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MARK A. HUGHES and
SHERRY L. HUGHES,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
REUBEN B. LAPP, AMOS B. LAPP and
JOHN K. LAPP, JR., A DIVISION OF
QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY,
QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY, INC.,
UNIVERSAL POLY PRODUCTS, L TD,
formerly QUALITY FENCING
& SUPPLY, LTD.,
: NO. 02-1163
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
REPLY TO DEFENDANTS' NEW MATTER
Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes, by his attorneys, Snelbaker, Brenneman & Spare, P. C.
submits this Reply to Defendants' New Matter as follows:
50. Paragraph 50 of Defendants' New Matter should be stricken as failing to set forth
either an affirmative defense or material facts. Further, Paragraph 50 should be stricken as
improperly requiring a reply to an answer which is not a recognized pleading. To the extent a
reply is necessary, the averments of Plaintiffs Complaint are incorporated by reference herein
and all allegations of fact contrary thereto in Defendants' Answer are denied as if set forth herein
and denied seriatim.
51. Denied. Paragraph 51 of Defendants' New Matter contains an unwarranted
conclusion oflaw to which no response is required pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
52. Denied. Paragraph 52 of Defendants' New Matter contains an unwarranted
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conclusion oflaw to which no response is required pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
53. Denied. Paragraph 53 of Defendants' New Matter contains an unwarranted
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conclusion oflaw to which no response is required pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. l029(d). To the extent
a reply is necessary, the defective materials were installed in accordance with specific instruction
given by Defendants' agent and were not improperly installed.
54. Denied. Paragraph 54 of Defendants' New Matter contains an unwarranted
conclusion oflaw to which no response is required pursuant to Pa.R.c.P. 1029(d). To the extent
a reply is necessary, it is denied Plaintiff improperly used the materials and/or caused the
damages complained of.
55. Denied. It is denied that the materials purchased by Plaintiff from Defendant were fit
for use at the time they were purchased. To the contrary, the materials purchased were not fit for
such use for the reasons set forth in Plaintiffs Complaint, the averments of which are
incorporated by reference herein.
56. Denied. It is denied that Plaintiff altered or changed the materials; accordingly, it is
denied that any alterations or other changes to the material occurred after the product left the
control of the Defendants.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Court to dismiss Defendants' Answer and New
Matter and enter judgment in his favor in accordance with the demands for relief set forth in the
Complaint.
SNELBAKER, BRENNEMAN & SPARE, P. C.
Date:
July 23, 2002
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Reply to New Matter are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4909 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, KEITH O. BRENNEMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that I have on the below date,
caused a true and correct copy of the foregoing Reply to Defendants' New Matter to be served
upon the person and in the manner indicated below:
FIRST CLASS MAIL. POSTAGE PREPAID. ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:
Michele J. Thorp, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
P. O. Box 999
Harrisburg, P A 17108-0999
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SNELBAKER, BRENNEMAN & SPARE, P. C.
44 W. Main Street
P. O. Box 318
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
(717) 697-8528
Attorneys for Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes
Date: July 30, 2002
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Michele J, Thorp, Esquire
P.O, Box 999
305 N, Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717)237-7153
MARK A. HUGHES AND
SHERRY L. HUGHES,
PLAINTIFFS
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V,
: NO, 02-1163
REUBEN B. LAPP, AMOS B. LAPP
and JOHN KLAPP, JR.,
A DIVISION OF QUALITY
FENCING & SUPPLY, QUALITY FENCING:
& SUPPLY, INC" UNIVERSAL POLY
PRODUCTS, L TD, formerly QUALITY
FENCING & SUPPLY, LTD., : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO PLAINTIFF:
YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED to respond to the within New Matter within twenty
(20) days of the date of service hereof or a default judgment may be entered against you.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
by
Date: I j\\.a.}07.-
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Michele J. Thorp, Esquire
P.O, Box 999
305 N, Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717)237.7153
MARK A. HUGHES AND
SHERRY L. HUGHES,
PLAINTIFFS
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
NO. 02-1163
REUBEN B. LAPP, AMOS B. LAPP
and JOHN KLAPP, JR., iltld/b/a,
QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY,
QFS FACTORY OUTLET,
A DIVISION OF QUALITY
FENCING & SUPPLY, QUALITY FENCING:
& SUPPLY, INC., UNIVERSAL POLY
PRODUCTS, L TO, formerly QUALITY
FENCING & SUPPLY, LTD., : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
AND NOW, Defendants, Reuben B. Lapp, Amos B. Lapp and John KLapp, Jr.,
individually and trading and doing business as Quality Fencing & Supply, QFS Factory
Outlet, Quality Fencing & Supply, Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc., Universal Poly
Products, L TO, formerly Quality Fencing & Supply, LTD., ("Defendants"), by their
attorneys, Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, file this Answer and New Matter to the
Complaint of Plaintiffs, Mark A. Hughes and Sherry L. Hughes ("Plaintiffs"), as follows:
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation Defendants are without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a believe as to the truth of the allegations contained in
this paragraph and proof thereof is demanded.
2. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that at the time of the
alleged incidents that form the basis of Plaintiffs' Complaint that Defendants Reuben B.
Lapp, Amos B. Lapp and John K. Lapp, Jr. had the business address listed. However,
since October 1, 2001, Amos B. Lapp has not participated in said business.
3. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that at the time of the
alleged incidents that form the basis of Plaintiffs' Complaint that Defendants Reuben B.
Lapp, Amos B. Lapp and John K. Lapp, Jr. had the business address listed. However,
since October 1, 2001, Amos B. Lapp has not participated in said business.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted in part and denied in part. At the time of the alleged incident that
forms the basis of this Complaint, this allegation was true. However, subsequently,
Defendant QFS Factory Outlet was sold to other parties.
6. Admitted in part and denied in part. At the time of the alleged incident that
forms the basis of this Complaint, this allegation was true. However, subsequently,
Defendant QFS Factory Outlet was sold to other parties.
7. Admitted.
8. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
9. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
10. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
11. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
12. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
13. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
14. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
PaRC.P. 1029(e).
15. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
PaRC.P. 1029(e).
16. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
17. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to PaRC.P. 1029(e).
18. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
COUNT I
Breach of Express Warranty
19. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through and including 18 are
incorporated by reference herein as if set forth in their entirety.
20. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
21. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
22. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
23. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendants demand judgment in their favor and against Plaintiffs
with costs assessed to Plaintiffs.
COUNT II
Breach of Exoress Warranty
24. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through and including 23 are
incorporated by reference herein as if set forth in their entirety.
25. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
26. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
27. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
28. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendants demand jUdgment in their favor and against Plaintiffs
with costs assessed to Plaintiffs.
COUNT III
Breach of Imolied Warranty of Fitness For a Particular Puroose
29. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through and including 28 are
incorporated by reference herein as if set forth in their entirety.
30. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
31. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
32. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
33. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
34. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
35. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendants demand judgment in their favor and against
Plaintiffs with costs assessed to Plaintiffs.
COUNT IV
Nealiaent MisreDresentations
36. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through and including 35 are
incorporated by reference herein as if set forth in their entirety.
37. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
38. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
39. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
40. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
41. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
42. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
43. Denied. This paragraph is denied as legal conclusions and pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P.1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendants demand judgment in their favor and against Plaintiffs
with costs assessed to Plaintiffs.
COUNT V
Strict Liabilitv
44. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through and including 43 are
incorporated by reference herein as if set forth in their entirety.
45. Admitted.
46. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Defendants sold and
or supplied decking material. The remaining averments in this paragraph are denied.
Specifically, it is denied that Defendants manufacture decking material.
47. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Defendants sold and
or supplied decking material. The remaining averments in this paragraph are denied.
Specifically, it is denied that Defendants manufacture decking material.
48. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Defendants sold and
or supplied decking material. The remaining averments in this paragraph are denied.
Specifically, it is denied that Defendants manufacture decking material.
49. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendants demand judgment in their favor and against Plaintiffs
with costs assessed to Plaintiffs.
NEW MA ITER
50. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through and including 49 are
incorporated by reference herein as if set forth in their entirety.
51. Plaintiffs have failed to state a legal cause of action against Defendants.
52. Plaintiffs may have failed to mitigate their damages.
53. Plaintiffs may have caused the complained of damages by improper
installation of the materials.
54. Plaintiffs may have caused the complained of damages by the improper use
of the materials.
55. To the extent Plaintiffs may have purchased the materials from Defendants,
at the time the materials were sold to Plaintiffs, they were fit for use.
56. Any alteration or other change to the materials occurred after the product
left the control of Defendants.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, demand jUdgment in their favor and against Plaintiffs,
with costs assessed to Plaintiffs.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
by
Date: '/ll.$/OZ
VER/F/CA T/ON
I, Defendant, John K. Lapp, Jr., hereby state that the statements made in
the foregoing Answer with New Matter to Plaintiff's Complaint are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge, information and belief. The undersigned understands that the
statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. ~4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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OOHN K. LAPP, .
CERTIFICA TE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that on this day I served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the following:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Snelbaker, Brenneman & Spare, P.C.
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Date: 7 /llD/ DZ-
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MARK A. HUGHES and
SHERRY L. HUGHES,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. f);l. 1/(,.3
CIVIL
REUBEN B. LAPP, AMOS B. LAPP and
JOHN K. LAPP, JR., individually and
trading and doing business as : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY, QFS
FACTORY OUTLET, a Division of
QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY,
QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY, INC.
and UNIVERSAL POLY PRODUCTS,
LTD., formerly QUALITY FENCING
& SUPPLY, LTD.,
Defendants
PRAECIPE FOR WRITS OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please issue writs of summons directed against the Defendants identified as follows:
1. Reuben B. Lapp, Amos B. Lapp and John K. Lapp, Jr., individually
and trading and doing business as Quality Fencing & Supply
622 N. Shirk Road
New Holland, P A 17557;
2. QFS Factory Outlet, a Division of Quality Fencing & Supply
922 State Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043;
3. Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc.
622 N. Shirk Road
New Holland, PA 17557; and
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4. Universal Poly Products, LTD" formerly
Quality Fencing & Supply, LTD.
622 N. Shirk Road
New Holland, PA 17557
SNELBAKER, BRENNEMAN & SPARE, P. C.
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BY:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 697-8528
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Mark A. Hughes and Sherry L. Hughes
Date: March 8, 2002
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and trading and doing business as Quality Fencing & Supply
622 N. Shirk Road
New Holland, Pa. 17557
QFS Factory Outlet, a Division of Quality Fencing & Supply
922 State Street
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Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc.
622 N. Shirk Road
New Holland, Pa. 17557
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doing business as Quality Fencing & Supply, QFS Factory Out, a Div. of Quality I!JflJ.<;.r_.i.d....
You are hereby notified that
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the Plaintiff have commenced an action in _____.ciril_.I..aw______u__u_______u_u____u__________
against you which you are requited to defend or a default judgment may be entered against you.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
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CASE NO: 2002-01163 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
HUGHES MARK A ET AL
VS
LAPP RUEBEN BIND & T/D/B/A QU
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:
LAPP REUBEN BIND & T/D/B/A
QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY
but was unable to locate Him
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of LANCASTER
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On April
2nd , 2002 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from LANCASTER
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Dep Lancaster Co
18.00
9.00
10.00
107.98
.00
144.98
04/02/2002
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Sheriff of Cumberland County
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Sworn and subscribed to before me
this JO~ day of ~,';p
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2002-01163 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
HUGHES MARK A ET AL
VS
LAPP RUEBEN BIND & T/D/B/A QU
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:
LAPP AMOS BIND & T/D/B/A
QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY
but was unable to locate Him
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of LANCASTER
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On April
2nd , 2002 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from LANCASTER
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
6.00
.00
10.00
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.00
16.00
04/02/2002
SNELBAKER BRENNEMAN
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this /b!5' day of ~,.IJ
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2002-01163 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
HUGHES MARK A ET AL
VS
LAPP RUE BEN BIND & T/D/B/A QU
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:
LAPP JOHN K JR IND & T/D/B/A
QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY
but was unable to locate Him
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of LANCASTER
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On April
2nd , 2002 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from LANCASTER
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
6.00
.00
10.00
.00
.00
16.00
04/02/2002
SNELBAKER BRENNEMAN
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this 10 ~ day of ~
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Prothonotary
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2002-01163 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
HUGHES MARK A ET AL
VS
LAPP RUEBEN BIND & T/D/B/A QU
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:
QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY INC
but was unable to locate Them
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of LANCASTER
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On April
2nd , 2002 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from LANCASTER
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
6.00
.00
10.00
.00
.00
16.00
04/02/2002
SNELBAKER BRENNEMAN
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Sheriff of Cumberland County
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SPARE
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2002-01163 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
HUGHES MARK A ET AL
VS
LAPP RUEBEN BIND & T/D/B/A QU
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:
F/K/A QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY
UNIVERSAL POLY PRODUCTS LTD
but was unable to locate Them
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of LANCASTER
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On April
2nd , 2002 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from LANCASTER
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
6.00
.00
10.00
.00
.00
16.00
04/02/2002
SNELBAKER BRENNEMAN
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R: Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
SPARE
Sworn and subscribed to before me
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this
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2002-01163 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
HUGHES MARK A ET AL
VS
LAPP RUEBEN BIND & T/D/B/A QU
CPL. TIMOTHY REITZ
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
QFS FACTORY OUTLET A DIV OF QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1225:00 HOURS, on the 22nd day of March
, 2002
at 2407 GETTYSBURG ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
by handing to
WALLY REAM, OFFICE MANAGER
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
6.00
9.66
.00
10.00
.00
25.66
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R. Thomas Kline
04/02/2002
SNELBAKER BRENNEMAN SPARE
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE
50 NORTH DUKE STREET, P.O. BOX 83480, LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA 17608-3480 . (717) 299'8200
SHERIFF SERVICE
PROCESS RECEIPT, and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN
a;-LEASETY'PE
OO-.OTOETACHANYCOP'ES.
1. :;>LAINTlFF/S/ 2 COURT NUMBER 6~-1 1<0"2-
Mark A. Hughes et al 02-~ civil
3 DEFENDANT/S/ 4. TYPE OF WRIT OR COMPLAINT
Reuben B. Lapp indo & t/d/b/a Quality Fencing & Supply et a Writ of Surrmons
SERVE {5' NAME OF INDIVIDUAL. COMPANY. CORPORATION. ETC.. TO BE SERVED.
..... Reuben B. Lapp indo & t/d/b/a Quality Fencing & Supply
...". 6. ADDRESS (Street or RFD. Apartment No., City, Boro. Twp.. State and ZIP Code)
AT 622 N. Shirk Road New Holland, FA 17557
7. INDICATE UNUSUAL SERVICE: DEPUTIZE 0 OTHER Cunberland
Now, March 11 20 --.m.. .1. SHERIFF OF~'P --....COUNTY. PA,. do~~pu!!ze the~h i 1
Lancaster County to execute this Wr' ~eol m
to law. This deputation being made at the request and risk 01 the plaintiff, ..
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the part of such deputy or the sheriff to any plaintiff herein for any loss. destruction or removal of any such property before sheriff's sale thereof.
9, SIGNATURE 01 ATTORNEY or other ORIGINATOR 10. TELEPHONE NUMBER 11. DATE
(717) 697-8528 3/8/02
(Thi. eree must be co.mpleted if no.tice i. to. be meiled)
13. , acknowledge receipt of the writ!
or complaint as indicated above. r
16. I hereby CERTIFY and RETURN that I ~e personally served, 0 have legal evidence of service as shown in "Remarks", 0 have executed as shown in
"Remarks", the writ or complaint described on the indiVidual, company, corporation, etc., at the address shown above oron the individual, company, cor-
poration, etc., at the address inserted below by handing a TRUE and ATTESTED COpy thereof.
17.01 hereby certify and return a NOT FOUND because I am unable to locate the individual, company, corporation, etc.. named above. (See remarks below)
18. Name and tille of individual served (if not shown above) (Relationship to Defendant) 19. DNoServk:e
See __ Below (No. 30)
SPl~..EI..OW F_(lSIEOF' .ertIFFOt.l.'W'....... OO.O......"I....OW tHt$....
NAME of Authorized LCSO D.PU~ or Clerk 14. Date Received 15. Expiration/Hearing date
ANNETTE WALTON 717-2 5-3609 3/13/02 4/5/02
20. Address of where served (complete only if different than shown above) (Street orRFD, Apartment No., City, Boro, Twp.
State and Zip Code)
21. Date of Service 22. Time
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE
50 NORTH DUKE STREET, P.O. BOX 83480, LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA 17608-3480 . (717) 299-8200
SHERIFF SERVICE
PROCESS RECEIPT, and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN
,. FllAINTlFF/SI
Mark A. Hughes et al
3 DEFENDANT 151
Reuben B. Lapp ind & t/d/b/a Quality Fencing & Supply et al
SERVE { 5. NAME OF INDIVIDUAL. COMPANY. CORPORATION. ETC.. TO BE SERVED.
IIIIIIIll.. Amos B. Lapp indo & t/d/b/a Quality Fencing & Supply
11III9'" 6. ADDRESS (Slreet or RFD. Apartment No.. City, Bora. Twp.. State and ZIP Code)
AT 622 N. Shirk Road New Holland, PA 17557
7. INDICATE UNUSUAL SERVICE, DEPUTIZE 0 OTHER Cun
Now, March 11 20 ~ ,I, SHERIFF OF ri &.___ COUNTY, PA., do here y
Lancaster County to execute this Writ
to law. This deputation being made at the request and risk of the plaintiff.
8. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION THAT WILL ASSIST IN EXPEDITING SERVICE:
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the part of such deputy or the sheriff to any plaintiff herein for any loss, destruction or removal of any such property before sheriff's sale thereof.
9. SIGNATURE 01 ATTORNEY or other ORIGINATOR 10. TELEPHONE NUMBER ". DATE
KEITH BRENNEMAN ESQ (717) 697-8528 3/8/02
12. SEND NOTICE OF SERVICE COpy TO NAME AND ADDRESS BELOW: (This eree must be compleled if nolice isla be melled)
CUMBERLAND CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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13. I acknowledge receipt of the writ l NAME of Authorized LCSO Deputy or Clerk
orcomplaintasindicatedabove. r ANNETTE WALTON 717-295-3609
16. I hereby CERTIFY and RETURN that I ~e personally served, 0 have legal evidence of service as shown in "Remarks", 0 have executed as shown in
"Remarks", the writ or complaint described on the individual, company, corporation, etc.. at the address shown above oron the individual, company, cor-
paralion, etc., at the address inserted below by handing a TRUE and ATTESTED COPY thereof.
17.01 hereby certify and return a NOT FOUND because I am unable to locate the individual, company, corporation, etc., named above. (See remarks below)
18. Name and title of individual served (if not shown above) (Relationship to Defendant) 19.
o No S<<vico
See Rernancs Below (No. 30)
21. Date of Service 22. Time
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SHERIFF-'S OFFICE
SHERIFF SERVICE
PROCESS RECEIPT, and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN
50 NORTH DUKE STREET, P.O. BOX 83480, LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA 17608-3480 . (717) 299-8200
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02-d1i11!t civil 0;)- {/(p3
1 fLAINTIFFISI
Mark A. Hughes et al
3 DEFENDANT/S/
Reuben B. Lapp ind & t/d/b/a Quality Fencing & Supply et a"
SERVE {5' NAME OF INDIVIDUAL. COMPANY. CORPORATION. ETC.. TO BE SERVED.
~ John K. Lapp Jr. indo & t/d/b/a Quality Fencing &
...". 6. ADDRESS (Street or RFO. Apartment No., City. Bora. Twp., State and ZIP Code)
AT 622 N. Shirk Road New Holland, PA 17557
7. INDICATE UNUSUAL SERVICE: it DEPUTIZE 0 OTHER eunbEirland
Now, March 11 20 UL , I, SHERIFF OF~ Tr~'COUNTY, PA., d
Lancaster County to execute this Wr
to law. This deputation being made at the request and risk of the plaintiff.
S. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION THAT WILL ASSIST IN EXPEDITING SERVICE:
4 TYPE OF WRIT OR COMPLAINT
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the part of such deputy or the sheriff to any plaintiff herein for any loss, destruction or removal of any such property before sheriff's sale thereof.
9. SIGNATURE of ATTORNEY or other ORIGINATOR 10. TELEPHONE NUMBER 11. DATE
KEITH BRENNEMAN ESQ 717-697-B52B 3/8/02
12. SEND NOTICE OF SERVICE COpy TO NAME AND ADDRESS BELOW: (This area must be completed If nollce Is to be mailed)
CUMBERLAND SHERIFF
SPACE !eELOW. FO.USEOF _ElliFF ()NI!lf 400 Jil(Jl'-'l'E.BEt.OW TMlS IolHE
NAME of Authorized LCSO Deputy or Clerk 14. Date Received 15. Expiration/Hearing date
13.1 acknowledge receipt of the writ t
or complaint as indicated above. r ANNETTE WALTON 717-295-3609 3/13/02 4/5/02
16. I hereby CERTIFY and RETURN that I [i!J:wrftl personally served, 0 have legal evidence of service as shown in "Remarks", 0 have executed as shown in
~Remarks", the writ or complaint descrl"6ed on the individual, company, corporation, etc., at the address shown above oron the individual, company, cor-
poration. etc., at the address inserted below by handing a TRUE and ATTESTED COpy thereof.
17.0 I hereby certify and return a NOT FOUND because I am unable to locate the individual, company, corporation, etc., named above. (See remarks below)
18. Name and title of individual served (if not shown above) (Relationship to Defendant) 19. ONoService
See __ Below (NO. 30)
20. Address of where served (complete only if different than shown above) (Street orRFD,Apartment No., City, Bora, Twp.
State and Zip Code)
21. Date of Service 22. Time
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE
50 NORTH DUKE STREET, P.O. BOX 83480, LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA 17608-3480 . (717) 299-8200
SHERIFF SERVICE
PROCESS RECEIPT, and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN
PlEAseTYPiE .'. .
. DO NOrDETACHANVCOPlES. .
2 COURT NUMBER
02-18 civil O~-1Ilc>3
4 TYPE OF WRIT OR COMPLAINT:
1 P.LAINTIFF/SI
Mark A. Hughes et al
3. DEFENDANT/S/
Reuben B. Lapp indo & t/d/b/a Quality Fencing & Supply et al
SERVE {5' NAME OF INDIVIDUAL. COMPANY. CORPORATION. ETC. TO BE SERVED.
~ Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc.
..".. 6. ADDRESS (Street or RFD. Apartmenl No., City. Boro. Twp.. State and ZIP Code)
AT 622 N. Shirk Road New Holland, FA 17557
7. INDICATE UNUSUAL SERVICE: ~ DEPUTIZE 0 OTHER Cumberland
Now, March 11 20 02 . I, SHERIFF OF i ... I L COUNTY, PA., do ~~~u!!ze the Sher'I
Lancaster County to execute this Wri ~Ol
to law. This deputation being made at the request and risk 01 the plaintiff.
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8. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION THAT WILL ASSIST IN EXPEDITING SERVICE: Cumberland
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the part of such deputy or the sheriff to any plaintiff herein for any loss. destruction or removal of any such property before sheriff's sale thereof.
9. SIGNATURE 01 ATTORNEY or other ORIGINATOR 10. TELEPHONE NUMBER 11. DATE
KEITH BRENNEMAN ESQ 717-697-8528 3/8/02
12. SEND NOTICE OF SERVICE COPY TO NAME AND ADDRESS BELOW: (This araa must ba complated if notice is to be maned)
CUMBERLAND CO SHERIFF
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13.1 acknowledge receipt olthe writ t NAME 01 Authorized LCSO Deputy or Clerk 14.
or complaint as indicated above. r ANNETTE WALTON 717-295-3609 3/13/02
16. I hereby CERTIFY and RETURN that I 0 have personally served,...miVe legal evidence of service as shown in "Remarks", 0 have executed as shown in
"Remarks", the writ or complaint described on the individual, company, corporation, etc., at the address shown above oron the individual. company. cor-
poration, etc., at the address inserted below by handing a TRUE and ATTESTED COPY thereof.
17.01 hereby certify and return a NOT FOUND because I am unable to locate the individual, company, corporation, etc., named above. (See remarks below)
18. Name and title of in~Cd (~o: shown abpe) (Re~i~ns~ to l>a~~, 19 O:e~BelOW(NO.30)
20. Address of where served (complete only if different than shown above) (StreetorRFO,Apartment No., City, Bora. Twp. 21. Date of Service 22. Time
State and Zip Code)
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SHERIFFo,S OFFICE
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SHERIFF SERVICE
PROCESS RECEIPT, and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN
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1 PLAINTIFF/S/
Mark Ao Hughes et al
3 DEFENDANT/S/
Reuben Bo Lapp indo & t/d/b/a Quality Fencing & Supply
SERVE { 5. NAME OF INDIVIDUAL. COMPANY. CORPORATION. ETC.. TO BE SERVED.
IIIIIIIil... Universal Poly Products LTD fonnerly Quality Fencing & Supply LTD
..". 6. ADDRESS (Street or RFD. Apartment No.. City. Boro, Twp., State and ZIP Code)
AT 622 No Shirk Road New Holland, PA 17557
7. INDICATE UNUSUAL SERVICE: Ii. DEPUTIZE 0 OTHER Cumberland
Now, MarCh 11 20 U~ ,I, SHERIFF OF ~~ _ COUNTY, PA., do hereb
Lancaster County to execute this Writ a
to law. This deputation being made at the request and risk of the plaintiff.
8. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION THAT WILL ASSIST IN EXPEDITING SERVICE:
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NOTE ONLY APPLICABLE ON WRIT OF EXECUTION: N.B. WAIVER OF WATCHMAN - Any deputy sheriff levying upon or attaching MY property under
within writ may leave same without a watchman, in custOdy of whomever is found in possession, after notifying person of levy or attachment, without liability on
the part of such deputy or the sheriff to any plaintiff herein for any loss, destruction or removal of any such property before sheriff's sale thereof.
9. SIGNATURE 01 ATTORNEY or other ORIGINATOR 10. TELEPHONE NUMBER 11. DATE
KEITH BRENNEMAN 717-697-8528 3/8/02
12. SEND NOTICE OF SERVICE COpy TO NAME AND ADDRESS BELOW: (This.... must be completed if notice is to be mened)
CUMBERLAND CO SHERIFF
$PAC!8EI.OWji:.UIJIQF SHeR'ji:F0t4" ......b() ttOt RITE Rt:OWmt$;UNE
NAME 01 Authorized LCSO Deputy or Clerk 14. Date Received 15. Expiration/Hearing date
13. I acknowledge receipt of the writ t
orcomplaintasindicatedabove. r ANNETTE WALTON 717-295-3609 3/13/02 4/5/02
16. I hereby CERTIFY and RETURN that I 0 have personally served, lHI'81e legal evidence 01 service as shown in "Remarks", 0 have executed as shown in
"Remarks", the writ or complaint described on the individual, company, corporation, etc., at the address shown above or on the individual, company, cor-
poration, etc., at the address inserted below by handing a TRUE and ATTESTED COPY thereof.
17.01 hereby certify and return a NOT FOUND because I am unable to locate the individual. company, corporation, etc., named above. (See remarks below)
18. Name and title of individual served (if not shown above) (Relation to Defendant) 19.
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21. Date of Service 22.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-1163
MARK A. HUGHES AND
SHERRY L. HUGHES,
PLAINTIFFS
REUBEN B. LAPP, AMOS B, LAPP
and JOHN KLAPP, JR.,
QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY
QFS OUTLET, A DIVISION OF QUALITY
FENCING & SUPPLY, QUALITY FENCING:
& SUPPLY, INC., UNIVERSAL POLY
PRODUCTS, L TD, formerly QUALITY
FENCING & SUPPLY, LTD., : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS
PRAECIPE TO FILE A COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter a RULE upon Plaintiffs to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days
hereof or suffer the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
RULE TO FILE A COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this ~ay of ~ ,2002, a RULE is hereby granted upon
Plaintiffs to file a Complaint herein within twenty (20) days after service hereof or suffer
the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
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SHERRY L. HUGHES,
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V.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
REUBEN B. LAPP, AMOS 8. LAPP
and JOHN K LAPP, JR..
QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY
QFS OUTLET, A DIVISION OF QUALITY
FENCING & SUPPLY, QUALITY FENCING:
& SUPPLY, INC., UNIVERSAL POLY
PRODUCTS, LTD. formerly QUALITY
FENCING & SUPPLY, LTD., : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS
NO. 02-1163
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter my appearance for Defendants, Reuben B. Lapp, Amos B. Lapp and
John K Lapp, Jr., individually and tla and d/b/a Quality Fencing & Supply, Quality
Fencing & Supply, Inc., Universal Poly Products, L TO, formerly Quality Fencing &
Supply, LTD. in the above-captioned case.
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
by
Date: 5/8/02-
CERTIFICA TE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that on this day I served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the following:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Snelbaker, Brenneman & Spare, P.C.
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
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MARK A. HUGHES AND
SHERRY L. HUGHES,
PLAINTIFFS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
NO. 02-1163
REUBEN B, LAPP, AMOS B. LAPP
and JOHN KLAPP, JR.,
QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY
QFS OUTLET, A DIVISION OF QUALITY
FENCING & SUPPLY, QUALITY FENCING:
& SUPPLY, INC., UNIVERSAL POLY
PRODUCTS, L TD, formerly QUALITY
FENCING & SUPPLY, LTD., : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that on this day I served a true and correct copy of Rule to File
Complaint dated May 9, 2002, to the foregoing by first class mail, postage prepaid,
addressed to the following:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Snelbaker, Brenneman & Spare, P.C.
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
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MARK A. HUGHES and
SHERRY L. HUGHES,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANI
v.
: NO. 02-1163
CIVIL
REUBEN B. LAPP, AMOS B. LAPP and
JOHN K. LAPP, JR., individually and
trading and doing business as
QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY, QFS
FACTORY OUTLET, a Division of
QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY,
QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY, INC.
and UNIVERSAL POLY PRODUCTS,
LTD., formerly QUALITY FENCING
& SUPPLY, LTD"
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the followi g
pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are serve ,
by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with a court y ur
defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to d
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 LA WYER 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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
SNELBAKER, BRENNEMAN & SPARE, P. C.
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SNELBAKER.
BRENNEMAN
& SPARE
By:
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Attorneys for Plaintiffs
MARK A. HUGHES and
SHERRY L. HUGHES,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF i
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANI
v.
: NO. 2002-1163
CIVIL
REUBEN B. LAPP, AMOS B. LAPP and
JOHN K. LAPP, JR., individually and
trading and doing business as
QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY, QFS
FACTORY OUTLET, a Division of
QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY,
QUALITY FENCING & SUPPLY, INC.
and UNIVERSAL POLY PRODUCTS,
LTD., formerly QUALITY FENCING
& SUPPLY, LTD.,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes by his attorneys, Snelbaker, Brenneman & Spare, P. C. files
this Complaint and in support thereof states the following:
BACKGROUND
1. Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes is an adult individual residing in Upper Allen Township,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendants Reuben B. Lapp, Amos B. Lapp and John K. Lapp, Jr. are adult
individuals with a business address of 622 N. Shirk Road, New Holland, Pennsylvania.
3. Defendants Reuben B. Lapp, Amos B. Lapp and John K. Lapp, Jr. (sometimes
referred to as "Defendants Lapp"), do business under the assumed or fictitious name Quality
Fencing & Supply.
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4. Defendant QFS Factory Outlet is a business name and/or entity with an address of 22
State Street, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania which at all times relevant hereto was under the owners ip
and/or control of Defendants Lapp.
5. In the alternative to Paragraph 4, above, Defendant QFS Factory Outlet at all times
relevant hereto represented itself to be and held itself out as a division of Quality Fencing & :
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Supply or Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc., both of which are under the control and ownership ff
Defendants Lapp, with an address of 922 State Street, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. I
6. Defendant Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc. is a Pennsylvania business corporation i
which Defendants Lapp are the officers and/or directors, with a business address of 622 N. Sh'rk
Road, New Holland, Pennsylvania.
7. Defendant Universal Poly Products, LTD ("Universal") is a Pennsylvania business
corporation formerly known as Quality Fencing & Supply, LTD, under the control and
ownership of Defendants Lapp, with a business address of 622 N. Shirk Road, New Holland,
Pennsylvania.
8. On or about March 14, 2000, Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes and Plaintiffs contractor w nt
to the business address of QFS Factory Outlet to look at materials for purposes of constructin a
deck to be attached to Plaintiffs residence in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania (hereinafter "Plaintiffs Residence").
9. At all times relevant hereto, Plaintiffs contractor was acting as an agent and/or
representative of the Plaintiff.
10. On March 14,2000, Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes with his contractor inspected a s pIe
of decking material made available to them for inspection at QFS Factory Outlet.
11. Based upon representations made to Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes by an employee or
authorized agent of Defendants Lapp, QFS Factory Outlet, Quality Fencing & Supply and/or
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Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc., Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes, through his agent, purchased on
M""h 14, 2000 ITom nor""d",,' QFS Factory Outlot, Quality Foncing & Supply ""dlo' Qua+
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Fencing & Supply, Inc. a quantity of decking material for installation on a small third floor de k
of Plaintiffs Residence.
12. On March 14, 2000, Plaintiff received and accepted delivery of the decking materi 1.
13. After March 14,2000 and prior to May 13,2000, Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes
authorized and directed his agent to purchase on his behalf additional decking material of the
same kind or type purchased by Plaintiff on March 14, 2000.
14. On May 13,2000, Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes purchased from Defendant QFS Fact ry
Outlet, Quality Fencing & Supply and/or Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc. through his agent,
additional decking material of the same kind or type that had been purchased on March 14,20 O.
15. By May 15,2000, Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes received and accepted delivery of the
decking material.
16. From on or about May 15 to on or about June 1, 2000, Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes
installed and erected and assisted in the installation and erection of the decking material
purchased on May 13, 2000 as part of a second and third floor deck on part of Plaintiffs
Residence.
17. After installation of the decking material identified above and in the Summer of
2000, Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes observed that the decking material identified above was bowi g,
expanding, contracting, cracking and breaking. In addition, the decking material caused the
screws used to attach it to the framing lumber to break and to twist and contort the cedar rails
and wood to which it was attached.
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18. Due to the bowing, expanding, contracting, cracking and breaking of the decking
flooring material, the decks erected and attached to Plaintiffs Residence are unusable and uns fe.
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COUNT I
Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes v. Defendants Reuben B. Lapp, John K. Lapp, Jr.,
Amos B. Lapp, Quality Fencing & Supply, Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc.
and QFS Factory Outlet
Breach of Express Warranty
19. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 18, inclusive, of this Complaint are
incorporated by reference in this Paragraph in their entirety.
20. On March 14,2000, an agent, representative or employee of the Defendants Lapp,
Quality Fencing & Supply, Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc. and/or QFS Factory Outlet, prior t
the purchase of decking material made reference to in Paragraph 11, above, represented to
Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes that the material Plaintiff inspected on that date and subsequently
purchased on March 14,2000 and May 13,2000 was suitable for use as material for an exteri r,
outside deck structure and had a lifetime warranty.
21, Based on the representations as noted above, Plaintiff decided to purchase and di
purchase the deck material on March 14,2000 and May 13,2000 and installed and erected th
deck material.
22. For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 17, above, Defendants materially breached he
terms of the express warranty that the material purchased was suitable for use as material for
exterior, outside deck structure.
23. As a direct, factual and proximate result of the breach of express warranty noted
above, Plaintiff has incurred and will incur the following losses and damages:
a. Cost/charges for deck material:
$3,547.00
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b. Decking and framing screws:
200.00
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c. Cost of labor to remove material:
800.00
d. Cost of labor to replace decks:
2,900.00
Total:
$7,447.00
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes demands judgment, jointly and/or severally,
against Defendants John K. Lapp, Jr., Amos B. Lapp, Reuben B. Lapp and Quality Fencing &
Supply, Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc. and QFS Factory Outlet in the amount of $7,447,00
together with interest and costs of this action.
COUNT II
Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes v. Defendants Reuben B. Lapp, John K. Lapp, Jr.,
Amos B. Lapp, Quality Fencing & Supply, Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc.
and QFS Factory Outlet
Breach of Express Warranty
24. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 23, inclusive, of this Complaint are
incorporated by reference in this Paragraph in their entirety.
25. After Plaintiff observed and learned of the condition of the decking material after ts
installation as described in Paragraph 17, above, Plaintiff made repeated attempts to have
Defendants remedy and fix the defects in the decking material that was purchased.
26. Although Defendants' representative from QFS Factory Outlet observed the decki g
material in the condition described in Paragraph 17, above, Defendants failed and refused to
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remedy or fix the condition ofthe material by replacing or fixing same.
27. Defendants' failure to remedy or fix the defects in the decking material constitutes a
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breach of the express warranty that the material purchased by Plaintiff had a lifetime guarantyj
28. As a direct, factual and proximate result of the breach of express warranty noted
above, Plaintiff has incurred and will incur the following losses and damages:
a. Cost/charges for deck material: $3,547.00
b, Decking and framing screws: 200.00
c. Cost of labor to remove material: 800.00
d. Cost oflabor to replace decks: 2.900,00
Total: $7,447.00
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes demands judgment, jointly and/or severally
against Defendants John K. Lapp, Jr., Amos B. Lapp, Reuben B. Lapp and Quality Fencing &
Supply, Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc. and QFS Factory Outlet in the amount of $7,447.00
together with interest and costs of this action.
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Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes v. Defendants Reuben B. Lapp, John K. Lapp, Jr.,
Amos B. Lapp, Quality Fencing & Supply, Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc.
and QFS Factory Outlet
Breach ofImplied Warranty of Fitness For a Particular Purpose
29. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 28, inclusive, of this Complaint are
incorporated by reference in this Paragraph in their entirety.
30. At the times of the purchases by Plaintiff on March 14, 2000 and May 13, 2000,
Defendants Lapp, Quality Fencing & Supply, Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc. and/or QFS
Factory Outlet, by their agent, representative and/or employee, had reason to know that the
material being purchased would be utilized as decking material for use on an exterior outside
deck structure.
31. At the times of the purchases by Plaintiff on March 14,2000 and May 13,2000,
Defendants Lapp, Quality Fencing & Supply, Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc. and/or QFS
Factory Outlet, by their agent, representative and/or employee, had reason to know that Plainfff
was relying on the skill or judgment of said agent, representative and/or employee to select or
furnish suitable goods or material.
32. Defendants Lapp, Quality Fencing & Supply, Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc. and or
QFS Factory Outlet impliedly warranted that the deck material was fit for the particular purpo e
of use as part of an exterior outside deck structure.
33, For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 17, above, the deck material purchased was ot
fit for the particular purpose of its intended use.
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34. For the reasons set forth above, Defendants Lapp, Quality Fencing & Supply, Qu4ty
,
Fencing & Supply, Inc. and QFS Factory Outlet materially breached the implied warranty of
fitness for a particular purpose,
35. As a direct, factual and proximate result of the breach of implied warranty noted
above, Plaintiff has incurred and will incur the following losses and damages:
a. Cost/charges for deck material: $3,547.00
b. Decking and framing screws: 200.00
c. Cost of labor to remove material: 800.00
d. Cost oflabor to replace decks: 2,900.00
Total: $7,447.00
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes demands judgment, jointly and/or severally,
against Defendants John K. Lapp, Jr., Amos B. Lapp, Reuben B. Lapp and Quality Fencing &
Supply, Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc. and QFS Factory Outlet in the amount of $7,447.00
together with interest and costs of this action.
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COUNT IV
Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes v. Defendants Reuben B. Lapp, John K. Lapp, Jr.,
Amos B. Lapp, Quality Fencing & Supply, Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc.
and QFS Factory Outlet
Negligent Misrepresentations
36. The averments of Paragraphs I through 35, inclusive, of this Complaint are
incorporated by reference in this Paragraph in their entirety.
37. The representations made by Defendants' agent, representative and/or employee a
set forth in Paragraph 20 were false and misrepresentations.
38. The misrepresentations made as identified above were of material facts,
39. The misrepresentations made as identified above were made under circumstances
where the agent, representative and/or employee ought to have known of their falsity.
40. The misrepresentations made as identified above were made with the intent to ind ce
Plaintiff to act upon them.
41. Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes acted upon the misrepresentations by purchasing the de k
material as set forth above.
42. Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes justifiably relied upon the misrepresentations as set fort
above.
43. As a direct, factual and proximate result of the misrepresentations made and reli
thereon as set forth above, Plaintiff sustained the damages and losses as set forth in Paragraph
23.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes demands judgment, jointly and/or severally,
against Defendants John K. Lapp, Jr., Amos B. Lapp, Reuben B. Lapp and Quality Fencing &
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Supply, Quality Fencing & Supply, Inc. and QFS Factory Outlet in the amount of $7,447.00
together with interest and costs of this action.
COUNT V
Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes v. Defendant Universal Poly Products, LTD.
Strict Liabilitv
44. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 43, inclusive, of this Complaint are
incorporated by reference in this Paragraph in their entirety.
45. Defendant Universal is in the business of selling and supplying decking material.
46. The decking material purchased by Plaintiff was manufactured, sold and/or suppli d
by Defendant Universal, formerly known as Quality Fencing & Supply, LTD.
47. The decking material manufactured, sold and/or supplied by Defendant Universal
was expected to and did reach Plaintiff, a consumer, without substantial change in the conditi n
in which it was sold.
48. For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 17 and 18, above, the decking material
manufactured, sold and/or supplied by Defendant Universal to Plaintiff was in a defective
condition and unreasonably dangerous to Plaintiff, the user, his wife and his or their property.
49. Due to twisting, bowing, expansion and contracting of the decking material, the
cedar rails and wood to which the decking material was attached was contorted and damaged d
the cedar posts upon which the decks rest are in danger of breaking.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes demands judgment against Defendant
Universal Poly Products, L TD in an amount representing the cost to repair and replace the
damaged cedar wood of the deck rails, together with interest and costs of this action.
The amounts claimed as damages herein, exclusive of interest and costs do not exceed he
jurisdictional amount established for mandatory arbitration in Cumberland County.
SNELBAKER, BRENNEMAN & SPARE, P. C.
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BY:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
(717) 697-8528
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Mark A. Hughes and Sherry L. Hughes
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SNELBAKER.
BRENNEMAN
& SPARE
VERIFICATION
I 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 of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4909 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I, KEITH O. BRENNEMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that I have on the below date,
caused a true and correct copy of the foregoing Complaint to be served upon the person and in
the manner indicated below:
FIRST CLASS MAIL. POSTAGE PREPAID, ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:
Michele 1. Thorp, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
P. O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
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Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
SNELBAKER, BRENNEMAN & SPARE, P. C.
44 W. Main Street
P. O. Box 318
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 697-8528
Attorneys for Plaintiff Mark A. Hughes
Date: June 5, 2002
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER.
BRENNEMAN
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SYLCAR CONSTRUCTION
CORPORATION, a CORPORATION,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
OF PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION AT LAW
V. L. RENDINA, INC.,
a CORPORATION,
Defendant
NO. 02-1162 CIVIL TERM
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D E FEN D
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend
against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must
take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and
notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally
or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your
defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you.
You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed
without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the
court without further notice for any money claimed in the
complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the
Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Court House
Court Administrator
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
(717) 240-6 0
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SYLCAR CONSTRUCTION
CORPORATION, a CORPORATION,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
OF PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION AT LAW
V. L. RENDINA, INC.,
a CORPORATION,
Defendant
NO. 02-1162 CIVIL TERM
AMENDED COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, sylcar Construction
Corporation, by and through their attorneys, Dissinger and
Dissinger, and represent the following:
1. The Plaintiff is sylcar Construction Corporation, a
corporation, whose principal business is located at 1117 Cedar
Avenue, Croydon, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 19021.
2. The Defendant is V. L. Rendina, Inc., a corporation, whose
principal business is located at 315 Primrose Lane,
Mountville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 17554.
3. The parties entered into a contract to do business in
Wormleysburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. Work began under the contract in September of 2001 and
continues today. All matters complained of herein arose from
matters occurring in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. Plaintiff does business in the construction industry as a
subcontractor.
6. Defendant does business in the construction industry as a
general contractor.
COUNT I
BREACH OF CONTRACT
7. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto, as if set forth in full.
8. On June 07, 2001, Plaintiff, by its agent, Charles J.
Sylvester, and Defendant, by its agent Victor L. Rendina,
executed a certain written agreement for work to be performed
by the subcontractor, Plaintiff, that included wall framing
and wood trusses. A true and correct copy of the agreement is
attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A."
9. Said work formed part of a general contract between
Defendant and LCL Equity Management Company.
10. The Plaintiff has substantially fulfilled all the
provisions of the agreement on their part to be performed.
11. The Defendant has not fulfilled the provisions of the
agreement on their part to be performed, namely payment for
services rendered.
12. The original contract agreement was for one hundred
thirty-five thousand four hundred ninety ($135,490. OO)
dollars.
13. Additional work was ordered after construction began
which was agreed to by Plaintiff and Defendant through verbal
and written Change Orders amounting to an additional sixty-six
thousand four hundred sixty-seven dollars and twenty cents
($66,467.20) .
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14. The contract specified the following payment terms:
a. Defendant was to pay Plaintiff in monthly
progress payments in the amount of ninety (90%)
percent of the payment application submitted.
b. Payment applications were to be in writing and
forwarded to Defendant on the fifteenth (15th) day
of each month.
c. Defendant was to pay Plaintiff within seven (7)
days after Defendant received payment from the
owner.
d. Final payment was to be made within thirty (30) days
of Defendant's receipt of final payment from the
owner.
15. Defendant has failed to make payment to Plaintiff
according to the afore-mentioned terms.
16. Defendant hired temporary help for certain work under the
contract between Plaintiff and Defendant.
17. Defendant is in breach of the contract for failing to
give proper written notice to Plaintiff of Defendant's
intention to hire temporary help, as required in paragraph
thirteen (13) of the contract.
18. Under paragraph six (6)c of the June 07, 2001 contract,
Plaintiff has the right to stop work at the construction site
for non-payment of services rendered.
19. On February 08, 2002, Defendant was notified in writing
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by Plaintiff's counsel that the contract had been breached by
Defendant.
20. On February 08, 2002, Plaintiff provided written notice
to Defendant that if payments due were not received, sylcar
Construction Corporation would stop work and leave the job
site.
21. Total payments to sylcar Construction Corporation have
been made in the amount of one hundred eleven thousand one
hundred sixty-four ($111,164.00) dollars.
22. Defendant has failed and refused, and still refuses, to
cure the aforesaid breaches, despite Plaintiff's repeated
demand.
23. The reasonable cost of remedying the aforesaid breaches
is in excess of sixty-three thousand eight hundred sixty-four
($63,864.00) dollars.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment in excess of
sixty-three thousand eight hundred sixty-four ($63,864.00)
dollars which represents the balance due from the contract and
additional Change Orders, together with interest, damages for
delay, costs and expenses, and reasonable attorneys' fees,
which amount is beyond the limits for compulsory arbitration
in Cumberland County.
COUNT II
UNJUST ENRICHMENT
24. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto, as if set forth in full.
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25. Defendant accepted and received the benefit of having the
work contracted for substantially completed, but failed to
honor their contractual obligation to provide payment.
26. Defendant was unjustly enriched in the amount of forty-
four thousand two hundred sixty-seven dollars and fifty cents
($44,267.50) .
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment in excess of sixty-
three thousand eight hundred sixty-four ($63,864.00) dollars
which represents the balance due from the contract and
additional Change Orders, together with interest, damages for
delay, costs and expenses, and reasonable attorneys' fees,
which amount is beyond the limits for compulsory arbitration
in Cumberland County.
COUNT II I
VIOLATION OF THE CONTRACTOR
AND SUBCONTRACTOR PAYMENT ACT
27. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto, as if set forth in full.
28. The contract in question called for improvements to real
property which consists of more than six (6) residential units
under construction simultaneously, therefore, the Contractor
and subcontractor Payment Act applies.
29. Plaintiff, the subcontractor, has performed in accordance
with the provisions of the contract.
30. Defendant, the general contractor, failed to pay
Plaintiff in accordance with the contract.
31. Defendant gave no reason to Plaintiff for the breach of
the payment terms.
32. Prior to the execution of the subcontract, Defendant
failed to disclose to Plaintiff the due date of receipt of
payments from the owner.
33. Defendant wrongfully withheld payment from Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demand judgment in excess of sixty-
three thousand eight hundred sixty-four ($63,864.00) dollars
which represents the balance due from the contract and
addi tional Change Orders: together with one (1 %) percent
interest per month and one (1%) percent penalty per month as
provided for under the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment
Act, as well as reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and
expenses.
Respectfully submitted,
VERIFICATION
I, Charles J. sylvester, verify that the statements made
in the Complaint are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification.
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Agent for:
Sylcar Construction Corporation
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FAX I (717) 28S-3493
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by and betwun SYl.CAR CON8TRUC11ON CORP.
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bereiaafter caUed the Subcoolractor IlIId V. L. lteacllna, Inc., beJeinafler c;allcd thr. Contral:tor.
Project:
FAIRMOUNT PARK APAftTMINTS
1000-1100 RupIIy RoacI c.mp ttII PA 11011
lN8IM do LCL MANAGEIIINf
j22RaUM4t1w.st hnlpplny NJ 01054-23$1
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THE IIAR'1"IlI ARCHI'I1!CTURAL GROUP
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. ...ne ConInIculr and SubcontrllClO1' aarw 8$ set I'orth belcno.
,.'~ 1. CONJ1Lo\CF DOCtJMBNTS: a. TIle CoatraCl ~ments for this Subcontract coll$ists of the AarcementlUld any ExlIlbits atlal:hed
hereto, the AJfUml!llt ~ the Owuer and c~ dated . the ColldiUons of the Contract between
the OwDer aDd CoutrllCcor, DrawlD&S <I ). Spc:c11lcati0Q.S (I ) all AddcDda Issued prior to execullon of the A8mcmcnt between ~
Owner aDlI Contractor and all MoolI~Il1OQS bsQed subxqueDt thereto.
b. All of the above cloeumelltS lI'e a part of thb SubcoIIlrllc:t. haw been reviewed by the subcootraCtor aDd shall be available for use by the
Subwlltractor \lPOD his request.
2. WOJUC ro BE Jt'ERI'OItMED:
The Su~\8'm~," ~riaJs to be turnlsbW an4 work to be doue by the Subcooa:actOC' are:
~JOO-1 am WJIU FJUIMlNG (Labor only -IN Jraachmenl A for scope or work)
08-06110-1 . WOOD TRUsses (I.aor onft . se. Altacllmem A lor KOpe oJ wort;)
In additioa to the aboYe. ~ Subl:oatractor is bouDd by Ankle 118 ~ herewltll.
IffiI TIME OF COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLEnQN OF WORK: a. Tile Sub<:ontracto~ agrees to commence his work on
17 aDd sIl.all COOIJ'IW' hls 1olOI'1< within a perlod of moDlhs. OC' by . wb.iehc~r shall or;cur
lOner. FOr failure to comme:oce IIlII COIIlPlete bis llIOI'k 00 time. the $u&contractor sh81l be subject to'aamllges and n:mcdiC$ by the Cont~actor
as sel forth in other por~ of thi:; Agreemellt.
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4. EXCLUSIVITY; This Document includes all the IlZreemenlS between the Conlractor and the Subcontractor for the specific Projcct
named herein, and ~y change" hereto shall b<: made In writing and executed by ooth the Contrac:tor add Subcontractor.
S. S;CONTRAcroR~S RESPONSlBIlJ'l'tt&. The Subcontrattor apes:
a io be bound 10 the Contractor by the teTlllS of this Agreement and of the Con\T2ct Documents between lhe Owner and Conlroc-
and sha assume toward Ihc Contr2CIor all the obligations and responslbilltles which the Contractor. by tho5C Documen.,. lL...~umes toward
, Owner. alld shallllave thc benefit of all rights, remedies and redress against the ConlTattor which the Contrac:tor, by Ih(l5C Document", h~s
"gain.~t Ihe Owner, insofar... appllcallle 10 this SubconIU<;t. provided that where any provisions of Ihe Contract Dt><:umenl~ ~Iween Ihe Owner
and ConlTaetOt is lncomistenl with any provi5iOl1$ of tbis Agteemenl, this Agreement ,hall govern.
(b) To submit to the Contraclor applications for payment in such reasonablc time as to en.able Ihe Contraclor to apply to the
Architect for payment.
(c) To malee all clalm$ fOf exttaS. for extensions of time and for damages for delays or otherwioc. 10 the Contrnctor in writins
befaTe proceeding to execute S\lell work_
(d) That this Subcontnet shall not be aM-igned unlC$$ thc Conlractor shall first <:onsentlhereto in wrilinS-
(e) To lalte out and pay for Employer's Liabilily or ~rIter's Compensation Insurance as required by the Slate in which the work i~
being performed. ~
(I) To pay all social security, unemplo)'lIl~ .:ompcn,ation, sales or olher laxes or ehirges allSessed ag:lillstlhe wases (lr salary of
Ille Subconlractor's employees or officers or againsl sn)' mslerials I1$Cd in the pcrfonnana; of \his SubcOntract.
(g) To indemnify Ihe Contractor ./:oinsl the cblms of all materialmen and employee, of the SubeOlltraclnr, including Court costs
and anomey's fees Incurred In the defense of 1111)' litigation instituted by any officer, employee, laborer or malerialmen of Ihe Sul>contrnetor, 10
which Ihe ContnlClor Is made a party.
(h) Th fIlrn!s!' as a condition 10 obtaining paymellts bereunder an releases, dlseharges or other In~umenls thaI may he required 10
release Ihe atnK:lun: from any and all claIms, demands, sull~, of whalever kind Of nature, arising out of Ihe performance of thi" SubCllntract.
(i) To provide adequate inSUfllnce to protecl an persons 1l()1 employed by Ihe Subconlractor against claims for damages fur personal
injury including dealh. which may arise O\It of the performance of Ihis Subeonlract or by or on ac<:ount of an)' acl 01' omis.~ion of said
SubconlractOl', ilS employees or agents. Cenlfkates of such 1ll5UTancc shall be 1\1rnlshed to the Contractor as OUllined in Article '14,
OJ Th comply with aU laws, orders or regulations of the Federal, Slate, Of Local Oovernment or of any of their rC5pcctive, subor-
dinale aSCI's. departments or <:o",mi$$;OII$, applicable to the perfonnana: of Ihis Subcontract.
Thai no payment shall be made hereunder unless all work sclt<:dulcs to be p<:rformed in a ~uh.tantlal and workmnnlike manner.
and untillh ubconlr.lc:tor ha.~ deposited witb Ihe Contractor salisfactory releases f1f lI~~",.Jnd cl.im~ {or Hpno of alllaoorers and rrtatCl'talmen.
and all other persons in .IIY way pcrfOT1l'ling ~~ or furnishing labor or malmals 10 t c Subc:onlT1\ctot on account of this Suhconltacl for Ihe
work in qucstion.
(I) 'That any work done or material furnished Caning I., the requirements of the Plans, Specifications and Ihis Sul><:ontraet, will be
.moved from tl>e prerni$e$ ."d replaced by the Subcontn.ctor at his expense.
(m) "IlIat lime Is of the essence of IltIs Subcontract.
, (n) Th furnish, in form approved by Ibe Contractor, allO If speclfled under paragnph S or elsewl>erc herein a completion or olher
'If>nd providing for the payment of all wages alld materials.
(n) Tn rurni~h In 11M: Cnnlr.tdtlr, ul",n tcquesl. lhe nnmes and ndtlres.'iCS of all Suhc:nntractors anti m:II~..i.lnlen. ">At'lhcr wilh
~mount$ due or to l><.'COme due them and 10 fumlsh and cause Subcontractors to furnish upOn request of tile Contmctor alld on h1fnl~ lurnished
by Ihe Contmctor, such reports concerning wage scales, payrolls. and otherwise, as the Contractor may re.quire-
~(P) That no changes from tlK: Plans and SpccifiClltioos shllll b.. m.de, and Ihal no extrlS shall It<: performed. unlc!<o~ :, serr."..tc
a(;Teement in writi"S $hallllave been ",ade before lhe <:ommencemenl of such work or Ihe furnishing of materials. Unless otherwise rrovidcd
herein, Ihe ConlrllClOr will nol recognize orders for chanics'or extras given by employees or reptca<:nta,iv01l (If the Contractor on Ihe job. Final
authorization mml be agreed to and accepled by a corporate offit:Cr of Ihe Contractor.
(q) To protect and save hanales.< tbe said Conlraclor against any claim or demand of any pen<c>n.~ or rrorcrl)' f'lr d"m:\ge c:au:<cd
hereunder, or ~y claim or demand for plItenl fees. royalties, or for any Invention, machine, article or arrangement that may I>e u!\Cdby..,Ih!:
SII!><:ontrll<;tor jl\ the eOll$l1Uclion of the work, and agrecs to defend any and all actions arising oul of IIny of tM fOl'l!going c\:tims: 10 notiry~"
ContraClOf of all such claims; to defend iI, and pay c:ounsel fees and e"penses of all kinds whaLwever in connection thcrewith: a1'ld IIie"
Sullco1\ttaCtor further agrees that in event of any injunction or legal action, &Crving to stop the work, the Contraclllr ~hall h"ve Ihe r"vilegr! of
subslltuting such ()ther anlcles of similar kind In order 10 ena!)le Ihe SubcontraClor or to complete Ihe work, and 011 cn.<l~ and expen~e (>cca~
sioned thereby shall be borne by the S\lbconln.ctors,
(r) To nolifylhc Conlntdor in writing or by $llo-p drawings of any special provbiorns ~q\lired of the Conlraetor fnr the inst~lIi1tion
of Ihe work 10 he dcnu: by the Subcon\T2c1Or Ihat arc nol shown on lhe rlans and speclflcatlons in delail. in ~uffident lime tll allow 110"
Contfllc:tor to malic t~ special P'!'ovi~ions as lhe. project progresses. In lhe evcnlthe SubC01\tnct01' fall~ 10 so notify the ConlTll"lOr. it "hall be
lhe fC1IpollSlbilily of Ihe SubconlfllClor to bear the expense for all changes required to properly i~ta\l hi~ work.
(s) Suhcunlractor .hall be fIlSJ'OMibl. for any deviations from lhe drawings or the spccificali<,ns, \lnlc"-< the Suhculllr3<'l01 hn~, in
writing. notified IheComractor of $UC'b deviati_~. giving reasons therefore. al lhe time of submission of preliminary or final ~hQP dr:twing~.
,(I) 'Ib take all reasonable safely precautions with =pect 10 bls ~rk, 10 comply with all safety mCllSures Inltl.~ted hy the Controdor
and wilt! all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and orders of any public authority.for the safety of persons or property in accordance
with Ihe nquln:ments of Ihe Contract Documents. The Subcontractor shall report 10 Ihe Contractor immediately any lojury to any of the
SUbCOlllrllClor's employees at Ihe slte. ,
(u)Tha! all materials and equlpm"nHurniWd and incotpOrated by him In lite projecl shall be new onles:< olherwi,;e specified. and
\It all Work under thl. Subcontract shall1)e of gOOd quallty, free from faults and defects and In conformance with the Contract Doeuments. All
Work not conforming 10 tllese standards may be considered defective. This warranty shall be in addil;on to and not in limitation (If :tny otllter
arranl)' or remedy required by law or by the Contr.lct Documents.
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_.' _ (v) Promplly submllsbop dnwinp and _pies 15 required In order to perform his work efficiently, expedftiously and in a manner
that will not CIl'* delay In the ptVJTC$I of the Work of the Contractor Of other Subconuactors.
(w) To comply with 811 laws and recu1atiolll (atale and federal) relaling 10 wag"', hou", ovcrlime, ree<l,d-kee(ling, equ31 empl<lY.
"nenl opponunlly, Cleo as they apply 10 this project.
(II) Unlc:ss oCbc:lwlse provided In aewrcb.nc:c wilh this Subcontract, the Subconuactor shall provide and pay for all Jl'lrmlt.~. llc:en.~e5.
l maluial, labor, water, 10011, equlpmenl, light power, transportation, and other facilities necessary for the execution and complellon of the
.Iork.
(y) He $!tall keep tbe project site deao at all times and wlll remove allsurplllli, T1Ibblsh and debrls.from the proJecl site. periodically,
and wben the wor\(. is finished, shall clean up the project sile Jeavillg lhe same free and clear of all ",bblSh and debns resulhng from the
performance of \be Subalnlractor. . .
(z) 'The Subcontractor lItall be rellponaible for all violatiOll5 of ordinances or statutes relating 10 the eon.~lruction of building or Ihe;
construction of sueets and sidewalks. and Shall wef\tlly repair and make good any damage III property, stree\$, or pavemenls caused by any
~lion (:Onncctcd with the performance of Ihis Subcontractor.
6. CONTRACTOR'S IlESPONSIBlLITJES: The Conu.ctor ~
(a) 1b be botl1ld 10 the Subcontraclor by \IlC terms of this agreement and af the Contract P~ent$ \)clween the Owner iUld Ihe
Contractor and 10 assume toward the Subc:ontt~or all the obligations and responsibilities that the Owner, by tbose Documents. assumcs toward
the Contractor, and to have the benefit of an rights, remedie$ and tedrcss asainst lhe Subcontractor which Ihe Owner, by Ihose Doc:umenl~, has
against Ihe Contractor, IlI$Ofar as applicable 10 Ibis Subcontract, provided tbat where any provision of lhe ContracI Documents bClween the
Ownc.r and the Contractor is in<:onsistl:nt wltb any provision In this A&rcWlent, this Agrecment shall govern,
(b) To ptOmptly nolify the SubcontraCIor of 8n modifications 10 the Contract belween Ihe Owner and Ihe Contr;u.:lur which affect
this su~ntract and wbicb were Issued or ente~ iltlo subsequenl to the executioll of '''is Subcontract.
(c) Tb.lll if he fails to make paymenl$ to the Subcontractor as berein provided for any calISe not Ihe fault of Ihe Sub~...ntractor,
wilhin llCVcn ~y$ fram the lime paymenl should have bOOn made, thl: Subconu8ctor may, uJl<JrI ~"en day~' addili<lnal wrilten ",'Ike I" Ihe
Contractor, stop his \\brl< withoul prejudice to any ather remedy bc may have.
(d) 1b make no demand for Iiquidaled damages for delay In any sum in exe;ess of such amount as may till specifically name'" if! this
SubconUad, and no liquidated damages shall be IISSCSSCd agaiJ\$t this Subcontract for delays or ClU$CS atuibuled Iu olher Subconlraclonl or
arising outside lite scope of thia Subcontract.
(e) That no claim for ~ymenl for services rendered Or matcrials and equipment furnished by Ihe ContractOl' 10 the Subcontractor
shall be valid without prior wrillen notice to the Subconuwot.
(I) To cooperate wIth the SubcunlractDr in scheduling alld performing his Work to avoid conflictS or inlerfe~rx;e in thl: Subcontrdctor's
Work.
(g) To pcmtit the Subcontn<Ctor to be pn:sent and to submit evidence in any arbitration proceeding InVOlving his rights.
" 1. ACCEPrANCE: The CoI\tracWr and the Subcoatractor IJlRC Ibat:
(I) If on \he dale of IIIe execution of this Sulx;onll1lct, the Prime Contract betwccn the oWllCr and the QlDtractor has nOI yet been
....cccuted. then if such "rime Contract shalt nol b<: so executed and delil/ered, for any reason whalsocver, the Conl....ct"r shall be unde, no
_ ..bliga\ic)n 10 \he: Subc;onlractor herein by virtue of this Subcontract,
(b) If the Prime Conlnct for the project helllin mentioned is with the Federal or State Government, or any of their lIUl>divilioflS,
agencies, 04' RpJllKntallvcs, this SubcxlDlract sban be subject 10 any right of terminallon conlainecfin such Prime Contract. In the eVl:nt of such
termination 1IllowanCe which ~IJ be made to it by the Government for the work covcn:d hcn:if!, less the proponionale share of Ihe Cunlr;ii;\or's
overhead ~d theleto.
(c) In the event the SubconuacIOr is not acceptable to \IlC Owner and/or the Arcbltect for any ~1I whalsoever, the Conlraclor
shall bel under no obligation or ftlspo<l$ibili." to the Subcontrac1or, lIDd Ibis Subcontract shall become null and void.
(d) Before the commencement of aoy work the parties shall furnIsh 10 each other copies of ..II collective ~rglljnin8 llgrcements to
which ejther of lhem may be . party and which perlalnto any labor to he perfOfm<:d on the project.
8. TERMINATION FOR FAILURE TO WORK: Should the Subcontractor fail I\) pru~u\e Ihe work 10 Ihe ~~Ii~ra.:lion of Ihe Con-
tractor, or should he al any time become iasolven!, or refuse: to follow the Plans and Speafications, or fall to perform lite work in a good and
wOfkmanllke roann", or cause by any aclioJl the 8IOpplge of the work of other Subconltactors performing work upol1 this properlY, or fall 10
comply in any olber rgpc:ct wllh tllis Subcontract, then, upon Ihe happening of the foregoing events, ar anyone or more of Ihcm, lhe Subcon-
lractor agtec$ that lhe Contractor may, by thtu days' written onl;..... ~~Ik~ to the Su~lr.<lor .al bls last known re~idl:nce or pl~cc of
business, or notice delivered at ,uch place; or to the forepc:rson in charge of the work, lerminate Ihis Sub~vtltr~<:tllnd take tlVCr lhc wllrk and
pro5c:CUte \he same tu completion by contracI or othclrwise, IInd enter Into IInd take possession of the work, malerials, tools, appliances nnd
equipm<:nt nudcd to complete such work, and make 5ud\ ent as the for the discha' . f
.. fot liens of an .. with the u I of this Su ntract; and Ibe SubconUnel<>>'
agrtC$ that the expense of such IIOtic:c and of the eompletion of S\JC worle, and the amounl paid for I e di arge or payment on account of
claims. liens, or claims for liens, and the ell:pc:nsc thcreof. shall be dcdlldcd from the amount due or to bl:come due Ihc Subcontraclor, and If
men: than the amount due, then the Su.bconlrad:or shall be liabll: 10 the Contractor far the difference, and the Contraelor JIlay huld, :sell or
otherwise rcalize upon any malerlal, machinery, tools, or olher equipment upon the premises on account of such difference: In case the Subcun-
tractor shall fail Of refuse to pay the same; all wlthou\ prejudice to any other ramedy the Contractor may bave. If Ihe Subconl"u:lor shall
abandon the "'I'Ot'k, the Conttacto-r shall b<: under no obligation to ~ive any llOIice WMtsOeYCf prior to raking over the work.
t. UEN5AND ~..AtMS. ~ Subcontractor hereby 1CX'm"C~V w...iv~ ......lr.JII~t; AI",I r.,.lithdl:....h...~ ."v .....1 .11 p;"h, t" "".;....,,;... ,...r h.".,....
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for or on 1IQ;01lnl of any work, labor and materials performed or furni,becl under this a&lcemen!, and agTCcs Ihal no such licm 0' claim shall
"" 50 filed or maintained by or on behalf of the Stlbo:ontractor; and the Subconlra<:lOr fwtbc:r agn:es 10 save the ConlractQr harmless from
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actiDllbrO\1gb or under the Sll0c0ntraclor, al!d asrees. lhaI if at any time there shall be any evidence of !he tiling or maintcnancc of ally
sueh lien or dalm for lien, llle Contractor shall have the right to deduct from the amoont otherwise due to the Subeontrlll:lor bcreundu, an
amn..nl "..mdcnl 10 It,demllify It for IIn)' or all Inu or dllnlajlCS which may n:5\1lt from I'IIcll lien or claim; lIad the Slllxonlrlll'lllr fnrlhcr
'cree, that this ...mver shall be an Independent eO'lenant, and shall operate acd be effective, DOl only with reS{l<<t to materillb furnished or
bor lICrformed under this SUbcOlllr8Ct, but also with respect to any and all mattrillls furnished Or labor perfonned under any SubconlrllCt
"Iementltl to this principal Subl>>ntrllCt. and lDIder allY Subconlr3Ct for extra labor or materials for tile above described pn:ml5e.'.
10. CO~BRl,j~~\9ofMtb~oRWJ1ro&f~i ~:JM~$m' the sum of
in current fIltlds, subject to additlons and cIsd1u;tiOllS for meh cbanJles as may be agrHd upon in VlrinDg and approved in writing by the Owner,
Project Engineer, or Archllttt, said sum to be paid as fQIlows:
(a) PIlOGllESS P~YMENTS: (I) The Contractor shall pat the Subcoutractor monthly prozress payments in the amount of
Ib percent of tile AppUClltion submitted. ApplicllliOll:! shall be In writing and shall be received by the Contractor on (lr beforc the
1~ day of eaeh month,
(2) The Subconrractor shall. before the first 8p])ll<:allon, submit to the C()IItrac:tor a schedule of values of the variO\l.~ pans of the Work a~rc.
gating the totlIJ sam of this Subcontract, llI8d~outln such dellli!:as the SuhcontradOf and Contractor mllY agree upon, or liS required by Ihe
Owner, and :5lIpponed by such evidence lIS to itS coite<:lDCSS IlS the Contraet()t' IIIlI)' direct. This schedule, when approved by Ihe ConlnK'tor,
shall be used as a basis for Applications for Pa)'lllent, unless It be found to be in error. In applylna for paymenl Subcontractor shall submit
a statement based Upoll this schedule.
(3) If payments are mlllle on account of materials or equipment nOl IncClrpOnlted in the Work but delivered and $Uilllbly S10red at the
site, or at some other location agreed ll1Xln In writing, such payments shall be ill accordance with the terms and conditions of lhe Contract
Documents.
7<4) Unl~ss otherwise provlcle4 In the Contract DoculDCUts, the Cotltrael(lr shall pay me Subcontractor each progress paymcnt withIn
workhll days after the ContractOr has received ~nt from the Owner for 1II1Ior and material covered in the Application
submitted by dte Subcootraetor.
(b) FlNAL PAYMENT: (1) Subcontractor shall submit to Contractor a statemcnt signed by the jOb Sll{l'CrlntendenL, of Contr.lclUr
and Subcontractor, Statillll that all "''Orll: covered by this Subcollll'llCt hIlS been satisfadorily COlllp~ed and performed. Upon receipt of sald
statement. tile final payment shall be paid by the CODlI'lIClor to the Subcontractor within working days after the Conlr.lctor
shall have Jeec.\vcd the final psyment from the Owner on the Prime Contract.
(2) Receipted InvoIces and Affit\aWt: M a rurtber condition of progress p.,-mems Ilnc! final payment, the Cdntractor may require the SUbcOD'
tractor to fllfni.b receipted InvoIces for llllmateriab incorporated Into the Worlc or placed on the job ~lIe, supportcd hy the affidavit of !he
, C;uhcontractor settlllll forth mat all clailM for labor and material hnve been paid, wltll the nllm~ and addressC!$ Qr all laborers and mulcri4l111CD
$ted.
') No cenlticate liven or Jl8yment made under tIlis COlllTact, except the final certificate or final payment shall be conclusi1/C evidence of
I '. performance of this Contract, either whoUy or In pan; and 11(1 payment shall be construed to be an acecptlUlCe of defective work or Improper
.!erlals.
11. PERFORMANCE, LUOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BONDS:
NOtE REOJ"'.....
11. TEMPORARY FACJLlTIIlS AND SERVJCItS: The Contractor shall furnish and malce available at no COSlIO the SlIbcotltraclor
the follow1na umporazy facUities and services:
WlI.'1'Eft,~, eu:c~. Dl>>S,~
all Other necessary servicES and !acllldes are !be respoos\billty of the Subcontractor.
~ 13. HARMONY Cl..AUSE: General Con1ractor to Subcontractor.
Should Subcontraclor at any time fail to supply a sufficient number of skilled workmen, or a suffic;ient quantity of materials of proper quality,
or fail in any ~ to prosecute the Work covered by this Subco.ltract willl promptness and diligence, or fail in the performance of any of the
agreements herein contained, or shoull! any workmen performina work covered by Ihis Subc:ontTacl engage in a strike or olher work ~'toppa8e,
or cease to won dllC to picketing or olher such activity, Contractor may in any of stICh evenlS. at iL~ opflon without prejudice to any Olhtr
n:medl~.s it rrnay have, er fOl1 -ei rs written notice to the Subcmltractor. provide An)' such labor and malerials and deducl the cO$!
thereof from any mQllies then due 01' thereafler to ome due to the Subco1)tractor; and further, in any such evenl. eo"tractor may, D.t his
option, without prejudice to Ilny other remedies it may have. terminate the employment of the Subcontnlctor Cor the work under his Subconlri'"
and shall bave tbe right to ertler upon lhe premiSt::$ aoo tlIlce possession for the purpose of cSmpleting Ihe work hereunder of all the material,
Iools and equipment thereon and 10 finhh lIle Won and provide the materials t~efolll eilher with Its O""n employees Or other Subcnnl",ctClr.:
and in the case of such discontinuance of the employment by Contractor, Subcontractor sballnot be enlitled 10 receive any further paymenL_
"nder Ihe Subconttal::1 or otherwise, bulllltalJ nevCl'lhtlC$S remain liable for any damages whkh Contractor incurs, If Ihe expenses illcurred hy
.onuacta< in completing the WOrlt .hall exceed the ullpolid balance. Subcontractor shall ~y the difference 10 Contractor along wllh any olher
<tamale incune.d by Contractor as the result of Subcontractor'. default. Conlractor shall mve a lien upon all materials, tools and appJianc...
4-U possc$Sion of to se= the paymentthereo{, Subcontractor shan be liable to Contractor for all ~ and damages incurred by Contractor
..ue to the failure of performance by Subcontractor, the failure of Subcontractor to keep Ihe pmer""" nr ;Is work up to thaI of Conlrad of olhcr
lrades or the tailun to elCccute its work lIS directed by the Con~.
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. ... 14. Ml1'nM\)'M INSuRANCE REQUlREMENTl lllSUrancc shall be wtillcn for notlcs:s Ihan any limits of liability required by Iilw or
~ forth below, wbic:haver is greater.
. Workmen'! Compel\$alion . Sl2lUlorylEmployeQ Uability - $500,000 cadi oC;<;UfTencc
PublidGeneral Uablllty - Per PersDPIPer Occurrence
Bodily Injury, pcnonallnjllT)' and property damage liability - Combined
Single Umil - $1,000,000 each ac:cwrcncc:
$1,000,000 annual qan:ple
Auloll\obile Uabllily - Per Penon/l'llt A"ident
Bodily Injury and propeny damage - Combined
Single Limit- $1,000,000 cadi accidenl
CERTIfICIIIE MUST BE. JOB SPEC1FIC" and
V. L RENDINA,INC. MUST BE NAMED AS
ADDITIONAL INSURED.
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l5, INDEPENDENT CONTRAcroR'S STAnJS
The SubcontradQf, for himself or bcrsclf, his or ha' heirs. exc<:ulOrS, eXECutrixC$, administrators IUld assigns, agree..~ t~t hc or she i~ a solc
proprietor and if he or she has no employees and will not utilize ill tbe performance of Ihis Su!x:onlrac:t any other individuals without providing
to the Gcm:ral ContnCtor a c;ertjficate of Wodtmen's CoII1pensatiOlllnsurant:l:. The General Conlrac:tOr may 1I\J$l"'nd all payments alld rCRlov.:
the Subcontrxlor from the job if any individuals arc brought on the job by the Subcontr&Clor withoul first siving Ihe abllw ccrtific3lc to IhI:
General Contrac:tor. If Subcontndor bas employees. a certif&ealc of Workmen's Compensation Insu...nce is atladled herelo anll mack a pun of
this Subcontract. 11JC Sulxonlraclor, for himself or blll$Cl1, his or her heln, CJl:ecuton, execulrjxes. administrato"" a1\d a.'I5igns, fur1h~r ltgr~~~
Ihal he or she Is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Oeneral Contractor and Ill,t he or she as su~h inckpcndcnl cQnlrael<Jr
opctale$ a busineas sepnlC from the GellCTaI Contractor, maintall1$ a bllsinellll listing in the telephone dit\!ctory, performs 5ubcunlraclor work
for olher persons and firms. and furnishes his or her own tools and materials. al'ld thatlhe Gener.l Contl'1lClor Is nl/I ot>ligatelllo maintail\ any
Workmen's Compemalion Insurance (or Ihe beMfit o( lhe SubcontraClor, .
16. BILLING PROCEDURES.
I. Applk:atioII f01' Pa)'mcnl
A, All subconlraclora must biU on an AlA (orm provided by the c:ontrxlor. Addition:\! copies will be llCcured and paid (or by each
subcontrador, either by using their own copy madline or a copier service.
B. The AppIiC8!lon for PayRlOO\t mWlt have a bteakdown submitted, prior to billing, based onlhc total c:onl....el amount Gnd lIpP'''........ by
the wnlraaor. All subsequent billin~ will be based on this b..:altdown. The... fortl\$ must be filled out by each llubcl/ntrac:tor's office
and pcnonnel.
C. All applic:atio~ must be signed and dated by an aulhorl:ud personnel.
N()"J'E, AlA forms must be used lor final bllllna lor rc:tainage.
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A. Job VkU Orders - 1bese wort orders will be IS$1Ied in the field by Y.L. Rendina, Inc., foremanlS\lpo:rinlendenl$ only. NO OTHER
FORMS Wlll BB RECOGNIZED. A copy of Ihe contraclor's job work order should be filled out with a romp!clc malerial and labor
~down, by hourly wage and individual unit prices.lben totaled and tn..lled immediately 10 thc c:ontnlClor'~ office prior to hilling.
Formal cllangc onl8l'S to be issued apinst said Job work order ate required In ordc.r for the I;ubcontractor to bill lIprr(,ved chang~
ordcf1l with his applialion for payment.
The method of recording Illis work Oil the job worll orders mllSl be done on a daily basis and signed by Ihc contractors field
superintendent.
B. O\anac Orden; a&*inR proposals - The subcontrac:tor is to issue tbeir proposals to Ibe contrac:tor's office regarding Pr"po~1 Requll$lS
and ArcIlhcct'lI SupplclllCl1laJy InstnIctions. y.L. Rendina, Inc, will issue cll8nge orders, if accepled and approved by Ihe Ow""r, fur
Ihis wvrk.
In ordu for the subconttac:tor to Invoice this worll on his Application for Paym~nl, there must be a formal ch~nsc order i:;'"iucd by IlIe
contraCtor.
-7 c. Vemal <Xders - Verbal approval to proceed may be issued only by a ~ora1e officer of Ihe c:ontraClor against a JlfQpOlSal, wherebY lhe
change ordc;r has not been formally written and senl OUI. This wi only happell If we tnusl expedite and proc:ccd Wilh the work
Immcdialely, VoL, Rendina, Jnc. will issue these change orders a. :lOOn as ~i"Ic SO Ihat Ihe subconlraCl"r Can hill ;>gain~l Ihe
~rccntage of worl< complele for said dtmgc order.
17. SE&VICE CA.U..Sr
This sutK::ontraQor wlll be beld rcspon$iblc (or any SCJViec Q)ls within the one year warranty period which will he cs.labJished IhlVUllh lhe
subsl2ntial completion dale Ihe>'COf and Is expected 10 make said service calls within 24 ho\lrs o( the ccmpl..;nt. If Ihis ~ub<"Onltllctor cannot
perform wlthin the 24 bour lime period, an independent contractor will be called in to perform such ",,vIces am.! whatever the ell:>l I" to re(1\llr
andlor rcpla.~ nutcri;t1 and Ial)Qr for the $eNiee 1;;111 wlll be charged to that subcOntrac:tor accordingly. Se,vic.; call wurk Ih", i~ rCCluircll wilhin
Ihal 24 hour rime period applles unly to emergencies, that Is, however, not limited 10, inoperable loilet facililic~, plumhing Ic~k~, no healing,
gas r>iPC: leaks, e1ec:tri~ powcr f~i1ure (cl~r main distribution or subpanel r"...lIs to breaker, ele.) or Bny other life oupP'>rt r.dlily lhal i. nol
tTIentiOllCd h<:rcw;lh.
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'18. PL~ AND sp~AnONS DESClUP'l10N:
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~ wor1c must be done In accorunc. w11tl PlAns (S66 EdlIblt I) Mt8Ched I\6JWllth and rnado part 0' the contract
decumtnIs.
All ~K COMPRISED HERE'NlTH IS FOR TWO (2}IDemeAL BlILDINGS CONSISTlNG OF SIXTY-SIX
(a6) APAR1"MENT UNITS,
19. ADDmoNAL TERMS: (t) Should Subeomractof default on any of Its obligations under this allrcement, Contra.:tor shall be
entitled to recovct from Suboonlraetor all expen:sa. charges. c~s lUld dam..~ ",bleh SubcontTaCtor's default c:mse5 Contr.ICtor 10 in~ur
or suffer. including, wi!hOllllimitation, all attcrneys' fees lIJld eosts of suit, wbich CoDl~tor iDCllrs \JI seeklnll redress fw SubcontrllCtor's
defnult or in defendln, apl1lSl chums C8u$ed, In whole or .in part by SUbcODtrlIl:tOr's defllUlt. ContraclOr shall also be entitled to recoyer frOlll
SubcontraclOl' all expcmc:s, cbarges, COSI$IIIId damages, Including, wi!hOl1t UmltatlOll, all attorneys' fees aDd costs of Suil, which Contractor
Incurs in defemiDg apIDSl any c;1aim wbleh SubcOlllJ'llCtor brings apinst Conrractor and OD whleh Contrac:tor prevails.
IN WI1:~ WHERBOP. 1bey have bereunto set their ~!he clay aDd. year tirst abtm: written,
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SCOPE OF WORK
SYLCAR CONSTRUCTION CORP.
Installation of all of the following:
. Exterior and interior walLpanels.
. Wood trusses.
. Required roof sheathing.
. 15 lb. felt on complete roof sheathing by the end of each working day. Do not leave
plywood exposed.
. Required windows and exterior entrance doors with temporary locksets and glass
sliding patio doors.
. Fascia, frieze boards, and overhang soffit blocking.
. Tyvek to exterior wall panels and sill sealer as required.
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. Gable and draft stop trusses to be factory sheathed.
. Anchor bolts to be set by Masonry Contractor
. Material handling eq'Uipment, scaffolding, and crane for either erection or mobilizing
material on-site is by this subcontractor.
. All material either factory pre-fabricated or loose will be furnished by General
Contractor with exception of nails, staples, shots, pins, and other fasteners will be
furnished by this subcontractor. Plywood clips and truss anchors by General
Contractor.
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CIVIL
REUBEN B. LAPP, AMOS B. LAPP and
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I, Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire, hereby certify that I have on the below date caused a
true and correct certified copy of the Complaint filed by the Plaintiff filed in this action to be
served upon the entity in the manner indicated below:
First Class Mail, Postage Prepaid, Addressed As Follows:
QFS Factory Outlet
922 State Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
SNELBAKER, BRENNEMAN & SPARE, P. C.
LAW OFFICES
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44 W. Main Street
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
REUBEN B. LAPP, AMOS B. LAPP
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FENCING & SUPPLY, LTD., : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS
NO. 02-1163
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
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foregoing by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the following:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Snelbaker, Brenneman & Spare, P.C.
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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manner indicated below:
FIRST CLASS MAIL. POSTAGE PREPAID, ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:
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Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
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