On May 30, 2018 a
Answer
was filed
involving a dispute between
Pennrose Llc,
and
Andre Oliveriera,
Annette L Smith,
Aparecida S Coutinho,
Apc Associates Llc,
Carl Muller,
Carol L Radomski,
Carol Muller,
Chakrya K Molinoff,
Charles Furlong,
Christine E Herb,
Christine Greatrex,
Daniel Hanks,
Daryl F Tonia,
David Hercock,
Diane Speer,
Diego Castellanos,
Doris G Blyler,
Edward Mulka,
Elizabeth Falco,
Erika Gore,
Eugene M Flacche,
Eva Hanks,
George C Greatrex Jr,
George Freudenberg,
Giovanna Ferriera,
Hoover Quintero Garcia,
Hui Y Shih,
James E Weist,
Jeffrey B Canfield,
Jeffrey D Herb,
Jeffrey L Molinoff,
Joanne K Welch,
John M Pfrommer,
John S Radomski,
Jose A Coutinho,
Joseph Cavalieri,
Karen Woznica,
Katherine O Schimmel,
Keenan Builders Llc,
Lee H Schimmel,
Margo Furlong,
Marie E Kern,
Ming T Shih,
Muir A Mcmath,
Paulette Smith,
Rebecca Castellanos,
Recon Investment Group Llc,
Richard J Smith,
Robert Gore,
Robert Woznica,
Ronnie M Tarchichi,
Roseanne M Canfield,
Russell Smith,
Scott G Kern,
Sigmund Tonia,
Susan M Stevens,
Syeda F Ahmed,
Syed M Ahmed,
Theodore J Speer Jr,
Thomas B Mitchell,
Umur Selek,
Vito Brasile,
Warren G Blyler,
Wongsduan Mulka,
for Mt. Laurel
in the District Court of Burlington County.
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The Law Olfices of Mark G. Carusillo
2050 Fairfax Avenue - Suite B
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 267-s32s
Attomey ID #010612001
Attomey for Third-Party Defendants, Jeftey
D. Herb and Christine E. Herb
IN THE MAT"TER OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY
APPLICATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LAW DTVISION
MOORESTOWN, COTINTY OF
BURLINGTON BURLINGTON COLI}JTY
DOCKET NO.: L-l604-15
PENNROSE, LLC
CTVIL ACTION
Third-Party Plaintiff
ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE
DET'ENSES TO TEIRD-PARTY
COMPLAINT
APC ASSOCIATES, LLC, et als.,
Third-Party Defendants
Third-Party Defendants, Jeffrey D. Herb and Christine E. Herb (collectively "Herb"), by
and through their undersigned counsel and by way of Answer to Defendant-lntervenor, Third-
Party Plaintiff, Pornrose, LLC's ("Pennrose"), Third-Parry Complaint say as follows:
INTRODUCTION
1. Admitted that Penffose has filed a Third-Party Complaint. The rernaining
allegations in this paragraph are legal conclusions and as such no response is required.
2. Admitted that Pennrose's Third-Party Complaint does not seek money damages.
The remaining allegations in this paragraph are legal conclusions and as such no response is
required.
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TIIE PARTIES
3. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs,
4. Herb is udthout knowledge or information sufficiant to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Peffrose to its strict proofs.
5. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pemrose to its strict proofs.
6. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs.
7. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond !o the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs.
8. He$ is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pemrose to its strictproofs.
9. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pemrose to its strict proofs.
10. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Peflffose to its strict proofs.
11. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficienl to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs.
12. Herb is without knowledge or information sufEcient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Penffose to its strictproofs.
13. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs.
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14. Herb is without knowledge or information sufEcient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Penffose to its strict proofs.
15. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs.
16. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its shict proofs.
17. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs.
18. Admitted.
19. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Peffrose to its strictproofs.
20. Herb is,without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs.
21. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Penffose to its strict proofs.
22. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pefi[ose to its strict proofs.
23. Herb is without knowledge or information sufEcient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs.
24. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Perurose to its strict proofs.
25. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its sfict proofs.
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26. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pemrose to its sEict proofs.
27. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strictproofs.
28. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs.
29. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pemrose to its strict proofs.
30. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pefffose to its strictproofs.
31. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to rcspond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its sbict proofs.
32. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs.
33. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pefifose to its strict proofs.
34. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pefftrose to its strict proofs.
35. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Permrose to its strict proofs.
36. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Peffrose to its strictproofs.
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37 . Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pemrose to its strictproofs.
38. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs.
39. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs.
40. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs.
41. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs.
42. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pemrose to its strict proofs.
43. Herb is without knowledge or information sufEcient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Penrrose to its strictproofs.
M. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Peuuose to its strict proofs.
45. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Permrose to its strict proofs.
46. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficieat to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Perurose to its strictproofs.
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FACTUAL BACKGROT]ND
A. Histon of the Prooertv the Restrictive Covenant
47. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs.
48. The I939 Indenture is a writing which speaks for itself.
49. The 1 945 Indenture is a writing which speaks for itself.
50. The 1945 lndenture is a writing which speaks for itself.
51. T\e 1947 Indenture is a writing which speaks for itself.
52. Admitted that "all resbictions, conditions and easements of record" including the
Restrictive Covenant continue to run with the land. Herb is without knowledge or information
sufficient to respond to the remaining allegations in this Paragraph and therefore leave Peffrose
to its strict proofs.
B. Pennrose's Intent to Develon the Pronen for Affordable Eousine
53. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
i-nthis Paragraph and therefore leaves Penru'ose to its strict proofs.
54. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs.
55. Denied that the Property is ideally suited for multi-family housing. The
remaining allegations are neither admitted nor denied and Peturose is left to its strict proofs.
56. The Restrictive Covenant is a writing that speaks for itself. By way of further
responseJ Herb denies the allegation that "it is clear that the Restrictive Covenant was designed
to reskict the availability of affordable housing within the Township of Moorestown" and leave
Perurose to its strict proofs.
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57. The allegations in this paragraph are legal conclusions and as such no response is
required.
58. Denied.
59. Herb is without knowledge or information sufEcient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strictproofs.
60. Admitted.
61 . Denied.
COTJNT ONE
(In validation of Restrictive Covenant - Mount Laurel Doctrine and Public Policy)
62. Herb repeats, realleges and incorporates by reference their response to all
preceding Paragraphs as though fully set forth herein.
63, Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
il this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strictproofs.
64. Neither admitted or denied. Penruose is left to its skictproofs.
65. Denied.
66. Denied.
67. Denied.
WHEREFORE, Third-Paty Defendants, Jeftey D. Herb and Christine E. Herb demand
Judgrnent in their favor, and against Defendant-Intervanor, Third-Party Plaintiff, Pennrose, LLC
as follows:
a. Upholdiog the Deed Restrictions, including the Restrictive Covenant, and
preventing construction of the housing development proposed by Peor:rose;
b. Dismissing Pennrose's Third-Party Complaint with prejudice;
c. Granting Herb an award of attomey's fees and costs; and
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d. Such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.
COUNTTWO
(Invalidation of Restrictive Covenant - Common Larm)
68. Herb repeats, realleges and incorporates by reference their response to all
prec€ding Paragraphs as though fully set forth herein.
69. Herb is without knowledge or information sufEcient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs.
70. Neither admitted or denied. Permrose is left to its strict proofs.
'71. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragaph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs.
72. Denied.
73. Denid.
'74. Danied.
75. Denied.
WEEREFORE, Third-Party Defendants, Jeffiey D. Herb and Christine E. Herb demand
Judgnent in their favor, and against Defendant-lntervenor, Third-Party Plaintiff, Pe'nnrose, LLC
as follows:
a. Upholding the Deed Restrictions, including the Restrictive Covenant, and
preventing construction ofthe housing development proposed by Pennrose;
b, Dismissing Pennrose's Third-Party Complaint with prejudice;
c. Granting Herb an award of attomey's fees and costs; and
d. Such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.
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COT]NT THREE
(Invalidation of Restrictive Covenant - Itrvalid Neighborhood Scheme)
76. Herb repeats, realleges and incorporates by reference their response to all
preceding Paragraphs as though fully set forth herein.
1'1. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Pennrose to its strict proofs,
78. Neither admitted or denied. Pennrose is left to its strict proofs.
79. Denied.
80. Denied.
WHEREFORE, Third-Party Defendants, Jeftey D. Herb and Christine E. Herb demand
Judgrnent in their favor, and against Defendant-Intervenor, Third-Party Plaintiff, Pennrose, LLC
as follows:
a. Upholding the Deed Reskictions, including the Restrictive Covenant, and
preventing construction ofthe housing development proposed by Pennrose;
b. Dismissing Pennrose's Third-Party Complaint with prejudice;
c. Granting H€rb an award of attomey's fees and costs; and
d. Such other reliefas the Court deems just and proper.
COUNT FOT]R
(Declaratory Judgment)
81. Herb repeats, realleges and incorporates by reference their response to all
preceding Paragraphs as though fully set forth herein.
82. Herb is without knowledge or infomration sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Penuose to its strict proofs.
83. Neither admitted or denied. Perurose is left to its strict proofs.
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84. Herb is without knowledge or information sufficient to respond to the allegations
in this Paragraph and therefore leaves Perurose to its strictproofs.
85. The allegations in this paragraph are legal conclwions and as such no response is
rcquired.
WI{EREFORE, Third-Party Defendants, Jeffiey D. Herb and Christine E. Herb dernand
Judgment in their favor, and against Defendan ntervenor, Third-Party Plaintifi Perurose, LLC
as follows:
a. Upholding the Deed Restrictions, including the Reshictive Covenant, and
preventing construction of the housing development proposed by Pennrose;
b. Dismissing Pennrose's Third-Party Complaint with prejudice;
c. Granting Herb an award of attomey's fees and costs; and
d. Such other relief as the Court deerns just and proper.
AFFIRMATN'E DEFENSES
l. The Third-Party Complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief maybe granted.
2. Pennrose's claims are barred by Estoppel.
3. It is possible to uphold the Restrictive Covenant and to also construct affordable
housing.
4. The Restrictive Covenant at issue creates and promotes a neighborhood scherne
and has not been abandoned.
5. Pennrose lacks standing to bring this lawsuit.
6. The Restrictive Covenant at issue is a valid, enforceable encumbrance against the
property which Pennrose seeks to acquire.
7. Pennrose has failed to exhaust its administrative remodies.
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8. The Restrictive Covenant at issue does not prohibit affordable housing.
9. Othsr, unencumbered properties exist in Moorestown Township which are more
appropriate for the development of multi-family dwellings.
10. Herb reserves the right to assert additional Affirmative Defenses learned by
continuing investigation and on-going discovery.
WIIEREFORE, Third-Party Defendants, Jeffiey D. Herb and Christine E. Herb dernand
Judgnent in their favor, and against Defendant-Intervenor, Third-Party Plaintiff, Pennrose, LLC
as follows:
a. Upholding the Deed Restrictions, including the Restrictive Covenant, and
preventing construction ofthe housing development proposed by Pennrose;
b. Dismissing Pennrose's Third-Party Complaint with prejudice;
c. Granting H€rb an award of attomey's fees and costs; and
d. Such other relief as the Court deerns just and proper.
Mark G. Carusillo, Esq.
Dated: May 16,2018 Attomey for Third-Party Defendants,
JefAey D. Herb and Christine E. Herb
DESIGNATION OF TRIAL CO{INSEL PURSUANT TO R.4:5. 1(c)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Mark G. Canrsillo, Esq. is hereby desipated as tsial
counsel for Defendants, Jeftey D. Herb and Christine E. H
Mark G. Carusillo, Esq.
Dated: May 16,2018 Attomey for Third-Party Defendants,
Jeffrey D. Herb and Christine E. Herb
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CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO R 1:3&(b)
I hereby certifu that confidential personal identifiers have been redacted from documents
now submitted to the court, and will be redacted from all documents submitted in the future in
accordance with Rule l:35-7(b); (e) the foregoing stat€,ments made by me are true and correct to
the best ofmy knowledge, infonnation and belief.
Mark G. Carusillo, Esq.
Dated: May 16,2018 Aftomey for Third-Party Defendants,
Jeffiey D. Herb and Christine E. Herb
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO R 4:5-l
I hereby certiry that the matter in controversy is not the subject of any other action
pending in any Court, nor the subject of a pending arbitration proceeding. Also, no other action
or arbitration proceeding is contemplated. Further, other than the parties set forth in this
pleading, no other party shall be joined in the within action, and, in the event that there is a
change in the facts stated herEin, each party has a continuing obligation to file and serve upon all
other parties and the court an amended certification
Mark G. Carusillo, Esq.
Dated: May 16,2018 Attorney for Third-Party Defendants,
Jeffiey D. Herb and Christine E. Herb
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CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
I, Mark G. Carusillo, Esq., hereby certifu that on this l6th day of May, 2018, this Answer
and Affirmative Defenses was filed via eCourts with the Burlington County Superior Court
Clerk, 49 Rancocas Road, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060, and a copy was served via New Jersey Lawyer's
Service to Third-Party Plaintiffs attomey, Kristoffer S. Burfitt, Esq., Sills Cummis & Gross,
P.C., One Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102.
Mark G. Carusillo, Esq.
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Civil Case lnformation Statement
Case Details: BURLINGTON lCivil Part Docket# L-001504-15
Caso Captlon: ll\4O APPLICATION OF MOORESTO\ N Case Type: LAUREL
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Case lnitlatlon Dato: 07/08/2015 Jury Oemand: NONE
Attorney Name: MARK G CARUSILLO Hurricane Sandy relat6d? NO
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Dated Signed