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MOUNT HOLLY SPRINGS BOROUGH
AUTHORITY,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. ,tJ1/ - /S..2.0 ~
Plaintiff
v.
KENNETH C. ANTHONY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following
pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served,
by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with a court your
defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You wre 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 LA WYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3302
(717) 249-3166
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MOUNT HOLL Y SPRINGS BOROUGH
AUTHORITY,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 0 "1- /S'J.o
v.
KENNETH C. ANTHONY,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT
Mount Holly Springs Borough Authority by its Solicitor Snelbaker, Brenneman & Spare,
P. C. submits this Complaint and in support thereof states the following:
I. Plaintiff Mount Holly Springs Borough Authority (the "Authority") is a corporate
body created under the Municipality Authorities Act of 1945 which has an office located at 200
Harman Street, Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Kenneth C. Anthony is an adult individual residing at 77 Mountain Street
(rear), Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Defendant is the owner ofa tract or parcel ofland in the Borough of Mount Holly
Springs improved with residential dwellings commonly known as 211 Chestnut Street, Mount
Holly Springs (hereinafter the "Property").
4. On or about July 9, 2003, Defendant submitted an Application for Zoning and
Building Permit (the "Application") to the Borough of Mount Holly Springs. A true and correct
copy ofthe Application is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein as "Exhibit A".
5. Pursuant to Defendant's Application, Defendant proposed to alter an existing structure
to add a one fwmily dwelling unit.
6. Pursuant to the terms of the Application submitted by Defendant, Defendant
acknowledged: "that if any alterations to an existing structure result in an increase in EDUs
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(equivalent dwelling units) that I must pay additional tapping fees as established by the Mount
: Holly Springs Borough Authority." (See Exhibit A, p.2)
7. Based upon information and belief, Defendant has performed the work under the
Application and has completed for occupancy an additional single-family apartment unit on the
Property.
8. Based upon Sewer Service Rates, Rules and Regulations adopted by the Authority, a
tapping fee is to be imposed when a new building or facility or an expanded building or facility
increases generation of wastewater that equals or exceeds one EDU (equivalent dwelling unit).
9. Based upon Water Service Rates, Rules and Regulations adopted by the Authority, a
tapping fee is to be imposed when a new service connection is made, even through an existing
service connection, when two or more customers are served through a single line or when a
structure is modified to add an additional customer unit.
10. The additional single family dwelling unit constructed by Defendant on the Property
increased generation of wastewater that equals or exceeds one EDU and resulted in a new or
additional service connection.
II. Based upon the creation by Defendant of an additional single family dwelling unit on
the Property water and sewer service tapping fees are chargeable to Defendant and owed to
Authority.
12. In accordance to duly adopted Resolution and fee schedules of the Authority, the
water tapping fees and sewer tapping fees applicable to the additional single family dwelling unit
on the Property are $1,590.00 and $2,563.00, respectively.
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13. The water and sewer tapping fees identified above have been established by
engineering study.
14. Defendant has failed and refused to pay the water and sewer tapping fees set forth in
Paragraph 12, above, despite repeated demand to do so.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in the amount of
$4,153.00 together with interest and costs of this action.
The amount claimed as damages herein does not exceed the amount established for
mandatory arbitration in Cumberland County.
SNELBAKER, BRENNEMAN & SPARE, P. C.
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Keith O. Brennemwn, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
(717) 697-8528
Solicitor for Mount Holly Springs Borough Authority
Date:April 9, 2004
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Mount Holly Springs Borough Authority
Date: April 9, 2004
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2004-01520 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MOUNT HOLLY SPRINGS BOROUGH
VS
ANTHONY KENNETH C
JODY SMITH
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
ANTHONY KENNETH C
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1155:00 HOURS, on the 15th day of April
, 2004
at CUMBERLAND CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE ONE COURTHOUSE SQUARE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
by handing to
KENNETH C ANTHONY
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:
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A,.UTHORITY,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
: NO. 04-1520 CIVIL
v.
NNETH C. ANTHONY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
0: Kenneth C. Anthony, Defendant
77 Mountain Street (rear), Mount Holly Springs, P A 17065
ate of Notice: May 12,2004
IMPORTANT NOTIICE
OU ARE IN DEF AUL T BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN
PEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRITING WITH THE
OURT YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST
OU. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A
UDGMENT MAYBE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU
A Y LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS.
OU SHOULD TAKE THIS NOTICE TO A LA WYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE
LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE
AN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
F YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAYBE ABLE TO
ROVillE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
ERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
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44 W. Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 697-8528
Solicitor for Plaintiff
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, KEITH O. BRENNEMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby <:ertify that I have, on the below date,
aused a true and correct copy of the foregoing Important Notice to be served upon the person
d in the manner indicated below:
FIRST CLASS MAIL. POSTAGE PREPAID. ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:
Kenneth C. Anthony
77 Mountain Street (rear)
Mount Holly Springs, P A 17065
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By:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
P. O. Box 318
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
(717) 697-8528
Solicitor for Plaintiff
ate: May 12,2004
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AUTHORITY,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 04-1520 CIVIL
v.
KENNETH C. ANTHONY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION- LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Mount Holly Springs Borough
clo Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
SNELBAKER, BRENNEMAN & SPARE, P.C.
44 W. Main Street
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed Preliminary Objections
within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you.
Respectfully submitted,
Rominger, Bayley & Whare
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Karl E. Rominger., Esquire
155 South Hanowr Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID # 81924
Attorney for Defendant
MOUNT HOLLY SPRINGS BOROUGH
AUTHORITY,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 04-1520 CIVIL
v.
KENNETH C, ANTHONY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION -- LAW
PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS
AND NOW, comes Defendant by and through counsel, Karl E. Rominger, Esquire and
raises the following Preliminary Objections:
I. A certified copy of a Complaint was served upon Defendant, Kenneth C. Anthony,
and the document indicates that it is a true copy from the record as of April 12, 2004.
2. In paragraph 4 a written document is referenced and incorporated as "Exhibit A".
3. The certified copy of the Complaint fails to include an "Exhibit A".
4. The complaint seems to sound in contract, with reference to a written document
between the parties,
5. The Rules of Civil Procedure require a writing which is relied upon for a cause of
action to be attached to the complaint.
6. Therefore, pursuant to the Rules of Civil Procedure the Complaint is inadequate and
defective, and it should be stricken for failure to comply with the Rules of Civil
Procedure.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court strike the
Complaint for failure to attach a writing relied upon, or otherwise order Plaintiff to cure the
defect.
Date: May 17,2004
Respectfully submitted,
ROMINGER, BAYLEY & WHARE
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Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID # 81924
Attorney for Defendant
MOUNT HOLLY SPRINGS BOROUGH
AUTHORITY,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 04-1520 CIVIL
v.
KENNETH C. ANTHONY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION -- LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Karl E. Rominger, Esquire, attorney for Defendant, do hereby certify that I this day
served a copy of the Preliminary Objections upon the following by depositing same in the
United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
SNELBAKER, BRENNEMAN & SPARE, P.C.
44 W. Main Street
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
Dated: May 17, 2004
Respectfullly submitted,
ROMINGER, BAYLEY & WHARE
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(717) 241-6070
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AUTHORITY,
Plaintiff
v.
KENNETH C. ANTHONY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 04-1520 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Kenneth C. Anthony, Defendant
You are hereby notified that you have twenty (20) days in which to plead to the enclosed
Amended Complaint or a Default Judgment may be entl:red against you.
Date: May 28, 2004
SNELBAKER, BRENNEMAN & SPARE, P. C.
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Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 West Main Street
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(717) 697-8528
Solicitor for Plaintiff
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MOUNT HOLLY SPRINGS BOROUGH
AUTHORITY,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
NO. 2004-1520
CIVIL
KENNETH C. ANTHONY,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AMENDED COMPLAINT
Mount Holly Springs Borough Authority by its Solicitor Snelbaker, Brenneman & Spare,
P. C. submits this Complaint and in support thereof states the following:
I. Plaintiff Mount Holly Springs Borough Authority (the "Authority") is a corporate
body created under the Municipality Authorities Act of 11945 which has an office located at 200
Harman Street, Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania,
2. Defendant Kenneth C. Anthony is an adult individual residing at 77 Mountain Street
(rear), Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Defendant is the owner of a tract or parcel of land in the Borough of Mount Holly
Springs improved with residential dwellings commonly known as 211 Chestnut Street, Mount
Holly Springs (hereinafter the "Property").
4. On or about July 9, 2003, Defendant submitted an Application for Zoning and
Building Permit (the "Application") to the Borough of Mount Holly Springs. A true and correct
copy of the Application is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein as "Exhibit A".
5. Pursuant to Defendant's Application, Defendant proposed to alter an existing structure
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to add a one fwmily dwelling unit.
6. Pursuant to the terms of the Application submitted by Defendant, Defendant
acknowledged: "that if any alterations to an existing structure result in an increase in EDUs
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(equivalent dwelling units) that I must pay additional tapping fees as established by the Mount
Holly Springs Borough Authority." (See Exhibit A, p.2)
7. Based upon information and belief, Defendant has performed the work under the
pplication and has completed for occupancy an additional single-fwmily apartment unit on the
roperty.
8. Based upon Sewer Service Rates, Rules and Regulations adopted by the Authority, a
apping fee is to be imposed when a new building or faciility or an expanded building or facility
'ncreases generation of wastewater that equals or exceeds one EDU (equivalent dwelling unit).
9. Based upon Water Service Rates, Rules and Regulations adopted by the Authority, a
apping fee is to be imposed when a new service connection is made, even through an existing
ervice connection, when two or more customers are serv<ed through a single line or when a
tructure is modified to add an additional customer unit.
10. The additional single family dwelling unit constructed by Defendant on the Property
ncreased generation of wastewater that equals or exceeds one EDU and resulted in a new or
dditional service connection.
II. Based upon the creation by Defendant of an additional single family dwelling unit on
he Property water and sewer service tapping fees are chargeable to Defendant and owed to
12. In accordance to duly adopted Resolution and fee schedules of the Authority, the
ater tapping fees and sewer tapping fees applicable to the additional single family dwelling unit
n the Property are $1,590.00 and $2,563.00, respectively.
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13. The water and sewer tapping fees identified above have been established by
ngineering study.
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14. Defendant has failed and refused to pay the water and sewer tapping fees set forth in
I Paragraph 12, above, despite repeated demand to do so.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in the amount of
$4,153.00 together with interest and costs of this action.
The wmount claimed as damages herein does not exceed the wmount established for
mandatory arbitration in Cumberland County.
SNELBAKER, BRENNEMAN & SPARE, P. C.
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Date: May 28, 2004
BY:
Keith O. Brenn.:man, Esquire
44 W. Main Str,eet
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
(717) 697-8528
Solicitor for Mount Holly Springs Borough Authority
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Amended Complaint are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Brett Otto, Chairman
Mount Holly Springs Borough Authority
Date: May 28, 2004
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BOROUGH OF MOUNT HOLLY SPRINGS
APPLICATION FOR ZONJNG & BUllDING PERMIT
DATE: 7 -? . 2.<> d '1
PERMIT NO.: J "'" r/3
Application is hereby made to the Borough for a ZOl:ling and Bulldiog Permit in
conformity with the requirements of Zoning Ordinance of 1970 and applica.ble bn;1<Iine
ordinances, and any amendments thereto for the following work:
PROPERTY LOCATION:
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The undersigned Applicant hereby applies for Il permit to:
o Erect a structure
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I hereby certi1y that the infurmation contained on tills Application is true and complete
under penalty of law pertaining to unsworn :fhlsification to ,ll.Utb.orities. I acknowledge that if any
alterations to an existing structure result in an increase in EDUs (equivalent dwelling units) that I
must pay additional tapping fees as established by the Moullt Holly Springs Borough Authority
before the Zoning and Building permit will be issued.
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Dennis Russell, at 717-486-5681.
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Should construction not be accomplished by date indicated above, this Zoning and Building
Permit shall be void.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, KEITH O. BRENNEMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that I have, on the below date,
caused a true and correct copy of the foregoing Amended Complaint to be served upon the
person and in the manner indicated below:
FIRST CLASS MAIL. POSTAGE PREPAID, ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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By:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
P. O. Box 318
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
(717) 697-8528
Solicitor for Plaintiff
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AUTHORITY,
Plaintiff
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KENNETH C. ANTHONY,
Defendant
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 04-1520 CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTION- LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Mount Holly Springs Borough
clo Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
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.
Date: July 1,2004
RespectfuLly submitted,
ROMINGER, BAYLEY & WHARE
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155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID # 81924
Attorney for Defendant
MOUNT HOLL Y SPRINGS BOROUGH
AUTHORITY,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 04-1520 CIVIL
v.
KENNETH C. ANTHONY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIF]~'S AMENDED
COMPLAINT AND NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes Kenneth C. Anthony, by and through his counsel, Karl E. Rominger,
Esquire and answers Defendant's Complaint as follows:
I. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
By way of further answer, it is believed and therefore averred that the
rates, rules and regulations are unconstitutional, not properly adopted, and/or
inapplicable. Strict proof of their applicability, adoption, and constitutionality are
demanded at trial.
9, Admitted. By way of further answer, it is believed and therefore averred that the
rates, rules Wild regulations are unconstitutional, not properly adopted, and/or
inapplicable. Strict proof of their applicability, adoption, and constitutionality are
demanded at trial.
10. Denied and strict proof of the same is demanded at trial.
II. Denied and strict proof of the same is demanded at trial.
12. Denied and strict proof of the same is demanded at trial.
13. Denied and strict proof of the same is demanded at trial.
14. Admitted. By way further answer, said permits were issued without the payment of
fees, and Defendant reasonably relied upon this acquiescence and therefore believed
that no fee was due and owing.
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment against Plaintiff.
NEW MATTER
15. Previous paragraphs are incorporated by reference.
16, The imposition of the tapping, water, sewer, and other fees in this particular instance
is an unconstitutional tax or levy.
17. The regulations and engineering study which adopted the aforementioned fees in the
amount sought, were not properly adopted and/or art: not otherwise enforceable.
18. The sums sought, and the regulations relied upon, have been applied arbitrarily,
without consistency, and as such it would be unfair ,md violative of due process and
equal protection to apply the same against answering Defendant at this point.
19. Recovery is barred by Doctrine of Laches.
20. Any agreement or contract which is alleged to be binding upon Defendant, if said is
deemed to exist, is a contract of adhesion and its enDJrceability would be
unconscionable and constitute a taking.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully demands judgm~nt in his favor and against
Plaintiffs.
Date: July 1,2004
Respectfully submitted,
ROMINGER, BAYLEY & WHARE
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155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PAl 70 13
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID # 81924
Attorney for Defendant
MOUNT HOLLY SPRINGS BOROUGH
AUTHORITY,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 04-1520 CIVIL
v.
KENNETH C. ANTHONY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION ~ LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Karl E. Rominger, Esquire, attorney for Defendant, do hereby certify that I this day
served a copy of the Defendant's Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint and New Matter upon the
following by depositing same in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Date: July 1,2004
Respectfully submitted,
ROMINGER, BAYLEY & WHARE
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155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID # 81924
Attorney for Defendant
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SNELBAKER
BRENNEMAN
& SPARE
MOUNT HOLLY SPRINGS BOROUGH
AUTHORITY,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Plaintiff
: NO. 04-1520 CIVIL
v.
KENNETH C. ANTHONY,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
REPLY TO NEW MATTER
15. Denied. Paragraph 15 should be stricken as improperly requiring a Reply to an
Answer which is not a recognized pleading under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, By
way of further Reply, the averments of Paragraphs I through 14 of Plaintiffs Amended
Complaint are incorporated by reference herein.
16. Denied. Paragraph 16 contains unwarranted conclusions of law to which no response
is required by this party pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d). Accordingly, same is deemed to be
denied.
17. Denied, Paragraph 17 contains unwarranted conclusions of law to which no response
is required by this party pursuant to Pa.R.C.P, I029(d). Accordingly, same is deemed to be
denied.
18. Denied. Paragraph 18 contains unwarranted conclusions of law to which no response
is required by this party pursuant to Pa,R.C.P. 1029(d). Accordingly, same is deemed to be
denied.
19. Denied. Paragraph 19 contains unwarranted conclusions of law to which no response
is required by this party pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d). Accordingly, same is deemed to be
denied.
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20. Denied. PMagraph 20 contains unwMranted conclusions of law to which no response
is required by this party pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d). Accordingly, same is deemed to be
denied.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Court to enter judgment in its favor in accordance
with the demand made in Plaintiff's Amended Complaint.
SNELBAKER, BRENNEMAN & SPARE, P. C.
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BY:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
(717) 697-8528
Attorneys for Plaintiff Mount Holly
Springs Borough Authority
Date: September 9,2004
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, KEITH O. BRENNEMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that I have, on the below date,
caused a true and correct copy of the foregoing Reply to New Matter to be served upon the
persons and in the manner indicated below:
FIRST CLASS MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
SNELBAKER, BRENNEMAN & SPARE, P.C.
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44 W. Main Street
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(717) 697-8528
Date: September 9, 2004
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MOUNT HOLLY SPRINGS BOROUGH AUTHORITY,
IN THE COURT OF CO~~ON PL~AS OF
Cl.,'HBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 04-1520
CIVIL
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KENNETH C. ANTHONY,
Defendant
RULE 1312-1, The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substant~ally
in the following form;
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
Keith o. Rrpnnpman
, counsel for the plaintiff/.I........,.;"""".. in
the above
1.
2.
action (or actions), respectfully represents that:
The above-captioned action (or actions) is (arej at issue.
The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $ 4,153.00
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is 0
The following attorneys are ~nterested in the
wise disqualified to sit as arbitrators:
and Rominger, Bayley & Whare
case(s) as counselor are other-
Snelbaker, Brenneman & Spare. P.C.
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3)
arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted.
Ri:1~d,
Keith O. Brenneman
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,/~ /3/ ' ,t;9;240t/. in consideration of the
foregoing petition, 7f/)')f tU../ ~ Esq., af;~ ~7
Esq., and ttuA it.a.J St/d-tI~/(/~/'ESq., are appointed arbitrators in the
above-captioned action (or actions) as prayed for.
By the
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
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KENNETH C. ANTHONY,
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
: NO. 04-1520 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE
Please mark the above-captioned action settled, discontinued and ended with prejudice on
your docket and indices.
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SNELBAKER, BRENNEMAN & SPARE, P. C.
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Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
(717) 697-8528
Solicitor for Plaintiff
Mount Holly Springs Borough Authority
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LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER.
BRENNEMAN
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, KEITH O. BRENNEMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that I have, on the below date,
caused a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe to be served upon the person and in the
manner indicated below:
Date:
FIRST CLASS MAIL POSTAGE PREPAID. ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
Rominger, Bailey & Whare
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
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By:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
P. O. Box 318
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
(717) 697-8528
Solicitor for Plaintiff
Mount Holly Springs Borough Authority
V.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
04-1520 CIVil TERM
MOUNT HOllY SPINGS
BOROUGH AUTORITY,
KENNETH C. ANTHONY
IN RE: ARBITRATION
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, July 14, 2005, the Court having been informed that the
above-captioned case has been settled prior to hearing, the panel of
arbitrators previously appointed is vacated, and Thomas D. Gould,
Esquire, Chairman of the Arbitration Panel, shall be paid the sum of
$50.00.
By the Court,
Thomas D. Gould, Esquire
2 East Main Street
Shiremanstown, PA 17011 ~ ~ 'l-I't.OJ"
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