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ROBERT D. KODAK, ESQUIRE
KODAK & IMBLUM, P.C.
407 N FRONT STREET, PO BOX 11848
HARRISBURG, PA 17108-1848
(717) 238-7159 Attorney for Plaintiff
ON-LINE PUBLISHERS, INC. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v
AMY RUSSELL individually and trading
as WITHOUT- A - HITCH,
Defendant(s)
NO. 10 - All (?;tviL %e t-?A
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claim 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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.
THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
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TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER
LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
TWO LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE PA 17013
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USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADOIA EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las
demandas que se presentan mas adelante en [as siguientes paginas, debe tomar accion
dentro de los proximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificacion de esta Demanda y
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suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda o cualquier otra reclamacion o remedio
solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la Corte sin mas aviso
adicional. Usted puede perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos importantes para
usted.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO
INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O VAYA A LA
SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA
DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO.
SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES
POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE
AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO O BAJO COSTO A
PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
TWO LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE PA 17013
717-249-3166
ON-LINE PUBLISHERS, INC. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v
NO.
AMY RUSSELL individually and trading
as WITHOUT- A - HITCH,
Defendant(s) CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT
The Plaintiff, ON-LINE Publishers, Inc., by its attorneys, KODAK & IMBLUM, P.C.,
brings this action of Assumpsit against the Defendant(s) to recover the sum of THREE
THOUSAND TWENTYTHREE DOLLARSAND EIGHTY-NINE CENTS ($3,023.89), along
with interest thereon at the rate of 1.5% per month from November 27, 2009 upon a cause
of action of which the following is a statement:
1. The Plaintiff, ON-LINE Publishers, Inc., is a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, having its principal office and place of
business at 3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, Pennsylvania 17512.
2. The Defendant, AMY RUSSELL individually and trading as WITHOUT-A-HITCH,
is an adult individual residing at 11 SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD, P.O. BOX 311,
NEWVILLE, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 17241.
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3. On or about July 23, 2008 Defendant(s) submitted a Advertising Contract to
Plaintiff, which was granted to Defendant(s) for a start date of November 2008, a
true and correct copy of which is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and made
a part hereof.
4. On or about July 23, 2008 Defendant(s) submitted a Advertising Contract to
Plaintiff, which was granted to Defendant(s) for a start date of February 2009, a
true and correct copy of which is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "B" and made
a part hereof.
5. On or about July 23, 2008 Defendant(s) submitted a Advertising Contract to
Plaintiff, which was granted to Defendant(s) for a start date of November 2008, a
true and correct copy of which is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "C" and made
a part hereof.
6. On the dates, in the amounts, and for the prices set forth in a true and correct copy
of the Plaintiff's Statement of Account hereto attached, marked Exhibit "D" and
made a part hereof, Plaintiff, at the special instance request of the Defendant(s),
sold and delivered goods, wares and merchandise of the kind and description set
forth on said Exhibit and/or performed labor and provided services of the kind and
description set forth on said Exhibit to the total amount of TWO THOUSAND FOUR
HUNDRED SIX DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($2,406.00).
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7. The prices charged for said goods, wares and merchandise and/or labor performed
or services provided, were just and reasonable, were the legal and market prices
therefor and were the prices which the Defendant(s) promised and agreed to pay
to Plaintiff.
8. Due to Defendant(s) default in payment of said amount due and owing as aforesaid,
interest has been added to said account in the total amount of ONE HUNDRED
THIRTEEN DOLLARS AND NINETY-ONE CENTS ($113.91).
9. The balance due and owing by Defendant(s) to Plaintiff is the sum of TWO
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETEEN DOLLARS AND NINETY-ONE CENTS
($2,519.91).
10. Due to the default of Defendant(s), and pursuant to the terms and conditions of the
Advertising Contract executed by Defendant(s) attached hereto as an Exhibit,
attorney's fees in the total amount of FIVE HUNDRED THREE DOLLARS AND
NINETY-EIGHT CENTS ($503.98) have been added to said account.
11. Plaintiffs Invoices are not attached to this pleading due to the voluminous nature
of same and have previously been provided to Defendant(s).
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12. Plaintiff frequently demanded payment from Defendant(s) of said amount due and
owing as aforesaid, but Defendant(s) refused and neglected and still refuse(s) and
neglect(s) to pay said amount or any part thereof.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff brings this suit to recover from Defendant(s) the sum of
THREE THOUSAND TWENTY THREE DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-NINE CENTS
($3,023.89), together with interest as set forth herein.
Respectfully submitted,
KODAK & IMBLUM, P.C.
Robert D. Kodak, Esquire ID# 18041
407 North Front Street
Post Office Box #11848
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1848
(717) 238-7159
Attorney for Plaintiff
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ADVERTISING SPACE /INSERTION ORDER
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%cceptance.) Advertiser is solely responsible for material and copy submitted and for the content of advertisements. Advertiser agrees that cancella-
tions received by the Publisher after established deadline are billable to Advertiser and acknowledges an obligation to pay Publisher for this advertis-
ing space. Wbenever possible, Advertiser will approve advertisement before publication. In cases of multiple insertions, the Publisher will not be
responsible for errors not corrected after the first printing. In cases where Publisher has caused an advertisement error or omission, the Pubbsher's
liability to the Advertiser shall not exceed the amount charged the Advertiser for the advertisement. Advertiser will indemnify and hold harmless the
Publisher from and against any loss, expense, or other liability arising from any and all claims or suits that may arise out of the publication of such
advertisement(s).
I further understand that by providing my fax number(s) and/or L-mail address, I authorize and hereby consent on behalf of the company to receive
faxes and E-mails sent by On-Line Publishers, Inc.
By signature below, Advertiser agrees to the aforementioned terms and conditions of this contract and to the Publisher's payment terms as follows;
Payment terms are NEVI 10 days. Interest on toy unpaid balance is applied at a rate of 13% per month. Any legal or other costs associated
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tions received by the Publisher after established deadline are billable to Advertiser and acknowledges an obligation to pay Publisher for. this advertis-
ing space. Whenever possible, Advertiser will approve advertisement before publication. In cases of multiple insertions, the Publisher will not be
responsible for errors not corrected after the first printing. In cases where Publisher has caused an advertisement error or omission, the Publisher's
liability to the Advertiser shall not exceed the amount charged the Advertiser for the advertisement. Advertiser will indemnify and hold harmless the
Publisher from and against any loss, expense, or other liability arising from any and all claims or suits that may arise out of the publication of such
advertisement(s).
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faxes and &mails seat by On-Line Publishers, Inc.
By signature below, Advertiser agrees to the aforementioned terms and conditions of this contract and to the Publisher's payment terms as follows:
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PO Box 104, Exton, PA 19341 -phone: (610) 675-6240 • fa-x--(,484) 678-9031
email: info@onlinepub.com • www.onlinepub.com
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Without-A-Hitch
Amy Russel
PO Box 311
Newville, PA 17241
Statement
DATE 7]
10/27/2009
AMOUNT DUE AMOUNT ENC.
$2,406.00
DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT BALANCE
07/31/2009 Balance forward 2,406.00
CURRENT 1-30 DAYS PAST
DUE 31-60 DAYS PAST
DUE 61-90 DAYS PAST
DUE OVER 90 DAYS
PAST DUE AMOUNT DUE
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,406.00 $2,406.00
VERIFICATION
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(name) (title)
Of verify that the statements made in the aforegoing
document are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. §4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
ON-LINE PUBLISHERS, INC.
.............. . ........
By:
Title:
Dated: o
38038/783819
WITHOUT A HITCH
ON-LINE PUBLISHERS, INC.,
Plaintiff,
v.
AMY RUSSELL n/b/m AMY C.
ANDRADE individually and trading as
WITHOUT-A-HITCH,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No.: 10-2977
CIVIL ACTION
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
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You aze hereby notified to file a written response to the New Matter that was filed on
July 28, 2010 within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against
you.
By:
Andrew I~. Shaw, Esquire
Sup. Ct. LD. No. 87371
200 S. Spring Gazden St., Suite 11
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-7135
Attorney for Defendant Amy C. Andrade
ON-LINE PUBLISHERS, INC.,
Plaintiff,
v.
AMY RUSSELL n/b/m AMY C.
ANDRADE individually and trading as
WITHOUT-A-HITCH,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No.: 10.2977
CIVIL ACTION
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes Defendant, Amy Russell, now by marriage, Amy C. Andrade
individually and trading asWITHOUT-A-HITCH, by and through her attorney, Andrew
H. Shaw, and files this Answer and in support thereof states as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Denied as stated. Exhibit A speaks for itself.
Denied as stated. Exhibit B speaks for itself.
Denied as stated. Exhibit C speaks for itself.
Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff provided the services as outlined in
Exhibit D, as Exhibit D provides no description of services rendered. Defendant
denies the total amount owed is $2,406.00. Specific proof thereof is demanded at
trial. As a matter of further response, Plaintiff failed to provide services as
outlined in the contracts identified above as Exhibits A, B and C.
7. Paragraph 7 of Plaintiff s Complaint is a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent a response is required, it is denied that Plaintiff provided
the services outlined in the contracts identified above as Exhibits A, B and
8. Pazagraph 8 of Plaintiff s Complaint is a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent a response is required, it is denied that Defendant
defaulted in payment of said amount due. Further, after reasonable investigation,
Defendant Andrade is without information or knowledge sufficient to answer the
averments made by Plaintiff in Pazagraph 8 of its Complaint related to the
calculation of interest due.
9. Denied. It is denied the balance due and owing by Defendant to Plaintiff is
$2,519.91. Specific proof thereof is demanded at trial.
10. Denied. It is denied that Defendant is in default. It is further denied that
Defendant owes any attorney fees related to Plaintiff's demand. Further, after
reasonable investigation, Defendant Andrade is without information or knowledge
sufficient to answer the averments made by Plaintiff in Paragraph 10 of its
Complaint related to the calculation of attorney's fees due.
11. Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff has previously provided invoices to
Defendant. Strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
12. Denied. It is denied that Defendant refused and neglected to pay said amount or
any part thereof due to Plaintiff. Further, Defendant denies any inference that a
balance is due to Plaintiff. Strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Andrade respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint.
NEW MATTER
13. Paragraphs 1 through 12 aze incorporated herein by reference as though set forth
in full.
14. Plaintiffs' Complaint fails to state any cause of action upon which relief may be
granted.
15. Plaintiffs' claims aze barred by the doctrine of unclean hands.
16. To the extent that Plaintiffs have suffered any damage, said damage was caused
by Plaintiffs, and not by the action or inaction of Defendants.
17. Plaintiffs' claims are barred because they have failed to mitigate any damages
they may have suffered.
18. Plaintiffs' claims aze barred by the doctrine of estoppel.
19. Plaintiffs' claims aze barred by the doctrine of lathes.
20. Plaintiffs' claims aze barred by the defense of accord and satisfaction.
21. Plaintiffs' claims aze barred by the statute of fraud.
22. Plaintiffs' claims aze barred by the doctrine of consent.
23. Plaintiffs' claims aze barred by the doctrine of duress.
24. Plaintiffs' claims aze barred by the doctrine of release.
25. Plaintiffs' claims aze bazred by the doctrine of waiver.
26. Plaintiffs' claims aze barred by the doctrine of res judicata.
27. Plaintiffs' claims aze barred by the doctrine of collateral estoppel.
28. Plaintiff failed to provide the service(s) described in the contract attached to
Plaintiff's Complaint as Exhibit A.
29. Plaintiff failed to provide the service(s) described in the contract attached to
Plaintiff's Complaint as Exhibit B.
30. Plaintiff failed to provide the service(s) described in the contract attached to
Plaintiff's Complaint as Exhibit C.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Andrade respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint.
Respectfully Submitted,
Date: ~ " ~'/ Q
By:
Andrew H: Shaw, Esquire
200 S. Spring Garden Street
Suite 11
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-7135
(717) 243-7872 facsimile
Attorney for Defendant Amy Andrade,
individually and trading asWITHOUT-
A-HITCH
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Answer 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.
Date: ~ Z~ 10
Amy R ssell, n/b/m
Amy C. Andrade
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Andrew H. Shaw, Esquire, do hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
following document, Answer with New Matter, was served this date on the below named,
by placing same in the United States mail, first-class, postage prepaid thereon, addressed
as follows:
Robert D. Kodak, Esquire
Kodak & Imblum, P.C.
407 N. Front Street
P.O. Box 11848
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1848
Attorney for Plaintiff
Date: ~ ~ ~~ `~ 10
Andrew H. Slaw, Esquire
Sup. Ct. I.D. No. 87371
200 S. Spring Garden St., Suite 11
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-7135 (phone)
(717) 243-7872 (facsimile)
Attorney for Amy C. Andrade
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CUESYLVANIA
ROBERT D. KODAK, ESQUIRE
KODAK & IMBLUM, P.C.
407 N FRONT STREET, PO BOX "11848
HARRISBURG, PA 17108-1848
(717) 238-7159 Attorney for Plaintiff
ON-LINE PUBLISHERS, INC. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff Cumberland COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v
NO. 2010-2977
AMY RUSSELL n/b/m AMY C..
ANDRADE individually and trading
as WITHOUT-A-HITCH CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant(s)
Plaintiff's Reply to Defendant's New Matter
The Plaintiff, ON-LINE PUBLISHERS, INC., by its attorneys, KODAK & IMBLUM,
P.C., files its Reply to Defendant's New Matter as follows:
13. Plaintiff incorporates by reference the averments of Paragraphs 1 through 12 of its
Complaint, the same as if fully set forth herein.
14. Denied. This allegation is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a response is deemed to be required, the allegations are
denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
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15, Denied. This allegation is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a response is deemed to be required, the allegations are
denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
16. Denied. This allegation is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a response is deemed to be required, the allegations are
denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
17. Denied. This allegation is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a response is deemed to be required, the allegations are
denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e). By way of further Answer, Plaintiff did, in
fact, mitigate its damages. When payment was not forthcoming from Defendant,
Plaintiff pulled the remaining three (3) publications of the advertising described on
Plaintiff's Exhibit "A", and pulled the publication of the advertising on Plaintiff's
Exhibit "B". Had Plaintiff not pulled the advertising when Defendant's payments
were not forthcoming, the total amount sought by Plaintiff would be Six Thousand
Two Hundred Twenty-Six Dollars ($6,226.00) plus interest and attorney fees.
18. Denied. This allegation is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a response is deemed to be required, the allegations are
denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
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19, Denied. This allegation is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a response is deemed to be required, the allegations are
denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
20. Denied. This allegation is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a response is deemed to be required, the allegations are
denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
21. Denied. This allegation is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a response is deemed to be required, the allegations are
denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
22. Denied. This allegation is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a response is deemed to be required, the allegations are
denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
23. Denied. This allegation is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a response is deemed to be required, the allegations are
denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
24. Denied. This allegation is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a response is deemed to be required, the allegations are
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denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
25. Denied. This allegation is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a response is deemed to be required, the allegations are
denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
26. Denied. This allegation is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a :response is deemed to be required, the allegations are
denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
27. Denied. This allegation is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a response is deemed to be required, the allegations are
denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
28. Denied. Pursuant to the contract attached to Plaintiff's Complaint as Exhibit "A",
Plaintiff prepared and ran advertising in B Magazine in November of 2008. The
advertising was also supposed to run February, May and August of 2009, but was
pulled prior to February 2009 due to Defendant's lack of payment. Therefore, as per
the contract attached to Plaintiff's Complaint as Exhibit "A", Plaintiff only seeks
compensation for the advertising that was published in November of 2008.
29. Denied as stated. Pursuant to the contract attached to Plaintiff's Complaint as
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Exhibit "B", Plaintiff prepared a profile ad that was to appear in Business Woman
Resource Directory. However, the advertising was pulled due to Defendant's non-
payment of the account. The total amount sought by Plaintiff in its Complaint does
not include the amount that Plaintiff was to be paid under this contract.
30. Denied. Plaintiff prepared a three-eighth page ad, which was published in Business
Woman Magazine in November 2008.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter
judgment in its favor, and against Defendant, for the amount prayed for in Plaintiff's
Complaint in the amount of Three Thousand Twenty-Three Dollars and Eighty-Nine Cents
($3,023.89), together with interest thereon and court costs.
Respectfully submitted,
KODAK & IMBLUM, P.C.
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JHfA-y 'L. Troutman, Esquire
for Robert D. Kodak, Esquire
407 North Front Street
Post Office Box #11848
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1848
(717) 238-7159
Attorney ID No. 53984
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
(name} (title)
of ON-LINE PUBLISHERS, INC., verify that the statements made in the aforegoing
document are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. §49C4, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated:
36036 t 763819
Russell/With ut A Hitch
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Robin Z. Shahan, Secretary to Jeffrey L. Troutman, Esquire and Robert D. Kodak,
Esquire, hereby certify that on a true and correct copy of the
Plaintiff's Reply to Defendant(s) New Matter, in the above-captioned matter was served
upon the Defendant, via Regular U.S. Mail , deposited at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
addressed as follows:
Andrew H. Shaw, Esquire
200 S. Spring Garden St Ste 11
Carlisle PA 17013
KODAK & IMBLUM, P.C.
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Robin Z. Shaha ecretary to
Jeffrey L. Troutman, Esquire and
Robert D. Kodak, Esquire
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ON-LINE PUBLISHERS, INC.
Plaintiff
v
AMY RUSSEL nbm Amy C. Andrade,
individually and trading as WITHOUT-A-
HITCH
Defendant(s)
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
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TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
Robert D. Kodak, Esquire, counsel for the plaintifffdefendmit in the above action, respectfully represents
that:
1. The above-captioned action(s) isMm at issue.
2. The claim of plaintiff in the action is $3,023.89, plus interest collection fees and costs.
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is: NONE
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit as
arbitrators: Robert D. Kodak, Esquire (Kodak Law Offices, P.C.)
Andrew H. Shaw, Esquire
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the
case shall be submitted.
Respectfully submitted,
toNey . Troutman, Esquire
dak taw Offices P.C.
PO BOX 11848
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1848
(717) 238-7159
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, , 2011, in consideration of the foregoing petition,
Esq., and Esq., and
(or actions) as prayed for.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 10-2977
Esq., are appointed arbitrators in the above captioned action
BY THE COURT:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Robin Z. Shahan, Secretary for ROBERT D. KODAK, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that on
Oct , 1:? , I served a true and correct copy of the PETITION FOR
APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS in the above-captioned matter upon the below listed
individual(s) by causing same to be deposited in the United States mail, first class postage prepaid
at Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
ANDREW H SHAW ESQUIRE
200 S SPRING GARDEN STREET
SUITE 11
CARLISLE PA 17013
KODAK LAW OFFICES, P.C.
Robi hahan, secretary for
Robert D. Kodak, Esquire
ON LINE PUBLISHERS, INC., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
vs. NO. 10-2977 CIVIL
AMY RUSSELL, nbm AMY C.
ANDRADE, individually and
trading as WITHOUT-A-HITCH,
Defendants:
ORDER
AND NOW, this A# e day of December, 2011, the appointment of a Board of
Arbitrators in the above-captioned case is VACATED. Stephanie Chertok, Esquire, Chairman,
shall be paid the sum of $50.00.
BY THE COURT,
Hess, P. J.
-/ Stephanie Chertok, Esquire
d Court Administrator
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