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Cumberland Y COUII Docket No: I
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S CSI Complaint ❑ Writ of Summons ❑ Petition ❑ Notice of Appeal
❑ Transfer from Another Jurisdiction ❑ Declaration of Taking
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C Lead Plaintiff s Name: Lead Defendant's Name:
, I , Green Ridge Leasing, LLC Keith A. Sultzabaugh
I ❑ Check here if you are a Self- Represented (Pro Se) Litigant
0 Name of Plaintiff /Appellant's Attorney: Peter J. Russo, Esquire
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LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. RUSS6 P.�. Counsel for Plaintiff
By: Peter J. Russo, Esquire � � P 2! PM 2: 4
PA Supreme Court ID # 72897
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203 CUMBERLAND CQU'v
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 'ENNSYLVA Nt � +
Ph: (717) 591 -1755
F: (717) 591 -1756
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GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH, : NO. 1 9 . a aSl CIVIL
Defendant
PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
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 defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are
warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered
against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for
any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other
rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(800) 990 -9108
(717) 249 -3166
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LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. RUSSO, P.C. Counsel for Plaintiff
By: Peter J. Russo, Esquire
PA Supreme Court ID # 72897
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Ph: (717) 591 -1755
F: (717) 591 -1756
prusso@pjrlaw.com
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH, NO. CIVIL
Defendant
PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH,
906 Hummel Avenue
Lemoyne, PA 17043
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE
ENCLOSED COMPLAINT WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM SERVICE HEREOF
OR A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
Peter J. Russo
DATE: Thursday, April 04, 2013
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LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. RUSSO, P.C. Counsel for Plaintiff
By: Peter J. Russo, Esquire
PA Supreme Court ID # 72897
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Ph: (717) 591 -1755
F: (717) 591 -1756
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GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH, NO. CIVIL
Defendant
PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, COMES the Plaintiff, Green Ridge Leasing, LLC, by and through his
attorneys, Law Offices of Peter J. Russo, P.C. and states the following in support of his
Complaint:
PARTIES
1. Plaintiff, Green Ridge Leasing, LLC, (hereinafter "Green Ridge ") is Pennsylvania
limited liability company formed on October 26, 2005 with a registered address of
6375 Baseshore Road, Mechanicsburg PA 17055.
2. Defendant, Keith A. Sultzbaugh, is an adult individual with a residence at 906
Hummel Avenue Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043.
FACTS
3. Plaintiff and the Defendant are the owners of real property located at 2720 Lisburn
Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011 also known as tax parcel number 13- 10 -0258-
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007 ( "Property "). A true and correct copy of the Deed to the Property is attached
hereto and made part hereof as "Exhibit A ".
4. The Property was conveyed from Keith A. Sultzbaugh as Executor of the Estate of
Caroline W. Slutzbaugh to Green Ridge on February 25, 2010 and title was therein
taken in by Plaintiff and the Defendant as tenants in common.
5. Presently there are no mortgages recorded against the Property.
6. On February 26, 2010, the parties entered' into an agreement called "Agreement and
Right of First Refusal to Purchase Real Estate" ( "Agreement "). A true and correct
copy of the Agreement is attached hereto and made part hereof as "Exhibit B ".
7. Defendant has not exercised his rights pursuant to the terms of the Agreement.
8. The Agreement provides that if Defendant has not exercised his rights of first refusal
on or within one (1) year from the date of the Agreement, Green Ridge shall have the
absolute right to partition the real estate.
9. The parties have not been able to agree on terms for an orderly distribution and
partition of the Property.
10. Defendant, who is a real estate agent, has attempted to sell the Property but without
success.
11. Green Ridge believes and avers that the Court should partition the Property, by
directing a sale of the same, in that Plaintiff does not believe the Property can be
divided into purparts without spoiling the whole.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to direct a partition of the
Property and enter an Order as deemed appropriate per Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure, Rule 1558.
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Respectful) submitted
LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. R RMSO, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Peter J. Russo, Esquire
ID No. 72897
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 100
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Ph: (717) 591 -1755
F: (717) 591 -1756
Date: Thursday, April 04, 2013
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EXHIBIT A
O0OAJ1 Tax Parcel No. 13 -10 -0258 -007
THIS DEED,
MADE THE 2 s day of February the year Two Thousand Ten (2010)
BETWEEN KEITH A. SULTZBAUGH, Executor of the ESTATE OF
CAROLINE W. SULTZBAUGH, late of Lower Allen
Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
Grantor,
AND KEITH A. SULTZBAUGH, a single person, of Lemoyne,
Cumberland County,'Pennsylvania, an undivided one -
half interest, and GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, a
Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company, of
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, an
undivided one half interest, as tenants in common,
Grantees
WHEREAS, the said Caroline W. Sultzbaugh was vested in her
lifetime with title to the premises hereinafter described, in
the Township of Lower Allen, County of Cumberland and
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, the said Caroline W. Sultzbaugh died testate on the
22nd day of November, 2006, and Letters Testamentary were duly
issued to Keith A. Sultzbaugh, as Executor of the Estate of
Caroline W. Sultzbaugh, by the Register of Wills of Cumberland
County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on July 12, 2007 at Estate
Docket Number 21 -07 -0653; and
WHEREAS, the lands herein - mentioned were not specifically
devised.
NOW, THEREFORE, THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH, that the said Keith
A. Sultzbaugh, Executor, as aforesaid, for and in consideration
of the sum of ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) and other good and valuable
considerations, to the Estate in hand paid by the Grantees, at
and before the sealing and delivery hereof, the receipt whereof
is hereby acknowledged, has granted,.bargained, sold, aliened,
released, and confirmed, and by these presents, by virtue of the
virtue of the power and authority in him vested by the
Fiduciaries Act of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, does hereby
grant, bargain, sell, alien, release and confirm unto the said
Grantees, their heirs and assigns, forever:
ALL THOSE CERTAIN lot of land with improvements thereon situate in
Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, bounded and
described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the center line of St. John's Road at the
northerly line of land now or formerly of Kenneth K. Hart; thence
along said Hart land north 42 degrees 35 minutes east seven hundred
three and ninety -nine one hundredths (703.99) feet to a point;
thence by land now or formerly of Paul Kreitzer south 78 degrees 45
minutes east four hundred thirty -four and eighty -five one hundredths
(434.85) feet to a point; thence by land now or formerly of George
Latsha south 38 degrees 30 minutes east eighteen and sixty -seven
one - hundredths (18.67) feet to a point; thence by land formerly of
John E. Keener, Inc., south 40 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds west
two hundred fifty one and forty -seven one - hundredths (251.47) feet
to a point; thence by the same south 42 degrees 26 minutes 30
seconds east two hundred forty (240) feet to a point in the center
of Lisburn Road; thence by said Lisburn Road south 40 degrees 58
minutes 30 seconds west four hundred eighty -seven (487) feet, more
or less, to a point; thence by the same south 43 degrees 40 minutes
30 seconds west four hundred ninety (490) feet, more or less, to a
point in the center of St. John's Road; thence by the center line of
St. John's Road north 22 degrees 30 minutes west seven hundred
forty -five (745) feet, more or less, to the place of BEGINNING.
UNDER AND SUBJECT to a Order of Dedication granted to Lower Allen
Township as recorded in Miscellaneous Book 168, page 151, a Grading
Easement with Yetter Court Land, LLC as recorded in Instrument No.
200937609, a Sanitary Sewer Easement as recorded at Instrument No.
200937610, and any and all other easements, reservations,
restrictions and matters of record.
BEING PART OF THE SAME PREMISES which LLOYD C. SULTZBAUGH by his
deed dated September 1, 1971 and recorded September 3, 1971 in the
Recorder's Office in and for Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in
Deed Book G, Volume 24 page 645 granted and conveyed unto LLOYD C.
SULTZBAUGH and CAROLINE W. SULTZBAUGH, husband and wife. Lloyd C.
Sultzbaugh died on October 19, 1998 whereupon title vested solely in
Caroline W. Sultzbaugh who subsequently died on November 22, 2006.
AND THE SAID GRANTOR, Executor of the Estate of Caroline W.
Sultzbaugh, as aforesaid, his successors and assigns do
covenant, promise and agree to and with the said Grantees, their
heirs and assigns, by these presents, that the Grantor has not
done, committed any act, matter or thing whatsoever whereby the
premises hereby granted, or any part thereof, is, are shall or
may be impeached, charged, or encumbered in title in title, or
otherwise, howsoever.
ONE HALF OF THIS GRANT AND CONVEYANCE MADE HEREIN IS REALTY
TRANSFER EXEMPT AS A TRANSFER FOR NO OR MONINAL ACTUAL
CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY PASSING BY TESTATE SUCCESSION FROM THE
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF DECEDENT TO THE DEVISEE AND IS EXEMPT
DUE TO CONVEYANCE TO THE HEIRS OF ESTATE PER SECTION
91.193(b)(7) OF THE PENNSYLVANIA REALTY TRANSFER ACT.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Keith A. Sultzbaugh, Executor, of
the Estate of Caroline W. Sultzbaugh, deceased, Grantor herein,
has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above
written.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered
in the Presence of
(SEAL)
Keith A. Sultz augh Executor
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the 25 41\- day of February, 2010, before me, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared Keith A. Sultzbaugh,
Executor, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person
who was granted Letters Testamentary by the Register of Wills of
Cumberland County, as described in the foregoing instrument, and
acknowledged that he executed the same in the capacity therein
stated and for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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I do hereby certify that the precise residence and complete
post office address of the within named grantees is 6375 Basehore
Road, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17050.
February 25 2010
Andrew C. Sheely, squire
Attorney for Grantee Green Ridge Leasing, LLC
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RECO U SE ONLY
pennsylvania " REALTY TRANSFER TAX State Tax Paid % _�
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE STATEMENT OF VALUE Book Number lfI
Bureau of Individual Taxes Page Number 12 t o o 9 ;-
PO BOX 280603 '"I �7
Harrisburg PA 17128 -0603 See Reverse for Instructions Date Recorded
Complete each section and file in duplicate with Recorder of Deeds when (1) the full value /consideration is not set forth in the deed, (2) the
deed is without consideration or by gift, or (3) a tax exemption is claimed. A Statement of Value is not required if the transfer is wholly exempt
from tax based on family relationship or public utility easement. If more space is needed, attach additional sheets. -
A. CORRESPONDENT - Att inquiries may be directed to the following person:
Name /7rI4�rC�✓ e-
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Telephone Number:
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B. TRANSFER DATA Date of Acceptance Document
Grantor(s) /Lessor(s) ci q. Sc� / tL�akSh �Xc'c4e�ai- Grantee(s) /Lessee(s) Kei fA'
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C. REAL ESTATE LOCATION
Street Address City, Township, Borough
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D. VALUATION DATA
1. Actual Cash Consideration 2. Other Consideration 3. Total Consideration
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4. County Assessed Value 5. Common Level Ratio Factor 6 ;air Market Value
1 $166 /801 oa x
E. EXEMPTION DATA
Ia. Amount of Exemption laimed ib. Percentage of Grantor's Interest in Real Estate lc. Percentage of Grantor's Interest Conveyed
2. Check Appropriate Box Below for Exemption Claimed
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El Transfer to Industrial Development Agency, (Name of Deceden (Estate File Number)
❑ Transfer to a trust. (Attach complete copy of trust agreement identifying all beneficiaries.)
❑ Transfer between principal and agent /straw party. (Attach complete copy of agency /straw party agreement.)
❑ Transfers to the Commonwealth; the United States and Instrumentalities by gift, dedication, condemnation or in
lieu of condemnation. (If condemnation or in lieu of condemnation, attach copy of resolution.)
❑ Transfer from mortgagor to a holder of a mortgage in default. (Attach copy of Mortgage and note /Assignment.)
❑ Corrective or confirmatory deed. (Attach complete copy of the deed to be corrected or confirmed.)
❑ Statutory corporate consolidation, merger or division. (Attach copy of articles.)
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Under penalties of law, I declare that I have examined this statement, including accompanying information, and to
the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct and complete.
Signature of Correspondent or Responsible Party Date
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FAILURE TO COMPLETE THIS OORM PROPERLY OR ATTACH REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION MAY RE ULT IN
THE RECORDER'S REFUSAL TO RECORD THE DEED.
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RECORDS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
1 COURTHOUSE SQUARE
CARLISLE, PA 17013 a
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717- 240 -6370
Instrument Number - 201004985
Recorded On 2/26/2010 At 2 :34:58 PM *Total Pages - 5
* Instrument Type - DEED
Invoice Number - 61453 User ID - AF
* Grantor - SULTZBAUGH, CAROLINE W
* Grantee - SULTZBAUGH, KEITH A
* Customer - SHEELY
* FEES
STATE TRANSFER TAX $1,040.63 Certification Page
STATE WRIT TAX $0.50
STATE JCS /ACCESS TO $23.50 DO NOT DETACH
JUSTICE
RECORDING FEES — $12 .50 This page is now part
RECORDER OF DEEDS
PARCEL CERTIFICATION $10.00 of this legal document.
FEES
AFFORDABLE HOUSING $11.50
COUNTY ARCHIVES FEE $2.00
ROD ARCHIVES FEE $3.00
WEST SHORE SCHOOL $520.32
DISTRICT
LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP $520.31
TOTAL PAID $2,144.26
I Certify this to be recorded
in Cumberland County PA
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EXHIBIT B
AGREEMENT AND RIGHT OF FIRST
REFUSAL TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE
This Agreement and Right of First Refusal to Purchase real estate is made on this
26th day of February, 2010, by. and between Green Ridge Leasing, LLC, a
Pennsylvania Limited Liability Corporation, of 6375 Basehore Road, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17050, hereinafter referred to as the "Seller" and
Keith A. Sultzbaugh, an adult individual, of 906 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne,
.Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17043, hereinafter referred to as the "Purchaser ".
WHEREAS, Purchaser and their predecessors in title have owned, used,
occupied and leased the real property subject to this Right of First Refusal for a period in
excess of 40 years and Purchaser desires to obtain a right of first refusal or option to
purchase the real estate located at 2720 Lisburn Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, from Seller, following a real estate settlement scheduled to occur on
February 26, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Seller agrees to grant Purchaser a right of first refusal or first option
to purchase the real estate pursuant to the terms of this Agreement; and
NOW, for and in consideration of the sum of ONE DOLLAR ($1.00), together
with other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency is hereby
acknowledged, Seller and Purchaser agree as follows:
Paratzranh 1. Right of First Refusal
Seller grants unto Purchaser the irrevocable and exclusive right of first refusal or
first option to purchase the real estate and improvements thereon located at 2720 Lisburn
Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, including without limitation the
following described property and all improvements thereon more fully described as
follows
BEGINNING at a point in the center line of St. John's Road at the northerly line
of land now or formerly of Kenneth K. Hart; thence along said Hart land north 42 degrees
35 minutes east seven hundred three and ninety -nine one hundredths (703.91) feet to a
point; thence by land now or formerly of Paul Kreitzer south 78 degrees 45 minutes east
four hundred thirty -four and eighty -five one hundredths (434.85) feet to a point; thence
by land now or formerly of George Latsha south 38 degrees 30 minutes east eighteen and
sixty -seven one - hundredths (18.67) feet to a point; thence by land formerly of John E.
Keener, Inc., south 40 degrees 58 minutes west two hundred fifty one and forty-seven
one - hundredths (251.47) feet to a point; thence by the same south 42 degrees 26 minutes
30 seconds east two hundred forth (240) feet to a point in the center of Lisburn Road;
thence by said Lisburn Road south 40 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds west four hundred
eighty -seven (487) feet, more or less, to a point; thence by the same south 43 degrees 40
minutes 30 seconds west four hundred ninety (490) feet, more or less, to a point in the
center of St. John's Road; thence by the center line of St. John's Road north 22 degrees
30 minutes west seven hundred forty -five (745) feet, more or less, to the place of
BEGINNING.
Paragraph 2. Duties of Seller.
Seller hereby agrees that Seller will not transfer the real estate and improvements
thereon described above for a period of one (1) year after execution of this Agreement.
Thereafter, Seller shall not transfer the real estate and improvements thereon to any other
party without tendering written notice to Seller of Seller's determination to transfer or sell
the real estate and improvements thereon. Seller is required to provide such notice to
Purchaser prior to transferring title of the real estate to any third party or offering the
property to a third party. For interpretational purposes of this paragraph, Seller shall not
transfer the real estate and improvements thereon to any other person, if applicable,
creditor or other claimant without meeting the terms of this Agreement.
Paragraph 3. Terms of Purchase
In the event Purchaser desires to exercise his (their) first rights of refusal granted
under the terms of this Agreement during the first year following the date of this
Agreement, Purchaser shall purchase and Seller shall convey to Purchaser all of Seller's
interest in the real estate in accordance with the terms hereof;
1. One (1) year settlement. Within a period of one (1) year after execution of this
Agreement, Purchaser shall pay Seller an amount of two hundred fifty -two thousand five
hundred eighty -one dollars and fifty -four cents ($252,581.54), plus any outstanding
accumulated interest, in accordance with the following terms:
A. Commencing March 1, 2010 and ending on March 31, 2010, a monthly
interest charge shall be paid on the principal amount of two hundred fifty -two thousand
five hundred eighty -one dollars and fifty -four cents ($252,581.54) at the rate of five
percent (.05 %).and shall be paid by April 1, 2010, provided that this interest rate may
increase or decrease depending upon the rate of interest charged to Seller. Seller and
Purchaser acknowledge the payment provided herein is intended to equal the monthly
interest charge incurred by Seller's bank in association with the principal sum of two
hundred fifty -two thousand five hundred eighty -one dollars and fifty -four cents
($252,581.54).
B. Commencing on April 1, 2010 and continuing each month thereafter through
February 28, 2011, a monthly interest charge shall be paid two hundred fifty -two
thousand five hundred eighty -one dollars and fifty -four cents ($252,581.54) at the rate of
four percent (.04 %) and shall be paid on first day of each month commencing on May 1,
2010, provided that this interest rate may increase or decrease depending upon the rate of
interest charged to Seller. Seller and Purchaser acknowledge the payment provided herein
is intended to equal the monthly interest charge incurred by Seller's bank in association
with the principal sum of two hundred fifty -two thousand five hundred eighty -one dollars
and fifty -four cents ($252,581.54). Seller shall provide notice to Buyer of any change in
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the rate of interest.
C. The principal amount of two hundred fifty-two thousand five hundred eighty -
one dollars and fifty -four cents ($252,581.54) shall be paid to Seller on or before
February 28, 2011, together with any outstanding accumulated interest due on the
principal. Nothing herein shall prohibit Purchaser from paying off the entire principal
amount due prior to February 28, 2011.
2. Within thirty (30) days after the Purchaser has exercised their right of first
refusal, the Property shall be conveyed to Purchaser in fee by special warranty deed,
conveying good and marketable title, subject only to such liens, easements, restrictions,
zoning, subdivisions /land development ordinances and other encumbrances of record as
may affect the Property on the date hereof and which are acceptable to Purchaser subject
to notice to Seller and the right to cure hereinafter provided. Within ten (10) days from
the date of execution of this Agreement, Purchaser shall notify Seller of any title defects
or monetary encumbrances which affect the Property, and which are not acceptable to
Purchaser considering its intended use of the Property. Subject to the following, within
five (5) days of any such notice, Seller may notify Purchaser of her intention to cure any
or all of such defects, at Seller's sole cost and expense, on or before the Closing Date.
However, if Seller fails to provide such notice to Purchaser, it shall be presumed
irrefutably that Seller is unable or unwilling to cure such defects and, prior to settlement,
Purchaser shall notify Seller whether Purchaser shall take such title as Seller can or is
willing to deliver without reduction in purchase price or Purchaser shall terminate this
Agreement; and
3. Neither Seller or Purchase shall encumber the real estate or their interest
thereon absent written agreement of both Seller and Purchaser; and
4. In the event Purchaser does not exercise his right of first refusal on or within
one (1) year from the date of this Agreement, Seller shall have the absolute right to
partition the real estate through a civil action in the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, or Seller and Purchaser shall re- negotiate the terms of
this Agreement at terns and conditions agreeable to both parties. In the event Seller and
Purchaser are unable to re- negotiate the terms of this Agreement, nothing herein shall
prevent Seller from selling its interest in the real estate to a third party.
Paragraph 4. Binding Nature of Agreement
This agreement shall be binding upon and apply to the heirs, administrators and
assigns of the parties hereto, and shall not be assigned or transferred without the written
consent of either party.
Paragraph 5. Default
In the event of a default of Seller or Purchaser, the defaulting party hereby agrees
to assume and pay for any and all reasonable court and attorney fees associated with
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enforcing the terms of this Agreement.
Paragraph 6. AnAlicable Law
For purposes of this Agreement, this agreement has been reviewed by attorneys
for both parties and disputes involving this Agreement shall be resolved in accordance
with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in the County of Cumberland,
Pennsylvania.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the
date and year first above written.
WITNESS: SELLER:
Green Rid easing, LLC
WITNESS: PU `HASER:
Keith A. Sultzbaugh
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND SS.
On this, the day of February, 2010, before me, the undersigned
officer, personally appeared W. Wayde Kelly, who acknowledged himself to be the
Manager of Green Ridge Leasing, LLC, a Pennsylvania Limited Liability Corporation
and that he as such Manager, being authorized to do so, executed the same for the
Purposes therein contained by signing the name of said Limited Liability Corporation by
himself as such
Manager.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public (SEAL)
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On this, the Orj+� day of February, 2010, before me, the undersigned
officer, personally appeared Keith A. Sultzbaugh, an adult individual, known to me (or
satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument,
and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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Ali DRFW C. SHFF,LY
t ?17697.7050 Attorney at law 717 -697 -7065 (fax)
127 S. Market Street andrewc.sheely@verizon.net
P.O. Box 95
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
February 25, 2010
Estate of Caroline W. Sultzbaugh Green Ridge Leasing, LLC
c/o Keith A. Sultzbaugh, Executor W. Wayde Kelly, Manager
4700 Oakhust Blvd, A -111 6375 Basehore Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
In Re: Title issues
Dear Executor Sultzbaugh and Manager Kelly:
As you are aware, I represent Green Ridge Leasing, LLC, a Pennsylvania Limited
Liability Company managed by W. Wayde Kelly. I am providing Green Ridge Leasing
LLC with a Certificate of Title as part of my representation. I am not representing the
Estate of Caroline W. Sultzbaugh or Keith A. Sultzbaugh.
We completed a title search as part of this settlement. The legal description
contained in the existing deed from which the new deed is based does not close. A copy
of the plotting of the deed is attached. At some point, you may wish to have the property
surveyed, which could have been completed prior to settlement. Also, pending issues
regarding inheritance tax and potential real estate transfer tax have been addressed in an
escrow agreement which will be presented to each of you simultaneously with this letter.
In accordance with your agreement, net proceeds available from this sale due the Estate
will be held in my non - interest bearing escrow account in accordance with the escrow
agreement.
repre am asking that each party sign this letter confirming the status of my
sentation and the contents of this letter.
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Estate of Caroline/*. SuAbaugh Green Ri Leasing, L C
Keith A. Sultzbaugh, Executor W. Wayde Kelly, Manager
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ANDREW C. SHE ELY
717. 697.7050 Attorney at Law 717- 697 -7065 (fax)
127 S. Market Street andrewc.sheely@verizon.net
P.O. Box 95
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Estate of Caroline W. Sultzbaugh February 25, 2010
c/o Keith A. Sultzbaugh, Executor
4700 Oakhust B1vd,'A -111
Harrisburg, PA 17110
In Re: Estate of Caroline W. Sultzbaugh
Escrow Agreement
Dear Executor Sultzbaugh:
I represent Green Ridge Leasing, LLC, a Pennsylvania Limited Liability
Company managed by W. Wayde Kelly. Green Ridge Leasing, LLC is proposing to
purchase a one -half (1/2) undivided interest in the farm property at 2720 Lisburn Road,
Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
The purpose of this letter is to confirm that an amount of forty thousand one
hundred ninety seven dollars and 79 cents ($40,197.79) will be held in my non - interest
bearing escrow account from the sale proceeds of the real estate due the Estate in order to
pass clear title to Green Ridge Leasing, LLC. This amount will remain in my escrow
account and is intended to address unpaid Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax and
interest/penalties thereon associated with the Estate of Caroline W. Sultzbaugh.
Yesterday I was informed by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue that interest on
unpaid inheritance tax would be reduced to one -half of the amount due as part of an
amnesty program in April of 2010. Accordingly, this letter will confirm that I plan on
paying the principal amount of $31,779.00 together with an interest payment of
$3,100.00 on or about April 2, 2010 from my escrow account. The balance of the
escrow funds will be held in my escrow account pending receipt of a Notice of
Acceptance from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.
In addition, Pennsylvania Realty transfer tax will be due on the one -half
ownership interest transferred to Green Ridge Leasing, LLC. At this point, transfer tax
will be paid on one -half (1/2) of the assessed value due to the transfer of the' /2 interest to
Green Ridge. The transfer tax of $2,087.26, the other half of the transfer tax, should be
exempt due to a transfer to a beneficiary of the Estate for which real estate transfer tax is
typically not charged. However, in the event any audit by the Pennsylvania Department
of Revenue on this transfer causes additional transfer tax to arise as a result of a less than
fair market value transfer claim, all or a portion of the Escrow proceeds held in my
escrow account will be used to pay for such tax claim, should such arise.
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Estate of Caroline W. Sultzbaugh
c/o Keith Sultzbaugh, Executor
February - 25, 2010
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Also, unpaid additional probate fees of $250.00 will be paid to the Register of
Wills from the settlement proceeds, but if additional probate fees would be determined to
be due in the future, they will be paid out of the Escrow proceeds.
I anticipate that the Estate will receive a notice from the Department of Revenue
regarding the inheritance issue prior to December 31, 2010. However, in the event that
the notice has not been received by that date, I reserve the hold back enough from the
escrow to cover additional taxes, interest and penalties, if applicable.
The settlement sheet will depict the amount held in my escrow. In addition, I am
willing to consider requests to release the escrow proceeds for payment of various 2010
and 2010/2011 county, municipal and school taxes upon written agreement and directive.
I am asking that each party sign this letter confirming the terms of this escrow
agreement.
Estate of Caroline . S tzbaugh Green Rid easing, LL
Keith A. C aroline
gh, ecutor W. Wayde elly, Manager
V truly yo
N REV C. SHEE
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Enclosures
c: Green Ridge Leasing, LLC
ANDREW W C. ' SHEELY
717 -697 -7050 Attorney at Law
717 - 697 -7065 (fax)
127 S. Market Street andrewc.sheety@verizon.net
P.O. Box 95
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Estate of Caroline W. Sultzbaugh February 22, 2010
c/o Herbert G. Rupp, Jr., Esquire
c/o Keith Sultzbaugh, Executor
4700 Oakhust Blvd, A -111
Harrisburg, PA 17110
In Re: Estate of Caroline W. Sultzbaugh
Letter of Intent
Dear Attorney Rupp and Executor Sultzbaugh:
I represent Green Ridge Leasing, LLC, a Pennsylvania Limited Liability
Company managed by W. Wayde Kelly. Green Ridge Leasing, LLC hereby submits this
Letter of Intent in association with closing on the purchase of a one -half undivided
interest in the farm owned by the Estate for an amount approaching $250,000.00.
Presently, it is our understanding that the Estate is subject to a foreclosure proceeding
with a payoff of $201,874.92, outstanding real estate taxes (not current taxes in 2010) of
$10,321.29, transfer tax based upon assessed value of approximately $2,100.00 and
closing costs. These amounts will approach $250,000.00.
In association with payment of this amount, Green Ridge Leasing, LLC would
become a fee simple owner of one -half (* 1/2) of the farm property and Green Ridge
Leasing, LLC would agree to execute a right of first refusal granting Keith Sultzbaugh or
the Estate the right to purchase the interest of Green Ridge Leasing, LLC for a period of
one year at an amount equal to the investment of Green Ridge Leasing, LLC, with
interest at a variable interest rate above four (.04 %) percent. In the event you or the
Estate is not capable of purchasing the interest of Green Ridge Leasing, LLC in
accordance with the terms of the right of first refusal, Green Ridge could pursue a
partition of the real estate or renegotiate terms of repayment after one year.
We understand that your brother's family maintains an interest in the Estate. We
believe that this approach is fair under the circumstances as it will eliminate the
outstanding debts which could cause a complete loss of Estate assets, permit the
residential real estate to be sold later this year and thereafter cash to be divided or
distributed at that time. Essentially, this proposal would constitute an advance of at least
$250,000.00 to Keith Sultzbaugh, and would permit an advance to your brother's heirs
from the sale proceeds of the residential property which may occur later this year.
Whether or not you execute a note or other form of agreement with your brother's heirs is
up to you at terms which you and they need to agree.
Time is of the essence in these matters because of a pending sheriffs sale
scheduled for March 3, 2010.
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Estate of Caroline W. Sultzbaugh
c/o Herbert G. Rupp, Jr., Esquire
c/o Keith Sultzbaugh, Executor
February 22, 2010
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Enclosed please find a draft deed, a draft right of first refusal and a copy of a
Payoff faxed to me from the bank last week. We will need an agreement of sale to
formalize these discussions contained in this Letter of Intent which is intended to be used
for negotiation purposes in arriving at a satisfactory agreement with all interested parties.
We should be prepared to settle this matter on Friday. Please confirm whether or not the
terms contained herein are acceptable to all interested parties.
Very truly yours,
AN 4W C. SHEE
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Enclosures
c: Green Ridge Leasing, LLC
LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. RUSSO, P.C. Counsel for Plaintiff
By: Peter J. Russo, Esquire
PA Supreme Court ID # 72897
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 100
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Ph: (717) 591 -1755
F: (717) 591 -1756
prussoebirlaw.com
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH, NO. CIVIL
Defendant
PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
VERIFICATION
I, GLENDA F. KELLY, being duly authorized by Green Ridge Leasing, LLC to verify
that the statements made in the forgoing document are true and correct, understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities and therefore I verify that the statements made in the forgoing
complaint are true and correct.
Glenda F. Kelly
Dated: 9--
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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Ronny R Anderson
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Chief Deputy
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Richard W Stewart CUMBER AND COUNTY
Solicitor OFIFICE Or Tf.-E MR[rr
Green Ridge Leasing, LLC
vs. Case Number
Keith A Sultzabaugh 2013-2251
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
05/29/2013 Sheriff Ronny R Anderson, being duly sworn according to law, states he made diligent search and inquiry
for the within named Defendant to wit: Keith A Sultzabaugh, but was unable to locate the Defendant in his
bailiwick. The Sheriff therefore returns the within requested Complaint&Notice as"Not Served"at 2720
Lisburn Road, Lower Allen, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Several attempts at service were made but deputies
were unable to effecuate service before Complaint expired.
SHERIFF COST: $96.26 SO ANSWERS,
May 29, 2013 RbNIV R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
(c)CountySufto Sheriff,Toleosoft,Inc,
LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. RUSSO, P.C. lo�u� 1 fr Pliiff
By: Peter J. Russo, Esquire Fri 14.
PA Supreme Court ID # 72897 CUMBERLAN a C:OUN 1 `f
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203 PENS,'SYLV NIA
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Ph: (717) 591-1755
F: (717) 591-1756
prusso(c�,pi rlaw.com
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION-EQUITY
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH, NO. 13-2251 CIVIL
Defendant
PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly reinstate the Complaint originally filed in the above stated action on April 24,
2013.
Law Offices of Peter J. Russo, P.C.
5006 E. Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Peter J. Russo, Esquire
I.D.No. 72897
Date: �Q r
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LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. RUSSO, P.C. Counsel for Plaintiff
By: Peter J. Russo, Esquire
PA Supreme Court ID # 72897
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Ph: (717) 591-1755
F: (717) 591-1756
prussogpjrlaw.com
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION-EQUITY
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH, NO. 13-2251 CIVIL
Defendant
PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Ashley R. Malcolm, hereby certify that I am on this day serving a copy of Complaint
upon the person(s) and in the manner indicated below:
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF
Keith A. Sultzabaugh
APEX
3465 Trindle Road, Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Ashley R. Malco ,Paralegal
Date: �I I
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny RAnderson FILF.L-C Ff*'ICE
Sheriff tY OF Q �; NC={ ti
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Jody S Smith ;
Chief Deputy 7 201 JUN 28 QM 10`
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Richard W Stewart r � CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Solicitor r' ; ESRERI t' PENNSYLVANIA
Green Ridge Leasing, LLC
Case Number
vs.
Keith A Sultzabaugh 2013-2251
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
06/21/2013 03:44 PM -Deputy Tim Black, being duly sworn according to law, served the requested Complaint&
Notice by"personally" handing a true copy to a person representing themselves to be the Defendant, to
wit: Keith A Sultzabaugh at 3456 Trindle Road, Suite 1, Camp Hill Borough, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
TIM LA K, DEPUTY
SHERIFF COST: $39.76 SO ANSWERS,
June 24, 2013 RbNW R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
(c)CountySuile Sheriff,Teleosoft.Inc.
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v. : CIVIL ACTION—EQUITY
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Docket No.: 13-2251
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH, rn xrrl Moo =
Defendant : PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY-r< o
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ANSWER TO COMPLAINT =a
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NOW COMES, Defendant, Keith A. Sultzbaugh, by and through his attorneys, Capozzi _,,
Adler, P.C., and files the following in support of his Answer to Complaint:
1. Admitted to the best of Mr. Sultzbaugh's information and belief.
2. Denied. Keith A. Sultzbaugh currently resides at 2720 Lisburn Road, Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania.
3. Admitted.
4. Denied. The property was conveyed from Keith A. Sultzbaugh as Executor of the
Estate of Caroline W. Sultzbaugh.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Denied. The Agreement and Right of First Refusal to Purchase Real Estate is a
document which speaks for itself and any allegations contrary to the language of the document is
strictly denied.
9. Admitted.
10. Admitted. Mr. Sultzbaugh is preparing the property for sale and requests
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additional time to market and sell the property.
11. Strictly denied. Mr. Sultzbaugh is preparing the property for sale and requests
additional time to market and sell the property to maximize the recovery for all parties.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Keith A. Sultzbaugh, respectfully requests that this Court
enter an Order dismissing Plaintiff's Complaint and grant such other relief as this Court may
deem just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
CAPOZZI ADLER, P.C.
Dated: r g 9/ff By: '
Marc A. rum, Esquire
Attornv y I.D. No.: 91273
P. O. :ox 5866
Ha.isburg, PA 17110
(717) 233-4101
Attorney for Defendant
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GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v. : CIVIL ACTION—EQUITY
: Docket No.: 1 3-225 1
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH,
Defendant : PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
VERIFICATION
I, Keith A. Sultzbaugh, do hereby verify that the facts made in the foregoing Answer to
Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand
that any false statements therein are subject to the penalties contained in Title 18 of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Section 4904, relating ty unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 4'17.
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GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
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v. : CIVIL ACTION—EQUITY
: Docket No.: 13-2251
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH,
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Defendant : PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was served on the following by
causing the same to be placed in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Law Offices of Peter J Russo, P.C.
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
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Dated: ,l " / ,.
Marc A. m, Esquire
Attorney .D. No.: 91273
Capoz Adler, P.C.
P. O Cox 5866
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 233-4101
Attorney for Defendant
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR NON JURY TRIAL
(Must be typewritten and submitted in triplicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Please list the following case for a TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY.
CAPTION OF CASE
jentire caption must be stated in full).
Green Ridge Leasing, LLC
(Plaintiff)
vs.
Keith A. Sultzabaugh
(Defendant)
vs.
(check one)
❑■ Civil Action — Law
❑ Appeal from arbitration
(other)
No. 13-2251 Civil Term
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe:
Peter J. Russo, Esq. Law Offices of Peter J. Russo, P.C.
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Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known:
Craig Adler, Esquire
1200 Camp Hill Bypass
Camp Hill, PA 17011
This case is ready for trial. Signe..���„`
Print Name: Peter J. Russo
Date: 5/23/2014 Attorney for: Plaintiff
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GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC,: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH NO. 2013 - 2251 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 6711 day of JUNE, 2014, a pretrial
conference in the above captioned matter is SCHEDULED for M,/L g .
l„goO ES/ 3IAillei4VitA45619.in Courtroom # 3 of the
undersigned judge, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania. Pretrial memorandum shall be submitted by counsel
in accordance with C.C.R.P. 212-4, at least five (5) days prior
to the pretrial conference.
4ter J. Russo, Esquire
../'Eraig Adler, Esquire
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Edward . Guido, J.
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GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC,: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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IN RE: PRETRIAL CONFERENCE 4 71
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KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH,
A pretrial conference was held on Thursday,
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July 3, 2014, before the Honorable Edward E. Guido, Judge.
Present for the Plaintiff was Peter J. Russo, Esquire, and
present for the Defendant was Marc A. Crum, Esquire.
This is a partition of real estate that should
take no more than one half day to try. The trial will
commence at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2014. We are
somewhat confused as to the remedies being sought by the
Plaintiff. Therefore, each party is directed to file a trial
brief in support of their respective positions on or before
August 13, 2014.
The parties are directed to exchange exhibits
on or before August 1, 2014. Any objections to the exhibits
other than relevance must be made in the form of a motion in
limine. All motions in limine, with supporting authority,
shall be filed no later than August 11, 2014. Replies, with
supporting authority, shall be filed by August 22, 2014.
The parties have discussed possible settlement
in the form of a subdivision of real estate. Another
possible alternative discussed would be to have a receiver
appointed to dispose of the property and divide the proceeds.
By the Court,
Edward E. Guido, J.
✓Peter J. Russo, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
rc A. Crum, Esquire
Capozzi & Associates
Attorney for Defendant
srs
CAPOZZI ADLER, P.C.
Marc A. Crum, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No.: 91273
P. O. Box 5866
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 233-4101
Fax (717-233-4103
marcc@capozziadler.com
FILED -OFFICE
OF THE PROTHONOTARY
2014 AUG 1 1 AM 9; 02
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Attorney for Defendant
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC,
Plaintiff
v.
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION — EQUITY
: Docket No.: 13-2251
: PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
DEFENDANT'S MOTION IN LIMINE
NOW COMES, Defendant, Keith A. Sultzbaugh ("Mr. Sultzbaugh"), by and through his
attorneys, Capozzi Adler, P.C., and files the following Motion to preclude Plaintiffs evidence
regarding formation of the Agreement and Right of First Refusal to Purchase Real Estate:
1. Per the Scheduling Order entered by the Honorable Edward E. Guido on July 8,
2014, Plaintiffs counsel provided copies of Exhibits Plaintiff intends to introduce at trial.
2. The Exhibits include a copy of the Agreement and Right of First Refusal to
Purchase Real Estate ("Agreement") and copies of letters .to Plaintiff and Mr. Sultzbaugh and a
letter to Mr. Sultzbaugh.
3. The Agreement provides, "For purposes of this Agreement, this agreement has
been reviewed by attorneys for both parties and disputes involving this Agreement shall be
resolved in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in the County
of Cumberland, Pennsylvania."
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4. The Agreement is a contract drafted by Plaintiffs counsel and was reviewed by
Plaintiffs counsel prior to Plaintiffs execution of the Agreement, therefore any testimony or
exhibits concerning any prior discussions or agreements between the parties are barred by the
parol evidence rule.
5. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has explained the parol evidence rule as
follows:
Where the parties, without any fraud or mistake, have deliberately put their
engagements in writing, the law declares the writing to be not only the best, but
the only, evidence of their agreement. All preliminary negotiations, conversations
and verbal agreements are merged in and superseded by the subsequent written
contract . . . and unless fraud, accident or mistake be averred, the writing
constitutes the agreement between the parties, and its terms and agreements
cannot be added to nor subtracted from by parol evidence.
Yocca v. Pittsburgh Steelers Sports, Inc., 854 A.2d 425, 436 (pa. 2004) (quoting Gianni v.
Rusell, 126 A. 791, 792 (Pa. 1924)).
6. In order for the parol evidence rule to apply, "there must be a writing that
represents the entire contract between the parties." Id.
7. A writing is the entire contract between the parties "if it appears to be a contract
complete within itself, couched in such terms as import a complete legal obligation without any
uncertainty as to the object or extent of the [parties] engagement ..." Id.
8. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania further reasoned, "Once a writing is
determined to be the parties' entire contract, the parol evidence rule applies and evidence of any
previous oral or written negotiations or agreements involving the same subject matter as the
contract is almost always inadmissible to explain or vary the terms of the contract." Id at 436-
37.
9. Because the Agreement was reviewed by Plaintiffs attorney prior to executing it
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and comprises all of the terms essential to the parties' continued relationship, the Agreement is
the entire contract between the parties.
10. Therefore, all evidence presented by Plaintiff of negotiations or representations
made by either party prior to the execution of the Agreement is parol evidence which is not
admissible as a matter of law.
11. Defendant's counsel sought the concurrence of Plaintiffs counsel and concurrence
was not granted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, respectfully requests that this Court enter an Order
precluding Plaintiff from arguing or offering evidence or testimony related to discussions or
negotiations prior to executing the Agreement and Right of First Refusal to Purchase Real Estate.
Dated:
By:
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Respectfully submitted,
CAPOZZI ADLER, P.C.
arc A. Prum, Esquire
AttornejI.D. No.: 91273
P. O. ox 5866
Ha isburg, PA 17110
(717) 233-4101
Attorney for Defendant
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v. : CIVIL ACTION — EQUITY
: Docket No.: 13-2251
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH,
Defendant : PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was served on the following by
causing the same to be placed in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Dated:
Law Offices of Peter J Russo, P.C.
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
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arc A. C m, Esquire
Attorne .D. No.: 91273
Capo zi Adler, P.C.
P. . Box 5866
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 233-4101
Attorney for Defendant
LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. RUSSO, P.C.
By: Peter J. Russo, Esquire
PA Supreme Court ID # 72897
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Ph: (717) 591-1755
F: (717) 591-1756
prussogpjrlaw.com
Counsel for naiiff
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GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : CIVIL ACTION -EQUITY
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH, : NO. 13-2251 CIVIL
Defendant
: PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
PLAINTIFF'S UNCONTESTED MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF TRIAL
AND NOW, COMES the Plaintiff, Green Ridge Leasing, LLC, (hereinafter "Green Ridge")
by and through its counsel, Law Offices of Peter J. Russo, P.C. and avers the following in
support of its motion for continuance:
1. The parties had a Pre-trial Conference before the Honorable Edward E. Guido on July 8,
2014.
2. The Court issued a Scheduling Order on July 8, 2014 which included a trial date of
August 28, 2014.
3. Since the Pre-trial Conference, the owner of Green Ridge Leasing and primary witness,
Glenda Kelly suffered an accident which first hospitalized her then placed her in
rehabilitative care.
4. Glenda Kelly will not be able to participate as a witness on August 28, 2014.
1,
5. The parties have discussed the possibility of continuing the trial for 60 days and they
have agreed that a continuance would be appropriate in the circumstances.
6. The parties are also requesting the Court to extend the prior Scheduling Order dates by 60
days to coincide with a new trial date.
Date: cI I(i (`{
Respectfully submitted,
J. RUSSO, P.C.
Peter J. Russo, squire
Attorney ID No. 72897
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Telephone: 717-591-1755
LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. RUSSO, P.C. Counsel for Plaintiff
By: Peter J. Russo, Esquire
PA Supreme Court ID # 72897
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Ph: (717) 591-1755
F: (717) 591-1756
prusso@pjrlaw.com
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : CIVIL ACTION -EQUITY
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH, : NO. 13-2251 CIVIL
Defendant
: PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Ashley R. Malcolm, hereby certify that I am on this day serving a copy of foregoing
document upon the person(s) and in the manner indicated below:
US REGULAR MAIL
Marc A. Crum, Esquire
Capozzi & Associates
1200 Camp Hill Bypass
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Date: " VA `\--\
Ashley R. Malcolm, Paralegal
LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. RUSSO, P.C.
By: Peter J. Russo, Esquire
PA Supreme Court ID # 72897
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Ph: (717) 591-1755
F: (717) 591-1756
prusso@pjrlaw.com
F;LEO-OFFICE
THE PROTHONOTARY
TARY
2014 AUG 15 AM 11 ¶Iajunsel for Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : CIVIL ACTION -EQUITY
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH,
Defendant
: NO. 13-2251 CIVIL
: PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO MOTION IN LIMINE
AND NOW, COMES the Plaintiff, Green Ridge Leasing, LLC, (hereinafter "Green Ridge")
by and through its counsel, Law Offices of Peter J. Russo, P.C. and avers the following in
support of its response to Defendant's Motion in Limine:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted with qualifications. While the averments contained in paragraph 2 are
admitted, the same exhibits were attached to Plaintiffs Complaint.
3. Admitted.
4. Denied. While the Agreement was drafted by counsel for both parties, counsel failed to
include an integration clause in the Agreement. Given the existence of counsel for both
parties, it must be concluded that an integration clause was purposefully omitted in the
Agreement. Since the Agreement lacks an integration clause or similar clause which
clearly expresses that the agreement contained the complete agreement of the parties, the
Parol Evidence Rule does not control.
5. Admitted with qualifications. Defendant has accurately set forth the explanation of the
Parol Evidence Rule however it is inapplicable since the parties never included an
integration clause which clearly expressed that the agreement contained the complete
agreement of the parties. As such, the Parol Evidence Rule is not applicable. This
specific issue has been reviewed by the Superior Court in Voracek v. Crown Castle USA
Inc., 907 A.2d 1105 (Pa. Super. 2006) which stated:
Although parol evidence generally cannot be introduced to change the
terms of a writing which contains an integration clause because such
a clause is intended to represent the complete expression of the parties'
agreement, Kehr Packages v. Fidelity Bank, N.A., 710 A.2d 1169, 1174
(Pa. Super. 1998), extrinsic evidence is admissible for the purpose of
showing that by reason of mistake, fraud or accident, the written
instrument does not express the actual intention of the parties. Hart v.
Arnold, 884 A.2d 316 (Pa. Super. 2005).
6. Admitted with qualifications. Defendant has accurately set forth when the Parol
Evidence Rule should apply however it is inapplicable since the agreement does not
contain a writing which clearly expressed that the agreement contained the complete
agreement of the parties.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted with qualifications. Since the writing does not clearly express that the
agreement contained the complete agreement of the parties and as such Plaintiff should
be entitled to show there was a mutual mistake in the drafting of the Agreement as set
forth by the Superior Court in Voracek v. Crown Castle USA Inc., 907 A.2d 1105 (Pa.
Super. 2006).
9. Denied. The fact that an either party's attorney reviewed a document does not, in and of
itself, create the requisite expression that the agreement contained the complete
agreement of the parties sufficient to invoke the Parol Evidence Rule. Absent the clear
expression that the agreement contained the complete agreement of the parties, the Parol
Evidence Rule does not apply.
10. Denied. The law supports Plaintiffs position that the Parol Evidence Rule does not
apply and evidence may be introduced to show the mutual mistake of the parties relative
to the temis of the Agreement.
11. Admitted.
Respectfully submitted,
CES tL R J. RUSSO, P.C.
Peter . uss
Attorney ID No. 72897
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Telephone: 717-591-1755
LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. RUSSO, P.C. Counsel for Plaintiff
By: Peter J. Russo, Esquire
PA Supreme Court ID # 72897
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Ph: (717) 591-1755
F: (717) 591-1756
prusso@,pjrlaw.com
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : CIVIL ACTION -EQUITY
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH, : NO. 13-2251 CIVIL
Defendant
: PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Ashley R. Malcolm, hereby certify that I am on this day serving a copy of foregoing
document upon the person(s) and in the manner indicated below:
US REGULAR MAIL
Marc A. Crum, Esquire
Capozzi & Associates
1200 Camp Hill Bypass
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Date: \ 1 N
Ashley alcolm Paralegal
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GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : CIVIL ACTION -EQUITY
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH, : NO. 13-2251 CIVIL
Defendant
: PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
ORDER
AND NOW, this /rtir‘ day of August, 2014, upon the uncontested motion of the
Plaintiff to continue the trial in the above -caption matter, the motion is hereby GRANTED.
Trial in this matter shall be set for the day of October, 2014 beginning at
13 am/Pat in Courtroom Number 3.
All other dates set forth in the Court's July 8, 2014, Scheduling Order shall be extended
for 60 days.
Distribution List:
Edward E. Guido, Judge
er J. Russo, Esquire - 5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Marc A. Crum, Esquire - 1200 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill, PA 17011
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GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAROF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYiJAN-TA -a:
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v. : CIVIL ACTION — EQUITY
: Docket No.: 13-2251
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH,
Defendant : PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was served on the following by
causing the same to be placed in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Dated:
Peter J. Russo, Essquire
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
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Marc A. ' rum, Esquire
Attorney 1.D. No.: 91273
Capo zi Adler, P.C.
P. O Box 5866
Ha isburg, PA 17110
(717) 233-4101
Attorney for Defendant
LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. RUSSO, P.C.
By: Peter J. Russo, Esquire
PA Supreme Court ID # 72897
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Ph: (717) 591-1755
F: (717) 591-1756
prusso@pjrlaw.com
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC,
Plaintiff
V.
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH,
Defendant
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HE PRO THON6unsel for Plaintiff
2011i SEP 26 PM 3: 46
CUMBERLAND COUNPf
PENNSYLVANIA
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION -EQUITY
: NO. 13-2251 CIVIL
: PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
JOINT MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF TRIAL
AND NOW, COMES the Plaintiff, Green Ridge Leasing, LLC, (hereinafter "Green Ridge")
by and through its counsel, Law Offices of Peter J. Russo, P.C. and avers the following in
support of its motion for continuance:
1. The parties had a Pre-trial Conference before the Honorable Edward E. Guido on July 8,
2014.
2. The Court issued a Scheduling Order on July 8, 2014 which included a trial date of
August 28, 2014.
3. The Plaintiff requested a continuance of the August 28, 2014 trial which was granted and
the trial was rescheduled for October 31, 2014.
4. The parties have resolved their differences and are in the process of preparing a
stipulation for the Court to enter as an Order in this matter.
5. The parties require the services of certain professionals in order to prepare the stipulation
which could take in excess of 60 days to complete.
6. Defendant, by and through his counsel, joins in this request.
7. The parties have agreed to a general continuance in order to prepare the stipulation.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW F CES OF PETER J. RUSSO, P.C.
Peter J. Russo, squ
Attorney ID No. 72897
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Telephone: 717-591-1755
Date: a 0.
LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. RUSSO, P.C.
By: Peter J. Russo, Esquire
PA Supreme Court ID # 72897
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Ph: (717) 591-1755
F: (717) 591-1756
prusso@pjrlaw.com
Counsel for Plaintiff
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : CIVIL ACTION -EQUITY
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH, : NO. 13-2251 CIVIL
Defendant
: PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Ashley R. Malcolm, hereby certify that I am on this day serving a copy of foregoing
document upon the person(s) and in the manner indicated below:
US REGULAR MAIL
Nicholas J. Luciano, Esquire
Capozzi & Associates
1200 Camp Hill Bypass
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Date: "r "(9\ Ca `"t
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GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : CIVIL ACTION-EQUITY
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH, : NO. 13-2251 CIVIL
Defendant
: PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
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ORDER
AND NOW, THISS' of ��((
/ UG/Oi� 2014, upon consideration of the Joint
Motion for Continuance, the trial scheduled for October 31, 2014 in this matter shall be generally
continued in order for the parties to prepare and submit a stipulation to the Court which shall
resolve this matter.
BY THE CO T
Edward E. Guido, Judge
D' tribution List:
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By: Peter J. Russo, Esquire
PA Supreme Court ID # 72897
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Ph: (717) 591-1755
F: (717) 591-1756
prusso@pjrlaw.com
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH,
: CIVIL ACTION -EQUITY
: NO. 13-2251
CIVIL
Defendant
: PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
EMERGENCY MOTION FOR ENFORCEMENT OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
AND NOW, COMES the Plaintiff, Green Ridge Leasing, LLC, (hereinafter "Green Ridge")
by and through its counsel, Law Offices of Peter J. Russo, P.C. and avers the following in
support of its motion for continuance:
1. The parties had a Pre-trial Conference before the Honorable Edward E. Guido on July 8,
2014.
2. The Court issued a Scheduling Order on July 8, 2014 which included a trial date of
August 28, 2014.
3. The Plaintiff requested a continuance of the August 28, 2014 trial which was granted and
the trial was rescheduled for October 31, 2014.
4. The parties held a four party conference on September 26, 2014 in an effort to find a
resolution to the matter.
5. The parties came to a settlement agreement during their September 26, 2014 four party
conference which divided the subject property and addressed outstanding real estate
taxes.
6. Due to time restrains the parties agreed to notify the court of the agreement and thereafter
a formal settlement agreement would be drafted and circulated for execution.
7. On September 26, 2014, the undersigned wrote to the Honorable Edward E. Guido
advising his Honor of the resolution of the matter.
8. On September 26, 2014, the parties filed a Joint Motion for Continuance for Trial as a
result of the resolution from the four party conference.
9. On October 1, 2014 the Honorable Judge Edward E. Guido entered an Order generally
continuing the matter so the parties could prepare and submit a stipulation to the Court to
resolve the matter.
10. On October 8, 2014 Plaintiff forwarded a draft of the Stipulation of the Parties to
Defendant's Counsel which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
11. Plaintiff has been notified that Defendant has refused to sign the Stipulation of the
Parties.
12. Plaintiff's counsel sought the concurrence of Defendant's counsel and concurrence was
not granted.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to direct and order Defendant to
sign the Stipulation of the Parties as agreed upon at the conference on September 26, 2014,
direct Defendant to pay counsel fees and costs associated with the enforcement of the
settlement agreement and any other relief deemed appropriate by the Court.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF PETER J. RUSSO, P.C.
Peter J. Russo, Esquire
Attorney ID No. 72897
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Telephone: 717-591-1755
Date: 11 5 1
EXHIBIT A
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC,
Plaintiff
v.
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION -EQUITY
: NO. 13-2251 CIVIL
: PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
STIPULATION OF THE PARTIES
AND NOW, COME the parties in the above -captioned matter, Green Ridge Leasing, LLC,
(hereinafter "Green Ridge") by and through its counsel, Law Offices of Peter J. Russo, P.C. and
Defendant, Keith A. Sultzbaugh by and through his counsel, Capozzi Adler, P.C. and set forth
the following stipulations:
1. A complaint was filed in the above captioned matter on April 24, 2013.
2. The matter emanates from Green Ridge lending money to the Defendant, Keith A.
Sultzbaugh, money which was secured by a one half interest in the real property located
at 2720 Lisburn Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011 also known as tax parcel
number 13-10-0258-007 ("Property").
3. The parties have agreed to enter into this Agreement to avoid burdensome and
protracted litigation, and to resolve disputed claims.
4. In consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein contained, and for good
and valuable consideration, intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties agree as
follows:
a. The Property shall be divided with Plaintiff being entitled to ten (10) acres of the
Property and Defendant receiving the remaining four (4) acres +/-.
b. The aforementioned ten (10) acres of land being provided to Plaintiff shall be
apportioned as closely as possibly to the attached drawing on Exhibit A which
was not drawn to scale.
i. Specifically, as nearly as possible, a straight line which is perpendicular to
Lisburn Road shall be drawn dissecting the Property in order to provide
Plaintiff with ten (10) acres of land.
ii. The exact location of the aforementioned line shall be determined by an
engineer engaged by the Plaintiff and subject to the approval of the
appropriate governmental authorities.
c. Under no circumstances shall the aforementioned property apportioned to the
Plaintiff include any portion of the house or barn on the Property.
d. Under no circumstances shall the aforementioned Property apportioned to the
Plaintiff infringe upon any setbacks required for the house or barn on the
Property.
e. Plaintiff shall be responsible for all the costs and fees associated with the sub-
division of the aforementioned ten (10) acres of land.
f. Plaintiff shall be responsible for the preparation of all deeds required to complete
the sub -division of the aforementioned ten (10) acres of land.
g. Plaintiff shall be responsible for the payment of any real estate or school taxes
due from tax years 2013 or earlier.
i. In the event the aforementioned sub -division is not completed prior to the
expiration of either the school tax year or the real estate tax year, Plaintiff
shall be responsible for the payment of those taxes.
h. Any real estate or school taxes due from the tax year on the date of the final
approval of the sub-division shall be apportioned on a pro-rated basis based upon
the acres owned and the duration of ownership.
5. Plaintiff agrees to commence the necessary steps to sub-divide the Property as set forth
herein within 30 days of the execution of this Stipulation.
6. Defendant agrees to provide any and all cooperation required by the professionals who
are engaged by the Plaintiff in order to effectuate the intent of this Stipulation.
7. Upon the execution of this Stipulation an Order of Court shall be entered awarding
Plaintiff the aforementioned ten (10) acres of the Property and Defendant the remaining
four (4) acres +1- simultaneously ending the matter docket at NO.13-2251 with the
Cumberland County Prothonotary's Office.
8. For the good and valuable consideration set forth herein, and intending to be legally
bound hereby, the parties mutually, for themselves and on behalf of its directors,
members, shareholders, officers, agents, employees, servants, successors, heirs,
beneficiaries, contingent beneficiaries, executors, trustees, administrators, and assigns,
if any, hereby remises, releases, and forever discharges the other and their respective
directors, shareholders, officers, agents, employees, servants, successors, heirs,
beneficiaries, contingent beneficiaries, executors, trustees, administrators, and assigns,
if any, of and from any and all manner of actions and causes of action, suits, debts,
dues, accounts, bonds, covenants, contracts, agreements, judgments, settlements,
damages, claims, and demands whatsoever, in law and in equity, relating solely to
claims in connection with, related to, or arising out of any claim or allegation that was
or could have been asserted in connection with, related to, or arising out of the matter
docket at NO.13-2251 with the Cumberland County 's Officwhich either
party ever had, now had, or hereafter can, shall, or may have, from the beginning of the
world, to the date of this Stipulation, except for claims to enforce any party's right
under this Stipulation.
9. The parties acknowledge that they enter into this Stipulation with the opportunity for
advice and consent of counsel, and that they do so knowingly and voluntarily, with a
coniplete understanding of the terms and conditions ofthis Stipulation.
10. This Stipulation may be executcd in counterparts by the parties hereto, each of which
shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which shall be one and the same document.
11. A facsimile of this Stipulation which bears the signature of a party shall be deemed an
originally cxecuted Agreement.
12. The individuals who have executed this Stipulation represent that each possesses the
proper authority to enter into this Stipulation on behalf the Plaintiff and Defendant,
respectively and said individual is executing this Stipulation with the intent to bind their
entity and to induce the other's execution of this Stipulation.
13. This Stipulation shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, and
their respective past, present and future directors, shareholders, officers, agents,
employees, servants, successors, heirs, beneficiaries, contingent beneficiaries,
executors, administrators, and assigns, and any parentsubsidiary, and affihiate
and their directors, members, shareholders, officers, agents, employees, servants,
successors, heirs, beneficiaries, contingent beneficiaries, executors, administrators, and
14. This Stipulation shall be governed by the laws of Pennsylvania, without regard to
choice of law principles.
15. This Stipulation is the entire agreement among the parties, and may be modified only
by a writing signed by the parties or their duly appointed agents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals as of the day and
year first above written.
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH Witnessed this
day of October, 2014
By:
Keith A. Sultzabaugh Craig L. Adler
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC Witnessed this
day of October, 2014
By:
Glenda F. Kelly Peter J. Russo
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By: Peter J. Russo, Esquire
PA Supreme Court ID # 72897
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Ph: (717) 591-1755
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GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC,
Plaintiff
v.
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
•
: CIVIL ACTION -EQUITY
: NO. 13-2251 CIVIL
•
: PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Ashley R. Malcolm, hereby certify that I am on this day serving a copy of foregoing
document upon the person(s) and in the manner indicated below:
US REGULAR MAIL
Craig I. Adler, Esquire
Nicholas J. Luciano, Esquire
Capozzi Adler
1200 Camp Hill Bypass
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Ashley R.
Date: 11-5 -1 L\
lcolm, Paralegal
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC,
Plaintiff
v.
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION -EQUITY
: NO. 13-2251
: PARTITION OF REAL
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[i) a rule is issued upon the respondent to show cause why the moving party is not
entitled to the relief requested;
[ 2) the respondent shall file an answer to the motion within 2-0 days of this date;
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of the Cumberland County Courthouse; and
[Vr(6) notice of the entry of this order shall be provided to all parties by the mAvingr'
party.
BY THE COURT
Edward E. Guido, Judge
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GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v. : CIVIL ACTION — EQUITY
: Docket No.: 13-2251
KEITH A. SULTZBAUGH,
Defendant : PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S EMERGENCY MOTION FOR
ENFORCEMENT OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
NOW COMES, Defendant, Keith A. Sultzbaugh, by and through his attorneys, Capozzi
Adler, P.C., and files the following in support of his Answer to Plaintiff's motion:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
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5. Denied. It is specifically denied that the parties reached a final settlement
agreement regarding division of the subject property during their September 26, 2014
conference. Although the parties discussed division of the subject property, the specific location
of the boundary dividing the subject property was not agreed upon at the aforesaid conference. It
was understood among the parties that settlement of this matter was contingent upon the
mutually acceptable location of said boundary line. To date, this location has not been agreed
upon by the parties and, therefore, is not accurately reflected in Plaintiff's proposed Stipulation
of the Parties.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
-8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Admitted.
11. Admitted. By way of further answer, the draft Stipulation of the Parties provided
to Defendant was prepared solely by Plaintiff and does not accurately reflect the settlement
discussions between the parties at the conference on September 26, 2014. Specifically, the
location of the boundary line dividing the subject property has not been agreed upon by the
parties and is not accurately reflected in the proposed Stipulation of the Parties. Accordingly,
Plaintiff has declined to sign the Stipulation, but remains committed to resolving this matter by
way of a mutually agreeable stipulation. Defendant's counsel was advised that further
discussions between the parties were necessary to clarify the Stipulation of the Parties, but has
declined to pursue such a dialogue.
12. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Keith A. Sultzbaugh, respectfully requests that this Court
enter an Order denying Plaintiff's Emergency Motion for Enforcement of Settlement Agreement,
direct Plaintiff to pay counsel fees and costs associated with the preparation of a response to
Plaintiff's motion, and grant such other relief as this Court may deem just and proper.
Dated:
By:
Respectfully submitted,
CAPOZZI ADLER, P.C.
Glenn A. Parno, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No.: 52578
P. O. Box 5866
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 233-4101
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v. : CIVIL ACTION — EQUITY
: Docket No.: 13-2251
KEITH A. SULTZBAUGH,
Defendant : PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was served on the following by
United States first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Dated: fZ/3//1-I.
Law Offices of Peter J Russo, P.C.
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Glenn A. Parno, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No.: 52578
Capozzi Adler, P.C.
P. O. Box 5866
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 233-4101
Attorney for Defendant
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GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION -EQUITY
Docket NO.: 13-2251
: PARTITION OF REAL
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
PROPERTY z=`
Kindly withdraw my appearance on behalf of Plaintiff Green Ridge Leasing, LLC in the above -
listed matter.
Date: la/ail I
matter.
ee er . Russo, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No.: 72897
Law Offices of Peter J. Russo, P.C.
5006 E. Trindle Rd., Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 591-1755
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Plaintiff Green Ridge Leasing, LLC in the above -listed
Dated: fo?/D/ /y
David C. Dagl squire
Attorneyl. . No.: 201707
L5w-Offices of Peter J. Russo, P.C.
/5006 E. Trindle Rd., Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 591-1755
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. CIVIL ACTION -EQUITY
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH, : Docket NO.: 13-2251
Defendant
: PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was served on the following party
by causing the same to be placed in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, addressed
as follows:
Dated:
Glenn A. Parno, Esquire
Capozzi Adler, P.C.
P.O. Box 5866
Harrisburg, PA 17110
David C. Dagle squire
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v. : CIVIL ACTION — EQUITY
: Docket No.: 13-2251
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH,
Defendant : PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF SAID COURT:
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Kindly withdraw my appearance on behalf of Defendant Keith A. Sultzabaugh in the
above -listed matter.
Dated: Vf/.20/.5--
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Nicholas J. L Ucio, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No.: 92042
Capozzi Adler, P.C.
P. O. Box 5866
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 233-4101
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Defendant Keith A. Sultzabaugh in the above -
listed matter.
Dated: 1/4/5
Glenn A. Parno, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No.: 52578
Capozzi Adler, P.C.
P. O. Box 5866
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 233-4101
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GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v. : CIVIL ACTION — EQUITY
: Docket No.: 13-2251
KEITH A. SULTZABAUGH,
Defendant : PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was served on the following by
causing the same to be placed in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Dated: 1/9
Peter J. Russo, Essquire
5006 East Trindle Road, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Glenn A. Parvo, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No.: 52578
Capozzi Adler, P.C.
P. O. Box 5866
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 233-4101
GREEN RIDGE LEASING, LLC,: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KEITH A. SALTZABAUGH, CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
Defendant NO. 13-2251 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: MOTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 12th day of January, 2015, after
hearing the evidence, we are satisfied that the Defendant
revoked his consent to the agreement before the agreed-upon
writing was filed with this Court. The Motion to Enforce
Settlement Agreement is denied. Trial in this matter is
scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. We will
not entertain any motions for continuances. Any witnesses
that cannot be present shall be deposed and their testimony
submitted as an exhibit.
By the Court,
Edward E. Guido, J.
David C. Dagle, Esquire
yo' the Plaintiff
Glenn A. Parno, Esquire
For the Defendant
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