HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-0994IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 9r" JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA - CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
Crystal J. Bard,
Plaintiff
VS.
James W. Hunt, TIDB/A1 The Fence
Doctor,
Defendant
Civil Action - Law
No. - 6E - 494
Judge:
Jury Trial Demanded
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 9T" JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA - CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
Crystal J. Bard,
Plaintiff
VS.
James W. Hunt, T/DB/A/ The Fence
Doctor,
Defendant
Civil Action - Law
No. - 0E - 44y
Judge:
Jury Trial Demanded
COMPLAINT FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT
NOW COMES the Plaintiff, Crystal J. Bard, by and through her attorney, Eric J.
Weisbrod, Esquire, and sets forth the following in support of her requested relief:
The Plaintiff is Crystal J. Bard, (hereinafter "Bard"), a sui juris adult residing at
305 Liberty Drive, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
1 The Defendant is James W. Hunt, (hereinafter "Hunt"), a sui juris adult trading
and doing business as a general contractor, with a principle place of business at
his residence located at 1824 East Canal Road, Dover, Pennsylvania.
3. On or about November 3, 2003, Bard and Hunt entered into an agreement wherein
Hunt agreed to erect a 269 square foot wooden picket fence to enclose Bard's
backyard. Bard agreed to pay, and did pay, Hunt $4,035.00. Hunt agreed to erect
the fence in accordance with the written specifications contained in his proposal,
and to do so in a workman like manner. A copy of this agreement and
specifications are attached hereto as "Exhibit A", incorporated herein by
reference, and shall be referred in this Complaint as the "contract".
4. Pursuant to the contract, "[a]ll material is guaranteed to be as specified, and the
above work to be performed in accordance with the drawings and specifications
submitted for above work and completed in a substantial workmanlike manner for
the sum of $4,035.00."
When Hunt completed construction of the fence, he and Bard inspected the
completed project. The fence was not completed in accordance with the contract.
Bard requested that a few things be fixed prior to her paying the balance of what
she owed, including fixing a picket that was not properly installed and some
missing bolts and screws.
6. Although Hunt made the requested changes, Bard was still not satisfied with the
workmanship of the fence. As required under the contract, Bard paid Hunt the
balance of what she owed him.
Bard continued to contact Hunt in an attempt to have the fence he constructed
brought up to the construction standard established in the contract. Bard had the
following issues with the fence: (1) nails are rusty; (2) posts are uneven and loose;
(3) all gates installed need to be fixed; (4) some of the boards used are warped; (5)
the pickets of the fence are uneven; and (6) at places there is a two inch gap
between the bottom of the picket and the ground.
8. Thereafter, Bard contacted two other fencing companies to obtain estimates on the
cost of fixing the problems with the fence installed by Hunt. Both companies
advised that the fence could not be repaired due to its poor construction. Both
companies opined that the fence erected by the Defendant must be torn down and
a new fence constructed.
9. Specifically, one of the fencing companies, Ryder Fencing, made the following
observations about the fence installed by Hunt: (1) fence is severely twisted due to
not enough nails being used; (2) posts are spaced unevenly; (3) posts are not set
plumb or in line; and (4) gates are hung crooked. Ryder Fencing recommended
that the fence installed by Hunt be removed and a new fence be installed at a cost
of $5,700.00.
10. Despite repeated phone calls from Bard to Hunt asking to have the fence repaired
to meet the specifications of the contract, Hunt has not repaired the fence.
WHEREFORE, it is respectfully requested that this Honorable Court find in favor of the
Plaintiff and against the Defendant as follows:
Defendant Hunt breached the contract for failure to build a fence for Bard
according to the specifications in the contract signed by Hunt and Bard.
2. Defendant Hunt shall pay Plaintiff Bard the amount of $5,700.00 to have the fence
torn down and replaced with a fence built according to specifications.
3. The Plaintiff shall be awarded cost of this suit.
Respectfully submitted,
Eric J. Weisbrod, Esquire
Attorney I.D. # 80456
2025 East Main Street
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 761-1131
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements set forth in the attached document are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. § 4904, rel to unsworn fal i nations to authorities.
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?J Crysta J. Bard
PROPOSAL
PROPOSAL SUBMITT =_ __r
WORK TO BE PERFORMED AT:
PROPOSAL NO.
SHEET NO.
DATE
We hereby propose JI s and perform the labor necessary for the completion of
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All material is guaranteed to be as specified, and the above work to be performed in accordance with the drawings and specifi-
cations submitted for above work and completed in a substantial workmn nli nner for the sum
Dollars ($ )
with payments to be made as follows. ? J 0 Gip p
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Any alteration or deviation from above specifics Ions involying extra costs
will be exeduted only upon written order, and will become an extra charge Pe
over and above the estimate. All agreements contingent upon strikes, ac-
cidents, or delays beyond our control.
Note-This proposal may be withdrawn
by us if not accepted within-days.
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL
The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You re authorized to do the work
as specified. Payments will be made as outlined above. r
Signat re
Date l? 3 Z a --<a 3 Signature EXHIBIT
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CRYSTAL J. BARD,
Plaintiff
vs.
JAMES W. HUNT, t/d/b/a The Fence
Doctor,
Defendant
Civil Action - Law
No. 05-994 Civil Term
Judge
Jury Trial Demanded
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the above-named. Defendant and files this Answer to the
ROB A. KRUG
ATTORNEY AT uw
PO. 60% 166
63 E. CANA1 ST.
OVER. PENNSYLVANIA 1)]16
Plaintiff's Complaint as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that the Defendant and Plaintiff
inspected the completed project. It is also admitted that there were some minor problems
with the fence that the Plaintiff requested to be fixed and the Defendant did fix. The
remaining averments containing in paragraph 5 of Plaintiff's Complaint are specifically
denied; the averment that the fence was not completed in accordance with the contract, is
specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial, if relevant.
6. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that the Plaintiff paid to the
Defendant the balance of what was owed to him under the contract. With regard to the
remaining averments. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph 6 and strict proof thereof is
demanded at trial, if relevant. By way of further answer, it is averred that Plaintiff fully
inspected the fence, was quite satisfied with the fence and the workmanship of the fence,
and at that point then decided to pay the Defendant the balance of what she owed him.
7. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
ROB A. KRUG
ATTORNEY AT L
PO. 60% , 66
63 E. CANAL $T.
WER, PENNSYLVANIA 1"!]16
paragraph 7 and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial, if relevant. By way of further
answer, it is averred that Defendant uses galvanized screws and not nails to construct the
fence. By way of further answer, it is averred that Defendant advised Plaintiff that due to
the fact that the boards were pressure treated and were green, there would be some warping
and/or twisting if the fence was built during the winter, as she insisted.
8. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph 8 are strictly within the control of the
Defendant and, as such, are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial, if relevant.
9. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph 9 are strictly within the control of the
Defendant and, as such, are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial, if relevant.
10. It is admitted that Defendant has not repaired the fence. It is denied that the fence
needs to be repaired, and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial, if relevant.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant requests the dismissal of Plaintiffs suit with court costs
to be borne by the Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
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53 East Canal Street
Dover PA 17315
Any I.D. # 25123
ROB A. KRUG
Ar?oaNEV AT uw
PO. 60. 166
63 E. CANAL ST
OWE., PENNSYLVANIA 1131.
VERIFICATION
I, HEREBY verify that the facts and information set forth in the foregoing
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
that any false statements contained herein are subject to unsworn falsification
es W. Hunt
ROR A. KRUG
ATTORNEY AT LAW
PO. BO% 166
60 E. CANAL ST
WE%. TENNSYLVANIA 11916
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Curtis R. Long
Prothonotary
office of the Protbonotarp
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Renee K. Simpson
Deputy Prothonotary
John E. Slike
Solicitor
s - QQy CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF TERMINATION OF COURT CASES
AND NOW THIS 29TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2008 AFTER MAILING NOTICE OF
INTENTION TO PROCEED AND RECEIVING NO RESPONSE - THE ABOVE
CASE IS HEREBY TERMINATED WITH PREJUDICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA
R C P 230.2
BY THE COURT,
CURTIS R. LONG
PROTHONOTARY
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