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NOTICE TO DEFEND
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Respectfully Submitted,
KEIFER & TSAROUHIS, LLP
DEMETRIOS H. TSAROUHIS
I.D. #88513 S
Attorney for Plaintiff
21 S. 9t Street-Suite 200 p? 9a
Allentown, PA 18102 Cr
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
WORKFLOWONE, LLC,
Plaintiff
V.
DIGITAL-INK, INC.,
Defendant
No.
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COMPLAINT
The above Plaintiff brings this action against the above Defendant to recover the
sum of $102,026.92, with interest thereon as hereinafter stated, upon the following cause
of action:
1. Plaintiff, WorkflowOne, LLC (Hereinafter "Plaintiff'), is a limited
liability company with its corporate offices located at 220 E. Monument, Dayton, OH
45401-1397.
2. Defendant, Digital-Ink, Inc. (Hereinafter "Defendant"), is a Pennsylvania
business corporation with its usual place of business and registered office at 1000 N.
Front Street, Suite 280, Wormleysburg, PA 17043.
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BREACH OF CONTRACT
3. On or about October 18, 2010, and at various times thereafter, Defendant
ordered goods from the Plaintiff.
4. Thereafter, Plaintiff provided to Defendant goods in the amount and for
the prices set forth in invoices referred to in a statement of Defendant's account taken
from Plaintiffs books and records, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto,
made a part hereof and marked Exhibit "A."
5. The prices charged for the aforesaid goods are just and reasonable and are
those which Defendant promised to pay Plaintiff.
6. Defendant requested from Plaintiff goods described in the invoices.
7. Defendant received said goods.
8. Defendant accepted said goods.
9. Defendant did not reject said goods.
10. Defendant has not paid Plaintiff in full for said goods.
11. Currently, the total amount due and owing is, after allowance for all
proper credits for payments is $102,026.92.
12. A total principal amount which remains due as a result thereof, after
allowance for all proper credits for payments is $102,026.92.
11 Plaintiff is also entitled to receive interest on the above amount
determined by applying the statutory interest rate of 6% per annum to the past due
balance, which totals $17.00 per diem.
14. Plaintiff is entitled to have 6% per annum interest charge continue to
accrue as set forth above, from the date of the filing of this Complaint until the date of
judgment in this matter.
15. Plaintiff has made demand against Defendant for the aforesaid sum, but
Defendant failed or refused to pay the same or any part thereof.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests judgment in its favor and against Defendant as
follows:
a) Judgment in the amount of $102,026.92 due on the account;
b) Interest at the per diem rate of $17.00 from the date of filing this
Complaint until the date of Judgment;
C) Costs of suit; and
d) Any other relief as the Court deems just and appropriate.
COUNT II
Alternative to Count I - Uniust Enrichment
16. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations of every paragraph enumerated above
this Complaint as if said paragraphs were fully set forth here at length.
17. At Defendant's request, Plaintiff conferred a benefit upon Defendant by
providing the goods described in the exhibits attached hereto.
18. Defendant received and accepted the benefit of said goods provided by
Plaintiff.
19. At all times material hereto, Defendant was aware that Plaintiff was
providing the aforesaid goods to Defendant and that Plaintiff expected to be paid for
such.
20. At all times material hereto, Defendant, with the aforesaid knowledge,
permitted Plaintiff to provide said goods and to incur damages.
21. At all times material hereto, Defendant was unjustly enriched by retaining
the benefit of receiving said goods without paying Plaintiff fair and reasonable
compensation.
22. Allowing Defendant to retain the benefit of said goods without paying fair
compensation would be unjust.
23. By reason of the aforesaid unjust enrichment of Defendant at Plaintiffs
expense, an implied contract exists between Plaintiff and Defendant and Defendant is
obligated to pay Plaintiff the quantum meruit value of the goods described in the exhibits
attached hereto in the amount of $102,026.92.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests judgment in its favor and against Defendant as
follows:
a) Judgment in the amount of $102,026.92 due on the account;
b) Costs of suit; and
c) Any other relief as the Court deems just and appropriate.
Respectfully Submitted,
Date:
KEIFER & TSAROUHIS, LLP
DEMETRIOS H. TSAROUHIS
I.D. #88513
Attorney for Plaintiff
21 S. 9' Street-Suite 200
Allentown, PA 18102
610-439-1500
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VERIFICATION
I, Demetrios H. Tsarouhis, attorney for Plaintiff, verify that the statements
contained in the aforementioned Complaint are true and correct based on my
communications with my client. I make this verification because my client is unavailable
to sign this document at this time. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Sec. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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Demetrios H. Tsarouhis, Esquire
Date:
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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Jody S Smith
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Richard W Stewart
Solicitor
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WorkFlowOne, LLC Case Number
vs.
Digital-Ink, Inc. 2011-4919
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
06/21/2011 Ronny R. Anderson, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that he made a diligent search
and inquiry for the within named defendant to wit: Digital-Ink, Inc., but was unable to locate them in his
bailiwick. He therefore returns the within Complaint and Notice as not found as to the defendant
Digital-Ink, Inc. Request for service at 1000 N. Front Street, Suite 280, Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania
17043 is currently vacant. The Wormleysburg Postmaster has advised, Digital-Ink, Inc.'s new address is
P.O. BOX 426, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019.
SHERIFF COST: $49.00 SO ANSWERS,
June 21, 2011 RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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Respectfully Submitted,
KEIFER & TSAROUHIS, LLP
DEMETRIOS H. TSAROUHIS
I.D. #88513
Attorney for Plaintiff
21 S. 9t Street-Suite 200
Allentown, PA 18102
610-439-1500
Date:
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
WORKFLOWONE, LLC,
Plaintiff
V. No. 2011-04919
DIGITAL-INK, INC.,
Defendant 11010129
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that on this date a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Praecipe to Reinstate has been served by United States first-class mail, postage prepaid, upon the
individual(s) at the address indicated below:
Digital- Ink, Inc.
2201 Woodview Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Respectfully Submitted,
KEIFER & TSAROUHIS, LLP
DEMETRIOS H. TSAROUHIS
I.D. #88513
Attorney for Plaintiff
21 S. 9t Street-Suite 200
Allentown, PA 18102
/ 610-439-1500
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
WORKFLOWONF,, LLC,
Plaintiff
V.
DIGITAL-INK, INC.,
Defendant
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Workflowone, LLC
c/o Demetrios H. Tsarouhis
21 S. 9" Street, Suite 200
Allentown, PA 18102
No. 11-4919 Civil Term
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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO PLEAD TO
THE ENCLOSED ANSWER WITH NEW
MATTER WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM
THE DATE OF SERVICE HF_,REOF OR A
DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED
AGAINST YOU.
7CUNNIN HAM & CH NICOFF, P.C.
Robert E. nico Ks quire
PA Supreme Cotj D# 23380
Nicholas A. Fanelli, Esquire
PA Supreme Court ID# 308136
CUNNINGHAM & CHERNICOFF, P.C.
2320 North Second. Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-6570
Date: July 002011
Robert E. Chernicoff, Esquire
PA Supreme Court ID #23380
Nicholas A. Fanelli, Esquire
PA Supreme Court ID# 308136
CUNNINGHAM & CHERNICOFF, P.C.
2320 North Second Street
Ilarrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-6570
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
WORKFLOWONE, LLC,
Plaintiff No. 11-4919 Civil Term
V.
CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
DIGITAL-INK, INC.,
Defendant
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
NOW COMES the Defendant, Digital-Ink, Inc., by and through its attorneys,
Cunningham & Chernicoff, P.C., and states as its Answer with New Matter to Plaintiff's
Complaint as follows:
1. Admitted, upon information and belief.
2. Admitted.
COUNT I - BREACH OF CONTRACT
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Denied as stated. Defendant admits that the prices reflected on Exhibit "A" to
Plaintiff's Complaint are those which Defendant agreed to pay, but lacks sufficient knowledge or
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information to form a belief as to the truth of the averment that the prices charged for the goods
are just and reasonable.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Denied. Defendant believes, and therefore avers, that all payments made to date may
not have been properly credited and a strict accounting thereof is hereby demanded, if relevant, at
the time of trial.
11. Denied as stated. As stated above, Defendant believes and therefore avers that all
payments made to date may riot have been properly credited, and that, therefore, the sum of
$102,026.92 is not due and owing.
12. Denied. Defendant hereby incorporates paragraph 11 above.
13. Denied. Statutory interest accrues only after a judgment has been obtained and there
is no agreement of the parties for interest to accrue on any sums hereunder.
14. Denied. Statutory interest accrues only after a judgment has been obtained and there
is no agreement of the parties for interest to accrue on any sums hereunder.
15. Denied as stated. It is admitted that Plaintiff has made demand for the sum of
$102,026.92, but denied that Plaintiff has failed or refused to pay any part thereof.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Digitital-Ink, Inc., respectfully requests that this Honorable
Court dismiss Count I of Plaintiff's Complaint and grant to Defendant such other relief as may be
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just and proper.
Count II - UNJUST ENRICHMENT
16. Defendant hereby incorporates by reference all of the above paragraphs as if more
fully set forth herein at length.
17. Admitted.
18. Admitted.
19. Admitted.
20. Denied as stated. Defendant did not permit Plaintiff to incur damages.
21. Denied as stated. As stated above, Defendant believes, and therefore avers, that all
payments made on Defendant's account may not have been properly credited thereto.
22. ]'he averments of this paragraph constitute a conclusion of law to which no response
is required. If, and to the extent a response is judicially deemed to be required, Defendant
specifically denies the averments of this paragraph.
23. Denied as stated.. Defendant denies the existence of unjust enrichment at Plaintiff's
expense. Defendant further denies that Defendant is obligated to pay Plaintiff the sum of
$102,026.92.
WHEIUFORE, Defendant, Digital-Ink, Inc., respectfully requests that this Honorable
Court dismiss Count II of Plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice and grant Defendant such other
relief as may be just and proper.
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NEW MATTER
24. Paragraphs 146, inclusive, of Defendant's Answer are incorporated herein by
reference.
25. Plaintiffs Complaint may be barred by the doctrine of accord and satisfaction.
26. Plaintiff's Complaint may be barred by the doctrine of release.
27. Plaintiffs Complaint may be barred by the doctrine of estoppel.
28. Plaintiff's Complaint may be barred by the doctrine of waiver.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Digital-Ink, Inc., respectfully requests that this Honorable
Court dismiss Plaintiff s Complaint with prejudice and grant Defendant such other relief as may
be just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
CUNNINGHAM & CHERNICOFF, P.C.
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PA ID No: 23380
Nicholas A. Fanelli, EsquirV
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2320 North Second Street(
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Date: July 2011 Telephone: (717) 238-6570
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
WORKFLOWONE, LLC,
Plaintiff No. 11-4919 Civil Term
V.
CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
DIGITAL-INK, INC.,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Julieanne Ametrano, Legal Assistant with the law firm of Cunningham & Chernicoff,
P.C., certify a true and correct copy of the ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER TO
PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT will be served by first class U.S. Mail and/or electronic means
on the following:
Workflowone, LLC
c/o Demetrios H. Tsarouhis
21 S. 9' Street, Suite 200
Allentown, PA 18102
CUNNINGHAM & CHERNICOFF, P.C.
Date: July 22, 2011 By: /5 ",_
Stacy A. S berger
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
WORKFLOWONE, LLC,
Plaintiff No. 11-4919 Civil Term
V.
CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
DIGITAL-:INK, INC.,
Defendant
VERIFICATION
I, Jack Nissley, authorized agent of Digital-Ink, Inc., the Defendant in the foregoing
action do hereby affirm that the statements made in the foregoing are true and correct to the best
of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that this Verification is made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A., Section 4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
By: tack Nissle
For: Digital-Ink, Inc.
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Date: July o 2011
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson
Sheriff t? FILED- P1 TO?F l rte l L'
Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy 2011 JUL 26 AM 8: !.? 7
Richard W Stewart
Solicitor = < < C.,UMBERLANO COUNT 'Y
PENNSYLVANIA
WorkFlowOne, LLC
vs. Case Number
Digital-Ink, Inc. 2011-4919
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
07/01/2011 Ronny R. Anderson, Sheriff who being duly sworn according to law states that he made a diligent search
and inquiry for the within named defendant, to wit: Digital-Ink, Inc., but was unable to locate them in his
bailiwick. He therefore deputized the Sheriff of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania to serve the within
Complaint and Notice according to law.
07/11/2011 09:21 AM - Dauphin County Return: And now July 11, 2011 at 0921 hours I, Jack Lotwick, Sheriff of
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, do hereby certify and return that I served a true copy of the within
Complaint and Notice, upon the within named defendant, to wit: Digital-Ink, Inc. by making known unto
Kerry Willard, Production Manager for Digital-Ink, Inc. at 2201 Woodview Drive, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
17112 its contents and at the same time handing to him personally the said true and correct copy of the
same.
SHERIFF COST: $37.00
July 21, 2011
SO ANSWERS,
RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
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24. Denied. By way of further response, Defendant sets forth a conclusion of l aw to
which no response is required.
25. Denied. By way of further response, Defendant sets forth a conclusion of law to
which no response is required.
26. Denied. By way of further response, Defendant sets forth a conclusion of law to
which no response is required.
27. Denied. By way of further response, Defendant sets forth a conclusion of law to
which no response is required.
28. Denied. By way of further response, Defendant sets forth a conclusion of law to
which no response is required.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests judgment in its favor and against Defendant as follows:
a) Judgment in the amount of $102,026.92 due on the account;
b) Costs of suit; and
c) Any other relief as the Court deems just and appropriate.
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Respectfully Submitted,
KEIFER & TSAROUHIS, LLP
DEMETRIOS H. TSAROUHIS
I.D. #88513
21 S. 9th Street-Suite 200
Allentown, PA 18102
610-439-1500
Date:
11010129
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
WORKFLOWONE, LLC,
Plaintiff
V. No. 2011-04919
DIGITAL-INK, INC.,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that on this date a true and correct copy of the Reply to
New Matter has been served by United States first-class mail, postage prepaid, upon the
individual(s) at the address indicated below:
Robert E. Chernicoff
Cunningham & Chernicoff, P.C.
2320 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Respectfully Submitted,
KEIFER & TSAROUHIS, LLP
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DEMETRIOS H. TSAROUHIS
I.D. #88513
21 S. 9th Street-Suite 200
Allentown, PA 18102
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PRAECIPE AND POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR SATISFACTION AND/OR
TERMINATION
TO THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF SAID COURT:
You are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to enter, as indicated, the
following on the records thereof:
A. 1. ? The within suit is Settled, Discontinued, Ended and costs paid.
2. ® The within suit is Settled, Discontinued, Ended WITH Prejudice and costs
paid.
3. ? The within suit is Settled, Discontinued, Ended WITHOUT Prejudice and
costs paid.
B. 1. ? Satisfaction of the Award in the within suit is acknowledged.
2. ? Satisfaction of Judgment, with interest and costs, in the within matter is
acknowledged.
C. ? Other:
Respectfully Submitted,
KEIFER & TSAROUHIS, LLP
By:
Demetrios H. Tsarouhis
21 S. 9th St.
Allentown, PA 18102
Phone: (610) 439-1500
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11010129
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
WORKFLOWONE, LLC,
Plaintiff
V. : No. 2011-04919
DIGITAL-INK, INC.,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that on this date a true and correct copy of the Praecipe
and Power of Attorney for Satisfaction and/or Termination has been served by United States
first-class mail, postage prepaid, upon the individual(s) at the address indicated below:
Robert E. Chernicoff
Cunningham & Chernicoff, P.C.
2320 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Date: ? ? <0I Z
Respectfully Submitted,
KEIFER & TSAROUHIS, LLP
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DEMETRIOS H. TSAROUHIS
I.D. #88513
21 S. 9t' Street-Suite 200
Allentown, PA 18102
610-439-1.500