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STACY B. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 98732
WOLF & WOLF
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
LIBERATOR PERFORMANCE
SALES & SERVICE, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
J.H. BRANDT ASSOCIATES, INC.,
and J.H. BRANDT, an individual,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2009 - 15-06 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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 an attorney and filing in writing with the
court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail
to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the court
without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
STACY B. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 89732
WOLF & WOLF
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
LIBERATOR PERFORMANCE
SALES & SERVICE, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
J.H. BRANDT ASSOCIATES, INC.,
and J.H. BRANDT, an individual,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2009 -1,566 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT
NOW comes the plaintiff, Liberator Performance Sales & Service, Inc., by its attorney, Stacy
B. Wolf, Esquire, and presents the following Complaint, representing as follows:
1. The Plaintiff is Liberator Performance Sales & Service, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as
"Plaintiff"), a Pennsylvania corporation doing business at 1970 Spring Road, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The Defendants are J.H Brandt Associates, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation doing business
at 657 Forge Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013 and JH Brandt, the
individual owner of J.R Brandt Associates, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Defendants").
3. From 2004 until 2008, Defendants regularly brought their company automobiles to
Plaintiff's repair shop for service.
4. Plaintiff serviced Defendants' automobiles and provided invoices to Defendants for services
rendered.
5. Beginning in November, 2007, Defendants stopped making payments on their outstanding
invoices owed to Plaintiff.
6. Defendants have not paid the following invoices: November 12, 2007 in the amount of
$2,448.60; November 20, 2007 in the amount of $498.20; December 4, 2007 in the amount of
$1,000.00; January 2, 2008 in the amount of $477.00; and April 10, 2008 in the amount of
$15,319.12. True and correct copies of Plaintiff's outstanding invoices are attached hereto as
Exlubit A.
7. The invoices submitted to Defendants that have not been paid total $19,742.92.
8. Defendants have not paid any amount to Plaintiff in accordance with their oral agreement to
compensate Plaintiff for services rendered.
9. Plaintiff is entitled to payment for work performed in accordance with the oral agreement
between the parties.
COUNT I - BREACH OF CONTRACT
10. Plaintiff incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 9 as if set forth in full herein.
11. Plaintiff performed services on behalf of Defendants.
12. The work performed was done by Plaintiff at the request of Defendants.
13. Defendants expressly agreed to pay Plaintiff.
14. Defendants' failure to pay Plaintiff constitutes a breach of the parties' agreement.
15. Defendants' breach of their oral agreement to pay Plaintiff for services related to
Defendants' company automobiles has caused the damages suffered by Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Liberator Performance Sales & Service, Inc., prays that this Honorable
Court enter judgment for the Plaintiff and against Defendants, JH Brandt Associates, Inc. and J.H. Brandt,
an individual, in the amount of $19,742.92, together with interest and costs of this action and any additional
relief the Court deems appropriate and just.
Respectfully Submitted,
WOLF & WOLF
March /0. 2009 BY:
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?TACY B. OLF, ESQUI
Attorney for Plaintiff
WOLF & WOLF
10 West High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 241-4436
Supreme Court I.D. No. 88732
LIBERATOR PERFORMANCE SALES &
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1970 Spring Road Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone # 717-249-2255
Fax# 717-249-2042
EIN#25-1.873415
Bill To
J.H Brandt Assoc.
657 FORGE ROAD
CARLISLE PA 17013
Invoice
Date Invoice #
11/12/2007 12162
P.O. No. Terms Project
Due on receipt
Quantity Description Rate Amount
1 ALTERNATOR 400.00 400.OOT
1 VACCUM PUMP 145.00 145.OOT
1 #I AND #7 INJECTOR 600.00 600.OOT
1 ICP SENSOR 145.00 145.OOT
LIGHTS' 250.00 250.OOT
R&R VACUUM PUMP 60.00 60.OOT
R&R ALTERNATOR 150.00 150.OOT
R&R 2 INJECTORS AND O-RINGS 350.00 350.OOT
n Q-D TOP SENSOR 180.00 180.OOT
LIGHTS 30.00 30.OOT
I
>RD F350
s Tax I I 6.00% 138.60
L5% AFTER 30 DAYS OF INVOICE DATEM!!!!!!!!
Total $2,448.60
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LIBERATOR PERFORMANCE SALES &
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1970 Spring Road Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone # 717-249-2255
Fax# 717-249-2042
EIN#25-1873415
Bill To
7.H Brandt Assoc.
657 FORGE ROAD
CARLISLE PA 17013
Invoice
Date Invoice #
11/20/2007 11866
P.O. No. Terms Project
Due on receipt
Quantity Description Rate Amount
2 FRONT SHOCKS 80.00 160.OOT
2 REAR SHOCKS 80.00 160.OOT
R&R FRONT AND REAR SHOCKS 150.00 150.OOT
2003 FORD F350
00%
6
28.20
Pa. Sales Tax .
INTEREST WILL BE CHARGED 1.5% AFTER 30 DAYS OF INVOICE DATE!!!!!!!!!!!
20
498
Total
$
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LIBERATOR PERFORMANCE SALES &
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1970 Spring Road Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone # 717-249-2255
Fax# 717-249-2042
EIN#25-1873415
Bill To
].H Brandt Assoc.
657 FORGE ROAD
CARLISLE PA 17013
Invoice
Date Invoice #
12/4/2007 11609
P.O. No. Terms Project
Due on receipt
Quantity Description Rate Amount
RENTAL OF TRAILER 6-27-07 TO 11-27-07
$200.00 PER MONTH
Pa. Sales Tax 1,000.00
6.00% 1,000.00
0.00
INTEREST WILL BE CHARGED 1.5% AFTER 30 DAYS OF INVOICE DATE!!!!!!!!!!!
Total $1,000.00
J.H Brandt Assoc.
657 FORGE ROAD
CARLISLE PA 17013
1970 Spring Road Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone # 717-249-2255
Fax# 717-249-2042
EIN#25-1873415
Bill To
Quantity
Description
IISTARTER
R&R STARTER, CHARGE BATTERY
2003 FORD F350
Pa. Sales Tax
P.O. No.
Invoice
Date Invoice #
1/2/2008 12316
Terms
Due on receipt
T Rate
Project
Amount
350.00 350.OOT
100.00 1 OO.OOT
6.00%1 27.00
INTEREST WILL BE CHARGED 1.5% AFTER 30 DAYS OF INVOICE DATE!!!!!!!!!!!
Total $477.00
Invoice
EIN#25-1873415
I Bill To
J.H Brandt Assoc.
657 FORGE ROAD
CARLISLE PA 17013
Due on receipt
Quantity Description I Rate Amount
1 FUEL PUMP 400.00 400.OOT
1 NEW MOTOR 8,500.00 8,500.OOT
I BACK PRESSURE TUBE 60.00 60.OOT
I BEARING KIT 200.00 200.OOT
I INPUT SHAFT 350.00 350.OOT
1 FLY WHEEL 110.00 110.OOT
PILOT BEARING 20.00 20.OOT
I CLUTCH 650.00 650.OOT
1 RADIATOR 315.00 315.OOT
1 BACK UP-SWITCH 45.00 45.OOT
I SPEED SENSOR 35.00 35.OOT
4 CANS 134A 15.00 60.OOT
1 AIR FILTER 50.00 50.OOT
OIL 30.00 30.OOT
1 OIL FILTER 15.00 15.OOT
4 GALLON ANTI-FREEZE 20.00 80.OOT
8 QTS ATF 5.25 42.OOT
12 CLEANER 5.00 60.OOT
CHANGE OIL FILTER CART AND OIL 30.00 30.OOT
R&R MOTOR 1,500.00 1,500.00T
R&R RADIATOR 200.00 200.OOT
CHARGE A/C 0.00 0.00
REPAIR TRANSMISSION AN INSTALL CLUTCH 500.00 500.OOT
R&R IMPUT SHAFT AN BEARING 1,200.00 1,200.OOT
1999 FORD F450
Pa. Sales Tax 6.00% 867.12
Date ft4wa #
4/10/2008 12600
P.O. No. Terms I Project
4TEREST WILL BE CHARGED 1.5% AFTER 30 DAYS OF INVOICE DATE!!!!!!!!!!!
Total $15,319.12
VERIFICATION
I do hereby verify that I am the plaintiff in the instant action and that the facts set forth in
this petition are true and correct to the best of my information and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
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March 10, 2009
Lavana B. Shaw
Liberator Performance
Sales & Service, Inc.
Plaintiff
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R Thomas Kline a ptr st cumber Edward L Schorpp
Sheri Solicitor
Ronny R Anderson Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy orsCE i HE $"IRIFF Civil Process Sergeant
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
03/12/2009 02:37 PM - Timothy Black, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on March
12, 2009 at 1437 hours, he served a true copy of the within Complaint and Notice, upon the within named
defendant, to wit: J.H. Brandt Associates, by making known unto Jay Brandt, adult in charge, at 657 Forge
Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania its contents and at the same time handing to him
personally the said true and correct copy of the same.
03/12/2009 02:37 PM - Timothy Black, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on March
12, 2009 at 1437 hours, he served a true copy of the within Complaint and Notice, upon the within named
defendant, to wit: Jay Brandt, by making known unto Jay Brandt personally, at 657 Forge Road, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania its contents and at the same time handing to him personally the said
true and correct copy of the same.
SHERIFF COST: $48.50 (PAID)
March 13, 2009
SO ANSWERS,
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R THOMAS KLINE, SHERIFF
Deputy' Sheriff
Docket No. 2009-1500
Liberator Performance v J.H. Brandt Associates
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STACY B. WOLF, ESQ.
SUPREME COURT ID NO. 88732
WOLF & WOLF
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
717-241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
LIBERATOR PERFORMANCE : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
SALES & SERVICE, INC., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiff : PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2009 -1500 CIVIL TERM
J.H. BRANDT ASSOCIATES, INC.,
and J.H. BRANDT, an individual,
Defendants : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE TO ENTER DEFAULT JUDGMENT
PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P.1037(b)
To the Prothonotary:
Please enter judgment by default in accordance with Pa.R.C.P.1037(b) in the above matter,
(1) For Liberator Performance Sales & Service, Inc., Plaintiff, and against J.R Brandt Associates,
Inc. and J.H Brandt, in the amount of $19,742.92 plus interest and costs for Defendants'
failure to file within the required time a pleading in response to Plaintiff's Complaint.
(2) The undersigned certifies that a written notice of intention to file this praecipe was mailed to
Defendants on April 6, 2009 following Defendants' failure to plead in response to Plaintiff's
Complaint and more than ten (10) days has passed prior to the filing of this praecipe. A true
and correct copy of the Notice has been attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
& WOLF
April 21, 2009 By:
Stacy B. old Esquire
10 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
Supreme Court I.D. No. 88732
Attorney for Plaintiff
STACY B. WOLF, ESQ.
SUPREME COURT ID NO. 88732
WOLF & WOLF
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
717-241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
LIBERATOR PERFORMANCE : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
SALES & SERVICE, INC., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiff : PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2009 -1500 CIVIL TERM
J.H. BRANDT ASSOCIATES, INC.,
and J.H. BRANDT, an individual,
Defendants : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO: J.H. BRANDT ASSOCIATES, INC. DATE OF NOTICE: April 6, 2009
and J.H. BRANDT
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN
APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRITING WITH THE
COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST YOU
UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A
JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU MAY
LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
WOLF & WOLF
By:
Stacy B. W lf, Esquire
10 West Hikh Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
Supreme Court I.D. No. 88732
Attorney for Plaintiff
LIBERATOR PERFORMANCE : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
SALES & SERVICE, INC., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiff : PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2009 -1500 CIVIL TERM
J.H. BRANDT ASSOCIATES, INC.,
and J.H. BRANDT, an individual,
Defendants : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Stacy B. Wolf, Esquire, hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document upon the following and in the matter indicated:
SERVICE BY FIRST CLASS MAIL:
J.H. Brandt Associates, Inc.
J.H. Brandt
657 Forge Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
WOLF & WOLF
April A/ , 2009
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Attorney or Plaintiff
10 West High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 241-4436
Supreme Court I.D. No. 88732
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2009 APR 21 P 4 2: -0
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF EXECUTION
Caption: ? Confessed Judgment
LIBERATOR PERFORMANCE [ Other
SALES & SERVICE, INC.,
PLAINTIFF ;File No. 2009-1500
V. Amouvi Due $19,742.92
Interest $5,018.30 (as of 5/8/09)
J.H. BRANDT ASSOCIATES, INC.,
Atty's Comm
and J.H. BRANDT, an individual,
DEFENDANTS Costs
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF THE SAID COURT:
The undersigned hereby certifies that the below does not 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)
ie-,rw „nr,n >huGin s Rroperty, including but not limited to inventory
anti equipment, personal property, including but not limited to
-a ea?i.l.es of Defendants at 657 Forge Road, Carlisle, PA 17013.
PRAECIPE FOR ATTACHMENT EXECUTION
Issue writ of attachment to the Sheriff of. , 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 of control of the said garnishe(s).
? (Indicate) Index this writ against the garnishee (s) as a lis Pend against real estate of the
defendant(s) described in the attached exhibit.
Date M? R, 2009 Signature: -?
Print Name: Stacy 6/ Wolf Es u
Address: in West High Street
enrliSle, PA 17013
Attorney for: Plaintiff
Telephone: 71 7-941 -4436
Supreme Court ID No: 88732
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA)
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND)
NO 09-1500 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TO THE SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
To satisfy the debt, interest and costs due LIBERATOR PERFORMANCE SALES & SERVICE,
INC., Plaintiff (s)
From J.H. BRANDT ASSOCIATES, INC., and J.H. BRANDT, an individual, 657 Forge Road,
Carlisle, PA 17013
(1) You are directed to levy upon the property of the defendant (s)and to sell business property,
including but not limited to inventory and equipment, personal property, including but not
limited to automobiles of defendants at 657 Forge Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013.
(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 $19,742.92
Interest from 5/08/09 -- $5,018.30
Atty's Comm %
Atty Paid $167.50
Plaintiff Paid
Date: 5/08/09
L.L. $.50
Due Prothy $2.00
Other Costs
676s R. Long on
(Seal)
By:
Deputy
REQUESTING PARTY:
Name STACY B. WOLF, ESQUIRE
Address: WOLF & WOLF
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Attorney for: PLAINTIFF
Telephone: 717-241-4436
Supreme Court ID No. 88732