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SAL V ATORE M, CRIBARI AND
LINDA C, CRIBARI,
Plulntlff~
: IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
: CIVIl. ACTION - I.A W
VS.
: NO,
RALPII R. BYRNES, MICHAEL BYRNES, :
und J,PAUL MCMILLEN, d/b/u NEW
MARKET ASSOCIATES, and
ROTIIMAN. SCHUBERT AND REED,
REALTORS. A Pcnn~ylvunla
Corporntion.
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NOTICE
You havc bccn sucd in court. If you wish to dclend ugulnst thc clulll1~ ~et forth In the
following pagcs. you ll1USl tukc uctl'1I1 within twenly (20) duys utlcr lllis complulnt und noticc
huvc bccn scrved, To dcfl'nd ugulnsl Ihc alilrCll1Cnlloncd clulms, u wrlllcn uppcarnncc stullng
your dclensc~ und objecllons must bc cntcrcd und tilcd In writing by you, Ihc dclendunt, or by un
UllOrtley, You urc wurtlcd thut If you full 10 tukc Ilctlon Ilgulnsl lhcse clulll1s. lhc court muy
proceed wlthoul you und u judgclllcnt fill' uny moncy clulmcd In lhc complulnt or for uny othcr
clullll rcqulred by lhc plulntlff IllUY be entcrcd ugulnsl you by lhc court without furlhcr noticc.
You ll1UY losc Illoncy, properly or olhcr righls Imporlunl to you,
YOU SHOULD TAKE TillS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE, IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A I.AWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEI'1I0NE THE OFFICE
SET FORTH BEl.OW TO FIND OUT WIIERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL IIELI',
(:lJMUI~IU,ANJ> COlJNTY
Court Adllllnlslrutor. CUlllbcrlund County Courthouse
Curllsk, Pu, 17013 -- (717) 240-6200
NOTICIA.
Lc hun dClllundado u uSlcd cn lu col'tc. SI uslcd qulcrc delendersc de estus dUlllundus
cxpuustus cn Ius puglnus slguicnlcs. usted tlcnc vicntc (20) dlus de plu~,o ul purtlr de lu lechu de
lu dClllundu y lu notll1cucion, Ustcd dcbc prcscnlur unu upurlcnciu escritLl 0 cn pcrsona 0 pOl'
ubogudo y urchivur cn la cortc en formu escrltu sus dcfensus 0 sus ohJccioncs u Ius dcmundus cn
contrn dc su pcrsonu. Scu uvisudo quc si ustcd no sc del1cndc. lu cortc 10llluru mcdidus y puedc
cnlrur IIllU ordcn contrn ustcd sin prcvio uviso 0 notil1cucion Y pOI' cualqulcr queJu 0 ulivlo quc cs
pcdido cn lu petlclon dc dcmundu, Ustcd pucde pcrdcr dlnero 0 sus propledudcs 0 otros dcrechos
importuntes puru ustcd,
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO JMMEDlATAMENTE, SI NO TJENNE
ABOGAD 0 Sl NO TlI~NE EL D1NERO SUI'ICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO. V A Y A
EN PERSONA 0 I.LAME POR TEI.EFONE A LA OI'KINA CUYA DlRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRIDA ABAJO PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR
ASSISTENCIA LEGAl.:
QIMUF.IU,ANJ> COUNTY
Courl Admlnistrntor. Cumberlund County Courthouse
Curlislc. Pu. 17013 -- (717) 240-6200
Clement A, Leo ("l.eo") Wl.lS unuuthorll.cd ullent of ItSlt und wus ucthlll wllhln the scope of his
emploYlllentutulltlmes.
5, In addition, utalltlmes relevuntto the events which Ilive rise to Ihls cause of
aCllon, Leo und/or RSR was Ihe properly munuller for the 303.305 Ross Avenue properly for New
Murkct Associ utes.
6, It Is bclievcd und thereforc uvcrrcd thut Lco had uuthorlty to speak for, und llet
on behalf of, Ncw Murket Assoclutes utullllmcs relevunt to the events which Illve rise to this
Complaint.
7, On October 28, 1992. the Plulntllfs und Defendunt New Market Associates
entered Into UII Agreement 10 purchuse ccrtuln rcul estule conslstlnll of un 8.unlt multl.liunlly
dwellingloeuted at 303-305 Ross Avenue, New Cumberlund, York County, Pennsylvunla. A copy
of Ihe Allreemcnt Is uttuched hereto as Exhibll II A",
8, On Junuury 15, 1993, Crlburi settled on thc purchase of the property frolll New
Market Associates, by paylnllthe sum of $328,000.00 and acceptinlltender of the deed to the
property,
9, The real estale ullem reprcsenllng New Murket Assoclutes In this transaction WB5
l.eo, and the Real Estule allency was RSR,
10. Prior 10 the settlemenl, on January 13, 1993, Leo, und Mr, Crlburi Inspected
the property In question alonll with William Twlgll, the Plaintiffs' real estule agenl.
II. Duringlhls visit, Mr, Criburi cxpressed a desire to Inspect the crawl space
under Unit C,
12. Mr. Crlburi was dlscourallcd by Lco from crawlinlllnto the crawl space to
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InHpectthe Hwne, on the premlHc thut hll mll!ht put h>lleH In u vopor burrier recently hlHtolllld by the
ownen,
13, Inllddltlon, L.ell rcoKsured Mr, Criborllhuttherc were "no problemK down
there", (under the IlrKt 11001'),
14, Plalntifl' then oKked whlllher there were ony problemK with the entire property
thot he should be oWllre of, for example, electrical, plumbing, strucluralor IInylhhll! else,
I S, Cribari WIIS then inlimned hy l.eo tlmt Iherll had belln a prior water problem,
but "It was f1xed" ,
16, Aller being pl'essed, l.eo volunteered tllllt a pipe had burst, but It hod been
f1xed, 011 of the WUler hnd souked into Ihe gl'ound, und Ihere was presently no problem with woter
in the building whutsoever,
17, Plaintilrs found outluter Ihal, in August of 1992, the owners of the property
hud the vnpor barrier Installed under either most or all of the units because of wllter collecting
under each of the units,
18, At Ihe Jllnuary 13th Inspection, Mr, Cribari asked L.eo ubout possible drainage
problems around the exterior of the premises. nnll wus informed thut there had been drainage pipes
installed underground to usslst In druinage of Innt! surrounding the units, which pipes drained to the
street (Ross A vcnue).
19, Upon requesting a map to detcrmine the location of these drainage pipes, Mr,
Cl'ibari W'IS informed that no such map existed,
20, Cribari asked till' further e1arllication of the location of drainage pipe. and was
informed by Leo that there were pipes Installed both around the building IInd under the building to
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help wllh wllter drllinllHr.l.
21, I.eo furlher explulned lhul Ihe Iypr.l of pipeN uNed were IhoNe wilh holeN In the
Nlde Ihulullowed wuler 10 I1Iler Ihroul!h Ihe I!rllund IInd Inlo the pipe~,
22, It IN believed und therelilre uvened Ihulno such dralnal!e plpe~ exlNl.
23, lJponlnspcctlonof lJnilll. Mr, Cdbarlnotlced thul water fromlhe down
~poulinl! comlnl! off Ihe n1l)f wus runninl! onto the I!round und dlreclly Inlo the cruwl Npuce venl.
24, I.co Intimlll:d Mr, Cribud tllUllhlN wus u new occurrcnce und Ihul il hlld Ju~t
happened with thc lusl ruin,
25, l.eo furthcr inlill'll1cd Mr, Crlburllhullhcre were plusllc pipes Inlhe cruwl
~pace thul would tuke cure of the wuter und Ihul all he needed to do wus 10 IIlOve Ihe down NpoUt
lInd everylhinl! would be okuy,
26, I.co told the I'luintil'l:~ thul he wunled Ihem 10 be huppy ul Nel\lemenl, but 10
"keep your lIlouth shUI", I.eo reussurcd Ihem thutlf uny problemN urONe sub~equenllolhe
~elllemenl. Ihey ~hould simply cull him. und ull would be tuken cllre of by Leo,
27, The cil!ht upurtmenl unils hud been construcled In 19119 by New Markel
^Nsociule~, who were Ihe owners ulthe lime,
211, Plulntil'!:~ believe und therefore uver Ihut the I'roperly WIIS inlldequalely
constructed lind/or enl!lneered so thul wllter runoff from and lIcross the propel'ly was nol properly
channeled lIway from Ihe bulldlnl!. which euused wuter to druln Inlo und under Ihe bulldlnl!. In
uddillon to poollnl! up III the northern end of the property nellresl 10 Ross ^ venue. and lIl!ainsl Ihe
udJoinlng properly. causing problems Ihereto,
29, It is believed and Iherefore averred Ihal the Defcndanls knew or should have
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known of Ihe wuler und drulnulle problell1s. ulld Ihul Ihey hud prior nollce of slru~lurul dWI1Ulle,
shllllll~w\lll1olsIUre ulld lI1i1dew In Ihe ~ruwl spu~~s. hlllh wuler probl~lI1s. lInd druhlulle problems.
30, Ills bellewd alld lh~rcfllre uverred Ihul thl' udJolnln~ properly owners hud pUI
New Murkel ^sso~iules 011 lIoli~e of the wlll~r drullla~e ulld poolln~ probl~lI1s. und Ihal l.eo wus
UWLtre of. or should huve b~ell uwure of. the NlIlI1e,
31, Defelldanls 1I11d Ihelr duly uUlhorl~ed u~enls II1lsrepresellted. ulld/or fruudulenlly
eonceuled ulllnti.ml1l1llol1 concenlln~ pust wuter und drlllnu~e problems 1'1'0111 the Pllllnllffs,
32, III the ultenlulive. Defendunls and Ihelr duly uUlhori~.cd lI~ellls fuiled 10
udequulely IlIvestigule Ihe nulure of Ihe wuler problemN ussoduled with Ihe properly. and mude
represenlullolIS of fucllhey kllew or should haw know were unlrue,
33. SllIce purchusln1\ Ihe properly. Pluillllffs' huve delel'll1lned Ihullhe following
repairs lInd prevenlullve work lIeed 10 be done:
a, Inslallulion of curblnllund buildup of mucudum 10 help deneCI Wilier now.
b. Redirection of downspouts,
c, IlIsllllllltion of IlIlels ulong pllrking ureuund In ulley,
d. COllnecllon of Ihe IIIIelS to exlslill~ slorm IlIlel In ulley Olllhe olher side of
adJacell1 pl'operly. wllh un ClISCl11ent required frol11udJoinin~ landowner.
e. Mlllln~ of u low now chunnel ucross the purkln~ 101.
f. Regradln~ of end units 10 below Ihe siding to providc drulnagc away from the
buildings,
g. Installation of I!rllSS lined swales.
h, Instllllation of additional venls In crllwl splices to diminish wllter moisture.
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i. Diversion of dryer vent~ frolll cfuwl ~pnce~,
j. In~talllllion of llex pipe nlonl! Interior of crnwl ~pnce~ to direct water to sump
pumps, nnd In~tllllalion of Nump pUlllp~ if nceded,
k, Instllllntion of Ntone over llcx pipc~,
I. Instnllutionof pnlper vnpor burricrN,
Ill, lJulnllntion of concrele in crnwl Npnce~
n, Repnir, reinforce 01' replnce dnl11nged !loor bcnm~ with trcllted lumber. In~\lI11 cro~s
bmclnl! and replnce dnll1nged inKulution,
o. MiNcellnncOUK Kupplcll1enlUI repuirN to ~truclure of mo~t or all of the units.
34, It i~ e~timuted tlmt Ihe cosl of the nbove repnlrs will exceed Twenty-Thousand
Dollars.
~ (I'RAlJI)lJLENl' MISI\EI)I\f,SENTATION
35. Debtors incorpornte pal'Ugrnphs I through 34 liS if set forth herein at length.
36. Leo mnde fnlse nnd misleuding rcprcscntntions us 10 the chnracter nnd nature of
the real property In question prior to the Plulntiffs' purchuse.
37. Inllddition, l.co conceulcd und fulled 10 disclose informlltion which he hlld a
duty to dlsclo~e to thc Pluintlffs prior to the purchnse of the real eNtale in question,
38. The misreprescnlutions by Leo was one of fuct, spccil1clllly concerning
drainage and water problems In the crawl spaceK und surrounding propclty.
39. Thesc reprcscntlltions could not have been invesllgaled by lhe Illalntiffs prior
to purchasinllthe property in question, IInd were designed to discournge the Plllintiffs from further
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invc:stillution,
40. The mlsrepresentutlons uud conceuhllent by Leo were Olllterilllto the PllllndlTs'
decision to purchase.
4\ . Thc mlsrepresenlullons und conceallllent of Leo were done Intentlonully lind/or
recklessly, with the sole purpose of consummuthl11the sule.
42, The Plulntiffs relied 011 th~~ Inlormution provided by Leo us u professionulln
the Held of reul eslule.
43, The I'lulntlffs' rellunce wus justil1ed,
44. New MlIrket Assucilltcs lInd RSR urc 1I11ble for thc ucts or omissions of Leo
undcr the doctrine of Respondeat Superior.
45. As u proxhnutc result of the mlsl'epresenllltlons und conceahnent of 1.co, the
Pluintiffs will be required to perform extcnslve rcpalrs and preventutivc: l11alntcnance us aforesaid.
WIIEREFORE. Plaintiffs rcspectfully l'equestthis lIonorllblc Comtto cnter judgment
uguinst Defendunts, jolntund severally, tor unll<juidaled dUl11alles cxccedhl11 the Jurisdictional
al110unt rcquirlnt,! arbitration, plus costs of this action. interest. and other relief this Court may deem
approprillte.
COUNT II . NF.{iLlGENCE
46. Parllgruphs 1 throullh 45 are Incorporated herein as If set forth at length.
47. Atalltll11es rclevantto the r;vents which give rise to this cause of action, Leo
und New Murket Associates had a duty to provide truthfJI and accurate information to the
Plaintiffs, entitling them to make an Informed decision.
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48, Leo und new Murkel ^~Km:iule~ hud u Ilduelury duty tll prllvlde accurate
Informutlon to the I'lulntltr~.
49, Leo und New Murkel ^KKuclute~ fulled III provide IIccurutc Infurl1latlon to the
Pllllnlilr~, thu~ utlcctlnglheir uhlllly tu 11111ke UII IlIfonned declKlolI,
50. ^~ II pruxllllllle re~ullofl.co's ~lIId New MlIrkel ^~sodUII:~' lIctlon~ lInd
oml~~loIIK, Ihe I'luillliff~ huvc Kul'fered extensive dUlllagcK U~ lItiJreKllid,
WIIElWFORE. I'luillliffK respeclfully rcqueKtthl~ I hmoruhle Luurtlu cntcr judgment
ogoill~llkfelldunls, jollltllnd sevemlly, lilr unllquldutcd dllllluge~ cxeeedlllglhe juri~dlctlonal
amount rcqulring arbllrullolI, plus custs of this uctioll, Inlere~l, ulld othcr relicI' wbich this Court
l11uy deem upproprlule,
COUNT III - lJN.'AJRTllAJ)l': J'JlACTIO~S ACT
I)hllntlff~ Y. All IlcfcndMnls
51. Debtors Incorporute puragruphs 1 Ihrough 50 as If set forth hereill at length,
52. Defendanls' representutluns 10 the I'lulntlffs with respect to the purchuse of this
real estate and Ihe IUlenl dcfccts therein, WlIS conlhllll!, fruudulenl, und/or mlslcudlng,
53, Dcfendonts hod aCIUlII, If nol constructive, knowkdgc of Ihe dclcCIS Inlhe rcul
estate at the tlmc of sole,
54. Delendants had a dUly 10 disclolle this mallcr 10 the Plaintiffs, bUI did not do
so.
55. Detcndanls failed 10 disclose Ihls Information with the Intent to Induce the
Plaintiffs Into purchasing said property,
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56, The l'lulnllff~ pur~hu~ed Huid pro pert)' bu~ed upon the ~onl\Jslnll, fulse und
fruudulent stutenu:nts of Delcndunts.
57. As a dlre~t and proximute result, I'lulntlffs huve been dumllged as ulllresuid,
WIIEREFORE, I'hlilllllrs respe~lrully request this lIonorable Court to enter judllment
ugulnst Defendunts, john und severully, Illr lInllquldllled treble dumages ex~eedlngthe jurlsdlctlonul
amount requiring arbitration, plus ~osts of lhls a~tion, aHorney Ices, Interest, and other relief which
this Court may deem appropriate.
~OUNT IV . VICAIUOUS L1AIJIl.ITY
1'llIlnllff. v. New Mllrket AUllcilltes
58. Debtors In~lll'porate puragraphs I Ihrough 57 as if set forth hereh\ nt length,
59, At all times relevunt to the ewnts whi~h give rise to the Plalnllll's complnlnt.
Leo wus n dis~losed nnd uuthori1,ed ugent of New Mtlrket Associtltes,
60. At ullllmes, I.eo had t1etutll and/or upptlrent uuthorit)' to spenk on behnlf of
New Market AHsocitlles with re!1,ard 10 the retll eslale in question,
6\, New Mtlrket Associates is vietlriously Iitlble IlJr all t1etions or omissions of Leo
with respect to the real estate in question.
62. In addition, New Markel Associutes knew or should have known of nil of the
foregoing willer und drulnuge problems ussociuled with the property prior to entering Into the
Agreement with the Plalnliffs. and fraudulently and or negligenlly misrepresented and/or concealed
said Information fhml the I'lalntlfl:~,
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4. Plaintiffs' Complaint is devoid of any allegations of
IIfCJienter" on behalf of New Market Associates with respect to the
purported statements made by Clement Leo to Plaintiffs.
5. Plaintiffs' Complaint fails to all~ge that Defendant
New Market Associates participated in, authorized, or knowingly
permitted the statements which were allegedly made by clement Leo
as set forth in Count I of Plaintiffs' Complaint.
6. In Pennsylvania, in order for a principal to be liable
for an agent's fraudulent statements, a plaintiff must prove
scienter.
7. Accordingly, Count I of Plaintiffs' Complaint fails to
state a cause of action against New Market Associates upon which
relief can be granted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant New Market Associates requests that
Count I of Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed.
MOTION TO STRIKE COUNT I
a. Rule 1019(b) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure states that averments of fraud must be pleaded with
particularity,
9. Count I of Plaintiffs' Complaint purports to state a
cause of action for fraudulent misrepresentation against all
Defendants.
10. Count I is completely devoid of any averments of
fraudulent conduct or statements on the part of Pefendant New
Market Associates.
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11. Tho only averments of purported fraud on the fsce of
the complaint which are directed to Defendant New Market
Associates are Paragraphs 31 and 32, which contain only vague
averments of purported fraudulent conduct on b~half of Defendant
New Market Associates.
12. Count I of Plaintiffs' Complaint fails to conform to
the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure I as it fails to aver
fraud with particularity as to Defendant New Market Associates.
13. Count I of Plaintiffs' Complaint should be stricken for
failure to conform to Rule 1019(b) of the Penn~ylvania Rules of
Civil Procedure.
WHEREFORE, Defendant New Market Associates requests that
Count I of Plaintiffs' Complaint be stricken.
QlMYRRER TO COUNT II
14. Count II of Plaintiffs' Complaint is headed
"Negligence. "
15. Count II of Plaintiffs' Complaint alleges that
Defendant New Market Associates had certain duties to Plaintiffs,
including a fiduciary duty to provide accurate information to
Plaintiffs (Paragraph 48 t)f Plaintiffs' Complaint).
16. Under Pennsylvania law, no such "fiduciary" duty
exists,
17. Plaintiffs have therefore failed to plead any legal
duty owed by Defendant New Market Associates to Plaintiffs.
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18. Count II does not allege the required elements to
prevail on a olaim of "negligence."
19. Accordingly, Count II should be dismissed against New
Market Associates for failure to state a claim upon which relief
oan be granted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant New Market Associates requests that
Count II of Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed.
DEMURRBR TO COUNT III
20. Count III of Plaintiffs' Complaint purports to raise
claims against all Defendants under the Unfair Trade Practices
Act.
21. Count III of Plaintiffs' Complaint cites no specific
portion of Unfair Trade Practices Act which allegedly is
applicable, but Count III generally alleges fraudulent conduct on
the part of all Defendants.
22. Count III of Plaintiffs' Complaint fails to allege any
specific misrepresentations made by Defendant New Market
Associates. Further, Plaintiffs' Complaint fails to aver that
Defendant New Market Associates had scienter with respect to the
comments purportedly made by Clement Leo of RSR.
23. Accordingly, Plaintiffs have failed to state a cause of
action against Defendant New Market Associates with respect to
Count III of its claim.
WHEREFORE, Defendant New Market Associates requests that
Count III of Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed.
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NOTION TO STRIK. COUNT III
24. Count III of Plaintiffs' Complaint purports to allege
fraudulent conduct by all Defendants.
25, Count I II of Plaint if f s' complaint contains no speoifio
averments of fraudulent conduct on bohalf of Defendant New Market
Associates, and no such averments exist anywhere on the face of
the Complaint.
26. Rule 1019(bl of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure requires a plaintiff to allege averments of fraud with
part icularity.
27. Since Plaintiffs' Complaint fails to aver fraud with
respect to Defendant New Market Associates with particularity,
Plaintiffs' Complaint violates Rule 1019(b) of the Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure, and should be stricken for lack of
conformity to rule of court.
WHEREFORE, Defendant New Market Associates requests that
Count III of Plaintiffs' Complaint be stricken.
DBMURRBR TO COUNT...1Y
28. Count IVof Plaintiffs' Complaint is headed "Vicarious
Liability. "
29. Vicarious liability is not a cause of action in itself,
and therefore is improperly headed as a separate count.
30. Moreover, Paragraph 61 of Plaintiffs' Complaint alleges
that Defendant New Market Associates is VicariouSly liable for
~ actions or omissions of Leo with respect to the real estate
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in ~uestion, However, since there are no allegations of soienter
in Plaintiffs' Complaint, Plaintiffs' claim fails to state a
cause of action for relief can be granted,
WHEREFORE, Defendant New Market Associates requests that
Count IV of Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed.
MOTION TO S!l'RIKE !iQ.YJIT-IY
31, Rule 1019(a) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure requires that a plaintiff's complaint be set forth in
concise and summary form.
32. Count IV of Plaintiffs' Complaint is duplicative,
unnecessary, and should be strlcken.
33. Moreover, Count IV of Plaintiffs' Complaint contains
impertinent matter, and thus should be stricken.
WHEREFORE, Defendant New Market Associates requests that
Count IV of Plaintiffs' Complaint be stricken.
MOTION TO STRIKE PARAGRAPH 28
34. Paragraph 28 of Plaintiffs' Complaint contains
averments regarding how the property in question was constructed
or engineered.
35. Whether the property was or was not properly
constructed and/or engineered is of no relevance whatsoever to
Plaintiffs' claims in the present lawsuit.
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36, Aooordingly, Paragraph 28 constitutes impertinent
matter, and should be stricken.'
WHEREFORE, Defendant New Market Associates requests th~t
Paragraph 28 of Plaintiffs' Complaint be stricken.
MOTION FOR A MORIL~PBCIFIC PLBADING
37, As set forth above, Plaintiffs purport to bring a fraud
olaim against Defendant New Market Associates, but nowhere in
Plaintiffs' Complaint are there specific averments of any
fraudulent conduct by Defendant New Market Associates.
38. To the extent that Defendallt' s other preliminary
objections might be dismissed, Plaintiffs should be required to
file a more specific pleading which specifically identifies any
and all alleged fraudulent conduct on behalf of Defendant New
Market Associates so that Defendant may properly respond to
Plaintiffs' Complaint.
39. Moreover, Counts III and IV of Plaintiffs' Complaint
identify the specific Defendants against whom each count is
brought, while Counts I and II of Plaintiffs' Complaint do not,
I Note, in addition to Paragraph 28, other portions of
Plaintiffs' Complaint are confusing and should be stricken as
well. Specifically, the reference to "debtors" in Paragraphs 35,
51 and 58 are confusing in that Plaintiffs are not bringing a
bankruptcy action, and their reference to the term "debtors" is
confusing and misleading. Accordingly, the references to
"debtors" throughout the Complalnt should be stricken as well.
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40. Acoordingly, Plaintiffs should be directed to file a
more speoifio complaint to identify which callses of action are
being brought against which s~ecific defendants,
WHEREFORE, Defendant New Market Associates requests that
Plaintiffs be directed to file a more specific Complaint.
MOTION TO STRIKB REFERBNCES TO
NICHAIL-BYRNBS AS PART OF NEW MAR~BT ASSOCIATES
41. The caption of Plaintiffs' Complaint, as well as the
body of the Complaint, ldentify three individuals who were
allegedly doing business under the name New Market Associates,
the entity which sold the property in question to Plaintiffs in
this matter.
42. Exhibit "A" to Plaintiffs' Complaint is the first page
of the agreement of sale for the property. The entire agreement
(2 pages), and the settlement sheet for the sale are attached
hereto as Exhibits "A" and "B", respectively. These documents
reflect that, at the time of the transaction in question, Michael
Byrnes was no longer a member of New Market Associates.
Therefore, Michael Byrnes is improperly included in the caption
of Plaintiffs' Complaint.
43. Accordingly, the references to Michael Byrnes in the
Complaint constitute impertinent matter, and should be stricken.
WHEREFORE, Defendant New Market Associates requests that
references to Michael Byrnes in Plaintiffs' Complaint be
stricken.
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MANCKE AND WAGNER
An.......,
SALVATORE M. CRIBARI AND
LINDA C. CRIBARI,
PlainUtts
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION " LAW
RALPII R. BYRNES, HIClfAEL
BYRNES, and J.PAUL MCMILLEN/
d/b/a/ NEW HARKET ASSOCIATES/
and ROTHMAN, SCHUBERT AND
REED, REALTORS, A
Pennsylvania Corporation,
Defendants
NO. 94-4441 civil Term
PR!LIMINARY OBJ!CT1QBI
AND NOW, this 31st day of August, 1994/ oomes Defendant
Rothman, Schubert and Reed, Realtors, by their attorneys Hanoke,
Wagner / Hershey & 'rully / who respectfully representl
I. MOTION FOR NORB SPBCIfIC COMPLA~
1. On or about August 8, 1994, plaintiffs filed an aotion
against the defendants in the above-captioned case.
2. In paragraph seven of the complaint, plaintiffs allege
an agreement to purchase real estate and indicate that a copy of
said agreement is attached as Exhibit "A".
3. It is clear from the face of the complaint that the
attaohment to the complaint is not a full and complete agreement,
as it does not contain the signatures, nor does it contain page
two of the agreement.
4. Without the entire agreement being attached to the
complaint, the complaint is insufficient.
WHEREFORE, Detendants, Rothman, Schubert and Reed, Realtor.,
pray Your Honorable Court to enter an order requirin9 the
plaintitts to amend the com~laint to include the entire agreement
reterred to in paragraph seven ot the complaint.
XI. KOTIOH TO STRIK. ABD/OR DBKURRIR COUHT IV
5. Paragraphs 1 through 4 are incorporated herein by
reterenoe as it tully set forth.
6. Plaintifts' Count IV for Vicarious Liability tails to
state a cause ot action and is duplicative of other allegations
oontained in the complaint.
WHERE~ORE defendants Rothman, Schubert and Reed, Realtors
demand Count IV bti stricken and/or demurrer granted.
III. MOTIOH TO .TRIII ABD/OR DINURRIR
AD DAMNUM CLAUSI TO COUHT III
7. Paragraphs 1 through 6 are incorporated herein by
reference as if fully set forth.
8. Plaintiffs' complaint fails to state a cause of action
against Rothman, Schubert and Reed, Realtors for treble damages
and/or attorneys' fees.
WHEREFORE, defendant Rothman, Schubert and Reed, Realtors
demand the ad damnum clause to Count III in plaintitf's complaint
be stricken and/or demurrer granted.
2
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Salvatore M. cribari and
Linda c. Cribari
VB
Ra lph 11. Byrnes, M 1 ell/Ie I 13y rnos, IInd ,).
Paul McMillen, d/b/a New Mllrkot Assooiato6
In 'I'ho Court of Common Plolls of
Cumberlllnd County, Pennsylvania
No. 94.444 1 C i v i I To rm
Complaint In civil Action 1.lIw
find Not lee
COMM()NW~;AL'I'1t OF PI;:NNHYl.VMIAI
COUN'I'Y OF CUMBl::llI.ANn
We6ley Cook, neputy Sheriff, who beinu duly 6worn according to law,
says that 011 August 16, 1994 ut 1149 o'clock P.M., E.n.s.'I'., he served a true
copy of the within Complaint in Civil Action Lllw and Notice, in the above
entitled IIct.loll, upon the within nllmed defendallt, t.o wit 1 Ilalph R. 13yrnoB,
t/d/b/a New Market Assoc.lates, by muk.lng known unto Orenda Gobel, Adult in
cl.~rge of defend/mt'6 ustl<11 placl~ of busine6s, at 1200 Camp Itill By-PlIlls, Camp
Itill, Cumberland County, Pennsy IViillil1 , its contonts ilnd at t.he Ilame time
handing to her porsolllllly t.he said true IInd ilttosted copy of the slime.
R. Thomas Kline, Hheriff, who being duly 6worn according to lllW,
saYIl that: he nwde diligent <3e/lrch and inquiry for the wit.hin named defendant,
to witl Michael Dyrnes t/d/b/a New Mbrket AS60ciates, but wus unable to
locate him in his boiliwic:I<. 110 therofore returns the within Complaint in
Civill\ction Law IInd Notico 116 "NOT FOUND," ilS to the within named defendant,
Michael Byrnes t/d/b/II New Mnrket I\ssociates. Defendllnt left no forwarding
address with the Post Office.
R. Thomlls Kline, SIl<niff, who beinn duly swonl according to lllW,
says that he made diligent search ilnd inquiry for the with.ln nomed defendant,
to w1tl J. Paul McMillen d/b/a New Markot I\ssociates, but wae unable to
locate him in his boiliwicl<. lie therefore rteputhed the Sheriff of Dauphin
County, Pennsylvania, to serve the wl.tllin Complaint in Civil Actl.on Law and
Notice occording to law.
DAUPHIN COUNTY RETUHNI AND NOWI I\ugust 18, 1994 llt Jc30 P.M.,
s<!!rved the with1n Notice find COlllplalnt upon .J. Paul McMl.llen d/b/a New Morket
Assocl.ntes by porsonally hand lng to .J. 1'IIul McMJ lIen a true Iltl:cllted copy of
the original Notice and Comploint and moking known to him the contents thereof
at 1925 North Front St., Harrisburg, Dllllphin County, PA. So answers I William
H. Livingston, Sheriff of Douphin County, Pennsylvania.
Dauphin County return hereto attached.
Sheriff's
Docketing
Service
Surcharge
Out of County
Dauph in Co.
Costsl
26.00
8. 'J6
8.00
5.00
20.50
68.46
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R. Thomlls Kline, Sheriff
Sworn and
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8-26-94
Subscribed to Befure Me
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COMMONWEAl/I'll OF PENNAI
COUN'ry OJI PAUPIIJN 1
/.iIlERIJ/III/.i nWI'URN
NO. 94-4441
MOll 258
ANO NOW 1 August 18,
III 94 .111 3130 P M.
SEllVEO '1'1I1t
WI'l'IIIN _._____._...J!QT!f~_~~_~~N'J.... ... ____...._._._.._..______.._ uPON
J. Paul McMillen d/b/a New Market Associates
llANDINO'l'O J. 1'0\11 McMillen
BY PllRSONAl,l,Y
A 'I'IlUE A'1"l'ES'I'EIl COpy OF TilE OHIOINAI.
NOTICE & CXlMPl.J\INT
AND MAl\lNO I{NOWN '1'0
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TilE CONTHN'I'S 'l'HI\IWOF AT 1925 North
Front St., Harrisburg, Douphin County, Penna.
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Sworn and aubscribud to
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Clement A. l.eo ("l.eo") WI1S I1ll authorl1.ed I1gent of RSR and WBS aCllng whhlnthe scope of his
employment I1tl1l1tlmes.
S, In addhlon, at 011 times relevwltto the events which give rlsc to this cause of
Bction, Leo and/or RSR WI1S the property ml1nager for the 303.30S Ross Avenue property for New
Ml1l'kc:t Associates,
6, Ills believed and therefore Ilverred thl1t Leo had authority to speak for, I1lld Bct
on behlllf of, New Market Associates at all times relevwllto the events which give rlsc to this
Compllllnt.
7. On October 28, 1992, the Pll1lntlffs I1lld Defendant New Ml1l'ket Associates
entered Into an Agreement to purchase certain real estate consisting of I1ll 8-unlt multi. family
dwelling located at 303-305 Ross Avenue, New Cumberland, York County, Pennsylvania, A copy
of the Agreement Is allached hereto as Exhibit "A".
8. On JWIUl1l'Y 1 S, 1993, Cribl1l'1 sell led on the purchase of the property from New
Ml1l'ket Associates. by paying the sum of $328,000.00 and accepting tender of the deed to the
property,
9. The real estate agent representing New Ml1l'ket Associates in this trllllsaction was
Leo, llIld the Real Estate agency was RSR.
10. Prior to the selllement, on Janul1l'Y \3. 1993, Leo, llIld Mr. Cribari Inspected
the property In question along with William Twigg, the Plaintiffs' real estate agent.
II. During this visit. Mr. Cribari expressed a desire to Inspect the crawl space
under Unit C.
12. Mr. Crlbl1l'1 was discouraged by Leo from crawling Into the crawlspace to
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Inspect the same, on the premise thut he might put holes In 11 Vapor barrier recently Installed by the
owners.
13. In uddltlon, l.eo reassured Mr. Cribari that there were "no problems down
there", (under the I1rst 110or).
14. Plaintiff then allked whcthcr there were any prohlcms with the entire property
thut he should be aware of, for example, electrlcul, plumblnll. structurul or anythhlll else,
15, Cribari was then intllrlllcd by I.eo thlltthere had been a prior wuter problem,
but "it WllS I1xed".
16. After bc:inll pressed. Leo volunteered that a pipe hud burst, but It had been
fixed, all of the wuter had souked Into the ground. und there was presently no problem with water
In the building whatsoever,
17, Plaintiffs found out later that, In August of 1992, the owners of the property
had the vapor burrier Installcd under either most or all of the units because of water collecting
under euch of the units,
18, At the January 13th Inspection, 1Ifr, Cribari asked Leo about possible drainage
problems around the exterior of the premises. and was Informed that there had been drainage pipes
Installed underllround to assist In drulnage of land surrounding the units, which pipes drained to the
street (Ross Avenue),
19, Upon rcquesting a map to determine the location of these drulnage pipes, Mr.
Cribari was Informed that no such map existed.
20, Cribari asked for further clarit1cation of the location of drainage pipe, and was
Informed by Leo thaI there were pipes installed both around the building and under the building to
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help with wilier drlllnlllle,
21, l.eo furlher expllllned thllt the type of plpe~ u~ed werl: Iho~e with hQI..,~ In Ih..,
side thlllllllowed Wilier 10 tlIte/' throullh the I!round 1I111llnt'l the pipes,
22, It Is believed und there")re uverred thlll no such dl'lllnlllle plpe~ exlsl,
23. Upon Inspection of L1nlt II, Mr, Crlhurl noticed tllllt wilier fmm the down
spoutinll comlnl! off the roof WIIS runnlnl! Olllo the I!round IInd ,lIrectly Into the crnwl SpllCI1 venl.
24, Leo 111.1i.mned Mr, Crlhurlthut this WIIS u new occum:nce und Ihlll II hlld JUsl
hllppened with the IlIst ruin,
25, Leo Ihrther Infonned Mr, Crlbllrllhllt there were plustic pipes In Ihe crllwl
splice Ihlll would take cure of the wuter und thut ull he needed to do WIIS 10 move Ihe down spOUI
and everythlnl!yould be okay,
26, Leo told the Plalnllffs Ihul he wunled them to be huppy ul selllemenl, bUllo
"keep your mouth shut", Leo rea~sured Ihem thutlf any problems arose subsequenllo Ihe
settlement, Ihey should simply cull him, und ull would be luken care of by Leo,
27, The ell!hl apurlment units hud been constructed in 1989 by New Murket
Associates, who were the owncrs at the tilllC,
28, 1'IIIInllffs believe and therefore liver thllt the property WIIS inadequately
conslructed and/or enl!lneered so that wllter runoff from and across the property was not properly
channeled away from the building, which cllused water to drain Inlo IInd under the building, in
addition to pooling up at the northern end of the properly neurest to Ross ^ venue. und IIgainst the
adjoining property, causing problems therelo,
29. It is believed and theretore averred that the Defendants knew or shQuld have
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known of lhll wulllr und druluuge problems, und lhul they hud prior notlcll of slruclurul dUnluge,
sillnlllcunlmoisture uud mildew in the cruwl spuces, high wuler problems, und drulnuge problcms.
30, It is believed und lherelilrc uvened thut the udJolnlng property owners hud put
Ncw Murkel Associates on nOlice of the WUler drulnuge and pr,lllllnl! problcms, and thUI l.eo wus
uWllre of, or should huvc been awurc Ill', thc sumc,
31, Dcfcndants and thclr \Iuly uuthorlzed ugcnts misrepresented, und/or fruudulently
conceuled ull Informutlon concerning pust wnlcr und drulnagc problellls from the Pluil1liffs,
32, In the ullernutive, Dcfcndunts and lheir duly authorized ugcnts fullcd to
udcquutllly Investigate the nuture of thc water prohlems USSoclUlcd with thc property. und made
repre5enllltions of fact they know or should hnve know were unlruc,
33, Since purchusing the propcrty, Plaintiffs' havc determined that the following
repairs and preventatl Vll work nClld to bc donc:
u, Inslallatlon of curhlng und buildup of maCUdl1Jll to help denect water now.
b. Redirection of downspouts,
c. In5tallutlon of inlets along parking ureu and in alley,
d. Connection of the inlets to cxlstlng storm inlet in alley on tbc other side 01'
adJaccnt property, with un eascment rllquired from adjoining landowner.
e. Milling of a low now channcl ucross the purklng lot.
f. Regrading of end units to below the siding to provide druinage away from the
buildings.
g. Inslllllatlon of grass IIncd swales,
h. Installation of additional vents In crawl spaces to diminish water moisture.
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L Diversion or dryer vents from crawl spaces.
j. Installation of Ilex pipe allln~ Inlerlor of crlIwl spaces to direct water to sump
pumps, and Installallon or sump pumps If needed,
k, Installation of slone over llex pipes,
I. Installatllln of prllper vapllr barriers.
01, Installation or concrete In crawl spaces
n. Repair, reinforce or replace damaged floor beams with treated lumber, Install cross
bruelng I1I1d replace dwnaged Insulation.
o. Miscellaneous supplemental repairs to structure of most or all of the units.
34. It is estimated that the cost of the above repairs will exceed Twenty- Thousl1l1d
Dollars,
COUNT I- FRAUDULENT MISREV"ESENTATION
35. Debtors Incorporate paragraphs I through 34 as If set forth herein atlel1gth.
36. Leo made falsc I\I1d misleading representations as to the character I1I1d nature of
the real property in question prior to the Plalntiff~' purchase.
37, In addition, Leo concealcd and failed to disclosc information which he had a
duty to disclose to the Plaintiffs prior to the purchase of thc rcal cstate in question.
38. The misrepresentations by Lco was onc of raet, specifically concerning
drainage and water problems in the crawl spaces and surrounding property.
39. These representations could not have been investigllted by the Plaintiffs prior
to purchasing the properly In question, I1I1d were designed to discourage the Plaintiffs from further
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Investigation,
40. The misrepresentations and concealment by Lc:o werll material to the PlnlntilTs'
decision to purchase.
41. The misreprc:sentatlons and concealment of Leo wc:re done Intentionally and/or
recklessly, with the sole purpose of clll1sunllnatlng the sole,
42, The Plaintiffs reliedlHllhe information provided by Leo os 0 professlor.ulln
the field of real estate,
43, The Plaintiffs' reliance was justil1ed.
44, New Market Associates and RSR are liable lor the aclII or omissions of Leo
under the doctrine of Respondeut Superior,
45, As u proximate result of the misrepresentations and conceahnent of Leo, the
Plaintiffs will be required to perform extensive repulrs wld preventative maintenance as aforesaid.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request this \Ionoruble Court to enter judgment
against Defendants, joint and severally, for unliquiduted damuges exceeding the jurisdictional
wnount requiring arbitration, plus costs of lhls action, interest, and other relief this Court may deem
appropriate,
COUNT II . NEGLIGENCE
46. Paragraphs 1 through 45 ore Incorporated herein as If set forth at length,
47. At alltlmcs relevant to the events which givc rise to this cause of acllon, Leo
ond New Market Associates had a duty to provide truthful and accurate Information to the
Plaintiffs, entitling them to make an informed decision,
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411. Leo and new Mllfket Associates had a I1dudllfY duty to provide llCcurnte
Information to the Plaintiffs.
49, Leo and New Market AS~l)clates t'uiled to provide accurate Information to the
Plaintiffs, thus affectlnl! their ability to make an Informed decision,
50. As a proximate rc~ult of l.eo'~ and New Market Associates' actions and
omisslon~, the Plaintiffs have suffcred extensive damal!cs liS aforesaid,
WIIEREFORE, I'lnintlrts rc~peclflJlly request this Ilonornble Court to enter judgment
al!ainst Defendants, Joint and scvernlly, for unliquidated damages exceedlnl! the Jurisdictionnl
nmount requlrlnl! arbltrntion, plus costs of this IIctlon, interest, llnd other relief which this Court
rnny deem appropriate.
COUNT Ill. UNFAIR 'mADE PI~ACTICES Act
l'lalntirrs v. AJlI)efendllnls
5 \. Debtors incorporllte paragraphs I through 50 as if set forth herein at length.
52. Defendants' representations to the Plaintiffs with respcct to the purchase of this
real estate and the latent defects therein, was confusing, fraudulent, and/or misleading,
53, Defendants hlld actulll, if not constructive, knowledgc of the dcfects In the real
e5tate at the time of sale.
54, Dcfendants had a duty to disclose this molter to the Plaintiffs, but did not do
50.
55, Defendants failed to disclose this information with the intent to induce the
Plaintlffs into purchasing sold property.
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56. The Plulntlll's purchused suld property blUed upon the confusing, Iillse and
frlludulent stutements uf DeJ~ndunts,
57, As u direct und proximute result. Pluintiffs huve been dUl1Iuged us uliJresuld.
WIIEREFORE, Pluintiffs respectfully request this Ilunornble COllrtto entcr judgment
ugalnst Defendunts, joint und severnlly, t'lr unllquiduted treble dllll1uges exceeding the jurlsdlctionlll
umount requlrinllnrbltrutiun. plus costs of this uction, ullorncy fees, Interest. and other relief which
this Court muy deem uppruprlute.
~OUNT IV . VICARIOUS L1ADll.ITV
1'llIlnllffs v. New Mllrkel Assoclllles
58. Debtors incorporate purugruphs 1 through 57 us if set forth herein atlenllth.
59, At all times rclevantto the events which give rise to the PlulntllT's complaint,
Leo WIU a disclosed and uuthori1.ed ugent of New Murket Associntes.
60, At all times, Leo hud uctllulnnd/or appurent authority to speuk on behalf of
New Market Associates with regurd to the reul estate in question,
61. New Market Associl\tes is vicariously liable for ull actions or omissions of l.eo
with respect to the real estate in question.
62. In addition. New Market Associutes knew or should have known of all of the
foregoing water and dralnuge problems associated with the property prior to entering Into the
Agreement with the Plaintiffs, and fraudulently and or negligently misrepresented and/or concealed
said information from the Plaintiffs.
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SAL V ATORE M, CRIBARI AND
/..INDA C, CRIl3ARI,
Plulntlff~
: IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERI.AND COUNTY, PA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
VS,
: NO, 94
RALPII It BYRNES, MICHAEl. BYRNES, :
und J.l>AUL MCMILLEN. d/b/u NEW
MARKET ASSOCIATES. und
ROTHMAN, SCHUBERT AND REED,
REALTORS, A Pennsylvuniu
Corporutlon,
Oefend[\I)ts
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NOTICE
You have been ~ued In court. I f you wish to defend ugulnst the c1uim~ set forth in the
following puges, you must tuke uction within twenty (20) days uner this complulnt and notice
have been served, To defend ugulnst the u'lJrementioncd c1uims, u written uppeurance stuting
your defenses und objections must be cntcred and tiled ill writing by you, the defendant, or by an
attorney, You are wamed thut if you loll to take action against these c1ulms, the court muy
proceed without you and a Judgement IlJr any money claimcd In thc complaint or for any othcr
claim rcquircd by the plaintiff muy be cntered ugainst you hy the court without further notice.
You may lose money, property or othcr l'ights ill1portlllll to you,
YOU SIIOULD TAKE TillS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE, IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE. GO TO OR TELEPIIONE THE OFFICE
SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP,
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Court Adminlstrutor, Cumberlund COllnty Courthouse
Carlisle, Pu, 17013.. (717) 240-6200
m>T1CIi\.
Le hw\ dcmandado a usted cn 10 cortc, Si usted quiere defcnderse de estas dwnandas
expuusta._ en Ius paginus siguientes, ustcd tiene vlente (20) dius de plazo 01 purtir de 10 fecha de
10 demunda y la notificacion. Usted de be prcsentar una aparlencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por
abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrlta sus defensas 0 sus obJedones a Ius demandus en
contra de su persona, Sea avisudo que si usted no se del1ende, la cortc tomura medidas y puede
entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso 0 notificacion y por cualquier queJa 0 alivio quc es
pcdido cn In pcticion dc dcmanda, Ustcd puede perdcr dincro 0 sus propiedades 0 otros derechos
import antes para usted,
LLEVE EST A DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO IMMEDlAT AMENTE, SI NO T1ENNE
ABOGAD 0 SI NO TIENE EL DlNERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO. VAYA
EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONE A LA OFICINA CUY A DlRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRIOA ABAJO PARA A VERIGUAR DONOE SE PlIEDE CONSEGUIR
ASSISTENCIA LEGAL:
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Court Administrator, Cumberland County Courthouse .. . M HECOnl1
Carlisle. Pa, 17013 -. (717) 240-6200 .: :': :.!, j,; ('.("1"'1'. [. \ If;. I - ~ I~nd
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Clcmcnt ^, Lcu ("Lco") WIIS III1I1Ulhllrl/cdllllcnlofltSlt 111111 WIIS IIcllnt.! within thll scope of his
cmploYllIllnl utlllllltllllS,
~, In 1Illdllllln, III 1111 Ilmcs rcle:Vllnl 10 Ihe: e:venls which Illve: rise: 10 Ihls clluse of
uCllon, Lco lind/or ItSlt WIIS the: prllllerty 1I1l1l1l11le:r fiJI' Ihe: .10.1..10~ !tllSS ^venue: property for New
Murke:t ^SSllcltlle:s,
6, Ills helleved IIndlhere:t'lIre lIve:rre:dlhlll Le:lI hlld lIulhllrity 10 speak for, nnd IICI
lln bllhulf of, Ne:w Mllrhl ^ssocllllcs III /.lIllnles rdevllnl III Ihe: evenls which Illve rise 10 this
Cllmplulnl.
7, 011 OClllhe:r 28, I'N2, the PllIlllllflillllld I>efendlllll New Markel ^Ssoclllles
Ilnlerlld IlIto IIn ^Ilreeme:nl III purchllse cerlllln relll e:slllle ClllISlslllIg of 1111 8-unll mulll-flllnily
dWllllhlll IllCIlIe:d lit ]0.1-.105 ItllsS ^VCIIUe:, NliW Cumherllllld, Yllrk COUllly, I'ellnsylvllnia, ^ copy
of the ^lIreemelll Is lI!1l1chcd here:hllls I':xhlhll "^,',
8, 011 Jnnllnry 15, 11)1).1. ('rlhnrl selllcdulI Ihe purchnse of Ihe properly from New
Mllrkel ^sslIc!ules, hy pnylnll Ihe sum Ill' $.128,000,00 nlld nccllpllnl! lender of Ihc deed to Ihe
properly,
I), The relll eslnle: IIllelll re:presenlinl! New Mnrkel ^ssocillles in Ihls Irnnsllction WIlS
l.eo, nnd Ihe Itelll Eslllle nllency wns ItSlt
10, Prior 10 Ihe selllcmenl, 011 JlIllunry 1.1, 11)1)3. Leo, IInd Mr. Cribnrllnspected
Ihe properly In qucslloll nlllllll wllh Willinl1l Twllll!, Ihe I'llIinllfl:~' relll eslale agent.
11. l>urlt1ll this vlsll, Mr, Crlburi expressed a desire 10 inspecl Ihe crawl space
under Unit C,
J 2. Mr. Crlburl wus dlscourlIlled by l.eo from crawlinll Inlo the crawl space to
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In~pectthe ~all1e, on the premise that he might put hole~ In a vapor barrier recently Installed by the
ownen,
13. In ltddltion, Leo rcassured Mr, Cribari that there were "no problems down
there", (under the llrstlloor),
14. Plaintiff lhcn asked whether there were IIny problem~ with the entire property
thllt he should be aware of, tilr example, electrical, plumbing, structural or anything else.
15, Cribari was then inliJrmed by Leo that there had been a prior wllter problem,
but "it wa~ I1xed".
16. After being pressed, Leo volunteered thllt II pipe had burst, but it had been
l1xed, all of the water had soaked Into the ground, and there was presently no problem with water
in the building whalsoever.
17. Plllintifrs found out later that, In August of 1992, the owner~ of the property
had the vapor barrier Installed under either most or all of the units because of water collecting
under each of the units,
18, At the January 13th inspection, Mr. Cribari asked Leo about possible drainage
problems around the exterior of the premises, and was informed that there had been drninage pipes
Installed underground to assist in drainage of land surrounding the units. which pipes drnined to the
street (Ross Avenue),
19. Upon requesting a map to determine the location of these drainage pipes, Mr.
Cribari was informed that no such map existed,
20. Cribari asked for further c1arilication of the location of drainage pipe, and was
informed by Leo that there were pipes installed both around the building and under the building to
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help with willer drnhulllu,
21, I.ell fllrlher e~llllllnelllhlll Ihu Iypu of pipes used were lhose with holes in the
side thBt Bllowud willer 10 I1ltur Ihrulll!h Ihu Ilrllullllllnlllnlolh\! pipes,
22, It Is helleve" IIn" Iherclilre II\!CHed lhlll nu such drnlnllge pipes exist.
23. IIpun Inspecllon of IInlt II, Mr, ('rlhlld nuticed Ihllt wuter from the down
spouting cumlng off Ihe roof wus I'unnlnll onlu Ihe llround und directly Into the crnwl spnce vent,
24, l.ell Inlill'llle" Mr, ('rlhurl Ihut Ihis WllS u ncw occurrcnce und thut it hud just
huppened with Ihe lusl ruin,
25, l.eo furlher "'fonned Mr, Crlburlthutthere werc plasllc pipes In Ihe crBwl
spuce lhut would luke cure III' the wuler IInd Ihul ull he needed to do wns to move the down spout
and evcrythlnll wlIuld he okny,
26, I ,ell tllld the l'luhlllffs lhut he wunted them to be huppy Bt settlement, but to
"keep YUIll' moulh shuI", l.ell reussurcd thcm Ihllt If any problems nrose subsequent to the
selllemenl. 'hey shlluld simply cnll him, IInd ul\ would be taken cure of by Leo.
27, The elghl ullurtmcnl units hud been constructed In 1989 by New MllJ'ket
Assoc\alus, who were the ownerK ut the time,
28, I'luintlffs hell eve und therefore aver thBtthe property was inadequBlely
constructed und/ur enl!lncercd so that wllter runoff from Bnd across the property WBS not properly
channeled uwuy frlllll the hllildinll. which caused wuler to drain Into and under the building, In
uddltlon III poollnll lip at the nonhern end of lhe property nCllJ'estto Ross Avenue. and Bgalnstthe
udjoinlng property, causing problems thereto.
29, It is believed and therefore averred thntthe DefendBnts knew or should have
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known of the water and drainage problems, and thutthey had prior notice of structural dWllage,
slgnll1callt moisture and mildew in the crawl spaces, high water problellls, ulld drainage problems.
30. It Is belleved and therefore averred that the adjoining propcrty owncrs had put
New Ml1I'ket Associates on notice of the walcr drainllgc and poollng problems, und that Leo was
aware of, or should have been awarc of, the salllC,
31, Dcfendants and their duly lluthorized agcnts misrepresented, alld/or fraudulently
concealed all Information conccrnlng pust water ulld druinugc problcms from the Plaintiffs.
32, In the alternl\tivc. [)efendunts and their duly uuthorizcd agents failed to
adequately Investigute thc nature of the water problems associated with the property. WId made
representations of fact they kllew or should have know were untrue,
33, Since purChllsing the property, PluintilTs' hnve determined that the following
repairs and preventntive work nced to bc done:
a. Installation of curbing WId buildup of Illacadam to help deflect water flow.
b. Redircction of downspouts,
c. Inslllllation of inlets along parkingarca and in alley,
d. COlUlcctlon of the Inlets to existing storm inlet In nlley on the other side of
adJncent property, with WI casement required from udjoining landowner.
e. Milllng of n low flow chllnnel across the pnrking lot.
f. Regrnding of cnd units to below the siding to provide drainnge away from the
buildings,
g. Inslllllatlon of grass lined swnles.
h. Installation of nddltlonal vents In crawl spaces to diminish water moisture.
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I. Diversion or drycr wnts Ihml cruwl spuccs,
j, InKlullutlonor I1cx plpc nlong Intcrlor of cruwl spaccs to direct wuler II) sump
pumps. und instullntlon of sump pumps If nceded,
k, lnstullutlon of stone OWl' lIex pipes,
I. Inslullutlon of proper vupor barriers,
m, Inslullation or concrelc in cruwl spuces
n. Repulr. relnlilrce or repluce dumnged 11001' beal1ls with treated lumber. install cross
bracing lUld replace dal1luged Insullllion.
0, Miscellwleous supplemenlnl I'epulrs to structure of most or all of lhe units,
34, It Is estimated thUI the cost or the abovc repairs will exceed Twenty" Thousand
Dollars.
COUNT I- FRAUDUU:NT MISREPRESENTATION
35, Debtors incorporate puragraphs I lhrough 34 us If sel forth herein at length,
36. Leo made false and misleading represcntatlons as to the character and nature of
the real property In question prior to the Plulntiffs' purchase,
37, In addition. Leo concealed und railed to disclose Intormution which he had 11
duty to disclose to the Plaintiffs prior to the purchase of the rcal cstute in question.
38. The misrcprcsentations by Lco wns onc of fact, specificully concerning
drainage Ilnd water problems in the cmwl spaces and surrounding propcrty,
39. These representations could not havc bcen investigatcd by the Plaintiffs prior
to purchasing the property In question, and wel": designed to discourllge thc Plaintiffs from further
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Investigation.
40. The misrepresentations and concealment by Leo wen: material to the I'laintiffs'
decision to purchase,
41, The misrepresentations and concelllment of Leo were done Intllntionally lIIldlor
recklessly, with the sole purpose of consunllllatlnllthc sale.
42, The PlaintltTs relied on the Inf(,mlation provided by Leo as a professional In
the t1eld of nlal estate,
43, The Plaintiffs' reliance was Justll1ed.
44. New Market Associates and RSR arc liable for the acts or omissions of Leo
under the doctrine of Respondeat Superior,
45, As u proximate result of the misrepresentations and concealment of Leo, the
Plaintiffs will be required to perform extensive rcpairs and preventUllve maintenllllce as aforesaid,
WHEREFORE. Plaintift:~ resp":ctfully request this Honorable Court to enter Judgment
against Defendants, Joint and severally, for unliquidated damages exceeding the jurisdictional
amount requiring arbitration, plus costs of this action, interest, lInd other relief this Court may deem
appropriate.
COUNT II . NEGLIGENCE
46. Paragraphs I through 45 are incorporated herein as If set forth at length.
47, At all times relevant to the events which give rise to this cause nf action, Leo
BIld New Market Associates had a duty to provide truthful and accurate information to the
Plaintiffs, entitling them to make BIl informed decision,
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48, Leo IImlncw MlIrkcl Assocllltcs hll~ II Ilducllll'Y duty to provide IIccurnlc
Informllllon 10 Ihe Pllllnllll's,
49, Leo IInd New MlIrkel ASSllCllllCS fllllc~ 10 provldc IIccurllle Informal Ion 10 Ihe
Plainllllil, Ihus IIffccllnlllhclr IIblllty tll nlllke IIn Inforllle~ dcclslon,
50, As II pro:dl11ulc rcsult Ill' Lell's un~ Ncw MlIrkel Assocllltes' Bctlons and
omissions. Ihc Plulnliffs hllve suffered extensive dUl11ngcs us uforcsuld,
WHEREFORE, Plnlntlffs rcspccltiJlly rcqucsl lhls Jlonorublc Court to enter judgl11ent
against Defendwlls, joint und sevcrully, liJr unllquidllted dUlllullCS cxccedinllthc jurisdictional
amount requiring urbltrution, plus costs of this nctlon, intercst, nnd othcr relicI' which this Court
may deem upproprlu'te.
COUNT III. lJNFAm THAJ>E l'l~ACTlCts..Acr
l'lMlntlffs v. All J>efendllnts
S I. Deblors Incorporate purugraphs I through 50 as i I' set forth herein at length.
52. Defcndunts' represcntutlons to the PllIintiffs with respcct to the purchase of this
real estate and the latent defects therein, wus I;onfusing. fruudulent, lind/or misleading,
53. Defendunts had actual. If not constructive. knowledgc of the defects In the real
estate at the time of sale,
54, Defendants had a duty to disclose this mailer to the Plaintiffs, but did not do
so.
55, Defendunts failed to disclose this Infomlatlon with the Intent to Induce Ihe
Plalntiflillnto purchasing said property.
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56. The Plalntlll's purchascd sold propcrty bascd upon the confuslnll, falsll und
fraudulent statcmcnts of Dcfcndants,
57, As a dlrcct and pro:dll1atc result, Plaintiffs hl1vc becn dl1l11l1lled as I1forllsald.
WIIEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request this Ilonllrable Court to enter judllment
ogalnst Detcndants, jolntl1nd scverally. for unllquldatlld treblc damages cxcccdln!lthe jurisdictional
amount requiring arbitration, plus costs of this action, allOnley Ices, Intcrest, and other relief which
this Court may dccm appropriate.
~.9UNT IV . VICARIOUS LlADlLlTY
1)!I.Intlffs v. Ncw Mllrket Associ lites
58, Debtors incorporate parugrnphs I through 57 I1S If set forth herein at lenllth.
59. At nil times relevl1ntto the cvcnts which !lIve rise to the Plaintiffs complaint,
Leo was n disclosed IlI1d outhorlzcd ngent of New Market Associates,
60. At all times, Leo hl1d nc!Uulnndlor apparcnt authority to speak on behalf of
New Market Associates with rcgard to the renl estate in question.
61. New Market Associates is vicariously liable for all actions or omissions of Leo
with respect to the real estatc in question.
62, In I1dditlon, New Market Associatcs knew or should have known of all of the
foregoing water IlI1d drainage problems associated with the property prior to entering into the
Agreement with the Plaintiffs, and fraudulently IlI1d or negligently lI1isrepresented undlor concealed
said information from the Plaintiffs,
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SALVATQRE M. CRIBARI AND
LINDA C. CRIBARI,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, l'A
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
VS,
.
.
: NO, 94-4441 Civil Term
RALPH R. BYRNES, MICHAEL BYRNES, :
and J.PAUL MCMIl.l.EN, d/h/a NEW
MARKET ASSOCIATES. lInd
ROTHMAN, SCHUBERT AND REED,
REALTORS, A Pennsylvania
Corporation,
Uefendallls
N.OTlCE
You have heen sued In court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following
pages, you must take aClion within twenlY (20) days after Ihis amended complaint and notice have
been served, To defend against Ihe aforementioned clllims, a wrltlenappearance stating your
defenses and ohjecllons must he entered and filed ill writing by you, Ihe defendant, or by an
attorney , You are warned thai if you fail 10 take action agaillst these claims. Ihe court may
proceed without you and a judgemcl1l for any money claimed in the amended complaint or for any
other claim requircd hy the plall1llff may hc enlered against you by Ihe court without furlher
notice. You may losc money, properly or other rights importal1lto you,
YOU SHOULD TAKE TillS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE, IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE TIlE OFFICE
SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP,
DAUPHIN COUNTY
DAUPHIN COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE, 213 N, Front St.,
Harrisburg, PA 17101 -- (717) 232..7536
NOTICIA
Le han dcmandado a usted cnla corle, Si usted quierc dcfenderse de eSlas damandas expuastas
cn las paginas slguicnles, ustcd tlcne viCl1lc (20) dias de phlZll al partir de la fccha dc la dcmanda y
la notificacion, Ustcd dcbe prcscntar una apariencia escrlta 0 en pcrsona 0 pOl' abogado y archival'
cn la cortc cn forma cscrila sus defensas 0 sus ohjccioncs alas demandas cn contra dc su pcrsona,
Sea avisado que si uslcd no sc dcficndc, la cortc lIJmara mcdidas y puede entrar una ordcn contra
usted sin prcvlo aviso 0 notificacion y pOl' cualquiel' qucja 0 alivio que es pcdido cn la pcticion dc
dcmanda. Ustcd pucde pcrdcr dincro 0 sus propicdadcs 0 otros dcrcchos imporlantcs para ustcd,
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO IMMEDlATAMENTE, SI NO TIENNE
ABOGAD 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA
EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONE A LA OFlCINA CUYA DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRIDA ABAJO PARA A VERIGUAR DON DE SE PlIEDE CONSEGUIR
ASSISTENCIA LEGAL:
DAUPHIN COUNTY
DAUPHIN COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE, 213 N. Front SI.,
Harrisburg. PA 17101 u (717) 232-7536
4, At IIlllhn~M rcl~vllnlto Ih~ ~wntM which lllw rlM~ to IhlM CIlU~~ of action,
Clem~nl A, l.~o ("Lco") WIlM on Illllhod~.c~ Il11CIII of I{SR Iln~ WIlM IIclllIll wilhllllhc MCOp~ of hiM
employmcnl 1111111 t1IllC~,
5, III u~dltloll, utlllllllllC~ rclcvllnllo thc cVCllt~ which lllvc rI~c to lhiM CIlUSC of
IIctlon, L~olllld/or IUiR WUN thc propcrly mllnullcr lilr thc 303-305 I{O~K Awnu~ prop~rly for N~w
Mllrkcl AK~odllt~~,
6, II 1M bdl~vcd Iln~ lhcrclilrc Ilvcrr~~ lhlll L~o hlld uUlhorllY 10 MpCllk lor, 1I111IIlCt
011 behlllf of, Ncw Mllrk~t A~~ocluICM 1l11lIlthll~~ r~I~Vllnllo the evelltK which lllve rise 10 IhiM
Complllilll.
7. On Octobcr 28, 1992, thc I'luinlirfM lIn~ [)ctclldllnl Ncw Murkcl Assocllll~S
enlered illto 1I1l ^llrccmcllllo pllrchusc ccrlulll rClll cstUlc cOII~lsllngof Ull 8-Ullitlllulll-fllIllUy
dwclllnglocutcd III 303-305 Ross Avclluc. Ncw CumbcrlulI~, York COllllty. 1'~III1~ylvulliu, A ~'opy
of the Agrccmclltls lI11uchcd hcrcto us Exhibit" A".
8, On JUllllury 15, 1993. Crlbllrl scttlcd 011 thc purchasc of th~ propcrly from New
Markct AssoclulC~, by paylllgthe slim of $328,000.00 und ucccpllnglclldcr of lhc deed 10 thc
properly,
9, Thc r~ul c~tUlC ugClI1 rcprcsclllillll Ncw Mllrk~1 A~soc\utcs IlIlhls ll'llnsoellon was
Leo, and Ihe Reul ESlulC Il11Cllcy wus RSR,
10. Prior to the scttlcm~lIl, 011 JUlluury 13. 1993, Leo. Illld Mr. Cribllri inspected
Ihe properly In quesllon Illonll wilh William Twigg. Ihe Plaintiffs' real CMlul~ OIlCIII.
II. Durlllglhls vlsil, Mr. Crlbllri cxpresscd 0 deslrc 10 inspccllhe crllwl Mpllce
under Unil C.
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12, Mr, Cribari waK discoural:led by I.eo from crllwlinl:l Into the crawl splice to
Inspect the Slime, on the premise thllt he mlllht put holes In II vllpor bllrrler rccentl)' insllllied b)' the
owners,
13. In IIddillon, l.eo rellssured Mr, Crlbllrllhat thcre were "no problems down
there", (under the Ilrst 11001'),
14, I'lulnliff lhen usked whethcr there were any problems wilh the enllre propert)'
lhat he should be aware of, 'ill' example. eleetrlcul, plumbinll, structul'Ulor an)'lhlnll clse,
15, Criburl wus then Inlimned b)' I.eo thaI there hnd been n prior Willer problcm,
but "II WIIS Il)(ed",
16, Aller hclnll pressed, l.co voluntccred thnlll pipe hud burst, but It hlld been
Ilxed, 111101' the water hud soakcd into the I:!round. and thcre wus presentl)' no problem wilh wllter
In the buildlnll whatsoever,
17, I'lnintllfs 'iJund outlutcr t11ll1, In AUllustof 1992, the owners ot'the propert)'
hlld the vupo!' burrier Installcd undcr elthcr most or oil of thc units becuuse of wuler collecllng
under euch of the units,
18, At the Jnnuur)' 13th inspection. Mr. Criburlnsked l.eo ubout possible drolnlllle
problems uround Ihe extcrlor of the premlscs. nnd \Vus informcd thnt thcre had bcen drairlllge pipes
Instullcd underl:!round 10 assisl in drulnul:!e of lund surrounding the units. which pipes drained to the
street (Ross Avenue),
19, Upon requestinll u map to determine Ihe locution of Ihese dralnlllle pipes, Mr.
Cribari was informcd thaI no such mup existed,
20, Criburl asked fill' further c1urltleatlon of the location of drainage pipe, and was
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Informed by Leo Ihollhere wcre pipes inslolled bOlh oround the building ond undel' Ihe bulldinlllo
help wilh Wilier drolnoge,
21. Lco furthcr cxplulncd thllt lhe typc of plpcs used wcre Ihose wllh holes III the
side Ihot ollowed wutcr to 1lI1cr Ihrough the ground und InlO the pipcs,
22, It is hellcved und IhereliJre uvcrrcd lhut 110 such druinuge pipes exls!.
23, Upon Inspcclion of Unit II, Mr, Cribori noticed Ihut wuler from Ihe down
spoulinll com in!! off thc I'llof wus running 'll1to Ihe ground und direclly Into Ihc cruwl spoce venl.
24, l.co Inlilrll1cd Mr. ('rlhuri Ihut this wus u ncw occurrcnce und Ihol it had just
hoppened with thc lust mln,
25. Leo furlhcr Informcd Mr, Criburl tllllllhere were plllsllc pipes in Ihc crawl
spoee Ihul would lake cure of the wutcr und thOl ull he needcd 10 do wus to move Ihe down spoUI
ond everylhlng would be ol~uy.
26, Leo told lhc I'lulntlffs tlmt he wunted lhem 10 be huppy ul settlement, bUlla
"keep your mouth shUl", l.eo reussured them thut I I' uny problems ul'llse subsequcnt 10 Ihe
settlement, they should simply cull him. und ull would be tuken curc of by Leo.
27. The eight UpUrlll1ent unils hud bcen conslrucled in 1989 by Ncw Murkel
Associules. who werc lhe owncrs ut Ihc lime,
28, Plaintiffs believe und lhereliJr<~ uver tllllt the pl'llperly wus inudequalely
constructed und/or engineered so thul wuter runoff from und ucross thc properly wus not properly
channeled owuy from thc building, which c(\Used WUler 10 druln into und under the building. III
addition 10 pooling up III the northern end of the properly neuresl 10 Ross A venuc. and ugolnsllhe
adjoinin!! property, cuusln!! problems lherelo,
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29. It is believed und therelilre uverred thul the [)elendunls knew or should huve
known Ill' Ihe wllter and druhlat,\e pr<lhlellls. and Ihallhey hud prior nOlice of slruclurul dUll1ulle,
slllnillcuJ1\ 1l10lSlUre und mildew In the crawl spuces. high Wilier prohlems. IInd drainage problems,
30, Ills believed IInd Iherdilre uverred IlmludJolnlng propcrly Ilwncrs hud pUI
New Murket AssoeiUlcs Iln notice Ill' the walcr drulnuge und pllollng problclllS, und lhut Leo wus
uware Ill', Ill' should havc becn uwure Ill', lhe same,
3\, Defendanls und Iheir duly Uluhorlzcd agenls Il1lsreprcscnted. und/Ilr fruudulently
conceuled ulllnlimnallon concerning pasl Wlllcr and drulnage problell1s from Ihe I'lalnllffs,
32. In the ullcrnutlvc. Dcli:ndunls und Ihelr duly authllrizcd ugents fulled 10
udequutely InVCslll!ate the nulure Ill' Ihe wulCI' problems usslleiuled wilh thc prllperly, und mude
represcnlutlons of facl Ihey kncw or should Imve know were unlrue,
33, Since purchuslng thc property. I'lalnlln:~' huvc delcrlnlned 1I1II1Ihc follOWing
repulrs und prevcnlullvc wlll'k nccd to bc donc:
u, Instullallon of curhlng und buildup of mucudull110 help dellecl woler flow,
b, Rcdlrectilln of downspouls,
c, Inslullulllln of Inlels ulong purking urcu und In ulley,
d. Connecllon of Ihe inlets to c~isting stllrm inlelln ulh:y on Ihe olher side of
adJacenl propcrty. with an eUSClllenl required from adJlllnlng landowner.
e. Mllllnl! of u low !low channel across Ihe parking 101.
f. Regrudlnllof end units to bclllw the sidlnl! III provide drainage away froll1lhe
bulldlnlls,
g, Inslallullonof I!russ lined swales.
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h, lnsllllllllllln of Ilddilionul wnls In cruwl spuccs III dlllllnlsh wulcr moislure:.
I, Diversion of drycr wnlS from cruwl spuccs,
j. Insllllluliun of flcx plpc Illon~ Intcrior of cmwl SpllCCS hI dirccI wuler 10 sump
pumps. und Instulllllion of Sllll1p pumps If n'lcded,
k, lnslullllllun of slone ovcr llex pipes,
I. Inslulluliun of propcr vupor bllrriers,
0\, Instullllllun of concrcte: in crawl SpllCCS
n. Rcpulr. relnforcc ur rcplllcc dllmu~cd floor bClll11S with Ireuled lumber. install cross
brllelnll und rcplllcc dllmu~cd insulllllon.
u. Mlscellllncous supplemcnlul rcpllirs tu struclurc of mllsl or 1111 of the units.
34, II is cstimllled llml the cost of the ubovc repuirs will exceed Twenly- ThousBnd
Dollars,
35. New Murkel ^ssodules und RSR ure liBble under Ihe doelrlnc of Respondeat
SlIperlor for ullllclions or omisslOllS of L.eo with rcspcct 10 lhe rCBI eslllle in queslion,
36, In addition, New Mllrkel ^ssodllles kncw or should hllVC known of ull of Ihe
forelllllnll wuler llnd drllll1u~c problems ussodutcd with Ihe properly prior 10 cnlerinll inlo Ihc
^llrccO\cnl with Ihc I'luintiffs, und Is liublc l'(lr Its own frllud und/or l1egligcl1lmisrcprcsentutlon
und/or conccuhncnl with regurd 10 the reul cslulc In qucsllon,
37. New Mllrket ^ssociules hud un uflirmBtivc duty 10 dlsclosc ull known defects
in the properly.
COUNT I. FRAUDULENT MISlu;lRE5ENTATION
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38. 1lllIlnlUr~ Ineorporllh: purllgrllph~ I through 37 IIN If ~ct 1i.>rIh herein III h:nlllh.
39. I.eo, liS IIgcnl lilr ltSJ{ IInd ugent lilr New Murkcl AssoclulCN, Illude lill~e IInd
nll~h!lIdlnll representutlons us to Ihe ChllrllCICr IIn<1 nlllurc of the rcul propcrty In ljucsllon prior to the
PllIlntlflil' purchuse, liS l\1ore fully sel limh uhovc,
4ll, In uddlllon, I.eo concculed und lullcd to disclose Inforlllutlon which he hud II
duty to disclose 10 Ihe PllllnlUfs prior to the purchllse of Ihe relll eslllle In queNllon, liS more fully
~et forth IIbovc,
41. The mlsrepresentlltlons by Leo WIIS one of luct. specll1clllly concernlnll
drlllnllge und wlIter problems In Ihe crllwl splices lInd surrounding property, us more fUlly set forth
IIbovc,
42. These representations could not hllvc bcen Investlgllled by the PllIlnllftil prior
to purehllslng Ihe property III qucstion, und were deslgncd to dlscourllge Ihe Plulntlffs from further
Inve~tlglltlon.
43. The mlsrcprescntlltlons llnd conceuhncnl by Leo wcre 1\111terllll to Ihc Plaintiffs'
decision to purchasc.
44. The mlsrcprcscntatlons lInd concelllmcnl of Leo werc dOlw intcnllonlllly and/or
recklessly, with the sole purposc of consummaling thc s[lle,
45, The mlsrcprescntations und concclllment of Leo werc In dircct violation of the
Relll Estlltc IInd Llccnslng und Rcglstrution Act. 63 I',S, ~ 455,604
46, The I'I1Iintlffs relied on thc Informutlon provided by Lco as II professional In
the field of rC1I1 CSlllte,
47. The 1'llIlntlffs' rcllllnee wus justified.
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48 NlIW Markel A~~oclalll~ amI RSR beneliued Ih1l1l I.eo'~ mlsrepresentnllon nl1d
conceall1lenl,
49, As a prl)xlmatc rCHult 1)1' the mlsreprcHcmnlil1ll5 and cl)nccalmcnl of Leo aod
New MlIrket, Ihe I'Iulnllff5 will hc rcqulrcd to perliJrl1l cxtcnsive repairs and prcVllntalive
malntcnuncc us lIfl)rcHald,
WHEREFOIU~, I'lulntifl\; rcspecll\illy rcqucsl IhlH 1I0norable Court to cnler judgmenl
allalnHI Defendanls. Joint und severally, for unllquldalcd dllmulles exccedlnll thc jurlsdiclional
amounl requlrlnll arbltrution. plus cOHls of Ihls uctlon, Interesl. und other rcllef Ihis Courll1luy deem
appropriale.
COUNT II . NHJI.lCiENT MISI\EI)JtESENTATJON
SO. Paragruphs I Ihrough 49 ure incorporated herein us If set forth allenlllh.
51. AI all times rclevunl II) Ihc evcnts which glvc rlsc 10 Ihls cuuse of aCllon, Leo
and New Markcl Associalcs hud u duty to provide truthful und uccurule inforll1ution 10 Ihe
Plainlitis, cntilling thcm 10 muke un informcd decision,
52, Leo und New Murkcl Assoclatcs bn:uched their dUly 10 providc PllIlnliffs' by
faillnll 10 providc uccurale inlill'lllutlon to the I'luilllifI~. Ihus aflcclinll Iheir ubllily 10 muke an
informcd decision.
53, As u proxim[\\e resull of Leo's und New Murkel ASHOciulcs' aClions and
omissions. Ihc I'luinllfl\; huve suffcred extcnsive damugcs us aforcsald,
WHEREFORE. 11luinlifl\; rcspcctfully rcqucsl Ihls Ilonorublc Coul'l 10 cnlcr judgmenl
againsl Defcndanls, jolntllnd sevcrally, for unliquldulcd damagcs exccedinll 'thc Jurisdicllonlll
8
Ilmount requiring arbitration. plus costs of this aCllon, Interest, and other relief which this Court
Inay deem appropriate,
COUNT III . UNFAIR TI{Am: 1'I{.o\CTlO;S ANI) CONSlll~n;I{ l'IWTF.CTlON LAW
I'hllntlffs v. AlIl)efendllnb
54. Plaintiffs Incorporutc purogruphs I through 53 us if set fimh herein at length.
55, Defcndants' representutlons to the Plulntlffs with respect to the purchase of this
real estate and the latcnt delcets therein, wus confusing. fruudulcnt, and/or mislcadlng,
56. Defcndunts representl~d to thc Plaintiffs thut propcrty was of grcater/better
quality than it was Ul the time,
57. Defcndants hud uctual, If not constructive. knowledge of the defects in the real
estate at the time of sale,
58, Defcndants had a duty to disclose this mailer to thc Plulntiffs, but did not do
so.
59. Defcndants fulled to disclose this Inforlllatlon with the Intent to induce thc
Plaintiffs Into purchasing suid property,
60. The Pluintlffs purchased said property based upon the confusing. false and
fraudulcnt statcmcnts of Dclcndunts.
61. Dcfendants uetlons und omissions ure In violation of thc Pennsylvania Unfair
Trade I'ructlce und Consumer Protection I.uw. 73 P,S, 9201.1 el. scq,
62. As u directund proxilllule result, Plulntlffs huvc been dum aged as aforcsald.
WIIEI{EFORE. Plulntiffs respecll'ully request this Honorable Court to cnter judgmcnt
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4. Dlnied a. .tated. It i. admitted that Clement A. Leo
(Llo) i. an independent oontraotor who was aoting within the
lOOp' of hi. independant oontraotor relationship with Rothman,
sohublrt and Reed Realtors.
5. Denied. It is denied that Leo and/or RBR was the
property manager for 303-305 Ross Avenue property for New Market
Assooiates. It is averred, on the other hand, that New Market
Assooiates managed the property at 303-305 Ross Avenue.
6. Denied as stated. It ie denied that Leo had authority
to speak for and act on behalf of New Market Associates at all
times relevant to the events which give rise to the oomplaint.
It is averred that Leo was the property listing .Agent and was
never paid for any type of management or leasing. He would
aSlist owners only if requested in a limited role.
7. Admitted. It is further averred that the agreement
oontained paragraph 16 regarding representation. It is
speoifioally averred that the plaintiffs were knowledgeable
ooncerning the property, had an opportunity to inspect the
property and identified those items which needed to be oorreoted.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted in part and Denied in part. It is admitted
that RSR was the agent for the seller, but it is further averred
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that Jaok Gaughen was a SUb-agent tor the .eller and that William
Twigg was the sub-agont.
10. Admitted.
11. Admitted. It is further averred that Mr. cribari was
permitted to inspect the crawl space under unit c and was told
where the trap was and, in fact, looked into the crawl space.
12. Denied. It is denied that Mr. cribari was discouraged
by Leo from crawling into the crawl space to inspect the same on
the premise that he might put holes in the vapor barrier recently
installed by the owners. It is averred, on the othar hand, that
Mr. cribari had full opportunity to inspect and the only concerns
expressed dealt with safety concerns and an indication that Mr.
cribari should be careful not to rip the barrier. There was at
no time any discouragement and at no time was Mr. Cribari
prevented from craWling into the crawl space.
13. Denied as stated. It is averred, on the other hand,
that Leo could not reassure Mr. Cribari because he was unaware of
anything about the crawl space or its construction and it is
noted that New Market handled all problems and apparently had
installed the vapor barriers.
14. Denied. It is denied that plaintiff asked whether
there were any problems with the entire property that he should
be aware of and it is further averred that Cribari inspected and
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accepted the property in accordance with the agreement. Various
item. were requested to be correoted or adjusted and that was
taken care of.
15. Denied. It is denied that Leo was aware of any water
problems and further denied that cribari was advised of any water
problems or that the water problems were fixed.
16. Denied. It is denied that, Leo knew anything about
broken water pipes or made any representations concerning water
problems referr.ed to in paragraph 16.
17. Defendant RSR is without sufficient knowledge to
ascertain the truth of the averments oontained in paragraph 17
and, therefore, they are denied.
18. Denied as stated. Leo had no knowledge of drainage
pipes installed around the exterior of the property and made no
reprQsentations or statements concerning such. Leo and cribari
discussed the rear spouting, but there were no discussions
concerning underground drainage pipes.
19. Denied. It is denied that Leo made any representations
of any map, since Leo was unaware of any map.
20. Denied. Leo had no knowledge of any type of drainage
pipes and Leo made no representations concerning drainage pipes.
21. Denied. Leo had no knowledge of any type of drainage
pipes and Leo made no representations concerning drainage pipes.
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22. RSR has no knowledge oonoerning drainage pipe., nor was
there any representation made by RBR ~onoerning drainage pipe..
23. Denied as stated. Defendant RBR is without sUfficient
knowledge ooncerning what Mr. cribari notioed, however, it is
believed that there was no water running directly in the orawl
spaoe vent.
24. Denied as stated, although it is admitted that there
was water at or near the drain pipe on the ground.
25. Denied as stated. Leo did not inform Mr. cribari that
there were plastic pipes in the crawl space and made no
representations that would take oare of the water. He did have
discussions ooncerning the rear spouting, but that was the limit
of the discussion.
26. Denied. It is denied that plaintiffs ware told to keep
their mouths shut and further denied that any representations
were made that are referred to in paragraph 26. It is further
aVerred that the agreement of sale speaks for itself and the
provisions are binding on the parties.
27. Defendant RSR is without sufficient knowledge to
ascertain the truth of the averments contained in paragraph 27
and they are/ therefore, denied.
28. Defendant RSR is without sufficient knowledge to
ascertain the truth of the averments contained in paragraph 28,
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however, if the allegations are true, then the responsibility for
the inadequate construction and/or engineering is not that of
defendant RSR.
29. Denied. It is denied that defendant RBR knew of the
water and drainage problems and further denied that they had any
prior notice of structural damage, sl,gnificant moisture and
mildew in the crawl spaces, high water problems or drainage
problems.
30. Denied as it relates to defendant RSR, it is
speoifioallY averred that Leo was not aware or should have been
aware of notice of the water dral,nage and pooling problems and
further averred that no neighbors made him aware of such. It is
further averred that New Market Associates never made him aware
of suoh.
31. Denied as it relates to defendant RSR. It is denied
that Leo or any agent of RSR misrepresented and/or fraudulently
ooncealed all information concerning past water and drainage
problems from the plaintiffs.
32. Denied as it relates to defendant RSR. It is averred
that there was no failure on the party of RSR or any of its
authorized agents to adequately investigate the nature of the
water problem associat.ed with the property and further denied
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that any repre.entations of faot were made/ which they knew or
.hould have known were untrue.
33. Denied. Defendant RBR ie without suffioient knowledge
to a.certain the truth of the averments contained in paragraph 33
and they are/ therefore, denied.
34. Denied. Defendant RBR is without sufficient knowledge
to ascertain the truth of the averments contained in paragraph 34
and they are/ therefore, denied.
35. Paragraph 35 states a legal conclusion and is,
therefore, denied. It is further averred that there is no
liability on the part of RBR or that there were any acts or
admissions of Leo which would impose liability on RBR.
36. Paragraph 36 does not require answer by RSR, but it is
speaificallY indica.ted that RSR did not know, nor should they
have known, of any water and drainage problems.
37. Paragraph 37 is not addressed to RSR and is therefore,
not answered. It is averred, however, that RBR had no
affirmative duty.
ANSWBR TO COUNT I - fRAUDULBNT MISRBPRBSBNTATION
38. Defendant RSR incorporates answers to paragraphs 1
through 37 as if set forth herein.
39. Denied. It is denied that there was any
misrepresentations as to the character and nature of the real
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property in question. It is further averred that the plaintiffs
had full opportunity to inapeot the premises.
40. Denied. It is denied that Leo ooncealed or failed to
disolose information oonoerning the purohase of the real estate
in question.
41. Denied. It is deniod that there were any
misrepr0sentations by Leo on any matters oonoerning this
transaotion and speoifically denied that there were any
misrepresentations concerning drainage and water problems in the
orawl spaces and surrounding properties.
42. Denied as stated. plaintiffS had ample opportunity to
inspeot the premises and did so. It is further averred that
after the plaintiffs inspected the property, they requested
certain repairs be made, whl,ch were completed to thlil satisfaotion
of the plaintiffs prior to settlement. It is further denied that
there were any misrepresentations that were designed to
disoourage plaintiffs from further investigation.
43. Denied. It is denied that there were any
misrepresentations or concealment by Leo that were material to
plaintiffS' decision to purchase the property.
44. Denied. It is denied that there were any
misrepresentations and concealment and further denied that they
were intentional and/or reckless acts intended by Leo.
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45. Denied. paragraph 45 states a legal conclusion and
therefore La denied.
46. Denied as stated. It is denied that there were any
misrepresentations and/or concealments or that suoh were relied
upon and/or provided by Leo.
47. paragraph 47 states a legal oonolusicn and iD,
therefore, denied as stated.
48. Denied. It is denied that there were any
misrepresentations or conoealment by Leo.
49. Denied. It is denied that there were any
misrepresentations or conoealment of Leo or that plaintiffs would
be required to perform extensi.ve repairs and/or preventive
maintenanoe as a result of any such misropresentations or
concealment.
WHEREFORE, defendants RSR reepectfully request judgment in
their favor.
gg~T ~I - HIGLIGINT KIBRIPMIBINTATION
50. Defendant RSR incorporates answers to paragraphs 1
through 49 as if set forth herein.
51. paragraph 51 states a legal conclusion and is therefore
denied. It is specifically denied that there was untruthful or
inaocurate information given to the plaintiffs by RSR.
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~2. Denied. It is denied that there was any breaoh of any
duty on the part of Leo and/or RBR.
53. Denied. It is denied that there were any damages
suffered as a result of any of Leo's Dctions and/or admissions.
It is further averred that there is no liability on the part of
RBR.
WHEREFORE, defendants RSR request judgment in their favor.
OOUHT III - UN.AIR TRADI PRAOTIQI8~
OON8UMIR PROTIOTION LA~
54. Pefendant RSR incorporates answers to paragraphs 1
through 53 BS if set forth herein.
55. Denied. It is denied that defendant RSR made any
confusing, fraudulent and/or misleading representations to the
plaintiffs.
56. Denied. It is denied that there were any
representations as to quality as stated in paragraph 56.
57. Denied. It is denied that defendant RSR had actual
and/or constructive knowledge of any of the defects in the real
estate at the time of the sale which were unknown to the
plaintiffs.
58. Paragraph 58 states a legal conclusion and is therefore
denied. It is averred, however, that RSR is not liable in any
respect to the plaintiffs.
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59. Denied. It i. denied that defendant RSR failed to
di.clo.e any info~mation with the intent to induce plaintiff.
into purchasing said property.
60. Denied. It is denied that there were any confusing,
false or fraudulent statements of defendants RSR.
61. Paragraph 61 states a legal conclusion and is therefore
denied. It is aver~ed, however, that defendants RSR were not in
violation of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practice and Consumer
protection Law.
62. Denied. It is denied that there were acts for which
the plaintiffs are entitled to any damage committed by RSR.
WHEREFORE, defendants RSR pray Your Honorable court to enter
judgmont in its favor.
HI. HA1TIR BY DlrIHO~B ROTHMAH.
BCHUBIRT ~O RIIO RIALTORB
63. Paragraphs 1 through 62 are incorporated herein by
reference as if fully set forth.
64. plaintiffs entered into an agreement of sale, which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "A". said agreement specifically
indicates the nature of any and all representations and paragraph
16 specifically indicates that the buyer inspected the property
and agreed to purchase it as a result of such inspection and not
because of or in reliance of any representations made by the
seller and/or any agent of the seller.
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6&. said agreement specificallY indicate. that the
agreement itself constitutes tho whole agreement of the seller
and the buyer and that no other terms, obligations, oovenants,
representations, statements and/or conditions, oral or otherwise
af any kind whatsoever were part of the sale. Further paragraph
24 emphasizes that there are no other agreements or oral
representations concerning the sale of the property.
66. plaintiffs had ample opportunity to inspect the
premises and, in faot, did so and pur.chased the property as a
I'8sult of the inspection.
67. The problems referred to in plaintiffs' complaint are
as a result of actions and/or admissions of parties other than
defendant RBR and defendant RBR, therefore has no responsibility
or liability relative to plaintiffs' cause of action.
HBW MATT.a IH HATua. or CROSS-CLAIM
68. Paragraphs 1 through 67 of this Answer and New Matter
are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth.
69. On August 8, 1994, plaintiffS filed action against the
defendants and if there is any liability on the complaint
alleged, then such liability is the responsibility of defendants
Ralph R. Byrnes, Michael Byrnes and J. Paul McMillen, d/b/a New
Market Associates, who are solely liable, jointly and/or
severally liable or liable over on the claim of the plaintiffS.
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70. Defendant. Ralph R. Byrne., Michael Byrn.. and J. Paul
McMill.n, d/b/a New Market Associates were the owners of the
property, and/or developer of the property and/or oontraotor on
the pr~perty and as such are liable, if anyone is liable to the
plaintiffs, for any defects in the property and are, therefore,
.olely liable, jointly liable and/or severally liable and/or
liable over on the claim of the plaintiffs.
71. Defendants Ralph R. Byrnes/ Michael Byrnes and J. Paul
McMillen, d/b/a New Market Associ~tes indicated in writing to
defendant RSR that there was no property defects known to
defendants Ralph R. Byrnes/ Miohae 1 Byrnes and J. Paul McMillen,
d/b/a New Market Assooiates at the time of the listing of the
property with defendant RSR on July 14/ 1992, and if such exist,
liability to the plaintiffs exists with Ralph R. Byrnes/ Michael
Byrnes and J. Paul MoMillen, d/b/a New Market Associates.
Respectfully submitted,
MANC~E, WAGNER, HERSHEY & TULLY
By
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1.D. No. 07212
2233 No th Front street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 234-7051
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3. On or about Auguat 30, 1994, New Market Aaaociatea
filed Preliminary objections to Plaintiffa' complaint,
4, Subaoql1ently, Pll~int.lffn filorj an Ameno'to Complaint. on
or about R~ptembQr 7, 1994, a copy of which ia attached hereto as
Exhibit "A",
5, Additional Defendant Jack Gaughen Realtor, which is
believed to be a Pennsylvania Corporatio~, is a real eatate
agency licensed to do busineas in Pennsylvania, with a principal
place of business at 3800 Mark~t Street, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
17011 ,
6, William Twigg is an employee of Jack Gaughen Realtor,
and was at the time of the transaction in question,
7, For the sale of the property at 303-305 Ross Avenue,
Addit ional Defendant Jack Gaughan Realtor (hereinafter "Gaughen")
served aa the "buyer'a" agent, and also acted as a sub-agent for
the seller, New Market Associates,
8. As such, Gaughen owed a fiduciary duty to the sellers
of the property, New Market Associates.
9. The complaint filed by Plaintiffs alleges that certain
misrepresentations were made by Defendants. Specifically,
Plaintiffs' Complaint alleges that Clement Leo of RSR made
certain representations to Plaintiffs during an inspection of the
subject property,
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10, Upon information and belief, William Twigg was present
during such inspections of the property as a representative of
Jack aaughen Real tor, and as an agent to the buyer and a sub-
agent for the seller.
11, Plaintiffs' Complaint also alleges that certain facts
were "concealed" by Defendants.
12. Oaughen and Twigg had a duty during property
inspections, and during negotiations for sale of the property, to
fully disclose all conditions of the subject property on behalf
of sellera to Plaintiffs.
13, Additionally, Gaughen had a duty during the property
inspections to fully inform the buyer, on behalf of New Market
Associates, as to the condition of the subject property, and to
either answer any questions or inquiries made by the buyer, or to
further inquire if questions arose which could not be readily
answered.
14, To the extent the averments in Plaintiffs' Complaint
might be proven true, then Additional Defendant Gaughen has
breached its duty to Defendant New Market Associates.
15. Should it be determined that New Market Associates is
in any way responsible for Plaintiffs' alleged damages, then the
Additional Defendant is either solely liable to Plaintiffs,
jointly or severally liable to Plaintiffs, or liable over to New
Market Associates for indemnity and/or contribution.
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Exhibit fit.
SALVATORE M, CRIBARI AND
UNDA c, CRIBARI,
Plalnllff.
I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PI.
,
,
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
VS,
.
: NO. 94-#41 CivU Tenn
RALPH R. BYRNES, MICHAEL BYRNES, :
and J.PAUL MCMILLEN, d/b/a NEW :
MARKET ASSOCIATES, and
ROTHMAN, SCHUBERT AND REED,
REALTORS, A Pennsylvania
Corporation,
eefendan15
~QTICE
You have been sued In court. If you wl.h 10 defend agal1l51 Ihe claims IICt forth in Ihe foUowl1li
pages, you must take action wllhln twenty (20) day. after thl. amended complalnl and notice have
been IICrved, To defend agillnstlhe aforementioned claims, a written appearanr.e Slatlna your
defenses and objections musl be entered and t1led In wrltina by you, Ihe defendant, or by an
attorney. You are warned Ihat if you faU to take action agaill5llhellC claims, the court may
proceed wllhout you and a judgemenl for any money claimed In Ihe amended complaint or for any
olher claim required by Ihe plaintiff may be entered against you by the court wilhout further
nOllce, You may lose money, property or olher righ15 impurtanllo 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 OET LEGAL HELP.
PAvPHIN COUNTY
DAUPIDN COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE, 213 N. FronlSI"
Harrisburg, PI. 17101 .. (717) 232-7536
NOTICIA
Le ban demand ado a usted en la corte. SI usled quiere defenderse de C$W daIn_ndu expuasW
en las pallinas siguientes, uSlcd Ilene vlente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fccba de II dem.anda Y
la nOlificadon. Usted debe prellCntar una aparlencla escrill 0 en persona 0 pur aboaado y archiVal
en la corte en forma escrita sus defenses 0 sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona.
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uSled sin previo aviso 0 nOliflcacion y pur cualquier queja 0 a1ivio que es pedido en la petic:ion de
demanda. USled puede perder dincro 0 sus propledades 0 olroS derccbos impuJ'WI1eS pan lISted.
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ASSISTENCIA LEOAL:
DAUPHIN COUNTY
DAUPHIN COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE, 213 N. Front St..
Harrlsbur.. PI. 17101 - (717) 232.7536
SAL V A TORE M. CRIBARI AND
LINDA C, CRIBARI,
PlalntllTs
I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
I CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
.
.
: CIVIL ACTION . LAW
VS,
RALPH R. BYRNES, MICHAEL BYRNES,
and J,PAUL MCMILLEN, d/b/a NEW
MARKET ASSOCIATES, Uld
ROTHMAN, SCHUBERT AND REED,
REAL TORS, A Pennsylvania
Corporation,
Defendants
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: NO. 94.4441 Civil Tenn
Al"ENDED COMPLAINT
AND NOW COMES, PlalntllTs, Salvatore and Linda Cribari, by their attomeys,
purcell, Krug & Haller, and files the following Amended Complaint and in support thereof, aver the
following:
I. PlalntllTs, Salvatore and Linda C. Crioari ("Cribari") are married adult
individuals residing at 1312 Well Drive, Camp Hill, Cwnberland County, PeMSilvanlal7011.
2. Defendant No. I, Michael Byrnes, Ralph R. Byrnes and J. Paul McMillen are
adult Individuals doing business under a fictitious name as New Market Associates ("New Market
Associates") with an address of 311 Soulh Tenth Street, Lemoyne, Cumberland County,
PeMsylvania.
3. Defendant No.2, Rothman, Schubert & Reed, Realtors, ("RSR"), Is ·
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Pennsylvania Corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the CommoDwealth of
PeMsylvania with a business address of 600 North 12th Street, Lemoyne Square, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
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4. At all times relevanl to the evenlS which liv. riM 10 this cause of Kllon,
CI.menl A, Leo ("Leo") was an authorized Ilenl of RSR and was ICllnl within the 1IC0po of blI
employment II all times,
5, In addlllon, at all limes relevl1l1llo the events which live rise 10 this CBUM of
aClion, Leo and/or RSR was Ihe property ml1l1ager for the 303.305 Ron Avenue property for New
Markel Assocllles,
6. II is believed and therefore avelTed that Leo had authoril)' 10 speak for, and acl
on behalf of, New Market Associlltes lit all times relevant to the evenls which give rise to this
Complaint.
7, On October 28, 1992, the PlalntllTs and Defendant New MlIlket Associates
entered into an Agreement to purchase certain real e5tBte consisllng of an 8-wut multi-family
dwelHng lor.ated at 303-305 Ross Avenue, New Cumberland, York Counl)', Pennsylvanll. Atopy
of the Agreement Is attached hereto as Exhlbll "A".
8. On JanWll)' 15, 1993, Cribari scnled on the purchase of the property from New
MlI'ket Associates, by paying the sum of $328,000.00 and accepting tender of the deed to the
property .
9. Tbe real estate agent representing New Market Associates In this transaction was
Leo, and the Real Estate agency was RSR.
10. Prior 10 the senlement, on January 13, 1993, Leo, and Mr. Cribari Inspected
the property in question along with William Twigg, the PlaintilTs' real estate agent.
II. During this visit, Mr. Cribari expressed a desire to Inspect the crawl space
under Unit C,
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12. Mr, Cribari wu dillCourlied by Leo from crlwllnllnlo the crawl space \0
inapect the lIIJIe, on the premllC thlt he millht put holes in I vlpor barrier recently installed by the
owners.
13, In addition, Leo reBSsured Mr. Cribari that there were "no problems down
there". (under the first floor),
14. Plaintiff then asked whether there were any problema with the entire property
thlt he should be aware of, for example, electrical, plumbinS, structural or any thins ellC,
I s. Cribari was then infonned by Leo that there had been I prior water problem.
but "It was fixed".
16, After belns pressed, Leo volunteered that 0 pipe hod burst, but it had been
fixed, all of the water had soaked Into the ground, and there WBS presently no problem with water
UI the buildlns whatsoever,
17. Plaintiffs found outlaler that, in Ausust of 1992, the owners of the property
hid the vapor barrier installed under either most or all of the units because of water collectlns
under each of the units.
18, At the January 13th inspection, Mr. Cribari asked Leo about possible dralnalle
problems around the exterior of the premises, and was infonned that there had been dralnase pipes
installed underground to assist UI dralnase of land sl>lToundins the units, which pipes drained to the
street (Ross A venue).
19. Upon requestlns a map to detennine the location of these dralnase pipes. Mr.
Cribari was infonned that no such map existed.
20,
Cribari asked for further clarification of the location of dralnase pipe, and was
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Infonned by Leo thaI there were pipes Installed both around the buUdinll and under the bulldlnlllO
help with waler dralnaae.
21, Leo further explained thaI the type of pipes used were those with holes in the
side thaI allowed waler 10 filler IhrouSh the IlroWld and Inlo the pipes.
22. It Is believed and therefore averred that no such dralnase pipes exist.
23. Upon Inspecllon of Unit H, Mr, Cribari notlced that water from the down
spoutlllll cominll olT the roof was runnlns onlo the sroWld and directly Into the crawl space venL
24, Leo Informed Mr, Cribari that thJs was a new occurrence and that It had Just
happened with the Il\!lt rain.
2S. Leo further infonned Mr. Cribari that there were plaslic pipes in the crawl
space that would take care of the water and that all he needed to do WIl5 10 move the down spout
and everythinll would be okay.
26. Leo told the PlalntllTs thaI he wan led them to be hllpPY at settlement, but to
"keep your mouth shut". Leo reassured them that if any problems arose subsequent to the
settlement, they should simply call him, and all would be taken care of by Leo,
27. The eisht apartment units had been constructed in 1989 by New Market
Associates, who were the owners at the time.
28. PlaintilTs believe and therefore aver that the property was Inadequately
constructed and/or ensineered 50 that water runolT from and across the property was not properl)'
channeled away from the build ins. which caused waler to drain inlo and under the bulldinll. in
addition to pooling up at the northern end of the property nearest to Ross Avenue, and lIlainst the
adjolnlnll property, causlnll problems thereto.
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29, It la believed and !herefore averred that the Defendanll knew or ahould bav.
known of !he waler and dralnalle problems, and that !hey had prior notice of structural damaae,
slllniflcanl moisture and mildew in the crowl spaces, hlllh water problems, and dralnalle problema.
30, It is believed and !here fore avmed thai adjolnlnll property owners had put
New Market ASiSOCiatea on notice of !he water drainage and poollnll problems, and that Leo wu
aware of, or should have been aware of, the same,
31. Defendanll and !heir duly au!horlzed Bgents misrepresented, and/or fraudulently
concealed alllnfonnation concerning past water and dralnBlle problems from !he Plaintiffs.
32, In !he alternative, Defendants and !heir duly authorized allents foiled to
adequately investlllate !he nature of the waler problems associaled with !he property, and made
representations of fact !hey knew or should hove know were untrue.
33. Since purchllS1nll!he property, Plaintiffs' have detennined !hat !he following
repairs and prevenlDllve work need 10 be done:
a, InslDlIation of curbing and buildup of macadam to help del1ect water l1ow.
b. Redirection of downspouts.
c, InslDlIation of Inlets along parking area and in alley.
d. COMection of the inlets to existing stonn Inlet In alley on !he o!her side of
adjacent property, with an easemenl required from adjoining landowner.
e. Milllnll of a low l10w channel across !he parklnlllol.
f. Regrading of end units to below the siding to provide drainage away from the
buJldings.
i. Installation of grass lined swales.
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h, hutallalion of addilional vents in crllwlspam 10 diminish waler moisture,
I. Diversion of dryer vents from crawl spaces,
j, Installalion of nex pipe alonllllllerior of crawl spaces 10 dlrecl waler 10 swnp
pumps, and In51allallon of sump pwnps If needed,
k, In5la11ation of slone over neK pipes,
I, Insta1lalion of proper vapor borrlen,
m, Installallon of concrele in crowl spaces
n, Repair, reinforce or replace damall~d noor beoms with treated Iwnbcr, In5t811 crolll
bracing and replace damaged Insulation.
0, MlllCellaneous supplemental repalrs to structure of mosl or all of !he units.
34, It is esllmated !hat !he cosl of the above repalrs will eKceed Twenty- Tholl5llld
Oollen,
35. New Market Associates and RSR are liable under the doctrine of Rtspondtal
Sup,rlor for all aclloJl5 or omissions of Leo wi!h respect 10 the real estate In question.
36, In addillon, New Market Associates knew or should have known of aU of the
foreaoms water and drainage problems associated with the property prior 10 enlerinslnlo the
Aareemenl wl!h the PlalntllTs, and is liable for Its own fraud and/or nesligenl misrepresentation
and/or concealment with resard 10 the real estale in quesllon.
37. New Markel Associates had an affinnatlve duty 10 disclose all known defects
In !he property.
~OUNT I. FRAUDULENT MI5REP~'ENTATIOr.i
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38. Plllntlffs incorporlte parallraphs llhroup 31 u If set forth herein Illeqth,
39. Leo, II Illenl for RSR and allemt for New Markel AllIOClltes, made false and
misleading representations u to the charllcl~r and nllture of the real property In quesllon prior to the
Plaintiffs' purchue, II more fully set forth above,
40, In addition, Leo concealed and failed to dllSClose Infonnatlon which he had I
dul)' to disclose to the Plaintiffs prior to the purchue of the real eslale In quesllon, 85 more fully
set forth above.
41. The misrepresentations by Leo Wll5 one of fllct, specll1cally concerning
drainage and wllter problems In the crllwl spaces and surrounding property, lIlI more fully set forth
above,
42. These representations could not have been investigated by the Plaintiffs prior
to purchasing the property In question, and were designed 10 dflSCourage the Plalntiffs from further
investiaatlon.
43, The misrepresentations and concealment by Leo were material to the Plaintiffs'
decision to purchase.
44. The mlsrepresentJItions and concealment of Leo were done Intentionally and/or
recklessly, with the sole purpose of consummating the sale.
4S. The misrepresentations and concealment of Leo were In direct violation of the
Real Estate and licensing and Registration Act, 63 P.S, ~ 4SS.604
46, The Plalntln.. relied on the Informallon provided by Leo as I professional In
the l1eld of real estate,
47. The Plaintiffs' reliance was justified,
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48. New Markel AlIIOclale. and RSR bcncflned !'rom Leo', ml.represenllllon and
concealment
49. As a proxhlll1le resull of Ihe mlsrepresenlallons and concel1lmenl of Leo and
New Muket, the PI111nlltTs will be required 10 perform extensive repairs and prevenl4llve
malnlenance IU aforesaid.
WHEREFORE, Pll1lnlllTs rrspeclfully requesl this Honorable Court 10 enler judamenl
aaalMI Defendants. Jolnllll1d severally, for unliquldaled dlllllages exceeding the jurlsdlcllonal
amounl requiring arbitral lon, plus costs of this I1cllon, Interesl, and other relief this Court may deem
approprlale,
~OUNT II . NEGLIGENT MISN;PRESENTATION
SO, Puagraphs I through 49 arc Incorporaled herein IU If sel forth al length.
S I. AI allllmes relewnt 10 the evenlS which give rise 10 thJs Cl1use of acllon, Leo
and New Markel Assoclales had a duty 10 provide I11lthful and accurale informl1llon 10 the
Plalnllffs, enlllllng them 10 make an Infonned decision.
S2. Leo and New Markel Associates breached their duty 10 provide Plalnllffs' by
falling 10 provide accurale Infon11allon 10 the Plalnllffs, thus atTectlngthelr abUlty 10 make an
WOn11ed decision.
S3. As a proxlmale resull of Leo's and New Markel Assoclales' aclloM and
omissions, the PlalnlltTs have sotTered eXlensive damages IS aforesaid.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respeclfully request thJs Honorable CQurt 10 enter judpnent
aaainst DefendanlS, joint and severally, for unllquldaled damaaea exceedlna the jurisdictional
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amounl requlrlna arbilralion, plus cosLs of this acllon, Inlerelll, and other relief whJch this Court
may deem approprlale.
COUNT IU . UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES AND CONSUMER PROTECTIOI'4 LAW
PI.lolI". v. All Ddeod.oll
54. PlainlllTs Incorporate pllfagraphs I throuah 53 as if sel forth herein allenath.
55. Defendants' representalions to the PlaintilTs with respect to the purchase of this
real estate and the latent defects therein, WII5 confuslnll, fraudulenl, and/or misleading.
56. Defendants represented to the PlainlllTs that property WII5 of greaterlbctter
quality than It WII5 at the time,
57, Defendants had actual, If not constnlctive, knowledge of the defects In the real
est.llte lit the time of sale.
58. Defendants had a duty to disclose this matter to the PlaintllTs, but did not do
so.
59. Defendants failed to disclose this Infonnation with the IntenllO lnduc:e the
Pla/nllffs Inlo purchll5ing said property.
60, The PlalntitTs purchased said property based upon the confusing, false IIIId
fraudulenl statements of Defendants.
61. Defendants actions and omissions life In vlolallon of the PeMSylvwa UafaJr
Trade Practice and Conswner Proteclioo Law, 73 P.S, ~201.1 el. seq.
62, As a direcl and proximate result, PlalntllTs have been damaSed IS aforesaid.
WHEREFORE, Plalnllffs respectfully request this Honorable Court 10 enler judsmeol
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Defendant Jaok Gaughen Realtor, as real estate agents for the
seller in the real estate transaction in question, Additionally,
Defendant New Market Associates was not served with ~laintiffs'
Original Complaint until August 17, 1994, and was served with an
Amended Complaint on September 7, 1994. By way of further
answer, Paragraphs 1-103 of New Market's Answer and New Matter
are hereby incorporated by reference, By way of further answer,
as of January 1, 1991, Michael Byrnes is no longer part of the
partnership identified as New Market Associates.
70. Denied. Paragraph 70 avers conclusions of lsw to which
no response is required. Nevertheless, the same are denied. By
way of further answer, Paragraph 69 above is hereby incorporated
by reference.
71. Denied. Paragraph 71 avers conclusions of law to which
no response is required. Nevertheless, the same are denied, By
way of further answer, Paragraph 69 above is hereby incorporated
by reference, By way of further answer, the "writing" referenced
in Paragraph 71 is not sufficiently identified to allow New
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Market to admit or deny these averments. However, RSR was well
aware of the exact condition of the property,
McNEreS, WALLACE & NURICK
Datedl \b) ~.,),,~
By \L- M It;}.
~ea ~ut'l
Attorney I.D. No. 47246
John S. Oyler
I.D. No. 211\35
100 Pine Street
P. O. Bcx 1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166
(717) 237-5111\1
Counsel for Defendants
Ralph R, Byrnes and J. Paul
McMillen tibia New Market
Associates
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Ralph R. Byrnes and J, Paul McMillon are currently "doing
bu~ine~s" under the name of New Market Asaociates, and it is
further denied that New Marl<et Assoc iates has il current address
of 3 i 1 SQuth 'renth St reet, Lel1loyne, Pennsyl vania. By way of
further answer, while the New Market Associates partnership is
still in existence, it has not "done business" since the sale of
the subject property to Plaintiffs.
3. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant New
Market is without sufficient information to form a belief as to
the truth or falsity of the averments of Paragraph 3.
4, Paragraph 4 avers a conclusion of law to which no
response is required.
5, Denied. It ia specifically denied that either Clement
Leo and/or RSR was ever the "property manager" as such for the
303-305 Ross Avenue property for Now Market. Rather, RSR and/or
Leo served as the sellers' real estat~ agent for the sale of the
Ross Avenue property from New Market to Plaintiffs. Prior to the
sale of the property, Leo and/or RSR did occasionally locate
tenants to occupy the Ross Avenue property, but under no
circumstances did Leo or RSR ever serve as a property manager.
6, Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted
that from the time RSR and/or Leo entered into an agreement with
New Market to serve as the sellers' agent for the sale of the
subject property that Leo had ~ertain limited authority to speak
for and act on behalf of New Market, subject to the directions
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and approval of. New Market, By way of flu.ther answer, as mot'e
fully set forth below, Leo's authority only extended within the
scope of his agenoy, which by no means included the statements
purportedly made by Mr, Leo as set forth in paragraphs 12-2& of
Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint,
7, Admitted in part and denied in part, It is admitted
that Plaintif.fs and New Market entered into an agreement to
purchase the Ross Avenue property, which agreement contained a
date of October 28, 1992, It is further admitted that a copy of
said agreement is attached to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint as
Exhibit "A", By way of further answer, upon information and
belief, sellers did not sign the agreement until on or about
November 5, and therefore said agreement was not "entered into"
until that date. consequently, averments to the contrary in
Par.agraph 7 are denied.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted. By way of further answer, Leo and RSR were
only authorized to represent New Market within the scope of their
agency. Further, Jack Gaughen Realtor and its agent, William
Twigg, acted as a sub-agent for the sellers in this transaction.
10. Denied, After reasonable investigation, New Market is
without sufficient knowledge or inf.ormation to form a belief as
to the truth or falsity of averments of Paragraph 10.
Consequently, the same are denied. By way of further answer, it
is believed that Plaintiffs conducted at least one inspection of
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the property in question, which New Market underatanda to have
taken place nome time in November of 1992, New Market is unaware
of exactly what conversations took place during any inspection of
the property by Plaintiffs, aa neither Ralph Byrnea nor Paul
McMillen was present during any such inspections. However, it is
believed, and therefore averred, that on at least one occasion,
Mr. cribari made a fairly thorough inspection of the property, as
he presented to New Market through Leo, a list of items which he
wished to have "corrected" prior to sale. All such items were
corrected by New Market.
11. Denied. After reasonable invest igat ion, Defendaut New
Market is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments of Paragraph
11. Consequently, the same are denied, By way of further
answer, Paragraph 10 above is hereby incorporated by reference.
12. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Def.endant New
Market is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments of Paragraph
12. Consequently, the same are denied. By way of further
answer, Paragraph 10 above is hereby incorporated by reference.
By way of further answer, it is admitted that New Market had
hired someone in the Summer of 1992 to place a vapor barrier in
the crawl spaces underneath the units. It is denied that New
Market ever discouraged anyone, including Mr. Cribari or Mr, Leo,
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from crawling into the crawl spaces for inspection purposes as a
result of concerns about putting holes in the vapor barrier.
13. Denied, After reasonable investigation, Defendant New
Market is without aufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments of Paragraph
12. Consequently, the same are denied. By way of further
answer. Paragraph 10 above is hereby incorporated by reference.
By way of further answer, to the best ot New Market's knowledge,
there were no "problema" under the first floor at the time of the
sale of the property from New Market to Mr, Cribari.
14, Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant New
Market is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments of Paragraph
14. Conllequently, the same are denied. By way of further
answer, Paragraph 10 above is hereby incorporated by reference.
15. Denied. After reasonoble investigation, Defendant New
Market is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments of Paragraph
15. Consequently, the same are denied. By way of further
answer, Paragraph 10 above is hereby incorporated by reference.
By way of further answer, it is specifically denied that there
had ever been a "prior water problem" at the property. To the
contrary, New Market is aware of no water "problems" as such that
ever occurred at the subject property.
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16, Penied, After reasonable investigation, Defendant New
Market is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to thG truth or falsity of the averments of Paragraph
16. Conseql1!1ntly, the same 1I1'e denied, By WilY of further
answer, Paragraph 10 above in hereby incorpornted by reference,
By way of further answer, it is specifically denied that any
pipes on the Ross Avenue property had ever burst, or exhibited
any damage or any leaks in any manner whatsoever.
17. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant New
Market is without sufficienL knowledge or belief as to the what
Plaintiffs "found out", to either admit or deny the averments of
Paragraph 17, Consequently, the same ar!!! denied. By way of
further answer, it is specifically denied that the vapor barrier
was installed because of "water" coll~cting under each of the
units. Rather, in the Summer of 1992, New Market was contacted
by one of its tenants who had some experience in the construction
industry, The tenant indicated to New Market that he had
installed a plastic vapor barrier in the crawl spaces under his
l1nit to prevent dampness and possible mildew, and suggested that
a similar barrier be placed under the remaining units of the
property. New Market subsequently had vapor barriers installed
and other work performed below the remaining units. At no time
did New Market believe the suggestion by the tenant was cause for
serious concern, or that the structural integrity of the units
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was in any way compromised. similarly, at no time did New Market
believe that water was collecting under each of the units,
lB. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant New
Market ill without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth or falsity of tl1<1 averments of Paragraph
18, Consequently, the same are denied, By way of further
answer, Paragraph 10 above is hereby incorporated by reference,
By way of further answer, New Market is unaware of any drainage
pipes which had been installed underground which drained to Ross
Avenue,
19. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant New
Market is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments of Paragraph
19, Consequently, the same are denied. By way of further
answer, Paragraph 10 above is hereby incorporated by reference.
20. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant New
Market is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments of Paragraph
20. Consequently, the same are denied. By way of further
answer, Paragraph 10 above is hereby incorporated by reference,
By way of further answer, New Market is unaware of any pipes
being installed either around or under the building.
21, Denied, After reasonable investigation, Defendant New
Market is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments of Paragraph
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21. Consequently, the same are denied. By way of further
answer, Paragraph 10 above .i.s hereby incorporated by referenoe,
By way of further answer, New Market is unaware of any pipes
around or under the building, and has no knowledge as to whether
any pipes are manufactured that have holes in the side to allow
water to filter through the ground into the pipes.
22. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted,
that, to New Market's knowledge, no such drainage pipes exiet,
With regard to Plaintiffs' "belief" referenced in Paragraph 22,
New Market is without sufficient knowledge or information to form
a belief as to the truth or falsity of these averments.
Consequently, the same are denied.
23. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant New
Market is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments of Paragraph
23. Consequently, the same are denied. By way of further
answer, Paragraph 10 above is hereby incorporated by reference.
By way of further answer, New Market is unaware of any instance
when water from the downspouting was running into the crawl space
vent.
24. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant New
Market is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments of Paragraph
24. Consequently, the same are denied. By way of further
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answer, Paragrapha 10 and 23 above is hereby incorporated by
reference.
26, Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant New
Market. is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the trl1th or falsity of the averments of Paragraph
25. Consequently, the same are denied. By way of further
answer, Paragraph 10 above ia hereby incorporated by reference.
By way of further answer, to the beat of New Market's knowledge,
there are no plastic pipes in the crawl spacea,
26. Denied, After reasonable investigation, Defendant New
Market is without sufficient knowle~ge or information to form a
belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments of Paragraph
26. Consequently, the same are denied. By way of further
answer, Paragraph 10 above ia hereby incorporated by reference.
27, Denied as stated, I t is denied that New Market itself
oonstructed the eight apartment units, as the apartment units
were constructed by a contractor hired by New Market.
28. Denied. It is specifically denied that the property
was inadequately constructed or engineered so that the water
runoff was not properly channeled away from the building. It is
further denied that the water runoff caused water to drain into
or under the building, or to pool up at the northern end of the
building nearest Ross Avenue, or against the adjoining property.
By way of further answer, it is specifically denied that New
Market was aware of any "problems" as such with the drainage of
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the Qubjeat property, Moreover, the manner in which the property
drains iQ readily apparent from a visual inspection, which
apparently was conducted by plaintiffs on at least one occasion.
29, Denied. It is specifically denied that New Market
either knew or should have known of water or drainage problems on
the property. It J,s further denied that. NeW Milrl~et l1YlH" I~new of
any structural damage, any high water problems, or any drainage
problema, and it is specifically denied that any such problems
ever existed during the time New Market owned the subject
property. With regard to moisture and mildew in the crawl
spaces, it is specifically denied that New Market was aware of
"significant" moisture or mildew in the crawl spaces, Rather, as
set forth above, New Market, at the suggestion of one of its
tenants, took reasonable steps to prevent moisture and mildew in
the crawl spaces, and were aware of no problema with moisture or
mildew in the crawl spac~s at the time they sold the subject
property to PlaintiffS. By way of further answer, Paragraphs 63-
95 of the New Matter below are incorporated by reference,
30. Denied. It ia specifically denied that any adjoining
property owner had "put New Market Associates on notice" of any
water drainage or p~oling problems which affected the Ross Avenue
property, and it is further denied that any problems ever existed
dudng the time when New Market owned the property. With regard
to the remaining averments of Paragraph 30 with respect to what
Leo was aware of, New Market is without sufficient knowledge or
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information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of these
aver.monts, Consequently, the same are denied. By way of further
answer, the answer to Paragraphs 10-29 above are hereby
incorporated by reference.
31. Denied. It is specifically denied that New Market
concealed any information whatsoever from Plaintiffs. It is
further denied that any past water or drainage problems existed
on the property, It is further denied that New Market acted
fraudulently in any manner whatsoever. By way of further answer,
with respect to the actions of New Market's "duly authorized
agents," New Market is unaware of any misrepresentations or
concealments made by its agents. However, if the statements set
forth in Plaintif f s' Amended Complaint, which were purportedly
made by Mr. Leo to Mr. Cribari, were in fact made, said
statements were offered outside the scope of Defendant RSR's and
Leo's agency.
32, Denied. It is specifically denied that New Market
failed to adequately investigate the nature of water problems
associated with the property, or made representations of fact
they knew or should have known were untrue. It is further denied
that there were ever water problems associated with the property
which required "investigation," By way of further answer,
Paragraphs 10-31 above are incorporated by reference. Further,
it is specifically denied that New Market made any ouch
representations of fact whatsoever to Plaintiffs at any time,
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33, Denied. Aftsr reaaonabla investigation, New Market. is
unaware as to what, if any, "preventative" work or "repairs"
Plaintiffs believe need to be done at Plaintiffs' property tu
form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments in
Paragraph 33. consequentl~', the same are denied, By way of
further answer, it is specifically denied that the work outlined
in Paragraphs 33a-o is the legal responsibility of New Market,
and it is further denied, upon information and belief, that all
such work needs to be performed under any circumstances.
34. Denied. By way of further answer, the answer to
Paragraph 33 above is incorporated by reference,
35. Paragraph 35 avers cunclusions of law to which no
response is required. By way of further answer, Paragraph 6
above and Paragraphs 63-95 of the New Matter below are
incorporated by reference.
36. Denied. It is specifically denied that there were any
water or drainage problems associated with the property prior to
or at the time New Market sold the property to Plaintiffs, and
therefore it is denied that New Market knew or should have known
of any such alleged problems. It is further denied that New
Market misrepresented anything to Plaintiffs, concealed anything
from Plaintiffs, or committed any fraud with regard to the real
estate transaction in question. By way of further answer,
Paragr'aphs 63-95 of the New Matter below are incorporated by
reference.
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37, Oenied. Paragraph 37 avers a conclusion of law to
which no response 113 required. By way of further answer, to the
extent the averments of Paragraph 37 are deemed factual, the same
are denied. By way of fl1rther answer, Paragraphs 28-36 above are
incorporated by reference.
COUNT I-PRAUDULENT HISRBPRIISBNTATION
38. New Market hereby incorporates Paragraphs 1-37 above as
if fully set forth.
39. Denied. After reasonable invest igat ion, New Market is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth or falsity of the averments of Paragraph 39, and
consequently the same are denied. By way of further answer, New
Market is unaware of any false or misleading misrepresentations
made by Leo as to the character or nature of the real property in
question prior to Plaintiffs' purchase. However, if such
statements or misrepresentations were made, they were outside the
scope of Leo's and RSR's agency.
40. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant New
Market is without sufficient knowledge information to form a
belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments of Paragraph
40. Consequently, the same are denied. By way of further
answer, Paragraphs 10 and 39 above are hereby incorporated by
reference. By way of further answer, New Market is unaware of
any information which Leo had a duty to disclose which he either
concealed or failed to disclose to Plaintiffs prior to the
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purchase of the real estate, However, to the extent that
Plaintiffs allege otherwise, any such concealment or failure to
disclose facts, to the extent it may have occurred, was outside
the eoope of Leo's and/or RSn's agency,
41, Denied. By way of further answer, Paragraphs 10-17 and
39-40 above are hereby incorporated by referenc<l,
42, Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiffs
could not have inve~tigated any of the items set forth in its
Amended Complaint with regard to the condition of the property,
and it is further denied that Plaintiffs were ever discouraged
from further investigation by New Market. To the contrary, it
was understood that Plaintiffs were to conduct, and in fact
conducted, a thorough inspection of the property in question
within 10 days after the date of the agreement of sale. The
precise condition of the crawl spaces, including the vapor
barrier and the presence or absence of dampness or mildew, would
have been readily apparent had Plaintiffs chosen to make such an
inspection. Similarly, the lay of the land (i,e., the drainage
conditionsl were similarly readily apparent to Plaintiffs throl1gh
a visual inspection of the property. By way of further answer,
Paragraphs 10-17 and 39-41 above are hereby incorporated by
reference.
43. Denied. Paragraph 43 avers conclusions of law to which
no response is required. To the extent aaid averments are deemed
factual, after reasonable investigation, Defendant New Market is
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withol1t sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief aa
to the truth or falsity of said averments, Consequently, the
same ara denied, By way of further answer, Paragruphs 10-17 and
39-43 above and 63-103 below are hereby incorporated by
reference,
44, Dented, Paragraph 44 avers conclusions of law to which
no response is required. To the oxtent said averments are deemed
factual, after reasonable investigation, Defendant New Market is
without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as
to the truth or falsity of said averments. Consequently, the
same are denied. By way of further answer, Paragraphs 10-17 and
39-43 above and 63-103 below are hereby incorporated by
reference.
45. Denied, Paragraph 45 avers conclusions of law to which
no response is requi red. 'ro the extent said averments are deemed
factual, after reasonable investigation, Defendant New Market is
without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth
or falsity of sairi averments, Consequently, the same are denied,
By way of further answer, Paragraphs 10-17 and 39-44 above, and
63-103 below are hereby incorporated by reference,
46. Denied. Paragraph 46 avers conclusions of law to which
no response is required. To the extent said averments are deemed
factual, after reasonable investigation, Defendant New Market is
without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth
or falsity of said averments. Consequently, the same are denied.
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By way of further answer, Paragraphs 10-17 and 39-45 above, and
63-103 below are hereby incorporated by reference,
47. Denied. Paragraph 47 avers conclusions of law to which
no response is requil-ed, '1'0 the extent said aVl!lrments are deemed
factual, after reasonable inveatigation, Defendant New Market is
without sufflcient information to fo~n a belief as to the truth
o~ falsity of such averments. Consequently, the same are denied.
By way of further answer, Paragraphs 10-17 and 39-46 abovll, and
63-103 below hereby incorporated by reference,
48. Denied. It is specifically denied that New Market
misrepresented or concealed anything from Plaintiffs, By way of
further answer, New Market is unaware as to whether Defendant RSR
or Leo misrepresented or concealed anything from Plaintiffs, To
the extent that such alleged misrepresentation or concealment may
have occurred, it was outside the scope of Defendant RSR and/or
Leo's agency. By way of further answer, it is denied that New
Market "benefitted" from any such alleged misrepresentation or
concealment.
49. Denied. By way of further answer, Paragraphs 10-17 and
33-48 above are incorporated by reference.
WHEREFORE, Defendant New Market Associates respectfully
requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in its favor, and
dismiss Plaintiffs' claim.
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90UNT JI-NBGLIGBNT MISRBfRBSBNTATION
50, ~aragraphs 1- 4 9 above are hereby incorporated by
reference as if fully set forth.
51. Denied. Paragraph 51 avers a concluaion of law to
which no response is required. To the extent aaid averments are
deemed factual, the same are denied. By way of further answer,
Paragraphs 10-17 and 33-48 above and Paragraphs 63-103 below are
incorporated by reference. It is specifically denied Defendant
New Market misrepresented anything to plaintiffs, or concealed
any material facts from plaintiffs.
52. Denied, paragraph 52 avers a conclusion of law to
which no response is required. To the extent said averments are
deemed factual, the same are denied. By way of further answer,
Paragraphs 10-17 and 33-46 above and Paragraphs 63-103 below are
incorporated by reference. It is specifically denied Defendant
New Market misrepresented anything to Plaintiffs, or concealed
any material facts from Plaintiffs.
53. Paragraph 53 avers a conclusion of law to which no
response is required. To the extent said averments are deemed
factual, the same are denied. By way of further answer,
Paragraphs 10-17 and 33-48 above and Paragraphs 63-103 below are
incorporated by reference. It is ~pecifically denied Defendant
New Market misrepresented anything to Plaintiffs, or concea~ed
any m~tP~ial facts from Plaintiffs. It is further denied
Plaintiffs have suffered any damages.
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WHE~EFORE, Defendant New Market Associates respectfully
requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment against
Plaintiffs, and dismiss Plaintiffs' claim.
~.X:UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICBS AND CONaYMER PROTECTION LAW
54. New Market incorporates Paragraphs 1-53 above as if
fully set forth.
55, Denied. Paragraph ~5 avers conclusiona of law to which
no response is required. Nevertheless, said averments are
denied. It is specifically denied that New Market represented
anything to Plaintiffs with respect to the purchase of the real
estate in question, It is further denied that any latent defects
were contained within the real estate in question. It is also
denied that New Market misled or acted fraudulently in any
regard. By way of further answer, Paragraphs 10-49 above are
incorporated by reference.
56. Denied. It is specifically denied that New Market
represented anything to Plaintiffs with regard to the quality of
the property, and therefore it is denied that New Market
represented that the property was of greater or better quality
than it was at the time of sale. By way of further answer I
Paragraphs 10-49 above and 63-103 below are incorporated by
reference.
57. Denied. It is specifically denied that New Market had
either actual or constructive knowledge of any def~cts in the
real estate in question at the time of the sale. By way of
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further answer, Paragraphs 10-49 above and 63-103 below are
incorporated by reference,
58, Denied. Paragraph 58 avers a conclusion of law to
which no response io required, Nevertheless, said averments arB
denied, It ill apedCically denied thM, New Market failed to
disclose anything to Plaintiffs which it had a duty to disclose
with regard to the condition of the property. By way of ~urther
answer, Paragraphs 10-57 above and Paragraphs 63.103 below are
incorporated by reference,
59. Denied. It is specifically denied that New Market
failed to disclose anything with reBpect to the subject property,
and therefure It is nimilarly denied that New Market misled or
otherwise induced Plaintiffs into purchasing said property. By
way of further answer, Paragraphs 10-58 and 63-103 below are
incorporated by reference.
60. Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiffs'
purchase of the property was based on any confusing, false, or
fraudulent statements made by New Market and it is further denied
New Market ever made such statements. By way of further answer,
Paragraphs 10-59 above and 63-103 below are hereby incorporated
by reference.
61. Denied. Paragraph 61 avers conclusions of law to which
no response in required. Nevertheless, said averments are
denied, By way of further answer, Paragraphs 10-60 above and
Paragraphs 63-103 below are hereby incorporated by reference.
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62, Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiffs have
suffered any damages as a result of any actions by New Market,
By way of further answer, Paragraphs 10-61 above, and 63-103
below are incorporated by r.eference.
WHEREFORE, Defendant N~w Market Associates respectfully
requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment against
Plaintiffs, and dismiss Plaintiffs' claim.
NJw. MATTER
63. New Market owned the property at 303-305 Ross Avenue
from the time it had the building constructed by a contractor in
1988 through the time it sold the property to Plaintiffs. From
January of 1991 to the present, the partners in New Market
Associates have been Ralph R. Byrnes and J. Paul McMillen.
64. At no time during NeW Market's ownership of the
property was it aware of any significant problems or defects with
the subject property,
65. During the period of time the property was owned by New
Market, New Market had certain minor work performed in the crawl
spaces beneath the apartment units in the subject property, which
consisted primarily of the placement of a plastic vapor barrier
within each crawl space.
66. New Market had the work in the crawl spaces performed
at the suggestion of one of the tenants (who had some experience
in the construction industry) in order to cure a minor existing
dampness problem, and to prevent future dampness problems.
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67. To the best of New Ma/:ket's knowledge, at no time
during the course of its ownership of the property did wate/: ever
collect in the crawl space a ,
68, To the best of New Market's knowledge, at no time did
pipes ever burst on the property.
69, To the best of New Market's knowledge, at no time were
there any significant problems with drainage on the property.
70, In late Octobor or early November of 1992, Now Market
entered into an agreement with Plaintiffs to sell the subject
property for an agreed to sum of $328,000, subject to the
conditions set forth in tho agreement,
71. A special clause was inserted into the agreement which
statedl "This offer is contingent upon Buyer inspecting all
units within 10 days of thia agreement and property meeting with
the Buyer's approval" .."
72, Upon information and belief, sometime in early
November, 1992, an inspection of the subject property was made by
Plaintiffs, during which Plaintiffa observed several "problems"
which they asked to have corrected before settlement.
73. While New Market was not present during the inspection
referenced in the preceding paragraph, upon information and
belief, the inspection was performed by Plaintiff Sal Cribari,
and was a fairly thorough inspection,
74. The inspect:ion apparently performed by Mr. Cribari
should have alerted Plaintiffs to all existing property
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conditiona, including the exact condition of the crawl space at
the time of inspection, as well as the exact drainage conditiona
on the subject property.
75. The sales agreement between the parties specifically
provides, at ~aragraph 16, as followsf
Representations f It i/.l understood that Buyer has
inspected the property, or hereby waives the riyht to
do so and he/she has agreed to purchase it as a result
of such inapection and not because of or in reliance
upon any representation made by the seiler or any other
officer, partnel' 01: emplc'yee of Seller, or by the agent
of Seller or any of the latter's sales persons and
employees, or by a cooperating broker, if any, or any
of his/her salespersons and employees and that he/she
has agreed to purchase it in its present condition
unless otherwise specified herein and further
acknowledgeB that the aforementioned parties are not
qualified to render an opinion on conBtruction,
engineering, or environmental matters and that the
Buyer has been advised th~t he/she may require or wish
to seek the assistance of experts in those fields. It
is further underBtood that this agreement contains the
whole agreement between the Seller and the Buyer and
that there no other termB, obligationB, covenants,
representations, statement3 or conditions, oral or
otherwise of any kind whatsoever concerning this sale,
Further, this agreement shall not be al tered, amended,
changed or modified except in writing executed by the
parties hereto.
76. Said agreement further provides that the agreement
itself constitutes the whole agreement between the seller and the
buyer, and that no other terms, obligations, covenants,
representations, statements and/or conditions, oral or otherwise
of any kind whatsoever, were part of this sale.
77. Plaintiffs' claims are therefore barred by the express
terms of the sales agreement.
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78. Plaintiffs' claims ~re barr~d because through their
inspection, plaintiffe knew or should have known the exact
condition of the Ross Avenue property.
79, All of the items referred to in Paragraph 72 above were
repaired by New Marj((!t prior to settlement.
80. The property at issue in the subject lawsuit was
originally listed for sale at a price which was higher than the
ultimate purchaae price of $328,000.00,
81. In negotiating to buy the subject property, Mr, Cribari
stated that he was going to inspect the property, and would make
a "take it or leave it" offer.
82, During these negotiations, Mr. Cribari stated that, as
he is in the business of buying such properties, he knows exactly
what the properties are worth to him, and would base his offer
accordingly.
83. To the extent that any alleged defects existed in the
property, which is denied, Plaintiffs were well aware of the
exact condition of the property at the time they purchased it,
84. At no time during negotiations for the sale of the
property did New Market make any representations whatsoever
regarding the condition of the property.
85, At no time during negotiations for the sale of the
property did Mr. Cribari make any inquiries directly to New
Market Associates with respect to the condition of the property.
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86, At no time during negotiations for the sale of the
property did NeW Market attempt to hide or otherwise conceal any
facts which would L~ material to the transaction for the aale of
the property.
97, New Market entered into an agreemen~ with RSR which
called for RSR to act as New Market's agent in selling the
subject property.
88, The agreement between RSR and New Market permitted RSR
to take only those actions or make statements which were duly
authorized by New Market.
89, To the extent that the statements referred to in
Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint were allegedly made by Clem Leo of
RSR, such statements would have been beyond the scope of the
agency relationship between RSR and New Market.
90. Settlement on the sale of the property at issue in this
lawsuit occurred on or about January 15, 1993,
91. The first time New Market was notified of any
dissatisfaction on the part of Plaintiffs was in May of 1993,
when New Market received a letter from Plaintiffs' counsel.
92, During late Winter and Spring of 1992, the Central
Pennsylvania area experienced heavy rains and flooding
conditions. Indeed, the Yellow Breeches Creek, which is located
a short distance from'the subject property, overflowed its banks.
93. New Market believes, and therefore avers, that to the
extent any water problems of any sort exist or ever occurred on
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the subj ect property, that said water problems were as a result
of the heavy rain and flooding conditions which occurred in the
Winter and Spring of 1992, as no such problems existed during the
tim~ in which New Market owned the property,
94. Upon infol'mation and bellet, aignif icant portions of
the work outlined by Plaintiffs in their Amended Complaint are
unnecessary.
95, Plaintiffs have fdiled to properly mitigate their
damages,
NEW M1\1':rJR ADDRESSED TO RM
96, Paragraphs 1-95 above are hereby incorporated by
reference.
97, Plaintiffs allege in their Amended Complaint that they
have suffered damages as a result of certain representations or
actions made by Clement Leo and/or RSR, with regard to the Bale
of the property in question from New Market to Plaintiffs.
98, Plaintiff.s also allege in their Amended Complaint that
they have suffered certain damages as a result of alleged
concealment by either Defendants RSR or New Market Associates
with regard to the sale of the property in question from New
Market to Piaintiffs.
99. RSR was engaged as a real estate agent for New Market
with respect to the subject property, and received a commission
once settlement was made on the property.
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NO. 94-4441 CIVIL TERM
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JACK GAUGHEN REALTOR,
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63. Admitted.
64. Denied as stated since it has been learned that a vapor
barrier had been placed by New Market. Defendants are without
further sufficient knowledge to ascertain the truth of the
averments in paragraph 64.
65. Admitted as stated, except that defendant is without
sufficient knowledge to ascertain whether the work that was done
was "minor."
66. Admitted. It is, however, averred that defendants are
without sufficient knowledge as to indicate whether the problem
was "minor."
67. Defendant is without suffioient knowledge to ascertain
the truth of the averments in paragraph 67 and they are,
therofore, denied.
68. Defendant is without sufficient knowledge to asoertain
the truth of the averments in paragraph 68 and they are,
therefore, denied.
69. Defendant is without sufficient knowledge to asoertain
the truth of the averments in paragraph 69 and they are,
therefore, denied.
70. Admitted.
71- Admitted.
72. Admitted.
73. Admitted.
74. Admitted.
75. Admitted.
76. Admitted.
77. Admitted.
78. Admitted.
79. Admitted.
80. Admitted.
81- Admitted.
82. Denied as
stated, as defendants are without sufficient
knowledge of the truth of the averments oontained in paragraph
02.
83. Admitted.
84. Denied ae .tated, as defendant. are without sUfficient
to knowledge to a.certain the truth of the averments contained in
paragraph 84.
85. Denied. Detendants are without sutticient knowledge of
th. truth ot the averments in paragraph 85 and they are,
theretore, denied.
86. Admitted within the knowledge ot the detendant.
87. Admitted.
88. Admitted.
89. states a legal conclusion and, theretore, is denied.
It averred, however, that there were no misrepresentations or
improper statements made by Clem Leo of RSR during the
negotiations and the conclusion of the sale.
90. Admitted.
91. Detendants are without sufficient knowledge to
ascertain the truth of the averments of paragraph 91, however,
the averments are consistent with the facts as known by the
detendants.
92. Admitted.
93. Denied as stated as defendants are without sufficient
knowledge to ascertain the truth of the averments contained in
paragraph 93.
94. Denied as stated a~ defendants are without sUffioient
knowledge to asoertain the truth of the averments oontained in
paragraph 94.
95. Paragraph 95 states a legal oonclusion And, therefor.,
is denied as stated.
gl"lHDAHT RSRIS AHS.IR TO HI. MATTII
96. Defendant's answer to the oomplaint and answer to the
new matter contained above are hereby incorporated herein by
reference.
97. Admitted to the extent that the defendants admit that
plaintiffs make such allegations in their amended complaint, but
as indicated in defendant's answer, Clem Leo and/or RSR made no
improper representations or took any improper actions in regard
to the transaction.
98. Admitted to the extent that plaintiffs did make suoh
allegations in their amended complaint.
99. Admitted.
100. Denied as stated. It is denied that defendant RSR was
informed concerning the existence of the vapor barrier and/or any
need concerning the vapor barrier and it is further denied that
defendant RSR was told of the reason for the vapor barrier.
101. Admitted.
102. Denied as stated. It is denied that there is any
liability on the part of the defendant, RSR.
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67, Denied. It IN ~peciflclllly denied Ihllllhe parlller~ of New Markel AssoclateN had
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70, Admitted.
71. Denied. The SlIles Agreemelll speuks for Itself.
72. Denied liS stilted. See Amended Complullll.
73. Admllled In purt und denied III purl. It is specifically denied Ihut New Markel
AssoclaleN was nOI present u~ its IIgem, Clem Leo wus presenl at all Inspections of subJecl property
when Plaintiff was present. By way of further response, It Is specifically denied thai It was a
fairly Ihorough inspection as Plalnliff was prevellled from continuing with his Inspeclion.
74. Denied. It is specifically denied that Mr. Cribari was ullowed IIccess III Ihe crawl
splice in quesllon, as he was prevented from Inspecting Sllmc hy Mr. Leo due to alleged safely
concerns with the vapor harrier.
75. Denied. Thc Sales Agrcement speaks for Itself.
76. Denied. The Sales Agreemelll speaks for itself.
77. Denied. The Sales Agreement speaks for itself.
78. Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiffs were allowed a Ihorough
In~peclhlllol' thc prclIIl~e5 IInd it Is further denied Illlll Defendanl~ wel'C 1t1lthful with PllIlnllffs In
their deallngN,
79, Dcnled, PhllJIIlffs IIrc Wllhoul sutllcicnl knowledgc or Inlill'lllllllon SOaN to form
a helieI' as to Ihe truth or flllsily 1)1' (he IIVC/'llIl:nt.
110, Denied. Phllllliffs IIrc withoul ~ulllclcnt knowlcdgc 01' inforlllalloll SOliS 10 form
II belief as to Ihc lruth or flll~Ity of lhc IIVCl'lIIellt.
III. DCllled thai Dcfcndllllt IlIl1dc such stlltemellt.
112. Denied 115 MIIICd. PllIlntiff nllulc an inveMlgalion conccrnlng the value of renllll
lInit~ III Ihe arca IInd WIlS comfortllhJe Wllh thc nlllrkct vllluc of thc Sllllle. llis offcr was based on
his kllowledge IIl1d illwstigutiollof thc 1I111rkct vlIluc of similar l'enHlI units ill the IIrea.
113. DCllled. It is spccilklllly delllcd that PllIintiffs werc IIwarc of the exact condition
of Ihe property III thc tilllc they (lllrchllscd It liS thcy wcrc IIdlllonlshcd frolll pcrformlng u lhol'ough
Investlgatiollof the property ill qllestloll.
114. Dellled. It Is speclficlllly dCllled that New MlIrket AssocilllCS by IInd Ihroul!h Its
IIgent, Clcm Lco, did nllllllake represellltlllons concerning the condilioll of lhe properly.
85. Denied. It Is specificlllly denied thllt Mr. Crlharl did nOllllakc UIlY Inquiries
direclly with New Market Assocllltes. By way of further response, Mr. Crlhari made inquiries 10
Clcm Leo, an IIgelllof New Markct Associates.
86. Denied. It Is spcclfically denied that New Market Associatcs did nol allempt to
hide or otherwise conceal facts which werc JIlllterlallo the transaction.
87, Dcnled. PllIll1llffs are without sufficient knowledge or Information so as 10 form
a belief as 10 Ihe trulh or flllslty of the averment of Paragraph 63.
88. Denied. Plalnliffs arc without sufficient knowledge or information so as 10 form
a hcllllf as Illlhe lrulh Ill' fulslty of thllIIVllnncntIll' I'lIragrllph 63.
K9. Dcnlcd 115 conclusions of luw 10 which no answcr 15 dccmcd neccssary, Insofar
lIS IInallSWllr Is decmed neccssury, PllIllllllfs deny the uvcnnCIllN of Jlllrllllrnph 119 as Ncw Markel
Assoclules hcnerlued from Ihe mlsrc(ll'cscnlllllons of Clcm Lco IInd did nOlhlng hI admunlsh such
hehavlor.
90. Admlttcd.
91, Admltlcd.
92. Admillcd in pllrlllnd denied In part. It 15 spcclncully dcnicd lhallhc Ycllllw
Drllechcs Creek 15 located II short dlslllllce fromlhc sUhJcct propcrty, By way Ill' furthcr rcsponsc,
Jllaintlffs lire without sufficiclll knowlcdgc or Infurmatlon so us III form II helieI' us III the 1l'Ulh or
falsll)' of thc IIvermcm thulthc Ycllow Brecches Creek ovel'flowcd liS hunks.
93. Denied. It is spccificully dcnled thut IIny wutCI' prohlcms thlltlllllY have cxlslcd
were the sole result of heuvy I'IIlnand/ol' flooding conditions inthc wimer and spring of 1992.
94. Denied. It Is specifically dcnlcd 111111 Dcfendums huvc any husis on which to
claim thai the work outlincd In the Amcndcd Complulnt 15 unneccssary us Dcfendllms fllllcd to
have this work perfurmed prillI' to thc sllle knOll/in!! thut it WIIS necessary.
95. Denied liS II Icgul conclusion of luw to which no IlIlSWCI' is dccmed necessllry.
Insofar liS an answcr Is deemcd ncccssal'Y, Pluimlffs spcciflcully dcny this IIl1cgutlon us they have
lakcn 1111 steps neccssary to mitlgatc thcir dalllugcs which WCI'C u I'csullof Defcndalll's aCllons.
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3. On or about ootober 4, 1994, Defendant Rothman, Sohubert
, Reed Realtors filed an "nswer with New Hatter to Plaintitt's
complaint.
4. Additional Defendant/ Jaok Gaughen Realtor, whioh is
believed to be a Pennsylvania oorporation, is a real estate agonoy
lioensed to do business in Pennsylvania, with a prinoiple plaoe of
business at 3800 Market street, camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011.
5. William Twigg is a lioensed real estate agent of Jaok
Gaughen Realtor and was at the time of the transaotion in question.
6. nuring the sale of the property at 303 - 305 Ross Avenue,
additional Defendant Jack Gaughen Realtor served as the proouring
agent for the buyer and also aoted as SUb-agent for seller New
Market "ssooiates.
7. The Complaint filed by the Plaintiff alleges that Clement
Leo of Defendant Rothman, Sohubert & Reed Realtors, made oertain
representations to Plaintiffs during the inspeotion of the subject
property.
8. Upon information and belief, William Twigg, a lioensed
real estate agent of Jaok Gaughen Realtor, was present during such
inspection of the property as a representative of Jack Gaughen
Realtor, as a proouring agent for the buyer, and as a sub-agent for
the seller.
9. Plaintift's complaint also alleges that oertain detecte
on or about the subject property were concealed by Detendant
Rothman, schubert & Reed Roaltors.
10. It Plaintitt's allegations are proven, the truth ot which
is denied by Detendant Rothman et al, then Detendant Jack Gaughen
Realtor and its licensed real estate agent william Twigg had a duty
during its property inspeotions and during negotiations tor the
sale ot the subject property to fully disclose all defects and
oonditions ot the subject property to the sellers and the realtors
working on behalf of the sellers.
11. Additionally, if plaintiff'S allegations are proven, the
truth of which is denied by Defendant Rothman, et al., then Jack
Gaughon Realtor and its licensed real estate agent William Twigg
had a duty during its property inspections and during negotiations
tor the sale ot tho subject property to tully disclose all defects
and conditions to the buyer, and to answer and/or investigate any
question or inquiry that was raised by the buyer at any time during
property inspeotions or during negotiations tor the sale of the
subject property.
12. Should it be determined that in any way Rothman, Schubert
& Reed Realtors are in any way responsible for the Plaintifts
alleged damages, then the additional defendant, Jack Gaughen
Realtor is either solely liable to the plaintiffS, jointly or
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SALVATORE M. CRIBARI and I
LINDA C. CRIBARI, I
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MLPH R. BYRNES, MICHAEL I
BYRNES, J. PAUL MCMILLEN, t
NEW MARKET ASSOCIATES and I
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Il'l THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 94-4441 civil
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT'S ANSWER WITH
NEW HATTER TO COMPLAINT AGAINST ADDITIONAL
~T OF DEFENDANT RQ'rHMMJ.,_ BC"UB.f)B'LL!U)ll~
AND NOW, Additional Defendant, Jacl< Gaughen Realtor, by and
through its attorneys, Marshall & Farrell, P.C. / hereby answers the
Complaint Against Additional Defcndant of Defendant Rothman,
Schubert & Reed Realtors as followsl
1. Admitted.
2. Denied. Paragraph 2 of the Complaint Aqainst Additional
Defendant, pertaining to the allegations in the Plaintiffs'
All Parties
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yOU ARE HEREBY NOTlflW TO PLtAG
TO THE ._,New _.Ma ~~e~ ... _ ."__'
WITHIN 20 fl"Y', rl'(;'.1 THt
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2. Denied. Paragraph 2 of the complaint Aqainat Additional
Defendant, pertaining to the allegationa in the Plaintiffs'
complaint, is specifically and unequivocally denied inaBmuoh as the
aforementioned pleading, purportedly attached to the complaint
Against Additional Defendant as Exhibit A, speaks for itself.
3. Admitted.
4. I\dmi t.ted.
5. Admitted.
6. Denied. Paragraph 6 of the complaint Against Additional
Defendant contains conclusions of law to which no responsive
pleading is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure. In the alternative, waiving none of the foregoing, to
the extent that paragraph (i is deemed to allege facts, it is
specifically and unequivocally denied that Jack Gaughen Realtor
served as "the procuring agent for the buyer" with strict proof
thereof demanded at the time of trial, if deemed material.
7. Denied. Paragraph 7 of the Complai.nt Against Additional
Defendant, pertaining to the allegations in the Plaintiffs'
complaint, is specifically and unequivocally denied inasmuch as the
aforementioned pleading, purportedly attached to the Complaint
Against Additional Defendant as Exhibit A, speaks for itself.
a. Denied as stated. To the extent that paragraph 8 of the
complaint Against Additional Defendant is deemed to allege facts
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that Mr. Twigg attended an inspeotion involving the obsorvanoe ot
the subjeot crawl spac~, it is denied that Mr. Twigg was present at
the time the crawl space was observed but arrived atter suoh time.
As to the allegations regarding Mr. 1'wiqg'B status as buyer I
seller's agent, they are denied as conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is requirQd under the Penns~'lvania Rules ot
civil Procedure. By way of further response, answering Additional
Detendant acted reasonably, properly, and prudently at all times
material hereto. By way of further response, answering Additional
Defendant hereby incorporates by reference as if fully set forth
herein its New Matter which appea~s below.
9. Denied. Paragraph 9 of the Complaint Against Additional
Defendant, pertaining to the allegations in the Plaintiffs'
Complaint, is specifically and unequivocally denied inasmuch as the
aforementioned pleadinCJ, purportedly attached to the Complaint
Against Additional Defendant as Exhibit A, speaks for itself.
10. Denied. Paragraph 10 of the Complaint Against Additional
Defendant contains conclusions of law to which no responsive
pleading is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of civil
Procedure. By way of further response, answering Additional
Defendant acted reasonably, properly, and prudently at all times
material hereto. By way of further responso, answering Additional
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Defen~ant hereby incorporates by reference as if fully set forth
herein its New Matter which appears below.
11. Doniod, Paraljrllph 11 of the complaint Against Additional
Defendant contains conclusions of law and therefore no responsive
pleading is required under the Pennsylvunia Rules of civil
Proceduro. By way of further responso, answering Addit;ional
Defendant acted reasonubly, proporly, and prudently at all times
material hereto. By way of further rosponse, answering Additional
Defendant hereby incorporates by roference as if fully set forth
herein its New Matter which appears below.
12. Denied. Paragl'aph 12 of tho Complaint Against Additional
Defendant contains conclus.lon~; of law t.o which no responsive
pleading is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of civil
Procedure. In the alternative, ~Iaiving nono of the foregoing, to
the extent that paragraph 12 is doemed to allege facts, it is
specifically and unequivocally denied that Jack Gaughen Realtor is
liable in any way whatsoever to plaintiffs and/or liable or liable
over to Rothman, Schubert & Roed Realtors for indemnity and/ot'
contribution. By way of further response, answering Additional
Defendant acted reasonably, properly, and prudently at all times
material hereto. By way of further response, answering Additional
Defendant hereby incorporates by reference as if fully set forth
herein its New Matter which appears below.
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WHEREFOR!::, answet"ing Additional Defendant Jaok Gau\lhen Redtor
Ullpeotfully requests that this Ilonol"able court strike the
complaint A\lainst Additional Defendant, and onter judgment in favor
of answering Additional Defendant Jack Gaughen Realtor, together
with all allowable ooats and attorney's fees,
lifi.lLHATTlJR
13. Additional Defendant Jack Gaughen Realtor sp~oifioally
denies any averments in paragraphs 1 through 15 of the complaint
Against Additional Defendant of Defendant I~othman, Schubert & Reed
Realtors not specifically admitted above,
14. The Defendants' claims are barred by the applicable
statutes of limitations.
15, The Defendants have fa i led to stute a cause of action
upon which relief can be granted against Additional Defendant.
16. At nQ time material hereto, did Additional Defendant owe
any duty whatsoever to the Plaintiffs or Defendants, therefore,
Defendants have failed to state a claim against Additional
Defendant upon which relief cun be grunted. In the alternative,
assuming, arQuendo, such duty did exist, which such duty is
specifically denied, Additional Defendant discharged its duty fully
and completely.
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McMillen, d/b/a Now Market Associates as if fully set forth herein
aa it pertains to Plaintiffs and/or all Co-Defend,nts.
23. The lass in this caBe was proximately caused by original
Defendants Ralph R, Byrnes, Michnel Uyrnes, J, Puul McMillen, d/b/a
New Market Associates' failure to disclose all facts regarding the
condition of the property us known or suspected by Defendants Ralph
R. Byrnes, Michael llyrnetl, J, Paul McMillen, d/b/a New Market
Associates.
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JAOK OAUG"~nEA1~Qn-YL-RQTHMAN,_~HY>>&B~_'-BBlD RBALTORS
24. Additional Defendant hereby incorporates by reference
paragraphs 1 through 23 of its Answer with New Matter as if fully
set forth herein,
25. Additional Defendant, without VOUching for its accuracy,
hereby incorporates by reference DB if tully set forth herein the
Plaintiffs' Complaint as it pertains to Defendant Rothman, Schubert
, Reed Realtors, and avers that if the Plaintiffs are entitled to
any reQovery, which ontitlement is specifically denied, the
liability is the sole liability of Defendant Rothman, Schubert'
Reed Realtors.
26. In the alternative, Defendant Rothman, Schubert' Reed
Realtoro is jointly and/or severally liable to the plaintiffs
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to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments
oontained in this paragraph and, therefore, denies same and demands
striot proof thereof at time of trial, if deemed material.
2. Denied. Paragraph 2 of the complaint Against Additional
Defendant, pertaining to tho allegations in the plaintiffs'
complaint, is specl.fically and unequivocally denied inasmuch as the
aforementioned plead ing / purported ly attached to the Complaint
Against Additional Oefendant as Exhibit A/ speaks for itself.
J. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
!s, AdmittGd.
6. Denied. Paragraph 6 of the complaint Against Additional
Defendant contains conclusions of law to which no responsive
pleading is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of civil
Procedure.
7. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph 7 of the
Complaint Against Additional Defendant pertaining to the nature of
the legal relationship between answering Addltional Defendant and
the Plaintiffs and Defendants, contain conclusions of law to which
no responsive pleading is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of
civil Procedure.
B. Denied. Paragraph B of the Complaint Against Additional
Defendant contains conclusions of law to which no responsive
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pleading is required under tho PlInnsylvania Rules of civil
Procedure. In the alternativo, waiving none of the foregoin9, to
the extent that paragraph B is deemed to allege facts, it is
speoificallY and unequivocally denied with strict proof thereof
demanded at the timo of trial, if deemed material.
9. Denied. Paragraph 9 of the Complaint Against Additional
Defendant, perta in ing to the a llugat ions in the P la intiffs'
complaint., j,s specifically and unequivocally denied inasmuch as the
aforementioned pleading, purportedly attached to the Complaint
Against Additional Defendant as Exhibit A, speaks for itself.
10. Denied as stated. To the extent that paragraph 10 of the
complaint Against Additional Defendant is deemed to allege facts
that Mr. Twigg ~ttended an inspection involving the observance of
the subject crawl space, it is denied that Mr. Twigg was present at
the time the crawl space was observed. 'fo the contrary, he arrived
after such time. As to the allegations regarding Mr. 'fwigg's status
as buyer/seller's agent, they are denied as conclusions of law to
which no responsive pleading is required under the Pennsylvania
RUles of civil Procedure. By way of further response, answering
Additional Defendant acted reasonably, properly, and prudently at
all times material hereto. By way of further response, answering
Additional Defe~dant hereny incorporates by reference as if fully
set forth herein its New Matter which appears below.
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11. cenied. Paragraph 11 of the Complaint Against Additional
Defendant, pertaining to the allegations in tho plaintiffs'
complaint, is specificallY and unequivocally denied inasmuch as the
Ilforement ioned pleading, purportedly attached to the Compla int
Against Additional Defendant as Exhibit A, speaks for itself.
12. ~enied. Paragraph 12 of the Complaint Against Additional
Defendant contains conclusions oC law to which no responsive
pleading is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of civil
Procedure. In the alternative, waiving none of the foregoing, to
the extent that paragraph 12 is deemed to allege facts, it is
specifically and unequivocally denied with strict proof thereof
demanded at the time of tr ial, if deemed ma teda 1.
13. Denied. Paragraph 13 of the complaint Against Additional
Defendant contains conclusions of lal1 to which no responsive
pleading is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of civil
Procedure. In the alternative, waiving none of the foregoing, to
the extent that paragraph 13 is deemed to allege facts, it is
specifically and unequivocally denied with strict proof thereof
demanded at the time of trial, if deemed material. By way of
further response, answering Additional Defendant acted reasonably,
properly, and prudently at all times material hereto.
14. Denied. Paragraph 14 of the Complaint Against Additional
Defendant contains conclusions of law to which no responsive
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pleading is required unde~ the Ponnsylvania Rules of civil
procedure. In the alternative, waiving none of the foregoing, to
the extent that paragraph 14 is deellled to allege facts, it is
speoifioally and unequivocally denied that answering Additional
Defendant Jack Gaughen haa I:lreached any duty to Defendant New
Mat'ket Assoc iates. By way of further response, answering
Additional Defendant acted reasonal:lly, properly, and prudently at
all times mnteri'31 horeto. By wl.ly of further response, answering
Additional Defendant herel:ly incorporatos by reference as if fully
set forth herein its New Matter which appears below.
15. Denied, Paragraph 15 of the Complaint Against Additional
Defendant contains conclusions of law to which no responsive
pleading is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of civil
Proceau"e. In the alternative, waiving none of the foregoing, to
the exte.,t that paragraph 15 is deonlOd to allege facts, it is
specifically and unequivocally denied that answering Additional
Defendant Jack Gaughen is I iable in any way whatsoever to the
Plaintiffs and/or liable over to New Market Associates for
indemnity and contribution. By way of further response, answering
Additional Defendant actod reasonably, properly, nnd prudently at
all times material hereto. By way of further response, answering
Additional Defendant herol:ly incorporates I:ly reference as if fully
set forth herein its New Matter which appears below.
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WIIEREF'ORI':, answoring Additional Defendnnt Jack aaughen Realtor
respeotfully requQsts that thiB Honorable Court strike the
Complaint Against Additional DOfendant, nnd ~ntQr judgment in favor
of answ~ring Additional Defendant Jack Gaughan Realtor, together
with all allowable costs and attornoy's fees,
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16. Additional Defendant Jack Gaughen Realtor speoifically
denies any averments in parag~aphs 1 through 15 of the Complaint
Against Additional Defendant of Defendants Ralph R, Byrnes, J. Paul
MoMillen, and New Market AssociateR not sped fica lly admitted
above.
17. The Defendants' cl;,lims a~a bn~red by the applicable
statutes of limitations.
18. The Defendants have failed to state a cause of action
upon which relief can be q~anted against Additional Defendant.
19. If it is dete~mined that Additional Defendant owed any
duty to the Plaintiffs or Defendants, which such duty is
specifically denied, I\dditional Defondant diBcha~ged its duty fully
and completely and the~efot'e, Defendants have failed to state a
claim against Additional Defendant upon which relief can be
granted.
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Market Assooiates as if fully set for.th herein as it por.tains to
Plaintiffs and/or all Co-Dofendants.
26. The loss in this caso was proximately caused by original
Defendants Halph H. Byrnes, J, Paul McMi llon, and New Market
Associates' failuro to discloso all facts rogarding the condition
of tho property as known or suspected by Defendants Ralph R.
Byrnes, J. Paul McMillen, and New Market Associates.
NEW MM::ffJJLl'JJ.BlBIlItl.'r__'r9 .J' 1I,lhg...I'_,.,~~.llJIU.
JACK GAUGHEN HEALTOR V. RALPH R. BYRNES,
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27. Additional Defendant horoby incorporates by referenoe
paragraphs 1 through 26 of its Answer with Now Matter as if fully
set forth herein.
28. Additional Defendant, without VOUching for its accuracy,
hereby incorporates by reference us if fully sot forth herein the
Plaintiffs' Complaint as it pertains to Uefendants Ralph R. Byrnes,
J. Paul McMillen, and New Market Associates and avers that if the
Plaintiffs are entitled to any recovery, which ontitlement is
specifically denied, tho liability is the solo liability of
Defendants Ralph R. Byrnos, J. Paul McMillon, and New Market
AssocJ.ates.
29. In the alternative, Dofendant>! Ralph R. 13yt'nes, J. Paul
McMillen, and New Market Associatos are jointly and/or severally
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IN TH/l: COUR'f OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO, 94-4441 Civil Term
SALVATORE M. CRIBARI AND
LINDA C, ~RIBARI,
Plaintiffs
RALPH R, BYRNES, MICHAEL
BYRNES, and J, PAUL
McMILLEN, d/b/a NEW MARKET
ASSOCIATES, and ROTHMAN,
SCHUBERT AND REED,
REALTORS, A Pennsylvania
Corporation,
Defendants
REPLY OF DEFENDANTS RALPH R. BYRNES,
AND J, PAUL McMILLEN TO NEW MATTER
OF ADDI'rIONAL DEFENDANT JACK GAUGHEN RE,'\LTOR
AND NOW, Defendants, Ralph R. Byrnes and J. Paul McMillen,
by and through their attorneys, hereby reply to the New Mutter
raised by Additional Defendant Jack Gaughen in its Answer to
Complaint Against Additional Defendant, as follows I
16. Denied. Defendants Ralph R, Byrnes and J, Paul
McMillen (hereinafter "Byrnes and McMillen" or "New Market
Associates"), incorporate by reference Paragraphs 1-15 of their
Complaint against Additional Defendant Jack Gaughen Realtor.
17. Denied. Paragraph 17 states a conclusion of law to
which no response is required.
18. Denied. Paragraph 18 avers a conclusion of law to
which no response is required.
19. Denied. Paragraph 19 avers a conclusion of law to
which no response is required. If a response is deemed
necessary, then the averments are specifically denied, By way of
further answer, Paragraphs 1-15 of Byrnes and McMillen's
Complaint Against Additional Defendant Jack Gaughen Realtor are
hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth,
20, Denied, Paragraph 20 avers a conclusion of law to
which no response is required, Should a r.esponse be deemed
necessary, then said averments are admitted in part and denied in
part, It is admitted that the sales agreoment contains the
language set off in Paragraph 20, The characterizations and
legal conclusions regarding such language set forth in the
remaining averments of Paragranh 20 are denied.
21. Denied. Paragraph 21 avers a conclusion of law to
which no response is required. Should a response be deemed
necessary, then said averments are admitted in part and denied in
part. It is admitted that the sales agreement contains the
language set off in Paragraph 21, The characterizations and
legal conclusions regarding such language set forth in the
remaining averments of Paragraph 21 are denied.
.22. Denied, Paragraph 22 avers a conclusion of law to
which no response is required. Should a response be deemed
necessary, said aver.ments are specifically denied, By way of
further answer, Paragraphs 1-15 of Byrnes and McMillen's
Complaint Against Additional Defendant are hereby incorporated by
reference.
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~3, Denied, Paragraph ~I avere a conolusion of law to
whioh no response ia required, Should R responae be deemed
neoessary, said av~nl1enta are apecific:ally denied, By way of
further anawer, Paragrapha 1-15 of Byrnea and McMillen'a
Complaint Againat Additional Defendant are hereby incorporated by
referenoe,
24. Denied, Paragraph 24 avere Il concluaion of law to
which no responae is required. Should a reaponae be deemed
naceaaary, it is specifically denied that Defendants Byrnes and
McMillen have failed to mitigate their damages.
25. Paragraph 25 requires no response.
26. Denied, It is specifically denied that there was any
"loss" in this caee, and it is f.urther denied that, to the extent
any loss occurred, it was caused in any manner by Defendants
Byrnes and McMillen and/or New Market Associates. It is further
denied that Defendants Byrnes and McMillen or New Market
Associates ever failed to disclose any facts regarding the
condition of the property. By way of further answer, the New
Matter of Defendants Byrnes and McMillen to Plaintiffs'
Compl.aint, as well as the Complaint Againllt Additional Def.endant
by Defendants Byrnes and McMillen, are hereby incorporated by
reference as if fUlly set forth,
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27. Oefendants Bymes and McMillen hereby incorporate by
nferenoe Paragraphs 1-15 of its complaint Against Additional
Defendants, and Paragraphs 16-~6 above, as if fully set forth,
26, Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiffs are
entitled to any recovery, and it is further denied that, to the
extent Plaintiffs are entitled to any recovery, Defendants Byrnes
and McMillen and/or New Market Associates have any responsibility
or liability whatsoever for any claims of Plaintiff, By way of
further answer, Defendants Byrnes and McMillen hereby incorporate
by reference their Answer to Plaintiffs' complaint, together with
the New Matter raised therein, as if fully set forth,
a9. Deni~d, It is specifically denied that Defendants
Byrnes and McMillen and/or New Market Associates are jointly and
severally liable to Plaintiffs and/or liable over to Additional
Defendant for contribution and/or indemnity, By way of further
answer, the Answer of Defendants Byrnes and McMillen, together
with the New Matter set forth therein, and the Complaint Against
Additional Defendant, are hereby incorporated by reference as if
fully set forth.
WHEREFORE, Defendants Byrnes and McMillen and/or New Market
Associates request that Plaintiffs' claim be dismissed, or
alternatively, that Defendant Rothman Schubert and Reed and/or
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