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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Mag Dial NO:
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ROBERT V. MANSOVE
'1901 STATE STREET
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SCOTT BEERS
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EARRISBURG, PA 17110
NOTICE OF jUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT
CIVIL CASE
PLAINTIFF: NAME and ADDRESS --
FLANGE, ERIC, ET AL.
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ENoLA, PA 17025
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DEFENDANT: NAME and ADDRESS ·
~BEER8, SCOTT, ET AL.
2508 N 5TH ST
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
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Date Filed: 7/17/01
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~'~ Defendants are jointly and severally liable.
Damages will be assessed on:
(Date & Time)
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PS Form 3§11, March 2001
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT BEERS t/d/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.: 2001-5453
CIVIL ACTION
NOTICE
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.
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ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT BEERS t/d/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.: 2001-5453
CIVIL ACTION
1. The Plaintiffs are Eric and Vicki Lange (hereinafter the "Lange"), husband and
wife, adult individuals with an address of 9 Laurel Drive, Enola, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17025.
2. The Defendant is Scott Beers t/dgo/a Hoss's Remodeling (hereinafter "Beers")
with an address of 2508 North 5m Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110.
Breach of Contract
3. On or about May 5, 2001, the Langes and Beers entered into a written contract
under which Beers agreed to provide labor and materials in constructing a two-story addition and
sunroom to the Langes' home and in exchange the Langes agreed to pay to Beers the amount of
$32,622.00. A true and correct copy of the aforesaid agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit
4. The agreement between the parties was later revised by certain additions and
deductions of work which resulted in a final amended contract in the amount of $30,607.00.
5. Under the agreement Beers represented that he would begin his work on the
project on approximately May 23, 2001, and complete the work on approximately June 13, 2001.
6. In the contract Beers expressly agreed and represented that all material set forth in
the agreement was guaranteed to be as specified and that all work would be completed in a
workmanlike manner according to standard practices.
7. Under the agreement Beers further expressly and/or impliedly agreed to and
obligated himself to:
a. Provide qualified workmen and subcontractors to perform the work on the
Plaintiffs' home;
b. Provide qualified and proper supervision of workmen and subcontractors
to supervise the work on Plaintiffs' home;
c. Perform the work on Plaintiffs' home in a good and workmanlike manner;
d. Promptly repair all deficient items of work in a good and workmanlike
manner;
e. Complete the work to be performed under the agreement within the time
set forth in the agreement;
f. Provide a sufficient number of workmen to complete the project within the
time specified in the agreement; and
g. Install materials and systems in accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications.
8. Defendant Beers breached the agreement by failing to:
a. Provide sufficient qualified workmen to perform the work on the
Plaintiffs' home;
b. Failing to provide qualified and proper supervision of workmen and
subcontractors to supervise the work on the Plaintiffs' home;
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c. Failing to perform the work on the Plaintiffs' home in a good and
workmanlike manner;
d. Failing to promptly repair all deficient items of work in a good and
workmanlike manner;
e. Failing to complete the work to be performed under the agreement within
the time set forth in the agreement;
f. Failing to install materials and systems in accordance with manufacturer's
specifications.
9. Plaintiffs did not in any way hinder Defendant Beers from properly constructing
the addition to be constructed under the agreement in a proper and timely manner.
10. Defendant Beers abandoned the project prior to completing a substantial portion
of the work trader the agreement.
11. The last date on which Defendant Beers performed any work on the project was
June 29, 2001.
12. To date, the Langes have paid Defendant Beers $24,222.00 for labor and materials
provided on the project.
13. As of the date Defendant Beers abandoned the project the following work was
either not performed or was performed in an unworkmanlike manner:
a. Gutters and down spouts;
b. Out of plumb framing;
c. Floor joists not as specified;
d. Improper installation of siding;
e. Plumbing for bathrooms did not pass inspection;
Improper design and installation of roof where addition meets existing
roof;
Failure to complete fixture installation;
Failure to complete drywall;
Failure to complete painting and trim work; and
Failure to complete electrical work.
14. In order to complete the project consistent with the agreement between the parties
the Langes have incurred costs in excess of $14,000.00 over and above the mount paid to Beers.
15. Defendant Beers' failure and refusal to timely complete the work under the
agreement in a workmanlike manner constitutes a breach of contract.
16. As a result of Defendant Beers' breach of the contract the Langes have suffered
damages in excess of $8,500.00 representing costs to repair and complete Beers' work over and
above the contract amount.
17. All conditions precedent to the bringing of this action have occurred and/or have
been performed.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs, Eric and Vicki Lange, respectfully request this Honorable
Court to enter judgment in their favor and against Defendant, Scott Beers t/d/b/a Hoss's
Remodeling, under Count I of this Complaint in an amount in excess of $8,500.00, plus costs and
interest.
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Violation of Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices
and Consumer Protection Law (73 P.S. §201-1, et. seq.)
18. Plaintiffs incorporate herein by reference the averments of paragraphs 1-17 above
as if set forth fully herein.
19. Under the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law
(hereinafter the "Act") at 73 P.S. §201-1, et seq., it is an unfair method of competition or an
unfair and deceptive act to represent that goods or services are ora particular standard, quality or
grade, or that goods are of a particular style or model, if they are of another.
20. Defendant Beers represented to the Langes that their home addition would be
constructed by Defendant Beers in a workmanlike manner and according to standard practices.
21. Defendant Beers further expressly represented that all material to be included in
the Plaintiffs home would be guaranteed to be as specified.
22. The Plaintiffs relied on these express representations by Defendant Beers in
entering into the agreement with Defendant Beers.
23. Under the Act at §201-2(x)(v)(i) it is a violation of the Act to make repairs,
improvements, or replacement on tangible, real or personal property of a nature or quality below
the standard of that agreed to in writing.
24. In addition to the express representations with respect to quality set forth above
Defendant Beers further expressly represented that he would complete the work on the Plaintiffs'
home by approximately June 13, 2001.
25. Defendant Beers abandoned the project and never completed the work.
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26. Defendant Beers violated §202-2(x)(v)(i) of the Act inasmuch as he performed
improvements to the Plaintiffs' real property of a nature or quality below the standard of that
agreed to in writing as follows:
a. By failing to complete the work in a timely manner and by the date set
forth in the agreement;
b. By failing to install specified floor joints;
c. By improperly installing siding on the home;
d. By failing to install the rough framing and roofing in a workmanlike
manner and in accordance with standard practices and codes;
e. By failing to perform plumbing work in accordance with standard
practices and applicable codes;
27. As a direct and proximate result of the substandard performance of the work items
to be performed under the agreement, which substandard performance is contrary to and below
the standard of that agreed to in writing, Defendant Beers has violated the Act.
28. As a result of Defendant Beers' violation of the Act the Plaintiffs have been
damaged in an amount in excess of $8,500.00 representing costs to repair and complete Beers'
work over and above the agreed upon contract amount.
29. Section 201-9 of the Act authorizes the award of treble damages in attorneys'
fees.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs, Eric and Vicki Lange, respectfully request this Honorable
Court to enter judgment in their favor and against Defendant, Scott Beers t/d/b/a Hoss's
Remodeling, under Count II of this Complaint in an amount in excess of $8,500.00, plus interest,
treble damages and attorneys' fees as authorized under the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices
and Consumer Protection Law.
Date: October 8, 2001
Respectfully submitted,
~htt;ommaeSy~i ~'D~. ~9~ q m r e
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-464
Telephone: (717) 763-1383
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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You, the buyer, mey cancel this tranaaction
at any time prior to midnight of the third
buslnes~ clay after the date of this trans.
action. Cancellation must be done In writing.
Acceptance ~
of Proposal: Th.e. abo~e, pd.c~.: spec;fl, caUons and cond~ons am satisfactory and are hereb acce ted. You are
. aumorizeo to 0o me work as specified. Payment will be made as out ned abo~/Ye. P
I, Eric Lange, verify the averments of the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to my
personal knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Eric Lan~
REAGER & ADLER, RC.
A'I-rORNEYS AT LAW
2331 MARKET STREET
CAMP HILL, PA 17011-4642
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT BEERS, tYd/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 2001-5453
:
: CIVIL ACTION
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Plaintiffs, Eric Lange and Vicki Lange:
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed Answer with New Matter and Counterclaim
within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a default judgment may be entered against you.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Dated:
Steven P. Miner, Esquire
Attomey I.D. No. 38901
David H. Martineau, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 84127
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Defendant,
Scott Beers, t/d/b/a Hoss's Remodeling
Document #.. 220128.1
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT BEERS, ffd/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2001-5453
CIVIL ACTION
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER AND COUNTERCLAIM
TO THE HONORABLE COURT:
NOW, COMES the Defendant, Scott Beers, t/d/b/aHoss's Remodeling, through his
counsel, Steven P. Miner, Esquire, of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., and hereby
answers the Complaint filed by Plaintiffs, Eric Lange and Vicki Lange, husband and wife, as
follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
COUNT I
Breach of Contract
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted. By way of further answer, additional items were added to the final
amended contract, including the following: $600 for additional vinyl siding on existing
structure; $475 for an upgrade from 36" shower to 48" shower. Total additional items were
$1,075. This amount is still due and owing.
Document #: 220128.
5. Admitted in part and denied in part. Admitted only that the time frames were
approximate. Defendant indicated to Plaintiffs that he may be working on other prior
commitments during the construction period. Further, he also indicated that he would not begin
the project, unless he could provide working plumbing to the Plaintiffs and this was approved by
Plaintiffs.
6.
Admitted in part and denied in part. Admitted only that warranties and guarantees
will apply after outstanding balances have been paid. By way of further answer, it is also
admitted that plumbing work may not have been completed in workmanlike fashion due to
Plaintiffs interference with the plumbing portion of the contract.
7. Paragraph 7 states legal conclusions to which no responsive pleading is required.
To the extent a responsive pleading is being required, the averments of Paragraph 7.a. through
7.g. are denied, and strict proof of same is demanded.
8. Paragraph 8 states legal conclusions to which no responsive pleading is required.
To the extent a responsive pleading is being required, the averments of Paragraph 8.a. through
8.fi are denied, and strict proof of same is demanded at trial.
9. Denied. To the contrary, Plaintiffs failed to remove a dog kennel when requested
and refused to pay Defendant for the additional expense required to move said kennel.
Additionally, by further answer, after completion of 75 to 80 percent of the work, the Plaintiffs
placed a "No Trespassing" sign on the job and forced Defendant to abandon the job.
Document #: 220128.1
10. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant Beers did not
complete the job, but by way of further answer, Defendant Beers had completed 75 to 80 percent
of the job when a "No Trespassing" sign was hung by the Plaintiffs, preventing Defendant Beers
completion of the project.
11. Denied. To the contrary, the Defendant Beers had personnel on the property as
late as July 6, 2001 to address water problems that were caused by Plaintiffs failure to move the
dog kennel as promised.
12. Admitted.
13. Denied. The averments of Paragraph 13.a. through 13.j. are denied, and strict
proof of same is demanded at trial.
14. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant is unable to admit or deny the
averments of Paragraph 14. Therefore, the averments of Paragraph 14 are denied, and strict
proof of same is demanded at trial.
15. Paragraph 15 states a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a responsive pleading is deemed required, the averments of Paragraph 15
are denied, and strict proof of same is demanded at trial.
16. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant is unable to admit or deny the
averments of Paragraph 16. Therefore, the averments of Paragraph 16 are denied, and strict
proof of same is demanded at trial.
17. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant is unable to admit or deny the
averments of Paragraph 17. Therefore, the averments of Paragraph 17 are denied, and strict
proof of same is demanded at trial.
Document #: 220128.1
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Scott Beers, ffd/b/a Hoss's Remodeling, respectfully request
this Honorable Court to enter judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiffs, and to award the
tmpaid balance in the amount of $1,075.00, with interest, costs and other reasonable relief.
COUNT II
Violation of Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices
and Consumer Protection Law (73 P.S. §201-1, et seq.)
18. No response required.
19. Paragraph 19 states a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a responsive pleading is deemed required, the averments of Paragraph 19
are denied, and strict proof of same is demanded at trial.
20. Admitted.
21. Admitted, after payment in full.
22. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant is unable to admit or deny the
averments of Paragraph 22. Therefore, the averments of Paragraph 22 are denied, and strict
proof of same is demanded at trial.
23. Paragraph 22 states a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a responsive pleading is deemed required, the averments of Paragraph 22
are denied, and strict proof of same is demanded at trial.
24. Denied. To the contrary, Defendant Beers indicated to the Plaintiffs at all times
that the completion date was approximate and could and would be delayed by prior construction
commitments, and, as happened in this case, the interruption or interference by the Plaintiffs.
Document #: 220128.1
25. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant Beers did not
complete the job, but it is denied that the Defendant abandoned same. To the contrary,
Defendant Beers was fomed off the job by the acts of the Plaintiffs and their posting of a "No
Trespassing" sign.
26. Paragraph 26 states legal conclusions to which no responsive pleading is required.
To the extent a responsive pleading is deemed required, the averments of Paragraph 26.a.
through 26.e. are denied, and strict proof of same is demanded at trial.
27. Paragraph 27 states a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a responsive pleading is deemed required, the averments of Paragraph 27
are denied, and strict proof of same is demanded at trial.
28. Paragraph 28 states a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a responsive pleading is deemed required, the averments of Paragraph 28
are denied, and strict proof of same is demanded at trial.
29. Paragraph 29 states a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a responsive pleading is deemed required, the averments of Paragraph 29
are denied, and strict proof of same is demanded at trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Scott Beers, ffd/b/a Hoss's Remodeling, respectfully request
this Honorable Court to enter judgment in its favor and against the Plaintiffs, and to award
unpaid balance in the amount of $1,075.00, plus interest, costs and other reasonable relief.
NEW MATTER
30. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 29 are incorporated herein by reference.
Document #: 220128.1
33.
Frauds.
34.
consideration.
35.
31. The claims of Counts I and II of the Complaint may be excused by the
impossibility of performance caused by acts of the Plaintiffs.
32. The claims of Counts I and II of the Complaint may be barred by applicable
Statute of Limitations.
The claims of Counts I and II of the Complaint may be barred by the Statute of
The claims of Counts I and II of the Complaint may be barred by failure of
The claims of Counts I and II of the Complaint may be barred by failure of
Plaintiffs to make payment.
The claims of Counts I and II of the Complaint may be barred by the consent of
36.
the Plaintiffs.
37.
The claims of Counts I and II of the Complaint may be barred by the duress
committed by the Plaintiffs against Defendant.
COUNTERCLAIM
38. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 37 are incorporated herein by reference.
39. The Defendant claims $1,075 from the Plaintiffs based on the Plaintiffs' failure to
pay for upgraded items, including additional vinyl siding on existing structure in the amount of
$600 and an upgrade from a 36" shower to a 48" shower in the amotmt of $475, for a total
counterclaim of $1,075.
Document #: 220128.1
WHEREFORE, Defendant Beers respectfully requests this Honorable Court to grant
judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiffs in the amount of $1,075, plus costs and interest,
and other reasonable relief.
Respectfully Submitted,
Date:
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Steven P. Miner, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 38901
David H. Martineau, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 84127
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Document #: 220128.1
VERIFICATION
I, Scott Beers, do hereby verify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Answer with New
Matter and Counterclaim are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge or information
and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
§4904, relating to unswom falsificationto authorities.
"SCOTT BEERS
Document ~: 220128.1
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
Vo
SCOTT BEERS, t/d~b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 2001-5453
:
: CIVIL ACTION
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, David H. Martineau, Esquire of the law firm Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb,
P.C., hereby certify that I served a tree and exact copy of Answer with New Matter and
Counterclaim with reference to the foregoing action by First Class Mail, postage prepaid, this
qqJqday of November, 2001, on the following:
Thomas O. Williams, Esquire
Reager & Adler, PC
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-464
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Document #: 220128.1
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT BEERS t/d/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO.: 2001-5453
: CIVIL ACTION
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER
AND ANSWER TO COUNTERCLAIM
REPLY TO NEW MATTER
30. No response required.
31. The averments of Paragraph 31 constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required.
32. The averments of Paragraph 32 constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required.
33. The averments of Paragraph 33 constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required.
34. The averments of Paragraph 34 constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required.
35. The averments of Paragraph 35 constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent that an answer is judicially deemed necessary
Plaintiffs deny that they have failed to pay the Defendant for the work the Defendant completed
in a workman-like manner. Plaintiffs incorporate their complaint herein as if set forth fully.
36. The averments of Paragraph 36 constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent that an answer is judicially deemed necessary it is
denied that the Plaintiffs consented to the Defendant's breach of the contract.
37. The averments of Paragraph 37 constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent that an answer is judicially deemed necessary it is
denied that the Plaintiffs committed any duress upon the Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request this Honorable Court to enter a judgment
in their favor and against the Defendant in accordance with their Complaint.
38. No response required.
39. The averments of Paragraph 39 constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent that an answer is judicially deemed required, the
Plaintiffs specifically deny that the Defendant is owed any amount of money for the work
performed on the Plaintiffs' house.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request this Honorable Court to enter judgment in
their favor and against the Defendant and that the Defendant's Counterclaim be dismissed with
prejudice.
Date: November 20, 2001
Respectfully submitted,
REAGER & ADLER, P.C.
Thorhas O. Williams, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 67987
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-464
Telephone: (717) 763-1383
Attorneys for Plaintiff
2
I, Eric Lange, verify the averments of the foregoing Plaintiffs' Reply to New Matter and
Answer to Counterclaim are tree and correct to my personal knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904,
relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: .~/~,~r~ By:
Eric~Jag~
VERIFICATION
I, Vicki Lange, verify the averments of the foregoing Plaintiff's Reply to New Matter
and Answer to Counterclaim are true and correct to my personal knowledge, information and
belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
§4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: //~,/0 ? By:
Vicki Lange
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 20t~ day of November, 2001, I hereby verify that I have caused a true and
correct copy of the foregoing document to be placed in the U.S. mail, first class, postage prepaid and
addressed as follows:
Steven P. Miner, Esquire
David H. Martineau, Esquire
Metzger Wickersham
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
T~ILLIAMS, ES~L~IRE
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT BEERS, tYd/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 2001-5453
:
: CIVIL ACTION
:
PETITION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL FOR
SCOTT BEERS t/d/b/a HOSS'S REMODELING
AND NOW, this day of February 2002, Steven P. Miner, Esquire, and the firm of
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C. petitions this Honorable Court to withdraw Mr.
Miner's and the firm's appearance in the above referenced case for the following reasons:
1. The Defendant in the case, Scott Beers, t/d/b/a Hoss's Remodeling, has refused to
cooperate in the defense of this case.
2. Counsel has attempted on numerous occasions to contact the Defendant by
telephone and by mail without success.
Discovery responses have not been completed, nor has any contact with counsel
been received.
4.
Counsel has expended many hours of uncompensated time in the file, and does
not wish to incur additional billings without a substantial retainer.
5. There is no pending hearing or trial scheduled in this matter.
6. Plaintiffs counsel does not oppose this motion.
Document #: 227210.1
WHEREFORE, Steven P. Miner, Esquire, and the fitixx of Metzger, Wickersham,
Knauss & Erb, P.C. respectfully request that this Court grant this Petition to Withdraw.
Respectfully Submitted,
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By
Attorney I.D. No. 38901
3211 North From Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Document #: 227210.1
02/12/2002 13:44 FAX 7172349475
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ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANOE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT BEERS, t/d/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defend_ant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P~,rNSYLYANIA
No. 2001-5453
CIVIL ACTION
CERTIFICATE OF CONCURRENCE
I, Thomas O. Williams, attorney for Plaintiffs, Eric Lange and Vicki La
that I do concur with flae Petition of Steven P. Miner, Esquire, smd Metzger, Wi
& Erb, P.C., for Withdrawal of Appearance. Th//~~o~.~'~I
Reager & Adler, PC
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011464
Dated:
tge, hereby certify
,kersham, Knaus$
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT BEERS, t/dPo/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 2001-5453
:
: CIVIL ACTION
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this _~_~day of ¢ ¢ ,2002, I, Steven P. Miner, Esquire, of
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., attorneys for Defendants, hereby certify that I served
a copy of the within Petition to Withdraw as Counsel this day by depositing the same in the
United States mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to:
Thomas O. Williams Esquire
Reager & Adler, PC
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Scott Beers
t/d/b/a Hoss's Remodeling
2508 North 5th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Document #: 227210.1
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT BEERS, l/d/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2001-5453
CIVIL ACTION
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
TO:
Scott Beers
t/d/b/a Hoss's Remodeling
2508 North 5th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
You are hereby directed to show cause, if any you have, why the relief requested in the
foregoing Petition of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., and Steven P. Miner, Esquire,
to withdraw as your counsel should not be granted.
Rule returnable within/[]days of service.
BY THECOURT:
Jo
Document #: 227210.1
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT BEERS, t/d/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 2001-5453
:
: CIVIL ACTION
PETITION TO MAKE RULE TO SHOW CAUSE ABSOLUTE
NOW, thi~ day of March, 2002, comes Petitioner, Steven P. Miner, Esquire,
AND
of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., former counsel for Scott Beers, tYd/b/a Hoss's
Remodeling, and respectfully requests this Honorable Court to make the Rule to Show Cause
dated March 2, 2002 absolute, and represents the following:
1. Petition for Withdrawal of Appearance as Counsel for Scott Beers t/d/b/a Hoss's
Remodeling was filed February 19, 2002.
2. Pursuant to the above Petition, the Honorable George E. Hoffer issued a Rule on
March 2, 2002, to show cause why Petitioner should not be allowed to withdraw. (A true and
correct copy of the Rule to Show Cause is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit
"A".) This Honorable Court ordered that the Rule be returnable within ten (10) days of service.
3. As of the date of this Petition, neither Plaintiffnor Defendant has filed any
response to the aforesaid Rule to Show Cause.
WHEREFORE, Steven P. Miner, Esquire and the finn of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss
& Erb, P.C. respectfully requests this Honorable Court make its Rule absolute and enter an Order
allowing Petitioner to withdraw as counsel for Defendant.
Dated:
Respectfully submitted,
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By
Ste '
Attorney I.D. No. 38901
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
Mo
SCOTT BEERS, tJd/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 2001-5453
:
: CIVIL ACTION
:
VERIFICATION
I, Steven P. Miner, Esquire, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Petition
to Make Rule to Show Cause Absolute are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information, and belief, and that this Petition is not interposed for the purpose of delay, and that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Steve
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT BEERS, t/d/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2001-5453
CIVIL ACTION
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
TO: Scott Beers
t/d/b/a Hoss's Remodeling
2508 North 5th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
You are hereby directed to show cause, if any you have, why the relief requested in the
foregoing Petition of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., and Steven P. Miner, Esquire,
to withdraw as your counsel should not be granted.
Rule returnable within ~ O days of service.
BY THE COURT:
Document #: 227210.1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this~_~_~ day of March, 2002, I, Steven P. Miner, Esquire, of Metzger,
Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., attorneys for Defendant, Scott Beers, t/dPo/a Hoss's
Remodeling, hereby certify that I served a copy of the within Petition to Make the Rule to Show
Cause Absolute this day by depositing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to:
Thomas O. Williams Esquire
Reager & Adler, PC
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Scott Beers
t/d/b/a Hoss's Remodeling
2508 North 5th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT BEERS, tYd/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 2001-5453
:
: CIVIL ACTION
:
:
ORDER
NOW, this~'~ day o[~ 20~.l~npon consideration of the Petition for
AND
Leave to Withdraw by Petitioner, Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., it is hereby
ordered and decreed that the Petition is granted and that Petitioner, Metzger, Wickersham,
Knanss & Erb, P.C., is hereby given permission to withdraw as counsel for the Defendant, Scott
Beers, t/d/b/a Hoss's Remodeling, in the above matter. ~
BY THECOURT:
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT BEERS t/d/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.: 2001-5453
CIVIL ACTION
AND NOW, this /tY * day of pg/o ~?
,2002, a Rule is issued upon
Defendant, Scott Beers t/d/b/a Hoss's Remodeling to show cause why the relief requested in a-~v,'~ ~]
Plaintiff's Motion to Compel should not be granted. Rule returnable within ~ days of/~t~
~f this Order.
By the Court,
REAGER & ADLER, RC.
A'I-rORNEYS AT LAW
2331 MARKET STREET
CAMP HILL, PA17011-4642
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,.
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT BEERS t/d/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.: 2001-5453
CIVIL ACTION
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 12h day of April, 2002, I hereby verify that I have caused a true and correct
copy of the Rule attached hereto as Exhibit "A" to be placed in the U.S. mail, first class, postage
prepaid and addressed as follows:
Scott Beers t/d/b/a Hoss's Remodeling
2508 North 5th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
~PR 0 9
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGEi
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT BEERS t/d/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.: 2001-5453
CIVIL ACTION
RULE
Defendant, Sco~ Beers ff~/a Hoss's Remodeling to show cause why ~e reSefrequested ~ _ ,
~' e*~ (20~ ~er~,c~ o F
Pl~ti~s Motion to Compel should not be ~ted. R~e re~able ~}~ d}s of/~
O~, of this Order.
I ?SU~ ~OPY FROM RECORD
ri 'T~mony whereo~, I ~re ~n~ set my ~
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT BEERS t/cl/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO.: 2001-5453
:
: CIVIL ACTION
.
:
PLAINTIFFS' PETITION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
AND NOW, come Petitioners, Eric Lange and Vicki Lange, by and through their
attorneys, Reager & Adler, P.C., and respectfully petitions this Honorable Court to make the
Rule to Show Cause issued by this Honorable Court absolute and in support thereof avers the
following:
1. Petitioners filed a Motion to Compel Answers to Interrogatories and Requests for
Productions of Documents on or about April 4, 2002.
2. Pursuant to the aforesaid Motion to Compel the Honorable Kevin A. Hess issued
a Rule dated April 10, 2002, upon Defendant Scott Beers t/d/b/a Hoss's Remodeling to show
cause why the relief requested in the Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel should not be granted.
3. The Rule was returnable twenty (20) days from the date of service of the Rule. A
true and correct copy of the aforesaid Rule is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
4. Plaintiffs served Defendant Scott Beers t/d/b/a Hoss's Remodeling with the Rule
to Show Cause on April 12, 2002, by first class mail. A tree and correct copy of the Certificate
of Service indicating service upon the Defendant is attached hereto as Exhibit "B".
5. More than twenty (20) days have passed since the day on which the Defendant
was served with the Rule to Show Cause and the Defendant has failed to file a response to the
Rule to Show Cause.
WHEREFORE, Petitioners/Plaintiffs, Eric Lange and Vicki Lange, respectfully request
this Honorable Court to make its Rule Absolute and to enter an Order consistent with the Order
attached to this Petition.
Date: May 3, 2002
Respectfully sub)~'tte~d,~"'
Thomap/O,-. Wifl~s--~, squir
Attorney I.D. No. 67987
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-464
Telephone: (717) 763-1383
Attorneys for Petitioners/Plaintiffs
2
EXHIBIT "A"
APR 0
BRIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT BEERS t/d/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.: 2001-5453
CIVIL ACTION
AND NOW, this //0 ~/day of v~ p [~:1/_ , 2002, a Rule is issued upon
Defendant, Scott Beers t/d/b/a Hoss's Remodeling to show cause why the relief requested in .... - _ _ ~'
Plaintiffs Motion to Compel should not be granted. Rule returnable within~ days of/t,l~
~,,~ of this Order.
/
Jo
?~U~ COPY FROM RECORD
In ?~r~ny wher~f, ! here ~?.setlmy [wK!
EXHIBIT "B"
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT BEERS t/d/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO;: 2001-5453
CIVIL ACTION
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 12h day of April, 2002, I hereby verify that I have caused a true and correct
copy of the Rule attached hereto as Exhibit "A" to be placed in the U.S. mail, first class, postage
prepaid and addressed as follows:
Scott Beers t/dgo/a Hoss's Remodeling
2508 North 5t~ Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
:APR O'9
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
Vo
SCOTT BEEKS t/dfo/a HOSS'S
KEMODBLING,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMiVION PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO.: 2001-5453 '
: CIVIL ACTION
Defendant, Scott Beers tYdfo/a Hoss's Remodeling'to show cause why the relief requested in _ _: ~'
Plaintiff's Motion to Compel should not be granted. Rule returnable w~thi'a..I~ days oi~ ~
~,,~-' ' of this Order.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 3a day of May, 2002, I hereby verify that I have caused a tree and correct
copy of the foregoing Petition to Make Rule Absolute to be placed in the U.S. mail, first class,
postage prepaid and addressed as follows:
Scott Beers t/dPo/a Hoss's Remodeling
2508 North 5~ Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
THOMA'~S ~'. WILLIAMS, ESQUIRE
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
Vo
SCOTT BEERS t/d/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.: 2001-5453
CIVIL ACTION
ORDER
AND NOW, this ~- day of ~)~
,2002, it is hereby Ordered that
Plaintiff Eric Lange and Vicki Lange's Petition to Make the Rule dated April 10, 2002, Absolute
is hereby granted
It is further Ordered that Defendant, Scott Beers t/d/b/a Hoss's Remodeling, pay to the
Plaintiffs' the sum of $520.00 for costs and fees in preparing and pursuing Plaintiffs' Motion to
Compel.
It is further Ordered that Defendant will be precluded from offering/presenting evidence
of any kind regarding information or documents which are the subject of Plaintiffs' discovery
requests propounded upon the Defendant.
By the Court,
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
Vo
SCOTT BEERS t/d/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.: 2001-5453
CIVIL ACTION
Petitioners filed a Motion to Compel Answers to Interrogatories and Requests for
Productions of Documents on or about April 4, 2002.
2. Pursuant to the aforesaid Motion to Compel the Honorable Kevin A. Hess issued
a Rule dated April 10, 2002, upon Defendant Scott Beers t/dfo/a Hoss's Remodeling to show
cause why the relief requested in the Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel should not be granted.
3. The Rule was retumable twenty (20) days from the date of service of the Rule. A
true and correct copy of the aforesaid Rule is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
4. Plaintiffs served Defendant Scott Beers t/d/b/a Hoss's Remodeling with the Rule
to Show Cause on April 12, 2002, by first class mail. A true and correct copy of the Certificate
of Service indicating service upon the Defendant is attached hereto as Exhibit "B".
5. More than twenty (20) days have passed since the day on which the Defendant
was served with the Rule to Show Cause and the Defendant has failed to file a response to the
Rule to Show Cause.
following:
1.
PLAINTIFFS' PETITION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
AND NOW, come Petitioners, Eric Lange and Vicki Lange, by and through their
attorneys, Reager & Adler, P.C., and respectfully petitions this Honorable Court to make the
Rule to Show Cause issued by this Honorable Court absolute and in support thereof avers the
WHEREFORE, Petitioners/Plaintiffs, Eric Lange and Vicki Lange, respectfully request
this Honorable Court to make its Rule Absolute and to enter an Order consistent with the Order
attached to this Petition.
Date: May 3, 2002
Respectfully sub~tte_..~d,/-~'
Thoma~ O'. W'l~s---~, squire
Attorney I.D. No. 67987
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-464
Telephone: (717) 763-1383
Attomeys for Petitioners/Plaintiffs
EXHIBIT "A"
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
Vo
SCOTT BEERS t/d/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO.: 2001-5453
.'
:
: CIVIL ACTION
:
;
AND NOW, this //~) ~l~day of _~ ~ I1', / _ , 2002, a Kule is issued upon
Defendant, Scott Beers t/d/b/a Hoss's Remodeling to show cause why the relief rectuest, ed in .... . ~
Plaintiff's Motion to Compel should not be granted. Rule returnable within~ days oI~ ~a~
~ of this Order.
COPY FROM REC,ORD
whet.of, ! here ~?.set ~ ~
EXHIBIT "B"
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,.
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
Va
SCOTT BEERS t/d/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
: IN THB COURT OF COlVIMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COLrNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO;: 2001-5453
: CIVIL ACTION
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
A_ND NOW, this 12h day of April, 2002, I hereby verify that I have caused a true and correct
copy of the Rule attached hereto as Exhibit "A" to be placed in the U.S. mail, first class, postage
prepaid and addressed as follows:
Scott Beers t/dPo/a Hoss's Remodeling
2508 North 5~ Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGEi
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
Vo
. SCOTT BEERS t/d/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO.: 2001-5453
: CIVIL ACTION
:
AND NOW, this /[3 ay of _ . a.~ _ ,2002, a P~ule is issued upon
Defendant, Scott Beers t/d/b/a Hoss's Remodeling'to show cause why the relief requested in _ __: ~"
Plaintiff's Motion to Compel should not be granted. Rule returnable wi~ days of/Ih.
eh~ of this Order.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 3~a day of May, 2002, I hereby verify that I have caused a tree and correct
copy of the foregoing Petition to Make Rule Absolute to be placed in the U.S. mail, first class,
postage prepaid and addressed as follows:
Scott Beers ffd/b/a Hoss's Remodeling
2508 North 5~ Street
Hamsburg, PA 17110
THOMA~'S ~. WILLIAMS, ESQUIRE
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
SCOTT BEERS t/d/b/a HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO.: 2001-5453
.'
:
: CiVIL ACTION
:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 10m day of May, 2002, I hereby verify that I have caused a tree and correct
copy of the attached Order to be placed in the U.S. mail, first class, postage prepaid and addressed as
follows:
Scott Beers t/d/b/a Hoss's Remodeling
2508 North 5m Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorney I.D. No. 67987
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-464
Telephone: (717) 763-1383
Attomeys for Plaintiffs
ERIC LANGE and VICKI LANGE,
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
Vo
SCOTT BEERS t/d/bta HOSS'S
REMODELING,
Defendant
AND NOW, this c? z~ day of
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO.: 2001-5453
.'
: CIVIL ACTION
:
ORDER
2002, it is hereby Ordered that
Plaintiff Eric Lange and Vicki Lange's Petition to Make the Rule dated April 10, 2002, Absolute
is hereby granted
It is further Ordered that Defendant, Scott Beers t/d/b/a Hoss's Remodeling, pay to the
Plaintiffs' the sum of $520.00 for costs and fees in preparing and pursuing Plaintiffs' Motion to
Compel.
It is further Ordered that Defendant will be precluded from offering/presenting evidence
of any kind regarding information or documents which are the subject of Plaintiffs' discovery
requests propounded upon the Defendant.
By the Court,
J.