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VIOLET L. ROSENBERRY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
MELVA RICHCREEK and NO. 99-6215 CIVIL
HOMER S. RICHCREEK
Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AND NOW, this 20 day of JANUARY, 2000, a pretrial
conference in the above-captioned matter is SCHEDULED for
Wednesday, February 9, 2000, at 8:45 a.m. in Chambers of the
undersigned judge, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania. Pretrial memorandum shall be submitted by counsel
in accordance with C.C.R.P. 212-4, at least five (5) days prior
to the pretrial conference.
TRIAL in the matter is SCHEDULED for Friday, February 18,
2000, at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom # 5.
By the C
cc: Robert P. Kline, Esquire
Nora F. Blair, Esquire
Stephen K. Portko, Esquire
Edward E. Guido, J.
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VIOLET L. ROSENBERRY, formerly: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
known as Violet L. Richcreek : CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiff : PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 09-6215
MELVA RICHCREEK and HOMER: CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN EJECTMENT
S. RICHCREEK, III,
Defendant
ANSWER TO NEW MATTER
AND NOW comes Melva Richcreek by and through her attorney, Nora F.
Blair, Esquire, tiles this Answer To New Matter, and in support thereof avers as
follows:
21. Denied. The statement in this paragraph sets forth no allegations of fact
and is therefore denied. Further it is denied that it is necessary to add
Melva Richcreek as an additional Defendant as she is already a Defendant
in this action.
22. Denied. It is specifically denied that Melva Richcreek is solely liable to
Plaintiff. To the contrary, if there is any liability on the part of Defendants,
then Defendants are jointly liable for said amounts to Plaintiff. It is
specifically denied that Defendant Melva Richcreek used monies deposited
into the joint checking account for her own personal use, enjoyment and
gain. To the contrary, all funds deposited into the joint account were used
for marital obligations.
23. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant Melva Richcreck is solely
liable to Plaintiff for any damages Plaintiff may have suffered. To the
contrary, if there is any liable it is joint between Homer S. Richcreck and
Melva Richcreek.
24. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant Melva Richcreek is
primarily liable for any damage to Plaintiff or is liable over to Defendant
Homer S. Richcreek byway of contribution and/or indemnification. To the
contrary, If there is any liability to Plaintiff, Defendant Homer S. Richcreek
and Defendant Melva Richcreek are both liable to Plaintiff.
25. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant Melva Richcreek has any
liability to Defendant Homer S. Richcreek by way of contribution in this
action.
28. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant Melva Richcreek is liable
directly to Defendant Homer S. Richcreek. To the contrary, if there is any
liability to Plaintiff the parties are both liable for the damages. Further it
is specifically denied that Defendant Melva Richcreek appropriated monies
that were to be used to pay claims listed in Plaintiffs Complaint and then
concealed to Defendant that the payments had not been made. To the
contrary, Defendant Homer S. Richcreek had full knowledge of payments
that had or had not been made.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Melva Richereek requests that Defendant Homer
S. Richereek's request for payment from Defendant Melva Richcreek be denied
and said request be dismissed by the Court with prejudice.
Dated:
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PQ a F. Blair
S reme Court ID 45513
5440 Jonestown Road
Post Office Box 6216
Harrisburg, PA 17112-0216
(717) 541-1429 Fax
(717) 541-1428
VIOLET L. ROSENBERRY, formerly
known as Violet L. Richcreek
Plaintiff
V.
MELVA RICHCREEK AND HOMER
S. RICHCREEK, III„
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
NO. OM215
CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN EJECTMENT
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of the Answer To New
Matter on the person in the manner stated below which service satisfies the
requirement of Pa.R.C.P. No. 440.
SERVICE BY FIRST CLASS MAIL TO:
Robert Peter Kline, Esquire
331 Bridge Street, Suite 350
Post Office Box 461
New Cumberland, Pa 17070-0461
Stephen K. Porto, Esquire
BRATIC & PORTO
101 Office center, Suite A
Dillsburg, Pa 17010
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Date: January 5, 2000
Respectfully submitted,
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statement made in the foregoing document are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that the
statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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known as Violet L. Richcreek,
Plaintiff
VS.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 99-6215 CIVIL TERM
MELVA RICHCREEK AND HOMER S. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RICHCREEK, III, : IN EJECTMENT
Defendants
PRF,TRIAL MEMORANDUM
AND NOW, comes Violet L. Rosenberry, by and through her counsel, Robert P. Kline,
Esquire, and files this Pretrial Memorandum:
I. Statement of basic facts as to liability:
Plaintiff is the owner of certain real property located at 519 Herman Avenue, Lemoyne,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. In June, 1996, pursuant to an oral agreement with Defendants,
Plaintiff agreed to lease the premises to Defendants on a month-to-month basis. Defendants
agreed to pay to Plaintiff monetary rent in the amount of $300.00 per month, plus all real estate
taxes, hazard insurance, and public utilities as they came due. In addition, Defendants agreed to be
responsible for all maintenance related to the premises.
In June, 1999, Plaintiff learned that Defendants had failed to pay the real estate taxes and
had failed to pay the premium on the hazard insurance policy covering the property. As a result of
this breach of their agreement, Plaintiff advised Defendants on June 15, 1999, that in order to
remain in the property, their monthly rent would increase to $500.00 per month effective August 1.
Plaintiff has only received partial payment of the rent due for the month of July and August, 1999,
and has not received any rent payments whatsoever since August, 1999. Furthermore, no taxes,
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insurance or utilities have been paid by Defendants. Despite requests by the Plaintiff, Defendants
have failed and have refused to timely cure the defaults raised herein.
11. Statement of basic facts as to damages:
A. Monetary Rent:
July 1999 $ 100.00
August 1999 350.00
September 1999 500.00
October 1999 500.00
November 1999 500.00
December 1999 500.00
January 2000 500.00
February 2000 500.00
Total rent due as of $3,450.00
February 1, 2000
B. Real Estate Taxes Paid to Cumberland County Tax Claim Bureau: $877.28
C. Real Estate Taxes Paid to Tax Collector: $719.34
D. Hazard Insurance: $261.00
E. Sewer and Trash Charges: $157.58
Total Damages to Date: $ 5,465.20
In addition, Plaintiff requests compensation for physical damage to the property as may be
determined after Plaintiff has had an opportunity to have the premises inspected and such other
monetary damages as the Court may deem appropriate and just.
111. Statement as to principal issues of liability and damages:
Defendants are liable to Plaintiff as a result of their breach of the lease agreement and
Plaintiff is entitled to all payments due pursuant to their agreement.
IV. Summary of legal issues regarding admissibility of testimony, exhibits and any other matter:
None.
V. Identity of witnesses to be called: Violet L. Rosenberry, Homer S. Richcreek, III, and
Melva Richcreek.
VI. List of Exhibits:
A) Deed-Plaintiffs deed to the subject property
B) Notice to Quit
C) Receipt/canceled check from Cumberland County Tax Claim Bureau
D) Real estate tax receipt: 1999 County/Township Tax
E) Real estate tax receipt: 1999-2000 School Tax
F) Hazard insurance invoice
G) Receipt from the Borough of Lemoyne for sewer and trash charges
VII. Current Status of Settlement Negotiations: None as of this date.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert P. Kline, Esquire
Kline Law Once
331 Bridge Street, Suite 350
Post Office Box 461
New Cumberland, PA 17070-0461
(717) 770-2540
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Pretrial Memorandum
upon the following persons, by depositing same in the United States Mail, first class, postage pre-
paid on the IYTM day of 4;UuA-L1? , 2000, from New Cumberland, Pennsylvania,
addressed as follows:
Stephen K. Portko, Esquire
Bratic & Portko
101 Office Center, Suite A
101 South U.S. Route 15
Dillsburg, PA 17019
Attorney for Homer S. Richcreek, III
Nora F. Blair, Esquire
5440 Jonestown Road
P.O. Box 6216
Harrisburg, PA 17112-0216
Attomey for Defendant Melva Richcreek
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ROBERT PETER KLINE, ESQUIRE
331 Bridge Street, Suite 350
Post Office Box 461
New Cumberland, PA 17070.0461
(717) 770-2540
Attorney for Plaintiff
ROBIOnT P%WR SildaltE
FE9 T - 200 Attorney & Counsellor at Law
331 Bridge Street, Suite 350
Post Office Box 461
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070.0461
(717)770.2540
fax (717) 770.2553
February 4, 2000
The Hon. Edward E. Guido
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
Re: Violet L. Rosenberry v. Melva Richcreek and
Homer S. Richcreek, III
No. 99-6215 Civil Term
Dear Judge Guido:
Enclosed with this letter please find the Plaintiffs Pretrial Memorandum in the above-
captioned matter. This case is scheduled for a pretrial conference in your chambers on
Wednesday, February 9, 2000.
ours,
ROBERT PETER KLINE, ESQUIRE
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Enclosure
cc: Violet Rosenberry
Stephen K. Portko, Esquire
Nora F. Blair, Esquire
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SUPERSEDERS to the judgment for possession in Ibis case. FILE A COMPLAINT within twenty (20) days after
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CHARLES A. CLEMENT, JR.
Add.nr 1106 CARLISLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA
T,YOmea: (717) 761-4940 17011
CHARLES A. CLEMENT, JR.
1106 CARLISLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT:
Judgment:
® Judgment was entered for: (Name)
NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT
PLAINTIFF: RESIDENTIAL LEASE
[ROSENBERRY, VIOLET L
2008 LAKE MEADE RD
YORK SPRINGS, PA 17273
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VS.
DEFENDANT: NAVE amADDness
rRICHCREEK, MELVA
519 HERMAN AVE.
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
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DocketNo.: LT-0000377-99
Date Filed: 8/30/99
Judgment was entered against ROSENBERRY VIOLET L
® Landlord/Tenant action In the amount of $ . 00 on 13
The amount of rent per month, as established by the District Justice, is $
The total amount of the Security Deposit is $ .00,
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Total Amount Established by DJ Less Security Deposit Applied a
Rent in Arrears $ . 00 - $ .00 as
Physical Damages Leasehold Property $ .00-$ .00
Damages/Unjust Detention $ .00-$ .00 °
Less Aml Due Defendant from Cross Complaint -
? Attachment Prohiblled/ Interest (it provided by lease)
Victim of Abuse (Act 5, 1996) UT Judgment Amount
This case dismissed without prejudice. Judgment Costs
Attorney Fees
? Possession granted, Total Judgment
Adjudicated Amount
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$ .00
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? Possession granted it money judgment Is not satisfied by time of eviction.
® Possession not granted. R Defendants are jointly and severally liable.
F1 Levy is stayed for days or R generally stayed.
F] Objection to Levy has been filed and hearing will be field:
ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL A JUDGMENT INVOLVING A RESIDENTIAL LEASE AND AFFECTING?HE DELIVERY OF POSSESSION
OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT BY FILING A tPTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE
PROTHONOTARYICLERK OF COURTS OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION. IN ORO016 OBTAIN A,$UPERSEDEAS, YOU
MUST DEPOSIT WITH THE PROTHONOTARY THE LESSER OF 3 MONTHS RENT OR THE RENTAtTUALLY IN ARREARS ON THE DATE THE
APPEAL IS FILED.
IF YOU WISH TO APPEAL THE MONEY PORTION ONLY OF A JUDGMENT INVOLVING A RESIDENTIAL LEASE, YOU HAVE 30 DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IN WHICH TO FILE A NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE PRQTHONO,TARYJCL6RK OF COURTS OF
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION. 1 11 ..
YOU MUST INCLUDE A COPY 6 THI NOTICE OF JUDGMENTI"tNSCRIPT FORM WITH OUR bYJCE,bF APPEAL.
Date
My commission expires first Monday of January, 2002
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District
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VIOLET L. ROSENBERRY, formerly : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
known as Violet L. Richcrcek, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
VS. : NO. 99-6215 CIVIL TERM
MELVA RICHCREEK AND HOMER S. : CIVIL ATION - LAW
RICHCREEK, III, : IN EJECTMENT
Defendants
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in
the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice
are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the
Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail
to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court
without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249.3166
VIOLET L. ROSENBERRY, formerly
known as Violet L. Richcreek,
Plaintiff
VS.
: IN THE COURT OP COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-6215 CIVIL TERM
MELVA RICHCREEK AND IIOMER S. CIVIL ATION - LAW
RICHCREEK, III, IN EJECTMENT
Defendants
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes Violet L. Rosenberry, by and through her counsel, Robert P. Kline,
Esquire, who states as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Violet L. Rosenberry, formerly known as Violet L. Richcreek, is an adult
individual presently residing at 2008 Lake Mende Road, York Springs, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Melva Richcreek, is an adult individual residing at 519 Herman Avenue,
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania.
3. Defendant Homer S. Richcreek,111, is an adult individual residing at 642 W. King
Street, York, Pennsylvania.
4. Plaintiff is the owner of certain real property located at 519 Herman Avenue, in
the Borough of Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, by virtue of a deed dated the 14th
day of August, 1964, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania in Deed Book 1-21 at Page 26. Plaintiff is the sole owner of
this real property as surviving tenant by the entireties as a result of the death of her late
husband, Homer S. Richcreek, Jr. A copy of this deed is attached to this Complaint as Exhibit
„A„
5. In June 1996, pursuant to an oral agreement with Defendants, Plaintiff agreed to
lease the above-described premises to Defendants on a month-to-month basis.
6. In consideration for her agreement to lease the above-described premises on a
month-to-month basis, Defendants agreed to pay to Plaintiff monetary rent in the amount of
$300.00 per month, all real estate taxes due on the premises, expense of adequate hazard
insurance coverage for the premises, and the expense of all public utilities. In addition,
Defendants agree to be responsible for all maintenance related to the premises.
In June 1999, Plaintiff learned that Defendants had failed to pay the real estate
taxes as agreed, requiring Plaintiff to make a payment to the Cumberland County Tax Claim
Bureau on June 28, 1999, in the amount of $877.28.
8. In June 1999, Plaintiff learned that Defendants had failed to pay the premium on
the hazard insurance policy covering the property, resulting in the need for Plaintiff to obtain
adequate coverage at an expense to her in the amount of $261.00.
9. As a result of the Defendants' breach of their agreement with Plaintiff, as
described in paragraph 6 above, Plaintiff advised Defendants on or about July 15, 1999 that the
monetary portion of their monthly rent would increase to $500.00 per month, effective August
1, 1999.
10. Plaintiff received a partial payment in the amount of $200.00 toward the monetary
portion of the rent in the month of July 1999, leaving a remaining unpaid balance of the
monetary portion of the rent in the amount of $100.00 for the month of July.
11. Plaintiff received a partial payment in the amount of $150.00 toward the monetary
portion of the rent in the month of August 1999, leaving a remaining unpaid balance of the
monetary portion of the rent in the amount of $350.00 for the month of August.
12. Since August 1999, Defendants have failed to pay any rent whatsoever to
Plaintiff.
13. Plaintiff has paid the 1999 county/borough tax on the subject property in the
amount of $203.11.
14. Plaintiff has paid the 1999-2000 school real estate taxes on the subject property in
the amount of $516.23.
15. Defendants have failed to pay the sewer and refuse fees charged by the Borough
of Lemoyne, as agreed, requiring Plaintiff to pay the amount of $157.58 to the Borough of
Lemoyne for past due sewer and refuse fees.
16. Written notice of default was sent to Defendants by letter dated October 8, 1999.
A true and correct copy of Plaintiffs counsel's letter of October 8, 1999 is attached as Exhibit
"B" to this Complaint.
COUNT I - EJECTMENT
17. Paragraphs 1 through 16 inclusive are incorporated herein by reference as though
set forth herein.
18. Defendants have failed and have refused to timely cure the defaults of which they
were notified by Plaintiffs counsel's letter of October 8, 1999. Despite the request of Plaintiff
that the premises be vacated contained in the letter dated October 8, 1999, Defendants have
failed and have refused to surrender possession of the premises to Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that this Court enter judgment in favor of Plaintiff and
against Defendants for possession of the premises located at 519 Herman Avenue, Lemoyne,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
COUNT 11- MONETARY DAMAGES
19. Paragraphs 1 through 18 inclusive are incorporated herein by reference as though
set forth herein.
20. Plaintiff claims monetary damages pursuant to the oral lease agreement as follows:
A. Monetary rent in the amount of $100.00 for the month of July 1999,
$350.00 for the month of August 1999, $500.00 for the month of
September, $500.00 for the month of October 1999, for a total amount due
as of the date of this Complaint in the amount of $1,450.00, with an
additional $500.00 to be added on the first of each month until such time
as the premises is vacated;
B. Property taxes paid by Plaintiff to the Cumberland County Tax Claim
Bureau in June 1999, in the amount of $877.28;
C. Real property taxes paid by Plaintiff on the property in the amount of
$719.34 and continuing to accrue until such time that the premises is
vacated by the Defendants;
D. Hazard insurance expense incurred by the Plaintiff in the amount of
$261.00;
E. Sewer and trash charges paid to the Borough of Lemoyne in the amount of
$157.58, and continuing to accrue until such time that the premises is
vacated by the Defendants;
F. Compensation for physical damage to the property as may be determined
after Plaintiff has had an opportunity to have the premises inspected; and
G. Such other monetary damages as the Court may deem appropriate and just.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests judgment for damages in her favor and
against Defendants.
Z8 OCT 1 Vtol
DATE
Respectfully submitted,
ROB T P. KLINE, ESQUIRE
Kline Law Office
331 Bridge Street, Suite 350
Post Office Box 461
New Cumberland, PA 17070-0461
(717) 770-2540
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Attorney & Counsellor at Law
331 Bridge Street, Suite 350
Post Office Box 461
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070.0461
(717) 770.2540
fax (717) 770.2553
October 8, 1999
Melva Richereek Homer S. Richcreek, Ill
5191lerman Avenue 642 W. King Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043 York, PA 17404
Re: 5191lcrman Avenue, Lemoyne
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Richcrcck:
Please be advised that this office represents Violet L. Rosenberry, the owner of the property
located at 519 Herman Avenue in the Borough of Lemoync. Plcasc be advised that based upon failure to
pay rent, taxes, insurance, utilities, and maintenance for the above property, as originally agreed between
the parties, you are hereby notified that you have ten (10) days from the receipt of this letter in which to
vacate the premises.
The original oral agreement between the parties for the lease of the above premises was the
payment of rent in the amount of $300.00 per month, the payment of all real estate taxes, hazard
insurance, utilities, and maintenance expenses for the property. You were further advised on or about
July 15, 1999, that effective August I, 1999, the amount of monetary rent to be paid was increased to
$500.00. Partial rental payments were received in July and August 1999, and no rent has been paid on
this property since August. Therefore, through October 1999, the sum of $1,450.00 in back rent is
presently due. In addition, my client was required to pay past due real estate taxes in June 1999 to the
Cumberland County Tax Claim Bureau in the amount of $877.28. To the best of her knowledge, no other
taxes have been paid by the parties pursuant to this agreement. In addition, my client has learned that
hazard insurance had not been paid and my client has been required to secure hazard insurance on the
property in the approximate amount of $300.00.
Please be advised that if this property has not been vacated within ten (10) days of the receipt of
this letter, the complaint will be filed at the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County seeking
ejectment and damages for unpaid monies due pursuant to the oral lease agreement, as well as damage
for any physical damage to the property during your period of possession.
Very truly yours,
ROBERT PETER. KLINE. ESQUIRE
RPK/srf
cc: Stephen K. Ponko, Esquire
Nora P. Blair, Esquire EXIIIBIT "B"
Violet L. Rosenberry
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
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1 hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Complaint upon
Defendant Melva Richcreek by depositing same in the United States Mail, first class, postage pre-
paid on the 28th day of October, 1999, from New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Melva Richcreek
519 Herman Avenue
Lemoyne, PA 17043
ROBERT PETER KLINE, ESQUIRE
Kline Law Office
331 Bridge Street, Suite 350
Post Office Box 461
New Cumberland, PA 17070-0461
(717) 770-2540
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VIOLET L. ROSENBERRY,
Plaintiff
VS.
MELVA RiCHCREEK and
HOMER S. RICHCREEK, III,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-6215 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN EJECTMENT
DEFENDANT HOMER RICHCREEKS PRETRIAL MEMORANDUM
TO: THE HONORABLE EDWARD E. GUIDO
AND NOW, comes Defendant Homer S. Richcrcck and submits this Memorandum in
accordance with Rule 212-4 of the Local Rules of Civil Procedure of Cumberland County
1. STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Plaintiff, Violet L. Rosenberry is the owner of premises located at 519 Herrman Avenue,
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. In June of 1996 plaintiff began leasing the premises to her son, Homer S.
Richcrcck, and daughter-in-law, Melva Richcrcck. The lease was verbal month to month lease.
Mr. and Mrs. Richcrcck (defendants) agreed to pay $300 per month and to pay the insurance, taxes
and utilities. On or about April of 1999, Defendant, Homer S. Richcrcck, separated from his wife
and notified plaintiff that he would no longer be leasing the premises. Mr. Richcreek filed for
divorce and Mrs. Richcreek filed for spousal and child support. She is currently receiving support
from her husband. Subsequent to the separation, Mr. Richcrcck also notified plaintiff that since he
would no longer be residing at the premises and since he was paying his wife spousal and child
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. ,'O" 11 support, if plaintiff intended to continue to lease the premises to his wife, then Mrs. Richcreek
would have to be solely liable for the rent, maintenance, taxes and utilities.
Prior to their separation, Mr. Richcreek normally deposited his employment check into the
parties joint account and Mrs. Richcreck was responsible for paying all bills. Contrary to her
assurances that the bills were being paid on time, Mr. Richcreck discovered after he separated from
his wife that she had not been using the monies in their joint checking account to pay the bills such
as the rent, taxes and insurance.
Plaintiff filed the within action to evict Mrs. Richcreck from the premises for nonpayment of the
rent, taxes and insurance. Plaintiff also seeks damages for late rent, unpaid taxes and lapse of
insurance coverage. Mrs. Richcreck has admitted that she has not made the required payments and
that the monics are owed but she refuses to vacate the premises until ordered to do so.
11. STATEMENT OF BASIC FACTS AS TO DAMAGES:
Defendant Melva Richcreek has failed to timely pay rent, taxes and insurance for the time
period site solely occupied the premises and while site was receiving spousal and child support
from Defendant llomcr Richcreck. Any danmgcs incurred by Plaintiff arc solely due to Defendant
Melva Richcrcck's failure to pay rent, loxes and insurance. Defendant Melva Richcreck is solely
liable for damages because while they were living together, Mr. Richcreck gave her the monies to
pay such bills. Further, after the parties separated, Defendant Melva Richcreck assumed the
obligation for the rent, taxes and insurance and has been receiving spousal and child support from
Defendant Homer Richcreck. Defendant Ilomer Richcreek also notified plaintiff that he was
ending file lease and that if plaintiff intended to continue to lease the premises to Defendant Melva
Richcreck, then his wife world have to he solely responsible for payment of the rent, taxes and
insurance.
I III. PR uc F slim.
Whether Defendant Homer Richcreck is liable for rent, taxes and insurance after he
1 separated from his wife and after he gave notice to Plaintiff that he was not continuing the
lease?
Whether Defendant Melva Richcreck is liable over to Defendant Homer Richcreck by way
of contribution and/or indemnification for any rent, taxes and insurance she failed to pay
from monies deposited in lhcir joint checking account or for any rent, taxes and insurance
payments accruing after the parties separated and husband vacated the premises?
Whether the parties occupied the premises pursuant to a verbal month to month lease or
installment sales agreement?
IV.
None.
f V. IDENTITY OF Wf'('h_ ?eq m:
{ Homer Richcreck, 2008 Lake Meade Road, York Springs, PA
Melva Richcreek, 519 Herman Avenue, Lemoyne, PA
Violet Rosenberry, 2(IU8 Lake Meade Road, York Springs, PA
Vi. L?TFLLIDANT XHI[31TS;
None.
VII. SETTLEMENT Tarr n rr . r....
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Defendant Melva Richcreck informed Defendant Homer Richcrcck that she
would not move from the premises until the court ordered her to do so.
Date; al??pW Respectfully submitted,
IIRATIC & PORTICO
Stephen K. Porlko, Esq.1.D. #34538
101 South Route 15
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717)432-9706
Attorney for Defendant Homer Richcrcck
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VIOLET L. ROSENBERRY, f/k/a
Violet L. Richcreek,
vs.
MELVA RICHCREEK and HOMER S.
RICHCREEK, III,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. 99-6215 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN EJECTMENT
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a. true and correct copy of the
foregoing PRETRIAL
was provided by U.S. Mail,
postage prepaid, first class, and via fax to the following:
Robert Peter Kline, Esquire
331 Bridge Street, Suite 350
New Cumberland, PA 17070-0461
Fax: (717) 770-2553
Nora F. Blair, Esquire
Post Office Box 6216
Harrisburg, PA 17112-0216
Fax: (717) 541-1429
Date: 217L2n
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'Stephen K. Portko
BiMTIC AND PORTKO
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
101 OM- CE aNTER, SUITE A
101 Sovni US. Rom 15
DIUSEURO,PENNSYLVANIA17019
DUSAN BRATIC, ESQ.
STEPHEN K. PORTKO, ESQ.
(717) 432.9706
(717)432.2538
r•Ax (717) 432-9220
February 7, 2000
The Honorable Edware E. Guido
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
RE: Violet Rosenberry v. Melva Richcreek and
Homer Richcreek
No. 99-6215 Civil Term
Dear Judge Guido:
Enclosed please find Defendant Homer Richcreek's
Pretrial Memorandum in the above captioned matter.
Very truly yours,
c?.. y
Steen K. Portko
SKP/rsr
Enclosure
cc: Homer Richcreek
Robert Peter Kline, Esquire
Nora F. Blair, Esquire
VIOLET L. ROSENBERRY, formerly : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
known as Violet L. Richcreek, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
: NO. 99-6215 CIVIL TERM
Vs.
MELVA RICHCREEK AND HOMER S. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RICHCREEK, III, : IN EJECTMENT
Defendants
PROOF OF SERVICE OF
NOTICE OF APPEAL AND RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
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VIOLET L. ROSENBERRY, formerly
known as Violet L. Richcreek,
Plaintiff
VS.
MELVA RICHCREEK AND HOMER S.
RICHCREEK, III,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.99-6215 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ATION - LAW
: IN EJECTMENT
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Stephen K. Portko, Esquire, attorney for Homer S. Richcreek, III, hereby state that 1 have
authority to accept service on behalf of my client and do hereby accept service on behalf of
Homer S. Richcreek, III.
STEPH =N K. PORTKO, ESQUIRE
Bratic & Portko
101 Office Center, Suite A
101 South U.S. Route 15
Dillsburg, PA 17019
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VIOLET L. ROSENBERRY, f/k/a
Violet L. Richcreek, :
Vs.
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MELVA RICHCREEK and HOMER S. s
RICHCREEK, III,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. 99-6215 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN EJECTMENT
NOTICE
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend
against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must
take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and
Notice are served by entering a written appearance personally
or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your
defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you.
You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed
without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the
Court without further notice for any money claimed in the
Complaint or for any other claims or relief requested by the
Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Court Administrator
Cumberland County Court House
4th Floor
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (717) 240-6200
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NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted an Is corte. Si usted quiere
defenderse de estas demandas expuestas an las paginas
siquientes, usted tiene viente (20) dial de plazo al partir de
la fecha de la demands y la notificacion. Usted dabs
presentar una apariencia eacrita o an persona o por abogado y
archivar on la corte on forma eacrita sus defensas o sus
4 objeciones a las demandas an contra de ou persona. Sea
! avisado qua si usted no as difiende, Is corte tomara medidas y
puede entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso o
i notificacion y por cualquier queja o alivio qua as pedido an
la peticion de demands. Usted puede perder dinero o sus
propeidades o otros derechos importantes Para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO
TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL
SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA
CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE
SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Court Administrator
Cumberland County Court House
4th Floor
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (717) 240-6200
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VIOLET L. ROSENBE.RRY, formerly : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Known as Violet L. Richcreek, : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
Plaintiff
VS.
MELVA RICHCREEK and HOMER S.
RICHCREEK, III,
Defendants
NO. 99-6215 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN EJECTMENT
DEFENDANT'S HOMER S. RICHCREE.K, ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
1: 6. Admitted
7. Admitted in part and denied in part. Admitted that Defendant, Homer S. Richereek,
notified Plaintiff that the taxes had not been paid. Denied that Defendant, Homer S.
Richcreek, failed to pay the real estate taxes. On the contrary, Defendant Homer S.
Richereek set aside monies for his wife, Defendant Melva Richcreek, to pay the taxes
from the parties checking account and did not discover that his wife failed to pay the
taxes until alter the parties separated. By way of further answer, Defendant avers that
his wife purposely concealed the fact that the taxes were not made because she used
the monies for her own personal use, enjoyment and gain. As set forth in Defendant's
New Matter herein, Defendant Melva Richcreek is the party primarily liable for such
damages, and is liable over to defendant by way of contribution and/or
indemnification, for all such damages as may be required to pay to plaintiff.
8. Defendant incorporates by reference herein his answer to paragraph 7 above.
9. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant Melva Richcreek
breached the lease by failing to make payment under the terns of the agreement.
Denied that Defendant Homer Richcreek is bound to the new lease terns because he
advised Plaintiff that he no longer resides at the premises and that he would no longer
obligate himself to lease the premises. By way of further answer, Defendant Melva
Richcrcek is receiving spousal and child support from the defendant and by her
actions it can be inferred that she agreed to continue the month to month lease under
the now terms to commence in August of 1999.
10. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averment
contained in Paragraph 10 of Plaintifrs Complaint and therefore denies the
allegations thereof. Strict proof will be demanded at time of trial if the same be
material. By way of further answer, Defendant Melva Richcrcek is solely liable for
the rent payment.
11. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to forma belief as to the truth or falsity of the averment
contained in Paragraph I I of plaintiff's Complaint and therefore denies the
allegations thereof. Strict proof will be demanded at time of trial if the same be
material. By way of further answer, Defendant Melva Richcrcek is solely liable for
the rent payment.
12. Denied. Alter reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
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information suf icient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averment ,
contained in Paragraph 12 of Plaintiff's Complaint and therefore denies the '
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allegations thereof. Strict proof will be demanded at time of trial if the same be
material. By way of further answer. Defendant Melva Richcrcek is solely liable for r
the rent payment.
13. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averment
contained in Paragraph 13 of Plaintifl's Complaint and therefore denies the
allegations thereof. Strict proof will be demanded at time of trial if the same be
material. By way of further answer, Defendant Melva Richcreck is solely liable for
the tax payment.
14. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averment
contained in Paragraph 14 of Plaintiffs Complaint and therefore denies the
allegations thereof. Strict proof will be demanded at time of trial if the same be
material. By way of further answer, Defendant Melva Richcreek is solely liable for
the tax payment.
15. Denied. Afler reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averment
contained in Paragraph 15 of Plaintiffs Complaint and therefore denies the
allegations thereof. Strict proof will be demanded at time of trial if the same be
material. By way of further answer, Defendant Melva Richcreck is solely liable for
the sewer and refuse payment.
16. Admitted.
COUNT 1- F IBCTMF.NT
17. Paragraphs I through 16 of Defendant's, Homer Richcreck, answers are incorporated
by reference as though set forth herein.
18. Admitted in part and denied in part. Admitted that a timely cure has not been made
by Defendant Melva Richcrcck. Denied that Defendant I lomer Richcrcek has refused
to surrender possession. On the contrary, Defendant Homer Richcrcck no longer
resides at the premises and makes no claim of possession. By way of further answer,
Defendant avers that Defendant Melva Richcrcck is liable over to him by way of
contribution and/or indemnification, for all such damages as may be required to pay
to plaintiff
WHEREFORE„ Defendant demands judgment that, if there is any liability to
Plaintiff, Defendant Melva Richreek is solely liable to Plaintiff, or, in the alternative,
in the event that a judgment is recovered by Plaintiff against Defendant Homer
Richcrcek, that Defendant may have judgment over and against Defendant, Melva
Richcrcek, by way of indemnification and/or contribution for the amount recovered
by Plaintiff against Defendant, together with costs.
COUNT 11- MONETARY DAMAGES
19. Paragraphs I through 18 of Defendant's, l lomer Richcrcck, answers are incorporated
by reference as though set forth herein.
20. Denied. The allegations of Paragraph 20 of Plaintiffs Complaint are legal
conclusions to which no answer is required. To the extent an answer may be
appropriate, these allegations are denied, and Defendant avers, on the contrary, that
Defendant Melva Richcrcck is liable over to him by way of contribution and/or
indemnification, for all such damages as may be required to pay to plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment that, if there is any liability to
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Plaintiff, Defendant Melva Richreek is solely liable to Plaintiff, or, in the alternative,
in the event that u judgment is recovered by Plaintiff against Defendant Homer
Richcreek, that Defendant Homer S. Richcreek may have judgment over and against
Defendant, Melva Richcreek, by way of indcmnification and/or contribution for the
amount recovered by Plaintiff against Defendant, together with costs.
NEW MATTER PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. NO.2252(dl
21. Defendant, Homer S. Richcreek, asserts this new matter pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No.
2252(d) and joins Defendant Melva Richcreek as an additional defendant in this
action on the following basis:
22. If Plaintiff establishes that she suffered damages as alleged in her complaint, which
allegations answering Defendant denies with regard to any personal obligation
incurred by him, said damages were caused solely by the Additional Defendant by her
acts and/or omissions in that she failed to pay the monics allocated by Defendant
Homcr S. Richcreek and deposited into the parties joint checking account for the
purpose of paying the rent, taxes, insurance and utilities; and instead, used these
monics for her own personal use, enjoyment and gain.
23. As a result of the aforesaid actions and/or omissions, Additional Defendant, Melva
Richcrcck, is solely liable to Plaintiff for any alleged damages she may have suffered.
24. If as a result of the matters alleged in Plaintiff's complaint, Defendant is held liable to
Plaintiff for all or part of such damages as she may have sustained, Additional
Defendant is the party primarily liable for such damages, and is liable over to
Defendant by way of contribution and/or indemnification, for all such damages as
may be required to pay to Plaintiff.
25. In the alternative, if as a result of the matters alleged in Plaintiffs complaint,
Defendant is held liable to Plaintiff for all or part of such injuries or damages as
Plaintiff may have sustained, Additional Defendant is jointly and/or severally liable to
Plaintiff based upon the fore-going allegations for such injuries and damages and
liable over to Defendant by way of contribution for all such damages Defendant may
be required to pay to Plaintiff.
26. As a result of the same transactions upon which Plaintiffs cause of action is based,
Additional Defendant is liable directly to Defendant in that she appropriated monies
that were to be used to pay the claims listed in Plaintiff's complaint and then
concealed from Defendant that these payments had not been made.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Homer S. Richcreck demands:
a. Judgment that, if there is any liability to Plaintiff, Additional Defendant Melva
Richcreek is solely liable to Plaintiff.
b. In the event that a judgment is recovered by Plaintiff against Defendant Homcr
Richcreek, that Defendant may have judgment over and against Additional
Defendant, Melva Richcreek, by way of indemnification and/or contribution for
the amount recovered by Plaintiff against Defendant, together with costs.
Stephe K. Portko, Esquire #34538
101 South U.S. Route 15
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-9706
Attorney for Defendant Homcr S. Richcrcek
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VERIFICATION
Is HOMER S. RICHCREEK, hereby acknowledge that I am
a Defendant in the foregoing Answer With New Matter to
Plaintiff's Complaint, that I have read the foregoing, and
the facts stated therein are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are
made subject to penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Homer S. Richoreek
Dates 11/24/99
VIOLET L. ROSENBERRY, f/k/a
Violet L. Richcreek,
vs.
MELVA RICHCREEK and HOMER S.
RICHCREEK, III,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. 99-6215 CIVIL TERM
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN EJECTMENT
OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing DEFENDANT'S, HOMER S. RICHCREEK, ANSWER WITH NEW
MATTER was provided by U.S. Mail; postage prepaid, first
class, to the following:
Robert Peter Kline, Esquire
331 Bridge Street, Suite 350
New Cumberland, PA 17070-0461
Nora F. Blair, Esquire
Post Office Box 6216
Harrisburg, PA 17112-0216
Melva M. Richcreek
519 Herman Avenue
Lemoyne, PA 17043
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VIOLET L. ROSENBERRY, formerly
known as Violet L. Richcreek,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
VS.
NO. 99-6215 CIVIL TERM
MELVA RICHCREEK AND HOMER S. : CIVIL ATION - LAW
RICHCREEK, III, : IN EJECTMENT
Defendants
ANSWER TO NEW MATTER
OF HOMER S. RICHCREEK, III
21 - 26. The allegations raised by Defendant Homer S. Richcreek, III, in his New Matter
address claims against Defendant Melva Richcreek. As said claims do not specifically address the
Plaintiff, no response is required. However, in the event that a response is required, the allegations
raised by Defendant Homer S. Richcreek, III are denied. Plaintiff's position is that both Defendants
arejointly and severally liable for all damages to the real property until such time that possession is
surrendered to Plaintiff. The fact that Defendant Homer S. Richcreek, III, has chosen to vacate the
premises does not in any way affect, or relieve him from, his obligation to Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Violet L. Rosenberry, formerly known as Violet L. Richcreek,
respectfully requests judgment in her favor and against both Defendants, Melva Richcreek and
Homer S. Richcreek, III.
331 Bridge Street, Suite 350
Post Office Box 461
New Cumberland, PA 17070-0461
(717) 770-2540
Attorney for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the Answer to New Matter of
Homer S. Richcreek, III, upon Defendants by depositing same in the United States Mail, first class,
postage pre-paid on the ]3±L day of December, 1999, from New Cumberland, Pennsylvania,
addressed as follows:
Stephen K. Portico, Esquire
Bratic & Portko
101 Office Center, Suite A
101 South U.S. Route IS
Dillsburg, PA 17019
Attorney for Defendant Homer S. Richcreek, III
Nora F. Blair, Esquire
5440 Jonestown Road
P.O. Box 6216
Harrisburg, PA 17112-0216
Attorney for Defendant Melva Richcreek
331 Bridge Street, Suite 350
Post Office Box 461
New Cumberland, PA 17070.0461
(717) 770-2540
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer to New Matter of Homer S.
Richcreek, III, are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
(Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate) -,
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CCtMMAND OOUNN
Please list the following cases
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(Check one) ( ) for JURY trial at the next term of civil court..
(X ) for trial without a jury. r11
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CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption roust be stated in full) (check one)
VIGLI'T L. RO:iEIIPERRY,
formerly knov,n a:a Violet I.. Pichcreelc,
( X) Civil Action - Law-Ejectment r"
Damagea
( ) Appeal from Arbitration
(other)
VS.
(Plaintiff)
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The trial list will be called on
and
Trials comwnce on
vs.
(Defendant)
Pretrials will be held on
(Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials.)
(The party listing this case for trial shall
provide forthwith a copy of the praecipe to
all counsel, pursuant to local Rule 214.1.)
No. 1•9-A215 Civil ; orm 19
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipes
Robert P. :Tine,, 'nnui.re, P.O. l:ox 461, Pew C'umber1an(', 17')7)-nAF1
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known: '' or.A F. Dl n 1r, ' rm:i re,
P.O. T*ox G21(), r.rrirhiirr, .'.. 1711'-^^1G "or ''elt'a !•ithcreek; Stephen K.
Portko, Esquire, 1n1 South U3 Route 15, Pillsburr, PA 170111 for Isomer S.
Itichcreek, III
This case is ready for trial.
Date: _ 21 Dec- 1CR9
Signed:
Print Name: ROBERT P. KL1111o:, ESQUIRE
Attorney fors Violet L. Rosenberry, Plaintirf
VIOLET L. ROSENBERRY, formerly : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
known as Violet L. Richcreck, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
VS. : NO. 99-6215 CIVIL TERM
MELVA RICHCREEK AND HOMERS. : CIVIL ATION - LA W
RICHCREEK, III, : IN EJECTMENT
Defendants
PRAECIPE TO ENTER DEFAULT JUDGMENT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter default judgment for possession of the premises located at 519 Herman
Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and for monetary damages in favor of
Plaintiff, VIOLET L. ROSENBERRY, formerly known as Violet L. Richcreek, and against
Defendant, MELVA RICHCREEK, by default for Defendant's failure to file an answer to
Plaintiffs Complaint against the Defendant.
Please assess damages as follows:
1) Rent due through December 1999 $2,450.00
aid by Plaintiff
2) == 1,596.62
3) paid by Plaintiff
e 261.00
4) Sewer and trash charges paid by Plaintiff 157.58
5) Court costs (anticipated and actual) 63.25
Total
$ 4,528.45
I hereby certify that written notice of the intention to take a default judgment was mailed or
delivered to the party against whom judgment is to be entered and to her attorney of record, if any,
after the default occurred and at least 10 days prior to the date of the filing of this pmccipe. A copy
of the notice of intention to enter judgment by default is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Respectfully submitted,
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ROBERT PETER KLINE, ESQUIRE
331 Bridge Street, Suite 350
Post Office Box 461
New Cumberland, PA 17070-0461
(717) 770-2540
Attorney for Plaintiff
ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES
AND NOW, this -?y of December, 1999, judgment is entered in favor of the
Plaintiff, VIOLET L. ROSENBERRY, formerly known as Violet L. Richcreek, and against the
Defendant, MELVA RICHCREEK, by default for want of filing an answer to Plaintiff's complaint
for possession of the premises located at 519 Herman Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, and for monetary damages assessed at the sum of $4,528.45, as per above statement.
VIOLET L. ROSENBERRY, fortnerly
known as Violet L. Richcreek,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
VS.
: NO. 99-6215 CIVIL TERM
MELVA RICHCREEK AND HOMER S. : CIVIL ATION - LAW
RICHCREEK,111, : IN EJECTMENT
Defendants
TO: Melva Richcreck and Nora F. Blair, Esquire, her attorney
DATE OF NOTICE: November 18, 1999
IMPORTANT NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO TAKE ACTION
REQUIRED OF YOU IN THIS CASE. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM
THE DATE OF TMS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU
WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER
IMPORTANT RIGHTS. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS NOTICE TO A LAWYER AT ONCE. IF
YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE FOLLOWING OFFICE TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL IIELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)249.3166
331 Bridge Street, Suite 350
Post Office Box 461
New Cumberland, PA 17070.0461
(717) 770-2540
Attorney for Plaintiff
Exhibit "A"
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the Default Notice upon Defendant
by depositing some in the United States Mail, first class, postage pre-paid on the 18th day of
November, 1999, from New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Melva Richcreek
519 Herman Avenue
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Nora F. Blair, Esquire
5440 Jonestown Road
P.O. Box 6216
Harrisburg, PA 17112-0216
Attorney for Defendant Melva Richcrcek
ROBERT PETER KLINE, ESQUIRE
331 Bridge Street, Suite 350
Post Office Box 461
New Cumberland, PA 17070.0461
(717) 770-2540
Attorney for Plaintiff
Exhibit "A"
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VIOLET L. ROSENBERRY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
formerly known as Violet L. :CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Richcreek, : PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
:NO. OM215 CIVIL TERM
V.
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
MELVA RICHCREEK and : IN EJECTMENT
HOMERS. RICHCREEK, III,
Defendants
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes Melva Richereek by and through her attorney, Nora F.
Blair, Esquire, files this Answer To Complaint, and in support thereof avers as
follows:
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3. Admitted
4. Admitted
5. Denied. It is specifically denied that the agreement was simply a lease
agreement on a month-to-month basis. To the contrary, Plaintiff and
Defendants entered into a verbal agreement that the arrangement was a
sales agreement so that eventually Defendants would become the owners
of said real estate.
6. Denied as stated. it is specifically denied that the premises were leased on
a month-to-month basis. To the contrary, the arrangement was a sales
agreement. It is admitted that the monthly payments were set at $300.00
per month and that Defendants were to pay the real estate taxes, hazard
Insurance and all utilities on said real estate. Further, Defendants agreed
to be responsible for all maintenance under this sales agreement.
7. Admitted in part. Denied in pail. While it is admitted that Defendants had
not paid certain real estate taxes as of June, 1909, it is specifically denied
that it was necessary for Plaintiff to make payments to the Tax Claim
Bureau. Defendants had indicated to Plaintiff that they would make sure
that the taxes were paid.
8. Admitted in part. Denied in part. While it is admitted that the hazard
insurance policy premium was not paid, Defendants assured Plaintiff that
they would make payments on said hazard insurance.
9. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is specifically denied that Defendants
breached the agreement with Plaintiff. To the contrary, Defendants
intended to make the payments necessary pursuant to the sales agreement.
It is admitted that plaintiff advised Defendants that the monthly payments
would increase to $500.00 per month effective August 1, 1999.
10. Denied as stated. It is admitted that payment in the amount of $200.00 was
paid for the month of July, 1090. It is specifically denied that said amount
was for rent. To the contrary, said payment was made pursuant to the sales
agreement between Plaintiff and Defendants.
11. Denied as stated. It is admitted that payment in the amount of $ 150.00 was
made for the month August, 1999. It is specifically denied that said amount
was for rent. To the contrary, said payment was made pursuant to the sales
agreement between Plaintiff and Defendants.
12. Admitted with explanation. It is admitted that no payments have been
made by Defendants to Plaintiff since August, 1999. Said payments stopped
because it became apparent that Plaintiff had no intention of honoring the
sales agreement between Plaintiff and Defendants.
13. Admitted.
14. Admitted.
15. Admitted.
16. Denied as stated. It is admitted that a letter dated October 8, 1999 was sent
by Plaintiffs counsel to Defendants. The letter speaks for itself with respect
to content.
COUNT I - EJECTMENT
17. The answers to paragraphs 1 through 16 are incorporated herein by
reference.
18. Denied as stated. It is admitted that Defendant, Melva Richcreek has not
vacated the premises. It is specifically denied that this is a landlord/tenant
matter where the agreement entered into between Plaintiff and Defendants
was a sales agreement.
COUNT II - MONETARY DAMAGES
19. The answers for paragraphs 1 through 18 are incorporated herein to by
reference.
20. Denied. It Is specifically denied that there was an oral lease agreement. To
the contrary, the agreement between Plaintiff and Defendants was a sales
agreement. It is specifically denied that damages are owed to Plaintiff. To
the contrary, the sales agreement Defendants plan to make payments
pursuant to the sales agreement.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Melva Richereek respectfully requests that
judgment be entered in her favor and against Plaintiff.
Respectfully
Dated:
o F. Blai'
Su deme Court ID 45513
5440 Jonestown Road
Post Office Box 0218
Harrisburg, PA 17112-0210
(717) 541-1429 Fax
(717) 541-1428
VERZCAnON
I verify that the statement made in the foregoing document are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that the
statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
VIOLET L. ROSENBERRY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
formerly known as Violet L. : CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Richcreek, : PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
: NO. 99-6215 CIVIL TERM
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MELVA RICHCREEK and : IN EJECTMENT
HOMER S. RICHCREEK, III,
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of the Answer to
Complaint on the person in the manner stated below which service satisfies the
requirement of Pa.R.C.P. No. 440.
SERVICE BY FIRST CLASS MAIL TO:
Robert P. Kline, Esquire
Kline Law Office
331 Bridge Street, Suite 350
Post Office Box 401
New Cumberland, Pa 17070-0401
Date: November 24, 1099
Respectfully subm
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VIOLET L. ROSENBERRY,
Plaintiff
V.
MELVA RICHCREEK and
HOMER S. RICHCREEK,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-6215 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN RE: PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
AND NOW, this 9th day of February, 2000,
by agreement of the parties, it is ordered and directed that
judgment for possession is entered in favor of Plaintiff and
against Defendants, Melva Richcreek and Homer S. Richcreek.
The Defendants are directed to vacate the property on or before
March 31, 2000. If they are not out of the property by said
date, a writ of execution for possession may issue forthwith.
Provided that the Defendants vacate the premises
without the need for the issuance of a writ of execution for
possession, Plaintiff has indicated her willingness to waive her
claim for monetary damages against the Defendants. If a writ
of possession needs to be issued for the premises, we will
schedule another hearing on the issue of monetary damages at the
request of Plaintiff.
By the Court,
Robert P. Kline, Esquire
Nora F. Blair, Esquire
Stephen K. Portko, Esquire I;KS
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