HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-2794G. Edward Schweikert IV, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D #81976
BOSW ELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 N. Front Street/PO Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377
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Attorneys for Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CO., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PLAINTIFF
V. NO. '?wy
ROBERT P. JONES, t1d1bla
R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL
CONTRACTOR,
DEFENDANT : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
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G. Edward Schweikert IV, Esquire
Supreme Court LD #81976
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 N. Front StreetiPO Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377
(717) 236-9316 fax
btpaGatt.net
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT
CO.,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
ROBERT P. JONES, t/d/b/a
R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL
CONTRACTOR,
DEFENDANT
NO. 0/,-.27f Y' Curt( 7&-
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Cumberland Truck Equipment Co., by its attorneys, G. Edward
Schweikert IV, Esquire, and Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford, files this Complaint
against the Defendant, Robert P. Jones, t/d/b/a R & J Enterprises General Contractor,
for the following reasons:
1. Plaintiff is Cumberland Truck Equipment Co., a Pennsylvania corporation
registered at 25 Roadway Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant, Robert P. Jones, t/d/b/a R&J Enterprises General Contractor,
is an adult individual, with his last-known address of 2467 Joppa Road, York, York
County, Pennsylvania.
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COUNTI
BREACH OF CONTRACT
3. On or about June 30, 2005, Defendant presented a 1990 Autocar Dump
Truck to Plaintiff for problems Defendant alleged to have with the truck regarding low
fuel mileage and low power.
4. On July 22, 2005, Plaintiff performed diagnostic tests on Defendant's
truck and road tested the vehicle.
5. The charges for Plaintiff's work totaled $731.29. A true and correct copy
of Plaintiff's invoice is attached hereto and identified as Exhibit "A."
6. Defendant was billed for the services rendered.
7. On or about October 13, 2005, without paying Plaintiff for the work
performed, Defendant removed the truck from the premises of Plaintiff.
8. Despite numerous demands to Defendant for payment of the same,
Defendant has refused to pay the balance owed to Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in the total sum of
$731.29, plus interest, and costs of suit.
COUNT II
UNJUST ENRICHMENT
9. Plaintiff incorporates Paragraphs 1 through 8 as if fully reproduced,
herein.
10. Plaintiff provided Defendant with diagnostic services and parts totaling
$731.29.
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11. Defendant has failed to pay Plaintiff the balance due, therefore, Plaintiff
having done so to the benefit of Defendant, Defendant became liable to Plaintiff for the
just and reasonable amount of the diagnostic services and parts.
12. Defendant has been unjustly enriched by accepting the services and parts
provided by Plaintiff and not paying for same.
13. Plaintiff has demanded that Defendant pay the amount due and owing,
but Defendant has failed to do so.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in the total sum of
$731.29, plus interest, and costs of suit.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
By:
7 G. Edward chweikert IV, Esquire
Attorneys or Plaintiff
DATE: May 17, 2006
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CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT CO
25 ROADWAY DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
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JSTOMER NAME NUMBER 91548
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+67 JOPPA RD COMPLETE 07-22-05
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CHECKED ENGINE TIMING, CHECKED THE CHARGE AIR
GETTING FUEL THROTTLE AND NO PROBLEMS WERE
UNIT AND THE ENGINE PERFORMACE WAS GOOD AND
SMOKE.
NOTE: INJECTORS AND FUEL PUMP WERE REMOVED AND SENT TO PENN DIESEL
TO CHECK PUMP OPERATION AND INJECTOR POP OFF AND SPRAY PATTERNS
NO DEFECTS WERE NOTED, PUMP WAS INSTALLED AND TIMED TO ENGINE,
UNIT WAS ROAD TESTED TO CHECK ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND NO DEFECTS
WERE NOTED.
TOTAL LABOR
TOTAL PARTS
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12 947620
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16.66
GASKET 8.64
GASKET 3.72
GASKET 0.52
BOLT 1.06
GASKET 0.24
BRAKLEEN 2.48
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1E FACTORY WARRANTY CONSTITUTES ALL OF THE WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT
iE SALE OF THIS ITEM/ITEMS. THE SELLER HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS
iRRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
_RCHANTIBILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND THE SELLER
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MAY-16-2006 TUE 11:52 AM BOS, TIN, PICC & ALF. FAX NO, 717 236 9316 P. 07
CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CO., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PLAINTIFF
V.
ROBERT P. JONES, tld)Wa
R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL
CONTRACTOR,
DEFENDANT
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CIVIL ACTION -LAW
I, Sharon Collins, on behalf of Plaintiff, hereby verify that the facts containec in
the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information
and belief. I understand that false statements herein are subject to the penalties o` 18
Pa.C.S.A. 44904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
SHARON COLLINS
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, Y COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT,
Plaintiff,
NO. 06-2794
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
V.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ROBERT P. JONES, t/d/b/a
R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL
CONTRACTOR,
Defendant.
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: G EDWARD SCHWEIKERT, IV
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 NORTH FRONT STREET
PO BOX 741
HARRISBURG, PA 17108-0741
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO FILE A WRITTEN REPSONSE TO
THE ENCLOSED NEW MATTER WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM THE
SERVICE HEREOF OR A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
Respectfully Submitted,
DATED: T- IS 27Cn
HOLT & OGDEN, LLP
BY:
. Ogden
Attorney at Law
34 North Queen Street
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-0550
Pa.R.C.P. 237.1(a) (2)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, YORK COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT, NO. 06-2794
Plaintiff,
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
v.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ROBERT P. JONES, t/d/b/a
R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL
CONTRACTOR,
Defendant.
ANSWER & NEW MATTER
NOW COMES the Defendants, ROBERT P. JONES and R & J
ENTERPRISES GENERAL CONTRACTOR, through his Attorney, John M. Ogden,
of the law firm of Holt & Ogden, LLP, and files this Answer & New Matter, to the
Complaint, stating the following facts:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
COUNT I
BREACH OF CONTRACT
3. Denied. The Defendant believes and therefore avers that the 1990
Autocar Dumptruck (Truck) was taken to the Plaintiff for warranty service work after
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the Defendant called the Plaintiff and spoke to Bill Harrigan about the problems with
the Truck.
4. Denied. After reasonable investigation the Defendant is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment. No
information about diagnostic tests or results were ever forwarded to the Defendant
for review.
5. Denied. All of the work was performed pursuant to the warranty because
the engine had been previously overhauled by the Plaintiff and the Plaintiff a one-
year warranty on its work. The Defendant questioned the service manager, Bill
Harrigan whether the warranty was still in effect on the truck. He was advised that
the warranty was one-year or 100,000 miles. The date that the engine was
overhauled was 8/26/04.
6. Denied. The Defendant was never told that there was a bill for the
warranty work to try to find the problem with the Truck. When the Defendant called
to find out when the Truck would be ready, he was advised that they could not find
any problem with the Truck and that there was an invoice. The Defendant never
authorized any work to be performed at his expense.
7. Admitted. The Defendant removed his Truck from the Plaintiff's place of
business during regular business hours. The Plaintiff had no right to hold the truck
hostage.
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8. Denied. The Defendant has communicated numerous times that the work
was warranty work, that there was no service performed for which he benefitted, i.e.
the Truck still had the same problem.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
dismiss the Complaint.
COUNT II
UNJUST ENRICHMENT
9. No answer is required.
10. Denied. The Defendant did not receive any enrichment whatsoever. In
fact, the Defendant suffered damages and lost jobs as the result of the illegal
detention of his Truck.
11. Denied. The Defendant did not receive any enrichment whatsoever. In
fact, the Defendant suffered damages and lost jobs as the result of the illegal
detention of his Truck.
12. Denied. The Defendant was advised prior to taking his Truck to the
Plaintiff that the work was warranty work. There was never any estimate given,
never any discussion of a work rate and in fact, the service manager told the
Defendant, "Don't worry about the bill, it under warranty."
13. Denied. The Plaintiff is not entitled to any monies and did not enrich the
Defendant in any way.
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WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
dismiss the Complaint.
NEW MATTER
14. The Plaintiff has not stated a cause of action for Breach of Contract in
that there was no contract between the parties and no meeting of the minds.
15. The Plaintiff has not stated a cause of action for Unjust Enrichment
because the Defendant was not enriched in any way at all as the result of the services
performed by the Plaintiff.
16. The Plaintiff has committed fraud in representing that the Truck was
under warranty for a period of one-year from the date that he engine was
overhauled.
17. The Court lacks jurisdiction over this matter.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
dismiss the Complaint.
COUNTERCLAIM
COUNT I
BREACH OF WARRANTY
18. The Defendant is the owner of a 1990 Autocar Dump Truck (Truck).
19. On or about August 26, 2004, the Plaintiff overhauled the engine on the
Truck at the Defendant's request and at a cost of $14,851.77.
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20. The work was performed after discussions with the service manager, Bill
Harrigan and after a rough estimate of the costs was discussed.
21. The Defendant paid the invoice in full and was advised that there was a
100,000 mile or one-year warranty on the work performed.
22. After the work was performed, the Defendant picked-up the Truck and
the next day, the Truck would not operate. The oil filter was split and spewing oil
out of the crankcase.
23. The Defendant contacted the Plaintiff and a mechanic was dispatched to
York to repair the Truck. All of the work was performed under warranty.
24. On or about July 5, 2005, the Defendant began experiencing loss of
power and increased fuel usage on his Truck. The mileage on the Truck went from
5.5 MPG to 2.5 MPG.
25. The Defendant contacted the Plaintiff shop and the service manager, Bill
Harrigan told him to bring the Truck in immediately for diagnosis.
26. The service manager of the Plaintiff said, "Don't worry about it, its under
warranty, just get it up here."
27. On July 14, 2005, the Plaintiff contacted the Defendant and advised that
it determined that injector pump was defective.
28. The Defendant went to the Plaintiff and picked-up the injector pump and
took the same to Penn Diesel.
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29. Penn Diesel checked the pumps and determined that they were working
properly. The Defendant was charged $188.22 from Penn Diesel.
30. The Plaintiff called the Defendant on July 23, 2005 and told him to pick-
up the Truck and advised that there was an invoice because they found nothing
wrong with the Truck.
31. The Plaintiff has breached its warranty to the Defendant in that it was
represented to the Defendant by the Plaintiff that the engine work was warranted for
one-year or 100,000 miles.
32. At the time that the truck was taken to the Plaintiff, there was no
discussion that the work would not be done under the warranty.
33. The engine overhaul was completed and paid for on August 26, 2006
and the Truck was delivered to the Plaintiff on July 5, 2005, well within the warranty
period.
34. The Plaintiff would not honor the warranty despite repeated demands to
honor the warranty.
35. On September 28, 2005, counsel for the Defendant contacted the
Plaintiff, in writing and asking them to honor the warranty. See letter dated
September 8, 2005, attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A."
36. On September 28, 2005, the Plaintiff sent a letter stating that the warranty
would not cover the invoice since they found no problem. See letter dated
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September 28, 2005, attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "B."
37. On October 21, 2005, the Plaintiff sent another letter to the Defendant
stating that the "labor involved in the diagnostic testing will not be covered by
warranty and is due from Mr. Jones." See letter dated October 21, 2005, attached
hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "C."
38. On the invoice for the engine overhaul and on the invoice in support of
the Plaintiff's complaint, there is a warranty disclaimer which states in part:
"The factory warranty constitutes all of the warranties with respect to the sale
of this item/items. The seller may hereby expressly disclaims all warranties ,
either express or implied."
39. The Plaintiff cites its factory warranty as support for the proposition that
it may bill the Defendant for the services to diagnose or mis-diagnose the Truck's
performance defect. See Factory Warranty supplied by the Plaintiff, attached hereto
and made a part hereof as Exhibit "D."
40. Nothing in the Factory Warranty gives notice that a customer would be
billed for service work in the event that a problem is mis-diagnosed or not diagnosed.
41. After the Truck was picked-up from the Plaintiff, the problem with the loss
of power and reduced fuel mileage.
42. The Defendant then repaired the Truck himself after consulting with
various mechanics.
43. The Plaintiff is in breach of warranty for failing to honor an express
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warranty. Because of this dispute, the Defendant could not have other service work
performed under the warranty.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
enter judgment in its favor in the amount of $731.29, plus costs of suit.
COUNT II
LOSS OF USE OF TRUCK
44. The Defendant took the Truck to the Plaintiff on or about July 5, 2005 for
repairs under warranty.
45. The Plaintiff contacted the Defendant on July 23, 2005 to advise that it
could not repair the Truck and that he should pick-it up.
46. The Plaintiff refused to release the Truck to the Defendant and held it
hostage for the payment of a bill that the Defendant did not owe.
47. The Truck was held against the will of the Defendant from July 5, 2005
through October 13, 2005, or 103 days of loss of use.
48. The Defendant lost the use of his Truck for 14 weeks at the rate of
$1,632.00 per week for a total of $24,006.72.
49. During this period of time the Defendant was under a subcontract with
Mnsley Construction to work on the I-83 Construction Project in Southern York
County. See copy of letter from Mnsley Construction with a copy of the payments
made to the Defendant, attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "E."
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50. The Defendant had to stop taking contracts between this period of time
and has lost an undetermined amount of money solely due to the unlawful detention
of his Truck.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
enter judgment in favor of the Defendant and against the Plaintiff in this amount of
$24,006.72, plus costs of suit.
Respectfully Submitted,
HOB T & OGDEN, LLP
BY:
John Ogden
Attorne at Law
34 No Queen Street
York, A 17403
(717) 846-0550
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, YORK COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT,
NO. 06-2794
Plaintiff,
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
V.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ROBERT P. JONES, t/d/b/a
R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL
CONTRACTOR,
Defendant.
VERIFICATION
The statements contained in this pleading are those of my attorney,
however, I have reviewed the complaint and verify that the averment or denial
contained therein are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge or
information and belief. The undersigned understands that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Sec. 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification.
Date: 17?10
W) 1 4
ROBERT P. JONES
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, YORK COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT,
Plaintiff,
V.
ROBERT P. JONES, t/d/b/a
R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL
CONTRACTOR,
Defendant.
NO. 06-2794
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VERIFICATION
The statements contained in this pleading are those of my attorney,
however, I have reviewed the complaint and verify that the averment or denial
contained therein are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge or
information and belief. The undersigned understands that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Sec. 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification.
Date: -7/(0/0&
ROBERT P. JONES
Jo NM o HoLT
DEN HOLT & OLDEN, LLP
ATTORNEYS
34 North Queen Street - York, Pennsylvania 17403
Tel: (717) 846-0550
Fax: (717) 843-1993
September 8, 2005
FAXED
MR. JOSEPH M. PEDUZZI
CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT CO.
25 ROADWAY DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
RE: ROBERT P. JONES doing business as BY FAX: (717)241-6472
R & J Enterprises General Contractor (814)269-9222
1990 AUTOCAR DUMP TRUCK
Dear Joseph:
I am writing to you in your capacity as President of Cumberland Truck
Equipment Co.. Our Law Firm represents Robert Jones, the owner of the
Truck.
He had the truck's engine and injector pumps re-built September, 2004
at a cost of approximately $14,800.00. Before the July 4, 2005, weekend,
Robert noticed that the dump truck was losing power and the mileage went
from 5.5 miles per gallon to 2.5 to 3 miles per gallon.
He contacted your company and was told not to use it and to deliver it
the shop for repairs. The truck was under warranty. The truck sat for two
weeks while the mechanic who re-built the engine last year was on vacation.
When the mechanic returned, Bill Harrigan called my client and indicated that
the diagnosis was that the injector pump or the injectors which were causing
the trouble.
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Mr. Jones then authorized the injector pump and the injectors to be
taken to Penn Diesel for testing, They were not the problem, The injectors
were inspected and passed that inspection in every way. Mr. Jones paid for
this out-of-pocket in the amount of $188.22.
After the truck's engine was re-assembled, Bob Harrigan called my client
and indicated that the truck was ready to be picked-up. When my client
inquired what was done to correct the problem, he said there was no problem.
Then, he was advised to pay the bill in the amount of $731.29.
My client indicated that the re-built engine was still under warranty and
inquired why he had to pay over $700.00 for the truck to be "checked-out."
Bill Harrigan then refused to release the truck to Robert Jones.
The truck is still on your lot. My client is losing valuable summer work
and already lost his job as a subcontractor with Kinsley Construction working
on the I-83 Highway project.
I propose the following:
1) Please release the truck to Robert Jones. If the problem is solved,
then the warranty would cover it.
2) If the problem persists, then please make any necessary repairs.
The invoice for services indicates that: "Road tested the unit and the
engine performance was good and there was no excessive smoke." This does
not say whether the truck was tested before or after the work was performed.
If it was tested before the work was performed, I would imagine that my client
would have contacted and told that no work was required. It does not state
whether the test was performed with the truck under a "load."
Can you please
Co ially,
John 0
gden
A.1
CUMBERLAND
TRUCK
CIEEQUIPMENT CO.
25 Roadway Drive . Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone (717) 249-2922
889 E. Main St. ¦ Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone (717) 738-2444
September 28, 2005
John M. Ogden, Esq.
Holt & Ogden, LLP
34 North Queen Street
York, PA 17403
Re: 1990 Autocar dump truck brought to CTE by Mr. Jones for excessive
smoke and power complaint.
Dear Mr. Ogden,
Enclosed please find summary of diagnostics performed on the above unit
by Cumberland Truck Equipment Co's service department. Our Service Di-
rector, Mr. Bill Herigan, has compiled the steps that were taken to di-
agnose the complaint. The fuel pump was sent out to Penn Detroit Diesel,
per the customer's request, to find out if there was an internal failure
in the pump. The pump was bench tested and found to be within specs.
The warranty guidelines pertain to the three Cis, complaint, cause and
correction. We tested for complaint; no defects were found which does
not lead us to a cause and/or correction. Therefore, Cumberland Truck
Equipment Co. needs to be paid for their services.
Also, this unit has been on our lot since the latter part of July. We
can no longer afford to store this unit without a storage fee. If this
matter is not resolved by October 10, 2005, there will be a Twenty Five
Dollar ($25.00) per day fee until such time as it is resolved.
roe any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at
(717) 249-2922.
Sincerely yours,
Joseph M. Peduzzi
President
cc: Bill Herigan
VOLVO ¦ AUTOCAR ¦ GMC ¦ CTP 6
*Initial contact was to call and explain engine was loosing power and smoking
*sugested to check air filter, fuel shutoff throttle for full travel, etc
*2' contact was low power and excessive smoke
*suggested unit not be operated due to heavy smoke due to possible
overfueling which could cause internal engine damage and/or engine
timing might have jumped
*unit was delivered to shop, started in am, tech, foreman and service manager
did not notice any excessive smoke
*suggested troubleshooting procedure was explained to customer and approved
to check fuel pressure, throttle travel, engine shutof& turbo and engine timing
*quoted rate was explained and agreed prior to performing troubleshooting
*all checks showed no defects, fuel pressure was at operating specs, throttle was
breaking over properly, engine shutoff was functioning properly not inhibiting
rack travel to allow power complaint, engine timing was checked and at correct
setting to engine family
*customer was informed of findings and felt ac system was cause of power loss
ac system(compressor) was checked and no defects noted
*we spoke about fuel pump and injectors but did not confirm any failures with
pump or injectors, suggested fuel pump and injectors be sent out to vendor
that performed injection pump repair(customer requested vendor) at time of
engine overhaul, we have no responsibility of fuel pump repair vendor,
*customer was told up front that we did not find any defects with engine overhaul
*fuel pump check and calibration check for injectors was also quoted at roughly
5 hours labor to remove pump and injectors, reinstall after testing and time engine
that customer agreed to terms prior to removing components
*vendor tested pump and injectors and stated no defects and billed for testing
*we installed pump and injectors, timed engine and road tested to check engine
performance and no defects noted, closci repair order and informed customer
or repair order total, customer did not feel he had a responsibility to pay for
repair order due to no defects were found, troubleshooting was performed and
amounts to perform Us was explained to customer, customer agreed and since
no defects were found disagrees we should charge for testing
*warranty would not pay for troubleshooting with no defects found, why should
we be responsible for troubleshooting an engine that shows no defects? I feel we
are due payment for services performed, we checked engine and fuel system and
confirmed and concluded no defects per customers complaint
CUMBERLAND
TRUCK
EQUIPMENT CO.
25 Roadway Drive ¦ Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone (717) 249-2922
889 E. Main St. ¦ Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone (717) 738-2444
October 21, 2005
John M. Ogden, Esq.
Holt & Ogden, LLP
34 North Queen Street
York, PA 17403
Re: Robert P. Jones/R&J Enterprises General Contractor
1990 Autocar Dump Truck
Dear Mr. Ogden:
On September 28, 2005, Joseph M. Peduzzi, President of Cumberland Truck
Equipment, responded to your letter of September 8, 2005. Enclosed with his response
was a summary of the diagnostics performed on Mr. Jones' truck. Please have W. Jones
review this summary.
Mr. Jones had agreed, prior to any of the testing, to the rates that would be charged
should no problems be detected. Since no problems were detected, the labor involved in
the diagnostic testing will not be covered by warranty and is due from Mr. Jones.
Again, as stated in the letter dated September 28, 2005, the warranty guidelines pertain
to the three C's; complaint, cause and correction. We tested for complaint: no defects
were found which does not lead to cause or correction.
Please be aware that on October 13, 2005, your client, Mr. Jones, removed the truck
in question from Cumberland Truck Equipment's lot without permission and without
settling his invoice.
Cumberland Truck Equipment requests this invoice be paid in full in the amount of
$731.29 by October 28, 2005.
VOLVO ¦ AUTOCAR ¦ GMC ¦ CTP - J?
If payment is not received by the above date, we shall, without further notice, turn this
over to the local District Justice for collection. Any costs involved will be charged to
your client.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at (717) 249-2922 extension 141.
Sincere,
Sharon S. Collins
Credit Manager
cc: Joseph M. Peduzzi, President
Cumberland Truck Equipment
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Service Operations Manual
Claim Administration - Standard Coverage
Section 10-2-2
1 MUkor\ VVPAMMA V l r kocm l lr-n.,A l C Writ / 1 I -U/1I3j
WG, WAH, WIA, WC, AC and WX
February 11, 1998 to Current
VOLVO
Volvo Tnicks No 0 Anmwk a, lac.
TRUCK WARRANTY CER77F7-ATE
Volvo Trucks North America, Inc warrants each new WHIfEGMC and USA manufactured Volvo truck to be free from defects
in material and workmanship under normal use and service up to the periods ass spec&ed, provided all Volvo Trucks North
America, hic. maintenance regnircmems found in the operator's moved are followed All warranty periods are cakaLted from
date in service. AN coverage is 100% for parts and labor except as noted.
1. Basic Wueanty:
12 MONTHS, or 100,000 Miles, or 161,000 Kilometers, Whichever Occurs First
Air conditioning (sealed system only) - no ruileage limitation.
2. Engine Waenaty
(a) Volvo Engoes~
See Volvo Poeertrak Warranty Certificate
(b) Other Maeafacturer Ensi
Not covered under this Warranty Certificate. See paragraph 14 on the reverse side.
3 Tom u"miom, Dalvdise and Raw Aide Warranty:
(a) Volvo Coreponasc
See Volvo Povrertrain Warranty Cert&c to
(b) Other MaaeEactrrer Componeatc
36 Months, or 300,000 Miles. or 483,000 Kilau2ers, Whichever Occurs First
Covered Components are in follows:
Manual Transmission - Transmission Assembly.
Automatic Transmission - Not covered by this warramy_ See paragraph 14 on the reverse side.
Driveline - Bearing, hanger, and shafts.
Rear Axle - Differential carrier assembly and ale housing.
4. Cab Wrresty:
60 months at 500,000 hGLE.S, or 806,000 l(Alormears Whichever Occurs First
Covers inured corrosion where metal k perforated.
5. Franc Wrraaty:
(a) Fuse, Crossseebers and Frame Brackets for Fspee5ospensios Mounting:
36 Momhs or 300,OOD Miles, or 483,000 Kilometer Whichever Occurs First.
(b) Frame end Csawmebes as tractors tied FE model trucks arty:
60 Months or 500,000 MII.E.S, or 805,000 KELOKI EIERS, Whichever Occurs First
6. Noise Emission wernsew.
LIFE OF VEMC7 . Volvo Trucks North Armerica, her vrrraaas to the first purchaser of this vehicle for purposes other
than resale, and m each nhsequest purchaser, that the vrhide vas designed, built and egm41 1 to caoform, at the time
of $ale to nth fiat . how, with A applicable U.S. EPA noie nowt al wguistioea. This warranty is not ffisioe 2 to any
vehicle particular Part, oomposest, or system of the vehicle. Defects a the design, srasbly or any part, conpo sort or
system of the vehicle which at the time of ask to an& first purchaser, tamed noise emission levels to exceed Federal
stasderds are covered by" wrri aty for the life of the vehicle EXCLU90NS Failres which arise us result of
twoPedmg rather than from defects in the deign, assembly, or any part, components, or system of the vehicle are not
cowed by this wrraty.
7. Emission Control Syaem Woivinai .
12 MONTHS. Eovse a moioa ccamols, other than throe n welacsood by Volvo Tricks North America, hc. we
wrraated to 12 months in conjunction with the eagae maanfacturer . Beyond this 12 month period, the engine
mwabcdrer'a svrra any applies Vehicles sold foe use in C &rvds must have a copy of the California Emission System
Warranty in the vehicle.
I NOT& MUTA MINIS AND EXCLUSIONS TO IRIS WARRANTY APPEAR
ON THE REVERSESMEOF I CERTMIC.ATE
This waswty appiiesto d Volvo Trucks North America, he naaufattwed relicts operated exclusively in the United States
and Cassdo and placed a service on or aAer Februry 11, 1996. The nwsdaceaver (Volvo Tech North America, inc-) has
reserved the right to make ray changes is design, or to make addidow to or upon its products, without incurring any obligations to
assail the sane cocormneesdd vehicles psevioualy bulk.
TJM WARRANTY IS 1"RESMY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND
I EPRESENTATIONS OR CONDMON! , STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, EXPRESSED
OR AMPLED I C UDRVC, BUT NOT LDST!1D'TO, SO TED WARIANfY OF
kgERCHAN[ABURT OR FTR+GSS FOR A PAR 1CULAI PURPOSE
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Service Operations Manual
Claim Administration - Standard Coverage
REVERSE SIDE OF TRUCK WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
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February 11, 1998 to Current
THESE LMOUrAnONS AND EXCLUSIONS ARE LVQmORTAMr
AND %t-Sr BE READ AND UNl)MwMOD.
LVWrrATIONS - Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.'s obligation is limited to, at its option, repair or replacement of parts
which are admwledged by it to be defective. In the case of acknowledged defective assemblies, exchange with factory rebuilt
units may be pre s. The defective parts or assemblies replaced shall become the property of Volvo Tnrks North America, Inc.
Warranty repairs performed by the dealer's shop in accordance with the terms of the warranty set forth herein are free of
charge. Warranty repairs do not constitute an extension of the original warranty period for the vehicle or any part thereof.
Warranty consideration can only be given if the deficiency is brought to the attention of an authorized Volvo Truck dealer
immediately upon discovery.
NO PAYMENT OR OTFIER COMPENSATX31V WlU BE MADE FOR CONSEQI.&V7M RVDIRECT
OR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.
Enckn iom s:
1. DAMAGES: Damages due to accidents, miwre, negligence, improper operations, storage err transport, operation at
eocerare speeds, loading beyond the factory rated load capacity, and improper or m-Wicient mantersnre services are rot
cowed. Damages doe to failure to follow Volvo Trucks North America. Inc. service procedures are considered damages
due to improper maiwtenance aervices.
Z APPIKATKN* The responsibility of supplying the Correct application or specification information on a vehicle sold to
the customer belongs at the selling location. Vehicle application problems, including but not limited to, replacement of
incorrect ale or transmission gear ratios, failures of component parts of vehicles being operated in ices of factory rated
bad opneitks6 or the use of a vehicle for a purpose for which it was not intended are not caveed
3. ENVIA0P71tMAL DAMAGE: Parts made out of loth, lather, wood, rubber, synthetics, paint or chrome which have
been effected by exposure to the elements or chemical influence inchnding, but not limited to, food sobs, industrial fall-out,
or the me of improper cleaners, polishes, and/or waxes we not covered
4. GLASS: Glass breakage and snitches are not cowed unless positive physical proof of manufacturing responsibility is
established
5. SEVERE SERVI(3 : Suspension parts, including, but not limited to rubber bushing, torque rod bushings, spring piss and
bahing, that fail due to seine serice one not coverCd
6_ ALTERA7X*Vk Amy vehicle repaired and/or altered in soy way outside of a Volvo authorized service center so as to
adversely effeu, in Volvo Trucks North Asnerics, Inc.'s sole judgment. its stability or reliability, is not covered
7. OPMNAL E(FJNN M- Any part of the truck which fails, malfunctions, or does not pesfwm as a result of improper
conversion or isrtalistion of speoal bodies or equipment by other masafactvas or suppliers is not covered
8. MAIIVIENANCL+- Normal man nrsce services including but not limited to. replacement of oil 6ltem adluntme nts of the
engine, injection pump. tranm. . balues, linkages, as well as all adjustments, diagooms and tat time are not covered.
9. AL1GM MU. Arspmes t of axle(s) and balancing of tines; idu3ng changing of axle camber, caster, toe and thrust angle
settings are not covered.
10. PARTS C)DMJAbEDD Parts which are normally connlOed or worn out during the vehicle 's normal service life and
customarily replaced during usual maintensace service inrckndisg, but not limited to bulb, brake and dutch lining,
bushing, bens and wow blades are not covered after the &st 30 days of cuseomv service.
11.11 h 124U FARM Any vehicle which as been repaired by use of pits and accessories, as well as major asserblies
and eachusge usiib, which we s ulas andud to gensaine Volvo replacement parts and which cause a vehicle component or
system to fed am not com
12 TIRES: Tuts mod tubes we coveRd by separate warranties gives, by thew respective m armiacturers.
13. CAB SI RiJC I URE AND COIRY06XX* Cab stsuct u it defects or cab corrosion that occurs in areas of the cab that have
been pevinuip dsnrged, repaired, altered or modified we not covered.
14. ENGDM AND ALTIniNATIC'1 6: The engines and automatic tra sinimom ved in Volvo tracks we
warranted by their nrpecti ve mw 6actu ens. Refer m the emgi manufacturer's warranty statement famished with every
Va" vehicle.
15.ODOM MER RLA is Any vehicle on which the odometer has been disconnected or the mileage reading has been
shored and the vehidds --1 mileage cannnot be readily determined is not covered
16. P2Eh4RJM LABOIL Premium for owes tieoe adior shift differential is not covered.
17. EXCESSIVE LABOR: Exmeaive lobar for a warrantable impair due to installation of equipment or body by the customer is
not coursed except in the event the dealer sells the complete chains and body as a package.
I& M6C- EXPENSE: Read servrr, towing, meek, lodging, telephone calls, travel time, loss of cargo, downtime, strap
mppBai, tube oil, lnbriowb, Semler; s104ireem filter dements, and labor performed by a noun-approved location are not
cosered
19. ADDITIONAL C06643N EMM Components or parts drt are not installed by Voles Truths North America, hue we not
cowered Vam truck factory manufacuww% weowds will determine Volvo Trucks North America. Inc. installations.
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CONSTRUCMarch 20, 2006
To Whol It May Concern:
Please find enclosed copies of all check information issued to Robert P. Jones during the time frame
1/05-12/05. The total amount issued to Mr. Jones is $ 9789.75.
Thank You,
Bonnie Ferguon
Accounts Payable Dept.
2700 Water Street 9 P.O. Box 2886 • York, PA, 17405 • (717) 741-3841 * (717) 741-9054 R
YEAR 2005
HAULING
BEFORE-
3/16
4/4,4/5,4/6,4/7, 4/8
Week of 4/10
6/6,6/7,6/8,6/9
6/13,6/14,6/15,6/16
6/20,6/21,6/22, 6/23
Jeff Grotthouse Plumbing
ND f /NK CO Py
Kinsley Construction
Kinsley Construction
Kinsley Construction
Kinsley Construction
Kinsley Construction
AFTER --
11/23 EDG Enterprises
1/10,1/11,1/12,1/13 E & H Recycling
1/16,1/17 E & H Recycling
1/23,1/24,1/27 E & H Recycling
1/25, 1/26,1127 Jim Leedy Excavating
1/29,1/31,2/1,2/2, 2/3 E & H Recycling
2/6,2/7,2/8,2/9,2/10 E & H Recycling
2/9 Jim Leedy Excavating
2/16 E & H Recycling
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1,834.00 ro
2,199.50
1,952.50
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1,911.25
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Supreme Court I.D. No. 38590
G. Edward Schweikert IV, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 81976
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 N. Front Street/PO Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377
(717) 236-9316 fax
btpa@att.net
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CO., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PLAINTIFF
V.
NO. 06-2T94
ROBERT P. JONES, t/d/b/a
R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL
CONTRACTOR,
DEFENDANT CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Robert P. Jones, t/d/b/a R & J Enterprises General Contractor
C/O John M. Ogden, Esquire
34 North Queen Street
York, PA 17403
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New Matter within
twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you.
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
By: f
.Edward chweikert, IV, Esquire
Date: 2 _
Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 38590
G. Edward Schweikert IV, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 81976
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 N. Front StreettPO Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377
(717) 236-9316 fax
btpa@att.net
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CO., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PLAINTIFF
V. NO. 06-2794
ROBERT P. JONES, t/d/b/a
R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL
CONTRACTOR,
DEFENDANT CIVIL ACTION -LAW
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
AND ANSWER TO COUNTERCLAIM WITH NEW MATTER
Plaintiff, through its attorneys, Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire, G. Edward Schweikert, IV,
Esquire, and Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford, presents its Reply to Defendant's New
Matter and Answer to Counterclaim with New Matter as follows:
14. The averments of Paragraph 14 are conclusions of law to which no response
is required. The extent a response may be required, the averments are denied.
15. The averments of Paragraph 15 are conclusions of law to which no response
is required. The extent a response may be required, the averments are denied.
16. The averments of Paragraph 16 are conclusions of law to which no response
is required. The extent a response may be required, the averments are denied.
17, The averments of Paragraph 17 are conclusions of law to which no response
is required. The extent a response may be required, the averments are denied.
ANSWER TO COUNTERCLAIM
COUNT I - BREACH OF WARRANTY
18. Admitted.
19. Admitted in part and denied in part. Plaintiff admits that it, at Defendant's
request, overhauled the engine on Defendant's 1990 Autocar Dump Truck. Plaintiff further
admits that the total cost of the engine overhaul was $14,851.77. Plaintiff denies that it
completed the overhaul on August 26, 2004. By way of further answer, Defendant
delivered the truck to Plaintiffs place of business on July 17, 2004, and completed the work
on August 5, 2004.
20. Admitted.
21. Admitted in part and denied in part. Plaintiff admits that the Defendant paid
the invoice for the engine overhaul in full. As to the remaining averments of Paragraph 21,
the warranty is a written document that speaks for itself and any attempts to characterize
its contents are denied.
22. Admitted in part and denied in part. Plaintiff admits that Defendant picked up
his truck after Plaintiff completed the overhaul. By way of further answer, Defendant picked
up the truck on August 5, 2004. Plaintiff further admits that the next day, the truck would
not operate. After reasonable investigation, Plaintiff denies that the "oil filter was split and
spewing oil out of the crankcase;" proof thereof is demanded. By way of further answer,
Plaintiffs invoice for the service work performed on August 6, 2004, is attached hereto as
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Exhibit A and incorporated herein.
23. Admitted, with the clarification that Plaintiffs invoice for the August 6, 2004,
is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
24. Denied. After reasonable investigation Plaintiff is without sufficient
knowledge of the averments of Paragraph 24; accordingly, the same are denied and proof
thereof is demanded.
25. Admitted in part and denied in part. Plaintiff admits that the Defendant
contacted and spoke with the service manager, Bill Harrigan. The remaining averments
of Paragraph 25 are denied. By way of further answer, Mr. Harrigan informed Defendant
that the truck should not be operated.
26. Denied. Plaintiff denies that the service manager stated: "don't worry about
it, its [sic] under warranty, just get it up here." By way of further answer, Plaintiffs service
manager quoted the Defendant a diagnostic rate prior to Plaintiff troubleshooting the
alleged problem.
27. Denied. Plaintiff denies that anyone from its place of business contacted
Defendant and advised him that the injector pump was defective. By way of further
answer, Plaintiff advised the Defendant that no defects with the injector pump were found.
28. Denied. After reasonable investigation Plaintiff is without sufficient
knowledge of the averments of Paragraph 28; accordingly, the same are denied and proof
thereof is demanded.
29. Denied. After reasonable investigation Plaintiff is without sufficient
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knowledge of the averments of Paragraph 29; accordingly, the same are denied and proof
thereof is demanded.
30. Admitted.
31. The averments of Paragraph 31 are conclusions of law to which no response
is required. The extent a response may be required, the averments are denied.
32. Admitted, with the clarification that the warranty at issue in this case is a
written document that speaks for itself and any attempt to characterize its contents are,
accordingly, denied.
33. Denied. Plaintiff specifically denies the engine overhaul was completed and
paid for on August 26, 2006, and the truck was delivered to Defendant on July 5, 2004. By
way of further answer, the engine overhaul was completed on August 5, 2004, the same
day on which the Defendant picked up the truck from the Plaintiffs place of business.
Further, Plaintiff denies the averment that it was "well within the warranty period." The
warranty is a written document that speaks for itself and any attempt to characterize its
contents are, accordingly, denied.
34. Admitted in part and denied in part. Plaintiff admits that Defendant made
"repeated demands to honor the warranty." Plaintiff denies the inference that the claim
that Defendant made was covered by the warranty. By way of further answer, the warranty
is a written document that speaks for itself and any attempt to characterize its contents are,
accordingly, denied.
35. Denied. Defendant's counsel's September 28, 2005, letter is a written
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document that speaks for itself and any attempt to characterize its contents is, accordingly,
denied.
36. Denied. Plaintiffs September 28, 2005, letter is a written document that
speaks for itself and any attempt to characterize its contents is, accordingly, denied.
37. Denied. Plaintiffs October 21, 2005, letter is a written document that speaks
for itself and any attempt to characterize its contents is, accordingly, denied.
38. Denied. The invoice for the engine overhaul is a written document that
speaks for itself and any attempt to characterize its contents is, accordingly, denied.
39. Denied. The warranty document is a written document that speaks for itself
and any attempt to characterize its contents is, accordingly, denied. By way of further
answer, Plaintiff denies Defendant's inferences and assumptions as to Plaintiffs
interpretation of the warranty.
40. Denied. The warranty document is a written document that speaks for itself
and any attempt to characterize its contents is, accordingly, denied.
41. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Plaintiff is without sufficient
knowledge as to the truth of the averments of Paragraph 41; the same are, accordingly,
denied and proof thereof is denied.
42. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Plaintiff is without sufficient
knowledge as to the truth of the averments of Paragraph 42; the same are, accordingly,
denied and proof thereof is denied.
43. The averments of Paragraph 43 are conclusions of law to which no response
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is required. The extent a response may be required, the averments are denied.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands that Defendant's Counterclaim be dismissed or,
alternatively, that judgment be entered in favor of the Plaintiff.
ANSWER TO COUNTERCLAIM
COUNT II - LOSS OF USE OF TRUCK
44. Admitted in part and denied in part. Plaintiff admits that the Defendant
delivered the truck to Plaintiff on July 5, 2005, for evaluation. Defendant specifically denies
that the July 5, 2005, work was under warranty. By way of further answer, the warranty is
a written document that speaks for itself and any attempt to characterize its contents is,
accordingly, denied.
45. Admitted in part and denied in part. Plaintiff admits that it contacted
Defendant on July 23, 2005. Plaintiff specifically denies that it contacted the Defendant to
"advise that it could not repair the truck and the he should pick-it up." By way of further
answer, Plaintiff determined that there was nothing wrong with the Defendant's truck.
46. Admitted in part and denied in part. Plaintiff admits that it refused to release
the truck to the Defendant until Defendant paid the invoice for the diagnostic work the
Plaintiff performed. Plaintiff denies that it held the truck "hostage for the payment of a bill."
By way of further answer, Defendant owed Plaintiff for an unpaid invoice and it is Plaintiffs
policy to not release vehicles until the repair invoices are paid in full. Plaintiff further denies
that Defendant "did not owe" payment for the invoice. By way of further answer, Plaintiff
provided diagnostic services for the Defendant's truck and Defendant refused to pay the
invoice.
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47. Admitted in part and denied in part. Plaintiff admits that it had possession of
the truck from July 5, 2005, through October 13, 2005. By way of further answer, Plaintiff
denies the inference that it released the truck to the Defendant on October 13, 2005. By
way of further answer, on October 13, 2005, Defendant made an unauthorized entry onto
the Plaintiffs property and removed the truck. That Plaintiff held the truck "against the will
of the Defendant" is a legal conclusion to which no response is required; to the extent that
a response may be required, this averment is denied.
48. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Plaintiff is without sufficient
knowledge as to the truth of the averments of Paragraph 48; the same are, accordingly,
denied and proof thereof is demanded.
49. Denied. The letter attached as Exhibit E to Defendant's Answer and New
Matter is a written document that speaks for itself and any attempt to characterize its
contents is, accordingly, denied.
50. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Plaintiff is without sufficient
knowledge as to the truth of the averments of Paragraph 50; the same are, accordingly,
denied and proof thereof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands that Defendant's Counterclaim be dismissed or,
alternatively, that judgment be entered in favor of the Plaintiff.
NEW MATTER
51. Defendant's Counterclaim fails to set forth a claim upon which relief can be
granted.
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52. The applicable statute of limitations bars all or part of Defendant's claims.
53. Defendant has failed to mitigate his damages.
54. The doctrine of unclean hands bars all or part of Defendant's claims.
55. Plaintiff incorporates by reference the averments contained within its
Complaint filed in this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands that judgment be entered in its favor and against
the Plaintiff, with post judgment interest and costs of suit.
Respectfully Submitted,
+gid Q. Alfo d, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D, No. 38590
G. Edward Schweikert IV, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 81976
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377 (voice)
(717) 236-9316 (facsimile)
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 38590
G. Edward Schweikert IV, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 81976
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 N. Front Street/PO Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377
(717) 236-9316 fax
btpa@aft.net
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT
CO.,
PLAINTIFF
V.
ROBERT P. JONES, t/d/b/a
R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL
CONTRACTOR,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-2794
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
VERIFICATION
I, Sharon Collins, on behalf of Plaintiff, hereby verify that the facts contained in the
foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief. I understand that false statements herein are subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
S
Dated: ?/ L1lb4
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Plaintiffs Reply to Defendant's New Matter and Answer to Counterclaim with New Matter
by placing the same in the United States Mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
John M. Ogden, Esquire
34 North Queen Street
York, PA 17403
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G Edward S hweikert, IV, Esquire
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, YORK COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT, NO. 06-2794
Plaintiff,
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
V.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ROBERT P. JONES, t/d/b/a
R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL
CONTRACTOR,
Defendant.
REPLY TO NEW MATTER
NOW COMES the Defendants, ROBERT P. JONES and R & J
ENTERPRISES GENERAL CONTRACTOR, through his Attorney, John M. Ogden,
of the law firm of Holt & Ogden, LLP, and files this Reply to New Matter, to the
Complaint, stating the following facts:
51. Denied. The Counter-Plaintiff has stated a cause of action for which relief
may be denied.
52. Denied. The Counter-Plaintiffs claims are well within the statute of
limitations.
53. Denied. The Counter-Plaintiff has mitigated his damages by retrieving his
Truck from Cumberland Truck.
54. Denied. The Counter-Plaintiff does not have unclean hands. He has
acted properly throughout this matter. Cumberland Truck has unclean hands in that
it is failing to honor its warranty with respect to the Truck repairs.
55. Denied. The Plaintiff cannot incorporate his entire complaint into a New
Matter.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
enter judgment in favor of the Defendant, Jones and against the Plaintiff,
Cumberland Truck in ana amount in excess of 30,000.00, plus costs of suit.
Respectfully Submitted,
T & OGDEN, LLP
Ogden
Attorney at Law
34 North Queen Street
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-0550
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, YORK COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT,
NO. 06-2794
Plaintiff,
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
V.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ROBERT P. JONES, t/d/b/a
R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL
CONTRACTOR,
Defendant.
VERIFICATION
The statements contained in this pleading are those of my attorney,
however, I have reviewed the complaint and verify that the averment or denial
contained therein are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge or
information and belief. The undersigned understands that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Sec. 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification.
Date: `A
ROBERT P. NES
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, YORK COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT, NO. 06-2794
Plaintiff,
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
V.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ROBERT P. JONES, t/d/b/a
R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL
CONTRACTOR,
Defendant.
CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
I am to ttorne for the Bove c ptioned p rty in this actio and
hereby certi teat onis date, serveca true anc?conect copy ofnthe
ajaressugh the United States Mail, first class, postage pre-paid, to the following
a .
G EDWARD SCHWEIKERT, IV
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 NORTH FRONT STREET
PO BOX 741
HARRISBURG, PA 17108-0741
Respectfully Submitted,
.T & OGDEN, LLP
DATED: August 13, 2006
BY:
Attorney at Law
34 North Queen Street
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-0550
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT CO
VS
JONES ROBERT PITDBA R&J ENTERP
R. Thomas Klin
, 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:
JONES ROBERT PITDBA R&J ENTERPRISES GENERAL CONTRACTOR
but was unablel,to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of YORK
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
County, Pennsylvania, to
On June
6th , 2006 , this office was in receipt of t
attached return from YORK
Sheriff's Costs: So answe
Docketing 18.00 Out of County 9.00
Surcharge 10.00 R. Thomas K 1ne
Dep York County 28.34 Sheriff of Cumber and County
Postage l.ll
66.45 ? I I??(?4
06/06/2006
IBOSWELL TINTNER PICCOLA
Sworn and subscribe to before me
this day of ,
A.D.
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YORKTOWNE BUSINESS FORMS, INC. Ph. (717) 845-5955 Fax (717) 848-8936 email: ybf@blazenet.net
COUNTY OF YORK
CALL
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF S(R ;t; 1-9601
45 N. GEORGE ST., YORK, PA 17401
SHERIFF SERVICE TRWTIOM
PROCESS RECEIPT and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN PLEPAW T ONLY UNE 1 THRU 12
00-10T 0"ACH ANY COPES
1 PLAINTIFF/S/ 2 COURT NUMBER 0112794
Cumberland Truck Equipment Co 06-2794 civ
1. TYPE OF WRIT OR COMPLAINT
3 DEFENDANT/S/
Robert P. Jones t/d/b/a R&J Enterprises General Contractor Notici& V anplaint
SERVE 5 NAME OF INDIVIDUAL, COMPANY, CORPORATION, ETC TO SERVE OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE LEVIED, ATTACHED, OR SOLD
Robert P. Jones t/d/b/a R&J Enterprises General Contractor
6 ADDRESS (STREET OR RFO WITH BOX NUMBER, APT NO. CITY, BORO. TWP . STATE AM ZIP CODE)
AT 2467 Joppa Road York, PA
7 INDICATE SERVICE O PERSONAL U PERSON IN CHARGE U DEPUTIZE '-1 CERT MAI O 1ST CLASS MAIL U POSTED LI OTHER
NOW' 17 06 , 1-4
20 I, SHERIFF OUNTY, PA, do hereby deputize the sheriff of
York COUNTY to execute this ?e return there ording
to law. This deputization being made at the request and risk of the plaintiff., •?``.? : P
r?--" SRERIFF OF
8. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION THAT WILL ASSIST IN EXPEDITING SEMf . OF COUNTY C mberland
ADVANCE FEE PAID BY ATTY. ?+
Please mail return of service to Cumberland County Sheriff. Thank you.
NOTE: ONLY APPLICABLE ON WRIT OF EXECUTION: N.B. WAIVER OF WATCHMAN - Any deputy sherds Wrung upon or aitacirrg any 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 NaWity on the part of such deputy or the sheriff to any plaintiff
herein for any loss, destruction. or removal of any property before sheriffs sale thereof
9. TYPE NAME and ADDRESS of ATTORNEY /'ORIGINATOR and SIGNATURE G. EDWARD S C H W E I K E R T TELEPHONE NUMBER II DATE FILED
315 N. FRONT ST., PO BOX 741, HARRISBURG,PA 17108 717-236-9377 5/17/2006
12. SEND NOTICE OF SERVICE COPY TO NAME AND ADDRESS BELOW. (This area must be completed if notice is to be matted]
CUMBERLAND CO. SHERIFF
SPACE BELOW FOR USE OF THE SIERFF - DO NX W THIS lid
13. 1 acknowledge receipt of the writ 14. DATE RECEIVED
1 15 Exptration/Hearing Date
or complaint as i n d i c a t e d above. M J M C G I L L Y C S O 15/18/2006 6/16/2006
16. HOW SERVED PERSONAL) REIIDENCE POSTED( ) POE ( ) SHERIFF'S OFFICE ( ) OTHER( ) SEE REMARKS BELOW
17. O I hereby certify and return a NOT FOUND because 1 am unable to locate the individual, company, etc. named above. (See remarks below.)
I6. A ERVE I LIST ADDRE
NAME D TIT E OF 1 DIV ERE IF NOT OWN AB VE ( elabonstup 19 Dderbanq 19- Date of Service 20 Time of Service
P
2 . ATTEMP S Wile Time Miles Int. Dat,~ Time Miles Ink Date TI Miles Int Date Time Miles bit Dale Time Miles Ink. Date Time Miles Int.
22. REMARKS: :ST
23. Advance Costs 24 $vice Costs 25 N 26 Mileage 27 Postage 28 Sub Total 29. Pound 90 Notary 31_ Surclg. 32. ot. Costs 33 Costs Due It eck
10 .00 SU,1 ?J?J? 3 3
34. Foreign County Costs 35. Advance Costs 36 Service osts 37 Notary( ert 38. Mileage/PostagdNol Found 39. Total Coss 40 Costs Due or Refund
of 7 ?th SOANSNIERS
41. AFFIRMED and subscribed to beta me this
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_ SHERIFF SERVICE INSTIMTIONS
PROCESS RECEIPT and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN PLEASE TYPE ONLYL 1 TH2U 12
DO NOT DETACH ANY COPIES
1 PLAINTIFF/S/
Curnbc--r 1. and Truck Equ iprner t Co
F3 DEFENDANT/S/
Rohf_?rt P. Jones t/d/h/d F&J Enterpri ;es General. Contr'ac.
2 COURT NUMBER () .. 2794
06-2794 civlh
4. TYPE OF WRIT OR COMPLAINT
r Noticr?- k1c,& -Ip1_a:lnt
SERVE 5 NAME OF INDIVIDUAL. COMPANY, CORPORATION= ETC TO SERVE OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE LEVIED, ATTACHED, OR SOLU
Roher_ t 11. Jones t/d/b/a R&J Enterprises C-nE?ral- Contractor
6 ADDRESS (STREET OR RFO WITH BOX NUMBER, APT NO. CITY. BORO. TWP. STATE AND ZIP CODE)
AT 2467 joppa Road York, PA
7 INDICATESERVICE U PERSONAL U PERSON IN CHARGE U DEPUTIZE ' CER MAI U 1ST CLASS MAIL U POSTED -JOTHER
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.1, SlERIFF OF, db heieby`deputize he sheriff of
NOW may 20 -
Yor* - COUNTY to execute this Wp return ther ' Cor rig
to law. This deputization being made at the request and risk of the plaintiff.
SHERIFF OF COUNTY
8. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION THAT WILL ASSIST IN EXPEDITING ST f ! F C i? U, N T Y C'LEribf rl rind
ADVANCE FE17 PAID OY ATTY.
Pled-se mail return of ser_vi.ce to Cumberland County q)erift. Tbank ym,.
NOTE: ONLY APPLICABLE ON WRIT OF EXECUTION: N.B. WAIVER OF WATCHMAN - Any deputy sheriff levying upon or attactung any 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 property before sheriffs sale thereof
9. TYPE NAME and ADDRESS of ATTORNEY / ORIGINATOR and SIGNATURE G. EDWARD SCiiWEIKERT lt° 1 TELEPHONE NUMBER 11 DATE FILED
315 N. FONT ST., PO BOX 741, HARRISBURG,. PA 17108 717-236-9377 15/17/2006
12. SEND NOTICE OF SERVICE COPY T NAME AND ADDRESS BELOW. (This area must be completed d notice is to be mailed)
CUMBERLAND CO. `.SHERIFF
SPACE BELOW FOR USE OF THE S DO NOT WME MOW TH_ S Lle
13. 1 acknowledge receipt of the writ 14. DATE RECEIVED 15 Expiration/Hearing Date
or complaint as indicated above. M J M C G I L L Y r S 0
1 5/18/2006 16/1-6/2006
16 HOW SERVED: PERSONAL J4) RESIDENCE Vj) POSTED( ) POE( ) SHERIFF'S OFFICE ( ) OTHER ( ) SEE REMARKS BELOW
17 U I hereby certify and return a NOT FOUND because I am unable to locate the individual, company, etc named above. (See remarks below.)
18 NAME AND TITLE OF If11DIVIDyAL-§ERVED,/ LIST ADDRESS-HER EI IF NOT SHOWN ABOVE (Relationship to Defendant) 19 Date of Service 20 Time of Service
21. ATTEMPTS Date Time Miles Int Date Time Mlles ate .Time Miles Int Date Time Miles 11. Date Time Miles Int Dale Time Miles Int.
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22. . REMARKS'
23. Advance Costs 24 rvice Costs 25 N/F 26 Mileage 27 Postage 28 Sub Total 29. Pound 30 Notary 31 Surchg 32 of. Goats 33 Costs Due Ref nd eck
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34. Foreign County Costs 35. Advance Costs 36 Service Costs 37 Notary Cert 38 Mdeage/Postag~ Found 39. Total Costs 40 Costs Due or Refund
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41. AFFIRMED and subscribed to before me this Yl
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42. day of 20 _ 43 X ` (t?„? Dep. Sheriff -A.",
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48 Signature of Foreign 49 DATE
County Sheriff
50. 1 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE SHERIFF'S RETURN SIGNATURE 51 DATE RECEIVED
OF AUTHORIZED ISSUING AUTHORITY AND TITLE
1. WHITE - Issuing Authority 2. PINK - Attorney 3. CANARY - Sheriffs Office 4. BLUE - Sheriffs Office
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CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT CO.
PLAINTIFF
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-2794
CIVIL 19
ROBERT P. JONES, t/d/b/a
R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL
CONTRACTOR,
DEFENDANT
RULE 1312-1. The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in the following form:
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire, , counsel for the plaintiff/defendant in the above action (or actions),
respectfully represents that:
1. The above-captioned actionE) is at issue.
2. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $ 731.29
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is 24,006.72
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators:
Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff; John M. Ogden, Esquire
attorney or a en an
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be
submitted.
Respectfully submitted,
DATE: November 29, 2006 Brigid t_Alf d, Esquire
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, , 19 , in consideration of the
foregoing petition,
Esq., and
actions) as prayed for.
Esq.,
Esq., are appointed arbitrators in the above captioned action (or
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PLAINTIFF 06-2794
NO. CIVIL 19
v.
ROBERT P. JONES, t/d/b/a
R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL
CONTRACTOR,
DEFENDANT
RULE 1312-1. The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in the following form:
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire, , counsel for the plaintiff/defendant in the above action (or actions),
respectfully represents that:
1. The above-captioned action?iEi) is at issue.
2. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $ 731.29
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is 24,006.72
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators:
Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff; John M. Ogden, Esquire
attorney ror oerenaant
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be
submitted.
DATE: November 29, 2006
AND NOW,
foregoing petition,
Esq., and &aat/-W''
actions) as prayed for.
Respectfully submitted,
Brigid Q. Alf d, Esquire
ORDER OF COURT
in consideration of the
Esq., ??_Zj m6 Esq., are appointed arbitrators in t e above caption 4ww x4dj
action (or
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Plaintiff
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(-?ENARA L QA(TRAJ---rk Defendant
County, Pennsylvania No. D ? - 2 7 9
Civil Action - Law.
Oath
We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United
States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that we will discharge the duties of our office
wi fidelity.
Si a Signature Signature
t?.Llgn/11.,. Otfo?wos L V IC
Name (Chairman) Nam
Law Firm Law Firm
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Address Address
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Name
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Law Firm
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Address
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City, zip City, Zip City, Zip
Award
We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the
following award: (Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated.)
Date of Hearing: , SCI'
Date of Award: 1?1-;V6?Cr7 .
J <: . Arbitrator, dissents. (Insert name if
X.,?
(Chairman)
Notice of Entry cf Award
Now, the day of Mo-v , 20_Q2_, at f . a g , P.M., the above award was
entered upon the docket and notice thereo given by mail to the parties or their attorneys.
Arbitrztors' cQmper!sat;on to be paid upon appeal: $5D . DO
By:
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Brigid O. Alford, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 38590
Kevin D. Gillespie, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 81976
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 N. Front Street/PO Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377
(717) 236-9316 fax
btpa@att.net
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CO., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PLAINTIFF
V.
ROBERT P. JONES, t/d/b/a
R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL
CONTRACTOR,
DEFENDANT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
: NO. 06-2794
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
PRAECIPE
KINDLY ENTER JUDGMENT in favor of Plaintiff and against the Defendant,
P)3L all (5,e1
Robert P. Jones, t/d/b/a R&J Enterprises General Contractor, in the amount of $724-29,
plus interest at the legal rate of 6% from June 23, 2005, and costs of suit, pursuant to
the judgment granted by Arbitration Panel on May 25, 2007. 1 hereby certify that no
appeal has been made.
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
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By: ?AA
Kevin D. Gillespie
DATE: July 2, 2007
CU?ns?e?av?? CK ??ul?n??vr Cd•
Plaintiff
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G,&N0RA 1. /TRA- GV2 Defendant
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania No. a i - 2 7 9 -
Civil Action - Law.
Oath
We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United
States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that we will discharge the duties of our office
with fidelity.
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Award
We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the
following award: (Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated.)
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Date of Hearing: ?I'
Date of Award: -6A-4nA C .
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Now, the ash day of Mo-v , 20_Q?, at I rag _E .M-, the above award was
entered upon the docket and notice thereo given by mail to the parties or their attorneys.
Arbitrators' compensation to be paid upon appeal: $ 350.00
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CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CO., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PLAINTIFF
V. : NO. 06-2794
ROBERT P. JONES, t/d/b/a
R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL
CONTRACTOR,
DEFENDANT CIVIL ACTION -LAW
TO: ROBERT P. JONES, t/b/d/a R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL CONTRACTOR,
DEFENDANT
You are hereby notified that on July 2, 2007, judgment has been entered against
you in the above-captioned case in the amount of $731.29, plus interest at the legal rate
of six (6%) percent, plus costs of suit.
DATE: July 2, 2007 Ar/
P thonotary
1 hereby certify that the following is the address of the Defendant stated in the
Certificate of Residence:
Robert P. Jones, t/b/d/a
R&J Enterprises General Contractor
2467 Joppa Road
York, PA 17403
TO: ROBERT P. JONES, t/b/d/a R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL CONTRACTOR,
DEFENDANT
Por este medio se le esta notificando que el July 2, 2007, el siguiente Fallo ha
sido antodo en contra suya en el caso mencionado en el epigrafe.
FECHA: July 2, 2007
Protonotario
Certifico que la siguiente direccion es la del defendido/a segun indicada
en el certificado de residencia:
Robert P. Jones, t/b/d/a
R&J Enterprises General Contractor
2467 Joppa Road
York, PA 17403
CUMBERLAND TRUCK EQUIPMENT
CO.,
PLAINTIFF
V.
ROBERT P. JONES, t/d/b/a
R & J ENTERPRISES GENERAL
CONTRACTOR,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-2794
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCE
I hereby certify that the addresses of the parties in the above-captioned action are as
follows:
Cumberland Truck Equipment Co.
25 Roadway Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
Plaintiff
Robert P. Jones, t/b/d/a
R&J Enterprises General Contractor
2467 Joppa Road
York, PA 17403
Defendant
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GENERA L TRA.. -r Defendant Civil Action - Law.
Oath
We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United
States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that we will discharge the duties of our office
fidelity.
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We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the
following award: (Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated.)
U _ . Arbitrator, dissents. (Insert name if applicable.)
Date of Hearing: ,
(Chairman)
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Date of Award:
Notice of Entry of Award
Now, the day of May , 20_Q2_, at l:ag P .M., the above award was
entered upon the docket and notice thereo given by mail to the parties or their attorneys.
A bitraM.-s' co=ensation to be paid upon appeal: $ 350.00
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