HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-1079EWING & SHELLY, 1NC.,
d/b/a CARLISLE CATERING,
Plaintiff,
WILLIAM PROCHASKA,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2001-
CIVIL TERM
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 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.
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Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
EWING & SHELLY, 1NC.,
d/b/a CARLISLE CATERING,
Plaintiff,
WILLIAM PROCHASKA,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2001- /c~ ')'p CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
COMPLAINT
NOW comes Plaimiff, Ewing & Shelly, Inc., by and through its attorneys, O'BRIEN,
BARIC & SCHERER, and files the within complaint and, in support thereof, sets forth the
following:
1. Ewing & Shelly, Inc. is a Pennsylvania corporation with its principal place of
business located at 148 South Hanover Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Ewing & Shelly, Inc. owns a fictitious name through which it does business, said
name being Carlisle Catering.
3. Defendant, William Prochaska, is an adult individual with a residence address of
533 Park Drive, Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. Carlisle Catering is in the business of providing catering services to individuals
and entities for functions.
5. In June, 2000, Prochaska contacted Carlisle Catering and requested a quotation
from Carlisle Catering to cater a graduation party at the Prochaska residence for the Defendant's
son's graduation.
6. On or about June 8, 2000, Carlisle Catering provided Prochaska with a catering
proposal for the function. A true and correct copy of the catering proposal is attached hereto as
Exhibit 1 and is incorporated.
7. On or about June 9, 2000, Prochaska came to the offices of Carlisle Catering to
discuss the function. At that time, Prochaska was given a copy of a document known as General
Information for Catered Events ("General Information Sheet"). A true and correct copy of the
General Information Sheet is attached hereto as Exhibit 2 and is incorporated.
8. At that same meeting, Prochaska was provided with a document known as a
Catering Contract. A true and correct copy of the Catering Contract is attached hereto as Exhibit
3 and is incorporated. Prochaska paid a deposit of $50.00 to Carlisle Catering.
9. Thereafter, Prochaska requested that Carlisle Catering provide services,
equipment and food for the function to take place at Prochaska's residence on June 11, 2000.
10. On June 11, 2000, employees of Carlisle Catering arrived at the Prochaska
residence and began to prepare for the outside event for which food service had been scheduled
to begin at 2:00 p.m. At 2:00 p.m., Prochaska was informed that the food was ready to be served.
Employees of Carlisle Catering at that time informed Prochaska that, as a consequence of the
extreme heat of the day, individuals in attendance should eat as soon as possible.
11. Service of food to partygoers continued for the next several hours without event.
12. At 4:00 p.m., employees of Carlisle Catering suggested that the food be moved
indoors to the air conditioned house of Prochaska. Prochaska agreed and the food was moved
inside.
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13. The food placed in the home included hot dishes which had constantly been
heated by use of stereo units. These units remained on and in place when the food was moved
inside the home.
14. After delivering the food inside the home, employees of Carlisle Catering began
to pack delivery vans with dirty dishes and linens from the event. At approximately 5:00 p.m., a
Carlisle employee went into the home to inform Prochaska that they were leaving, having
provided to Prochaska the services requested under the catering proposal. Upon entering the
home, it was discovered that Prochaska had extinguished the sterno units under the hot dishes
moved into the residence.
15. At the time of leaving the Prochaska residence, no complaints had been made to
any Carlisle Catering employee regarding the quality of the foodstuffs provided for the event.
16. On June 11, 2000, Prochaska was provided with an invoice for the services,
equipment and food provided by Carlisle Catering. The total invoice price was $2,434.81. A
true and correct copy of the invoice provided to Prochaska is attached hereto as Exhibit 4 and is
incorporated.
17. Despite demand therefore, Prochaska has failed and refused to pay to Carlisle
Catering the sum of $2,384.81 representing the invoice amount less the $50.00 deposit.
COUNT I
EWING & SHELLY, INC. v. WILLIAM PROCHASKA
BREACH OF CONTRACT
18. Plaintiff incorporates by reference paragraphs one through seventeen as though set
forth at length.
19. The parties hereto reached entered imo a contract whereby Carlisle Catering
would provide the equipment, services and foodstuffs to cater a function for Prochaska.
20. Carlisle Catering performed under the contract and all conditions precedent to the
contract have been fulfilled.
21. Prochaska breached the contract by failing and refusing to pay for the services,
equipment and foodstuffs provided to him by Carlisle Catering.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests judgment in its favor and against Defendant for the stun
of $2,384.81 plus costs, interest and expenses.
COUNT II
EWING & SHELLY, INC. v. WILLIAM PROCHASKA
QUANTUM MERUIT
Plaintiff incorporates paragraphs one through twenty-one (21) as though set forth
22.
at length.
23.
Prochaska had, used and enjoyed the benefits of the services, equipment and
foodstuffs provided by Carlisle Catering at the event held on June 11, 2000 at the residence of
Prochaska.
24. Prochaska has failed and refused to pay for the services, equipment and foodstuffs
provided to him by Carlisle Catering and he has been unjustly enriched by obtaining the services,
equipment and foodstuffs without making payment therefor.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests judgment in its favor and against Defendant for the sum
of $2,384.81 plus costs and expenses.
Respectfully submitted,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHE~R
David A. Baric, Esquire
ID # 44853
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-6873
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are tree 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.
Linda Ewing,~esident
Ewing & Shelly, Inc.
~~~.Ca ;lisle' c'atering
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EXHIBIT I
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General Information for Catered Events
2000
COSTS: Ail prices are listed as per person. PA
sales tax applies to all food'service, equipment
rental and services.
PA SALES TAX: 6%
GRATUITY-Gratuity for full service caterinG is 18%
for events Mon-Sat. Gratuity for Sun and Holiday
events is 22%.
Out Catering Fees: Carlisle Catering owns its own
china/flatware/and linens as well as all set up
pieces needed for complete table set up. Out
catering fees for the use of our table service is
4.00 per person for a complete set-up and 2.00 per
person for a cocktail style set up.
Glassware: Glassware is not provided unless
specifically contracted for by the client.
Glassware rental is .35 per glass.
Rental Equipment: Equipment not provided by
Carlisle Catering can be arranged though us.
Rental equipment is charged at the rate of the sub-
contractor which includes sales tax, insurance, and
set up fees. If a client wishes to arrange for
rental equipment on their own, Carlisle Catering
staff will arrive assuming that everythinG is set
up and ready for service.
BEVERAGE SERVICE:
Full Bar: Carlisle Catering can provide
clients with bartenders for a full bar service.
For full bar service, the client provides the
alcohol and the caterer provides the bartender,
mixers, garnishes, ice for mixed drinks and
plasticware. If Glassware is requested, Glasses
are charged at the rental rate above. Ice for
beer, wine and champagne is charged extra as are
EXHIBIT 2
sooft drinks and juice served as. non mixers. THe
charge for a full bar is 50.00 per hour per bar.
If an additional bar tender is required, the bar
tender is 25.00 per hour per bar tender.
Wine/Beer Service: If wine is to be placed on
tables in carafes, carafes can be rented from the
caterer at .50 per carafe. If wine is to be hand
served at tables, there is a 50.00 per 100 guest
charge to cover the additional waitstaff needed to
provide this service. It is recommended that for a
wine/beer bar that the client hire an extra
waits~aff person to serve at 10.00 per hour. This
protects the client by. having consumption
monitored. Carlisle Catering'~strongly recommends
against having a self-serve bar at any function.
Liability Laws in PA are very specific and we will
be happy to go over the legal issues with our
clients.
BUTLERING: Butlering of food or drinks requires
additional waitstaff. Labor will be charged at the
rase of 10.00 per hour per person needed for the
duration of the event. Please remember that not
all food, even hors d'oeurve style food is
"butler.able."
CLIENT PROVIDED FOOD AND BEVERAGES:Insurance
regulations do not permit Carlisle Catering to
serve any food or beverage that we do not procure
and prepare(bar service and wedding cakes are the
only exceptions and wedding cakes to be served by
the caterer must be provided by source that has
liability insurance.)
FOOD SERVING SCHEDULE: Food service must begin
within 15 minutes of the contracted time. Delays
in serving impair the quality of the food and
increase labor for the event. Delays of more than
15 minutes will incur an additional labor charge
for waitstaff.
LINENS: For full service catering, linens are
provided for the food, beverage and guest tables.
Linens are included in the out catering fee as long
as the client chooses linens that are owned by the
caterer. If specialty linens are required a~d need
to be rented, rental is passed on to the client.
Please note: DJs NEVER provide their own table
covers or skirting. If caterer is to provide
linens and skirting for DJs, there is an additional
charge.
CANDLES: Candles must be in enclosed globes.
Clients will be charged for damage to linens caused
by candle wax.
SMOKING: Smoking is not permitted under tents or
around Carlisle Catering Staff. We are a totally
smoke free staff. It is recommended that clients
designate a specific area for smoking and provide
ashtrays or butt buckets. Carlisle Catering will
not clean up cigarette butts/cigars etc. Damage to
linens from smoking will also be charged to
clients.
CHILDREN: For full service Out-catered events, it
is as costly to feed a child as an adult. If a
child occupies a seat and requires a place setting,
the per person charge is the same for a child as an
adult. We cannot provide child meals or portions
at out catered events. Paper and plastic or picnic
style events are an exception. The caterer does
not provide high chairs or booster seats. These
must be provided by the client or can be rented.
GUEST COUNT: The Guest count includes every person
to be provided with a meal. DJs, musicians,
photographers etc., are not provided with meals
unless paid for by the client.
SEATING CHARTS: Seating charts are encouraged.
Caterer will provide place settings for the exact
number of guests contracted for by the client.
Seating charts must be provided to the caterer at
least five days before the event. If seating
charts are not provided, tables will be set for
eight guests to a table.
WEDDING CAKES: Wedding cakes baked by the caterer
are 2.50 per serving and this includes the plating
and serving charge. A service charge of 1.00 per
person is charged on cakes not provided by the
caterer to cover the china, linens and serving for
the cake. Cake throwing or smearing that requires
additional clean-up will be charged to the client.
LEFT OVER FOOD: Food not consumed at a function
will be left for the client on the following~
condi~ions:(a)Client must provide food containers
at or before the beginning of the function (b) the
decision on food safety relevent to leaving food
wikl be with the caterer an~ (c) the caterer
assumes no li-bility for food left for clients once
the caterer has transferred the food to client
provided containers.
DELIVERY/PICK-UP ORDERS: Carlisle Catering does
not loan equipment for orders that are delivered, or
picked up. Food for take-out will be in diposable
containers ready to be served.
BILLING: A 100.00 (non refundable) deposit is
required to guarantee a date. Deposits will be
applied to final bill unless there is damage to
catering equipment as specified. A minimum
guaranteed guest count is required 20 days prior to
the event. This is the minimdm number of guests
that the client will be billed for. A bill for 50%
of the final bill will be issued based on this
count and is due 15 days prior to the event.
Guests may be added but not deleted after the '
minimum count is given. The final bill is due by'
the conclusion of the function unless otherwise
stated. .
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'Ihis ~ontr_~__rt _o_~ura~ that the dight has r~ad and
accepts t~ co~arition~ i~ the G~r~ae~L
Cart~te Caterinb
Carlisle ~louse
*gtPpro~imate time and number of guests is require~l
for planning Purpo~ and ~r._'ent is reSPonslble to
i~form :,g promptly of a~y_~ro~osd~han~ to the time
of an ~v~nt or ~~ i~ the guest ~ou~t. Chan~ will
be acoomodatd 6po~bl~
EXHIBIT 3
INVOICE
TERMS:
QTY ORDERED Q'rY DEt. NERED FOOD/SERVi~
Q'rY SERVED
UNIT
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PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
EWINGISHELLY INC.
EIN 25.1817230
EXHIBIT 4
EW1NG & SHELLY, INC.
d/b/a CARISLE CATERING,
Plaintiff
WILLIAM PROCHASKA,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2001-1079 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO:
Ewing & Shelly, Inc. d/b/a Carlisle Catering
C/O David A. Badc, Esquire
17 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed Answer With New Matter within twenty
(20) days from service hereof, or a default judgment may be entered against you.
SAIDIS
tUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
Date: O,_5-- Z~q/- D /
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY
BY:R~re
Supreme Ct. I.D. # 21458
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
Attorney for Defendant
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle. PA
EWING & SHELLY, INC.
d/b/a CARLISLE CATERING,
Plaintiff
WILLIAM PROCHASKA,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2001-1079 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL LAW
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
AND NOW comes the Defendant, William Prochaska,
("Prochaska") through his attorneys, Saidis, Shuff,
Lindsay, and answers the Complaint as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. After reasonable investigation, Prochaska
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
truth of the averments.
6. Admitted.
7. After reasonable investigation,
knowledge or information sufficient to
truth of the averments.
8. As to the catering contract, after reasonable
hereinafter
Flower &
is without
to the
Prochaska is without
form a belief as to the
investigation, Prochaska is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments.
As to the deposit paid by Prochaska, the correct amount was one
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 w. High Street
requested the
6:00 p.m.
10.
Admitted. By way of further answer, Prochaska
services, equipment and food from 2:00 p.m. to
Admitted as to the event's commencement time. It is
denied that Carlisle Catering advised Prochaska that his guests
should eat as
Catering knew,
soon as possible. On the contrary, Carlisle
at all relevant times, that the party was planned
with food and beverage service
11. Denied. At
food started to spoil.
12. Admitted.
13.
14.
from 2:00 p.m.
approximately 3:15 p.m.
to 6:00 p.m
or 3:30 p.m., the
Admitted.
Admitted. Prochaska has not paid any additional sums.
event.
16.
17.
approximately 5:00 p.m. and that Prochaska had extinguished the
sterno. It is specifically denied that Carlisle Catering had
provided the services requested or appropriate under the
proposal.
15. Denied. Prochaska requested an employee or agent of
Carlisle Catering to have Linda Ewing call him to discuss the
Admitted.
It is admitted that Carlisle Catering left at
SAIDIS
~HUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
18.
through 17,
length.
19. No answer is
conclusion of law.
together with the New Matter as
COUNT I
Prochaska incorporates by references paragraph 1
if set forth at
required as the averments state a
To the contrary, Carlisle Catering failed to
20. No answer is required as the averments state a
conclusion of law.
21. No answer is required as the averments state a
conclusion of law.
W~EREFORE, Defendant requests judgment in his favor and
against the Plaintiff.
COI/NT II
QUANTUM MERUIT
22. Prochaska incorporates by references paragraph 1
through 21, together with the New Matter as if set forth at
length.
23. Denied.
perform as more fully set forth in this Answer With New Matter.
24. No answer is required as the averments state a
conclusion of law.
Wq{EREFORE, Defendant requests judgment in his favor and
against the Plaintiff.
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 w. High Street
25.
96 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
26. Carlisle Catering brought all of the food for the
party to Prochaska's house already prepared.
27. Carlisle Catering, although knowing the party was
planned for food service from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., took no
special precautions in light of the heat.
28. After the food was out for approximately an hour and
one-half, it started to spoil.
29. The food items, including but not limited to the
chicken, pork, ham and seafood all spoiled, were uneatable and
produced an unpleasant odor.
30. Carlisle Catering failed to appropriately stage the
serving of the food over the course of the event.
31. Carlisle Catering represented itself to Prochaska as a
professional, full-service caterer, who Prochaska could rely
upon to cater his event and allow him to enjoy his son's
graduation party without problems associated with entertaining.
32. Carlisle Catering charged Prochaska twenty-eight
dollars and forty-six cents ($28.46) per person, excluding
equipment rental and beverages.
33. Carlisle Catering's decision to move the food inside
?rochaska's home was unworkable because the food had already
NEW M~TTER
On June 11, 2000, the high temperate was approximately
SAIDIS
;HUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
spoiled and its smell and that
intolerable for entertaining guests.
34. Carlisle Catering did not provide to Prochaska
food service contracted for by reason of the following:
A. Food spoilage;
B. Failure to plan appropriately for the weather
conditions;
C. Failure to stage the serving over the four (4)
contracted for; and
D. Failure to conduct themselves as represented to
Prochaska.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests
the Plaintiff.
of the sterno made the kitchen
the
hours
judgment in his favor and against
Respectfully submitted,
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDS~f
~ober is,
ID # 21458
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
Esquire
Attorney for the Defendant
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answers
With New Matter and New Matter are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C.S. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification
DATED: ~/~%/0 /
to
SAIDIS
;HUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. Hish Street
Carlisle, PA
6
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On this ~/~q~ day of ~/F<%
hereby certify that I served a true and
foregoing Answer with New Matter upon all
United States Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
David A. Baric, Esq.
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
20~[, I,
correct copy of the
parties of record via
follows:
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY
SAIDIS
~HUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High $~reet
Carlisle, PA
EW1NG & SHELLY, 1NC.,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2001-1079 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM PROCHASKA,
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
David A. Baric, Esquire, counsel for the plaintiff in the above-captioned action,
respectfully represents that:
The above-captioned action is at issue.
The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $2,384.81.
The following attorneys are interested in the case as counsel or are otherwise disqualified
to sit as arbitrators: David A. Baric, Esquire and Robert C. Saidis, Esquire.
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3)
arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted.
R~ sp ect fully su/~nl~t e d,
David A. Baric, Esquire
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, ~f~// ,2001, in consideration of the foregoing petition,
., , Esq. and ~ kJ,/~Esq.
are appointed arbitrators in the above-captioned action as prayed for.
BY THE COURT,
EWING & SHELLY, INC.,
dPo/a CARLISLE CATERING,
Plaintiff,
WILLIAM PROCHASKA,
Defendant.
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2001-1079 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
REPLY TO NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes Plaintiff, Ewing & Shelly, Inc., by and through its attorneys,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER, and files the within Reply to New Matter and, in support
thereof, sets forth the following:
25. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted only that it was a hot day on
June 11, 2000. After reasonable investigation, Plaintiffis without knowledge or infommtion
sufficient to form a belief as to the remaining averments and they are, therefore, denied.
26. Admitted.
27. Denied. To the contrary, Plaintiff at all times performed its services in a
competent and appropriate manner. It is denied that Defendant requested or contracted for
continuous food service from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Denied. To the contrary, there was no spoilage of foodstuffs at 3:30 pm un June
28.
11,2000.
29.
Denied. To the contrary, during the actual serving time contracted for by
defendant, the foodstuffs were edible and without spoilage.
30. Denied. Plaintiffrendered its services competently during the period contracted
for by defendant.
31. Denied as stated, Plaintiff offers full service catering and has been in the business
of off-site catering for many years. After reasonable investigation, Plainfiffis without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the Defendant's averments regarding his state of
mind.
32. Admitted. Moreover, Defendant has failed and refused to pay for the s~,'rvices
rendered. This amount included tax and gratuity per person as set forth at Exhibit 1 to the
complaint.
33. Denied. To the contrary, Defendant prevented plaintiff from exercising its
judgment regarding moving the foodstuffs to the air conditioned house of Defendant. The sterno
traits did not produce an odor in any sense intolerable to the defendant or his guests. When the
foodstuffs were moved into Defendant's home, they were not spoiled.
34. Denied. To the contrary, Defendant received all of the services and benefits
contracted for by him.
A. Denied. No food spoilage occurred during the service period comxacted.
B. Denied. Plalntifftook all appropriate actions.
C. Denied. Defendant never contracted for 4 hours of service.
D. Denied. Plaintiff incorporates its answer to paragraph 31 by referance,
Moreover, Plaintiff acted prudently and with requisite skill at all times.
WHEREFORE, Plaimiffrequests judgmem in its favor and against Defendant together
with interest and costs of suit as set forth in Plaintiff's complaint.
Respectfully submitted,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERE)t'~
David A. Baric, Esquire
I.D. # 44853
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-6873
Attorney for Plaintiff
dab.dir/litigation/ewing/prochaska/reply, new
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Reply To New Matter are tree and correct
to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. This verification is signed by David A. Baric,
Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff and is based upon the statements provided by Plaintiff, as well as
documents reviewed by the undersigned as attorney for Plaintiff. This verification will be substituted
and ratified by a verification signed by the Plaintiff who is presently unavailable to sign said
verification. I undersigned that false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
{}4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities, jJ
David A. Baric, Esquire
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on May &~ ,2001, I, David A. Baric, Esquire of O'Briien, Baric &
Scherer, did serve a copy of the Reply To New Matter, by first class U.S. mail, postage~ prepaid, to
the party listed below, as follows:
Robert Saidis, Esquire
Saidis, Shuff, Flower & Lindsay
26 West High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
David A. Badc, Esquire
EWlNG & SHELLY, 1NC.,
d/b/a CARLISLE CATERING,
Plaintiff,
WILLIAM PROCHASKA,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2001-1079 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
PRAECIPE TO ATTACH SUBSTITUTE VERIFICATION
Please attach the following Substitute Verification to the Reply To New Matter filed in
this matter on May 10, 2001.
Respectfully submitted,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
Date:
David A. Baric, Esquire
I.D.//44853
17 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
dab.dir/litigation/ewing/prochaska/substitute.pra
VERIFICATION
l, Linda M. Ewing, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Reply To New Matter
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I hereby ratify the verification previously supplied by my attorney, David A. Baric, Esquire
and execute this verification as a substituted verification.
[ understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
§4904 relating to tmsworn falsifications to authorities.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on December 3, 2001, I, Jennifer S. Lindsay, secretary to David A.
Baric, Esquire, did serve a copy of the Praecipe To Attach Substitute Verification, by first class
U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to the party listed below, as follows:
Robert Saidis, Esquire
Saidis, Shuff, Flower & Lindsay
26 West High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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In The Court of Common Pleas of
C,-,herland County, Pennsylvania
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OATH
I~e do solemnly s~ear (or affirm) =hat we will support, obey and defend
the Cons:itution of ~he Un/ted fi~ates and the Cons~i~u=~on of ~his Co~on-
weai~h and =ha~ we will discharge =he du=ies o~ur office wi~h fidelity.
. ~d ~ ~hai~n
AW~D
We, the undersi~ned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn
(or affirmed), make the fol!owin~ award:
(Note: If d~e~ for dela~ are awarded, =hey shall be
separately stated.)
applicable.)
Date of HearinE:
Date of Award:
Arbitrator, dissents. (Insert name if
NOTI~ OF ENTRY OF AWARD
Now, the ~ day of ~- , ~J~l, at II;~o, /}..M., =he above
award was entered upon the docket and notice thereof ~iven b7 mail to ~he
paid upon appeal:
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EWING & SHELLY, 1NC., :
d/b/a CARLISLE CATERING, :
Plaintiff, :
WILLIAM PROCHASKA, :
Defendant. :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2001-1079 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
PRAECIPE TO SATISFY
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the Award entered in the above-captioned matter by the Board Of Arbitrators
on December 5, 2001 as satisfied.
DATE:
Respectfully submitted,
4~RIEN, BARIC ~RER
David A. Baric, Esquire
I.D. # 44853
17 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
da b. dir/litigation/ewing/prochaska/praecipe.sat
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on February ~, 2002, I, David A. Baric, Esquire of O'Brien, Baric
& Scherer, did serve a copy of the Praecipe To Satisfy, by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to
the party listed below, as follows:
Robert Saidis, Esquire
Saidis, Shuff, Flower & Lindsay
26 West High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
David A. Bat/c, Esquire