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COMMONWEALTH PETROLEUM
COMPANY,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
vs.
NO. 96-471 civil Action
BAKER AND RUSSELL, INC.
Defendant
IN ASSUMPSIT
NOTICE OF HEARING BY BOARD OF ARBITRATORS
You are hereby notified that the undersigned Board of
Arbitrators, appointed by the Court in the above-captioned
case, will sit for the purpose of their appointment in the
Second Floor Hearing Room, Old Cumberland county Court House,
in carlisle, Pennsylvania, on Friday, May 31st, at 1:00 o'clock
P.M., at which time and place you may appear with your
respective clients and your witnesses to present such evidence
and testimony as you may have in the case.
J. Robert Stauffer, Esquire
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
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Marlin R. McCaleb, Chairman
Board of Arbitrators
April 8, 1996
TO: Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
Donald L. Kornfield, Esquire
(Attorney for Defendant)
Thomas E. Chef fins
Court Administrator
COMMONWEALTH PETROLEUM
COMPANY
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PlaIntIff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
va.
NO. 96.471 Civil Action
BAKER AND RUSSELL, INC.
Defendant
IN ASSUMPSIT
RUt! 1312-1.
fOllowing form.
The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in the
PETITXON FOR APPOINTMENT OP ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
Carol J. Lindsav . counsel for the plaintiff in the above action (or actions),
re.pectfully represents that:
1. The above-captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue.
2. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is S 8.243.05 clus interest
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is SOO.OO
The following attorneys are interested in the case (s) as counselor are otherwise
disqualified to sit as arbitrators. Donald L. Kornfleld. Esouire. 17 North Church Street.
llavne.boro. pennsvlvania 17268
~RBroRE. your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to
whom the case shall be submitted.
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, IIlli /2 L)1 .'J. 7
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abovs-captioned action (actions) as prayed for.
, 1996, in co"-sigeration of ~pe foregoing
, Esqu ire L.I, /(,,j)M f , ("/ /'i u. r/i/C
Esquire, are appointed arbitrators in th~
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COJIKOHWBALTH PBTROLBOK I III THB COURT OF COJIKOII PLDS OF
COJQIUY I COHBIIRLAIID COUIITY, PBRIISYLVAIIIA
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Donald L. Kornfie14
Attorney for Defendant
17 Korth Churoh Street
.ayne.boro, PA 172&8
(717) 7&2-8222 or 267-3202
Fax 762-&544
Atty. I.D. #19242
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COHKOHWBALTH l'BTROLBUK
COIOAHY
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Plaintiff
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BllBR AND RU88BLL, INC.
Defendant
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NOW COMES Defendant and answers the complaint as follows:
1. Admitted.
2 . Admitted.
3. Denied in that after reasonable investigation, Defendant
is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the averment because the means of proof are within
the exclusive control of plaintiff.
4. Denied in that after reasonable investigation, Defendant
is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the averment because the means of proof are within
the exclusive control of Plaintiff.
5. Denied in that after reasonable investigation, Defendant
is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the averment because the means of proof are within
the exclusive control of Plaintiff.
6. Denied in that after reasonable investigation, Defendant
is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the averment because the means of proof are within
the exclusive control of Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Defendant prays that the action be dismissed.
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Donald L. Kornf el
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Attorney for Defend
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I verify that the statements made in this Answer are true and
correct. I understand that raIse statements herein are made
subject to the penalties or 18 Pa.C.S.A. section 4904, relating to
unsworn ralsirication to authorities.
BAKER AND RUSSELL, INC.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 1996-00471 P
C(IMI1QNWEAL TII OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUN'Y OF CUMOERLAND
COMMIINWEAL TH PETROLEUM CO
VS.
DAKER AND RUSSELL INC
, STEVE WH I STLER
CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania. who
to Inw, says, the within COMPLAINT
, Sher1ff or Deputy Sheriff of
being duly sworn according
WnD sl?rved
upon BAKER AND RUSSELL INC the
defl?ndant, at 1514:00 HOURS, on the 31st day of January
1996 at 1031 RITNER HIGHWAY
SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257 ,CUMBERLAND
County. Pennsylvania. by handing to DOUGLAS LOGAN. GENERAL
MANAGER
a true and attested copy of the _COM~LAINT__
and at the same time directing His attl?ntion to the contents U,,:?reof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surchal-ge
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$31.20 FLOWER MORGENTHAL FLOWER
02/01/1996
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Sworn and subscribed to before me
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COKPQY I CUMBBRLAlfD COmITY, PBlmSYLVAlfIA
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BUD lUID RUS8BLL, INC. I NO. 1I6-471 CIVIL ACTION
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Defendant I IN ASSUKPSIT
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
Kimberly S. Runshaw, paralegal at the law offices of Donald L.
Kornfield, deposes and says that she served an Answer in the
above-captioned matter on the Plaintiff by first class mail to its
attorney, Carol J. Lindsay, Esq., at Flower, Morgenthal, Flower &
Lindsay, 11 East High street, Carlisle, PA 17013-3016, on March 8,
1996.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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COMMONWEALTH PETROLEUM
COMPANY,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
va.
NO. ~ q /I
CIVIL ACTION
BAKER AND RUSSELL, INC.,
IN ASSUMPSIT
Defendant
NQIlCE
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 the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights Important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWVER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWVER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP:
Court Administrator, Fourth Floor
Cumberland County Court House
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-6200
FLOWER, MORGENTHAL, FLOWER 8& LINDSAY
Attorneys for the Plaintiff
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11 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243.5513
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COMMONWEALTH PETROLEUM
COMPANY,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PlaIntiff
va.
NO. 95-
CIVIL ACnON
BAKER AND RUSSELL, INC.,
Defendant
IN ASSUMPSIT
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NOW COMES Commonwealth Petroleum Company, by and through its counsel, FLOWER,
MORGENTHAL, FLOWER & LINDSAY, P.C., and states as follows:
1. Plaintiff Is Commonwealth Petroleum Company, an Ohio corporation, with a principal
place of business at the corner of Route 5 and Route 25, Bradford, Vermont 05033.
2. Defendant Is Baker and Russell, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, with its principal
place of business at 1031 Ritner Highway, Shlppensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17257.
3. Plaintiff, at the special Instance and request of Defendant, delivered to Defendant two
deliveries of propane gas, one on or about March 17, 1995 In the amount of 9,812 gallons with
a price of $4,632.25, and another on or about April 12, 1995 In the amount of 8,931 gallons with
a cost of $3,610.80. Copies of the invoices for each delivery are attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
4. The prices charged Defendant were reasonable and were the prices Defendant
agreed to pay.
5. The terms of delivery required payment within 15 days and Interest at the rate of 1.5%
per month for unpaid balances.
CI"Jl,lI\rjl\prau,rom Ole. 4951-9S-01
6. Despite repeated demands by Plaintiff, Defendant has faUed or refused to pay the
amount owed and the finance charges.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to enter a Judgment for Plaintiff and
against Defendant for $8,243.05, finance charges accrued to the date of Judgment, and costs.
FLOWER, MORGENTHAL FLOWER & LINDSAY, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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Carol J. Un ay, Esquire
10 # 44693
11 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243.5513
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I, the undersigned, hereby verify that the statements made herein are tnJe and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 14904,
IlIIa11ng to unawam falaiflcatlon to authorities.
COMMONWEALTH PETROLEUM COMPANY
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William W. Creamer
Credll Manager
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COMMONWEALTH PETROLEUM
COMPANY,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
vs.
NO. 96.471 CIVIL ACTION
BAKER AND RUSSELL, INC.,
Delendant
IN ASSUMPSIT
fRAECJPLl:O..SEITI,.EArlto OISCOt'llTINUE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the captioned case settled and discontinued,
FLOWER, MORGENTHAL FLOWER & LINDSAY, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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~V Carol J~dsay, Esquire
10 # 44693
11 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5513
Date: 0 I- 2, /tfrlb
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