HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-4882MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
BY: TAMARA CHASAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO: 74416
The Curtis Center, 4th Floor
Independence Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3304
(215) 931-5819
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION
5373 West Alabama, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77056
Plaintiff
MALINDA S. MEEHAN,
f/k/a MALINDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants
Attorney for Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
COMPLAINT IN EJECTMENT ACTION
NOTICE
AVISO
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 an
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 fights important to you.
Le han demandado a usted en la corta Si usted quiere defenerse de
estas demandos expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene
veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la
notificacion. Hace falta asentar una comparencia escrita o en
persona o con un abogado y entregar a la torte en forma escrita sus
defenso o sus objectiones a las demandas en contra de su persona.
Sea avisaod que si ustad no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y
puede continuar la demanda en contra suya sin previo aviso o
notifcacion. Ademas, la corte puede decidir a favor del
demandante y requiere que usted cumpla con todas las provisiones
de esta demanda. Usted puede peter dinero o sus propiedades u
ostros drechos importantes para usted.
You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. lfyou 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.
Lleva esta demanda a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no tiene
abogado o si no tiene el dinero sufciente de telefono a la
oficina cuya direccion se encuentra escrita abajo para
averiguar donde se puede conseguir a$istencia legal.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Ielephone: (800) 990-9108
SERVICIO DE REFERENCIA E INFORMACION LEGAL
ASSOCIACION DE LICENCIADOS DE CUMBERLAND COUNTY
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Tetefono: (800) 990-9108
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
BY: TAMARA CHASAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO: 74416
The Curtis Center, 4th Floor
Independence Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3304
(215) 931-5819
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION
5373 West Alabama, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77056
Plaintiff
MAL1NDA S. MEEHAN,
f/k/a MAL1NDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants
Attorney for Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
NO.
COMPLAINT IN EJECTMENT ACTION
1. The Plaintiff is Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization, which has its principal
place of business at 5373 W. Alabama, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77056.
2. The Defendant are Malinda S. Meehan f/k/a Malinda S. Rasmussen and Charles
Meehan or Occupants, individual(s) residing at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
3. Plaintiff is the owner of the premises located at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA
17013, (the "property"), a copy of the legal description is attached hereto as "Exhibit A."
4. Plaintiff became owner of the Property by virtue ora Cumberland County Sheriffs
Sale, sale was held on Thursday, September 5, 2002.
5. Plaintiff, by virtue of the above, is the owner of the Property and is entitled to
possession thereof.
6. Defendant(s) is/are now in exclusive possession of the Property without right and so
far so far as the plaintiff is informed, without claim of title.
7. Plaintiffhas demanded possession of the Property from the defendant(s) who have
refused to deliver possession of same.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization, seeks the
entry of a judgment that the Plaintiff recover damages and possession o£the Property.
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
Date:
Tamara Chasan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, Tamara Chasan, Esquire, Attorney for the Plaintiff, verifies that she is authorized to
sign this verification, that she has reviewed the facts set forth in the foregoing and that the facts
set forth therein are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief These
statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date Iolblaa
Tamara Chasan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Exhibit A
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2002-04882 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CREDITT BASED ASSET SERVICING
VS
MEEHAN MALINDA S ET AL
DAWN KELL Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT - EJECTMENT was served upon
MEEHAN MALINDA S FKA RASMUSSEN the
DEFENDA/qT at 2102:00 HOURS,
at 519 HAMILTON STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
MALINDA S MEEHAN
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT -
on the llth day of October 2002
by handing to
EJECTMENT
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 3.45
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
31.45
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this /~, ~ day of
~7~ ~ J~ A.D.
l~ro£honot ary
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
10/14/2002
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
Deputy Sheriff
SHERIFF'S RETURN -
CASE NO: 2002-04882 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CREDITT BASED ASSET SERVICING
VS
MEEHAN MALINDA S ET AL
REGULAR
DAWN KELL Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT - EJECTMENT was served upon
MEEHAN CHARLES the
DEFENDANT , at 2102:00 HOURS, on the llth day of October
at 519 HAMILTON STREET
2002
CARLISLE, PA 17013
MALINDA S MEEHAN
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT -
by handing to
EJECTMENT
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 6.00
Service .00
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
16.00
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this /g ~ day of
~ ~ 2~ A.D.
! ~rothonotary ' ' ~
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
10/I4/2002
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
By:
Deputy Sheriff
Godfrey & Courtney, P.C.
BY: Steven C. Courtney, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 74669
P.O. Box 6280
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-3900
Attorney for Defendant
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING :
AND SECURITIZATION, :
Plaintiff :
VS. :
:
MALINDA S. MEEHAN, f/k/a/MALINDA :
S. RASMUSSEN and CHARLES :
MEEHAN or OCCUPANTS, :
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-4882
CIVIL ACTION
AND NOW, comes defendant, Malinda S. Meehan ffrda Malinda S. Rasmussen, through
her counsel, Steven C. Courtney, Esquire, and respectfully answers Plaintiff's Complaint in
Ejectment as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant Malinda
Meehan f/k/a Malinda S. Rasmussen resides at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. It is
denied that Charles Meehan resides at the aforesaid address.
3. Denied. After a reasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient
information or knowledge to form a belief to the matters averred and the same is therefore
denied. Proof is demanded at the time of trial.
4. Denied. After a reasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient
information or knowledge to form a belief to the matters averred and the same is therefore
denied. Proof is demanded at the time of trial.
Document #: 226315.1
5. Denied. After a reasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient
information to form a belief to the matters averred and the same is therefore denied. Proof is
demanded at the time of trial.
6. Denied. It is denied that Defendant does not have a fight to possession of the
property located at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
7. Denied. Defendant denied that Plaintiff has demanded possession of the property
located at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully prays that this Court dismisses Plaintiff's
Complaint in Ejectment.
GODFREY &~
Courtm ,E qni h
P.O. BOX 6280 ~
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17112
717.540.3900
Document #: 184896.1
2
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Steven C. Courtney, Esquire, do hereby certify that on the date set forth below,
I did serve a true and correct copy of the foregoing document upon the following person(s) at the
following address(es) indicated below by sending same in the United States Mail, first-class,
postage prepaid:
Tamera Chasan, Esquire
The Curtis Center, 4th Floor
Independence Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
TNEY
Steven C. Courtney, Esquire
P.O. BOX 6280
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Document #: 184896.1
3
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
BY: TAMARA CHASAN, ESQUIRE
Identification No. 74416
The Curtis Center, Fourth Floor
Independence Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3304
(215) 931-5899
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION
5373 West Alabama, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77056
Plaintiff
Vo
MALINDA S. MEEHAN,
f/k/a MALINDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants
Attorney for Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 02-4882
MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
Plaintiff, Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization by and through its
undersigned attorney, hereby submits the following motion for summary judgment, pursuant
to 1035(b) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure:
1. Plaintiff is Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization. Plaintiff's
address is 5373 West Alabama, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77056.
2. Defendants, Malinda S. Meehan, f/k/a Malinda S. Rasmussen and Charles
Meehan or Occupants, are individuals residing at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
However in debtor's answer to paragraph 2 of the Complaint, it is admitted that Malinda S.
Meehan, f/k/a Malinda S. Rasmussen resides at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
but denied that Charles Meehan resides at the aforesaid address. True and correct copies of
Plaintiff's Complaint in Ejectment Action and Defendants' Answer are attached hereto,
incorporated herein by reference, and marked as Exhibits A and B, respectively.
3. Plaintiff is the owner of the premises located, at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle,
PA 17013 (the "Property").
4. Plaintiff became owner of the Property by Assignment from Conti Mortgage
Corporation and pursuant to a foreclosure sale whereafter a Deed was lodged at the
Department of Records and Settlement made with the Sheriff of Cumberland County.
5. Defendants are now in exclusive possession of the Property without right, and
so far as the plaintiff is informed, without claim of title.
6. On September 13, 2002, Plaintiff sent notice by regular and certified mail
return receipt requested to defendants to vacate the property.
7. Plaintiff has thus demanded possession of the Property from the defendants
who have refused to deliver up possession of the same.
8. Plaintiff by virtue of the above, is the owner of the property, and is entitled to
back rent including late charges from February 11, 2000 until present.
9. In Defendant's answer it is denied that Defendant is/are now in exclusive
possession of the Property without the right and so far as the plaintiff is informed, without
claim of title.
10. Since there are no genuine issues as to any n'taterial facts, Plaintiff is entitled
to summary judgment for eviction as a matter of law.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that judgment be entered in its favor
and against defendants to enable Plaintiff to recover damages and possession of the Property.
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
BY:
TAMARA CHASAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
Dated: IOJctlOc)-.
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
BY: TAMARA CHASAN, ESQUIRE
Identification No. 74416
The Curtis Center, Fourth Floor
Independence Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3304
(215) 931-5899
Attorney for Plaintiff
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICiNG
AND SECURITIZATION
5373 West Alabama, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77056
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff
Vo
NO. 02-4882
MALINDA S. MEEHAN,
f/k/a MAL1NDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants
MEMORANDUM OF LAW
Plaintiff is the owner of the premises located at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA
17013 (the "Property") by Assignment from Conti Mortgage Corporation and pursuant to a
foreclosure sale held on September 5, 2002, whereafter a Deed was lodged and Settlement
made with the Sheriff of Cumberland County. Defendants are now in exclusive possession
of the Property without right, and without claim of title. Plaintiff has properly demanded
possession of the Property from the defendants who have refused to vacate. Plaintiff is the
owner of the Property, and is entitled to have the defendants; evicted from the Property.
Additionally, Plaintiff is entitled to back rent including late charges from February 11, 2000
until present.
I. ARGUMENT
Plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment in its favor for ejectment,
because it is the rightful and sole owner of the Property and there
are no eenuine issues as to any material f-qct.
Plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment because there are no genuine issues
as to any material fact and is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Pa. R. C. P. 1035(b)
states:
·.. the judgment sought shall be rendered if... there is no genuine issue as
to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a
matter of law.
Summary judgment is appropriate in an ejectment action if there are no factual issues
to be decided. See Moore v. Smith 343 Pa. Super. 326, 494 A.2d 1107 (1985). Here, there
are no factual issues to be decided.
Under Pennsylvania law, when a new owner has property acquired property by deed
involving a mortgage foreclosure and sale, and the previous owner maintains possession of
such property, summary judgment for ejectment should be entered in favor of the new owner
because no right, title or interest remains vested in the previous owner. See e.g. Id; see also
Pennsylvania Co. v. Broad Street Hospital, 354 Pa. 123, 47 A.2d 281 (1946). (no right of
redemption after foreclosure in Pennsylvania).
In the instant case, Plaintiff became the new owner of the Property after a mortgage
foreclosure and Sheriff's sale. The defendants have without right unlawfully maintained
possession of Plaintiff's Property. Because there are no genuine issues as to any material
fact, summary judgment for ejectment should be granted in favor of Plaintiff.
II. CONCLUSION
Accordingly, based on the foregoing and Pennsylvania law, Plaintiff is the rightful
and sole owner of the Property and summary judgment for ejectment should be entered in
favor of plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
Tamara Chasan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
Tamara Chasan, Esquire, hereby stats that she is the attomey for Plaintiff in this
action, that she is authorized to make this verification, and that the statements made in the
foregoing Motion for Summary Judgment and Memorandum of Law are tree and correct to
the best of her knowledge, information, and belief. The undersigned understands that this
statement herein is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C..S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date
Tamara Chasan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Exhibit A
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
BY: TAMARA CHASAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO: 74416
The Curtis Center, 4th Floor
Independence Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3304
(215) 931-5819
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION
5373 West Alabama, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77056
Plaintiff
MALINDA S. MEEHAN,
f/k/a MALINDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants
Attorney fl~r Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
COMPLAINT IN EJECTMENT ACTION
NOTICE
AVISO
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against
the clain~ set forth in the following pages, you must take action
within twenty (20) days after this Complaint end Notice am
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by an
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 onee~ 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.
Le hah demandado a usted en la corte. Si ustad quiere defenerse de
cstas dcmandos cxpucstas cn las paginas sigaientes, ustad ticnc
vcintc (20} dieu dc plazo al pa~ir dc fa fccha dc la dcmanda y fa
nofificaclon. Hacc falta ascntar una comparcncia cserita o en
persona o con un abogado y enffegar a la corte en forma escrita sus
defenso o sus objeetiones a las demandas en contra de su persona.
Sea avisaod que si usted no se defiende, la coae tomara medidas y
puede cont'n aar la dcmanda cn contra suya sm prcvlo avLso o
notifcacion. Ademas, la corte pucdc deeidir a favor del
dcmandantc y requicrc quc ustcd cumpla con todas las provisioncs
de csta dcmanda. Ustcd pucdc peter dincro o sus propicdades u
ostros drechos importantas para ustad.
Lleva esta demanda a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no ttene
ahogado o s:i no tiene el dinero sufciente de telefono a la
oficina cuya direccion se enenentra escrita abajo para
averiguar donde se puede conseguir asistencia legal.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Libeely Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (800) 990-9108
SERVICIO DE ILEFERENCIA E FNFORMACION LEGAL
ASSOCIACION DE LICENCIADOS DE CUMBERLAND COUNTY
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telefono: (800) 990-9108
TRUE-' COPY FROM RECORD
In Testimony whereof, I here unto set my t~nd
and the ami of said Court at Carlisle, P~.
This %~,- da" of~
I~othonotary ' ~
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
BY: TAMARA CHASAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO: 74416
The Curtis Center, 4th Floor
Independence Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3304
(215) 931-5819
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION
5373 West Alabama, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77056
Plaintiff
MALINDA S. MEEHAN,
f/k/a MAL1NDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants
Attorney tbr Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
NO.
COMPLAINT IN EJECTMENT ACTION
1. The Plaintiffis Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization, which has its principal
place of business at 5373 W. Alabama, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77056.
2. The Defendant are Malinda S. Meehan f/k/a Malinda S. Rasmussen and Charles
Meehan or Occupants, individual(s) residing at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
3. Plaintiff is the owner of the premises located at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA
17013, (the "property"), a copy of the legal description is attac]hed hereto as "Exhibit A."
4. Plaintiff became owner of the Property by virtue of a Cumberland County Sheriffs
Sale, sale was held on Thursday, September 5, 2002.
5. Plaintiff, by virtue of the above, is the owner of the Property and is entitled to
possession thereof.
6. Defendant(s) is/are now in exclusive possession of the Property without right and so
far so far as the plaintiff is informed, without claim of title.
7. Plaintiff has demanded possession of the Property from the defendant(s) who have
refused to deliver possession of same.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization, seeks the
entry of a judgment that the Plaintiff`recover damages and possession of the Property.
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
Date:
Tamara Chasan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, Tamara Chasan, Esquire, Attorney for the Plaintiff, w~rifies that she is authorized to
sign this verification, that she has reviewed the facts set forth in the foregoing and that the facts
set forth therein are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief These
statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date
Tftmara Chasan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Exhibit B
Godfrey & Courtney, P.C.
BY: Steven C. Courtney, Esquire
Attorney LD. No. 74669
P.O. Box 6280
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-3900
Attorney for Defendant
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION,
Plaintiff
VS.
MALINDA S. MEEHAN, f/k/a/MALINDA
S. RASMUSSEN and CHARLES
MEEHAN or OCCUPANTS,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS, CUMBERLAND CgUN~Y,
PENNSYLVANIA c:_ ~-o
NO. 02-4882
CIVIL ACTION
AND NOW, comes defendant, Malinda S. Meehan f/k/a Malinda S. Rasmussen, through
her counsel, Steven C. Courmey, Esquire, and respectfully answers Plaintiff's Complaint in
Ejectment as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant Malinda
Meehan f/k/a Malinda S. Rasmussen resides at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. It is
denied that Charles Meehan resides at the aforesaid address.
3. Denied. After a reasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient
information or knowledge to form a belief to the matters averred and the same is therefore
denied. Proof is demanded at the time of trial.
4. Denied. After a reasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient
information or knowledge to form a belief to the matters averred and the same is therefore
denied. Proof is demanded at the time of trial.
Document #: 226315.1
5. Denied. After a reasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient
information to form a belief to the matters averred and the same ils therefore denied. Proof is
demanded at the time of trial.
6. Denied. It is denied that Defendant does not have a right to possession of the
property located at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
' T Denied. Defendant denied that Plaintiff has demanded possession of the property
located at 519 ~amilton Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully prays that this Court dismisses Plaintiff's
Complaint in Ejectment.
GODFREY & COURTNE~//~
By ~~ ~"N
~ C. Courtney, EsquireX-,.,~ )
P.O. BOX 6280
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17112
717.540.3900
Document #: 184896. I 2
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Steven C. Courtney, Esquire, do hereby certify that on the date set forth below,
I did serve a tree and correct copy of the foregoing document upon the following person(s) at the
following address(es) indicated below by sending same in the United States Mail, first-class,
postage prepaid:
Tamera Chasan, Esquire
The Curtis Center, 4th Floor
Independence.Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
TNEY
Steven C. Courtney, Esquire
P.O. BOX 6280
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Document #: 184896.1 3
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
BY: Tamara Chasan
IDENTIFICATION NO: 74416
The Curtis Center, 4th Floor
Independence Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3304
(215) 931-5819
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION
5373 West Alabama, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77056
Plaintiff
Vo
MALINDA S. MEEHAN,
f/k/a MALINDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants
Attorney for Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 02-4882
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on. ~ // ,2002, Ann-Marie A. Owens, a paralegal at
Margolis Edelstein, served the Motion for Summary Judgment in Ejectment Action upon the
person(s) and in the manner indicated below. Service by regular mail, postage prepared as
follows:
MALINDA S. MEEHAN,
f/k/a MALINDA S. RASMUSSEN
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Steven C. Courtney, Esquire
Godfrey & Courtney, P.C.
P.O. Box 6280
Harrisburg, PA 17112-0280
Date:
Tamara Chasan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
82180-0465
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
BY: TAMARA CHASAN, ESQUIRE
Identification No. 74416
The Curtis Center, Fourth Floor
Independence Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3304
(215) 931-5899
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION
5373 West Alabama, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77056
Plaintiff
MALINDA S. MEEHAN,
f/k/a MALINDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants
Attorney for Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 02-4882
MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
Plaintiff, Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization by and through its
undersigned attorney, hereby submits the following motion for summary judgment, pursuant
to 1035(b) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure:
1. Plaintiff is Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization. Plaintiff's
address is 5373 West Alabama, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77056.
2. Defendants, Malinda S. Meehan, f/k/a Malinda S. Rasmussen and Charles
Meehan or Occupants, are individuals residing at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
In defendant's Answer to paragraph 2 of the Complaint, it is admitted that Malinda S.
Meehan, f/k/a Malinda S. Rasmussen resides at 519 Hamikon Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
but denied that Charles Meehan resides at the aforesaid address. True and correct copies of
Plaintiff's Complaint in Ejectment Action and Defendants' Answer are attached hereto,
incorporated herein by reference, and marked as Exhibits A and B, respectively.
3. Plaintiff is the owner of the premises located at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle,
PA 17013 (the "Property").
4. Plaintiff became owner of the Property by Assignment from Conti Mortgage
Corporation and pursuant to a foreclosure sale after which sale a Deed was lodged at the
Department of Records and Settlement made with the Sheriff of Cumberland County.
5. Defendants are now in exclusive possession of the Property without right, and
so far as the plaintiff is informed, without claim of title.
6. On September 13, 2002, Plaintiff sent notice by regular and certified mail
return receipt requested to defendants to vacate the property.
7. Plaintiff has thus demanded possession of the Property from the defendants
who have refused to deliver up possession of the same.
8. Plaintiff by virtue of the above, is the owner of the property, and is entitled to
back rent including late charges from February 11, 2000 until present.
9. In Defendant's Answer it is denied that Defendant is/are now in exclusive
possession of the Property without the right and so far as the plaintiff is informed, without
claim of title.
10.
On December 3, 2002, defendant Malinda S. Meehan, filed a Chapter 13
Bankruptcy Petition. By Order of December 19, 2003, the Automatic Stay was modified by
the U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee thereby permitting Plaintiff permission to obtain possession of
the premises of 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013. A true and correct copy of the
Order Modifying Automatic Stay is attached as Exhibit "C;".
11. Since there are no genuine issues as to any material facts, Plaintiff is entitled
to summary judgment for eviction as a matter of law.
WI-~FO~, Plaintiff respectfully requests that judgment be entered in its favor
and against defendants to enable Plaintiff to recover damages and possession of the Property.
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
Dated:
TAMARA CHASAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
Plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment because there are no genuine issues
as to any material fact and is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Pa. R. C. P. 1035(b)
states:
·.. the judgment sought shall be rendered if... there is no genuine issue as
to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a
matter of law.
Summary judgment is appropriate in an ejectment action if there are no factual issues
to be decided. See Moore v. Smith 343 Pa. Super. 326, 494 A.2d 1107 (1985). Here, there
are no factual issues to be decided.
Under Pennsylvania law, when a new owner has property acquired property by deed
involving a mortgage foreclosure and sale, and the previous owner maintains possession of
such property, summary judgment for ejectment should be entered in favor of the new owner
because no right, title or interest remains vested in the previous owner. See e.g. Id; see also
Pennsylvania Co. v. Broad Street Hospital, 354 Pa. 123, 47 A.2d 281 (1946). (no right of
redemption after foreclosure in Pennsylvania).
In the instant case, Plaintiff became the new owner of the Property alter a mortgage
foreclosure and Sheriff's sale. The defendants have without right unlawfully maintained
possession of Plaintiff's Property. Because there are no genuine issues as to any material
fact, summary judgment for ejectment should be granted in favor of Plaintiff'.
II. CONCLUSION
Accordingly, based on the foregoing and Pennsylvania law, Plaintiff is the rightful
and sole owner of the Property and summary judgment for ejectment should be entered in
favor of plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
Tamara Chasan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
BY: TAMARA CHASAN, ESQUIRE
Identification No. 74416
The Curtis Center, Fourth Floor
Independence Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3304
(215) 931-5899
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION
5373 West Alabama, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77056
Attorney for Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff
NO. 02-4882
MALINDA S. MEEHAN,
f/k/a MALINDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants
MEMORANDUM OF LAW
Plaintiff is the owner of the premises located at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA
17013 (the "Property") by Assignment from Conti Mortgage Corporation and pursuant to a
foreclosure sale held on September 5, 2002, after which sale a Deed was lodged and
Settlement made with the Sheriff of Cumberland County. Defendants are now in exclusive
possession of the Property without right, and without claim of title. Plaintiff has properly
demanded possession of the Property from the defendants who have refused to vacate.
Plaintiff is the owner of the Property, and is entitled to have the defendants evicted from the.
Property. Additionally, Plaintiff is entitled to back rent including late charges from February
11, 2000 until present.
'I. ARGUMENT
Plaintiff is entitled to summa~ judgment in its favor for ejectmenh
because it is the rightful and sole owner of the Property and there
are no genuine issues as to any material fact.
VERIFICATION
Tamara Chasan, Esquire, hereby sta~that she is the attorney for Plaintiff in this
action, that she is authorized to make this verification, and that the statements made in the
foregoing Motion for Summary Judgment and Memorandum of Law are true and correct to
the best of her knowledge, information, and belief. The undersigned understands that this
statement herein is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
31 ol
Date
Tamara Chasan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
! hereby certify that on March 10, 2003, Ann-Marie A. Owens, a paralegal at
Margolis Edelstein, served the Motion for Summary Judgment in Ejectment Action upon the
person(s) and in the manner indicated below. Service by regular mail, postage prepared as
follows:
Malinda S. Meehan,
f/k/a Malinda S. Rasmussen
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Steven C. Courtney, Esquire
Godfrey & Courtney, P.C.
P.O. Box 6280
Harrisburg, PA 17112-0280
Date:
Tamara Chasan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
82180-0465
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
BY: TAMARA CHASAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO: 74416
The Curtis Center, 4th Floor
Independence Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3304
(215) 931-5819
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION
5373 West Alabama, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77056
Plaintiff
MALINDA S. MEEHAN,
f/k/a MALINDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
519 Hamilton Street ~
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants
Attorney for Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL DMSION
COMPLA~T IN EJECTMENT ACTION
NOTICE
You have be~n Sued in Court. ff you wish to defend against
the clain~ a~t forth in the following pages, you must take action
within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and..Noti? are
served, by ente~n$ a mitten appearance pemonauy or Dy an
attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or
objections to thc claims set for$a against yo.u..Y, pu .are warn.ed
that if you fail to do so the case may procee~ Mmout you uno a
judgment may be ente~l, .agai,ns.t y..ou b_.y the. c~. u. rt wi~'~o__u!, ofof~er
notice for any money cl~ m me [OmplMBt or lot any v
claim or relief~quested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or
propen'y or other rights important to you.
You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do
not have s lawyer or ennnot afford one, go to or telephone the
offiee set forth below to find out where you e~n get legal help.
AVISO
Le hun demandado a usted en la cone. Si usted quiere defenerse dc
estas demandos expuems en I~ p.ag~u? sisu!~t~s: us?l__ ~tievn~a
veint~ (20) dias dc plazo al partir oc ta tee. ns oc t.a oem?n, aa y
notificacton. Hace falut asentar una comparcn~aa escrlta o en
p~ona o con un abogado y emrega~ a ia torte en fo .mia eserita sus
,fenso o s~ objectiones * laS .d?an.d~. ,. co,ira ~l~ ~Um~.~cl~a_.
Sea avi~aod .que si usted no se denOn~, la co~ toma .~. m.~ y
pue,~ continuas la dea~mda en conUa, su.ya .~.m. p?lo ay.? o
. nofifcacion. Ad, maS, la co~ lme~-e oecttm' a favor
de~umdant~ y r. quio~ qu~ amd cm~p!.a con todas laS
d~ ~ta demands. UV,~! pued~ pet~ um~o o ~ptupleoa~
ostms dre~hos importante~ pa~a us~u.
IAeva eats demandn ann abogado iamedlatamente- $1 no tleae
abogado o si no tieue el dlnero aufelente de tdefono a la
oflehza euya direeeion se eneue~tra eacrita aba]o para
averiguar doade se puede eomeguir zat~tenela legal.
LAWYF-~ REFERRAL SERVICE
CUlVlB~ COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 I..ib~ Avenue
Cadisl¢, PA 17013
Telephone: (800) 990-9108
SERVICIO DE P. EFERI~ICIA E INFORMACION LEGAL
ASSOCIACION DE LICENCIADOS DE CUMBERLAND COUNTY
2 Libel/Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Tdefoao: (800) 990-9108
TRUE COPY FROM RECORD
In Testimony whereof, I here unto set my hand
an~ the s~al of said Court at Carlisle, P~.
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
BY: TAMARA CHASAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO: 74416
The Curtis Center, 4th Floor
Indepeadence Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3304
(215) 931-5519
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION
5373 West Alabama, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77056
MALINDA S. MEEHAN,
f/k/a MALINDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants
Attorney for Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL DMSION
NO.
COMP~T IN EJECTMENT ACTION
1. The Plaintiff is Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization, which has its principal
place of business at 5373 W. Alabama, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77056.
2. The Defendant are Malinda S. Meehan f/k/a Malinda S. Rasmussen and Charles
Meehan or Occupants, individual(s) residing at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
3. Plaintiff is the owner of the premises located at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA
17013, (the "property"), a copy of the legal description is attached hereto as "Exhibit A."
4. Plaintiff became owner of the Property by virtue of a Cumberland County Sheriffs
Sale, sale was held on Thursday, September 5, 2002.
5. Plaintiff, by virtue of the above, is the owner of the Property and is entitled to
possession thereof.
6. Defendant(s) is/are now in exclusive possession of the Property without right and so
far so far as the plaintiff is informed, without claim of rifle.
7. PlaintS'has demanded possession of the Property from the defendant(s)who have
refused to deliver possession of same.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Credit Based Asset Servicing and Securitization, seeks the
entry of a judgment that the Plaintiff recover damages and possession of the Property.
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
Tamara Chasan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
3/ERIlqCATION
I, Tamara Chasan, Esquire, Attorney for the Plaintiff, verifies that she is authorized to
sign thi~ verification, that she has reviewed the facts set forth in the foregoing and that the facts
set forth therein are tree and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. These
statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to un.qwom
falsification to authorities.
T~mara Chasan, ESc[u~e
Attorney for Plaintiff
Date 101
Godfrey & Courtney, P.C.
BY: Steven C. Courtney, E~quire
Attorney I.D. No. 74669
P.O. Box 6280
Harrisburg, PA 17112
CnT) s4o-39oo
AHorney for Defendant
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION,
Plaintiff
VS.
MALINDA S. MEEHAN, f/k/a/MALINDA
S. RASMUSSEN and CHARLES
MEEHAN or OCCUPANTS,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON
: PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
· NO. 02-4882 -~
: CIVIL ACTION ~
AND NOW, comes defendant, Malinda S. Meehan f/k/a Malinda S. Rasmussen, through
her counsel, Steven C. Courtney, Esquire, and respectfully answers Plaintiff's Complaint in
Ejectment as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant Malinda
Meehan f/k/a Malinda S. Rasmussen resides at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PennsylVania. It is
denied that Charles Meehan resides at the aforesaid address.
3. Denied. After a reasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient
information or knowledge to form a belief to the matters averred and the same is therefore
denied. Proof is demanded at the time of trial.
4. Denied. After a reasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient
information or knowledge to form a belief to the matters averred and the same is therefore
denied. Proof is demanded at the time of trial.
Document #: 226515.1
5. Denied. After a reasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient
information to form a belief to the matters averred and the same is therefore denied. Proof is
demanded at the time of trial.
6. Denied. It is denied that Defendant does not have a right to possession of the
prOperty located at 519 Hamilton Street, Carhsle, Pennsylvania.
Denied. Defendant denied that Plaintiff has demanded possession of the property
located at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully prays that this Court dismisses Plaintiff's
Complaint in Ejeetment.
Dated:
GODFREY & .
By
P.O. BOX 6280
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17112
717.540.3900
Document #: 184896.1 2
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Steven C. Courtney, Esquire, do hereby Certify that on the date set forth below,
I did serve a true and correct copy of the foregoing document upon the following person(s) at the
following address(es) indicated below by sending same in the United States Mail, first-class,
postage prepaid:
Tamera Chasan, Esquire
· The Curtis Center, 4th Floor
Independence.Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Steven C. Courmey, Esquire
P.O. BOX 6280
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Document #: 184896. ! 3
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
IN RE: Malinda S. Meehen
BKY CASE NO. 02-06571ffUW
CHAPTER NO.: 13
Credit Based Asset Servicing and
Securitization
MOVANT, 11 U.S.C. SECTION 362
VS.
Malinda S. Meehen
RESPONDENT(S)/DEBTOR(S)
Charles J. Dehart, III, Trustee ~ ........... _~.:.:::~:e,-,~..-..
RESPONDENT/TRUSTEE i ~- 'Offil~ ]
ORDER MODIFYING AUTOMATIC ~,~[;-~~~7'~'~.~rt
This cause coming to be heard on the Motion of Credit Based S~rvicing and
Securitization for Relief from the Automatic Stay to Permit Possession of Mortgaged Premises
occupied by Debtor in the above-captioned case, and the :Court having cOnsidered responses
thereto, if any: ....
AND NOW, this 19th day of l~ebrua~j2003,
ORDERED AND DECREED that the Automatic Stay of all proceedings, as provided
under {}362 of the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978 (The Code) 11, U.S.C. is modified to allow
the above named Movant, its successors or assigns to take action by suit or otherwise as
permitted by law, inits own name or the name of its assignee, to obtain possessiOn of said
premises located at 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
FURTHER, this order shall take effect immediately without regard to the Bankamptcy
Rule 4001 (a) (1). 11t~ JOhll&'i'h~ i
CC:
Lawrence J. Bunis, Esquire
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
Curtis Center, 4th Fl.
Independence Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 931-5815
Malinda S. Meehen, Debtor
~ 519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle; PA 17013
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE
Charles J. Dehart, III
P.O. Box 410
Hummelstown, PA 17036
Steven C. Courtney, Esquire
P.O. Box 6280
Harrisburg, PA. 17112
PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR ARGUMENT
(Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please list the within matter for the next Argument Court.
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION
5373 West Alabama, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77056
Plaintiff
VS.
MAL1NDA S iV[EEHAN,
ffk/a MALINDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUIVIBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 02-4882CNil 2003
State matter to be argued (i.e., plaintiff's motion for new trail, defendant's
demurrer to Complaint, etc.): Motion for Summary Judgment.
2. Identify counsel who will argue case:
(a) for plaintiff.'
Barry Kronthal, Esquire
Margolis Edelstein
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(b) for defendant:
Steven C. Courtney, Esquire
Godfrey & Courtney, P.C
P.O. Box 6280
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Date:
I will notify all parties in writing within two days that this case has been listed for
argument.
Argument Court Date: Wednesday~03
~laintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I have this /7~/~ay of July, 2003, served a
true and correct copy of the Praecipe for Listing Case for Argument upon the person(s) and in
the manner indicated below:
Service b_v First Class Mail.
Postage Prepaid. Addressed as Follows:
Steven Courtney, Esquire
P.O. Box 6280
Harrisburg, PA 17112
By:
MARGOLIS EDELSTE1N
Carol Moose
D:\Carol\Cettificate of Service,wpd
Godfrey & Courtney, P.C.
BY: Steven C. Courtney, Esquire
A1torney I.D. No. 74669
P.O. Box 6280
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-390~
Attorney for Defendant
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION,
Plaintiff
VS.
MALINDA S. MEEHAN, f/k/a/MALINDA
S. RASMUSSEN and CHARLES
MEEHAN or OCCUPANTS,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-4882
CIVIL ACTION
PETITION TO WITHDRAW APPEARANCE
AND NOW, Defendant's Counsel, Steven C. Courtney, Esquire, hereby respectfully
petition this Honorable Court pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1012(b) for
leave to withdraw as counsel for Defendant and, in support thereof, aver as follows:
1. On or about November 13, 2002, Defendant retained the undersigned for purpose
of preparing and filing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy petition.
2. An Answer was prepared and filed by the undersigned relative to the mortgage
foreclosure action instituted by Plaintiff.
3. A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy petition was filed on or about December 7, 2002.
4. On or about April 14, 2003 an Order was entered dismissing the Defendant's
bankruptcy petition as a result of her failure to attend the required 341 meeting.
5. Due to recent events, communications have broken down between Defendant and
Petitioner since the beginning of the year. Moreover, Defendant has refused to cooperate and
communicate with Petitioner making Petitioner's representation unreasonably difficult.
6. Petitioner, in accordance with their ethical obligations, has performed the required
legal services on behalf of Defendant.
7. Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure No. 1012 provides that an attomey's
appearance for a party may not be withdrawn without leave of Court unless another attorney has
entered or simultaneously enters an appearance for the party and the change of the attorneys does
not delay any stage of the litigation.
8. Petitioner has rendered certain legal opinions on various aspects of Defendant's case
and Petitioner expressly states the attorney/client privilege and will not divulge in the context of this
Petition the legal opinions which were provided to Defendant.
9. Defendant has been provided with a complete copy of her file.
10. Pennsylvania Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16 provides, in pertinent part, that a
lawyer may withdraw if the cliem has rendered the representation unreasonably difficult.
11. Petitioner's representation has become unreasonably difficult because Defendant
has failed to reply to Petitioner's correspondence and telephone calls and Defendant has failed to
communicate with Petitioner.
Petitioner has communicated to Respondent its intention of withdrawing as
12.
counsel.
13.
A withdrawal of counsel at this point will not delay the litigation as long as the
Court inslmcts the Defendant to immediately retain other counsel. Petitioner will cooperate with
any newly retained counsel in ensuring that they have the necessary documents.
14. There will be no prejudice to Defendant under the circumstances since she will have
adequate time to retain new counsel to represent her.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner, Steven C. Courmey, Esquire of Godfrey & Courmey respectfully
requests that this Court grant its Petition for Leave to Withdraw its appearance in this action.
Dated:
Respectfully Submitted,
GODFREY & COURTNEY, P.C.
By ~?
quire
P.O. BOX-b'280
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17112
717.540.3900
VERIFICATION
I, Steven Courtney, Esquire, of the law finn of Godfrey & Courtney hereby certify that I
have read the foregoing document and believe it to be true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. {}4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Steven C. Cou~
Date:
Godfrey & Courtney, P.C.
BY: Steven C. Courtney, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 74669
P.O. Box 6280
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-3900
Attorney for Defendant
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION,
Plaintiff
VS.
MALINDA S. MEEHAN, f/Ma/MALINDA
S. RASMUSSEN and CHARLES
MEEHAN or OCCUPANTS,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-4882
CIVIL ACTION
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
~ow, t~i~yo~ ~/ , ~00~, ~, Stewn ~ou~n~y, h~r~by
certify that I served a copy of the within Petition To Withdraw Appearance this day by
depositing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
addressed to:
Barry Kronthal, Esquire
P.O. Box 932
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Malinda Meehan
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Steven Court~yey J
CREDIT BASED ASSET
SERVICING AND
SECURITIZATION,
Plaintiff
VS.
MAL1NDA S. MEEHAN f/k/a
MALINDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN or
OCCUPANTS,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
02-4882 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN RE: MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEl,
ORDER
AND NOW, this /o°P day of July, 2003, a rule is issued on the all parties to show
cause why the petition of Steven C. Courtney, Esquire, ought not to be granted. This role
returnable twenty (20) days after service.
BY THE COURT,
K~( Hess, J.
Godfrey & Courtney, P.C.
BY: Steven C. Courtney, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 74669
P.O. Box 6280
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-3900
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION,
Plaintiff
VS.
MALINDA S. MEEHAN f/k/a/MALINDA
S. RASMUSSEN and CHARLES
MEEHAN or OCCUPANTS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-4882
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
PETITION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
AND NOW, comes the Defendant's counsel, Steven C. Courtney, Esquire and files the
within Petition stating the following:
1. On or about July 80, 2003, Defendant's counsel filed a Petition to Withdraw
Appearance as counsel.
2. Pursuant to the above Petition, a Rule was issued on July 18, 2003, to show cause
why the Motion should not be granted. (A true and correct copy of the Rule to Show Cause is
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A").
On July 20, 2003, Plaintiff served a copy of the Rule to Show Cause on all
parties.
4.
As of the date of this Petition, no interested party has filed any responses to the
aforesaid Rule to Show Cause.
WHEREFORE, Defendant's counsel respectfully requests this Honorable Court to make
its Rule absolute and enter an Order allowing Steven Courtney to withdraw as counsel for the
Defendant.
Respectfully submitted,
GODFREY & COURTNEY, P.C.
Dated:
By:
Steven C. Cou~y,~'gqu'n~
Attorney I~." --No. 7_4~66~
P.O.
H~isb~g~A 17112
(717) 540-3900
Attorneys for Pl~nfiff
CREDIT BASED ASSET
SERVICiNG AND
SECURITIZATION,
Plaintiff
VS.
MALINDA S. MEEHAN f/k/a
MAL1NDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN or
OCCUPANTS,
Defendants
AND NOW, this
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
02-4882 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
iN RE: MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL
ORDER
t'o~* day of July, 2003, a role is issued on the all parties to show
cause why the petition of Steven C. Courtney, Esquire, ought not to be granted. This role
returnable twenty (20) days after service.
BY THE COURT,
CERTIFICATE OF/SERVICE
AND NOW, this _~_ day of ~ 2003, I, Steven C. Courtney, hereby certify
that I served a copy of the within Petition to Make Rule Absolute this day by depositing the same
in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to:
Malinda Meehan
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Barry Kronthal, Esquire
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
AUG 1 5 003
Godfrey & Courtncy, P.C.
BY: Steven C. Courtney, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 74669
P.O. Box 62~0
Harrisburg, PA 17112
t717) 540-3900
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION,
Plaintiff
VS.
MALINDA S. MEEHAN f/k/a/MALINDA
S. RASMUSSEN and CHARLES
MEEHAN or OCCUPANTS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-4882
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
ORDER
AND NOW, to-wit, this /f~' day of' ,q~f~,~'" , 2003, upon
consideration of the Plaintiff's Petition to Withdraw as counsel for the Defendant, it is hereby
ORDERED that the Petition is granted whereby Steven Courmey, Esquire is permitted to
withdraw as counsel for the Defendant.
BY THE COURT:
ess~ ,J.
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
BY: TAMARA CHASAN, ESQUIRE
DENTIFICATION NO: 74416
The Curtis Center, 4th Floor
Independence Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-33'04
(215) 931-5819
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION
5373 West Alabama, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77056
Plaintiff
MALINDA S. MEEHAN,
f/k/a MALINDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants
Attorney for Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 02-4882
PRAECIPE FOR JUDGMENT IN EJECTMENT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter Judgment in Ejectment in favor of the Credit Based Asset Servicing and
Securitization Plaintiff, and against the Defendant(s) Malinda S. Meehan, f/k/a Malinda S.
Rasmussen and Charles Meehan and/or Occupants for possession of the premises 519
Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013, for failure to file an Answer within twenty (20) days of
service.
I hereby certify that according to Rule 237.1, written 10 day notice of Plaintiff's intention
to file a Praecipe for Entry of Default Judgment was mailed to Defendant(s), a tree and correct
copy of which is attached hereto.
Tamara Chasan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Default Judgment entered as indicated above.
Date: ~ ~ 02o-o.3
PROTHONOT3~I(~r
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
BY: TAMARA CHASAN, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO: 74416
The Curtis Center, 4th Floor
Independence Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3304
(215) 931-5819
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION
MALINDA S. MEEHAN,
f/k/a MALINDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
Attorney for Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 02-4882
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENTER DEFAULT JUDGMENT
TO:
Malinda S. Meehan
f/k/a Malinda S. Rasmussen or Occupants
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Date of Notice: November 1, 2002
IMPORTANT NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT JUDGMENT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A
WRITTEN APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRITING
WITH THE COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH
AGAINST YOU. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS
NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AND DAMAGES
ASSESSED WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR
OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS NOTICE TO A LAWYER AT
ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR
TELEPHONE THE FOLLOWING OFFICE TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP:
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (800) 990-9108
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
TAMARA CHASAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF POSSESSION
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION
5373 West Alabama, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77056
Plaintiff
MALINDA S. MEEHAN,
f/k/a MALINDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 02-4882
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF POSSESSION
TO THEPROTHONOTARY:
Issue Writ of Possession in the above matter, for possession of (describe property):
519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
***(Please see attached legal description)***
Tamara Chasan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Identification No. 74416
The Curtis Center, Fourth Floor
Independence Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3304
(215) 931-5819
Being Known as: 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF POSSESSION
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICiNG
AND SECURITIZATION
5373 West Alabama, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77056
Plaintiff
MALiNDA S. MEEHAN,
f/k/a MALINDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CWIL DIVISION
NO. 02-4882
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF POSSESSION
TO THEPROTHONOTARY:
Issue Writ of Possession in the above matter, for possession of (describe property):
519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
***(Please see attached legal description)***
Tamara Chasan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Identification No. 74416
The Curtis Center, Fourth Floor
Independence Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3304
(215) 931-5819
Being Known as: 519 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
ALL THAT CERTAIN trac'~ situated in bhe Borough of Carlisle, Cumberlar~d County, Pennsylvania, as fol$ows:
ON t~e north by Hamilton Street; on t~e east, by ~ now or formerly of Laura West; on U~e south ~ an alley; on
the we. st by lot now or formerly of John Benc]e~, Containing 28 feet in fi.one on said Hamilton St~aet a~d
exto~cling in depth 120 feet to saki eileyl and having erected thereon a two end o~e-half story frame c~,elling
house, known and numbered as 519 Hamilton StreeL
Being the same premises which became vested in Malinda $. Rasm~_~.en by deed from Robert H. Rasmussen
and France~ .R. Rasmussen dated October 7, 1994 and recorded Octol0er 7, '1994 in Record Book 11 $, page 50.
Parcel
Premium Amount ~04.60.
Endorsement $150.00.~/~
519 g~'rL~Ol~ S~
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Ejectment
Quiet Title
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION
5373 West Alabama, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77056
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
NO 02-4882
MALINDA S. MEEHAN,
f/k/a MALINDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants
WRIT OF POSSESSION
TO THE SHERIFF OF PHILADELPHIA COUNTY:
(1) To satisfy the judgment for possession in the above matter you are directed to deliver
possession of the following described property to:
'~* (Please see attached legal description)**
(2) To satisfy the costs against
MALINDA S, MEEHAN,
f/kda MAL1NDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Directed to levy upon any property of MALINDA S. MEEHAN,
f/k/a MAL1NDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
You are
interest therein
and sell
JOHN J. PETT1T, IR. Prothonotary
Date: Prothonotary: By:
Deputy
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
NO. 02-4882
CREDIT BASED ASSET SERVICING
AND SECURITIZATION
5373 West Alabama, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77056
MALINDA S. MEEIIAN,
f/k/a MALINDA S. RASMUSSEN and
CHARLES MEEHAN OR OCCUPANTS
519 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
WRIT OF POSSESSION
ALL THAT CERTAIN b-act situated in the Borough of Cadiste, Cumberland County, Pennsyk, ania, as follows:
ON the north by Hamii[on Street; on the east by lot now ar formerly of Laura West, on the south by an alley; on
the weot t~y lot now or fo~nerly of John Bendec ~ontaining 28 feet in front on said Hamilton Sb'eet
extel3ding irt depth 12Q feet to sai¢l alley; and having erected ther~n a two and one-half stary flame dweltin9
house, known and numbered as 519 Hamilton $~,,et.
Being the same premises which became vested in Malinda S. Rasmussen by deed from Robert H, Rasmussen
and Fmnce~ A. Rasmussen dated October 7. 1994 and reco~ed OCtober 7, 1994 in Record Book 113. page
Parcel ~6/20/18001061
Premium Amount ~604.60.
Endorsement $150.00.
519 HAMILTON STKEET
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WRIT OF POSSESSION (Ejectment Proceedings PRCP 3160 - 3165 etc.)
~it ~.qed ~qset ~_~-viclng
And Securit izaticm
5373 West ~]_~h~na, Suite 600
Houston, Tx, 77056
VS.
Mm] inda S. Meehan f/k/a
Mal ~qda S. ~se~ and
Charles Meehan ~r Occupants
519 H~nilton S;.~et
Carlisle, Penna. 17013
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No.02-4882 civil Term
No. Term
Costs
Att'y. $ $ 124.45
Pl'ff (s) $
Prothy. $ 1.00
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND:
To the Sheriff of Ct.nhorl aha
County, Pennsylvania
(1) To satisfy the judgment for possession in the above matter you are directed to deliver possession of the
following described property to:
Credit Based Asset Servicing And Securitization 5373 West glahema, Suite 600,
Houston, Texas 77056
being: (Premises as follows):
519 Hamilton Street, Carl~,le, Pa.17013
Plaintiff(s)
(2) To satisfy the costs against the defendant (s) you are directed to levy upon any property of the defen-
dant (s) and sell his/her (or their) interest therein.
Date Novomhe'r 7. 2003
(SEAL)
Orri-i.q R. Long
Prothonotary, Common Pleas Court of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Deputy
By virtue of this writ, on the day of
I caused the within named
have possession of the premises described with the appurtenances, and
, to
Sworn and subscribed to before me this
day of
Prothonotary
So Answers,
By
Sheriff
Deputy