HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-5166DICKINSON COLLEGE,
Plaintiff
SHERESE S. HODGE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No.t
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
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 clai~ned in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the Plaintiffs. 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
MA~RTSON, DEARDORF~, WILLIAMS & OTTO
By ."'Oalioway,'~ire /
Attorney I.D. No. 87326 /
Ten East High St~r~eet /
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Date: October 2z~, 2002
DICKINSON COLLEGE,
Plaintiff
SHERESE S. HODGE,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 7
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the PlaintiffDickinson College by and through its attorneys, MARTSON
DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO, and hereby avers as follows:
1. Plaintiffis Dickinson College, a Pennsylvania educational institution and nonprofit
corporation with its principle place of business at West Street, Post Office Box 1773, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant Sherese S. Hodge is an adult individual residing at 458 N. West Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA 17013.
3. Defendant is currently or was recently enrolled as a student at Plaintiff's educational
institution, Dickinson College.
4. Defendant mutually contracted ~vith Plaintiff to pay tuition, dining service fees and
other educational expenses as part of Plaintiff's promise to provide educational services and teaching
to Defendant for said payment.
5. Defendant has tailed to pay Plaintiff in full as mutually agreed and contracted. A
copy of Defendant's student account is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and is incorporated herein by
reference as if fully set forth.
6. The outstanding balance due and payable by Defendant to Plaintiffis $2,466.07. See
Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
7. The outstanding balance of $2,466.07 represents the total and actual overdue value
of the services provided to the Defendant by Plaintiff for which Defendant has yet to pay.
COUNTI
BREACH OF CONTRACT
8. Plaintiffhereby incorporates by reference the averments contained in Paragraphs 1
through 7 of this Complaint.
9. Plaintiff has fulfilled, performed and complied with all obligations and conditions of
its agreement and contract for services with Defendant.
10. Defendant has breached the expressed and implied obligations, conditions and terms
of agreement of Defendant's contract with Plaintiff to pay the amounts stated herein. See Exhibit
"A" attached hereto.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in the amount of $2,466.07,
an amount within the limits set forth for compulsory arbitration in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
COUNT II
QUANTUM MERUIT
11. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference the averments contained in Paragraphs 1
through 10 of this Complaint.
12. Defendant is liable to Plaintiff and/or has been unjustly enriched in the amount of
$2,466.07.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in the amount of $2,466.07,
an amount within the limits set forth for compulsory arbitration in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
MARTSON DEARD~O~)~ WILLIAMS
By~~
I.D. No. 87326 /
Ten East High Street (
Carlisle, PA 17013-3093
(717) 243-3341
& OTTO
Date: October 24, 2002 Attorneys for Plaintiff
Exhibit A
EXHIBIT "A"
VERIFICATION
I, THOMAS MEYER, Assistant Treasurer of Dickinson College, acknowledge that I have
the authority to execute this Verification on behalf of Dickinson College and certify that the
foregoing Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by my counsel in the
preparation of this lawsuit. The language of this Complaint is that of counsel and not my own. !
have read the document and to the extent that this Complaint is based upon information which I have
given to my counsel, it is tree and correct and to the best of my knowledge, information and beliefi
To the extent that the content of this Complaint is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in
making this Verification.
This statement and Verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I knowingly make false
averments, ! may be subject to criminal penalties.
Dated:
October 24, 2002
Dickinson College
Tho~ ~
Assistant Treasurer of Dickinson College
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DICKINSON COLLEGE,
Plaintiff
SHERESE S. HODGE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-5166
C1VIL ACTION-LAW
JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
.PRAECIPE TO DOCUMENT SERVICE PURSUANT TO THE
.PENNSYLVANIA LONG ARM STATUTE
I hereby certify that a copy of the Complaint was mailed to Sherese S. Gill, formally known
as Sherese S. Hodge, on October 29, 2002, by certified mail, return receipt requested.
Attached is the Post Office return receipt signed and dated November 1, 2002.
MARTSON DEAKDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
B David R. Galloway, Esquire ~
Attorney I.D. No. 87326 ~x\
Ten East High Street ~
Carlisle, PA 17(}13
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Date: November 7, 2002
· Complete iteme 1, 2', and 3. Also complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
· Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we ca~ return the card to you.
· Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
Mrs. Sherese S. Gill
214 Spruc~ Way
· Wright-Patterson Air Force Bat
Dayton, OH 45433
[] Agent
i--I Add~.~,,~==
,Y ( Printed Name) C. Date of Delivery
D. Isdaiive~yaddressdiffemnt fmmitem 17 r~ Yes
If YES, enter daiivery address below: [] No
3. Service Type ~ Certified Mail
[] Registered
[] Insured Mail
[] Express Mail
[] Return Receipt for Mercham:~iae
[] C.O.D.
~ ,~,~, Number
~ F~ 3811, A~t ~1 ~ ~n R~
4. Restricted Daiiw,,:~? (Extra F~e) .- [] yes
Certified Fee
Return Receipt Fee
(Endorsement Required)
SHERIFF'S RETURN
CASE NO: 2002-05166 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
cOUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
NOT FOUND
DICKINSON COLLEGE
VS
HODGE SHERESE S
R. Thomas Kline ,Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
inquiry for the within named defendant, DEFENDANT
HODGE SHERESE S
unable to locate Her in his bailiwick.
He therefore returns
but was
the
COMPLAINT & NOTICE
NOT FOUND as to
the within named DEFENDANT , HODGE SHERESE S
MOVED TO DAYTON, OHIO.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 3.45
Not Found 5.00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
36 .45
~/. Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
MDW&O
0/zg/z002
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this ¢ ~ day of ~
A.D.
Prdth~not ary
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Revised: 12/23/02 09:41:30 AM
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DICKINSON COLLEGE,
Plaintiff
Vo
SHERESE S. HODGE,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 02-5166 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION-LAW
:
: JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT
AND NOW, comes Plaintiff, DICKINSON COLLEGE, by and through its attorneys,
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO, and Defendant, SHERESE S. GILL, formerly
known as SHERESE S. HODGE, who stipulate and agree as follows:
1. Pa. R.C.P. 1037 (c) provides that in all cases, the,' Court, on motion of a party, may
enter an appropriate judgment against a party upon admission.
2. Defendant agrees and admits that judgment should be entered against her in favor of
Plaintiff in the amount of $2,466.07.
3. The parties agree the Court, upon motion of Plaintiff, may enter judgment pursuant
to this Stipulation without issuance of a Rule to Show Cause, and without further proceedings or
notice. (. ~ /
By.~/?v~-~~~ B. ~d/R-Gallc~.q. uireg~<
Slmrese S. Gill Martson Deardorff Willian~'~5tto
214 Spruce Way
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Ten East High ',Street~ ~
Dayton, OH 45433 Carlisle, PA 17013-3093
(717) 243-3341
Defendant Attorney for Plaintiff
Date: Date:
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Revised: 01/07/03 02:33:23 PM
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DICKINSON COLLEGE, :
Plaintiff :
:
V. :
SHERESE S. HODGE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-5166
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this y of ~~227 , 2003, upon consideration of the within
Motion and attached Stipulation, judgment is hereby entered in favor of Plaintiff, Dickinson College,
against Defendant, Sherese S. Gill, formerly known as Sherese S. Hodge, in the amount of
$2,466.07. The Prothonotary is directed to enter and index this judgment accordingly.
,J.
for Plaimiff:
David R. Galloway, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
for Defendant:
Sherese S. Gill, Pro Se
214 Spruce Way
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, OH 45433
F:\FILES~DATAFILE\Dickinson Collect doc\28-stipl/ch'g
Created: 11/13/02 1127:29 PM
Revised: 12/23/02 09:41:30AM
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DICKINSON COLLEGE,
Plaintiff
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
SHERESE S. HODGE,
Defendant
NO. 02-5166 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT
AND NOW, comes Plaintiff} DICKINSON COLLEGE, by and through its attorneys,
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO, and Defendant, SHERESE S. GILL, formerly
known as SHERESE S. HODGE, who stipulate and agree as follows:
1. Pa. R.C.P. 1037 (c) provides that in all cases, the Court, on motion of a party, may
enter an appropriate judgment against a party upon admission.
2. Defendant agrees and admits that judgment should be entered against her in favor of
Plaintiff in the amount of $2,466.07.
3. The parties agree the Court, upon motion of Plaintiff, may enter judgment pursuant
to this Stipulation without issuance of a Rule to Show Cause, and without further proceedings or
By ,
Sh~rese S. GilT- ~
214 Spruce Way Martson Deardorff Williamff/&'~ito
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Ten East High Street ~
Dayton, OH 45433 Carlisle, PA 17013-3093--
(717) 243-3341
Defendant Attorney for Plaintiff
Date: Date: ,'/7///~,~
F:WILES\DATAFILE~Dickinson College 7619U)ickinsonCo egeCollections7619Cr,Documents\28 pra3/cny
Created: 3/14/03 11:7:07 AM '
Revi~ed: 3/14/03 l I: 14:39 AM
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DICKINSON COLLEGE,
Plaintiff
Vo
SHERESE S. HODGE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-5166
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
PRAE. CIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please mark the judgment in the above-captioned case satisfied and issue a certificate
reflecting the same.
Date: March 14, 2003
David R. Galloway,~lil~-
I.D. Number 87326
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-3093
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
.CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Christina N. Yost, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post
Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Ms. Sherese S. Gill
214 Spruce Way
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, OH 45433
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Christina N. Yost
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: March 14, 2003