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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
JUDICIAL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF APPEAL
DISTRICT JUSTICE JUDGMENT
NOTICE OF APPEAL
Notice is give~ that the appellant has filed in the above Court of Common Pleas an appeal from the iudgrnent rendered by the District Justice on the
date and in the case mentioned below.
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This Notice of Appeal, when received by the District Justice, will operate as a
SUPERSEDEAS to the judgment for possession in this cas~
Signature of Prothonotary or Deputy
1 O01 (6) in action before District Justice, he MUST
FILE A COMPLAINT within twenty (20) days after
filing his NOTICE of APPEAL.
PRAECIPE TO ENTER RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT AND RULE TO FILE
(This section of form to be used ONLY when appellant was DEFENDANT (see Pa. R.C.P.J.P. No. 1001(7) in action before District Justice.
IF NOT USED, detach from copy of notice of appeal to be served upon appellee).
'nterruleupon~JO~ ~.~ (~'~0~ ti file a complaint in this oppeal
(Commoa Pleas ~ ) within twenty (20) days after see~,,'//~/~ ~ suffer e/l~ o.~udgme.~ of non pros.
RULE: To ~r~_l~.~ ~ ~1~ ~J ,oppollee(s).
(1) You are notified fhat a rule is hereby efll~red upon you to file a complaint in this appeal within twenty (20) days after the dote of
service of this rule upon you by pe~oflal service OF by certified o~ regisl~-~ed maiL
(2) If you do not file a complaint within this time, a JUDGMENT OF NON PROS VflLL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU,
COURT FILE TO BE FILED WITH PROTHONOTARY
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SWORN( FF d[b) OSUaSORiBEQBE?OhE}vIE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF'
09-1-01 r
CHARLES A. CLEMENT, JR.
^oo,o.-400 BRIDGE STREET I
OLDE TOWNE COMMONS -SUITE 3
NEW CUMB~, PA
.... ~. (717) 774 '5989 17070
MICHAEL LOWRy
134 HILL LANE
MECF~ANIcsEuRG, PA 17055
NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT
CIVIL CASE
~This case dismissed without prejudice..
Amount of Judgment Subject to
Attachment/Act 5 of 1996 $_
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(Date & Time)
Amount Of Judgment $~
Judgment Costs $~
Interest on Judgment $ .0~
Attorney Fees $ .... .~
Total $ 6 4.__..~._~..~1 5.4
Post Judgment Credits
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~ Certified Judgment Total $
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OF APPEAL WITH THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK C~F 'r.~: ,,- ...... . .~0 UD~MEN'[.r aY FILING A NOTICE
........ uuH/OF COMMOcN.~i~LEAS' CIVJ~DIVISION. YOU
MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCR~OT FO~,~,~,T, ¥~R. ~,,CE OF APPEAL.
Ii certify tha~~ t.~e · ' .' e
My commission expires first Monday of January, 2.008 SEAL
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THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT:
Judgment:
[~] Judgment was entered for: (Name~ ~A~A$~ (%~ ~A~D f-I'TT.T,./I'~TTAlk,,-'~ ¢~trTl~
[~ Judgment was entered against: (Name)
in the amount of $ -~ on: (Date of Judgment)
~ Defendants are jointly and severarly liable.
~] ' Damage; Wi" be asseSSed:on:
O~ocke[~o.: CC- 0000196-02
Date Filed: 4/08/02
~YAMAHA OF CAMp HILL/DUANE SUMMERs
1101 SLATE HILL RD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
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DEFENDANT: VS.
F-LOWRy, MICHAEL
~3~ HILL ~%RE
MEC2~ANICSH~G, PA 17055
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF ; SS
AFFIDAVIT: I hereby swear or affirm that I served __ , J..,./J ~ .,/~,.~'"
~ a copy of the Notice Qf ,~ppe. ol, Common Pleas NoOe~_~_/,)61 /, ~.~[j~.~upon.the District Justice designated therein on
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[;~a~d~'t~s~rved the R~ie to File a, Corr[plaint acco~l~anying the above ~otice of Appeal up_on the appellee(s) to whom
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YAFa%/qA OF CAMP HILL,
MICHAEL J. LOWRY AND
RODNEY LAMBERT,
Defendants
Plaintiff :
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. O~--- CO% I
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ARBITRATION
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
money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other
rights important to you.
YOU SHOUT.D TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP:
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Phone: (800) 990-9108 or (717) 249-3166
YAMAHA OF CAMP HII,L
Plaintiff,
MICHAEL J. LOWRY AND
RODNEY LAMBERT
Defendants,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No.
ARBITRATION
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la cone. Si usted quierer defenderse de estas
demandas expuestas en las paginas signuientes, usted tiene vienta (20) dias de plazo al partir de al
fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona a
por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objectiones a las demandas
en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se fefiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede
una orden contra usted sin previo aviso o nofication y por cualquier queja o akuvui que es pedido
en la peticion de demanda. Usted puedo parder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos
importantes para usted
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO
TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DIMERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO,
VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEPONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE
EMCUENTRA ESCRITA ABA JO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSSGUIA
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17014
Phone (800) 990-9108 or (717) 249-3166
Y~AHA OF CAMP HILL,
Vo
MICHAEL J. LOWRY AND
RODNEY LAMBERT,
Defendants
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
~ERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. O~-~O%!
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PLAINTIFF{S COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Yamaha of Camp Hill, by and
through its attorney, James R. Balkovic, Esquire, and respectfully
represents as follows in support of this Complaint:
Backqround Alleqation~
1. Plaintiff, Yamaha of Camp Hill, is a motorcycle shop
organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania with its principal place of business located at 1101
Slate Hill Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
2. Defendant, Michael J. Lowry, is an adult individual
residing at 134 Hill Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17055.
3. Defendant, Rodney Lambert, is an adult individual residing
at 134 Hill Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17055.
4. On Saturday, March 30, 2002, Defendant Lowry entered into
a written agreement with Plaintiff to purchase a new 2002 Yamaha
YZ250P motorcycle (hereinafter "motorcycle") for the amount of Six
ARBITRATION
Thousand, Two Hundred and Ninety-three Dollars and Ninety-four
Cents ($6,293.94). A copy of the bill of sale executed by
Defendant Lowry is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked
Exhibit "A".
5. Defendant Lowry's purchase of the aforesaid Motorcycle was
subject to financing one hundred percent (100%) of the purchase
amount through Household Bank of Nevada; however, his credit
application was denied.
6. Defendant Lambert then co-signed the credit application
together with Defendant Lowry and they reapplied for financing;
again, however, the credit application was denied.
7. Notwithstanding the denial of financing to Defendants
Lowry and Lambert, an employee of Plaintiff mistakenly believed
that Defendants Lowry and Lambert had in fact been approved for
credit and permitted them to take possession of the Motorcycle on
Saturday, March 30, 2002.
8. On Monday, April 1, 2002, Plaintiff's general manager,
Duane Summers, informed Defendant Lowry that the credit application
had been denied and Defendant Lowry instructed Duane Summers to
pick up the Motorcycle at the residence of Defendants Lowry and
Lambert.
9. Upon arrival at Defendants' residence, Defendant Lowry
refused to return the Motorcycle and Defendants Lowry and Lambert
have kept possession of it to this day.
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10. Defendants Lowry and Lambert have refused to return the
Motorcycle to Plaintiff or to pay for it.
Count I: Unjust Enrichment
11. The averments set forth in paragraphs 1 through 10 above
are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full.
12. As averred above, Defendants Lowry and Lambert have kept
the aforesaid Motorcycle without paying for it or agreeing to pay
for it.
13. Should Defendants Lowry and Lambert be permitted to
retain the aforesaid Motorcycle without paying for it or agreeing
to pay for it, they would be unjustly enriched at the expense of
the Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff hereby demands judgment in its favor and
against the Defendants, jointly and severally, in an amount of Six
Thousand, Two Hundred and Ninety-three Dollars and Ninety-four
Cents ($6,293.94); fair market value for use; compensation for any
damages to the vehicle; attorney's fees and costs and interest as
provided by law.
Count II: Theft
14. The averments set forth in paragraphs 1 through 13 above
are incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
15. By virtue of the conduct of the Defendants Lambert and
Lowry, as set forth above, in keeping the aforesaid Motorcycle
without paying for it or agreeing to pay for it, Defendants Lambert
and Lowry have committed the crime of theft.
16. The aforesaid criminal acts of Defendants Lambert and
Lowry were and are so outrageous as to warrant the imposition of
punitive damages.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment in its favor and against
the Defendants, jointly and severally, in an amount of Six
Thousand, Two Hundred and Ninety-three Dollars and Ninety-four
Cents ($6,293.94); the imposition of punitive damages; fair market
value for use; compensation for any damages to the vehicle; and
attorney's fees and costs and interest as provided by law.
Count III: Replevin
17. The averments set forth in paragraphs 1 through 16 above
are incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
18. Plaintiff has lawful title to the aforesaid Motorcycle.
19. Defendants Lambert and Lowry have no title to the
aforesaid Motorcycle but nevertheless remain in possession of it
unlawfully.
20. Plaintiff has the right to the immediate possession of
the aforesaid Motorcycle.
21. The conduct of Defendants Lambert and Lowry in unlawfully
maintaining possession of the aforesaid Motorcycle warrants the
imposition of punitive damages.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment in its favor and against
the Defendants, jointly and severally, and asks the Court to award
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immediate possession of the aforesaid Motorcycle to it; a judgment
for the aforesaid Motorcycle's unlawful detention; special damages
for the unlawful possession of the aforesaid Motorcycle; the
imposition of punitive damages; fair market value for use;
compensation for any damages to the vehicle; and attorney's fees
and costs and interest as provided by law.
Count IV: Breach of Contract
22. The averments set forth in paragraphs 1 through 21 above
are incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
23. As averred above, on Saturday, March 30, 2002, Defendant
Lowry entered into a written agreement with Plaintiff to purchase
a new 2002 Yamaha YZ250P motorcycle (hereinafter "motorcycle,,) for
the amount of Six Thousand, Two Hundred and Ninety-three Dollars
and Ninety-four Cents ($6,293.94). A copy of the bill of sale
executed by Defendant Lowry is attached hereto, made a part hereof
and marked Exhibit "A".
24. Defendant Lowry's purchase of the aforesaid Motorcycle
was subject to financing one hundred percent (100%) of the purchase
amount through Household Bank of Nevada; however, his credit
application was denied.
25. Defendant Lambert then co-signed the credit application
together with Defendant Lowry and they reapplied for financing;
again, however, the credit application was denied.
26. Under the express terms of the aforesaid contract,
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Defendants agreed to pay for the aforesaid Motorcycle and take
possession of it only upon approval of the respective credit
applications.
27. Defendants, however, despite having been denied credit
submit to the terms of the aforesaid contract, have taken
possession of the aforesaid Motorcycle without paying for it or
agreeing to pay for it.
28. Defendants have breached their contract with the
Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff hereby demands judgment in its favor and
against the Defendants, jointly and severally, in an amount of Six
Thousand, Two Hundred and Ninety-three Dollars and Ninety-four
Cents ($6,293.94); fair market value for use; compensation for any
damages to the vehicle; attorney's fees and costs and interest as
provided by law.
RESPECTFULLY SUBM TTED:
~mes ~. Balk~ovic, Esquire '
PA~I~-~. No. 43889
P.O. Box 637
704 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Phone: (717) 774-3001, ext. 12
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
DATED: September \% , 2002.
YAMAHA OF CAMP HILL
Plaintiff,
MICHAEL J. LOWRY
RODNEY LAMBERT,
Defendants,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No.
VERIFICATION
I, Duane Summers, the General Manager of Plaintiff Yamaha of Camp Hill, verify that the
statements made in the Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information
and belief and that I am authorized to make this Verification on behalf of Yamaha of Camp Hill.
I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 C.S.A. section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
YAMAHA OF CAMP HILL, PLAINTIFF
DATE
YAMAHA/KTM OF .CAMP HILL
* 1101 Slate Hill Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-6192
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
YAMAHA OF CAMP HILL,
Plaintiff
MICHAEL J. LOWRY, and
RODNEY LAMBERT,
Defendants
No.: 02-4081
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ARBITRATION
AND NOW, comes the Defendants, by their attorney and files the following ANSWER.
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
10.
Admitted in part and Denied in part. It is Admitted that a Bill of Sale to purchase to
the motorcycle was completed.. The purchase price as listed on the document was
$5,695.00.
Denied. The purchase documents do not reflect any contingency in the purchase.
Denied. The credit application is not attached to the Complaint and the allegations
regarding the contents of the credit application are denied. Defendant Rodney
Lambert has no responsibility on the purchase. Strict proof is demanded at trial.
Denied. A Bill of Sale was completed and delivery was made. The conduct of the
Plaintiff's employees are their negligence and carelessness were not the fault of the
Defendants. Defendant Rodney Lambert has no obligation to the Plaintiff.
Denied. Defendant Michael J. Lowry has the right to obtain the motorcycle and has
never agreed to return the motorcycle without assurance that there is no further
financial obligations.
Admitted in part, and Denied in part. It is Admitted that the motorcycle was
delivered. Plaintiffs failed to accept payments as required.
Admitted in part, and Denied in part. It is Admitted that a motorcycle was delivered.
No payments have been accepted by the Plaintiffs.
COUNT I: Unjust Enrichment
11. Paragraphs one (1) through ten (10) of the Answer are incorporated herein by
reference as set forth in ful.
12. Denied. Defendant Michael $. Lowry has not received any assurances from the
Plaintiffthat any financial obligations have been resolved or that his credit rating will
not be effected.
13. Denied. The plaintiff's conduct was careless and negligent in the processing of the
purchased documents and were under the sole control of thc Plaintiffs.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff's bequest for Judgment should be Denied.
COUNT II: Theft
14. Paragraphs set forth in the Answers paragraphs one (1) through thirteen (13) are
incorporated by reference.
15. Denied. Plaintiffs have refused to accept payments or to continue to process the
financing agreements as discussed.
16. ' Denied. Under the circumstances and as a matter of law, punitive damages are not
applicable. Plaintiffs were negligent and careless in the preparation of the purchase
documents.
WHEREFORE, the Defendants request that the Plaintiffs bequest for damages be dismissed.
COUNT III: Replevi-
17. Paragraphs set forth in the Answers, one (1) through sixteen (16) are incorporated by
reference.
18. Denied. A Bill of Sale was signed and Plaintiffhas failed to fulfill their obligations
as required.
19. Denied. Defendant Michael J. Lowry purchased the motorcycle and has the right of
possession.
20.
Denied. Defendant Michael J. Lowry has purchased the motorcycle and has the right
of possession.
21. Denied. Under the circumstances and as a matter of law, punitive damages are not
recoverable.
WHEREFORE, Defendants request the Plaintiffs bequest for judgment be dismissed with
prejudice.
22.
COUNT IV: Breach of Contract
Paragraphs set forth in the Answer, one (1) through twenty-one (21) are incorporated
by reference.
23. Admitted in Part. Denied in part. It is Admitted a Bill of Sale was completed with
the terms and conditions stated. The purchase price of the motorcycle was $5,695.00.
24. Denied. The Bill of Sale contains no contingency regarding financing or purchasing.
25. Denied. The credit application is not attached to the Complaint and the allegations
regarding the coments of the credit application are denied. Defendant Rodney
Lambert has no obligations. Strict proof is demanded at trial.
26. Denied. The written contract does not provide for any contingency as to financing.
The Plaintiffs were obligated to finance the motorcycle for the Defendants.
27. Denied. Defendant Michael J. Lowryis entitled to possession. Plaintiffs have failed
to arrange financing or accept payments.
28. Denied. Defendant Michael J. Lowry is entitled to possession of the motorcycle.
The Plaintiff's carelessness and negligence in preparation of the purchase documents
are the cause of Plaintiffs damages.
WHEREFORE, the Defendants request the Plaintiffs Complaint cause of action be dismissed
with prejudice.
Date:
Respectfully submitted,
Douglas R.._Bare,/Eflquire
I.D. # 43877 c/ -
Attorney for Defendant
46 East Philadelphia Street
York, Pennsylvania 17401
(717) 854-1fi00
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this ANSWER are based upon information which
has been furnished to counsel by me and information which has been gathered by counsel in
the preparation of this lawsuit is tree and correct to the best of my knowledge, information
and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18 PA
C.S. §4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
YAMAHA OF CAMP HILL,
Plaintiff
MICHAEL J. LOWRY, and
RODNEY LAMBERT,
Defendants
No.: 02-4081
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ARBITRATION
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Douglas R. Bare, Esquire, attorney for Michael J. Lowry, do hereby certify that I am this
day serving a copy of the foregoing ANSWER upon the counsel of record in the following manner.
BY REGULAR MAr[.:
James R. Balkovic, Esquire
P.O. Box 637
704 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
Date:
t.,otigias RT. Bare,-E'sqtiire --
I.D. g43877
Attorney for Defendant
46 East Philadelphia Street
York, PA 17401-1122
(717) 854-1900
SHERIFF'S
CASE NO: 2002-04081 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERIJLND
YAMA}{A OF CANP HILL ET AL
VS
LOWRY MICHAEL
RETURN - REGULAR
RONALD HOOVER Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPL~AINT & NOTICE was served upon
LOWRY MICH3AEL the
DEFENDANT , at 1913:00 HOURS, on the 23rd day of September, 2002
at 134 HILL LANE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
RODNEY LAMBERT, ROOMMATE
by handing to
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 8.28
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
36.28
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this ~ ~ day of
/P~oth0notary
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
09/24/2002
YAMAHA OF CAMP HILL
putl/ Sheriff
SHERIFF'S RETURN
CASE NO: 2002-04081 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
YAMAHA OF CAMP HILL ET AL
VS
LOWRY MICHAEL
- REGULAR
RONALD HOOVER , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
LANBERT RODNEY the
law,
DEFENDANT , at 1913:00 HOURS,
at 134 HILL LANE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
RODNEY LAMBERT
on the 23rd day of September, 2002
by handing to
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 6.00
Service .00
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
16.00
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this y ~ day of
~ ,~, . ~2_3 A.D.
f ~rothonotar~'
R. Thomas Kline
09/24/2002
YAMAHA OF CAMP HILL
By:
Deputy ~herif f
YAMAHA OF CAMP HILL
Plaintiff,
MICHAEL j. LOWRy and
RODNEy LAMBERT,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION _ LAW
No. 02-4081
Arbitration
RULE 1312-1 The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in the following
form:
PETITION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
James R. Balkovic, counsel for the plaintiffin the above action, respectfully represents that:
1. The above action is at issue.
2. The claim of the plainfiffin the action is $6,293.94 plus costs, attorney fees, and
punitive damages.
The following attorneys are interested in the case as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit as
arbitrators: James R. Balkovic, Douglas R. Bare.
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to
whom the case shall be submitted.
Q Ja~/es R. Balkovic -
ORDER OF COURT
petiti°n,AND~W' /~ , 2002, in co 'er'
E dND~/OW,~ Esq, -- n~s/~d at, on of the foregoing
above captioned a~fflon (O~ed for.-~-~~ · ppomted arbitrators in the
YAMAHA OF CAMP HILL
Plaintiff,
MICHAEL J. LOWRY
RODNEY LAMBERT,
Defendants,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 02-4081
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, James R. Balkovic, Esquire, do hereby certify that on this 15th Day of November,
2002, I placed in the United States mail true and correct copies of the Complaint with first class
mail postage affixed to the following:
Douglas R. Bare, esquire
Attorney for Defendant
46 E. Philadelphia Street
York, PA 17401-1122
PO Box 637 / 704 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-3001 ext. 12
YAMAHA OF CAMP HILL,
Plaintiff
MICHAEL J. LOWRY and
RODNEY LAMBER~, Defendant
In The Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
No. 02-4081
Civil Action Law
OATH
We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend the
and the Constitution .o~_~is Commonwealth and
Constitution of the United States
that we will discharge the duties of our office witl~
Ro~rt C / Sal~1~, C~airman
D
Richar~d' L. Webber, Jr./ )
AWARD
We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or
affirmed), make the following award:
(Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated.)
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Arbitrator, dissents. (~~if applicable)
Robert C~ Samdms,
Date of Hearing: 4/10/03
Date of Award:
Chairman
George F. Douglas, III
Ri .-Webber, Jr. /
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF AWARD
Now, the ZO~ day of April , 2003, at ¢.'0~ , A.M., the above award
was entered upon the docket and notice thereof given by mail to the parties or
their attorneys.
Arbitrator's compensation to be
paid upon appeal:
Prothonotary
Deput~/
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NOTICE OF APPEAL
FROM AWARD OF BOARD OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Notice is given that ~/~\ appeals
from the award of the l~0ard of arbitrators entered in this catse on
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A jury trial is demanded C~. (Check box if a jury trial is demanded. Other
wise jury trial is waived.)
I hereby certify that:
1. The compensation of the arbitrators has been paid, or
2. 3_pplieatiop hae ~'ecn niake lot pci'iiii~iun tO ...... n ' "-
.............. lo.,-u,,.,~,,,.,u iii toxma paupens.
(Strike out the inapplicable clause)
NOTE:
App~l~ant or ~l(ney for Appel~t
The demand for jury thal on appeal
from compulsory arbitration is
governed by Rule 1007.1 (b),
(b) No affidavit or verification is required.
PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please list the following case:
(Check One) (X) For Jury Trial at the next term of civil court.
( ) For trial without a jury.
YAMAHA OF CAMP HILL,
Plaintiff,
V.
MICHAEL J. LOWRY and
RODNEY LAMBERT,
Defendants,
(Check one)
( ) Civil Action - Law
(X) Appeal From Arbitration
( ) Other
Trials Commence on Novmber 3, 2003
Pretrials will be held on October 15,2003
(Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials)
The Party listing the case for trial shall provide
Forthwith a copy of the praecipe to all counsel
Pursuant to local Rule 214.1
No. 02-4081 2002
Indicate the attorney who will try the case for the party who files this praecipe:
Balkovic
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known: Unknown
This case is ready for trial.
am0,.~.~R'.~ alkovic, Esquire
pA 1D'-gr 43889
Attorney for Plaintiff
James R.
YAMAHA OF CAMP HILL
Plaintiff,
MICHAEL J. LOWRY
RODNEY LAMBERT,
Defendants,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND cOUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 02-4081
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
l, James R. Balkovic, Esquire, do hereby certify that on this 15th Day of August,
2003, I placed in the United States mail true and correct copies of the notice pursuant tp PA RCP
1305 and local Rule 214.1 with first class mail postage affixed to the following:
Michael Lowry
214 Willis Road
Etters, PA 17319
Rodney Lambert
134 Hill Lane
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
James R?l}alkovic, Esqu'
pA~889
PO Box 637 / 704 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-3001 ext. 12
YAMAHA OF CAMP HILL,
Plaintiff
VS.
MICHAEL J. LOWRY and
RODNEY LAMBERT,
Defendants
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
02-4081 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
1N RE: PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
This matter was called for a pretrial conference today, October 15, 2003. Neither of the
parties appeared and the defendant did not file a pretrial memorandum. Counsel for the plaintiff
has filed a pretrial memorandum and did appear at the call of the list. Accordingly, the case
continues to be listed for trial in the November trial.
This case involves the defendant's March 2002 agreement with the plaintiff to purchase a
Yamaha motorcycle for $6,293.94. The purchase was subject to 100% financing. In the end, the
defendant's credit application was denied. Nonetheless, the defendant has retained the
motorcycle and has not paid for it.
This otherwise uncomplicated case should be no more than a day and a half in duration.
The usual number of juror challenges will pertain.
October 15, 2003
James R. Balkovic, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Michael J. Lowry, Pro Se
Roch~ey Lambert, Pro Se
Court Administrator
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YAMAHA OF CAMP HILL, :
Plaintiff :
V. :
MICHAEL J. LOWRY and :
RODNEY LAMBERT, :
Defendants :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-4081 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 3rd day of November, 2003, pursuant
to an agreement of counsel, Rodney Lambert is dismissed as a
Defendant in this case.
By the Court,
/' esley
James R. Balkovic, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Douglas R. Bare, Esquire
For the Defendant
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YAMAHA OF CAMP HILL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. :
MICHAEL J. LOWRY, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : NO. 02-4081 CIVIL TERM
AND NOW,
consideration of the Plaintiff's complaint in the
ORDER OF COURT
this 3rd day of Now~mber, 2003,
upon
above-captioned matter and pursuant to an agreement reached
in open court between the Plaintiff represented by James R.
Balkovic, Esquire, and the remaining Defendant, Michael J.
Lowry, represented by Douglas R. Bare, Esquire, it is
ordered and directed as follows:
1. Within 48 hours of this moment, Defendant
Michael J. Lowry, shall make available for pick up by
Plaintiff the dirt bike which is the subject of this
replevin action.
2. Within 10 days of today's date, Defendant
Lowry shall pay the sum of $1,500.00 to
Michael J.
Plaintiff.
3. In entering into this stipulated order,
Defendant is representing that the dirt bike is in good
working order and condition and has not been vandalized or
damaged in any way.
4. In the event that the Plaintiff deems this
order, which shall have the effect of a verdict, has not
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been complied with by Defendant Michael J. Lowry, Plaintiff
may, after 10 days from today's date, file a praecipe for
entry of judgment on the order, and the Prothonotary is
directed such judgment without further order of court.
5. A violation of this order by Defendant shall
the contempt process upon petition by
subject Defendant to
Plaintiff.
By the Court,
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J Wesley ~,
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James R. Balkovic, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Douglas R. Bare, Esquire ~ ~L.~ iI-DT-~J
For the Defendant ~--~
YAMAHA OF CAMP HILL,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHAEL J. LOWRY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-4081 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 3rd day of November, 2003, pursuant
to an oral motion made in chambers by Defendant's counsel,
Douglas R. Bare, Esquire, and with the concurrence of
Defendant, Mr. Bare is excused from further representation
of any party in this case.
By the Court,
James R. Balkovic, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
/ouglas R. Bare, Esquire
For the Defendant
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