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PARK CUSTOM HOMES, INC.,
a Pennsylvania corporation,
Plaintiff
vs.
DONGSIK SUH and
HYONSUK KIM SUH,
husband and wife,
Defendants.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Docket No. 11- 4pW7 MW
MECHANICS' LIEN CLAIM
AND NOW, Park Custom Homes, Inc., by and through its undersigned attorney,
pursuant to the Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963, 49 P.S. §1101, et seq. files and
perfects this Mechanics' Lien Claim, and in support thereof makes the following statements:
1. The Plaintiff is Park Custom Homes, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, with a
business address of 1605 York Haven Road, York Haven, PA 17370.
2. The Defendants are Dongsik Suh and Hyonsuk Kim Suh, husband and wife,
residing at 232 Sample Bridge Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
3. The Defendants are the owners or reputed owners of the Property described in
Paragraph 4 below.
4. The improvements and property claimed to be subject to the Lien consists of Lot
2 on the Final Minor Subdivision Plan of Byung D. Chang and Joung S. Chang, dated June 8,
1994, last revised July 20, 1994, recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in Plan Book 68, Page 118, and having a municipal address
of 232 Sample Bridge Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 ("Property"). 4Iq'.oo PO AVY
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5. Plaintiff files this claim as contractor under a written contract with Defendants,
whereby Plaintiff agreed to erect and construct a garage and make other certain improvements
upon the Property. A true and correct copy of the Construction Agreement, Addendum to
Construction Agreement and ledger of the amounts owed Plaintiff are attached hereto as Exhibit
"A»
6. Plaintiff last engaged in regular erection and construction work upon the Property
on or about March 15, 2011 but has not completed its work due to non-payment by Defendants.
7. The amount claimed by Plaintiff to be due is $34,956.00.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Park Custom Homes, Inc., claims a Mechanics' Lien against the
Property in the amount of $34,956.00.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF
ROBERT M. WALKER, LLC
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Robert M. Wafer, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 86340
3461 Market Street, Suite 103
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 761-1200
Fax: (717) 761-1201
E-Mail: rmwOl -rmwalkerlaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
DATE: ell /
EXHIBIT "A"
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
This agreement, made 3rd day of May 2009 by an between
Park Custom Homes, Inc.
1605 York Haven Road
York Haven, PA 17370
Party of the first part, hereinafter called Contractor
AND
Dongsik & Kim Suh
232 Sample bridge road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Party of the second part, hereinafter called Owners
Witnesseth: That the CONTRACTOR and the OWNERS for the mutual consideration hereinafter mentioned, intending
to be legally bound hereby, agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 SPEECIFIC TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THIS CONTRACT
(A) Description of Home: Finish garage for new kitchen and add new car garage and entrance foyer
as per plans
(B) Location: 232 Sample bridge road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(C) Work and/or Materials shown on plans or specifications attached hereto or signed by the parties
hereto:
(D) Work to commence on or before May 15, 2009
(E) ARTICLE 2 CONTRACT PRICE
Basic contract Price: $ 97,000 (with review of final plan with both parties)
ARTICLE 3 PAYMENTS
Down payment and signing of contract: $9,700 (ordering of materials prior to start date)
Payment determined by Owners and Contractor payable to Park Custom Homes, Inc.
Stage 1 (Material Delivery-start date) 15% $ 14,550
Stage 2 (Rough Framing) 20% $ 19,400
Stage 3 (Exterior) 20% $ 19,400
Stage 4 (Rough-in and Drywall) 25% $ 24,250
Stage 5 (U&O Cert -Final) 10% $ 9,700
(A) Special Conditions or terms applicable to this contract
See Addendums - spreadsheet and prints see page for addendums
Page 1
ADDENDUM TO CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
In reference to Construction Agreement dated March 27, 2009 between Dongsik & Kim Suh know as Owner, and Park
Custom Homes, Inc. A Pennsylvania Corporation known as general contractor covering the construction of 232
Sample Bridge Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17370
The undersigned Owner and Contractor hereby agree to the followings:
A. Detail of Stages
Down payment: $9,700 purpose of, special order materials, scheduling of all vendors and sub-
contractors and commitments from all parties.
Stage 1 (Material Delivery-start date) 15% - First day of construction
Stage 2 (Rough Framing) 20% - All interior and exterior framing complete. All windows
and exterior doors, under roof and weather tight.
Stage 3 (Exterior) 20% - All underground utilities, sidewalk, curves, driveway (concrete footers
for driveway pavers) rough grade, and siding
Stage 4 (Rough-in and Drywall) 25% - All plumbing, HVAC, electric, insulation and finish drywall
ready to paint
Stage 5 (U&O Cert -Final) 10% - Final Certificate of Occupancy from Stone harbor township, Move An.
B. Final specifications for each room for the home to be chosen and agreed by both parties by
April 10, 2009.
C. Kichen to be Aristcraft final approval contractor and home owner
D. Half basement crawel space with cmu block
E. Final landscaping from owner, contractor to provide final grade
F. All materials to be chosen and ordered with-in reasonable time.
G. Home 717- 691-7105 Office 717-236-4689 Fax 717-909-9550 Dsuh6912msn.com
H. All upgrades and change orders to be quoted and signed change orders by owners prior to installation
The herein agreement, upon its execution by both parties, is herewith made an integral part of the aforementioned
Agreement of Sale.
DATE: '
Witness:
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New shutters
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Upgrades in kitchen drawers $1,950
Upgrades in side panel _ $500
Upgrades in hardwood floors from standard to endinnered 5 inch wide _ $3,900
Paint wall in dining room $400
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New Panel box 100 amp service $100
Removal of three 3 large trees on side of house and bushes along house $700
Removal of undergroud fuel tank - original quote
U rade in HVAC system for pool area $3,000
$950
Additional blacktop for driveway dip $1,100,
Additional trash and debris thrown into dumster from relitives
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Upgrade in doset - - -- -- - -- - - - - - $250'
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Building materials taken from job site $30
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VERIFICATION
I, Sun Myong Park, President of Park Custom Homes, Inc., have read the foregoing
Mechanics' Lien Claim and hereby affirm that it is true and correct to the best of my personal
knowledge, information and belief. This verification and statement is made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson
Sheriff
Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy
Richard W Stewart
Solicitor
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F'LED-OFFICE
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2011 AUG 30 AM g: 35
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Park Custom Homes, Inc.
vs.
Dongsik Suh (et al.)
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
Case Number
2011-6527
08/22/2011 07:20 PM - Ryan Burgett, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on August
22, 2011 at 1920 hours, he served a true copy of the within Mechanics' Lien Claim, upon the within named
defendant, to wit: Dongsik Suh, by making known unto Hyonsuk Kim Suh, Wife of Defendant at 232
Sample Bridge Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050 its contents and at the
same time handing to her personally the said true and correct copy of the same.
RYAN BURGETT, DEP
08/22/2011 07:20 PM - Ryan Burgett, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on August
22, 2011 at 1920 hours, he served a true copy of the within Mechanics' Lien Claim, upon the within named
defendant, to wit: Hyonsuk Kim Suh, by making known unto herself personally, at 232 Sample Bridge
Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050 its contents and at the same time
handing to her personally the said true and correct copy of the same.
RYAN BURG TT, DEPUTY
SHERIFF COST: $54.44
August 25, 2011
NOTARY
Affirmed and subscribed to before me this
day of
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Law Offices of Robert M. Walker, LLC
Robert M. Walker, Esquire
3906 Market Street
Telephone: (717) 761-1200 -OF ''F THFILED
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PARK CUSTOM HOMES, INC., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
a Pennsylvania corporation, OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
vs. Docket No. 11-6527 MLD
DONGSIK SUH and
HYONSUK KIM SUH,
husband and wife,
Defendants.
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 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, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
Law Offices of Robert M. Walker, LLC
Robert M. Walker, Esquire
3906 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 761-1200
Fax: (717) 76101291
PARK CUSTOM HOMES, INC., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
a Pennsylvania corporation, OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
vs. Docket No. 11-6527 MLD
DONGSIK SUH and
HYONSUK KIM SUH,
husband and wife,
Defendants.
COMPLAINT IN ACTION UPON MECHANICS' LIEN
AND NOW, Park Custom Homes, Inc., by and through its undersigned attorney,
pursuant to the Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963, 49 P.S. §1101, et seq. files this
Complaint in Action Upon Mechanics' Lien, and in support thereof avers the following:
1. The Plaintiff is Park Custom Homes, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, with a
business address of 1605 York Haven Road, York Haven, PA 17370.
2. The Defendants are Dongsik Suh and Hyonsuk Kim Suh, husband and wife,
residing at 232 Sample Bridge Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
3. On August 19, 2011, Plaintiff filed a Mechanics' Lien Claim in the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Docket Number 11-6527 MLD, a true and correct copy
of which Mechanics' Lien Claim is attached hereto, made a part hereof, incorporated by
reference herein and marked Exhibit "A-1".
4. On August 27, 2011, Defendants were served a copy of the Mechanics' Lien
Claim by the Sheriff of Cumberland County.
5. As of this date, Plaintiffs Mechanics' Lien Claim remains outstanding.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Park Custom Homes, Inc., demands judgment against
Defendants in the amount of Thirty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Six and 00/100
($34,956.00) Dollars.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF
ROBERT M. WALKER, LLC
By:
Robert M. Walker, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 86340
3906 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 761-1200
Fax: (717) 761-1201
E-Mail: rmw0rmwalkerlaw_com
Attorney for Plaintiff
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PARK CUSTOM HOMES, INC.,
a Pennsylvania corporation,
Plaintiff
vs.
DONGSIK SUH and
HYONSUK KIM SUH,
husband and wife,
Defendants. :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Docket No. It -t&Sa l yLD
MECHANICS' LIEN CLAIM
AND NOW, Park Custom Homes, Inc., by and through its undersigned attorney,
pursuant to the Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963, 49 P.S. §1101, et seq. files and
perfects this Mechanics' Lien Claim, and in support thereof makes the following statements:
1. The Plaintiff is Park Custom Homes, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, with a
business address of 1605 York Haven Road, York Haven, PA 17370.
2. The Defendants are Dongsik Suh and Hyonsuk Kim Suh, husband and wife,
residing at 232 Sample Bridge Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
3. The Defendants are the owners or reputed owners of the Property described in
Paragraph 4 below.
4. The improvements and property claimed to be subject to the Lien consists of Lot
2 on the Final Minor Subdivision Plan of Byung D. Chang and Joung S. Chang, dated June 8,
1994, last revised July 20, 1994, recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in Plan Book 68, Page 118, and having a municipal address
of 232 Sample Bridge Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 ("Property").
5. Plaintiff files this claim as contractor under a written contract with Defendants,
whereby Plaintiff agreed to erect and construct a garage and make other certain improvements
upon the Property. A true and correct copy of the Construction Agreement, Addendum to
Construction Agreement and ledger of the amounts owed Plaintiff are attached hereto as Exhibit
„A„
6. Plaintiff last engaged in regular erection and construction work upon the Property
on or about March 15, 2011 but has not completed its work due to non-payment by Defendants.
7. The amount claimed by Plaintiff to be due is $34,956.00.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Park Custom Homes, Inc., claims a Mechanics' Lien against the
Property in the amount of $34,956.00.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF
ROBERT M. WALKER, LLC
By:
Robert M. W er, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 86340
3461 Market Street, Suite 103
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 761-1200
Fax: (717) 761-1201
E-Mail: rmw rmwalkerlaw.com_
Attorney for Plaintiff
DATE-. l?lii
EXHIBIT "A"
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
This agreement, made 3rd day of May 2009 by an between
Park Custom Homes, Inc.
1605 York Haven Road
York Haven, PA 17370
Party of the first part, hereinafter called Contractor
AND
Dongsik & Kim Suh
232 Sample bridge road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Party of the second part, hereinafter called Owners
Witnesseth: That the CONTRACTOR and the OWNERS for the mutual consideration hereinafter mentioned, intending
to be legally bound hereby, agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 SPEECIFIC TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THIS CONTRACT
(A) Description of Home: Finish garage for new kitchen and add new car garage and entrance foyer
as per plans
(B) Location: 232 Sample bridge road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(C) Work andlor Materials shown on plans or specifications attached hereto or signed by the parties
hereto:
(D) Work to commence on or before May 15, 2009
(E) ARTICLE 2 CONTRACT PRICE
Basic contract Price: $ 97,000 (with review of final plan with both parties)
ARTICLE 3 PAYMENTS
Down payment and signing of contract: $9,700 (ordering of materials prior to start date)
Payment determined by Owners and Contractor payable to Park Custom Homes, Inc.
Stage 1 (Material Delivery-start date) 15% $ 14,550
Stage 2 (Rough Framing) 20% $ 19,400
Stage 3 (Exterior) 20% $ 19,400
Stage 4 (Rough-in and Drywall) 25% $ 24,250
Stage 5 (U&O Cert -Final) 10% $ 9,700
(A) Special Conditions or terms applicable to this contract
See Addendums - spreadsheet and prints see page for addendums
Page 1
ADDENDUM TO CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
In reference to Construction Agreement dated March 27, 2009 between Dongsik & Kim Suh know as Owner, and Park
Custom Homes, Inc. A Pennsylvania Corporation known as general contractor covering the construction of 232
Sample Bridge Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17370
The undersigned Owner and Contractor hereby agree to the followings:
A. Detail of Stages
Down payment: $9,700 purpose of, special order materials, scheduling of all vendors and sub-
contractors and commitments from all parties.
Stage 1 (Material Delivery-start date) 15% - First day of construction
Stage 2 (Rough Framing) 20% - All interior and exterior framing complete. All windows
and exterior doors, under roof and weather fight.
Stage 3 (Exterior) 20% - All underground utilities, sidewalk, curves, driveway (concrete footers
for driveway pavers) rough grade, and siding
Stage 4 (Rough-in and Drywall) 25% - All plumbing, HVAC, electric, insulation and finish drywall
ready to paint
Stage 5 (U&O Cert -Final) 10% - Final Certificate of Occupancy from Stone harbor township, Move -in.
B. Final specifications for each room for the home to be chosen and agreed by both parties by
April 10, 2009.
C. Kichen to be Aristcraft final approval contractor and home owner
D. Half basement crawel space with cmu block
E. Final landscaping from owner, contractor to provide final grade
F. All materials to be chosen and ordered with-in reasonable time.
G. Home 717- 691-7105 Office 717-236-4689 Fax 717-909-9550 Dsuh6912msn.com
H. All upgrades and change orders to be quoted and signed change orders by owners prior to installation
The herein agreement, upon its execution by both parties, is herewith made an integral part of the aforementioned
Agreement of Sale.
DATE:
Witness:
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ongsik Suh Ow
Witness:
Witness:
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Pa m Homes, Inc., Co tractor
Park Custom Homes, Inc.
Dong Sik and Kim Sun
232 sample bridge Road, Mechanicsburg pa 17055
Total contract $97,000
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Paid
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Balance Due
Upq$9,700
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$32 - ,95
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Discount $3,000 so it would be less than 100k • request from Kim $3,000
Additional cost of architech to draw plans and specs $2
500
Build new 2x6 walls on top of exisen garage walls for an insulation factor of R 31 ,
$2,360'
hnstall windows for materials only as agreed - - $0
[Labor for window install $400
Additional labor for brick on side of house request from home owner $35p
Exterior bricks labor and materials for additional windows $250
New shutters $196
Upgrades in kitchen drawers $1,950
Upgrades in side panel -
Upgrades in hardwood floors from standard to endinnered 5 inch wide + $3,900
!Paint wall in dining room - - - -
$400
Install door from dining room to exsiting kitchen $250
Electrical switches with dimmer - $300
Add additional cable for wall tv and eletncal outlet
--- - $2
New Panel box 100 amp service $100,
- - - -
Removal of three 3) large trees on side of house and bushes along house
$700
Rernoval of unde roud fuel tank • original quote S3,000
Uprade in HVAC system for pool area_ $950
Additional blacktop for driveway dip $1,100
Additional trash and debris thrown into dumster from relieves $4501
Upgrade in closet $2501
eletric door on garege $70'
Building materials taken from job site $30
Cut out in granite for sink bar and stove
Sink bar and stove la ; and m to erials - -
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VERIFICATION
I, Sun Myong Park, President of Park Custom Homes, Inc., have read the foregoing
Mechanics' Lien Claim and hereby affirm that it is true and correct to the best of my personal
knowledge, information and belief. This verification and statement is made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities,
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Date:
Sun Myong Park
VERIFICATION
I, Sun Myong Park, President of Park Custom Homes, Inc., have read the foregoing
Complaint in Action Upon Mechanics' Lien and hereby affirm that it is true and correct to the
best of my personal knowledge, information and belief. This verification and statement is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: I'J -o/Dl GJ?
Sun Myong r
Law Offices of Robert M. Walker, LLC
Robert M. Walker, Esquire
3906 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 761-1200
Fax: (717) 76101291
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HE PROTHONOTARY
2012 JAN 20 PM I: 05
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PARK CUSTOM HOMES, INC.,
a Pennsylvania corporation,
Plaintiff
vs.
DONGSIK SUH and
HYONSUK KIM SUH,
husband and wife,
Defendants. :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Docket No. 11-6527 MLD
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, William L. Adler, Esquire, accept service of the Complaint in Action Upon Mechanics'
Lien Claim filed on January 5, 2012, on behalf of Defendants, Dongsik Suh and Hyonsuk Kim
Suh, and certify that I am authorized to do so.
Date: 1 1
William L. Adler, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D.
4949 Devonshire Road
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Attorney for Defendants
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William L. Adler, Esquire
4949 Devonshire Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Phone: 717-652-8989
Fax: 717-307-3343
Email: BAL@BillAdlerLaw.com
Supreme Court ID: 39844
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CUlt,IOERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Park Custom Homes, Inc.
Plaintiff
V.
Dongsik Suh and Hyonsuk Kim Suh,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Cumberland COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 11-6527 MLD
NOTICE TO PLEAD
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed New Matter within
Twenty (20) days from service hereof or a default judgment may be entered against you.
Park Custom Homes, Inc.
Plaintiff
v.
Dongsik Suh and Hyonsuk Kim Suh,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Cumberland COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 11-6527 MLD
ANSWER and NEW MATTER
AND NOW COME the Defendants, Dongsik Suh and Hyonsuk Kim Suh, through their
attorney, William L. Adler, and respectfully represents the following:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Denied. The defendants deny that plaintiffs have a valid claim in that the work was done in a
poor and unworkmanlike manner.
WHEREFORE, defendants respectfully request that plaintiffs complaint be dismissed.
NEW MATTER
6. Paragraph 1 through 5 are incorporated by reference herein.
7. Plaintiff performed much of its work in a poor and unworkmanlike manner and breached the
contract with defendants as set forth below:
a.Kitchen
i.The granite table top is missing a range. The drawings reflect a range and a sink
at one end of the island table top. This would also require venting. In that this was included in
the drawings, it was part of the original contract.
ii.There is no vent over the stove in the kitchen.
iii.The sink in the kitchen under the window is much smaller sink than what was
picked at the plumbing supply store in Lemoyne. This larger sink was a part of the original
contract,
iv.The dishwasher should have been placed next to the sink.
v.Light switch not working.
vi.Long life light bulbs need to be changed all the time. This indicates a problem
with the electrical work.
vii.Behind the refrigerator is an unfinished.
viii.The backsplash is not the right length.
ix.There is no granite cutting board.
x.The seams in the granite need to be finished.
xi.The vertical wood cover under the island in the kitchen is a cheap inadequate
material and looks temporary.
xii.Electrical system not complete.
xiii.Trash can not installed in correct place.
xiv.Island shelves not installed
xv.The wrong door is installed between the old kitchen and living room.
b. There is no sewer line in the washer dryer room, but the other hookups are there for
water.
c.Basement
i.The creation of a basement was a part of the plan. The basement is basically
inaccessible. The door to the basement is crammed into the closet and there are no stairs into the
basement. The basement has a dirt floor making it unusable for storage.
ii.Loose electrical wiring in the original basement is incomplete.
d.Backdoor
i.There is a gap between the walls and there is rough board instead of brick.
e.Garage floor
i.There are cracks in the garage floor.
ii.Garage door entrance needs to be sanded and painted.
f.Attic in garage.
i.Access to the attic is very difficult.
g.Outside lights switch
i.Not working
h.Electrical panel
i.A used panel was installed rather than a new one.
i.Floor
i.Not level
ii.The floor was not completed next to the kitchen. This was part of the contract.
j.Front hall
i.Shoe rack not installed as contracted.
k.Part of the contract was the installation of a bay window
i.This was not installed.
l.Master bedroom
i.The walk-in closet is too narrow which makes it very difficult to use.
ii.The door to the basement is in the floor of the walk-in closet which makes it
almost impossible to use.
m1ight fixtures
i. Some old light fixtures need to be replaced.
n.Old dining room
i.Paint incomplete.
o.Exterior
i.The concrete walk should have gone around the house.
ii.The windows originally were longer, but due to a miscalculation with the height
of the new floor, the contractor actually had to shorten the windows and fill the gap with
mismatching brick-and-mortar.
iii.A roof over the front door was part of the contract.
iv.Ice forms over the front door creating a dangerous condition.
v.The front door needs to be touched up.
vi.Trim at the bottom of the front door is loose.
vii.Garage door trim is inadequate.
viii.Vinyl was placed on the front of the house instead of the contracted for brick.
ix.The outside bed was extended to far, impeding traffic in the driveway.
x.The front entrance concrete is cracked.
xi.The garden was not completed.
xii.The gutter is not the correct link.
p.Completion date.
i.Contractor agreed to complete the project by January 31, 2010. It extended more
than a year beyond that.
8. The above work outlined in paragraph 7 will cost at least $50,000 to repair.
9. This should serve as a set off to the mechanics lien claim.
WHEREFORE, defendants respectfully request that plaintiff s complaint be dismissed.
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William-L. A-Uler,-Esquire--
Attorney for Defendants
4949 Devonshire Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17109
717-652-8989
Supreme Court ID Number 39844
BAL@BillAdlerLaw.com
February 6, 2012
VERIFICATION
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING PLEADING
ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS HEREIN ARE
MADE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 RELATING TO
UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
DATE:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, William L. Adler, Esquire, Attorney for Defendants, hereby certify on the
..-day of ?y/larv ?-a , 2012,1 served a copy of the within ANSWER and NEW
MATTER upon the following person by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Robert M. Walker
Law Offices of Robert M. Walker, LLC
3906 Market Street
Camp Hill. PA 17011
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Law Offices of Robert M. Walker, LLC
Robert M. Walker, Esquire
3906 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 761-1200
Fax: (717) 761-1201
PARK CUSTOM HOMES, INC.,
a Pennsylvania corporation,
Plaintiff
vs.
DONGSIK SUH and
HYONSUK KIM SUH,
husband and wife,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: Docket No. 11-6527 MLD r
Defendants. :
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AND NOW, Park Custom Homes, Inc., by and through its undersigned attorney,
respectfully files this Reply to New Matter of Defendants, and in support thereof, avers the
following:
6. No response required.
7. It is denied that Plaintiff performed most of its work in a poor and unworkmanlike
manner. The Plaintiff replies to each individual allegation under Paragraph 7 as follows:
a. Kitchen.
(i) Denied. The final plans and specifications did not include a range in the
granite table top. There was no agreement between Plaintiff and Defendants,
nor any change order specifying such a range. By way of further answer,
there is a stove with an integrated cook top range installed along the north
wall of the kitchen.
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(ii) Denied. There is an internal recirculating vent incorporated into the bottom of
the microwave oven installed directly above the stove.
(iii) Denied. The final plans and specifications called for a standard size 36" sink
base cabinet. A standard 36" sink was installed that fits the base cabinet. By
way of further answer, a larger sink would have required oversized base
cabinets and there was no agreement between Plaintiff and Defendants, nor
any change order calling for oversized base cabinets.
(iv) Denied. The final plans and specifications show the dishwasher in its current
location. There was no agreement, nor any change order for a different
location. By way of further answer, there are two sinks adjacent to the
dishwasher, one directly to the right of the dishwasher and the other directly
behind the dishwasher.
(v) Denied. Defendants fail to specify which light switch is not working and
provide no detail as to the circumstances of its alleged failure. As such,
Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of this averment, and it is therefore denied.
(vi) Denied. Defendants fail to specify sufficient facts to support the allegation
that "long life light bulbs need to be changed all the time." As such, Plaintiff is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
this averment, and is therefore denied. The remainder of the allegations in
this Paragraph 7.a (vi) are conclusions of law to which no response is
required.
(vii) Denied. Plaintiff completed the finish carpentry at the back of the refrigerator
cabinet pursuant to the final agreement between Plaintiff and Defendants. By
way of further answer, Plaintiff finished said work utilizing an acceptable and
workmanlike manner of construction.
(viii) Denied. Defendants fail to specify what aspects of the kitchen backsplash
are "not the right length." As such, Plaintiff is without knowledge or
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information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of this averment, and it is
therefore denied.
(ix) Denied. The final plans and specifications did not include a granite cutting
board. There was no agreement between Plaintiff and Defendants, nor any
change order calling for a cutting board.
(x) Denied. Defendants fail to specify where or how the seams in the granite
countertops are unfinished. As such, Plaintiff is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of this averment, and it is
therefore denied.
(xi) Denied. The area in question is covered with cabinet grade birch plywood
that is consistent with the quality and grade of the base cabinets chosen by
Defendants and installed by Plaintiff.
(xii) Denied. Plaintiff completed all the electrical work in the kitchen pursuant to
the final agreement between Plaintiff and Defendant. By way of further
answer, Plaintiff finished said work utilizing an acceptable and workmanlike
manner of construction.
(xiii) Denied. A trash can may be placed in the specific kitchen base cabinet
designated for housing a trash can as called for in the final kitchen
specifications, so long as the proper size trash can is used by Defendants.
(xiv) Denied. Defendants have been provided with all shelving that was supplied
by the base cabinet manufacturer.
(xv) Denied. Defendants fail to specify what aspects of the door installed between
the old kitchen and living room makes it the "wrong door." As such, Plaintiff is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
this averment, and it is therefore denied. By way of further answer, the
original contract specifications called for an opening between the old kitchen
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and living room and not a door. At the request of the Defendants, Plaintiff
installed a door in this opening that matches the new construction.
b. Washer/Dryer Room. Admitted in part; Denied in part. It is admitted that pursuant to
an agreement between the Plaintiff and the Defendants subsequent to the original contract,
Plaintiff was to convert an existing closet so as to provide plumbing, electrical and waste water
hook-ups in the closet for a clothes washer and dryer. Plaintiff completed installation of the
water line. Plaintiff roughed in electricity for the washer and dryer. Plaintiff has not completed
the electrical work and has not connected the waste water line because of non-payment of the
Defendants. Plaintiff denies that Plaintiff's failure to complete said work constitutes a poor or
unworkmanlike manner of construction.
c. Basement.
(i) Denied. The final plans and specifications call for a crawl space and not a
basement (see Addendum to Construction Agreement attached to Plaintiff's
Complaint). It is also denied that the crawl space is inaccessible because
there is an access panel in the floor of the master bedroom closet. Because
it is a crawl space and not a basement, no steps are required for access. No
part of the plans and specifications call for flooring in the crawl space and the
crawl space meets building code requirements.
(ii) Denied. Plaintiff completed all the electrical work in the basement pursuant
to the final agreement between Plaintiff and Defendants. By way of further
answer, Plaintiff finished said work utilizing an acceptable and workmanlike
manner of construction.
d. Backdoor. Denied. Defendants fail to specify what aspects of the backdoor
include gaps between the walls and where there is rough board instead of brick. As such,
Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of this
averment, and it is therefore denied. By way of further answer, said door and its installation
methods comply with the final plans and specifications and building code requirements.
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e. Garage Floor.
(i) Admitted in part; Denied in part. While the Plaintiff has not inspected nor
witnessed the complained of cracking in the garage floor, it is admitted that
newly poured concrete customarily experiences minor cracking as a result of
expansion and contraction caused by weather changes during the final curing
process. Defendants fail to substantiate the nature or location of the
complained of cracks, and for this reason Plaintiff denies that such cracks, if
they exist, constitute a poor or unworkmanlike manner of construction. By
way of further answer, Plaintiff installed the garage floor in accordance with
industry custom and practice.
(ii) Denied. The garage entry door is a pre-hung and pre-finished fiberglass door
assembly that is manufactured so as to not require sanding or painting, and
the color of the door matches the trim of the house.
f. Attic in Garage.
(i) Denied. The ceiling access panel to the attic area meets building code
requirements and provides sufficient access to the attic area. By way of
further answer, the attic area is not designed for storage, and therefore
this access panel is only meant for use by an individual to gain entry to
the attic area for repairs and/or maintenance.
g. Outside Light Switch.
(i) Denied. Defendants fail to specify which outside light switch is not
working and what aspect of that switch is "not working." As such, Plaintiff
is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth of this averment, and it is therefore denied.
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h. Electrical Panel.
(i) Denied. A new 100 amp electrical sub-panel was sourced from an
electrical component supplier and installed pursuant to the final plans and
specifications.
i. Floor.
(i) Denied. Defendants fail to specify what floor or floors are not level, and
further fails to specify how any such floors have been measured or
quantified such that they are not level. As such, Plaintiff is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of this
averment, and it is therefore denied.
(ii) Denied. Plaintiff completed all the flooring work pursuant to the final
agreement between Plaintiff and Defendants. By way of further answer,
Plaintiff finished said work utilizing an acceptable and workmanlike
manner of construction.
j. Front Hall.
(i) Denied. Plaintiff did not agree to provide Defendants with any type of
shoe rack.
k. Part of the Contract was the Installation of a Bay Window.
(i) Denied. The installation of a bay window was not called for in the final
plans and specifications.
1. Master Bedroom.
(i) Denied. Defendants fail to specify what aspects of the master bedroom
walk-in closet make it too narrow and/or difficult to use. As such, Plaintiff
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is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth of this averment, and is therefore denied. It is also denied that any
aspect of the dimensions of the walk-in closet constitute a poor or
unworkmanlike manner of construction. By way of further answer,
Defendants specifically requested that Plaintiff enlarge the size of the
master bedroom, without enlarging the overall size of the structure
housing the master bedroom and walk-in closet, resulting in a subsequent
reduction in size of the walk-in closet.
(ii) Denied. There is no basement below the master bedroom, only a crawl
space, as called for in the final plans and specifications. (See Reply
7.(c)(i) above).
M. Light Fixtures.
(i) Denied. Defendants fail to specify what the particular "old light fixtures"
and what aspects of the fixtures require them to be replaced.
Furthermore, Defendants fail to provide any support for the allegation that
Plaintiff was required to replace any such fixtures.
n. Old Dining Room.
(i) Denied. Plaintiff completed all the painting work in the old dining room
pursuant to the final agreement between Plaintiff and Defendants. By
way of further answer, Plaintiff finished said work utilizing an acceptable
and workmanlike manner of construction.
o. Exterior.
(i) Denied. The final plans and specifications did not call for a concrete
sidewalk "around the house."
(ii) Denied. The new kitchen was created out of the area that was previously
the garage. The garage had tall windows that extended down to within
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approximately 18" of the garage floor. Because kitchen base cabinets
were to be installed along the wall where these windows were located,
shorter windows had to be installed in place of the longer windows;
otherwise, the original windows would have been partially covered by the
kitchen base cabinets. It was understood by and agreed to by the
Defendants that Plaintiff would replace the longer windows with shorter
windows. The shorter windows required the installation of additional brick
and the mortar used for said brick was matched as closely as practical to
the existing brick mortar.
(iii) Denied. The final plans and specifications did not call for the construction
of a roof over the front door.
(iv) Denied. See Reply 7.(o)(iii) above. To the extent that any formation of
ice creates a dangerous condition it is because of the failure of
Defendants to contract for the construction of a roof over this entrance.
(v) Denied. The front door was initially painted in a color picked by
Defendants. Defendants did not like the color of the paint when it dried,
and asked Plaintiff to repaint the door. Plaintiff repainted the door three
additional times and that paint work was completed in a quality and
workmanlike manner.
(vi) Denied. Plaintiff properly affixed the trim at the bottom of the front door at
the time of installation.
(vii) Denied. Defendants fail to specify what aspect of the garage door trim is
inadequate and therefore Plaintiff is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of this averment, and it is
therefore denied.
(viii) Denied. The final plans and specifications call for brick on the lower part
of the front of the house with vinyl siding to be installed in the gable front.
Plaintiff constructed the improvements in this manner.
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(ix) Denied. Plaintiff graded the bed in question as directed by Defendants.
By way of further answer, Defendants are responsible for all final
landscaping. (See Addendum to Construction Agreement).
(x) Admitted in part; Denied in part. While the Plaintiff has not inspected nor
witnessed the complained of cracking in the front entrance concrete, it is
admitted that newly poured concrete customarily experiences minor
cracking as a result of expansion and contraction caused by weather
changes during the final curing process. Defendants fail to substantiate
the nature or location of the complained of cracks, and for this reason
Plaintiff denies that such cracks, if they exist, constitute a poor or
unworkmanlike manner of construction. By way of further answer, Plaintiff
installed the front entrance in accordance with industry custom and
practice.
(xi) Denied. Plaintiff graded the garden as directed by Defendants. By way
of further answer, Defendants are responsible for all final landscaping.
(See Addendum to Construction Agreement).
(xii) Denied. Defendants fail to specify what aspect of the gutter "is not the
correct length", and for this reason Plaintiff denies that the complained of
condition, if it exists, constitutes a poor or unworkmanlike manner of
construction.
P. Completion Date.
(i) Admitted in part; Denied in part. It is admitted that Plaintiff initially agreed
to complete the project by January 31, 2010. However, Plaintiff's
completion of the work was initially delayed due to numerous change
orders submitted by Defendants, and was subsequently delayed because
of Defendants' failure to pay Plaintiff for completed work. Plaintiff denies
that the failure to complete such work constitutes a poor or
unworkmanlike manner of construction.
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8. Denied. Defendants fail to substantiate their claim that the complained of items
will require at least $50,000.00 to repair. Rather, the minor remaining work to be completed by
Plaintiff has a cost of less than $1,000.00.
9. This paragraph contains a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF
ROBERT M. WALKER, LLC
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Robert M. W 46r, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 86340
3906 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 761-1200
Fax: (717) 761-1201
E-Mail: rmwCcD-rmwalkerlaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
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I, ROBERT M. WALKER, attorney for Plaintiff, hereby certify that on the z- day of
February, 2012, a I served a copy of the within Reply to New Matter upon William L. Adler,
Esquire, attorney for the Defendants, by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
William L. Adler, Esquire
4949 Devonshire Road
Harrisburg, PA 17109
By:
Robert M. Wal r, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 86340
3906 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 761-1200
Fax: (717) 761-1201
E-Mail: rmw cOrmwalkerlaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
DATE:
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PARK CUSTOM HOMES, INC., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEASSYLANIA}
a Pennsylvania corporation, : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
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vs. : Docket No. 11-6527 MLD
DONGSIK SUH and
HYONSUK KIM SUH, •
husband and wife, •
Defendants. :
PRAECIPE FOR CHANGE OF ADDRESS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly amend the record to reflect the following new physical and mailing address for
attorney Robert M. Walker and the Law Offices of Robert M. Walker, LLC, counsel for Park
Custom Homes, Inc.:
Robert M. Walker, Esquire
Law Offices of Robert M. Walker, LLC
3810 Market Street, Suite B
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 761-1200
Facsimile: (717) 761-1201
Date: October 3, 2013
Robert M. W- er, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 86340
3810 Market Street, Suite B
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 761-1200
Fax: (717) 761-1201
E-Mail: rmw(cr�rmwalkerlaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, ROBERT M. WALKER, attorney for Plaintiff, hereby certify that on the 3`d day of
October, 2013, did serve a copy of the within Praecipe for Change of Address upon William L.
Adler, Esquire, attorney for the Defendants, by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
William L. Adler, Esquire
4949 Devonshire Road
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Robert M. W. 'er, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 86340
3810 Market Street, Suite B
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 761-1200
Fax: (717) 761-1201
E-Mail: rmw @.rmwalkerlaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Law Offices of Robert M.Walker,LLC Oi' THE PROTHONOTARY
Robert M.Walker,Esquire
3810 Market Street,Suite B OCT t.
Camp Hill,PA 17011 i013 C -4 AM f/: 23
Telephone: (717)761-1200
Fax: (717)761-1201 CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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PENNSYLVANIA
PARK CUSTOM HOMES, INC., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
a Pennsylvania corporation, : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
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vs. : Docket No. 11-6527 MLD
DONGS1K SUH and
HYONSUK KIM SUH,
husband and wife, •
Defendants. : •
STATEMENT OF INTENTION TO PROCEED
TO THE COURT:
Plaintiff, Park Custom Homes, Inc. intends to proceed with the above-captioned matter.
Date: October 3, 2013
Robert ' alker, Esquire
Attorney 1.0. No. 86340
3810 Market Street, Suite B
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 761-1200
Fax: (717) 761-1201
E-Mail: rmwrmwalkerlaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, ROBERT M. WALKER, attorney for Plaintiff, hereby certify that on the 3rd day of
October, 2013, did serve a copy of the within Statement of Intention to Proceed upon William L.
Adler, Esquire, attorney for the Defendants, by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
William L. Adler, Esquire
4949 Devonshire Road
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Age
Robert 'Walker, Esq ire
Attorney I.D. No. 86340
3810 Market Street, Suite B
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 761-1200
Fax: (717) 761-1201
E-Mail: rmw(a�rmwalkerlaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff