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HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-00471 . ~ - - ~ . 1 ~\ ~ I -01 ~l ~I ->- "\ i ~' I I ; I ! ( ~ J: . , I ! - ! ~I t I ./ ~ l~"" "III' I', INfl Mil 1\11 II MAlU .. . . 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 By: ~I&~ 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 , 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. 'T?:J r;:: ~1~sa~ ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, IIlli /2 L)1 .'J. 7 ::~n~Squ:r~:~:: I~/t, //J 5:;,;;;~~: '~~'"I. 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~ :~r (~"S' \ v\/-- ) P.J. " ~ I -! , ;#""",-,--:,,..;: ''''. "I ,~,.. .'.' , .. /0" '1 ~~ : ; _ !;G j'_l.. ,_,;''';',:,::,'\ I'-- n VI - u ,J -.{ ~- V) \1/) C' (".l 0 1- .. t,:J:' - ;t -J <"(. o. J" - F.~ ~ -.J c.-,. "'l C' 0 l:";., ~ C' i'- 0 :t\ l' ..... vi ~ '. ., .... t.l r:L. 1)9.. COJIKOHWBALTH PBTROLBOK I III THB COURT OF COJIKOII PLDS OF COJQIUY I COHBIIRLAIID COUIITY, PBRIISYLVAIIIA Plaintiff I I v.. I I 'It~ BAlD AlII) RUSSBLL, IIIC. I 110. 471 CIVIL ACTIOII I Defend.nt I III ASSUMPSIT AIIS1fBR 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 , COHKOHWBALTH l'BTROLBUK COIOAHY I IN THB COURT OF COHKON l'LBAS OF I CUMBBRLAHD COUHTY, l'BHH8YLVUIA I I I I I NO. 471 CIVIL ACTION I IN A88UK1'8IT Plaintiff va. BllBR AND RU88BLL, INC. Defendant AHSWBR 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. \ (~{) J/d )>{iYtt;i)23\1 ~ 0i. Donald L. Kornf el I Attorney for Defend '- 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. ~ ~~:t) By . _..;...".;;~:;;:-:-'~-. '.. ". i w~ 0' rf'l t., " 0, 0" LtJl C:!' ~l .-.. r-- ( " L , . ',- , ~) " .! . 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 18.00 11.20 .00 2.00 So a~.swe/), /.~ . r;.-- (.2" ---1"-"/ ,/.'-.....~ ......../:r~.............. -~ ~. 7 .-- . homas K11ne. ~her1ff $31.20 FLOWER MORGENTHAL FLOWER 02/01/1996 by .~ I \~-1. ~~1ff Sworn and subscribed to before me thlS .:1 ,"/( day of .1~1 19 W,. .. A. D. _,_._O__/~_~g )~] 'c....-T,MI"'-'1~___.__,_. -:::~ rro lono\"ar~' COIOlOIfWIALTB PBTROLBUK I IN THB COURT OF COIOlON PLBA8 OF COKPQY I CUMBBRLAlfD COmITY, PBlmSYLVAlfIA plaintiff I I va. I I BUD lUID RUS8BLL, INC. I NO. 1I6-471 CIVIL ACTION I 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. , ';0 C I! , , .. c' I,: l'_ i c, 1 , L. ~ ; /1 :...:.. ( L..: , :J t' , ", :/ C\"l\II\rjl\proll..."m m., 4Y'1.Y5~1\ 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 By " ,-J :?1 ?;lj , , :;, ) ~: :': - fl''j .. ~"jrn ~J ;.., _ =1"' ..~ o~ Carol J. 10 # 446'93 11 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243.5513 ~'; 'l G . I - . ,..~ l") -, lie ~ 7J J(tlJZ' f fjFru cl J ~ / ..: ~\"P5I\<jI\prall.roni Rio' 4'>>1.95.01 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 CQMfI.AJ.NI 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 By: z f.s~ Carol J. Un ay, Esquire 10 # 44693 11 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243.5513 111/2J/1SS6 a'3: 32 243651ll C\"JlIl\cjI~ N.. ."a.lUl FLOWER /o'IJRGENTHAl. FL PAGE 06 ~ 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 .y,~j; (7~ William W. Creamer Credll Manager Date: '::r'lIv'1u."f/L'r :J-.3 J'7 7& " ....--"- -.l, , EXHIBIT "A" D,/"" '.'.'~.... "0.::. BMI.. BA1<IR " RUUILL P.O. 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MnIN "1',.. trr __... ll....... .1CIt'Wa..GP"~ .-- - --- - -.- - ------ - .-.-.- - -..-- --- -- -- -- --,-- 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 By: ,,~~ / ~ ~V Carol J~dsay, Esquire 10 # 44693 11 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-5513 Date: 0 I- 2, /tfrlb -,.- C') >- C ~,~ i,: ..... .~ IJ.' ~ _.." ( ) ~ , .,-. C" =j ,.. . ~jl: ',- , ' '~ cy ,.~ . ;. L' :'IJ [; , ., '\4 . " I . :.-:; -, ,".....