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HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-03842I Y° I Al r 0 i 11 • V N WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR., Plaintiff V. JACK A. SUNDERLAND and ALICE R. MOUNTZ t/a A & J TOY POODLES, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 99-3842 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION-LAW NOTICE SCHEDULING ARBITRATION HEARING The above-captioned case has been scheduled to be heard on Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at 1:30 p.m. in the fifth floor hearing room, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, as the time and place for the hearing, at which time and place you are required to appear and present such testimony as you may have in this case. Any person for whom this date and time is not satisfactory, with the approval of the Chairman, will be expected within ten (10) days to arrange a new date and time suitable for all, schedule the hearing room and send new notices. Date: .5- 2 L7 ° Michael A. Scherer, Esquire Chairman Lindsay Dare Baird, Esquire 37 South Hanover Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 Kathleen K. Shaulis, Esquire 44 South Hanover Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 Bulletin Board Prothonotary's Office Cumberland County Courthouse Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 Johnna Deily, Esquire Saidis, Shuff and Masland 26 West High Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 Paul Taneff, Esquire Ricci & Taneff 4219 Derry Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17111 Court Administrator Cumberland County Courthouse Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 THE LAW OFFICES OF KATHLEEN K. SHAULIS, ESQ. 44 SOUTH HANOVER STREET CARLISLE, PA 17013 PHONE: (717)2436655 FAX : (717) 2436618 EMAIL: JRS037CARLISLE@SPRINTMAIL 'OM August 18, 2000 Michael A. Scherer, Esq. O'Brien, Baric and Scherer 17 West South Street Carlisle, PA 17013 RE: William P. Crisp, Jr. v. Jack A. Sunderland & Alice R. Mountz t/a/ A & J Poodles No. 99-3892 Civil Term Dear Mr. Scherer: This is to inform you that the enclosed Praecipe to Discontinue the above-referenced matter has been filed with the Prothonotary. This ends the need for the services of the you and the other members of the panel of arbitrators appointed by the court. Thank you very much for your assistance. Sin0 el y, G(i Ka hleen K. Shaulis cc: Paul Taneff, Esq. WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR., Plaintiff, VS. JACK A. SUNDERLAND AND ALICE R. MOUNTZ, t/a A&J TOY POODLES, Defendants. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA NO. 99-3842 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION-LAW PRAECIPE TO DISMISS TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT: NOW COMES, the Plaintiff, WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR., by and through his attorney, Kathleen K. Shaulis, Esq., and requests the Prothonotary of the above Court to dismiss the above referenced action as settled, compromised and discontinued with prejudice. Dated: August 16, 2000 By: x tnieen K. Sh&uiis, Es Su 1q. Ct. No. 37445 44 South Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-6655 Attorney for Plaintiff Ref:c:\mount\doc015. wpd WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR., Plaintiff vs. JACK A. SUNDERLAND AND ALICE R. MOUNTZ t/a A & J TOY POODLES, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 99-3842 CIVIL TERM CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Discontinue upon the person and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, first class, postage prepaid, as follows: Paul Taneff, Esq. Ricci and Taneff 4219 Derry Street Harrisburg, PA 17111 (717) 564-8683 Ka hleen K. Shaulis, Esq. Attorney I.D. # 37445 South Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-6655 Date: August 17, 2000 i?nt b4: Kati, Iwn Y:, i.a,, A119-14-00 I::51rm from 7172636519 s 71724?1735 lava I 1 D Tat NkhaW 9chaw From : KatMw K. Ghouls, Esq. Paw (717) 24M755 -0Otn..Algns111, 21100 /he" r Par.... z Indufaflp Coves diest psi Cnep V. A & J Poodles tic, ?-- X ume"t X For Review Pbam cammottt ? pf"" Rely O pwmo Rsoyab *GMMN"Nl l otter Fatwd to Mkhaat Maher, Clash"" Arbllr"tlan Dowd to CaeoN To xwmv4lbart" KadYbaa IG ibaab,lbq. TM YKomtatlon cordaknd In this faoelmlie massays is sutysct to an attomey4lard or odter Natal Pdvgege and Is cafM*rv al Wonnatlon Intended only for gw tree of ft Indlvidu"I or ntponsibk f Fverlrg It 20 to ON ON NNOOded mcipisat or the PecipWd'a agent or apart dbsotnlM On, dMilbutlon or eo ?""t' you af° Ilmetry prohibited. WU"d #W airy thin communkatlan In emmm of des Imroa twttcation f otrtc0lf nder y fe B you leave recolwd ntum Ow odgkmt masape to "W "ender via Me Uab PP9$W IIirvvice. The baaltbf v4V gladly refund aN postage amount Please contad sender at (717) 243 MM with any questions, 44 South Hanowr Sum Catllela, PA 17013 Sent by,Kathlean K. Shaul a ,iu9-14-00 11954on Iron 717:47.6618.!17:495'55 Pago l THR LAW OP1PICe9 OF KATHLEam K. SHAULIS, Esq. 46 SOUTH HANOVRR S"MIsr CART sLx, PA 17013 PHONE (717) 2434M SS FA.x : (717) 24343616 1[MAIL: JR503ZCARL19LB09PFtjHTMA1LCOM August 14, ::000 Micheal. A. scherar, l sq. O' Brien, Bari c: and 8ehorar 11 west. South Sl;rect Carlisle, ?A 17013 VIA PAK '1'0 244-5755 RE: William P. Crisp, Jr. v. Jack A. 8,.inao-z land 6 A:ice R. Mcuntz t/a/ A n ?7 Poodles No. t)9-3842 Civil Terx Dear Mr. S::rerer: This is to .iafnl'm you that thr, parties in the abcve- referencod litigation have reached a sn.ttlement avid ber.ehy respectfully request that the hearing 9r..heduled for tomorrow Tuesday, August 3, 2000 be cancelled. However, tae parties also request gnat the matter be un i.rue generally on the count'- doc.):a•_ until such rime as the particaf attorneys can file the appropriate: paperwnrk with the prothonotary's office tc di:aeontlnun this natter. if you have any questions concerninc -his matter, please contact me. Sincerely v h4hleen K. 3haulis :c: Paul TrtIMff, !':eq. RICCI & TANEFF ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW Gregory J. RICCI" Paul Tarref. . May 1, 2000 VIA FAX TRANSMISSION TO (717) 249-5755 AND FIRST CLASS MAIL MICHAEL A SCHERER ESQ O'BRIEN BARIC & SCHERER 17 WEST SOUTH STREET CARLISLE PA 17103 RE: CRISP V. SUNDERLAND ET AL. NO. 99-3842 CIVIL ACTION (CUMBERLAND COUNTY) Dear Mr. Scherer: 4219 Derry Street Harrisburg. PA 17111 Tel: (717) 564-5833 Fax: (717) 564-8683 This letter is being written in response to yours of April 20, 2000 relative to the arbitration of the above referenced case. My calendar for June and July is such that I would not be able to sit in either of those two months. However, as of this writing my calendar is wide open for the month of August, except for the week immediately preceding the Labor Day weekend (i.e., Monday, August 27 through September 5, 2000). Since I will coming from Harrisburg, I would prefer a mid morning or afternoon hearing. Thank you for your cooperation and courtesy in this matter. Very truly yours, Qaulaneff PT/jlt Enclosure: (June, July, August 2000 calendars.) mcelve 'SU 0d.dI E In Ilhnoie -'.IxW Letter to M.A. Scherer, Esq. Re: Crisp v. Sunderland et al. May 1, 2000 Page 2 cc: Alice R. Mountz (w/o encs.) P.O. Box 242 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Kathleen K. 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This information is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity named on this transmission sheet. If you are not the designated recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking of any action of reliance on the contents of this information is prohibited. It you have received this transmission in error, please notify us; by telephone immediately so that we can arranga for the return of the original documents to us at no cost to you and with reimburoement for costs you May have incurred in responding to this notification. 05/01/2000 16:40 7175648683 ?I":I i TA4E?' PA3E 02/06 RICCI & TAhEFF ATTORNEYS ANO CO:1NSEl.IORS AT lA'A Ere ory J Rim . pa?IarleN' May 1, 2000 VIA FAX TRANSMISSION TO (717) 299-5755 AM FIRST CLASS MAIL MICHAEL A SCHEREP F,Sn O'13RI'EN BAR1C & SCHERER 17 WEST SOUTH SrREET CARLISLE PA "103 RE.: CR29F V. SUNDERLPED ET A:... N0. 99-3642 ('TVTT, ACTION (CUM9ERLATdD Cn!:PITY) Dear Ur. Scherer: 1219 Derry Street Hanleborq. FA 17111 Tel (717( 564.5933 Fax (7171564-9887 This letter is being written in response to yours of April 20, 2000 relative to the arbitration of the above re-erenc:ed =ase. Mi is :rr;lar for June and Jlly is such that : wr; )d nnr oa able to sit in either of those two months. However, as of this writing my calendar is wide ope? for t'r:e mirth of Auqust, except for thA week. i.mi ,Jiatel.y preceding the Labor Day •,jec<en•d (:..e., X011:1 ay, August 27 thrrugh Sectemter 5, 2000). Since wil: cu;uiu? ilo;l Halri.sburg, i would prefer a mid w rnir.c c_ aitcl:;u.,:: hearlrq. Tltani yu-t fur yDLr cooperation and courtesy in this matter. ery truly yours, JCS) !?r,?/-J - PT/ j.: Enca2sure: !June, July, August 200,, ra'en•dars.! ww ?ennw'. ? o.ws ?nved 05/01/2000 16:40 7175648683 RICCI & TAVErz PAGE 03/06 Letter to M.A. Scheyer, Esq. Re: Crisp v. Sunderland et al. May 1, 2000 page 2 cc: Alir,.e R. Mountz N/o encs.) P.O. box 242 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Kathleen K. 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Jack A. Sunderland & Alice R. Mountz t/a A & J Toy Poodles No. 99.3842 Civil Term Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: By Order of Court dated March 28, 2000 Judge Hoffer has appointment me Chairman of the above-captioned arbitration. Enclosed please find calendars for June, July and August. Please indicate an the calendar whether you would be available to sit for the arbitration in either the a.m. or p.m. of each day. Please fax the calendars to me at your convenience. Thank you for your cooperation. Very truly yours, O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER %%p Michael A. Scherer MASIjl Enc. cc: File mavA f Aarb ilration/crispAr 717-243-5495 S91DIS SHJT MASS; Z June 2000 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20, 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 glln Mnn T..- W-_ 753 P02 PRY 01 '00 15:14 V , U 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 It 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 26 27 28 29 -- -- . I" 1 r F1 2 x616 3 rod" i 4 S 6 ?j ? 7 8 9 10 c d°? 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Mountz t/a A & J Toy Poodles No. 99-3842 Civil Term Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: By Order of Court dated March 28, 2000 Judge Hoffer has appointment me Chairman of the above-captioned arbitration. Enclosed please find calendars for June, July and August. Please indicate on the calendar whether you would be available to sit for the arbitration in either the a.m. or p.m. of each day. Please fax the calendars to me at your convenience. Thank you for your cooperation. Very truly yours, O'BRIEN, BAARRIIC & SCHERER 1411 Michael A. Scherer MAS/jl Enc. cc: File mas.dir/arbitration/crispAr Y $ WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR., Plaintiff vs. JACK A. SUNDERLAND AND ALICE R. MOUNTZ t/a A & J TOY POODLES, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 99-3842 CIVIL TERM Rule 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: Kathleen K. Shaulis, counsel for the Plaintiff in the above captioned action, respectfully represents: 1. The above-captioned action is at issue. 2. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is not in excess of $25,000 and any counterclaim of the defendant is not in excess of $25,000. The following attorneys are interested in the case as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators: Kathleen K. Shaulis. Esquire and Paul Taneff. Esquire WHEREFORE, YOUR PETITIONER PRAYS YOUR Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted. Res ectfi Ily su 'tt d ? K thleen K. Shauli • ORDER OF THE COURT AND NOW, 4d4d o7g 2000, in consideration of the foregoing petition, ?ZGr/f? 01 Esq., C AOy sq. and p yt Esq. are appointed arbitrators in the ove-captioned as prayed for. By 9 u P. 1. %le J: ?J ?: uu J1 7 U c? U WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VS. CIVIL ACTION - LAW JACK A. SUNDERLAND AND NO. 99-3842 CIVIL TERM ALICE R. MOUNT2 t/a A & J TOY POODLES, Defendants CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that I am this day serving a Petition for the Appointment of Arbitrators upon the person and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, first class, postage prepaid as follows: Paul Taneff, Esquire 4219 Derry Street Harrisburg, PA 17111 Kath-been K. Sha lis, Esq. Attorney ID No. 37445 44 South Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-6655 March 24, 2000 `vt n_ CJ Y C y (V (. i ? :V11./ ?FJ1 WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR., Plaintiff Vs. JACK A. SUNDERLAND AND ALICE R. MOUNTZ t/a A & J TOY POODLES, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 99-3842 CIVIL TERM NOTICE TO PLEAD TO THE DEFENDANT. You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed Reply to Counterclaim with New Matter within twenty (20) days from service herein or a default judgment may be entered against you. e a?`I BY: Kat leen K. Shaulis, Esq. Sup. Ct. No. 37445 44 South Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Dated: August 24, 1999 WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VS. CIVIL ACTION - LAW JACK A. SUNDERLAND AND NO. 99-3842 CIVIL TERM ALICE R. MOUNTZ t/a A & J TOY POODLES, Defendants PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S COUNTERCLAIM AND NEW MATTER AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, William P. Crisp, Jr., by his attorney, Kathleen K. Shaulis, Esq. and respectfully files this Reply to Defendant's Answer, New Matter and Counterclaim. Even though Plaintiff is not required to reply to Defendant's affirmative defense of contributory negligence pursuant to Pa. Rule of Civil Procedure 1030(b), in support of his Reply, Plaintiff states as follows: 31. DENIED. To the contrary, Plaintiffs were diligent in their care of the teacup poodle named 3 Star, following Defendant's instructions, and J taking the puppy to veterinarians on three occasions over the nine day period in which they had possession of the puppy. Moreover, the Plaintiff and his wife assumed no risk in that the Defendants gave them a health and hereditary defect guarantee one year from the date of the birth of the puppy. (Plaintiff's Exhibit D(1)) . WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to enter judgment in his favor and against Defendants for three times the sum of the amount of $1,287.50, the sales price of the puppy and the veterinarian costs and costs associated with the filing of the complaint with the district justice; attorney's fees; interest; and court costs. In the alternative, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to enter judgment in his favor and against Defendants for actual damages in the amount of 1,287.50, the sales price of the puppy and the veterinarian costs and costs associated with the filing of the complaint with the district justice; attorney's fees; interest; and court costs. REPLY TO COUNTERCLAIM 32. Plaintiff hereby incorporate paragraphs 1 through 30 of their Complaint and paragraph 31 of this Reply as if set forth herein in full. 2 33. DENIED. To the contrary, Plaintiff alleged in Paragraph 15 of his Complaint that the puppy's exact health problem could not be diagnosed by the veterinarians without expensive tests. Furthermore, the billings attached to the Plaintiff's Complaint show that the puppy's condition was serious enough to require hospitalization along with intraveneous fluid therapy. 34. DENIED. This allegation constitutes a conclusion of law which requires no responsive pleading. To the extent that a pleading may be required, the Plaintiff denies that Plaintiff and his wife were negligent in the care of the puppy nor did anything that may have contributed to the alleged death of the puppy. 35. DENIED. This allegation constitutes a conclusion of law which requires no responsive pleading. To the extent that a pleading may be required, the Plaintiff denies the same. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to enter judgment in his favor and against Defendants for three times the sum of the amount of $1,287.50, the sales price of the puppy and the veterinarian costs and costs associated with the filing 3 of the complaint with the district justice; attorney's fees; interest; and court costs. In the alternative, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to enter judgment in his favor and against Defendants for actual damages in the amount of 1,287.50, the sales price of the puppy and the veterinarian costs and costs associated with the filing of the complaint with the district justice; attorney's fees; interest; and court costs. NEW MATTER Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P 1030(a), Plaintiff avers the following material facts: 36. Defendant Mountz told the Plaintiff and his wife that they had to pick the puppy up when it was seven weeks old because Defendant's personal problems with her child caused her not to be able to care for the puppy any longer. 37. Plaintiff and his wife diligently cared for the puppy while it was in their possession. 38. Plaintiff and his wife followed the Defendant's instructions, feeding it the dog food provided by the Defendants and placing Karo Syrup in its water as they were directed to by the Defendants and took the puppy to three different veterinarians over the course of the nine days that they had the puppy in their possession. 4 39. When the puppy fell ill, Plaintiff and his wife immediately contacted the Defendants as was required by the guarantee agreement to report changes in the puppy's behavior such as vomiting, diarrhea, listlessnesss and not eating. 40. Defendant Mountz did not tell Plaintiff and his wife that the dog died while it was in the veterinarian's care. 41. When Plaintiff and his wife telephoned Dr. Robert B. Weber, 10 West Simpson Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055 who initially examined the puppy at the 5 to 7 week examination, they were told that he had not seen this particular puppy since its check-up. 42. Plaintiff and his wife have no knowledge of any other veterinarian that may have cared for the puppy after they returned her to Defendants' care. 43. Plaintiff Mountz verbally promised that Defendant Sunderland would write the check for the refund of the puppy as well as the veterinarian bills because he had the authority to write the checks while she did not. 5 44. A & J Poodles is licensed as a business by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to collect Pennsylvania sales tax. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to enter judgment in his favor and against Defendants for three times the sum of the amount of $1,287.50, the sales price of the puppy and the veterinarian costs and costs associated with the filing of the complaint with the district justice; attorney's fees; interest; and court costs. In the alternative, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to enter judgment in his favor and against Defendants for actual damages in the amount of 1,287.50, the sales price of the puppy and the veterinarian costs and costs associated with the filing of the complaint with the district justice; attorney's fees; interest; and court costs. Respectfully submitted, •l dt ?c.? 4?-- hleen K. Shaulis, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff 44 South Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-6655 I.D. No. 37445 Dated: August 24, 1999 6 I verify that the statements made in the within R=iy +0 Coul"cecdcttm w '!-h New Matter are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 16 Pa. C.S. Sec. §9909 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Dated: August 4 1999 WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR., Plaintiff VS. JACK A. SUNDERLAND AND ALICE R. MOUNTZ t/a A & J TOY POODLES, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 99-3842 CIVIL TERM CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing Reply to Counterclaim with New Matter upon the person and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, first class, postage prepaid as follows: Paul Taneff, Esquire 4219 Derry Street Harrisburg, PA 17111 Ka hleen K. Shaulis, Esq. Attorney ID No. 37445 44 South Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-6655 August 24, 1999 '- r_i y. i ?.: ).r t Cam. .. ???? .. it1l 1 L._ ?., _? t ? a. U COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NOTICE OF APPEAL COUNT OF COMMON PLEAS FROM JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT JUSTICE JUDGMENT COMMON PLEAS No /--?-- / of t F tr? NOTICE OF APPEAL Notice is given that the appellant has filed in the above Court of Common Pleas an appeal from the judgment rendered by the District Justice on the dots and in the case mentioned below Wit L- / .... CTA[t zr coot- DATE T N IIE A /PWnOII . NATME OF APPELLW MS ^I 1pN T AGENT CV 19-0q(ilp1?-,i.( .. LT 19 Ins aoct will be Signed ONLY when this notation is required under Pa R.C.P.J.P. No 1008& This Notice of Appeal, when received by the District Justice, will operate as a SUPERSEDEAS to the judgment for possession in this case if appellant Was CLAIMANT (see Pa. R.C.P.J.P. No. 1001(6) in action before District Justice, he MUST FILE A COMPLAINT within twenty (20) days after Signature of Prothonotary or Deputy filing his NOTICE of APPEAL. PRAECIPE TO ENTER RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT AND RULE TO FILE (This section of form to be used ONLY when appellant was DEFENDANT (see Pa. R.C.P.JF.. No. 1001(7) in action before District Justice. IF NOT USED, detach from copy of notice of appeal to be served upon appellee). . , PRAECIPE: To Prothonotary Enter rule upon oppelee(s), to file a complaint in this upped Na-m?e-W appelke/s1 (Common Pleas No . •??/?.?_ i? ; . ( /'- A ? Yj within twenty (20) days after service of rule or suffer entry of judgment of non pros. agnstu s Of eppea9nt or ha aeomey or agent RULES To i? i . (: '. • appolee(s). Name of agoelleq'S) (1) You are notified that a rule is hereby entered upon you to file a complaint in this appeal within twenty (20) days after the date of service of this rule upon you by personal service or by certified Or registered mail (2) If you do not file a complaint within this time, a JUDGMENT OF NON PROS WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. (3) The"of service of this rule if service was by mail is the date of mailing. Date:. 191! 1 .' Siorafv/e of Rnaramrv o AOPO]'2-M COURT FILE PROOF OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF APPEAL AND RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT (Th,s proof of service MUST BE FILED WITHIN TEN o 0i DAYS AFTER /ding loo notice of appeal. Chock applicable bo.ras) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLLVVANM COUNTY OF r-^-p S : as AFFIDAVIT: I hereby swear or affirrn that I served L?- a copy of the Notice of Appeal. f•;,ns?on Pleas: No . 9cl_e3 p. bAj?Sipon the District Justice designated therein on (date of sarvlcol pa•rsonal service (certnied) (registered) mail, sender's reCe?pt aHachcd herr,(o, and u Inn Ihr tapelluc, r! vrne:l _. ?5.? ?.LhM.__. ? ?-?+s-.P ?(? • by p.tr son! s rvir:e on I'.1<y wortifiedr (registered) mail, sander's receipt attached hereto. and fUrtherthat l servedthe Ruleto Filoa Cnm int:n cornpan•nnq the above Notice of Appeal upon the appellee(s) to whom the Hue: w ,s audlessc(j on -(e.- .. . ?_ ,..? by peu:onal service "'? "(cerbfied) (registered) rn it „i, r. der rrceipl abaened hereto SWORN (AFFIRMED) AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE MEEK THIS T? . DAY OF ?......- S! afore of alliant ENO of orri r• MY COmms:.•:,. Or } J? 1 1? _ -- 1(LI c? Z 322 228 065 US Postal Service Receipt for Certified Mail No Insurance Coverage Provided. Do not use for Intentabonal mail bee reverse Sent to zad k g. ? s " lor 0 Post Office. State, B ZIP C eI JR i Postage $ Certified Fee L C/ Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee Return Receipt Slwwing to Whom 8 Dale Delivered J Rhom, ReOttn Receot Sfawingto Dale, 6 Addressee )MOSS TOTAL Postagellees $ PostmaA or Datq^ m m L. 0 Z 322 228 064 ` ad US Postal Service Receipt for Certified Mail No Insurance Coverage Provided.! Do not use for International Mail See reverse ' Sent' T kAJ1 -great Number !Y P ORice, S ate, 8 IP COae ,,II 81 r N - I sz,a? Postage $ Ceeified Fee Spatial Delivery Fee Restncted Delivery Fee Relum Receipt 5trowing to Whom & Dale Dafiveretl _ R. Racelpt SkwPg to ygftm Date. s Addrmse PNdress TOTAL Paslage 6qo1s $ Postmark or Dale ? l . ? t Ilir t tt - WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VS. CIVIL ACTION - LAW JACK A. SUNDERLAND AND NO. 99-3842 CIVIL TERM ALICE R. MOUNTZ t/a A & J TOY POODLES, Defendants NOTICE YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following papers, 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 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 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE, PA 17013 ?i TELEPHONE: (717) 249-3166 WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR., Plaintiff VS. JACK A. SUNDERLAND AND ALICE R. MOUNTZ t/a A & J TOY POODLES, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 99-3842 CIVIL TERM COMPLAINT AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, William P. Crisp, Jr., by his attorney, Kathleen K. Shaulis, Esq. and respectfully represents as follows: 1. Plaintiff, William P. Crisp, Jr., is an adult individual who resides at 508 Umbra Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21224. 2. Defendant is Jack A. Sunderland is an adult individual and is the Owner/Manager of A & J Toy Poodles. 3. Defendant Alice R. Mountz is an adult and is the owner/Proprietor of A & J Toy Poodles. 4. A and J Toy Poodles is a fictitious name registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Both Defendants are listed on the fictitious name registration as owners and the address on this Certificate is 115 South Hanover Street, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019. Other addresses used by A & J Toy Poodles are: A and J's Toy Poodles Rt. 15 and Range End Road Dillsburg, PA 17019 and A and J's Toy Poodles Owner- Jack A. Sunderland P.O. Box 367 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 and A and J's Toy Poodles 899 Emily Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 It is noted that the latter address was the one used by the Defendants in filing the appeal from the decision of the district justice. 5. In response to a newspaper advertisement that appeared in the Baltimore Sun, on or about March 20, 1999, Plaintiff and his spouse drove to 899 Emily Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055 to purchase a toy or teacup poodle from Defendants. A copy of the newspaper advertisement is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A. 5. Plaintiff and his wife were shown twenty puppies. 2 6. Defendants told Plaintiff and his wife that there were eight litters of puppies from which they could select. 7. Plaintiff and his wife were not shown the mother of the puppy but one of the dogs present was identified as the father of the puppy that they eventually selected. 8. Plaintiff and his wife selected a sherry red puppy born on February 20, 1999 and gave Defendant Mountz a personal check 110958 in the amount of $400 as a deposit for the puppy that they named Star. A copy of the cancelled check is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit B. 9. Plaintiff and his wife did not Lake delivery of the puppy at that time because Defendant Mountz told them that the puppy was too young and had to gain more weight before it could leave. 10. On or about April 10, 1999 Plaintiff and his wife gave Defendant Mountz a personal check 110968 in the amount of $484, $400 of which was the remaining purchase price and $48 of which was the Pennsylvania state sales tax. A copy of the cancelled check is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit C. 11. At the time Plaintiff and his wife took possession 3 of the puppy, the following documentation was provided to them by the Defendants: (1) an A & J Toy Poodles brochure containing information on section 9.3 of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law regarding sales of dogs; (2) a Purchase Order/Receipt No. 61657 referencing the American Kennel Club (AKC) and Continental Kennel Club (CKC) registration; (3) a registration form for the Continental Kennel Club; (4) a record of shots given to the puppy on April 9, 1999; and (5) a Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Health Certificate (REVS/87) dated April 9, 1999. Copies of all of the aforementioned documents are attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit D. 12. Defendants did not give Plaintiff a health certificate signed by a veterinarian or a guaranty of good health issued by the Defendants as required by 73 P.S. §201-9.3(2). 13. On or about April 13, 1999, Plaintiff and his wife took the puppy to Paradise Animal Hospital because the puppy was "falling over" and not eating. Plaintiff was charged a fee of $45.50. A copy of this bill is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit E. 4 14. on April 17, 1999, Pia inttff ro,?k the puppy to the Eastern Animai Hospital :nd, ,fter a brief examination, was r_oi d to r.nk, the puppy immediately to the F,mer,7ency Veterinary Clinic, In(--. 15. On April I?O't, J,Jf;ni;fl wa:; !:old by the hospit,il persr,nn,-.l th,it the puppy's exact health prohlom rr,, l l r,r,- i,o I--lormined without expensive tests and tt,.rt it,,, peppy :should he returned immodi.ttr.ly I-, 'h,- Yrondor for a refund. 16. Plaintiff w,,:; h.,r,lod 'SO for the April 17, 1999 vi^it I,, I!,rrriorr, Antm.rl Ilospirdl and the Emergency Votnrinnr7 ' I ii,i, ?1„rrgo'; tr,t.aled $297.00. Copies r,f' t hn;to t,i I I : .,r,- nt t nr.ha?d hereto and inc"rp?,r„',•,I horoin u; Exhibit F. 1 V. On Apr i I I'I, 11, I.r i r,t 1 f f returned the puppy to thie fwfondort Mound, was given a signed receipt f„r t ho pnl,l,y orid pro,mi ;ed a refund in the mail. A rnl,•/ „f rho r o, o i pt i s dt.tached hereto and inr„rp,,twod horoir, a.,; Exhibit G. 15t, ;;,snotimo hot onion April 19 and April 24, 1999, lioIon,lanl Mnunlr trrlephoned Plaintiff to inform t, Ini Ihnt Iho puppy had died. No proof of the Ifnljl,yl'+ float h rr Lhe results of a necropsy 5 confirming the cause of death of said puppy have been provided to Plaintiff. 19. on April 26, 1999, Plaintiff returned to Defendant's Mechanicsburg location and asked for a refund. Defendant Mountz refused to talk to Plaintiff or refund any money to him. 20. As of the filing of this complaint, Defendants have not issued a refund to Plaintiff. 21. On that same day, Plaintiff filed a civil complaint against both Defendants in the Office of the District Justice, Mag. Dist. No. 09-3-05. 22. On May 25, 1999, judgment was entered for Plaintiff in the amount of $1,228.00 plus costs of $59.50 against both Defendants at Docket No. CV-0000104 by the Honorable Gayle A. Elder, District Justice. A copy of these judgments are attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit H. 23. Defendant Mountz told Plaintiff that she had over 50 breeding dogs. 24. Defendants advertise their puppies for sale through New York, Maryland and Pennsylvania newspapers and also advertise on the Internet. 25. Defendants' business is not licensed by the 6 Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture or the United States Department of Agriculture as a kennel. 26. Whether or not Defendants' business is licensed as a kennel, Defendants did not comply with the provisions of 73 P.S. § 201-9.3 relating to dog purchaser protection" so that its limits of liability would not be applicable to this cause of action. 27. Because of Defendants' outrageous conduct in retaining the puppy and not issuing a refund to Plaintiff, Plaintiff engaged in an unfair and deceptive act in the conduct of their business as defined in 73 P.S. §201-2 (xxi). 28. Because of Defendants' outrageous conduct in retaining the puppy and not issuing a refund to Plaintiff, Plaintiff is entitled to recover up to three times his actual damages of $1,228.00 plus $59.50 in district justice costs pursuant to 73 P.S. §201-9.2 along with court costs and reasonable attorneys fees. 29. Moreover, because Defendant's appeal is frivolous and without basis in law or fact, Plaintiff is entitled to reasonable attorneys fees pursuant to 42 P.S. §2503. 7 30. Plaintiff has agreed to pay Kathleen K. Shaulis, Esquire $100 per hour up to a maximum of $500.00 to pursue this claim. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to enter judgment in his favor and against Defendants for three times the sum of the amount of $1,287.50, the sales price of the puppy and the veterinarian costs and costs associated with the filing of the complaint with the district justice; attorney's fees; interest; and court costs. In the alternative, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to enter judgment in his favor and against Defendants for actual damages in the amount of 1,287.50, the sales price of the puppy and the veterinarian costs and costs associated with the filing of the complaint with the district justice; attorney's fees; interest; and court costs. Respectfully submitted, Ka hleen K. Shau is, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff 99 South Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 293-5655 I.D. No. 37995 Dated: July 13, 1999 8 VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in the within Complaint are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Sec. §9909 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. William P. C sp. r. Dated: July/2 1999 WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VS. CIVIL ACTION - LAW JACK A. SUNDERLAND AND NO. 99-3842 CIVIL TERM ALICE R. MOUNTZ t/a/ A & J TOY POODLES, Defendants CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing Complaint upon the persons and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically, Pa. R.C.P.D.J. No. 1005, by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, first class, postage prepaid as follows: Alice R. 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[twill be helpful if you have it available to update when you bring your pet to the veterinarlun for vaccinationsor medical exams. Although brief, here arc several topic, that will nl through the life of almost every pet. Feeding r• .nr. es Your veterinarian a r balanced dies nclumy rccummend a feeding Program. complete ng protein. carbohydrate,m s and minerals, is necessary forpropergrowlh sad disease msiatance. Hem ere wine guidelines: • Puppies or kittens should be fed small amounts 34 times per day. At 6 months. reduce to twice per day and once per day for mature peal. • Nome-brand commercial pet food Is carefully balanced to meet your pei s nutritional mquirements. Howevenyourveuerinadan may mcommend vilamiN mineral supplements. • Table scraps disrupt your pei s balanced diet and should be avoided. Bones should never be fed. • During pregnancy and nuning.yourpet has special dietary needs. Check with your veterinarian for feeding instructions. • Fresh water should be available at all times. Vaccinallon A mutine vaccination program significantly increases your pets likelihood of living a normal. healthy li fe. Some important diseuws that should be considered for prevenlionuppcurin this health record under thesecllon"Vaccination".For maximum protection follow your veterinarian's advice and make sum your pet receives vaccinations and boosters when scheduled. Spat-Neuter Them am many myths about spuying or neat rag that should be dispelled. First. an animal doe, not have to produce"all Iliuer offspring"to lead u normal life. Second. animal, will not always wei ter pay orneuter. Although the tendency may betherc. propel ercise will reduce that likelihood. Third. it is not inhgowrsam Utl?e A Animal. The procedure is safe and effective. .. Animal shelter, and pound, across the country are burdened with unwanted animals. Be,ponsible pet owners must lake the lead in reducing the number of free maming ammak and unwanted pets. Paru,ile ( 'nnlrol A variety of pamsims affect a pet throughout its lifetime. Treatment is usually simple but requires medicatams that must be uwd carefully and according to in,mucliom. Proper sauna, will reduce likelihood and severity of many pamsile infections but regular medical exams and treatment am necessary for best comml Among the mo,l imlwnam parasites that affect pots and require marine treatment amheanwanns, won, of the gastrointestinal mncl. fleas and ticks. Surgep Besides pay or neumr. it is not uncommon I'or your pet to rcquim surgery at ,nine paint in its life. Accidents It other injuries as well as internal disarden may nquim surgical procedures. MrMcm anesthetics and life supp,m agents similar m Thou I'- in human ho,pital, are avmlahle m)ourveterinarian and minimise risk,,ound in human 11 surgery. Pre. and past-surgical cure requireanention and you should fallow the instructions at your velennanun. Withholding IoM or water die day the surgery is scheduled and coninemeni during recovery may M recommended. Medica. Win, could M pmsaribed alter 'tic surgery and "owns may mgmre mmwal. @I- P4 1•[gF?r?T/ ?.aaflrWr?. 1 C* to ?p V Q l L 4 e EXK1131T eD (4f ) r .Laboratory Tests ?-/&lical / Surgical History Date Heartworm Test Year Pos Neg Comments ?_ _? LUI: QQL ? ? Al Feline Test Year Pos Neg Comments Fecal Exams/Deworming _ Year Pos Neg Comments ?1 1V ggo ? orner_ ?a ?o 0 Rabies Tag Information ? ? Year Number ? d Lyme Disease Test Year Pos Neg Comments 0 C h v n Q V I? V a= ov rr \Y C a 1191}4X05 0 r? J I ? a t3 ? f? f C J090130 9pg8 ? J m ? W I 8 ^ W G i. m . - g o„ s I ? 4r 0 y '4it',• I: nT?.l C.I.. P4'.? ' 1. 'T..MIDIE )744.4224. ' WCHANT 1782 4881!3871 III ,..MIL 13i 1949 ' MAN 14I ; F 1 884 BATCH 1 ACCOUNT 'I 549899 96688 TYPE ? (MAST 87/49 AUTO 1 885645 PS INFO=A HPUMIM13 '8742 SALE S. 45.50 f i All - A '7k :. ?x atie?T E tw.t.r rreaer:cK nuau' Catonsville, MD 21228 PET: J M 0- Hours By Appointmrnt AOS&i Dote: _? 3 ?g 9 410-744.4224 AulmdMoul sh Ea.mlaed By: D? Veterinarian PHYSICAL EXAMINATION SUMMARY AND HEALTH CARE RECOMMENDATIONS L Cost & Skin EY Appear normal ? Dull ? Scaly ? Dry ? Oily ? Itchy ? Parasites ? Infection 13 2. Fyes Q Appear normal ? Discharge ? Infeetion ? Ulceration ? Cataract: L_ R- 0 Eyelid Deformities 3. Eon 12--?kppear Normal ? Inflamed ? Itchy ? Mites ? Excessive Hair ? Waxy ? Infection ? Cytology _ 4. Nee & Throat Appear Normal ? Nasal Discharge ? Inflamed Throat ? Inflamed Tonsils ? Enlarged Lymph Glands ? 5. Mouth, Teeth & Gums ?' Appear Normal ? Tartar Buildup ? Ulcers ? Loose Teeth ? Pyorreah (Gum infection) ? Gingivitis ? Cav'ties ? ,t l.v &V";6 recommended in: 6. lisp and Paws Appear Normal ? Lameness ? Nail Problems D !.,,Heart td Appears normal ? Murmur ? Irregular Beat ? Rate: Slow Fast Abdomen Q Appears Normal ? Enlarged Organs ? Tense/Painful 9. J.ungs p? Appear Normal ? Abnormal Sounds ? Cough ? Congestion ? Breathing Difficulty ? Rapid Respiration 10. Gastrointestinal System 0' Appears Normal ? Vomiting ? Anorexia ? Diarrhea ? Parasites 13 11 Urogenital System iir Appears Normal ? Abnormal Urination ? Genital Discharge ? Abnormal Testicles ? Enlarged Prostrate ? 12. Temperature 1 0. p--Normal ? LOW ? High 13' "Ccluatbn program LY Up to date ? Vac due Vsa Given _ Rabies DHLP _Rabias _DHLP FVRCP FVRCP FeLV _FeLV Par" _Patvo _ Corona -Carona _ Bordetells _Bordetdla 14 Weight 0• f Ida 0' Normal ? Law ? Over ? Ideal Wt. Iba Results Fecal Heartworm FeLV /FIV Recommendations & Conmob ? Fecal Exam fa Parasites ? Blood Test _ Preanesthetic _ Geriatric _ Other ? Dental Sassing ? Heartworm Test/Prevention ? Radiographs ? Culture & Sensitivity ? Urinalysis EASTERN ANIMAL HOSPITAL 6404 Eastern Avenue Baltimre, MD 2224 Phone: (410) 63318808 Fax: (410) 633-8862 Geraldine crimp 508 Umbra Street Baltimore MD 21224 Invoice Date: 4/17/99 Number: 0015400 Page: 1 Client: 23.A99 rauent : Star Rabies Vaccination due P 0/00/00 i &rvO on due Bordetell D st1(Hep1/Lepto/Parvo oa due 0/00/00 a acc due Dental Prophy due O/oo/00 0/00/00 Heartworm Test st L dudue e O/oo/o0 AB WORK due 0/00/00 Performed on: 4/17/99 By: Deborah Tierney, D.V.M. EXAMINATION-CONSULTATION FECAL PLOATATION -OC 1.0 26.50 1.0 11.00 subtotal: 37.50 Total: 37.50 Payments *** ** CRED.CARD: 37.50 Total Payment: 37.50 Balance Due Previous Balance: 00 As of 4/17/99 »» »»» » : .00 We appreciate your patience while we learn our new computer system. Thank you for coming to our hospital. ?Ct?l 81T F d N N ??J@~ CCOO m i= As . N' .."Ara ou 11 tL'.. / m ?" ? ? Y « . r `? a - ? " 8 W l l ? GG s I? w ??1 V I?•• ^ LLI CL Is uaF?a lY? ~ ti C W I? OWNER' NAME PET'S NAME _ Emergency Veterinary Clinic, Inc. 32 Mellor Avenu Baltimore, MaryWrld 21228 (/^ C 410.788-0040 ' ATTENDING VETERINARIAN _ ?Rel 'r .. . nix L 7Ai$4 W1 CHARGES FOR SERVICES RENDERED .. cu '-n S ?, : of , dl ito l -t r? S y ? ? a 0 r b f1 L i. ?l N ! M r H j" rue W .:. b Q T • JI O?YL T d ! roue ru O^=C. .-O W1 b a YL. h J ti M'. } •I 1 1 i 1 1 F? I J 00 r U l h O cr ti fi n1 1tl N1lN tl0 -. - d1, 6 8 3,tlB ? I -- -- - - -- - 7 -- --- Z 1 7 r m 3 M .l a 1 S a 1 ?• 1 i l _. '..tl W p O ? r T ?p.f4 L CD a& C p eL ? O r w go p ? ?A - ..i OHO 1. i .. 0 i c4t: .. EX F4 181 T G COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA UUU r T Ur:_ 09-3.05 DJN n : Hun GAYLE A. ELDER Ad*- 507 N. YORK ST. MECHANICSBORG, PA nrnmA::1717.) 766-4575 17055 ALICE MOUNTZ 899 MaLY DRIVE MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 NOTICE OF ASE /TRANSCRIPT IVIL C CAS PLAINTIFF: ry,, EeB (CRISP JR, ifILLIAI[ P 508 UIIIBRA ST BALTIMORE, MID 21224 L J VS. DEFENDANT: i&4V4ACORE99 FROUiRTZ, ALICE, 8T• AL.' 099 EMILY DRIVE NICSBURG PA 17055 KNCHA , L J DoCketNo.: CV-0000104-99 Date Filed: 4/26/99 THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT,: Judgment: ` FOR ALAXOPTER x? Judgment was entered for: (Name) CRTAP T g, T TAm a ® Judgment was entered against: (Name) mnnm z, AT T a in the amount of $ 1 , 2a7 _ sn on: ? Defendants are jointly and severally liable. ? Damages will be assessed on: ? This case dismissed without prejudice. Amount of Judgment Subject to ? Attachment/Act 5 of 1996 $_ ? Levy Is stayed for days or F-1 generally stayed. I Objection to levy has been filed and hearing will be held: (Date of Judgment) s/?s/oo (Date & Time) Amount of Judgment Judgment Costs Interest on Judgment Attorney Fees Total Judgment Credits Judgment Costs Judgment Total u Date: Place: Time: ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT BY FILING A NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION. YOU MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE OF JUDGMENTITRANSC5IFT FORM WITH YOUR NOTICE OF APPEAL. District I certify that t I is a true and correct copy of t?cordRI the prgpgedingss cont^ a_ i g the judgment. .?/ .note ((//llll 7 DIstdct4u! CXt? 1 al T 14 09=3.05 CU NUN: Non. OAYLE A. ZLDZR "°°"" 507 N. YORK ST. CBBURG. PA rwpa ¦: (717) 766-4 47.S JACK SWD)ERLAND 899 EMILY DRIVE MEC$ANICSBDRG, PA 17055 f R I+ J 1 L J QockelNo.: CV-0000104-99 Date Filed: 4/26199 THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT: Judorn#rlti PnR pT.aTarmIPP a Judgment was entered for: (Name) rm-ran ,Tf} r?-T T T1Y o ® Judgment was entered against: (Name) arrunwor-„w.O TArr in the amount of $ 2a7 sn on: Defendants are jointly and severally liable. Damages will be assessed on: This case dismissed without prejudice. Amount of Judgment Subject to Attachment/Act 5 of 1996 $_ Levy is stayed for days or G generally stayed. Objection to levy has been filed and hearing will be held: )ate: Place: 11 Time: (Date of Judgment) ??2rou (Date & Time) Amount of Judgment Judgment Costs Interest on Judgment Attorney Fees Post Judgment Credits Post Judgment Costs Certified Judgment Total ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT BY FILING A NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE PROTNONOTARY/CLERK OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION. YOU MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE OF JUDGMENTITRANSCRIPT FORM WITH YOUR NOTICE OF APPEAL. Date ^ 'D16 tdct Justice I candy that this is a true and correct copy of the record of the proceedings cony6ing the judgment. Date - District Justice... My commission expires first Monday of January, 2002 SEAL AOPC 315.99 NOTICE OF JU?GMENPTRANSCRIPT . PUINTIFF: CIVP CASE, rCRISP JR wua.'?ooneea 508 UMBRA S LLIA)i P 'I BALTIMORE, !m 21224 L 17055 DEFENDANT: Vs. r+MRNKIA eeas 11lOIIN'PZ, ALICx3 XT :AL. 899 EMILY.DRM MSCBANICSBDRO, PA 17055 s CpAMDNIVIMTH 01 110910HULVAMA nvu"e yr wrrswa COUNT (W COMMON PLIKA FROM JUDICULL WITRKT DISTRICT JUSTICE JUDGMENT, CamAmPugsNa 99-.aR(?,t ; ., NOTICE OF APPEAL Notice is ghen *& the appellant has filed in the above Court of Connor Peas an appeal from tie judpinPo rendered by the District Awke an Ow dote and in He case wdim below eztltiz-ALA ? 77A !=L P eh- 0001111111 Emil. ,JtCS 3p? P 'f-I 12 vLsti A Cv19.Wo0/off LT 19 This block wE be spud MY when this notation is required under Pa. RCPJP. No N aWArrt was CLAIMANT (see Pa 11C.P.J.P. AID. This Notice of Appeal when received by Hu District Justice, will operate as a 1001(6) In action before District Justice, he MUST SUPERSEDEAS to He judgment for possession in this coca FILE A COMPLAINT within twenty (20) days after Ming his NOTICE of APPEAL. or Deputy PRAECIPE TO ENTER RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT AND RULE TO FILE Mds section of form to be used ONLY when aµpefiant was DEFENDANT (see Pa. R.C.P.J.P. No 1001(7) In action before District Justice. IF NOT USED, detach from copy of notice of appeal to be served upon appellee), PRAECIPE: To Pmthatotary ' Enter nAe upon , appeAae(s), to file a complaint in this appeal (Carmon Pleas No . y{, V-Ljwit in twenty (20) days after service of nb or suffer entry of judWwo of non pans. ?l sq'reee tar rse ersarey a sDenl RULES To to t U (A P 1 S appelesgs). (1) Yaw tae notified that a rrb is hereby entered upon you to file a conplaint in " upped within Monty (20) days after the dose of service of this rule upon you by personal service or by certified or registered mail. (2) If you do not fie a mrnploint within this time, a AAGMENT OF NON PROS WILL BE ENTERED AGAMST YOU. (3) The date of service of Hits rule if service was by mail is the dale of ma'Rng _ J? Date: --1-,-- -?. 19 99 \ /u//c/ ? e , P ? i?. FJIO/' / wore" or Awnwimmy at~ Qt CO 7 - 01 5 cn cn ^j U i WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff, VS. JACK A. SUNDERLAND AND NO. 99-3842 CIVIL TERM ALICE R. MOUNTZ, t/a A&J TOY POODLES, CIVIL ACTION-LAW Defendants. PRAECIPE TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF ABOVE COURT: Please file the enclosed Verifications and attach them to the Defendants' Reply To Plaintiff's New Matter filed for record in the above titled cause on October 4, 1999. Kindly return a "clocked" copy of the verification to the undersigned's attention. A self-stamped, addressed envelope is enclosed for your use. RICCI & TANEFF Date: October 15, 1999 By: P 4219 Derry Street Harrisburg, PA 17111 (717) 564-5833 Attorneys for Defendants Ta f, Esq Su. Ct. No. 6377 Ref:h:\x\c\mount\alice\doco11.wpd VERIFICATION The undersigned, verify that the statements made in the Reply To New Matter are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. We understand that any false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 related to unsworn falsification to authorities. Dated: October b , 1999 ALICE R. MOUNTZ, D FENDANT I A , .LIJ _ III JA A. SUNDERLAND, DEFENDANT Ref:h:\x\c\mount\a1ice\ver1.wpd CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Defendants' Praecipe was sent via first class, U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, this 15th day of October, 1999 to the following person(s) at the address(es) set forth below their respective names: (1) Kathleen K. Shaulis, Esq. 44 South Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 RICCI & TANEFF By: L Paul Taneff, sq. Sup. Ct. No. 63777 4219 Derry Street Harrisburg, PA 17111 (717) 564-5833 Attorneys for Defendants Ref:h:\x\c\mount\a1ice\cS1-wpd LLI ? c s' 11 c? o e WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR., Plaintiff, vs. _ JACK A. SUNDERLAND AND ALICE R. MOUNTZ, t/a A&J TOY POODLES, Defendants. TO THE PLAINTIFF: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA NO. 99-3842 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION-LAW You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed Answer With New Matter and Counterclaim within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a default judgment may be entered against you. Dated: August 3, 1999 RICCI & TANEFF By: Pau aneff, CEiqlVf Sup. Ct. No. 63777 4219 Derry Street Harrisburg, PA 17111 (717) 564-5833 Attorneys for Defendants Ref:h:\x\c\mount\alice\doc002.wpd WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR., s Plaintiff, s Vs. JACK A. SUNDERLAND AND s ALICE R. MOUNTZ, t/a s A&J TOY POODLES, s s Defendants. s IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA NO. 99-3842 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION-LAW ANSWE$ NOW COME, the Defendants, JACK A. SUNDERLAND and ALICE R. MOUNTZ, t/a A&J TOY POODLES, and file their Answer to the Plaintiff's Complaint. In support of their Answer, the Defendants state as follows: 1. ADMITTED. 2. ADMITTED. 3. ADMITTED. 4. ADMITTED. 5. DENIED. The Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to what the Plaintiff and his wife saw in the Baltimore Sun, their response to what they saw or their intentions and, therefore the Defendants deny the same. 5. DENIED AS STATED. Stating further, the Defendants showed the Plaintiff and his wife two (2), female, toy poodles that were available for sale.' 6. DENIED. Stating further, the Defendants had only four puppies available for sale. Two of the puppies had already ' The Plaintiff's Complaint contains two paragraphs both numbered 5. The Defendants' Answer has been conformed accordingly. been sold, leaving the other two which were shown to the Plaintiff and his wife. 7. ADMITTED. Stating further, the Defendants advised the Plaintiff and his wife that the two puppies available for sale were the offspring of the bitch "Sherry Red". 8. ADMITTED. 9. DENIED AS STATED. The Defendants advised the Plaintiff and his wife that the puppy they decided to purchase was on March 20, 1999 only four weeks old and could not be released to them under Commonwealth law until the puppy was at least seven weeks old. 10. ADMITTED. 11. ADMITTED. Stating further, the Defendants also gave the Plaintiff and his wife verbal and written instructions on how to properly care for the puppy. 12. DENIED AS STATED. Stating further, the Defendants were not required to furnish the Plaintiff and his wife either a health certificate or a guaranty under 73 P.S. § 201-9.3(2), since the Defendants were not a "Seller" as defined under 73 P.S. § 201-9.3 (h) (3) (I) . 13. ADMITTED IN PART; DENIED IN PART. Stating further, the Defendant's are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to when or why the puppy was taken to the Paradise Animal Hospital and, therefore they deny the same. However, the Defendants admit that the Paradise Animal Hospital bill, attached to the Plaintiff's Complaint as Exhibit- E, and which speaks for itself, fails to disclose that the puppy was suffering from a falling and eating disorder or from any 2 congenital, hereditary, contagious or infectious or parasitic illness. On the contrary, the document disclosed the puppy's condition as "normal". 14. DENIED. Stating further, the Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to when the Plaintiff took the puppy to Eastern Animal Hospital or what they were told and, therefore deny the same. 15. DENIED. Stating further, the Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to when the Plaintiff took the puppy to the hospital or what they were told and, therefore deny the same. Stating further, the Defendants admit that the Eastern Animal Hospital bill, attached to the Plaintiff's Complaint as Exhibit-F, and which speaks for itself, fails to disclose that the puppy was suffering from a falling and eating disorder or from any congenital, hereditary, contagious or infectious or parasitic illness. 16. DENIED AS STATED. Stating further, the Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to what they paid Eastern Animal Hospital or Emergency Veterinary Clinic and, therefore deny the same. To the extent that the documents attached to the Plaintiff's Complaint represent what was paid by the Plaintiff, the documents speak for themselves. 17. ADMITTED IN PART; DENIED IN PART. The Defendants admit that the Plaintiff and his wife brought the puppy back to the Defendants on April 19, 1999, but deny promising the Plaintiff a refund. On the contrary, and by the Plaintiff's own admission, the Defendants promised only to have the puppy 3 examined by their own veterinarian and to advise the Plaintiff of his findings. (Plaintiff's compl., Exhibit-G.) 18. ADMITTED IN PART; DENIED IN PART. Stating further, on or about April 23, 1999, the Defendants advised the Plaintiff and his wife that the puppy had died while in the care of their veterinarian. The Defendant's admit that they have not furnished the Plaintiff with any written evidence confirming the cause of death, but state that they have no legal obligation to do so. Moreover, at all relevant times, the Plaintiff has made no attempt to contact the Defendant's veterinarian about the puppy's cause of death nor have they been prevented from doing so by the Defendants. 19. DENIED. 20. ADMITTED. Stating further, the Defendants deny that they have any legal obligation to issue a refund to the Plaintiff. 21. ADMITTED. 22. ADMITTED. 23. DENIED. 24. DENIED AS STATED. Stating further, the Defendants admit that they periodically advertise puppies for sale in Pennsylvania, Maryland and on the Internet. 25. DENIED AS STATED. Stating further, at the time the Plaintiff purchased the puppy, the Defendants were not licensed as a kennel under either state or federal law. However, the Defendants further state that they were not required to be licensed. 26. DENIED. This allegation constitutes a conclusion 4 of law which requires no responsive pleading. To the extent that a pleading may be required, the Defendants deny the same. 27. DENIED. This allegation constitutes a conclusion of law which requires no responsive pleading. To the extent that a pleading may be required, the Defendants deny the same. 28. DENIED. This allegation constitutes a conclusion of law which requires no responsive pleading. To the extent that a pleading may be required, the Defendants deny the same. 29. DENIED. This allegation constitutes a conclusion of law which requires no responsive pleading. To the extent that a pleading may be required, the Defendants deny the same. 30. DENIED. Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to what Plaintiff has agreed to pay his counsel and, therefore deny same. WHEREFORE, this paragraph is in the form of a prayer for relief to which a responsive pleading is not required. To the extent that a response may be required, the Defendants deny that the Plaintiff is entitled to any of the relief claimed. NEW MATTER For their affirmative defenses to the Plaintiff's Complaint, the Defendants, by and through their aforesaid attorneys, state as follows: 31. The puppy's death was proximately caused by the Plaintiff's own neglect, fault or careless conduct in caring for a seven week old puppy including, but not limited to, contributory negligence and assumption of risk by the Plaintiff, and without any negligence, fault, want of care or other culpable conduct on the part of the answering Defendants. 5 WHEREFORE, the Defendants respectfully request this Honorable Court to enter judgment for Defendants, dismissing the Plaintiff's Complaint and awarding the Defendants costs, expenses and attorneys fees for the defense of this action and such other relief as the Court deems just, proper and equitable. For a counterclaim, the Defendants, by and through their aforesaid attorneys, state as follows: 32. Defendants incorporate paragraphs 1 through 30 of their Answer as if set forth herein full. 33. Plaintiff has failed to allege or attach to their Complaint any evidence of the puppy's condition that would have resulted in its death. 34. Absent such allegations or proof that the puppy died other than through their own neglect, renders their Complaint frivolous in that it is neither well grounded in fact or law. 35. In consequence thereof, the Defendants are entitled to recover their attorney fees under 42 P.S. § 2503(10). WHEREFORE, the Defendants respectfully request this Honorable Court to enter Judgment against the Plaintiff and award attorneys fees and costs for the defense of this action. Dated: August 3, 1999 Ref:h:\x\c\mount\alice\docool.wpd R. C & TANEF By: P u ane Es - Sup. Ct. No. 63777 4219 Derry Street Harrisburg, PA 17111 (717) 564-5833 Attorneys for Defendants 6 VERIFICATION The undersigned, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. We understand that any false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 related to unsworn falsification to authorities. Dated: August 3, 1999 1?p'E« k )?)m_ ALICE R. MOUNTZ, DEFENDANT lO, D K A. SUNDERLAND, DEFEE N5 Ref:h:\x\c\mount\a1ice\ver1.wpd CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Defendants' Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint was sent via first class, U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, this day of August, 1999 to the following person(s) at the address(es) set forth below their respective names: (1) Kathleen K. Shaulis, Esq. 44 South Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 RICCI & TANEFF By: Paul Tanef (inEs C14 V Sup. Ct. No. 63777 4219 Derry Street Harrisburg, PA 17111 (717) 564-5833 Attorneys for Defendants Ref:h:\x\c\mount\a1ice\cs1-wpd ' .. ?_ ; . ; ( r; l __, ?:_? - ,? . c ,:. ..? WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR., Plaintiff, s Vs. JACK A. SUNDERLAND AND ALICE R. MOUNTZ, t/a A&J TOY POODLES, Defendants. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 99-3842 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION-LAW TEFENDAN S' REPLY TO PLAINTIFF'S NEW MATTER NOW COME, the Defendants, JACK A. SUNDERLAND and ALICE R. MOUNTZ, t/a A&J TOY POODLES, and file their reply to new matter contained and alleged in Plaintiff's Reply To Defendants' Counterclaim And New Matter. In support of their Reply, the Defendants state as follows: 36. DENIED. 37. DENIED. Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to how the Plaintiff and his wife cared for the puppy and, therefore deny the same. 38. DENIED. Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to what the Plaintiff did relative to the puppy's feeding, watering and medical care and, therefore deny the same. 39. DENIED AS STATED. The Defendants believe, and therefore allege that on Sunday, April 18, 1999 the Plaintiff called the Defendant Jack Sunderland, reported that the puppy appeared to be ill and was told by the Defendant Sunderland to take the puppy to a veterinarian immediately. 40. DENIED. The Defendants incorporate their response to paragraph 18 of the Complaint as if set forth here in full. Stating further, on April 19, 1999 the Plaintiff and his wife were in the presence of the Defendant Alice Mountz when she called her own veterinarian to render emergency care to the PUPPY- 41. DENIED. Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to when the Plaintiff may have called Dr. Robert Weber or what may have been discussed with the doctor and, therefore the Defendants deny the same. 42. DENIED. Defendants incorporate their response to paragraph 40 of this Complaint as if set forth here in full. 43. DENIED. 44. ADMITTED. WHEREFORE, this paragraph is in the form of a prayer for relief to which a responsive pleading is not required. To the extent that a response may be required, the Defendants deny that the Plaintiff is entitled to any of the relief claimed. Dated: October 1, 1999 Ref:h:\x\c\mount\alice\doc003.wpd RICCI & TANEFF i By: Pau ane sq. Sup. Ct. No. 63777 4219 Derry Street Harrisburg, PA 17111 (717) 564-5833 Attorneys for Defendants 2 VERTFICATSOg The undersigned, hereby acknowledges that he is the attorney of record in this matter representing the Defendants, Alice R. Mountz and Jack A. Sunderland, t/a: A&J Toy Poodles; that the undersigned has read the foregoing Defendants' Reply to Plaintiff's New Matter; and that the facts stated therein are true to the best of the undersigned's knowledge based upon interviews with the Defendants in the course of the undersigned's investigation and preparation of this Reply. The undersigned supplies this verification because both Defendants were not available to sign the same in order to timely file this Reply. A verification signed by, both Defendants will be forthcoming. The undersigned understands that any false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 related to unsworn falsification to authorities. Dated: October 1, 1999 PA TANEFF, Ref:h:\x\c\mount\a1ice\ver2.wpd CFRTTFICAT OF RVr R I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Defendants' Reply To Plaintiff's New Matter was sent via first class, U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, this Ist day of October, 1999 to the following person(s) at the address(es) set forth below their respective names: (1) Kathleen K. Shaulis, Esq. 44 South Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 RICCI & TANEFF By: > Pau aneff, sq., Sup. Ct. No. 63777 4219 Derry Street Harrisburg, PA 17111 (717) 564-5833 Attorneys for Defendants Ref:h:\x\c\mount\alice\csl-wpd ?,- ?, r' _? „ <, - . ?? ?: ?? C7. ?,: . i iii. L ' ? C ?: '- . ?- ?, c- ,_ r.: i7 : lJ COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNT OF COMMON PLEAS JUDICIAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF APPEAL FROM DISTRICT JUSTICE JUDGMENT COMMON PLEAS Ne Q 9 _ ]_O/. NOTICE OF APPEAL Notice is given that the appellant has filed in the above Court of Common Pleas an appeal from the judgment rendered by the District Justice an the date and in the case mentioned below: EL k h- . , ,. ... (Lwe' ) t n 1 9 ?/ l \ 11? w?. P co •YI 1. m.. /I I .. _ It t. w`.... a Cv 19 Do0O /0 LT 19 10081L is required This Notice of Appeal, when received by the District SUPERSEDEAS to the judgment for possession in this case If appellant was CLAIMANT (see Pa. R.C.P.J.P. No. Justice, will operate as a I 1001(6) in action before District justice, he MUST FILE A COMPLAINT within twenty (20) days after Signature o Prothonotary or Deputy filing his NOTICE of APPEAL. PRAECIPE TO ENTER RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT AND RULE TO FILE (This section of form to be used ONLY when appellant was DEFENDANT (see Pa. R.C.P.J.P. No. 1001(7) in action before District Justice. IF NOT USED, detach from copy of notice of appeal to be served upon appellee). PRAECIPE: To Prothonotary ' Enter rule upon!J, 11 / h NL P K IS P a , appellee(s), to file a complaint in this appeal 04 Nor roof appefA*Sl (Common Pleas No 9 9' ?U I£9q within twenty (20) days after service of rule or suffer entry of judgment of non pros A _ L (n rr1 ? (? . I somfum t or nor anw" or agent RULES To appolee(s). Nerve of aFpa/7aersl (1) You are notified that a rule is hereby entered upon you to file a complaint in this appeal within twenty (20) days after the date of service of this rule upon you by personal service or by certified or registered mail. (2) H you do not file a complaint within this time, a JUDGMENT OF NON PROS WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. (3) The date of service of this rule if service was by =it is the date of mailing Date:-)/, sue. 1f ??/. 195 ?z Al ec w? i 2?7' AOPC312-M COURT FILE TO BE FILED WITH PROTHONOTARY L PJ ?J ?J C"• -: all. 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J r.MplNn.: (717) 766-4575 17055 DEFENDANT: NAME fi aADDRESS MODNTZ, ALICE, ET AL. -I 899 EMILY.DRIVE MECBANICSBURG, PA 17055 JACK SUNDERLAND L 899 EMILY DRIVE J MECEANICSBURG, PA 17055 DocketNo.: CV-0 0 00104-99 Date Filed: 4/26/99 ' r THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT: Judgment: " °--FOR or ® Judgment was entered for: (Name) ' J ® Judgment was entered against: (Name) ar>rrr? n? ,.,,, Tnra in the amount of $ _1 2R7 sn on: Defendants are jointly and severally liable. Damages Will be assessed on: F] This case dismissed without prejudice. E Amount of Judgment Subject to AttachmenVACt 5 of 1996 $ Levy is stayed for days or generally stayed. 0 Objection to levy has been filed and hearing will be held: Date: Time: Place: (Date of Judgment) 9; 126 /qU (Date 3 Time) Amount of Judgment Judgment Costs Interest on Judgment Attorney Fees Post Judgment Credits Post Judgment Costs Certified Judgment Total 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. Date District Justice Fcertify that this is a true and correct copy of the record of the proceedings containing the judgment. Date District Justice My commission expires first Monday of January, 2002 AOPC 315-99 SEAL COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA 09-3-05 OJ Nam: No. GAYLE A. ELDER A0 ,ess 507 N. YORK ST. MECHANICSBURG, PA Talapami' (717) 766-4575 17055 t ALICE MOUNTZ 899 EMILY DRIVE MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 V' NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT PLAINTIFF: CIVIL CASE NAME AM ADORESS rCRISP JR, WILLIAM P 508 UMBRA ST BALTIMORE, MD 21224 L J VS. DEFENDANT: NAME ana AOORESS 14OUNTZI ALICE, ET AL. 899 EMILY DRIVE MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 L J DocketNo.: CV-0000104-99 Date Filed: 4/26/99 THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT: Judgment: ' FOR PLAINTIFF ® Judgment was entered for: (Name) (`RT$P TR, WTT.T.TAM P ® Judgment was entered against: (Name) mpDNT%, AT.TCR in the amount of $ 1 , 297.5n on: El 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 $_ ? Levy is stayed for days or ? generally stayed. (Date of Judgment) Co8/oa (Date & Time) Amount of Judgment Judgment Costs Interest on Judgment Attorney Fees Post Judgment Credits Post Judgment Costs Judgment Total Date: Place: Time ? Objection to levy has been filed and hearing will be held: 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 JUDGMENTITRANSCWT FORM WITH YOUR NOTICE OF APPEAL. I certify that lhi,4,is a true and correct copy of the My commission expires first Monday of January, ( (/ L?/ - District Justice the pro edings containing the judgment. District Justice 2002 SEAL WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR., Plaintiff, Vs. JACK A. SUNDERLAND AND ALICE R. MOUNT2, t/a A&J TOY POODLES, Defendants. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA NO. 99-3842 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION-LAW PRAECIPE TO DISMISS TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT: NOW COMES, the Plaintiff, WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR., by and through his attorney, Kathleen K. Shaulis, Esq., and requests the Prothonotary of the above Court to dismiss the above referenced action as settled, compromised and discontinued with prejudice. Dated: August 16, 2000 By: Ka?nieen K. anauils, esq. Sup. Ct. No. 37445 44 South Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-6655 Attorney for Plaintiff Ref:c:\mount\doc015.wpd k WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR., Plaintiff VS. JACK A. SUNDERLAND AND ALICE R. MOUNTZ t/a A & J TOY POODLES, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 99-3842 CIVIL TERM CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Discontinue upon the person and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, first class, postage prepaid, as follows: Paul Taneff, Esq. Ricci and Taneff 4219 Derry Street Harrisburg, PA 17111 (717)564-8683 Kathleen K. Shaulis, Esq. Attorney I.D. # 37445 South Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-6655 Date: August 17, 2000 l: 1' _ ,. ' ,.. :?? ? : ?, _; ?.,:. ??, ,. ,==:? ; ,- , _ ?„ ,;1? '¢` l ?l _ J - o U WILLIAM P. CRISP, JR. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. : 99-3842 CIVIL TERM JACK A. SUNDERLAND and ALICE R. MOUNTZ, t/a A&J TOY POODLES IN RE: ARBITRATION ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, August 25, 2000, the Court having been informed that the above-case has been settled, the panel of arbitrators previously appointed is vacated and the chairman, Michael Scherer, Esquire, shall be paid the sum of $50.00. By the Court, AMU^\ Geo e e , P. Michael Scherer, Esquire Chairman ?. << 0 / J- °d Court Administrator :ssg T r _ ?dJ L ,. ?' ? C , ?. ?? f,'. .?.. i7 _? ?.i •? r' ?' i _.. Diu ,_,? ` ' _' ' U Law Offices O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER 17 1 Nest South Street Carlisle, Pennsv/vania 17013 Robert L. O'Brien DanidA. Boric Michael A. Scherer (717) 249-6873 Fax (717) 249-5755 F.-mai obs@obslaw.com direct: mscherer@obslaw.com August 23, 2000 Honorable George E. Hoffer President Judge Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County Cumberland County Courthouse One Courthouse Square Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 RE: William Crisp, Jr. v t/a A & J Poodles Arbitration Hearing Jack A. Sunderland and Alice R. Mountz Dear Judge Hoffer: By Order of Court dated March 28, 2000, you appointed me chairman of the above-captioned arbitration hearing. This matter was settled without being heard by an arbitration panel. As such, I am herewith returning the file in this matter. Please forward the appropriate fee to me in this matter. Very truly yours, MAS(I Enc. cc: File O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCCHHERER hl4 `? Michael A. Scherer mas.dir/arbitration/crisp2.ltr