HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-5390SALTZ POLISHER, P.C.
BY: Everett K. Sheintoch, Esquire
Joel S. Todd, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 51507/62334
993 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 412
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 964-3333
VEND LEASE COMPANY, INC.
6424 Frankford Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21206
Plaintiff,
V.
HIM C. RARAIGH AND CATHLEEN
D. RARAIGH, INDIVIDUALLY,
T/A VILLAGE KETTLE
1968 Spring Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
and
LEE WOODALL
T/A LEE WOODALL'S VILLAGE
KETTLE
1968 Spring Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
and
JOHN DOE
T/A VILLAGE KETTLE,
T/A LUIGI'S RESTAURANT
1968 Spring Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants.
Attorney for Plaintiff
Vend Lease Company, Inc.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. qc??
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SALTZ POLISHER, P.C.
BY: Everett K. Sheintoch, Esquire
Joel S. Todd, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 51507/62334
993 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 412
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 964-3333
Attorney for Plaintiff
Vend Lease Company, Inc.
VEND LEASE COMPANY, INC.
6424 Frankford Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21206
Plaintiff,
V.
HIM C. RARAIGH AND CATHLEEN
D. RARAIGH, INDIVIDUALLY,
T/A VILLAGE KETTLE
1968 Spring Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
and
LEE WOODALL
T/A LEE WOODALL'S VILLAGE
KETTLE
1968 Spring Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
and
JOHN DOE
T/A VILLAGE KETTLE,
T/A LUIGI'S RESTAURANT
1968 Spring Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. Off- 53 90
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Vend Lease Company, Inc. ("Vend Lease"), by and through its
undersigned attorneys, Saltz Polisher, P.C., brings this action by way of Complaint
against Defendants, Kim C. and Cathleen D. Raraigh, Individually, and t/a Village
Kettle, Lee Woodall, Individually, and t/a Village Kettle and John Doe, successor-in-
interest, t/a Village Kettle and/or Luigi's Restaurant, and in support thereof avers as
follows:
1. Plaintiff, Vend Lease, is a corporation organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Maryland with a place of business located at 6424 Frankford Avenue,
Baltimore, Maryland 21206.
2. Defendants, Kim C. and Cathleen D. Raraigh, Individually, and t/a
Village Kettle ("the Raraighs") , are adult individuals and the former proprietors of
Village Kettle, with residential address of 7 Gordon Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Defendant, Lee Woodall, Individually, and t/a Village Kettle, is an adult
individual and the former proprietor of Village Kettle, with residential address of 21 West
Mulbur y Hill Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
4. Defendant, John Doe, Individually, and t/a Village Kettle and/or Luigi's
Restaurant, is upon information and belief, an adult individual and the current proprietor
of Village Kettle and/or Luigi's Restaurant, with business address, 1968 Spring Road,
Carlisle, PA 17013.
5. On or about September 15, 2002, Defendants, the Rarighs, executed and
delivered to Vend Lease a certain Equipment Lease Agreement No. 7409 (the "Lease"),
which provided for the lease and hire of certain items of equipment described therein. A
true and correct copy of the Lease is attached hereto, marked as Exhibit "A" and
incorporated herein.
6. The terms of the Lease require Defendant to make thirty- four (34)
consecutive monthly payments in the amount of $325.93 per month, plus applicable
taxes, until the entire obligation is paid in full.
On or about August 20, 2003, the Raraighs executed an Assignment of
Lease No. 7409, with Lee Woodall being assigned their payment obligations under said
Lease. Per the terns of the Assignment, the Lessee and Gurantors of the original Lease
(i.e., the Raraighs) remained liable under the terms and conditions of the Lease, and
agreed to "hold Lessor [Vend Lease] harmless from any and all losses sustained which
are the results from the assignment of this lease." A true and correct copy of the
Assignment is attached hereto, marked as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein.
8. Upon information and belief, defendant Lee Woodall subsequently sold
his interest in Village Kettle to other individuals (designated as "John Doe") who are
currently operating under the name "Luigi's Restaurant." Upon information and belief,
these individuals are utilizing the leased equipment covered by the Lease.
COUNT I - BREACH OF CONTRACT
9. The averments contained in Paragraphs 1 through 8 of this Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full herein.
10. Defendants, jointly and severally, breached the terms of the Lease and
Assignment, and became in default thereof, inter alia, by virtue of Defendants' failure to
make the monthly payments when due.
11. In accordance with the terms and provisions of the Lease, Defendants are
jointly and severaly obligated and liable to Vend Lease for the accelerated balance of
lease payments in the amount of $4,567.15, plus a 20% attorney's fee of $913.43, for a
sum total of $5,480.58.
12. Despite repeated requests, Defendants have failed and refused to pay the
balances due pursuant to the Lease.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Vend Lease Company, Inc., demands judgment in its
favor and against Defendants, Kim C. and Cathleen D. Raraigh, Individually, and t/a
Village Kettle, Lee Woodall, Individually, and t/a Village Kettle and John Doe,
successor-in-interest, t/a Village Kettle and/or Luigi's Restaurant, in the amount of
$5,480.58, together with interest, costs of suit, continually accruing attorney's fees, and
such other relief as this Honorable Court shall deem just and proper.
COUNT II - REPLEVIN
13. The averments contained in Paragraphs 1 though and including 12 of this
Complaint are incorporated herein by reference and as though set forth in full herein.
14. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Lease and the Uniform
Commercial Code as enacted in Pennsylvania, and by virtue of the default of Defendants,
Vend Lease is entitled to immediate possession of the Equipment.
15. Defendants remains in possession of the Equipment to the exclusion of
Vend Lease.
16. The estimated value of the Equipment is not in excess of $6,000.00.
17 Although frequent demands have been made, Defendants have failed,
refused and neglected to deliver possession of the Equipment to Vend Lease.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Vend Lease Company, Inc., demands judgment in its
favor and against Defendants Kim C. and Cathleen D. Raraigh, Individually, and t/a
Village Kettle, Lee Woodall, Individually, and t/a Village Kettle and John Doe,
successor-in-interest, t/a Village Kettle and/or Luigi's Restaurant, in the amount of
$5,480.58, together with interest, costs of suit, continually accruing attorney's fees, and
such other relief as this Honorable Court shall deem just and proper.
SALTZ POLISHER, P.C.
Date: W t 7((?5
Everett K. Sheintoch, Esquire
Joel S. Todd, Esquire
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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WIND LEASI
colvil INC.
6424 f-MANKf-UHU AVCNVt
BALTIMORE, MD 21206
410-485-2244
1-88-VEND LEASE
(1-888363-5327)
LESSOR
NAME AND ADDRE S OF LESSEE SUPPLIER OF EQUIPMENT
Kim C. Raraigh & Cathleen D. Raraigh T/A Village Kettle
1968 Spring Road
Carlisle, PA 17013 Wirehead Business Technologies
27 Miller Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Equipment Location (If other than above)
De5cription of Leased Property (Include quantity, manufacturers, model numbers and serial numbers)
As Per Exhibit "A" Equipment List
Above Equipment To Be Insured a Lessee
SECURITY DEPOSIT (IF ANY) $
851,66 TOTAL
NUMBER OF MONTHLY PAYMENT
4
ADDITIONAL PAYMENT REQUIRED
N/A RENT
PAYMENTS
SALES/USE TAX
$18.45
OTHER N/A 34 TOTAL MONTHLY PAYMENT $325.83
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASE
1. In consideration of the rental payments set forth above, and the mutual convenants such other person and/or such other place as Lessor may from time to time designate in
set forth below, the above-named Lessor hereby leases and the above-named writing, said Rent, in the amounts and at the times set forth above, in immediately
Lessee hereby hires and takes for the term set forth in the Lease the personal
property described above with all additions and attachments incorporated therein or available U.S. funds. The obligation of the Lessee to pay Rent shall he absolute and
unconditional and shall not be subject to any abatement, reduction, setoff, defense,
affixed thereto (hereinafter referred to as "Equipment"). Each such Schedule hereto counterclaim or recoupment whatsoever, by reason of any past, present or future claims
and made a part hereof, upon execution by the parties, shall be subject to the terms which Lessee may have against Lessor, the manufacturer of the Equipment or against any
and conditions herein, and in such Schedule. person for any reason whatsoever. Upon the failure of Lessee to pay any Rent or any
other amount required to be paid hereunder, Lessee shall also pay, as additional Rent, a
2. THE EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN SELECTED BY LESSEE AND PURCHASED BY late charge computed as per Paragraph 17 (or such lesser maximum contractual rate as
LESSOR AT THE REQUEST OF LESSEE, AND LESSOR IS NOT THE may be imposed by applicable law) on such delinquent payment from and including the
MANUFACTURER OR THE MANUFACTURER'S AGENT. LESSOR MAKES NO due date to and including the date of receipt of such delinquent payment.
ESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. LESSEE AGREES TO SETTLE
'H CLAIMS DIRECTLY WITH THE MANUFACTURER OR SUPPLIER AND
JOT SET UP AGAINST ITS OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER ANY SUCH
AS A DEFENSE, COUNTERCLAIM, SET-OFF OR OTHERWISE. Lessee
r the entire risk of loss, damage or destruction of the Equipment from any
cause whatsoever and no loss, damage, destruction or other event shall release
Lessee from its unconditional obligation to pay the full amount of the Rent or from any
other obligation under this Lease. Lessor shall not be liable for any direct, indirect,
Incidental or consequential damage to or loss restating from the installation, operation
or use of the Equipment or any products manufactured therewith.
3. The rent for Equipment shall be the amount designated above (hereinafter called
"Rent"). Lessee hereby agrees to pay to Lessor at the address set forth above, or to
execution hereof, the signer hereby certifies that he has read this Agreement
ing of the foregoing and INCLUDING THE REVERSE SIDE HEREOF, and that he
authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of the LESSEE, and hereby
ledges receipt of a copy of the Agreement. LESSEE UNDERSTANDS AND
2S THAT NEITHER THE SUPPLIER NOR ANY SALESMAN OR OTHER AGENT
E SUPPLIER IS AN AGENT OF LESSOR. NO SALESMAN OR AGENT OF THE
.IER IS AUTHORIZED TO WAIVE OR ALTER ANY TERM OR CONDITION OF
GREEMENT, AND NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE EQUIPMENT OR ANY
i MATTER BY THE SUPPLIER SHALL IN ANY WAY AFFECT THE LESSEE'S
ATIONS TO PERFORM INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF THE RENT PAYMENTS
)PITH IN THIS AGREEMENT. LESSEE REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT
S A COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS TRANSACTION AND NOT A CONSUMER
'ACTION.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE)
THIS LEASE SHALL COMMENCE ON THE DATE THE EQUIPMENT IS ACCEPTED BY LESSEE AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH. THIS LEASE IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS PRINTED ON THE REVERSE SIDE WHICH ARE MADE A PART HEREOF AND WHICH LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT LESSEE HAS READ.
THIS IS A NON-CANCELLABLE LEASE FOR THE TERM HEREIN. DATE
LESSEE Kim C. Raraigh & Cathleen D. Raraiah T/A Village Kettle
The emigned Ifmis mat he is a duly author' corporate officer, partner, or proprietor of the above-named Lessee.
B ,tQ/tO PRINT Kim C. Raraigh TITLE Owner
WITNESS PRINT
GUARANTY
In consideration of the Lessor leasing to the Lessee and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by the
undersigned, the undersigned guarantees payment and performance of all the covenants and conditions of the above lease by the Lessee and in the
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I FACED FOR BUSINESS USE ONLY
Lessee shall inspect the Equipment upon di and simultaneously therewith, Lessee shall delivereo Lessor
ArfifiCale of acceptance in tom acceptable to Lessor or wrtem notice of romacceperes specifying ba Masai
non-aoxptarra. Issuance by Lessee of a certificate of acceptance shall be mndusive presumption as
'wean Lessor and Lessee that we Equipment has been delivered, M&W, insprided and found to be in goad
fichion and repair, that lessee is sadsided with and has accepted be Equipment and fa such ether matters as
e covered in saidwrtifiale, winch wit irate shall, upon its execution by Lessee became m integral pad of Nis
ase.
INSERTIONS. Lessee hereby authorizes Lessor to insert in this lease the seal numbers and other
edification data of the equipment when determined by Lessor.
. FILING. Lessee agrees that Lessor is authorized, at fa option, to file financing satemenl(sl or amendments
hereto witlaN the Wham of Lessee with respect to any or all of pre leased property or 0a signatures required
y law, men Losses appoints Lessor as Lessee§ aramey+rMaa to execute any such financing statement(s) and
uberagrees W reknburse, IassorW eexpense of any such lug(s).
1. TITLE. All Equipment is, and shall at aii times be and remain, she sole and exclusive personal property of
ESSOR; and be LESSEE shall have no right, title or interest Herein or thereto except as expressly set form in
fns Lease. Wiraul the morwritten consent of the LESSOR, LESSEE shall hall sell, assign, pledge, hypothecate
air otherwise dispose of this Lease or the Equipment a any item nor shall the LESSEE sublet or lend the
Equipment or any item.
9. TAXES. LESSEE shall keep the Equipment hoe and dearofad levies, liens, and enaumbmnces and shall pay
ALL license fees, regisoa&at fees, aasassments, charges and axes Federal, municipal and sate) which may now
a hereafter be imposed upon the Ownership, leasing, renting, sale, possession or use of the Equipment. It
LESSEE fails to pay any said fees, assessments, charges stakes, LESSOR stall have Me right, but shall not be
obligated, to pay the same. Nthatevent, 0*cost thereof shall be repayable to LESSOR with the next payment at
rand, and failure to repay the same shall carry with it the same consequence, including interest at pa highest
Ombi rate Wfailure to make any payment of rent
9A. PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES. Lessee ackrawledges that Lasser is owner of aformenuoned equipment
and, as such owner, Lessor is responsible to pay Personal Property Tuon equie mere Lessee, lavrever, agrees
to reimburse Lessor in U for Personal Property Tax paid by Lessor, as well as any reasonable associated
processing fees with the next payment of rent, and failure to repay the same shall carry with G the same
wnsequerrce, including interest of be highest contract rate, as failure to make any payment Of rent-
10. INDEMNITY. Lessee does hereby agree to indemnity and hold Lessor harmless against all claims, loss,
lability and expense (Inducing adomeysfees) resulting f r m arty loss or damage 0Meequipmenl and for injuries
to, or deaths of persona, and damage to property, however a", erectly or indrectly, from Or incfdentto be use,
operation or storage tithe equipment, and whether such injury a death to persons be of agents or employees of
Lessees of third ladies; it being specifidly agreed to and ackrawleekJed byLosses see 1M foregoing provision
indi but is rot limited to all claims, lass, dabidyadd expenses (including attorneys fees) oc , ring, by reason at
any negligence (active or passive), omission, or other act or conduct of Lessor or any third parry acting for or an
behalf of Lessor.
11. LOSS AND DAMAGE LESSEE hereby assurtres and shall bear tlo entire risk of lass and damage to be
mpar any and ovary cause wheraerer. Nobsswt4megetobe Equiprthentaarryparttlaeoi shall
Equipment than
anyobligatian of LESSEE underm's Learn whatever to any ilemaEquipmenl. LESSEE at the optiad
tESSOfd shad: (a) plate tlo carte N good repak, oadition and wonting order, a (b) replace tl19 same aim Gke
Poled
EWTmenf m good repair, oandifion antlwncingorder, or (c) on request by LESSOR pay to LESSOR an artaum
equal loten pettent (10th) athetoW renal agmed W be IxaR fade initial templua, it any aNe roregolrg events
aaadinirg pre drPoal term, me pin unpaid balance of such Wtai renal. GtheEquipment'uxdudes separeb Gems
he ca
only someof which haws peen so damaged a desboyed, be account payable urndw pre foregclrgdause (1)slad
on the hasis of mat portion of fhe toW rental applicable to such Gems as may be reasonably
derehooedby LESSOR. Upon such payment LESSORw9l release platope LESSEE otthe itemsiOdved.
LESSEE SHALL CARRY INSURANCE in an mature at ei equal to the total cost of the Equipment against
loss adamage by fire, deft and olhw losses customarily covered by romance and void fun Ash LESSOR with a
certificate or certificates of such Inwmncei with a loss payable endorsement to LESSOR.
In addiction, Lessee agrees to provide, pay for and maintain public liability and property damage insuance
farpersonal injury ordeaNpausedby
protecting the interesa of Lessor and Lessee againsttahili""M
the Equpment to the exam d Frye Hundred Tlxxusand OWars. s ($1,000,OOO.C01 kmeach aoddenL red R* Thousand
I0.000.00) fa propeity cartage in each
accident. WGFOm regeving LESSEE from its cantradu4 obdgsfnam such hnsurwae a hem Rs dwxggy
for Wlaeto do so, d is agreedthat m be event oisuh failure, aurancegovesto be inadequate ro pay
in fiup any bss, danrege, claim, sup, adorn a debUGy tai or against IESSOR antl relating ro the Equipment or
wlorng out of Gs ownemJVip,possession, meintanarce, operathon or use, the LESSEE, in anysudn event, hereby
diderreifies and agrees to save LESSOR hamless against and than arty w:chka,R damage, claim, wit, adlan a
liability whatsoever,
Should LESSEE fag to purchase insurance as provided far in he Lease ano provide LESSOR wear evidence of
same, in the bernofedherapcdayinamirgl-ESSOR asloss payee or a binder or mffcaW reflecting LESSOR'S
Interest wvhin deny days of the date hereof, LESSOR shall have the right to purchase Insurance as caged hr
hereunder for the full term at this Lease and shad have the right to hid LESSEEW be fuU amourd of premiums fa
said insurance as addtional rent hereunder.
12. Lessee agrees to keep the Equipment in good condition and to make ad necessary repairs and maimwvance
theretowdtautexperaefo L.essoc The Equipinordw laeusedby Lessee inapaNlmannwfortsfinetMeduse
and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and will be kept at the locapan specified (unass me
Equipment is mobile orromelhy used in more than aieWCation in the conduct of Lessee's business) and shad not
be removed train said location without he prior wr, den consent of Lessor. Lessor shall have the right during
regular business hours to show upon any premises where ft Equipment is located fa the purpose of respecting
and Observing its use. lessee shall make no alterations, additias aimpmvwrems to said Equipmemwiboutrne
prim written consent of Lessor. Furthermore any alterations additions, or improvements made to said Equipment
shad become be property of be Lessor.
1$. Upon explretion of the term or upon earlier termireticn of res Lease, Lessee shall return the Equipment in
good rep&n ccwtltion and workmg order, odr ary wear and rent resulting from romai use excepted, at Is sum
expose by deliverng the same b a location specfied by Lessor which is w but the state wherein the Equipment
was delivered a wherein the Equiprentwas locaed w such expiration or temivalion If a dage of locadim was
made wit wnsart of Lessor as provided herein) or, at Lessee's expense, by loading re Equipment an such
cemeras Lessor shad specify and by shipleng the same, height collect to the destination specified by Loser, In
the event repass are necessary, Lessee shah do sa at do; Own sparse paying Lessor a reasonable rem for the
period of grne newicnaNy necessary to accomplish such repair beyond be hrninahal date.
late charge in an amount equal to 5% per mourn of the amount rn default (a such other maximum under
applicable law) to the security deposit on demand but in no event later than be next Rent payment due date.
Lessor shall credit that amount to the security deposit in Lessee's name. Upon termination of be Lease term, after
Lessor or as agent has 'shed the Equipment, Lessor wit either make lull payment to Lessee 0 me shanty
deposit widvoN interest or pay to Lessee such sums as remain credited said secuity deposit after Lessor has
bl6deo Lessee's obligation to retum the Equipment in be manner specified by Paragraph 13 herwi, a statement
d Me actual cost of Such repairs a other necessary maimerance orpara shad accompany any such payment.
1S. ASSIGNMENT. Lassa may assign this lease and ns assignee may assign be same. Lessee recegn¢ws Nat
all rights of Lessor hereunder shall be succeeded to by any assgree hereof orb sad assignee's title to this lease,
to the rentals herein provided to be paid, and in said equipment shall be free from all defenses. setofls or
counterclaims of arty kind which Lessee may be entitled to assert against Lessor. Lessee shall not assign,
mortgage or hypothecate this lease or any interest herein or sublet said equipment without the poor written
consent of Lessor. Any assignment, mortgage, hypothecation a sublease by Lessee without such consent shall
be void.
16. DEFAULT. In the event Lessee SW detour In pre payment of any rent, aaFtional rent or any other sums due
hereunder far a period of led 110) days or in the event of any default or breach of tlo terms and cenditiors of tlo
lease, or any other lease between the parties hereto or it any execution or otherwrp ormOcess shall be issued in
any action or pmcedirg, against Lessee, whereby the equipment may be taken ordistained, or it a proceeding in
fankmpecy, receivership or mcdvemy shall be instituted by or against Lessee or its property, or it Lessee shall
enter into an agreement or composition with its owdem, breach arty of the lens of any ban a credit agreemenL
or default thereunder, or it the conciitan of Lessee's affairs shad so change as to, in Lessors opinion, impair me
Lessors security m increase the aadrt risk involved, then and in the event the Lasser shall have the right to If
retake immediate possession of its equipment wMout any Court Order or other process at law and for such
purpose. Lessor may enter upon any premises where the equipment may be and may remove the same
therefrom with a without notice of its intention W do same, without being liable to any suit or action or other
proceeding by Lessee. Lessor may, at its option sell the equipment at public or private sea far cashes an credit
and may became the purchaser at such sale. Lessee shad be lace fa adews of rent, G any, the expense of
taking possession and the removal of the equipment including landlord claims to repair damage as a resut of
installation, operation or removal Of equipment or claims by Landlord to restore location to original condition prior to
equipment installation, toad costs, in motion to the balance of tlo resi prodded for herein, or in any renewal
hereof, less me net proceeds of the sale of he equipment, G any after deducting all costs of taking, storage, repair
and sale and attorneys fees of twenty percent (213/>) of the balance due on this Lease w tlo One G is Paced with
an attorney, g allowed by law: anNa (b accefemte the balance at renfaLs payable hereunder, thereby requiring
prepayment at this lease, wait ad such rentals due and payable loavrim upon such notice of acceleration and
demand for payment Should Lessee fail to make such payment after this notice and demand, Lessor shad be
enured to institute appropriate legal proceedings against Lessee with losses being responsible for said rentals,
mud costs and attomeys fee of fumy, percent 12(P/) of said balance of said rentals payable. The dual this
granted Lessor herein, shall be cumulative, and action upon one shall not be deemed to corN.gule an election a
waiver of any other right of action, hereunder or under applicable taw. AN sums due under the calculations above
shad became immediately cue and payable aid are to be construed as liquidated damages rather mesh a penalty
provision. Lessee shall remain and be liable for the word of re equipment and any Ioes of, destruction of a injury
to the equipment, in the same manner as herein provided. LESSEE HEREBY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY
ACTION OR PROCEEDINGS ARISING HEREUNDER.
17. LATE CHARGES AND INTEREST. W the eventLessee shat debut in Nor payr d arty ran, additoW
of one and one-half perdem (1-12%) per month, aany an peered, commencing one month affair be due date of
Me fins) delayed payment. The We dine ardor the interest payment set forth in this paragraph shall apply only,
when permitted by law and, it not permitted by law the late charge sneer redrewpeymew shad be calculated at
the madmum rate permissible in the applicable judst is ion. In the event any check delivered to Lessor to any
payment hereunder is remoed to Lessor unpaid, Lessee shall pay Lessor an additional charge of $25.00 per
retuned check tat the extra handling of Lessor involved, in addition to any aduw additional egferaesas provided
in the semences preceding.
18. CAUSES BEYOND LESSOR'S CONTROL. Lessor shall not be responsible for any failure or delay in
delivering equipment or in performing any provision hereof due to fire or other casualty, labor difficulty,
governments) restdction, ads of God or any other cause beyond Lessors control. In no event shall Lessor be
Uablefor loss of profits, Wcarverierae orother consequential damages due to any theft, damage, loss, doled
or failure of tlo leased equipment or due to the time consurned In recovering, repairing, sentlcng or replacing
same add does shad be noabatwnem or apportionment of renal during such time.
19. WAIVERS. Lessee exploody waves arty and all n under Section 508(5) and Section 303 of Adick-2A of
the Uniform Commercial Code. (UCG).
20. DOCUMENTATION FEE. Lasses agrees to pay Lassa a onetime Documentation Fee at the iriciiIi of
Lease to coverLessoes ads involved with originating such lease.
21. CONSTRUCTION: SEVERABILITY. The path%agree that it my provision contained in this lease is capable
of two corwinuctions, one of which would render the prom&on invalid and the other of which would render such
provision vatic, then such provision shad be construed so as to ender gvalid. The parties fdrma agree Nat each
and every provision of this lease, is separate and severable. Accordingly, in be event any particular provision in
this lease shad be declared wreMorceadeby a court of canpetentjurisdiction, then the parties agree that any and
all other prafti in this lease shad be valid and subsisting, as though the parries had executed a furrier
agreement excluding live particular provextr )a caifill s) declared to be unenlorceable.
22. GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION. This Lease shall be construed, enforced and governed by the fews at
the Slate of Maryland without amy confid of laws, The Parties further a" Many ltigation wising fmn a do"
related to the Lease or any of its tams orcandifici shall be tried in the courts of the state of Mayand and that all
parties consent to jurisdiction therelf.
23. TITLES AND SECTION NUMBERS. The Wasandsectionnumbersappesing inmis lase aainsededony
as a madderan convenience a d in no way define, limit, wrstnue, ordescnbe the scope of imam of sections of this
lease nor in any way artedlhis lease.
24. EXECUTION, ENTIRE AGREEMENT, WAIVER. The lease is not binding an Lessor until executed by an
authorized officer of lessor. it is specifically understood and agreed that ad understandings and agreements
heabWn, had between the parties hereto radiative to pre lease ane merged in this agreement which cantwns the
were agreement and unoWrstanding of the parties hereto, and nether party alas upon any oiler statement or
epesenptipn.This aaggreement may not be rtxxi5ed Or cancelled except. by an fmbumant in waiantl signed by
hob parties hereto. %suq=, agent or salesman at Lawkc, la authmed to bud Lessor or to waive a modify
any term hand. NowaNerby Lessor of my provision hereof shelf cons" awaiverd any dher matter.
14. Lessee agrees to make a security depowl in the annount, G any set forth in the likes, prior to the
date of delivery, which secs deposit Lessor may commin(gfe freely win other mantes in its 25. SEVERABILITY. r any pmvieios hereof or any remedy now provided for be imafd under any applicable
law, such provision shad be Inapplicable and dawned =died, but the remi provisions hereof indWing
possession; however, at any time upon request of Lessee, Lessor shall provide Lessee a statement
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nemaning default rennediasshait be given effect in accordance with the manresthcenttowed
ore to wets presently an deposit Leese may. at its election, use any pardon of the security depose to
satisfy any of Lessee's obli ag i hereunder including but not limited to the payment of Rent when
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VEND I.ErNSE
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE #7409
RE: Lease #7409
Village Kettle
1968 Spring Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
This is to amend lease agreement #7409 between Village Kettle (Lessee) and guaranteed by Kim C. Raraigh &
Cathleen D.Raraigh (Guarantors), and Vend Lease Company, Inc. (Lessor) dated September 15, 2002 and accepted by
Lessor on September 20, 2002. The amendment is as follows:
Lessor consents to the assignment of this Lease Agreement to Lee Woodall's Village Kettle and Lee Woodall (Assignee).
Assignee agrees to assume all the Terms and Conditions of Lease #7409, which has been reviewed and accepted by the
undersigned, including, but not limited to, paying to Lessor a sum of $325.93 per month due on the first (15th) day of each
month beginning with August 15, 2003 for the following twenty four (24) months. The payment for July 15, 2003 and the
assignment fee will be due at the signing of this addendum,
The consent of the Lessor to the assignment of this lease shall not be construed to release Lessee or any Guarantor(s) of the
original lease from liability thereunder and Lessee(Guarantors agree to hold Lessor harmless from any and all losses
sustained which are the results from the assignment of this lease.
Accepted by (Xt iiD 20 3 Witness
Kim C. Raraigh TITLE DATE
For Village Kettle (Lessee) and Individually
Accepted by ( 2(1 27 Witness
Cathleen D. Raraigh T DATE
For Village Kettle (Lesd Indivi ally q ,
Accepted by (X) FP4411104 U3 Witness
Lee oo TITLE DATE
For Lee Woo i le (As gnee
Accepted by ( ??LOI
end Lease om Inc. TITLE DATE
(Lessor)
The undersigned hereby ifies at the equj(rment as#
P 7409 has been accepted as satisfactory and guarantees
payment and perfoeets conditio lease.
6424 Frankford Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21206
Phone: 410-485-2244 • 1-888-363-5327 • Fax: 410-485-1177 • Fax: 1-866-329-8363
www.Kendlease.net
VERIFICATION
I, Michael Paszkiewicz, President of Vend Lease Company, Inc., being authorized
to do so, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties to 18
Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unworn falsification to the authorities.
VEND LEASE COMPANY, INC.
By:.
Michael PaSZ ' wicz
President
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HAROLD S. IRWIN, III, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 29920
64 SOUTH PITT STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 24346090
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
VEND LEASE COMPANY, INC.
Plaintiff
vs.
KIM C. RARAIGH and CATHLEEN
0. RARAIGH, Individually, and d/b/a
VILLAGE KETTLE
and
LEE WOODALL, individually, and d/b/a
LEE WOODALLIS VILLAGE KETTLE
and
LUIGI ARENA and RAFFAELE ARENA,
Individually and d/b/a
LUIGI'S ITALIAN RISTORANTE,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2005 - 5390 CIVIL TERM
LUIGI ARENA and RAFFAELE ARENA,
Individually and d/b/a
LUIGIIS ITALIAN RISTORANTE,
Cross-complainants
vs.
LEE WOODALL, individually, and d/b/a
LEE WOODALL'S VILLAGE KETTLE
Cross-defendant
NOTICE TO PLEAD
VEND LEASE COMPANY, INC.
C/O EVERETT K SHEINTOCH ESQ
JOEL S TODD ESQ
SALZ POLISHER PC2
993 OLD EAGLE SCHOOL RD STE 412
WAYNE PA 19087
KIM C RARAIGH
CATHLEEN D RARAIGH
C/O BRADLEY A GRIFFIE ESQ
GRIFFIE ASSOCIATES
200 N HANOVER ST
CARLISLE PA 17013
LEE WOODALL
21 W MULBERRY HILL RD
CARLISLE PA 17013
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you must plead to the within NEW MATTER within
twenty (20) days after service, or a default judgment may be entered against you.
HAROLD S. IRWIN, III
Attorney For arena / Luigi's Restaurant
64 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
717-243-6090
Supreme Court I.D. No. 29920
NOTICE TO CROSS-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 cross-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 mat be entered against you by the court without further notice for any money
claimed in the counterclaim or for any other claim or relief requested by the additional
defendants. 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 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 243-3166
Harold S. Irwin, III
64 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6090
Attorney for arena / Luigi's Restaurant
DEFENDANTS LUIGI ARENA and RAFFAELE ARENA,
Individually and d/b/a/ LUMPS RESTAURANT
ANSWER TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
NOW, come the defendants, Luigi Arena and Raffaele Arena, individually and d/b/a
Luigi's Italian Ristorante, by their attorney, Harold S. Irwin, III, Esquire, and respond to
plaintiffs' complaint, representing as follows:
1. The averments of paragraph one of plaintiffs' complaint are admitted.
2. The averments of paragraph two of plaintiffs' complaint are admitted.
3. The averments of paragraph three of plaintiffs' complaint are admitted in part
and denied in part. Defendant Woodall's address is denied by reason that after
reasonable investigation, answering defendants are without knowledge or information
regarding the address of said defendant and proof thereof at trial is demanded, if
relevant. The remaining averments of this paragraph are admitted.
4. The averments of paragraph four of plaintiffs' complaint are admitted in part and
denied in part. The current proprietors of Luigi's Italian Ristorante are answering
defendants, Luigi and Raffaele Arena. The remaining averments of this paragraph are
admitted.
5. The averments of paragraph five of plaintiffs' complaint are admitted.
6. Said lease speaks for itself; however, if a response is required, the averments of
paragraph six of plaintiffs' complaint are admitted. By way of further response,
answering defendants are not a party to said lease.
7. Said assignment speaks for itself; however, if a response is required, the
averments of paragraph seven of plaintiffs' complaint are admitted. By way of further
response, answering defendants are not a party to said assignment.
8. The averments of paragraph eight of plaintiffs' complaint are admitted, except
that said "other individuals (designated as "John Doe") are Luigi Arena (whose name
appears on the documents related to the sale of defendant Woodall's interest in the
business) and his partner, Raffaele Arena, whose name does not appear on said
documents.
COUNT I - BREACH OF CONTRACT
9. Answering defendants' responses to plaintiffs' complaint, paragraphs one
through eight inclusive, are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth at
length.
10. The averments of paragraph ten of plaintiffs' complaint are denied. Answering
defendants have no liability to plaintiff whatsoever and have not breached the terms of
the subject lease nor assignment in that they are not a party to either transaction.
Furthermore, these averments are denied by reason that after reasonable investigation,
answering defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief
as to the truth of these averments and proof thereof at trial is demanded, if relevant.
11. The averments of paragraph eleven of plaintiffs' complaint are denied.
Answering defendants have no liability to plaintiff whatsoever and have not breached
the terms of the subject lease nor assignment in that they are not a party to either
transaction. Furthermore, these averments are denied by reason that after reasonable
investigation, answering defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to
form a belief as to the truth of these averments and proof thereof at trial is demanded, if
relevant. By way of further response, at the time of answering defendants' purchase of
defendant Woodall's business interest, Woodall represented that he owned the leased
equipment free and clear of all liens and that he had good and marketable title thereto.
At the time of their purchase of the business and remaining equipment, answering
defendants believed that they were purchasing the subject equipment as well.
12. The averments of paragraph twelve of plaintiffs' complaint are denied.
Answering defendants have received no demands for payment from the plaintiff. Nor
do answering defendants have any liability to plaintiff whatsoever, have not breached
the terms of the subject lease or the assignment and are not a party to either
transaction. Furthermore, these averments are denied by reason that after reasonable
investigation, answering defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to
form a belief as to the truth of these averments and proof thereof at trial is demanded, if
relevant. By way of further response, at the time of answering defendants' purchase of
defendant Woodall's business interest, Woodall represented that he owned the leased
equipment free and clear of all liens and that he had good and marketable title thereto.
At the time of their purchase of the business and remaining equipment, answering
defendants believed that they were purchasing the subject equipment as well.
WHEREFORE, answering defendants demand that plaintiff's complaint against them be
dismissed and that judgment be entered on their behalf and against the plaintiff.
COUNT II - REPLEVIN
13. Answering defendants' responses to plaintiffs' complaint, paragraphs one
through eight inclusive, are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth at
length.
14. The averments of paragraph fourteen of plaintiffs' complaint are conclusions of
law to which no response is required. However, if a response is required, these
averments are denied by reason that after reasonable investigation defendant is without
knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of these averments and proof
thereof at trial is demanded, if relevant.
15. The averments of paragraph fifteen of plaintiffs' complaint are admitted in that
said equipment remains at the business premises of answering defendants
16. The averments of paragraph sixteen of plaintiffs' complaint are denied by reason
that after reasonable investigation defendant is without knowledge sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of these averments and proof thereof at trial is demanded, if
relevant.
17. The averments of paragraph seventeen of plaintiffs' complaint are denied.
Answering defendants have received no demands for payment from the plaintiff. Nor
do answering defendants have any liability to plaintiff whatsoever, have not breached
the terms of the subject lease or the assignment and are not a party to either
transaction. Furthermore, these averments are denied by reason that after reasonable
investigation, answering defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to
form a belief as to the truth of these averments and proof thereof at trial is demanded, if
relevant. By way of further response, at the time of answering defendants' purchase of
defendant Woodall's business interest, Woodall represented that he owned the leased
equipment free and clear of all liens and that he had good and marketable title thereto.
At the time of their purchase of the business and remaining equipment, answering
defendants believed that they were purchasing the subject equipment as well.
WHEREFORE, answering defendants demand that plaintiff's complaint against them be
dismissed and that judgment be entered on their behalf and against the plaintiff.
NEW MATTER
18. Answering defendants' responses to plaintiffs' complaint, paragraphs one
through eight, paragraphs ten through twelve and paragraphs fourteen through
seventeen, inclusive, are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth at length.
19. Plaintiff has failed to state a claim against answering defendants upon which
relief may be granted.
20. At the time of answering defendants' purchase of defendant Woodall's business
interest, Woodall represented that he owned the leased equipment free and clear of all
liens and that he had good and marketable title thereto.
21. At the time of their purchase of the business and remaining equipment,
answering defendants believed that they were purchasing the subject equipment as
well.
22. In addition, at the time of their purchase of the interests of defendant Woodall,
Woodall agreed to pay all outstanding bills for the restaurant so that it would be
properly functioning for answering defendants.
23. Answering defendants, personally or as successors in interest to the former
business known as Village Kettle and / or Lee Woodall's Village Kettle, have no liability
whatsoever to plaintiff for unpaid lease payments, interest, costs of suit, attorney fees
or other money damages.
24. Answering defendants have no objection to plaintiff coming to the business,
removing said equipment from the premises and taking possession thereof, provided
that plaintiff repair any damage to the premises that may result by such activity.
25. To the extent that any liability is found on the part of answering defendants,
answering defendants believe and therefore aver that the remaining defendants, either
jointly or individually, are liable over to answering defendants for such damages as
plaintiffs may prove at trial.
WHEREFORE, answering defendants demand that plaintiff's complaint against them be
dismissed and that judgment be entered on their behalf and against the plaintiff.
CROSS-COMPLAINT
LUIGI ARENA and RAFFAELE ARENA,
individually and d/b/a LUIGI'S ITALIAN RISTORANTE
VS.
LEE WOODALL, individually and d/b/a LEE WOODALL'S VILLAGE KETTLE
26. Answering defendants' responses to plaintiffs' complaint, paragraphs one
through eight, paragraphs ten through twelve and paragraphs fourteen through
seventeen, and the averments of their new matter, paragraphs nineteen through
twenty-five, inclusive, are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth at length.
27. At the time of answering defendants' purchase of defendant Woodall's business
interest, Woodall represented that he owned the leased equipment free and clear of all
liens, that he had good and marketable title thereto and that it had a value of at least
$12,000.00.
28. Defendant Woodall's misrepresentations regarding the status of title to the
leased equipment were made knowingly and intentionally, with reckless disregard for
the truth and for the purpose of further inducing the defendants to enter into the
purchase agreement for his interest in the business, equipment and inventory.
29. In addition, at the time of their purchase of the interests of defendant Woodall,
Woodall agreed to pay all outstanding bills for the restaurant so that it would be
properly functioning for answering defendants.
30. Answering defendants believe and therefore aver that not only did defendant
Woodall not pay all outstanding bills of the restaurant as he agreed to do, but that in
reference to the subject equipment, he never made one lease payment thereon from
the time he accepted the assignment of the cash register equipment lease agreement
31. Answering defendants believe and therefore aver that defendant Woodall's
promise to pay all outstanding bills was a false and misleading promise that Woodall
never intended to keep and that such false promise was knowingly made as a further
inducement to answering defendants' purchase of the business
32. Answering defendants believe and therefore aver that they have no liability to
plaintiffs in this action; however, to the extent that any liability is found on the part of
answering defendants, answering defendants believe and therefore aver that the
remaining defendants are liable over to answering defendants for such damages as
plaintiffs may prove at trial.
33. Further, answering defendants believe and therefore aver that defendant
Woodall's conduct in this matter has been egregious, arbitrary, vexatious and
fraudulent such that he should be required to pay answering defendants' attorney fees
and costs in defending this lawsuit
WHEREFORE, answering defendants demand that should any liability be found on
their part that the remaining defendants should be found liable over to answering
defendants for such damages as plaintiffs may prove at trial. Furthermore, answering
defendants demand judgment on their behalf and against defendant Woodall for their
attorney fees and costs in the defense of this action.
October 31, 2005 %--? - j I
HAROLD S. IRWIN,
Supreme Court ID N
Attorney for Arena /
64 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-2353
VERIFICATION
I hereby state that the facts and information set forth in the foregoing Answer, New
Matter and Cross-complaint 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. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
October 31, 2005
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing answer, new matter and cross-somplaint
was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class
mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
EVERETT K SHEINTOCH ESQ
JOEL S TODD ESQ
SALZ POLISHER PC2
993 OLD EAGLE SCHOOL RD STE 412
WAYNE PA 19087
BRADLEY A GRIFFIE ESQ
GRIFFIE ASSOCIATES
200 N HANOVER ST
CARLISLE PA 17013
LEE WOODALL
21 W MULBERRY HILL RD
CARLISLE PA 17013
October 31, 2005
HAROLD S. IRWIN,
Attorney for defenc
64 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 243-6090
Supreme Court ID No. 29920
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2005-05390 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
LEASE COMPANY INC
VS
RARAIGH KIM C ET AL
AN BARRICK
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
DOE JOHN T/A VILLAGE KETTLE T
DEFENDANT
'S RESTAURANT
the
, at 1548:00 HOURS, on the 27th day of October , 2005
at 1968 SPRING ROAD
CARLISLE, PA 17013 by handing to
LUIGI ARENA, OWNER
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs: So Answers:
Docketing 6.00
r.°
Service 00
Affidavit 00
Surcharge 10.00 R. Thomas Kline
.00
16.00 11/14/2005
SALTZ POLISHER
Sworn and Subscribed to before By:
me this }1 day of / `Deputy Sheriff
A.D.
Prot a
SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND
CASE NO: 2005-05390 P
COMMONTWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
VEND LEASE COMPANY INC
VS
RARAIGH KIM C ET AL
R. Thomas Kline
,Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
WOODALL LEE T/A LEE WOODALL'S VILLAGE KETTLE but was
unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
COMPLAINT & NOTICE
the within named DEFENDANT
VILLAGE KETTLE
1968 SPRING ROAD
NOT FOUND , as to
WOODALL LEE T/A LEE WOODALL'S
PA 17013
LEE WOODALL NO LONGER LIVES IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
DEFENDANT IS BELIEVED TO BE LIVING IN WEST CHESTER
Sheriff's Costs: So answers:-
Docketing 6.00
Service 4.80 --`? / '
Not Found 5.00 R. Thomas :?K!IiTfZ
Surcharge 10.00 Sheriff of Cumberland County
.00
25.80 SALTZ POLISHER
11/14/2005
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this - a fiw day of je"-r
A. D.
Pr honq,LaY
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2005-05390 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
VEND LEASE COMPANY INC
VS
RARAIGH KIM C ET AL
CHIEF DEPUTY RONNY ANDERSON
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
RARAIGH KIM C
DEFENDANT
the
, at 1640:00 HOURS, on the 9th day of November , 2005
at 7 GORDON DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013 by handing to
C RARAIGH
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs
Docketing 18.00
Service 4.80
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
32.80
Sworn and Subscribed to before
L-,
me this day of
?OVQ n ?z_S A.D.
Pro tholTc-t ary
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
11/14/2005
SALTZ POLI
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2005-05390 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
VEND LEASE COMPANY INC
VS
RARAIGH KIM C ET AL
CHIEF DEPUTY RONNY ANDERSON
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
RARAIGH KIM C T/A VILLAGE KETTLE the
DEFENDANT
at 7 GORDON DRIVE
at 1640:00 HOURS, on the 9th day of November , 2005
CARLISLE, PA 17013 by handing to
KIM C RARAIGH
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs
Docketing 6.00
Service .00
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
16.00
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
11/14/2005
SALTZ POLI
Sworn and Subscribed to before E
me this 1!/1- day of
MYom/ ?-U0S A. D.
Pro n tary
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2005-05390 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
VEND LEASE COMPANY INC
VS
RARAIGH KIM C ET AL
CHIEF DEPUTY RONNY ANDERSON , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
RARAIGH
D
the
DEFENDANT , at 1640:00 HOURS, on the 9th day of November , 2005
at 7 GORDON DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013 by handing to
KIM C RARAIGH, HUSBAND
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs
Docketing 6.00
Service .00
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
16.00
Sworn and Subscribed to before B5
me this day of
???veM ?Zr /dQfA. D.
rot no ary
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
11/14/2005
SALTZ POLL
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2005-05390 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
VEND LEASE COMPANY INC
VS
RARAIGH KIM C ET AL
CHIEF DEPUTY RONNY ANDERSON
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
RARAIGH CATHLEEN D T/A VILLAGE KETTLE the
DEFENDANT
, at 1640:00 HOURS, on the 9th day of November , 2005
at 7 GORDON DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013 by handing to
KIM C RARAIGH, HUSBAND
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs
So Answers:
Docketing 6.00
Service .00
Affidavit 00
Surcharge 10.00 R. Thomas Kline
.00
16.00 11/14/2005
SAPTZ POLISHER
Sworn and Subscribed to before 13y;
me this day of uty Sheriff
j?love, der ?n D.
roth ry /
SALTZ POLISHER, P.C.
BY: Everett K. Sheintoch, Esquire
Joel S. Todd, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 51507/62334
993 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 412
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 964-3333
Attorney for Plaintiff
Vend Lease Company, Inc.
VEND LEASE COMPANY, INC.
6424 Frankford Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21206
Plaintiff,
V.
KIM C. RARAIGH AND CATHLEEN
D. RARAIGH, INDIVIDUALLY,
T/A VILLAGE KETTLE
1968 Spring Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
and
LEE WOODALL
T/A LEE WOODALL'S VILLAGE
KETTLE
1968 Spring Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
and
JOHN DOE
T/A VILLAGE KETTLE,
T/A LUIGI'S RESTAURANT
1968 Spring Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2005 - 5390 CIVIL TERM
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS
LUIGI ARENA AND RAFFAELE ARENA, INDIVIDUALLY
AND DB/A LUIGI'S RESTAURANT
Plaintiff, Vend Lease Company, Inc. ("Vend Lease"), by and through its
undersigned attorneys, Saltz Polisher, P.C., files its Reply to New Matter of Defendants
Luigi Arena and Raffaele Arena, Individually, and d/b/a Luigi's Restaurant (hereinafter,
collectively "Answering Defendants") and in support thereof avers as follows:
18. Denied. As to the majority of allegations contained in Answering
Defendants' response to plaintiff's complaint, plaintiff is without sufficient information,
knowledge or belief to form an opinion as to the truth or falsity of said allegation and
therefore these allegations are denied. In further answer, while it is admitted that the
Answering Defendants are not a party to the original Equipment Lease Agreement,
between plaintiff and lessee Village Kettle, they have utilized plaintiff s leased
equipment since the time they purchased the business assets and remaining equipment of
the Village Kettle from defendant Lee Woodall, and have been unjustly enriched at
plaintiff s expense.
19. Denied. This allegation states a conclusion of law as to which no response
is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
20. Denied. Plaintiff is without sufficient information, knowledge or belief to
form an opinion as to the truth or falsity of this allegation and therefore this allegation is
denied.
21. Denied. Plaintiff is without sufficient information, knowledge or belief to
form an opinion as to the truth or falsity of this allegation and therefore this allegation is
denied.
22. Denied. Plaintiff is without sufficient information, knowledge or belief to
form an opinion as to the truth or falsity of this allegation and therefore this allegation is
denied.
23. Denied. This allegation states a conclusion of law as to which no response
is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. In further answer,
Answering Defendants have utilized plaintiff s leased equipment since the time they
purchased the business assets and remaining equipment of the Village Kettle from
defendant Lee Woodall, and have been unjustly enriched at plaintiffs expense.
24. Admitted in part. It is admitted that plaintiff has the right under its
original Equipment Lease Agreement (the "Lease") to repossess the subject equipment,
for non-payment and default under the Lease. It is denied that plaintiff has any liability
under said Lease.
25. Denied. This allegation states a conclusion of law as to which no response is
required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff Vend Lease Company, Inc. demand that defendants'
Luigi Arena and Raffaele Arena, Individually, and d/b/a Luigi's Restaurant New Matter
be dismissed with prejudice, and that judgment be entered on its behalf against said
defendants.
Date: -t _?S ?l_1U
SALTZ P LIS-?
Everett K. Sheintoch, Esquire
Joel S. Todd, Esquire
Attorneys for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, Everett K. Sheintoch, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff, Vend Lease Company, Inc.,
being authorized to do so, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing
plaintiff's Reply to New Matter of defendants Luigi Arena and Raffaele Arena,
Individually, and d/b/a Luigi's Restaurant are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties to 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to the authorities.
By:
Everett K. Sheintoch, Esquire
Dated: It I1-t( v-s
rl r,
i.•
777
VEND LEASE COMPANY, INC., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
KIM C. RARAIGH and CIVIL ACTION -LAW
CATHLEEN D. RARAIGH,
Individually, and d/b/a Village Kettle:
Defendants
NO. 05-5390 CIVIL TERM
and
LEE WOODALL, Individually,
And d/b/a LEE WOODALL'S
VILLAGE KETTLE
Defendants
and
LUIGI ARENA and RAFFAELE
AREAN, Individually and d/b/a
LUIGI'S ITALIAN
RISTORANTE,
Defendants
KIM C. RARAIGH and
CATHLEEN D. RARAIGH,
Cross-complainants
vs.
LEE WOODALL, Individually,
And d/b/a/ WOODALL'S
VILLAGE KETTLE, and
LUIGI ARENA and RAFFAELE
ARENA, Individually and d/b/a
LUIGI'S ITALIAN
RISTORANTI
Cross-defendants
NOTICE TO PLEAD
To: Vend Lease Company, Inc.
C/o Everett K. Sheintoch, Esquire
Joel S. Todd, Esquire
Saltz Polisher PC
993 Old Eagle School Road, Ste. 412
Wayne, PA 19087
Luigi Arena
Raffaele Arena
C/o Harold S. Irwin, III, Esquire
64 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to file a written response to the within
Answer and Cross Claim within twenty days (20) days from service hereof or a judgment
may be entered against you.
Date: b5
200 N. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)243-5551
(800)347-5552
NOTICE TO CROSS-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 cross-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 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 counterclaim or for any other claim or relief requested by the additional
defendants. 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 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: (717) 243-3166
Date: 11? I AU P
20N. Hanover Street
arlisle, PA 17013
(717)243-5551
(800)347-5552
VEND LEASE COMPANY, INC., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
KIM C. RARAIGH and CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CATHLEEN D. RARAIGH,
Individually, and d/b/a Village Kettle:
Defendants
NO. 05-5390 CIVIL TERM
and
LEE WOODALL, Individually,
And d/b/a LEE WOODALL' S
VILLAGE KETTLE
Defendants
and
LUIGI ARENA and RAFFAELE
AREAN, Individually and d/b/a
LUIGI'S ITALIAN
RISTORANTE,
Defendants
KIM C. RARAIGH and
CATHLEEN D. RARAIGH,
Cross-complainants
VS.
LEE WOODALL, Individually,
And d/b/a/ WOODALL'S
VILLAGE KETTLE, and
LUIGI ARENA and RAFFAELE
ARENA, Individually and d/b/a
LUIGI'S ITALIAN
RISTORANTI
Cross-defendants
ANSWER OF DEFENDANTS HIM C. RARAIGH AND
CATHLEEN D. RARAIGH
AND CROSS CLAIM AGAINST DEFENDANTS
LEE WOODALL and LUIGI ARENA and RAFFAELE ARENA
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted. It is further averred that the owner and operator of Luigi's Restaurant
is believed to be Luigi Arena.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant, Lee Woodal, is
no longer operating a restaurant or business at the location designated. It is
admitted that there is a business being operated under the name of Luigi's
Restaurant at the premises. It is further averred, to the best of Defendants'
knowledge, that Luigi Arena is the individual operating the business. The
remaining portions of the averments in paragraph 8 are denied with specific proof
thereof being demanded at trial.
COUNT I - BREACH OF CONTRACT
9. Defendants, Kim C. Raraigh and Cathleen D. Raraigh (hereinafter referred to as
"Defendants") incorporate their answers to paragraphs 1 through 8 of the
allegations of the Complaint as set forth in their full text.
10. The averments set forth in paragraph 10 are a legal conclusion to which no
response is necessary. To the extent that a response is necessary, the averments in
paragraph 10 are denied and specific proof thereof is demanded at trial.
11. The averments set forth in paragraph 11 are a legal conclusion to which no
response is necessary. To the extent that a response is necessary, the averments in
paragraph 10 are denied and specific proof thereof is demanded at trial.
12. Denied. It is denied that repeated requests have been made of Defendants to
make payment as demanded in paragraph 11 of Plaintiff's Complaint. It is further
averred that Defendants made payment on their Lease Agreement with Plaintiffs
until such time as Defendant, Lee Woodal, assumed the obligation under the
Lease.
WHEREFORE, Defendants request your Honorable Court to dismiss Plaintiff's
Complaint.
COUNT II - REPLEVIN
13. Defendants' answers to paragraphs 1 through 12 of the allegations of the
Complaint as set forth in their full text.
14. The averments set forth in paragraph 14 are a legal conclusion to which no
response is necessary. To the extent that a response is necessary, the averments in
paragraph 10 are denied and specific proof thereof is demanded at trial.
15. Denied. It is denied that Defendants remain in possession of the equipment to the
exclusion of Vend Lease. It is averred, rather, that if the equipment remains at the
premises at issue at 1968 Spring Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, it continues to be
there to Defendants' exclusion. Defendants further aver that they are without
knowledge or information to form a believe as to the truth of the averments set
forth in paragraph 15 with respect to the remaining Defendants and those
averments are, therefore, denied with specific proof being demanded at trial.
16. Denied. Defendants are without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
believe as to the truth of the averments in paragraph 16 and they are, therefore,
denied.
17. Denied. It is denied that frequent demands have been made of Defendants to
deliver possession of the equipment to Plaintiffs. It is averred, rather, that had the
Plaintiff demanded the return of the equipment to Plaintiff, Defendants would
have taken whatever action was available to them to see that the equipment was
returned.
WHEREFORE, Defendants request your Honorable Court to dismiss Plaintiffs
Complaint.
CROSS COMPLAINT AGAINST DEFENDANT, LEE WOODALL,
INDIVIDUALLY AND DB/A LEE WOODALL'S VILLAGE KETTLE
18. Defendants Kim and Cathleen Raraigh's answers to Plaintiffs Complaint to
paragraphs 1 through 17 are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in
their full text.
19. Defendant Lee Woodall, individually ands d/b/a Leer Woodall's Village Kettle
(hereinafter "Defendant Woodall") assumed responsibility for paying all sums
under the Lease Agreement that Defendants Kim and Cathleen Raraigh had with
Plaintiff.
20. Defendant Woodall retained the property which is the subject of the Lease
between Defendants Kim and Cathleen Raraigh and Plaintiff.
21. In the event payment has not been made to Plaintiff as required under the Lease
Agreement, or the property that is the subject of the Lease Agreement has not
been returned to Plaintiff, Defendant Woodall is solely liable, or jointly and
severally liable, or liable over to Defendants Kim and Cathleen Raraigh for any
obligation imposed upon Defendants Kim and Cathleen Raraigh.
WHEREFORE, Defendants Kim and Cathleen Raraigh request your Honorable
Court to enter judgment against Defendant Woodall, and in favor of Defendants Kim and
Cathleen Raraigh for any amounts determined to be due from Defendants Kim and
Cathleen Raraigh to Plaintiff.
CROSS COMPLAINT AGAINST DEFENDANT LUIGI ARENA AND
RAFFAELE ARENA, INDIVIDUALLY AND DB/A LUIGI'S ITALIAN
RESTAURANT
22. Defendants Kim and Cathleen Raraigh's answers to Plaintiffs Complaint to
paragraphs 1 through 17 and paragraph 18 through 21 of their Cross Complaint
are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their full text.
23. Defendant John Doe, who is, now answering Defendants, Luigi Arena and
Raffaele Arena, d/b/a Luigi's Italian Ristorante, (hereinafter "Defendants Arena")
assumed responsibility for paying all sums under the Lease Agreement that
Defendants Kim and Cathleen Raraigh had with Plaintiff.
24. Defendants Arena retained the property which is the subject of the Lease between
Defendants Kim and Cathleen Raraigh and Plaintiff.
25. In the event payment has not been made to Plaintiff as required under the Lease
Agreement, or the property that is the subject of the Lease Agreement has not
been returned to Plaintiff, Defendants Arena is solely liable, or jointly and
severally liable, or liable over to Defendants Kim and Cathleen Raraigh for any
obligation imposed upon Defendants Kim and Cathleen Raraigh.
WHEREFORE, Defendants Kim and Cathleen Raraigh request your Honorable
Court to enter judgment against Defendants Arena and in favor of Defendants Kim and
Cathleen Raraigh for any amounts determined to be due from Defendants Kim and
Cathleen Raraigh to Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
& ASSOCIATES
B fie, Esquire
Defendants Kim and
Cathleen Raraigh
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE: J
KIM C. RARAIGH
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE: t , C !? arm ` " Gti
CATHLEEN D. RAR GH
VEND LEASE COMPANY, INC., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
KIM C. RARAIGH and CIVIL ACTION -LAW
CATHLEEN D. RARAIGH,
Individually, and d/b/a Village Kettle:
Defendants
and
LEE WOODALL, Individually,
And d/b/a LEE WOODALL'S
VILLAGE KETTLE
Defendants
and
LUIGI ARENA and RAFFAELE
AREAN, Individually and d/b/a
LUIGI'S ITALIAN
RISTORANTE,
Defendants
KIM C. RARAIGH and
CATHLEEN D. RARAIGH,
Cross-complainants
vs.
LEE WOODALL, Individually,
And d/b/a/ WOODALL'S
VILLAGE KETTLE, and
LUIGI ARENA and RAFFAELE
ARENA, Individually and d/b/a
LUIGI' S ITALIAN
RISTORANTI
Cross-defendants
NO. 05-5390 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, hereby certify that I did, the /, l ' day of
December, 20045, cause a copy of Defendants Answer of Defendants Kim C. Raraigh
and Cathleen D. Raraigh and Cross Claim Against Defendants Lee Woodall and Luigi
Arena and Raffaele Arena to be served by first class mail, postage prepaid at the
following addresses
Everett K. Sheintoch, Esquire
Joel S. Todd, Esquire
Saltz Polisher, P.C.
993 Olde Eagle School Road, Suite 412
Wayne, PA 19087
Attorney for Plaintiff Vend Lease Company, Inc.
Harold S. Irwin, III, Esquire
64 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Defendants Arena/Luigi's Italian Ristorante
Lee Woodall
21 West Mulberry Hill Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
DATE: 1? 112 O
id
Cathleen Raraigh
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)243-5551
(800)347-5552
HAROLD S. IRWIN, 111, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 29920
64 SOUTH PITT STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 243.6090
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
VEND LEASE COMPANY, INC.
Plaintiff
VS.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KIM C. RARAIGH and CATHLEEN
D. RARAIGH, Individually, and d/b/a
VILLAGE KETTLE
and
LEE WOODALL, Individually, and d/b/a
LEE WOODALL'S VILLAGE KETTLE
and
LUIGI ARENA and RAFFAELE ARENA,
Individually and d/b/a
LUIGPS ITALIAN RISTORANTE,
Defendants
NO. 2005 - 5390 CIVIL TERM
LUIGI ARENA and RAFFAELE ARENA,
Individually and d/b/a
LUIGPS ITALIAN RISTORANTE,
Cross-complainants
vs.
LEE WOODALL, Individually, and d/b/a
LEE WOODALL'S VILLAGE KETTLE
Cross-defendant
DEFENDANTS LUIGI ARENA and RAFFAELE ARENA,
individually and d/b/a/ LUMPS RESTAURANT
ANSWER TO DEFENDANTS KIM C. RARAIGH and CATHLEEN D.
RARAIGHIS CROSS-COMPLAINT AGAINST DEFENDANT WOODALL
NOW, come the defendants, Luigi Arena and Raffaele Arena, individually and d/b/a
Luigi's Italian Ristorante, by their attorney, Harold S. Irwin, III, Esquire, and respond to
defendants Kim C. Raraigh and Cathleen D. Raraigh's cross-complaints, representing
as follows:
18. Answering defendants incorporate by reference their responses to plaintiff's
complaint, paragraphs one through seventeen inclusive, as fully as if set forth herein at
length.
19. The averments of paragraph nineteen of this cross-complaint are admitted. By
way of further response, at the time of the assignment of the Lease Agreement to
defendant Woodall, the Raraighs also signed the assignment as a guarantor of all of
the obligations which defendant Woodall assumed.
20. The averments of paragraph twenty of this cross-complaint are admitted.
21. The averments of paragraph twenty-one of said cross-complaint are admitted.
However, by way of further response, the Raraighs are also liable to plaintiff by virtue of
their role as guarantor under the lease assignment to defendant Woodall.
WHEREFORE, answering defendants demand that judgment be entered against
defendant Woodall and defendants Kim C. Raraigh and Cathleen D. Raraigh and that
the complaint and cross-complaint against answering defendants be dismissed.
ANSWER TO DEFENDANTS KIM C. RARAIGH and CATHLEEN D.
RARAIGH'S CROSS-COMPLAINT AGAINST ANSWERING DEFENDANTS
22. Answering defendants incorporate by reference their responses to plaintiff's
complaint, paragraphs one through seventeen inclusive, and their responses to
defendants Kim C. Raraigh and Cathleen D. Raraigh's cross complaint, paragraphs
nineteen through twenty-one inclusive, as fully as if set forth herein at length.
23. The averments of paragraph twenty-three of this cross-complaint are specifically
and unequivocally denied as knowingly false, misleading and pejorative. On the
contrary, answering defendants never assumed responsibility for paying any sums to
anyone under the Lease Agreement with plaintiff and, in fact, never knew said
agreement existed at the time they took possession of the restaurant.
24. The averments of paragraph twenty-four of this cross-complaint are admitted in
part and denied in part. It is admitted that at the time they took possession of the
restaurant, defendant Woodall represented to them that he owned said property free
and clear and that he was transferring ownership to answering defendants. It is
admitted that said property remains on the premises. It is denied, however, that
answering defendants "retained" the property. On the contrary, since answering
defendants learned of plaintiff's interest in the property, they have always been ready,
willing and able to turn over possession of the property to plaintiff.
25. The averments of paragraph twenty-five of this cross-complaint are specifically
and unequivocally denied. On the contrary, answering defendants have no liability
whatsoever to any party involved in this litigation for the costs of this property, its rental
value or any other aspect thereof. By way of further response, answering defendants
incorporate by reference their responses to plaintiff's complaint, the averments of their
new matter to plaintiff's complaint and the averments of their own cross-complaint
previously filed in this action.
WHEREFORE, answering defendants demand that judgment be entered against
defendant Woodall and defendants Kim C. Raraigh and Cathleen D. Raraigh and that
the complaint and cross-complaint against answering defendants be dismissed.
Furthermore, answering defendants demand judgment on their behalf and against
defendant Woodall for their attorney fees and costs in the defense of this action.
December 14, 2005
HAROLD S. IRWIN, III
VERIFICATION
I hereby state that the facts and information set forth in the foregoing Answer, New
Matter and Cross-complaint 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. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
December 14, 2005
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing answer to Raraigh's cross-complaint was
served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail,
postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
EVERETT K SHEINTOCH ESQ
JOEL S TODD ESQ
SALZ POLISHER PC2
993 OLD EAGLE SCHOOL RD STE 412
WAYNE PA 19087
BRADLEY A GRIFFIE ESQ
GRIFFIE ASSOCIATES
200 N HANOVER ST
CARLISLE PA 17013
LEE WOODALL
1512 WINDERMERE RD APT 305
WEST CHESTER PA 19380
December 14, 2005
HAROLD S. IRWI III
Attorney for Defendai
64 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 243-6090
Supreme Court ID No. 29920
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Curtis R. Long
Prothonotary
office of the Protbonotarp
QCumberlanb Countp
Renee K. Simpson
Deputy Prothonotary
John E. Slike
Solicitor
0S- 5346 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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