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Pamela A, Holliday and
Annette M, Bonglornl,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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: NO. 95- Civil Tenn
Security and Life Systems, Inc"
Defendant
.c.oMfLAllfi
AND NOW, comes Pamela A, Holliday and Annette M. Bongiorni. Plaintiffs, by and
through Frey & Tiley Attomeys at Law and respectfully state as follows:
I, Plaintiffs are Pamela A. Holliday and Annette M. Bongiorni, adult individuals,
unmarried, residing at 103 Lesli Lane. Dickinson Township. Cumberland County. Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Security and Life Systems. Inc., a corporation existing under the laws of,
doing business in Pennsylvania and having its office and principal place of business in
Pennsylvania at 1651 Mt, Zion Road. York, York County. Pennsylvania.
3. In approximately February, 1995, Plaintiffs visited a sales display of Defendant ala
home builders show and obtained Iitemture concerning home security systems sold by Defendant.
4. The Iitemture obtained by Plaintiffs indicated that Defendant was an "AT&T Authorized
Dealer" and that the security systems sold and installed were AT&T systems, Attached as Exhibit
"A" is a copy of the Iitemture obtained.
5, Based on the infonnation received. Plaintiffs decided to contact Defendant conceming
the purchase and installation of a home security system. Plaintiffs chose Defendant because it
represented itself to be an AT&T authorized dealer selling AT&T products. Plaintiffs chose to
contact Defendant because of the AT&T name even though literature which they reviewed for other
systems indicated that systems with similar features could be purchased from other dealers for less
total cost.
6. On or about May 15, 1995, Plaintiffs met with John Lakatosh, who held himselfoutlo
be a sales agent of Defendant with authority to sell products on behalf of Defendant.
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7, John Lakatosh reviewed vllfious information with Plaintiffs on security systems which
could be installed in the home of Plaintiffs ineluding a system represented to them to be the "AT&T
Home Security System 8000," hereinafter referred to as "System 8000."
8. Among the representations made about the System 8000, John Lakatosh represented
that even if the wires were cut, if an intrusion would occur, the system would notify the
monitoring service which would then notify the local police and fire depnrtmentthat a problem had
occurred.
9. Defendants were impressed by these representations and relied on them because they
live in a rural area, removed from neighboring houses. They relied on the representation that the
syslem could communicate with the central monitoring service even if wires to their house were
severed,
10. Based on these representations, Plaintiffs entered into a contract for the purchase of a
security system for their home which they believed to be the AT&T Home Security System 8000
as represented 10 them. A copy of the contract is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference as Exhibit "B".
II. Pursuant to the terms of Ihe contract, Plaintiffs paid to Defendantlhe sum of $3,982,00
for the System 8000 and to additionally pay a monthly fee of $24,00 per month for moniloring
service to be performed by Defendant.
12, Subsequent to the execution of the contract, Plaintiffs leamed that the system actually
purchased by them was not the system as represented to them. Plaintiffs leamed that if the
telephone line to their home would be disconnected, the system would be incapable of notifying
the monitoring service of any problems.
13, Plaintiffs contacted Defendant regllfding this fact and were told that the system could be
reconfigured with a cellulllf telephone line but that the reconfiguration would require the purchase
of additional equipment by Plaintiffs and would additionally require the purchase of a dedicated
cellulllf telephone line for the system.
14, Plaintiffs were not told about the need for additional equipment when they entered into
the contract to purchase the System 8000,
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15, Plaintiffs also learned that AT&T was no longer manufacturing or selling security
systems at the time of their purchase of the System 8000. The system actually purchased by them
no longer had any connection with AT&T and was not backed by AT&T service or warranties.
16. Defendant breached the terms of its Agreement with Plaintiffs by failing to install the
security system represented to them which was an AT&T home security system which could not
be deactivated by the cutting of wires.
17, Prior to learning of this breach by Defendant, Plaintiffs had fully performed all of their
obligations under the terms of the contract, including the payment of monthly monitoring charges.
18, Upon learning of this breach by Defendant, Plaintiffs ceased making any further
monthly payments for monitoring of their system.
19, Plaintiffs have been damaged by the breach of Defendants as follows:
Cost of system $3,982.00
Monthly service contract 72,00
Total ~4.Q~4.QQ
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs request that Your Honorable Court enter judgment in favor of
Plaintiffs and against Defendant in the amount of $4,054.00, plus interest and costs.
20. Paragraphs 1 through 19 are incorporated herein by reference.
21. Defendant was contracted to perform services as professionals in the sale and
installation of home security systems.
22. Defendant performs its services and sells the above-described home security systems
and similar systems to the general public.
23. Defendant did perform services of installation and did sell the home security system to
Plaintiffs in the course of its regular business.
24, Defendant is in the trade, commerce, or business of sales and installation of home
security systems similar in character similar to the system sold to Plaintiffs,
25. Plaintiffs entered into the transaction with Defendant primarily for personal, family and
household purposes.
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26. It was represented to Plaintiffs as part of the purchase of the system that the system
was an AT&T Home Security System 8000 which would operate properly even if wires to the
house were cut.
27, Defendants breached their duty to Plaintiffs as stated above by failing to install a system
which would operate as represented and failing to disclose that AT&T no longer was in the
business of manufacture, sales. or service of home security systems.
28. Defendant's breach of their obligation as stated above was a direct violation of the
Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (73 P.S. ~20 1-1 et seq.) and
was an unfair method of competition and an unfair or deceptive act or practice for the following
reasons:
a. Defendant represented that the home security system was of a particular standard,
quality or grade when in fact it was of another;
b. Defendants failed to comply with the terms of the representations made by the sales
person conceming the nature of the system and its capabilities and limitations. which terms were a
guarantee or warranty given to the Plaintiffs at the time of signing a contract for the purchase of the
real estate;
c. Defendant engaged in unfair or deceptive acts which created a likelihood of
confusion or of misunderstanding as to the source, sponsorship, approval or certification of the
system and as to the capabilities and limitations of the system.
29. Defendant's conduct in representing that the system was an AT&T Home Security
System 8000 which would operate properly even if wires to the house were cut and that Defendant
was an AT&T Authorized Dealer was a direct violation of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices
and Consumer Protection Law (73 P.S. ~201-1 et seq.) and was an unfair method of competition
and an unfair or deceptive act or practice for the following reasons:
a, Defendant made a replacement of a nature or quality inferior to or below the
standard of thatl1greed to in writing;
b. Defendant engaged in unfair or deceptive acts which created a likelihood of
confusion or of misunderstanding as to the source, sponsorship, approval or certification of the
system and as to the capabilities and limitations of the system,
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c. Defendant represented that the security system hud a sponsorship, approval, or
characteristics that it did not have and that Defendant had a sponsorship, approval, status,
affiliation or connection that it did not have,
d. Defendant engaged in fraudulent conduct which created a likelihood of confusion or
of misunderstanding.
30. Pursuant to 73 P.S. ~ 201.9.2(a), a Court may award up to three times the actual
damages sustained and such additional relief as the court deems necessary or proper,
31. Plaintiffs have sustained actual damages as a direct result of Defendant's violation of
the Pennsylvania Unfair Tmde Practices and Consumer Protection Law (73 P.S, ~20 I-I et seq.)
in the amount of $4,054.00 as set forth in paragraph 19 above.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request judgment in favor of Plaintiffs and
against Defendant in the amount of $12,162.00, being three times the actual damages sustained,
plus interest and costs, reasonable attor;ley's fees and such additional relief as deemed necessary
as provided for in the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Pmctices and Consumer Protection Law (73
P.S. ~20l-1 et seq.) ,
Respectfully submitted,
Frey & Tiley, Attomeys r Plaintiff
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By:
Robert G. Frey, Esquire
Supreme Court Number 46397
5 South Hanover Street
Carlisle. Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 243-5838
We verify that the statements made herein are true and correct and understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C. S. A. ~ 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Dated: August 31, 1995
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A GROWING SENSE OF SECURITY
The AT&T Home Security Syslem 8000 has
been expenly engineered 10 grow wilh you, II
can be used as a stand-alone unil or teamed up
wilh optional fire and emergency protection
components, For maximum safely, you may
link your System 8000 to a central monitoring
stalion where emergency response personnel
are available 10 help you around-the-clock,
The universal transmitter aClivates an
immediate call for help, II can be configured
for fire. medical, environment or intrusion
alann and can be convened into a ponable,
pockel-sized "panic-lype" transmiller,
SYSTEM 8000 COMPONENTS
The central controller is the system's nerve
center. II receives and reads signals from all
the proleclion points in your home and then
takes appropriale aClion, such as sounding
sirens, If a digital communicator is installed. it
can even dial a pre-designated number or a
","" mM"<>rl" "',;" r~~~-.- . :--'
to signal your need for ___,
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emergency services - "
Police, Fire Depanment,
or Ambulance, .
The passive Infrared lransm1tter provides
space prolection in areas where the use of
perimeter alanns is difficull or impraclical. lis
passive infrared sensor detecls intruders and a
supervised lransmiller sends an alann message
to the Central Controller.
The supervised smoke detector
Iransmltter sends radio frequency signals 10
the Central Controller, Individual ~
codes allow the Controller 10 .,
identify the location of up to ro-~
eight separale delectors and 10 ..\.9..
monitor lheir status continuously, ~ W
The wireless siren/controller responds 10
messages from the central controller, sounding
an appropriale alann and trouble beeps. II
controls up to two external sirens and includes
an inlernal sounder,
SECURITY AT HOME no
PEACE OF MIND EVERYWHERE
Yes, trouble can strike when you leasl expect ii,
Butlhe same world thaI poses cenain threats,
also offers us advanced technology 10 keep
lhem at bay.
The wlrele.. remote/transmitter
provides a keypad for entering the
securily code, controlling the syslem,
and changing proteclion states
(Home. Away. Off), II can be carried
wilh you 10 ann the syslem remotely
- from yoor bed. for example.
The next lime you go on vacation or spend the
morning in your workshop. don'tlhink lwice
aboul home security, Leave it to AT&T ... and
the Home Security System 8000.
The keypad transmitter is nonnally
mounted near the principal access door tll
provide a local on/off slale. wilhoul affecling
Ihe rest of the system. The lransmiller can also
be used to cancel alanns and generate silent
alanns,
Por more informalion abolllllre AT&T lIomt'
SUI/rily SySIt'nl 8000 and afrt't' analY,lis,
colllacl YOllr proft's,fiOllal alllllOrized ,t T & T
independt'nl dealer,
EXHIBIT "A"
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1651 MI. ZIOn Road
York, Pennsylvania 17402
Phone (717) 75704114
Fax (717) 757,6905
l'600-96,AlARM
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SECURITY & LIFE SYSTEMS INC,
SALES AGREEMENT
CONTRACT NUMBER /
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CITY (7 Mhh STATE f?A ZIP /70/3
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TELEPHONE 717 .;lV.r- ;1731-
BIWNQ ADORESS IF DIFFERENT:
Delcrlptlon of work egreed upon:
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TEAIIS. PAYMENT FOR EQUIPMENT
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Tl!AIIS AND PA YIlEHT FOR MDHITOAIHQ SERVICE: ?;L 0!2'
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COIolPAk't... "-we..,.... I' anrr __. 1n:nUe........ ~cNrtII.......,.... to relief.."................ ......."'*'" ".,........
bt ~by Ity~CIl' ~...IOI"q"....,.D..NIIIIIan...w.~"'*.....G1..~ QJlTCMIA....Dpef......
IMPORTANT: TNI". A... ADDn1ONAl. Till'" AND COHarnC>>II ON TIll fllVlMllIDI OP nea'-''-'ffT. THE 1tMII AHJ DONDmONa COJITAINlD
ON THE REVfRSE SIDE OF THIS AQRUUlNT ARE WCOAPOAATtD HEAUr NG BY RUERlHCI MAOe A PAIff tiEREOP':OJITCUlR ACKNOWLEDGU HI
HAS READ THE ENTIRE AQREEMlNT (BOTH IOU) AND HAl REClIVEO A r:tJI1Y Of' TtQ AGAUUEHT.
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ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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I. ...TALLA noN: THI. COMPANY. ItS 1genll. HNantI. If''4l!oyHa and autM:Onlractorl are hlteby luthOfl.lld to make any pflOlratlonllUCh
U dnII.no ~I, drlv.,g "1111, ma)UnQ ll\ld'lmlnll or dOtnQ any oIMf INnG Of IW'IOI ncMUfY or per1JNnIlo 1M InII&IIabon and maInIenarcl
ol N ,ledrONl: HCUl'Il, ~ and THI COMPANY Iha' not be r.ponIItlIl '01 any condUOft ereued INtebl durtnglN k\I&aIdOft.
"",",enarcl OIlemoYtI of IN eQUlpIMnL and. Iur1Nr, THI COMPANY Shal not be r~ IOf 1M concnon 0 1M prerriIIl upon'"
IImonl 01 1hf equipr'net'll.
ADDITIONAL PROnCTION: CUSTOMER leknOWltdO'I Ihat additional protectIOn mlY be obtalMd from THI COMPANY over and lbOvI
....1 provkll4 her..., at an .0dlD0r~ COlI.
LIMITATION 0' UABIUTY: It II uncMrIIoOd and .~.ed Nt TMI COMPANY II noli" InUII: IhIt lnMI'ancI,lIlff't,lhII be oblIInId by III
CUSTOMER; lhat '" paymentl provided lot hIItln are baled IOII/y on 1M nUl of '" IQUipmenl and ......... U lei b1h herein and .,.
,"elIlId tel It'll vaM 01 .... CUITOMlR'I property Of .... ".. 01 propeny 01 oIhIrl IocIIId on 1M CUITOMI.... pr..... 1\11 tHl
COU'ANY makP no guaranrv Of warrantv.1rdudInO. tllA noIlimIIecI ~ any 1mpU.s -,"",11 01 rnlrd\lnllbUltV or fttnHIlhlIlhe equtpmIftt
01 MfV\CeI aupellied will 'YIlt 01 prtvtnl occurrenco 01 any RaUl Of' 1M COUltqulncl'" lherelrotn. lilHch ~ IN -.ctronC"'"
~ and ret<d ..me.. art c*lgMd \0 detect Of .....". The CUITOMlR IdlnOWIIdQII 1\111111 'hlpflCtiC.~ and .wllNlY dIfftcuII to
Ix 1M lewal cSamag", If ,ny, which may PfODrNlely ,.,. from . r.... 10 pertonn IIf't DlIhI obIgIlICN herein Of from · I...... 01 IN
electronIC .ecunry equlpmenlor HMc" to proptffy OPeIllt WIth rllAAnO l01I to the e,*ClIMf beCa.... 01. amono 0It* '*"01:
(A) The Ul"eertain amount or va. of IN CUSTOMER'S P'OS*1Y or 1M pfO~y 01 0""1 k,pl on 1M CUI'OM""I pltmiNI whICh INIY be
IOat. Ilolen, dtllroyed, damaged or oNltWtll Inteltd by OCCUIrllUl wtlICh IN MctronlC ~ Iytlen'l and MtViCU art dIIIignId to
d,tlClor Iv,rt;
tel The t<<ertainry olN r.ponu bmI 01 Iny pohCe 0111I1 deplnmtnl, IhOUd IN poIlce or fir. d~ be diIPIlchId .. I fIlIAI oil
IlOna! bMlO 'lCelYed 01 an ludabII dIYCti aoundlnlJ;
Ie) The Inabi!iY to IIC""" whit pOItIDfl,lt any. oIIOIIViIOlJd be ploxmallly caUMd by THE COMPANY'I'likr.10 per10nn or by 1M.....
oltta IQUlPmIl'lllO ot*llI;
(0) 'The nallJ"ofthl HMCIlobepertormldbyTHECOMPANY.
Th. CUSTOMER underlllndland IgrHl NIII THI COMPANY IhCUd be Iound Nb&IIot IoU Of dlmlgI dullO I Iduf. of THI
COMPANY to pertorm any of t:hI obIiOIt\OnI hlrlln. tncIudlnQ. td nollimltld 10. InMIlltIOn, malnIenante. tnOfiIonna lira Of 1hI1a1.1. 01
thllY'l.mor IQUIpmenI In Iny rllPlCl liNtIOCI'Yer. THE COMPANY'SIIIbIltYIhaI bllilftlld to llUl'n of 1250,00 u IiquldItId dln\lQII and
...... .....11y.....lNI_.....bo._.......,IN~oI....--OjIOIy._..-OO'-'OQIId..-
01' Ot\OI", rMlJII directly or IndIrlCay to pIl'lOM or property Irom per1onnanc. Of non-~ 01 '" obIQIUonI k'f'4lOIId by "" connct Of
Irom negIIgInc., acave or o~ 01 THI COYPANY. Ita 1genll, I/TlPOYMI or 1IUigM. AddIDonaI)'.'" thI.~ Nl IN CUSTOMIR
wWlIIlo II'lCfHse 1M rnamun amounl 01 damlQIIlboYe 1250.00. IN CutTOUER may. u alNlIW 01 ~ obCIIn tom TMI COMPAHV ·
NghIf IinV1 by Plying an Iddlllonll anlOlI\l directly Pf~ 10 thl6nl;taUt'" IUChlvalab&l dImIgM.
., INDUlNlFICATlON: TN CUSTOMIR .grINIo 6ncSItMIY and hokS hIm'MU. THI COMPANY. Ita 1genll, eqlIOyHI and utIO...1or and
.goJnII""''''''''' do................ _aIogOd.... co_ by IN parf_' oITHI COMPANY," _. .ganlO" oulgN
or u. rlUl 01 ntgUOInl performance or '1IIur.lo per10rm Iny obIIOallOnl LJ'IdIIIhIll ~1IfNftt.
5, UIlITIDWARRANTY: SIotljOCt..IN_.......I-....... THlCOMPANY ,gr..."-'" . porlod 01.... (11_~omINdo"
.........liOn,... ___ _ _....byTHlCOIlPANY.._- .............. __,apolrllhololo_THa
COMPANY'S 'lQullt buINII houl'l wIlhln I ,MIOI'Ib'IIImI afW notIc:I .orn '" CUIlOMI" NI '" etectronIC IICUfIY ~ II
~ and fur1hIf ."...10 rlClllCl any p&rII. when nlClIIIl'Y. blClUH 01 0fdlnIr'f Mil and till. prooMId !hit .. CUSTOMER
gIY'II prOQM CIt. to 1M eItctrClf'lic HCUfIY IQUlpmInIIn IIClCOfda/'lCe WIlt IhI pIOv'IIonI hlftol'. Tht CUSTOMIR Igr'" 10 penftI TH!
COMPANY to .ncw upon Ita prerftiIIlor the PlJ'POII 01 rnaklIIIn'nO and ~ INIIId appariU.""" lhI fIrIl yPl'. THI COMPANY WII
6nI"utll I IIMet ehlIOIIOl' allerke'equuIId during nonnaI bUIlnIU hOWl.
UMITATtON 0' WARRANTY: TNI wananty ahIIlnUl to OW beneM of IhI CUSTOMER whO"l party to tNa contf'1C1 ofty and III noI
IUIOnltN. ThlI w."anty wtIIlutomatICIly IenNnitll and be 01 no furMllofce and a"1d II and 'lINn IN CUSTOUtR ce.... to own.lNII 01
,enl the pllm..' on whith IN .lectfonlC eQUIpmIf'll WU 0ft0InIItY NtlIItd. ThII wananty INI ~tIIlrrmlClltIty and be of no tur1hIf IorcI
and ,lied If"l 1M ,vlnt NI'" ellcVoniC security IQlJIPnW\I .. IUbiKlIo abuM, misuII. common negUgrInCI or acddentll dJmIOI, Of II
fer'l'lO'lld from N apeof1e IOCIIion I' which n wu onginally 1nIt&IIed. Of" ",.a.ctronIC IIIClodY ~.. mocIlIM. repalrwt Of ,ePIaCId In
any way by Intonl otMf Ih&n THI COMPANY. ItllfTlClAoyMrI. agenta and UIignI. ~. hi warrantY Ihd IIffT*\&tI and be 01 no
"""* Iorel and .lIect If and wMn N CUSTOMER ClUII to utIIIJI and P't lor 1hI _ironic MCUfIly ~l and ~ MMca
pIOvtded by SI!CURrTV . un IYIIIUSINC. or ttI emPoYMI. IDIf\lI 01 uaIQnI.
.. NO RIPRISlNTATlOHS OR WARRANTIES: THE COMPANY MAKES NO AEPAESENTAT1ON9 OR WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN WRmNO IN THIS AGREEMENT. THI COMPANY SPECIFICAlLY DISCLAIMS IoN'( IMPUED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARnCULAR USE OR THAT THE ELECTRONtC SECURITY SYSTEM OR MONITORINCI
SERVICES SUPPLIED MAY NOT BE COMPROMISED OR lliAT THE SYSTEM OR MON1TC)RlNO SERVICE MU.. IN ALL CASES.
PROVIDE THE PROTECTION FOR WHICH THEY ARE INTENDED.
7. DIFAULT: The 'olOYiMg IhalcC)ftlCltuil'. def.u11 by the CUSTOMIR;
IAJ Flllutllo makl p.ymtnl. when dI.M 1l11QUlI1d by M Agrltfl'lll'lt; IndIof
ISI F'llull 10 carlfully operall thllllctronc .ICurlry equipment. rdudlRQ but nollimlllO 10, miIUIl or ac:ddenlII dlmlQI of thI eQUIpInInL
.. RIMIDIU: In Itl. ''1lnl NI N CUSTOMIR. In dll.u11 olN "O'11mIfl1. the CUSTOMIR WI not be r.ved 01 1M otlIl;lUOftI owed
bY' IhI. AQ'''"*'', tlull.rNlr THI COMPANY may:
IA) 0<<1,,. .11 fllNlrung p.ymtnll lObi rnmedllltty due and PlY'abl"Of the ,emIind" 01 1M term oIlhe AgrIlfl'Jlrll; &nerOf
{el OedIrllhl Ao,.,ment 10 bI IIfINl"ll*'. ,tM'Mg THI COUPANY oIl1t't UIha' obIIglOOl'lIo pertOl'm u,..,1d by thllqHfNtlL
THI COMPANY'S ,..... 10 "1f'C1H ... ,tI'flIdIII on ant 0CCU'0f'l aNI not afIlCt or pf'jodiCI THI COMPANY'S ~ lID '1Il'CM
theM rernldl" on any It.GMQUlnl oc:cuIOn,
., 'ALII ALA"MS: The CUSTOMIR .gr... 10 P'Y I"f ..... IIarm UIIIIIf'lIIlII, lUll. ,... or d'IIf9N ,1lI1Ing 10 lhIlnltlllatlon of III
_vone IICUflY IqUlPftW\I and provwon 01 MNiCU....Ionh..,.. ,,,""*,, which 'a----;enII. cuu. .... Of chIfOeIlf'I ~Id 01
ImClOUd by Iny governmental bOdy ot I"f oIW orpnilItIOn 10.... fldllU'" tIICtfOnIC IICUfIY IYI*" II fXlI.lllclld......, drKIJ't 01
1ncIf1dy. In It'll .vetII thai I 1nI. pIRIlty or I.e thai bllUIIIId 10I1nat TMI COMPANY by IIf'I ptllnmlfltal 01 ~ IOIfICY U ·
,..Lft of any f.... IIIrm ~ "om III CUITOUIR'l pferrMI. the CUSTOMER I"HI to 6mmlCll1It1 rllmburH THI COiIPAHY lor
paymenl 01 Iny auch 1,..IOf faIH 1IIaI'rN. ftnu 01 penalllel.
10. USTINO AND SETTINO TME SYSTlM: TN CUSTOMER WI carel~ Itld property lit thI McIIonIc IICUfIY IY'1Im IICh night 0I1I1UCh
0'* lImI u It'll CUSTOMlft dIU" 10 MCUf' the plemIMI. TN CUSTOMER IhII carlllAly and p'0C*t111M the eIICtl'onIc IIC\JlY I'(IIIm
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or rnon4orinO IIMCeI.
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U. CHOICE 0' LAWI TNI IgrHlNII\llhI1 be QOVtlfntd and conaII'Ued In IQCOfdlta wtIh fliIlIWI of IN SIIIe 01 Pennt)tlanll. ShOUld In1
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 1995-05412 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
HOLLIDAY PAMELA A ET AL
VS.
SECURITY AND LIFE SYSTEMS INC
R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff, who being duly sworn according
to law, says, that he made a diligent sea,'ch and inquiry for the within
named defendant. to wit: SECURITY & LIFE SYSTEMS INC
but was unable to locate
Them
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of YORK COUNTY
to serve the within COMPLAINT
County. Pennsylvania.
On October
23rd, 1995
this office was in receipt of
the attached return from
YORK COUNTY
County, Pennsylvania.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
YORK COUNTY
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10/23/1995
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that they could obtain such service if they purchased an add-on
component, which they declined to do.
9.
Denied.
After reasonable investigation, Defendant is
without knowledge whether Plaintiffs (mistakenly identified as
Defendants) were so impressed.
strict proof, if relevant, is
demanded, By way of further answer, Plaintiffs could not have so
relied since no such representation was made as more fully
articulated in Defendant's answer set forth in the preceding
paragraph.
10. Admitted in part and denied in part, It is admitted that
Plaintiffs' entered into the contract attached as Exhibit "A" to
their complaint. It is denied that they entered into such contract
based upon the representations set forth in paragraphs 8 and 9 of
Plaintiffs' complaint as specifically denied in Defendant's answer
to the preceding two paragraphs and as more fully articulated in
New Matter set forth hereinafter.
11. Conditionally admitted, assuming the word "agreed" was
unintentionally omitted and should be inserted in the second line
of said paragraph between the fifth and sixth words, being "and"
and "to."
MORRIS 8< VEDDER
32 N, DUKE aT.
YO"K.'A.
12. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that
if the telephone line is disconnected the system cannot be
monitored. The balance of said averment is denied since the system
as purchased is identical to the system as represented.
13. Admitted,
14. Denied. Plaintiffs were specifically so told,
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15. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that
A'1'&'1' is no longer manufacturing such systems, if it in ever
actually manufactured them at all, same being denied. It is denied
that Defendant did not have the authority to sell the AT&T System
8000 which was sold to Plaintiffs. By way of further answer, the
system as purchased is an A'1'&'1' system and backed by the AT&T
service and warranties as provided through Defendant.
16. Denied. Defendant has performed and will continue to
perform all of the terms, covenants and provisions on its part to
be performed pursuant to said agreement.
17, Admitted.
18. Admitted.
19. Denied,
Plaintiffs have not been damaged in any way
whatsoever as more fully articulated in the preceding paragraphs,
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Security & Life Systems, Inc.,
respectfully requests your Honorable Court to enter judgment in its
favor and against Plaintiffs and dismiss their complaint with
prejudice, together with costs,
ANSWER TO COUNT II
20. Denied.
Paragraphs 1 through 19 hereinabove are
MORRIS 6 VEDDER
12 N. DUKE IT.
YOJlK.~A.
incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth at length,
21. Admitted,
22. Admitted,
23. Admitted,
24. Admitted.
25. Admitted upon information and belief.
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26. At no time whatsoever did Mr. Lakotosh make such a
representation. On the contrary, Mr. Lakotosh advised Plaintiffs
that they could obtain such service if they purchased an add-on
component, which they declined to do,
27. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without
knowledge whether Plaintiff (mistakenly identified as Defendants)
were so impressed. strict proof is demanded. By way of further
answer, Plaintiffs could not have so relied since no such
representation was made as more fully articulated in Defendant's
answer set forth in paragraph 8 hereinabove,
28. Denied. Paragraph 28 of Plaintiff I s Complaint is a legal
conclusion to which no responsive pleading is required, By way of
further answer, Defendant answers the subparagraphs as follows:
a.
Denied.
The home security system delivered to
Plaintiffs was of the standard, quality and grade as
represented by Defendant,
b.
Denied.
Defendant delivered the system as
represented by its salesperson.
By way of further answer,
Exhibit "B" contains an integration clause clearly indicating
that such written agreement embodied the parties entire
agreement and their were no verbal understandings or
representations otherwise.
c. Denied. Defendant engaged in no unfair or deceptive
act.
MORRIS llr VEOOER
:n N. DUKE aT.
YO"X. ,A.
29. Paragraph 29 of Plaintiff's Complaint is a legal
conclusion to which no responsive pleading is required. By way of
4
further answer, Defendant answers the subparagraphs as follows:
a, Denied, Defendant delivered the security system as
agreed upon by the parties in writing,
b.
Denied,
Defendant in engaged in no unfair or
deceptive act.
c. Denied, Defendant delivered the AT&T 8000 Security
system and at all times relevant to the sale thereof waD an
authorized dealer of AT&T.
d. Denied, Defendant engaged in no fraudulent conduct
of any kind.
30, Denied, Paragraph 30 of Plaintiffs' complaint is a legal
conclusion to which no responsive pleading is required.
31. Denied. Paragraph 31 of Plaintiffs' Complaint is a legal
conclusion to which no responsive pleading is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, security & Life Systems, Inc.,
respectfully requests your Honorable Court to enter judgment in its
favor and against plaintiffs and dismiss their complaint with
prejudice, together with costs.
NEW MA~
By way of further answer, Defendant pleads the following new
matter:
32. As admitted in Plaintiff's complaint, plaintiff signed a
Sales Agreement on May 15, 1995 by which they purchased an AT&T
8000 Security System.
MORRIS 6 VEDDER
3Z N. DUKE ST.
YO"K. Pit.
33. Paragraph
6
of
said
agreement
entitled
RBPRBSENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES:" reads as follows:
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MORRIS a VEDDER
32 N. DUKE IT.
YORK. ,.A.
110 RBPRBSBlrrATIOI1S OR WARRA!1TIBS: the COMPAl(Y MAKES NO
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY
SET FORTH IN WRITING IN THIS AGREEMENT. THE COKPA!1Y
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR THAT THE ELECTRONICS SECURITY
SYSTEM OR MONITORING SERVICES SUPPLIED MAY NOT BE COMPROMISED
OR THAT SYSTEMS OR MONITORING SERVICE WILL, IN ALL CASES,
PROVIDE THE PROTECTION FOR WHICH THEY ARE INTENDED,
34. paragraph 16 of said agreement entitled "ElrrIRB WRITTEN
AORBBMBIIT:" reads as follows:
BNTIRB WRITTEN AGREBHElrr: it is understood and agreed by
and between the CaMPAl(Y and the CUSTOMER that this
agreement is intended to and does, in fact, constitute
the entire agreement between the parties and this
agreement may not be altered, supplemented or modified
except a writing signed by both the COMPANY and the
CUSTOMER. The entire agreement of the parties is
expressed hereinabove and no verbal understandings,
representations or other agreement shall alter,
supplement or modify the terms and provisions of this
agreement or any part thereof.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Security & Life systems, Inc.,
respectfully requests your Honorable Court to enter judgment in its
favor and against plaintiffS and dicmiss their complaint with
prejUdice, together with costs.
COUNTERCLAIM
By way of further answer, Defendant pleads the following
counterclaim:
35. paragraph 32 hereinabove is incorporated herein by
reference as if fully set forth at length.
36. In said agreement, plaintiffS agreed to pay Defendant the
sum of $24.00 per month each month for a period of five years,
37. No such payments have been forthcoming.
38. The agreement further states that all accounts past due
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MORRIS 6 VEDDER
:U N. DUKE ST.
YOlltK. PA.
by more than thirty (30) days will be charged interest at the rate
of one and one-half (1 1/2%) percent per month,
39. By virtue of Plaintiffs' failure to pay the said sums as
they fell due, Plaintiffs have defaulted under the terms, covenants
and provisions of the agreement.
40. As a consequence of Plaintiffs' default, Defendant does
hereby declare all remaining payments to be immediately due and
payable for the remainder of the term of the agreement.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Security & Life Systems,
Inc, ,
respectfully requests your Honorable Court to enter judgment in its
favor and against Plaintiffs in the amount of $1,440.00, same
representing the agreed upon monthly payment for the five year
term, together with interest at the rate of eighteen (18%) percent
per annum and costs as allowed by law,
Respectfully submitted,
MORRIS & VEDDER
B~~~'
Clyde W, Ve er, Esquire
32 North Duke street
p, O. Box 544
York, Pennsylvania 17405
(717) 843-9815
Supreme Court No. 32098
Doc, No. 9267
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Pamela A, Holliday and
Annette M, Donglornl,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
.
: CIVIL ACflON - LAW
Security and Life Systems, Inc"
DefendllOt
.
.
: NO. 95-5412 Civil Term
AND NOW, come Pl101ela A. Holliday llOd Annette M. Bongiomi, Plaintiffs, by and
through Frey & Tiley Attomeys at Law and respectfully reply to the New Matter llOd Counter
Claim of DefendllOt as follows:
32. Admitted.
33. Admitted in plll1; denied in plll1. It is admitted that the Contract contains the 11lOguage
as stated. It is denied that the statements contain the entire understllOding and agreement of the
parties.
34. Admitted in plll1; denied in plll1. It is admitted that the Contract contains the 11lOguage
as stated. It is denied that the statements contain the cntire understanding and agreement of the
parties.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request judgment in favor of DefendllOts and
against Plaintiff on the Complaint of Plaintiff.
REPLY TO COUNTERCLAIM
35. No responsive pleading is required.
36. Admitted.
37. Admitted. Plaintiffs admit that they have ceased making payments from the time they
discovered DefendllOt's breach and have made no payments since that time,
38. Admitted in pan; denied in pan. It is admitted that the Contract contains the 11lOguage
as stated. It is denied that any payments or interest is due to Defendant for the reason of
DefendllOt's prior breach as set fonh in the Complaint of Plaintiffs,
39. Denied. As stated herein and in the Complaint of Plaintiffs, Plaintiffs did not default
under the Agreement due to the prior breach of Defendant.
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40, Denied, As stated herein and in the Complaint of Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs did not default
under the Agreement due to the prior breach of Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request judgment in favor of Defendants and
against Plaintiff on the Complaint of Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted.
Frey & Tiley.
Attorneys for Defendant
By:
Robert G. Frey, Esquire
Supreme Court Number 46397
5 South Hanover Street
Carlisle. Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 243-5838
We verify that the statements made herein are true and correct and understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. A. ~ 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Dated: October 31, 1996
Pamela A. Holliday
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PAMELA A, HOLLIDAY and ANNETTE
M. BONGIORNI,
No. 95-5412
Plaintiffs
vs,
PENNSYLVANIA ALARM SERVICES,
INC, f/k/a SECURITY & LIFE
SYSTEMS, INC,
Defendant
Civil Ac......on
SUGGESTION OF SUCCESSION
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
AND NOW, TO WIT, this 5th day of August, 1998, comes the
Defendant, Pennsylvania Alarm Services, Inc. previously known as
Security & Life Systems, Inc" by its attorneys, Morris & Vedder,
and suggests of record as follows:
1, Plaintiffs commenced the instant action by the filin
of a Complaint on October 11, 1995, alleging that they entere
into a Sales Agreement with Security & Life Systems, Inc, on Ma
2, The entity with whom Plaintiffs contracted is now know
15, 1995,
as Pennsylvania Alarm Services, Inc" hereinafter "PA Alarm."
3, PA Alarm was formerly known as Security & Life Systems,
Inc, from the time it was incorporated on July 31, 1991 (Se
Articles of Incorporation, Annex "A") until it changed its name t
MORRIS a VEDDER
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PA Alarm on July 18, 1996 (See Articles of Amendment, Annex "B"),
a date subsequent to the date of the Sales Agreement and all
pleadings filed in this action (except for Plaintiffs' belate
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Depan.nenl of slale
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,COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
CORl'ORATIOS BUHEAU Secrelary oflhe Commonweallh -..b
(DoK for CerllOcatlon)
In compU;ance with (he ....'qulre"'enl. of seellon 204 of Ihe Bu.lnL'IS Corpora lion Law. UCI of May 5. 1933
IP, L. 364) (15 P. 5, 112(4) (he undersigned. desiring 10 be Incorporaled as a hu.lness corporallon. hereby
cenl1!es (cenlty) Ihal:
I, The name oftheL~rporaUon Is,
SECURITY , LIFE SYSTEMS IHC.
2, The locaUon and post omce addl'CSl of Ihe Inlllal reglslered office of Ihe corporallon In Ihls Common.
weallh Is,
2340 SllTTOH ROAD
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YORlt Pennsylvania
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17403
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3, The corporaUon II Incorporaled under lhe Business Corporallon Law 0' the Commonweallh of Pennsyl.
vania for the foUowlng purpose or purposes,
Sale of alara aDd related uyate.. and eogage aDd do all lavful aeta cooeerning any
or all lavful buaineaaea for which corporationa may be iocorporated under the
Buaioeaa Corporatioo Lav of tha Commonwealth of Peooaylvaoia, '
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4. The lerm for which Ihe'corpor.lIon Is 10 exl.1 I., hrpetud
5. The aggregale numbeT of shares which lhe corporation shall have aUlhorlly 10 luue Is,
ODe Huo~red Common $1 par
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6, The namO\IJ and post omce ~ddrc'S(L'S1 DC each Incorporator(s) and Ihe number and class DC shares Iub-
sc:rI~ by luch Incorpor.lon.) I' curCI:
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James R, Rosst
~~S~.~n Road. York. PA t~403
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Ihe Incorporator(l) hus (have) signed and ..,aled these Anldes DC Incor.
poraIlon Ihls 29tb day oC July ,IU.2L. '
(SEAL)
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INSTRUr'TIONS FOR COMPLETION m" FOR~I:
A, For general InSlrucllons rclullng 10 the Incorporation oC business corporal Ions see 19 Pu. Code Ch, 35
(relating 10 buslne.. corporallon. gcnerally). Thesc 11I.lruellons rel3le 10 such maners as corporale
name, Slaled purpooe.. lenn Dr existence. aUlhorlzLod share slruclure and relaled authorllY Dr the
board oC dlreclor.. Indu.lon or names Dr nrst dlreclors In the Anlcles Dr IncorporaUon, opUonal
provisions on cumul3l1\'e \'ollng ror elC<:llon or directors, ele.
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BOo One Dr more corput~~lons or nUlur.1 person. or Cull age muy Incorporate" business eorporallon.
C, Opllonar pro\'lslons reqllln'fl Dr GUlhorl,cd by law muy be addr.d DO P"r~gruphl 7. 8. 9 . . . ele.
D, The Collowlng shall accompany Ihl. roMi:
(I) Three copies Dr Furm DSCU:BCL-206 (RcGI511)' Slalemenl Domesllc or Foreign BUllness
Corporal Ion),
(2) Any nectssary cop Ie. or Form DSCU: 17,2 (Con.cnllo Approprlaclun oC Nan.e), . Fonn DSCB:17.3
(Consenllo Use DC Similar Nan,e),
(3) Any nectlSary g'lvernmelllal approvals,
E, BCL 120S (15 Pa, S. 1120S) requires Ihal the Incorporalors Iball advenlse Ihelr Inlenllon 10 rue or
Ihe corporallon shall IIdvertbe Ihe nllng Dr arllcles or Ineorporallon. Proors or publlcallon or such
sdvertlllng should nol be dell....rLd 10 Ihe Depa"melll. bUI should be filed with Ihe minutes oC lhe
corporation.
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OEPAR]'MENTS OF STATE ANO nl:VI:NUE'
&IUNCl FE:E:: NONE:
BUREAU USE ONLY:
DtpL 01 511I1. EmIly Hum"',
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Thlo IOtlTI (Tilo In triplicate) and &II accompanying clclcumelu 1h&JJ bt IllIIIt<f 10:
COMM~lH OF PENNSYlVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF STATE .
CORPOAAllON Ill.JReAU
308 NORTH OFFICE BUlt.DCNG
HAARlS8l1RG, PA 171""'0029
CI>odc poper bale
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_BusIn.... SlaI\tCll)' cIoM _Busll!) cccplttd.....
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_NOIIp<CIIloflOnstock
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'/ _F~ed ~tl.IIaIl 01 Al.Chorty 10 D/B/A
CoII'OuO..i nJl" ..., -.,.... 01 (~bcIr):
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_Ccnscadatlon
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SECURITY , LIFE SYSTEMS INe,
2. LoaIlon,oI el) InIIeI rogIo'nd CIIIIoI... PA.O( (b) lhe Nmland COlM1Iy oIlhe co.,.1'lIfdaI reglslltld cIIlce ptOV!dv.
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C.) 2340 SITITON ROAD YORX PA 17403' YORK
NlI1lbtt lItld SlrMliRO IU11btt end Bee Clly SIaII ZIp COClI Counry
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Nane ot COl,.i_,",*-, ~..td c::tnce ptOYkttl
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County
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ec) YORl: COIlHTY
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3, Speclled ~ dIM, r eppIIcabIe:
4, Descrlbt prIncIpeI PA IClMy 10 be engaged.... wilhio one Yilt oIlhIs IPpllcat10n dall: Sale.'of Alarm and Rot. ted
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5, Names, Iesldanc.t atid aoc:laI H<:ur~ numbtl1 0I1ha ChWI ..SCUl..... oIf'lClr, sacrtl8l)' and ItIlSur.r.
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Addr.u
2340 Sutton Rd,. York. PA
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President.
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H ptotuUlnll COtpOftllon, Iilcludl OII1cat. ptol.ulona' Uc.nll numbers wMh the rllptd"" P'nNy"',"I. Pror,uional Boaref,
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NumDtr and SItHVRD "umDtr and Box
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LOCoIllon cI p~nclpal pilei cI busln"s':
1030 Plymouch Rd.
NumDtr MO SItH~RD "umDtr MO Bo~
York
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Slall
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Zip Coca
Mailing a~1rlSS Ii dllf.r.nI \IIalI #6 (L9CI"on wh.tt COrTtspondlnCl, IAlC Itpolt torm, ltc, arl 10 Dt IInI:
Fodlnllldtnlll\Calkln Number. Applied
Ad 01 GlneraI Assembly or .u\hO<lIy uncIlr whlcll you arl organlz.d or lncorpOtIlod (FuU CIIallon 0/ Slalull or IIIlUS IIlll:h I sapara:1
sheltWmoraspacoIbroqukod): Ace of Hay S. t933. P,L, 364. arc I, Seccion t,
Dall and SUlo ct IncOtpotaIIOn or organlzaUon (forelgn corporatIOn onlf):
D~I ~ lIlatIed In fiA'(IOre;gn coq:OtalIOn only):
Is lho corporaUon auIhorlzed 10 Issue capllal Slock? ...!.. YES _ NO
Co<porlllon's IlscaI year ends:
December 31
This llaIemenl ehaI be deeme::t 10 havl been axtCUled by \he IndlYlduol who axOCUled \he accompanyfng submlllal, S.. 18 PA C.S
5 4904 (ltlalng 10 unsworn IalsIfiaIllon 10 aulhor~'9s),
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InslnJdlons for c:ompletIon ct form:
A aepatalo complal.-:l HI ct coples cllhIs form shall be aubmllttd for oach .nllly or Itglslrallon ItSuhlng from Ihe lronsactlon.
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B, Tho Buttau 01 Corpoflllon Taxla In lho PA Dapartmenl 0/ Rovenue should be noUfied of 8fri eddress changes, NoUflcaUon should be
lOrd to \he Procosslng DIYIslon. Bureau 01 Corporallon TaxIS, PA Departmenl 0/ Rovenue, Dep(. 280705, Harrlsbulg, PA 17128.0705,
, C, All PA eo<po'lle IIJIleporls, "'cepe Ihos. tor mOlor v.hlcl. lor /llIe, musl be r~.d w~h tho Commonweallh on Ih. same fiScal basis as
med wlU1lht U.S. govemment MoIor vehicle 101 hire, ..." gross lec.'pI. lax Ilpor1a, mUSl be m.d on a cal.ndal yair basis onlV,
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ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT-DOMESTIC BUSINESS CORPORATION
O$CB:I5-1915 (Rov St)
In compliance wlth the requirements of 15 Pa.C,S. 1i,1915 (relating to articles of amendment), the undersigned
uslness corporation, desiring to amend Its Articles, hereby &tates that:
Security & Life Systems, Inc,
The name of the corporation Is:
The (a) eddress of this corporal/on's current registered office,ln this Commonwealth or (b) name of lts commercial registered
office provider and the county of venue Is (the Department Is hereby authorized to correct the foll!lwlng Inrormatlon to
conlorm to the records 01 the Department):
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(a) 1651 ~lt, Zion Road. York, PA 17402 , York
Numbor ond Slloet Cily Slate Zip County
(b) c/o:
Name 0' Commercler Reglllerod Office Provider
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I corporation represented by a commerclar reglsteied office provider, the countY In (b)'ahall b.. deemed the county In which the
orallon Is located lor venue and official publication purposes"
Act of ~Iay 5, 1933, P~L, 364, art. I,'Section 1.
County
The date ollts Incorporation 'Is:
The statute by or under which It was Incorporated Is:
7/31/91
(Check, and if appropriate complete, one of the following):
~ The amendment shall be, effective upon filing these Articles 01 Amendment In the Department of State,
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- The amendment shall be effective on'
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(Check one of the following): '"
~ The amendment was~dopted by the shareholders (or 'members) pursuant to 15 Pa,C.S, 'Ii 1914(a) and (b),
- The amendment was adopted by the board 01 directors pursuant to 15 Pa,C.S. Ii 1914(c),
(Check, and If appropriate complete, one of the following):
..!. The amendment adopted by the corporation, set forth In lull, Is as lollows:
To change the name of the corporation from Security & Life Systems, Inc, to
Pennsylvania Alarm Services, Inc.
Date
Hour
- The amendment adopted by the corporation as set forth In full In Exhibit A attached hereto an~ made a part hereof,
PA DEPT. Of STATE
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8. (Check If the amendment reststes the Articles):
-' The restated Articles or, Incorporation 5up,ersede the original Articles an? all amendments thereto,
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II'!! TESTIMONY WHEREOF, tha undersigned corporation has cause~6lhese Articles or Amendment to be signed by a dl,;
authorized officer thereolthls , day or Ju y ,19 ,
Security & Life Systems, Inc,
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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION,FOR PROFIT
OF
SECURITY 8. LIFE SYSTEMS. INC.
Name 01 Corporation
A TYPE OF CORPORATION INDICATED BELOW
Indlo.l. typ. 01 dom..do corporldon:
....l- Bu.ln.....look 115 PI,C,S, 5 13061
_ Mlnog.m.nt 115 PI,C.S. 5 27021
_ Bu.ln...'non.look 115 PI,C,S. 5 21021
_ Prolllllonll 115 PI,C,S. 5 29031
_ Bu.ln...'.t.tutory clo.. 115 P..C.S. 5 23031
_ 'nour.no. 115 P.,C.S. 5 3101)
_ Coopllldvo 115 PI,C,S. 5 71021
DSCB:IS'1301/ZI0lJ1303l1701nlO3l':1I0tnIOlA Ill.. gll
In compliance with the requirements 01 the applicable provisions 0116 Pa,C,S, (relating to corporations and unlncorporal
associations) the undersigned. desiring to Incorporate a corporation lor prollt hereby, state Is) that:
1. The name 01 the corporation Is: Securltv & LIIe Svstems. Inc.
2, The (a) address 01 this corporation's Initial registered olllce In this Commonwealth or (b) n8me 01 Its commercial registered
olllce provider and the county 01 venue Is:
(al 1651 Ml, Zion Road
Number and Street
York
City
PA
State
17402
Zip
York
County
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Name 01 Commercial Registered Olllce Provider ,
County
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For I corporlUon repro..nlod by I commerciel regi.tored olllee provider. tho counlY In lbl .hlil be deemed Ihe counly In whleh the
eorporeUon I. locI led lor venuo .nd olllelll publiCI lion purpo....
3, The corpor.tion Is Inoorporltld undtr the provision. olth. Bu.inen Corpofltlon lIw 01 19BB,
4, The Iggregltl numb.r 01 .hlres eutho,llId Is: 10 , 000 (other provisions, II InV. .uoch B 112 I 11 .he.t)
5, The nlm. Ind Idd,ISS. Induding number .nd slr..~ If Inv. oluch Incorporelor Is:
Name Addrus , ' ,
Jim" R, Ronl
1651 "'1. Zion Rood York, PA 17402
6, The Ipeclfled e<<lotlve dele, II InV, Is:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION: LAW
PAMELA A, HOLLIDAY and ANNETTE
M, BONGIORNI,
No. 95-5412
Plaintiffs
vs.
PENNSYLVANIA ALARM SERVICES,
INC, f/k/a SECURITY & LIFE
SYSTEMS, INC.,
Defendant
Civil Action
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Sharon A, Moore, secretary to Clyde W, Vedder, Esquire, of
the law firm of Morris & Vedder, 32 North Duke Street, P.O. Bo
544, City of York, York County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
17405, do hereby certify that on this 5th day of August, 1998, I
served a true and correct copy of the Suggestion of Succession b
placing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid to:
Robert G, Frey, Esquire
5 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17031
MORRIS & VEDDER
MORRIS 6 VEDDER
:12 N. DUKE .T.
YORK. ~A.
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