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ATIORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
TilE JONAS RUPP II0UtE
JOHN R. FENSTERMACHER
DIRECT DIAL (717) 691-5420
January 25, 2001
"MEMBER PENNsYLVANIA AND
NEW JERSEY BAR
Office of Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Court House Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
RE: Plank's Suburban Press, Inc. v. Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association
No. 00-5243 Civil Term (Cumberland County)
Greetings:
Please be advised that we are enclosing the file in the above-referenced matter
as it is our understanding from counsel that the matter has been settled. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
FENSTERMACHER AND ASSOCIATES, P.C.
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ATIORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
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JOHN R. FENSTERMACHER
DIRECT DIAL (717) 691-5420
. MEMBER PENNSYLVANIA AND
NEW JERSEY BAR
January 31,2001
Hon. George Hoffer, P.J.
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
RE: Plank's Suburban Press, Inc. v. Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association
No. 00-5243 Civil Term (Cumberland County)
Dear Judge Hoffer:
I was appointed chairman of the arbitration panel in the case. Please be advised
that both parties agreed to a settlement in the above matter prior to it reaching the day
of arbitration. Accordingly, the matter can be marked settled and discontinued. If you
need anything further, please telephone me. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
FENSTERMACHER AND ASSOCIATES, P.C.
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cc: William A. Yocum, Esquire
James G. Nealon, III, Esquire
John R. Fenstermacher
PLEASE RESPOND TO:
TIiE JONAS RUPP HOUSE
5115 EAST TRlNDLE ROAD
MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17050
MECHANlCSBURG OFFICE:
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January 12, 2001
VIA FACSIMILE
John R. Fenscermacher~ Esquire
5115 East Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Re, Plank's suburban Press, Inc. v. Pennsylvanis'Podiacric Medical
Association, No. 00-5243 Civil Term (Cumberland Councy)
Dear Mr. F~nstermacher.:
Please be adyised that Plainciff and Defendant have agreed Co settle
che above referenced'case.. We would respectfully request thac you, as Arbicration
Chairman, cancel che hearing' on Wednesday,.January 17, 2001. Thank you for
your efforts and cooperation.
Very cruly yours,
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Plaintiff
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DOCKET NO. 00-5243 CIVIL TERM
PENNSYLVANIA PODIATRIC
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE OF ARBITRATION HEARING
The Board of Arbitrators appointed in the above-captioned case have fixed
Wednesday, January 17, 2001, at 1 :30 p.m. at the Offices of Fenstermacher and
Associates, P.C., 5115 East Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, as the time
and place for the hearing.
Anyone finding this time unsuitable will please make appropriate arrangements
with all counsel involved for another time.
Jo n R. Fenstermacher, Chairman
December 19, 2000
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cc: William A. Yocum, Esquire
3001 Market Street
~amp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Plaintiff
James G. Nealon, III, Esquire
P. O. Box 865
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0865
Attorney for Defendant
Thomas Flower, Esquire
2109 MarketStreet
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Michael Hanft, Esquire
19 Brookwood
Carlisle, PA 17013
Office of Court Administrator
One Court House Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Thomas Flower, Esquire
2109 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Michael Hanft, Esquire
19 Brookwood
Carlisle, PA 17013
RE: Plank's Suburban Press, Inc. v. Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association
No. 00-5243 Civil Term (Cumberland County)
Gentlemen:
In accordance with your previous telephone discussions with my secretary,
enclosed please find the Notice of Arbitration Hearing with respect to the above-
captioned action. I have also enclosed a copy of the file provided to me by the
Prothonotary's Office for your review. I look forward to seeing you both on January 10,
2001. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
FENSTERMACHER AND ASSOCIATES, P.C.
By:
John R. Fenstermacher
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Enclosures
PLEASE RESPOND TO;
THE JONAS RUPP HOUSE
5115 EAST TRINDLE ROAD
MECHANICSI3URG, ~ENNSYLVANIA 17050
MECHANlCSBURG OFFICE,
(717) 691- 5400
FAX (717) 691-5441
www.fenstermacher.cc
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26 BAY AVENUE
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December 19,2000
William A. Yocum, Esquire
3001 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
James G. Nealon, III, Esquire.
P. O. Box 865
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0865
Thomas Flower, Esquire
2109 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Michael Hanft, Esquire
19 Brookwood
Carlisle, PA 17013
Office of Court Administrator
One Court House Square
Carlisle,PA 17013
Bulletin Board
Cumberland County Prothonotary
One Court House Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
RE: Plank's Suburban Press, Inc. v. Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association
No. 00-5243 Civil Term (Cumberland County)
Greetings:
In accordance with your previous telephone discussions with my secretary,
enclosed please find the Notice noting the rescheduled date with respect to the hearing
in the above-captioned action. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
FENSTERMACHER AND ASSOCIATES, P.C.
By:
John R. Fenstermacher
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Enclosure
PLEASE RESPOND TO:
THE JONAS ~UPP HOUSE
5115 EAST TfUNDLE ROAD
MECHANICSBURG. PENNSYLVANIA 17050
MECHANICSBURG OFFICE:
(717) 691-5400
FAX (717) 691-5441
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PLANK'S SUBURBAN PRESS, INC.,
Plaintiff
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DOCKET NO. 00-5243 CIVIL TERM
PENNSYLVANIA PODIATRIC
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE OF ARBITRATION HEARING
The Board of Arbitrators appointed in the above-captioned case have fixed
Wednesday, January 10, 2001, at 1 :30 p.m. at the Offices of Fenstermacher and
Associates, P.C., 5115 East Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, as the time
and place for the hearing.
Anyone finding this time unsuitable will please make appropriate arrangements
with all counsel involved for another time.
November 20, 2000
J hn R. Fenstermacher, Chairman
cc: William A. Yocum, Esquire 1(,1-5041
3001 Market Street
CamP Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Plaintiff
James G. Nealon, III, Esquire J 3;1- 'jqoo
P. O. Box 865
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0865
Attorney for Defendant
Thomas Flower, Esquire 1,,?-34D(
2109 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Michael Hanft, Esquire d...j.q.53i3
19 Brookwood
Carlisle, PA 17013
Office of Court Administrator
One Court House Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
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RULE 13l2~1,.. 'The'Petition for Appointmen
in the'following form:
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PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT
'TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
William A.~ocum
, counsel for the plaintiff/defendant in
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action 6rnxl<llClOi.xlm;), respectfully represents that:
The'above-captioned action (RxxKKkxa~) is (~ at issue.
The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $ 17,299.20 plus
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is None
costs & interest.
.The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counselor are other-
wise. disqualified to sit as arbitrators: David J. Lanza
WHEREFORE, your.. petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3)
arbitrators to. whom the case shall be submitted.
ORDER OF COURT
Respectfully submitted,
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Wi1l.iam A.Yodirt E~~ui?e-'
AND NOW,' A #z,UA4h./J R ,. 1:9~ in consideration of the
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. above-captioned action (or actions) as prayed for.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2000-05243 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PLANK'S SUBURBAN PRESS INC
VS
PENNSYLVANIA PODIATRIC MEDICAL
DAVID MCKINNEY
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pensylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
PENNSYLVANIA PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION the
DEFENDANT
, at 1301:00 HOURS, on the 28th day of July
, 2000
at 757 POPLAR CHURCH ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
by handing to
SHELLY FREDERICKS, DIRECTOR
AND ADULT IN CHARGE
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
18.00
9.30
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R. Thomas Kline
08/01/2000
JOHNSON DUFFIE STEWART
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PLANK'S SUBURBAN PRESS, INC.,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY , PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 00-5243
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PENNSYLVANIA PODIATRIC MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION,
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW AND ENTER APPEARANCE OF LEGAL COUNSEL
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF THE SAID COURT:
Please withdraw the appearance of Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner,
by David J. Lanza, Esquire and enter the appearance of William A.
Yocum, as attorney for the above referenced Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
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JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
by DAVID J. LANZA, ESQUIRE
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3001 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
PHONE: (717) 761-5041
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By: David J. Lanza
LD. No. 55782
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Plaintiff
PLANK'S SUBURBAN PRESS, INC.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. ():)-s;(4.3 d~~L
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PENNSYLVANIA PODIATRIC MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION,
Defendant
NOTICE TO DEFEND
To the Defendant:
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 defense or objections to the
claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a
judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for any money claimed in the
complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other
rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO
FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Uberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
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By: David J. Lanza
J.D. No. 55782
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
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Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043"0109
(717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Plaintiff
PLANK'S SUBURBAN PRESS, INC.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PENNSYLVANIA PODIATRIC MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION,
Defendant
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, thiS;?5~y of July 2000, comes the Plaintiff, PLANK'S SUBURBAN PRESS, INC" by
and through its undersigned attorneys, Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner, and avers in support of this
Complaint as follows:
1. The Plaintiff, PLANK'S SUBURBAN PRESS, INC., is a Pennsylvania corporation with a
place of business at 2321 Market Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
2. The Defendant, PENNSYLVANIA PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, is a business
entity of undetermined nature with a place of business at 757 Poplar Church Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17011.
COUNT I
BREACH OF CONTRACT
3. The averments of paragraphs one and two are incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
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4. In July 1999, Defendant requested that Plaintiff publish and supply four hundred fifty (450)
books to Defendant.
5. Plaintiff fully performed its obligations under the aforesaid request by delivering four hundred
fifty (450) of the aforesaid books to Defendant.
6. Plaintiff has invoiced Defendant in the amount of the agreed-upon price of Seventeen
Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-nine and 20/100 Dollars ($17,299.20) for the aforesaid publication. A true
and correct copy of the aforesaid invoice is attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
7. Despite demand, Defendant has neglected and refused and continues to neglect and refuse
to pay the aforesaid amount or any part thereof.
8. Plaintiff is entitled to judgment against Defendant by reason of the aforesaid publication and
agreement in the sum of Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-nine and 20/100 Dollars ($17,299.20).
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in the amount of Seventeen
Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-nine and 20/100 Dollars ($17,299.20).
COUNT II
IN QUANTUM MERUIT
9. The averments of paragraphs one through eight are incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
10. Plaintiff fully performed publishing services for Defendant pursuant to Defendant's requests.
11. Plaintiff conferred a material benefit upon Defendant upon the promise of Defendant to pay the
reasonable value of Plaintiff's services.
12. Defendant authorized and requested all publication work performed by Plaintiff.
13. Plaintiff performed and Defendant authorized the aforesaid services in a manner consistent with
previous publication services performed by Plaintiff for Defendant.
14. Plaintiff expected remuneration from Defendant at the time of the performance.
15. Defendant was aware that Plaintiff expected payment for Plaintiff's services.
16. Despite demand by Plaintiff for payment for Plaintiff's services, payment has not been received.
17. Defendant's failure to make payment resulted in Defendants' unjust enrichment.
18. Defendant continues to sell and advertise for sale the books which Plaintiff published for
Defendant.
19. The value of the aforesaid services (less payments made) equals Seventeen Thousand Two
Hundred Ninety-nine and 20/100 Dollars ($17,299.20), plus costs and interest, as set forth on Plaintiff's
invoices.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in the amount of Seventeen Thousand
Two Hundred Ninety-nine and 20/100 Dollars ($17,299.20), plus costs and interest from November 13,1999.
COUNT III
BOOK ACCOUNT
19. The averments of paragraphs one through eighteen are incorporated as if fully set forth
herein.
20. Defendant owes Plaintiff the amount of Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-nine and
20/100 Dollars ($17,299.20) for services performed (plus interest and costs) in accordance with a book
account, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A.
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21. Plaintiff has demanded the total amount due.
22. Defendant has refused and neglected and still refuses and neglects to pay the same or any part
thereof.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in the amount of Seventeen Thousand
Two Hundred Ninety-nine and 20/100 Dollars ($17,299.20), plus costs and interest from November 13,1999.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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David J. Lanza
Attorney I.D. No. 55782
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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VERIFICA TlQN
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verify tha the statements made in the foregoing COMPLAINT are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Dated:
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2321 MARKET STREET
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
PHONE (717) 737-8659
FAX (717) 737-1760
INVOICE
SILL TO:
SHIP TO:
Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Asso
757 Poplar Church Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Asso
757 Poplar Church Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: 717-763-7665
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 00-5243 CIVIL TERM
PENNSYLVANIA PODIATRIC MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the undersigned's appearance on behalf of the Defendant,
Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association, with regard to the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
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James G. Nealon, III
Atty. 1.0. #46457
301 Market Street -- 9th Floor
P.O. Box 865
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0865
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 21st day of September, 2000, I hereby certify that I have
served the foregoing Praecipe entering my appearance on the following via first class
mail, addressed to:
David J. Lanza, Esquire
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
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Plaintiffs
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 00-5243 CIVIL TERM
PENNSYLVANIA PODIATRIC MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT
1. Admitted.
2. Denied as stated. The Defendant, Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association
(UPPMAU), is an not-for-profit corporation with a principal place of business at 757 Poplar
Church Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
COUNT 1
Breach of Contract
3. Paragraphs 1-2 above are incorporated herein by reference.
4. Denied as stated. In June of 1999, PPMA requested that Plaintiff publish and
supply 300 copies of a Hershey Review Book. In addition, PPMA requested that certain
changes and updates be made to the book in the new edition. At that time, PPMA
requested that the books be delivered in August of 1999.
5. Denied. First, the books were not delivered until November of 1999, several
months after they had been requested. In addition, there were numerous problems with
the books including but not limited to an incorrect copyright date, failure to include
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changes to the publication, failure to include a dedication page, poor printing and/or
blank pages.
6. It is admitted that the Plaintiff invoiced PPMA for 450 books. It is further
admitted that Exhibit "An to the Plaintiff's Complaint is a true and correct copy of the
invoice. It is speCifically denied that the amount is owed to the Plaintiff since the Plaintiff
failed to perform the contract in a good and workmanlike manner.
7. Denied as stated. It is admitted that PPMA has refused to pay the full amount
of the invoice. The refusal of PPMA is based upon the poor work that was done by the
Plaintiff.
8. The averments contained in Paragraph 8 of the Plaintiff's Complaint are
conclusions of law to which no response is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, PPMA, urges this Honorable Court to dismiss Count I
of the Plaintiff's Complaint.
COUNT II
In Quantum Meruit
9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 above are incorporated herein by reference.
10. Denied. For reasons stated above, Plaintiff did not perform the work in a
good and workmanlike manner.
11. Denied. For reasons stated above, the books delivered by Plaintiff were of
poor quality.
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12. It is admitted that PPMA requested the Plaintiff to perform publication work. It
is denied that the publication work was completed in accordance with the directions of
PPMA.
13. Denied. For reasons stated above, Plaintiff did not perform the "services in a
manner consistent with previous publication services performed by Plaintiff' for PPMA
14. Denied as stated. It is admitted that PPMA was aware that Plaintiff expected
to be paid provided the work was performed in a good and workmanlike manner.
15. Denied as stated. It is admitted that PPMA was aware that Plaintiff expected
to be paid provided the work was performed in a good and workmanlike manner.
16. It is admitted that PPMA has not paid the Plaintiff the full amount of the
invoice. It is specifically denied that the Plaintiff is entitled to be paid the full amount of
the invoice because the work was not performed in a good and workmanlike manner.
17. The averments contained in Paragraph 17 of the Plaintiffs Complaint are
conclusions of law to which no response is required.
18. Denied. PPMA is no longer using the books and has offered to return them to
Plaintiff.
19. Denied. The work performed by the Plaintiff was of poor quality and is not
worth the invoice price.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, PPMA, urges this Honorable Court to dismiss
Count II of the Plaintiffs Complaint.
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COUNT III
Book Account
19. [sic] The averments contained in paragraphs 1 through (19) above are
incorporated herein by reference.
20. The averments contained in Paragraph 20 of the Plaintiff's Complaint are
conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent a response is
deemed required, they are denied. On the contrary, Exhibit "A" merely is an invoice
rather than a "book account".
21. Admitted.
22. Denied. PPMA incorporates herein by reference the averments stated above
as to the reasons for not making payment on the invoice.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, PPMA, urges this Honorable Court to dismiss
Count III of the Plaintiffs Complaint.
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON & G
By:
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James G. Nealon, III, Esquire
1.0. #: 46457
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717/232-9900
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VERIFICATION
I, Michael Q. Davis, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Podiatric
Medical Society, verifY that the statements made in the foregoing Answer are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C.S.A. 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
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Dated: /o/s /00
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 9th day of October, 2000, I hereby certify that I have
served the foregoing Answer to Complaint on the following via first class mail,
addressed to:
William A. Yocum, Esquire
3001 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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PLANK'S SUBURBAN PRESS, INC.,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 00-5243
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PENNSYLVANIA PODIATRIC MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION,
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE LAWSUIT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF THE SAID COURT:
Agreement to settle this lawsuit has been executed by both parties and partial
consideration has been paid by Defendant. Please mark this lawsuit settled
and discontinued.
Respectfully submitted,
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WILLIAM A. YOCUM, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
3001 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
PHONE: (717) 761-5041
I.D. NO. 06263
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PRESS, INC.
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-5243 CIVIL TERM
PENNSYLVANIA PODIATRIC:
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
IN RE: ARBITRATION
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, t4J~6" 2001, the Court having been informed that
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the above-case has been settled, the panel of arbitrators previously
appointed is vacated and the chairman, John Fenstermacher, Esquire,
shall be paid the sum of $50.00.
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