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HomeMy WebLinkAbout95-01234 >~ a { J . -7 ~ j D - U I I E I , i I ~ I i , J I I , '.' :r- rf) co - . . ~ , .... " HENRY F. COYNE ATTORNEY AT LAW 3901 MARKET STREET CAMP Hill, PA 17011-4227 -' - --- -- - - - · i' i~ ~~u. \nl~ ~C)~ Witmer Real Estate, Inc, D [g@[gO\Y7~,~'\: t.!OV . 5 ml 12 North Baltimore Street .. Dillsburg, PA 17019 .- ,.,/~ >:-:........ ... ~. ~; ul '. /""',"" ~ "..\) , -~) . . ,.... 'f" I?'. <'ld .;, ~~~)\2\1II 11I\ 1",11I. ,.111""..11I,1," ..1111 1,1...1111," II .11,.1,1.1.1.1 ...... .- .. -. ------- ^ ..._____~_..______"""'..""_"<,."...+;i..n'..:'....;,.v.;.>tt;i~~~~~~:~;,;,J'i~~if~~..riot..,- "--"~"'-~~"-~_.-;----- .' . . . ~ , , '.:-., .- .- -".-.~. - - --.. --~ .-., v. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 95-1234 CIVIL TERM TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY (CLOUSER) HEISEY A ~<-:/ crJJ- (,h.:, JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L. FEARN BAUGH and WITMER REAL ESTATE INC., D ~ @m:OwiSf/-;<1 /111 oor ~lIIII ~' ,.....~I..;."'"" '\4~ ,f..- '. IN RE: APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, October 16, 1998, the appointment of Steven Fishman, Esquire, to the arbitration panel In the above-captioned case Is vacated, and Michael S. Travis, Esquire, is appointed In his stead. By the Court, P.J. Henry F. Coyne, Esquire Chairman Court Administrator :ssg & Henry F, Coyne Lisa Marie Coyne Attorneys at Law 3901 Market Street Camp HiIJ, PA 17011-4227 717.737.0464 October 19, 1998 Jennifer C. Deitchman, Esquire 4 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 Michael Travis, Esquire 4076 Market Street, Suite 209 Camp Hill, PA 17011 Re: Timothy 1.. Qouser and Tracey (ClolUer) Reilley VI. John M. Fearnbaugh, Donna 1.. Fearnbaugh and Witmer Real Elta/e, Inc.; CCP, Cumberland County, PA; No. 1234 Civil Term 1995 Dear Folks: President Judge Hoffer appointed you to an Arbitration Board of which I am Chair and you arc members. Enclosed arc copies of the following Pleadings: 1. Complaint, dated August 17,1995. 2. Answer of Defendants John M. Feambaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh With New Matter, dated October 16, 1995. 3. Preliminary Objections to Complaint By Defendant Wibner Real Estate, Inc., dated Novembcr9,1995. 4. Reply by Defendant Wibner Real Estate, Inc. To Pa. R.C.P. 2252(d) New Matter of Defendants Fearnbaugh, dated November 18, 1995. 5. Amended Complaint, dated November 30, 1995. 6. Defendant, Wibner Real Estate, Inc. 's Answer With New Matter to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint, dated February 26, 1996. 7. Answer of Defendants John M. Feambaugh and Donna L. Feambaugh With New Matter In Response to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint, dated March 29, 1996. Jennifer C. Deitchman, Esquire Michael Travis, Esquire October 19, 1998 Page 2 8. Reply to Defendant's New Matter, dated March 29, 1996. 9. Reply By Defendant Wibner Real Estate, Inc. to Pa. R.C.P. 22S2(d) New Mstter of Defendants John M. and Donna L. Feambaugh, dated April 2, 1996. 10. Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendants' New Matter, dated May I, 1996. 11. Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendants' New Matter, dated May I,. 1996. You will note the claim of the Plaintiff is $20,499,00. I respectfully suggest you review the plel\dings prior to the Hearing that is scheduled on November 9, 1998 at 2:00 p,m. in the 2nd floor . Hearing Room of the Old Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, PA. Witmer Real Estate, is nit represented by legal counsel. HFClcrs Enclosures Very truly yours, ?!~ 1~ TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY (CLOUSER) HEISEY Plaintiffs : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA vs. : NO. 1234 CIVIL TERM 1995 JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L. FEARNBAUGH and WITMER REAL ESTATE, INC., Defendants AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING TO: David A, Baric, Esquire O'Brien, Baric & Scherer 17 West South Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Keith 0, Brenneman, Esquire Snelbaker, Brenneman & Spare 44 West Main Street Mechanicsburg. PA 17055 Jennifer C, Deitchman, Esquire 4 Liberty Avenue Carlisle,PA 17013 Michael Travis, Esquire 4076 Market Street, Suite 209 CampHilI,PA 17011 Witmer Real Estate, Inc. 12 North Baltimore Street DilIsburg, PA 17019 And now this 19th day of October, 1998, you are hereby notified that the Arbitrators appointed in the above captioned matter will hold a hearing for the purpose of their appointment as follows: Date: Monday. November 9,1998 Time: 2:00 o'clock p,m. Place: 2nd Floor Hearing Room, Old Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013 Counsel shall immediately notify all arbitrators if settlement is reached prior to the hearing, Anyone who finds the hearing date unsuitable is responsible for making all arrangements with counsel and the arbitrators for a suitable date, time and place, Parties wishing to argue legal points will be expected to have copies of relevant materials for each arbitrator and opposing counsel at the commence the hearing, HE F. COYN . ESQUIRE 390 I Market Stree CampHilI.PA 17011-4227 (717) 737-0464 cc: Court Administrator Prothonotary Bulletin Board .:-.-.... -- ." - . --- '- TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY L, CLOUSER, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v, No, 95-1234 CIVIL TERM JOHN M, FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L. FEARNBAUGH and WITMER REAL ESTATE INC.. Defendants CIVIL ACTION-LAW !i 1: ): CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certifY that on October ~. 1998. I, David A. Baric. Esquire, ofOtBrien, Bsric and i ~i " li I' Ii Ii .. i I' !: I: , i I , I I I [ t & Scherer, did serve a copy of the Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators. by first class U.S, mail, postage prepaid. to the parties listed below. as follows: Keith 0, Brenneman. Esquire Snelbaker and Brenneman 44 West Main Street Mechanicsburg. Pennsylvania 17055 Witmer Real Estate. Inc, 12 North Baltimore Avenue Dm,b,... P~""'A:L:>,c'. ~ . David A. Baric. Esquire Date: 10 7 b ( .1998 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA OF n alED-Or1=ICE 1: f'.':)OTHONOTAA'( 98 OCT -6 MIlO; 25 PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY (Clouser) HEISEY, Plaintiffs CWiWJL','/J COUNTY FENNSYL\It\,"JiA . ' v. JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L. FEARN BAUGH and WITMER REAL ESTATE INC., . Defendants I~-" CJCJ ~d.~ NO. 1234 CIVIL TERM 1995 ~:# /tJ/f' ;?;t+ 7Itl~?' LAworflCU O'BRIEN BARIC Ir SCHERER 07 WEST lOUTH ITl<flT C^RlI5Lf. PENN5YLV^NI^ 17013 WHEREFORE, Thomas R, Miller, Esquire, counsel for Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc., respectfully moves that the Rule of April 27, 1998, be made ahsolute and he be granted pennission to withdraw as counsel for said Defendant. MILLER and MILLER By: Thoma R. Miller I.D. /I, 9801 P.O. Box 709, 105 Locust St. Harrisburg, PA 17108-0709 (717) 232-0750 Attorneys for Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc. DATE: May 15, 1998 ..';,. , . ,,<, f" .", , '1 ' J'", .~~ ~~l..,,,; , f":"< ,.. ,,' .... " "';~:'\)~~;.~~~~~~~~I A!.~;~~;\J;:i~~~~(\:'~'ft>'f'. ~ },~' ",:-_. . '13,l.,Qi<~1A8:r E '*ll-};;'-:h::I" :'!~~~I;I "" .' , ... f, Il, .\ ..;~ ~17 ~ J:tii 'v,IH . .,O~~"'" ~I'V """""':<,,' .AA~:Un~'~^J7,to,a';Q7o~.\;;.:Il:i ': ',;-,.r..::? ~!PR 201998 'T.I.ption'1717l232-9710"'~f '..17171232,1302 '.: eI" . , '; ':' .' l'" :'::..~.:'"'.'..~l;'.,~..\ I " . , '. "'-.<, ......"....'::r: ,,&,"""".-.. ,"'t.. ''''1)''~~ ~.: ;' I, ", .....',. " ',,' " TIMOTHY L, CLOUSER and TRACEY L, CLOUSER, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v, NO, 95-1234 CIVIL TERM JOHN M, FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L, FEARNBAUGH. and WITMER REAL ESTATE,INC,. CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendants ORDER AND NOW, this ~ day of April, 1998, upon consideration of Movant Miller and Miller's Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendant, Witmer Real Estate, Inc,. IT IS ORDERED, Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc" and all other interested panies to this case shall have I () days from service of this Order to show cause why said MOlion should not be granted, Proceedings shall be stayed in the interim. BY THE COURT: 151 +"-- ';6, ,&~p,'''- () ], " ':. . t.. >\' r=:~'~:'A RECORD In 1 .1' ' '.',' ,,-to !~t my hand l!r',d :i... ;,,'.;. ~ ~.. ...' ~.I .:t Cadis!e, Pat Th:. ~8~ r..l of ClfL:..t::. 19",,'1:.8' ...".,,,,.~f.~$i~t~~6~~'V.- - L'/.!-(I6L T "/1'1 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was served upon the following person(s) by United States first class mail, postage prepaid, on this date: David A. Baric, Esquire O'Brien, Baric & Scherer 17 West South Street Carlisle PA 17013 Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C. 44 West Main Street Mechanicsburg PA 17055 Mr. & Mrs, Daniel L. Witmer 21 Big Oak Road Dillsburg, PA 17019 .(. Lovice I. Kauffman, Secre MILLER and MILLER May IS, 1998 _/ ~ E ,~ ',") ~o 'n ~~ '- -'.. ~JI (I""" , ...,. ....~ .:' , <" ,- ~ .,i, .o,J ,.'....1 ~~ u I;:' ,',,; ...~. r";, ' , , ~~E ,I) -" ' 'J .,;C...., :&-t ...;' N !p) - , ;'..5;11 ~.~: :- ~~ :;;! 1,0) ~U --.; 54, Denied as stated, The referenced construction items were not covered, however, Defendant, John Fearnbaugh. is a contractor and had constructed the residence, No effort was made by Defendant, John Feambaugh to explain what necessitated the construction referenced and, consequently, Plaintiffs were not notified or put on notice that these methods of construction were related to the prior collapse of the basement wall or water infiltration, 55, After reasonable investigation, Plaintiffs lack sufficient knowledge or infonnation to respond and the avennent is. therefore, denied, 56, Denied, 57, Denied, 58, Denied, 59. Denied, 60, Denied, 61. Denied. 62, Denied, WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs. Timothy and Tracey Clouser request this Court to enter judgment for Plaintiffs and against Defendants as set forth in the Amended Complaint. REPLY TO NEW MATTER PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) 63, These avennents are directed to co-defendant, Witmer Real Estate, Inc, and no response is required, 64, These avennents are directed to co-defendant, Witmer Real Estate, Inc, and no response is required. TIMOTHY L, CLOUSER and TRACEY L, CLOUSER, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA v, No, 95-1234 CIVIL TERM JOHN M, FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L, FEARNBAUGH and WITMER REAL ESTATE INC" Defendants CIVIL ACTION-LAW CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certifY that on May I .1996,1, David A, Baric, Esquire, of O'Brien, Baric & Scherer, did serve a copy of the PlaintilTs' Reply To Defendants' New Matter, by first class U,S, mail, postage prepaid, to the parties listed below, as follows: Keith 0, Brenneman, Esquire Snelbaker and Brenneman 44 West Main Street Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055 and Thomas Miller, Esquire P,O, Bo" 709 ""...1m", '""",,""" 1710~ ti:. David A. Baric, Esquire ~. . c, .. , - . " I - C, f ;"J " .'':1 , J ,. :") - ! 1 v_.: r ., I '_-'I .- :'l ~; / q , - ! - 4 WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs. Timothy and Tracey Clouser request this Court to enter judgment for Plaintiffs snd against Defendants as set forth in the Amended Complaint, NEW MAllER PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 2252ld) 52, These averments are directed to co-defendants John and Donna Fearnbaugh, and no response is required, Respectfully submitted, O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER ~r-/i. Date: S:/t /9v David A, Baric, Esquire I.D, # 44853 17 West South Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 (717) 249-6873 I I, I ! . j .! i i dab.dtrnltlllatlonlclou.er/newmalter.rep , ~. . .' VERIFICATION We verify that the statements made in the foregoing Plalntllr. Reply To Defendant'. New Matter are true and correct. We understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C,S, ~ 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, .- !::~"" 11 (:-&I/LlA.. TIMOTHY L, CLOUSER -.J 1~ t, tht/,QJ,L T EY L, CLOUSER DATED: 4P.7,ht " TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY L. CLOUSER, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v, NO, 95-1234 CIVIL TERM JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH. DONNA L, FEARNBAUGH. and WITMER REAL ESTATE, INC.. CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendants MOTION OF ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT WITMER REAL ESTATE. INC, TO WITHDRAW 1. Movant Miller and Miller are attorneys of record for Defendant Witmer Real Estate in the above-captioned action, 2. Movant seeks leave to withdraw as Defendant Witmer Real Estate's counsel in the matter due to lack of cooperation by said Defendant which has frustrated Movant's ability to continue to adequately represent Defendant in this matter, 3. The case is presently still in the discovery stage. no trial date as yet scheduled, 4. Defendant Witmer Real Estate should have adequate time and opportUnity to obtain alternate counsel prior to trial and therefore will not be preju.diced as a result of this withdrawal. 5, Movant has contacted counsel for Plaintiffs and for co-defendants. and they have no objection to this Motion, WHEREFORE. Movant Miller and Miller respectfully requests their Motion to withdraw as counsel for Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc., be granted. MILLER and MILLER By: /1J!/' 1- Thomas~~m~;- I.D, #49801 . P,O. Box 709, 105 Locust 51. Harrisburg. PA 17108,0709 (717) 232-0750 Attorneys for Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc, ' DATE: April 15, 1998 CEIHIFICATE OF SERVICE 1 hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion of Allorney for Defendant Witmer Real Estate. Inc. to Withdraw was served upon the following person(s) by United States first class Illuil. postage prepaid. on this date: David A, Baric, Esquire O'Brien, Baric & Scherer 17 West South Street Carlisle PA 17013 Keith 0, Brenneman, Esquire Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C, 44 West Main Street Mechanicsburg PA 17055 Mr, & Mrs, Daniel L, Witmer 21 Big Oak Road DiIlsburg. P A 17019 9. Lovice I. Kauffman, Secretary MILLER and MILLER April 15, 1998 , . TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY L, CLOUSER, Plaintills IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA v, NO, 95-1234 CIVIL TERM JOHN M, FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L, FEARNBAUGH, and WITMER REAL ESTATE,INC" CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendants REPLY BY DEFENDANT WITMER REAL ESTATE,INC. TO PA.R.C.P. 2252(d) NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS JOHN M. AND DONNA L. FEARNBAl1GH 63 - 64, Denied pursuant to Pa, RC,P, 1029(e), By way of further response, the avennents of Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc, 's Answer with New MaUer to Plaintitl's Amended Complaint are incorporated herein by reference, WHEREFORE, Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc, requests judgment be entered in its favor and against all other parties or in the alternative, judgment against Defendants John and Donna Fearnbaugh solely and/or for contribution and/or indemnification. MILLER and MILLER By: ~ Thomas ,Miller J.D. #4 01 P,O, Box 709. 105 Locust SI. Harrisburg, P A 17108-0709 (717) 232-0750 Attorneys for Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc, DATE: April 2, 1996 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing document was served upon the following person(s) by United States first class mail, postage prepaid, on this date: David A. Baric, Esquire O'Brien, Baric & Scherer 17 West South Street Carlisle PA 17013 Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire Snelbaker & Brenneman, P,C, 44 West Main Street Mechanicsburg PA 17055 THOMAS ~' MILLER Date: April 2, 1996 0 , .:':' :-> ~,;; C.'I ';1 .,,;~ C :'t".. , :-1 [J}i. ~J , .. - I - n (; , 0 o- r) r- , -~i "J :;;.';' . 'f";, .. , ., of.) :..; \ 'jl II '. .. ~' I : ::l S U1 ..,; ,- '~'- -~-- --,-' - ~ ::--.~ ~ I I' I , i I , i i I ! t I herein. WHEREFORE, Defendants Fearnbaugh request this Court to dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint and Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc.'s New Matter with prejudice and enter judgment in favor of Defendants John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh. SNELBA ER & BRENNEMAN, P. C. By: Ke th .Brenneman, Esqu re 44 West Main street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 697-8528 Attorneys for Defendants John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh Date: March 29, 1996 LAw O"ICC. SNELDAKER IIr BRENNEMAN -2- VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Reply are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. c.s. 54904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: '/:J-J/ tJ6 dl VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Reply are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 54904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. [) C7'/Alt? '/. ~ c....... b ~A Donna L. Fear augh Date: 3. 1 }. 7e LAW O"ICI:. SNELBAKER a BRENNEMAN CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, KEITH O. BRENNEMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that I have, on the below date, caused a true and correct copy of the foregoing Reply to be served upon the person and in the manner indicated below: FIRST CLASS MAIL. POSTAGE PREPAID. ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS: David A. Baric, Esquire O'Brien, Baric & Scherer 17 West South Street Carlisle, PA 17013 G. Thomas Miller, Esquire Miller and Miller 105 Locust Street P. O. Box 709 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0707 ~ Ke th O. 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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. 95-1234 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L. FEARN BAUGH and WITMER REAL ESTATE, INC., Defendants NOTICE TO PLEAD TO: Timothy L. Clouser and Tracey L. Clouser, Plaintiffs and Witmer Real Estate, Inc., Defendant You are hereby notified that you have twenty (20) days in which to plead to the enclosed New Matter or a Default Judgment may be entered against you. By: Ke th o. Brenneman, Esqu re 44 W. Main Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 697-8528 Attorneys for Defendants John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh LAw O"'CES SNELBAKER III BRENNEMAN Date: ~larch 29 , 1996 LAW OP'P'ICtS SNELDAKER III BRENNEMAN 8. Admitted. 9. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that Witmer Real Estate, Inc. ("Witmer") created the brochure attached to Plaintiffs' Complaint as "Exhibit A". After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the allegation that the brochure was delivered to Plaintiffs by Witmer; therefore, same is denied and strict proof thereof demanded. 10. Admitted to the extent relevant, with the qualification that the contents of the brochure, being in writing, speak for themselves. 11. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that prior to executing an agreement of sale, Timothy Clouser viewed the property at 1121 York Road, Mechanicsburg, with John Fearnbaugh. It is denied that Timothy Clouser informed Mr. Fearnbaugh that it was the Clousers' intention to finish the basement into an additional room for their use. It is further denied that Mr. Fearnbaugh told Mr. Clouser that the basement would be appropriate for remodeling. To the contrary, Mr. Clouser informed Mr. Fearnbaugh that he may want to remodel the basement, in response to which Mr. Fearnbaugh advised Mr. Clouser that the south wall of the basement had collapsed in 1989. Mr. -2- LAW Ol"l"lCES SNELDAKEt1 lie BRENNEMAN Fearnbaugh then described and showed to Mr. Clouser the efforts made to remedy the collapse, such as the pilasters that were installed with the rebuilt wall, the support angle irons placed against the floor joists, the new floor that was installed in the basement, the trough around the perimeter of the new floor and the parging of the walls. In addition, Mr. Fearnbaugh pointed out to Mr. Clouser the swails he had created above the property for purposes of diverting water. It is denied that at any time Mr. Fearnbaugh represented that the basement would be suitable for remodeling. 12. Denied. It is denied that Defendants John Fearnbaugh or Donna Fearnbaugh at any time represented to the Plaintiffs that the basement would be easily remodeled into a bedroom. 13. It is admitted that the interior walls of the basement had been parged, thereby covering the concrete block. 14. Denied. It is denied, to the extent it is expressed or implied, that the Plaintiffs entered into an agreement to purchase the property based upon the purported representations of Defendants Fearnbaugh as set forth in paragraphs 11 and 12 of Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint for the reasons set forth in Paragraphs 11 and 12 of this Answer, the averments of which are incorporated by reference herein. By way of further Answer, the Plaintiffs never advised or informed Defendants of their alleged plans for the basement or that any proposed use of the basement -3- LAW O'I"ICE8 SNELD4KER lie BRENNEMAN , ( was a material consideration in purchasing the property. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averment that Plaintiffs relied upon any representation made by Witmer; therefore, same is denied and strict proof thereof demanded. 15. Denied in part; admitted in part. It is denied the property was sold by Defendants Fearnbaugh to Plaintiffs March 22, 1994. To the contrary, an agreement to purchase the property was entered into between Defendants Fearnbaugh and Plaintiffs dated November 9, 1992 and settlement on the purchase occurred March 22, 1993. It is admitted that Witmer represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants Fearnbaugh at closing. 16. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in Paragraph 16; therefore, same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded. 17. .)enied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in Paragraph 17; therefore, same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded. 18. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as -4- to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in Paragraph 18; therefore, same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded. 19. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted, to the extent relevant, that the house in question was constructed by Defendant John Fearnbaugh and that a wall of the basement had collapsed and was reconstructed by John Fearnbaugh. It is denied, to the extent implied, that Plaintiffs did not have knowledge of the wall collapse prior to agreeing to purchase the property for the reasons set forth in Paragraph 11 of this Answer, the averments of which are incorporated by reference herein. 20. Denied. It is denied that Witmer was unaware of the collapses for the reason that the answering Defendants believe the matter was discussed with a representative of Witmer. 21. Denied. It is denied that Plaintiffs had not been informed by the Defendants of the collapse of the basement wall prior to them entering into the agreement to purchase the property for the reasons set forth in Paragraph 11 of this Answer, the averments of which paragraph are incorporated by reference herein. LAW OI",.ICC8 SNELBAKER lie BRENNEMAN 22. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in Paragraph -5- 22; therefore, same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded. 23. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in Paragraph 23 relating to what Plaintiffs allege they were informed; therefore, same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded. By way of further answer, it is denied that the "defects" set forth in Paragraph 23 existed before or at the time of closing on the purchase of the property. 24. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in Paragraph 24; therefore, same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded. 25. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 24, inclusive, of this Answer are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety. 26. Denied. It is denied that Defendants Fearnbaugh represented or repeatedly represented to Plaintiffs that the basement was fit for conversion to a finished living area. 27. Denied. It is denied that any false representations of LAW OI"I"ICt.B SNELBAKER It BRENNEMAN any nature were made by Defendants Fearnbaugh whether directly or by innuendo. It is further denied that Defendants Fearnbaugh made any representations whatever that were intended to deceive -6- , the Plaintiffs. 28. Denied. It is denied that the conversion of the basement into a finished living area was a material part of the sale of the property. It is further denied that Defendants Fearnbaugh were aware of the way in which Plaintiffs intended to use the basement of the property. 29. Denied. It is denied that the Plaintiffs relied or justifiably relied upon the representations alleged to have been made by Defendants Fearnbaugh as set forth in Plaintiffs' Complaint for the reason that no such representations were made. By way of further answer, answering Defendants incorporate herein by reference Paragraphs 11, 12 and 26 of this Answer. 30. Denied. It is denied that Defendants Fearnbaugh concealed from Plaintiffs previous problems experienced with the basement. To the contrary, collapse of one wall of the basement was disclosed to Plaintiffs prior to their agreement to purchase the property as more fully set forth in Paragraph 11 of this Answer, the averments of which Paragraph are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety. 31. Denied. It is denied that the present condition of the basement poses an unreasonable risk tc the Plaintiffs. LAw O,,.ICtl SNELBAKER lie BRENNEMAN WHEREFORE, Defendants John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh request this Court to dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended -7- Complaint with prejudice and enter judgment in their favor. 32. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 31, inclusive, of this Answer are incorporated by reference herein in their I ~ I " ii 'I I' .1 , " .. i' 34. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering I: 33. Admitted. entirety. Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as , I. I I to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in Paragraph 34; therefore, same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded. By way of further answer, it is denied that there was water intrusion to the basement during the Fearnbaugh's ownership after the remedial repairs were made in 1989. I 35. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as , to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in Paragraph I. 35; therefore, same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded. 36. Denied. It is denied that the brochure included material misrepresentations of both commission and omission as alleged by Plaintiffs. By way of further answer, the Brochure, being in writing, speaks for itself. LAW OI",.ICtC SNELBAKEA It BRENNEMAN 37. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as -8- LAW O,,.IC[S SNELBAKER 8r BRENNEMAN to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in Paragraph 37; therefore, same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded. 38. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in Paragraph 38; therefore, same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded. WHEREFORE, Defendants John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh request this Court to dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint with prejudice and enter judgment in their favor. 38. [sic] The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 38, inclusive, of this Answer are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety. 39. Paragraph 39 of Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint contains an unwarranted conclusion of law pertaining to another Defendant to this action to which no response is required by Defendants Fearnbaugh pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d); therefore, same is deemed to be denied. 40. - 44. Paragraphs 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44 of Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint are allegations directed to another Defendant to this action and of which Defendants Fearnbaugh have no knowledge; therefore, no response is required thereto by Defendants Fearnbaugh pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and same are deemed to be denied. In specific reference to Paragraph 41, it -9- LAW O"ICa:S SNELBAKER 8r BRENNEMAN is denied that the property suffered from a defective condition. 45. Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). WHEREFORE, Defendants John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh request this Court to dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint with prejudice and enter judgment in their favor. 46. Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint fails to set forth a cause of action against Defendants Fearnbaugh upon which relief can be granted. 47. Plaintiffs have failed to mitigate their alleged losses and damages, or to make reasonable efforts to prevent the alleged damage to their personal and real property. 48. Plaintiffs' claims are barred by the application or expiration of the statute of limitations. 49. Plaintiffs' alleged losses and damages are barred in whole or in part by Plaintiffs' negligence and/or contributory negligence. 50. On November 9, 1992, Plaintiffs and Defendants Fearnbaugh entered into an agreement respecting the purchase and sale of the real estate and improvements located at 1121 York Road, Mechanicsburg ("Agreement"). A true and correct copy of the Agreement (without addenda) is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein as "Exhibit 1". -10- 51. In accordance with Paragraph 16 of the Agreement between Plaintiffs and Defendants Fearnbaugh, the Plaintiffs expressly agreed to purchase the property as a result of their inspection, if any, and not because of or in reliance upon any representations made by Defendants Fearnbaugh. 52. Prior to November 9, 1992, Defendant John Fearnbaugh advised Plaintiff Timothy Clouser that the south wall of the basement had collapsed. 53. Prior to November 9, 1992, Defendant John Fearnbaugh advised Plaintiff Timothy Clouser of, and pointed out to him, the following remedial and repair efforts undertaken by him after the south basement wall had collapsed: a. the erection and installation of pilasters connected to the south basement wall; b. installation of support angle irons against the floor joists; c. installation of a new basement floor; d. placement of a trough around the perimeter of the floor; e. application of parging on the block walls; and f. the creation of drainage swails on the land lying above and south of the property. LAW O"ICt8 SNELBAKER 8r BRENNEMAN 54. The existence of the pilasters, angle irons, parging material, floor and floor trough were open, obvious, observed and observable by Plaintiffs at all time when they inspected the -11- basement prior to entering into the Agreement. 55. Defendants Fearnbaugh had no water in their basement after completing the repairs and remedial work set forth in paragraph 53, above. 56. Plaintiff has continuously failed or refused to properly utilize, inspect and hook up the spouting to the home they purchased, thereby allowing water and precipitation to discharge directly adjacent to the home and foundation of the home. 57. Plaintiffs have failed to reasonably maintain their property, thereby preventing and thwarting the effectiveness of devices installed by the Defendants Fearnbaugh designed and utilized to remove water away from the home and foundation of the home. 58. If in fact water infiltrated the basement or caused any of the alleged defects or damages set forth in Plaintiffs' Complaint, which infiltration, defects and damages have been denied by Defendants Fearnbaugh, then the plaintiffs' failure to utilize, inspect and hook up the spouting and reasonably maintain their property were the sole, substantial or contributing causes of the alleged defects and damages claimed by Plaintiff. LAW O"lcr.a SNELBAKER 8r BRENNEMAN 59. If in fact water infiltrated the basement or caused any -12- of the alleged defects or damages set forth in Plaintiffs' complaint, which infiltration, defects and damages have been denied by Defendants Fearnbaugh, then same were caused by extraordinary weather conditions, such as, but not limited to, snow accumulation, melting snow and heavy rainfall and a corresponding increase in the water table of the land upon which the property is situated, which conditions were beyond the control of Defendants Fearnbaugh. 60. At no time did Plaintiffs advise Defendants Fearnbaugh that they intended to utilize the basement as a living area or bedroom. 61. At no time did Plaintiffs advise Defendants Fearnbaugh of any anticipated or proposed use of the basement. 62. At no time did Plaintiffs advise Defendants Fearnbaugh that their anticipated or proposed use of the basement was a material factor in their decision to purchase the property. WHEREFORE, Defendants John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh request this Court to dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended complaint with prejudice and enter judgment in their favor. LAW OI"I"ICr.S SNELBAKER 8r BRENNEMAN -13- LAW O'''ICCS SNELDAKER 8r BRENNEMAN NEW MATTER PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 2252(dl John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh v. witmer Real Estate, Inc. 63. Defendants Fearnbaugh aver that if the plaintiffs sustained any damages or losses as set forth in their Amended complaint, which damages and losses are specifically denied herein, the same were solely caused as a result of the negligence or intentional acts or failures to act or omissions of Defendant witmer Real Estate, Inc. as more fully set forth in Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint, the averments of which are incorporated in this Paragraph for purposes of this New Matter only; and Defendants Fearnbaugh aver that Defendant witmer Real Estate, Inc. is solely and exclusively liable to the Plaintiffs for any damages and losses sustained. 64. Defendants Fearnbaugh aver that Defendant witmer Real Estate, Inc. is liable over to Defendant Fearnbaugh as an Additional Defendant for indemnification and/or contribution in the event it is judicially determined that Defendants Fearnbaugh and Defendant witmer Real Estate, Inc. are jointly or severally liable to the Plaintiffs, the existence of any liability on the part of Defendants Fearnbaugh being expressly denied. WHEREFORE, Defendants John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh request this Court to enter judgment in their favor or -14- in the alternative, enter judgment against Additional Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc. solely and/or for contribution and/or indemnity. By: SNi~= P. C. Keith O.Brenneman, Esquire 44 West Main street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 697-8528 Attorneys for Defendants John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh i r " , ! !: I i , Date: March 29, 1996 LAW O,."ICE8 SHELBAKER 8r BRENNEMAN -15- ( VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 54904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: '3/.!) J/ '16 Jr}., ?l1,l.~U'h VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 54904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Dcnvna. ,t. ':1J' CL/lftlb r;f Donna L. Fear augh Date: j .23.7(, LAw OP',.ICE. SNELOAKER 8r BRENNEMAN (hit 'orm rtcommrndtd .nd .pprowtd fo,. bUI nOI '"Incttd 10. use b, mcmbm oJ Ih. Urnltr ..."i,bu,. AuodIUOft 01 REALTORr E MJENT FOR SELLER ~ E' SUB AOENT FOR SELLER:] W/7l'l6( I'6!L €STA~ tvt7P/~,(' ~l. .rs1il7tE- M. LICENSED BROKER PA. LICENSED BROKER 1101. AI'"'''''' m.... 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DONNA L. ~~AU.9Jl~and' WinmR ,REAL ."""......."."'.I.'C. ,...j, ' . ' ~~,~J."t;.}.~',~ _.,. '. e,;" ?,~ "I' .V" ,. ., 'Defendants ~~~'i~r~'i:;~;~ ;' ;. ji.tfi<tj,,:,.-..--T'l _\:'~t' .t~'.,. " ", ~, - ~ 'frt~~::t(~)!^~t~{.,,:~::,_:,:;(;::>: (. :J;'z: :": " ~'~, ;."~ (',.:. ;-' ;~~:. ,~:i'ANSWER}OFJ)EFj;:W)ANTS ,FEARmlAUGil.' ti.;,'iWITH ;NEWfMATTERTO.PLAI~TItFS i;:: ~':t~;U~l~;:f~~'~f~{" ...... '. ';': ',.~ , 1~~b?ist:j~;':~,~Y;'~{}):~>~:~: ,,'. : ..,~: ;~ ,;, :~~~~':':~~)l" ";l~~"" ".':~'l)j ~;~ i ,~ >,.. ,~;~.:.:.::- "j~' " ., ,f. ,/.\-:~.... ;I :I~:1' :l. ~r' .....t'l'~ :,., ':,!. ..~., f:.{ ",: 'c, ,~~1'~: F. ,~ .:I1~}.1:;"""o"'.l Y<, .. .A,...-."l~'fi.;:i.~q""'t\'~"""f:'" ,t'.'O l'/ :\":,,:;,~:.);~~~,,~;;,:'!,..~~/>.~:' . ~j.- ...:"t '''':h ~f;'"~ '~~i -; ~ ~~~f~\;tri;"':-~~','>1":"~~1:,,:,~~~t: ~~;"t;, if "':, -W-"Af',-'\' ''''~'~.v\;;;h;t..,..~~~ ,i ~ ...;i'r.... V- tJ",::--. ;:~;"-s..;, :; ,::",.: ."';1-~ J; ,{.ir .,~~v-\;._' t i'j.' ~ ~r~::~;;~ ~~f~~11~.~;:;t~~:~:~~~ ~J~",-'!~ .: ~~f~:..'i;;-;--:~ 'J' ."~.!\ -;.:i'>-;. ,~~'~.~,.J'--I" ...... ,~~ ,'~ ~~~;~itj~,:~~;;:~' :;~f;?:~~ ,:-;;;, :~:'f ~: ~~ "::~~ ~J"'oi ~.:,,-",,~~,{,'";1..::I;,..,~,!t' )'\~i' r '~1/, ~.&i;,~C i'':t,~:~ :~i;'); :;,;",-.^'~,'4.-~: ,A ;:;".t ~"~' 'lrt::f'f~-;.q-4'~:!:~t.:Yl"'''''';'~~''''.''~' ,;i .~. ^' , .n~.}~t',.,'~ '.' F' :"'-11" r J ~ ,j 'r~ {I->,'[>""""""'" , ',' y""! ~'';'j.~ 1->4",. :,; i;~ ',J. ~ ,,--" ~ -... - :3it,~, ,,~::l':,.......:'. -t''.; <. A'" '- ~, .' ; ~ . ~.",..;J.. .. ,_". ~ '," _ . . 'j,,, ' ~t'l1i~~~8':;BRiNNEMAN::, \iikN''iSY'''';'::'7''~;lic;is~ eolU>oMno>l. . ' . ;pt~~'r},,;t:;~J~':'::~l\~;;;'.-:-~,~,,?:-<,"'r~> . ,'.'. . '.;,,;.,."fi ,","" ".,:'I\1TOIlNEYS'^T lAW' filg~~-}:?i}~;rf~j~:~ '~~~- ~ S~IT " hMEtAAi'UC$BURC:PENNSYlVAwIA'17055 ';~:,.;~T""(-:'::'":~l"':':' '{ .~\, ,;,_, "',;"'_: _~-:... ' . .--1: .~.,',':,.. . ..~,' !....o. aox~18 '~i:i};;..~~~~l::, ' , .~ j ': L" ., ,.' .,.' .' ......: '~.;;-:;t'.:J:'..~~' ::_.i; :~i~!...?~... . "~" .,.. " .>,' .. WHEREFORE, Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc. requests Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint be dismissed with prejudice. NEW MATTER 46. Plaintiffs' claims sounding in fraud and misrepresentation may be limited or barred pursuant to 42 Pa. C.B.A. 55524(7). 47. Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc., through its agents fully disclosed to Plaintiffs that it was acting as agent for sellers at all times relevant to this cause of action. 48. Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc., through its agents was never advised by Defendants Fearnbaugh of any defects or leakage problems in the subject basement. 49. Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc., through its agents never made any misstatements to the Clousers regarding the condition of the subject basement, nor did Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc., or its agents have any knowledge of any history of water problems in the subject basement at any time relevant this cause of action. 50. The brochure prepared by Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc. was based on information provided by the Fearnbaughs and on Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc.'s inspection of the property. Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc. and its agents had no knowledge or notice from the Fearnbaughs or otherwise regarding any "prior collapses" of any of the basement walls or of any prior substantial repairs made thereto. If the brochure contained any inaccurate 2 information, which is specifically denied, it was included by inadvertent mistake and not as a result of any intention to misrepresent. 51. Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc. incorporates by reference all averments contained in Defendants John and Donna Fearnbaugh's New Matter as if fully set forth herein. WHEREFORE, Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc. requests Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint be dismissed with prejudice. NEW MATTER PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. S2252/dl Defendant Witmer Real Estate, inc. v. John M. Fearnbauah and Donna L. Fearnbauah 52. Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc. avers that if the Plaintiffs sustained any damages or losses as set forth in their Amended Complaint, which damages and losses are specifically denied herein, the same were solely caused as a result of the negligence or intentional acts or failures to act or omissions of Defendants Fearnbaugh as more fully set forth in Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint, the averments of which are incorporated in this paragraph for purposes of this New Matter only; and Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc. avers that Defendants Fearnbaugh are solely and exclusively liable to the Plaintiffs for any damages and losses sustained. 3 VERIFICATION Subject to the penalties for falsification to authorit.ies prescribed by 18 Pa. c.s. 54904, I hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing An3war with New Matter to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint are true and correct to the best. of my personal knowledge, information and bolief. Dateda ~IXll\(llP '" ..... ~ CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was served upon the following person (s) by United States first class mail, postage prepaid, on the :lg; day of January, 19961 David A. Baric, Esquire O'Brien, Baric & Scherer l7 West South Street Carlisle PA 17013 Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C. 44 West Main Street Mechanicsburg PA l7055 ~~ ~homas R. Miller, Esquire '. n u", () ~~; (,:.., 'n .., .", ..,,;'.' c'-l ~:n [~) i__' \,~, 3~ ~ , 1'.) ( " w , I, l J. . , ...., .,~ -i :.. ~;: .-- ';0 . jfn ~..:.. . c..) '. "'~.. (' ,. ,'J - J r...') "J - 0 - -', r ~ I t TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF TRACEY L. CLOUSER, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs v. NO. 95-1234 CIVIL TERM JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L. FEARNBAUGH, and WITMER REAL CIVIL ACTION - LAW ESTATE, INC., Defendants PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE MOTION OF ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT WITMER REAL ESTATE. INC. TO WITHDRAW TO: The Prothonotary The Motion of the undersigned for leave to withdraw as counsel for Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc. is hereby discontinued. MILLER and MILLER 1/f(/( Thomas R. Miller, Esquire J.D. No. 49801 P.O. Box 709, 105 Locust Street Harrisburg, PA 17108-0709 (717) 232-0750 Dated: December 9, 1996 Attorneys for Defendant Witmer Real Estate () , OJ (-") c- ()) ...., "1)ti:'< ':::J "-' ' rl (!Jr: : C, , "r! ;;~C ,~ - "1m C'J 0 !Q ~:! ) . ." ')0 :.:..:n .... -J-'] .~. '-.C} J2~" , ~ ,:'Jfn {-.. -, . - ". -, <.11 :.iJ -" TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY L. CLOUSER, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY , PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 95-1234 CIVIL TERM JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L. FEARNBAUGH, and WITMER REAL ESTATE, INC., CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendants MOTION OF ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT WITMER REAL ESTATE. INC. TO WITHDRAW 1. Movant Miller and Miller are attorneys of record for Defendant Wittner Real Estate in the above-captioned action. 2. Movant seeks leave to withdraw as Defendant Wittner Real Estate's counsel in the matter due to lack of cooperation by said Defendant which has frustrated Movant's ability to continue to adequately represent Defendant in this matter. 3. The case is presently still in the discovery stage, no trial date as yet contemplated. 4. Defendant Wittner Real Estate should have adequate time and opportunity to obtain alternate counsel prior to trial and therefore will not be prejudiced as a result of this withdrawal. WHEREFORE, Movant Miller and Miller respectfully requests thier Motion to withdraw as counsel for Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc., be granted. MILLER and MILLER By: '7L'/ YL Thomas R. ~~i' L I.D. #49801 P.O. Box 709, 105 Locust 51. Harrisburg, PA 17108-0709 (717) 232-0750 Attorneys for Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc. DATE: December 4, 1996 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion of Attorney for Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc. to Withdraw was served upon the following person(s) by United States first class mail, postage prepaid, on this date: David A. Baric, Esquire O'Brien, Baric & Scherer 17 West South Street Carlisle PA 17013 Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C. 44 West Main Street Mechanicsburg PA 17055 December 4, 1996 7r/L THO~S R. MILLER o c..: ; ~ ..,' .. (Ij ~..' ......,. f.')> r"; ~-. , . ....: t ';.'" 0,0 ;_~'l .." '1 :) I <.J": ." n "il .,J .i~ '~" .;':iJ ".!(".l ,-rn ~ ~~i ... ::: 1;- ..,J <' ...- - ~- -.-.' . . ___,,,_"M' ,__"H_.~~~'''''''''~''''''''''''''''''''=''''''"'O<",,,,,,;,,,,*,,, ,..,., ,,- ,"""",~.",,,,.,,,.,,,~,,,,~"';*"!<'.t}~~')::$'~~-~ LNII omas MILLER AND MILLER 8 \05 LOCUST !mII!IfI" p.o. \ICIX 109 HAlUUS1lURO. PA 111()8.0109 Ms. Joanne Witmer Witmer Real Estate, Inc. 12 North Baltimore Street Dillsburg PA 17019 . , " .. i . : '. . ! . \ , , r , , '., -.'- - ,- . -" --- .~- -'C':,~~~....-:-~ _.::-- , I'" r"," " .\ (~..' 1.0'.." ~.., t, .; , f" I"'. ,:1 I' I " G .,' '2 .. , \~'~.:": l' I I r'..' ." ,'\ -\ , ., ,I.... .... -- ,.. Ji'l~~"'~"~~:)'~!:; '.. .... ~ I.";'_.'~'V" ... ., i :' ....'"', TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY L. CLOUSER, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY , PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 95-1234 CIVIL TERM JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L. FEARNBAUGH, and WITMER REAL ESTATE, INC., CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendants ORDEIl AND NOW, this _ day of December, 1996, upon consideration of Movant Miller and Miller's Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendant, Witmer Real Estate, Inc., IT IS ORDERED, Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc., and all other interested parties to this case shall have days from service of this Order to show cause why said Motion should not be granted. Proceedings shall be stayed in the interim. BY THE COURT: 1. THOMAS R. MILLER, ESQUIRE MILLER AND MILLER 105 LOCUST STREET P.O. BOX 709 HARRISBURG, PA 17108-0709 ....;..\\T!8~ t~c ") ~ (~\ u:!-" :1' 1';- ,'t ;..\1 ".. ,f, ,./ ~ ..... ..... (! ";, .. \:' ::. !! :) . V;., '... /'t ~J\-l:':~~~ (;-;., '~i',;',~ ....\ if .:...__..,_.' c, NO POSTAGE REQUIRED POSTAGE BAS BEEN PREPAID BY THOMAS R. MILLER, ESQUIRE MILLER AND MILLER IDS LOCUST STREET P.O. BOX 709 HARRISBURG, PA 17108-0709 ',-", .,."',.....,~- " .. . . , . . , . , . I' . , '..' ,- , _._. "---. --;..-......---..-.. -:-. --. ......,. TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY L. CLOUSER, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 95-1234 CIVIL TERM JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L. FEARNBAUGH, and WITMER REAL ESTATE, INC., CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendants ORDER AND NOW, this _ day of December, 1996, upon consideration of Movant Miller and Miller's Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendant, Witmer Real Estate, Inc., IT IS ORDERED, Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc., and all other interested parties to this case shall have days from service of this Order to show cause why said Motion should not be granted. Proceedings shall be stayed in the interim. BY THE COURT: J. I - ~. . ',,,-" .'''-'''''',' LAW 0ffIa5 o MILLER AND MILLER IOS LOCUln" ImIEIIT p.o. IlOK 709 HAJUIISlIURO, PA 11108.0709 David A. Baric, Esquire O'Brien, Baric & Scherer 17 West South Street Carlisle PA 17013 t .. . .. -' .' . , . . ,- . . , , . ~._., . .... llt" .',r ",:' '), fI, _, "'I ,. ~.... C:S : t. ~;J :.: P 'J'- '; \' " .~.. J. ... 1" ~i1 I" ~~'\I~ f,~,:i'Eil ,- ~ 1" ..~2..cS:....:u I&: '--,- - . " . '.. - .- --- ,- - .""'7......_~~.,- .-' _._..-.,...~ LAW OFFICES ~?:I~ DEe '00) P.y..... r.. P'; ~'" . i~ i II '.\ ...1., ,1.1 oJ 't,. \ 0:' n" 1 ^ \"C' :- l I) I I.' .. " , . .. \ . E?~ . ,", 'j\'l''':;':'',:','cil" tJ' ". .,~.,....... u'j ',;' ..... ''::.4'''--'' , MILLER AND MILLER 105 LOCUST BI1U!IlT p.o. BOX 709 HARRISBURG. PA 111~09 Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C. 44 West Main Street Meehanlcsburg P A 17055 '... ,- '...--.--- --;-.......--..-. ._-- .'---., TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY L. CLOUSER, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. No. 95-1234 CIVIL TERM JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L. FEARNBAUGH and WITMER REAL ESTATE INC., Defendants CIVIL ACI10N-LA W NOTICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by an attorney and filing in writing with the court, your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT M'FORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Court Administrator Cumberland County Courthouse Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 Telephone Number (717) 240-6200 TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY L. CLOUSER, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. No. 95-1234 CIVIL TERM JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L. FEARNBAUGH and WITMER REAL ESTATE INC., Defendants CIVIL ACfION-LA W AMENDED COMPLAINT AND NOW, come Timothy L. Clouser and Tracey L Clouser, hereinafter "Clousers," by and through thdr attorneys, O'BRIEN, BARIC AND SCHERER, and set forth the following: 1. Timothy L. Clouser is an adult individual residing at 1121 York Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Tracy L. Clouser is an adult individual residing at 1121 York Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 3. John M. Fearnbaugh is an adult individual residing at 1117 York Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 4. Donna L. Fearnbaugh is an adult individual residing at 1117 York Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 5. Witmer Real Estate, Inc. ("Witmer") is a Pennsylvania corporation with a principle place of business at 12 North Baltimore Street, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. 2 6. On March 22,1993, John and Donna Fearnbaugh, as husband and wife, conveyed to Clousers, as husband and wife, the property and improvements thereon known as 1121 York Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania ("property"), as further referenced on a deed recorded at Deed Book 36 "E" page 637 et. seq. in the Cumberland County Recorder of Deeds. 7. Plaintiffs paid to John and Donna Fearnbaugh the sum of $105,500.00 for the above referenced property. 8. The property had been listed for sale by John and Donna Fearnbaugh with Witmer Real Estate, Inc. 9. Prior to purchasing the property, the Plaintiffs were provided with a brochure describing the property created and delivered to them by Witmer Real Estate, Inc. A true and correct copy of the brochure is appended hereto as Exhibit "A" and is incorporated. 10. The brochure provided by Witmer listed several "Outstanding Features" including, but not limited to the following: (a) New Oil Furnace, Water Heater & Water Storage Tank in 1988 (b) New Roof & Vinyl Siding in 1991 (c) Full Basement with fireplace (d) Builders Own Custom-Built Home (e) Over 1900 Square Feet of Living Space 3 11. Timothy Clouser reviewed the property prior to purchase with John Fearnbaugh. Upon the two of them entering the basement, Mr. Clouser informed Mr. Fearnbaugh that it was the intention of the Clouser's to finish the basement into an additional room for their use. Whereupon, Mr. Fearnbaugh told Timothy Clouser that the basement would be appropriate for remodeling. 12. At yet another meeting at the property, Mr. and Mrs. Fearnbaugh represented to the Plaintiffs that the basement would be easily remodeled into a bedroom. 13. The interior walls of the basement to the property had been coated with a white parging material which prevented a direct observation of the concrete block. 14. Based upon the representations of the Fearnbaughs and Witmer, the Plaintiffs entered into an agreement for the purchase of the property. 15. The property was 30ld by John and Donna Fearnbaugh to Plaintiffs on March 22, 1994 and Witmer represented both vendor and purchaser at said sale. 16. Within ten (10) days after the sale, the Plaintiffs found an extraordinary amount of water pouring through joint areas in the basement rising ultimately to a level of 18 inches throughout the basement. 17. The Plaintiffs undertook whatever actions they could to mitigate any damages to the basement by installing an auxiliary pump. At a price of $530.00. 18. Plaintiffs lost the following personalty as a result of the water intrusion, waterbed, three dressers and a ping.pong table having a combined value of approximately $2,000.00. 4 f , , ... .", 19. Through subsequent investigation, the Plaintiffs learned that twice since the construction of the house by John Fearnbaugh a wall of the basement had collapsed and reconstruction had been made by John Fearnbaugh. 20. Upon information and belief, Witmer wa~ unaware of the collapses. 21. At no time during the negotiations leading to the purchase of the property by the Plaintiffs had the Plaintiffs been informed by the Defendants of the prior collapses of a wall of the basement. 22. Plaintiffs have received estimates for alleviating the defects associated with the basement in an amount of $7,585.00. 23. The Plaintiffs have been informed that defects in the basement include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) wall moisture (b) cove leaks (c) wall seepage (d) floor seepage (e) seam infiltration (f) block cracks (g) floor cracks (h) improper waterproofing (i) severe wall damage 5 24. AdditionaIly, the land adjacent to the basement has begun to develop large, deep holes eroding the fiIl supporting the exterior of the basement waIl. COUNT I 25. Paragraphs one through twenty-four (24) are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in fuIl. 26. Defendants, John and Donna Fearnbaugh, repeatedly represented to the Plaintiffs that the basement was fit for conversion to finished living area. 27. These representations were false, directly or by innuendo, and were intended to deceive the Plaintiffs. 28. Conversion of the basement into a finished living area was a material part of the sale of the property and Defendants, John and Donna Fearnbaugh were aware of the Plaintiffs' desire so use the basement of the property. 29. The Plaintiffs justifiably relied upon the representations of the Fearnbaugh's. 30. Defendants, John and Donna Fearnbaugh concealed from the Plaintiffs the previous problems experienced with the basement while the Fearnbaughs were in possession. 31. The present condition of the basement poses an unreasonable risk to the Plaintiffs. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs request that judgment be entered for them and against the Defendants, John and Donna Fearnbaugh as foIlows: (a) recovery of all amounts necessary to correct the conditions complained of; (b) recovery of the costs incurred to mitigate the damage to property; 6 (c) recovery for lost damaged property (d) costs, interest and attorney fees; and (e) any and all other amounts that this court deems just and proper. COUNT II 32. Paragraphs one through twenty-thirty one (31) are incorporated herein as though set forth at length. 33. Representatives of Witmer Real Estate were aware of the prior collapses of the basement wall, having been informed of same by the Fearnbaughs. 34. Witmer Real Estate, by and through its agents, never informed the Clousers of the history of problems with water intrusion and wall collapse. 35. Witmer Real Estate provided the Clousers with the brochure appended hereto as Exhibit "A" understanding that the Clousers would reasonably rely upon the brochure in determining whether to purchase the property. 36. The brochure provided by Witmer Real Estate included material misrepresentations both of commission and omission. Including, but not limited to the following: a} representing that several mechanical systems within the basement had been replaced in 1988 without referencing the replacement/repair of a collapsed wall in the basement; 7 b) including the area of the basement within the total of "Living Space" set forth in the brochure when Witmer Real Estate was aware of the prior collapse of the basement wall and the potential for further damage to the basement; and c) failing to disclose to the Clousers the prior substantial repairs made to the collapsed basement wall despite having knowledge thereof. 37. Witmer Real Estate, by and through its agents, misrepresented its agency and allegiances to the Clousers by failing to disclose to the Clousers that Witmer Real Estate was the agent of the Fearnbaughs. The Clousers reasonably relied upon Witmer Real Estate to represent and protect their interests. Further, Witmer Real Estate failed to obtain the written consent of the Clousers to act for both the Clousers and the Fearnbaughs in the transaction as required pursuant to the Real Estate Licensing Act, 63 P.S. Sections 455.101 et. seq. 38. The Clousers reasonably and justifiably relied upon the representations of Witmer in deciding to purchase the property. WHEREFORE, plaintiffs request that judgment be entered for them and against the Defendant, Witmer Real Estate, Inc., as follows: (a) recovery of all amounts necessary to correct the conditions complained of; (b) recovery of the costs incurred to mitigate the damage to the property; (c) recovery for damaged personalty; (d) costs, interests and attorney fees; and (e) any and all other amounts that this court deems just and proper. 8 , ' COUNT III 38. Paragraphs one through thirty-seven (38) are incorporated by reference as though set forth in full. 39. The actions of Witmer are in violation of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. 73 P.S. 201-1 et seq. 40. Witmer represented, in writing, that the property had uses or benefits which it did not have including, but limited to, use of the basement as living space when Witmer Real Estate was aware of the prior collapse of the basement wall(s). 41. Witmer represented that the property was of a particular grade or quality which it was not which representations included, but were not limited to, stating, in writing, that the residence was a "Builders Own Custom-Built Home" which statement seeks to hold out the property as being built to a higher standard of quality than is ordinary and customary when, in point of fact, the property suffered from a defective condition which was known to Witmer Real Estate and which had required extensive repairs previously. 42. Witmer otherwise engaged in fraudulent conduct which created a likelihood of confusion or misunderstanding on the part of the Clousers including, but not limited to, failing to properly disclose to the Clousers Witmer's allegiance to the Fearnbaughs, thereby causing the Clousers to believe that Witmer Real Estate was representing their interests. 43. Witmer Real Estate represented, in writing, to the Clousers that a new furnace, water heater and water storage tank were installed on the property yet failed to include reference to the newly rebuilt wall(s) of the basement thereby failing to indicate that the 9 basement wall(s) were not original to the building. 44. Said actions and omissions by Witmer Real Estate are violative of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law including, but not limited to, Sections 201-2 (4)(ii), (iii), (v), (vi), (vii) and (xvii). 45. Plaintiffs seek recovery of an amount not in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs request that judgment be entered for them and against the Defendant, Witmer Real Estate, Inc., as follows: (a) recovery of all amounts necessary to correct the conditions complained of; (b) recovery of the costs incurred to mitigate the damage to the property; (c) costs, interest and attorney fees; (d) a trebling of the actual damages; and (e) any other relief that this court deems just and proper. Respectfully submitted, O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER ~;,c; r:. tZ Date: 1I/~/7S ~ . David A. Baric, Esquire 1.0. #44853 17 West South Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 (717) 249.6873 Attorney for the Plaintiffs Timothy and Tracey Clouser c1oUKr/amendcd.rom VERIFICATION The undersigned, David A. Baric, Esquire, states that he is an attorney admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is engaged in representing Plaintiffs, Timothy and Tracey Clouser, in this matter; that she is authorized to prepare this verification; and that the matters stated in the foregoing Amended Complaint are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. ~C:,hZ David A. Baric, Esquire Dated: November 29, 1995 TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY L. CLOUSER, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. No. 95-1234 CIVIL TERM JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L. FEARNBAUGH and WITMER REAL ESTATE INC., Defendants CIVIL ACflON.LA W CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that on November ~ ,1995, I, David A. Baric, Esquire, of O'Brien, Baric & Scherer, did serve a copy of the Amended Complaint, by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to the parties listed below, as follows: Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire Snelbaker and Brenneman 44 West Main Street Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055 and Thomas Miller, Esquire P.O. Box 709 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108 2Y-;jJ [Ii:- David A. Baric, Esquire IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. ,No", 30 2 "r' "i'~f/j. 28 PH '95 r"f "p Offlcr ,'UUiJi'!r '011101;';' P(iI;,:.4r;ID C('i/,~lil' . "VA,VIA' It TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY L. CLOUSER Plaintiffs JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH and DONNA L. FEARN BAUGH , Defendants --------------------------- --------------------------- AMENDED COMPLAINT --------------------------- --------------------------- ,No. 95_1234 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION-LAW IAWOrTlcr.s O'BRIEN. BARIC tr SCHERER 17 "ToST !IOl.ml STtu:r:t CAALISLl:. Pl'J'INSnVN'1IA 17013 MILLER and MILLER WHEREFORE, Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc. demands that judgment be entered in its favor and against the Defendants Fearnbaugh. By: &; h1V\ \ll~l G. Thomas Miller I.D. #072l9 P.O. Box 709, 105 Locust St. Harrisburg, PA l7l08-0709 (717) 232-0750 Attorneys for Defendant Witmer Real Estate. DATE: November /8, 1995 2 VERIFICATION Joanne Witmer, subject to the penalties for falsification to authorities prescribed by l8 Pa. C.S.A. 54904, hereby certifies as follows I a. She is the Vice President of Witmer Real Estate, Inc., defendant in this action; b. She is authorized to make this verification on behalf of Witmer Real Estate, Inc., c. The matters stated in the foregoing Reply to New Matter of Defendants Fearnbaugh are true and correct to the best of her personal knowledge, information and belief. Dated I November/t?, 1995 1 . \~~ duC.~ /~anne Witmer /' {/ 3 TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY L. CLOUSER, Plaintiffs Defendants I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF I CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA I I I NO. 95-1234 CIVIL TERM I I I CIVIL ACTION - LAW I I v. JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L. FEARNBAUGH, and WITMER REAL ESTATE, INC., PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE ON BEHALJ!' OJ!' DEI!'ENDANT WITMER REAL ESTATE. INC. TOI Lawrence E. Welker, Prothonotary Please enter our appearance for Witmer Real Estate, Inc., defendant in the above action. MILLER and MILLER By, 61Kln fill -c;-: Tomas er :1:.0. 1107219 P.O. Box 709, 105 Locust St. Harrisburg, PA 17108-0709 (717) 232-0750 Attorneys for Defendant Witmer Real Estate, :l:nc. DATE: November +, 1995 TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY L. CLOUSER, Plaintiffs . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF . CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA . . . NO. 95-l234 CIVIL TERM . . . CIVIL ACTION - LAW . . v. JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L. FEARNBAUGH, and WITMER REAL ESTATE, INC., Defendants PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO COMPLAINT BY DEFENDANT WITMER REAL ESTATE. INC. Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc., by its counsel, preliminarily objects to Plaintiffs' Complaint, whereof the following is a statement. Motion to Strike Count II 1. Paragraph 36 of the complaint avers that defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc. (Witmer) furnished plaintiffs with a brochure which "included material misrepresentations of commission and omission". 2. The foregoing allegations constitute averments of fraud allegedly committed by Witmer. 3. Said averments of fraud are not pleaded with particularity, in contravention of Pa. R.C.P. 1019(b), in that there is no further description or explanation of the alleged "material misrepresentations", nor is there a specification of the matters allegedly misrepresented. WHEREFORE, defendant Witmer requests this Honorable Court to strike Count II of the complaint. Motion to Strike Count III 4. Paragraph 39 avers that Witmer's "actions ... are in violation of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law". However, Witmer's alleged "actions" are not further specified, described, defined or illustrated. Additionally, the section/s of the said Law which was/were supposedly violated is/are not identified nor specifically cited. 5. Paragraph 40 again avers fraud in general rather than specific terms, in alleging that Witmer "represented" that the property "had uses and benefits which it did not have". The complaints fails to aver the "uses" or "benefits" which were allegedly misrepresented, nor does it aver whether the alleged misrepresentation were oral or written. 6. Paragraph 41 avers that "Witmer otherwise engaged in fraudulent conduct which created a likelihood of confusion or misunderstanding" on plaintiffs' part, but does not state the nature or particulars of such "fraudulent conduct", nor the manner in which such "conduct" caused "confusion" or "misunderstanding" on plaintiffs' part, nor is there a description of such "confusion" or "misunderstanding", nor does the complaint aver the facts or matters about which plaintiffs were "confused", nor about which there was a "misunderstanding". 7. All of said averments are in violation of Pa. R.C.P. lOl9(b). 2 , Motion to Strike Count III " 4. Paragraph 39 avers that Witmer's "actions ... are in violation of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law". However, Witmer's alleged "actions" are not further specified, described, defined or illustrated. Additionally, the section/s of the said Law which was/were supposedly violated is/are not identified nor specifically cited. 5. Paragraph 40 again avers fraud in general rather than specific terms, in alleging that Witmer "represented" that the property "had uses and benefits which it did not have". The complaints fails to aver the "uses" or "benefits" which were allegedly misrepresented, nor does it aver whether the alleged misrepresentation were oral or written. 6. Paragraph 41 avers that "Wi tmer otherwise engaged in fraudulent conduct which created a likelihood of confusion or misunderstanding" on plaintiffs' part, but does not state the nature or particulars of such "fraudulent conduct", nor the manner in which such "conduct" caused "confusion" or "misunderstanding" on plaintiffs' part, nor is there a description of such "confusion" or "misunderstanding", nor does the complaint aver the facts or matters about which plaintiffs were "confused", nor about which there was a "misunderstanding". 7. All of said averments are in violation of Pa. R.C.P. lOl9(b). 2 WHEREFORE, defendant Witmer requests that Count III of the complaint be stricken. Motion for More SDecific Pleadinq Counts II and III 8. Paragraphs 1 through 7, above, are incorporated by reference. 9. This preliminary objection is in the alternative to the aforesaid Motions to Strike. 10. All of the deficient averments of the complaint as above described should be pleaded with the specificity required by Pa. R.C.P. lOl9(b). WHEREFORE, in the alternative defendant Witmer requests that plaintiffs be directed to file a more specific pleading of Counts II and III. MILLER and MILLER By~I\LOQ. G. Th mas'Miller I.D. #072l9 P.O. Box 709, 105 Locust St. Harrisburg, PA l7108-0709 (717) 232-0750 Attorneys for Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc. DATE I November ~ 1995 3 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was served upon the following person (s) by United States first class mail, postage prepaid, on the jl-L day of November, 19951 David A. Baric, Esquire O'Brien, Baric & Scherer 17 West South Street Carlisle PA l70l3 Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C. 44 West Main Street Mechanicsburg PA 17055 ~& G~! MA MILLER TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY L. CLOUSER, Plaintiffs . . . . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA . . . . : No. 95-1234 CIVIL TERM v. JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L. FEARNBAUGH and WITMER REAL ESTATE, INC., Defendants . . : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : NOTICE TO PLEAQ TO: Timothy L. Clouser and Tracey L. Clouser, Plaintiffs and Witmer Real Estate, Inc., Oefendant You are hereby notified that you have twenty (20) days in which to plead to the enclosed New Matter or a DefaUlt JUdgment may be entered against you. SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P. c. ~~ Esqu re By: Ke th O. Brenneman, 44 W. Main Street Mechanicsburg, PA (717) 697-8528 Attorneys for Defendants John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh 17055 LAw O''''cr;. SNELfJAI(ER n BRENNEMAN ate: October 16, 1995 TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY L. CLOUSER, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. 95-1234 CIVIL TERM . . v. . . CIVIL ACTION - LAW JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L. FEARN BAUGH and WITMER REAL ESTATE, INC., Defendants : ANSWER OF DEFENDANTS JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH AND PONNA L. FEARNBAUGH WITH NEW MATTER Defendants John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh, by their attorneys, Snelbaker & Brenneman, P. C., file this Answer with New Matter as follows: ANSWER 1. Admitted. 2. Admitted. 3. Admitted. 4. Admitted. 5. Admitted upon information and belief. 6. Admitted. 7. Admitted, with the qualification that the Plaintiffs were given a credit against closing costs of $1,432.00. LAW O""'CJ:. SNELBAICER a BRENNEMAN 8. Admitted. LAW OP'P'CEa SNELDAICEA a BRENNEMAN 9. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that Witmer Real Estate, Inc. ("Witmer") created the brochure attached to plaintiffs' Complaint as "Exhibit A". After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the allegation that the brochure was delivered to Plaintiffs by Witmer; therefore, same is denied and strict proof thereof demanded. 10. Admitted to the extent relevant, with the qualification that the contents of the brochure, being in writing, speak for themselves. 11. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that prior to executing an agreement of sale, Timothy Clouser viewed the property at 1121 York Road, Mechanicsburg, with John Fearnbaugh. It is denied that Timothy Clouser informed Mr. Fearnbaugh that it was the Clousers' intention to finish the basement into an additional room for their use. It is further denied that Mr. Fearnbaugh told Mr. Clouser that the basement would be appropriate for remodeling. To the contrary, Mr. Clouser informed Mr. Fearnbaugh that he may want to remodel the basement, in response to which Mr. Fearnbaugh advised Mr. Clouser that the south wall of the basement had collapsed in 1989. Mr. Fearnbaugh then described and showed to Mr. Clouser the efforts made to remedy the collapse, such as the pilasters that were installed with the rebuilt wall, the support angle irons placed -2- LAW o'P1clI:a SNELOAKER a BRENNEMAN against the floor joists, the new floor that was installed in the basement, the trough around the perimeter of the new floor and the parging of the walls. In addition, Mr. Fearnbaugh pointed out to Mr. Clouser the swails he had created above the property for purposes of diverting water. It is denied that at any time Mr. Fearnbaugh represented that the basement would be suitable for remodeling. 12. Denied. It is denied that Defendants John Fearnbaugh or Donna Fearnbaugh at any time represented to the Plaintiffs that the basement would be easily remodeled into a bedroom. 13. It is admitted that the interior walls of the basement had been parged, thereby covering the concrete block. 14. Denied. It is denied, to the extent it is expressed or implied, that the Plaintiffs entered into an agreement to purchase the property based upon the purported representations of Defendants Fearnbaugh as set forth in Paragraphs 11 and 12 of Plaintiffs' Complaint for the reasons set forth in Paragraphs 11 and 12 of this Answer, the averments of which are incorporated by reference herein. By way of further Answer, the Plaintiffs never advised or informed Defendants of their alleged plans for the basement or that any proposed use of the basement was a material consideration in purchasing the property. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the -3- LAW O....ICJ:. SNELBAKER a BRENNEMAN averment that Plaintiffs relied upon any representation made by Witmer; therefore, same is denied and strict proof thereof demanded. 15. Denied in part; admitted in part. It is denied the property was sold by Defendants Fearnbaugh to Plaintiffs March 22, 1994. To the contrary, an agreement to purchase the property was entered into between Defendants Fearnbaugh and Plaintiffs dated November 9, 1992 and settlement on the purchase occurred March 22, 1993. It is admitted that Witmer represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants Fearnbaugh at closing. 16. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in Paragraph 16; therefore, same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded. 17. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in Paragraph 17; therefore, same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded. 18. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in Paragraph 18; therefore, same are denied and strict proof ~hereof demanded. 19. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted, to -4- the extent relevant, that the house in question was constructed by Defendant John Fearnbaugh and that a wall of the basement had collapsed and was reconstructed by John Fearnbaugh. It is denied, to the extent implied, that Plaintiffs did not have knowledge of the wall collapse prior to agreeing to purchase the property for the reasons set forth in Paragraph 11 of this Answer, the averments of which are incorporated by reference herein. 20. Denied. It is denied that Witmer was unaware of the collapses for the reason that the answering Defendants believe the matter was discussed with a representative of Witmer. 21. Denied. It is denied that Plaintiffs had not been informed by the Defendants of the collapse of the basement wall prior to them entering into the agreement to purchase the property for the reasons set forth in Paragraph 11 of this Answer, the averments of which paragraph are incorporated by reference herein. 22. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in Paragraph 22; therefore, same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded. LAW o,.,.lcca SNILBAKIR a BRENNEMAN 23. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as -5- LAW O,..,ICU SNELBAKER It BRENNEMAN to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in Paragraph 23 relating to what Plaintiffs allege they were informed; therefore, same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded. By way of further answer, it is denied that the "defects" set forth in Paragraph 23 existed before or at the time of closing on the purchase of the property. 24. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in Paragraph 24; therefore, same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded. 25. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 24, inclusive, of this Answer are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety. 26. Denied. It is denied that Defendants Fearnbaugh represented or repeatedly represented to Plaintiffs that the basement was fit for conversion to a finished living area. 27. Denied. It is denied that any false representations of any nature were made by Defendants Fearnbaugh whether directly or by innuendo. It is further denied that Defendants Fearnbaugh made any representations whatever that were intended to deceive the Plaintiffs. 28. Denied. It is denied that the conversion of the basement into a finished living area was a material part of the -6- sale of the property. It is further denied that Defendants Fearnbaugh were aware of the way in which plaintiffs intended to use the basement of the property. 29. Denied. It is denied that the Plaintiffs relied or justifiably relied upon the representations alleged to have been made by Defendants Fearnbaugh as set forth in plaintiffs' Complaint for the reason that no such representations were made. By way of further answer, answering Defendants incorporate herein by reference Paragraphs 11, 12 and 26 of this Answer. 30. Denied. It is denied that Defendants Fearnbaugh concealed from plaintiffs previous problems experienced with the basement. To the contrary, collapse of one wall of the basement was disclose~ to Plaintiffs prior to their agreement to purchase the property as more fully set forth in Paragraph 11 of this Answer, the averments of which Paragraph are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety. 31. Denied. It is denied that the present condition of the basement poses an unreasonable risk to the plaintiffs.- WHEREFORE, Defendants John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh request this Court to dismiss plaintiffs' Complaint with prejudice and enter judgment in their favor. LAW o,,,cu 8NILO.KIN . OAI'4NIMAN 32. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 31, inclusive, of this'Answer are incorporated by reference herein in their -7- entirety. 33. Admitted. 34. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in Paragraph 34; therefore, same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded. By way of further answer, it is denied that there was water intrusion to the basement during the Fearnbaugh's ownership after the remedial repairs were made in 1989. 35. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in Paragraph 35; therefore, same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded. 36. Denied. It is denied that the brochure included material misrepresentations of both commission and omission. 37. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendants are without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in Paragraph 37; therefore, same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded. LAW O,.,.ICE. SNELDAICER a BRENNEMAN 38. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 37, inclusive, of this Answer are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety. -8- 39. paragraph 39 of Plaintiffs' complaint contains an unwarranted conclusion of law pertaining to another Defendant to this action to which no response is required by Defendants Fearnbaugh pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d); therefore, same is deemed to be denied. 40. _ 42. Paragraphs 40, 41 and 42 of Plaintiffs' complaint are allegations directed to another Defendant to this action and of which Defendants Fearnbaugh have no knowledge; therefore, no response is required thereto by Defendants Fearnbaugh pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and same are deemed to be denied. NEW MATTER 43: Plaintiffs' complaint fails to set forth a cause of action against Defendants Fearnbaugh upon which relief can be granted. 44. plaintiffs have failed to mitigate their alleged losses and damages, or to make reasonable efforts to prevent the alleged damage to their personal and real property. 45. Plaintiffs' claims are barred by the application or expiration of the statute of limitations. LAW orriCK. SNI:LDAKER a BAEUNItMAN 46. Plaintiffs' alleged losses and damages are barred in whole or in part by plaintiffs' negligence and/or contributory neg ligence. -9- LAW O""IClElI SNELBAKER a BRENNEMAN 47. On November 9, 1992, Plaintiffs and Defendants Fearnbaugh entered into an agreement respecting the purchase and sale of the real estate and improvements located at 1121 York Road, Mechanicsburg ("Agreement"). A true and correct copy of the Agreement (without addenda) is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein as "Exhibit 1". 48. In accordance with Paragraph l6 of the Agreement between Plaintiffs and Defendants Fearnbaugh, the Plaintiffs expressly agreed to purchase the property as a result of their inspection, if any, and not because of or in reliance upon any representations made by Defendants Fearnbaugh. 49. Prior to November 9, 1992, Defendant John Fearnbaugh advised Plaintiff Timothy Clouser that the south wall of the basement had collapsed. 50. Prior to November 9, 1992, Defendant John Fearnbaugh advised Plaintiff Timothy Clouser of, and pointed out to him, the following remedial and repair efforts undertaken by him after the south basement wall had collapsed: a. the erection and installation of pilasters connected to the south basement wall; b. installation of support angle irons against the floor joists; c. installation of a new basement floor; d. placement of a trough around the perimeter of the floor; -10- e. application of parging on the block walls; and f. the creation of drainage swails on the land lying above and south of the property. 51. The existence of the pilasters, angle irons, parging material, floor and floor trough were open, obvious, observed and observable by Plaintiffs at all time when they inspected the basement prior to entering into the Agreement. 52. Defendants Fearnbaugh had no water in their basement after completing the repairs and remedial work set forth in Paragraph 50, above. 53. Plaintiff has continuously failed or refused to properly utilize, inspect and hook up the spouting to the home they purchased, thereby allowing water and precipitation to discharge directly adjacent to the home and foundation of the home. 54. Plaintiffs have failed to reasonably maintain their property, thereby preventing and thwarting the effectiveness of devices installed by the Defendants Fearnbaugh designed and utilized to remove water away from the home and foundation of the home. LAW O,."IClE. SNELDAKER a BRENNEMAN 55. If in fact water infiltrated the basement or caused any of the alleged defects or damages set forth in Plaintiffs' Complaint, which infiltration, defects and damages have been -11- denied by Defendants Fearnbaugh, then the Plaintiffs' failure to utilize, inspect and hook up the spouting and reasonably maintain their property were the sole, substantial or contributing causes of the alleged defects and damages claimed by Plaintiff. 56. If in fact water infiltrated the basement or caused any of the alleged defects or damages set forth in Plaintiffs' Complaint, which infiltration, defects and damages have been denied by Defendants Fearnbaugh, then same were caused by extraordinary weather conditions, such as, but not limited to, snow accumulation, melting snow and heavy rainfall and a corresponding increase in the water table of the land upon which the property is situated, which conditions were beyond the control of Defendants Fearnbaugh. 57. At no time did Plaintiffs advise Defendants Fearnbaugh that they intended to utilize the basement as a living area or bedroom. 58. At no time did Plaintiffs advise Defendants Fearnbaugh of any anticipated or proposed use of the basement. 59. At no time did Plaintiffs advise Defendants Fearnbaugh that their anticipated or proposed use of the basement was a material factor in their decision to purchase the property. LAW O"ICC. SNELBAkER a BRENNEMAN 60. Plaintiffs' Complaint should be stricken for failure to comply with Pa.R.C.P. 1021(c). -12- LAW OP'P1Cla SNELBAKER .. BRENNEMAN WHEREFORE, Defendants John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh request this Court to dismiss Plaintiffs' complaint with prejudice and enter judgment in their favor. NEW MATTER PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 2252(dl John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh v. Witmer Real Estate, Inc. 61. Defendants Fearnbaugh aver that if the plaintiffs sustained any damages or losses as set forth in their complaint, which damages and losses are specifically denied herein, the same were solely caused as a result of the negligence or intentional acts or failures to act or omissions of Defendant witmer Real Estate, Inc. as more fully set forth in Plaintiffs' Complaint, the averments of which are incorporated in this Paragraph for purposes of this New Matter only; and Defendants Fearnbaugh aver that Defendant witmer Real Estate, Inc. is solely and exclusively liable to the plaintiffs for any damages and losses sustained. 62. Defendants Fearnbaugh aver that Defendant Witmer Real Estate, Inc. is liable over to Defendant Fearnbaugh as an Additional Defendant for indemnification and/or contribution in the event it is judicially determined that Defendants Fearnbaugh and Defendant witmer Real Estate, Inc. are jointly or severally liable to the plaintiffs, the existence of any liability on the part of Defendants Fearnbaugh being expressly denied. -13- -"'- --;-- .~~'r-.---."'::..:-_~.;:.~~~ WHEREFORE, Defendants John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh request this Court to enter judgment in their favor or in the alternative, enter judgment against Additional Defendant witmer Real Estate, Inc. solely and/or for contribution and/or indemnity. , ' By: SN~~~:::' P. C. Keith o.Brenneman, Esquire 44 West Main street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 697-8528 Attorneys for Defendants John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. 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BRENNEMAN . , ~.< TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and , TRACEY L. CLOUSER, Plaintiffs IN THE CUURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. No. 95-1234 CIVIL TERM , JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH, ! DONNA L. FEARNBAUGH I and WITMER REAL . ESTATE INC., Defendants : " CIVIL ACfION-LA W NOTICE , i You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set '! forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this : complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by an . attorney and filing in writing with the court, your defenses or objections to the claims set 'i forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without , you and a judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for, any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LA WYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Court Administrator Cumberland County Courthouse Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 Telephone Number (717) 240-6200 TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY L. CLOUSER, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. No. 95-1234 CIVIL TERM JOHN M. FEARN BAUGH, DONNA L. FEARN BAUGH and WITMER REAL ESTATE INC., Defendants CIVIL ACfION-LA W COMPLAINT AND NOW, come Timothy L. Clouser and Tracey L. Clouser, hereinafter "Clousers," by and through their attorneys, O'BRIEN, BARIC AND SCHERER, and set forth the I; following: " .j 1. Timothy L. Clouser is an adult individual residing at 1121 York Road, : Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Tracy L. Clouser is an adult individual residing at 1121 York Road, : Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. ; 3. John M. Fearnbaugh is an adult individual residing at 1117 York Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 4. Donna L. Fearnbaugh is an adult individual residing at 1117 York Road, : Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 5. Witmer Real Estate, Inc. ("Witmer") is a Pennsylvania corporation with a principle . place of busine~~ at 12 North Baltimore Street, DiIlsburg, Pennsylvania. 2 ! " '! 6. On March 22, 1993, John and Donna Fearnbaugh, as husband and wife, conveyed to Clousers, as husband and wife, the property and improvements thereon known as 1121 ! York Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania ("property"), as further referenced on a deed recorded at Deed Book 36 "E" page 637 et. seq. in the Cumberland County Recorder of Deeds. 7. Plaintiffs paid to John and Donna Fearnbaugh the sum of $105,500.00 for the above referenced property. 8. The property had been listed for sale by John and Donna Fearnbaugh with Witmer Real Estate, Inc. 9. Prior to purchasing the property, the Plaintiffs were provided with a brochure describing the property created and delivered to them by Witmer Real Estate, Inc. A true and correct copy of the brochure is appended hereto as Exhibit "A" and is incorporated. 10. The brochure provided by Witmer listed several "Outstanding Features" including, but not limited to the following: (a) New Oil Furnace, Water Heater & Water Storage Tank in 1988 (b) New Roof & Vinyl Siding in 1991 (c) Full Basement with fireplace (d) Builders Own Custom-Built Home (e) Over 1900 Square Feet of Living Space 3 11. Timothy Clouser reviewed the property prior to purchase with John Fearnbaugh. Upon the two of them entering the basement, Mr. Clouser informed Mr. Fearnbaugh that i it was the intention of the Clouser's to finish the basement into an additional room for their use. Whereupon, Mr. Fearnbaugh told Timothy Clouser that the basement would be appropriate for remodeling. 12. At yet another meeting at the property, Mr. and Mrs. Fearnbaugh represented to the Plaintiffs that the basement would be easily remodeled into a bedroom. 13. The interior walls of the basement to the property had been coated with a white parging material which prevented a direct observation of the concrete block. 14. Based upon the representations of the Fearnbaughs and Witmer, the Plaintiffs entered into an agreement for the purchase of the property. 15. The property was sold by John and Donna Fearnbaugh to Plaintiffs on March 22, 1994 and Witmer represented both vendor and purchaser at said sale. 16. Within ten (10) days after the sale, the Plaintiffs found an extraordinary amount , of water pouring through joint areas in the basement rising ultimately to a level of 18 inches throughout the basement. 17. The Plaintiffs undertook whatever actions they could to mitigate any damages , to the basement by installing an auxiliary pump. At a price of $530.00. 18. Plaintiffs lost the following personalty as a result of the water intrusion, , waterbed, three dressers and a ping-pong table having a combined value of approximately $2,000.00. 4 (c) costs, interest and allorney fees; and (d) any and all other amounts that this court deems just and proper. COUNT II 32. Paragraphs one through twenty-thirty one (31) are incorporated herein as though set forth at length. , , , i ! basement wall, having been informed of same by the Fearnbaughs. , ,I 33. Representatives of Witmer Real Estate were aware of the prior collapses of the 34. Witmer Real Estate, by and through its agents, never informed the Clousers of , the history of problems with water intrusion and wall collapse. 35. Witmer Real Estate provided the Clousers with the brochure appended hereto as Exhibit "A" understanding that the Clousers would reasonably rely upon the brochure in , determining whether to purchase the property. 36. The brochure provided by Witmer Real Estate included material , misrepresentations both of commission and omission. 37. The Clousers rea~onably and justifiably relied upon the representations of : Witmer in deciding to purchase the property. WHEREFORE, plaintiffs request that judgment be entered for them and against the , Defendant, Witmer Real Estate, Inc., as follows: (a) recovery of all amounts necessary to correct the conditions complained of; (b) recovery of the costs incurred to mitigate the damage to the property; (c) costs, interests and allorney fees; and 7 I Respectfully submitted, O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER 1hw./?/it. Date: y Il~ I~~ I I David A. Baric, Esquire 1.0. #44853 17 West South Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 (717) 249.6873 I, I ;, Ii Ii , I I I I ,. I I I f , " I Attorney for the Plaintiffs Timothy and Tracey Clouser I I i <I01...r/<Iowcr,rom 'I 9 TIMOTHY L CLOUSER and TRACEY L. 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JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH, DONNA L. FEARNBAUGH, and WITMER REAL ESTATE, INC., Defendants ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ COMPLAINT 95-1234 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION-LAW lAW orner",; O'BRIEN. IWUC (f SCIfERER 11 ~T...'T ~Imt STKt:r.r CARLI5U:.I'f.Nl'tSnVN'1IA 170D TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY L. CLOUSER, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 95-1234 CIVIL TERM v. WITMER REAL ESTATE, INC. and JOHN M. FEARN BAUGH and DONNA L. FEARNBAUGH, Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW . . JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter the appearance of Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire and Snelbaker & Brenneman, P. C. as attorneys for Defendant John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh, his wife, in reference to the above-captioned action. SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P. C. By: K~rt~ Keith a.Brenneman, Esquire 44 West Main Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Attorney 1.0. #47077 (717) 697-8528 Attorneys for John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh Date: APRIL 12, 1995 LAW On-ICE. SNELDAKER " BRENNEMAN CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, KEITH O. BRENNEMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that I have, on the below date, caused a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Enter Appearance to be served upon the persons and in the manner indicated below: FIRST CLASS MAIL. POSTAGE PREPAID. ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS: David A. Baric, Esquire O'Brien, Baric & Scherer 17 West South Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Witmer Real Estate, Inc. 12 North Baltimore Street Dillsburg, PA 17019 Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P. C. 44 West Main Street P. O. Box 318 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 697-8528 Attorneys for John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh Date: APRIL 12, 1995 TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER and TRACEY L. CLOUSER, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. No. 95- /2.3f CIVIL TERM .JOHN M. FEARN BAUGH, DONNA L. FEARN BAUGH and WITMER REAL ESTATE INC., CIVIL ACTION-LAW ~RAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please issue a Writ of Summons in the above-referenced case on behalf of the Plaintiffs, Timothy L. Clouser and Tracey L. Clouser, to the Defendants, John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L. Fearnbaugh and Witmer Real Estate, Inc. Date: . ~ / F / C;t:;"" . . O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER ~/t::~~ David A. Baric, Esquire I.D. # 44853 17 West South Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249.6873 Please serve the Defendants as follows: VIA PERSONAL SERVICE John M. Fearnbaugh and Donna L Fearnbaugh 1117 York Road Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055 VIA PERSONAL SERVICE Witmer Real Estate, Inc. 12 North Baltimore Street Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019 _",tl_ft. ~~ p ~ ~ 11= ~I , b ~I~ ~ ~ re'P. 0- r rt" ~~I . ji 1J~.n ~ U 0- I ~iij i i. - ~. i I I S' ~ ~i I I - I I t" r I I , I I SHERIF'F"S RETURN CASE NO: 1995-01234 P COMMONWEALTH OF' PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF' CUMBERLAND CLOUSER TIMOTHY L ET AL VS. F'EARNBAUGH JOHN M ET AL R. Thomas Kline to lay, says, that he made named defendant, to wit: . Sheriff, who being duly svorn according diligent search and inquiry for the vi thin WITMER REAL ESTATE INC but vas unable to locate Them in his bailivick. He therefore deputized the sheriff of YORK County. Pennsylvania. to serve the within WRIT OF' SUMMONS On ADril 7th. 1995 , this office vas in receipt of the attached return from YORK County, Pennsylvania. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Out of County Surcharge YORK COUNTY 6.00 9.00 . 2.00 31. 60 548.60 O'BRIEN BARIC & SCHERER 04/07/1995 So answers: . '/ ~/ w<~~~~ ~ ~1.1n;~;~:;'1U Svorn and subscribed to before me this /I ~ day of Of.:.! 19 r;< A. D. g"'l'-'- () ~~{... ~~ t'ro onotar '\ \.1.0 v ~o .~~. >' 't).. SHERIFF'S RETURN CASE NOI 1995-01234 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND CLOUSER TIMOTHY L ET AL VS. FEARNBAUGH JOHN M ET AL WESLEY COOK CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania, to law, says. that he served the . Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of who being duly sworn according within WRIT OF SUMMONS upon FEARN BAUGH DONNA L defendant, at 1635100 HOURS, on the 6th day of ADril 1995 at 1117 YORK ROAD MECHANICSBURG. PA 17055 County, Pennsylvania, by handing to the . . CUMBERLAND DONNA FEARNBAUGH . a true and attested copy of the WRIT OF SUMMONS and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's CostSI Docketing Service Affidavit Surcharge 6.00 .00 .00 2.00 So answer~I//~ C/.,.. /... .. ,~".r. f'",?,":,,"~":rl;.-..( ../ .~ ---- ~ ",.~.. . ,"( -~ R. omas Kline, "~her1ff 66.00 O'BRIEN BARIC & SCHERER 04/07/1995 by ~~~rd Sworn and subscribed to before me this IJ~ day of Qu.....:t ,/ I 19 '1., A.D. (l~,- C. ~ ,~, I' I "'rothonotary 1... J '" Cou.... CT C-mm'"''''' 1",-... r-.r" C'''...-.:".\'-....-l,.'....-..'1 p.......r:"'yl",..-l.- ". -:,_ AI. ...,.",,& ......., P __~ _ ....,.._._.. _,,-.. .....-'.....1// _.,.... ....,. ~ Timothy L. Clouser Wibmer Real Estate and Tracey 'is. 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March 25. 1995 " oS 18.00 11.60 2.00 S 31.60 Swat: :md sai::sc:-:i:d == == ...: 22rd C'l' oi Mm:h 4~:o h_! NXary Commonwealth of Pennsylvania County of Cumberland TRUE copy FROM RECORD In TestImonywbel'eOf,l here unto set lIlY harMl and tlte seal of said court at Carlisle. ~ tlllls ;/ddrJ. ~~A~ ~ ~otary TIMOTHY L. CLOUSER AND TRACEY L. CLOUSER 1117 York Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 VS. WITMER REAL ESTATE, INC. 12 North Baltimore Street Dil1sburg, PA 17019 AND Court 01 Common PI""" No. _~.?_:!.~~_L<:!-x!-!._!.~E!!____._____ 19____ In ___ _n fJ X g_ ~c:~_:!~_'! -:. - ~'!!'!. ------------ JOHN M. FEARNBAUGH AND DONNA L. FEARNBAUGH 1117 York Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 To .!!9hl}__':f...__!il_Il~__!l9..I}!tI;!__~...--fgOJ:.oh~UI911 and Witmer Real. Estate, Inc. You are hereby notified that .__!~~~~~~--~:_-~-~~~~~~--~~-~-~~~~~y--~~--~!.<<?~-~~-~------------------------------------ the Plainrir!3 have commenced an action in _______c,!Y..!1._J.J!l!t____________________________________ against you which you are required 10 delend or a delault judgment may be entered against you. (SEAL) . _ _ _ _. _~Aw:.~[\'COf;!__ !;:_.__!f.~J.JSf;!_J;: ___ __ Prothonotary ---------~~ Date __._!t~!:~h_~________________ 19__2p /;;,: By ___~.1.-L~~~-"=-J~~_----- Deputy .iiiJ .~ ..--c' '-l} "\J :::;:.. -::::-;,) '\,.- -::i'\: . ~~ ~,tJ ~ ~ - I II! ~I , I I .-. t~~~~ " \ I . . III I m~.Jir .-10. '.rn r't"' ,~ ~~I . >, ~:liiCll . I~ ~ U 0. J "~[ii Ii 0 - ~ I III i. Il , I 13' ~ I ~i I I I - I t'" r I . I I .. I . . " ~ ; . ~ . ." ~''1 J ~ j' , ,I' _< C .. >., - . " s~, \!~ os L r, llUH 1,,0 ~~:';l:d ,j;':". '" .:: ';i.;L~O In The Court of C~cmon Pleas of Cumberland County, ?ennsylvania / ~o. C{.::>-""'"' I Z. , '-/ ~,..{ 1. -* An", AWARD We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the following award: (Note: If damages for delay are awar~ed. they shall be separately stated,) W1 fM12 -AM, flA~ i /()/~IJ'M.6, . Arbitrator, dissents. (Insert name i: applicable. ) Date of Hearing:!p q It} ((Jif-'2R Date of Award: 4> Cf tV Cll.v'-q~ NOTICE OF ENTRY OF AWARD Now, the 10 day of ~O\Je..\T\'oeK ,19~, at ~, .2...l1., the above award was entered upon the docket and notice thereof given by mail to the ?arties or their atturneys. Arbitrators' compensation to be paid upon appeal: $ :< 9(J OOju 10 tT) "Tj ~ 3-o...J::.' . ~x (tl 0 (l) g..... 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