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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-0675C~_._...u~_ N~fEALTH OF pENNSYLVANIA COURT OF cOMMON PLEAS JUDICIAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF APPEAL DISTRICT JUSTICE JUDGMENT NOTICE OF APPEAL Notice is given that the c6)pellant has filed in the above Court of Commo~ PleGs oll a~c:)eal ~ the judgment rendered by the District Justice on the date and in the co~e mention~l belov4. I008K This ~tice of A~I, ~ ~cei~d bY *~ District Jus~ce, will ~PERSGOEAS ~ ~ j~t f~ pos~s~ in this cas~ Signature of Prothonotary or Deputy zl) coor. /::7- / B If appellant was CLAIMANT (see Pa. R.C.P.J.P. No. 1001 (6) in action before District Justice, he MUST FILE A COMPLAINT within twenty (20) days after filing his NOTICE of APPEAL. PRAEClPE TO ENTER RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT AND RULE TO FILE (This section of form to be used ONLY when appellant was DEFENDANT (see Pa. R.C.P.J.P. No. 1001(7) in action before D/strict Justice. IF NOT USED, detach from copy of notice of appeal to be served upon appellee). PRAECIPE: To Prothonotary , appellee(s), to file a complaint in this apped Enter rule upon Name of (Common Pleas Nc~ ) within twenty (20) days after service of rule or suffer entry of judgment of non pros. S/g~uce of a~t o~ h~s attorney ~' ag~8 , appellee(s). RULE: To ~ of ~oe~s) (1) You are notified that a rule is hereby entered upon you to file a complaint in this appeal within twenty (20) days after the date of service of this rule upon you by personal service or by certified or registered maiL (2) if you do not file a complaint within this time, a JUDGMENT OF NON PROS WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. (3) The date of service of this rule if service was by mail is the date of mailing. COURT FILE TO BE FILED WITH PROTHONOTARY AOPC 312-90 PROOF OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF APPEAL AND RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT (This proof of service MUST BE FILED WIT,~tlN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER fii/ng the notice of ;~ppeaL Check applicable boxes) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF AFFIDAVIT: I hereby swear or affirm that I served [] a copy of the Notice of Appeal, Common Pleas No, upon lhe District Justice designated therein on (date of service) , [] by Pei~onalseT~ice [] b ~certified'; ' ' ' ieceipt attached h"e'ieio. ~up" ~n the ~'p~"~il~ fn~m;;i , y, ) ~reglstered) mail, ~enders mail, sender's receipt attached h~tol [~ by personal ser¥ce [~ [-~y (certified) (recs~ered) SWORN (AFFIRMED) AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME THiS DAY OF My comrnissior expms on ;OMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ;OUNTY OF: CUMBERLAND Mag Oist NO.: 09 -3-03 DJ Name: Hon. SUSAN K. DAY ^ddress: 229 MILL STREET, BOX 167 MT. HOLLY SPRINGS, PA Telephone: (717) 486-7672 17065 SETTLE, E & R & NOSS, D & J 1233 CLAREMONT RD. CARLISLE, PA 17013 NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT CIVIL CASE PLAINTIFF: NAME and ADDRESS ~ETTLE, E & R & NOSS, D 1233 CLAREMONT RD. CARLISLE, PA 17013 VS. DEFENDANT: NAME and ADDRESS ~ITTING, DONALD 304 LOUISA LN. MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 lDocket No.: CV-0000364- 02 I ~ Date Filed: 12/02/02 THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT: FITTING, Judgment: ~-~ Judgment was entered for: (Name) ~--] Judgment was entered against: (Name) in the amount of $ on: ~'--~ Defendants are jointly and severally liable. --] Damages will be assessed on: F~ This case dismissed without prejudice. ~-] Amount of Judgment Subject to Attachment/Act 5 of 1996 $ DONALD DISMISSED W/O PREJUDICE DEF 001 (Date of Judgment) (Date & Time) Amount of Judgment $ .00 Judgment Costs $ .00 Interest on Judgment $ .00 Attorney Fees $ .0O Total $ .0(] Post Judgment Credits $ Post Judgment Costs $ Certified Judgment Total ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT ElY FILING A NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION. YOU MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT FORM WITH YOUR NOTICE OF APPEAL. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE FOR DISTRICT JUSTICES, IF THE JUDGMENT HOLDER ELECTS TO ENTER THE JUDGMENT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, ALL FURTHER PROCESS MUST COME FROM THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS AND NO FURTHER PROCESS MAY BE ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT JUSTICE . UNLESS THE JUDGMENT IS ENTERED IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE JUDGMENT MAY FILE A REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF SATISFACTION WITH THE DISTRICT JUSTICE IF THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR PAYS IN FULL, SETTLES, OR OTHERWISE COMPLIES WITH THE JUDGMENT. ~ Date , District Justice II certify that this is a true ~/nd correct copy of the reco.ld of the~ proceedings containing the judgment. Date , District Justice My commission expires first Monday of January, 2004 . AOPC 315-03 SEAL PROOF OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF APPEAL AND RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT (This proof of service MUST BE FILED WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER filing i!he notice of appeal. Check applicable boxes) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF __~..~.~_..r~... .............................................. ;SS AFFIDAVIT: I hereby swear or affirm that I served .,~daCOpy of the Notice of Appeal, Common Pleas No. ~..¢ - ~, ~ _, upon,.~the District Justice designated therein o,n_ te of service) ,¢~ -/,¢ - ,¢...~ , [] by p. ersonal service j~ by (certified) (registered) mail, sender s ieceipt attached her--e-i~,-~d upon'ii~'~appellee, (name) ~/-"'/:::~ _;.~._/.~ .... , ' , on _/~"e':~ ...... /'~ ..... ,,~,~,5 [] by personal service,~ b~ (certified/(register~-~) mail,'~'~n~ ~r-~~-~'~ ~-~reto. [] and further that I served the Rule to File a Complaint accompanying the above Notice of Appeal upon the appellee(s) to whom the Rule was addressed on by (certified) (registered) mail, sender's receipt attached hereto. SWORN (AFFIRMED)AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME THIS /.~-~.. DAY OF .~-.~~z~.~.~_~ ~"~/'~i/;~;i;om ~E:;-ii~';;~G~ ..................................... , [] by personal service [] Signature of affiant '-¢iii~'-$7o#/cia/ ................................. ~ NOTARIAL SEA1 · , '~,, , ! CORRINE L. MYERS No~rv Public ~ ~ommission E~pires May 27, 2003 F:~'ILES\DATAFILE\Gendoc.cur\10821-1 .aff/cer Created: 2/21/03 2:37:08 PM Revised: 2/21/03 2:52:52 PM ELIZABETH and ROBBIE SETTLE, h/w, Plaintiffs Vo DONALD FITTING, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2003- 675 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW : : JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE I, Christopher E. Rice, an adult individual, being duly sworn according to law, depose and state I served a copy of the Notice of Appeal by handing a copy to Paul Orr of the Law Office of Paul B. Orr, at 50 East High Street, Carlisle, PA 17013, on the 21st day of February, 2003, at 2:30 p.m. MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO Christopher E. Rice Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st day of February, 2003. Notary Public CORRINE L. MYERS, Notary Public Carlisle Boro, CumberlandCounly My Commission Expires Ma 27 .......... y .... 20.0,3 · Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. · Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. · Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: If YES, ~ Agent .Addressee different from item 17 [] Yes · delivery address below: [] No M ' ail [] Express Mail I ~ Registered [] Return Receipt for Merchandise [] Insured Mail [] C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) [] Yes 2. Article Number 7001 2510 0006 5862 9350 (Transfer from service label) 102595-01-M-1424 PS Form 3811, March 2001 Domestic Return Receipt h"llh"lll'"'"ih,ll,,,lhlh,,,,,Ihl,h,,,lllh,,h,hl F:XFILES~DATAFILE\Gendoc.curM 0821 - 1 .aff2/cer Created: 2/21/03 2:37:08 PM Revised: 2/25/03 8:28:59 AM ELIZABETH and ROBBIE SETTLE, h/w, Plaintiffs Vo DONALD FITTING, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2003- 675 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE I, Christopher E. Rice, an adult individual, being duly sworn according to law, depose and state I served a copy of the Notice of Appeal by certified mail upon Defendant Donald Fitting, at 304 Louisa Lane, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, on the 18th day of February, 2003. The Notice of Appeal was returned "re~used." I again served a copy of the Notice of Appeal, by registered mail, on the 25th day of February, 2003, to Defendant at the address listed above. MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO Christopher E. Rice Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25th day of February, 2003. Notary Public NOTARIAL SEAL ' CORRINE L. MYERS, Not_~ CarliSle Boro, Cumberl~ _ I Registered No. I _Date Stamp Reg. Fee $ Special $ t~ '/- ~, ~"~'_ ~ ~--""?~. ~ ~.7 5ri [Delivery ~¢ Handling $ Return $ / E o Charge ~fl_nn I Receipt ~fl_ o o Postage $ I Restr,cted ~ Rece,ved b~ ~ Customer Must Dec ~ ~ ~ ' rance In" ' ~e~ - II Value ~ / I I Insu Pu ~ ~ ~ Without Postal (See Reveme) ~ ~I3_Rt~ / i/~ i Insurance PS Form 3806, June 2000 Receipt for Registered Mail (Customer Copy) (See Information on Reverse) Declaration of Value: You must declare the full value of all registered mail articles at the time of mailing, whether you want to purchase insur- ance or not. With Postal Insurance: You can purchase postal insurance against loss or damage by paying the appropriate fee. Without Postal Insurance: You can also send an article by registered mail without purchasing postal insurance. No indemnity is paid for unin- sured articles. -.~ Indemnity Coverage: .c_ '~3 Domestic - Indemnity coverage for domestic registered mail is limited to the lesser of (1) the value of the article at the time of mailing if lost or totally damaged, or (2) the cost of repairs. Ask your postmaster for addi- .E tional information about insurance limits and coverage. See Domestic Mail Manual S010 and S911 for limitations of coverage. International - Indemnity coverage for international registered mail is lim- ited to the maximum set by the Convention of the Universal Postal Union. Ask your postmaster and see the International Mail Manual for lim- itations of coverage and individual country prohibitions and restrictions. How to File a Claim: You must file domestic claims within one year of the date the article was mailed. Effective January 1,2001, international indemnity claims for loss must be filed within Six months of the date the article was mailed. Make claims for complete or partial loss of contents, damage, or alleged rifling immediately. For complete or partial loss or damage present (1) this receipt, (2) the article, container, and packaging; and, (3) evidence to substantiate your claim. Please do not inquire about the status of your claim for at least 3 months after you file. , ~. F:~FILES\DATAFILE\Gendoc.cur\ 10821-1 .com/cer Created: 2/13/03 7:57:28 AM Revised: 3/4/03 11:8:52 AM ELIZABETH and ROBBIE SETTLE, h/w, & DAVID and JODY NOSS, h/w, Plaintiffs V. DONALD FITTING, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2003- 675 CiVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW NOTICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiffs. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP: Cumberland County Bar Association 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 Telephone (717) 249-3166 Date: MarchL~k , 2003 MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO BYcarl ~ l~squir~' Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiffs ELIZABETH and ROBBIE SETTLE, h/w, : & DAVID and JODY NOSS, h/w, : Plaintiffs : V. : DONALD FITTING, : Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2003- 675 CIVIL TERM 1. Plaintiffs, Elizabeth and individuals residing as husband and wife at 714 Union Drive, Newark, Delaware, 19702. 2. Plaintiffs, David and Jody Noss (herein, "Plaintiffs Noss"), are adult individuals and fee simple owners of the property located at 1233 Claremont Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013 (herein, "Premises"). 3. Defendant Donald Fitting is an adult individual residing at 304 Louisa Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055. 4. At all relevant times, Plaintiffs Settle were leasing the Premises from Plaintiffs Noss. 5. On or about September 1,2001, Plaintiffs Settle subleased the Premises to Defendant by entering into a Residential Lease/Rental Agreement (herein, "Lease"). A copy of the Lease is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. 6. The Lease provided for a term of one year commencing September 1, 2001 and ending August 31, 2002 (herein, "Term"). 7. The monthly rental of the Premises was $575.00. 8. Defendant paid a security deposit in the amount of $575.00. 9. The Lease provided that Defendant make monthly payments to Plaintiffs Settle on the first day of every month during the Term. 10 Defendant failed to pay the rent due for the month of August 2002 which was owed to Plaintiffs on August 1, 2002. 11. Defendant vacated the Premises on August 19, 2002, before the Term of the Lease expired. Robbie Settle (herein, "Plaintiffs Settle"), are adult COMPLAINT CIVIL ACTION - LAW 12. Pursuant to the paragraph titled "Security" within the Lease, Plaintiffs Settle withheld Defendant's security deposit of $575.00. 13. Plaintiffs Settle applied the security deposit to the unpaid rent due for the month of August 2002; repayment was done according to subparagraph "B, .... E," and "F" under Security. 14. Defendant did not leave a forwarding address after vacating the Premises. 15. Pursuant to a letter post marked August 26, 2002, which was copied and sent to two different addresses, Plaintiffs Settle notified Defendant he must remove all personal belongings before August 31, 2002 at 5:00 p.m. See August 26, 2002 Letters attached hereto as Exhibit "B." 16. Defendant did not remove his personal property by August 31, 2002. 17. Plaintiffs Settle stored Defendant's personal property in their shed and continue to store Defendant's property as of this date. 18. Pursuant to the paragraph titled "Hold Over" within the Lease, Defendant agreed to deliver possession of residence in "good order and repair" to Plaintiffs Settle upon termination or expiration of the Lease. See Exhibit "A." 19. Defendant violated the Lease by, inter alia: a. Damaging the Premises above and beyond normal wear and tear. A copy of the Estimated Repair Costs and Actual Bills is attached hereto as Exhibit "C." b. Failing to pay rent for the month of August 2002. c. Vacating the Premises before the Term expired. d. Failing to remove all personal property from Premises after termination and/or expiration of the Term. e. Vacating the Premises without leaving a forwarding address. 20. Pursuant to the paragraph titled "Remedies Cumulative" (herein, "Remedies") within the Lease, Defendant agreed to pay all expenses incurred in connection with the Premises ifa breach of the Lease by Defendant was to occur. 21. Notwithstanding Defendant's contractual obligation under the Lease, Defendant did intentionally, recklessly, and/or negligently damage the Premises causing $6,184.95 in damages. 22. Defendant has failed and refuses to pay for the damages caused by Defendant to the Premises as required under the Lease. 23. Pursuant to the Remedies, Plaintiffs Settle are entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and court costs incurred as a result of Defendant's breach of the Lease. 24. Plaintiffs Settle have demanded Defendant to pay for the above mentioned damages, but Defendant still refuses to pay the same or any part thereof. 25. Plaintiffs Settle believe and aver that the fair and reasonable cost of making the said repairs described above is $6184.95, as shown more particularly by the estimates and bills attached as Exhibit "C." 26. Plaintiffs Settle have performed all conditions precedent under the Lease, including all notice requirements. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Settle and Plaintiffs Noss demand judgment against Defendant as follows: (A) in the amount of $6,184.95 less the $575.00 security deposit or for a total of $5,609.95 for repairs/improvements and labor, exclusive of interests and costs, not to exceed the compulsory arbitration amount of $25,000.00; (B) a reasonable storage fee of $10.00 per day for the storage of Defendant's personal property from September 1, 2002 to the date of this complaint; (C) costs for this action, including costs for filing at District Justice, and attorney's fees; and, (D) other relief this Court deems just and proper. Date: March G~, ,2003 MART~Ot~~~,~ WILLIAMS& OTTO Ely \ ~, ,X.~ (.~/~ Carl C. Risch ~ Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013-3093 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiffs Residential Lease/Rental Agreement This agreement ma&this I $-~-~ day offS, 2001, is between E.J. Settle and R.J. Settle (hereinafter called Management) and 'TE~c,~.. ~'i at~v-'~(?~ (hereinafter called Resident). Management leases to Resident, and Resident rents fr~)m Management, residential unit located at 1233 Ciaremont Rd., Carlisle, Pa, 17013. (Hereinafter called premises), under the following conditions: Term: The initial term of this lease shall be [ (°rxL'-") c.~ ~ , beginning · .~(~_p~te_r,~,-l,-~c_x~ I ~-~ ,2001 and ending (txxqc> ~A~ ~--~, ~- ,2002. Rent: Rent is payable monthly, in advance, at a rate of $575.00 (five hundred seventy-five dollars) per month, during the term of this agreemc~t on the first day of each month. Rent will include oil heat. Excessive use ofoil will result: in an increase in rent to accommodate monthly budget plan. Resident agrees to pay $30.00 for each dishonored check. Security: A security deposit of $575.00(five hundred seventy-five dollars) is required to indemnify owner against damage to the property and for Resident's fulfillment of the conditions of this agreement. Deposit shall be refunded upon Resident's vacating of property if: A. Lease term has expired or agreement has been terminated by both parties; and B. All monies due Management by Resident have been paid; and C. Residence is not damaged and is left in its original condition, normal wear and tear excepted; and D. All utilities have be paid in full (includes electric, cable, and telephone). E. Deposit will not be refunded if Resident leaves before lease time is completed. Deposit may be applied by Management to satisfy all or part of Resident's obligations and such act shall not prevent Management from claiming damages more than the deposit. Resident may not apply the deposit to any of the rent payment. F. Keys have been returned and a forwarding address left. Resident acknowledges that he has approved and signed the "Residential Rental Property Move in/Move out Inspection form" for any existing damages to residence and has been given the right to inspect same. Sublet: Resident may not sublet residence or assign this lease without written consent of.. Management. Hold Over: Right of Access: Resident shall deliver possession of residence in good order and repair to Management upon termination or expiration of this agreement. Management shail have the right of access to residence for inspection and repair or maintenance during reasonable hours with 24-hour notification. In case of emergency, Management (or their designate) may enter at any time to protect life and prevent damage to the property. Use: Residence shall be used for residential purposes only and shall be occupied only by the persons named in this lease. The presence of an individual residing on the premises who is not a signator on the rental agreement will be sufficient grounds for termination of this agreement. Residence shall be used so as to comply with all state, county, and municipal laws and ordinances. Resident shall not use residence or permit it to be used for any disorderly or unlawful purpose or in any manner so as to interfere with other neighbors quiet enjoyment of their residence. EXHIBIT "A" Property Loss: P~s: Indemnification: Remedies Cumulative: Notices: Repairs: Yard: Entire Agreement: Management shall not be liable for damage to Resident's property of any type for any reason or cause whatsoever, except where such is due to Management's gross negligence. Resident acknowledges that he is aware that he is responsible for obtaining any desired insurance for fire, theft, liability, etc. on personal possessioris, family, and guests. Animals, birds, or pets of any kind shall not be permitted inside the residential unit at any time unless the prior written approval of Management has been obtained. Resident releases Management from liability for and agrees to indemnify Management against losses incurred by Management as a result of(a) Resident's failure to fulfill any condition of this agreement: (b) any damage or injury happening in or about residence or premises to Resident's invitees or licensees or such person's property; (c) Resident's failure to comply with any requirements imposed by any governmental authority; (d) any judgement, lien, or other encumbrance filed against residence as a result of Resident's action. All remedies under this agreement or by law or equity shall be cumulative. Ifa suit for any breach of this agreement establishes a breach by Resident, Resident shall pay Management all expenses incurred in connection therewith. Any notice required by this agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered or mailed by registered or certified mail. Resident shall request any repairs in writing. Resident shall not repair or execute repairs without consent and authorization of Management. Resident is required to maintain his own yard and shrubbery. This agreement and any attached addendum constitute the entire agreement between the parties and no oral statements shall be binding. It is the intention of the parties herein that if any part of this rental agreement is invalid, for any reason, such invalidity shall not void the remainder of the rental agreement. In witness whereof, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be signed in person the day and year first above written. /Management - NUMBER OF RESIDENTS LIVING WITHIN THE PREMISES: Resident(s) Don Fitting C/o The Brambles 1776 Louisa Ln. Mechanicsburg, Pa 17050 Dear Don, Per our phone conversation of August 20, 2002, you will have until August 31, 2002 at 5 p.m. to remove the rest of your personal belongings from the residential unit located at 1233 Claremont Rd., Carlisle, Pa. Any items left after this time will be removed by management. As you did not leave a forwarding address, I hope that this letter reaches you in time to react to this letter. I will be sending a letter to the new address, which I have confirmed with the management of that facility. I hope you receive one of these two letters, as your negligence to adhere to the lease is the reason for these actions. Two dressers and two mattresses are in the house. The rest of your belongings are in the shed you where given for storage of your personal items. You will have to contact me in order to retrieve these items, as I indicated to you during our phone conversation. Your failure to contact me in no way relieves you from the date/time limit. Cordially, EJ Settle Don Fitting 1233 Claremont Rd. Carlisle, Pa 1703 Dear Don~ Per our phone conversation of August 20, 2002, you will have until August 31, 2002 at 5 p.m. to remove the rest of your personal belongings from the residential unit located at 1233 Claremont Rd., Carlisle, Pa. Any items left after this time will be removed by management. As you did not leave a forwarding address, I hope that this letter reaches you in time to react to this letter. I will be sending a letter to the new address, which I have confirmed with the management of that facility. I hope you receive one of these two letters, as your negligence to adhere to the lease is the reason for these actions. Two dressers and two mattresses are in the house. The rest of your belongings are in the shed you where given for storage of your personal items. You will have to contact me in order to retrieve these items, as I indicated to you during our phone conversation. Your failure to contact me in no way relieves you from the date/time bruit. Cordially, EJ Settle September 25, 2002 Don Fitting 304 Louisa Ln. Mechanicsburg, Pa 17050 Dear Don, Pursuant to Pennsylvania statute, this letter is to inform you we will not be refunding your securit3, deposit. Your security deposit will be applied to the following damage costs and unpaid rent. Non-paid rent for August 2002 Damages to property(see attached estimates) Septic bill to unclog Total less non-refunded deposit $575.00 $5549.95 $ 60.00 $6184.95 -575.00 Grand Total: $5609.95 Cordially, EJ Settle Enclosures Cc: file Attorney Certif ed Fee ......... tEn,lo, seine,it ft ~quiredl .......... ~ , -' ¢ - , X /~,%.........' ~ ' ~ .............................. -..~0 .. ', -.~. mm I-~;~ ~'.2~'~ ........../.Z"; ....... ; ................ ~-':-~ .............. ~ ~;;;;,T~'¢'~ ~,;:i ................................ ' ................... EXHIBIT "C" Bramwell & Sons 1236 Claremont Road Carlisle, Pennsylvnia 17013-9 742 (717) 243-1121 Cell: 580-4314 September 6, 2002 Estimate of damage to property at the address of 1233 Claremom Road, Carlisle, Pa. 1 sheet plywood (downstairs bathroom) $19.25 1 toilet collar 24.96 1 toilet seal 4.83 2 boxes tile (20 sq. fi.) 50.00 LABOR FOR BATHROOM 345.00 I 18x30 bathroom sink cabinet LABOR TO INSTALL 137.00 65.00 1 plaster patch $11.98 LABOR TO PATCH HOLES 2 gal. Kilz (to cover marks in ceiling and walls 19.96 20 gal. Room paint ($19.97 a gal.) 399.40 4 Ceiling paint (3.5 gal. Tubs) 79.88 LABOR TO PAINT ROOMS,ETC. 1 12x24 window pane plus glazing LABOR TO REPLACE GLASS 1 globe for overhead fan w/light 8.00 5.00 85.00 850.00 20.00 TOTAL S: $760.26 $1,365.00 Grand Total for repairs: $2,125.26 Replace carpet in living room, dining room, Stairs, 18 sq fi., landing 4' x 3' Upstairs hallway 10'6" x 7' Bedroom 13'6' x 15'1" (15'1" x 14' each) Attached sheet fi.om Lowe's Illllli l!lllgllllll PLEASE INDICATE ADDRESS (;~*,~, NGE BELOW. New Street New City New State Zip New Home Telephone CO7 G340 1~105 0022072 001-002 ROBBY JSETTLE 1233 CLARE~ONT RD CARLISLE PA 17013-9742 I,,,lli,,,llh,,,,,ll,,IJ,l,l,,I,,,I,l,,I,,I,h,ll.,ll, ll,,,I Account Number: Payment Due Date: Minimum Payment: Payoff Amount: (See Promotional Summary) Indicate Amount Enolooed: 816 0221 611695 0 10-03-02 .00 667.06 I 1 Make your check payable to towe ls/IVlCCJ~G. 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New Street New City New Slate Zip New Home Telephone ¢07 8340 DOO5 00~2625 OOX-O06 ROBBY J SETTLE 1233 CLAREBONT RD CARLISLE PA 17013-9742 I,,,IJJ,,,lll,,,,,,ll,,ll,l,h,l,,.IJ,,h,l,l,,ll,,,IMl,.I Account Number: Payment Due Date: · Minimum Payment: Payoff Amount: (See Promotional Summery) Indicate Amount Enclosed: 816 0221 611695 0 11-03-02 .00 4298.79 I' I Bake your check payable to Lowe's/~CCBG. Visit your nearest Lovo's for a FREE COpy of the n~ b Inyostimnt Guido. I*'s full of i~as ~ ~oj~%s to ~lp ~ ~ave ~y ~ ~ vel~ to ~ ~ PO BOX 105980 DEPT.79 ATLANTA GA 30353-5980 I,,Ihll,,,,,lh,l,h.ll,,I,l,l,I.M,Ih,,h,l,ll,,,,ll,,I O000-OOOO0000000~OOOOOO0.O00q 3~0~707~000PE% O000E~].E~5030~ PACE I OF 6 816 0221 611695 0 J 10-08-02 t 11-03-02 [ 29 09- 09 266~1 09- 09 26642 09-14 59847 09-20 27852 CREDXT L%NE $5000 PONER FLO, 8TORE 0217 CHRX8TXAHA, DE, FI. OO~XN~ - I. AHXNATE FLOO~XN~. 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INQUIRIES: Send ~irfes ~t ~yn~',t/ a~ ~ur ~nt num~ ~: PO BOX 103080 ~OSk*~L[, GA 30076 CUSTOMER SERVICE: Fo~ account information call t~l free: (800)444-2082 PAYMENTS: PO BOX 105.980 D~-~T.79 ATLANTA GA 30353-5980 NOTICE: See reve'rse ~de for impo~ant Bi~#r,e Ri~ts .............. IPeck,s Septic Service 68 Pine School Road Gardners Pa. 17324 (717)-486-5548 MRS. BRAMWELL 1236 CLAREMONT ROAD CARLISLE PA. 17013 PROPERTY ADDRESS 1233 CLAREMONT ROAD CARLISLE PA. 17013 Previous Date Pumped: 12/24/2001 Date Pumped: 7/22/2002 Billing Date: 7/23/2002 Pumping Charge: $40.00 Labor Charge: $20.00 Material Charge: $0.00 Service Charge: $0.00 Total Due: 10% Added After 30 Days $60.00. _ T~K.._YO_U ? DUG OPEN TANK,UNCLOGGED INLET LINE,CLOSED UP,PUMPED 400 GALLONS ****************** THANK YOU, PLEASE CALL AGAIN ***************** Next Due To Pump: v,, , j THANK YOU FOR LETTING US SRRVE YOU. ~ I (.JMI:::H H~I_.A ! I(.)tV.,~: ! '~ //-Lumber4U: {,totFtree) (586~2374) flU] IALLM,~UL~I:: HLL KENT, OH 44240 &OtO i (717) 766-8562 -SALE- StiLES #: S0405H62 67970 08-19-02 108938 GEORGIAN C8N80 SG 43.97 SUBTOTAL: 43.97 TAX 38550: 2.64 INVOICE 64257 TOTAL: 46.61 BAL~CE O~E: 46.61 UISR : 46.61 ^XXXXXX^X^^^9019 0306 125866 0405 TERmINaL; 64 08t19/02 14:29:48 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII TH~N~ YO~ RJ S TRRNSPORT LLC FOR S~PPIN8 LOUE'S RECEIPT REQUIRED FOR CASH REFUND. CHECK ~URCHP.~AE REF~OS REQUIRE 15 0~¥ ~IT PERIOD FOR C~SN B~CK. STURE NGR: JACK HELSEL UE XAUE THE LO~EST PRICES. GUARANTEED) IF YOU FINU A LO~ER PRICE. ~E UILL BERT IT BY 10%. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS DO NOT LOAD FROM:THIS TICKET ELIZABETH and ROBBIE SETTLE, h/w, & DAVID and JODY NOSS, h/w, Plaintiffs V. DONALD FITTING, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2003- 675 CWIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW VERIFICATION I, Carl C. Risch, have prepared the foregoing Complaint. The factual statements contained therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am authorized to make this verification on behalf of my clients, Elizabeth and Robbie Settle, who are outside the jurisdiction of this Court, and David and Jody Noss, who lack sufficient knowledge or information. The facts set forth are based upon my review of the documents and information furnished by my clients. This verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities, which provides that ifI knowingly make false averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties. Dated: March 4, 2003 F:WILES~DATAFILE\Gcndoc.cur\ 10821 - 1 .com/cer CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Steven J. Shanahan, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Complaint were served this date by Via Hand Delivery or depositing the same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Donald Fitting 304 Louisa Lane Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Via Hand Delivery Law Office of Paul B. Orr Attn: Paul Orr 50 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO Steven J. S~[nah~m Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Dated: March 4, 2003 ELIZABETH and ROBBIE SETTLE, h/w, & DAVID and JODY NOSS, h/w, Plaintiffs DONALD FITTING, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2003-675 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW ANSWER TO COMPLAINT AND NOW, this 24th day of March, 2003, comes the Defendant, Donald Fitting, pro se, hereinafter referred to as 'T' and answers the above captioned Complaint as follows: 1. Admitted. 2. Admitted. 3. Admitted. 4. Admitted. 5. Admitted. 6. Admitted. 7. Admitted. 8. Admitted. 9. Admitted. 10. Admitted. By way of further answer, upon notification that I had to vacate the premises by August 31, 2002, it was my intention to first secure a new place to live for myself and my two daughters, and then pay my final months rent. Additionally, upon returning to the premises, I found that the locks had been changed on August 19, 2003, with all my remaining being trash, I still had twelve days remaining to remove all trash and any make any minor repairs necessary according to the terms of the lease. I feel they violated, the terms of the lease. 11. Denied. To the contrary, I never vacated the premises. In fact, the Plaintiff's changed the locks on said premises August 19, 2002, which prevented me from entering the premises and removing the remainder of my belongings to fulfill the terms of the lease. 12. Admitted. 13. Admitted. 14. Denied. To the contrary, not only did the Plaintiff' s know where I was moving, they also filled out a reference paper and returned it to the Brambles Office (my new residence) personally. 15. letter. Admitted. By way of further answer, I do not recall ever seeing and receiving a 16. Denied. To the contrary, I did remove all personal belongings, the remaining items being trash, that I was more than willing to remove, but did have the chance to due to the locks being changed on August 19, 2003, before the lease had expired. 17. Denied. To the contrary, I have all my personal property. 18. Admitted. By way of further answer, I never had a chance to deliver possession of the residence in good order. 19. A. Denied. To the contrary, there was no major damage done to the house by me or my daughters. B. Admitted. By way of further answer, I did intend on paying the last months rent, however, I had to find a new place to live in addition to the Plaintiff's locking me out on August 19, 2002. C. Denied. To the contrary, I did not vacate premises before the term expired. D. Denied. To the contrary, all of my personal belongings were removed. What remained to go to the dump, however, since the Plaintiff's took it upon themselves to change the locks on the doors on August 19, 2002, and put my remaining trash in the shed, I fell that they should be responsible for it. E. Denied. To the contrary, Plaintiff's had knowledge that I was moving due to the fact that they filled out and delivered to the office of the new residence, a recommendation for me to live there. 20. Admitted. By way of further explanation, I did n~ot break the lease. The Plaintiff's broke the lease when they changed the locks before my lease was to expire on August 31, 2002. 21. Denied. To the contrary, my daughters as well as'. myself at no time caused the amount of damage that the Plaintiff' s are claiming. 22. Admitted. By way of further explanation, I refused to pay for damages not caused by me or my daughters. 23. Denied. To the contrary, I did not break the lease, therefore, Plaintiff' s should be responsible for their own cost. 24. Admitted. By way of further explanation, I did not cause the damages, therefore, I am not responsible for paying to remodel the Plaintiff's property. 25. Denied. To the contrary, the Plaintiff's took it upon themselves to remodel the house and now Plaintiff's want me to pick up the costs. Date: Respectfully Submitted: Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (717) 761-5232 ELIZABETH and ROBBIE SETTLE, h/w, & DAVID and JODY NOSS, h/w, Plaintiffs DONALD FITTING, Defendant · IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2003-675 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Donald Fitting, Defendant, pro se, hereby certify that a copy of attached Answer was served upon the following by hand delivering a true and correct copy of the same to the following address.: Carl C. Risch, Esquire MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3341 By: Dona~l~Fitting, De"f~en~ant, Dated: ELIZABETH AND ROBBIE SETTLE, h/w, & DAVID AND JODY NOSS, h/w, PLAINTIFFS DONALD FITTING, DEFENDANT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF C~BERLAND COUN~, P~-RNSTLVANIA' NO.2003-675 CIVIL CIVIL ACTION - LAW' RIFLE 1312-,1. The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators tn the following form: pETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS shall be substantially TO THE MONORABLE. THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT: , counsel for the plaintifff~~ in CARt C. RT.qC,~ the above action (~)' respectfully represents that: 1. The above-captioned action ~) is ~) at issue- 2. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $ 6,184.95 The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is $0 ' The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or are other- wise disqualified to sit as arbitrators: MARTSON DEARD~RFF WILLIAMS & OTTO; PAUL B. ORR, LAW OFFICE WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to aop0int three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted. R pectfull Submitted, CARL C. RISCH~ ESQUIRE ORDER OF COURT. , above-captioned action (or actions) as prayed for.. P, .J. E VS. No. In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania O 0~7~ ~l.~oo:~ .O Attorney for Plaintiff No. Term, 19 __ 'CS, PRAECIPE Filed 19 , Atty. : NO. OATH 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that we will discharge the duties of our office with fidelity, chai~ - -~~ ~'~? ~ ~~-- AWARD We, the undersigned arbih'ators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the following award: (Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately statedO · Arbitrator, dissents. (insert name if~.~ Date of Hearing: 7-~-~ -~ Date of Award: 7- ~' -C~ ~ NOTICE OF ENTRY OF AWARD Now, the o~3/'~ day of ~-f~-Ty , 200,3, at .~_._: ~q, ~ .M., the above award was entered ,upon the docket and notice thereof given by n3~I to the parties or thg~tomeys. Artibitrators compensation to be Paid upon appeal: '( l'~ot~onota~y.,~'~ ' ~ / $290.00 ' ~vl O ELIZABETH and ROBBIE SETTLE, h/w, & DAVID and JODY NOSS, h/w, Plaintiffs V. DONALD FITTING, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2003- 675 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW PRAECIPE TO ENTER JUDGMENT TO THE PROTHONOTARY: PLEASE enter judgment against the Defendant, Donald Fitting, in the amount of $1,750.00, pursuant to the Arbitrator's Award in the above-captioned matter. MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO Carl C. Risch I.D. Number 75901 Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013-3093 (717) 243-3341 Date: August 26, 2003 Attorneys for Plaintiffs CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Steven J. Shanahan, an authorized agem for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Paul B. Orr, Esquire 50 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO ~teven J. S[lanahan Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Dated: August 26, 2003