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Mag. Dist. No: MDJ-09-1-01
MDJ Name: Honorable Charles A. Clement Jr.
Address: Olde Towne Commons
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New Cumberland, PA 17070
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Notice of Judgment/Transcript Civil
Case
Rick Miller
516 9th Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Disposition Summary
Scott Spink
V.
Rick : Miller
Docket No: MJ-09101-CV-0000495-2011
Case Filed: 11/2/2011
COUNTERCLAIM TO:
CV-0000408-11
MJ-09101.-CV-0000408-2011 Rick Miller Scott Spink Judgment for Defendant 12/09/2011
MJ-09101-CV-0000495-2011 Scott Spink Rick Miller Judgment for Plaintiff 12/09/2011
Judgment Summary
Participant Joint/Several Liability Individual Liability Amount
Rick Miller $0.00 $1,821.08 $1,821.08
Scott Spink $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Judgment Detail (`Post Judgment)
In the matter of Scott Spink vs. Rick Miller on 12/09/2011 the disposition is Judgment for Plaintiff and judgment was awarded as
follows:
Judament Component JointlSeveral Liability Individual Liability Deposit Applied m n
Civil Judgment $0.00 $1,798.08 $1,796.08
Costs $0.00 $25.00 $25.00
Grand Total: $1,821.08
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NOTICE OF APPEAL
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SCOTT SPINK,
Plaintiff
V.
RICK MILLER,
Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-9318 CIVIL
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
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 defense or objections to the
claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to
do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be
entered against you by the court without further notice for any
money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or
other rights important to you.
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SCOTT SPINK,
Plaintiff
v.
RICK MILLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-9318 CIVIL
COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes plaintiff, Scott Spink, by his attorney, Kent H.
Patterson, and files this complaint as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Scott Spink, is an adult individual having an
address and place of business at 389 Market Street, Borough of
Highspire, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, PA 17034).
2. Defendant, Rick Miller, is an adult individual residing
at 516 9th Street, Borough of New Cumberland, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania (New Cumberland, PA 17070).
3. On or about June 19, 2011, defendant requested that
plaintiff provide labor and materials for landscaping, hardscaping,
grading and other work on defendant's real property at 516 9th
Street, Borough of New Cumberland, Cumberland County, PA (New
Cumberland, PA 17070).
4. In response to defendant's request, plaintiff, on or
about June 19, 2011, submitted a written proposal to furnish the
materials and labor for the work requested by defendant in the
total amount of $7,457.10, which proposal defendant accepted and
signed. Attached to this complaint and marked Exhibit A is a
copy of the proposal which contains the written agreement between
the parties.
5. Plaintiff commenced work on or about June 27, 2011 and
subsequently had all necessary materials delivered to the job
site.
6. As of the end of the work day on June 30, 2011,
plaintiff had completed a portion of the work but installation of
hardscaping, painting and other work had not been completed.
7. On June 30, 2011 plaintiff advised defendant he would
complete the work after July 4th
8. During the course of plaintiff providing materials and
labor for the work on the job site, defendant requested plaintiff
to make several changes to the work which included changes to the
grading and hardscaping .
9. The changes to the work which were requested by defendant
required plaintiff to provide additional labor and/or material and
were modifications to the original agreement between the parties.
10. All the labor provided and the materials used and
delivered to the job site during the performance of the work by
plaintiff were authorized and accepted by defendant.
11. At the time of the commencement of the work, defendant
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paid plaintiff a deposit of $4,000.00 towards the contract price.
COUNT I
12. Plaintiff incorporates paragraphs 1 through 11 by
reference.
13. On or about July 1, 2011, defendant advised plaintiff
that he did not want plaintiff to complete the work, that plaintiff
should do no further work at the job site and that they should
"part ways."
14. Defendant's refusal to allow plaintiff to complete the
work which defendant authorized plaintiff to perform constitutes a
breach of the agreement between the parties.
15. Defendant is liable to plaintiff for plaintiff's labor,
materials and costs to perform the work which had been done by
plaintiff and which totals $6,776.00.
16. Defendant only paid plaintiff $4,000.00 towards the work
performed by plaintiff leaving a balance owing by defendant of
$2,776.00.
17. Defendant has refused to pay plaintiff in the amount
owing of $2,776.00.
WHEREFORE plaintiff demands judgment against defendant in the
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amount of $2,776.00 together with interest and costs.
COUNT II
18. Paragraphs 1 through 17 are incorporated here in by
reference.
19. Plaintiff provided labor and materials for landscaping,
grading and seeding, hardscaping and other work on defendant's
property which defendant authorized and accepted and which work
has benefited defendant and defendant's property.
20. Defendant's failure to pay plaintiff for the work
performed has resulted in unfair and unjust enrichment of
defendant in the amount of $2,776.00.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff requests judgment against defendant in
the amount of $2,776.00 together with interest and costs.
Kent H. Patterson
Attorney for Plaintiff
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 238-4100
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VERIFICATION
I, Scott Spink, verify that the statements in the within
foregoing complaint are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Scott Spinc
Date: .,Z-Zo?' -1a,
PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO:
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WORK TO BE PERFORMED AT:
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All material is guaranteed to be as specified, and the above work to be performed in accordance with the drawings and specifications
s mltte . for above work, an completed in a substantial workmanlike manner for the sum of
17s1'J? ?iuR ?"D ?sFC>?JEn? t??? Dollars ($ 7;?k5?. 10 )
with payments to be made as follows:
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Respectfully sub '
Any alteration or deviation from above specifications involving extra costs
will be executed only upon written order, and will become an extra charge P
over and above the estimate. All agreements contingent upon strikes, ac-
cidents, or delays beyond our control.
Note - This proposal may be withdrawn
by us if not accepted within 10 days.
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL
The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work
as specified. Payments will be made as outlined above. 4
Signature
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n%MBERLAND COUFTY
PENNSYLVANIA
SCOTT SPINK,
Plaintiff
V.
RICK MILLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-9318 CIVIL
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, thij;?L day of 2012 1, Kent H. Patterson,
hereby certify that I this day served the within complaint of
plaintiff by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail,
postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to
defendant as follows:
Rick Miller
516 9th Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
ent H. Patterson
Attorney for Plaintiff
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 238-4100
SCOTT SPINK,
Plaintiff
V.
RICK MILLER,
Defendant
TO: Kent H. Patterson
Attorney for Scott Spink
221 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 11-9318
NOTICE TO PLEAD
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed Answer to Complaint with New
Matter and Counterclaim within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be
entered against you.
Respectfully submitted,
SALZMANN HUGHES, P.C.
By: i
E: Lee Stinnett If
Attorney I.D. No. 307128
354 Alexander Spring Road, Suite 1
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-6333
FAX: (717) 249-7333
SCOTT SPINK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
V. : PENNSYLVANIA
RICK MILLER, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
NO. 11-9318
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO AMENDED COMPAINT WITH
NEW MATTER AND COUNTERCLAIM
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Rick Miller, by and through their counsel, Salzmann
Hughes, P.C., and files this Answer with New Matter and Counterclaim and in support thereof
responds and avers the following:
1. Admitted upon information and belief.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. It is admitted only that Plaintiff provided a proposal to Defendant on or about
June 19, 2011 to furnish certain materials and labor for work specified by Defendant in the total
amount of $7,457.10, and that such proposal was accepted by Defendant by execution of said
proposal thereby creating a binding contract ("Home Improvement Contract") between the
parties.
5. Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff commenced work on or about June
27, 2011 and subsequently had all necessary materials delivered to the job site. By way of
further response, significant amounts of topsoil necessary to properly grade the yard were not
delivered, retaining wall blocks were the incorrect color, and retaining wall blocks were later
purchased by Defendant to complete the project.
6. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted only that Plaintiff had commenced
work on the project by the end of the work day on June 30, 2011, and that such work did not
include installation of hardscaping and painting. It is specifically denied that such work was
completed in a workman-like manner as required by the Home Improvement Contract.
7. It is admitted that Plaintiff advised Defendant that Plaintiff would complete the
work after July 4th. By way of further response, Plaintiff represented to Defendant on numerous
occasions that the project would be completed before July 4th. Such representations induced
Defendant to enter into the Home Improvement Contract with Plaintiff. Plaintiff was aware that
Plaintiff's agreement to complete the project before July 4th induced Defendant to enter into the
Home Improvement Contract.
8. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant requested any changes to the
work as detailed in the contract between the parties. To the contrary, Plaintiff made suggestions
and implored Defendant to make such changes to the project. By way of further response, the
Home Improvement Contract specifically provides that "Any alteration or deviation from above
specifications involving extra costs will be executed only upon written order, and will become an
extra charge over and above the estimate." Plaintiff did not prepare a written change order as
required by the contract for any alteration or deviation from the project specifications involving
extra costs.
9. Denied. It is specifically denied that the changes were requested by Defendant
and that such changes required Plaintiff to provide any additional labor and/or material.
10. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant authorized or accepted all the
labor and materials used and delivered to the job site during the performance of the work by
Plaintiff. To the contrary, Defendant refused to accept numerous aspects of the work as the work
was not of workmanlike quality as required by the Home Improvement Contract. By way of
further response, Defendant was forced to repair and redo a significant portion of the work
undertaken by Plaintiff.
11. It is admitted that Defendant paid Plaintiff a deposit of $4,000.00 toward the
contract price. It is specifically denied that such deposit is lawful under the Home Improvement
Consumer Protection Act, 73 P.S. Section 517.1, et seq. ("Act")
COUNTI
12. The answers to paragraphs 1 through 11 are incorporated herein as if set forth in
full.
13. It is admitted that Defendant advised Plaintiff that he no longer wanted Plaintiff to
complete the work as Plaintiff's work was not completed in a workmanlike manner as required
by the Home Improvement Contract.
14. Denied. Paragraph 14 is denied as a conclusion of law. To the extent a response
is required, the same is therefore specifically denied. Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time
of trial.
15. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant is liable to Plaintiff for $6,776.00
and/or that Plaintiff performed work totaling $6,776.00. Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
16. It is admitted that Defendant paid a deposit totaling $4,000.00, an amount
exceeding that allowed under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. It is
specifically denied that Plaintiff is owed a balance of $2,776.00. To the contrary, Plaintiff
performed work worth significantly less than the $4,000.00 paid by Plaintiff.
17. It is admitted that Defendant has refused to pay Plaintiff $2,776.00. It is
specifically denied that Defendant owed Plaintiff in the amount of $2,776.00.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Rick Miller, prays this Honorable Court to enter judgment
in favor of Defendant and against Plaintiff.
COUNT II
18. The answers to paragraphs 1 through 17 are incorporated herein as if set forth in
full.
19. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant authorized and accepted the work
performed by Plaintiff or has benefited by Plaintiff's work. To the contrary, Defendant was
required to repair and replace the majority of the work performed by Plaintiff.
20. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant's failure to pay Plaintiff any
amount has resulted in unfair and unjust enrichment to Defendant. To the contrary, Defendant
has paid Plaintiff significantly more that the value of such work performed by Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Rick Miller, prays this Honorable Court to enter judgment
in favor of Defendant and against Plaintiff.
NEW MATTER
21. The answers to paragraphs 1 through 20 are incorporated herein as if set forth in
full.
22. On or about June 19, 2011, Plaintiff and Defendant entered into a contract by
execution of the proposal provided by Plaintiff in which Plaintiff was to provide certain
landscaping work and materials to Defendant. The Contract is attached to the Complaint as Ex.
A, and is incorporated herein by reference.
23. The contract between the parties is a "Home Improvement Contract" as that term
is defined in the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. See 73 P.S. Section 517.2.
24. At the time of execution of the Home Improvement Contract, Plaintiff was not
registered with the Bureau of Consumer Protection ("Bureau") as a Home Improvement
Contractor.
25. Plaintiff is not currently registered with the Bureau as a Home Improvement
Contractor.
26. Section 517.3 of the Act specifically requires registration as a Home Improvement
Contractor prior to holding oneself out as a home improvement contractor or performing any
home improvement service. See 73 P.S. Section 517.3.
27. The proposal provided to Defendant by Plaintiff did not include Plaintiff's
registration number.
28. Section 517.6 of the Act specifically requires a contractor to include its
registration number on all contracts, estimates and proposals. See 73 P.S. Section 517.6.
29. The Home Improvement Contract did not include the address of the contractor,
the approximate starting date or completion date, and/or a right of rescission.
30. A Home Improvement Contract is required by the Act to include the address of
the contractor, the approximate starting date and completion date, and a right of rescission. See
73 P.S. Section 517.7(a)(1)-(13).
31. The Home Improvement Contract between Plaintiff and Defendant required
Defendant to provide a deposit of $3,728.55, in excess of one-third of the total contract price.
32. The project governed by the Home Improvement Contract did not require any
special order materials and no special order materials were so designated in the Home
Improvement Contract.
33. Plaintiff received a deposit of $4,000.00 from Defendant.
34. The Act specifically provides that it is a prohibited act for any person to receive a
deposit in excess of one-third of the home improvement contract price when the total price of the
home improvement contract is more than $5,000.00. See 73 P.S. Section 517.9(10)(i)(A).
35. The Home Improvement Contract required Plaintiff to complete five tasks: (1)
installation of drainage facilities at the right front corner of the home with regrading and seeding
of the disturbed area; (2) installation of drainage facilities along the left edge of driveway,
digging of a channel along the driveway, and filling said channel with river rock to aid in
drainage; (3) removal of existing retaining wall and installation of a 6" earth brown block
retaining wall with aged cap blocks; (4) installation of pavers on porch, step and landing; and (5)
foundation repair, including filling existing cracks and painting foundation.
36. Plaintiff improperly installed the drainage facilities at the right front corner of the
home by failing to connect the drainage pipe to the drainage box and installing the drainage box
three (3) inches above grade.
37. Defendant was required to excavate the drainage pipe and drainage box to connect
the drainage pipe and lower the drainage pipe to a proper elevation to enable drainage facilities
to function.
38. Plaintiff used an inappropriate landscaping mat material in the drainage facilities
along the left side of the driveway and failed to install stone as necessary, resulting in the
channel washing out.
39. Defendant was required to excavate the area that washed out due to runoff along
the left side of the driveway, purchase and install the proper landscaping mat material, and add
stone to the channel to repair Plaintiff's substandard work.
40. On June 29, 2011, Plaintiff informed Defendant that he would not be able to
complete the project due to his inability to remove the retaining wall without also removing the
steps. Plaintiff demanded payment in excess of that agreed to in the Home Improvement
Contract to complete the retaining wall removal.
41. Plaintiff incorrectly and unnecessarily excavated a portion of the landing area
instead of installing a stone base over the the landing area as required.
42. As a direct result of Plaintiff's incorrect and unnecessary excavation, Defendant
was required to add significant fill to correct Plaintiff's improper and unnecessary excavation.
43. Plaintiff did not lay any of the pavers on the porch, steps or landing area, as
required by the Home Improvement Contract.
44. Defendant was required to lay the pavers on the porch, steps and landing area
despite the Home Improvement Contract requiring Plaintiff to do so.
45. The Home Improvement Contract required Plaintiff to repair existing cracks in
the foundation and also to paint the foundation.
46. Plaintiff did not repair the cracks or paint the foundation.
47. Defendant was required to repair the foundation cracks.
48. Defendant was required to undertake significant remedial efforts to fix several
tasks performed by Plaintiff in an unworkmanlike manner, including: (1) adding
significant fill to correct Plaintiff's incorrect and unnecessary excavation of the landing area ; (2)
removing a portion of the retaining wall, and subsequent redesign of the project, that Plaintiff
was to remove; (3) re-grading of fill improperly placed by Plaintiff, (4) removing excess dirt
Plaintiff was to remove; (4) reinstalling drain and drain line improperly installed by Plaintiff. (5)
purchasing and placing additional top soil not provided by Plaintiff.
49. Plaintiff failed to complete any of the work required by the Home Improvement
Contract.
50. Plaintiff was to begin the project by June 20, 2011 and to complete it by June 30,
2011.
51. Defendant denies that he owes any additional monies to Plaintiff under the Home
Improvement Contract. Defendant asserts he is entitled to set-off the above-referenced costs and
damages and any costs and damages in excess of that owed to Plaintiff are rightfully owed to
Defendant.
52. Plaintiff's claim for breach of contract is improper due to Plaintiff's violation of
the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act identified in Paragraphs 22-34 that resulted in
a voiding of the very contract Plaintiff seeks to enforce.
53. Plaintiff's claim for unjust enrichment is barred by his unclean hands, as Plaintiff
is not entitled to seek equitable relief from the Court for the purpose avoiding Plaintiff's
violation of the provisions of the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act identified in
Paragraphs 22-34.
COUNTERCLAIM I - BREACH OF CONTRACT
54. Paragraphs 1 through 53 are incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
55. Spink's failure to complete the work in a workmanlike manner, as described in
Paragraphs 36-50 above, constituted a material breach of the Home Improvement Contract.
56. As a direct result of this material breach of the Home Improvement Contract,
Miller has incurred costs and damages of at least $4,314.00 to correct the deficient work of
Spink, and the costs and damages may be higher.
57. Spink has refused to pay Miller his costs and damages and/or return the $4,000.00
deposit originally paid to Spink.
WHEREFORE, Miller demands that judgment be entered in his favor and against Spink
in the amount of $4,314.00, together with interest and costs.
COUNTERCLAIM II - UNJUST ENRICHMENT
58. Paragraphs 1 through 57 are incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
59. A contract that does not satisfy the requirements of the Act is not valid or
enforceable against the home owner. See 73 P.S. Section 517.7.
60. The Home Improvement Contract is not valid and enforceable against Miller as a
result of the failure of the Home Improvement Contract to conform to the Act.
61. Miller provided a $4,000.00 deposit, an amount in excess of that allowable
pursuant to the Act, to Spink for landscaping work.
62. Spink accepted and received the $4,000.00 deposit.
63. Spink has benefitted from receipt of the deposit.
64. Spink's receipt of a deposit in excess of that lawful under the Act also results in
the Home Improvement Contract being invalid and unenforceable against Miller.
65. Spink's failure to complete any work performed under the Home Improvement
Contract in a workmanlike manner has resulted in unjust enrichment of Miller in the amount of
$4,000.00.
WHEREFORE, Miller demands that judgment be entered in his favor and against Spink
in the amount of $4,000.00, together with interest and costs.
Respectfully submitted,
SALZMANN HUGHES, P.C.
By: 07t?
E. Lee Stinnett II
Attorney I.D. No. 307128
354 Alexander Spring Road, Suite 1
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-6333
FAX: (717) 249-7333
VERIFICATION
I, Rick Miller, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Answer, New Matter
and Counterclaim are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, and that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date:
Rick Miller
SCOTT SPINK,
V.
RICK MILLER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
NO. 11-9318
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am the attorney for the Defendant, Rick Miller, and that I have
served the Defendant's Answer with New Matter and Counterclaim by way of first class mail,
postage prepaid, upon the following:
Kent H. Patterson
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Respectfully submitted,
SALZMANN HUGHES, P.C.
Dated this 1 Ith day of April, 2012 By.
E. Lee Stinnett 11
A
SCOTT SPINK,
Plaintiff
V.
RICK MILLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-9318 CIVIL
PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
AND COUNTERCLAIM
AND NOW comes plaintiff, Scott Spink, by his attorney, Kent
H. Patterson, and files this answer as follows:
NEW MATTER
21. No answer is required since it is an incorporation of
defendant's answer to plaintiff's complaint. To the extent of
answers required, plaintiff incorporates paragraphs 1 through 20
of its complaint.
22. Admitted.
23. It is denied that the contract between the parties is a
"Home Improvement Contract" as defined in the Home Improvement
Consumer Protection Act (the "Act") and as alleged.
24. It is denied that the contract between plaintiff and
defendant is a "Home Improvement Contract." It is admitted that
plaintiff was not registered as a contractor with the Bureau of
Consumer Protection at the time of the execution of the contract
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between plaintiff and defendant.
25. Admitted.
26. No answer is required to paragraph 26 because it
contains no averment of fact but purports to summarize the
requirements of Section 517.3 of the Act. To the extent that any
answer is required, it is denied that plaintiff was required to
register as a contractor under the Act.
27. Admitted.
28. No answer is required to paragraph 28 because it
contains no averment of fact but purports to summarize the
requirements of Section 517.6 of the Act. To the extent that any
answer is required, it is denied that plaintiff was required
under the Act to place a registration number on the contract
between plaintiff and defendant.
29. It is denied that contract between plaintiff and
defendant is a Home Improvement Contract under the Act which was
required to contain the information set forth in paragraph 29.
30. No answer is required to paragraph 30 because it
contains no averment of fact but purports to summarize the
requirements of Section 517.7(a)(1)-(13) of the Act. To the
extent that any answer is required, it is denied that plaintiff
was required under the Act to provide, on the contract between
the parties, the information set forth in paragraph 30.
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31. It is denied that contract between plaintiff and
defendant was a Home Improvement Contract under the Act. It is
admitted that the deposit was in excess of one-third of the total
of the total contract price.
32. It is denied that the contract between plaintiff and
defendant was a Home Improvement Contract and it denied that the
contract required any special order materials.
33. Admitted.
34. No answer is required to paragraph 34 because it
contains no averment of fact but purports to summarize the
requirements of Section 517.9(10)(i) of the Act. To the extent
that any answer is required, it is denied that plaintiff was
prohibited under the Act from receiving a deposit in excess of
one-third of the contract price.
35. It is denied that the contract between plaintiff and
defendant is a Home Improvement Contract under the Act. It is
denied that paragraph 35 accurately describes the work of the
contract. It is denied that the contract between plaintiff and
defendant was other than as set forth in Exhibit A of plaintiff's
complaint and to the extent that the allegations of paragraph 35
describe the contract work other than as set forth in Exhibit A
of plaintiff's complaint, those allegations are specifically
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denied.
36. It is denied that plaintiff improperly installed the
drainage facilities at the right front corner of the house as
alleged in paragraph 36. By way of further answer, it is averred
that defendant refused to allow plaintiff to complete the work
under the contract between the parties.
37. It is denied that defendant was required to excavate
the drainage pipe and drainage box as alleged in paragraph 37.
By way of further answer it is averred that defendant refused to
allow plaintiff to perform the work under the contract between
the parties.
38. It is denied that plaintiff used an inappropriate
landscape mat material and failed to install stone as alleged in
paragraph 38. By way of further answer it is averred that
defendant refused to allow plaintiff to complete the work under
the contract between the parties.
39. It is denied that defendant was required to do the work
alleged in paragraph 39 and it is denied that plaintiff's work
was substandard. By way of further answer it is averred that
defendant refused to allow plaintiff to complete the work under
the contract between the parties.
40. It is denied that the plaintiff advised defendant on
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June 29, 2011 that he could not complete the project due to
inability to remove the retaining wall without removing the steps
and it is denied that plaintiff demanded additional payment at
that time as alleged in paragraph 40. By way of further answer
it is averred that the plaintiff informed defendant prior to
entering into the contract between the parties that the retaining
wall was tied in with the steps and should not be removed
separately.
41. It is denied that plaintiff incorrectly and
unnecessarily excavated a portion of the landing area as alleged
in paragraph 41.
42. It is denied that plaintiff did any incorrect and
unnecessary excavation and it is denied that defendant was
required to add fill as alleged in paragraph 42.
43. It is admitted that plaintiff did not lay any pavers
but by way of further answer it is averred that defendant would
not allow plaintiff to complete the work under the contract
between the parties.
44. It is denied that defendant was required to lay the
pavers as alleged in paragraph 44.
45. It is admitted that the contract between the parties
provided for plaintiff to repair cracks and to paint a portion of
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the foundation. It is denied that the contract between plaintiff
and defendant was a Home Improvement Contract under the Act.
46. It is admitted that defendant did not repair the cracks
or paint the foundation but by way of further answer it is
averred that defendant prohibited plaintiff from completing the
work under the contract between the parties.
47. It is denied that defendant was required to repair the
foundation cracks.
48. It is denied that defendant was required to undertake
any of the alleged work enumerated in paragraph 48. It is denied
that plaintiff performed any unnecessary work. It is denied that
plaintiff performed any of the work enumerated in paragraph 48 in
an un-workmanlike manner.
49. It is denied that plaintiff failed to complete any of
the work required under the contract between plaintiff and
defendant.
50. It is denied that plaintiff was required to begin work
or to complete the work on the specific dates set forth in
paragraph 50.
51. It is denied that defendant is entitled to any setoff
or damages as alleged in paragraph 51.
52. It is denied that plaintiff's cause of action for
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breach of action is improper or in violation of the Home
Improvement Consumer Protection Act as alleged in paragraph 52.
53. It is denied that plaintiff's cause of action for
unjust enrichment is barred by unclean hands or that plaintiff is
in any way not entitled to pursue this cause of action under the
Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act as alleged in paragraph
53.
COUNTERCLAIM I - BREACH OF CONTRACT
54. Plaintiff's answers to paragraphs 1 through 53 are
incorporated by reference.
55. It is denied that plaintiff (Spink) failed to complete
any work in a workman like manner and that plaintiff's actions in
any way constituted a material breach of the contract between
plaintiff and defendant (Miller). It is denied that contract
between plaintiff and defendant is a Home Improvement Contract
under the Act.
56. It is denied that plaintiff has breached the contract
between plaintiff and defendant and that the contract between the
parties is a Home Improvement Contract under the Act. It is
denied that defendant has incurred any damages in the amount set
forth in paragraph 56 or in any amount. After reasonable
investigation, plaintiff is without knowledge or information
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sufficient to perform a belief as to the truth of the averment
that Miller has incurred costs in the amount stated in paragraph
56.
57. It is admitted that plaintiff has refused to pay
defendant any costs or monies and has refused to return the
$4,000.00 deposit.
COUNTERCLAIM II - UNJUST ENRICHMENT
58. Plaintiff incorporates paragraphs 1 through 57 by
reference.
59. No answer is required to paragraph 59 because it
contains no averment of fact but purports to summarize the
requirements of Section 517.7 of the Act. To the extent that any
answer is required, it is denied that the contract between
plaintiff and defendant is a Home Improvement Contract under the
Act and that it is required to conform to the Act.
60. It is denied that the contract between plaintiff and
defendant is a Home Improvement Contract under the Act and that
it is not valid and enforceable against plaintiff as alleged in
paragraph 60.
61. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted
that defendant provided plaintiff with a $4,000.00 deposit but it
is denied that plaintiff is prohibited from receiving that amount
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under the Act.
62. Admitted.
63. It is denied that plaintiff has benefited from the
deposit.
64. It is denied that the contract between plaintiff and
defendant is a Home Improvement Contract under the Act and it is
denied that plaintiff's receipt of the deposit from defendant
results in the contract between being invalid and enforceable as
alleged in paragraph 64.
65. It is denied that plaintiff failed to complete any work
under the contract between the parties in a workmanlike manner,
that the contract between plaintiff and defendant is a contract
under the Act and that there has been unjust enrichment of
defendant in the amount of $4,000.00 or any other amount.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff requests your honorable court to
dismiss defendant's counterclaim.
PLAINTIFF'S NEW MATTER TO DEFENDANT'S COUNTERCLAIM
66. Plaintiff advised defendant prior to signing the
contract that he was not registered as a contractor under the
Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act and defendant entered
into the contract with plaintiff with the understanding that
plaintiff would not be complying with the requirements of the
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Act.
67. Defendant is barred is by the Doctrine of Estoppel from
asserting noncompliance by defendant with the Home Improvement
Consumer Protection Construction Act.
68. Plaintiff is not a contractor under the Act and the
contract between plaintiff and defendant is not a Home
Improvement Contract under the Act and its terms are not subject
to the Act.
69. Defendant is not an owner under the Act.
70. Any work not completed by plaintiff under the contract
between the parties was a result of defendant's refusal to allow
plaintiff to complete or correct the work.
71. Defendant interfered with and impeded the progress of
plaintiff's work on the project and removed work performed by
plaintiff.
71. Defendant refused to allow plaintiff to correct and/or
finish the work which plaintiff had commenced under the contract
between the parties.
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WHEREFORE, plaintiff requests your honorable court to
dismiss defendant's counterclaim.
K nt H. Patterson
Attorney for Plaintiff
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 238-4100
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VERIFICATION
I, Scott Spink, verify that the statements in the within
foregoing answer are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Scott Spink
Date:
SCOTT SPINK,
Plaintiff
V.
RICK MILLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-9318 CIVIL
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
7.,
AND NOW, this day of 2012 I, Kent H. Patterson,
hereby certify that I this day served the within answer of
plaintiff by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail,
postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to
defendant as follows:
E. Lee Stinnett II, Esquire
Salzmann Hughes, P.C.
354 Alexander Spring Road
Suite 1
Carlisle, PA 17015
Kent H. Patterson
Attorney for Plaintiff
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 238-4100
SCOTT SP1NK,
V.
RICK MILLER,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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11-9318
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DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Rick Miller, by and through his counsel, Salzmann
Hughes, P.C., and files this Answer to Defendant's New Matter as follows:
66. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant was advised that Plaintiff was not
registered as a contractor as required by the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, 73
P.S. Section 517.1, et seq. ("Act"). It is also specifically denied that Defendant entered into the
Home Improvement Contract with any understanding that Plaintiff would not be complying with
the requirements of the Act. By way of further response, the Act specifically provides that a
Home Improvement Contract must contain the entire agreement between the Owner and the
Contractor. 73 P.S. Section 517.7(a)(3). Furthermore, the Act specifically provides that any
clause purporting to waive any rights provided under the Act is voidable. 73 P.S. Section
517.7(e)(10).
67. Denied. Paragraph 14 is denied as a conclusion of law. To the extent a response is
required, the same is therefore specifically denied. Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time
of trial.
68. Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff is not a contractor under the Act and
that the contract between Plaintiff and Defendant is not a Home Improvement Contract under the
Act and that its terms are not subject to the Act. To the contrary, Plaintiff is a Contractor as that
term is defined under the Act. By way of further response, the contract between the parties is a
Home Improvement Contract as that term is defined in the Act.
69. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant is not an Owner under the Act. To
the contrary, Defendant is an Owner as that term is defined under the Act by virtue of his
ownership of a private residence for which he contracted for a home improvement thereby
entitling Plaintiff to the performance of the work of a contract pursuant to the Home
Improvement Contract. See 73 P.S. Section 517.2.
70. Denied. It is specifically denied that any work not completed by Plaintiff under the
Home Improvement Contract between the parties was a result of Defendant's refusal to allow
Plaintiff to complete or correct the work. Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
71. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant interfered with and impeded the
progress of Plaintiff's work on the project and removed work performed by Plaintiff. To the
contrary, Defendant only identified aspects of work performed by Plaintiff in an unsatisfactory
manner by Plaintiff. By way of further response, Defendant was required to undertake
significant remedial efforts to fix work performed by Plaintiff in an unworkmanlike manner.
72. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant refused to allow Plaintiff to correct
and/or finish the work which Plaintiff had commenced under the Home Improvement Contract.
To the contrary, Plaintiff informed Defendant that he would not be able to complete the project
and demanded payment in excess of that agreed to in the Home Improvement Contract to
complete the work commenced under the Home Improvement Contract. By way of further
response, Plaintiff failed to complete the project in the agreed upon time frame and the work by
Plaintiff was not done in a workmanlike manner as required by the Home Improvement Contract.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Rick Miller, prays this Honorable Court to enter judgment
in favor of Defendant and against Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
SALZMANN HUGHES, P.C.
By: ?& 'e
Lee Stinnett II
Attorney I.D. No. 307128
354 Alexander Spring Road, Suite 1
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-6333
FAX: (717) 249-7333
VERIFICATION
I, Rick Miller, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Answer to New Matter
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, and that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date: (? ova ?a Xeli 24 O
Rick Miller
SCOTT SPINK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
V. PENNSYLVANIA
RICK MILLER, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
NO. 11-9318
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am the attorney for the Defendant, Rick Miller, and that I have
served the Defendant's Answer to New Matter by way of first class mail, postage prepaid, upon
the following:
Kent H. Patterson
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Respectfully submitted,
SALZMANN HUGHES, P.C.
Dated thisth day of June, 2012 By: ;Y??
E. Lee Stinnett II
SCOTT SPINK,
v.
RICK MILLER,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
NO. 11-9318
DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY
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Defendant, Rick Miller, by and through his counsel, Salzmann Hughes, P.C., hereby
moves this Court to enter an order directing Plaintiff, Scott Spink, to serve full and complete
answers to Defendant's Interrogatories to Plaintiff — First Set and Defendant's Requests for the
Production of Documents Directed to Plaintiff — First Set, and in support thereof avers as
follows:
1. The action arose from a Notice of Appeal from a District Justice judgment entered
December 9, 2011.
2. Pursuant to a Rule to File a Complaint, Plaintiff filed a Complaint on March 22,
2012.
3. Defendant filed his Answer to Amended Complaint with New Matter and
Counterclaim on *1 11, 2012.
4. Plaintiff filed his Answer to Defendant's New Matter and Counterclaim, which
included New Matter to Defendant's Counterclaim on June 5, 2012.
5. Defendant filed an Answer to New Matter on June 25, 2012.
6. On December 10, 2012, Defendant attempted to obtain certain information and
documents from Plaintiff in informal discovery.
7. Despite Defendant's repeated requests for information and documents related to
the above -captioned claim, and Plaintiff's numerous assurances that Defendant would receive a
response, Plaintiff failed to provide any response in the more than twelve-month time period that
elapsed after Defendant's December 10, 2012 request.
8. On February 17, 2014, Defendant served Defendant's Interrogatories to Plaintiff —
First Set and Defendant's Requests for the Production of Documents Directed to Plaintiff — First
Set upon Plaintiff's counsel.
9. True and correct copies of Defendant's Interrogatories to Plaintiff — First Set,
Defendant's Requests for the Production of Documents Directed to Plaintiff — First Set, and
Defendant's transmittal letter of February 17, 2014, are attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
10. Defendant's requests are for relevant, discoverable information, necessary to
enable Defendant to prepare a defense.
11. Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 4006(a)(2) and 4009.12(a), Plaintiff's answers and
objections, if any, to the interrogatories and requests for production of documents were due on or
before March 19, 2014.
12. In excess of seventy-five (75) days has elapsed since the interrogatories and
requests for production of documents were served upon Plaintiff's counsel, and Plaintiff's counsel
has provided no response of any kind.
13. By letter dated March 26, 2014, Defendant's counsel notified Plaintiff's counsel
that Plaintiff's responses to the said interrogatories and requests for production of documents
were overdue and that a motion would be filed if answers were not received on or before April 8,
2014. A true and correct copy of Defendant's letter is attached hereto as Exhibit "B."
14. Plaintiff's counsel has not, to date, provided responses to interrogatories or
requests for production of documents after receipt of Defendant's March 26, 2014 letter.
15. Plaintiff's counsel has failed to adequately provide discovery responses pursuant
to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
16. For the foregoing reasons, Defendant believes and avers that Plaintiff will not
answer Defendant's interrogatories and requests for production of documents absent a court order.
17. No judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County has ruled upon
any other issue in this same or related matter.
18. Defendant's counsel sought the concurrence of Plaintiff's counsel in this motion.
Plaintiff's counsel did not respond to counsel for Defendant's request for concurrence.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Court enter the attached Order
directing Plaintiff to file full and complete answers to Defendant's Interrogatories to Plaintiff —
First Set and Defendant's Requests for the Production of Documents Directed to Plaintiff — First
Set within thirty days or suffer appropriate sanctions to be imposed upon further application to the
Court.
By:
Respectfully submitted,
SALZMANN HUGHES, P.C.
E. Lee Stinnett II
Attorney I.D. No. 307128
105 N. Front Street, Suite 205
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-6700
FAX: (717) 249-7333
Attorney for Defendant
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354 Alexander Spring Road • Suite 1 • Carlisle, PA • 17015 •
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Attorneys at Law
EXPERIENCE • INTEGRITY INNOVATION
February 17, 2014
Kent H. Patterson
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Re: Spink v. Miller, Cumberland County Civil No. 11-9318
Dear Kent:
(71'/)'263-2121 • Fax: (717) 263-0663
(717) 249-6333 • Fax: (717) 249-7334
• (717) 762-3170 • Fax; (717) 762-0988
• (717) 234-6700 • Fax: (717) 249-7334
(717) 420-5390 • Fax: (717) 263-0663
*Please reply to Harrisburg Office
Despite repeated requests for information and documents related to the above referenced
matter, and numerous assurances from you that I would receive responsive documents promptly,
I have not received all of the information I originally requested on December 10, 2012. I hoped
to proceed with discovery informally as we originally discussed, but I have not received
information and documentation needed to bring this matter to a hearing despite requesting the
information over one year ago. Consequently, please find -the enclosed interrogatories and
request for production of documents.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concems.
Sincerely,
St2"71.4
E. Lee Stinnett II
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Thomas J. Finucane, Esq.
Eileen C. Finucane, Esq.
Stephen E. Patterson, Esq.
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SCOTT SPINK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
v. PENNSYLVANIA
RICK MILLER, CIVIL ACTION — LAW
Defendant
NO. 11-9318
DEFENDANT'S INTERROGATORIES TO PLAINTIFF — FIRST SET
To: Kent H. Patterson
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Defendant, Rick Miller, by and through his counsel, SALZMANN HUGHES, P.C.,
enclose the following Interrogatories. Pursuant to Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure Nos.
4005 and 4006, Plaintiff is required to serve a copy of its Answers to these Interrogatories, under
oath, within thirty (30) days after service of these Interrogatories.
These Interrogatories shall be deemed to be continuing in the future. If between the time
of filing of the Answers to these Interrogatories and the time of hearing on this matter, Plaintiff
or anyone acting on its behalf learns the identity and Iocation of additional persons having
knowledge of discoverable facts and the identity of persons expected to be called as witnesses at
trial not disclosed in the Answers, or if Plaintiff, or an expert witness obtains information upon
the basis of which Plaintiff knows that an Answer was incorrect when made, or knows that an
Answer though correct when made is no longer true, then Plaintiff shall promptly supplement its
original Answers under oath to include such information thereafter acquired, and promptly
furnish a Supplemental Answer to the undersigned.
DEFINITIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
A. The term "person" means any natural individual in any capacity whatsoever or
any entity or organization, including divisions, department, or other units therein, and shall
include without limitation a public or private corporation, partnership, joint venture, voluntary
unincorporated association, organization, proprietorship, trust, state, government agency,
commission, bureau, or department.
B. The term "you" or "your" as used herein means Scott Spink and his present and
former employees, attorneys, and agents acting or purporting to act on his behalf, insofar as the
material requested herein is not privileged.
C. Whenever the term "document" is used herein, it means the original and each
non -identical copy (whether different from the original because of notes, additions, changes, or
deletions made on the copy or otherwise) or draft of each writing of every kind and description
(together with all worksheets, supporting documents, and other relevant material), whether
inscribed by hand or mechanical, electronic, microfilm, photographic, or other means (such as
recording, film, tape, videotape, disc, diskette, or other means including data processing files
and other computer readable records or programs and all other data compilations from which
information can be obtained, transcribed, and translated). Document shall also include, but not
be limited to, correspondence, letters, electronic mail, telegrams, messages, telephone logs,
diaries, teletype messages, memoranda, notes, reports, printouts, records, or minutes of
meetings, conferences, or telephone or other conversations or communications, appointment
calendars, contracts, contract addenda, amendments, changes, and modifications.
D. The term "communications," as used herein, means all statements, admissions,
denials, inquiries, discussions, conversations, negotiations, agreements, contracts (whether
written or oral), understandings, meetings, meeting notes, meeting minutes, telephone
conversations, letters, correspondence, notes, faxes, electronic mail, voicemail messages,
telegrams, telexes, advertisements, or any other form of written or verbal exchange.
E. Whenever you are asked to "identify" a document, the following information
should be given as to each document of which you are aware, whether or not you have
possession, custody or control thereof:
1. The nature of the document (e.g., letter, memorandum, computer printout,
minutes, resolution, tape recording, etc.);
2. Its date (or if it bears no date, the date when it was prepared);
3. The name, address, employer and position of the signer or signers (or if there
is no signer, of the person who prepared it);
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4. The name, address, employer and position of the person, if any, to whom the
document was sent;
5. If you have possession, custody or control of the document, the location and
designation of the place or file in which it is contained, and the name, address
and position of the person having custody of the document.
6. If you do not have possession, custody or control of the document, the present
location thereof and the name and address of the organization having
possession, custody or control thereof;
7. A brief statement of the subject matter of such document; and/or
8. In lieu of identifying the document in the manner set forth above, attach a
copy of the document in question to your response to these interrogatories.
F. Whenever you are asked to "identify" an oral communication, the following
information should be given as to each oral communication of which you are aware, whether or
not you or others were present or participated therein:
I . The means of communication (e.g. telephone, personal conversation, etc.);
2. Where the communication took place;
3. The date of the communication;
4. The names, addresses, employers and positions of: (a) each and every person
who participated in the communications; and (b) each and every person who
was present during or who overheard that communication;
5. The substance of who said what to whom and the order in which it was said;
and
6. Whether that communication or any part thereof is recorded, described or
referred to in any document (however informal) and, if so, an identification of
such document in the manner indicated above.
G. If you claim that the subject matter of a document or oral communication is
privileged, you need not set forth the brief statement of the subject matter of the document, or the
substance of the oral communication called for above. You shall, however, otherwise identify
such document or oral communication and shall state each ground on which you claim that such
document or oral communication is privileged.
given:
H. Whenever you are asked to identify a person, the following information should be
1. The name, present address and present employer and position of the person;
and
2. Whether the person has given testimony by way of deposition or otherwise in
any proceeding related to the present proceeding; and/or whether that person
has otherwise given a statement related to the present proceeding (whether
oral, written or otherwise); and, if so,
3. The title and nature of any such proceeding, the date of the testimony, whether
you have a copy of the transcript thereof, the name of the person to whom the
statement was given, where the statement is presently located if written or
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otherwise transcribed, and the present location of such transcript or statement
if not in your possession.
I. If an Interrogatory requires you to "describe," to "state the basis of," or to "state
the facts" on which you rely to support a particular claim, contention, or allegation, state in your
answer each and every fact and identify each and every communication or document which you
contend supports, refers to, or evidences such claim, contention, or allegation. When an
Interrogatory requires you otherwise to describe or state the facts relating to any particular set of
circumstances, act, event, transaction, occurrence, meeting, purchase, sale, agreement, contract,
venture, relationship, conversation, representation, communication, or other item of information,
state briefly in your answer the facts (including dates and places) relating to such transaction,
occurrence, relationship, set of circumstances, etc.; identify any persons who are or were parties
thereto or have knowledge thereof; and identify any communications and documents relating to
or evidencing such transaction, occurrence, relationship, set of circumstances, etc.
J. The terms "relates to" (including any variant thereof) means constitutes, refers,
reflects, concems, pertains to, or in any way logically or factually connects with the matter
described.
K. For questions regarding the construction of these Interrogatories and Requests, the
singular shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular. A masculine, feminine
or neuter pronoun shall be construed to refer to all other gender pronouns.
L. Each Interrogatory shall be answered separately and as completely as possible.
The fact that investigation is continuing or that discovery is not complete is not a reason for
failure to answer each Interrogatory as fully as possible. If the Plaintiff is unable to answer an
Interrogatory after it has attempted to obtain the information, answer to the extent possible. State
what information the Plaintiff has concerning the unanswered portion, specify why it is unable to
answer the remainder, and specify how it attempted to obtain the unknown information.
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INTERROGATORIES
1. Identify all persons who participated in answering these Interrogatories.
2. Identify all experts that you intend to call as witnesses at trial in this matter and
for each and every expert state:
a. Each expert's occupation and professional address;
b. Each expert's qualifications, including a list of educational institutions
attended, degrees received, and any experience in any particular field of
specialization or expertise;
c. The name and address of each employer for whom each expert worked
during the last five (5) years and a description of the expert's duties for
each employer;
d. The subject matter about which each expert is expected to testify; and
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e. The substance of the facts and opinions to which the expert is expected to
testify and a summary of the grounds for each opinion. (You may file, as
your answer to this Interrogatory, a report of the expert or have the expert
answer the Interrogatory.)
3. Identify all persons whom you intend to call as non -expert witnesses at trial in this
case, and for every person identified please state:
a. The substance of the facts to which each non -expert witness is expected to
testify; and
b. How each non -expert witness came to know of the facts to which he or she
is expected to testify.
4. Identify all exhibits that you intend to use at the trial of this matter.
5. Identify the name and address of each employer for whom you worked during the
previous five (5) years and a description of your duties for each employer.
6. Identity all home improvements contracts entered into by you during the previous
five (5) years.
7. Identity all home improvements projects completed or undertaken by you during
the previous five (5) years.
8. Identify any current or former employee, agent, or representative of yours who
performed work on home improvement projects under your employ during the previous five (5)
years.
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9. Identify any current or former employee, agent, or representative of yours who
communicated with the Defendant regarding the home improvement project that is the subject of
this proceeding.
10. Identify any communication between any current or former employee, agent, or
representative of yours and the Defendant, its employees, agents, or representatives regarding the
home improvement project that is the subject of this proceeding.
11. Identify all work performed at Defendant's property by you or any current or
former employee, agent, or representative of yours.
12. Identify any and all banks or other financial institutions receiving funds from
home improvement projects completed by you during the previous five (5) years.
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Date: 22177/I(
By:
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Respectfully Submitted,
SALZMANN HUGHES, P.C.
E. Lee Stinnett II
Attorney I.D. No. 307128
105 North Front Street, Suite 205
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-6700
Attomeys for Plaintiff
SCOTT SPINK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
v. PENNSYLVANIA
RICK MILLER, CIVIL ACTION — LAW
Defendant
NO. 11-9318
DEFENDANT'S REQUESTS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF — FIRST SET
To: Kent H. Patterson
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorney for Plaintiff
Defendant, Rick Miller, by and through their counsel, SALZMANN HUGHES, P.C., put
forth the following Request for Production of Documents pursuant to Pennsylvania Rules of
Civil Procedure Nos. 4009.1, 4009.11, and 4009.12. The requested documents shall be made
available at the offices of Defendants' counsel, Salzmann Hughes, P.C., 105 North Front Street,
Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17101, or at such other place as may be mutually agreeable to the
parties, within thirty (30) days after the service of this Request.
You may satisfy this Request by producing copies of the requested documents in
accordance with Rule No. 4009.12. This Request is deemed continuing and Plaintiff must
provide a supplemental answer if Plaintiff or its agents or representatives obtain additional
information between the time that the answer to this Request is served and the time of trial.
DEFINITIONS
A. The terms "you" and "your" refer to you, your attorney, any of your present or
former employees, agents, or representatives.
B. The term "person" means any natural individual in any capacity whatsoever or
any entity or organization, including divisions, department, or other units therein, and shall
include without limitation a public or private corporation, partnership, joint venture, voluntary
unincorporated association, organization, proprietorship, trust, state, government agency,
commission, bureau, or department.
C. Whenever the term "document" is used herein, it means the original and each
non -identical copy (whether different from the original because of notes, additions, changes, or
deletions made on the copy or otherwise) or draft of each writing of every kind and description
(together with all worksheets, supporting documents, and other relevant material), whether
inscribed by hand or mechanical, electronic, microfilm, photographic, or other means (such as
recording, film, tape, videotape, disc, diskette, or other means including data processing files and
other computer readable records or programs and all other data compilations from which
information can be obtained, transcribed, and translated). Document shall also include, but not
be limited to, correspondence, letters, electronic mail, telegrams, messages, telephone logs,
diaries, teletype messages, memoranda, notes, reports, printouts, records, or minutes of meetings,
conferences, or telephone or other conversations or communications, appointment calendars,
contracts, contract addenda, amendments, changes, and modifications.
D. The term "communications," as used herein, means all statements, admissions,
denials, inquiries, discussions, conversations, negotiations, agreements, contracts (whether
written or oral), understandings, meetings, meeting notes, meeting minutes, telephone
conversations, letters, correspondence, notes, faxes, electronic mail, voicemail messages,
telegrams, telexes, advertisements, or any other form of written or verbal exchange.
E. The terms "relates to" means constitutes, refers, reflects, concerns, pertains to, or
in any way logically or factually connects with the matter described.
RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
In construing these Requests for Production of Documents:
A. The singular shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular.
B. A masculine, feminine or neuter pronoun shall not exclude the other genders.
C. Unless otherwise specified in the Request for Production, each Request shall
extend to all information and documents which have been available to you, in your possession,
custody or control, or in the possession, custody, or control of persons acting or purporting to act
on your behalf, including, but not limited to, your present and former agents, servants,
contractors, employees, accountants, attorneys, investigators, indemnitors, insurers, consultants,
and sureties, up to the date of your response to these Requests. This paragraph does not limit
your duty to supplement your responses.
INSTRUCTIONS
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DOCUMENTS REQUESTED
You are hereby requested to produce the following documents and things pursuant to
Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4009.1:
1. Any and all documents and/or communications identified or described in your
answer to Defendant's Interrogatories to Plaintiff— First Set.
2. Any and all home improvements contracts entered into by you during the previous
• five (5) years.
3. Any and all tax documents, including tax returns, relating to your home
improvement contracting business. You should include all tax forms (including 1099s, W -9s,
etc.) received from or provided to subcontractors used to perform various work for your
business.
4. Any and all bank statements for any account receiving funds from your home
improvement business.
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5. An itemized accounting of work performed, hours worked, material costs, rental
equipment costs, and Iabor costs for any work undertaken on Defendant's property.
Date: 7//7/4 By:
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Respectfully Submitted,
SALZMANN HUGHES, P.C.
E. Lee Stinnett II
Attorney I.D. No. 307128
105 North Front Street, Suite 205
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-6700
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Exhibit "B"
SALZMANN
GHES,I RC.
Attorneys at Law
EXPERIENCE • INTEGRITY INNOVATION
79 St. Paul Drive • Chambersburg, PA • 17201 (717) 263-2121 • Fax: (717) 263-0663
354 Alexander Spring Road • Suite 1 • Carlisle, PA • 17015 • (717) 249-6333 • Fax: (717) 249-7334
239 B E. Main St. • Waynesboro, PA • 17268 • (717) 762-3170 • Fax: (717) 762-0988
105 N. Front St. • Suite 205 • Harrisburg, PA • 17101 • (717) 234-6700 • Fax: (717) 249-7334
139 Carlisle St • Gettysburg, PA • 17325 • (717) 420-5390 • Fax: (717) 263-0663
*Please reply to Harrisburg Office
Kent H. Patterson
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
March 26, 2014
Re: Spink v. Miller, Cumberland County Civil No. 11-9318
Dear Kent:
On February .17, 2014, I sent formal requests for interrogatories and production of
documents to you on behalf of your client in the matter referenced above. A copy of the requests
and transmittal letter is attached. Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 4005 and 4006, responses were required
within thirty (30) days after service of the requests. To date, I have not received any response
and the thirty (30) day time period has elapsed. Your responses are now overdue. If I do not
receive a response by April 9, 2014, I will file a Motion for Sanctions.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
SALZMANN HUGHES, P.C.
E. Lee Stinnett II
<'unccntruting in Lnvironmcntal, 1 oncl Use, heal Iatatc. L,,rtloratc, 1.state Planning and Administration. and c;eneral G'i'll I.itigutiui
ATTORNEYS
G. Bryan Salzmann, Esq.
James D. Hughes, Esq.
Adam R. Schellhase, Esq.
Scott T. Wyland, Esq.
Kurt E. Williams, Esq.
Samuel E. Wiser, Esq.
Thomas J. Finucane, Esq.
Eileen C. Finucane, Esq.
Stephen E. Patterson, Esq.
Nancy H. Meyers, Esq.
Patricia R. Brown, Esq.
Laura Rebecca Ables, Esq.
George F. Douglas, III, Esq.
Ann F. DePaulis, Esq.
William W. Thompson, Esq.
Rebecca R. Hughes, Esq.
David H. Martineau, Esq.
E. Lee Stinnett II, Esq.
WWW SALZMANNHUGHES.COM
Eric K. Grugel, Esq.
Jason E. Kelso, Esq.
Melissa L. Kelso, Esq.
Garret J. Brouwer, Esq.
Isaac P. Wakefield, Esq.
Stephen T. Coccorese, Esq.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on the • day of , 2014, I served a true and correct
copy of the foregoing document via electronic mail as follows:
Kent H. Patterson, Esq.
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
E. Lee Stinnett II
SCOTT SPINK,
v.
RICK MILLER,
.PILED -OFFICE
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
NO. 11-9318
ORDER
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AND NOW, this t % day of 0.1 , 2014, upon consideration of
Defendant's Motion to Compel Discovery, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is
GRANTED and Plaintiff, Scott Spink, shall answer Defendant's Interrogatories and Requests for
Production of Documents within 30 days of the date of this order or appropriate sanctions will be
imposed upon further application to the Court.
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By: E. Lee Stinnett II
Attorney I.D. No. 307128
105 North Front Street, Suite 205
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Telephone: 717-234-6700
Fax: 717-249-7334
Attorney for Defendant
SCOTT SPINK,
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CLIME"ItiU_AND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
NO. 11-9318
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
E. Lee Stinnett II, counsel for the Defendant in the above action, respectfully represents that:
1. The above -captioned action is at issue.
2. The claim of the Plaintiff in the action is $2,776.00 plus interest and costs.
3. The following attorneys are interested in the case as counsel or are otherwise disqualified
to sit as arbitrators: E. Lee Stinnett II and Kent H. Patterson.
WHEREFORE, petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom
the case shall be submitted.
Dated: November 17, 2014 By:
Respectfully Submitted,
SALZMANN HUGHES, P.C.
E. Lee Stinnett II
Attorney I.D. No. 307128
105 North Front Street, Suite 205
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-6700
Attorney for Defendant
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, E. Lee Stinnett II, certify that on this 17th day of November, 2014, I have served the
foregoing Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators via United States First Class Mail, postage
prepaid, addressed as follows:
Kent H. Patterson, Esquire
221 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
E.
ee Stinnett II
SCOTT SPINK,
v.
RICK MILLER,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION – LAW
NO. 11-9318
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, 2.,),(/074..A)/ 9 , 2014, in consideration of the foregoing petition,
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Esq. are appointed arbitrators in the above -captioned action as prayed for.
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