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NOTICE OF APPEAL
DISTRICT JUSTICE JUDGMENT
COMMON PLEAS No. 02-4591 CIVIL TERM
NOTICE OF APPEAL
Notice is given that the appellant has filed in the above Court of Common Pleas on appeal from the judgment rendered by the District Justice o~ the
date and in the case mentioned
~k ~tice of A~I, w~ mccad by ~ Disw~t Justice, will ~ as a l~l(6)/bacti~f~Dis~ictJ~tice, he~ST
~PER~DEAS ~ ~ j~ ~ ~ssessi~ in this case
FILE A COMPLAINT within twe~y (20) da~ after
s~m of ~t~y ~ ~ty filing his NOTICE of A~EAL.
PRAECIPE TO ENTER RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT AND RULE TO FILE
(This section of fon*n to be used ONLY when appellant was DEFENDANT (see Pa. R.C. RJ.P. No. 1001(7) in action before D/strict Justice.
IF NOT USED, detsch from copy of notice of appeal to be served upon appellee).
PRAECIPE: To Prothonotary ~
Enter rule upon ~-~ C j~. M C-~ -~r"~/N.~[~/[ ~-L~'-~-/~. ,appellee(s),tofileacomplalntinthisappeaJ
N~-ne of appe//ee~s}
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Ne/ne of appellee(s)
(1) You are not/fled that a rule is hereby entered upon you to file a complaint in this appeal within twenty (20) days after the date of
service of this rule upon you by personal service or by certified or registered mail
(2) If you do not file a complaint within this time, a JUDGMENT OF NON PROS WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
(3) ThedateofserviceofthlsrulefservicewasbymaJlistheda. of.:
D~e:.. Sept. 24:2002
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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AFFIDAVIT: t hereby swr,-:a or affrm ~hat I serveo
' ~ tce et A e~l Common Peas No
S t,t??~?~t ~ ~/~sona service ~ by (certii~ed} registered)mail sender's
receipt at ached hereto and upon the appe ee
~ by personal service ~ by (certified) {reg stered) ma, senders rece pt attached nerao.
~ a-~d--¥~rtk;er ~ha-"--{~"s~rved th~--~ R~le to Rle a Complaint accompanying the above Notice o[ Appeal upon the appdiee(s) to whom
the Rde was addre sed on ....... ~ by personal se,vce [~ by (certiled) registered)
nail sander~s receipt attached hereto.
SWORN iAFFIRML!LD AND 3UBSG~IBED BEFORE ME
TH S DAY OF ....
.*,,.~OMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ('~- L~5~ I
COUNTY OF: CUt mERmUa) NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT
Mag DsINo PLAINTIFF: CIVIL CASE
NAME and ADDRESS
09 - 3 - 05 FBRICKNER, JENNIFER
DJName Hon. 2901 SOCIETY HILL DR APT.# 112
GAYLE A. ELDER CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Address: 507 N. YORK ST.
MECHANI CSBU~G, PA L _j
VS.
DEFENDANT: NAME and ADDRESS
Telephone (717) 766-4575 17055 F-MAKER, SINGH, ET AL.
105 DIBBLE LANE
COLUMBUS, SC 29223-3103
SINGH MAKER L _1
105 DIBBLE LANE DocketNo.: CV-0000221-02
COLUMBUS, SC 29223-3103 DateFiled: 7/29/02
THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT:
Judgment: D~PAULT ~LTDO. M'~N~ PLTF
~-] Judgment was entered for: (Name) m~T¢'_~'~: ,'r~m,-lUT~,~.~
E~ Judgment was entered against: (Name) ~A~m; ~l'rN~f-f
in the amount of $ 9.: A~. D~ on: (Date of Judgment) R/2'7/Dg_
] Defendants are jointly and severally liable. (Date & Time)
] Damages will be assessed on:
Amount of Judgment $ 2,000.0~
Judgment Costs $ 63.
~--~ This case dismissed without prejudice. Interest on Judgment $ .0(]
Attorney Fees $ .00
Total $ 2,063.0~
Amount of Judgment Subject to
~] Attachment/Act 5 of 1996 $_ Post Judgment Credits $
[] Levy is stayed for_ days or [~ generally stayed. Post Judgment Costs $.
Certified Judgment Total $
~ Objection to levy has been filed and nearing will be held:
Date:
Place:
Time:
that/thisis atrue and
Date
ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT BY FILING A NOTICE
OF APPEAL WITH THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION. YOU
MUST IN~CLUDE A COPY OFTH S
; · ~ ¥1TH~YOUR NOTICE OF APPEAL
.- ~stnct JuStice .....
proceedings cbnta,n hg the judgment
· District Justice
My commission exo~res first Monday of January,
AOPC ~15-99
2006 SEAL
.,'.,,,COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNT¥0F: CUMBERLAND
Mag Dist. NO:
09-3-05
DJ Name: Hon.
~d~re~: 507 N. YORK ST;
MEcHANIcsBURG, PA
, 17055
BIRI MAKER
105 DIBBLE LANE
COLUMBus, SC 29223-3103
D i VS~
EFENDANT: NAM6 and ADDRESS
[-Y.-2~d~R, sINGH, ETAL.
105 DIBBLE LANE
COLUMBUS, SC 29223-3103
L
NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT
P,^ NTIF : CIVIL CASE
NAME and ADDRESS
~BRICKNER, JENNIFER ~
2901 SOCIETY HILL DR APT.# 112
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
L
Docket No.: CV~ 0000221- 02
Date Filed: 7/29/02
J
THIS S TO NOT FY YOU TU~:
Judgment:
[]Judgment was entered for: (Name)
E~ Judgment was entered against: (Name)
I in the amount of $ 9.: n~;3. on on:
~--~ Defendants are jointly and severally liable.
~ Damage~ will be assessed on:
[] ]-his case dismissed without prejudice.
Amount of Judgment Subject to
[~ AttachmentJAct 5 of 1996 $
[] Levy is stayed for__.days or [] generally stayed.
(Date of Judgment) .
(Date & Time).
Amount 0f Judgment $ 2,000.00
jUdgment CoSt~ $ 63.00
interbst on JUdgr~ent $, .00
Attorney Fees $. o 0~
Total $ 2~063.0.
Post Judgment Credits $
Post Judgment Costs $
Certified Judgment Total $
~ Objection to levy has been f led and hearing will be held:
Date: Place:
Time:
ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT BY FILING A NOTICE
F APPEAL WITH THE PROT
O HONOTARY/CLERK OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION. YOU
MUsT iNCLuDE A cOpy OF THis NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANscR PT FORMw UR
~ ITH YO NOTICE OF APPEAL.
date
; District Justice
I certify that this is a true and Correct copy of the record of the proceedings Containing the judgment:
Date , District Justice
My commission expires first Monday of January.
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2006 SEAL
09/23/2002 11:31 FAX 717 ?811496
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF ......................................... ; SS
AFFIDAVIT: I hereby swear or affirm that I served
acc of the Notice o_[ A al Common Pleas No ~o~..'~'dll/IvJLiT~ ' ' ~,c,H~dnn~t'aRth~rannn
py ~ .... ~n th ~str ct Just ......................
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receipt attached hereto~d upon t~e appellee, (name) .~ ~ ~ E J( ~ E ~ N/~ , on
~ .... I _, ~~ B by personal service ~ (~'y~;e~e~;'~e~t attached hereto.
~ and further that I served the Rule to~le a Comptaint accompanying the above Notice of Appeal upon the appellee(s) to whom
the Rule was addressed on ~¢~_~.] .......... ~% ~ by personal se~ice ~y (certified) (registered)
mail, sender's receipt attached hereto.
SWORN (AFFIt~MED)AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME
THIS ~, ,,.~-t"- DAY OF
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JENNIFER BRICKNER,
Plaintiff
SINGH MAKER and BIRI MAKER,
husband and wife,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 02-4591 CIVIL TERM
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 the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD 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.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE: (717)-249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact
our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before
the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
JENNIFER BRICKNER,
Plaintiff
SINGH MAKER and BIRI MAKER,
husband and wife,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-4591 CIVIL TERM
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the plaintiff Jennifer Brickner, by and through her counsel, R. Mark
Thomas, Esquire, and brings this Complaint against the defendants and support thereof
respectfully represents:
1. Plaintiff Jennifer Brickner is an adult individual currently residing at 2901 Society
Hill Drive, Apt. 112, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011.
2. Defendants Singh Maker and Biri Maker, husband and wife, are adult individuals
and according to the Notice of Appeal filed by them, they currently reside at 105 Dibble Lane,
Columbia, South Carolina 29223.
3. The defendants are the owners of certain real property located at 25 Laurel Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. On or about June 8, 2002, the parties hereto entered into a written Residential
Lease whereby plaintiff was to let the premises located at 25 Laurel Drive, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania from the defendants for a period of one (1) year to commence
on July 1, 2002. (A copy of the Lease agreement is attached hereto and incorporated herein as if
set forth at length as Plaintiff's Exhibit "A").
5. Pursuant to the terms of the written Residential Lease agreement plaintiff paid a
security deposit to the defendants in the amount of Two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars.
6. On or about June 30, 2002, plaintiff discovered that the leasehold premises was
unfit for habitation due to numerous township code violations which made the property unsafe
and uninhabitable.
7. Plaintiff attempted to notify the defendants who lived out of state by telephone on
the evening of June 30, 2002 that she could not reside in the premises due to its then current
condition, but was unable to contact the defendants.
8. Plaintiff did not exercise her rights under the written lease due to the unsafe and
uninhabitable condition of the premises and was compelled to find a new residence and did so
find a residence which is plaintiff's current address.
9. The conditions which rendered the leasehold premises unsafe and uninhabitable
consisted of the following:
(a) grinder pump for sewage was designed to vent directly into the dwelling;
(b) an electrical sub-panel was installed without being inspected by the
township;
(c) three (3) electrical outlets located near water were GFCI protected; and
(d) ground water sump pump discharged directly into the sanitary sewer.
10. Upper Allen Township advised defendants that it would not issue a Certificate of
Occupancy at the time plaintiff was to take possession of the premises.
11. Plaintiff sought the return of her Two thousand ($2,000.00) dollar security deposit
from the defendants due to their inability to provide plaintiff with a safe and habitable residence
per the terms of the written Lease Agreement, but the defendants refused and continue to refuse
to return plaintiff's security deposit.
12. The defendants breached the Lease Agreement by not providing plaintiff with a
safe and habitable residence on the date the lease was to commence and thereby released the
plaintiff from her obligation under the terms of the written Lease.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff prays that this Honorable Court will enter judgment in favor of
the plaintiff for the return of her Two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars, plus court costs in the
amount of Sixty-three ($63.00) dollars.
Respectfully submitted,
R. Mark Thomas, Esquire
ID# 41301
101 S. Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 796-2100
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904,
relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
A~IO-IO
.3t0.o RESIDENTIAL LEASE
Apartment ~ Condominium m House
BY THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on "t'= .... ,.-= ~ T-~-- .~ _
between ~.,~, fJ~d~Az/,--'_ ~-~
h ' r~ ~' '~- ~ ~ ~ ,o(C;(./ (ye=,
emro reread m as ~ssor. u-~ ..... ~ ~ ~ Z - ~ - · -
~ ~ ' ~ / ~ . ,,,u~ p~lcu~ y aescd~ ~ foll~s: ' .....
t°getherwithallappurtennnces, foratermof (~)/"IE yean, to commence on ,.~L//-. ~ /,~" ,
I. Rent. Lessee agrees to pay, withoutde -- v -'~-00.~ y~ ),at ~",. oclock .m.
/~ V ~,/~ .---, maud' t° Lessor as rent for the ocmised premises the sum of P~"c~ f.~.~
.Dollars ($ ] ~ ,
~ . .~ ~G ~ ~r month m advance on the
each calendar month beginning ..J ~/-- ~' ~ ~, g' day of
, or al socn other place us L~ssor i~ay deaigoate.
2. Security...~Deposlt, On execution of this lease, Lessee deposits with Lessor 7"~ ~ "/~ ~ ~--c~._~
. . . Dollars ($ '=~'-~ ~ ~ "~ ), recel-t o .....
acknowledged by Lessor, as security for the almfUl penormance by Lessee or' the terms hereof, to be returned to
~ssee, without interest, on the full and faithful performance by him of the provisions hereof.
3. Quiet EnJoyment. Lessor covenants that on paying the rent and performing the covenants herein contained,
Lessee shall peacefully and quietly have, hold, and enjoy the demised premises for the agreed term.
4. Use of Premises. The demised premises shall be used and occupied by Lessee exclusively ns a private single
family residence, and neither the premises nor any part thereof sbu
by Lessee for the purpose of c,,...,tn ......... . . Il be used at any time durin~ the term
than as a private single familv~:id~n~,~' ~m,y__o_usme. ss.: pmresslon, or trade of any kind, or'or an" ...o~._..,:,.._
orders of appropriate govemmentai authorities affecting the cleanliness, occupancy, and preservation of.the demised
" mrJ; ,-,,,, ..um Sanlolr~/ laws, ordinances, roles, ~nd
premises, and the sidewalks connected thereto, during the term of this lense.
.~. Number of Pc. cupnnts. Lessee n~rees that
Ihnn ~0(/~2-/7-A~persons, conslstin~ '- r,_the d~em~se~d premises shall he occupied by no
the u · of / s m /-0 ~ f~ I' more
g .... "e ...... · /lA.~u ts and -- · children under
~. ma, wlmout Ihe written consent
~i' C~n:d. ltlon of Prem!;~ I.,;see s~ .nulnte~ that h,- h~,~ · .... .,..a ,- - ·
and tenan,ah,e co.d tio.. .-----,.ny.. n, th..me
7. Assignment nnd Subletting. Without the prior written consent of Lessor, J.~.ssoc shall not assign Ibis lease, or
suble.' or gmn; any concession or license to use the premises or any pL'l thereof. A consent by Lessor to one assign-
meat, sublelling, concession, or license shall not he deemed lo be n consent lo any subsequent a~signment, sublelting,
concession, ur license. An assignment, subletting, concession, or license without the prior written consent ut' Lessor,
....... : ...... ' ~. e,,ht~.ina hv ooeration of law, shall he void and shall, at Lessor's option, terminate this lense.
i.t. Maintenance and Repair. Lessee will, at his sole expense, keep and maintain the leased premises and appurte-
nances in good and sanitary condition and repair during the term of this lease nnd nny renewal thereof. In pa~icular,
Lessee shall keep the fixtures in the house or on or about the leased premises in good order and repair; keep the fur-
nnce clean: keep the elec~'ic bells in order, keep the walks free from dim and debris; and, at his ~le expense, shall
snake all required repairs to the plumbing, range, bentlng, apparatus, and electric and gas fixtures whenever damage
thereto shall have resulted from Lessee's misuse, waste, or neglect or that of his employee, family, agent, or visitor.
Major maintenance and repair of the leased premises, not due to Lessee's misuse, waste, or neglect or that of his
employee, family, agent, or visitor, shall be the responsibility of Lessor or his assigns. Lessee agrees that no signs
shall be placed or painting done on or about the leased premises by Lessee or at his direction without the prior writ-
14. Animals. Lessee shall keep no domestic or other animals on or about the lensed premises without the written
consent of Lessor.
!$. Display of Signs. During the last //~(~ days of this lease, Lessor or his agent shall have the riv · e
of displaying the usual "For Sale" or "For I~ent" or "~ ' . P g
property to prospective purchasers or tenants, ncancy signs on the d,'mtsed premtses and of show ng the
16, Subordination of Lease. This lease and Lessee's leasehold interest hereunder are and shall be subject, subordi-
· hale, and inferior to any liens or encumbrances now or hereafter placed on the demised premises by Lessor, all
any and all ren. ewals or extensions of such lieua, or enc. mhrnnCe.e_
18. Surrender of Premises. At ~he expiration of the lease term, Lessee shall quit and surrender thc premises hereby
demised in ns good state and condition as they were at the commencement of this lease, reasonable use and wear
thereof and damages by the elements excepted·
19. Default. If any default is made in the payment of rent, or any pert thereof, at the times hereinbefore specified,
or if any default is made in the performance of or compliance with any other term or condition hereof, the lease, at
the option of Lessor, shall terminate and be forfeited, and Lessor may re-enter the premises and remove all persons
therefrom. Lessee shall be given written notice of any default or breach, and termlnatio, and forfeiture of the lease
shall not result if, within J~V'.Cdays of receipt of such notice, Lessee has conected the default or breach or has
taken action reasonably likely to effect soeh correction within a reasonable time.
20. Abandonment. If at any time during the term of this lease Lessee abandons the demised premises or nny part
Ihereof, Lessor may. at his option, enter the demised premises by any means without being liable Ibr any prosecu-
tion therefor, and without becoming liable to Lessee for damuges or for any payment of any kind whatever, and
may, at his discretion, as agent for Lessee. relet the demised premises, or any part thereof, for the whole or any pan
of the then unexpired term, and may receive and collect all rent payable by virtue of such reletting, and,
f~.r a.'~y d:ffcren~_- bet~ve-.n the rent that would have been payable under this lease durine
the balance of the unexpired term, if this lense had continued in force, and the net rent for such period realized b.~
Lessor by means of such reletting. If Lessor's right of re-entry is exercised following abandonment of the premises
by Lessee, then Lessor may consider any personal property belonging to Lessee and left on the premises to also
have been abnndoned, in which case Lessor may dispose of all such personal property in any manner Lessor shall
deem proper and is hereby relieved of all liability for doing so.
21. Binding EffecL The covenants and conditions herein contained shall apply to and bind the heirs, legal repre-
-., t. ..... ,~ ell ~,~u~,nnnl~ nr~ t~ be construed as conditions of this lease.
SINGH MAI~R AND B1RI MAKER
husband and wife,
Defendants
Vo
JENNIFKR BRICKNKR
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02 - 4591 CIVIL TERM
De~nse Response
And now, comes the Defendants, SINGH MAKER and Biri Maker, brings this defense against the
Plaintiff and support thereof respectfully represents:
1 Plaintiff Jennifer Brickner is an adult currently residing at 290I Society Hill Drive, Apt. 112,Camp
Hill Pa. 17011, according to the acceptance of certified mail notice of appeal.
2a Defendants Singh Maker and Bid Maker, husband and wife, are adult individuals, residing
occasionally at 105 Dibble Lane, Columbia SC 29223, at their daughter's residence.
2b I, Biri Maker have been managing property at San Antonio, Texas and California. Proof of service
of notice of appeal, the affidavit has the seal of the Notary Public:, State Of Texas.
2c Since my husband and I were to travel soon after filing the notice of Appeal, I did not want the mail
to arrive at Texas during my absence. We let~ San Antonio after receiving the Return receipt of
the certified mail sero to the Plaintiff. Due to the above reasons I wrote the 105 Dibble Lane,
Columbia SC address, where we visit and reside occasionally, on the notice of Appeal.
2d Plaintiff Jennifer Bricker, spoke to me on the phone several times at the San Antonio Tx
Phone number. She was aware that 105 Dibble Lane, Columbia SC. address is used on our travels.
2e Certified mail from Honorable Gayle A Elder's office, Docket no CV 0000221 02 was sent to 105
Dibble Lane, Columbia SC. This certified mail was received by a Spanish lady, who speaks and
reads a little English. My daughter and son- in- law were not told about this mail. Tina, the Spanish
lady is about 70yrs old, who was baby sitting, forgot about the mail after putting it in a safe hiding
place.
2f My husband Singh Maker and I came to know al~er receiving the Default Judgment mail from
Honorable Gayle A Elder's office.
28 I requested the copy of Delivery of the certified mail from the office of the Honorable
G-ayle A Elder's office and noticed that Tina had signed the mail but it was too late to file the
Appeal.( A copy of Tina's signature, along with the unopened mail given later, by Tina is
incorporated herein as if set forth at length as Defendants Exhibit "A"
3 The Defendants, Singh Maker and I Bid Maker are the owner's of certain real property
located at 25 Laurel Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4a On or about June 8th 2002,the parties entered into a written Residential lease whereby
plaintiff was to lease the premises located at 25 Laurel Drive, Mechaniscburg PA, for a period of
one year.
4b Singh Maker and I (Bid Maker) gave the key and possession to the Plaintiff(Jennifer Brickner)
of 25 Laurel Drive, Mechanicshurg Pa. property on or about Sm~e 9th 2002,0lent fr~e June). so
that she and her friends could move in and give reasonable notice to their family or landlord.
I, Biri Maker, wanted the rent to start July 1st 2002 and wrote tl~e commencement lease date
July 1 st 2002.The Plaintiff was aware that the rent will be prorated, if the move in date was
delayed due to any reason.
4c On June 6th 2002, Application for Rental was faxed to the plaintiff, Jennifer Brickner's office
by the defendant (Bid Maker) from San Antonio Texas.
4d The contemplated move in Date was left BLANK by the plaintiff(Jennifer Bfickner ) and was
accepted by me Bid Maker, the defendant.(A copy of the Application for rental page 1 is attached
hereto and incorporated herein as if set forth at length as Deferdants exhibit "fl" )
5a Pursuant to the terms of the written Rental Application, Jennifer Brickner, Plaintiff, paid $2000
as NON Refundable fee for processing, reviewing information related to the I~a~e Gnlr~nty.
She (Jennifer Brickner) agreed to pay the $2000/in two installments for the lease Guaranty.
( A copy of page two of the Rental Application, no 13, section B is attached hereto and
incorporated herein is set forth at length as Defendant's as exhibit "C" )
5b One June 6th 2002, as the Date shows on the fax copy received by the plaintiff, (Exhibit "C" )
Jennifer Brickner ,Plaintiff and I Bid Maker defendant, communicated
Jennifer Bdcker expressed the desire to rent 25 Laurel Drive, Mechanicsburg PA. property
and paid the $2000/fee. I informed her after receiving the payment in (full) of the $2000/.
I Bid Maker will give her the lease Guaranty and the move in da're was left open.
5c On or about June 6th 2002, the plaintiff paid and signed the NON refundable fee for the lease
Guaranty .I, Bid Maker the Defendant informed Jeniffer Bricker that the fee of
non refundable $2000/will be endorsed or transferred towards the ,.-curity Deposit account, at a later
date hence Plaintiffwill not have to pay Twice, the $2000.
Sd. Jennifer Brickner in return of the payment for the lease Guaranty of $2000/was given complete
access to the property as well as expensive riding lawn mower, snow blower and other tools left
at the storage shed.
6a Not true.
6b On or about April to June 2001, an addition of Carport was added to the 25 Laurel Drive property.
A permit was issued by the Upper Allen Township. Regular inspections were made during all phases
of this addition. During these inspections of the property, NO unsafe or uninhabitable
conditions were cited by the Township.
7 a On June 30th 2002 evening, my husband Singh Maker and I Biri Maker were upstairs in our
bedroom at our townhouse in San Antonio Texas. I Bid Maker heard the cell phone ting
downstairs ,a recorded was left by the plaintiff, Jennif~' Brickner. I, Bid Maker, tried to call back
but the phone was not answered by the plaintiff.
To Singh Maker and I were in Texas, we called Mark Bernard, our maintained person
and gave him the written authority to inspect the property and to comply with the wishes of
Jennifer Bfickner, the plaintiff. A written authority was sent by Fax to Mark Bernard on
July 1 st 2002.
7c. Mark Bernard was able to talk with Jennifer Brickner, the plaintiff, and requested a meeting
and a list of her "DO LIST" for 25 Laurel Drive property Jennifer Brickner told Mark Bernard
that aler she has ail her "Ducts" in place, she will call and meet him later.
7d. On or about July 1st, 2002, the Plaintiff and I, the defendant Bid Maker, spoke on the phone.
I informed Jennifer Bricjner that Jim Pedrick, a real estate agent and Mark Bernard will meet
her and all her concerns and demands will be fulfilled. It was not l~ssible for Singh Maker or Bid
Maker to attend due to our schedule of work in San Diego Ca.
7e. James Pedrick, my real estate agent and Mark Bernard met with lrennifer Brickner, the plaintiff,
and she told all the things that needed to be completed. She also conveyed the message that if
she was given the $2000/back, she will go away quietly or she will report to the Township for
violations.
7f Bid Maker, the defendant, on hearing these accusations, asked ll. eai Estate Agent to meet with the
Township. She also asked Mark Bernard to hire ail the required contractors, who would contact the
Township, take the permits and finish the work according to the New Revised 2002 codes.
7g. After the above instructions were given to Jim Pedrick and Mark Bernard, I Bid Maker, the
Defendant, spoke at length with Jennifer Brickner and assured her that ail the Improvements will
be done. She kept saying "It is not possible for you to do all the work". Plaintiff gave the phone
to her friend who was on the lease and was to live with the Plaintiff at 25 Laurel Drive.
Her friend said, "Mrs, Maker. it is not humanly possible for you to do the work, we will not pay
the rem for July. "The Defendants reply "All the work will be Clone completely ."
7h. The Real estate agent, Jim Pedrick was given written authority by Biff Maker, the landlord, to sign
ail necessary township papers and get the work completed. Ono~. everything was completed in July
Jim Peddck informed the plaimiff, Jennifer Brickner of the progress.
7i. Hearing about the progress Jennifer Brickner, the Plaintiff askexl Real estate agent, Jim Pedrick
for the pro rated rent for July, which was agreed initially by the.. Defendant.
8a NOT TRUE.
8b. The Plaimiffinitiaily asked for FIVE adults to live at 25 Laurel Drive, the defendants agreed,
Later only FOUR signed the lease and the defendants agreed. Later on the Defendants felt
that there was Disharmony in the group. Jennifer Brickner wanted a way to Break the lease.
This complaint was filed ONLY by Jennifer Brickner ALONE and the other Tenants did not
join her.
The plaintiff, Jennifer Brickner told me, Bid Maker, all she wanted was the $2000/
back in return nothing will be pursued.
8d. The plaintiff, Jennifer Brickner filled the Rental application showing her residence at
2901 Society Hill Drive, apt #112. This application was filled on or about June 6th 2002.
and according to the complaint filed by the plaintiff, that is still her residence. Jennifer
Brickner did not find a new rt~idence.
9. The conditions listed in no 9 A, B, C, D were from 1975 when the property was purchased
according to the prevalent codes at that time.
10a. UPPER ALLEN Township never condemned the property as ua,inhabitable.
10b. The defendants took the lead and asked the Township for a p~rmit to comply with the
plaintiff's request and willingly co-operated with township to bring the property to 2002
codes.
10c. On or about the month of July our Real Estate agent, James Predrick, called Jem-rfer
Brickner to inform her that the work was completed. She did not return his calls. Finally
James Pedrick was able to talk with Plaintiffat her office. She, Jennifer Brickner was
very short on the phone and said, legal action will be taken.
10d. Upper Allen Township work was completed and inspected at the given time frame of the
permit in the month of July. The certificate of occupancy was issued.
10e. The Plaintiff, Jennifer Brickner, left the Contemplated move Jin date blank in the Rental
Application and paid the $2000/NON refundable as only lease Guaranty. Hence the move
in Date was flexible. The rental application is attached as Exhibit "B"
1 I. The Defendants Singh Maker and Bid Maker refused to return the NON Refundable
Lease Guaranty of Two thousand dollars, paid and signed by the plaintiff Jennifer Brickner,
which was hence never transferred to a security deposit, because the plaintiff did not exercise
her lease rights.
The Township uever condemned the property as uninhabitable or unsafe.
12. The defendants complied with all demands put forth by the plaintiff on the rental application
(a) Non refundable fee of $2000/for lease guaranty, received
(b) Contemplated move in date left OPEN.
(c) The lease was signed by the Plaintiff at a later date on or about June 8th 2002.
(d) The NON refundable fee of $2000/was never transferred to Security deposit
because the Plainfiffbreacbed the agreemems.
WltEREFORE, defendants prays that this Honorable Court will enter judgment favor of the
Defendant..
WHEREFORE, the defendant prays that this Honorable cc,urt understands the following:
End Of July defendants Real Estate agem is informed of the breach of the Lease
agreement by the Plaintiff Jennifer Brickner.
MID SEPTEMBER a new tenant was located by the Real Estate agent with a move
in date of October lst. The new tenant was re-locating fi.om another state.
The following are the expenses and losses on the ]property at 25 laurel drive:
Rent loss for July, august, sept ............... $ 4200/
Re Leasing commission to J.Pedrick ...... $1200/
Weekly lawn upkeep of the property ....... $ 300/
Water, sewer, eleetdc bill about ................ $ 200/
Rent FREE to PlalnthT for June ................$1400/
Plus Court costs, Plus Travel expenses for this Appeal, Plus Tension and mental
anguish.
The Plaintiffhas FOUR Lessees to share the Loss.
Respectfully submitted,
Biri Maker
(323) 273 2106
(323)253 3181
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JENNIFER BRICKNER,
Plaintiff
SINGH MAKER and BIRI MAKER,
husband and wife,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-4591 CIVIL TERM
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
R. Mark Thomas, Esquire, counsel for the plaintiff in the above action, (or actions) respectfully represents
that:
1. The above-captioned action is at issue.
2. The amount sought in damages is less t 2~fl:l~~..
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is $0.00.
The following attorneys are interested in the case (s) as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit as
arbitrators: R. Mark Thomas, Esquire.
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the
case shall be submitted.
R. MARK THOMAS, ESQUIRE
ORDER OF COURT
, AND NOW !~/-'~.z/_ /_5 ~ 2003, in consideration of the foregoing petition,
;~?d/~q_ ~$W~_~,// Esq., are appointed arbitrators in the above-captioned action (or
actions) as prayed for.
By the Court,
P.J.
JENNIFER BRICKNER,
Plaintiff
SINGH MAKER and BIRI MAKER,
husband and wife,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
:
: NO. 02-4591 CIVIL TERM
:
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, R. MARK THOMAS, ESQUIRE, being duly sworn according to law, depose and say that
on February 3, 2003, I mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, a true copy of the Notice of
Arbitration Hearing to Defendants Singh Maker and Biri Maker. A receipt was returned to me
which indicates that the Notice was received by the defendants on February 20, 2003. A copy of
said receipt is attached hereto.
R. Mark Thomas, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
101 S. Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717)796-2100
I.D.# 41301
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this 28th day
of February, 2003.
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R. ]V[~k-Thomas
Atton~y at Law "
I 01 S. Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO. 2 0~2- ~ ~,.~J~ ( TERM
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OATH
We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the
United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealt~t w~~duties of
our office with fidelity.
Chairman
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)
. ~bi~ator, dissents. (ins~ name if b[e.)
Date of Heating: ~/~ /O J
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF AWARD
Now, the .. ~'~'~ day of /]~/J/ ,20t~ , at · , __..M., the above award
was entered upon the docket and notice thereof giv~~thzrties or their attorneys.
Artibitrators'compensation to be ~.
Paid upon appeal: - Prothonotary
Deputy ( ~'~] ~7
JENNIFER BRICKNER
V.
SINGH MAKER
BIRI MAKER
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 L~ {/~'-- I fi4 ~/~. ~(/~
from the award of.th_e ~t~od~f arbitrators entered in this case °n
A jury trial is demanded O. (Check box if a jury trial is demanded.
wise jury trial is waived.)
appeals
Other
I hereby certify that:
1. The compensation of the arbitrators has been paid, or
2. Application has been make for permission to proceed in forma pauperis.
(Strike out the inapplicable clause)
Appellant or Attorney for Appellant
NOTE:
The demand for jury trial on appeal
from compulsory arbitration is
governed by Rule 1007.1 (b),
(b) No affidavit or verification is required.
JENNIFER BRICKNER,
Plaintiff
Vo
SINGH MAKER and Ir..
Defendantt
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO. 02-4591 CIVIL TERM
PRAEC[PE TO ENTER JUDGMENT
Kindly enter judgment'as per the Award o Arbitrators dated May 9, 2003
Respectfully submitted,
R. Mark Thomas, Esquixe
Attorney for Plaintiff
101 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717)796-2100
ID# 41301
JENNIFER BRICKNER,
Plaintiff
SINGH MAKER and BIRI MAKER,
husband and wife,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
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: NO. 02-4591 CIVIL TERM
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PRAECIPE TO SETTLE, DISCONTINUE AND END
Please mark the above captioned case as , ' ' and at end since the parties
have reached a resolution to this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
R. Mark Thomas, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
101 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717)796-2100
ID# 41301
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, R. Mark Thomas, Esquire, hereby certify that I have served a copy of the within
document on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of the same in the U.S. Mail at
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Postage pre-paid, addressed to:
Singh Maker and Biri Maker
105 Dribble Lane
Columbia, SC 29223
Date:
R. Mark Thomas, Esq.