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GREG KREIDER and TODD KREIDER,
individually and t/d/b/a SHIRK
ENTERPRISES, INC.
Plaintiffs
V.
DAVID R. GONDER and LEE K.
GONDER, individually and
t/d/b/a GONDER, INC.
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO: qi - 550`
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMEN'T'
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter judgment in favor of GREG KREIDER, TODD KREIDER,
and SHIRK ENTERPRISES, INC. and against DAVID R. GONDER, LEE K.
GONDER, and GONDER, INC. in accordance with the attached instrument
as follows:
Unpaid balance of note $30,527.84
5$ late fee $ 1,526.39
Costs $ 50.00
Attorneys fees 1 526.39
Total 33,630.62
Address for the Defendants is c/o World Cup Ski and Cycle,
4500 Old Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Address for
Plaintiffs is c/o Greg Kreider, 418 North Charlotte Street,
Lancaster, PA 17603.
Date: 0/ -7 90i
STEVENS & LVE,
By:
Danielle .Z. Dinsmore, Esquire
Court I.D. 76457
One Penn Square
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-1031
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
LANC/42919/99999.914
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Praecipe for Entry of Judgment was served this ?n day of
following:
1999, by first class mail, postage prepaid, upon the
MR.LEE GONDER
GONDER, INC
C/O WORLD CUP SKI AND CYCLE
4500 OLD GETTYSBURG ROAD
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
Danielle . Dinsmore
LRNC/42919/99999.919
$ 60,000.00 November 14, 1995
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
JUDGMENT NOTE
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the Undersigned, GONDER, INC.,
0PAI DAVID Ig GUNDER and LEE R. GONDER, (hereinafter collectively
4a referred to as "Borrower") do promise to pay to
SHIRR ENTERPRISES, INC. (hereinafter referred to as "LENDER")
the sum of Sixty Thousand and 00/100 ($60,000.00) Dollars,
together with interest on the unpaid principal balance at the
rate of nine (98) percent per annum. All principal and interest
shall be repaid in thirty-six (36) equal monthly installments of
One Thousand Nine Hundred Seven and 99/100 ($1,907.99) Dollars,
applied first to interest and the remainder to reduction to
principal, with the first payment being due on December 14, 1995,
and subsequent payments being due on the 14th day of each month
thereafter until paid in full; provided, however, that all
principal and interest, if not sooner paid, shall be due and
payable in full on November 14, 1998. In the event that any
payment shall not be paid within fifteen (15) days of the due
date, a late payment fee of five (58) percent of the monthly
principal and interest payment shall be due and payable from
BORROWER. Further, in the event that any payment shall remain
unpaid for a period in excess of thirty (30) days, LENDER, at its
sole option, shall have the right to accelerate the entire
indebtedness due and demand payment in full. Said acceleration
and demand for payment in full shall be in writing forwarded to
BORROWER by hand-delivery or first class mail at 803 Cocklpt, DRGr
Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055. All payments of ?-
principal and interest from BORROWER to LENDER. shall be paid to
LENDER at 830 Flory Mill Road, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601 or
at such other address as Lender may provide to BORROWER in
writing. BORROWER shall have the right to prepay in whole or in
part at any time without penalty.
BORROWER hereby empowers the Prothonotary or any attorney of
any Court of record within the United States or elsewhere to
appear for BORROWER and, with or without declaration, enter
judgment against BORROWER in favor of Lender, together with costs
of suit and reasonable counsel fees in an amount equal to five,
(58) percent of the amount due.
TO THE EXTENT permitted by applicable law, BORROWER hereby
waives inquisition and condemnation of any property that may be
levied upon by virtue of any execution which may issue forthwith
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upon such confession of judgment, and further waives all errors
in said proceedings, together with stay of or exemption from
execution or extension of time of payment which may be given by
any statute now in force or which may be enacted hereafter, or by
any usage or custom. No single exercise of the foregoing warrant
shall be deemed to exhaust the power to confess judgment granted
herein, whether or not any such exercise shall be held by any
court to be invalid, void or voidable, but the power shall
continue undiminished and may be exercised from time to time as
often as LENDER shall elect until all sums payable or that may
become payable by BORROWER pursuant hereto shall have been paid
in full. A copy hereof may be entered in lieu of the original.
PRESENTMENT for payment, demand, notice of dishonor, protest
and notice of protest are hereby waived by BORROWER and all
endorsers hereof. This Note shall be construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
WITNESS our hands and seals the day and year first above
written.
GONDER, INC.
BY: DAMC)RG&J4- (SEAL)
I?auAd RG1thcQn? (SEAL)
DAVID R. GONDER
Lem K G6-641., (SEAL)
LEE K. GONDER
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GREG KREIDER and TODD KREIDER,
individually and t/d/b/a SHIRK
ENTERPRISES, INC.
Plaintiffs
V.
DAVID R. GONDER and LEE K.
GONDER, individually and
t/d/b/a GONDER, INC.
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. Q9- 550.
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of Danielle S. Dinsmore on
behalf of GREG KREIDER and TODD KREIDER, individually and t/d/b/a
SHIRK ENTERPRISES, INC. in the above action. Serve all papers at
One Penn Square, P.O. Box 1594, Lancaster, PA 17608-1594.
Notice by copy hereof is given to all counsel of record.
Date: "1 9?
STEVENS & LE
By.
Danielle S insmore, Esquire
Court I.D. 76457
One Penn Square
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-1031
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
UNC/42919/99999.914
. I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Praecipe for Entry of Appearance was served this
day of , 1999, by first class mail, postage prepaid,
upon the following:
MR. LEE GONDER
GONDER, INC
C/O WORLD CUP SKI AND CYCLE
4500 OLD GETTYSBURG ROAD
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
Danielle Dinsmore
LANC/42919/99999.914
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GREG KREIDER and TODD KREIDER,
individually and t/d/b/a SHIRK
ENTERPRISES, INC.
Plaintiffs
V.
DAVID R. GONDER and LEE K
GONDER, individually and
t/d/b/a GONDER, INC.
Defendants
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No.?/lj - S?
Please enter the appearance of Danielle S. Dinsmore on
behalf of GREG KREIDER and TODD KREIDER, individually and t/d/b/a
SHIRK ENTERPRISES, INC. in the above action. Serve all papers at
One Penn Square, P.O. Box 1594, Lancaster, PA 17608-1594.
Notice by copy hereof is given to all counsel of record.
Date: "1 l q
STEVENS & LE
By.
Danielle S Dinsmore, Esquire
Court I.D. 76457
One Penn Square
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-1031
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
LANC/41919/99999.914
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Praecipe for Entry of Appearance was served this
day of ` , 1999, by first class mail. postage prepaid,
upon theefollowing:
MR. LEE GONDER
GONDER, INC
C/O WORLD CUP SKI AND CYCLE
4500 OLD GETTYSBURG ROAD
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
Dan elle S D nsmore
LANC/97619/99999.914
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GREG KREIDER and TODD KREIDER,
individually and t/d/b/a SHIRK IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
ENTERPRISES, INC. OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiffs ,
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v. CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DAVID R. GONDER and LEE K.
GONDER, individually and
t/d/b/a GONDER, INC. : No: 99-5504
Defendants.
NOTICE UNDER RULE 2958.1 OF JUDGMENT
MM EXECUT ION THEREON
NOTICE OF DEFENDANTS' RIGHTS
To: David R. Gonder
Lee K. Gonder t/d/b/a Gonder, Inc.
c/o World Cup Ski and Cycle
4500 Old Gettysburg Pike
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
a ainst A judgment in the amount of $33,630.62 has been entered
4 you and in favor of the Plaintiffs without any prior
notice or hearing based on a confession of judgment contained in
a written agreement or other paper signed by you. The sheriff
may take your money or other property to pay the judgment at any
time after thirty (30) days after the date on which this notice
is served on you.
You may have legal rights to defeat the judgment or to
prevent your money or property from being taken. YOU MUST FILE A
PETITION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE JUDGMENT AND PRESENT IT TO A
JUDGE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE ON WHICH THIS NOTICE
IS SERVED ON YOU OR YOU MAY LOSE YOUR RIGHTS.
09/23/99/LANC/42999/99999. 853
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:
Lawyer Referral Service
Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
STEVENS `&' • ,L•E?Eo a
Dated: 9'a3?99 By: g`^^ -
Danielle S. jbinsmore, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 76457
One Penn Square
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-1031
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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09/77/99/LANC/47999/99999. 653
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Notice Under Rule 2958.1 of Judgment and Execution
Thereon was served this 3 day of S ew7?, 1999, by first
class mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, upon the
following:
David R. Gonder
Lee K. Gonder
Gonder, Inc.
c/o World Cup Ski and Cycle
4500 Old Gettysburg Pike
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
DATED:
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GREG KREIDER and TODD KREIDER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Individually and Ud/b/a SHIRK CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ENTERPRISES, INC.,
Plaintiffs
V.
DAVID R. GONDER and LEE K.
GONDER, Individually and t/d/b/a
GONDER, INC.,
Defendants
DOCKET NO. 99-5504
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER AND RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, the / V day of October, upon consideration of Defendants'
Petition to Strike Off And/Or Open Judgment, a rule is issued upon the Plaintiff to show
cause why the requested relief shall not be granted.
Rule returnable within 20 days.
AND FURTHER, upon consideration of Defendants' Petition to Strike Off
And/Or Open Judgment, it is hereby ORDERED that all collection or enforcement
proceedings under the Judgment are hereby STAYED until further Order of the Court.
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GREG KREIDER and TODD KREIDER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Individually and t/d/b/a SHIRK CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ENTERPRISES, INC.,
Plaintiffs
V.
DAVID R. GONDER and LEE K.
GONDER, Individually and t/d/b/a
GONDER, INC.,
Defendants
DOCKET NO. 99-5504
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS' PETITION TO STRIKE-OFF AND/OR OPEN JUDGMENT
AND NOW come the Defendants, by and through their counsel, Charles R.
Gerow, Esquire, and file this Petition to Strike-Off and/or Open Judgment, as follows:
1. The parties entered into an Agreement of Sale on or about November 14,
1995 for the sale of business assets and inventory consisting of a ski and bike shop. A
copy of the Agreement is attached hereto as Defendants' "Exhibit A."
2. As part of such Agreement of sale, Defendants executed a Judgment Note
for $60,000. A copy of said Note is attached hereto as Defendants' "Exhibit B,"
3. Said Judgment Note is the basis for Plaintiffs Judgment by Confession.
Petition to Strike-Off and/or Open Judgment
4. Pursuant to the terms of the Judgment Note, any acceleration or demand
for payment shall be made in writing and forwarded to Defendant by hand-delivery or
first class mail at 803 Cocklin Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
5. No such notice was provided to the Defendants prior to the filing of
Plaintiffs Praecipe for Entry of Judgment.
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6. The Praecipe for Entry of Judgment does not contain any document
evidencing that the required notice was provided prior to entry of judgment, and is
therefore void on its face.
WHEREFORE, Defendants respectfully request this Honorable Court
Strike-Off and/or Open the Judgment by Confession, and further issue a stay of all
proceedings until a full hearing is provided to the Defendants.
Petition to Open Judgment
Claim I
NUAIN
7. Prior to entering into the Agreement of Sale, Plaintiffs made numerous
knowingly false misrepresentations, said misrepresentations being:
a. that Plaintiffs would have access to and use of all current
suppliers of inventory;
b. that Plaintiffs would be provided a current and accurate
mailing list of all customers and potential customers in the greater Harrisburg
area;
C. that Plaintiffs would be provided all tools being utilized in the
commercial business;
d. that a Ski Tuner machine had been overhauled in 1994 and
had a new motor;
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e. that Plaintiffs would not encumber any assets of the
business without the express approval of the Buyers; and
f. That Plaintiffs would convey all assets free and clear of liens
or encumbrances and that Plaintiff owned such assets free and clear of all claims
and demands of any nature.
8. Contrary to these misrepresentations, it was subsequently determined
that:
a. all of Plaintiffs' then current suppliers were owed money, and
such suppliers would, accordingly, not ship on credit. All such suppliers required
Defendants to pay C.O.D. as a result of Plaintiffs' poor credit history and non-
payment to suppliers;
b, the mailing list was outdated, and consisted of a substantial
number of customers outside of the greater Harrisburg area;
C. the tools represented to be part of the sale were not the
property of Plaintiffs, but rather of Plaintiffs' employees, and were removed from
the commercial business and those tools not so removed were of inferior quality
and/or damaged; and
d. the Ski Tuner machine had never been overhauled and had
no new parts.
e. Plaintiffs had entered into a lease program not disclosed to
Defendants promising a 70% cash return on certain "purchases."
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9. Plaintiffs additionally misrepresented the financial condition of their
business by overstating its value and providing incorrect sales figures. Said
misrepresentations were an inducement for Defendants to enter into negotiations which
led to the Agreement of Sale.
10. Plaintiffs misrepresented the nature and condition of the office equipment
to be provided as part of the sale, and further exchanged equipment represented to be
part of the sale with inferior or damaged equipment.
11. Plaintiff misrepresented the nature and condition of the Bar Coding system
to be provided as part of the sale.
12. The skis and poles that were to be available for rental were not so
available.
13. Plaintiffs knew, or reasonably should have known, that Defendants would
rely on these material misrepresentations.
14. Defendants justifiably relied upon the material misrepresentations of the
Plaintiffs in entering into negotiation for and the Agreement of Sale.
15. Due to Plaintiffs' material misrepresentations, Defendants have been
substantially injured.
WHEREFORE, Defendants respectfully request this Honorable Court
Open the Judgment by Confession, and further issue a stay of all proceedings until a full
hearing is provided to the Defendants.
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Claim II
NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
16. Paragraphs 7 through 15 are incorporated fully herein by reference.
17. Plaintiffs knew, or reasonably should have known, that the material
misrepresentations set forth above were false, and that the Defendants would justifiably
rely on such misrepresentations.
18. Due to Plaintiffs' material misrepresentations, Defendants have been
substantially injured.
WHEREFORE, Defendants respectfully request this Honorable Court
Open the Judgment by Confession, and further issue a stay of all proceedings until a full
hearing is provided to the Defendants.
Claim III
BREACH OF CONTRACT
19. Paragraphs 16 through 18 are incorporated fully herein by reference.
20. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement of Sale, Plaintiffs were to provide
certain mailing lists, tools and office equipment and other assets, unencumbered and
free from any claims or demands, as set forth above.
21. Plaintiffs failed to provide such items and, therefore, are in breach of the
Agreement of Sale.
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WHEREFORE, Defendants respectfully request this Honorable Court
Open the Judgment by Confession, and further issue a stay of all proceedings until a full
hearing is provided to the Defendants.
Claim IV
BREACH OF THE COVENANT OF GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING
22. Paragraphs 19 through 21 are incorporated fully herein by reference.
23. The Agreement of Sale contained an implied covenant of good faith and
fair dealing.
24. For the reasons set forth in Paragraphs 7 through 19 above, Plaintiffs
breached that covenant.
WHEREFORE, Defendants respectfully request this Honorable Court
Open the Judgment by Confession, and further issue a stay of all proceedings until a full
hearing is provided to the Defendants.
Claim V
AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES
25. Paragraphs 22 through 24 are incorporated fully herein by reference.
26. Plaintiffs' Judgment by Confession should be opened under the doctrine of
unclean hands.
27. Plaintiffs Claims are barred by the applicable Statutes of Limitations.
28. Plaintiffs Claims are barred by the Doctrine of Laches.
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WHEREFORE, Defendants respectfully request this Honorable Court
Open the Judgment by Confession, and further issue a stay of all proceedings until a full
hearing is provided to the Defendants.
submitted,
Charles R. Ger*, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. #32888
Attorney for Defendants
5115 East Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 975-3536
VERIFICATION
I, David R. Gondar, hereby certify and verify that the facts set forth in the
foregoing Defendant's Petition to Strike-Off and/Or Open Judgment are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that any false
statements herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. §4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
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David R. Gondar
DATE: l0 12 Y9
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, on this 8th day of October, 1999, I, Charles R. Gerow, hereby
certify that I have served the Defendants' Petition to Strike-Off And/Or Open Judgment by
mailing a true and correct copy by United States first class mail and certified mail, return
receipt requested, addressed as follows:
Danielle S. Dinsmore, Esquire
Stevens & Lee
One Penn Square
Lancaster, PA 17602
Charles R. Gero9
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EXHIBIT "A"
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEHENT, dated as of the Hrl day of
November, 1995, by and between Shirk Enterprises. Inc.. A
Pennsylvania corpgration (hereinafter referred to as
"Seller"), and Gonder. Inc. a Pennsylvania corporation
(hereinafter referred to as "Buyer").
WHEREAS, Seller owns and operates a bicycle and ski
sales, rental and repair business, which Business has a
retail outlet located at the Cedar Cliff Hall in Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; (hereinafter "Business" or
"the Business") and
WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell and Buyer desires to
purchase the assets of the Business as specified herein in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement;
and
WHEREAS, Seller is the lessee of record attached hereto
and made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit "A",
notwithstanding the fact that the language of the lease sets
forth "Era Ski and Bicycle Shop, Inc'$ (sic) as lessee.
WHEREAS, Seller desires to assign and Buyer desires to
have assigned to them the above-described lease for said
retail outlet in accordance with the terms of this. Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises
herein contained and the payments hereinafter provided, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
1. SALE M2 PURCHASE O_g ASSETS. At the Closing
hereinafter provided for, Seller shall sell, transfer and
assign to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase all of Seller's
right, title and. interest in and to all of the assets of the
Business (hereinafter referred to as the "Assets"), located
at Cedar Cliff Hall, Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, including the personal property described
hereinbelow, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances,
all as adjusted for changes occurring in the ordinary course
of business as permitted hereunder between the date hereof
and the date of Closing, which assets include:
a. All property and assets of the Business of every
kind and description wherever located, including claims,
rights and choses in action, whether choate or inchoate,
licenses, trademarks, technology, and including but not
limited to the inventory, furniture, fixtures, equipment and
vehicles and assets described generally in the attached
Exhibit "B";
d. All
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d. S;iohtother assets; angible or intangiblf- including
conkract rfgh'ts, agreements; insurance policies licenses,
oral or written,-*Iatsng t the Business; agd
e. The ?busiiiess tselepYone number, mailing address and.
all advertising for the-Business.
2. PURCHASE IC A6 full consideration for the
Assets of; Seller,-Euyer:•sha}1 pay to Seller a purchase price
of One Ftundred Thirty Five Thousand ($135,000.00)• DOLLARS
(the "purchase priaellt%:.The purchase price specified herein
shall be paid as follows:
a. Sgvtnty Five Thousand ($75,000.00) DOLLARS to be
paid at Closing, is cash or by cashier or certified check;
b. Sixty Thousand-($60,000.00) DOLLARS to be paid by
Buyers to Seller in Thirty Six equal payments at Nine Percent
(9$) per annum interest beginning one calendar month after
the Closing of this Agreement.
C. The purchase price shall be allocated as follows:
Fixtures and Equipment: Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000.00)
DOLLARS
Lease, location, customer base, vendors, business volume,
and use of. name,-Fifty Thousand ($50,000.uU) DOIU,:27
Inventory: !Fifty nmusand ($50,000.00) DOLLARS based upon
$56,666.67.@x•75 per dollar.
100 pairs of rental ski packages (skis, boots, bindings,
pales, etc.): Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) DOLLARS.
to Seller s?etMfo th in Paragraphe2.b, offthetPurchasetandess
Sale Agreement of even date herewith, Buyer shall execute and
deliver a personal guarantee note by Lee and David Gondar
securing all assets listed in Exhibit "B". Seller agrees
that all security interests granted to Seller herein shall be
subordinate to the security interests granted to any third
party lender by Buyer.
4. LIABILITIES Buyer is assuming no liabilities of
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Seller.whe pet,t:ig, 1,, with 4!14!
Bulk-Sales In the event Buyer shall be required to make
any payment on account of liabilities incurred by Seller, D6 40.4
Seller agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Buyer and to
accept an amount equal to the next monthly installment
payment due under the Note of this Agreement less the amount
of payment made by Buyer as full satisfaction for the regular
monthly payment.
5. CLOSING, The date of Closing ("Closing") of this
transaction shall be on or before November 14, 1995, time
being of the essence, or on such other date mutually agreed
to by the parties in writing, at which time title and
possession of the Assets shall be transferred, conveyed and
delivered to Buyer. The Closing (hereinafter referred to as
the "Closing") shall be at Farmers Bank and Trust Carlisle
Office, or such other location as the parties may mutually
agree.
6. BUYER'S CONDITIONS PE CLOSING. The obligations of
Buyer hereunder to purchase the Assets and close hereunder
shall be subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set
forth in Subparagraphs a. through j, as follows:
a. The buyer shall have received from Melvin Newcomer,
Esquire, counsel for the Seller, a favorable opinion dated as
of the Closing date, in form and substance satisfactory to
Buyer and its counsel, Charles R.Gerow, Esq., to the effect
that, to the best of their knowledge, and without special
investigation:
(i) Seller is a duly organized and validly
existing corporation in good standing under the laws of the
State of Pennsylvania.
(ii) Seller has the corporate power to carry on
its business as and where such business is now being
conducted.
Incorporati(ii) No rov of the of
onior By-lawslofothe SellerAor, to the best of
such counsel's knowledge, no provision of any contract,
agreement or other instrument to which it is a party prevent
Seller from delivering good title to the Assets to the Buyer
in the manner contemplated hereby or otherwise prohibit or
would be breached by the consummation of the transactions
contemplated herein.
(iv) Seller has full power, legal right and
authority to enter into, execute and deliver this Agreement,
and to consummate the transactions contemplated herein; and
this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the
Seller and is a valid and legally binding obligation of each
of them, enforceable in accordance with its terms except as
its validity and enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy,
insolvency or similar laws of general application affecting
the enforcement of creditors' rights generally.
b. No action or proceeding shall have been instituted
before any court, agency or other governmental body to
restrain or prohibit the transactions contemplated hereby.
C. The representations and warranties of the Seller
contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all
respects as of the Closing Date, with the same effect as
though such representations and warranties had been made on
such date. All of the covenants and agreements of the Seller
to be performed on or before the Closing Date pursuant to the
terms hereof, shall have been duly performed.
d. All proceedings to be taken in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement and all documents
incident thereto shall be reasonably satisfactory in form and
substance to the Buyer and their counsel, and the Buyer shall
have received copies of all of such documents and other
evidence as the Buyer and their counsel may reasonably
request in order to establish the consummation of such
transactions.
e. There shall have been no material adverse change or
damage to the premises, the assets, or the business of the
Seller.
f. The Seller shall have delivered to the Buyer and
the corporation all the documents that they are required to
deliver hereunder.
g. To the extent such approval or consent is available
or obtainable prior to closing, Buyer shall have obtained the
approval or consent of such government agencies or bodies, as
Buyer shall deem reasonably necessary in connection with the
consummation of the purchase.
h. Buyer shall have obtained financing commitments on
or before closing in an amount of one Hundred Sixty Thousand
($160, 000.) DOLLARS from third party lenders, at a rate not to
exceed 10.5% interest per annum for the first three years and
under other terms and conditions reasonably acceptable to
Buyer. A. k. 06
I. SellerAshall have delivered te the Buyer the c4-(4
executed Agreement Not to Compete in the form attached hereto
as Exhibit "D.
J. This Purchase and Sale Agreement shall be executed
at the time of Closing, unless closing is delayed beyond
November 14, 1995 in which case it shall be executed as of
November 14, 1995.
6. BEPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF WARRANTIES OF SELLER Seller
hereby represents and warrants the following to be true on
the date of this Agreement and as of the Date of Closing:
a. The Seller owns the Assets and property free and
clear of all claims, liens, mortgages, security interests,
encumbrances, claims and demands of any nature.
b. Shirk Enterprises, Inc. is a corporation duly
existing, qualified and in good standing under the laws of
the State of Pennsylvania, and is and shall be duly empowered
to execute this Agreement and to do any and all things
required or desirable for consummation of all transactions
contemplated thereby.
C. The execution and performance of this Agreement and
the documents necessary to close have been and will be duly
authorized by all prerequisite corporate proceedings by
Seller, including the approval of Seller's Board of Directors
and stockholders and, when so delivered, constitute a legal
and binding obligation. Seller is not bound by or subject to
any contractual or other obligation that would be violated by
Seller's execution or performance of this Agreement.
d. Execution and delivery of this Agreement and
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby do not
conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms,
provisions, or conditions of Seller's Certificate of
Incorporation , By-laws, or any statute, regulation, or court
or administrative order or process applicable or any
agreement, lease, or other agreement or instrument to which
Seller is a party, or by which it is bound, nor does
execution of this Agreement and consummation of the
transaction contemplated hereby constitute a default
thereunder; Buyer and each shareholder of Buyer acknowledge
that each representation of Seller is made to the best of
Seller's actual knowledge.
e. The Assets shall be operated and maintained in
accordance with Seller's normal operating standards until the
Closing except reasonable wear and tear incurred in the
normal course of Seller's Business is permitted.
f. Seller shall not sell, dispose of, transfer or
encumber any of the Assets after the execution of this
Agreement except in the regular course of its business and
with the express approval of Buyer.
h. There are no employment contracts, union contracts,
pension, profit sharing or retirement plans, agreements or
obligations for the benefit of any employee or other person
relating to the Business.
i. The execution of this Agreement between the parties
constitutes a legal and binding obligation and is not a
violation of any other agreement, and there is no voluntary
agreement between the Seller and any other party for the sale
of any of the Assets to be sold under this Agreement.
j. Seller believes the Exhibits to this Agreement set
forth are true, complete and accurate information describing
the matter set forth therein.
k. Seller has furnished to Buyer its financial
statements for the years ended 1992 and 1993, 1994
respectively. There are no liabilities of Seller, contingent
or otherwise, including, without limitation, any tax
liability of any nature whatsoever, 'which are not disclosed
by or reflected fully in such financial statements or
disclosed in a schedule provided to Seller by Buyer. Seller
has duly filed all federal, state, county, and city income
tax returns and other tax returns of every kind and
description, and there are presently no claims for tax
deficiencies pending against Seller by any taxing authority,
nor does Seller know of any basis for the making of any claim
by any taxing authority for any tax deficiency against
Seller. Seller further warrants and represents that all of
its tax returns have been filed when due and in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles and that it has
disclosed all material facts regarding its business to Buyer.
The federal income tax returns of Seller have been audited
for the years set forth on a schedule provided by Seller to
Buyer.
1. Since the date of its most recent financial
statement referred to in section k. hereof, except as
disclosed in this Agreement, Seller has not:
(i) Entered into any transaction out of the
ordinary course of business;
(ii) Had any change in its financial condition,
assets, business or its customer list, other than changes in
the ordinary course of business, none of which changes in the
ordinary course of business has been materially adverse.
(iii) Suffered any fire, riot, explosion,
earthquake, windstorm, strike or other labor trouble,
lockout, flood, act of God, or of the public enemy, casualty,
condemnation, confiscation, requisition, embargo, activity of
the Armed Forces of the United States, revocation of license
or right to do business, cancellation or modification of
contracts by governmental authority, government regulation or
order restricting the operation of its business, cancellation
or modification of any franchise, right, contract, license or
agreement or any other event which has materially and
adversely affected its business, operations, property or
assets;
(iv) Had any material change in the accounting
principles and practices theretofore followed by Seller; or
(v) Entered into any sale or transfer of any of
the Purchased Assets, except in the ordinary course of
business, and deposition of any of its intangible assets.
M. The inventories set forth on the Balance Sheet are
properly valued, in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles (FIFO). Except for o')solete items which
have been fully written off, inventories consist of items of
quality and quantity currently usable and saleable in the
ordinary course of business. Seller holds no materials on
consignment and has title to no materials in the possession
of others.
n. No purchase commitment for materials, supplies,
component parts or other items of inventory to which Seller
is a party, is in excess of normal, ordinary, usual and
current requirements of its business or at a price in excess
of the current reasonable market price.
To the best of Seller's knowledge each of the contracts
and agreements to which Seller is a party is a valid and
binding obligation to the parties thereto in accordance with
its terms and conditions. To the best of Seller's knowledge,
no party to any such contract or agreement is in default with
respect to any term or condition thereof, nor has any event
occurred which, through the passage of time or the giving of
notice, or both, would constitute a default thereunder or
would cause the acceleration of any obligation of any party
thereto or the creation of a lien or encumbrance upon any
asset of Seller being transferred hereunder.
o. Seller is not in default under or in violation of,
any applicable statute, law, ordinance, decree, order, rule,
regulation of any governmental body, or in default under, or
in violation of, any provision of its articles of
incorporation, by-laws, any promissory note, inde^+'!!re or any
evidence of indebtedness or security therefor, lease,
contract, purchase or other commitment or any other agreement
to which Seller is a party or by which Seller is bound which
may result in any adverse effect on the business or
condition, financial or otherwise, of Seller.
p. There is no suit, claim, action or proceedings now
pending or threatened before any court, administrative or
regulatory body, or any governmental agency, nor is Seller
aware of any grounds therefor, to which Seller is a party or
which may result in any judgement, order, decree, liability,
or other determination which will, or could have any material
adverse effect upon the business or conditions, financial or
otherwise, of Seller. No such judgment, order or decree has
been entered against Seller nor any such liability incurred
which has, or could have, such effect. There is no claim,
action or proceeding now pending or threatened before any
court, administrative or regulatory body, or any governmental
agency, which will, or could prevent or hamper the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
q. On information and belief, no representation or
warranty by Seller, or in any certificate, exhibit, schedule
or other document furnished or to be furnished by Seller
pursuant thereto, contains or will Contain any untrue
statement of a material or omits or will omit to state a
material fact necessary to make the statements contained
therein not misleading.
r. Seller shall indemnify and hold Buyer harmless from
any claim or liability that Buyer may be subject to as a
result of the failure of either party hereto to comply with
any laws pertaining to the transfer of assets in bulk,
including the Pennsylvania Bulk Sales Act, as more
specifically set forth in paragraphs 10 and 16.
8. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 2F- BUYER. Buyer
makes the following representations and warranties to Seller
as an inducement to enter into and consummate this Agreement
as contemplated herein:
a. Buyer has entered into no contract that will
interfere with Buyer's ability to consummate this transaction
as contemplated herein.
b. There is no litigation, proceeding or governmental
investigation pending or, so far as known to Buyer,
threatened, against or relating to Buyer or Buyer's business
or the transaction contemplated by this Agreement , nor is
there any basis known to Buyer for such action.
C. No representation or warranty by Buyer in this
Agreement or any statement of certificate furnished or to be
furnished to Seller pursuant hereto or in connection with the
transactions contemplated hereby contains or will contain any
untrue statement of material fact or omits or will omit any
material fact.
9. REPRESENTATION TQ SURVIVE CLOSING. All of the
representations and warranties contained herein (including
all statements contained in any exhibit or certificate or
other instrument delivered by or on behalf of Seller pursuant
to this Agreement or in connection with the transactions
contemplated by it) are a material part of the consideration
of the sale of the Assets and the inducement for Buyer to buy
the Assets and Seller to sell the Assets.
For the purposes of each representation and warranty
contained herein, Seller and Buyer are materially relying
upon the representations of each other.
10. INDEMNITY. Seller agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless the Buyer from and against all claims, liabilities,
losses, costs, damages, and expenses arising out of, or
sustained by the Buyer or the corporation by reason of:
a. The imposition of transferee liability pursuant to
laws relating to sales in bulk.
b. Any breech of any representation, warranty or
covenant of the Seller contained herein or in any agreement,
certificate, document, schedule or exhibit relating to or
delivered pursuant hereto.
The Buyer shall, subsequent to Closing, indemnify,
defend and hold Seller harmless from any and all claims,
debts, demands, judgements, actions or causes of action
asserted against Seller, which accrue subsequent to Closing
and which relate to Buyer's operation of the business after
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11. AGREEMENT NOT To COMPETE. Seller and Buyer agree
to enter into an Agreement Not to Compete under terms and
conditions identical to those set forth in Exhibit "D"
attached hereto.
12. OPERATION PENDING CLOSING. During the period from
the date hereof to the Date of Closing:
a. Seller shall:
(i) Conduct the Business according to the
ordinary and usual course and use Seller's best efforts to
maintain and preserve the organization of the Business, its
employees and relationships with suppliers, customers and
others; and
(ii) Inform Buyer in writing from time to time of
the development of any material matters relating to the
business, including, without limitation, any adverse changes
in results of operations or financial position of the
Business or any litigation, proceeding or government
investigation instituted or threatened against Seller
relating to the Business or the occurrence of any factor
which might give rise to any litigation, proceeding or
investigation as aforesaid.
b. Seller shall not, without the prior written consent
of Buyer:
(i) Mortgage, pledge or 'subject to lien, security
interests or other obligations or encumbrance any of the
property or Assets;
(ii) Sell or otherwise transfer any of the Assets
other than the sale of inventory in the ordinary course;
(iii) Enter into any contract or agreement relating
to the business not in the usual ordinary course or terminate
or make any material change in any such contracts; or
(iv) Increase or agree to increase in any manner
the compensation of any of the employees of the Business or
commit the Business to any pension, retirement or profit
sharing plan or agreement or employment agreement with or for
the benefit of any employee or other person.
C. Seller shall afford the Buyer and its counsel,
auditors and authorized representatives full access to all
personnel, properties, records and documents of the Business
and shall furnish such financial and other information with
respect to the Business, its personnel and property as Buyer
may reasonably require.
d. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all
revenues, profits, losses and liabilities resulting from the
ownership or operation of seller's Business and the Assets
before the Date of Closing shall accrue to and be the
responsibility of Seller. All revenues, profit, losses and
liabilities resulting from the ownership or operation of the
Assets after the Date of Closing shall accrue to and be the
responsibility of Buyer. Seller shall keep the Assets
adequately insured against fire and casualty until the Date
of Closing. If any part of the Assets is damaged or
destroyed by fire or casualty before the Date of Closing,
such Assets shall be replaced or repaired at the Seller's
expense. If it is impossible or impractical to repair or
replace such Assets before the Date of Closing, the purchase
price shall be reduced by the amount of the loss resulting
from the fire or casualty, unless the value of such damaged
or destroyed Assets exceeds FIFTY THOUSAND ($50,000) DOLLARS,
in which case, at Buyer's option, this Agreement may be
terminated and all deposits returned in full to Buyer. Prior
to closing, all risk of loss shall be borne by Seller; after
the Date of Closing, all risk of loss shall be borne by
Buyer.
e. Seller will cause all property owned or leased by
it to be insured against all ordinary and insurable risks
(except in respect of any leased property where the terms of
the lease do not impose on lessee the obligation to maintain
insurance) and will operate, maintain and repair all its
property in a careful, prudent and efficient manner.
f. Each party to the Agreement hereby covenants and
agrees to furnish all information and to make all filings
required by any statute or governmental regulation.
13. TRANSFER. Simultaneously with the payment on the
Date of Closing as specified hereinabove, Seller shall convey
by bill of sale absolute, all personal property described in
Exhibit "B" to Buyer or by assignment or endorsement of
certificate of title, as the case may be, free of all liens,
encumbrances, conditions and limitations.
14. TERMINATION. This Agreement may he terminated at
any time prior to Closing:
a. By mutual consent of the Buyer and the Seller; or
b. By the Buyer pursuant to paragraph 12 d. or if any
of the conditions of the Buyer's obligation to close have not
been met at or before the Closing and have not been waived by
the Buyer.
15. DEFAULT. If either party fails to perform under
this Agreement, the defaulting party shall refund any money
paid to the defaulting party by the non-defaulting party, and
the Agreement shall terminate and the liability of the
parties shall cease; or the non-defaulting party may exercise
any right it has, including bringing an action for specific
performance.
16. ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE. Seller hereby assigns to Buyer
all interests in a lease between Seller and Heartland
Properties Limited Partnership together with an addendum
thereto for the retail outlet at the Cedar Cliff Mall, Camp
Hill, Pennsylvania. Seller specifically represents that they
are the lessee of record under the terms of a lease agreement
with Heartland Properties Limited Partnership for said
premises notwithstanding the fact that the lease document
sets forth "Era Ski & Bike Shop, Inc." as the lessee.
Seller warrants to Buyer that there is an express agreement
between Seller and Heartland Properties Limited Partnership
to amend the lease by changing the name of the lessee only.
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17. RIGHT TO USE NAME. As additional consideration for
the purchase of assets by Buyer under this Agreement, Seller
hereby agrees to allow Buyer to continue to use th< tradenamo
"Era Ski and Bike Shop" provided, however, that it be used
with some distinguishing name in addition thereto,
specifically "Era Ski and Bike Shop-West" or "Era Ski and 0y
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18. CONSULTING AGREEMENT. As additional consideration
for the purchase of assets by Buyer under this Agreement,
Gregory Kreider and Todd Kreider agree to provide consulting
services relating to the operation of the Business to Buyers
for a period of two (2) years from the date of Closing. Said
consulting services shall be general in nature and shall be
provided upon reasonable request of Buyer, Seller making
themselves reasonably available to Buyers.
19. WAIVER OF BREACH. No failure of or failure to
enforce a breach of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver
of any other or subsequent breach.
20. CUMULATIVE REMEDIES. The remedies afforded in this
Agreement are cumulative to each other and to all other
remedies provided by law.
21. UNENFORCEABILITY QE ANY MOSISIONS. The
unenforceability or invalidity of any provision of this
Agreement shall not affect the enforceability and validity of
the remainder of this Agreement, which shall continue in full
force and effect.
22. NOTICE. Notice required or permitted hereunder
shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or
deposited in the United States mail addressed to the
Seller, Shirk Enterprises, Inc., at 830 Flory Mill Road,
Lancaster, PA 17601, with a copy to Melvin E. Newcomer,
Esq., at P.O. Box 539, Lancaster, PA 17608-0539,and to
Buyer, Gonder, Inc., at 803 Cocklin Street, Mechanicsburg, PA
17055, and a copy to Charles R. Gerow, Esq., at 4725 Charles
Road, Mechanicsburg, PA. 17055
23. ASSIGNMENT. Except with the express written consent
of the other party hereto, this Agreement shall not be
assignable or otherwise transferred in whole or in part.
This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding
upon the parties and their respective successors and assigns.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer shall have the right to
have the real property described in exhibit "A" and the other
assets acquired hereunder conveyed to a related third person
or entity; provided, however, that any assignment shall not
discharge assignor's liability or obligation to any other
party to this Agreement, and all assignees shall assume all
obligations and liabilities of this Agreement.
24. BROKERAGE. Seller and Buyer represent that there is
no broker or agent involved in effecting this transaction.
Seller and Buyer hereby agree to indemnify and hold each
other harmless for any liability or claim for the payment of
any commission, including interest and attorney's fees,
arising from the conduct of the other party. These
representations are made as a part of the consideration of
this transaction. This paragraph shall survive the passage
of title and delivery of the deed and other conveyancing
documents.
25. HEADINGS. All headings used herein are for
convenience and reference only and shall not be deemed to
have any substantive effect.
26. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement along with the
Purchase and Sale Agreement executed by the parties
contemporaneously herewith, and the exhibits and documents
delivered pursuant hereto, constitute the entire contract
between the parties hereto, pertaining to the subject matter
hereof, and supersede all prior and contemporaneous
agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions,
whether written or. oral, of the parties; and there are no
representations,-warranties, or other agreements between the
parties in connection with the subject matter hereof, except
as specifically set forth herein or therein. No supplement,
modification or waiver of this Agreement shall be binding
unless executed in writing by the parties to be bound
thereby. A breach of this Agreement shall be deemed to be a
breach of the Purchase and Sale Agreement executed
contemporaneously herewith, and vice versa.
27. FURTHER INSTRUMENTS AND ACTIONS. Each party shall
deliver any further instruments and take any further action
that may be reasonably requested by the other in order to
carry out the provisions and purposes of this Agreement.
28. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by
and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
29. SELLER'S CLOSING OBLIGATIONS. At Closing, Seller
shall deliver to Buyer the following documents:
a. Assignments, Consents, Bills of Sale, Certificates
of Title and other documents or instruments of transfer and
which shall contain full warranties of title as shall be
effective to vest in Buyer all of Seller's right, title and
interest in and to all of the Assets being conveyed
hereunder, free and clear of all liens, charges,
encumbrances, and restrictions;
b. All contracts, files, commitments and rights
pertaining to Seller's Business and other data relating to
its operations;
C. Certificates of Good Standing for Shirk
Enterprises, Inc.
d. Resolution of Board of Directors of Shirk
Enterprises, Inc., along with a certificate of Incumbency of
Directors and officers, authorizing execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement and all documents required for
closing;
e. Certified copy of Minutes of Shareholders' meetings
of Shirk Enterprises, Inc. authorizing the entry and
completion of all transactions hereunder;
f. Transfer of all insurance policies, permits,
license and use rights of the Business;
g. Closing Statement and Opinion of Sellers Counsel;
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30. BUYER'S CLOSING OBLIGATIONS. At Closing, Buyer
shall deliver to Seller:
a. Payment of the sums due pursuant to this Agreement;
b. Execution of all agreements executed by Seller
which require Buyer's agreement and execution;
C. Execution of Security Agreement and Financing
Statements;
d. Closing Statement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound,
the undersigned have executed this AGREEMENT as of the date
first written above.
ATTEST:
SELLER:
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Incorporated
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BUYER:
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President, Gonder, Inc.
Stone grinder: purchased last year with new motor, purchase
price: $14,999
Wintersteiger wax machine: purchased in 1994, purchase price:
$5,000
Vermont calibrator
Mounting vices, jigs, p-tex gun, drills and *_ars, and all
other ski tools
Peterson insole machine: purchase price: $800 .
Raichle Thermo Flex machine: purchase price: $500
Park double floor stand
Park truing stand
All bike tools
Vitansel bike display stands
Computer equipment: new in 1994, includes computer, monitor,
printer, UPS, modem, and all. software including The General
Store and barcode system: value $5,000
Telephone system
Credit card machine
Stereo equipment and TV and VCR, purchased 8 months ago
Security system: purchase price $1,800
Anti-shoplift system
All counters, four-way racks, cascade racks, track lighting,
sunglass displays and other P.O.P. stands
Signs: Sign along Route #83 is key and sign on building
All fixtures.
EXHIBIT "C"
Seller has provided at closing vendor verifications in writing
from the following suppliers: Salomon, Merlin, Marker, Elan,
Alpina, Lange/Dynastar, Atomic, Tecnica and Volkl.
In addition, Seller has agreed to cooperate with Buyer in
continuing to use good faith efforts to secure getting vendor
verifications in writing from the following suppliers: The North
Face, Fischer/Raichle, Morrow, Lamar, Airwalk, Windell, Swag and
Specialized.
EXHIBIT "D'
Agreement Not To Compete
As additional consideration for the purchase identified in
this Agreement, Buyer and Seller agree to a reciprocal covenant not
to compete. Buyer agrees that for a period of five years from the
date of closing, it will not open a retail/wholesale location
selling bicycle and/or ski items within Lancaster County. Seller
agrees that for a period of five years from the date of closing, it
will not open a retail./wholesale location selling bicycle and/or
ski items within Dauphin County or in any area within the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania west of the Susquehanna River. the
parties agree that in the event of a breach of this provision, the
non-breaching party shall be entitled to equitable relief in a
court of competent jurisdiction, which equitable relief shall
include but not be limited to, a permanent injunction prohibiting
the establishment of the location. The equitable relief shall be
in addition to any remedies at law available to the parties.
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Buyer and Seller further agree that there have been
adjustments to the purchase price set forth in Paragraph 2 of this
Agreement as follows:
1) A credit to Sellers of $240 for additional inventory over
and above that listed in Paragraph 2(c) of this
Agreement,
2) A credit to Sellers of $1294 as proration for rental
payments made by Seller for the month ?f N--nmbar.,
3) A debit to Sellers of $1800 for the Security System
listed in Exhibit "B", it being understood and agreed by
Buyers that the Security System will be removed from the
leased premises at Cedar Cliff Mall.
It is understood and agreed that Buyers are entitled to and
shall take a $266 credit on the first payment due Sellers under
Paragraph 2(b) and the corresponding Note thereto.
Sellers agree to have the advertising sign located along Route
83 repaired at their expense within 15 days of closing by a workman
whose work is fully guaranteed for a period of at least 90 days.
EXHIBIT "B"
$ 60,000.00 November 14, 1995
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
JUDGMENT NOTE
FO®R VALUE RECEIVED, the Undersigned, GONDER, INC.,
D7A DAVID R GONDER and LEE R. GONDER, (hereinafter collectively
referred to as "Borrower") do promise to pay to
SHIRK ENTERPRISES, INC. (hereinafter referred to as "LENDER")
the sum of Sixty Thousand and 00/100 ($60,000.00) Dollars,
together with interest on the unpaid principal balance at the
rate of nine (98) percent per annum. All principal and interest
shall be repaid in thirty-six (36) equal monthly installments of
One Thousand Nine Hundred Seven and 99/100 ($1,907.99) Dollars,
applied first to interest and the remainder to reduction to
principal, with the first payment being due on December 14, 1995,
and subsequent payments being due on the 14th day of each month
thereafter until paid in full; provided, however, that all
principal and interest, if not sooner paid, shall be due and
payable in full on November 14, 1998. In the event that any
payment shall not be paid within fifteen (15) days of the due
date, a late payment fee of five (58) percent of the monthly
principal and interest payment shall be due and payable from
BORROWER. Further, in the event that any payment shall remain
unpaid for a period in excess of thirty (30) days, LENDER, at its
sole option, shall have the right to accelerate the entire
indebtedness due and demand payment in full. Said acceleration
and demand for payment in full shall be in writing forwarded to
BORROWER by hand-delivery or first class mail at 803 Cockltpt Dos
Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055. All payments of X44
principal and interest from BORROWER to LENDER. shall be paid to
LENDER at 830 Flory Mill Road, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601 or
at such other address as Lender may provide to BORROWER in
writing. BORROWER shall have the right to prepay in whole or in
part at any time without penalty.
BORROWER hereby empowers the Prothonotary or any attorney of
any court of record within the United States or elsewhere to
appear for BORROWER and, with or without declaration, enter
judgment against BORROWER in favor of Lender, together with costs
of suit and reasonable counsel fees in an amount equal to five.
(58) percent of the amount due.
TO THE EXTENT permitted by applicable law, BORROWER hereby
waives inquisition and condemnation of any property that may be
levied upon by virtue of any execution which may issue forthwith
upon such confession of judgment, and further waives all errors
in said proceedings, together with stay of or exemption from
execution or extension of time of payment which may be given by
any statute now in force or which may be enacted hereafter, or by
any usage or custom. No single exercise of the foregoing warrant
shall be deemed to exhaust the power to confess judgment granted
herein, whether or not any such exercise shall be held by any
court to be invalid, void or voidable, but the power shall
continue undiminished and may be exercised from time to time as
often as LENDER shall elect until all sums payable or that may
become payable by BORROWER pursuant hereto shall have been paid
in full. A copy hereof may be entered in lieu of the original.
PRESENTMENT for payment, demand, notice of dishonor, protest
and notice of protest are hereby waived by BORROWER and all
endorsers hereof. This Note shall be construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
WITNESS our hands and seals the day and year first above
written.
GUNDER, INC.
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STEVENS & LEE
By: Danielle S. Dinsmore
Court I.D. 76457
One Penn Square
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-1031
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
GREG KREIDER and TODD KREIDER,
individually and t/d/b/a SHIRK
ENTERPRISES, INC.,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiffs
V.
DAVID R. GONDER and LEE K. GONDER,
individually and t/d/b/a GONDER, INC.,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 99-5504
The Honorable Kevin A. Hess
PLAINTIFFS' BRIEF IN SUPPORT
OF THEIR MOTION TO COMPEL
I. STATEMENT OF FACTS
This action was initiated after the Plaintiffs, Greg and Todd Kreider t/d/b/a Shirk
Enterprises, Inc. (the "Kreiders"), filed a Complaint for Entry of Judgment by Confession against
the. Defendants, David and Lee Gonder( the "Gonders"). See Plaintiffs' Praecipe for Entry of
Judgment by Confession attached hereto as Exhibit "A." The judgment amount represents the
unpaid portion of the purchase price of a ski and bicycle shop that was sold to the Gonders
pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement and Judgment Note. Essentially, the Gonders simply
stopped making the required payments after they were half way into the term of their loan. After
repeated requests were made by the Kreiders for payment, the loan was accelerated and demand
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was made for payment in full. This was done in accordance with the terms of the Judgment
Note. The Gonders never responded in any manner to this demand.
On October 12, 1999, the Gonders filed a Petition to Open and/or Strike Off the
Judgment claiming that the Kreiders fraudulently induced them to enter into the Asset Purchase
Agreement by making false representations about various conditions of the sale. The Gonders
also claim that the Kreiders breached the Asset Purchase Agreement by not fulfilling its terms.
Despite these egregious claims (which were never raised until the Kreiders demanded payment),
the Gonders have done nothing to cooperate with discovery or to otherwise move this case
toward a resolution. Plaintiffs filed their Answer on or about November 1, 1999.
On February 23, 2000, the Kreiders served upon the Gonders Interrogatories and
Requests for Production of Documents pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 4005 and 4009.11. See Plaintiffs'
Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents attached hereto as Exhibit "B." Under
Pa. R.C.P 4006 and 4009.12, the Gonders responses were due by no later than March 24, 2000.
Counsel for the Kreiders has made repeated demands for responses to these discovery requests,
and also, requesting dates for the Gonders depositions. See letters dated December 6, 1999,
March 13, 2000 and April 5, 2000 from Danielle S. Dinsmore, Esquire addressed to Charles R.
Gerow, Esquire requesting dates for depositions and requesting responses to discovery attached
hereto as Exhibit "C." To date, no response whatsoever has been forthcoming from the
Gonders. The Kreiders file the within Brief in Support of their Motion to Compel responses to
their discovery requests.
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H. ISSUE PRESENTED
WHETHER PLAINTIFFS SHOULD BE COMPELLED TO
RESPOND TO DISCOVERY REQUESTS WITHIN
TWENTY (20) DAYS OR SUFFER SANCTIONS?
Suggested Answer: Yes.
III. ARGUMENT
Pa. R.C.P. 4005 and 4009.11 permit a party to serve upon any other party written
Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents. See Pa. R.C.P. 4005 and 4009.11. On
or about February 23, 2000, the Kreiders properly served on the Gonders Interrogatories and
Requests for Production of Documents. To date, the Gonders have failed to provide any
responses whatsoever to these requests.
This discovery has been pending for three months. The Gonders have had ample
opportunity to answer the interrogatories and collect the requested documents. Collection
proceedings have been stayed pending the disposition of the Defendants Petition to Strike. The
Kreiders are unable to execute on their judgment and collect the money that is due them because
of the Gonders delay in cooperating with efforts to move this case forward. The Gonders
noncompliance with the discovery rules is deliberate and unjustified. As the party initiating the
Petition to Strike Off and/or Open the Judgment, the Gonders have the duty to diligently
prosecute their Petition. Even so, despite repeated requests for this discovery, Defendants have
not responded. See letters dated December 6, 1999, March 13, 2000 and April 5, 2000 from
Danielle S. Dinsmore, Esquire addressed to Charles R. Gerow, Esquire requesting dates for
depositions and requesting responses to discovery attached hereto as Exhibit "C."
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Plaintiffs submit that Defendants should be compelled to respond to these
discovery requests. Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 4019, this Court has the authority to compel such
action and to impose sanctions for a party's failure to comply with legitimate discovery requests.
Under all the circumstances, the Kreiders respectfully request that this Court enter an Order
directing Defendants to produce responses to its discovery within twenty (20) days or, thereafter,
suffer sanctions upon further motion.
IV. CONCLUSION
Based upon the authorities and analysis cited herein, Plaintiffs, Greg and Todd
Kreider individually and t/d/b/a Shirk Enterprises, Inc. respectfully request that the Gonders be
compelled to respond to its written Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents
within twenty (20) days or, thereafter, suffer sanctions.
Dated: Maya, 2000 STEVENS & LEE
By
Danielle S. D' ore
Attorney I.D. No. 76457
One Penn Square
P.O. Box 1594
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17608-1594
(717) 291-1031
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1, DANIELLE S. DINSMORE, ESQUIRE, certify that on this date, I served a
certified true and correct copy of the foregoing Plaintiffs' Brief in Support of Their Motion to
Compel upon the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United States mail,
postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Charles R. Gerow, Esquire
51 IS East Trendle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Danielle S. Dinsmor
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PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter judgment in favor of GREG KREIDER, TODD KREIDER,
and SHIRK ENTERPRISES, INC. and against DAVID R. GONDER, LEE K.
GONDER, and GONDER, INC. in accordance with the attached instrument
as follows:
Unpaid balance of note $30,527.84
5$ late fee $ 1,526.39
Costs $ 50.00
Attorneys fees $ 1.526.39
Total $33,630.62
Address for the Defendants is c/o World Cup Ski and Cycle,
4500 Old Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Address for
Plaintiffs is c/o Greg Kreider, 418 North Charlotte Street,
Lancaster, PA 17603.
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STEVENS & LgE,
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Danielle„S. Dinsmore, Esquire
Court I.D. 76457
One Penn Square
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-1031
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Prascipe for Entry of Judgment was served this
day of
4z--, 1999, by first class mail, postage prepaid, upon the
following:
MR-LEE GONDER
GONDER, INC
C/O WORLD CUP SKI AND CYCLE
4500 OLD GETTYSBURG ROAD
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
Danielle S. Dinsmore
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$ 60,000.00 November 14, 1995
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
JUDGMENT NOTE
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the Undersigned, GONDER, INC.,
pR4 DAVID R GONDER and LEE R. GONDER, (hereinafter collectively
referred to as "Borrower") do promise to pay to
SHIRK ENTERPRISES, INC. (hereinafter referred to as "LENDER")
the sum of Sixty Thousand and 00/100 ($60,000.00) Dollars,
together with interest on the unpaid principal balance at the
rate of nine (98) percent per annum. All principal and interest
shall be repaid in thirty-six (36) equal monthly installments of
One Thousand Nine Hundred Seven and 99/100 ($1,907.99) Dollars,
applied first to interest and the remainder to reduction to
principal, with the first payment being due on December 14, 1995,
and subsequent payments being due on the 14th day of each month
thereafter until paid in full; provided, however, that all
principal and interest, if not sooner paid, shall be due and
payable in full on November 14, 1998. In the event that any
payment shall not be paid within fifteen (15) days of the due
date, a late payment fee of five (58) percent of the monthly
principal and interest payment shall be due and payable from
BORROWER. Further, in the event that any payment shall remain
unpaid for a period in excess of thirty (30) days, LENDER, at its
sole option, shall have the right to accelerate the entire
indebtedness due and demand payment in full. Said acceleration
and demand for payment in full shall be in writing forwarded to
BORROWER by hand-delivery or first class mail at 803 CocklirL DRC;
Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055. All payments of
principal and interest from BORROWER to LENDER. shall be paid to
LENDER at 830 Flory Mill Road, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601 or
at such other address as Lender may provide to BORROWER in
writing. BORROWER shall have the right to prepay in whole or in
part at any time without penalty.
BORROWER hereby empowers the Prothonotary or any attorney of
any Court of record within the United States or elsewhere to
appear for BORROWER and, with or without declaration, enter
judgment against BORROWER in favor of Lender, together with costs
of suit and reasonable counsel fees in an amount ecual to five.
(58) percent of the amount due.
TO THE EXTENT permitted by applicable law, BORROWER hereby
waives inquisition and condemnation of any property that may be
levied upon by virtue of any execution which may issue forthwith
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upon such confession of judgment, and further waives all errors
in said proceedings, together with stay of or exemption from
execution or extension of time of payment which may be given by
any statute now in force or which may be enacted hereafter, or by
any usage or custom. No single exercise of the foregoing warrant
shall be deemed to exhaust the power to confess judgment granted
herein, whether or not any such exercise shall be held by any
court to be invalid, void or voidable, but the power shall
continue undiminished and may be exercised from time to time as
often as LENDER shall elect until all sums payable or that may
become payable by BORROWER pursuant hereto shall have been paid
in full. A copy hereof may be entered in lieu of the original.
PRESENTMENT for payment, demand, notice of dishonor, protest
and notice of protest are hereby waived by BORROWER and all
endorsers hereof. This Note shall be construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
WITNESS our hands and seals the day and year first above
written.
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Danielle S. Dinsmore
Attorney I.D. No. 76457
One Penn Square
P.O. Box 1594
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17608-1594
(717)399.6636
Attorney for Greg and Todd Kreider and
Shirk Enterprises, Inc.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL, ACTION - LAW
GREG KREIDER and TODD KREIDER,
Individuals and t/d/b/a SHIRK
ENTERPRISES, INC.,
Plaintiffs
Docket No. 99-5504
VS.
DAVID R. GONDER and LEE K. GONDER,
Individually and t/d/b/a GONDER, INC.,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS OF GREG AND TODD
KREIDER AND SHIRK ENTERPRISES, INC. DIRECTED TO DAVID R.
GONDER, LEE K. GONDER AND GONDER, INC. - FIRST SET
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To: David R. and Lee K. Gonder, and Gonder, Inc.
C/O Charles R. Gerow, Esquire
5115 East Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that you are hereby required, pursuant to Pa. R.C.P.
4009, as amended, to produce for inspection, examination and copying, at the offices of Stevens
& Lee, 1 Penn Square, P.O. Box 1594, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17608-1594 not later than thirty
(30) days after service of this Request, the following documents. These requests shall be
continuing. If you or anyone acting on your behalf learns of additional documents responsive to
this request, you shall produce such documents by Supplemental Responses.
DEFINITIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
A. "You" and "your" refers to the person or persons to whom these Requests
are propounded.
B. "And" and "or" shall be construed conjunctively and disjunctively so as to
bring within the scope of this request for production any information which might otherwise be
construed to be outside its scope.
C. "Document" means any correspondence, memorandum, interoffice
communication, agreement, minutes, report, note, schedule, book of accounts, ledger, invoice,
receipt, purchase order, pleading, questionnaire, contract, bill, check, draft, diary, log, proposal,
bid, recording, telex, telegram, drawing, picture, table, graph, chart, map or survey, including the
original and working copies, handwritten drafts of all of the above and any copies thereof which
are different from the original by way of interlineation or notation, including any transcript or
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summary of the foregoing and any other tangible date compilations from which information may
be used, including word processor systems.
D. If you claim that the subject matter of a document or oral communication
is privileged, you are required to identify the document or communication by stating the
following information:
1. Its nature, (e.g., letters, memorandums, tape recordings, etc.);
2. Its date (or if it bears no date, the date when it was prepared);
3. The name, address, employer and job position of the signer or
signers (or if there is no signer, of the person who prepared it);
4. The name, address, employer and job position of the person, if any,
to whom the document was sent;
5. The name, address, employer and job position of each person
known or believed to have originals or copies of the documents; or
6. A brief statement of the subject matter of the document and state
each ground or basis on which you contend that the document or oral communication is
privileged.
E. If you do not have possession, custody or control of a document request,
but know who does have possession, custody or control, you are required to identify the
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document and the person who has possession, custody or control in the manner requested in
subparagraph D thereof.
YOU ARE REQUESTED TO PRODUCE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS
All documents that were provided to you by plaintiffs at any time.
2. All documents, as defined above, in your possession which refer or relate
to plaintiffs in any respect.
3. All documents, as defined above, in your possession which refer or relate
to the lease with C.M. Cumberland Management for the premises located at the Cedar Cliff Mall.
4. Gonder, Inc.'s articles of incorporation.
5. All documents, as defined above, in your possession which refer or relate
to your credit terms or method of payment with the vendors identified in response to
Interrogatory No. 12. from 1995 until the present.
6. All federal and state corporate income tax returns for Gonder, Inc. for the
years 1995 to the present.
All financial statements, whether fiscal year end or interim, for Gonder,
Inc. for the years 1995 to the present.
8. Al federal and state personal income tax returns for Lee K. Gonder and
David R. Gonder for the years 1995 to the present.
9. All documents, as defined above, in your possession which refer or relate
to your purchase of the ski and cycle shop from the plaintiffs located at the Cedar Cliff Mall.
10. The resumes of Lee K. Gonder and David R. Gonder.
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11. All of Gonder Inc.'s accounts receivable and account payable ledgers from
1995 until the present.
12. Any document, as defined above, in your possession which refers or
relates to the ski tuner machine.
13. All documents, as defined above, in your possession which refers or
relates to the bar coding system.
14. Any document, as defined above, in your possession which refers or
relates to the allegedly damaged or inferior equipment identified in response to Interrogatories
No. 13 and 17.
15. All documents, as defined above, in your possession which refer or relate
to the lease program promising a 70% cash return on certain purchases.
16. All expert opinions, reports, summaries, or other writings in your
possession or control or in the possession of your attorney which relate to the subject matter of
this litigation.
17. All statements of any person(s) who will be called as a witness at the trial
of this matter.
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18. Any and all documents referred to or identified in your responses to
plaintiffs' interrogatories.
Dated: a 9- STEVENS & LEE %
By: U
Danielle S. Dinsmore
Attorney I.D. No. 76457
One Penn Square
P.O. Box 1594
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17608-1594
(717) 399-6636
Attorney for Plaintiffs, Todd and Greg Kreider and
Shirk Enterprises, Inc.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, DANIELLE S. DINSMORE, ESQUIRE, certify that on this date, I served a
certified true and correct copy of the foregoing REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF
DOCUMENTS upon the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United
States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Charles R. Gerow, Esquire
5115 East Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
Date: February 23, 2000
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STEVENS & LEE
Danielle S. Dinsmore
Attorney I.D. No. 76457
One Penn Square
P.O. Box 1594
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17608-1594
(717) 3996636
Attorney for Greg and Todd Kreider and
SLirk Enterprises, Inc.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GREG KREIDER and TODD KREIDER,
Individuals and t/d/b/a SHIRK
ENTERPRISES, INC.,
Plaintiffs
Docket No. 99-5504
vs.
DAVID R. GONDER and LEE K. GONDER,
Individually and t/d/b/a GONDER, INC.,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
INTERROGATORIES OF GREG AND TODD KREIDER AND SHIRK
ENTERPRISES, INC. DIRECTED TO DAVID R. GONDER, LEE K. GONDER,
AND GONDER, INC. - FIRST SET
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To: David R. and Lee K. Gonder and Gonder, Inc.
C/O Charles R. Gerow, Esquire
5115 East Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that you are hereby required, pursuant to Pennsylvania
Rule of Civil Procedure No. 4001, et seq., to serve upon the undersigned a copy of your answers
and objections, if any, in writing and under oath, to the following Interrogatories within thirty
(30) days after service of the Interrogatories. The answers shall be inserted in the spaces
provided. If there is insufficient space to answer an Interrogatory, the remainder of the answer
shall follow in a supplemental sheet.
These Interrogatories shall be deemed to be continuing Interrogatories. If
between the time of filing your answers and the time of trial of this matter, you, or anyone acting
on your behalf, learn of any further information not contained in your answers, or if you learn
that any information set forth in your answers is or has been inaccurate or incorrect, you shall
promptly file and serve supplemental answers.
DEFINITIONS
The following definitions are applicable to these Interrogatories:
1. "Document" means any written, printed, typed, or other graphic matter of
any kind or nature, however, produced or reproduced, including photographs, microfilms,
photographs, video and audio tapes, punch cards, magnetic tapes, discs, data cells, drums and
other date compilations from which information can be obtained.
2. "Identify" or "Identity" means when used in reference to - - (1) a natural
person, his or her: (a) full name; and (b) present or last known address and employment address
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(including street name and number, city or town and state or country); (2) a document: (a) its
description (e.g., letter, memorandum, report, etc.), title and date; (b) its subject matter; (c) its
author's identity; (d) its addressee's identity; (e) its present location; and (t) its custodian's
identity; (3) an oral communication: (a) its date; (b) the place where it occurred; (c) its substance;
(d) the identity of the person who made the communication; (e) the identity of each person to
whom such communication was made; and (f) the identity of each person who was present when
such communication was made; (4) a corporate entity: (a) its full corporate name; (b) its date and
place of incorporation, if known; and (c) its present address and telephone number; (5) any other
context: a description of sufficient particularity that the same may thereafter be specified and
recognized, including relevant dates and places, and the identification of relevant people, entities,
and documents.
3. "Incident" means the occurrence that forms the basis of your Petition to
Strike Off and/or Open Judgment or similar pleading.
4. "Person" means a natural person, partnership, association, corporation, or
government agency.
INSTRUCTIONS
The following instructions are applicable to these Interrogatories.
1. Duty to answer. - - The Interrogatories are to be answered in writing,
verified, and served upon the undersigned within thirty (30) days of their service on you.
Objections must be signed by the attorney making them; in your answers, you must furnish such
information as is available to you, your employees, representatives, agents, and attorneys. Your
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answers must be supplemented and amended as required by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure.
2. Claim of privilege. - - With respect to any claim of privilege or immunity
from discovery, you must identify the privilege or immunity asserted and provide sufficient
information to substantiate the claim.
3. Option to produce document. - - In lieu of identifying documents in
responses to these Interrogatories, you may provide copies of such documents with appropriate
references to the corresponding Interrogatories.
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INTERROGATORIES
Interrogatory No. 1. State:
(a) Your full name;
(b) Each other name, if any, which you have used or by which you have been
known;
(c) The address of your present residence and the address of each other
residence which you have had during the past five years;
(d) Your present occupation and the name and address of your employer;
(e) Date of your birth;
(f) Your Social Security number;
(g) Your military service and positions held, if any; and
(h) The schools you have attended and the degrees or certificates awarded, if
any.
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Interrogatory No. 2. With respect to Gonder, Inc., state:
(a) Any other name by which it is known or has been known;
(b) Date and state of incorporation;
(c) Names of shareholders and percentage of stock attributed to each;
(d) Name of the members of the Board of Directors; and
(e) Name and address of all corporate employees and the positions held.
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Interrogatory No. 3. If you are covered by a type of insurance, including any
excess or umbrella insurance, that might be applicable to the incident in this matter, state the
following with respect to each such policy:
(a) The name of the insurance carrier which issued the policy;
(b) The name insured under each policy and the policy number of each policy;
(c) The type(s) and effective date(s) of each policy;
(d) The amount of coverage provided for injury to each person, for each
occurrence, and in the aggregate for each policy;
(e) Each exclusion, if any, in the policy which is applicable to any claim
thereunder and any reasons, if any, why you or the carrier claim the exclusion is applicable.
ANSWER:
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Interrogatory No. 4. Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 4003.5, please identify each witness
you expect to call as an expert at trial, and state the qualifications of each such expert.
ANSWER:
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Interrogatory No. 5. Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 4003.5, for each expert identified,
please state the subject matter to which he or she is to testify, the substance of facts and opinions
to which he or she is to testify and the basis for each opinion.
ANSWER:
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Interrogatory No. 6. Identify sufficiently for requests for production, all texts,
journals, documents, reports, photographs, diagrams, statistics or other material which each
expert identified in the previous Interrogatory consulted or relied upon in forming his or her
opinion or in preparing his or testimony.
(In lieu of answering Interrogatories 4 through 7, you may file your answers
through a signed report from each expert, or you may have these Interrogatories answered by the
expert(s). If the expert(s) answer(s) the Interrogatories, the "expert(s) answering the
Interrogatories" must sign the affidavit attached to these Interrogatories. If an expert's signed
report is filed in lieu of answering Interrogatories 4 through 7, pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 4003.5,
please see that the expert's opinion, facts on which the expert is relying, and basis for each
opinion are set forth clearly.)
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Interrogatory No. 7. Identify all documents which your expert(s) intend(s) to
use at trial, including, but not limited to, any authoritative text or joumal to be used at trial that
each expert has prepared in preparation for trial.
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Interrogatory No. 8. For each expert identified, please state whether each such
expert ever testified in court in the last five (5) years, stating the case name, court and number,
whether the expert testified for plaintiff or defendant and the fee charged.
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Interrogatory No. 9. Please identify all persons who have any knowledge of or
information as to the facts pertaining to the subject matter of this litigation or the allegations
contained in Defendants' Petition to Strike Off and/or Open Judgment.
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Interrogatory No. 10. Please identify all witnesses other than experts already
identified whom you intend to call at trial, and state the facts to which each such witness will
testify.
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Interrogatory No. 11. Do you intend to use any books, magazine or other
writing at the trial of this matter, and if so, please describe the writing in detail as to author,
publisher and copyright date, and state the identity of each present custodian of said writing.
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Interrogatory No. 12. In paragraph 8(a) of Defendants' Petition to Strike Off
and/or Open Judgment ("Defendants' Petition"), you contend that, "All of plaintiffs' then current
suppliers were owed money, and such suppliers would, accordingly, not ship on credit. All such
suppliers required defendants to pay COD as a result of plaintiffs' poor credit history and non-
payment to suppliers."
With respect to such allegation, please state each fact or circumstance which you
contend supports this contention, identify each witness with knowledge relative to this
contention and identify each document which discusses, refers to, or in any way pertains to the
information contained in said allegation.
Also, specifically provide:
(1) All vendors by name, address, telephone number and product line
who denied you credit because of the Plaintiffs' credit history, and;
(2) The dates of each such denials and the method of denial (by
writing or verbal conversation).
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Interrogatory No. 13. In paragraph 8(c) of Defendants' Petition you contend,
"The tools represented to be part of the sale were not the property of plaintiffs, but rather of
plaintiffs' employees, and were removed from the commercial business and those tools not so
removed were of inferior quality and/or damaged."
With respect to such allegation, please state each fact or circumstance which you
contend supports this contention, identify each witness with knowledge relative to this
contention and identify each document which discusses, refers to, or in any way pertains to the
information contained in such allegation.
Also, specifically identify:
(1) Each such tool that allegedly belonged to the Plaintiffs' employees;
(2) To whom each tool allegedly belonged (including their full name
and last known address);
(3) When the tools were allegedly removed from your premises, and;
(4) Specifically identify each and every tool you claim was defective
and the nature of the alleged defect.
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Interrogatory No. 14. In paragraph 13 of Defendants' Petition, you contend,
"The Ski Tuner machine had never been overhauled and had no new parts."
With respect to such allegation, please state each fact or circumstance which you
contend supports this contention, identify each witness with knowledge relative to this
contention and identify each document which discusses, refers to, or in any way pertains to the
information contained in such allegation.
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Interrogatory No. 15. In paragraph 8(e) of Defendants' Petition, you contend,
"Plaintiffs had entered into a lease program not disclosed to defendants promising a 70% cash
return on certain 'purchases'."
With respect to such allegation, please state each fact or circumstance which you
contend supports this contention, identify each witness with knowledge relative to this
contention and identify each document which discusses, refers to, or in any way pertains to the
information contained in such allegation.
Also, specifically identify the terms and conditions of this lease program and
itemize the damages allegedly incurred by you as a result of this lease program.
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Interrogatory No. 16. In paragraph 9 of Defendants' Petition, you contend,
"Plaintiffs additionally misrepresented the financial condition of their business by overstating its
value and providing incorrect sales figures. Said misrepresentations were an inducement for
defendants to enter into negotiations which led to the Agreement of Sale."
With respect to such allegation, please state each fact or circumstance which you
contend supports this contention, identify each witness with knowledge relative to this
contention and identify each document which discusses, refers to, or in any way pertains to the
information contained in such allegation.
Also, specifically identify:
(1) How much, you claim, the business was allegedly overstated and
the method of such overstatement (i.e.: in writing or by verbal communication);
(2) Specifically itemize the allegedly overstated sales figures.
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Interrogatory No. 17. In paragraph 10 of Defendants' Petition, you contend,
"Plaintiffs misrepresented the nature and condition of the office equipment to be provided as part
of the safe, and further exchanged equipment represented to be part of this sale with inferior
damaged equipment."
With respect to such allegation, please state each fact or circumstance which you
contend supports this contention, identify each witness with knowledge relative to this
contention and identify each document which discusses, refers to, or in any way pertains to the
information contained in such allegation.
Also, specifically identify:
(1) Each and every piece of equipment which was allegedly
misrepresented, and;
(2) Specifically itemize each and every piece of equipment which was
allegedly exchanged for inferior or damaged equipment and state the nature of such damage or
inferiority.
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Interrogatory No. 18. In paragraph I I of Defendants' Petition, you contend,
"Plaintiff misrepresented the nature and condition of the Bar Coding system to be provided as
part of the sale."
With respect to such allegation, please state each fact or circumstance which you
contend supports this contention, identify each witness with knowledge relative to this
contention and identify each document which discusses, refers to, or in any way pertains to the
information contained in such allegation.
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Interrogatory No. 19. In paragraph 14 of Defendants' Petition, you contend,
"Defendants justifiably relied upon the material misrepresentations of the plaintiffs in entering
into negotiations for and the Agreement of Sale."
With respect to such allegation, please state each fact or circumstance which you
contend supports this contention, identify each witness with knowledge relative to this
contention and identify each document which discusses, refers to, or in any way pertains to the
information contained in such allegation.
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Interrogatory No. 20. In paragraph 15 of Defendants' Petition, you contend,
"Due to plaintiffs' material misrepresentations, defendants have been substantially injured."
With respect to such allegation, please state each fact or circumstance which you
contend supports this contention, identify each witness with knowledge relative to this
contention and identify each document which discusses, refers to, or in any way pertains to the
information contained in such allegation.
Specifically identify and itemize each such item of damages you contend you
have sustained.
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Interrogatory No. 21. State with particularity the factual basis for each claim/or
count in Defendants' Petition.
ANSWER:
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STEVENS & LEE
By:
Danielle S. Dinsmd e
Attorney I.D. No. 76457
One Penn Square
P.O. Box 1594
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17608-1594
(717) 291-1031
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, DANIELLE S. DINSMORE, ESQUIRE, certify that on this date, I served a
certified true and correct copy of the foregoing INTERROGATORIES upon the following
counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed
as follows:
Charles R. Gerow, Esquire
5115 East Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
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PLEASE RESPOND To LANCASTER
December 6, 1999
VIA FAX AND MAIL
Charles R. Gerow, Esquire
5115 East Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
Re: Kreider v. Gonder
Cumberland County No. 99-5504
Dear Mr. Gerow:
DIAL DIRECT (717) 399-66M
EMAIL dsd@stevenslee.com
I am in receipt of your letter dated December 2, 1999. I called your office and left
messages on three separate occasions to discuss a deposition schedule in this matter. None of
my phone calls were returned which precipitated my December 1, 1999 letter. I wanted to try to
get at least some of these depositions completed before the end of the year because January is
already quite full for me. However, I understand if December is not convenient for you.
I would propose that we try and complete the depositions of your clients and mine in the
week of February 14, 2000. I anticipate that I will need a day or less to depose both Lee and
David Gonder. Please let me know at your earliest convenience if this will work for you and
your clients.
Very truly yours,
STEVENS & L
Danielle S. Dinsmore
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March 13, 2000
Charles R. Gerow, Esquire
5115 East Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Re: Kreider v. Gonder
Cumberland County No.: 99-5504
Dear Counsel:
FILE COPY
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I would like to schedule the depositions of your clients, Lee and David Gonder. I
propose the following dates, April 19, 20, 25, 26 or 27. Please get back to me as soon as
possible confirming one of these dates or proposing others if these are unavailable.
Very truly yours,
STEVENS & LEE
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Lancaster, PA 17608.1594
(717) 291.1031 Fax (717) 394.7726
April 5, 2000
Charles R. Gerow, Esquire
5115 East Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Re: Kreider v. Gordon
Cumberland County No. 99-5504
Dear Mr. Gerow:
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EMAIL dsd®stevenslee.com
In reviewing this file I note that your client's responses to our interrogatories and request
for production of documents were due by no later than March 23, 2000. As of this date I have
not received the same. As you are aware, we cannot move this case forward or schedule the
depositions of your clients until I have received those responses.
Please forward full and complete responses to this discovery by no later than April 21 or I
will be forced to file a motion to compel with the court. My clients are understandably anxious
to resolve this matter. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the above please do not
hesitate to call me.
Very truly yours,
ST EVENS & LEE
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Attorneys for Plaintiffs
GREG KREIDER and TODD KREIDER,
individually and t/d/b/a SHIRK
ENTERPRISES, INC.,
Plaintiffs
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DAVID R. GONDER and LEE K. GONDER,
individually and t/d/b/a GONDER, INC.,
Defendants
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 99-5504
The Honorable Kevin A. Hess
ORDER
AND NOW, this F'o day of(-v,,.,_ , 2000, upon consideration of
Plaintiffs, Greg Kreider and Todd Kreider, individually and t/d/b/a Shirk Enterprises, Inc.'s
Motion to Compel Responses to Interrogatories and Request For Production of Documents, it is
hereby ORDERED and DECREED that Defendants shall respond to these discovery requests
within twenty (20) days of the date of the service of this Order or, thereafter, suffer sanctions,
upon further motion, as permitted under Pa. R.C.P. 4019, which may include preclusion of
evidence at trial, attorneys' fees and costs, and the entry of judgment of non pros.
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One Penn Square
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-1031
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
GREG KREIDER and TODD KREIDER,
individually and t/d/b/a SHIRK
ENTERPRISES, INC.,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiffs
V.
DAVID R. GONDER and LEE K. GONDER,
individually and t/d/b/a GONDER, INC.,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 99-5504
The Honorable Kevin A. Hess
PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO COMPEL
AND NOW, by and through their counsel, Stevens & Lee, Plaintiffs, Greg and
Todd Kreider, individually and t/d/b/a Shirk Enterprises, Inc. (hereinafter referred to collectively
as the "Kreiders"), file the within Motion to Compel and in support thereof aver as follows:
This action was initiated when the Kreiders filed a Complaint for the Entry
of a Judgment by Confession against the Defendants in connection with the sale of a bicycle and
ski store located in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement and
Judgment Note. A true and correct copy of the Praecipe for Entry of Judgment as well as the
Judgment Note is attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
2. On or about October 12, 1999, Defendants Petitioned to Strike Off and/or
Open the Judgment.
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3. By Order dated October 13, 1999, the Court Issued an Order and Rule to
Show Cause why the requested relief should not be granted and ordered that all collection and
enforcement proceedings under thejudgment were to be stayed pending the disposition of the
Defendants' Petition.
4. On November I, 1999, Plaintiffs filed and properly served their Answer to
Defendants Petition to Strike.
5. Subsequently, counsel for the Kreiders repeatedly attempted to obtain
dates from Defendants to schedule their depositions.
6. Additionally, on or about February 23, 2000, counsel for the Kreiders
served upon the Defendants Requests For Production of Documents and Interrogatories pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. 4005 and 4009.11. A true and correct copy of the Request For Production of
Documents and Interrogatories is attached hereto as Exhibit "B."
7. Despite the Defendants request to Strike Off and/or Open the Judgment
citing fraud and breach of contract, it has been almost impossible to urge them to move this case
forward towards a resolution.
8. Essentially, Defendants have ignored every request for deposition and
have completely ignored and not responded to Defendants' Interrogatories and Request For
Production of Documents. See letters dated December 6, 1999, March 13, 2000 and April 5,
2000 from Danielle S. Dinsmore, Esquire addressed to Charles R. Gerow, Esquire requesting
dates for depositions and requesting responses to Interrogatories and Request For Production of
Documents attached hereto as Exhibit "C."
9. Despite repeated requests for responses to discovery and dates for
depositions, Defendants have not responded in any manner whatsoever.
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10. Pursuant to the Pa. R.C.P. 4006 and 4009.12, Defendants' responses to
discovery were due by no later than March 24, 2000.
11. Defendants' failure to comply with the discovery rules is blatant and
unjustified.
12. The Kreiders are prejudiced by Defendants' failure to respond to these
discovery requests because the information is needed to pursue witness investigation, evaluate
the Defendants' claims as set forth in their Petition to Strike Off and/or Open Judgment and
prepare the case for trial. The Kreiders are further prejudiced by the Defendants' failure to
cooperate because they are unable to collect the monies that are due and owing until Defendants'
Petition is resolved.
13. Pa. R.C.P. 4019 authorizes this Court to enter an appropriate Order
compelling Defendants' compliance with a discovery request.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs, Greg and Todd Kreider, individually and t/d/b/a Shirk
Enterprises, Inc., respectfully request this Honorable Court to find in their favor on their Motion
to Compel and enter an Order compelling Defendants to respond to their Request For Production
of Documents and Interrogatories within twenty (20) days of the date of this Order, or thereafter
suffer sanctions as permitted by Pa. R.C.P. 4019, after a hearing, which may include preclusion
of evidence at trial, attorneys' fees and costs and the entry of judgment of non pros.
Dated: May, 2000 S7' VENS & LEE
By
Danielle S. Di ore
Attorney I.D. No. 76457
One Penn Square
PA. Box 1594
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17608-1594
(717) 291-1031
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, DANIELLE S. DINSMORE, ESQUIRE, certify that on this date, I served a
certified true and correct copy of the foregoing Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel upon the following
counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed
as follows:
Charles R. Gerow, Esquire
5115 East Trendle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
Docket No. 99-5504
DAVID R. GONDER and LEE K.
GONDER, individually and t/d/b/a
GONDER, INC.,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER TO PETITION TO STRIKE OFF AND/OR OPEN JUDGMENT
WITH NEW MATTER
AND NOW come the Respondents, Greg and Todd Kreider, trading and doing
business as Shirk Enterprises, by and through their counsel, Stevens & Lee, and file the within
Answer to the Petition to Strike Off and/or Open Judgment and New Matter as follows:
Admitted.
Admitted.
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ANSWER TO PETITION TO STRIKE OFF AND/OR OPEN JUDGMENT
4. Admitted.
5. Denied. It is specifically denied that Petitioners were never sent notice of
the acceleration and demand for payment as required by the Judgment Note. To the contrary,
proper notice of default and demand for payment of the entire remaining balance of the
Judgment Note was delivered upon the Petitioners on October 10, 1997 by first class mail at
803 Cocklin Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055. By way of further response,
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their default and obligation to repay the accelerated balance of the Note for the past two years.
$gg A true and correct copy of the Notice attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
6. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Judgment by Confession entered
against the Petitioners is void. To the contrary, as evidenced by the Notice attached hereto as
Exhibit "A," proper notice was sent and received by the Petitioners. Petitioners, therefore, had
actual knowledge of the Respondents' demand for payment. By way of further response, entry of
judgment against the Petitioners pursuant to the Judgment Note was properly made and without
error. Furthermore, Petitioners specifically waived "inquisition and condemnation of any
property that may be levied upon by virtue of any execution which may issue forthwith upon
such confession ofjudgment, and further waives all errors in said proceedings, together with
stay of or exemption from execution or extension of time of payment which may be given
by any statute now in force or which may be enacted hereafter, or by any usage or
custom." Seepage 2 of the Judgment Note attached hereto as Exhibit "B."
WHEREFORE, Respondents respectfully request this Honorable Court deny
Petitioners' Request to Strike and/or Open the Judgment entered against them and further request
that the stay of proceedings previously Ordered be lifted.
ANSWER TO PETITION TO OPEN JUDGMENT
Claim 1 - Fraud
Respondents hereby incorporate by reference the averments set forth in
paragraphs 1 through 6 of the foregoing Answer as if set forth fully herein.
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Denied. Respondents made no such knowingly false misrepresentations
prior to entering into the Agreement of Sale. By way of further response, the Agreement of Sale
sets forth the full and complete agreement between the parties. The Agreement of Sale, being a
writing, speaks for itself and any mischaracterization on the part of the Petitioners is specifically
denied.
(a) Denied. It is specifically denied that Respondents falsely
represented that Petitioners would have access to and use of all current suppliers of inventory.
To the contrary, Respondents specifically DID NOT agree to this provision in the Agreement of
Sale. As evidenced in Section 29(h) of the Agreement of Sale, Respondents specifically lined
out the provision that guaranteed current trade line brands would continue to be supplied to the
Petitioners. This deletion was agreed to and attested to by all of the parties. See Section 29(h) of
the Agreement of Sale attached hereto as Exhibit "C." By way of further response, Respondents
rightfully chose not to agree to this provision because it would have improperly bound the
activities of third party vendors not party to this contract.
(b) Denied. It is specifically denied that Respondents made false
representations with respect to the mailing list of all customers and potential customers in the
greater Harrisburg area. Respondents did, in fact, provide a current and accurate mailing list of
all of their Harrisburg customers. The computer system included in the assets of the business
contained the current names and addresses of all of the Respondents' customers in the Harrisburg
area. Petitioners only had to utilize the mailing list software in order to access this information.
Respondents cannot fathom why Petitioners chose not to utilize this tool.
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(c) Denied. It is specifically denied that Respondents made false
representations with respect to tools included in the sale. Respondents, in fact, supplied all the
tools provided for in the Agreement of Sale. Petitioners went through the shop at the time of
closing and approved the tool inventory.
(d) Denied. It is specifically denied that Respondents made false
representations with respect to the ski tuner machine. The ski tuner in question was, in fact,
overhauled and a new motor installed in 1994.
(e) Denied. It is specifically denied that the Respondents made any
false representations with respect to assets included in the sale. By way of further response,
Respondents deny that any such assets were in fact encumbered by them at any time relevant to
this sale.
8. (a) Denied. It is specifically denied that Respondents had a "poor
credit history" with the suppliers at either their Camp Hill or Lancaster locations which
negatively impacted the Petitioners. To the contrary, Respondents had, and continue to have a
successful, long-standing business relationship with all of their vendors in their remaining store.
Respondents are not required to pay COD for supplies. By way of further response,
Respondents' credit standing with its vendors has no bearing on the Petitioners' ability to procure
credit with the same vendors. All of Respondents' current vendors were notified of the sale of
the shop to the Petitioners. It was then up to the Petitioners to apply for credit and/or establish
credit with these vendors. This was made clear to the Petitioners at the time of sale. Again,
Respondent could not legally, and did not, assure that Petitioners would be extended credit by a
third party vendor not subject to the Agreement of Sale.
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8. (b) Denied. Respondents incorporate their responses to paragraph 7(b)
of the foregoing as if set forth fully herein. By way of further response, it is denied that the
mailing list was outdated. To the contrary, the list had been updated just prior to the closing
date.
8. (c) Denied. It is specifically denied that the tools sold to the
Petitioners were of inferior quality or damaged. Petitioners inspected the tools subject to the
Agreement of Sale and knew what they were purchasing. It is likewise specifically denied that
the tools referenced in the Agreement of Sale were not the Respondents to sell. By way of
further response, Respondents have no knowledge or information relating to the removal of tools
from Petitioners' premises. Therefore, these allegations are denied and strict proof thereof is
demanded at trial.
8. (d) Denied. Respondents incorporate their response to paragraph 7(d)
as if set forth fully herein.
8. (d) The "lease program" referenced in this paragraph was, in fact, a
sales program for growing junior skiers. This promotion was explained to the Petitioners prior to
the sale. The program in no way encumbered or bound the Petitioners to rebate any money. By
way of further response, Petitioners did not continue this program in their store and did not pay a
cash return to anyone and therefore were not damaged. Participants in the program came to the
Respondents' Lancaster store to continue the program after being turned away by the Petitioners.
Had the Petitioners continued this program, they would have realized a profit from it and a
continuous stream of return business.
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9. Denied. It is specifically denied that Respondents misrepresented the
condition of their business by overstating its value and providing incorrect sales figures. To the
contrary, Petitioners were supplied with all of the Respondents' corporate financial statements
and tax returns prior to entering into the Agreement of Sale. These financial statements and tax
returns were prepared by and attested to by the Respondents' accounting firm. By way of further
response, Petitioners were invited to, and did, inspect the source documents underlying those
financial statements such as invoices and accounts receivable ledgers.
10. Denied. The office equipment was not misrepresented as alleged. By way
of further response, Respondents are unclear as to what "equipment" was allegedly "exchanged"
and therefore cannot reasonably respond to this averment. The allegations contained in this
paragraph are therefore denied and strict proof is demanded at trial.
11. Denied. It is specifically denied that Respondents misrepresented the
nature and condition of the bar coding system. To the contrary, Petitioners were informed as to
what they needed to do to utilize the bar coding system.
12. Denied. It is specifically denied that the skis and poles that were to be
made available for rental were not so available. By way of further response, 100 sets of rental
skis were provided and accounted for prior to the sale. Petitioners inspected and accounted for
this equipment personally.
13. Denied. It is specifically denied that Respondents made any material
misrepresentations. By way of further response, Respondents had no such knowledge.
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14. Denied. It is specifically denied that Respondents made any material
misrepresentations. By way of further response, the remaining averments in this paragraph
constitute conclusions of law to which no response is required.
15. Denied. It is specifically denied that Respondents made any material
misrepresentations. By way of further response, the remaining averments in this paragraph
constitute conclusions of law to which no response is required.
WHEREFORE, Respondents respectfully request this Honorable Court deny
Petitioners' Request to Strike and/or Open the Judgment entered against them and further request
that the stay of proceedings previously Ordered be lifted.
Claim 2 - Neeli¢ent Misrenresentation
16. Respondents incorporate herein by reference paragraphs 1 through 15 of
the foregoing as if set forth fully herein.
17. Denied. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to
which no response is required. To the extent that a response is required, it is specifically denied
that Respondents made false representations to the Petitioners. By way of further response,
Respondents had no such knowledge.
18. Denied. It is specifically denied that Respondents made any material
misrepresentations. By way of further response, the remaining averments in this paragraph
constitute conclusions of law to which no response is required.
WHEREFORE, Respondents respectfully request this Honorable Court deny
Petitioners' Request to Strike and/or Open the Judgment entered against them and further request
that the stay of proceedings previously Ordered be lifted.
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Claim 3 - Breach or Contract
19. Respondents incorporate herein by reference paragraphs I through IS of
the foregoing as if set forth fully herein.
20. Denied. The Agreement of Sale, being a writing, speaks for itself.
Therefore, Respondents will rely on the terms of the Agreement itself and not Petitioners'
characterization of them. Any mischaracterization on the part of the Petitioners is specifically
denied.
21. Denied. Respondents fully performed their obligations under the
Agreement of Sale. The remaining averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to
which no response is required.
WHEREFORE, Respondents respectfully request this Honorable Court deny
Petitioners' Request to Strike and/or Open the Judgment entered against them and further request
that the stay of proceedings previously Ordered be lifted.
Claim 4 - Breach of the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealin
22. Respondents incorporate herein by reference paragraphs 1 through 21 of
the foregoing as if set forth fully herein.
23. The averments contained in paragraph 23 are conclusions of law to which
no response is required. To the extent a response is required, Respondents at all times acted in
good faith.
24. The averments in paragraph 24 are conclusions of law to which no
response is required. To the extent a response is required, Respondents fully performed under
this Agreement of Sale.
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WHEREFORE, Respondents respectfully request this Honorable Court deny
Petitioners' Request to Strike and/or Open the Judgment entered against them and further request
that the stay of proceedings previously Ordered be lifted.
Claim 5 - Affirmative Defenses
25. Respondents incorporate herein by reference paragraphs I through 24 of
the foregoing as if set forth fully herein.
26. - 28. The averments contained in paragraphs 26 through 28 constitute
conclusions of law to which no response is required.
WHEREFORE, Respondents respectfully request this Honorable Court deny
Petitioners' Request to Strike and/or Open the Judgment entered against them and further request
that the stay of proceedings previously Ordered be lifted.
NEW MATTER
29. Respondents at all times acted with good faith and fair dealing in
connection to the Agreement of Sale herein at issue.
30. Respondents fully performed under the Agreement of Sale.
31. At no time prior to their default, did the Petitioners ever mention that they
had a problem with the Respondents performance under the Agreement of Sale.
32. Respondents believe and therefore aver that this Petition and the
allegations made herein are an attempt by the Petitioners to wrongfully avoid a promise of
payment and financial obligation they made with the Respondents.
33. Petitioners purchased substantial inventory from the Respondents during
the early months of their ownership of the Camp Hill store.
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34. To date, Petitioners still owe Respondents in the amount of $2,365.64 for
inventory that they ordered and received but did not pay for.
35. During 1997, Petitioners were in arrears in excess of $35,000.00 to their
landlord for back rent.
36. Petitioners have a history of not paying financial obligations.
37. The Petition to Strike and/or Open Judgment fails to state a claim upon
which relief can be granted.
38. No act on the part of the Respondents caused any damage to the
Petitioners.
Dated: November 1, 1999 STEVENS & LEE
By-?
Danielle S. Dinsmo
Attomey I.D. No. 76457
One Penn Square
P.O. Box 1594
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17608-1594
(717) 291-1031
Attomeys for Greg and Todd Kreider
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VERIFJCA-L
I, TODD KREMER, verify that f am the Plaintiff in the within action; that the
attached Answer To Petition To Strike Off And/Or Open Judgment is based upon the facts of
which I have personal kno%Nledge or information furnished to me by counsel, that the language
of the document is that of counsel and not my wxn, and that the facts set forth in the foregoing
document are true and cvrrect to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand
that the strenrent, herein are made subject to the penalties of S Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to
utstk'onr falsification to authorities
Date. October I,-)9c;
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VERfPIC:?TI()N
1, GREG KREMER, verify that I am the Plaintiff in the within action; that the
attached Ansurr'fo Pe nion'fo Strike Off And/or Opel, Judgment is based upon the facts of
which I have personal knowledge or information furnished to me by counsel; that the language
of the document is that of counsel and not lily oivn, and that the facts set forth in the foregoing
document are title and correct to the best of my knowledge. information and belief. I understand
that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa C S A. §4904 relating to
unswotn Falsification, to authorities ? //
Date. Oc,obe 009
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, DANIELLE S. DINSMORE, ESQUIRE, certify that on this date, I served a
certified true and correct copy of the foregoing Answer To Petition To Strike OfI'And/Or Open
Judgment upon the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United States
mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Charles R. Gerow, Esquire
5115 East Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Date: November 1, 1999
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Danielle S. Dins re
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KLUXEN & NEWCOMER
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
339 North Duke Street
P. 0. Box 539
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17808-0539
Melvin E. Newcomer
Stephanie L Michel-S"nor
David S.10uxen, Jr. October 10, 1997
(1977-1993)
David R. Gonder, Lee K. Gonder
Gonder, Inc.
803 Cocklin Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Re: Shirk Enterprises, Inc.
Unpaid Judgment Note
Dear Messrs. Gonder:
Telephone No.
(717)393-7885
Fax No.
(717) 393-0382
Our firm represents Shirk Enterprises, Inc., the lender under
a Judgment Note dated November 14, 1995, entered into by Gonder,
Inc., and the two of you.
My client informs me that you have failed to make the required
monthly payments for August and September, 1997. Pursuant to the
terms of the note, this letter will serve as notice that the entire
unpaid balance of the Judgment Note is accelerated and demand is
made for payment in full. Failure to make payment in full will
result in the initiation of further legal action against you.
Having received this notice, I trust that you will make
arrangements to pay the entire unpaid balance immediately. I look
forward to hearing from you in that regard.
Very truly yours,
MELVIN E. NEWCOMER
MEN : pam
cc: Greg Kreider
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COPY FOR YOUR
INFORMATION
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$ 60,000.00 November 14, 1995
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
JUDGMENT NOTE
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the Undersigned, GONDER, INC.,
DAVID R. GONDER and LEE R. GONDER, (hereinafter collectively
referred to as "Borrower") do promise to pay to
SHIRR ENTERPRISES, INC. (hereinafter referred to as "LENDER")
the sum of Sixty Thousand and 00/100 ($60,000.00) Dollars,
together with interest on the unpaid principal balance at the
rate of nine (9%) percent per annum. All principal and interest
shall be repaid in thirty-six (36) equal monthly installments of
One Thousand Nine Hundred Seven and 99/100 ($1,907.99) Dollars,
applied first to interest and the remainder to reduction to
principal, with the first payment being due on December 14, 1995,
and subsequent payments being due on the 14th day of each month
thereafter until paid in full; provided, however, that all
principal and interest, if not sooner paid, shall be due and
payable in full on November 14, 1998. In the event that any
payment shall not be paid within fifteen (15) days of the due
date, a late payment fee of five (5S) percent of the monthly
principal and interest payment shall be due and payable from.
BORROWER. Further, in the event that any payment shall remain
unpaid for a period in excess of thirty (30) days, LENDER, at its
sole option, shall have the right to accelerate the entire
indebtedness due and demand payment in full. Said acceleration
and demand for payment in full shall be in writing forwarded to
BORROWER by hand-delivery or first class mail at 803 Cocklmn. DRGT
Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055. All payments of ?-Y4
principal and interest from BORROWER to LENDER shall be paid to
LENDER at 830 Flory Mill Road, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601 or
at such other address as Lender may provide to BORROWER in
writing. BORROWER shall have the right to prepay in whole or in
part at any time without penalty.
BORROWER hereby empowers the Prothonotary or any attorney of
anv Court of record within the United States or elsewhere to
.aopear for BORROWER and, with or without declaration, enter
judgment acainst BORROWER in favor of Lender, together with costs
of suit and reasonable counsel fees in an amount equal to five,
(53) percent of the amount due.
TO THE EXTENT permitted by applicable law, BORROWER hereby
waives inquisition and condemnation of any property that may be
levied upon by virtue of anv execution which may issue forthwith
upon such confession of judgment, and further waives all errors
in said proceedings, together with stay of or exemption from
execution or extension of time of payment which may be given by
any statute now in force or which may be enacted hereafter, or by
any usage or custom. No single exercise of the foregoing warrant
shall be deemed to exhaust the power to confess judgment granted
herein, whether or not any such exercise shall be held by any
court to be invalid, void or voidable, but the power shall
continue undiminished and may be exercised from time to time as
often as LENDER shall elect until all sums payable or that may
become payable by BORROWER pursuant hereto shall have been paid
in full. A copy hereof may be entered in lieu of the original.
PRESENTMENT for payment, demand, notice of dishonor, protest
and notice of protest are hereby waived by BORROWER and all
endorsers hereof. This Note shall be construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
WITNESS our hands and seals the day and year first above
written.
GONDER, INC.
BY: L-mil/ 9G.d- (SEAL)
(SEAL)
DAVID R. GONDER
L..,... K G.L. (SEAL)
LEE K. GONDER
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ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, dated as of the /y'w day of
November, 1995, by and between shirk Enterprises. Inc.. A
Pennsylvania corporation (hereinafter referred to as
"Seller"), and Gonder. Inc.. a Pennsvlvania corporation
(hereinafter referred to as "Buyer").
WHEREAS, Seller owns and operates a bicycle and ski
sales, rental and repair business, which Business has a
retail outlet located at the Cedar Cliff Mall in Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; (hereinafter "Business" or
"the Business") and
WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell and Buyer desires to
purchase the assets of the Business as specified herein in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement;
and
WHEREAS, Seller is the lessee of record attached hereto
and made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit "A",
notwithstanding the fact that the language of the lease sets
forth "Era Ski and Bicycle Shop, Inc" (sic) as lessee.
WHEREAS, Seller desires to assign and Buyer desires to
have assigned to them the above-described lease for said
retail outlet in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises
herein contained and the payments hereinafter provided, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
1. 2&E = PURCHASE U ASSETS. At the Closing
hereinafter provided for, Seller shall sell, transfer and
assign to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase all of Seller's
right, title and interest in and to all of the assets of the
Business (hereinafter referred to as the "Assets"), located
at Cedar Cliff Mall, Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, including the personal property described
hereinbelow, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances,
all as adjusted for changes occurring in the ordinary course
of business as permitted hereunder between the date hereof
and the date of Closing, which assets include:
a. All property and assets of the Business of every
kind and description wherever located, including claims,
rights and choses in action, whether choate or inchoate,
licenses, trademarks, technology, and including but not
limited to the inventory, furniture, fixtures, equipment and
vehicles and assets described generally in the attached
Exhibit "B";
b. All rights under Seller's written contracts relating
to the Business,
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c. All customer files, lists and records of the
Business;
d. Such other assets, tangible or intangible, including
contract rights, agreements, insurance policies and licenses,
oral or written, relating to the Business; and
e. The business telephone number, mailing address and
all advertising for the Business.
2. PURCHASE PRICE. As full consideration for the
Assets of Seller, Buyer shall pay to Seller a purchase price
of One Hundred Thirty Five Thousand ($135,000.00) DOLLARS
(the "purchase price"). The purchase price specified herein
shall be paid as follows:
a. Seventy Five Thousand ($75,000.00) DOLLARS to be
paid at closing, in cash or by cashier or certified check;
b. Sixty Thousand ($60,000.00) DOLLARS to be paid by
Buyers to Seller in Thirty Six equal payments at Nine Percent
(9%) per annum interest beginning one calendar month after
the Closing of this Agreement.
c. The purchase price shall be allocated as follows:
Fixtures and Equipment: Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000.00)
DOLLARS
Lease, location, customer base, vendors, business volume,
and use of name: Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) DOLLARS
Inventory: Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) DOLLARS based upon
$66,666.67 @ .75 per dollar.
100 pairs of rental ski packages (skis, boots, bindings,
poles, etc.): Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) DOLLARS.
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3. SECURITY. As partial security for the indebtedness
to Seller set forth in Paragraph 2.b, of the Purchase and
Sale Agreement of even date herewith, Buyer shall execute and
deliver a personal guarantee note by Lee and David Gonder
securing all assets listed in Exhibit "B" Seller agrees
that all security interests granted to Seller herein shall be
subordinate to the security interests granted to any third
party lender by Buyer.
4. LIADZLIII. Buyer is assuming no liabilities of
Seller.
°"''' Gwlea *e . In the event Buyer shall be required to make
any payment on account of liabilities incurred by Seller,
Seller agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Buyer and to
accept an amount equal to the next monthly installment
payment due under the Note of this Agreement less the amount
of payment made by Buyer as full satisfaction for the regular
monthly payment.
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date transaction shall beonorbefore o November 114, 1995, of this
time
being of the essence, or on such other date mutually agreed
to by the parties in writing, at which time title and
possession of the Assets shall be transferred, conveyed and
delivered to Buyer. The Closing (hereinafter referred to as
the "Closing") shall be at Farmers Bank and Trust Carlisle
Office, or such other location as the parties may mutually
agree.
6. BUYER-LE CONDITIONS 9E C O IN The obligations of
Buyer hereunder to purchase the Assets and close hereunder
shall be subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set
forth in Subparagraphs a. through J. as follows:
a. The buyer shall have received from Melvin Newcomer,
Esquire, counsel for the Seller, a favorable opinion dated as
of the Closing date, in form and substance satisfactory to
Buyer and its counsel, Charles R.Gerow, Esq., to the effect
that, to the best of their knowledge, and without special
investigation:
Seller organized validly
existing corporation in good standing under the laws of the
State of Pennsylvania.
(ii) Seller has the corporate power to carry on
its business as and where such business is now being
conducted.
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(iii) No provisions of the Articles of
Incorporation or By-laws of the Seller or, to the best of
such counsel's knowledge, no provision of any contract,
agreement or other instrument to which it is a party prevent
Seller from delivering good title to the Assets to the Buyer
in the manner contemplated hereby or otherwise prohibit or
would be breached by the consummation of the transactions
contemplated herein.
(iv) Seller has full power, legal right and
authority to enter into, execute and deliver this Agreement,
and to consummate the transactions contemplated herein; and
this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the
Seller and is a valid and legally binding obligation of each
of them, enforceable in accordance with its terms except as
its validity and enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy,
insolvency or similar laws of general application affecting
the enforcement of creditors' rights generally.
b. No action or proceeding shall have been instituted
before any court, agency or other governmental body to
restrain or prohibit the transactions contemplated hereby.
C. The representations and warranties of the Seller
contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all
respects as of the Closing Date, with the same effect as
though such representations and warranties had been made on
such date. All of the covenants and agreements of the Seller
to be performed on or before the Closing Date pursuant to the
terms hereof, shall have been duly performed.
d. All proceedings to be taken in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement and all documents
incident thereto shall be reasonably satisfactory in form and
substance to the Buyer and their counsel, and the Buyer shall
have received copies of all of such documents and other
evidence as the Buyer and their counsel may reasonably
request in order to establish the consummation of such
transactions.
e. There shall have been no material adverse change or
damage to the premises, the assets, or the business of the
Seller.
f. The Seller shall have delivered to the Buyer and
the Corporation all the documents that they are required to
deliver hereunder.
g. To the extent such approval or consent is available
or obtainable prior to Closing, Buyer shall have obtained the
approval or consent of such government agencies or bodies, as
Buyer shall deem reasonably necessary in connection with the
consummation of the purchase.
h. Buyer shall have obtained financing commitments on
or before Closing in an amount of One Hundred Sixty Thousand
($160, 000. )DOLLARS from third party lenders, at a rate not to
exceed 10.5% interest per annum for the first three years and
under other terms and conditions reasonably acceptable to
Buyer. 0. Mj{Vyt? L{s1?4w?s.? fi D& de-li"Lmed to the Buyer .?i. Seller1shall have the mµ-4
executed Agreement Not to Compete in the form attached hereto
as Exhibit I'D.
J. This Purchase and Sale Agreement shall be executed
at the time of Closing, unless Closing is delayed beyond
November 14, 1995 in which case it shall be executed as of
November 14, 1995.
6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER Seller
hereby represents and warrants the following to be true on
the date of this Agreement and as of the Date of Closing:
a. The Seller owns the Assets and property free and
clear of all claims, liens, mortgages, security interests,
encumbrances, claims and demands of any nature.
b. Shirk Enterprises, Inc. is a corporation duly
existing, qualified and in good standing under the laws of
the State of Pennsylvania, and is and shall be duly empowered
to execute this Agreement and to do any and all things
required or desirable for consummation of all transactions
contemplated thereby.
C. The execution and performance of this Agreement and
the documents necessary to close have been and will be duly
authorized by all prerequisite corporate proceedings by
Seller, including the approval of Seller's Board of Directors
and stockholders and, when so delivered, constitute a legal
and binding obligation. Seller is not bound by or subject to
any contractual or other obligation that would be violated by
Seller's execution or performance of this Agreement.
d. Execution and delivery of this Agreement and
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby do not
conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms,
provisions, or conditions of Seller's Certificate of
Incorporation , By-laws, or any statute, regulation, or court
or administrative order or process applicable or any
agreement, lease, or other agreement or instrument to which
Seller is a party, or by which it is bound, nor does
execution of this Agreement and consummation of the
transaction contemplated hereby constitute a default
thereunder, Buyer and each shareholder of Buyer acknowledge
that each representation of Seller is made to the best of
Seller's actual knowledge.
e. The Assets shall be operated and maintained in
accordance with Seller's normal operating standards until the
Closing except reasonable wear and tear incurred in the
normal course of Seller's Business is permitted.
f. Seller shall not sell, dispose of, transfer or
encumber any of the Assets after the execution of this
Agreement except in the regular course of its business and
with the express approval of Buyer.
h. There are no employment contracts, union contracts,
pension, profit sharing or retirement plans, agreements or
obligations for the benefit of any employee or other person
relating to the Business.
i. The execution of this Agreement between the parties
constitutes a legal and binding obligation and is not a
violation of any other agreement, and there is no voluntary
agreement between the Seller and any other party for the sale
of any of the Assets to be sold under this Agreement.
j. Seller believes the Exhibits to this Agreement set
forth are true, complete and accurate information describing
the matter set forth therein.
k. Seller has furnished to Buyer its financial
statements for the years ended 1992 and 1993, 1994
respectively. There are no liabilities of Seller, contingent
or otherwise, including, without limitation, any tax
liability of any nature whatsoever, which are not disclosed
by or reflected fully in such financial statements or
disclosed in a schedule provided to Seller by Buyer. Seller
has duly filed all federal, state, county, and city income
tax returns and other tax returns of every kind and
description, and there are presently no claims for tax
deficiencies pending against Seller by any taxing authority,
nor does Seller know of any basis for the making of any claim
by any taxing authority for any tax deficiency against
Seller. Seller further warrants and represents that all of
its tax returns have been filed when due and in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles and that it has
disclosed all material facts regarding its business to Buyer.
The federal income tax returns of Seller have been audited
for the years set forth on a schedule provided by Seller to
Buyer.
1. Since the date of its most recent financial
statement referred to in section k. hereof, except as
disclosed in this Agreement, Seller has not:
(i) Entered into any transaction out of the
ordinary course of business;
(ii) Had any change in its financial condition,
assets, business or its customer list, other than changes in
the ordinary course of business, none of which changes in the
ordinary course of business has been materially adverse.
(iii) Suffered any fire, riot, explosion,
earthquake, windstorm, strike or other labor trouble,
lockout, flood, act of God, or of the public enemy, casualty,
condemnation, confiscation, requisition, embargo, activity of
the Armed Forces of the United States, revocation of license
or right to do business, cancellation or modification of
contracts by governmental authority, government regulation or
order restricting the operation of its business, cancellation
or modification of any franchise, right, contract, license or
agreement or any other event which has materially and
adversely affected its business, operations, property or
assets;
(iv) Had any material change in the accounting
principles and practices theretofore followed by Seller; or
(v) Entered into any sale or transfer of any of
the Purchased Assets, except in the ordinary course of
business, and deposition of any of its intangible assets.
M. The inventories set forth on the Balance Sheet are
properly valued, in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles (FIFO). Except for obsolete items which
have been fully written off, inventories consist of items of
quality and quantity currently usable and saleable in the
ordinary course of business. Seller holds no materials on
consignment and has title to no materials in the possession
of others.
n. No purchase commitment for materials, supplies,
component parts or other items of inventory to which Seller
is a party, is in excess of normal, ordinary, usual and
current requirements of its business or at a price in excess
of the current reasonable market price.
To the best of Seller's knowledge each of the contracts
and agreements to which Seller is a party is a valid and
binding obligation to the parties thereto in accordance with
its terms and conditions. To the best of Seller's knowledge,
no party 'to any such contract or agreement is in default with
respect to any term or condition thereof, nor has any event
occurred which, through the passage of time or the giving of
notice, or both, would constitute a default thereunder or
would cause the acceleration of any obligation of any party
thereto or the creation of a lien or encumbrance upon any
asset of Seller being transferred hereunder.
o. Seller is not in default under or in violation of,
any applicable statute, law, ordinance, decree, order, rule,
regulation of any governmental body, or in default under, or
in violation of, any provision of its articles of
incorporation, by-laws, any promissory note, indenture or any
evidence of indebtedness or security therefor, lease,
contract, purchase or other commitment or any other agreement
to which Seller is a party or by which Seller is bound which
may result in any adverse effect on the business or
condition, financial or otherwise, of Seller.
p. There is no suit, claim, action or proceedings now
pending or threatened before any court, administrative or
regulatory body, or any governmental agency, nor is Seller
aware of any grounds therefor, to which Seller is a party or
which may result in any judgement, order, decree, liability,
or other determination which will, or could have any material
adverse effect upon the business or conditions, financial or
otherwise, of Seller. No such judgment, order or decree has
been entered against Seller nor any such liability incurred
which has, or could have, such effect. There is no claim,
action or proceeding now pending or threatened before any
court, administrative or regulatory body, or any governmental
agency, which will, or could prevent or hamper the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
q, on information and belief, no representation or
warranty by Seller, or in any certificate, exhibit, schedule
or other document furnished or to be furnished by Seller
pursuant thereto, contains or will contain any untrue
statement of a material or omits or will omit to state a
material fact necessary to make the statements contained
therein not misleading.
r. Seller shall indemnify and hold Buyer harmless from
any claim or liability that Buyer may be subject to as a
result of the failure of either party hereto to comply with
any laws pertaining to the transfer of assets in bulk,
including the Pennsylvania Bulk Sales Act, as more
specifically set forth in paragraphs 10 and 16.
8. REPRESENTATIONS AND wARRANTIES of BUYER. Buyer
makes the following representations and warranties to Seller
as an inducement to enter into and consummate this Agreement
as contemplated herein:
a. Buyer has entered into no contract that will
interfere with Buyer's ability to consummate this transaction
as contemplated herein.
b. There is no litigation, proceeding or governmental
investigation pending or, so far as known to Buyer,
threatened, against or relating to Buyer or Buyer's business
or the transaction contemplated by this Agreement , nor is
there any basis known to Buyer for such action.
C. No representation or warranty by Buyer in this
Agreement or any statement of certificate furnished or to be
furnished to Seller pursuant hereto or in connection with the
transactions contemplated hereby contains or will contain any
untrue statement of material fact or omits or will omit any
material fact.
9. REPRESENTATION TD SURVIVE CLOSING. All of the
representations and warranties contained herein (including
all statements contained in any exhibit or certificate or
other instrument delivered by or on behalf of Seller pursuant
to this Agreement or in connection with the transactions
contemplated by it) are a material part of the consideration
of the sale of the Assets and the inducement for Buyer to buy
the Assets and Seller to sell the Assets.
For the purposes of each representation and warranty
contained herein, Seller and Buyer are materially relying
upon the representations of each other.
10. INDEMNITY. Seller agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless the Buyer from and against all claims, liabilities,
losses, costs, damages, and expenses arising out of, or
sustained by the Buyer or the Corporation by reason of:
a. The imposition of transferee liability pursuant to
laws relating to sales in bulk.
b. Any breech of any representation, warranty or
covenant of the Seller contained herein or in any agreement,
certificate, document, schedule or exhibit relating to or
delivered pursuant hereto.
The Buyer shall, subsequent to Closing, indemnify,
defend and hold Seller harmless from any and all claims,
debts, demands, judgements, actions or causes of action
asserted against Seller, which accrue subsequent to Closing
and which relate to Buyer's operation of the business after
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11. AGREEMENT = = COMPETE. Seller and Buyer agree tKU
to enter into an Agreement Not to Compete under terms and
conditions identical to those set forth in Exhibit "Die
attached hereto.
12. OPERATION PENDING CLOSING. During the period from
the date hereof to the Date of Closing:
a. Seller shall:
(i) Conduct the Business according to the
ordinary and usual course and use Seller's best efforts to
maintain and preserve the organization of the Business, its
employees and relationships with suppliers, customers and
others; and
(ii) Inform Buyer in writing from time to time of
the development of any material matters relating to the
business, including, without limitation, any adverse changes
in results of operations or financial position of the
Business or any litigation, proceeding or government
investigation instituted or threatened against Seller
relating to the Business or the occurrence of any factor
which might give rise to any litigation, proceeding or
investigation as aforesaid.
b. Seller shall not, without the prior written consent
of Buyer:
(i) Mortgage, pledge or subject to lien, security
interests or other obligations or encumbrance any of the
property or Assets;
(ii) Sell or otherwise transfer any of the Assets
other than the sale of inventory in the ordinary course;
(iii) Enter into any contract or agreement relating
to the business not in the usual ordinary course or terminate
or make any material change in any such contracts; or
(iv) Increase or agree to increase in any manner
the compensation of any of the employees of the Business or
commit the Business to any pension, retirement or profit
sharing plan or agreement or employment agreement with or for
the benefit of any employee or other person.
C. Seller shall afford the Buyer and its counsel,
auditors and authorized representatives full access to all
personnel, properties, records and documents of the Business
and shall furnish such financial and other information with
respect to the Business, its personnel and property as Buyer
may reasonably require.
d. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all
revenues, profits, losses and liabilities resulting from the
ownership or operation of Seller's Business and the Assets
before the Date of Closing shall accrue to and be the
responsibility of Seller. All revenues, profit, losses and
liabilities resulting from the ownership or operation of the
Assets after the Date of Closing shall accrue to and be the
responsibility of Buyer. Seller shall keep the Assets
adequately insured against fire and casualty until the Date
of Closing. If any part of the Assets is damaged or
destroyed by fire or casualty before the Date of Closing,
such Assets shall be replaced or repaired at the Seller's
expense. If it is impossible or impractical to repair or
replace such Assets before the Date of Closing, the purchase
price shall be reduced by the amount of the loss resulting
from the fire or casualty, unless the value of such damaged
or destroyed Assets exceeds FIFTY THOUSAND ($50,000) DOLLARS,
in which case, at Buyer's option, this Agreement may be
terminated and all deposits returned in full to Buyer. Prior
to Closing, all risk of loss shall be borne by Seller; after
the Date of Closing, all risk of loss shall be borne by
Buyer.
e. Seller will cause all property owned or leased by
it to be insured against all ordinary and insurable risks
(except in respect of any leased property where the terms of
the lease do not impose on lessee the obligation to maintain
insurance) and will operate, maintain and repair all its
property in a careful, prudent and efficient manner.
f. Each party to the Agreement hereby covenants and
agrees to furnish all information and to make all filings
required by any statute or governmental regulation.
13. TRANSFER. Simultaneously with the payment on the
Date of Closing as specified hereinabove, Seller shall convey
by bill of sale absolute, all personal property described in
Exhibit "B" to Buyer or by assignment or endorsement of
certificate of title, as the case may be, free of all liens,
encumbrances, conditions and limitations.
14. TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated at
any time prior to Closing:
a. By mutual consent of the Buyer and the Seller; or
b. By the Buyer pursuant to paragraph 12 d. or if any
of the conditions of the Buyer's obligation to close have not
been met at or before the Closing and have not been waived by
the Buyer.
15. DEFAULT. If either party fails to perform under
this Agreement, the defaulting party shall refund any money
paid to the defaulting party by the non-defaulting party, and
the Agreement shall terminate and the liability of the
parties shall cease; or the non-defaulting party may exercise
any right it has, including bringing an action for specific
performance.
16. ASSIGNMENT 4E LEASE. Seller hereby assigns to Buyer
all interests in a lease between Seller and Heartland
Properties Limited Partnership together with an addendum
thereto for the retail outlet at the Cedar Cliff Mall, Camp
Hill, Pennsylvania. Seller specifically represents that they
are the lessee of record under the terms of a lease agreement
with Heartland Properties Limited Partnership for said
premises notwithstanding the fact that the lease document
sets forth "Era Ski & Bike Shop, Inc." as the lessee.
Seller warrants to Buyer that there is an express agreement
between Seller and Heartland Properties Limited Partnership
to amend the lease by changing the name of the lessee only.
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17. RIGHT N C= NAME. As additional consideration for
the purchase of assets by Buyer under this Agreement, Seller
hereby agrees to allow Buyer to continue to use the tradename
"Era Ski and Bike Shop" provided, however, that it be used
with some distinguishing name in addition thereto,
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18. CONSULTING AGREEMENT. As additional consideration
for the purchase of assets by Buyer under this Agreement,
Gregory Kreider and Todd Kreider agree to provide consulting
services relating to the operation of the Business to Buyers
for a period of two (2) years from the date of Closing. Said
consulting services shall be general in nature and shall be
provided upon reasonable request of Buyer, Seller making
themselves reasonably available to Buyers.
19. WAIVER QE BREACH. No failure of or failure to
enforce a breach of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver
of any other or subsequent breach.
20. CUMULATIVE REMEDIES. The remedies afforded in this
Agreement are cumulative to each other and to all other
remedies provided by law.
21. UNENFORCEABILITY 9.E MX PROVISIONS. The
unenforceability or invalidity of any provision of this
Agreement shall not affect the enforceability and validity of
the remainder of this Agreement, which shall continue in full
force and effect.
22. NOTICE. Notice required or permitted hereunder
shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or
deposited in the United States mail addressed to the
Seller, Shirk Enterprises, Inc., at 830 Flory Nill Road,
Lancaster, PA 17601, with a copy to Melvin E. Newcomer,
Esq., at P.O. Box 539, Lancaster, PA 17608-0539,and to
Buyer, Gonder, Inc., at 803 Cocklin Street, Mechanicsburg, PA
17055, and a copy to Charles R. Gerow, Esq., at 4725 Charles
Road, Mechanicsburg, PA. 17055
23. ASSIGNMENT. Except with the express written consent
of the other party hereto, this Agreement shall not be
assignable or otherwise transferred in whole or in part.
This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding
upon the parties and their respective successors and assigns.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer shall have the right to
have the real property described in exhibit "A" and the other
assets acquired hereunder conveyed to a related third person
or entity; provided, however, that any assignment shall not
discharge assignor's liability or obligation to any other
party to this Agreement, and all assignees shall assume all
obligations and liabilities of this Agreement.
24. BROKERAGE. Seller and Buyer represent that there is
no broker or agent involved in effecting this transaction.
Seller and Buyer hereby agree to indemnify and hold each
other harmless for any liability or claim for the payment of
any commission, including interest and attorney's fees,
arising from the conduct of the other party. These
representations are made as a part of the consideration of
this transaction. This paragraph shall survive the passage
of title and delivery of the deed and other conveyancing
documents.
25. HEADINGS. All headings used herein are for
convenience and reference only and shall not be deemed to
have any substantive effect.
26. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement along with the
Purchase and Sale Agreement executed by the parties
contemporaneously herewith, and the exhibits and documents
delivered pursuant hereto, constitute the entire contract
between the parties hereto, pertaining to the subject matter
hereof, and supersede all prior and contemporaneous
agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions,
whether written or. oral, of the parties; and there are no
representations, -warranties, or other agreements between the
parties in connection with the subject matter hereof, except
as specifically set forth herein or therein. No supplement,
modification or waiver of this Agreement shall be binding
unless executed in writing by the parties to be bound
thereby. A breach of this Agreement shall be deemed to be a
breach of the Purchase and Sale Agreement executed
contemporaneously herewith, and vice versa.
27. FURTHER INSTRUMENTS AM ACTIONS. Each party shall
deliver any further instruments and take any further action
that may be reasonably requested by the other in order to
carry out the provisions and purposes of this Agreement.
28. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by
and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
29. SELLER'S CLOSING OBLIGATIONS. At Closing, Seller
shall deliver to Buyer the following documents:
a. Assignments, Consents, Bills of Sale, Certificates
of Title and other documents or instruments of transfer and
which shall contain full warranties of title as shall be
effective to vest in Buyer all of Seller's right, title and
interest in and to all of the Assets being conveyed
hereunder, free and clear of all liens, charges,
encumbrances, and restrictions;
b. All contracts, files, commitments and rights
pertaining to seller's Business and other data relating to
its operations;
C. Certificates of Good Standing for Shirk
Enterprises, Inc.
d. Resolution of Board of Directors of Shirk
Enterprises, Inc., along with a certificate of Incumbency of
Directors and officers, authorizing execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement and all documents required for
Closing;
e. Certified copy of Minutes of Shareholders' meetings
of Shirk Enterprises, Inc. authorizing the entry and
completion of all transactions hereunder;
f. Transfer of all insurance policies, permits,
license and use rights of the Business;
g. Closing Statement and Opinion of Sellers Counsel;
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30. BUYER'S CLOSING OBLIGATIONS. At Closing, Buyer
shall deliver to seller:
a. Payment of the sums due pursuant to this Agreement;
b. Execution of all agreements executed by Seller
which require Buyer's agreement and execution;
C. Execution of Security Agreement and Financing
Statements;
d. Closing Statement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound,
the undersigned have executed this AGREEMENT as of the date
first written above.
ATTEST:
SELLER:
BY:
Presiden , irk Enterprises
Incorporated
ATTEST:
BUYER:
BY: pawA R ao,-A.0-
President, Gonder, Inc.
Exhibit
Stone grinder: purchased last year with new motor, purchase
price: $14,999
Wintersteiger wax machine: purchased in 1994, purchase price:
$5,000
Vermont calibrator
Mounting vices, jigs, p-tex gun, drills and taps, and all
other ski tools
Peterson insole machine: purchase price: $800 .
Raichle Thermo Flex machine: purchase price: $500
Park double floor stand
Park truing stand
All bike tools
Vi.tansel bike display stands
Computer equipment: new in 1994, includes computer, monitor,
printer, UPS, modem, and all software including The General
Store and barcode system: value $5,000
Telephone system
Credit card machine
Stereo equipment and TV and VCR, purchased 8 months ago
Security system: purchase price $1,800
Anti-shoplift system
All counters, four-way racks, cascade racks, track lighting,
sunglass displays and other P.O.P. stands
Signs: Sign along Route #83 is key and sign on building
All fixtures
EXHIBIT "C"
Seller has provided at closing vendor verifications in writing
from the following suppliers: Salomon, Merlin, Marker, Elan,
Alpina, Lange/Dynastar, Atomic, Tecnica and Volkl.
In addition, Seller has agreed to cooperate with Buyer in
continuing to use good faith efforts to secure getting vendor
verifications in writing from the following suppliers: The North
Face, Fischer/Raichle, Morrow, Lamar, Airwalk, Windell, Swag and
Specialized.
EXHIBIT "D'
Agreement Not To Compete
As additional consideration for the purchase identified in
this Agreement, Buyer and Seller agree to a reciprocal covenant not
to compete. Buyer agrees that for a period of five years from the
date of closing, it will not open a retail/wholesale location
selling bicycle and/or ski items within Lancaster County. Seller
agrees that for a period of five years from the date of closing, it
will not open a retail /wholesale location selling bicycle and/or
ski items within Dauphin County or in any area within the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania west of the Susquehanna River. The
parties agree that in the event of a breach of this provision, the
non-breaching party shall be entitled to equitable relief in a
court of competent jurisdiction, which equitable relief shall
include but not be limited to, a permanent injunction prohibiting
the establishment of the location. The equitable relief shall be
in addition to any remedies at law available to the parties.
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Buyer and Seller further agree that there have been
adjustments to the purchase price set forth in Paragraph 2 of this
Agreement as follows:
1) A credit to Sellers of $240 for additional inventory over
and above that listed in Paragraph 2(c) of this
Agreement,
2) A credit to Sellers of $1294 as proration for rental
payments made by Seller for the month of November,
3) A debit to Sellers of $1800 for the Security System
listed in Exhibit "B", it being understood and agreed by
Buyers that the Security System will be removed from the
leased premises at Cedar Cliff Mall.
It is understood and agreed that Buyers are entitled to and
shall take a $266 credit on the first payment due Sellers under
Paragraph 2(b) and the corresponding Note thereto.
Sellers agree to have the advertising sign located along Route
83 repaired at their expense within 15 days of closing by a workman
whose work is fully guaranteed for a period of at least 90 days.
GREG KREIDER and TODD IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Individually and t/d/b/a SHIRK CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ENTERPRISES, INC.,
Plaintiffs 99-5504 CIVIL
VS. CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DAVID R. GONDER and LEE K.
GONDER, Individually and t/d/b/a
GONDER, INC.,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IN RE: PETITION TO STRIKE OFF AND/OR OPEN JUDGMENT
ORDER
AND NOW, this Zo' day of September, 2000, hearing in the above captioned
matter is set for Wednesday, November S, 2000, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom Number 4,
Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, PA.
Danielle S. Dinsmore, Esquire
For the Plaintiffs
Charles R. Gerow, Esquire
For the Defendants
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PENNSYLVANIA
GREG KREIDER and TODD
Individually and t/d/b/a SHIRK
ENTERPRISES, INC.,
Plaintiffs
VS.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-5504 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAVID R. GONDER and LEE K.
GONDER, Individually and t/d/b/a
GONDER, INC.,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IN RE: PETITION TO STRIKE OFF AND/OR OPEN JUDGMENT
ORDER
AND NOW, this G r? day of November, 2000, at the request of counsel for the
parties, hearing in the above captioned matter set for Wednesday, November 8, 2000, is
continued to Thursday, December 21, 2000, at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom Number 4, Cumberland
County Courthouse, Carlisle, PA.
Danielle S. Dinsmore, Esquire
For the Plaintiffs
Charles R. Gerow, Esquire
For the Defendants
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BY THE COURT,
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GREG KREIDER and TODD KREIDER : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Individually and t/d/b/a SHIRK CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
ENTERPRISES, INC., PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
VS.
DAVID R- GONDER and LEE K.
GONDER, Individually and t/d/b/a
GONDER, INC.,
Defendants
DOCKET NO. 99-5504
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW PETITION TO STRIKE OFF
AND/OR OPEN JUDGMENT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the Defendants Petition to Strike Off and/or Open Judgment settled,
discontinued and withdrawn with prejudice.
DATE:aweL 2vv, 20" BY: 4:
CHARLES R. GER ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 32888
4725 Charles Road
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
(717 975-3536
Attorney for Defendants
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STEVENS & LEE
Danielle S. Dinsmore
Attorney I.D. No. 76457
One Penn Square
P.O. Box 1594
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17608-1594
(717) 3996636
Attorney for Greg and Todd Kreider and
Shirk Enterprises, Inc.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GREG KREIDER and TODD KREIDER,
Individuals and t/d/b/a SHIRK
ENTERPRISES, INC.,
Plaintiffs
vs.
Docket No. 99-5504
DAVID R. GONDER and LEE K. GONDER, :.
Individually and t/d/b/a GONDER, INC.,
Defendants :: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SATISFY JUDGMENT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the Judgment Lien in the amount of $33,360.62, entered against Defendants
and in favor of the Plaintiffs, in the above referenced matter as SATISFIED.
Dated: ) g 0
STEVENS & LEE
By: L-?
Danielle S. Dinsmo e
Attorney I.D. No. 76457
One Penn Square
P.O. Box 1594
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17608-1594
(717) 399-6636
Attorney for Plaintiffs, Todd and Greg Kreider and
Shirk Enterprises, Inc.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, DANIELLE S. DINSMORE, ESQUIRE, certify that on this date, I served a
certified true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE TO SATISFY JUDGMENT upon the
following counsel of record, by depositing the salve in the United States mail, postage prepaid,
addressed as follows:
Charles R. Gerow, Esquire
5115 East Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
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Danielle Se, Esquire l
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