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Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
By: Michael J. Cassidy
I.D. No. 82164
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Plaintiff
KENNETH R. BROWN, JR., and DINA
BROWN, husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
NO. C4 -Stt S.s C,~ u ~l'T<if4r)
1026 Dogwood Lane, Enola, PA 17025
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
GREENLlN, INC., a Pennsylvania
business corporation,
193 Cedar Avenue, Middletown, PA
17057
Defendant
NOTICE TO DEFEND
To the Defendant:
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the
court your defense or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail
to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the
court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: 1-800-990-9108
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
By: Michael J. Cassidy
1.0. No. 82164
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
KENNETH R. BROWN, JR., and DINA
BROWN, husband and wife,
1026 Dogwood Lane, Enola, PA 17025
v.
GREENLlN, INC., a Pennsylvania
corporation,
193 Cedar Avenue, Middletown, PA
17057
Defendant
A visa
USTEO HA SIOO OEMANOAOO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las
demand as que se presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar acci6n dentro
de 105 pr6ximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificaci6n de esta Oemanda y Aviso radicando
personalmente 0 par media de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte
par escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones a, las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Sa
Ie advierte de que si usted falla de tamar acci6n como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede
proceder sin usted y un fallo par cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda 0 cualquier
otra reclamaci6n 0 remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya par la
Corte sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero 0 propiedad u otros derechos
importantes para usted.
USTEO OEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI
USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME 0 VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA
PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO.
SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE
QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE
OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO 0 BAJa CaSTO A PERSONAS QUE
CUALlFICAN.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: 1-800-990-9108
Johnson. Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
By: Michael J. Cassidy
I.D.No.82164
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
mjc@jdsw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
KENNETH R. BROWN, Jr., and DINA
BROWN, husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
NO. ()4 -.e;q r;s G~t'L'--r ~
1026 Dogwood Lane, Enola, PA 17025
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
GREENLlN, Inc., a Pennsylvania
business corporation,
193 Cedar Avenue, Middletown, PA
17057
Defendant
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come Plaintiffs Kenneth R. Brown, Jr. and Dina Brown, by and through their
undersigned attorneys, and file this Complaint against Defendant Greenlin, Inc., and in support
thereof aver as follows:
1. Kenneth R. Brown, Jr., and Dina Brown, husband and wife, are owners of
residential property located at 1026 Dogwood Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17025 (hereinafter said residential real estate referred to as "Property").
2. Defendant Greenlin, Inc., is a Pennsylvania business corporation with a
registered place of business located at 193 Cedar Avenue, Middletown, Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania 17057.
3. By agreement dated June 15, 2003, and accepted by Defendant on August 21,
2003 (hereinafter "Agreement"), Plaintiffs entered into an agreement with Defendant whereby
Defendant agreed to deliver and install a six-foot high white solid privacy PVC fence for the total
price of $7,800.00. A copy of said agreement is attached hereto, incorporated herein by
reference, and marked as Exhibit A.
COUNT I
BREACH OF CONTRACT
4. Paragraphs 1 through 3 are incorporated herein by reference.
5. Defendant delivered but failed to properly install the six-foot high white solid
privacy PVC fence in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
6. Defendant failed to perform installation of the fence in a good and workmanlike
manner, which constitutes a breach of the Agreement.
7. Defendant's failure to perform the Agreement in a good and workmanlike manner
has resulted in the fence being extremely unstable and unsuitable for its intended use.
8. As a result of Defendant's failure to perform the Agreement in a good and
workmanlike manner, Plaintiffs are required to retain the services of another contractor to
correct the problems created by Defendant's faulty installation and to reinstall the fence in
accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
9. It will cost Plaintiffs in excess of $4,850.00 to repair Defendant's deficient
installation of the fence.
10. Plaintiffs have suffered damages in excess of $4,850.00 as a result of
Defendant's deficient installation of the fence.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against the Defendant in the amount of
$4,850.00, together with interest, costs, and attorney fees, as this Court may deem appropriate.
COUNT II
BREACH OF WARRANTY
11. Paragraphs 1 through 10 are incorporated herein by reference.
12. The Agreement provides that Defendant warrants labor for one (1) year.
13. Defendant accepted the terms of the Agreement by signature on August 21,
2003.
14. Defendant completed installation of the fence, albeit a faulty installation, on or
about October 2, 2003.
15. Plaintiffs complained to Defendant on numerous occasions subsequent to
October 2,2003, that they were experiencing problems with the fence, including the deficiencies
claimed herein as a result of the deficient installation prior to the expiration of the one (1) year
warranty period, thereby placing Defendant on notice of defects during the warranty period.
16. Defendant has failed to correct the problems resulting from the deficient
installation of the fence in accordance with the terms of the warranty contained in the
Agreement.
17. As a result of Defendant's failure to satisfy the warranty contained in the
Agreement, Plaintiffs have suffered damages in excess of $4,850.00.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demands judgment against the Defendant in the amount of
$4,850.00, together with interest, costs, and attorney fees, as this Court may deem appropriate.
COUNT III
VIOLATION OF UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW
73 P .5. ~201.1 et seq.
18. Paragraphs 1 through 17 are incorporated herein by reference.
19. Defendant has violated the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law
("UTPCPL") by failing to comply with the terms of the written warranty given to Plaintiffs at the
time the contract for the purchase of goods and services was made. See, 73 P.S. ~201-
2(4 )(xiv).
20. Defendant has violated the UTPCPL by making improvement to real property of a
nature and quality inferior to the standard of that agreed to in writing. See, 73 P.S. ~201-
2(4)(xvi).
21. As a result of Defendant's aforementioned violations of the UTPCPL, Plaintiffs
have suffered actual damages in excess of $4,850.00.
22. Under the UTPCPL, Plaintiffs are entitled to an award equal to three (3) times the
actual damages sustained, plus costs and attorney fees.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against Defendant in the amount of
$14,550.00, together with interest, costs, and attorney fees, as this Court may deem
appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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Proposal submitted to: Ken Brown
We propose to deliver and install 254 ft. of 6 ft. high white solid Privacy PVC fence
with 1-3 ft. wide walk gate and 1-8 ft. double drive gate.
Style: White solid privacy
1-3 ft. wide Gate
1-8 ft. double drive gate
-Posts in cement
-Gate post w/aluminum insert
-Gate hardware black ornamental
-Two way gate latch's
-drop bar for double drive gate
Total price
Less deposit
Balance due upon completion
$7,800.00
($3,900.00)
$3,900.00
-Customer responsible for establishing property lines
- Customer responsible for obtaining a building permit if needed
-Greenlin will notify PAONE CALL prior to digging to mark utilities
-20 year manufactures warrantee on materials
-Labor is warranted for year
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VERIFICA TION
The undersigned confirm that the facts set forth in the foregoing Complaint are true and
correct. This verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. ~ 4904, relating to
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Holly Feeney Morris, Esq.
LD. No. 78263
398 South Geyers Church Road
Middletown, P A 17057
(717)944-1107
Attorney for Defendant
KENNETH R. BROWN, JR AND : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
DINA BROWN : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
1026 Dogwood Ln., Enola Pa 17025 :
Plaintiffs
v.
NO. 04-5955 CNIL TERM
GREENLIN (Doug Gellatly)
193 Cedar Ave.
Middletown, P A 17057
Defendant
CNIL ACTION - LAW
ANSWER
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Greenlin, by and through his attorney, Holly
Feeney Morris, Esq., and file this Answer to the Complain of Plaintiffs, Kenneth and
Dina Brown, and in support thereof, the following is averred:
1. Admitted.
2. Denied, Greenlin is a sole proprietorship, Doug Gellatly doing business as
Greenlin, at 193 Cedar Avenue, Middletown, Dauphin County Pennsylvania 17057.
3. Admitted.
COUNTl
BREACH OF CONTRACT
4. Paragraphs 1 through 3 are incorporated by referl;:nce.
5. Denied and strict proof demanded.
6. Denied and strict proof demanded.
7. Denied and strict proof demanded.
8. Denied and strict proof demanded.
9. The costs of any work paid for by Plaintiff is unknown, but deficient fence
installation is denied.
10. Denied and strict proof demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendant having answered every allegation demands dismissal
with all costs paid for by Plaintiff.
COUNT 2
BREACH OF W ARRAl'.TY
11. Paragraphs 1 through 10 are incorporated herein by reference.
12. Admitted.
13. Admitted.
14. Denied.
15. Denied and strict proof demanded.
16. Denied and strict proof demanded.
17. Denied and strict proof demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendant having answered every allegation demands dismissal
with all costs paid for by Plaintiff.
COUNT 3
VIOLATION OF UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES AND CONSUMER
PROTECTION LAW 73 P.S. & 201-1 et seQ.
18. Paragraphs 1 through 17 are incorporated herein by reference.
19. Denied and strict proof demanded.
20. Denied and strict proof demanded.
21. Denied and strict proof demanded.
22. Denied and strict proof demanded.
23. Defendant attempted to contact Plaintiffs' original attorney by letter to
discuss Plaintiffs' issues. This letter was ignored. A copy of said letter is attached
hereto, incorporated by reference, and marked Exhibit A.
WHEREFORE, Defendant having answered every allegation demands dismissal
with all costs paid for by Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
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EXHIBIT "A"
_ HOLLY FEENEY MORRIS
ATIORNEY AT LAW
398 South Geyers Church Road
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 944-1107
Rupp and Meikle
P.O. Box 395
Camp Hill, PA 17001-0395
Re: Mr. Kenneth R. Brown, Jr.
Dear Mr. Rupp:
I represent Greenlin and Mr. Doug Gellatly, in his capacity as owner of Greenlin.
We understand the problems with the Brown fence. Mr. Gellatly has stated that he
warned Mrs. Brown about the instability of the fill that would be holding the fence posts.
He cautioned her that settling of the fill was inevitable. Mrs. Brown stated that she
understood. Mr. Gellatly will straighten the posts, however, Mrs. Brown stated that she
must be present while the work occurred. Work crews have stopped by on several
occasions, but Mrs. Brown was not home. Mr. Gellatly requests that a list of several
acceptable times be provided, in writing, and he will advise: Mrs. Brown at which time his
work crew will fix the posts. Mr. Gellatly very much wishes to correct the current
problem.
Also, please be advised that the labor warranty will expire on or about August 17,
2004. Any further settling that occurs after this date will not be Greenlin's responsibility.
Please feel free to contact me at any time about this issue.
Sincerely,
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By: Michael J. Cassidy
I.D.No.82164
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
mjc@jdsw.com
Attomeys for Plaintiffs
KENNETH R. BROWN, JR., and DINA
BROWN, husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 04-5955
GREENLlN, INC., a Pennsylvania
business corporation,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRA TORS
TO THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
that:
Michael J. Cassidy, counsel for the Plaintiffs in the above action, respectfully represents
1. The above-captioned action is at issue.
2. The claim of the Plaintiff in the action is unliquidated but stipulated to be under
arbitration limits. There is no counterclaim.
The following attorneys are interested in the case as counsel, or are otherwise
disqualified to sit as arbitrators: Michael J. Cassidy, Esquire for Plaintiffs and Holly Feeney
Morris, Esquire for Defendant.
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3)
arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By : LMi~hael :1~~idY--:'---
Attorney for Plaintiffs
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ?;). day of 'j ) ;" )1, 2005, the undersigned does hereby certify that
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she did this date serve a copy of the foregoing document upon the other parties of record by
causing same to be deposited in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Lemoyne,
Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Holly Feeney Morris, Esq.
398 S. Geyers Church Road
Middletown, PA 17057
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By: Michael J. Cassidy
I.D. No. 82164
301 Market Street
P. o. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
mjc@jdsw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
KENNETH R. BROWN, JR., and DINA
BROWN, husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 04-5955
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
GREENLlN, INC., a Pennsylvania
business corporation,
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
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fore oing petition, the following are appointed arbitrators in the above-captioned action:
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2004-05955 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
BROWN KENNETH R JR ET AL
VS
GREENLIN INC
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
GREENLIN INC
but was unable to locate Them in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of DAUPHIN County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On December 29th, 2004 , this office was In receipt of the
attached return from DAUPHIN
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Dep Dauphin County
18.00
9.00
10.00
30.00
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67.00
12/29/2004
JOHNSON DUFFIE
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STEWART WEIDNER
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In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Kenneth R. Brown Jr et al
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Greenlin Ine
No.
04-5955 civil
Now,
November 30, 2004
, I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of .
Dauphin
County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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Sheriff of
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Sworn and subscribed before
me this day of , 20_
COSTS
SERVICE
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William T. Tully
Solicitor
J. Daniel Basile
Chief Deputy
Mary Jane Snyder
Real Estate Deputy
MichaelW.FUnehart
Assistant Chief Deputy
Dauphin County
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
ph: (717) 255-2660 fax: (717) 255-2889
Jack Lotwick
Sheriff
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
BROWN KENNETH R JR
vs
County of Dauphin
GREENLIN INC
Sheriff's Return
No.7054-T - -2004
OTHER COUNTY NO. 04 5955
AND NOW:December 21, 2004 at 12:00PM served the within
NOTICE & COMPLAINT upon
GREENLIN INC by personally handing
to DOUG GELLATLY-OWNER
1 true attested copy(ies)
of the original
NOTICE & COMPLAINT and making known
to him/her the contents thereof at 193 CEDAR STREET
MIDDLETOWN, PA 17057-0000
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RCPT NO 202015
Sworn and subscribed to
before me this 22ND day of DECEMBER, 2004
NOTARIAL SEAL
MARY JANE SNYDER, Notary Public
Highspire, Dauphin County
My Commission Expires Sept. 1,2006
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Johnson. Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
By: Michael J. Cassidy
I.D. No. 82164
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
mjc@jdsw.com
Attomeys for Plaintiffs
KENNETH R. BROWN, JR., and DINA
BROWN, husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 04-5955
GREENLlN, INC., a Pennsylvania
business corporation,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARBITRA TION HEARING
AND NOW, comes Plaintiff Kenneth R. Brown, Jr. and Dina Brown, by and through their
undersigned attorneys, Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner, and files this Motion for
Continuance of Arbitration Hearing and in support thereof state as follows:
1. Plaintiffs' Complaint brings claims against Defendant under theories of breach of
contract, breach of warranty, and violation of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer
Protection Law stemming from Defendant's installation of a fence on Plaintiffs' property.
2. Plaintiffs filed a Petition dated March 3. 2005 requesting the appointment of
arbitrators to hear this matter.
3. By Order of Court dated March 9, 2005, Frances DelDuca, Esquire
(Chairperson), Glenn R. Davis, Esquire, and Craig Diehl, Esquire, were appointed to serve as
arbitrators in this matter.
4. By letter dated March 22, 2005, Plaintiffs' counsel requested Attorney DelDuca to
schedule the arbitration for late May, 2005 so as to afford the parties an opportunity to resolve
this matter without proceeding with the arbitration. A copy of said letter is attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
5. By notice dated March 29, 2005, the Arbitration Hearing was scheduled for May
19, 2005 at 1 :30 p.m. A copy of said notice is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
6. Because of a scheduling error, Plaintiffs are not available for the Arbitration
Hearing scheduled for May 19, 2005 as they will be out of town on that date.
7. Attorney DelDuca has refused Plaintiffs' request for a continuance and has
indicated that it will be necessary to file a motion with the Court to approve the continuance. A
copy of Attorney DelDuca's letter dated April 21, 2005 is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit
C.
8. In the interim, Plaintiffs and Defendant have continued their efforts to reach a
settlement of the claims set forth in Plaintiffs' Complaint.
9. The parties have reached a tentative agreement settling this matter, which
necessitates continuing the Arbitration Hearing to a later date so as to afford Defendant the
opportunity to perform certain work in accordance with the terms agreed upon by Plaintiffs and
Defendant.
10. The Defendant does not contest this motion requesting a continuance of the
Arbitration Hearing.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request this Honorable Court grant a minimum sixty
(60) day continuance of the Arbitration Hearing currently scheduled for May 19. 2005.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON. DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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Frances H. Del Duca, Esq.
10 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Re: Kenneth R. Brown, Jr., and Dina Brown v. Greenlin (Doug Gellatly)
Cumberland County C.C.P.
Docket No. 04-5955
Arbitration
Dear Ms. Del Duca:
We represent the Plaintiffs, Kenneth and Dina Brown, in the above-referenced matter, and
filed the Petition listing this matter for the arbitration hearing to which you have been appointed
chairperson.
This letter confirms that the parties are in the process of trying to resolve this dispute without
having to proceed with the Arbitration Hearing. As such, we ask for your indulgence in permitting us
to schedule the Arbitration Hearing in late May 2005, so as to provide us an opportunity to resolve
this matter.
Please contact me directly if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter.
Very truly yours,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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KENNETH R. BROWN, JR.
and DINA BROWN
:: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
.. NO. 04-5955 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
GREELIN, INC., a Pennsylvania
business corportation
NOTICE OF ARBITRATION HEARING - (CHANGE OF DATE)
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the arbitrators named below and appointed by the
Court in the above captioned matter will meet for the purpose of their appointment on May 19 at
I :30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Hearing Room of the Old Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, at
which time you may appear and be heard, together with your witnesses and counsel, if you so
desire.
March 29, 2005
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TO: Michael J. Cassidy, Esq. for Plaintiff
Holly Feeney Morris, Esq. for Defendant
Glenn R. Davis, Esq.
Craig A. Diehl, Esq.
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April 21, 2005
Michael J. Cassidy, Esq.
301 Market St.
P.O, Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Re: Brown vs. Greenlin, Inc.
No. 04-5955
Dear Mr. Cassidy:
As chair of the Board of Arbitrators in the above matter, I am refusing your request for a
continuance, It will be necessary for you to file a motion with the court to approve the
continuance.
Sincerely,
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Frances H. Del Duca
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Cc: Holly Feeney Morris, Esq, for Defendant
Glenn R. Davis, Esq., Arbitrator
Craig A. Diehl, Esq" Arbitrator
Court Administrator
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CERTIFICA TE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this JfJ!!2day of May, 2005, the undersigned does hereby certify that she did
this date serve a copy of the foregoing MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARBITRATION
HEARING upon the other parties of record by causing same to be deposited in the United States
Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Holly Feeney Morris, Esq.
398 S. Geyers Church Road
Middletown, PA 17057
Frances H. DelDuca, Esq.
10 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-2922
Glenn R. Davis, Esq.
4720 Old Gettysburg Pike
Suite 101
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Craig A. Diehl, Esq.
3464 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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By: Michael J. Cassidy
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301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
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Attorneys for Plaintiffs
KENNETH R. BROWN, JR., and DINA
BROWN, husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 04-5955
GREENLlN, INC., a Pennsylvania
business corporation,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this (0 day of May, 2005, in consideration of the foregoing Motion,
Plaintiffs' Motion for a Continuance of Arbitration Hearing is hereby granted and it is ordered
that the Arbitration Hearing scheduled for May 19, 2005 is hereby con inued for a . imum of
sixty (60) days from the date of this Order, to be scheduled thereafter
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By: Michael Cassidy
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301 Market Street
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(717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Kenneth and Dina Brown
KENNETH and DINA BROWN,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBElUAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
GREENLIN, INC.,
NO. 04-5955 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above matter settled and discontin~led.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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Michael J. assldy
DISCONTINUANCE CERTIFICATE
AND NOW, this ~ay of L I.., 2005, the suit has been marked as settled and
discontinued. "-'I"
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PROTHONO AHY
CERTIFICA TE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this I 3> day of July. 2005, the under:,igned does hereby certify that she did
this date serve a copy of the foregoing document upon thEl other parties of record by causing
same to be deposited in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Lemoyne,
Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Holly Feeney Morris, Esquire
398 South Geyers Church Road
Middletown, PA 170!i7
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWARD & WEIDNER
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