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We, the undersigned arbitrators, having oeen duly appointed and svorn
(or Affirmed), make the following avard:
(Note: If damages for delay are avarded, they shall be
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GREGORY WEIAND, t/a
P&G PLOORS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. '1'1-- /770 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
v.
GETTYS BUILDERS, INC.,
Defendant
NOTICB TO DBPBND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the
claims set forth in the following papers, you must take action
within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney
and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to
the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail
to do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be
entered against you by the Court without further notice for any
money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or
other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF
YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR
TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE
YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Court Administrator, Fourth Floor
Cumberland county Court House
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3387
Telephone: (717) 240-6200
CONNELLY, REID, & SPADE
Date: if- r: - 9'1
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GREGORY WEIAND, t/a . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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F&G FLOORS, . CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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v. . CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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. NO. CIVIL TERM
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GETTYS BUILDERS, INC. , .
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Defendant . JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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COMPLAINT
COHES MOW, Plaintiff, Gregory Weiand, trading as F&G Floors,
by and through his attorneys, connelly, Reid & Spade, by John F.
Lyons, Esquire, and respectfully represents and avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff is Gregory Weiand, an adult individual trading
as F&G Floors, whose current business address is R.D. #1, Box 615,
'Millerstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 17162.
2. Defendant is Gettys Builders, Inc., a Pennsylvania
business corporation, whose last known address is 1901 State
street, Camp Hill, Cumberland county, Pennsylvania 17011.
3. Plaintiff is in the business of installing, sanding,
staining and finishing hardwood floors.
4. At various and diverse times, Plaintiff orally contracted
with Defendant to install, sand, stain and finish hardwood floors
in certain residential houses which Defendant was constructing in
cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. Plaintiff and Defendant agreed that the Plaintiff would
install, sand, stain and finish hardwood floors in such residential
construction projects for Defendant and that Defendant would pay
Plaintiff a price per square foot based upon the size and type of
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hardwood flooring ordered by Defendant and whether additional
staining and sealing was required by Defendant.
6. Pursuant to the request of Defendant and in compliance
with the terms agreed upon, Plaintiff, installed, sanded, stained
and finished hardwood floors in the residences, as follows:
APPROXIMATE TYPE/SIZE OF SOUARE
~ COMPLETION DATE BRDWD FLOOR FOOTAGE PRICE
Meals 11/28/93 Red Oak 950 $5,225.00
2 1/4 inch
Sipes 11/15/93 Red Oak 850 $5,312.50
3-5 inch
Radabaugh 10/14/93 Maple 850 $5,525.00
3 1/4 inch
Magnum 10/22/93 Red Oak 1,285 $7,617.00
2 1/4 inch
TOTl\L $23,679.50
7. Plaintiff also sealed each floor and provided special
stain as requested by Defendant more fully specified in Exhibits
"A" through "D" attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference.
8. Plaintiff has fully performed all his obligations under
the terms of the oral contracts in a good and workman-like manner.
9. Plaintiff has billed Defendant for the amounts due as set
forth in the invoices attached hereto and marked as Exhibits "A"
through "0".
10. Despite demand, Defendant refuses to pay the amounts owed
to Plaintiff.
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COUNT II - OUANTUM MERUIT
11. Plaintiff incorporates the averments of paragraphs 1
through 10 of his Complaint herein as if fully set forth.
12. Between September, 1993 and December 31, 1993, plaintiff
performed certain work and services for Defendant, consisting of
installing, sanding, staining, finishing and sealing hardwood
floors in residential construction projects at the specific request
of Defendant, for which work, labor and services, Defendant
c..;.
WBBRBWORI, Plaintiff demands Judgment against Defendant,
Gettys Builders, Inc., in the amount of $23,679.50 plus interest
and costs of suit which amount is within the limits set for
promised to pay plaintiff.
13. The work, labor and services performed by Plaintiff on
Defendant's behalf have a reasonable value of $23,679.50.
14. Defendant has failed to pay Plaintiff for the work, labor
and services performed by Plaintiff.
15. Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that Defendant has
received the net proceeds from the sale of the residential homes in
which Plaintiff provided the materials, work, labor and services
set forth herein and as delineated in paragraph 6 of his Complaint
including sums to pay for the materials and work of Plaintiff.
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to Plaintiff the reasonable value of Plaintiff's materials, labor,
work and services, Plaintiff has suffered serious and continuing
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injury, including but not limited to the loss of the value of the
materials and the value of his time and effort expended on
Defendant's behalf.
17. As a result of Defendant's refusal to make full payment
to Plaintiff of the reasonable value of Plaintiff's material, work,
labor and services, Defendant has been unjustly enriched at the
expense of the Plaintiff.
WBBRBFORB, Plaintiff, Gregory Weiand, demands Judgment in his
favor and against Defendant, Gettys Builders, Inc., in the amount
of $23,679.50 together with cost, interest and attorney's fees
which amount is within the limits set for mandatory arbitration.
CONNELLY, REID & SPADE
Date: tf-.!F-1t/
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P.O. Box 963
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 238-4776
"FAX" 238-4793
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VERIFICATION
I verify that tha statemants mada In this Complaint are true and correct.
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN
ca+a-'/EAl1l11 OF PENNSYLVANIA I
COUNl'Y OF CLMBERLAND
In The Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
No. 94-1770 Civil Term
Complaint in Civil Action Law
and Notice to Defend
Gregory Weiand, t/a F&G Floors
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Gettys Builders, Inc.
Leroy Hippensteel
, ~JClCXXDeputy Sheriff of
Cl.Inberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says,
that he served the within Complaint in Civil Action Law and Notice to Defend
upon n"ttys Builders. Inc.
, the defendant, at 2:45
o'clock
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day of
April
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CUmberland County,
1901 State Street. Camp Hill
Pennsylvania, by handing to
Janice DUQan, Secretarv for Gettvs Builders,
Tn". "nd "dul t in charoe
a true and attested copy of the Complaint in Civil Action Law and Notice ,to
Defend
and at the same time directing her attention to the contents thereof and
the "Notice to Plead" endorsed thereon.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
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O'BRIEN, BARIC Ii SCHERER
17 West South Street
Carlisle, Pellllsy/l'allla 170/3
Stevell J. Flshmall
Of COUllsel
Robert L. O'Brlell
David A. Baric
Michael A. Scherer
('1/7) 249-68'13
FAX ('117) 249-5'155
Gregory Abeln, Esquire
22 west ~ret
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
John F. Lyons, Esquire
108-112 Walnut street
P.O. Box 963
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108
september 21, 1994
stephen J. Hogg, Esquire
401 East I.outher street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Gerald J. ShekletsJd, Esquire /
414 Bridge street
P.O. Box E
New CUmber1ani, Pennsylvania 17070
RE: Gregory Weiand, t/a F&G Floors
v. Gettys 9.11lders, Inc.
No. 94-1770 CIVIL Term
Dear Gentlemen:
As coort-appointed Ola.innan of the Board of Arbitrators in the
above-captioned case, I have chosen the folla.Tin} dates as possible dates for
the requested aJ:bitration hearin}. Please circle the dates that you fin:! will
suit ycAlr schedules ani return this letter to my office. Once I have received
all the letters, I will schedule the hearin} with the courthouse ani send CAlt
notices.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at
this office.
Very truly yours,
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steven J. F , Esquire
SJF/au
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Possible da, tes Jjr ~~tion Hearin}: october 11, 12,@ 18, ~,~,
NoveI1lbelt. ~'~';e- @J. JY,~, 1994
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: CIVIL JlC'l'I~ - LNf
I JURlC 'l'RDL IBWlIED
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GB'1'l'm BUIUZRS, DIe.,
Defendant
!Dl'ICB OF 1UUllTRM'I~ JIEIUUN3
As 0la1nnan of the Board of Arbitrators a~inted in the abave
captioned case, I have fixed Wednesday, NoverN:ler 2, 1994 at 10:00 o'clock a.m.
in the Seoon:1 Floor Hear1n:J Roan, in the old C.\lJnber1ard County Court:hcuse,
carlisle, Pennsylvania, as the tiJne ard place for the Hear1n:J.
Anyone firxl1n:J this tiJne unsuitable will please make a~rc.pr1ate
arran:Jements with all COJnsel involved for another tiJne, 1nc1\Jdin;J the
schedul1n:J of the COOrt Roan.
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ee: Greqo:r:y Abeln, Esquire/Arbitrator
step1en J. Hogg, Esquire/Arbitrator
John F. J:Nons, Esquire/Attorney for Defen'lant
Gerald J. ShekletsJdJEsquire, Attorney for Plaintiff
Can't J\drninistrator
Prothonotary Bulletin Board
U1tROOllY WIl/^NU, I/n
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v.
e]F.'I"I'YS DUlLDRns, INC.,
Uerendnnt
IN TIlE COURT ur COIll'IOII PLGAS or
CL'tIDERLAND COUIITY, "ElnISYLVAlllA
110.94-1770
CIVIL
1994
CIVil, ^C'I'ION - I,^ W
.JURY Till^', URft,^NURU
RULE 1J12-1. The Petitt"n for "ppointment oC Arbitrators shall be substantially
in the Collowing Corm:
!,ETInOlI FOR APrOIllnlENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, TilE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
Jolin F. I,YOIL'l, R'llluire
. counsel for the plaintHf/lIMt!lI'l!!M: in
the nbove
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action (or actions), respectfully represents that:
The abol.",,-captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue,
The claim oC the plaintiff in the action is $
nle counterclaim of the deCendant in the action is
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The fo11011ing attor!1"~s are interested in
wise disqualified to sit as arbitrators:
the cnse(s) ns counselor nre other-
John F. Lyons, F.'Iqlllr.. A'l I'olln.,,1 ror Plaintiff
and a'erald J. Sheklelski, Esquire as counsel for Defendant.
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wl1l>llJ:,rORE:s;'..your l'etHioner prays your H('norable Court to appoint three J)
arbUra~o't~; to whom the case shall be submitted.
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foregoing petition, . Vi. ~ ~,) J7.sJIIII/)/V
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above-captioned action (or actions) as prayed for.
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O'BRIEN, BARIC Ii SCHERER
17 West Solllh Strut
Cllrllsle, Pennsylvllnill 17013
Steven J. Flshmlln
Of Counsel
Robert L. O'Brien
Dllvid A. Bllric
Mlchllel A. Scherer
(717) 249-6873
FAX (717) 249.S7SS
Gregory Abeln, Esquire
22 West Panfret
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
John F. Lyons, Esquire
108-112 walnut street
P.O. Box 963
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108
September 21, 1994
Stephen J. Hogg, Esquire /
401 East Itluther street V
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Gerald J. ShekletsJd, Esquire
414 Bridge street
P.O. Box E
New OJmber.lard, Pennsylvania 17070
RE: Gregory Weiand, tja F&G Floors
v. Gettys alllders, Inc.
No. 94-1770 CIVIL Term
Dear Gentlemen:
As court-appointed Olalnnan of the Board of Arbitrators in the
above-captioned case, I have chosen the followin;J dates as possible dates for
the requested arbitration hearin;J, Please circle the dates that you firxi will
suit yair schedules and return this letter to my office. orx:e I have received
all the letters, I will schedule the hearin;J with the courthouse and seni out
notices.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me attthis office.
Very truly ywrs,
O'BRIEN'i:C & SOIERER
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SJFjau
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Possible ~~ for ~tion Hearin;J:
NOVE!lli:lerl1(jJ 1 @.w @1 1994
October 11,12,13, @ ~
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O'BRIEN, BARIC ci SCHERER
17 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Steven J. FIJhman
Of Counsel
Robert L. O'Brien
David A. Baric
Michael A, Scherer
(717) 249-6873
FAX (717) 249-5755
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5epteIttler 21, 1994
stephen J. Hogg, Esquire
401 East ro.rt:her street
Carlisle, PennsYlvania 17013
Gerald J. Shekletsld, Esquire
414 Bridge street
P.O. BoX E
New OJmberlam, Pennsylvania 17070
GregOry l\beln, Esquire
22 west Panfret
Carlisle, PennSYlvania
Jdln F. ~, Esquire
108-112 WalnUt street
P.O. BoX 963
Harrisl:urg, Pennsylvania
17013
17108
RE: Gregory Weiarx:l, tja F&G Floors
v. Gettys Builders, Inc.
No. 94-1770 CIVIL Term
Dear Gentlemen:
1\5 court-appointed O1airman of the Board of Arbitrators in the
abov~ptioned case, I have chosen the following dates as possible dates for
the requested arbitration hearing. Please circle the dates that you firxi will
suit yoo.r schedules am return this letter to 'Ilt'f office. once I have received
all the letters, I will schedule the hearing with the c:ourt:hOOSe am send em.
notices.
Shculd you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at
this office.
very truly yours,
O'BRIEN, BMUC & SCHERER
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Possible dates for Arbitration Hearing: October 11, 12, 13, la, IP. 29,
November 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 1994
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O'BRIEN, BARIC &I SC/lERER
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Slt"tn J, Fl,hman
01 CUlm'"
ROOtrl L. O'Brltn
David A. Baric
Mlchatl A. Schtrtr
(717) U9.tl873
FIIK (717) U9.j7jj
Gregory Abeln, Fsquire
22 West EUnfret
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Jci1n F. ~, Fsquire
108-112 Walnut street
P.O. Box 963
Harrisb.u:g, Pennsylvania 17108
Septentler 21, 1994
Ster:nen J. Hogg, Esquire
401 East Louther street
carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Gerald J. Shekletski, Esquire
414 Bridge street
P.O. Box E
New OIntlerlard, Pennsylvania 17070
RE: Gregory weiand, t/a F&G Floors
v. Gettys atilders, Inc.
No. 94-1770 CIVIL Tel1n
Dear Gentlemen:
As court-appointed Chairman of the Board of Arbitrators in the
above-captloned case, I have chosen the folll7ilirq dates as possible dates for
the requested arbitration hearirq. Please circle the dates that you find will
suit your schedules am return this letter to my office. Once I have received
all the letters, I will schedule the hearin1 with the ccurthouse ard sem out
notices .
Should you have any questions, please feel free to oonUlct 'me at
this office.
Very truly yours,
0' BRIEN, BARIC, scm:RER
Steven J. Fishman, Esquire
&:JF/au
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Possible dates for Arbitration Hearirq: October 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20,
NClVeI'lber 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 1994
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GREGORY WEIAND, t/a I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
F&G FLOORS, I CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the defendant, Gettys Builders, Inc, by and through
its attorneys, Stone LaFaver & Stone, and answers plaintiff's com-
plaint as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted and denied. The defendant admits that the plaintiff
installed, stained and finished hardwood floors in construction pro-
jects for defendant. Strict proof of the terms for payment averred by
plaintiff are demanded at time of trial.
6. Admitted and denied. Defendant admits that plaintiff in-
stalled, sanded, stained and finished hardwood floors in the resi-
dences listed in paragraph 6. Defendant denies that the prices set
forth in paragraph 6 are the prices which the defendant agreed to pay
for such services and proof thereof, if relevant, is demanded at time
of trial.
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7. Admitted and denied. The defendant denies that Exhibits "A"
through "D" indicate that the defendant requested a special stain and
proof thereof, if relevant, is demanded at time of trial. The remain-
ing averments are denied in that defendant, after reasonable investi-
gation, is unable to form a belief as to the truth of such averments.
8. Denied. Defendant denies that plaintiff performed all of his
obligations in a good and workmanlike manner.
9. Admitted. Defendant admits that it has received copies of
the invoices attached as Exhibits "A" through "D" of plaintiff's
complaint.
10. Admitted and denied. The defendant admits that it has not
paid certain amounts owed to the plaintiff. The defendant, however,
denies that the amounts set forth in the plaintiff's complaint are the
prices which the defendant agreed to pay for such services and proof
thereof, if relevant, is demanded at time of trial.
WHEREFORE, defendant demands that plaintiff's complaint be
dismissed and that judgment be entered in favor of defendant for such
relief as this Honorable Court deems just and appropriate.
COUNT II
11. Defendant incorporates paragraphs 1 through 10 of its answer
herein as if fully set forth at length.
12. Admitted.
13. Denied. The defendant denies that the work, labor and
services performed by plaintiff have a reasonable value of $23,679.50
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and strict proof of the sums claimed by plaintiff is demanded at time
of trial.
14. Admitted and denied. The defendant admits that it has not
paid certain amounts owed to the plaintiff. The defendant, however,
denies that the amounts set forth in the plaintiff's complaint are the
prices which the defendant agreed to pay for such services.
15. Admitted and denied. Defendant admits that it has received
proceeds from the sales of those residential homes identified in
paragraph 6 of plaintiff's complaint. Defendant denies that it owes
the plaintiff the sum of money demanded in plaintiff's complaint and
proof thereof, if relevant, is demanded at time of trial.
16. Denied. The defendant, after reasonable investigation, is
unable to form a belief as to the truth of the averments of paragraph
16 and proof thereof, if relevant, is demanded at time of trial.
17. Denied. The averments of paragraph 17 are legal conclusions
to which no responsive pleading is required.
WHEREFORE, defendant demands that plaintiff's complaint be
dismissed and that judgment be entered in favor of defendant for such
relief as this Honorable Court deems just and appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
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STONE LaFAVER
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Gerald ~ Shekletski,
1.0. No. 40486
414 Bridge St., P.O. Box E
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Telephone (717) 774-7435
Attorneys for Defendant
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V E R I FIe A T I 0 N
Stephen R. Johansen, states that he is the President of Gettys
Builders, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, the Defendant named in the
foregoing action, that as such he is authorized to make this verifica-
tion on behalf of Gettys Builders, Inc., and that he is acquainted
with the facts set forth in the foregoing instrurnenti that the same
are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and
belief; and that this statement is made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S.A. S 4904 relating to unsworn falsificat'o authorities.
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CBRTIFICATB OF SBRVICB
I, Gerald J. Shekletski, Esquire, of the law firm of Stone
LaFaver & Stone, attorneys for defendant, Gettys Builders, Inc., do
certify that on this date I served the Defendant's Answer to Complaint
on plaintiff's counsel by first class mail, postage prepaid, a true
and correct copy addressed as follows:
John F. Lyons, Esquire
CONNELLY, REID & SPADE
Post Office Box 963
Harrisburg, PA 17108
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GERALD;}' SHEKLE'rSKI, ESQUIRE
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