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CUMBERLAND L'1 UNI ?,'
PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
EDRIS OIL SERVICE, INC.
1225 Columbia Ave.
York, PA 17404,
Plaintiff
V.
HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP
230 S. Sporting Hill Rd.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050,
Defendant
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Civil Action
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PRAECIPE FOR SUMMONS
To the Prothonotary:
Please issue a Writ of Summons directed to Defendant in the above case. The Writ of
Summons shall be issued and forwarded to the Sheriff for service.
BARLEY SNYDER
By:
100 East M&ket Kreet
P.O. Box 15012
York, PA 17405-7012
717-846-8888
Fax: 717-843-8492
E-Mail: pminnich@barley.com
PA 74453
Attorneys for Plaintiff ", -ACL 94?
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson
Sheriff
Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy
Richard W Stewart
Solicitor
SIP THE PROTHOHOTA IF?"`,`
2012 JAN -9 AM 9: 26
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Edris Oil Service, Inc.
Case Number
vs.
Hampden Township 2011-9320
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
12/22/2011 01:07 PM - Ronald Hoover, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on
December 22, 2011 at 1307 hours, he served a true copy of the within Writ of Summons, upon the within
named defendant, to wit: Hampden Township, by making known unto Kathy Finkenbinder, adult in charge
for Hampden Township at 230 S. Sporting Hill Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17050 its contents and at the same time handing to her personally the said true and correct copy of the
same.
SHERIFF COST: $38.44
December 30, 2011
RONALD HOOVER, DEPUTY
SO ANSWERS,
RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
EDRIS OIL SERVICE, INC.
1225 Columbia Ave.
York, PA 17404,
Plaintiff
V.
HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP
230 S. Sporting Hill Rd.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050,
Defendant
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Civil Action
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SUMMONS IN CIVIL ACTION
To: Hampden Township
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED PLAINTIFF HAS COMMENCED AN
ACTION AGAINST YOU.
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David Buell, Prothonotary of Cumberland County
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Date: December ;;'2011 Deputy
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OF THE PROTHONOTARY
2011 JAN -3 PM 12= 37
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
EDRIS OIL SERVICE, INC.,
Plaintiff
No. 11-9320
V.
HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP, Civil Action - Law
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire as attorney for Defendant
Hampden Township in the above-captioned action.
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P.C.
By.
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg PA 17055
Attorney ID #47077
(717)697-8528
January 3, 2012
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SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN. P.C.
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 Praecipe to be served upon the persons and in the
manner indicated below:
FIRST CLASS MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:
Paul W. Minnich, Esquire
Barley Snyder
100 East Market Street
P. O. Box 15012
York, PA 17405-7012
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P.C.
By.
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717)697-8528
Attorney for Hampden Township
Date: January 3, 2012
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson
Sheriff
Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy
Richard W Stewart
Solicitor
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2012 JAN -9 AM 9: 26
(,UMSERL.AND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Edris Oil Service, Inc.
. Case Number
vs
Hampden Township 2011-9320
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
12/22/2011 01:07 PM - Ronald Hoover, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on
December 22, 2011 at 1307 hours, he served a true copy of the within Writ of Summons, upon the within
named defendant, to wit: Hampden Township, by making known unto Kathy Finkenbinder, adult in charge
for Hampden Township at 230 S. Sporting Hill Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17050 its contents and at the same time handing to her personally the said true and correct copy of the
same.
SHERIFF COST: $38.44
December 30, 2011
RONALD HOOVER, DEPUTY
SO ANSWERS,
RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
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OF THE PRO THON0 "A?, I'
2012 FEB 16 AM 11: 52
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Attorney ID No. 47077
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C.
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 697-8528
Solicitor for Hampden Township
EDRIS OIL SERVICE, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP,
Defendant
TO: Edris Oil Service, Inc., Plaintiff
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2011-9320 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
and
Paul W. Minnich, Esquire
100 East Market Street
P. O. Box 15012
York, PA 17405-7012
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
You are hereby notified that you have twenty (20) days in which to plead to the enclosed New
Matter or a Default Judgment may be entered against you.
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P. C.
By:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Date: February 16, 2012 (717) 697-8528
Solicitor for Defendant Hampden Township
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Attorney ID No. 47077
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C.
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 697-8528
Solicitor for Hampden Township
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2011-9320 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
Defendant Hampden Township, by its Solicitor, Snelbaker & Brenneman, P. C., submits
EDR.IS OIL SERVICE, INC.,
V.
Plaintiff
HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP,
this Answer With New Matter in response to Plaintiff Complaint as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted, with the qualification that the supply of 41,000 gallons of fuel was only an
estimated amount, which may or may not be reached or exceeded.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is denied that there was a delivery to Hampden
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SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
Township on July 19, 2010 and February 2, 2011. On the contrary, deliveries were made to
Hampden Township on July 16, 2010 and January 31, 2011. Although it is admitted that
Plaintiff delivered 45,013 gallons of fuel during the period that is qualified above in this
Paragraph, it is denied that Plaintiff billed Hampden Township at all times based upon a unit
price set forth in the Purchase Order of $2.4530 per gallon. On the contrary, the November 22,
2010 delivery was over-billed at a rate of $2.498 per gallon instead of $2.478 per gallon taking
into consideration the appropriate seasonal additive cost.
7. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is denied that Plaintiff made deliveries to
Hampden Township on April 11, 2011. On the contrary, Plaintiff made deliveries to Hampden
Township on April 7, 8 and May 31, 2011. Although it is admitted that the deliveries were
accepted by Hampden Township without complaint, Hampden Township had no reason to
complain since the deliveries were made based upon an appropriate fuel rate as noted on the
invoices and Plaintiff had never provided notice to Hampden Township that the rates would be
otherwise.
8. Denied. It is denied that Plaintiff was entitled to charge the "rack price" for fuel sold
to Hampden Township after 41,000 gallons had been delivered. There was never any
understanding or agreement concerning any charge or payment in excess of the $2.453 gallon
rate. The averments contained in Defendant's New Matter are incorporated by reference herein in
this Paragraph.
9. Denied. It is denied that Edris under-billed Hampden Township. On the contrary,
Plaintiff issued statements to Hampden Township based upon its then. current rate. The
averments of Defendant's New Matter are incorporated by reference herein by way of further
answer.
10. It is denied that Plaintiff at any time submitted revised invoices to Hampden
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SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
Township. Accordingly, it is denied that Hampden Township refused to honor the revised
invoices and for the reasons set forth in Defendant's New Matter, the averments of which are
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by reference herein. Accordingly, it is denied that Hampden Township has refused
pay an appropriate amount for the fuel delivered by Plaintiff.
11. Denied. It is denied that delivery was made to Hampden Township by Plaintiff on
June 27, 2011 after there was any discussion with Hampden Township about alleged inaccurate
billing. On the contrary, there was no such discussion on or prior to the June, 2011 delivery.
12. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that Hampden Township accepted the
June 27, 2011 delivery and as a result, paid Plaintiff based upon the previous and approved rate
charge, which payment Plaintiff accepted. It is denied that Plaintiff is due any amount in excess
of that amount paid to Plaintiff by Hampden Township.
13. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is denied that there was a delivery made on April
8, 2011. On the contrary, the delivery was made on April 7, 2011. It is denied that any balance
is owing to Plaintiff for the reasons set forth in this Answer and New Matter, the averments of
which are incorporated by reference herein. It is further denied, to the extent it is expressed or
implied, that amounts comprising the "balance owing" of Paragraph 13 were at any time billed
by Plaintiff to Hampden Township. On the contrary, the last statement submitted by Plaintiff to
Hampden Township was on October 1, 2011 and noted a balance improperly claimed of only
$3,624.42. A true and correct copy of this invoice is attached hereto and incorporated by
reference herein as "Exhibit A".
14. Denied. It is denied that the invoices attached as Exhibit B to Plaintiffs Complaint
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SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
were provided to Hampden Township. It is further denied that the Township underpaid any
amounts claimed to be owed to Plaintiff. Accordingly, Exhibit C is denied as being an
inaccurate summary of the statement of account maintained by Plaintiff with respect to Harr
Township. The averments of Defendant's New Matter are incorporated by reference herein.
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15. Denied. It is denied that there is any interest due and owing to Plaintiff in any
!amount for the reasons set forth in Defendant's New Matter, the averments of which are
incorporated by reference herein. It is also denied that any interest is properly chargeable by
Plaintiff.
16. Denied. It is denied that there is any amount due to Plaintiff and that Plaintiff has
suffered any loss in the amount of $23,381.13. The averments of Defendant's New Matter are
incorporated by reference herein.
17. Denied. Paragraph 17 of Plaintiffs Complaint contains an unwarranted conclusion
of law to which no response is required by this party pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d); therefore,
same is deemed to be denied.
18. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 17 above of this Answer are incorporated by
reference herein.
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19. Denied. The averments of Paragraphs 16 as well as Defendant's New Matter are
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incorporated by reference herein.
20. Denied. Paragraph 20 of Plaintiffs Complaint contains an unwarranted conclusion
of law to which no response is required by this party pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d), To the
extent a response is deemed necessary, the averments of Defendant's New Matter are
incorporated by reference herein.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Hampden Township requests Plaintiffs Complaint be
dismissed with prejudice and judgment be entered in flavor of Hampden Township together with
costs of this action.
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
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SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, F.C.
NEW MATTER
21. The averments of Paragraph 1 through 20, above, of this Answer are incorporated by
herein.
22. Plaintiffs Complaint fails to set forth any claim or cause of action upon which relief
may be granted.
23. Plaintiff fails to plead any contract or agreement upon which any action or claim
against Defendant may be maintained as between the parties or otherwise.
24. Plaintiff sets forth no contractual language or agreement specifying the change from
the initial per gallon charge made by Plaintiff to a higher "rack rate" after delivery of 41,000
gallons of fuel.
25. Plaintiff provided no notice to Defendant that the Defendant was or was going to be
charged a different rate or "rack rate" different from that rate which Plaintiff originally charged
Defendant.
26. Plaintiff continued to invoice Hampden Township at the same rate both before and
after the delivery of 41,000 gallons.
27. Defendant made payment to Plaintiff and Plaintiff accepted payment based upon the
invoices submitted.
28. Defendant never ordered from Plaintiff fuel for delivery to Defendant at a price
higher than the price of $2.4530 per gallon.
29. Plaintiff never billed to Defendant the additional amounts that Plaintiff now claims
be due in the Complaint.
30. The purchase orders made were based upon an estimated number of gallons
purchased.
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31. Defendant exceeded the estimated number of gallons purchased without any
ejection or notice from Plaintiff.
32. For the reasons noted above and in this Answer, Plaintiffs action is barred by the
lication of an accord and satisfaction.
33. For the reasons set forth above and in this Answer Plaintiff has waived its right to
collect any additional sums from Defendant.
34. For the reasons set forth above and in this Answer Plaintiff is estopped from
claiming any additional amounts due and payable by Defendant.
35. For the reasons set forth above and in this Answer Plaintiffs action and claims are
barred by Defendant's payment.
36. For the reasons set forth above and in this Answer Plaintiff is or may be barred by
contributory negligence.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Hampden Township requests Plaintiff s Complaint be
dismissed with prejudice and judgment be entered in favor of Hampden Township together with
costs of this action.
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P. C.
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
Date: February 16, 2012
By: I
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 697-8528
Solicitor for Defendant Hampden Township
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VERIFICATION
I, Keith B. Metts, Township Manager, verify that the statements made in the foregoing
Answer With New Matter are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities. I verify that I am authorized to execute this Verification on behalf of Hampden
Township.
Keith B. efts, Township Manager
Hampden Township
Date: February 16, 2012
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EDRIS OIL SERVICE INC.
1225 COLUMBIA AVE.
YORK, PA 17404
717-848-5001
10-01-2011
Bin To: Acct. Number 2521
HAMPDEN TWP
230 S. SPORTING HILL RD
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050-3097
STATEMENT
Invoice Date Invoice Number PO Number Charges Credits Balances
Previous Balance 22039.24
09-01-2011 531379 Interest 275.49 22314.73
09-15-2011. 345500 Paid CA?-- ?? ?O 3g 18414.82 3899.91
10-01-2011. 533265 Interest 45.31 3945.22
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TERMS: HOME, HEAT - 15 DAYS FROM INVOICE DATE. COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS - 30 DAYS FROM INVOICE DATE. FINANCE CHARGE IS COMPUTED BY A PERIODIC RATE.
OF 1 1/2% PER MONTH WHICH IS AN ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE OF 18%. HOME HEAT DELIVERIES ARE TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED TO 60 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
TEAR OFF AND RETURN 10-01-2011
From: Acct. Number 2521
Make Checks Payable To: HAMPDEN TWP
EDRIS OIL SERVICE INC. 30 Days Past Due 0.00
1225 COLUMBIA AVE.
YORK, PA 17404 60 Days Past Due 0.00
90 Days Past Due 3624.42
Amount Enclosed
EXHIBIT A
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 Hearing Memorandum to be served upon the
person and in the manner indicated below:
FIRST CLASS MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:
Paul W. Minnick, Esquire
100 East Market Street
P. O. Box 15012
York, PA 17405-7012
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P.C.
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Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
P. O. Box 318
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717)697-8528
Date: February 16, 2012 Solicitor for Defendant Hampden Township
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SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
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PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
EDRIS OIL SERVICE, INC., I No. 11-9320 Civil Term
Plaintiff Civil Action
V.
HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP,
Defendant
REPLY TO NEW MATTER
Plaintiff, Edris Oil Service, Inc., through its undersigned counsel, files the following
Reply to the New Matter of Defendant, Hampden Township:
21. Paragraph 21 requires no response.
22. Denied as a conclusion of law.
23. Denied as a conclusion of law.
24. Denied as a conclusion of law.
25. Denied as stated. Plaintiff s contract with Defendant provided that it would supply
41,000 gallons of fuel at the contract price.
26. Denied as stated. As set forth in the Complaint, Plaintiff underbilled in error.
27. Denied. To the contrary, Plaintiff has made a demand that Defendant pay for the fuel
delivered.
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28. Denied as a conclusion of law. By way of further reply, Plaintiff incorporates by
reference the allegations of its Complaint.
29. Denied. To the contrary, Plaintiff submitted invoices as described in and attached to
the Complaint.
30. Denied. The purchase orders are writings which speak for themselves and
Defendant's characterization is denied.
31. Denied as stated. Defendant purchased a volume of fuel in excess of the amount
called for in the contract and therefore became liable for making payment for excess fuel at
market rates. Plaintiff was not required to notify Defendant that it exceeded its contract volume.
32. Denied as a conclusion of law.
33. Denied as a conclusion of law.
34. Denied as a conclusion of law.
35. Denied as a conclusion of law.
36. Denied as a conclusion of law.
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WHEREFORE, Edris Oil Service, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against
Hampden Township.
BARLEY SNYDER
By:
Paul W. innich
100 East Market Street
P.O. Box 15012
York, PA 17405-7012
717-846-8888
Fax: 717-843-8492
E-Mail: pminnich@barley.com
PA 74453
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
Paul W. Minnich, ESQUIRE, verifies that he is attorney for Edris Oil Service, Inc., that
he is authorized to represent Plaintiff in this action, that he has acquired the facts supporting the
within Reply to New Matter, in his capacity as attorney for Plaintiff, that time is of the essence in
filing this Reply to New Matter, and that the facts set forth in the within Reply to New Matter are
true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief He understands that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Date:
PAUL W. INNI H
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this date a true and correct copy of the foregoing Reply to New
Matter is being served by first class mail, postage prepaid at York, Pennsylvania, addressed as
follows:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C.
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
BARLEY SNYDER
By:
Paul W. Mi ich
100 East arket Street
P.O. Box 15012
York, PA 17405-7012
717-846-8888
Fax: 717-843-8492
E-Mail: pminnich@barley.com
PA 74453
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Date: March, 2012
FILED-CIFFIC?
THE f'I;CTt?C 01"A CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Attorney ID No. 47077
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C.
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 697-8528
Solicitor for Hampden Township
EDRIS OIL SERVICE, INC.,
V.
Plaintiff
HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP,
Defendant
IN I HE CUUKI'OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2011-9320 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Edris Oil Service, Inc., Plaintiff
and
Paul W. Minnich, Esquire
100 East Market Street
P. O. Box 15012
York, PA 17405-7012
You are hereby'notified that you have twenty (20) days in which to plead to the enclosed
Amended New Matter or a Default Judgment may be entered against you.
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P. C.
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
By:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Date: July 3, 2012 (717) 697-8528
Solicitor for Defendant Hampden Township
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Attorney ID No. 47077
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C.
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 697-8528
Solicitor for Hampden Township
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2011-9320 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DEFENDANT'S AMENDED NEW MATTER
Defendant Hampden Township, by its Solicitor, Snelbaker & Brenneman, P. C., submits this
EDRIS OIL SERVICE, INC.,
V.
Plaintiff
HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP,
Amended New Matter pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1033 and with consent of the Plaintiff as follows:
21.- 36. The averments of Paragraph 21 through 36 of Defendant's New Matter filed February
16, 2012 in this matter are incorporated by reference herein.
37. Plaintiff was a successful bidder for purposes of supplying fuel to members of the
Central Pennsylvania Energy Consortium ("CPEC").
38. Plaintiff submitted its proposal on bid to CPEC in accordance with forms supplied by
CPEC.
39. Plaintiff submitted its proposal on bid to CPEC in accordance with the Invitation For
Bids For Fuel Suppliers, Instructions to Bidders, Conditions of Bid, Form of Proposal and
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SNELBAKR & Specifications, copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein as
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
"Exhibit A" (the "Bid Documents")
40. Plaintiff agreed with CPEC to furnish fuels as required to CPEC members subject to
and in accordance with the Bid Documents.
41. Plaintiff through the Bid Documents was specifically advised that usage history
and/or estimated gallonage upon bid amounts were based "shall be considered ESTIMATES
only." (See Exhibit A, instructions to Bidders).
42. The term of the contract between Plaintiff and Defendant was July 1, 2010 through
June 30, 2011.
43. All purchases by Defendant from Plaintiff were made between July 1, 2010 and June
30, 2011.
44. Plaintiff specifically agreed to furnish to Hampden Township fuel with the
"understanding that the quantities are estimates into the future." (See Exhibit A, Form of
Proposal).
WHEREFORE, Defendant Hampden Township requests Plaintiffs Complaint be
dismissed with prejudice and judgment entered in favor of Hampden Township together with
costs of this action.
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P.C.
By: I?
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
P. O. Box 318
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717)697-8528
Date: July 3, 2012 Solicitor for Hampden Township
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
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VERIFICATION
I, Keith B. Metts, Township Manager, verify that the statements made in the
foregoing Amended New Matter are true and correct. I understand that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unworn
falsification to authorities. I verify that I am authorized to execute this Verification on
behalf of Hampden Township.
Keith B. etts, Township Manager
Hampden Township
Date: July 3, 2012
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
ENERGY CONSORTIUM
300 Bridge Street, 2"d Floor
P.O. Box C
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 920-8420
(717) 920-8421 Fax
paul(c)olzpc.com
TO: BIDDERIVENDOR
FROM: Paul L. Zeigler, General Counsel
Central Pennsylvania Energy Consortium
DATE: March 17, 2010
RE: 2010-2011 FUEL SUPPLIES BID
The Central Pennsylvania Energy Consortium (OPEC) is soliciting bids for the following supplies:
Fuel Oil, Grade No. 2 (Heating Oil)
Bio Fuel Oil
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD)
Bio ULSD
Off Road Diesel (NRLM)
Gasoline 87 Octane
Gasoline 89 Octane
Gasoline 93 Octane
Sealed bids are due no later than 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2010, and will be opened at
3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 300 Bridge Street, 2Id Floor, New Cumberland,
Pennsylvania 17070.
AFTER BIDS ARE REVIEWED, IF AN AWARD(S) RESULTS BY ACTION OF THE CPEC BOARD
OF DIRECTORS, THE AWARDED VENDOR(S) SHALL BE NOTIFIED NO LATER THAN 8:00 A.M.
MARCH 26, 2010. BIDDERIVENDOR MUST PROVIDE A TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR THE
PURPOSE OF DIRECT VOICE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 P.M. TO
11:00 P.M. THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010, AND BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6:00 A.M. TO 9:00
A.M., FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2010.
Thank you for your interest in this joint purchasing program. Please do not hesitate to contact the
undersigned (717-920-8420) if you have any questions on the enclosed information.
FF BID 10-11- 3-25-2010
EXHIBIT A
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA ENERGY CONSORTIUM
FF BID 10-11-3-25-2010
INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR FUEL SUPPLIES
The Central Pennsylvania Energy Consortium (CPEC) invites sealed bids for fuel supplies
for the contract year beginning July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
Full Instructions to BiddersNendors, Conditions of Bid, Specifications, Form of Proposal,
and all other Contract Documents required, may be obtained from Paul L. Zeigler, at 300
Bridge Street, Second Floor, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070, [717-920-8420].
The sealed fuel supplies bid must be delivered or received by CPEC by U.S. Mail (fax not
acceptable), other commercial delivery carrier(s), or hand-carried, no later than 3:30 p.m.
on March 25, 2010, to:
Central Pennsylvania Energy Consortium (CPEC)
Attn: Paul L. Zeigler
300 Bridge Street, 2nd Floor
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070
The bidder/vendor must have an authorized representative available for purpose of direct
voice communication between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p,m. Thursday, March 25,
2010, and between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Friday, March 26, 2010.
Bid opening will be at 3:30 p.m, on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at the office of
Paul L. Zeigler, P.C.
Successful vendors/bidders will be notified of their selection by electric mail (email)
or facsimile (fax), with follow-up by regular mail.
THE SUCCESSFUL VENDORIBIDDER MUST IMMEDIATELY ACKNOWLEDGE BY
RETURN ELECTRONIC MAIL (EMAIL) OR FACSIMILE (FAX) A SIGNED
CONFIRMATION OF THE RECEIPT OF CPEC'S ACCEPTANCE OF THEIR BID.
Bid awards will be based on the price of the commodity and the designated margin/delivery
and on compliance with all other bid specifications.
CPEC reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Responses should include any or all of the following:
1. Firm (Fixed) Commodity Price with Firm (Fixed) Margin/Delivery for contract year July
1 2010 to and including June 30. 2011:
2. Fluctuating Commodity Price (Based on latest publication of OPIS Daily Rack Average
for Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle area) with an upward cap for the contract year July 1,
2010 to and including June 30, 2011,
3. Fluctuating Commodity Price (Based on latest publication of OPIS Daily Rack Average
for Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle area) without an upward cap for the contract year July
1 2010 to and including June 30, 2011.
REMINDER: Pricing must be provided for summer/winter blend additives, where appropriate.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS .
1. Sealed bids will be received by the CPEC until 3:30 mm., Thursday. March 25, 2010, at the Office
of Paul L. Zeigler, P.C., 300 Bridge Street, 2"d Floor, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070.
2. All bids shall be submitted in sealed' envelopes marked "SEALED BID FOR FUEL SUPPLIES".
3. Bids must be typewritten or written with ink and must be signed by the bidderlvendor using only
the enclosed form. Unsigned bids will not be considered.
4. A bid bond for 100/6 of the bid based on the usage history gallonage must accompany the
bid. Successful Bidders/Vendors must provide a performance bond for 16% of the bid award.
5. Bid figures shall include all charges, including delivery at the destinations card for, based on the
usage history gallonage and estimates reported on the enclosed bid sheets. Bid figures shall include all
discounts other than cash discount. Deductions for State and Federal Taxes from which appropriate
Participating Members are exempt shall be included in the bid. Participating Members upon request will
furnish tax exemption certificates. Bids for Biodiesel shall address entitlements to credits and/or
incentives due to Participating Members that may be available.
6. Deliveries will be made to Participating Members between the hours of 8.00 a.m, and 3:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, within twenty-four (24) hours of request or an automatic delivery schedule as
agreed between successful vendor and participant. A dated, metered, pick-up ticket from the point of
origin of the shipment or other written verification of delivered amount must be provided at delivery.
Usage history gallonage and estimates, storage capacity and number of delivery sites are included on
the enclosed bid sheets.
T Supplier shall be liable for any damages, overflow of oil, etc., done by their personnel. Successful
BidderNendor shall take the necessary precautions to prevent dripping or spillage. If spillage should
occur BidderNendor will accept liability for EPAIDER penalties. Retrieval of fuel not meeting
specifications will be at supplier's expense.
8. Successful BidderNendor agrees if requested to split transport loads of a Participating Member
between two locations. Transport vehicle must be able to safely access each location in order for split
load to occur. (See also General Conditions, paragraph 3).
9. All bid amounts are based on usage history and/or estimated gallonage and shall be considered
ESTIMATES only.
10. Bidders/Vendors must bid on all delivery sites within a county or counties, but are not required to
bid on all products and all counties. Bids shall be one price for all delivery sites within a particular
county. Bidders/Vendors may bid tankwagon and/or transport prices. BidderNendor must specify "firm
(fixed)" or "fluctuating with and without cap" on each Fuel Supplies Bid Quotation Sheet. Each sheet
must clearly indicate the name of the BidderNendor.
11. Successful BidderNendor will be responsible for all taxes, including filing for any refunds or
credits, due on any and all taxes, including the Federal Excise Tax, from which Participating Members
are exempt.
12. Terms of the contract will be July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. At the completion of the
contract term, successful Bidders/Vendors must provide to CPEC usage reports for each
Participating Member for the just completed contract year, for each product and Itemized for
each delivery location.
13. Vendors must provide payment terms for Participating Members. Vendors are invited to include
discount terms if payment is made by Participating Member within a defined time period, i.e., 10-15
days after delivery.
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CONDITIONS OF BID
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Local Conditions: Where Special Notes exist in the usage delivery information documents,
BidderNendor must comply with those Special Notes. All deliveries shall be made as ordered and
Bidder/Vendor shall acquaint themselves with local conditions at the locations where delivery is to take
place so that note can be made of anything that might affect their bids.
2. Invoici : Invoices shalt be sent to the business office of the Participating Member being supplied
as stated on purchase orders provided by members following the award. Separate invoices shall be
rendered for each delivery ticket signed by an authorized Participating Member representative.
DUPLICATE invoices are required. When the Participating Member has contracted for fuel
purchase under a fluctuating price term, the Vendor shall utilize the published OPTS Harrisburg
Daily Rack Average price for that fuel on the date of delivery to the Participating Member.
3. Deliveries of Transport Load: Deliveries of Transport load fuel shall be subject to a minimum load
delivery of 7,200 gallons and split load requests (Paragraph 18 of Instructions to Bidder) during the
contract year. However, the final load that fulfills the total transport contract requirement for that fuel
may be less than 7,200 gallons, but must be delivered and priced at the transport load price.
4. Discrepancies: If any BidderNendor finds discrepancies in, or is in doubt as to the true meaning of
any part of the specifications or other contract documents, the BidderNendor shall immediately submit
to the CPEC a request by electronic mail (email) for an interpretation thereof.
LEGAL CONDITIONS
1. The Invitation for Bids, Instructions to BiddersNendors, General Conditions of the Bid, Special
Conditions (if any), Fuel Supply Bid Quotation Sheets, the Fuel Bid Requirement Request(s) Estimates
(Usage Delivery Information) received from the Participating Members for the supplies and/or materials
desired, the signed CPEC Purchase Authorization Form received from the Participating Member, as
well as the Form of Proposal, Agreement and Bonds, shall be collectively known and designated as
the "Contract Documents". The Purchase Order shall constitute the Participating Member's
confirmation of the transaction and of the Contract.
2. No BidderNendor may withdraw its bid during the period from the time of bid opening of
3:30 p.m., March 26, 2010 to 9:00 a.m. March 26, 2010.
3. The CPEC reserves the right to waive any formalities or reject any or all bids or portions thereof.
The CPEC Participating Members are referred to as the owner andlor the participating members in this
bid request.
4. Deposits: Each bid submitted must be accompanied by a certified check cashier's check or a
treasurer's check drawn to the order of the CPEC, or a bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid, with
surety acceptable to the said CPEC, except where noted. All Bonds shall be issued by companies
such as will be acceptable to CPEC, and which are authorized to transact business in Pennsylvania.
Surety Companies must have a Certificate of Authority as an acceptable Surety on Federal Bonds and
as an acceptable reinsuring company in accordance with the latest Treasurer's Department Bulletin
published by the Fiscal Service Company of Surety Bonds.
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'CONDITIONS OF BID, Continued
5. Checks will be returned to all Bidders/Vendors after the successful BidderNendor has furnished
and properly signed all Contract Documents. The successful BidderNendor must complete and
deliver all documents within fifteen (15) days of the date the successful bidder/vendor response is
accepted. If the bidder to whom an award is made shall flail or refuse to execute the required
documents within the time specified and allowed for completion, the Participating Members may
deduct and retain out of the monies due the bidder or from the deposit required by the above
paragraph, such sum as shall be sufficient to pay the difference between the price on which the award
was made and the price which the Participating Members may or shah be obliged to pay to procure the
fuel supplies from other sources.
6. The successful Bidder/Vendor shall provide a Performance Bond to the CPEC in the
amount of M of the estimated purchase within fifteen ('I5) days of the date the successful
bidder/vendor response Is accepted.
7. Evidence of Insurance: The successful Bidder/Vendor shall submit a Certification of insurance for
fleet delivery vehicles. Liability shall not be less than $1,000,000 single limit liability combined,
Property Damage $1,000,000. Bidder/Vendor must forward a certificate of insurance for Workers
Compensation if awarded the bid.
8. The successful BidderNendor shall be responsible for any damage to property caused by the
successful BidderNendor or their agents. Bidder/Vendor further covenants and agrees to assume and
does hereby assume all liability for, and shall and does agree to, indemnify and save harmless the
Participating Members against any and all loss, costs, suits, claims, charges or damages arising from
injuries sustained by mechanics, laborers, workmen or by any person or persons, whatsoever, to their
persons or property, whether employed in and about the said work or otherwise, by reason of
accidents, damages or injuries, torts or by reason of the performance of this contract and the
performance of said work and labor, including costs, counsel fees, and all expenses of defense, and
agrees to carry the usual Property Damage and Liability Insurance and to furnish certificates therefore,
when required by the Participating Members.
9. All applicable laws shall be deemed to be part of these specifications and the contract shall be
read and enforced as though they were included.
10. Successful Bidder/Vendor must sign all documents as prescribed by these Conditions of Bid.
When the successful Bidder/Vendor is a corporation, documents should be signed by the President or
Vice President and by the Secretary or Assistant Secretary. If signed by one person, a copy of the
authority of such person must accompany the proposal.
11. In compliance with the Act of the General Assembly, the successful BidderNendor further
covenants and agrees to accept, insofar as the work covered by this contract in Pennsylvania is
concerned, the provisions of the Workers Compensation Act of 1951, and any such supplements or
amendments thereto, which may have been or may hereafter be passed, or shall file with the
Participating Members a certificate from the Department of Labor and Industry.
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CONDITIONS OF BID, Continued
12. The BidderNendor agrees, if awarded the contract, to furnish and deliver the specified fuel
supplies at such times, at such places and in such quantities as herein estimated, and that all of the
products shall be subject to inspection and approval. In the event that any of the said products shall
be rejected as unsuitable or not inconformity with these specifications, such products of proper quality
as set forth in these specifications shall be furnished in place thereof at the expense of the successful
Bidder/Vendor.
13. In the event that the successful Bidder/Vendor shall neglect or refuse to furnish and deliver the
said fuel supplies as provided in these specifications or to replace any which are rejected as stated in
the preceding paragraph, the Participating Member is authorized and empowered to purchase fuel
supplies in conformity with this contract from such party or parties in such quantities in such manner
as it shall select at the expense of the successful Bidder/Vendor, or to cancel this contract reserving to
itself, nevertheless, all rights for damages which may be incurred by the Participating Members.
14. The Bidder/Vendor agrees that if the contract is awarded to it, the BidderNendor will not assign,
transfer or sublet it, unless specific permission to do so is requested in writing by the BidderNendor,
and granted in writing by the CPEC.
15. NON-COLLUSION STATEMENT - BiddersNendors by submitting the signed Form of
Proposal certify that the bid or proposal is not the result of, or affected by, any unlawful act
of collusion with any other person or company engaged in the same line of business or
commerce, or any other fraudulent act punishable under Pennsylvania or United States law.
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FORM OF PROPOSAL
VENDOR: DATE:
To the: Central Pennsylvania Energy Consortium (CPEC)
300 Bridge Street, 2nd Floor
New Cumberland, PA 17070
We, the undersigned, herewith propose and agree to furnish to the Participating Members fuel supplies
at the net prices set opposite each fuel on the attached sheets with the understanding that the
quantities are estimates into the future, and are subject to variations in weather.
This proposal is subject to all the terms of the Contract Documents which include the Invitation for
Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Conditions of Bid, Special Conditions, if any, the Specifications for the
Supplies and/or Materials, and we hereby agree to enter into a written contract to furnish such item(s),
as may be awarded to us, and to furnish such security as these specifications require.
We understand that the CPEC reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any portion thereof not
deemed satisfactory, or to select single items from any bid.
The original of this form of proposal is being returned to you containing our bid. A copy was retained
for our files.
The undersigned bidder certifies to having read the Invitation for Bids, Instructions to Bidders,
Conditions of Bid, and Specifications and hereby agrees to furnish fuels as required to CPEC
members, in accordance with these specifications and conditions at the prices stated on the attached
2009-2010 Fuel Supplies Bid Quotation Sheet, The name of the Bidder/Vendor must be typed,
stamped, or printed on each Fuel Supplies Bid Quotation Sheet.
The undersigned bidder certifies that this proposal is not the result of, or affected by, any unlawful act
of collusion with any other person or company engaged in the same line of business or commerce,
or any other fraudulent act punishable under Pennsylvania or United States law.
The following are three references that may be contacted to support satisfactory performance of our
company for the purchase of similar items contained on this bid:
REFERENCES:
Company Name
Contact Person Phone
Company Name
Contact Person
Company Name
Phone
Contact Person Phone
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FORM OF PROPOSAL, CONTINUED
jF BIQQER/VENDOR IS A CORPORATION
Corporation Name Signed President
P. O. Box/Street Address Type Name
City/State/Zip Signed Secretary
Telephone Fax Type Name
Type Name and Title of Bid Contact Person Signed
E-mail address Web Site
IF BIDDER NENDOR TRADES UNDER A FICTI TIOUS NAME OR IS A PARTN ERSHIP:
Trading Name Signed
P. O. Box/Street Address Type Name and Title
City/State/Zip Signed
Bid Contact Person Telephone Fax
E-mail address Web Site
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SPECIFICATIONS - 2009-2010 FUEL SUPPLIES BID
GRADE NO. 2 FUEL OIL
ASTM-03996-67 with a maximum sulphur content of 0.3%,
BIO FUEL OIL
Bio Fuel Oil (Subject to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania mandates for bio-blend
effective during the contract year)
ULTRA LOW-SULPUR DIESEL (ULSD)
BIO ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL (BIO ULSO)
BID ULSD (Subject to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania mandates for bio-blend
effective during the contract year)
OFF-ROAD DIESEL (NRLM)
Fuel Oil with sulphur content of .5%
UNLEADED GASOLINE, 87 Octane
Regular grade unleaded gasoline - R + M/2 method octane rating 87.0. Gasoline
must comply with the latest ASTM Specifications.
UNLEADED GASOLINE, 89 Octane
Premium grade unleaded gasoline - R + M/2 method octane rating 89.0. Gasoline
must comply with the latest ASTM Specifications.
UNLEADED GASOLINE, 92193 Octane
Premium grade unleaded gasoline - R + M/2 method octane rating 93.0. Gasoline
must comply with the latest ASTM Specifications.
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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 Amended New Matter to be served upon the
person and in the manner indicated below:
FIRST CLASS MAIL POSTAGE PREPAID, ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:
Paul W. Minnich, Esquire
100 East Market Street
P. O. Box 15012
York, PA 17405-7012
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P.C.
By:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
P. O. Box 318
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717)697-8528
Date: July 3, 2012 Solicitor for Defendant Hampden Township
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
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I? PROTHONOTAR'l
-112 jUL. 16 AM 11: 40
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV
EDRIS OIL SERVICE, INC., No. 11-9320 Civil Term
Plaintiff Civil Action
V.
HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP,
Defendant
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S AMENDED NEW MATTER
Plaintiff, Edris Oil Service, Inc.., through its undersigned counsel, files the following
Reply to the Amended New Matter of Defendant, Hampden Township:
21-36. The allegations of paragraphs 21-36 require no response.
37. Admitted.
38. Denied as a conclusion of law. To the extent that a response may be required,
Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the allegations if its Complaint.
39. Denied as a conclusion of law. The documents attached to Defendant's
New Matter speak for themselves. To the extent that a further response may be required,
Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the allegations of its Complaint.
40. Denied as a conclusion of law. To the extent that a response may be required,
Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the allegations of its Complaint.
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41. Denied as a conclusion of law. The documents attached to Defendant's
New Matter speaks for themselves.
42. Denied as a conclusion of law. To the extent that a response may be required,
Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the allegations of its Complaint.
43. Admitted.
44.. Denied as a conclusion of law. The documents attached to Defendant's
New Matter speak for themselves.
WHEREFORE, Edris Oil Service, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against
Hampden Township.
BARLEY SNYDER
By: C./
Paul W. Mifmich
100 East Market Street
P.O. Box 15012
York, PA 17405-7012
717-846-8888
Fax: 717-843-8492
E-Mail: pminnich@barley.com
PA 74453
Attorneys for Plaintiff
3619715
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VERIFICATION
Paul W. Minnich, Esquire, verifies that he is attorney for Edris Oil Service, Inc., that he
authorized to represent Plaintiff in this action, that he has acquired the facts supporting the within
Plaintiff's Reply to Defendant's Amended New Matter, in his capacity as attorney for Plaintiff,
that time is of the essence in filing this Plaintiff's Reply to Defendant's Amended New Matter,
and that the facts set forth in the within Plaintiff s Reply to Defendant's Amended New Matter
are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. He understands that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating t?
unsworn falsification to authorities. A / / / 1
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Date: ' IQ / ? ? -
PAUL W. M
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this date a true and correct copy of the foregoing Plaintiff s Rep?y
to Defendant's Amended New Matter is being served by first class mail, postage prepaid at
York, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C.
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
By:
BARLEY SNYDER
Paul W. N iclf
100 East Market Street
P.O. Box 15012
York, PA 17405-7012
717-846-8888
Fax: 717-843-8492
E-Mail: pminnich@barley.com
PA 74453
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Date: July , 2012
C HIE PROTHONOTAWf
?J12 JUL 24 PM I : 26
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV
EDRIS OIL SERVICE, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP,
Defendant
No. 11-9320 Civil Term
Civil Action
PRAECIPE TO SUBSTITUTE VERIFICATION
To the Prothonotary:
Please substitute the attached verification of Timothy Naylor for the Attorney
Verification attached to the Reply to Defendant's Amended New Matter filed in this action on
July 16, 2012.
BARLEY SNYD
By:
Paul W. MAich
100 East Market Street
P.O. Box 15012
York, PA 17405-7012
717-846-8888
Fax: 717-843-8492
E-Mail: pminnich@barley.com
PA 74453
Attorneys for Plaintiff
3629221
VERIFICATION
I, Timothy Naylor, hereby verify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Plaintiff's Reply
to Defendant's Amended New Matter are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: 7//1//),
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this date a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe to
Substitute Verification is being served on counsel for Defendant by first class mail, postage
prepaid, at York, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C.
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
BARLEY SNYDER LLP
By:
Paul W. nn&h - -
100 East Market Street
P.O. Box 15012
York, PA 17405-7012
717-846-8888
Fax: 717-843-8492
E-Mail: pminnich@barley.com
PA 74453
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Date: July 23, 2012
IN Tlll,: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
EDRIS 0I I. SERVICE, INC., No 11-9320 Civil Term
Plaintiff Civil Action
I-IAMPI)FN TOWNSHIP,
Defendant =
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PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS , :- 77
TO THI l IGNORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
Paul W. Minnich, counsel for Plaintiff in the above captioned action respectfully
represents that:
I . The above-captioned action is at issue.
'. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $23,381.13. Defendant has not asserted
a counterclaim.
Hie following attorneys are interested in the case as counsel or are otherwise disqualified
to sit as arbitrators: Keith O. Brenneman, 44 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
Respectfully submitted,
BARLEY SNYDER
By �
Paul inni
100 East Market Street
P.O. Box 15012
York, PA 17405-7012
717-846-8888
Fax: 717-843-8492
pminnich @barley.com �
38-9718
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this date a true and correct copy of the foregoing Petition for the
Appointment of Arbitrators is being served by first class mail, postage prepaid at York,
Pennsvk'ania, addressed as follows:
Keith 0. Brenneman, Esq.
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C.
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
BARLEY SNYDER
By: '4
Paul Yk. Min ich
Attorneys fo Plaintiff
Date: March - 2013
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
EDRIS OIL SERVICE, INC., No. 11-9320 Civil Term
Plaintiff Civil Action
V.
HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP,
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT TO APPOINTARBITRATORS
AND NOW, tk oZJr , 2013, in consideration of the foregoing
petition, Lte� , Esq., and
Esq., and LQ/y , Esq., are
appointed arbitrators in the above captioned action as prayed for.
By the Court,
Kev' A. Hess, P.J. ,
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Defendant.
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We do solemnly swe (or affirm)that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States
and the s��tilItuti f this Commonwealth and that we will discharge the duties of our office with fidelity.
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We,the undersigned arbitrators,having been duly appointed and sworn(or affirmed),make the following
award: (Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated.)
.Arbitrator, dissents. (Insert name if applicable.)
Date of Hearing: Sc e"(,jam_ s� 23I
Date of Award: reed (Chairman)
Notice of Entry of Award
Now, the CO day of ,20 /3 , at /l 'a ,�.M.,the above
award was entered upon the docket and notice thereof given by mail to the parties or their attorneys.
Arbitrators' compensation to be paid upon appeal: $
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