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HARLE ARCHITECTURAL COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PARTNERSHIP CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO.: 67 - 735' C t v i _term
DAVID THOMAS CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
N O T I C E
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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.
THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A
LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE
ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER
LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Legal Services, Inc.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 243-9400
N 0 T I C I A
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere
defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes,
usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir
de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe
presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado y
archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus
objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea
avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y
puede entrar una Orden contra usted sin previo aviso o
notification y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la
peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades
o otros derechos importantes para usted.
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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.
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8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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HARLE ARCHITECTURAL COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PARTNERSHIP CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff NO.. go 7_ 73Sy l.cv? ??`'`"
DAVID THOMAS CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff is Harle Architectural Partnership, a Pennsylvania
Business with an office at 45 Forest Drive, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania 17055.
2. David Thomas, a Defendant, is an adult individual with an
address of 110 Walnut Street, Lemoyne, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17043.
3. Plaintiff provided architectural services to the Defendant,
pursuant to a written Contract, attached hereto, marked
Exhibit "A" and made part hereof.
4. Plaintiff provided said services and produced design drawings
and construction documents for Defendant's residence.
5. At Defendant's request, modifications to the drawing were
made, as required.
6. Defendant has failed to make the monthly payments required by
the contract.
7. Defendant's delinquent balance on account as of December 2007
is $47,671.32, in accordance with the December 1, 2007 Bill
attached hereto, marked Exhibit "B" and made part hereof.
8. Defendant has failed and refused to bring this account
current.
9. Defendant is not a member of the Armed Forces of the United
States of America, nor engaged in any way which would bring
him within the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act of 1940, as
amended.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests entry of judgment against
the Defendant in the amount of $47,671.32 with interest thereon of
$665.72 per month after January 1, 2008 until paid, together with
costs of suit thereon.
Respectfully Submitted,
Date: -17' 4 OI
Arthur M. Feld, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 07172
1309 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1116
(717) 770-0292
H A R L E
ARCHITECTURAL
PARTNERSHIP
May 9, 2007
David whom as
110 Walnut Street
Lemoyne PA 17043
RE: Project #07-02
Thomas Residence
Lake Baptiste
Ontario; Canada "
Dear Mr. Thomas,
As we discussed, this is our proposal to furnish architectural services on an hourlybasis
for the design of your new residence located on your lot at Lake Baptiste, Bancroft,
Ontario, Canada.
We will provide design development drawings of the residence in conjunction with
owner/architect meetings and amend the same as necessary for owner's approval,
prepare construction document drawings as required to describe the work for
construction purposes, solicit and obtain bids, oversee construction and perform such
additional duties as are usually and customarily furnished in accordance with generally
accepted architectural practice.
1 Compensation on an hourly rate as follows:
Principal-in-Charge $95.00
Architect $85.00
Project Architect (CAD Technician) $75.00
Draftsperson and Model Builder $55.00
Clerical $45.00
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2. A 1,000.00 retainer to be 13upon 'execution of this Agreement and shall be
credited to the final payment.
3. Reimbursable expenses (photography, topographic survey, copying, telephone
charges, postage, travel, models and any fees required for Building Code
approvals) are in addition to the basic fee as established from the above hourly
rates.
4. Services of professional consultants reasonably required for the project shall be
reimbursed to us at cost.
5. Additional compensation shall be paid to the Architect for making revisions to
drawings, specifications or other documents when such revisions are
inconsistent with approvals or instructions previously given, are required by the
enactment orrevision of codes, laws orregulations subsequent to the preparation
of such documents or are due to other causes not solely within the control of the
Architect. This is considered an extra service and shall be paid in addition to
basic services provided.
6. During the progress ofthe work, HARLE ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERSHIP
will render invoices at the end of each month, which shall cover total work
performed and expenses incurred during the month. Payments shall be made
upon receipt of each statement. Amounts unpaid after 30 days shall be charged
interest at the rate of 1.5% per month.
Owners' Responsibilities
1. The owner shall provide fiil in' niuation regarding requirements for the project.
2. Approval for the architect to proceed with each subsequent phase as outlined
above.
3. Permission to photograph and publish the completed project is given to us and
our photographers and publications.
If the above is acceptable, please indicate your agreement by signing and dating both
copies of this agreement and returning one for our file.
,s
David Thomas
We look forward to working with you on this project.
Vero truly yours,
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H' E CHITECTURAL PARTNERSHIP
Fredrick - allQ
Repste ed Architect
Accepted:
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ARCHITECTURAL
$ 1,000.00
$ 37,822.50
$ 6,559.12
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
$ 3,289.70
IV Total Amount Due This Period $ 47,671.32
THANK YOU
Payment Due Upon Receipt. Amounts unpaid after 30 days are subject to a finance
charge of 1.5% per month.
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December 1, 2007
David Thomas
110 Walnut Street
Lemoyne PA 17043
RE: Project No. 07-02
Thomas Residence
Lake Baptiste
Ontario, Canada..
For Professional Services Rendered
I Retainer paid to date
II. Architectural Services Past Due
III Reimbursable Expenses Past Due
IV Architectural Services This Period
V Reimbursable Expenses This Period
VI Finance Charge
Past Due $2,623.98
This Period $ 665.72
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VERIFICATION
Fredrick Harle
states subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa C.S.Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities, that he/she is the
A ,-( 2 for the Plaintiff in
this matter, that he/she is authorized to make this
affidavit on its behalf and that the facts set forth in the
foregoing pleading is true and correct to the best of
his/her knowledge, information and belief.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2007-07354 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
HARLE ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERSH
VS
THOMAS DAVID
TIMOTHY BLACK , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
THOMAS DAVID the
DEFENDANT at 1415:00 HOURS, on the 26th day of December , 2007
at 110 WALNUT STREET
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
by handing to
DAVID THOMAS, SON
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Postage
Surcharge
Lp- 'Jeflof
18.00
15.36
.58
10.00
.00
?43.94
Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this
of
day
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
12/28/2007
ARTHUR FELD
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HARLE ARCHITECTURAL
PARTNERSHIP
Plaintiff
DAVID THOMAS
Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2007-07354
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter my appearance on behalf of Defendant, David Thomas, in the above-
captioned case.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: February 7, 2008
McNEES WALLACE & NURICK, LLC
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lane karsky
I. D. No. 44369
100 Pine Street
P. O. Box 1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166
(717) 232-8000
Attorneys for Defendant
David Thomas
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Diane M. Tokarsky, Esquire, hereby certify that on this date, a true and correct
copy of the foregoing document was served via United States mail, first class, postage
prepaid to the following:
Arthur M. Feld, Esquire
1309 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Dian okarsky
Dated: February 7, 2008
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HARLE ARCHITECTURAL COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PARTNERSHIP CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 2007-07354
DAVID THOMAS CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
NOTICE
TO: Plaintiff Harle Architectural Partnership and its Attorney, Arthur M. Feld
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New Matter within
twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you.
McNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC
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100 Pine Street, P. O1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166
(717) 232-8000
Attorneys for Defendant
Dated: February 7, 2008 David Thomas
HARLE ARCHITECTURAL
PARTNERSHIP
Plaintiff
DAVID THOMAS
Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2007-07354
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
COMES NOW, Defendant David Thomas ("Thomas" or "Defendant") by and
through his counsel, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, and files this Answer with New
Matter as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Thomas entered
into a contract with Plaintiff Harle Architectural Partnership and that a copy is attached
to the Complaint as Exhibit "A". The Contract, being a writing, speaks for itself and any
characterization there of is denied.
4. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Plaintiff produced
certain design drawings and construction documents. It is specifically denied that
Plaintiff provided services and produced drawings for Defendant's residence. To the
contrary, Plaintiff was requested to provide a design for a two-bedroom cabin retreat
property on land that Defendant owned in Canada for use four weeks per year. By way
of further response, Plaintiff designed a "residence" far larger, grander and costlier than
that requested by Defendant.
5. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient
information to form a belief as to the truth or accuracy of Plaintiffs statement that it
made modifications to the drawings at Defendant's request or as required. Proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
6. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant has not
made the monthly payments requested by Plaintiff. It is specifically denied that any
such payments are required under the contract or due. By way of further response, the
averments of paragraphs 11 through 24 of the New Matter are incorporated herein by
reference as though set forth at length.
7. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that attached to the
Complaint as Exhibit "B" is Plaintiffs December 1, 2007 Bill in the amount of
$47,671.32. It is specifically denied that Defendant is delinquent in any payments or
that any such amounts are due to the Plaintiff. To the contrary, the amount billed by
Plaintiff was not only excessive, but was also for work not authorized by Defendant.
8. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant has
refused to pay the amount demanded by the Plaintiff. It is expressly denied for the
reasons set forth in Defendant's New Matter that any such sums are due and owing to
the Plaintiff.
9. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant David Thomas respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to enter judgment in its favor and against the Plaintiff.
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NEW MATTER
10. The answering averments of paragraphs 1 through 9 above are
incorporated herein by reference as though set forth at length.
11. In or around early May of 2007, Defendant met with Plaintiff and
requested that Plaintiff design a two bedroom cabin retreat for Defendant on property
which Defendant owned in Canada which would be used approximately four weeks per
year.
12. Defendant provided Plaintiff with a photo of the existing dwelling on the
property, as well as photos of dwellings on adjacent properties and a book of designs.
13. Contrary to Defendant's expressed wishes and approval, Plaintiff designed
an elaborate residence which, upon information and belief, would cost well in excess of
$500,000 to build and is in excess of 5,000 square feet.
14. Upon receipt of Plaintiffs first bill, Defendant complained to Plaintiff that
the bill was far is excess of what he wanted to spend in total on architectural fees for the
cabin retreat.
15. Plaintiff repeatedly assured Defendant that the next bill would be
significantly less.
16. Contrary to Plaintiffs express representation, Plaintiff rendered bills to
Defendant in the amount of $47,671.32 for the design of a "residence" which would cost
far in excess of what Defendant wanted to spend for a cabin retreat to be used about
four times per year.
17. Defendant did not authorize Plaintiff to design a "residence" of the scale or
cost which Plaintiff took upon himself to design.
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18. At no time did Defendant authorize Plaintiff to proceed with detailed
construction drawings such as those allegedly designed by Plaintiff.
19. Plaintiff, at his own risk, proceeded with the detailed design of an
elaborate residence at an excessive cost.
20. Plaintiff is estopped from claiming the amount demanded.
21. Plaintiff misrepresented to Defendant the cost of the design of a cabin
retreat.
22. Plaintiff further misrepresented to Defendant that the "residence"
represented in the design documents that he showed to Defendant could be built at a
cost which Defendant expected to pay for a cabin retreat to be used approximately four
times per year.
23. Plaintiff breached his Contract with Defendant by:
a. designing a "residence" which was not as requested by Defendant;
b. proceeding with detailed construction documents without
Defendant's approval.
24. Defendant was justified in refusing to pay Plaintiff the amount demanded.
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WHEREFORE, Defendant David Thomas respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to enter judgment in its favor and against the Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
McNEES WALLACE & NURICK, LLC
By
lane M. karsky
I. D. No. 44369
100 Pine Street
P. O. Box 1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166
(717) 232-8000
Attorneys for Defendant
Dated: February 7, 2008 David Thomas
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VERIFICATION
Subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities, I hereby certify that I am David Thomas, an adult individual and that the
facts set forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, or information and belief.
David Thomas
Dated: o a; 0 -:? / -Z g
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Diane M. Tokarsky, Esquire, hereby certify that on this date, a true and correct
copy of the foregoing document was served via United States mail, first class, postage
prepaid to the following:
Arthur M. Feld, Esquire
1309 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Diane o arsky
Dated: February 7, 2008
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HARLE ARCHITECTURAL
PARTNERSHIP
Plaintiff
DAVID THOMAS
Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO: 2007-07354
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER
10. No response necessary.
11. Admitted in Part and Denied in Part: Plaintiff met with
Defendant May 8, 2007 and described a dwelling he wished to have
constructed, with two bedrooms 18 x 20 feet; in general larger
rooms; 1-? bath-public; entrance area/mud room/entry to kitchen;
large living space; separate three car garage each with 10 x 10
foot doors; screened porch off master bedroom; large decks;
construction to be wood and stone; two sided fireplace; heating
and air conditioning; heating to be either wood/oil/propane,
propane gas cooking; well; and septic system. On May 21, 2007,
Plaintiff and Defendant met to review preliminary design with
revisions made.
12. Admitted that these were supplied, but not until after the
construction documents were nearly completed in the middle to end
of June 2007.
13. Denied that anything was done without approval or as
Defendant requested. Pleading affirmatively, Plaintiff and
Defendant met and worked on the preliminary plan on three days in
May 2007. Then on May 30, 2007, in response to Defendant's
description, eleven pages of preliminary drawings were presented
to and reviewed in detail with Defendant. Defendant received and
approved the set of preliminary drawings, and told Plaintiff to
proceed with working drawings (construction documents). Based on
the approval, on or about June 4, 2007, Plaintiff provided
Defendant with a Construction cost estimate of $447,420.00(low)
to $610,650.00(high) for a dwelling as described in the
preliminary plans. Defendant then met with Plaintiff on the
following dates to go over and revise the working drawings as
they were being prepared for him: June 4, 25 and July 2, 2007.
14. Denied- Plaintiff sent Defendant three bills-one on or about
June 1, 2007 for $10,418.43 which Defendant said he sent the
payment, a second bill on or about July 1, 2007 for $31,535.54,
and a third bill on or about August 1, 2007.
15. Denied- Defendant's first comment about his bill was in July
2007 when most of the work on the drawings was completed.
16. Denied- Plaintiff provided Defendant with a preliminary plan
that Defendant approved. Plaintiff then proceeded with working
drawings and Defendant met with Plaintiff to continually review and
revise the working drawings during June and July 2007 but Plaintiff
had already provided Defendant with the high and low cost on June 4,
2007.
17. Denied- Defendant approved the preliminary plans and worked
with Plaintiff to make the working drawings what he wanted in his
dwelling.
18. Denied- Defendant met with Plaintiff while the construction
drawings were being prepared as described above.
19. Denied- Plaintiff prepared what Defendant asked for,
approved and had knowledge of the estimated cost of construction
from early June 2007.
20. Denied as a conclusion of law.
21. Denied. Pleading affirmatively upon agreement by Defendant
to the Preliminary Plans, Plaintiff provided Defendant with the cost
parameters on or about June 4, 2007. Defendant therefore knew
Plaintiff's estimate of construction cost prior to Plaintiff and
Defendant spending time on the working drawings.
22. As described above, Plaintiff made no misrepresentation and
carried out Defendant's wishes.
23. Denied. There was no breach of contract as Plaintiff did
what Defendant authorized.
24. Denied as a conclusion of law.
Wherefore, Plaintiff requests judgment against Defendant in the
amount prayed for in the Complaint.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Arthur M. Feld, Esquire
1309 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Attorney I.D. #07172
I HARLE ARCHITECTURAL
PARTNERSHIP
Plaintiff
DAVID THOMAS
Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.:2007-07354
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Arthur M. Feld, Esquire, of 1309 Bridge Street, Suite #5,
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1172, certify that on the 12th day of
June 2008, I served a copy of the Reply to New Matter, to the
Defendant's Attorney, Diane M. Tokarsky, Esquire, by regular mail,
postage prepaid to, 100 Pine Street, P.O. Box 1166, Harrisburg, PA
17108.
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Arthur M. Feld
Attorney I.D. No. 07172
1309 Bridge St.Ste. 5
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1172
(717) 770-0292
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
FREDRICK HARLE states subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa C.S.Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities, that he/she is the
PRESIDENT for the Plaintiff in
this matter, that he/she is authorized to make this
affidavit on its behalf and that the facts set forth in the
foregoing pleading is true and correct to the best of
his/her knowledge, information and belief.
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Plaintiff
VS
DAVID THOMAS
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
No.2007-07354
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
Arthur M. Feld, counsel for the plaintiff in the above action,
respectfully represents that:
1. The above captioned action is at issue.
2. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $47,671.32
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is $ 0 .
The following attorneys are interested in the case as counsel or are
otherwise disqualified to s.it as arbitrators: Diane M. Tokarsky,
Esquire. WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to
appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted.
ARTHUR M. FELD, ESQUIRE?'?
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, 2008, in consideration of the foregoing
petition, Esq.,
Esq., and
above captioned action are appointed arbitrators in the
(or r actions) as prayed for.
By the Court,
P. J.
August 8, 2008
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Plaintiff
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DAVID THOMAS
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
No.2007-07354
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
Arthur M. Feld, counsel for the plaintiff in the above action,
respectfully represents that:
1. The above captioned action is at issue.
2. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $47,671.32
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is $ 0 .
The following attorneys are interested in the case as counsel or are
otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators: Diane M. Tokarsky,
Esquire. WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to
appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted.
ARTHUR M. FELD, ESQUIRE V?t 'lao
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, 2008, in considera ion o the foregoing
pe ition, Esq., ( Esq., and
Esq., are appointed rbitra r in the
ove captio ed action (or actions) as prayed for.
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DAVID THOMAS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Defendant : NO. 07 - 7354
NOTICE OF APPEAL
FROM AWARD OF BOARD OF ARBITRATORS
To the Prothonotary:
Notice is given that Defendant, David Thomas, appeals from the award of the
board of arbitrators entered in this case on November 3, 2008.
A jury trial is demanded.
I hereby certify that the compensation of the arbitrators has been paid.
McNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC
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Diane okarsky
I. D. No. 44369
100 Pine Street
P.O. Box 1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717)232-8000
Attorneys for Appel la nt/Defe nda nt
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David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 41722
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
HARLE ARCHITECTURAL IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PARTNERSHIP, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V. NO. 07-7354
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAVID THOMAS,
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please enter the appearance of David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire, of MARTS ON LAW OFFICES
as co-counsel for the Plaintiff in the above matter.
Defendant
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Date: August 21, 2009
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams Otto Gilroy &
Faller, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same
in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Diane M. Tokarsky, Esquire
McNees Wallace & Nurick
100 Pine Street
P.O. Box 1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Arthur M. Feld, Esquire
1309 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
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Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: August 21, 2009
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
(Must be typewritten and submitted in triplicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Please list the following case:
?X for JURY trial at the next term of civil court.
? for trial without a jury.
CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full)
HARLE ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERSHIP
DAVID THOMAS
(check one)
?X Civil Action - Law
? Appeal from arbitration
(other)
(Plaintiff)
vs. The trial list will be called on January 5, 201C
and
Trials commence on February 1, 2010
(Defendant) Pretrials will be held on January 13, 2010
VS. (Briefs are due S days before pretrials
No. 07-7354 Term
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe:
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire, Martson Law Offices, 10 East High Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known:
Diane M. Tokarsky, Esquire McNees Wallace & Nurick P.O. Box 1166 Harrisburg, PA 17108
This case is ready for trial.
Signed:
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
Print Name:
Date: Decembers , 2009
Attorney for: Plaintiff
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HARLE ARCHITECTURAL
PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff
V.
DAVID THOMAS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 07-7354 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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PETITION OF MCNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC TO
WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT
Diane M. Tokarsky and McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC ("Petitioners") respectfully
petition this Court for leave to withdraw as counsel to David Thomas ("Defendant") and
in support of their Petition to Withdraw as Counsel ("Petition"), aver as follows:
1. Petitioners are counsel for Defendant in the above-captioned matter.
2. Petitioners have represented Defendant throughout the current matter.
3. Defendant is obligated to pay Petitioners for legal services rendered.
4. Petitioners have billed Defendant on a monthly basis for legal s rvices
rendered.
5. Defendant has not paid Petitioners any portion of the fees fors rvices
rendered in this matter and has not provided adequate assurances of future aymeiht.
6. Defendant has violated its legal obligation to Petitioners with respect to
payment for legal services rendered.
7. Petitioners, in accordance with Pennsylvania Rules of Professi
Conduct, Rule 1.16(b), advised Defendant that Petitioners would not be ablE
continue
representation unless Defendant met its legal obligations with respect to payrment for
legal services rendered.
8. To date Defendant has not made arrangements for the payment of the
outstanding invoices.
9. Defendant has also refused to respond to Petitioners' correspondence and
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requests for information regarding the subject matter of this lawsuit.
10. Significantly, Petitioners have notified Defendant that the case has been
listed for trial in February, 2010. Notwithstanding this information, Defendant has
steadfastly refused to communicate with Petitioners regarding the subject matter of this
lawsuit.
11. Defendant has consistently failed in its obligation to communicate with
Petitioners.
12. Petitioners are unable to competently, diligently, and thoroughly, represent
Defendant due to Defendant's unresponsiveness.
13. The parties to this litigation will not be prejudiced if Petitioners are
permitted to withdraw as counsel.
14. Concurrence was sought from counsel for the Plaintiff. Plaintiff's counsel
does not concur in this Petition.
15. This Court has not ruled upon any other issue in the same or related
matter.
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16. The current address of Defendant is 110 Walnut Street, Lemoyne, PA
17043.
WHEREFORE, Petitioners Diane M. Tokarsky and McNees Wallace & INurick
LLC respectfully request leave to withdraw their appearance as counsel for David
Thomas.
McNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLCI
By
lane M. arsky, Esquir
I.D. No. 44369
100 Pine Street
P.O. Box 1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166
(717) 232-8000
Dated: January 4, 2010 Attorneys for Defendant David Thomas
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this date a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document was served via United States first-class mail upon the following:
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
Martson Law Offices
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
David Thomas
110 Walnut Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Diane. To ars y
Dated: January 4, 2010
HARLE ARCHITECTURAL IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PARTNERSHIP, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 07-7354 CIVIL TERM
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PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL.
OF JURY TRIAL DEMAND
Defendant David Thomas does hereby withdraw his jury trial demand in this
matter and request that it be removed from the February civil trial list. Counsel for
Plaintiff Harle Architectural Partnership, David Fitzsimons, has concurred in this
request.
McNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC
By
Diane M.'`I'Aarsky, Esquire
I.D. No. 44369 ?i
100 Pine Street
P.O. Box 1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166
(717) 232-8000
Dated: January 8, 2010 Attorneys for Defendant David Thomas
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this date a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document was served via United States first-class mail upon the following:
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
Martson Law Offices
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
David Thomas
110 Walnut Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
4D4iane* arsky
Dated: January 8, 2010
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HARLE ARCHITECTURAL
PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 07-7354 CIVIL TERM
V.
DAVID THOMAS,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
RULE
AND NOW, this day of (1 ? 2010,
upon consideration of the Petition of Diane M. Tokarsky and McNees Wallace & Nurick
LLC to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendant, a Rule is issued upon the Plaintiff and the
Defendant to show cause why Diane M. Tokarsky, Esquire and McNees Wallace &
Nurick LLC should not be permitted to withdraw as counsel for the Defendant in the
above-captioned case.
RULE RETURNABLE within /f" days of service of this Rule.
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BY THE COURT:
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1166, Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 237-5354 (counsel for defendant, David Thomas.)
.,?David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire, Martson Law Offices, 10 East High Street, Carlisle, PA
17013 (counsel for plaintiff, Harle Architectural Partnership)
-- David Thomas, 110 Walnut Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043
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HARLE ARCHITECTURAL
PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff
V.
DAVID THOMAS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAVA'
NO. 07-7354 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: DEFENDANT'S PRAECIPE FOR W) THDRAWAL
OF JURY TRIAL DEMAND
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 12t' day of January, 2010, upon (-onsideration of Defendant's
Praecipe for Withdrawal of Jury Trial Demand, and with nc objection from the Plaintiff,
this matter is stricken from the February 2010 Civil Trial Ti;rm and referred to the Court
Administrator for assignment to a judge for a nonjury trial.
BY THE COURT,
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David A. Fitzsimons, Esq.
10 East High Street ' CD <<
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Diane M. Tokarsky, Esq.
100 Pine Street
P.O. Box 1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166
Attorney for Defendant
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HARLE ARCHITECTURAL
PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff
v.
DAVID THOMAS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 07-7354 CIVIL T 3RM
IN RE: DEFENDANT'S PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL
OF JURY TRIAL DEMAND
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 12th day of January, 2010, upon -,onsideration of Defendant's
Praecipe for Withdrawal of Jury Trial Demand, and with no objection from the Plaintiff,
this matter is stricken from the February 2010 Civil Trial Ti:rm and referred to the Court
Administrator for assignment to a judge for a nonjury trial.
BY THE COURT,
Court Administrator ?J
David A. Fitzsimons, Esq.
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Diane M. Tokarsky, Esq.
100 Pine Street
P.O. Box 1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166
Attorney for Defendant
J. Wesley Ol9r, Jr., J.
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MARTSON LAW OFFICES
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10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
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HARLE ARCHITECTURAL
PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff
V.
DAVID THOMAS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 07-7354
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION
FOR RULE ABSOLUTE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Harle Architectural Partnership, by and through its
attorneys, David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire, and MARTSON LAW OFFICES, and files the following
Response to the Motion for Rule Absolute filed by Defendant's counsel:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted in part and denied in part. While it is admitted that an excess of 15 days
after service of the Rule has passed and no response has been filed by the undersigned counsel or
apparently the Defendant, during the time frame referenced in the Motion for Rule Absolute, the
undersigned counsel and counsel for the Defendant engaged in numerous telephone conversations
relating to negotiations between the principal parties and the disputed debt in the underlying action.
As is evidenced by the Order of Court of January 12, 2010, by the Honorable J. Wesley Oler,
Jr., the undersigned counsel's concurrence with Defendant's counsel's request to remove the matter
from the jury trial list and withdraw jury trial demand [which had originally been made by
Defendant's counsel on behalf of Defendant] was effectuated.
Moreover, upon information and belief, petitioning counsel for David Thomas continues to
represent Mr. Thomas' interests in negotiations with corporate counsel for Harle Architectural
Partnership, Art Feld, Esquire, of Mechanicsburg.
Finally, if the undersigned counsel had been made aware prior to service of the Motion for
Rule Absolute that further discussions between Defendant's counsel and Plaintiff had either broken
down or that Defendant's counsel had resolved to seek a Rule Absolute for the Petition that pre-
dated so much activity between counsel for the parties, undersigned counsel would have responded
as follows:
a. Plaintiff is an architectural partnership that is owed in excess of $40,000.00
for design of a structure;
b. Allowing Defendant to avoid culpability for the action through the relief of
Defendant's counsel prior to confirming reliable, verifiable whereabouts and
location of the Defendant, would render an unreasonable burden on the
Plaintiff; and
Moreover, because upon information and belief, defense counsel engaged in
significant contact with her client, and on behalf of her client, with opposing
counsel after the issuance of Judge Hess' Order dated January 7, 2010, it is
likely that Defendant also was not cognizant of counsel's intent to pursue the
pre-existing Petition to Withdraw.
WHEREFORE, Harle Architectural Partnership respectfully requests that the Court deny the
Motion for Rule Absolute filed by counsel for Defendant Thomas and schedule a status conference
to review the status of the case.
Respectfully submitted,
ARTSON L OFFICES
By
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Date: Attorneys for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams Otto Gilroy &
Faller, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Response was served this date by depositing same
in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Diane M. Tokarsky, Esquire
McNees Wallace & Nurick
100 Pine Street
P.O. Box 1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By
ric' D. Eckenr`oad
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: L? 11q 110
HARLE ARCHITECTURAL
PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff
V.
DAVID THOMAS,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Defendant
NO. 07-7354 Civil Term
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: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MOTION FOR RULE ABSOLUTE
Diane M. Tokarsky, Esquire and McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC request that this
Court, pursuant to Pa. R.Civ.P. No. 1012(c), enter a rule absolute permitting them to
withdraw as counsel for the Defendant in the above-captioned case, and aver as
follows:
1. On or about January 5, 2010, Diane M. Tokarsky, Esquire and McNees
Wallace & Nurick LLC filed with this Court a Petition to Withdraw as Counsel for
Defendant David Thomas.
2. By Rule dated January 7, 2010, this Court, by the Honorable Kevin A.
Hess, issued such a Rule Returnable within fifteen days after service.
3. On January 7, 2010, said Rule was served by this Honorable Court upon
all parties and counsel of record. The Rule was returnable on January 22, 2010.
4. Well in excess of the fifteen days after service of said Rule has passed
and no response has been filed by either opposing counsel or Mr. Thomas.
WHEREFORE, Diane M. Tokarsky and McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
respectfully request that this Honorable Court enter a Rule Absolute permitting Diane M.
Tokarsky and McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC to withdraw as counsel for Defendant
David Thomas in this action.
McNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC
By G'
Diane M. okarsky
I.D. No. 44369
100 Pine Street
P.O. Box 1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717)232-8000
Date: February 18, 2010
Certificate of Service
I hereby certify that on this date a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion
was served by regular, first-class mail, postage prepaid, upon the following:
David A. Fitzsimons, Esq.
Martson Law Offices
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
David Thomas
110 Walnut Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Date: February 18, 2010
lane M. Tokars
HARLE ARCHITECTURAL
PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff
VS.
DAVID THOMAS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 07-7354 CIVIL
IN RE: DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL
ORDER
AND NOW, this Z `ti`" day of February, 2010, a brief argument on the defendant's
motion to withdraw as counsel is set for Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom
Number 4, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, PA.
BY THE COURT,
? David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
/ane M. Tokarsky, Esquire
For the Defendant
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PARTNERSHIP, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAVID THOMAS,
Defendant NO. 07-7354 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 24t` day of February, 2010, a pretrial conference in the above
matter is scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at 3:00 p.m., in chambers of the
undersigned judge, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Pretrial
memoranda shall be submitted by counsel in accordance with C.C.R.P. 212-4, at least
five days prior to the pretrial conference.
A NONJURY TRIAL in the above matter is scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2010,
at 9:30 a.m., in Courtroom No. 1, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
David A. Fitzsimons, Esq.
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
?Megan Driesbach, Esq.
100 Pine Street
P.O. Box 1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Attorney for Defendant
BY THE COURT,
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Defendant
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 07-7354 Civil Term n .?
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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AND NOW, this 1 37"' day of -v-h4'-CA , 2010, upon
consideration of the Motion of Diane M. Tokarsky and McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC to
Withdraw as Counsel for Defendant, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is
GRANTED. Diane M. Tokarsky and McNees Wallace & Nurick are permitted to
withdraw as counsel for Defendant David Thomas in this action.
BY THE COURT:
P.J.
Distribution: ?
./Diane M. Tokarsky, Esq., McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, 110 Pine Street, P.O. Box
1166, Harrisburg, PA 17108
? David A. Fitzsimons, Esq., Martson Law Offices, 10 East High Street, Carlisle, PA
17013
/vavid Thomas, 110 Walnut Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043
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PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
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A pretrial conference was held in the chambers of
Judge Oler in the above-captioned case on May 12, 2010. Present on
behalf of the Plaintiff was David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire. The pro
se Defendant, David Thomas, did not appear, nor had he submitted a
pretrial memorandum.
This action involves an alleged breach of
architectural contract by the property owner, who allegedly did not
pay the architect's fee, notwithstanding that he received the
benefit of the architect's work. The defense in the case appears
to be an alleged lack of satisfactory performance by the architect.
This will be a nonjury trial of an estimated duration
of one-half day. By separate order of Court, the nonjury trial has
been scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2010, at 9:30 a.m.
With respect to settlement negotiations, it does not
appear to the Court that the case will be resolved amicably.
By the Court,
David Fitzsimons, Esquire
10 East High Street,
Carlisle, PA 17013
For the Plaintiff
David Thomas, Defendant pro Se
110 Walnut Street
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043
For the Defendant
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PARTNERSHIP, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
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DAVID THOMAS,
Defendant 07-7354 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: NONJURY TRIAL
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 7th day of June, 2010, upon
consideration of the complaint filed in the above-captioned
matter, and following a nonjury trial, at which the Defendant did
not appear, the Court finds in favor of the Plaintiff, Harle
Architectural Partnership, and against the Defendant, David
Thomas, in the amount of $66,977.20, plus costs of suit, and with
interest to be added hereafter at the legal rate.
By the Court,
David Fitzsimons, Esquire
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
For Plaintiff
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110 Walnut Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
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Carlisle, PA 17013
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CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DAVIp THQMAS,
Defendant
PRAECIPE
Tp THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please enter judgment on the attached Order dated June 7, 2010, against Defendant David
Thomas in the amount of $66,977.20, plus costs of suit and interest to be added hereafter at the legal
rate.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
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Carlisle, PA 17013
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DAVID THOMAS,
Defendant 07-7354 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: NONJURY TRIAL
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 7th day of June, 2010, upon
consideration of the complaint filed in the above-captioned
matter, and following a nonjury trial, at which the Defendant did
not appear, the Court finds in favor of the Plaintiff, Harle
Architectural Partnership, and against the Defendant, David
Thomas, in the amount of $66,977.20, plus costs of suit, and with
interest to be added hereafter at the legal rate.
By the Court,
David Fitzsimons, Esquire
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
For Plaintiff
d David Thomas, Defendant pro se
110 Walnut Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
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I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, an authorized agent for Martson Deazdorff Williams Otto Gilroy &
Faller, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same
in the Post Office at Cazlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Mr. David Thomas
110 Walnut Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
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Ten East Hi Street
Cazlisle, PA 17013
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Dated: June 22, 2010
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF EXECUTION
HARLE ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERSHIP: ( ) Confessed Judgment
vs.
DAVID THOMAS
110 WALNUT STREET
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
Defendant
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DISTRICT JUSTICE
File No. 07-7354
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The undersigned hereby certifies that the below d~es~no
arise out of a retail installment sale, contract, or account based
on a confession of judgment, but if it does, it is based on the
appropriate original proceeding filed pursuant to Act 7 of 1966 as
amended; and for real property pursuant to Act 6 of 1974 as
amended.
Issue Writ of Execution in the above matter to the Sheriff of
CUMBERLAND County, for debt, interest and costs upon the
following described property of the defendant(s) LEVY ON
DEFENDANT/S HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
PRAECIPE FOR ATTACHMENT EXECUTION
Issue writ of attachment to the Sheriff of CUMBERLAND
County, for debt, interest and costs, as above, directing
attachment against the above-named garnishee(s) for the following
property (if real estate, supply six copies of the description;
supply four copies of lengthy personalty list)
and all other property of the
defendant(s) in the possession, custody or control of the said
garnishee (s) .
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CIVIL ACTION -LAW
TO THE SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
To satisfy the debt, interest and costs due HARLE ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff (s)
From DAVID THOMAS, 110 Walnut Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043
(1) You are directed to levy upon the property of the defendant (s)and to sell defendant's household
goods and personal property .
(2) You are also directed to attach the property of the defendant(s) not levied upon in the possession
of
GARNISHEE(S) as follows:
and to notify the garnishee(s) that: (a) an attachment has been issued; (b) the garnishee(s) is enjoined from
paying any debt to or for the account of the defendant (s) and from delivering any property of the defendant
(s) or otherwise disposing thereof;
(3) If property of the defendant(s) not levied upon an subject to attachment is found in the possession
of anyone other than a named garnishee, you are directed to notify him/her that he/she has been added as a
garnishee and is enjoined as above stated.
Amount Due $66,977.20
Interest from 6/7/10
Atty's Comm
Atty Paid $561.94
Plaintiff Paid
Date: 9/30/10
(Seal)
L.L. $.50
Due Prothy $2.00
Other Costs
vid D. Buell, Prothonotary
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Deputy
REQUESTING PARTY:
Name ARTHUR M. FELD, ESQUIRE
Address: 1309 BRIDGE STREET
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070
Attorney for: PLAINTIFF
Telephone: 717-770-0292
Supreme Court ID No. 07172
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Ronny R Anderson
Sheriff
Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy
Richard W Stewart
Solicitor
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Harle Architectural Partnership
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David J. Thomas
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
Case Number
2007-7354
12/01/2010 07:43 PM - Ryan Burgett, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on December
1, 2010 at 1930 hours, he served a true copy of the within writ of execution, upon the defendant, to wit:
David J. Thomas, by making known unto David J. Thomas, at 100 Walnut Street, Lemoyne, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17043 its contents and at the same time handing to him personally the said true an(
correct copy of the same. Upon serving the writ of execution, a levy was NOT completed. Defendant was
house-sitting at this address (parents address) and is currently living in California. The address provided
of 110 Walnut Street, Lemoyne, is currently vacant and is also owned by the defendant's parents.
01/10/2011 Ronny R. Anderson, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that this writ of execution is
returned Nulla Bona.
SHERIFF COST: $85.37
January 10, 2011
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND)
NO 07-7354 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TO THE SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
To satisfy the debt, interest and costs due HARLE ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff (s)
From DAVID THOMAS, 110 Walnut Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043
(1) You are directed to levy upon the property of the defendant (s)and to sell defendant's household
goods and personal property .
(2) You are also directed to attach the property of the defendant(s) not levied upon in the possession
of
GARNISHEE(S) as follows:
and to notify the garnishee(s) that: (a) an attachment has been issued; (b) the garnishee(s) is enjoined from
paying any debt to or for the account of the defendant (s) and from delivering any property of the defendant
(s) or otherwise disposing thereof;
(3) If property of the defendant(s) not levied upon an subject to attachment is found in the possession
of anyone other than a named garnishee, you are directed to notify him/her that he/she has been added as a
garnishee and is enjoined as above stated.
Amount Due $66,977.20
Interest from 6/7/10
Atty's Comm %
Atty Paid $561.94
Plaintiff Paid
L.L. $.50
Due Prothy $2.00
Other Costs
Date: 9/30/10
(Seal)
REQUESTING PARTY:
Name ARTHUR M. FELD, ESQUIRE
Address: 1309 BRIDGE STREET
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070
Attorney for: PLAINTIFF
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David D. Buell, Prothonotary
B:
Deputy
Telephone: 717-770-0292
Supreme Court ID No. 07172