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WILLIAM WILLIAMS,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA
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CAR TUNES, UNLIMITED and I
RODNEY CLOUSER, ; CIVIL ACTION - ~ ,f
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NOTICB TO DEFEND
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against
the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action
within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by
attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or
objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned
that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a
judgment may be entered against you by the court without further
notice for any money claimed jn the complaint or for any other
claim or relief requested by the Petitioners. You may lose money
or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAK8E TillS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Lawyers Referral Service
P. O. Box 186
100 South st.,
Harrisburg, PA 17108
800-692-7375
Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-240-6200
R, scan CRAMER
Attorn.y at Low
P.O, Oro.., 119
Duncannnn, PA 17020
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R/ SCOTT 'CRAME " Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
P. O. Drawer 159
Duncannon, PA 17090
(717) 834-5700
WILLIAM WILLIAMS,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA
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CAR TUNES, UNLIMITED and I
RODNEY CLOUSER, I CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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COMPLAINT
NOW, comes the plaintiff, William Williams, by his
attorney, R. Scott Cramer and brings this action against the
defendants, above-named, upon a cause of action whereof the
following is a statement I
1. Plaintiff William Williams is an individual residing
at 92 Glutz Hole Road, Duncannon, Pennsylvania, 17020.
2. Defendant Rodney Clouser is an individual residing at
R. D. N3, Box 1982, Newville, Pennsylvania, 17241.
3. Defendant Randy singleton is an individual t/a/d/b/a
Car Tunes, Unlimited, with an office at R. D. N1, Box 24,
Walnut Bottom, Pennsylvania, 17266.
Count I
Plaintiff v. Defendant Clouser
4. Defendant Clouser on or about the 11th day of June,
1994, sold to plaintiff a 1973 truck for Three Thousand Eight
Hundred ($3,800.00) Dollars and, as an inducement for the
purchase of said truck, orally promised and warranted that
Baid truck was of first quality, in good shape and condition,
and had just passed inspection, which was evidenced by a
current inspection sticker.
5. Plaintiff, on or about said date, relying upon
defendant's promise and warrant, purchased said truck as
aforesaid.
R. ~OTT (RAMtR
Allorn.... at low
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6. The said truck, at the time of the sale, was
defective in that both front and rear brakes did not meet the
R, SCOTT CRAMER
Attorney ot law
p, O. OtOWI" 159
Ouncannon, PA 17020
braking performance standards promulgated by the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation.
7. The plaintiff avers that an examination of said truck
at the time of sale would not have revealed any defects as
same were latent defects and not readily ascertainable.
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Plaintiff hae expended the sum of $1,980.26 dollars,
to have the truck pass inspection and be legally
for the highway.
9. Despite defendant C10users specific representation
that the engine was in good condition, both the engine and
transmission were also defective and will be required to be
replaced at a cost of $4,000.00.
10. The contract between the parties was oral.
WHEREFORE plaintiff demands judgment against defendant
Clouser for $5,980.26 plus interest and costs.
COUNT II
Plaintiff v. Defendant singleton
11. Paragraphs 1 through 10 are incorporated herein by
reference.
12. At the time the sale was made, defendant singleton
was a duly certified inspection mechanic in the commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
13. At the time of the sale, said truck bore an
inspection sticker certifying its inspection on March 3, 1994,
which inspection sticker was valid for one year subsequent
thereto.
14. Despite having knowledge that the brakes of said
truck did not meet the standards promulgated by the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, defendant singleton
represented the truck to have so met the standard and passed
the truck for inspection.
15. Defendant singleton used unfair or deceptive acts or
practices as defined in the Unfair Trade Practices and
Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL), section 201-2(4) with
reference to his representing goods to be of a particular
standard or quality while knowing they are of another or
lesser standard.
WHEREFORE Plaintiff demands judgment against defendant
Singleton for three timss the actual damages sustained as per
73 P.S. section 201-9.2 (UTPCPL), plus attorney fees.
Respectfully submitted,
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R/ Soott cralllar,
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VlRIrICATION
I, WILLIAM WILLIAMS, hereby verify that the statements made
in the foregoing complaint are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. 14904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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The avennents of fact contained in paragraph seven (7) of tho Complaint are speclflcally
denied, On the contrary, the plaintUr was given every opportunity to examine the truck and it
waived said opportunity prior to the sale.
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The avennenls of fact containcd in paragraph eight (8) of the Complaint are denied since
the facts are In the exclusive possession of the plaintiff. I'roofhereofls expressly demanded.
9.
The avennents of fact contained in paragraph nine (9) of the Complaint are denied. On
Ihe contrary, the plalntilr expressly reduced the price in order to sell the truck in its current
condition. No warranty was made.
10.
The avennents of fact contained In paragraph ten (10) oflhe Complaint are admilled.
COUNT II
The avennents of filct contained In Countll are not applicable to defendant Cloulcr,
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CERT....ICA 1'[ 01<' S.:RVICE
I, Marcus A, McKnight, III, Esquire, hereby certify that on this date a true and correct
copy of the foregoing Answer to Complaint was served upon the plaintiff by nral-clau United
States Mall, postage prepaid in Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, as follows:
R. Scott Cramer, Esquire
Center Square
P. 0, Drawer 159
Duncannon, PA ]7020
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By: I~areu A. McKltlllht, III, E'qu ~e
60 We t Pomfrot Street
Carlisle, I' A J 70 13
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Supreme \UI1I,D. No: 25476
Attorney for Defendant
Rodney Clouser
Dated: JUly.;L 1995
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RANDY SINOLETON, t/a/d/b/a
KARTUNES UNLIHITED and
RODNEY CLOUSER,
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ANSWER AND NEW HATTER
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KARTUNEs lJNLIMITED, by Blld tllrou!lh h1ll attorlley, IHchard L,
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4. - 10. After reaaollnbJe illV"ltlllattoll, Defelldallt tl wIthout
sufficlellt Infol'malio,. to In/'m It bel tel' al to the aHeWatlona,
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Il"felldllllt 1>1111/1,,'011 "(""'''aellle(j that the trllck Ila.,ud In'pectton,
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~J. Any dRlnlllll'B to the truck Wel'e caused hy Plaintiff's mlllu.e 0"
the truck.
~4. In the event that De"endant 61nlleton Is "olllld lIable to
I'llllntlff, lwhlch Ilahlllty Is hereby denledl said liability I.
limited to de"e~tB relRtlu~ to the brnkes whl~h would render the
trllck nH belnll Incllpl1bll' 0" pRsslnl! IIlBpeetloll.
NEW HATTER PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. 2252ldl
25. Defendant Rl1ndy Slugletoll IncorporRles by re"erence a. if ae!
fully herein, I'nrngrnphs I t1I1'ollgh 24.
211. Any dnmnges luclll'n'd by I'lalntlt'f WaR due to the Bole conduct
of IJefendanl Rodney ClouBer, In Intentionally falllnll to d1.cloae
latent defect( s I In th.. car which defectl s I were with1n the
knowledge 01' said llefpndunl CIOllS!!I'.
27. AllY dRlnllgeH incllrred by PIRintlff wns due to the Hole conduct
of IJefeudRll1 ClolIHer, iu negligently failing to dlscloHe latent
d,,"ectl s) In t1l(> enr, which d,,"ect B Hhollld .IIl\'e b,,,," known to
Bnld lJefendunt.
211, Any damAgeB i ncul'l'ed by P IR lutl .... WRH dlle to the Bole conduct
0" DefendAnt Clouser, lu Intl!lltlonRlly mlsrepl'eHenllng the
condition 0" the cllr aN l)(>lnll BntlHfactol'Y, whl!ll In "acl., said
1"'londallt 1'loUBOl' hod 11111 klll>ld....lle I hol Bllill "III' "'lia delN'llve.
~u. Ant dllmlll..1I IlIl'III'I...d by Plaint III' was due 10 Ihe Bole cOllduct
01' Uel'olulllnl Hodn!!, t:IOIlIIDI', III 1I"lIlll1ontl, mlarel'rosontlnll the
cOlllllI Ion 01' thp. CIII' 10 Plalntll'l', when Uol'l'ndant Ilodne, ClOlIsel'
Nhould hllvl' had knowlf'lll/e 01' Iho del'tll'tlvlI condition 01' the
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30. Any damales incurred h, l'I,.lntll'l' were cnused b, tho sole
I'raudul..nt conduct 011 I Ill' \,81'1 01' lJel'endant Clouller.
31. 1'1'101' to f)ol'endanl Blnlllf'ton's lBauance of the inBpection
slicker, U..l'endant ClouBer IlIlol'mod lJel'endant !;jnIlJeton that he
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OF PENNSYINANIA
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RANDY SINGLETON,
t/a/d/b/a KARTUNES
UNl.IMI'fED and RODNEY
CLOUSER,
REPLY TO NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT CLOUSER
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, William Williams, by and
through his attorney, R. 6cott cramer, Esquirs, and files the
following Reply to New Matterl
17. Denied as stated. Defendant singleton communicated by
virtue of his inspection sticker which he applied to the vehicle
in question certifying aB to Its condition.
lB. Denied. Paragraph 18 is a concluBion of law to which
no response is required.
19. Denied. Paragraph 19 iB a conclusion of law to which
no response is required.
20. Denied. After reaBonable inveBtigation Plaintiff is
without knowledge or information suffiuient to form a belief as
to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph 20 and
proof thereof, if relevant, iB demanded at trial.
21. Denied. Paragraph 21 is a conclusion of law to which
no reBponBe iB reqUIred.
22. Denicd. 1~e vehicle waB alwaYB uBed in an appropriate
manner by the Plaintiff.
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23. Denied. Paragraph 2] is a concluBlon of law to which
no response is required.
24. l>enled. I'a ragraph 24 is a conclusion of law to which
no reBponse Is required.
25. Plaintiff incorporates by reference ftS if set forth
fully herein paragrftphs 1-24.
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26. Denied. Paragraph 26 is 11 conclusion of law to which
no response is required
27. Denied. Paragraph 27 is a conclusion of law to which
no response is required.
28. Donied. Paragraph 28 is a conclusion of law to which
no response is required.
29. Denied. Paragraph 29 is a conclusion of law to which
no response is required.
30. Denied. Paragraph 30 is a conclusion of law to which
no response is required.
31. Denied. After reasonable investigation Plaintiff is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph 31 and
proof thereof, if relevant, is demanded at trial.
32. Denied. After reasonable investigation Plaintiff is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the averments containl'd in pdragraph 32 and
proof thereOf, if relevant, is demanded at trial.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully prays your Ilonorabls
Court to dismise with prejudice New Matter of Defendant, Clouser
and render Judgement in favor of Plaintiff.
Respectfully sUbmitted,
BY
R Scott Crame sqUire,
Attorney for Plaintiff
R, ICon CRAMtR
Aftomev 01 law
P. O. Ora", 159
Ouncannon, PA 17020
I verifY that the statements made in this Reply to New
Matter of Defendant Clouser are true and correot to the best of
my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsifications
to authorities.
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R. Kon CRAMER
A ItntnflV at Law
P. n. Drawer 119
I)uncannhn, PA 17020
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The averments of paragraph nineteen (III) of the New Maller are denied, A conclullon of
law to which an Answer is not required.
20,
Paragraph twenty (20) of the New Maller is specifically denied. Defendant Singleton had
inspected the vehicle In February of 1994 and he had also Inspected the same vehicle on one or
more previous occasions.
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Paragraph twenty-one (21) of the New Maller Is denied. Any dalllages sustained by the
plaintiff were self imposed by the c1langes he sought to be made to the truck and not tho conducl
of defendant Clouser.
22,
The averments of paragraph twenty-two (22) are denied. Defendant Clouser is without
sufficient information or knowledge regarding the use of the truck by the plaintiff,
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The averments of paragraph twenty-three (23) are denied. Defendant Clouser II wllhout
sufficient information or knowledge regarding any misuse of the truck by the plaintiff.
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24,
Tho avermentl of lItet contained In paragraph twenty-four (24) are Ipoclflcally denied,
Defendant Clouser II without sutnclent Information or knowledge regarding detect I to tho brakes
or any other areas of the truck.
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The averments of fact contained in paragraph twenty.five (25) of the New Matter are
incorporaled by reference in Answer. one (1) through twenty.four (24) to Ihe Complainl and
New Maller.
26.
The avenuents of IItct contained In paragraph twenty-sh, (26) of the New Matter are
specifically denied. On the contrary, the truck was sold to the plaintiff by defendant Clouser on
an "a. is" basis for a reduced price. Mr, Clouser itemized the problems and plaintiff had ample
opportunity to Inspect and evaluate the truck but failed to do so,
27.
The averments of fact contained in paragraph twenty-seven (27) of the Complalnl are
specifically denied, Defendant Clouser did not fail to disclose any item of which he wu aware
needed to be checked, The tnlck was inspected in February and was sold to the plaintiff In July.
No further inspection was performed by the plaintil1~
28.
The avennentl of fict contained In paragraph twenty-eight (28) of the Complaint are
specifically denied, Defendant Clouser did not Intentionally misrepresent any aspect of the truck
sold to the plaintiff. The plaintiff did not contact the defendant until many weeks following the
sale of the truck.
29.
The avermenll of fact contained In paragraph twenty-nine (29) of the Complalnl are
specll1cally denied, Defendant Clouser did not negligently misrepresent any aspect of the truck,
30,
The avennents of fact contained In paragraph thirty (30) of the New Matter are
specll1cally denied. At no time did Mr. Clouser engage in any fraudulent conduct regarding the
sale of the truck.
31.
The averments of fact contained in paragraph Ihlrty-one (31) of the New Matter are
admitted in part and denied in part, It Is admitted that defendant Clouser knew of no defects
regarding the truck severe enough to not pan Inspection, In February of 1994 defendant Clouser
did notilY Singleton that the brake rotors In the front of the truck were close to needing repaired
but that they would need to be checked to be certain of passing Inspection. Defendant Singleton
had the truck In his InSIJectlon station In excess of one (I) week.
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32,
The avemtents of fact contained In paragraph thlrtY'lwo (32) arc 5'lccll1cally denied On
the contrary. defendant Clouser only allreed to attelllplto wurk wilh the Illalnlll1'ln attomlltlnllto
resolve this complaint.
WIIEREFORE, defendanl respeclllllly rellucsls Ihul this lIellun be dllmlned and
judllment entered for defendant Clouser wilh eusls
Itcspeetl\llIy submitted,
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Atto/llcy Iht the dc/cndant,
I\odncy I. Clouler
Dated: January 4, 1996
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odney Clouler
I verii)' that the Itatementl made In thll Anlwer to New Matter are true and correct, I
underlland that fat Ie Iilalementl herein made are lubJecl to the penahlel of I B Pa, C,S,A. Section
4904 relating 10 unsworn falslflcation 10 authorities.
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CUMBERI.AND COUNTY, I'ENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95-3301 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTIOII - LAW
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HOTION TO DISMISS FOU INSUFFICIENT SPECIFICITY
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Plaintiff's I'ompllllnl. ll!lninHt him be dismissed.
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We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn
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(Notel If damage. for delay are awarded, they shall be
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
ORDER TO SETTLE, DISCONTINUE AND END
To the Prothonotary 1
Kindly mark the above oaptioned oase, settled/
disoontinued and ended ftS to Defendant Rodney Cloussr.
Date I 5- 7 (,ft,
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