HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-6077GROFF TRACTOR & : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
EQUIPMENT, INC. : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff,
V. : No. 2008 -LUy7 CIVIL TERM
EARTH WORKS EXCAVATING, INC., : CIVIL ACTION
a Pennsylvania Corporation, and
WAYNE W. PIPER,
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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GROFF TRACTOR & : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
EQUIPMENT, INC. : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff,
V. No. 2008 - 6071 CIVIL TERM
EARTH WORKS EXCAVATING, INC., : CIVIL ACTION
a Pennsylvania Corporation, and
WAYNE W. PIPER,
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this 30a' day of September, 2008, come the Plaintiff, GROFF TRACTOR &
EQUIPMENT, INC., a Pennsylvania Corporation, by and through its attorneys, Irwin &
McKnight, and make the following Complaint against the Defendants, EARTH WORKS
EXCAVATING, INC., a Pennsylvania Corporation, and WAYNE W. PIPER jointly and
severally, averring as follows:
1. Plaintiff Groff Tractor & Equipment, Inc., is a Pennsylvania Corporation with its
principal place of business at 6779 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17050.
2. Defendant Earth Works Excavating, Inc., is a Pennsylvania Corporation with its
principal place of business at 380 Strickler Avenue, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, 17268.
3. Defendant Wayne W. Piper, is an adult individual, with a principal residence at
380 Strickler Avenue, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, 17268.
4. Upon information and belief, Defendant Wayne W. Piper is the sole shareholder
of Earth Works Excavating, Inc.
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5. At all times relevant hereto, Defendants held themselves out to be in the business
of professional excavation.
COUNTI
BREACH OF CONTRACT
6. The averments of fact alleged in paragraphs one (1) through five (5) are made a
part hereof and incorporated herein by reference.
7. At Defendants' specific request, Plaintiff sold and delivered to Defendants
various merchandise in the form of equipment parts and provided labor and services in the form
of equipment rentals, equipment delivery and equipment repair, as more fully described in the
invoices which are attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked Exhibit "A."
8. Defendant Wayne W. Piper agreed, in writing, to be a personal guarantor for
Defendant Earth Works Excavating, Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto, made a part hereof
and marked Exhibit "B."
9. The invoices contained in Exhibit "A" were delivered to Defendants.
10. Defendants never notified Plaintiff of any objection to the invoices described in
Exhibit "A."
11. The merchandise, labor and services accepted by Defendants were sold and
delivered by Plaintiff on the dates, and for the prices and quantities, set forth in Exhibit "A."
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12. The prices charged in Exhibit "A" are correct, just and reasonable, and the usual
and market prices for the merchandise, labor and services sold to Defendants, and further are the
prices that Defendants agreed to pay.
13. Defendants have received all credits to which Defendants are entitled.
14. By reason of the foregoing, Defendants are indebted to Plaintiff in the amount of
Fifty-One Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Two and 44/100 ($51,382.44) Dollars.
15. Although Plaintiff repeatedly made demands upon Defendants to pay the sums
due and owing Plaintiff, Defendants have refused to provide payment.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court award damages against the
Defendants in the amount of Fifty-One Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Two and 44/100
($51,382.44) Dollars, together with reasonable attorney fees, costs and interest as permitted by
law and such other and further relief as this Court shall deem fair, just, and proper.
COUNT II
UNJUST ENRICHMENT
16. The averments of fact alleged in items one (1) through twelve (15) are made a
part hereof and incorporated herein by reference.
17. Plaintiff has conferred benefits on Defendants by selling equipment parts, and
providing equipment rentals, equipment delivery and equipment repair services.
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18. Defendants have received and acknowledged receipt of the above listed sales and
services provided by Plaintiff.
19. Defendants have not provided payment, despite repeated demands, to justify the
value of the benefits that it received from Plaintiff.
20. It is and continues to be inequitable for Defendant to benefit from the various
goods and services provided by Plaintiff without satisfactorily providing payment for those
goods and services.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request that this Court award damages against the
Defendants in the amount of Fifty-One Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Two and 44/100
($51,382.44) Dollars, together with reasonable attorney fees, costs and interest as permitted by
law and such other and further relief as this Court shall deem fair, just, and proper.
Respectfully Submitted,
IRWIN & McKNIGHT
By:
Matthew A. McKnight, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. #:93010
West Pomfret Professional Building
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-2353
Dated: September 30, 2008 Attorney for Plaintiff
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EXHIBIT "A
STATEMENT
PLEASE REMIT TO: 6779 CARLISLE PIKE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
TELEPHONE: (717) 766-7671
FAX: (711) 766-1580
WEBSITE: www.grofftractor.com
C#Un dr 1UQU1J' CiF1. IMC. BRANCHES: EPHRATA, PA STATE COLLEGE, PA VALENCIA, PA NEW STANTON, PA
ALL INVOICES ARE DUE WITHIN 30 DA
OF INVOICE DATE. A I 'b% SERVb
CHARGE IS ASSESSED (
ALL INVOICES PAST 30 DAYS. PLEA
INDICATE INVOICE NUMBER WI'
YOUR REMITTANC
EARTH WORKS EXC**2 EA783P 09/03/08 1
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
STATEMENT
7/10/06 INTEREST 14.90 .00 14
90
8/07/06 INTEREST 7/06 INT. 41.98 .00 .
41
98
10/31/06
10/31/06 MR40523C#*
MR40792 * RENTAL INCOM
RENT
I 5289.40 .00 .
4026.98
11/08/06
MW68160 * AL
NCOM
WORK ORDER 954.00
2483.33 .00
.00 954.00
2483
33
11/13/06 MR40543C * RENTAL'INCOM 1484.00 .00 .
1484
00
11/13/06 MR40589C$$* RENTAL INCOM 3074.00 .00 .
3074
00
11/13/06 MR40916 #* RENTAL INCOM 788.38 .00 .
788
38
11/20/06 MR40792B * RENTAL INCOM 954.00 .00 .
954
00
11/20/06 MR40902` * RENTAL INCOM 572.40 .00 .
572
40
11/21/06
11/27/06 MR40964 *
MR40902A * RENTAL INCOM
REN
N 3631.83 .00 .
3631.83
11/29/06
MR40902B * TAL I
COM_
RENTAL INCOM 572.40
551.20 .00
.00 572.40
551
20
11/29/06 MR40985 * RENTAL INCOM 710.20 .00 .
710
20
11/30/06 MR41015 * RENTAL INCOM 1498.71 .00 .
1498
71
12/11/06 INTEREST 476.82 .00 .
476
82-
12/11/06
12/11/06 MP09457 *
MP09605 * PARTS SALE
PARTS
AL 438.08 .00 .
438.08
12/11/06
MR40792C * S
E
RENTAL INCOM 1855.00
2938.72 .00
.00 1855.00
2938
72
12/13/06 MR40589D * RENTAL INCOM 3074.00 .00 .
3074
00
12/26/06
1/13/07 MR41110 *
MW68718 * RENTAL INCOM
WORK ORDER 5019.10
277.54 .00
.00 .
5019.10
277
54
1/19/07 MR4038OBTR FIX POST ERR 489.60 .00 .
2
00
2/06/07
2/12/07 INTEREST
MP11256 #*
PARTS SALE 1256.43
144.86 .00
.00 .
1256.43
144
86
3/20/07 MP12278 #* PARTS SALE 139.39 .00 .
139.39
L_4/09/07 INTEREST 782.78 .00 782.78
EARTH WORKS EXC**2 EA783P 09/03/08 1
Please indicate invoices paid (X) :' ...,.....,,.?j"'
EREST 14.90 MR40902 * 572.40 MR40792C * 2938
72
`ER EST 41.98 MR40964 * 3631.83 MR40589D
* .
3074.00
0523C * 4026.98 MR40902A * 572.40 MR41110 *
1 5019
10
0792 * 954.00 MR40902B * 551.20 MW68718
* .
277.54
8160 * 2483.33 MR40985 * 710.20 MR4038OBTR 2.00
05430 * 1484.00 MR41015 * 1498.71 INTEREST 1256.43
0589C *
0916 * 3074.00
788.38 INTEREST
MP09457 #* 476.82
0
8 MP11256 #*
* 144.86
43
8
. MP12278 # 139.39
07928 * 954.00 MP09605 #* 1855.00 INTEREST 782.78
For proper credit please return this portion with your payment.
STATEMENT
PLEASE REMIT TO: 6779 CARLISLE PIKE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
TELEPHONE: (717) 766-7671
FAX: (717) 766-1580
WEBSITE: www.grofftractor.com
- zo TRACTOR d EM MEA% INC. BRANCHES: EPHRATA, PA STATE COLLEGE, PA VALENCIA, PA NEW STANTON, PA
EARTH WORKS EXC**2
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA
17019
ALL INVOICES ARE DUE WITHIN 30 DA'
OF INVOICE DATE. A 1 '/:% SERVI(
CHARGE IS ASSESSED (
ALL INVOICES PAST 30 DAYS. PLEA,
INDICATE INVOICE NUMBER WI'
YOUR REMITTANC
EA783P 09/03/08 2
STATEMENT
4/30/07 MP13421 #* E105
5/10/07 INTEREST
6/11/07 INTEREST
7/05/07 INTEREST
7/13/07 MP15610 ##* PARTS SALE
7/13/07 MP15611 #* PARTS SALE
8/07/07 INTEREST
9/10/07 INTEREST
10/09/07 INTEREST
12/01/07 INTEREST
12/28/07 MW72413 #* APPRVD BY CO
1/08/08 INTEREST
1 2/07/08 INTEREST
2/22/08 MW72832 #* T450-15(NEED
4/08/08 INTEREST
5/06/08 INTEREST
(5Z04/08 INTEREST
7/14/08 INTEREST
130608
/
/ INTEREST
21
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08 JE/08005 NSF CK#1098'
**T YOU FOR OUR BUSINESS*
YOUR CCOUNT IS 120 DAYS PASTE
PA IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID FU
ACTI
49509.14
14467.42
1382.44
36915.02 1 12594.12
EARTH WORKS EXC**2
Please Indicate invoices paid (X)
EA783P 09/03/08 2
?.< 51382.44
4 ."A
MP13421 #* 64.56 INTEREST 1737.42
INTEREST 784.87 MW72413 #* 865.31
INTEREST 715.87 INTEREST 567.42
INTEREST 715.87 INTEREST 580.40
MP15610 #* 85.44 MW72832 #* 691.27
MP15611 #* 18.32 INTEREST 553.73
INTEREST 715.87 INTEREST 553.73
INTST 717.42 INTEREST 553.73
INTEREST 717.42 INTEREST 553.73
.30
64.56 .00 64.56
784.87 .00 784.87
715.87 .00 715.87
715.87 .00 715.87
85.44 .00 85.44
18.32 .00 18.32
715.87 .00 715.87
717.42 .00 717.42
717.42 .00 717.42
1737.42 .00 1737.42
865.31 .00 865.31
567.42 .00 567.42
580.40 .00 580.40
691.27 .00 691.27
553.73 .00 553.73
553.73 .00 553.73
553.73 .00 553.73
553.73 .00 553.73
553.73 .00 553.73
1873.30 .00 1873.30
E-REMIT I
THER
Zz'
INTEREST 553.73
JE/08005 1873.30
For proper credit please return this portion with your payment.
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/ GROFF TRACTOR R EQUIPMENT, INC.
6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
TRACTO/4' & EQUIPMENT, /NC. Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
Tax D Qty Description -------------------------------
PERIODIC BILLING FROM 10/11/06 TO 11/07/06
MEMO
BILLING FOR 2ND MONTH RENTAL.
MEMO
06000 Contract # 017737
RENT INC RPO
06000 UNIT: U12785 CL
MAKE: LIEBHERR MODEL: 622
SERIAL#: 392-6975 DESCRIPTION: CL'
DATE OUT: 9/13/06 211.7 DATE IN:
Groff Tractor & E u ent
Date paid: 1 DF--
Amount: `c
Check
BALANCE DUE
Price Amount
4990.00
2MS: NET 30 (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED); A 1 112% SERVICE CHARGE ON ALL INVOICES OVER 30 DAYS (18% PER ANNUM). RETURNS: ALL RETURNS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
THIS INVOICE. ALL RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO A 15% RESTOCKING CHARGE. FEDERAL I.D.#: 23-1536479. PLEASE INDICATE INVOICE NUMBER WITH YOUR REMITTANCE.
** SUBTOTAL 4990.00
X
**
Charge Sale SALES TAX 299.40
PAY THIS
AMOUNT
5289$.40
COPY DISTRIBUTION: ORIGINAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PSSR
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GROFF TRACTOR$ EQUIPMENT, INC.
Eff 6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC. Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SOLD TO SHIP TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
Tax D Qty Description -------------------------------* Price Amount
PERIODIC BILLING FROM 10/20/06 TO 10/26/06
MEMO
BILLING FOR 1ST W EEK RENTAL.
MEMO
06000 Contract # 018000
RENT INC USED
06000 UNIT': 14729 EXC 855.00
MAKE: TAKEUCHI MODEL: TB175-C
SERIAL#: 17515706 DESCRIPTION: EXC
DATE OUT: 10/20/06 DATE IN:
06000 UNIT: 14730 ATTACH 45.00
MAKE: EXC BKT MODEL: TB175/24"
SERIAL#: 6470-17 DESCRIPTION: ATTACH
DATE OUT: 10/20/06 DATE IN:
** TOTAL RENT INC USED 900.00
RMS: NET 30 (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED); A 1 1/2% SERVICE CHARGE ON ALL INVOICES OVER 30 DAYS (18% PER ANNUM). RETURNS: ALL RETURNS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
THIS INVOICE. ALL RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO A 15% RESTOCKING CHARGE. FEDERAL I.D.#: 231538479. PLEASE INDICATE INVOICE NUMBER WITH YOUR REMITTANCE.
** SUBTOTAL 900.00
X
**
Charge Sale SALES TAX 54.00
PAY
THIS
AMOUNT
$954.00
DISTRIBUTION: ORIGINAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PSSR PACKING SLIP
/ GROFF TRACTOR S EQUIPMENT, INC.
6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC. Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SOLD TO SHIP TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC QP-4
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
Tax D Qty Description -------------------------------* Price Amount
MEMO
INSTALL TRACK ON UNIT
GET NEW TRACK AND LOAD ON TRUCK. 'TRAVEL TO CUSTOMER JOB LOCATION TO
INSTALL ON MACHINE. SET UP MACHINE AND REMOVE LEFT SIDE DAMAGED TRACK.
INSTALL NEW TRACK AND HOOK UP. ADJUST TENSION AND OPERATE TO CHECK, CHECK
OK. TRAVEL BACK TO SHOP.
SHOP PARTS SALE
06000 2 CAS 132096A1 GREAS 251 EP DIS/BR2B 2.73 5.46
06000 1 TAK 1700100019 KEY SR60-C 8.10 8.10
06000 1 TAK 1914099520 TL140 TRACK BR14-B' 1750.00 1750 00
** TOTAL SHOP PARTS SALE
OUST LABOR
** TOTAL CUST LABOR
SERV CALL CHARG
06000 64 SERVICE CALL MILEAGE
ENV FEE/MISC SU
06000 ENVIRONMENTAL/MISC SHOP SUPPLIES
2.30
1763.56
400.00
147.20
32.00
2MS: NET 30 (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED); A 1 112% SERVICE CHARGE ON ALL INVOICES OVER 30 DAYS (18% PER ANNUM). RETURNS: ALL RETURNS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
THIS INVOICE. ALL RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO A 15% RESTOCKING CHARGE. FEDERAL I.D.#: 23-1536479. PLEASE INDICATE INVOICE NUMBER WITH YOUR REMITTANCE.
X
ORIGINAL
** SUBTOTAL 2342.76
**
Charge Sale SALES TAX 140.57
PAY THIS
AM
OUNT
$2483.33
PSSR PACKING SLIP
Y
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT,, /NC. E p h
SOLD TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
rata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SHIP TO
I I GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
A= I 6779 CARLISLE PIKE
PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, /NC. Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SOLD TO SHIP TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
/ GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, 111C. Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SOLD TO SHIP TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
I GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
TRACTOR & EQt//PMENT, /NC. Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SOLD TO SHIP TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
Tax D Qty Description -------------------------------* Price
PERIODIC BILLING FROM 11/03/06 TO 11/16/06
MEMO
BILLING FOR 3RD AND 4TH WEEK RENTAL.
MEMO
06000 Contract # 018000
RENT INC USED
06000 UNIT: 14729 EXC
MAKE: TAKEUCHI MODEL: TB175-C
SERIAL#: 17515706 DESCRIPTION: EXC
DATE OUT: 10/20/06 DATE IN:
06000 UNIT: 14730 ATTACH
MAKE: EXC BKT MODEL: TE175/2411
SERIAL#: 6470-17 DESCRIPTION: ATTACH
DATE OUT: 10/20/06 DATE IN:
** TOTAL RENT INC USED
Amount
855.00
45.00
900.00
2MS: NET 30 (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED); A 1 112% SERVICE CHARGE ON ALL INVOICES OVER 30 DAYS (18% PER ANNUM). RETURNS: ALL RETURNS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
THIS INVOICE. ALL RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO A 15% RESTOCKING CHARGE. FEDERAL I.D.#: 23-1536479. PLEASE INDICATE INVOICE NUMBER WITH YOUR REMITTANCE.
** SUBTOTAL 900.00
X
**
Charge Sale SALES TAX 54.00
S
PAY THIN $.00
AMOUNT 954
COPY DISTRIBUTION: ORIGINAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PSSR
I GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC. Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SOLD TO SHIP TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
/ GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
21 6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
TRACTOR & EQU/PMEIYT, /NC. Ephrata, PA. New Stanton, PA. Valencia, PA.
SOLD TO SHIP TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
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GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
TRACTOR & Mechanicsburg, PA. State College, PA.
EQU/PMENT, /NC. Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SOLD TO SHIP TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
/ GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * S, PA.
ta, PA. New Stanton, pq College Valencia, PA.
AMC,= & EQUIPMENT, INC. Ephra
SOLD TO SHIP TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
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z5ff GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
MAC= & EQUIPMEHrs INC.
SOLD TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SHIP TO
j GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
6779 CARLISLE PIKE
EtNMECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
SOLD TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SHIP TO
/ GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
SOLD TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SHIP TO
/ GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
SOLD TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SHIP TO
GROFF TRACTOR S EQUIPMENT, INC.
6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSSURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * S, PA.
ata, PA. - New Stanton, PA. College* Valencia, PA.
TRACTOR & EQU/PMEK INC. Ephr
SOLD TO SHIP TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
Tax D Qty Description -------------------------------* Price Amount
MEMO
FINAL RENTAL BILLING PLUS FUEL.
MEMO
06000 Contract # 018000
DIESE L FUEL REC
0600ON 19.3 GAL ® $3.75/GAL 72.38
RENT INC USED
06000 UNIT: 14729 EXC 2565.00
MAKE: TAKEUCHI MODEL: TB175-C
SERIAL#: 17515706 DESCRIPTION: EXC
DATE OUT: 10/20/06 3.8 DATE IN: 12/04/06 126.4
06000 UNIT: 14730 ATTACH 135.00
MAKE: EXC BKT MODEL: TE175/2411
SERIAL#: 6470-17 DESCRIPTION: ATTACH
DATE OUT: 10/20/06 DATE IN: 12/04/06
** TOTAL RENT INC USED 2700.00
2MS: NET 30 (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED); A 1 1!2% SERVICE CHARGE ON ALL INVOICES OVER 30 DAYS (18% PER ANNUM). RETURNS: ALL RETURNS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
THIS INVOICE. ALL RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO A 15% RESTOCKING CHARGE. FEDERAL I.D.#: 23-1536479. PLEASE INDICATE INVOICE NUMBER WITH YOUR REMITTANCE.
** SUBTOTAL 2772.38
X
**
Charge Sale SALES TAX 166.34
PAY
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COPY DISTRIBUTION: ORIGINAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PSSR
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6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSI3UKG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, /IYC. Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SOLD TO SHIP TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
Tax D Qty Description -------------------------------
PERIODIC BILLING FROM 11/17/06 TO 12/14/06
MEMO
FINAL RENTAL BILLING.
***DAMAGE NOTED*** CUSTOMER MAY BE BILLED SEPARATELY.
MEMO
06000 Contract # 017799
RENT INC RPO
06000N UNIT: 13069 CTL
MAKE: TAKEUCHI MODEL: TL14'0
SERIAL#: 21402966 DESCRIPTION: CTL
DATE OUT: 9/22/06 214.7 DATE IN: 12/08/06
Price Amount
2900.00
367.7
2MS: NET 30 (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED); A 1 1/2% SERVICE CHARGE ON ALL INVOICES OVER 30 DAYS (18% PER ANNUM). RETURNS: ALL RETURNS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
THIS INVOICE. ALL RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO A 15% RESTOCKING CHARGE. FEDERAL I.D.#: 23-1536479. PLEASE INDICATE INVOICE NUMBER WITH YOUR REMITTANCE.
** SUBTOTAL 2900.00
** SALES TAX 174.00
X
Charge Sale
PAY THIS I
AMOUNT $3074.00
COPY DISTRIBUTION: ORIGINAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PSSR PACKING SLIP
/ GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
Eff 6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
SOLD TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SHIP TO
GROFF TRACTOR& EQUIPMENT, INC.
E9111ZE 6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
TRACTOR & EQU/PMENT, /IYC, Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SOLD TO SHIP TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
Tax D Qty Description -------------------------------* Price Amount
MEMO
REPLACE AUXILLARY COUPLER BRACKET DAMAGED
' ON RENTAL
, INSTALL NEW BRACKET AND FITTIN
REMOVE AUXILLARY HOSES AND BRACKE GS. HOOK
UP HOSES.
SHOP PARTS SALE
06000 1 CAS 144642A1 BRACKET SR37-E 69.25 69.25
06000 2 GAT AD2706-12-12 BULK HEAD C05-G4 9.89 19.78
** TOTAL SHOP PARTS SALE 89.03
CUST LABOR
** TOTAL CUST LABOR 160.00
ENV FEE/MISC SU
06000 ENVIRONMENTAL/MISC SHOP SUPPLIES 12.80
tMS: NET 30 (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED); A 1 112% SERVICE CHARGE ON ALL INVOICES OVER 30 DAYS (18% PER ANNUM). RETURNS: ALL RETURNS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
THIS INVOICE. ALL RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO A 15% RESTOCKING CHARGE. FEDERAL I.D.#: 23-1536479. PLEASE INDICATE INVOICE NUMBER WITH YOUR REMITTANCE.
TORE)
** SUBTOTAL 261.83
** SALES TAX 15.71
X
Charge Sale
PAY THIS I
AMOUNT $277.54
COPY DISTRIBUTION: ORIGINAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PSSR PACKING SLIP
?ROFF
TRACTOR & EQUIPMEK /NC. E p h
SOLD TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
rata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SHIP TO
COPY DISTRIBUTION: ORIGINAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PSSR PACKING SLIP
/ GROFF TRACTOR S EQUIPMENT, INC.
6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
TRACTOR & fQU/PM NT ??C. Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SOLD TO SHIP TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
Tax D Qty Description -------------------------------* Price
PARTS COU NTER
06000 1 HNS 23HXL TOOTH DIS/S81D 10.89
06000 1 HNS 23PA FLEX PIN DIS/C12G 4.61
06000 1 TAK 1914202300 SHANK SR60-D 16.14
06000 1 MIS 9-TAK-90 O-RING KIT 21.45
06000 1 TAK 12953552150 FUEL FILTER C08-M1 8.04
06000 1 TAK 5873103370 OIL FILTER SR60-G 18.83
06000 1 TAK X13240015 FUEL FILTER SR60-G 11.27
06000 1 'TAK 11911712560 AIR FILTER((O SR60-I 23.35
06000 1 TAK 11911712570 AIR FILTER (I SR59-A 16.92
** TOTAL PARTS COUNTER
Amount
10.89
4.61
16.14
21.45
8.04
18.83
11.27
23.35
16.92
131.50
tMS: NET 30 (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED); A 1 1!2% SERVICE CHARGE ON ALL INVOICES OVER 30 DAYS (18% PER ANNUM). RETURNS: ALL RETURNS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
THIS INVOICE. ALL RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO A 15% RESTOCKING CHARGE. FEDERAL I.D.#: 23-1536479. PLEASE INDICATE INVOICE NUMBER WITH YOUR REMITTANCE.
SIGNATURE)
** SUBTOTAL 131.50
** SALES TAX 7.89
X
Charge Sale
PAY THIS I
AMOUNT $139.39
COPY DISTRIBUTION: ORIGINAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PSSR PACKING SLIP
• GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
I 6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State ege, PA.
ta, PA. * New Stanton, PA.C* Valencia, PA.
TRACTOR A EQ!//PMEW,, 111C. Ephra
SOLD TO SHIP TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
I
GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
TRACTOR & EQU/PMEW,, /NC. Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SOLD TO SHIP TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC**CLB
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
/ GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC. Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SOLD TO SHIP TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC**CLB
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
I GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC. Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SOLD TO SHIP TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC** QP-4
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
Tax D Qty Description -------------------------------* Price Amount
MEMO
-MACHINE RUNS FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES THEN SHUTS OFF
TRAVEL TO CUSTOMERS JOB LOCATION AND CHECK PROBLEM WITH ROLLER SHUTTING
OFF. START MACHINE TO RUN TEST AND CHECK. GOT MACHINE TO SHUT OFF WHEN
REMOTE WASNT AIMED AT SENSORS. START UP AND RUN AROUND, COULDNT GET TO
SHUT OFF ON ITS OWN. CHECK WIRING AND SENSORS CHECK OK. TALK TO CUSTOMER,
CUSTOMER SAYS THAT REMOTE LIGHTS WOULD BLINK ''THEN MACHINE SHUT OFF. THIS
POSSIBLY INDICATES THAT REMOTE BATTERY WAS DEFFECTIVE. REPLACE REMOTE
BATTERY AND TEST, MACHINE SEEMS TO BE WORKING OK AT THIS TIME. TRAVEL
BACK TO SHOP.
SHOP PARTS SALE
06000 1 WAA 114781 BATTERY-7.2 SR70-D 164.34 164.34
OUST LABOR
** TOTAL OUST LABOR 467.40
SERV CALL CHARG
06000 64 SERVICE CALL MILEAGE 2.30 147.20
ENV FEE/MISC SU
06000 ENVIRONMENTAL/MISC SHOP SUPPLIES 37.39
2MS: NET 30 (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED); A 1 1!2% SERVICE CHARGE ON ALL INVOICES OVER 30 DAYS (18% PER ANNUM). RETURNS: ALL RETURNS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
THIS INVOICE. ALL RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO A 15% RESTOCKING CHARGE. FEDERAL I.D.#: 23-1536479. PLEASE INDICATE INVOICE NUMBER WITH YOUR REMITTANCE.
** SUBTOTAL 816.33
** SALES TAX 48.98
X Cash Sale
PAY THIS I
AMOUNT $865.31
COPY DISTRIBUTION: ORIGINAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PSSR PACKING SLIP
=0 f / GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
M IF 71 law 6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
?/ Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
TRACTOR & EQU/PMEW,, 1i1C. Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SOLD TO SHIP TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC** QP-4
WAYNE PIPER I-QX-2
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
Tax D Qty Description -------------------------------* Price Amount
MEMO
-MACHINE SHUTS DOWN
-CHECK EYE SENSOR AND WIRING
TRAVEL TO JOB. CHECK UNIT FOUND FROZEN TO GROUND AND GROUND FROZEN AROUND
DRUMS. CUSTOMER PICKED UNfT UP AND BROUGHT OUT OF MUD. TOOK AIR CHISEL AND
GOT DRUMS FREED UP. WATCHED MACHINE AND SEEN EYE KEEPS SHUTTING OFF. WENT
TO REPLACE EYE AND COULD NOT GET BOLT OUT. CUT OFF HEAD OF BOLT AND DRILL
OUT, PUT REGULATOR BOLT AND LOCK NUT IN. INSTALLED NEW EYE AND RAN UNIT
ALL OVER, DOES NOT SHUT OFF. VIBRATOR DOES NOT SHUT OFF LIKE IT WAS,
MACHINE WORKS GOOD. RETURN TO SHOP.
SHOP PARTS SALE
06000 1 WAA 150107 MODULE-IR R C'16-L2 652.14 652.14
SERVICE REWORK
** TOTAL SERVICE REWORK
SERV CALL CHARG
OOOOON 40 SERVICE CALL MILEAGE = N/A N/C'
ENV FEE/MISC SU
00000 ENVIRONMENTAL/MISC SHOP SUPPLIES'
tMS: NET 30 (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED); A 1 1!2% SERVICE CHARGE ON ALL INVOICES OVER 30 DAYS (18% PER ANNUM). RETURNS: ALL RETURNS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
THIS INVOICE. ALL RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO A 15% RESTOCKING CHARGE. FEDERAL I.D.#: 23-1536479. PLEASE INDICATE INVOICE NUMBER WITH YOUR REMITTANCE.
X
** SUBTOTAL 652.14
**
Cash Sale SALES TAX 39.13
PAY THIS
AMOUNT
691.27
COPY DISTRIBUTION: ORIGINAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PSSR
I GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
EL- 6779 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050
(717) 766.7671 FAX (717) 766.1580
Mechanicsburg, PA. * State College, PA.
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, /NC. Ephrata, PA. * New Stanton, PA. * Valencia, PA.
SOLD TO SHIP TO
EA783P EARTH WORKS EXC**2
WAYNE PIPER
PO BOX 441
DILLSBURG, PA 17019
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August 26, 2008
Earth Works Excavating
Wayne Piper
P.O. Box 441
Dillsburg, Pa. 17019
DISTRIBUTORS OF CONTRACTOR AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
Dear Earth Works Excavating
You are hereby notified that your check # 1098 dated August 11, 2008 in
the amount of $1873.30 (One Thousand Eight-Hundred Seventy- Three
Dollars and thirty two cents), has been returned to us by Belco Community
Credit Union. A copy of the check is enclosed
We call to your attention Section 4105 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code.
Under this law you are presumed to have committed a crime if payment is
refused by
By your bank for insufficient funds and you do not pay the amount of the
check within in ten days after receiving notice of that refusal.
We request that you immediately forward a certified check, cashier's check
or money order payable to Groff Tractor and Equipment in the amount of
$1898.30 ($1873.30 to cover the check plus $25.00 insufficient funds check
charge) to our address shown above. If you have not paid this amount by
September 8, 2008 we intend to take further legal action.
Sin ely,
Clint L auget
Credit and Collection Manager
M EPNRATA STATE COLLEGE
6779 Carlisle Pike 44 Pleasant Valley Road 210 Rolling Ridge Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Ephrata, PA 17522 Bellefonte, PA 16823
(717) 766-7671 (717) 738-0220 (614) 353.84W
Far.: (717) 766-1580 Far.: (717) 738-4317 Fax: (814) 353.8403
VALENCW
1010 Pittsburgh Road
Valencia, PA 16059
(724) 898-1535
Fax: (7241 898-1540
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing document is based upon information which has been gathered by our
counsel and ourselves in the preparation of this action. We have read the statements made in this
document and they are true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief. We
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Clint Llauget
Credit & Collections Supervisor
GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
Date: Q-V o, 2008
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GROFF TRACTOR & IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
EQUIPMENT, INC., CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO: 2008-6077
V.
CIVIL ACTION
EARTH WORKS EXCAVATING, INC.,
a Pennsylvania Corporation and JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
WAYNE W. PIPER,
Defendants
NOTICE OF STAY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Earth Works Excavating, Inc. above-named
Defendant has filed a Petition under Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code to case
number 08-03902 in the Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. As a result
thereof, the above-captioned action is stayed in regards to Defendant, Earth Works Excavating,
until further Order of the United States Bankruptcy Court. Undersigned executes this Notice for
purposes of giving notice only; and the providing of this Notice is not intended to enter an
appearance in the within case.
COFF, P.C.
Date: November 6, 2008 By:
380
M.''Kni
Supreme Court ID No. 87365
2320 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-6570
Attorneys for Defendant
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GROFF TRACTOR &
EQUIPMENT, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
EARTH WORKS EXCAVATING, INC.,
a Pennsylvania Corporation and
WAYNE W. PIPER,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO: 2008-6077
CIVIL ACTION
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Julieanne Ametrano, Legal Assistant, with the law firm of Cunningham & Chernicoff,
P.C., hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the NOTICE OF STAY was served via
electronic mail and/or first class mail to:
Matthew A. McKnight, Esquire
Irwin & McKnight
West Pomfret Professional Building
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
CUNNINGHAM & CHERNICOFF, P.C.
By:
Julieanne Ametrano
2320 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Date: November 6, 2008
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EQUIPMENT, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
EARTH WORKS EXCAVATING, INC.,
a Pennsylvania Corporation and
WAYNE W. PIPER,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO: 2008-6077
CIVIL ACTION
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER OF DEFENDANT WAYNE W. PIPER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Wayne W. Piper, by and through his counsel,
Cunningham & Chernicoff, P.C., who submits his Answer to Plaintiff s Complaint and in support
thereof avers as follows:
1. Admitted upon belief.
2. Admitted. By way of further answer, Defendant Piper avers that Defendant Earth
Works Excavating, Inc. has filed a Petition under Chapter 7 of the United States
Bankruptcy Code to Case Number 08-03902 in the Bankruptcy Court for the
Middle District of Pennsylvania.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Denied. It is specifically denied that Individual Defendant, Wayne W. Piper, ever
held himself out to be in the business of professional excavation, individually.
COUNT I - BREACH OF CONTRACT
6. Defendant hereby incorporates Paragraphs 1 through 5 as if fully set forth herein.
7. This allegation refers to a writing which is the best evidence concerning the
subject of such an averment. By way of further answer, this allegation is
specifically denied in regards to Individual Defendant, Wayne W. Piper. It is
specifically denied that Defendant Piper ordered or purchased any goods or
services in his individual capacity.
8. This allegation refers to a writing which is the best evidence concerning the
subject of such an averment. Any legal conclusions drawn from such writing, do
not require a response. To the extent that a response is judically deemed to be
required, it is specifically denied.
9. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that invoices were delivered to
Defendants. The remaining portions of this allegation refer to writings which are
the best evidence concerning the subject of such an averment. Legal conclusions
drawn by Plaintiff on such writings do not require a response. To the extent that a
response is judically deemed to be required, it is specifically denied.
10. Admitted.
It. Denied. It is specifically denied that Individual Defendant, Wayne W. Piper,
purchased and/or received any merchandise, labor or services from Plaintiff in his
individual capacity.
12. Denied. It is specifically denied that Individual Defendant, Wayne W. Piper,
purchased and/or received any merchandise, labor or services from Plaintiff in his
individual capacity. By way of further answer, the remaining allegations set forth
in this Paragraph are legal conclusions to which no response is required. To the
extent that a response is judically deemed to be required, it is specifically denied.
13. Denied. This allegation is a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
To the extent that a response is judically deemed to be required, it is specifically
denied.
14. Denied. This allegation is a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
To the extent that a response is judically deemed to be required, it is specifically
denied.
15. Denied as stated. While it is admitted that Plaintiff has made demands for
payment that Defendant has refused, whether such alleged amounts are actually
due and owing is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. To the
extent that a response is judically deemed to be required, it is specifically denied.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Wayne W. Piper, hereby respectfully requests that this
Honorable Court dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint with prejudice and grant Defendant such further
relief as is just and proper.
COUNT II - UNJUST ENRICHMENT
16. Defendant hereby incorporates Paragraphs 1 through 15 as if fully set forth herein.
17. Denied. This allegation is a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
To the extent that a response is judically deemed to be required, it is specifically
denied. By way of further answer, it is specifically denied that Individual
Defendant, Wayne W. Piper, purchased and/or received any equipment parts,
equipment rentals, equipment delivery and equipment repair services from
Plaintiff in his individual capacity.
18. Denied. This allegation is a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
To the extent that a response is judically deemed to be required, it is specifically
denied. By way of further answer, it is specifically denied that Individual
Defendant, Wayne W. Piper, purchased and/or received any equipment parts,
equipment rentals, equipment delivery and equipment repair services from
plaintiff in his individual capacity.
19. Denied as stated. While it is admitted that Plaintiff has made demands for
payment that Defendant has refused, whether such alleged amounts are actually
due and owing is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. To the
extent that a response is judically deemed to be required, it is specifically denied.
20. Denied. This allegation is a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
To the extent that a response is judically deemed to be required, it is specifically
denied. By way of further answer, it is specifically denied that Individual
Defendant, Wayne W. Piper, purchased and/or received any equipment parts,
equipment rentals, equipment delivery and equipment repair services from
plaintiff in his individual capacity.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Wayne W. Piper, hereby respectfully requests that this
Honorable Court dismiss Plaintiff s Complaint with prejudice and grant Defendant such further
relief as is just and proper.
Kelly M. Knight, Esquire
PA Supreme Court ID #87365
2320 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Date: December 3, 2008 Telephone: (717) 238-6570
Respectfully submitted,
VERIFICATION
I, Wayne W, Piper, verify that the statements made in the foregoing ANSWER TO
PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, 'information and
belief. I understand that false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.§ 4904
relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date:
Wayne' W. Piper
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Julieanne Ametrano, Legal Assistant with the law firm of Cunningham & Chernicoff,
P.C. hereby certifies that a copy of the ANSWER OF DEFENDANT, WAYNE W. PIPER,
TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT will be served by first class U.S. Mail and/or electronic
means on the following parties indicated:
Matthew A. McKnight, Esquire
Irwin & McKnight
West Pomfret Professional Building
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
CUNNINGHAM & CHERNICOFF, P.C.
Date: December 3, 2008 By:
Julieanne Ametrano
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2008-06077 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT INC
VS
EARTH WORKS EXCAVATING INC
R. Thomas Kline
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
PIPER WAYNE W
but was unable to locate Them
deputized the sheriff of FRANKLIN
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTTCR
County, Pennsylvania, to
On April 29th , 2009 , this office wasno?-inreceipt of the
attached return from FRANKLIN
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 6.00
Out of County .00
Surcharge 10.00
Franklin County 100.00
.00
116.00
10/15/2008
MARCUS MCKNIGHT
Sworn and subscribe to before me
this day of
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not received as of this date. A letter was faxed to
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which no response was received.
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2008-06077 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT INC
VS
EARTH WORKS EXCAVATING INC
R. Thomas Kline
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
EARTH WORKS EXCAVATING INC
but was unable to locate Them
deputized the sheriff of FRANKT,TN
in his bailiwick
serve the within COMPT ATNT F, NTnTTrr1.'
to wit:
He therefore
County, Pennsylvania, to
On April 29th , 2009 , this office wasw+,,,receipt of the
attached return from FRANKLIN
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Out of County 9.00
Surcharge 10.00
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37.00
10/15/2008
MARCUS MCKNIGHT
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not received as of this date.
A letter was faxed to Franklin County on 1/22/09 checking
on status of service to which no response was received.
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2008-06077 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT INC
VS
EARTH WORKS EXCAVATING INC
Amended
RONNY R. ANDERSON Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT to wit:
EARTH WORKS EXCAVATII~IG INC
but was unable to locate Them in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of FRANKLIN County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On September 15th 2010 this office was in receipt of the
attached return from FRANKLIN
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CASE NO: 2008-00246 T
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
GROFF TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT
VS
EARTH WORKS EXCAVATING ET AL
MICHAEL COX
Deputy Sheriff of FRANKLIN
County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMP CIVIL ACTION
was served upon
WAYNE W PIPER T/A EARTH WORKS EXCAVATING INC
the
DEFENDANT at 0010:05 Hour, on the 3rd day of November 2008
at 380 STRICKLER AVENUE
WAYNESBORO, PA 17268 by handing to
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a true and attested copy of COMP CIVIL ACTION together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing .00
Service .00
Affidavit .00
Surcharge .00
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So Answers:
MICHAEL COX
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Deputy Sheriff
01/12/2009
CUMBERLAND CO SHERIFF OFFICE
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this (~-~-~ day of
C~ ~ A.D.,
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Notary ~,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANfA
NOTARIAL SEAL
RICHARD D. McCARTY, Notary Public
Chambersburg Boro., Franklin County
My Commission Expires Jan. 29, 20t 1
GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC.
vs Case No. 2008 — 6077
EARTH WORKS EXCAVATING and
WAYNE W. PIPER
Statement of Intention to Proceed
To the Court:
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GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, INC. intends to proceed with the above capti eaanatteri
PLAINTIFF
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Print Name MATTHEW A. McKNIGHT Sign Name r --
Date: OCTOBER 21, 2013 Attorney for GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPME , INC..
PLAINTIFF
Explanatory Comment
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has promulgated new Rule of Civil Procedure 230.2 governing the termination of
inactive cases and amended Rule of Judicial Administration 1901. Two aspects of the recommendation merit
comment.
I.Rule of civil Procedure
New Rule of Civil Procedure 230.2 has been promulgated to govern the termination of inactive cases within the
scope of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. The termination of these cases for inactivity was previously
governed by Rule of Judicial Administration 1901 and local rules promulgated pursuant to it. New Rule 230.2 is
tailored to the needs of civil actions. It provides a complete procedure and a uniform statewide practice, preempting
local rules.
This rule was promulgated in response to the decision of the Supreme Court in Shop v.Eagle,551 Pa.360,710 A.2d
1104 (1998) in which the court held that "prejudice to the defendant as a result of delay in prosecution is required
before a case may be dismissed pursuant to local rules implementing Rule of Judicial Administration 1901."
Rule of Judicial Administration 1901(b)has been amended to accommodate the new rule of civil procedure. The
general policy of the prompt disposition of matters set forth in subdivision(a)of that rule continues to be applicable.
II Inactive Cases
The purpose of Rule 230.2 is to eliminate inactive cases from the judicial system. The process is initiated by the
court. After giving notice of intent to terminate an action for inactivity,the course of the procedure is with the parties.
If the parties do not wish to pursue the case,they will take no action and"the Prothonotary shall enter an order as of
course terminating the matter with prejudice for failure to prosecute." If a party wishes to pursue the matter,he or she
will file a notice of intention to proceed and the action shall continue.
a. Where the action has been terminated
If the action is terminated when a party believes that it should not have been terminated, that party may proceed
under Ru1e230(d)for relief from the order of termination. An example of such an occurrence might be the termination
of a viable action when the aggrieved party did not receive the notice of intent to terminate and thus did not timely file
the notice of intention to proceed.
The timing of the filing of the petition to reinstate the action is important. If the petition is filed within thirty days of
the entry of the order of termination on the docket,subdivision(d)(2)provides that the court must grant the petition and
reinstate the action. If the petition is filed later than the thirty-day period, subdivision(d)(3)requires that the plaintiff
must make a showing to the court that the petition was promptly filed and that there is a reasonable explanation or
legitimate excuse both for the failure to file the notice of intention to proceed prior to the entry of the order of
termination on the docket and for the failure to file the petition within the thirty-day period under subdivision(d)(2).
B. Where the action has not been terminated
An action which has not been terminated but which continues upon the filing of a notice of intention to proceed may
have been the subject of inordinate delay. In such an instance, the aggrieved party may pursue the remedy of a
common law non pros which exits independently of termination under Rule 230.2.