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BARON II,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERlAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
NO. 94.4773
TECHNICAL SERVICES
ASSOCIATES,INC"
Defendant
TECHNICAL SERVICES
ASSOCIATES, INC.,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERlAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
NO. 95-1602
BARON II,
Defendant
PLAINTIFF'S PRE-TRIAL MEMORANDUM
I. Factual Background
In the action docketed at No. 94-4773, Baron seeks interpretation of a
Commercial Lease. Baron, the Lessor, incorporated a copy of the Commercial Lease as
Exhibit "A" to its Complaint for Declaratory Judgment. The Lessee, TSA, Inc., executed
the Lease on April 18, 1991. The controversy arises from the parties' differing
interpretations of "additional rent" contained in Paragraph 29.2.1 of the Lease, which
provides:
Tenant shall pay Tenant's proportionate Share for increases in Operating
Expenses during each Operating Year to the extent that said Operating
Expenses shall exceed the Operating Expenses incurred by Landlord during
the Base Period; however, this amount due and payable is limited to three
(3%) percent of the average base rent payable under this Lease plus any
previous year's additional rent.
This dispute involves the additional rent for the second year of the Lease, Baron
calculated the second year's additional rent in the same manner it calculated the first
year's additional rent. Thus, the calculation for the second year's additional rent is as
follows:
$64,512
x .03
$1,935
.:!:.$l.888 (first year's additional rent)
$3,823 (total additional rent)
The difference between the first and second year's additional rent is, of course,
the addition of the first year's additional rent to the product resulting from the
multiplication of .03% and the second year's annual rent. This calculation is perfectly in
accord with the terms of the Lease.
TSA, Inc. argued that the additional rent should be calculated as follows:
$64,512
,:!:lJ.888 (prior year's additional rent)
$66,400
x .03
$1,992 (total additional rent)
That is the dispute before this Court for resolution.
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In the action docketed at No. 95-1602, TSA, Inc. brought is own, separate action
for Declaratory Judgment, requesting an interpretation of the Lease and a refund of an
amount it claimed to have overpaid Baron. TSA averred that the Lease provided for the
rental of 6293 square feet and a base rental fee of $10.00 per square foot during the first
year, together with increases of $.25 per square foot each year thereafter. TSA surveyed
the premises and claims that it has been allotted only 6074 square feet.
Baron denied that the specific reference to 6293 square feet controls the
interpretation of the Lease. Moreover, Baron argued that Paragraph 4 of the Lease
specifically sets forth the amount of rent due each year and does not calculate rent based
upon a certain sum per square foot. Moreover, Baron argued that TSA waived any
claim under the terms of the Lease.
n, Damages
Baron claims that it is due $3,823.00 for additional rent. TSA claims that it is due
$9,088,35 in excess rent and $1,184.00 in excess additional rent,
III. Legal Issues
The legal issues in this matter involve construction of the rent and additional rent
terms of the subject Lease.
IV. Witnesses
Baron will call Carl Davis, Baron's managing partner, as its witness. Baron will
also cross-examine Jeny D. Mourn, TSA's lease auditor, and David Wilson, President of
TSA.
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
BARON II,
v.
NO. 94-4773
TECHNICAL SERVICES
ASSOCIATES, INC.,
Defendant
TECHNICAL SERVICES
ASSOCIATES, INC.,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
NO. 95-1602
BARON II,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, ANTHONY J. NESTlCO, hereby certi~ that on the 23rd day of August, 1995,
a true and correct copy of the foregoing Pretrial Memorandum was hand delivered to the
following individual:
Edward E. Guido, Esquire
Saidis, Guido, Shuff & Masland
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Delivel)' was made at the Cumberland County Court House.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNA:
COUNTY Of' DAUPHIN:
SHERIFF'S RETURN
NO, 95-1602 Mil Term
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AND NOW: April 4,
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SERVED TIm
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COMPlAINT & NanCE
UPON
Baron II BY PERSONALI.Y
HANDING TO Paul Potteiger, Property Admin. and person in charge at time of
service
A TRUE ATTESTED COPY OF THE ORIGINAl.
COMPLAINT & NOTICE
AND MAKING KNOIVN TO
Him
THE CONTENTS THEREOF AT 931 North
Front St., Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Penna.
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Technical SelVices Associates, Inc.,
In the Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Plaintiff
v,
Baron II,
No. 95-1602
Defendant
Action For Declaratory Judgment
ANSWER AND NEW MAlThR
AND NOW, Baron II, by and through its attorneys, Hetrick, Zaleski & Pierce,
P.C., files this Answer with New Matter to the Plaintiffs Complaint and avers in support
thereof as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3, Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5, Denied as stated. The lease is a matter of record before this Court and its terms
speak for themselves. By way of further answer, it is admitted that the lease
refers to 6,293 square feet of leased space. It is denied that this is the controlling
term of the lease.
6, Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the matter asserted, Strict proof
thereof is demanded.
7, Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted. By way of further answer, the lease is a matter of record before this
Court and its tenns speak for themselves.
10. Denied. It is denied that Baron II has overcharged TSA, Inc. any amount. By
way of further answer, the avennent set forth in Paragraph 10 of the Complaint
constitutes a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
11. Admitted.
12. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Baron II, respectfully requests that this Court dismiss
the Plaintiffs Complaint.
NEW MATIER
13. The foregoing numbered paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference,
14. The leased premises are described in the lease as Exhibit "A" to the lease.
15. Exhibit "A" provides that if the plan of the leased premises "does not meet with
TSA's approval, this lease is null and void."
16. TSA never indicated that the lease did not meet with its approval.
17. TSA has waived any claim that the leased premises do not meet with its approval.
18. The lease provides for fixed annual rent.
19. TSA has not averred that the rent amount was based upon a fee per square foot.
20. The lease does not provide that rent is based upon a fee per square foot,
21. Paragraph 4 of the lease specifically sets forth the amount of rent due each year,
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Anthony J. Nestico, Esquire
Supreme Court 1.0. #58868
P.O. Box 1265
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1265
(717) 236-9581
Attorneys for Plaintiff
22. Paragraph 4 does not include a calculation of rent on a per square foot basis.
23. The rent set forth in the lease is specific to the leased premises.
24. By failing to object to the premises as provided in Exhibit "A" to the lease,
Plaintiff has agreed to the terms of the lease, including the rent due.
25. Plaintiffs claims are barred under the doctrine of laches.
26. Plaintiffs claims are barred under the doctrine of consent.
27. Plaintiffs claims are barred under the doctrine of estoppel.
28. Plaintiffs claims are barred under the doctrine of release.
29. Defendant has calculated all of Plaintiffs additional rent charges exactly pursuant
to the parties' agreement and the terms of the lease.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Baron II, respectfully requests that this Honorable
Court enter judgment in its favor and dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint with prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
Hetrick, Zaleski & Pierce, P.C.
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Technical SelVices Associates, Inc.,
Plaintiff
In the Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
v.
No. 95-1602
Baron II,
Defendant
Action For Declaratory Judgment
Edward E. Guido, Esquire
Saidis, Guido, Shuff & Masland
26 West High Street
Post Office Box 560
Carlisle, PA 17013
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, ANTHONY J. NESTlCO, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that on the l..r~y of
May, 1995, a true and correct copy of the foregoing Answer and New Matter was sent by
first class mail, postage prepaid, to the following:
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CARL J, J')AVIS
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer and New Matter are
true and correct. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. e.s. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
(Must be typewritten and sutmitted in duplicate)
TO THE PIUI'HOKYl'ARY OF ClMlERLI\I'D COlJII1I"{
Please list the fOllowing casel
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for JURY trial at the next term of civil court.
for trial without a jury.
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CAPl'ION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full)
Technical Services Associates, Inc.
(Plaintiff)
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Baron, II
(Defendant)
vs.
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(X) Civil Action - Law
Appeal from Arbitration
(other)
The trial list will be called on 8/1 5/95
and
Trials comnence on 9/1 8/95
Pretrials will be held on R I') 'II Q <;
(Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials.)
(The party listing this case for trial shall
provide forthwith a copy of the praecipe to
all counsel, pursuant to local Rule 2l4.l.)
No. 1 fin:! Civil
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Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe:
Rnw;:arn R f.:ninn. R~ql1irpr 'Ii W Hiqh ~farppt: ("Arli~lPr Pit 17011
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known: Norman P. H..trick" F."Qui r..-
An"hony.1. N"'....ico, F."Quir",. P 11 ROle 1:!fiSr Harri..hllrq, PA 1710R-1:!fiC;
This case is ready for trial.
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Action For Declaratol)' Judgment
Technical Services Associates, Inc.,
In the Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Plaintiff
v.
No. 95-1602 .,/
Baron II,
Defendant
Action For Declaratol)' Judgment
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR CONSOLIDATION
AND NOW, Baron II. by and through its attorneys, Hetrick. Zaleski & Pierce, P,C.,
P.C., files this Motion to Consolidate and avers in support thereof as follows:
1. Baron II commenced this actio!: for Declaratol)' Judgment against Technical
Services Associates, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "TSA") in this Court on
August 22, 1994, for payment of operational costs pursuant to section 29,2.1
of a Lease Agreement entered into on April 18, 1991 (hereinafter referred to
as the "Lease Agreement").
2. On September IS, 1994, Defendant Technical Services Associates, Inc.
("TSA") filed an Answer with New Matter to Plaintiffs Complaint.
3, Baron II filed an Answer to TSA's New Matter on October 6, 1994.
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Please list the within matter for the next Argunent Court.
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CAPTION OF CASE
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1. State matter to be argued (i.e., Plaintiff's lIDtion for new trial. defendant's
damrrer to canplaint, etc.):
Baron II's Motion for Consolidation
2. Identify counselldlo will argue case:
(a) for Plaintiff:
Address:
Edward E. Guido, Esquire
Saidis, Guido, Shuff & Masland
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Anthony J. Nestico, Esquire
Hetrick, Zaleski & Pierce, P.C.
10 S. Market Square, Suite 500, P.O. 80x 1265
HarriSburg, PA 17108-1265
3. I will notify all parties in writing within two days that this case has
been listed for arsunent.
(b) for defendant:
Address:
4. Argunent Court Date:
August 16, 1995
Dated: July 25, 1995
TECHNICAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES,:
INC. ,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v,
NO, 95-1602 Civil Term
BARON II,
Defendant
ACTION FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
REPLY TO NEW MATTER
13, Denied, Plaintiff's allegations as set forth in its
Complaint are incorporated herein,
14, Denied,
The Lease speaks for itself.
By way of
further answer, the description of the "leased premises" appears
as Item 2 in the Lease,
15, Denied,
The Lease and exhibits thereto speak for
themselves, By way of further answer, the wording referred to
deals with the plans and specifications for improvements and not
with the area to be leased,
16. Denied,
To the contrary, there have been numerous
conversations and correspondence between Plaintiff and Defendant
wherein Plaintiff indicated that the actual square footage of the
demised premise was inappropriate.
17. Denied, The averments contained therein are conclusions
of law to which no response is required.
18. Denied,
The Lease speaks for itself,
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SAlDIS, GUIDO,
SnuFF &
MASLAND
26 W, Hi&h Slreet
C..lisl.. PA
further answer, the "fixed annual rent" set forth in paragraph 4
of the Lease was computed on the basis of $10 per square foot per
annum with increases of $.25 per square foot per annum during the
subsequent years.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Edward E, Guido, Esquire certify that on the 27th day of
July, 1995, I served a true and correct copy of the within Reply
to New Matter upon counsel for Defendant in this matter by
depositing same in the United States mail, first class, postage
prepaid addressed as follows:
Norman P. Hetrick, Esquire
Anthony J. Nestico, Esquire
HETRICK, ZALESKI, ERNICO & PIERCE
10 South Market Street
P.O. Box 1265
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1265
DATED: 7/27/95
SAIDIS, GUIDO, SHUFF & MASLAND
By:
Edward E. Gu~do, Esquire
Attorney I.D, # 2 206
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
Attorney for Plaintiff
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ASSOCIATES, INC.,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
BARON II,
DEFENDANT
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BARON II,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
TECHNICAL SERVICES
ASSOCIATES, INC.,
DEFENDANT
94-4733 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ day of November, 1995, upon request of counsel for
plaintiff, and unopposed by counsel for defendant, the non-jury trial scheduled for
December 13, 1995, IS CANCELLED and rescheduled for Thursday, February 1,
1996, at 8:45 a.m., in Courtroom Number 2.
By the Cou ,
Edgar B, Bayley, J.
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TECHNICAL SERVICES
ASSOCIATES, INC.,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
BARON II,
DEFENDANT
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BARON II,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
TECHNICAL SERVICES
ASSOCIATES, INC.,
DEFENDANT
94-4733 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 2- / day of September, 1995, the non-jury trial scheduled for
October 5, 1995, IS CANCELLED and rescheduled for Wednesday, December 13,
1995, at 8:45 a.m., In Courtroom Number 2.
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PLAINTIFF
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BARON II,
DEFENDANT
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BARON II,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
TECHNICAL SERVICES
ASSOCIATES, INC.,
DEFENDANT
94-4733 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 30th day of January, 1996, upon agreement of counsel for all
parties, the non-jury trial scheduled for February 1, 1996, IS CANCELLED and
rescheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 1996, at 8:45 a.m., In Courtroom Number 2.
By the Court!
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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ACTION FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
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PLA~NTIFF'S PRE-TRIAL STATEMENT
I. STATEMENT OF FACTS
Plaintiff leased office space from Defendant pursuant to a
lease dated April 18, 1991. The actual occupancy was July 1,
1991. The lease is for a term of 5 years and runs through June
30, 1996.
The lease provides for the rental of 6293 square feet in a
building containing a total of 20,000 rentable square feet. The
parties agreed upon a base rental charge of $10 per square foot
per annum during the first year, with increases of $.25 per
square foot per annum each year thereafter. In addition, the
lease provided that Plaintiff would pay its proportionate share
of ceratin "operating expenses."
Plaintiff's share of those
expenses is calculated by dividing its 6293 square feet by the
"aggregate rental square feet in the building."
In late 1994 Plaintiff discovered that the premises it is
occupying contains only 6074 square feet. Plaintiff immediately
requested a refund of its rent overpayment, a reduction of its
future rent due, and a recalculation of its proportionate share
of operating expenses. Defendant refused.
SAlOIS, GUIDO,
SHUFF &
MASLAND
26 W. High Street
Carlisle. PA
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Scott O. Moore, Esquire certify that on the 18th day of
August, 1995, I served a true and correct copy of the within Pre-
trial Statement upon all parties in this matter by depositing
same in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid
addressed as follows:
Anthony J. Nestico, Esquire
HETRICK, ZALESKI, ERNICO & PIERCE
10 South Market Street
P.O. Box 1265
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1265
SAIDIS, GUID,W'SHUFF & MASLAND
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cott D. Moore, Esquire
Supreme Ct. 1.0. # 55694
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
Attorney Plaintiff
TECHNICAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES,:
INC. ,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
NO. 95- IlPO:1
Civil Term
BARON II,
Defendant
ACTION FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against
the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action
within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by
attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or
objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned
that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and
a judgment may be entered against you by the court without
further notice for any 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 I.AWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Courthouse
Court Administrator, 4th Floor
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
SAlDIS, GUIDO,
SHUFF &
MAS LAND
26 W, High Sln:cl
Carlisle.PA
Edward E. Guido, Esquire
Supreme Ct. I.D. # 21206
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
Attorney for Plaintiff
SAlDIS, GUIDO,
SHUFF &
MASLAND
26 W, High Stree,
Carlille. PA
TECHNICAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES,:
INC. ,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
NO. 95- IlrO;l
Civil Term
BARON II, a Pennsylvania
partnership,
Defendant
ACTION FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, Technical Services Associates (hereinafter referred
to as TSA) by and through its attorneys, SAlOIS, GUIDO, SHUFF &
MASLAND, P.C., files this action against Defendant above named
pursuant to the Declaratory Judgments Act, 42 Pa.C.S.A. S 7531,
et seq. and also pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. S 1601 and in support
thereof avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff, TSA is a Pennsylvania corporation with a
principal place of business located at 2 Market Plaza Way,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant, Baron I I, is a Pennsylvania partnership
(hereinafter Baron II) with a principal office at 931 North Front
Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
3. Baron II is the owner of real property located at 2
Market Plaza Way, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
(hereinafter referred to as "Property").
4. Baron I I and TSA voluntarily entered into a Lease
Agreement for the property with an effectuation date of July 1,
1991. (A copy of the Lease is attached hereto and incorporated
herein as Exhibit "A").
5. Pursuant to said Lease, the parties agreed that TSA
would rent 6293 square feet of the Property.
6. The yearly rental set forth in Paragraph 4 of Exhibit
"A" is based upon the demised premises containing 6293 square
feet.
The actual dimension of the property leased to and
occupied by TSA is only 6074 square feet.
7. TSA has requested that Baron II refund a total of Nine
Thousand Eighty-eight and 35/100 ($9,088.35) Dollars in excess
rental payments made since July of 1991.
8. TSA has requested that Baron II reduce its yearly
rental by Two Thousand Four Hundred Eight and 96/100 ($2,408.96)
Dollars for the 1995-1996 rental period.
9. Pursuant to paragraph 29 of the Lease attached hereto
as Exhibit "A", Baron II is entitled to charge TSA additional
rent.
10. Pursuant to the formula set forth in Paragraph
29.1.3.(3) Baron II has overcharged TSA One Thousand One Hundred
Eighty-four ($1,184.00) Dollars for "Operating Expenses".
11. Baron II has refused to reimburse TSA for the
overpayments set forth above and has further refused to reduce
its annual rental for the upcoming lease year.
SAlDIS, GUIDO,
SHUFF &
MASLAND
26 W. High Street
Carlisle. PA
12. There exists an actual controversy between the parties
dealing with the past amount of rent and "Operating Expenses"
paid as well as future rental amounts due.
WHEREFORE, TSA respectfully request this Honorable Court to
declare that Baron II owes TSA a refund of Nine Thousand Eighty-
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SAlDIS, GUIDO,
SHUFF &
MASLAND
26 W, High Street
Carlisle. PA
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint
are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C.S. S 4904, relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATED:
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TECHNICAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES,:
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BARON I I ,
Defendant
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95-1602 Civil Term
ACTION FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
Please dismiss the above-captioned matter with prejudice.
Date:
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Respectfully submitted,
F & MASLAND
By:
Edward E. Guido, Esquire
Supreme Ct. I.D. # 21206
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
Attorney for Plaintiff TSA
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