlltion and belief
The undersigned understands thai the slatements therein are made subject 10 the penalties of 18
PA C.S.A, SECTION 4904 relating to unsworn falsificlllion to authorities.
The Verification of the attorney is being IIttached hereto because the Verification of the
Defendant(s) cannot be obtained in the time allowed tor filing of the subject pleading with the
Court. The executed Verification of the Defendant(s) will be filed liS soon as it is obtained,
Date:~
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LAW OFFICES OF RALPH F. TOUCH
BY: Daniel J. Poruban, Esquire
401 Penn Street, Suite 100
Reading, PA 19601
610-320-4780
Atty. 10 # 64604
Attorney for Defendants,
GoodalI Pools, Inc.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Richard Coakley anc\ Susan Coakley, )
husband anr! wife, ) CNIL DIVISION
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PLAINTIFFS, ) NO. 97-7028
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VS. )
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Boyer Construction & Pool Service, )
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DEFENDANTS. )
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VS. )
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GoodalI Pools, Inc., )
)
DEFENDANTS. )
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ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance In the above-entitled matter on behalf of the Defendant,
Goodall Pools, Inc..
Dated~J
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Daniel J. Po u
Attorney for De dants,
Goodall Pools, Inc.
.JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PANEL OF lWEL VE JURORS REQUESTED
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RICHARD COAKLEY and SUSAN COAKLEY,
husband and wife,
plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA
v.
NO. 97-702B CIVIL, TERM
BOYER CONSTRUCTION & POOL SERVICE,
Defendant
I CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
GOODALL POOLS, INC.,
Defendant
I, BARBARA J. PATTON, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that a true and
correct copy of the Defendant Boyer Construction & Pool Service's
Answer to plaintiff's complaint, and New Matter, was forwarded by
first class mail, postage pre-paid, on this 5th day of February,
199B, to the following:
Elizabeth B. Stoner Esquire
Stone, LaFaver/ & Stone
414 Bridge Street
P.O. Box E
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Daniel J. poruban, Esquire
Law Offices of Ralph F. Touch
401 Penn Streett suite 100
Reading, P~/;~k601-? Ii/V:t<'~
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Barbar~J. Patton, Esquire
ALLEN SHAFFER & ASSOCIATES
129 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-2345,
Attorney for Defendant
Boyer Construction & pool Service
DATE: February 5/ 199B
tions of the corresponding paragraph constitute factual averments, the
same are deemed to be donied due to the fact that after a reasonable
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investigation, Plaintif.s are without sufficient information or
knowledge to form a belief ae to the truth or faleity of such allega-
tion. Proof ie hereby demanded at time of trial.
72. Denied. To the extent that the allegatione of the corre-
sponding paragraph cone':itute legal conclusions, the same are deemed
to be denied without fUl:ther reeponee pureuant to the applicable
penneylvania Rules of C~vil Procedure. To the extent that the allega-
tions of the correspond:.ng paragraph constitute factual avermente, the
same are deemed to be d"nied due to the fact that after a reaeonable
inveetigation, Plaintif~s are without sufficient information or
knowledge to form a bel~ef as to the truth or faleity of such allega-
tion. Proof is hereby demanded at time of trial.
73. Denied. To the extent that the allegatione of the corre-
sponding paragrap~ constitute legal conclusions, the same are deemed
to be denied without fu:"t.her reeponse purBuant to the applicable
penneylvania Rules of C~vil Procedure. To the extent that the allega-
tions of the correspond:.lIg paragraph constituts factual ave,rments, the
same are dsemed to be donied due to the fact that after a reasonable
investigation, Pl~intif~B are without sufficient information or
knowledge to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of such allega-
tion. Proof is hereby demanded at time of trial.
74. Denied. To the extent that the allegations of the corre-
sponding par.agraph const.itute legal conclusione, the same are deemsd
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to be denied without fu~ther response purauant to the applicable
Pennsylvania Rules of c:.vil Procedure. To the extent that the allega-
tions of the correspond~ng paragraph constitute factual averments, the
same are deemed to be dnnied due to the fact that after a reasonable
investigation, Plaintif~s are without sufficient information or
knowledge to form a bel~ef as to the truth or falsity of such allega-
tion. Proof is hereby demanded at time of trial.
75. Denied. To the extent that the allegations of the corre-
sponding paragraph cona~itute legal conclusions, the same are deemed
to be denied without fur.ther response pureuant to the applicable
Pennsylvania Rules of C:.vil Procedure. To the extent that the allega-
tions of the correspond~ng paragraph constitute factual averments, the
sarne are deemed to be dnnied due to the fact that after a reasonable
investigation, Plaintif~s are without sufficient information or
knowledge to form a beL.ef as to the truth or falsity of such allega-
tion. Proof is hereby (~emanded at time of trial.
76. Denied. To t~e extent that the allegatione of the corre-
sponding paragraph cons~:itute legal conclusions, the same are deemed
to be denied without further response pursuant to the applicable
Pennsylvania Rules of C~vil Procedure. To the extent that the allega-
tions of the correepond~ng paragraph constitute factual averments, the
eame are deemed to be dnnied due to the fact that after a reasonable
investigation, Plaintif~s are without sufficient information or
knowledge to form a bel:.ef as to the truth or falsity of such aJ.lega-
tion. Proof is hereby demanded at time of trial.
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77. penied. To the extent that the allegations of the corre-
sponding paragraph cona~itute legal conclusions, the same are deemed
to be denied without fu~the~ response pursuant to the applicable
Pennaylvania Rules of c:.vil procedure. To the extent that the allega-
tiona of the correspond~ng paragraph constitute factual avermenta, the
sarno are deemed to be dnnied due to the fact that after a reasonable
investigation, 1:>laintiEs are without sufficient information or
knowledge to form a bel:.ef as to the truth or falsity of such allega-
tion. Proof is hereby demanded at time of trial.
78. penied. To the extent that the allegations of the corr.e-
sponding paragraph cons~itute legal conclusions, the same are deemed
to be denied without fu~ther response pursuant to the applicable
Pennsylvania Rules of C~vil Procedure. To the extent that the allega-
tiona of the correspond~ng paragraph constitute factual averments, the
same are deemed to be dnnied due to the fact that after a reasonable
investigation, Plaintif::s are without sufficient information or
knowledge to form a bel~ef as to the truth or falsity of auch allega-
tion. Proof ia hereby demanded at time of trial.
79. Denied. To the extent that the allegations of the corre-
sponding paragraph cons~itute legal conclusions, the same are deemed
to be denied without fur.ther response pursuant to the applicable
Penneylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent that the allega'.
tiona of ,the correspond:.ng paragraph constitute factual averments, the
same are deemed to be dnnied due to the fact that after a reasonable
investigation, Plaintif:s are without sufficient information or
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knowledge to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of such allega-
tion. Proof is hereby demanded at time of trial.
80. Denied. To t~e extent that the allegations of the corre-
sponding paragraph cons~itute legal conclusions, the same are deemed
to be denied without; fu::ther response pursuant to the applicable
Pennsylvania Rulee of c:.vil Procedure. To the extent that the allega-
tions of the correspond:.ng pl.l.ragraph constitute factual averments, the
same are deemed to be denied due to the fact that after a reasonable
investigation, Plaintiffs are without sufficient information or
knowledge to form a bel~ef as to the truth or falsity of such allega-
tion. Proof is hereby demanded at time of trial.
81. Denied. To the extent that the allegations of the corre-
sponding paragraph cons~itute legal conclusions, the same are deemed
to be denied without fu"<:.her reaponse pursuant to the applicable
Pennsylvania Rules of c~vil Procedure. To the extent that the allega-
tions of the correspond:.ng paragraph consti.tute factual averments, the
same are deemed to be denied due to the fact that after a reasonable
investigation, Plaintif~s are without sufficient information or
knowledge to form a bel~ef as to the truth or falsity of such allega-
tion. Proof i8 hereby demanded at time of trial.
82. Denied. To the extent that the allegatione of the corre-
sponding paragraph constitute legal conclusions, the same are deemed
to be denied without fUc.ther response purauant to the applicable
Pennsylvania Rules of c..vil Procedure. To the extent that the allega-
tions of the correspond:.ng paragraph constitute factual averments, the
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same are deemed to be donicd due to the fact that after a reasonable
investigation, Plaintif::s are without sufficient information or
knowledge to form a belief as 1;0 the truth or falsity of ouoh allega-
tion. Proof is hereby demanded at time of trial.
83. Denied. To the extent that the allegations of the corre-
sponding paragraph cons~:itute legal conclu8iono, the oame are deemed
to be denied without fUl:ther reoponae pursuant to the applicable
Pennoylvania Rules of C~vil Procedure. To the oxtent that the allega-
tions of the correopond~ng paragraph constitute factual averments, tho
same are doomed to be donied due to the fact that after a reaaonable
investigation, PlaintiEs are without sufficient information or
knowledge to form a beL.of as to the truth or falsity of lIuch allega-
tion. Proof is hereby demanded at time of trial.
PLAINTIFFS' REpLY TO DEFENDANT GOODALL'S NEW HATTER
P~RSUANT TO Pa.C.R.P.2252(d)
84. Paragraphs 1 ;;hrough 83 are incorporated herein above as
though more fully set forth hereinafter.
85. Denied. The nl1egations contained in the cor.responding
paragraph portain to De::endant Boyer Construction; therefore, no re-
sponse is required by t',e answering Plaintiffs. If an answer is
required by the Court, then it is denied that defendant Goodall Pools,
Inc. is not jointly li.able to the Plaintiff, and it ia further averred
that both co-defendants are jointly liable to the Plaintiff for the
any and all damages tha': may be recoverable.
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86. Denied. The ~llegations contained in the corresponding
paragraph pertain to De~:endant Boyer Construction; therefore, no re-
sponse is required by t~e answering Plaintiffs. If an answer is
required by the Court, then it is denied that defendant Goodall Poolsl
Inc. is not jointly liahle to the Plaintiff, and it is further averred
that both co-defendants are jointly liable to the Plaintiff for the
any and all damages tha': may be recoverable.
87. Denied. The nllegations contained in the corresponding
paragraph pertain to De::endant Boyer Conetruction; therefore, no re'.
sponse is required by the answering Plaintiffs. If an answer is
required by the Court, ~hen it is denied that defendant Goodall Pools,
Inc. is not jointly liable to the Plaintiff, and it is further averred
that both co-defendants are jointly liable to the Plaintiff for the
any and all damages tha~: may be recoverable.
88. Denied. The nllegations contained in the corresponding
paragraph pertain to Defendant Boyer Conetruction; therefore, no re-
sponse is required by the answering Plaintiffs. If an answer ia
required by the Court, then it is denied that defendant Goodall Pools,
Inc. is not jointly liahle to the Plaintiff, and it is further averred
that both co-defendants are jointly and aeverally liable to the
Plaintiff for the any and all damages that may be recoverable.
WHEREFORE, plainti::fs demand judgment against defendant Goodall
Pools, Inc. and defendant Boyer Construction and Pool Service, jointly
and severally, in the aMount of $4,400.00 in damages plus $1,674.10
representing the refund of the moniea paid by the plaintiffs to the
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preparation and completion of repainting the Plaintiffs' pool. It is
denied that the Plaintiffs, in any way, advised, instructed, or
insisted that Defendant Boyer paint over the old paint. Plaintiffs
deny that they have any knowledge as to the choice of paint that
Defendant Boyer chose for this particular job.
73. Denied. It is denied that Plaintiffs in any way advised
the Defendant Boyer as to what kind of paint should be used, and which
areas of the pool were to be painted. By way of further answer,
Plaintiffe had no contact with Defendant Boyer other than to occasion-
ally eee and talk to them while the repainting \~as taking place. Any
diacussione as the kind of paint selection would have been between
Defendan~ Goodall Pools, Inc. who hired Defendant Boyer to what they
sUpposedly know how to do well, paint. Proof is hereby demanded at
time of trial.
74. Denied. It is expressly denied that Plaintiff requeeted
Defendant Boyer as to what kind of paint, either chlorinated rubber-
baeed paint or epoxy paint to use on the pool. Plaintiffs' complaint
cites the epoxy paint because the bill reflects that type of paint
being used in the repainting process. Plaintiffs have no knowledge as
to paint types. Proof is hereby demanded at time of trial.
75. Denied. It is denied that Defendant Boyer ever instructed,
advised, warned or recommended the Plaintiffs about the paint selec-
tion. It is further denied that the Plaintiffs in any way ever
instructed, insisted, suggested or demanded that Defendant Boyer use
any particular paint for this job. It is expresely denied that
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Plaintiff ever stated that they would accept any responsibility for
Defendant Boyer'e choice in paint selection. Proof is heraby demanded
at time of trial.
76. Denied. It is denied that Defendant Boyer ever refused to
warranty th~ir job. By way of further answer, it is denied that the
Plaintiffs e7er had any discussions with Defendant Boyer concerning
the warranty of the work done. Further, it is expressly denied that
Defendant Boyer ever advised or recommended the Plaintiffs as to the
choice of paint. Proof is hereby demanded at time of trial.
77. Neither Admitted nor Denied. To the extent that the
allegations of the corresponding paragraph constitute factual aver-
ments, the same are deemed to be denied due to the fact that after a
reasonable investigation, Plaintiffs are without sufficient informa"
tion or knowledge to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of such
allegation. Proof is hereby demanded at time of trial.
78. Neither admitted nor Denied. To the extent that the allega-
tions of the corresponding paragraph constitute factual averments, the
same are deemed to be denied due to the fact that after a reasonable
investigation, Plaintiffs are without sufficient information or
knowledge to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of such allega-
tion. Proof is hereby demanded at time of trial.
WHEREFORE, plaintiffs demand judgment against defendant Goodall
Pools, Inc., and defendant Boyer Construction and Pool Company,
jointly and severally, in the amount of $4,400.00 in damages plus
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