HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-2433COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COURT OF cOMMON PLEAS
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NOTICE OF APPEAL [~/' ~ ~' ~;~O3
Notice is given that the appellant has tiled in the above Court of Common Pleas an appeal from the judgment rendered by the Dis-
trict Justice on the date and in the case mentioned below. ~ MAG. DIST. NO. OR NAME OF D.J.
09-2-01 ----
NAME OF APPELLANT ZIP CODE
Morris stanley t/d/b/a S&M Paving STATE
c,T~. PA 17050
Mechar~csburg -----
ADDRESS OF APPELLANT Road
7000 wertzville Morris stanley t/d/b/a S&M Paving
~;~MEm LDavid& Joyce Radabaugh vs. ------
CLA:M NO. YEAR 0000442-02 " ~ / / /''' ~ Kil_li.an & Gepb~-r~, LLP
888~.~[ ~ c~.ine Street
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LT YEAR__ ppellant wa~ 'C'l~i~'~t '(,~e PA R.C.P.J.P.
is re Ul
~his block will be signed ONLY when this notation' q · · '-~fa
No. 1001 (6)) in action before district Justice, he
No 1008B. ' ' MUST FILE A COMPLAINT within twenty (20)
_R; .C.P_._J,.~. ,,! Xnoeal, when received, by the D,_s_t?..~ Justice, will operate as
A SUPERSEDEA:5 to [n~ ,~,~,~ ......... days after filing his NOTICE of APPEAL.
~MPLAINT AND RULE -I-U I'~efore District Justice.
PRAECIPE TO ENTER RUL" ~ r,-
(This section ct torm to be used ONLY when appellant was DEFENDANT (see PA R.C.P.J.P. No. 1001(7) in action
IF NOT USED, detach from copy ct notice ct appeal to be served upon appellee.
PRAECIPE: To Prothonotary ~, appellee(s}, to file a complaint in this appeal
l.x:t v J-,.,~ .... Name of appellee(s)
Enter rule upon David~
(Common Pleas No. - ~ ~~.2~AT~.~,',','~ within twenty (20) days after service ct rule or sufie, r ent~ ct judgment of non pros.
RULE:
TO ' Name of appellee(s) n appellee(s)
(1) You are notified that a rule is hereby entered upon you to tile 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) It you do not file a complaint within this time, a JUDGMENT OF NON PROS WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU
UPON PRAECIPE.
(3)Dat:he date °l service °f this r:~ semi::: :;il is the date °f the maili~'~//~~~- ~L~
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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 the notice of appeal. Check applicable boxes)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF
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AFFIDAVIT: I hereby swear or affirm that I served ~.~- ~ . ~' ~'~.~,
~ a copy of the Notice of Appeal, Common Pleas No.
(date of se~ice) _ ~, u~n the Distri~ J~d~i~t~
.
_, year , ~by pemonal se~ce ~by (ce~fi ter~mail Fs
r~eipt attached hereto, and upon the appellee, (name
-~' , '~, On
_, year ~ by personal se~ice ~ by (ceCilia) (r~istered) mail, senoer's r~eipt a~ach~ hereto.
~ and fu~her that I se~ the Rule to File a Complaint a~ompanying the a~ve Notice of Appeal upon the appell~(s) to
~om the Rule was address~ on
mail, sender's r~eipt a~ach~ hereto. ~, year ~ by personal se~ice ~by (ce~ifi~) (r~ister~)
SWORN (AFFIRMED) AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME
THIS DAY OF YEAR
~ official before whom affidavit was made
Title of official
Signature of Affiant
My commission expires on
year
COMMONWEALTH OF pENNSYLVANIA
;OUNTY OF:
Mag, Dist. No.:
09 -2-01
DJ Name: Hon.
PAU[~ P. CO[~.REAL
Address: 1 COURTHOUSE SQUARE
CARLISLE, PA
7e,e~ho~e: (717) 240-6564' 17013-0000
MORRIS STANLEY-T/D/B/A S&M PAVING
7000 WERTZVILLE ROAD
MECHANICSURG, PA 17050
NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT
~RADABAUGH, DAVID & JOYCE
60 SUNNYSIDE DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
VS.
DEFENDANT/JUDGMENT CRED TOR: NAME ~n~]
FMORRIS STANLEY-T/D/~A S&M
7000 WERTZVILLE ROAD
MECHANICSURG, PA 17050
Docket No,: CV-OOOO442-O2-
Date Filed: 10/22/02
, j
THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT:
Judgment:
~-~ Judgment was entered for:
FOR PLAINTIFF
(Name)
Judgment was entered against: (Name)
in the amount of $ '~ .. ~;_3o _ 1 3
Defendants are jointly and severally liable.
"~ Damages will be assessed on:
~-'"~ This case dismissed without prejudice.
[Amount of Judgment Subject to
AttachmenVAct 5 of 1996 $
~4ORRTffi ~tpANI.~-T/D/B/A ,q~;~ PAVTN~
on: (Date of Judgment) 4/9.5/nq
(Date & Time)
Amount of Judgment $
:O,udgment Costs $
Interest on Judgment $
Attorney Fees $
Total $
Post Judgment Credits $.
Post Judgment Costs $
Certified Judgment Total $
3,400 . 00'!
130.13
.00
.00
3,530.13
ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT BY 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.
~ -' 5~ ' SEAL
My commission expires first Monday of January, 2006 . -
AOPC 315-03 '
MORRIS STANLEY t/d/b/a
S&M PAVING,
Plaintiff
Ye
DAVID & JOYCE RADABAUGH,
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
'CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· NO. 03-2433 Civil
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PROOF OF SERVICE
This is to certify that a copy of the Notice of Appeal filed in the above-captioned
action was served upon the following on May 30, 2003, by depositing a true and correct copy
of same via Certified Mail, addressed as follows:
Mark A. Denlinger, Esquire
Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Mr. & Mrs. David Raudabaugh
60 Sunnyside Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
District Justice Paula P. Correal
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
Our letter enclosing the Notice of Appeal along with the Certified Mail Receipts are attached
hereto as Exhibit "A."
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: May 30, 2003
Michael J. O'Connor, Esquire
Killian & Gephart
218 Pine Street, P. O. Box 886
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717)232-1851
Attorney I. D. #76127
Attorneys for Plaintiff
EXHIBIT "A"
THOMAS W. SCOTT
JANE GOWEN PENNy
TERRENCE J. MeGOWAN
J. PAUL HELVY
MICHAEL J. O'CONNOR
HEATHER M. FAUST
THE LAW FIRM OF
KILLIAN & GEPItART, LLP
218 PINE STREET
P. O. BOX 886
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17108-0886
TELEPHONE (717) 232-1851
FAX NO. (717) 238-0592
www.killiangephart.com
May 30, 2003
Of Counsel:
JOHN D. KILLIAN
SMITH B. GEPHART
Mark A. Denlinger, Esquire
Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL AND
VIA REGULAR MAIL
Mr. & Mrs. David Raudabaugh
60 Sunnyside Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
Re.-
David & Joyce Raudabaugh v. Morris Stanley
Docket No. 03-2433 Cumberland County CCP
Dear Mr. Denlinger:
Please find the enclosed Notice of Appeal from the decision of District Justice Correal
filed with the Cumberland County Prothonotary. Please file a Complaint within 20 days of
service of the enclosed Praecipe and Rule to file a Complaint.
Thank you for your courtesy and attention to this matter. If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience.
MJO/mbl
Enclosure
cc: District Justice Paula P. Correal
Morris Stanley
Very truly yours,
Michael J. O'Connor
THOMAS W. SCOTT
JANE GOWEN PENNy
TERRENCE J. McGOWAN
J. PAUL HELVY
MICHAEL J. O'CONNOR
HEATHER M. FAUST
THE LAW FIRM OF
KILLIAN & GEPHART, LLP
218 PINE STREET
P. O. BOX 886
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17108~0886
TELEPHONE (717) 232-1851
FAX NO. (717) 238-0592
www.killiangephart, com
May 30, 2003
Of Counsel:
JOHN D. KILLIAN
SMITH B. GEPHART
Mark A. Denlinger, Esquire
Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL AND
VIA REGULAR MAIL
Mr. & Mrs. David Raudabaugh
60 Sunnyside Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
Re.'
David & Joyce Raudabaugh v. Morris Stanley
Docket No. 03-2433 Cumberland County CCP
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Raudabaugh:
Please fred the enclosedNotice of Appeal from the decision of District Justice Correal
filed with the Cumberland County Prothonotary. Please file a Complaint within 20 days of
service of the enclosed Praecipe and Rule to file a Complaint.
Thank you for your courtesy and attention to this matter. If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience.
MJO/mbl
Enclosure
cc: District Justice Paula P. Correal
Morris Stanley
Very truly yours,
Michael J. O'Connor
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DAVID and JOYCE RAUDABAUGH,
Plaintiffs,
MORRIS STANLEY, t/b/Wa S&M PAVING,
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: 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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Carl C. Risch, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 75901
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorney for Plaintiffs
DAVID and JOYCE RAUDABAUGH,
Plaintiffs,
MORRIS STANLEY, t/b/Wa S&M PAVING,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
:NO. 03- ~13g
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiffs, David and Joyce Raudahaugh, are adult individuals residing at 60
Sunnyside Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA, 17013.
2. Defendant, Morris Stanley, is an adult individual doing business as S&M
Paving, with a primary place of business at 7000 Wertzville Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, PA, 17055.
3. In March 2001, Defendant provided paving services to the Raudabaughs at their
home located at 60 Sunnyside Drive, Carlisle, PA.
4. The aforementioned paving services included grading and three (3") inches of
binder compressed to two and one half(2 ½") inches. A copy of the agreement/description of the
work is attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
5. Defendant agreed to provide the Raudabaughs with free sealer to be applied to the
driveway by August 2001. A copy of the agreement to seal the driveway/warranty is attached
hereto as Exhibit "B."
6. Defendant warranted the services such that there was a three (3) year guarantee
against cracks. See Exhibit "B."
7. On or about April 7, 2001, Mr. Raudabaugh paid the Defendant $6,800 for
aforementioned paving services.
8. After paying for these services, Mr. Raudabaugh indicated his dissatisfaction with
the services that were provided by Defendant. The dhveway immediately began to crack and
settle.
9. In April 2001, Defendant agreed to repair the driveway in August 2001.
10. Defendant has not returned to repair the Raudabaugh's driveway.
11. The paving work performed by Defendant was entirely defective and failed to
meet a minimum standard of workmanship reasonably expected by a consumer.
COUNT I
BREACH OF CONTRACT
12. Paragraphs 1 through 11 are incorporated as if fully set forth.
13. Defendant has breached his contracts to provide paving services and warranty/repair
services by failing to provide paving services in a workmanlike manner and by failing to
service/repair the driveway.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against Defendant in the amount of $6,800.00
plus costs and fees.
COUNT H
QUANTUM MERUIT
14. Paragraphs 1 through 13 are incorporated as if fully set forth.
15. Defendant has been unjustly enriched in that Plaintiffs paid him $6,800.00 even
though he has failed to provide them with a competently paved driveway.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against Defendant in the amount of $6,800.00
plus costs and fees.
Date: ~of g/0~
By ( x,x~ I C,,L~
Carl C. Risch, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 75901
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-3093
(717) 243-3341
Attorney for Plaintiffs
OTTO
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Oated:q /03
& M PAVING
7000 Wertzvllle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
790-9104
PROPOSAL & CONTRACT
Fully Insured
No. 1 Grading~
No. 2 Gravel~
No. 4 Sealer
No. 5 We finish all labor and materiel on the job.
No. 6 Work to be done at contractor's best ability.
No. 7 Job to measure and be paid in full on completion of job.
~'00 °=
Total Price $_ ~
One Year Guarantee (except for acts of nature and/or tim marks
100% Water Drainage NOT Guaranteed)
Customer agra,es and understands
(Signature)
Make checl~s payable to Morris Stanley
Contractor: __ Morris Stanley
Customer: _
Signing this contract is a binding agreement. There will be a 15% of total contract charge for
any cancellations a~ter 3 days. There will be a 1 1/2% service charge per month on any balance
due after 10 days.
°'~ S & M PAVING ~.~
7000 Wertzville Road*
Mechanicsburg, pA 17055
,,' ~790-9104
PROPOSAL & CONTRACT
Fully Msured
Name ~-
Pho.e~¢'q -? 7g? /
No. 1 Grading
No. 2 Gravel.
No. 3 Bladktop
No. 5 We fimsh all labor and material on the job.
No. 6 Work to be done at contractor's best ab~ity.
No. 7 Job to measure and be paid in full on completion of job,
'T'7 -z~, Total Price
· (~e; Year Guarantee (except for acts of nature and/or hre marks
~ L, '~,~,:~ 100% Water Drainage NOT Guaranteed)
Customer agrees and understands
(Signature)
Mm;ri. Stanley
' Make che~ks payable to
Contractor: Morri~ S~d~ey
Customer: ~
Signing this contract is a binding agreement. There will be a 15% of total contract charge for
any cancellations after 3 days. There will-be a 1 1/2% service charge per month on any balance
due after 10 days.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Carl C. Risch, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing was served this date by
depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Michael J. O'Connor
Killian & Gephart, LLP
218 Pine Street
P.O. Box 886
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0886
MARTS~~7~ILLIAMS
By ~__K,,~ 1 ~
Carl C. Risch, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
& OTTO
Dated:
DAVID & JOYCE RAUDABAUGH,
Plaintiffs
MORRIS STANLEY, t/dPo/a S&M
PAVING,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO: 03-2433
;
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TO:
NOTICE TO PLEAD
David & Joyee Raudabaugh
by and through their attorney
Carl C. Risch, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
You are hereby notified to plead where applicable to the enclosed Answer with New
Matter within twenty (20) days from service hereof, or a default judgment may be entered
against you.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: July f{} , 2002
Michael JJ (~ Connor, Esquire
Killian & Gephart, LLP
218 Pine Street
P. O. Box 886
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 232-1851
Attorney I. D. #76127
Attorneys for Defendant
DAVID & JOYCE RAUDABAUGH,
Plaintiffs
MORRIS STANLEY, t/tlPo/a S&M
PAVING,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO: 03-2433
.
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant lacks knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of this averment. Therefore, said
averment is being denied.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Denied. The agreement/description of work marked as Exhibit"A" speaks for
itself and any characterization of it by Plaintiff is denied.
5. Denied. The agreement marked as Exhibit "B" speaks for itself and any
characterization of it by Plaintiff is denied.
6. Denied. The agreement marked as Exhibit "B" speaks for itself and any
characterization of it by Plaintiff is denied.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that after paying for these
services, Plaintiff indicated his dissatisfaction with the services that were provided by
Defendant. It is specifically denied that this dissatisfaction was justified since these services
were provided in a proper and workman like m~nner. Furthermore, it is specifically denied
that the driveway immediately began to crack and settle. Strict proof is demanded at the time
of trial.
9.
10.
Denied. The averments in this paragraph are specifically denied.
Admitted. It is admitted that Defendant has not returned to repair Plaintiffs'
driveway. This is due to the fact that the driveway does not need any repairs since there are
no cracks.
Denied. The averments in this paragraph are denied as conclusions of law to
11.
which no responsive pleading is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
By way of further response, without waiving the foregoing, it is specifically denied that
Defendant's work was defective and failed to meet a minimum standard of workmanship
reasonably expected by a consumer. Strict proof is demanded at the time of trial.
COUNT I
BREACH OF CONTRACT
12. Defendant hereby incorporates paragraphs 1 through 11 above as though fully
set forth herein.
13. Denied. The averments in this paragraph are denied as conclusions of law to
which no responsive pleading is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
By way of further response, without waiving the foregoing, it is specifically denied that
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Defendant breached a contract since he provided all paving services in a workman like
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment in his favor and against Plaintiffs,
plus costs and fees, and such other relief as this Court deems just and proper.
COUNT II
QUANTUM MERUIT
14. Defendant hereby incorporates paragraphs 1 through 13 above as though fully
set forth herein.
15. Denied. The averments in this paragraph are denied as conclusions of law to
which no responsive pleading is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
By way of further response, without waiving the foregoing, Defendant has not been unjustly
enriched in this matter since he performed all paving services in a workman like manner and
provided Plaintiffs with a competently paved driveway.
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment in his favor and against Plaintiffs,
plus costs and fees, and such other relief as this Court deems just and proper. NEW MATTER
16. Plaintiffs' claims are barred and are limited by their acceptance of the services
provided and their payment of the contract price for the services provided by Defendant.
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17. Plaintiffs' claims are barred and are limited since they waived their claims by
making payment for the services provided after inspecting the paving work performed by
Defendant.
18.
Plaintiffs claims for equitable relief are barred by the unclean hands doctrine.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: July l0,2002
Michael~J.~O~' C~oonnor, Esquire
Killian & Gephart, LLP
218 Pine Street
P. O. Box 886
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 232-1851
Attorney I. D. #76127
Attorneys for Defendant
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VERIFICATION
I hereby verify that the statements of fact made in the foregoing document are true
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that any false
statements therein are subject to the penalties contained in 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904, relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Morris Stanley
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On this lB day of July, 2003, I hereby certify that I served the foregoing document
on the following by depositing a true and correct copy in the United States Mail, postage
prepaid, addressed to:
Carl C. Risch, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
KILLIAN & GEPHART, LLP
Michael J. O'Connor, Esquire
Attorney I.D. #76127
218 Pine Street
P. O. Box 886
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0886
(717) 232-1851
DAVID and JOYCE RAUDABAUGH,
Plaintiffs,
MORRIS STANLEY, t/dPo/a S & M
PAVING,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-2433
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
16. Denied as a conclusion of law. To the extent that a response is necessary, plaintiffs
never accepted Defendant's work.
17. Denied as a conclusion of law. To the extent that a response is necessary, Plaintiffs
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never accepted Defendant s wor .
18. Conclusion of law to which no response is necessary.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment in their favor and against Defendant.
EM~y~ RT~~iLLIAMS & OTTO
Carl C. Risch, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 75901
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013 -3093
(717) 243-3341
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Date 7/14/03
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Reply to Defendant's New Matter is based upon information which has been
gathered by my counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of
counsel and not my own. I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon
information which I have given to my counsel, it is tree and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. To the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have
relied upon counsel in making this verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unswom falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penaltiesy,~/~~.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Marcia Y. Compton, an authorized agent of Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendant' s New Matter was served this date
by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Morris Stanley, t/d/b/a S&M Paving
7000 Wertzville Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
By
Marcia Y. Co~htom
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: July 18, 2003
DAVID and JOYCE RAUDABAUGH,
Plantiffs,
MORRIS STANLEY, t/b/d/a S&M PAVING,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CL~B£RI~ND COUNTY, PEN~SYtVANIA'
NO. 03-2433 CIVIL -LAW 2003
R%ruE 1312-1, The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially
in the following form:
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITraTORS
TO THE HONORABLE. THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
CARL C. RISCH , counsel for the plaintiff/defendant in
the above action (or actions), respectfully represents that: 1. The above-captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue-
2. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $ less than $25,00Q
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: MARTS£~ DEARDORFFWILLIAMS & CC~Or
and KILLIAN & GEPHART~ LLP.
WMEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3)
arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted.
ORDER OF COURT
~ND NOW,_/~--~/~ ~ , i-9~ , in consideration of the
Esq., and J j ,Esq., are appointed arbitrators in the
above-captioned action (or actions) as prayed for.
By ~he~
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Christopher E. Rice, an authorized agent for Martson DeardorffWilliams & Otto, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators was served this date by
depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Killian & Gephart, LLP
Michael J. O'Conner, Esquire
218 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Christopher E. Rice
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 24.'t-3341
Dated: September 8, 2003
~ XH~ COtraT OV COMMON W~^S OV
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
We do solemnly swear (or affu-m) 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 o e with fidelity. ,
' :~' ~ AWARD
We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appoimed and sworn (or affirmed), make
the following award:
(Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated.)
· Arbitrator, dissents. (insert name if. apj~lica~ble.)
DateofAwmd: [1~ ~ - ~
NO~CE O~ ENIRY OF AW~
Now, the ~ Say of~ ~~ ~,at ~ ~ ~., the above award
was entered ~pon the docket and notice th~eof gi~ by mail to ~e p~kes or kheir aaomeys.
Paid upon appeal:
DAVID and JOYCE RAUDABAUGH,
Plaintiffs,
MORRIS STANLEY, tYd/b/a S&M PAVING,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 03-2433
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE TO ENTER JUDGMENT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
PLEASE enter judgment against the Defendant, Morris Stanley, t/d/b/a S&M Paving, in the
amount of $2,500.00, pursuant to the Arbitrator's Award in the above-captioned matter.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Christopher E. Rice
I.D. Number 75901
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-3093
(717) 243-3341
Date: December fl~, 2003 Attorneys for Plaintiffs
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Christopher E. Rice, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Enter Judgment
was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage
prepaid, addressed as follows:
Killian & Gephart, LLP
Michael J. O'Conner, Esquire
218 Pine Street
Han-isburg, PA 17108
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Christopher E. Rice
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: December 2 ~., 2003
DAVID and JOYCE RAUDABAUGH,
Plaimiffs,
MORRIS STANLEY, t/d/b/a S&M
PAVING,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-2433
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF EXECUTION
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Issue a writ of execution in the above matter,
(1) directed to the Sberiff of Cumberland County;
(2) against Morals Stanley, t/d/b/a S&M Paving, having an address of 7000 Wertzville
Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
Index this writ against Morris Stanley, t/d/b/a S&M Paving, Defendant.
O)
(4) The mount due $2,500.00
Interest from December 26, 2003, at
the rate of $0.41 per day
Costs to be added
$
$ *
Direct the Cumberland County Sheriffto execute upon any and all personal property that is owned
by the above Defendant.
* To be determined by the Sheriffof Cumberland County
Date: February 26, 2004
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
I.D. Number 90917
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Steven J. Shanahan, an authorized agent 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:
Michael J. O'Cormer, Esquire
KILLIAN & GEPHART, LLP
218 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Dated: February 26, 2004
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Steven J. Shanahan
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
WRIT OF EXECUTION and/or ATTACHMENT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA) NO 03-2433 Civil
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND) CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TO THE SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
To satisfy the debt, interest and costs due DAVID AND JOYCE RAUDABAUGH, Plaintiff (s)
From MORRIS STANLEY, T/D/B/A S&M PAVING, 7000 WERTZVILLE, ROAD,
MECHAN1CSBURG, PA 17055
(1) You are directed to levy upon the property of the defendant (s)and to sell ANY AND ALL
PERSONAL PROPERTY THAT IS OWNED BY THE ABOVE DEFENDANT.
(2) You are also directed to atiach the property of the defendant(s) not levied upon in the possession
of
GARNISHEE(S) as follows:
and to notify the garnishee(s) that: (a) an attachment has been issued; (b) the garnishee(s) is enjoined from
paying any debt to or for the account of the defendant (s) and from delivering any property of the defendant
(s) or otherwise disposing thereof;
(3) If property of the defendant(s) not levied upon an subject to attachment is found in the possession
of anyone other than a named garnishee, you are directed to notify him/her that he/she has been added as a
garnishee and is enjoined as above stated.
Amount Due $2,500.00 L.L. $.50
Interest FROM 12/26/03 AT THE RATE OF $0.41 PER DAY
Atty's Comm % Due Prothy $1.00
AttyPaid $96.75 Other Costs
Plaintiff Paid
Date: FEBRUARY 27, 2004
(Seal)
CURT1S R. LONG
Prothono~
Deputy
REQUESTING PARTY:
Name STEVEN J. SHANAHAN, ESQUIRE
Address: MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
TEN EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Attorney for: PLAINTIFF
Telephone: 717-243-3341
Supreme Court ID No. 90917
R. Thomas Kline, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states
this writ is returned SATISFIED.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Poundage 50.00
Advertising 10.00
Law Library .50
Prothonotary 1.00
Mileage 13.80
Misc.
Surcharge 20.00
Levy 20.00
Post Pone Sale 15.00
Garnishee
TOTAL $ 148.30
Pd by Defendant
Sworn and Subscribed to before me
this 7?
day °f.?t~7
2004A.D. -~r~' ~ ~'t-t~-~,4'ff-~~
PROTI4ONOTARY
So Answers;
R. Thomas Kline,
By, Claudia A. Brewbaker
ATTORNEY Steven Shanahan
WRIT NO. 2003-2433 Civil
David and Joyce Raudabaugh
Morris Stanley, t/d/b/a S & M Paving
Real Debt
Interest
Attorney's Comm.
Writ Costs, Atty
Writ Costs, Pltff.
Miscellaneous Attorneys Fees
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Poundage
Posting Sale Bills
Law Library
Prothonotary
Service
Misc. Bad Check Charge
Advertising
Postpone Sale
Sumharge
Garnishee
Levy
TOTAL
Defendant Paid to Sheriff
Advance Costs
Total Collected
DISTRIBUTION
Pd. To Pltff.
Reftmd of Adv. Costs
Pd. To Prothonotary
DISTRIBUTION
$ 2500.00
52.48
96.75
$ 18.00
50.00
.50
1.00
13.80
10.00
15.00
20.00
20.00
$ 2649.23
150.00
1.50
$ 2649.23
$ 148.30
$ 2797.53
150.00
$2947.53
R. Thomas Kline,
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