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Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,'and are the
owners of the property where Twin Ponds Recreational facility is
located at 207 Lyndale Court, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
FACTS
10. The facts and occurrences hereinafter stated took
place on or about December 27, 1996, in the Twin ponds' ice
arena at approximately 7:00 a.m.
11. At the aforesaid time and place, the Plaintiff, Loris
Fogal was a business invitee of the Defendant, and as such was
lawfully on the premises of the Defendants.
12. The Twin Ponds facility had recently been completed.
As part of the construction, a foam padding material was
installed in the spectator area.
13. The installation of the padding was not complete and
part of the floor was concrete and part was covered with
padding.
14. Some areas of concrete where the padding was not
installed contained an adhesive for the padding.
15. At the aforesaid time and place, the Plaintiff, Loris
Fogal, was a spectator at a hockey tournament.
16. At the afores~id time and place, the Plaintiff, Loris
Fogal, was standing behind a goal in the spectator area watching
the game.
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LORIS FOGAL and,
JOHN FOGAL, her husband,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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Plaintiffs
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TWIN PONDS, INC.,
a Pennsylvania corporation;
D. CRAIG PATTON, G." REEDER
PATTON, III, WILLIAM A.
PATTON, SUSAN E. SANDERS,
" SCOTT M. SANDERS, trading
and doing business as PATTON
RECREATIONAL PROPERTIES,
NO. 98-6936 CIVIL
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this iJlL. day of
cO ctoh1..^-/
, 1999, I,
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire, attorney for the Plaintiff, hereby
certify that I have, this day, served a time-stamped copy of the
Complaint by depositing a copy of the same in the United States
Mail, first-class mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania. addressed to:
Twin Ponds, Inc.
207 Lynndale Court
Mechanicsbtrg, PA 17055
Defendant
D. Craig Patton
207 Lynn?ale Court
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendant
G. Reeder Patton, III
207 Lynndale Court
Mechanicsburg, FA 17055
Defendant
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LORIS FOGAL and
JOHN FOGAL, her husband,
Plaintiffs
v.
TWIN PONDS, INC.,
a Pennsylvania Corpor.ation,
D. CRAIG PATTON, G. REEDER
PATTON, III, WILLIAM A.
PATTON, SUSAN E. SANDERS,
SCOTT M. SANDERS, trading
and doing business as PATTON
RECREATIONAL PROPERTIES,
Defendants
v.
ABACUS SPORTS
INSTALLATIONS, LTD.,
Additional Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAlv
NO. 98-6936 CIVIL.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS' ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
TO THE PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4 . Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Adrni d:ed. By way of
Properties is a partnership.
10. Admitted.
further answer, Patton Recreational
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Paragraph 17 is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
18. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are without
sufficient knowledge to form a belief as to the truth of the
. averments of Paragraph 18. Therefore, each and every averment of
Paragraph 18 is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
19. Admitted in part, denied in part. Admitted that at the
aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, Loris Fogal, fell to the
floor. After reasonable investigation, the Defendants are without
sufficient knowledge to form a belief as to the truth of the
remaining averments of Paragraph 19. Therefore, the remaining
aver~ents of Paragraph 19 are specifically denied and strict proof
thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
20. Each and every averment of Paragraph 20 is specifically
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
To the contrary, if the Plaintiff had been exercising due care at
the time and place referred to in the Plaintiffs' Complaint, she
would not have fallen.
21. Paragraphs 1 through 20 of t.he Defendants' Answer IHth
New Matter arc incorporated herein by reference.
22. The averments of Paragraph 22 constitute a conclusion of
law to which no response is required. To the extent thilt a
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response is deemed required, each and every averment of Paragraph
22 is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at
the time of trial.
23. The averments of Paragraph 23 constitute a conclusion of
law to which no response is required. To the extent that a
response is deemed required, each and every averment of paragraph
23 is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at
the time of trial.
24. The averments of Paragraph 24 constitute a conclusion of
law to which no response is required, To the extent that a
response is deemed required, each and every averment of Paragraph
24 is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at
the time of trial.
25. The averments of Paragraph 25 constitute a conclusion of
law 'to which no response is required. '1'0 the extent that a
response is deemed required, each and every averment of Paragraph
25 is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at
the time of trial.
26. After reasonable i.nvestigation, Defendant is without
suff icient knowledge to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments of paragraph 26. Therefore, each and every averment of
Paragraph .26 is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
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27. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without
sufficient knowledge to form a belief as 'to the truth of the
averments of Paragraph 27. Therefore, each and every averment of
paragraph 27 is specifically denied and strict pr.oof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
28. The averments of paragraph 28 constitute a conclusion of
law to which no response is required. To the extent that a
response is deemed required, each and every averment of Paragraph
28 is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at
the time of trial,
29. After reasonable investigat,ion, Defendant is without
sufficient knowledge to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments of Paragraph 29. Therefore, each and every averment of
Paragraph 29 is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
30. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without
sufficient knowledge to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments of Paragraph 30. Therefore, each and every averment of
Paragraph 30 is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial,
31. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without
sufficient knowledge to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments of Paragraph 31. Theref ore, each and every averment of
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law to which no response is required, To the extent that a
response is deemed required, each and every averment of Paragraph
41 is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at
the time of trial.
42. The averments of Paragraph 41 constitute a conclusion of
law to which no response is required. ,!'o the extent that a
response is deemed required, each and every averment of Paragraph
41 is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at
the time of trial.
43. The averments of Paragraph 43 constitute a conclusion of
law to which no response is required, To the extent that a
response is deemed required, each and every averment of Paragraph
43 is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at
the time of trial,
44. The averments of Paragraph 44 con5titute a conclusion of
law to which no response is required. To the extent that a
response is deemed required, each and every averment of Paragraph
44 is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at
the time of trial.
45. Paragraphs 1 through 44 of the Defendants' Answer With
New Matter are incorporated herein by reference.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, D. Craig Patton, respectfully requests
Your Honorable Court to dismiss the. Plaintiffs' Complaint with
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response is deemed required, each and every averment of paragraph
61 is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at
the time of trial.
62. The averments of Paragraph 62 constitute a conclusion of
law to which no response is required. To the extent that a
response is deemed required, each and every averment of paragraph
62 is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at
the time of trial.
63. paragraphs 1 through 62 of the Defendants' Answer with
New Matter are incorporated herein by reference.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Susan E. Sanders, respectfully requests
Your Honorable Court to dismiss the Plaintiffs' Complaint with
prejudice.
64. Paragraphs 1 through 63 of the Defendants' Answer with
New Matter are incorporated herein by reference.
65. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without
sufficient knowledge to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments of paragraph 65. Therefore, each and every averment of
Paragraph 65 is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is
demanded at t.he time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, Twin Ponds, Inc., D. craig Patton, G.
Reeder Patton, III, William A. Patton, Susan E. Sanders and Scott
M. Sanders, respectfully request Your Honorable Court to dismiss
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Exhibit -A-
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Taxes and Assessments
2,02 In addition to the Fixed Rent specified in Paragraph 2.01, Lessee shall
be responsible for all real property and personal property taxes, water and sewer
charges, special assessments of any kind or nature whatsoever and any other public
charge levied upon or assessed against the Premises or any portion thereof, or on
any buildings or improvements now or hereafter located thereon, or arising by reason
of occupancy, use or possession thereof and any taxes on rent now or hereafter in
force and any other similar cllarges now or hereafter in effect, whether or not such
charges or any of them are or may become a lien on the Premises (collectively, the
"Taxes"); (ii) all premiums on the insurance policies referred to in Article 9; (iii) all
sums which may become due by reason of the failure of Lessee to comply with any
of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease to be kept and observed by
Lessee, and any and all damages, costs and expenses (including, without limitation
thereto, reasonable atlorney's fees) which Lessor may suffer or incur by reason of
any default of Lessee and any damaaes' 10 the Premises caused by any act or
omission of Lessee. These shall be payable directly to the entity imposing the tax,
assessment, or charge at least thirty days prior to the date on which the payment is
due. Lessee shall provide Lessor with a receipt or other evidence of payment for each
such tax, assessment, or charge paid as soon as a receipt or other evidence is
available to Lessee,
(a) Lessee may, at its own expense, contest any tax or assessment for
which Lessee Is responsible under Paragraph 2.02. Except as provided in
Paragraph 2.02(b), Lessee need not pay the tax, assessment, or charge
during the pendency of the contest. Except as provided in Paragraph 2.02(b),
Lessee may prevent Lessor from paying any tax, assessment or charge that
Lessee is contesting under this Subparagraph pending resolution. of the
contest, by depositing with Lessor the full amount of tax or assessment, plus
the amount of any penally that might be imposed for failure to make timely
payment and interest at the rate imposed by the entity levying the tax or
assessment. On fmal resolution of the tax or assessment contest, Lessee may
use the money deposited with Lessor to pay any tax or assessment, plus any
penalty or interest, due under the final resolution, and keep the b<llance of the
deposit, if any. If the deposit is insufficient 10 P<lY these amounts, Lessee must
immediately pay the balance due to the entity imposing the lax, assessmenl
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and neighborhood, the topography and possible. presence of swamp, ponds,
wetlands, nood plains or steep slopes on the Premises, or ground water and
. subsurface conditions under or near the Premises, the availability or unavailability of
access to the Premises, the availability or unavailability of public water and sewer or
other utility selVice to the Premises, the zoning, subdivision and other requirements
applicable to" the Premises, any environmental matters affecting the Premises
including, but nct limited to, the presence or absence of any asbestos containing
materials, gasoline storage tanks, toxic waste or hazardous substances in, on, under,
or in any manner affecting the Premises, the discharge of any hazardous substances
under, onto or from the Premises, and that the Premises is being leased in its "as is"
"where is'.' condition without any representation by or on behalf of Lessor concerning
the Premises, any surrounding properties or any quality thereof. Lessee agrees that
. the Premises complies in all respects with all requirements of this Lease and
acknowledges that Lessor makes no representation or warr"nty with respect to the
condition of the Premises or ils fitness or availability for any particular use,
4,02. Lessee shall, throughout the term of this Lease and any exlensions of
that term, at its own expense and risk, maintain the leased Premises in good order
and condition, including but not limited to, making all repairs and replacements,
renewals and additions, interior and exterior, structural and non-structural, ordinary
and extraordinary, foreseen and unforeseen, necessary to keep and maintain the
Premises and all systems, equipment and apparatus appurtenant thereto or used in
connection therewith and improvements- in 900d- Older and condition. All.
maintenance, repairs, and replacements required by this Paragraph must be
performed promptly when required and in a manner that will not cause depreciation
in the value of the Premises. Lessee shai; return the Premises to Lessor in such good
order and condition at the expiration of the term hereof, ordinary wear and tear
excepted. Any repairs, replacements, renewals and additions and any labor
performed or materials furnished in, on or aboullhe Premises shall be performed and
furnished in strict compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and
requirements of all duly constituted municipal authorities or other governmental
bodies having jurisdiction over the Premises and the requirements of any Board of
Underwriters having jurisdiction thereof.
4.03. In the event Lessee fails to perform its obligation 10 repair, replace, or
maintain as sel forth in Paragraph 4.02, af1er a reasonable time after notice from
Lessor of the need for such repair, replacement, or maintenance, Lessor may ':(lter
tile Premises and make such repairs or replacements, or perform such maintenance
or cause such repairs or replacements to be made or maintenance 10 be performed,
at its own expense. Upon Lessor's nolice to L('ssee of lhepelformance and cost of
any maintenance, repairs, or replacements. Lessee shall immediately reimburse
Lessor for any reasonable costs incuned by Lessor, together with interest on any
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Disabilities Act. Lessee has the right to remove all trade fixtures at the termination of
this Lease, provided Lessee is not in default under the Lease and that the fixtures can
be removed without structural damage to the building, Lessee must repair and restore
any damage or injury to the building, structures and improvements now or hereafter
erected on the Premises caused by installation or removal of trade fixtures, and all .
such repairs must be completed prior to the termination or the Lease. Any trade
fixtures that have not been removed by Lessee at the termination of this Lease shall
be deemed abandoned by the Lessee and shall automatically become the property
of Lessor. In the event any trade fixture installed by Lessee is abandoned at the
termination of the Lease, Lessee must pay Lessor any reasonable expense actu311y
incurred by .Lessor to remove the fixture from the Premises, less the fair market value
of the fixture once removed, provided the fixture is removed prior to the entrance of
any subsequent Lessee onto the Premises.
Signs
7.02. Lessee shall have the right to erect signs on any portio/tof the leased
Premises, including but not limited to, the exterior walls of the Premises but only
subject to, and in accordance with, all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and
rerJulations. Lessee, at Lessee's sule cust, shall rGrTouVe all signs at the termination
of this Lease and repair any damage or injury resulting from the erection or removal
of the signs.
ARTICLE 8. MECHANICS' LIENS
8.01. Lessee shall promptly pay any contractors and materialmen who supply
labor, work or materials to Lessee at the Premises or the Building so as to avoid the
possibility of a lien attaching to the Premises or the Building. Lessee will not permit
any mechanic's lien or liens to be placed on the Premises or improvements on the
Premises. If a mechanic's lien is filed on the Premises or on improvements on the
leased Premises, Lessee will promptly cause it to be discharged of record by
payment, deposit, bond, order of coul1 or othelwise or will pay the lien. If default in
payment of the lien continues of record for twenty days after written notice .f(om
Lessor to Lessee, Lessor may, at its option, pay the lien or any portion of it without
inquiry as to its validity. Any amounts paid by the Lessor to remove a mechanic's lien
caused to be filed against the Premises or irnprovements on the Premises by Lessee,
including expenses and interest, shall be due f/om Lessee to Lessor and shall be
repaid to Lessor immediall;ly on receipt of notice, together with inte/est at the highest
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contractors, employees, sublessees, concessionaires, or licensees in or about the
Premises. In case of any action or proceeding brought against Lessorby reason of
any such claim, Lessee, on notice from Lessor, agrees to defend the action or
proceeding, This shall not be construed as in any way limiting Lessee's obligations
under Article 9.
9,05. (a) Lessee shall not lake out separate insurance concurrent in form or
contributing, in the event of loss, with that required to be furnished by Lessee
pursuant to this Article, nor shall Lessee increase the amounts of any then existing
increase by securing an additional policy or additional policies, without in either
instance including Lessor as an insured party.
(b) The insurance policies referred to in Paragraph (a) and (b) above shall be
undel\vritten by insurance companies with Best's "A" rating or beller. Lessee shall deliver
\0 Lessor certificates of all insurance policies on or before the first day of the term hereof and
thereafter ten days prior to the execution of any such policy. lessee shall also deliver to
Lessor receipts evidencing payment of all insurance premiums, which detivery shall be at
least ten days prior to the dale such premiums are due,
(c) Each of the parties hereto hereby releases the other, to the extent of each ::''lrty's
insurance coverage, from any and allliabilily for any loss or damage which may be inflicted
upon thQ propel1y of such pro, cvcn if c:Jch !ess or damogc shall be brought about by the
fault or negligence of the other party, its agents or employees: provided, however, that this
release shall be effective only with respect to loss or damage occurring during such time as
the appropriate policy of insurance shall contain a clause to the effect that this release shall
not affect said policy or the right of the insured to recover thereunder. If any policy does not
provide for such a waiver, and if the. party to benefiltherefrom requests that such a waiver
be obtained, the oiher party agrees to obtain an endorsement to such insurance policy
permitting such waiver of subrogation if it is available. If an additional premium is charges
for such waiver, the party benefitting therefrom, if it desires to have the waiver, agrees to pay
to the other the amount of such additional premium promptly upon being billed therefor.
ARTICLE 10. DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES
Notice to Lessor
10.01. If the leased Premises, or any structures or improvements on the
leased Premises, should be damaged or destroyed by lire. Ilood, or othercasu:illy,
Lessee shall give immediate wlittcn nolice of the damage and, as far as known to
Lessee, the cauce of the damage,
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10,02. Damage or destruction of all or any portion of the Premises, or any
bUildings or other improvements now or hereaf1er erected thereon, by fire, the
elements, or any other cause whatsoever, shall not caUSe an abatement of rent or
entitle Lessee to surrender the Premises or in any other way affect the respective
obligations 01 Lessor and Lessee hereunder.
10.03. In the event of any such damage or destruction Lessee hereby
authorizes Lessor, and appoints Lessor as its attorney.in.fact, to endorse any check
drawn to the order of both Lessor and Lessee for the proceeds of any insurance, and
Lessor may deposit any such check in its own account and apply the proceeds
thereof as set lorth in this Article 10.
10,04. Lessee shall, at its own expense, promptly repair any damage and
restore the Premises to at least as good condition as they were in immediately prior
to occurrence 01 the fire or other casualty, If the damage is such that the proceeds of
the fire and ex1ended coverage insurance referred to in Anicle 9 hereof do not exceed
S5,000,00, Lessee shall restore the Premises as aforesaid and upon completion of
the work Lessor shall Teleasethe net proceeds of insurance (after collection
expenses, if any) to Lessee; if damage is such that the fire and extended coverage
insurance proceeds referred to in Article 9 exceed $5,000.00, advances shall be
made out of the insurance proceeds from time to time as work progresses to cover
costs of restoration as more fully set forth in Paragraph 10.05 below. In either event,
lessor shall nol be required 10 pay Lessee any sums except the net proceeds of the
fire and ex1ended coverage or other insurance proceeds paid 10. Lessor. In the event
such insurance proceeds are less than the total cost of such repair and restoration,
lessee and shall be responsible for the payment of such deficit, and if such
anticipated deficit exceeds S50,OOO.00, Lessee shall deposit with Lessor, prior to the
commencement of such repairs and restoration, the amount of such anticipated
deficit, to be advanced in the same manner as the insurance proceeds. Any
insurance proceeds in excess of amounts required to reimburse Lessee's
expenditures for such repair and restoration shall be the property 01 Lessee, and shall
be paid to Lessee promptly after final completion of the reconstruction.
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10,05. Where the damage is such that the anticipaled proceeds exceed
SSO,OOO.OC, plans and specifications for the work of repairing and restoring the
Premises shall be prepared under the supervision of an architect selected by Lessee
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and approved in wriling by Lessor. The work shall be performed by a reputable
general conlractor selected by Lessee and approved in writing by Lessor, and Lessor
may, at its oplion, require any contractor to furnish a performance bond and a labor
and material payment bond in the full amount of the contract price, given by an
independent financially responsible corporale surety, to guarantee completion of tile
work free of any mechanic's or materialmen's liens, All contracts for the purchase of
materials and tile performance of such restoration work shall be made in Lessee's
name, and Lessee shall pay all costs and expenses of the work as and wilen they
become due. Lessor shall advance to Lessee, or 10 any contractors or
sub-contractors, as Lesso/may elect, witllin 15 days after receipt of Lessee's wrillen
request, the amounts expended by Lessee (to the extent thaI the insurance proceeds
are available for such purposes as aforesaid); provided, Ilowever, the aggregate of
tile amounts so advanced shall not exceed 90% of the actual value of the labor and
materials incorporated into the work at tile lime payment is requested, such "value"
to be based upon the contract prices set forth in the general contract, or any
applicable subcontract, as the case may be; and provided, further, that Lessor shall
not be required to make such advances more often than once in any calendar month
or in amounts less than $5,000. Upon completion of tile work, Lessor shall advance
tile remaining cost of the work from the balance of any insurance proceeds in
Lessor's possession not previously advanced to Lessee, Each request for any
advance shall be subject to the approval of the Ilolder of any first mortgage on the
Premises and shall be accompanied by an architect's statement certifying that the
labor and materials for which payment is requested have been incorporated into the.
work or delivered to the side and safely stored thereon, that the value is as estimated,
and that the work has been performed in accordance with the plans and
specifications. Lessor shall have the right to inspect sucll restoration as the work
progresses, but any such inspection shall not be construed as a waiver of any
miss.talement %mission in any of the aforesaid architect's statements.
10.06. If the holder of any mortgage on the Premises has the right to apply the
aforesaid insurance proceeds on account of the mortgage debt and does in fact apply
such proceeds on account of the mortgage debt, Lessor may, at its option, ei!her (i)
make available to Lesse~ funds equivalent to the insurance proceeds on the terms
and condilions set forth herein, or (ii) terminate this Lease by wrillen notice give to
Lessee within 30 days after the aforesaid mortgage debt, and in any event within 90
days after occurrence of the damage. In the event Lessor elects to terminate this
Lease pursuant to this Paragraph, such termination shall be effective on the last.<Jay
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11.01 In the event the Premises or any part thereof shall be condemned and
taken for a public or a quasi-public use, Lessee will promptly give written notice
thereof to Lessor generally describing the nature and extent of such condemnation.
or laking or the nature of such proceedings and negotiations and the nature and
extent of the taking which might result therefrom, as the case may be. Any award
made to compensate either Lessor or Lessee for its damages or loss shall be
deposited with Lessor, or with any holder of a mortgage encumbering the Premises,
if required by said holder.
11.02 In the event that a portion of the Premises, but less than the entire
Premises, is taken or condemned by eminent domain as aforesaid, Lessor shall have
the right, at its option, to require Lessee to make such repairs as are necessary to
restore the Premises as nearly as possible to the condition they were in immediately
prior to. the taking. If Lessor shall make available to Lessee the net proceeds of the
condemnation award (which shall be the total award less the sum of (i) any costs or
expenses incurred by Lessor in collecting the award and (ii) so much of the award as
may be allocated to land value) on the same terms and conditions as contained in
Article 10 hereof with respect to restoration or repair of the Premises in the event of
damage by fired or other casualty.
If the property in question cannot be restored to a complete architectural unit,
or if the taking is so extensive that the premises in question would not, after
restoration, be suitable for its present use as a skating rink, the taking shall be
considered a total and Paragraph 11.03 below will apply. If the holder of any
mortgage on the Premises shall apply the award to the principal balance of such
mortgage, Lessor shall make the election provided in Paragraph 11.03(c).
11.03 In the event of a partial taking rent shall abate equitably in proportion to
the area of the Premises condemned as of the day on which the condemning
authority shall take possession of the condemned property.
(a) In the event the entire Premises are taken or condemned by any
public or quasi-public authority exercising the right of eminent domain, this
Lease shall terminate as of the date the condemning authority takes.
possession of the Premises, with the same force and effect as though sucl'l
date were the date fixed herein fer expiratien of the term. Tl100€ntirc amount
of any award for such taking shall belong to Lessor except for moving and
business interruption expenses, if any, awarded directly to Lessee, and
Lessee hereby waives any other right he may have to any por1ion of such
award.
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ATTORNEY OF ANY COURT OF RECORD TO APPEAR FOR LESSEE IN ANY
AND ALL ACTIONS WHICH MAY BE BROUGHT FOR RENT AND/OR THE
CHARGES, PA YMENTS, COSTS AND EXPENSES HEREIN RESERVED AS RENT,
OR HEREIN AGREED TO BE PAID BY LESSEE AND/OR TO SIGN FOR LESSEE
AN AGREEMENT FOR ENTERING IN ANY COMPETENT COURT AN AMICABLE
ACTION OR ACTIONS FOR THE RECOVERY OF SUCH RENT OR eTHER
CHARGES OR EXPENSES, AND IN SAID SUITS OR IN SAID AMICABLE ACTION
OR ACTIONS TO CONFESS JUDGMENT AGAINST LESSEE FOR ALL OR ANY
PART OF THE RENT SPECIFIED IN THIS LEASE AND THEN DUE AND UNPAID,
AND OTHER CHARGES, PAYMENTS, COSTS AND EXPENSES RESERVEDAS
RENT OR AGREED TO BE PAID BY LESSEE AND THEN DUE AND UNPAID, AND
FOR INTEREST AND COSTS TOGETHER WITH A REASONABLE A TIORNEY'S
COMMISSION. SUCH AUTHORITY SHAll NOT BE EXHAUSTED BY. ONE
EXERCISE THEREOF, BUT JUDGMENT MAY BE CONFESSED AS AFORESAID
FROM TIME TO TIME AS OFTEN AS ANY OF SAID RENT AND/OR OTHER
CHARGES RESERVED AS RENT OR AGREED TO BE PAID BY LESSEE SHALL
FALL DUE OR BE IN ARREARS.
12.13 UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE THEN CURRENT TERM OF THIS
LEASE OR THE EARLIER TERMINAl:lON OR SURRENDER HEREOF AS
PROVIDED IN THIS LEASE, IT SHALL BE LAWFUL FOR ANY. ATTORNEY TO
APPEAR AS ATTORNEY FOR LESSEE AS WELL AS FOR ALL PERSONS
CLAIMING BY. THROUGH OR UNDER LESSEE AND TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT
FOR ENTERING IN ANY COMPETENT COURT AN AMICABLE ACTION IN
EJECTMENT AGAINST LESSEE AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING BY. THROUGH
OR UNDER TENANT AND THEREIN CONFESS JUDGMENT FOR THE RECOVERY.
BY LANDLORD OF POSSESSION OF THE HEREIN PREMISES. FOR WHICH THIS
LEASE SHALL BE ITS SUFFICIENT WARRANT. WHEREUPON, IF LESSOR SO
DESIRES, A WRIT OF POSSESSION OR OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT UNDER
THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE THEN IN EFFECT MAY ISSUE FORTHWITH,
WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WRIT OR PROCEEDINGS; PROVIDED. HOWEVER,IF FOR
ANY REASON AFTER SUCH ACTION SHALL HAVE BEEN COMMENCED~ THE
SAME SHALL BE DETERMINED AND THE POSSESSION OF THE PREMISES
HEREBY DEMISED REMAIN IN OR BE RESTORED TO LESSEE, LESSOR SHALL
HAVE THE RIGHT FOR THE SAME DEFAULT AND UPON ANY SUBSEQUENT
OEFAUL r OR DEFAULTS. OR UPON THE TERMINATION OF THIS LEASE UNDER
ANY OF THE TERMS OF THIS l.EASE TO BRING ONE OR MORE FURTHER
AMICABLE ACTION OR ACTIONS AS HEREINBEFORE SET FORTH TO RECOVER
POSSESSION OF THE SAID PREMISES AND CONFESS JUDGMENT FORTHE
RECOVERY OF POSSESSION OF THE PREMISES J'>.S HEREINABOVE
PROVIDED.
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shall or may incur, or which any such pariy would otherwise incur, by reason'
of Lessee's failure to comply with this Lease including, bul not limited to: (i) the
cost of bringing the Premises into compliance with all laws; (ii) the reasonable
cost of all appropriate tests and examinations of the Prembes to confirm that
the Premises has been brought into compliance with all laws; and (iii) the
reasonable fees and expenses of the Indemnitee's attorneys, engineers, and
consullants incurred by the Indemnflees in enforcing and confirming
compliance with this Lease.
(Q For the purposes of this Section, the Premises shall include the real
estate covered by Ihis Lease: aI/Improvements: all personal property used in
connection wilh the Premises (including that owned by Lessee); and the soil,
groundwater and surface water of the Premises.
(g) The covenants contained in Ihis Section shal/ surviv~ the expiration
or termination of this Lease, and shall continue for so long as Lessor and its
successors and assigns, and the Indemnilees, may be subj~ct 10 any
expenses, obligations, penallies, fines, claims, demands, liabilities, costs,
personal injuries, property damage, actions and causes of action, suits, debls,
judgments, demands or charges whatsoever against which Lessee has
agreed to indemnify the Indemnitees under this Lease.
(h) All terms, except as otherv"ise defined herein, shall have the
meanings as set forth in the Lease. For purposes hereof, Hazardous
Substances shall mean (i) any "Hazardous Substance", "Pollutant" or
"Contaminant" (as defined in Section 101(14) and (33) of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response and Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA"),
42 U.S.CA Section 9601(14) and (33)) or 40 C.F.R. Part 302; (Ii) any
hazardous substance, hazardous waste or solid waste, as those terms are
defined in applicable state or local faw; (iii) any substances containing
pelroleum as Ihal ferm is defined in Section 9001 (8) of the Resource
Conservallon and Recovel)' Act, as amended, 42 U.S.CA Section 6991(8)
. or 40 C.F.R. 280.1; or (iv) any other substance for which any governmental
entity requires special handling in its collection, storage, trealmentor disposal.
(I) Lessor represents and warrants that:
(i) No not1ce has been given to Lessor and no notice has
been given fo any party in the chain of title or chain of
operations of the Premises, by any governmental authority or
any person claiming any violation of, or requiring compliance
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ALL THAT CEHTAIN tract or ( .rcel of L'eal ,es,tp~e situa( in
,HaJl1Pi:J.ell 'rownship, CumbeL"land County, pennsy 1 vania, being 1110re
particularly bounded and described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the western right-of~wayline of Salem
Church Road (a 60 foot right-Of-way); said point of beginning
being located in a south\~est direction from the c.;>nterline of
the intersection of Dattersea parkway (a 50 foot right-of-w&y)
and Salem Church Hoad, South 65 degt:ees 02 minutes 37 seconds
West a distance of 32.12 feet to a point, said point being the
. point of beginning. From the point of beginning along the
northern property lines of existing Lots # 3, #4, # 6 and #8,
North 69 degrees 45 minutes 45 seconds West a distance of 925.02
feet to a point; thence along the eastern property line of
existing Lot #2, North 02 degrees 17 minutes 30 seconds East a
distance of 77.63 feet to a point; thence along the eastern
property line of Lot #1 (residual lands) North 20 degrees 15
minutes 43 seconds East a distance of 300.41 feet to a point;
thence along the same North 86 degrees 27 minutes 28 seconds
East a distance of 86.02 feet to a point; thence along a tangent
curve, curving to the right having a radius of 630.48 feet and
an arc length of 984.85 feet to a point; thence along the
western right-Of-way line of the Salem Church Road, South 04
degrees 02 minutes 32 seconds East a distance of 100.11 feet to
a point, said point being the point of BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 8.055 acres.
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BEING Lot No,
:lated Hay 23,
the Office of
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9, Silver Creek Farms, l1ino.r subdivision Plan,
1996, last revised June 20, 1996, and recorded in
the Recorder of Deeds-o~ Cumberland County in Plan
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part of the same premises L. B. Smith, Inc. by its deed
jated July 12, 1996 and recorded July 12, 1996 in Deed Book 142,
Page 669 granted and conveyed unto Patton Recreational
Properties.
rOGETHER NITH the riqht to the sanitarv se"'er e:isement for the
~urpos of installatibn, USe and mainte~ance of a sanitary sewer
line described as follows:
~LL .THAT CBRTAIN strip of land situate in Hampden TownShip,
:umberland County, Pennsylvania, being more particularly bounded
~nd described as follows:
3EGINNIlIG at a point on the northeastern most cornt!r of Lot No.
i on the ~'inal SUbdivision Plan of T~IO I.ats (1 & 6) for. I.. B.
;rnith, Inc. dated October. 17, 1988, said point also being the
)oundary lint! betwt!t!n Lot No. 6 on said plan and existing Lot
:0. 3; thcnct! along existing Lot ~2, (lands now at" former.1y of
ronas [J. Cooke Entercsts),' South 13 degrees 101 minutes 15
;econds East, a distanct! 0[195.00 feet to a sanitary man hole;
:/lence Horth 69 degrees 45 mil1tltc:; ,15 second,; l-lest, a distance
If 20.00 fet!t to a point; tht!ncc North 13 degree:; 14 minutes 15
".econds Hest, .1 dl"t,1I1C{! of 195.00 feet to a point; thcnc'~ South
.9 dcqeec:i 45 minute:; .~5 ~ccond:~ E.)~;t, <l di~;;t':~l1ce or /.o~oo feet
o .1 point, being tlll:! nOI:thca"t"I'n ,,,,,,;t corner of Lot 110. 6. the
oint .)l1d plilce of llEGJIWWG.
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ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land situate in the 'l'ownship of
susquehanna, County of Dauphin, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
being more particularly bounded and described as follows, to
wit:
BEGINNING at a concrete monument on the northern right-of~way of
corey Road (60 feet wide) and the southwest corner of Lot No. 16
of' the Union Square Industrial Park, South 71 degrees 28 minutes
02 seconds West a distance of 82.47 feet to a point on the
northern right-of-way of corey Road; thence along a curve to the
left having a radius of 530.00 feet an arc length of 27.15 feet
to a point on the aforementioned right-of-way line; thence by
same South 68 degrees 31 minutes 57 seconds West, a distance of
278.48 feet to an iron pin at the southeast corner of Lot No.
18; thence along the eastern property line of Lot No. 18 North
. 21 degrees 28 minutes 08 seconds h"est, . a distance of 565,72 feet
to an iron pin; thence along lands now or formerly of Lanecor
North 84 degrees 35 minutes 25 seconds East, a distance of
336.~1 feet to an iron pin; thence along lands now or formerly
of Evanoff North 76 degrees 31 minutes 42 seconds East, a
jistance of 89.41 feet to a concrete monument at the northwest
corner of Lot No. 16; thence along the I,estern property 1 ine of
Lot No. 16 South 18 degrees 31 minutes 59 seconds East, a
jistanc~ of 465.76 feet to a concrete monument, said point being
the place of BEGINNING. '
:ONTAINING 203,955 square feet, or 4.68 acres.
3EING Lot No. 17 on the Final Resubdivision Plan for Lots 16 and
I? of Union Square Industrial Park, Phase I, recorded January
22, 1993 in the Dauphin County Recorder of Deeds Office in Plan
300k 11. Volume 5, Page 67.
3EING the same premises which Flyncor, a Pennsylvania general
~artnership. by its deed dated May 14, 1993 and recorded May 14,
1993 in Record Book 1%9, Page 117 granted and conveyed unto
?atton Recreational Properties, a Pennsylvania general
~artnership.
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\LL THAT CERTAII~ tract of land situate in the Township of
lusquehanna, County of Dauphin, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
)eing more particularly bounded and described as follows to wit:'
IEGINNING at a iroil pin on the northern right-of-\"ay of Corey
. )rive (60 feet wide) and the soutlwest corner of Lot No. 17 of
~e Union square Industrial Park along the northern right-of~way
ineef Corey Drive south 68 degrecs 31 minutcs 57 scconds wcst
, distance of 285.00 feet to a point on the northern
'ight-of-way line of corey Drivc; thence along said right-of-way
ine by a curve to the right having a l"adius of 25.00 Ceet an
rc distance of ]9.27 feet, and having a chord bearing of north
6 degrees 18 minutes 03 seconds west a chord distance oC 35.35
eet to a point on the eastern right-oC-way lino of Katie Court
60 (eet wide): thence along the eastern right-oC-way lino of
atia Court, north 21 degrees 28 ~inutcs 03 seconds west a
istancc of 250.19 feet; thence aJ Dne; ,",oid rl"ht-o(-\,ay by a
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4. The Plaintiffs allege in their complaint that Loris Fogal
sustained personal injuries as a result of a fall at the Twi.n Ponds
West facility on December 27, 1996, which fall was allegedly caused
by the condition of the floor.
5. At all times relevant hereto, Additional Defendant,
. Abacus sports Installations, Ltd., was contracted by the Defendants
to install a rubber flooring material, everroll, at the Twin Ponds
West skating Center.
6. At all times relevant hereto, the agents, servants,
workmen or employees of Additional Defendant were in the process of
installing the everrol1 at the Twin Ponds West Skating Center.
7. On December 26, 1996, the day before the incident
referred to in the Plaintiffs' Complaint, installers employed by
.the Additional Defendant, were physically present at Twin Ponds for
the purpose of installing the everrol1 and had actual knowledge of
the conditions of the floor in the vicinity where the Plaintiff
ultimately fell.
8. As of December 24, 1996, agents, servants, workmen or
employees of the Additional Defendant had actual knowledge that on
the weekend of December 27, 1996 a hockey tournament would be held
at Twin Ponds.
9. As of December 26, 1996, the Additional Defendant's
employees carried in their trucks caution tapes and barricades.
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10. The damages and injuries referred to in th~ Plaintiffs'
complaint were caused in part. or in whole by the negligence of the
Additional Defendant, through the actions or omissions of its
agents, servants, workmen or employees in that. they:
a) failed to keep said flooring in a reasonably safe
condition for its contemplated usei
b) negligently erected the everroll padding;
c) created the ccndition of the floor at Twin Ponds with a
change in elevation which is not acceptable along a
walkway surface;
d) failed to properly mark the area near the edge of the
foam padding while it was under construction;
e) failed to cordon off from the public the area near the
edge of the everroll padding; and
f) failed to. add beveling to the edge of the everro11 to
prevent the catching of a pedestrian's foot.
11. In the event that any liability is found to exist on the
part of any of the Defendants, which liability is specifically
denied, then the Additional Defendant is liable to any and all of
said Defendants for contribution and/or indemnity.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, Twin Ponds, Inc, P.C., D. Craig Patton,
G. Reeder Patton, III, William A. Patton, Susan E. Sanders and.
Scott M. Sanders, t/d/b/a Patton Recreational Properties,
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