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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Judicial District, County Of Cumberland
I I DISTRICT JUSTICE JUDGMENT
COMMON PLEAS No. ?? - ?ssr
NOTICE OF APPEAL
Notice is given that the appellant has filed in the above Court of Common Pleas an appeal from the judgment rendered by the District Justice on
the date and in the case referenced below.
Stan Bohenick
1126 Cocklin Street
Mechanics
NOTICE OF APPEAL
Mark Martin
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Keith 0. Brenneman, Esquire
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9/16/2011 Stan Bohenick ?a Bitner Brothers Construction, Inc.
MJ-09305-CV-0000265-2011
This block will be signed ONLY when this notation is required under Pa.
R.C.P.D.J. No. 10088.
This Notice of Appeal, when received by the District Justice, will operate as a
SUPERSEDEAS to the judgment for possession in this case.
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before a District Justice, A COMPLAINT MUST BE FILED within twenty
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NOT USED, detach from copy of notice of appeal to be served upon appellee.
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Enter rule upon appellee(s), to file a complaint in this appeal
Name of appellee(s)
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of this rule upon you by personal service or by certified or registered mail.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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AFFIDAVIT: I hereby (swear) (affirm) that I served
? a copy of the Notice of Appeal, Common Pleas , upon the District Justice designated therein on
(date of service) 20 , ? by personal service ? by (certified) (registered) mail,
sender's receipt attached hereto, and upon the appellee, (name) on
20 ? by personal service ? by (certified) (registered) mail,
sender's receipt attached hereto.
(SWORN) (AFFIRMED) AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME
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C.QMMGNWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Notice of Judgment/Transcript Civil
Case
Mag. Dist. No: MDJ-09-3-05
MDJ Name: Honorable Mark Martin
Address: 507 North York Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Telephone: 717-766-4575
Stan Bohenick
1126 Cocklin Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Disposition Summary
Docket No
MJ-09305-CV-0000244-2011
MJ-09305-CV-0000265-2011
Judgment Summary
Participant
Bitner Brothers Construction
Stan Bohenick
Bitner Brothers Construction Inc.
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Stan Bohenick e"'' 1,ile 41?
Docket No: MJ-09305-CV-0000244-2011
Case Filed: 7/29/2011
Plaintiff Defendant
Bitner Brothers Construction Inc. Stan Bohenick
Stan Bohenick Bitner Brothers Construction Inc
Joint/Several Liability Individual Liability
Inc. $0.00 $762.56
$0.00 $5,060.53
Disposition Disposition Date
Judgment for Plaintiff 09/16/2011
Judgment for Plaintiff 09/16/2011
Amount
$762.56
$5,060.53
Judgment Detail ('Post Judgment)
In the matter of Bitner Brothers Construction Inc. vs. Stan Bohenick on 9/16/2011 the disposition is Judgment for Plaintiff and
judgment was awarded as follows:
Judament Component Joint/Several Liability Individual Liability Deposit Applied Amount
Filing Fees $0.00 $153.00 $153.00
Civil Judgment $0.00 $4,907.53 $4,907.53
Grand Total: $5,060.53
In the matter of Stan Bohenick vs. Bitner Brothers Construction Inc. on 9/16/2011 the disposition is Judgment for Plaintiff and
judgment was awarded as follows:
Judament Component Joint/Several Liability Individual Liability Deposit Applied Amount
Filing Fees $0.00 $35.50 $35.50
Civil Judgment $0.00 $727.06 $727.06
Grand Total: $762.56
ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT BY FILING A NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH
THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION. YOU MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE OF
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REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF SATISFACTION WITH THE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE IF THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR PAYS IN FULL, SETTLES,
OR OTHERWISE COMPLIES WITH THE JUDGMENT.
Date Magisterial District Judge Mark Martin;
MDJS 315 Page 1 of 3 Printed: 09/16/2011 10:25:58AM
Bitner Brothers Construction Inc.
V.
Stan Bohenick
Docket No.: MJ-09305-CV-0000244-2011
certify a this is a rue an correct copy o the record o the proceedings containing the judgment.
Date Magisterial District Judge Mark Martin
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Cp QN PLEAS No. - 7,j k
NOTICE Of APPEAL
Notice is given that the appellant has filed in the above Court of Common Pleas an appeal from the judgment rendered by the District justice on
the date and in the case referenced below.
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COURT OF EOWAON PLEAS
Stan Bohenick
1126 Conklin Street
Mechanicsburg
NOTICE OF APPEAL
Mark lliartiaa
PA 1 7055
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9/16/2011 Stan Bohenic.k V. Bitner Brothers Construct:ioti, Inc.
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R.C.P.D.J. No. 10088.
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SUPEFSEDEAS to the judgment for possession in this case.
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before a District Justice, A COMPLAINT MUST BE FILED wvWn twenty
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Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C.
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 697-8528
Attorneys for Plaintiff Stan Bohenick
STAN BOHENICK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 2011-7758
BITNER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION,
INC.,
Defendants
: 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 attorney and filing in writing with a 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 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3302
(717) 249-3166
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P. C.
By: Jl
LAW OFFICES
LAW OFKER & Attorneys for Plaintiff
SNELBA
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C.
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 697-8528
Attorneys for Plaintiff Stan Bohenick
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2011-7758
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff Stan Bohenick, by his attorneys, Snelbaker & Brenneman, P. C., submits this
STAN BOHENICK,
V.
Plaintiff
BITNER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION,
INC.,
Complaint as follows:
Back round
1. Plaintiff Stan Bohenick is an adult individual residing at 1126 Cocklin Street,
burg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Bitner Brothers Construction, Inc. ("Defendant Bitner") is a Pennsylvania
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
Business corporation with an address of 416 East North Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
3. Defendant Bitner operates a home improvement business under registration number
PAO17457 issued by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection.
4. Defendant Bitner, or the shareholders, officers and/or directors of Defendant Bitner
use registration number PA 017457 for an entity identified as Bitner Brothers Construction,
L.L.C.
5. Defendant Bitner, or the shareholders, officers and/or directors of Defendant Bitner
use registration number PA 017457 for an entity identified as Bitner Brothers Remodeling.
6. On or about April 4, 2011 Defendant Bitner, under the false and unregistered name of
tner Brothers Construction, L.L.C., entered into a Contractor Agreement with Plaintiff and his
ife, whereby Defendant Bitner agreed, inter alia, to remodel the kitchen in Plaintiffs residence
(the "project"). A true and correct copy of the Contractor Agreement (the "Agreement") bearing
a date of April 4, 2011 is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein as "Exhibit A".
7. On or about April 26, 2011, Defendant Bitner, under the false and unregistered name
of Bitner Brothers Remodeling, entered into a Contractor Addendum agreement with Plaintiff
his wife, whereby Defendant Bitner and Plaintiff and his wife agreed to an addition to the
A true and correct copy of the Contractor Addendum (the "Addendum") is attached
hereto and incorporated by reference herein as "Exhibit B".
8. Plaintiff and his wife each had authority and consent of the other to execute the
Agreement and Addendum on behalf of the Plaintiff and his wife.
9. Neither Bitner Brothers Construction, L.L.C. nor Bitner Brothers Remodeling ha a
of registration or a registration number assigned by the Pennsylvania Bureau of
Protection.
10. Defendant Bitner started the project under the Agreement in April 2011 and last
work on the project in July 2011.
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
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Breach of Contract
11. The averments of Paragraph 1 through 10, inclusive are incorporated by reference in
this Paragraph.
12. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Defendant Bitner agreed to do and perform
the following:
a. Perform all the work shown on the estimate (Agreement, Article 1);
b. Substantially complete the work on or before May 13, 2011 (Agreement,
Article 2);
C. Complete all work in a workmanlike manner (Agreement, Article 6.1);
d. Complete all work in compliance with all building codes and other applicable
laws of "Harrisburg" and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Agreement,
Article 6.1);
e. Have all work performed by individuals licensed and authorized to perform
said work (Agreement, Article 6.2);
f. Fully pay subcontractors (Agreement, Article 6.3); and
g. Obtain all necessary permits necessary for work to be performed as required
by law and/or ordinance (Agreement, Article 6.5);
13. Defendant Bitner undertook the project pursuant to and in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the Agreement and Addendum.
14. Defendant Bitner materially breached the Agreement and Addendum with Plaintiff
and the provisions thereof as noted in Paragraph 12, above, in the following particulars:
a. by abandoning the project and refusing to complete the work;
b. by failing to install CFI outlets as required by code;
LAW OFFICES c. by failing to repair leaks in the sink and drainage;
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C. d. by failing to install a threshold to the basement steps;
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by failing to replace baseboard and other trim that was sloppily installed;
f. by failing to complete caulking and painting in the kitchen;
g. by damaging hardwood flooring, cabinets and the gas control knob on the
hot water heater.
h. by failing to credit or reimburse Plaintiff $375.00 for a faucet and strainer
basket purchased;
i. by failing to complete the project by May 13, 2011 and not having the kitchen
even ready for appliance installation until July 20, 2011;
j. by relying on unskilled, untrained employees, agents and/or subcontractors;
k. by failing to assign or arrange for workers that stayed on the project;
1. by installing drywall that had to be re-hung due to poor installation;
m. by installing island and base cabinets that were not level, requiring extensive
adjustment for granite surfaces to be installed;
n. by failing to install electric outlets and box extensions and correct electric
wiring deficiencies;
o. by measuring custom island cabinets 6 inches short requiring the installation of
a spacer and other repairs;
p. by requiring Plaintiff to pay subcontractors; and
q. by failing to correct deficiencies in work when called to the attention of
Defendant Bitner and/or its employees, agents or subcontractors.
15. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Bitner's breach of the Agreement as
stated above, Plaintiff has been damaged and is required to expend sums in excess of $3,000.00
with interest and costs of this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in excess of $3,000.00
together with interest and costs of this action.
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
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COUNT II
Breach of Express Warranty
16. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 15, inclusive, are incorporated by reference
in this Paragraph.
17. Pursuant to Article 6.9 of the Agreement, Defendant Bitner provided a warranty on
workmanship as performed for a period of one year.
18. In spite of the conditions, deficiencies and defects in workmanship pertaining to
work by Defendant Bitner on the project as noted in Paragraph 14, above, Defendant Bitner
failed to remedy the deflects in workmanship as described in Paragraph 14.
19. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Bitner's breach of warranty, Plaintiff
been damaged and required to expend in excess of $3,000.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in excess of $3,000.00
with interest and costs of this action.
COUNT III
Negligence
20. The averments of Paragraph 1 through 19, inclusive, are incorporated by reference in
Paragraph.
21. For the reasons described in Paragraph 14, above, the averments of which are
incorporated by reference herein, Defendant Bitner was negligent, careless and reckless in the
matters associated with the project.
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
22. As a direct, proximate and factual result of the negligence, carelessness and
of Defendant Bitner, Plaintiff has been caused to sustain losses, damages and
expenses in excess of $3,000.00.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in excess of $3,000.00
gether with interest and costs of this action.
COUNT IV
Violation of Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act and
Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law
23. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 22, inclusive, are incorporated by reference
in this Paragraph.
24. Defendant Bitner entered into the Agreement and Addendum with Plaintiff under the
of Bitner Brothers Construction, L.L.C. and Bitner Brothers Remodeling while falsely
on both the Agreement and Addendum the license or registration number for Bitner
Brothers Construction, Inc.
25. Bitner Brothers Construction, L.L.C. is not registered with the Pennsylvania
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
Department of State.
26. Bitner Brothers Remodeling is a fictitious name for Charles H. Bitner, Jr.
27. Both Bitner Brothers Construction, L.L.C. and Bitner Brothers Remodeling
rtook home improvement work at Plaintiffs home separately or through Defendant Bitner.
28. Both Bitner Brothers Construction, L.L.C. and Bitner Brothers Remodeling through
ndant Bitner's registration number, held themselves out as a contractor without registering
the Bureau of Consumer Protection.
29. The Agreement and Addendum was not signed by Bitner Brothers Construction, Inc.
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30. The Agreement and Addendum fail to include a notice of right of rescission.
31. Defendant Bitner abandoned and failed to perform the Agreement without justified.
32. Defendant Bitner changed identifying information concerning the true nature of the
business or entity with whom Plaintiff dealt in a fraudulent or deceptive manner likely to cause
confusion or misunderstanding without advising Plaintiff or his wife of same in writing or
l otherwise.
33. For the reasons set forth in Paragraphs 24 through 32, Defendant Bitner has violated
Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (the "Act").
34. Violations of the Act by law are deemed a violation of the Pennsylvania Unfair
Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.
WHEREORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in an amount in excess of
$3,000.00, treble damages, costs and reasonable attorney's fees pursuant to 73 P.S. §201-9.2(a).
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P. C.
By:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 697-8528
Attorneys for Plaintiff Stan Bohenick
October 31, 2011
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct. I
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
: October 31, 2011
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
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License# PA017457
Bitner Brothers Construction L.L.C
416 E. North St
Carlisle, PA17013
Contractor Agreement
THIS AGREEMENT made the 4'h day of April, 2011 by and between Bitner Brothers
Remodeling hereinafter called the Contractor and Mr. & Mrs S. Bohemck hereinafter
called the Owner.
WM4ESSETH that the Contractor and the Owner for the considerations named agree as
follows:
Articlel. _Scope of the Work
The Contractor shall perform all of the work shown on the Estimate, as attachment one
hereto as it pertains to work to be performed on property
Article 2.Time of Completion
The work to be performed under this Contract shall be commenced on or before April
20',2011 and shall be substantially completed on or before May 13th, 2011. The
following constitutes substantial completion of work pursuant to this proposal and
contract: Upon completion of job with approval of owner after review of final job check
list.
Article 3.The Contract Price
The Owner shall pay the Contractor for the material and labor to be performed under the
Contract the sum of ($11,424.00) dollars is subject to additions and deductions pursuant
to authorized change orders as agreed on by the parties. Kitchen cabinets & Counter top
to added after price confirmed with distributor.
Article 4 j rogress Pavments
Payments of the Contract Price shall be paid in the manner following: First Payment of
($2,424.00) dollars is due immediately after signing of contract. Second payment of
($3,000.00) dollars is due after gut out of Kitchen. Third payment of ($3,000.00) dollars
is due after drywall is installed. Fourth payment of ($2,000.00) is due after new cabinets
have been installed. Final payment of ($1000.00) is due upon approval of final check list
EXHIBIT A
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by the parties or upon the completion of the job whichever comes first.
Initials: Owner- t^' Contractor.-
Article 5. Underlying conditions not readily observed at the time of the
estimate may be grounds for the extension of completion date.
Any alteration or deviation from the above specifications, including but not limited to any
such alteration or deviation involving additional material and/or labor costs, will be
executed only upon a written order for same, signed by Owner and Contractor, and if
there is any order for such alteration or deviation, any additional charges will be in
addition to the contract price as herein agreed.
If payment is not made as herein agreed, Contractor shall suspend work on the job
until such time as all payments and owed have been paid to contractor. A failure to make
said payment for a period in excess of fifteen days from the due date of the payment
shall be deemed a material breach of this contract.
Article 6. In addition, the following general provisions apply:
1 All work shall be completed in a workman-like manner and in compliance with
all building codes and other applicable laws of Harrisburg and Commonwealth of PA.
2. To the extent required by law, all work shall be performed by individuals duly
licensed and authorized by law to perform said work.
3. Contractor may at its discretion engage subcontractors to perform work
hereunder, provided, Contractor shall fully pay said subcontractor and in all instances
remain responsible for the proper completion of this Contract.
4. Contractor shall furnish Owner appropriate releases or waivers of lien for all
work performed or materials provided at the time the next periodic payment shall be due
and owing:
5. Contractor shall at its own expense obtain all permits necessary for the work to
be performed as may be required by law and/or ordinance.
6. Contractor agrees to remove all debris and leave the premises in broom clean
condition.
7. In the event Owner shall fail to pay any periodic or installment payment due
hereunder, Contractor may cease work without breach pending payment or resolution of
any dispute.
8. Contractor shall not be liable for any delay due to circumstances beyond its
control including strikes, casualty or general unavailability of materials.
9. Contractor warrants all workmanship as performed for a period of one year
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following the date of completion.
10. Contractor herby notifies Owner that Rotted/Damaged plywood will be
replaced at a cost of $25.00/sheet labor included. Owner to be notified prior to
replacement.
Initials: Owner-
ArticleUbunrance
Contractor-
The Contractor represents that it has purchased insurance and agrees that it will keep in
force for the duration of the performance of the work, as will protect Bitner Brothers
Remodeling and the owner of the site, from claims for loss or injury which might arise
out of or result from the Contractors operations under this project, whether such
operations be by the Contractor or by a subcontractor or its subcontractors.
The Contractor represents and agrees that said insurance binder is written for and shall be
maintained in an amount not less than the limits of the liability required by law. The
Contractor certifies that coverage written on a "claims made form" will be maintained
without mtemiption from the commencement of work until the expiration of all
applicable statutes of limitation.
The contractor shall provide the owner a copy of its insurance binder, PA contractors
license and all municipal permits which may be required by law.
Name and Address & Email of Owner:
Signed this -5- day ofZ- 2011
Name of Contractor: Biitner Brothers Remodeling
416 E. North St
Carlisle, Pa 17013
Office{717)-249-2874 and (717)-243-1069
Cell-(717)-226-0612
Contractor signature
Owner signature: ?y0 g*,-?
Bitner Brothers Construction
416 East North Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Date 4/1/2011
Estimate # DF040112
Phone # 717-243-1069 bitnerbrothers@yahoo.com
www.bitnerbroffias.net
P.O. #
Terms
Recessed Lights
Light trim
Wire-250 12/2 romex wire
3-way switch
Wire-12-3
Under Counter Lighting
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Granite price to be determined
job Site Labor
Tile for Back Splash- 24sq. allowance
job Site Labor- Demo- Kitchen-remove cabinets and save to be
re-installed, remove wall from between kitchen & dining room,
remove all drywall from kitchen, move cold air return
1/2" x4x8 L„ A\. -
Adhesive
DRYWALL MUD & TAPE
Primer- 5-Gallon Bucket
Valspar Paint- 5 Gallon Bucket- Color to be decided
Flooring-144 Sq Ft. Allowance of $3.00/Sq.
Backer Board-Under Tile
Misc. Plumbing Material
Misc. Lumber
12' Cherry Quarter Round
8' Colonial Casing
12' Colonial Base
Mortar & Grout- Color of choice
Thank You for choosing Bitner Brothers Con
Bitner Brothers Construction
Due Date 4/1/2011
Other
10 12.29 12190 W."
10 8.00 80.00 V
1 125.00 125.00 ?"
4 8.00 32.00
1 65.00 65.00, S/r
1 80.00 80.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
1 hr 9,000.00 9,000.00
24 - 3.00 72.00
1 hr 85.00 85.00 ?
22 9.60 211.20 Z M
1 35.00 35.00
1 50.00 50.00
1 90.00 90.00 .
1 110.00 110.00
144 / 3.00 432.00
15 ? 12.00 180.00 -
1 200.00 200.00
6-6 0 1 150.00 150.00
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4 13.00 52.00 +?
* 6 11.00 66.00
3 14.00 42.00
1 120.00 120.00
Subtotal
Sales Tax (0.0%)
Total
Bitner Brothers Construction
416 East North Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
P.O. #
Terms
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Date 4/1/2011
Estimate # DF040112
Due Date 4/1/2011
Other
Phone # 717-243-1069 bitnerbrothers@yahoo.com
www.bitnerbrothers.net
15itner brothers Construction
License# PA017457
Contractor Addendum
THIS ADDENDUM made the 26th day of April 2011 by and between Bitaer Brothers
Remodeling hereinafter called the Contractor and Mr & Mrs Bohenick hereinafter called
the Owner.
WITNESSETH that the Contractor and the Owner for the considerations named agree as
follows:
That the parties agree that in addition to the contact previously signed by the
parties that Bitner Brothers will be responsible for:
The cost of the addition is $6741.00, above and beyond the current consideration
of the current contract, payable 50% ($3370.00) now and 50%($3371.00) at the end of the
project with the final payment from the original contract.
All other parts of the contract and scope of work are to remain in full force, except
that the completion date shall be extended for 0 days
Name and Address of Owner:
Arlene & Stan Bohenick
1126 Cocklin St
Mechanicsburg PA 17055
Signed this 26th day of April, 2011
Name of Contractor. Bitner Brothers Remodeling
416 E. North St
Carlisle, Pa 17013
EXHIBIT B
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Conbuctor S1griature:
Owner signature:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, KEITH O. BRENNEMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that I have, on the below date,
caused a true and correct copy of the foregoing Complaint to be served upon the person and in
the manner indicated below:
FIRST CLASS MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:
Bitner Brothers Construction, Inc.
416 East North Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P.C.
By:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
P. O. Box 318
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717)697-8528
Attorneys for Plaintiff Stan Bohenick
Date: October 31, 2011
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN. P.C.
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STAN BOHENICK,
Plaintiff
V.
BITNER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION,
INC.,
Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
NO: 2011-7758 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO
DISCOVERY REQUESTS DIRECTED TO DEFENDANT
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this 2"d day of February, 2012, upon review of Plaintiff's Motion to
Compel Responses to Discovery Request Directed to Defendant, a RULE is issued upon
Defendant, Bitner Brothers Construction, Inc., to show cause why the relief requested
in Plaintiff's Motion to Compel should not be granted.
RULE RETURNABLE within 20 days from the date of this order.
Distribution List:
Keith 0. Brenneman, Esq.
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C.
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
For Plaintiff
/Daniel Pollock, Esq.
801 Sand Bank Road, #18
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
For Defendant
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Thomas lacey C.P.J.
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STAN BOHENICK,
Plaintiff
V.
BITNER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION,
INC.,
Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
NO: 2011-7758 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO DIRECT DEFENDANT TO RESPOND
TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 16 day of March, 2012, upon consideration of Plaintiff's
Motion to Compel Responses to Discovery Request Directed to Defendant and Motion to
Direct Defendant to Respond to Request For Production of Documents, and it appearing
that Defendant has not filed a response of record, despite a Rule having been entered
on February 2, 2012, Plaintiff's Motion to Direct Defendant to Respond to Request for
Production of Documents is GRANTED.
Defendant is DIRECTED to provide a response to Plaintiff's First Request For
Production of Documents within 20 days from the date of this order.
Thomas A. Placey C.P.J.
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Distribution List:
Keith 0. Brenneman, Esq.
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C.
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
For Plaintiff
Daniel Pollock, Esq.
801 Sand Bank Road, #18
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
For Defendant
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CU P CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Supreme Court ID No. 47077
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P. C.
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 697-8528
Attorneys for Plaintiff Stan Bohenick
STAN BOHENICK,
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BITNER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION
INC..,
Defendant
NO. 2011-7758
CIVIIL ACTION -LAW
ORDER
AND NOW, this I q`h day of 4 Q,tL , 2012, upon consideration of
Plaintiffs Motion For Sanctions, it is hereby ORDERED that a hearing on the Motion For
Sanctions is scheduled to take place on the 164h day of M ?"1j , 2012 at 5:00
o'clock P.M. in Courtroom No. ? of the Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse
Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
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ThomaI A. Placey J.
Common Pleas Judge
STAN BOHENICK,
Plaintiff
v
BITNER BROTHERS
CONSTRUCTION, INC.,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2011-7758 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: MOTION FOR SANCTIONS
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 16th day of May, 2012, upon
consideration of Plaintiff's Motion for Sanctions and review of
the documentary evidence submitted at the hearing, the following
sanctions are ordered:
1. Attorney's fees are awarded to the Plaintiff
in the amount of $1,377.50.
2. Defendant is further directed to respond to
the discovery request cr face further sanctions.
By the Court
Keith 0. Brenneman, Esquire
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
For Plaintiff
4 Daniel Pollock, Esquire
801 Sandbank Road #18
Mount Holly Springs, PA. 17065
For Defendants
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