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By: FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQ., Id. No. 12248
LAWRENCE T. PHELAN, ESQ., Id. No. 32227
FRANCIS S. HALLINAN, ESQ., Id. No. 62695
ONE PENN CENTER PLAZA, SUITE 1400
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 563-7000
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION
3415 VISION DRIVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43219
VS.
Plaintiff
DERIC THORPE
A/K/A DERIC J. THORPE
743 STATE ROAD
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
TERM
No.C 3 -
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Defendant(s)
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
NOTICE
**THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY
INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY
RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AND THIS DEBT WAS NOT REAFFIRMED, THIS
CORRESPONDENCE IS NOT AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT
A DEBT, BUT ONLY ENFORCEMENT OF A LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY. **
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
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
Loan#: 1179007176 TJN
IF THIS IS THE FIRST NOTICE THAT YOU HAVE
RECEIVED FROM THIS OFFICE, BE ADVISED THAT:
PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION
PRACTICES ACT, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq. (1977),
DEFENDANT(S) MAY DISPUTE THE VALIDITY OF
THE DEBT OR ANY PORTION THEREOF. IF
DEFENDANT(S) DO SO IN WRITING WITHIN
THIRTY (30) DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS
PLEADING, COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF WILL
OBTAIN AND PROVIDE DEFENDANT(S) WITH
WRITTEN VERIFICATION THEREOF;
OTHERWISE, THE DEBT WILL BE ASSUMED TO
BE VALID. LIKEWISE, IF REQUESTED WITHIN
THIRTY (30) DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS
PLEADING, COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF WILL
SEND DEFENDANT(S) THE NAME AND ADDRESS
OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR, IF DIFFERENT
FROM ABOVE.
THE LAW DOES NOT REQUIRE US TO WAIT
UNTIL THE END OF THE THIRTY (30) DAY
PERIOD FOLLOWING FIRST CONTACT WITH
YOU BEFORE SUING YOU TO COLLECT THIS
DEBT. EVEN THOUGH THE LAW PROVIDES
THAT YOUR ANSWER TO THIS COMPLAINT IS
TO BE FILED IN THIS ACTION WITHIN TWENTY
(20) DAYS, YOU MAY OBTAIN AN EXTENSION OF
THAT TIME. FURTHERMORE, NO REQUEST
WILL BE MADE TO THE COURT FOR A
JUDGMENT UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF THIRTY
(30) DAYS AFTER YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS
COMPLAINT. HOWEVER, IF YOU REQUEST
PROOF OF THE DEBT OR THE NAME AND
ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN
THE THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD THAT BEGINS
UPON YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS COMPLAINT,
THE LAW REQUIRES US TO CEASE OUR
EFFORTS (THROUGH LITIGATION OR
OTHERWISE) TO COLLECT THE DEBT UNTIL
WE MAIL THE REQUESTED INFORMATION TO
YOU. YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY
FOR ADVICE CONCERNING YOUR RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS IN THIS SUIT.
Plaintiff is
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION
3415 VISION DRIVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43219
The name(s) and last known address(es) of the Defendant(s) are:
DERIC THORPE
A/K/A DERIC J. THORPE
743 STATE ROAD
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
who is/are the mortgagor(s) and real owner(s) of the property hereinafter described.
On 5/23/00 mortgagor(s) made, executed and delivered a mortgage upon the premises
hereinafter described to PLAINTIFF which mortgage is recorded in the Office of the
Recorder of CUMBERLAND County, in Mortgage Book No. 1615, Page 30.
The premises subject to said mortgage is described as attached.
The mortgage is in default because monthly payments of principal and interest upon said
mortgage due 12/01/2002 and each month thereafter are due and unpaid, and by the terms
of said mortgage, upon failure of mortgagor to make such payments after a date specified
by written notice sent to Mortgagor, the entire principal balance and all interest due
thereon are collectible forthwith.
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The following amounts are due on the mortgage:
Principal Balance
Interest
11/01/2002 through 04/02/2003
(Per Diem $21.19)
Attorney's Fees
Cumulative Late Charges
05/23/2000 to 04/02/2003
Cost of Suit and Title Search
Subtotal
$87,137.04
3,242.07
1,250.00
87.01
$ 550.00
$ 92,266.12
Escrow
Credit 0.00
Deficit 66.13
Subtotal $ 66.13
TOTAL $ 92,332.25
The attorney's fees set forth above are in conformity with the mortgage documents and
Pennsylvania law, and will be collected in the event of a third party purchaser at Sheriff's
Sale. If the Mortgage is reinstated prior to the Sale, reasonable attorney's fees will be
charged.
This action does not come under Act 6 of 1974 because the original mortgage amount
exceeds $50,000.
This action does not come under Act 91 of 1983 because the mortgage is FHA-insured.
WHEREFORE, PLAINTIFF demands an in rem Judgment against the Defendant(s) in the sum of
$ 92,332.25, together with interest from 04/02/2003 at the rate of $21.19 per diem to the date of
Judgment, and other costs and charges collectible under the mortgage and for the foreclosure and
sale of the mortgaged property.
By: ,-~//s/Francis S. Hallinan ~ /
F ~
?R~N~ FEDERMAN, ESQUII~E '
LAtW~RENCE T. PHELAN, ESQUIRE
FRANCIS S. HALLINAN, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Plaintiff
JOE
Aaal tant, a. tarlr hereby states that he/she is
_o£CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE
CORPORATION mortgage servicing agent for Plaintiffin this matter, that she is author/zed to take this
Ver/f~cation, and that the statements made in the £oregoing Civil Action are true and correct to the best of
her knowledge, information and belie£ The Undersigned understands that this statement is made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Sec. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE:
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2003-01536 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORP
VS
THORPE DERIC AKA DERIC J THORP
R. Thomas Kline
duly sworn according to law,
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT ,
THORPE DERIC A/K/A DERIC J THORPE
but was unable to locate Him
deputized the sheriff of LEBANON
serve the within COMPLAINT -.MORT FORE
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
says, that he made a diligent search and
to wit:
in his bailiwick. He therefore
County, Pennsylvania, to
On May
6th , 2003 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from LEBANON
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Mileage
Dep Lebanon County
18.00
9.00
10.00
9.66
39.70
86.36
05/06/2003
FEDERMA/~ & PHELAN
~So answe . - .... ~-~
R. Thomas Kline/
Sheriff of Cumberland County
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this /¥~ day of~
Prothonotgr~ '
In The.Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation
VS.
Deric Thorpe a/k/a Deric J. Thorpe
SERVE: some No.
03-1536 civil
April 11, 2003
hereby deputize the Sheriff of
, I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
Lebanon C6unty to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA
Now,
within
Affidavit of Service
,20 , at o'clock
M. serVed the
upon
by handing to
a
and made known to
copy of the original
the contents thereof.
So answers,
Sheriffof
County, PA
Sworn and subscrib~.;d before
me this __ day of
., 20
COSTS
MILEAGE
AFFIDAVIT
COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
No. 03-1536
Lebanon, PA, May 2, 2003
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
VS.
DERIC THORPE
(Return to Cumberland Co.)
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
One Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-7000
Docket Page 19073
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
) SS:
COUNTY OF LEBANON )
William F. Mohl, Deputy Sheriff, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says
that he served the within COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE, NOTICE
TO DEFEND and VERIFICATION upon DERIC THORPE, a/k/a Deric J. Thorpe, the
within named DEFENDANT, by handing a tree and attested copies thereof personally to
Martha Pritchard, she being the Defendant's mother-in-law and an Adult Member of the
household, on April 16, 2003, at 2:40 o'clock P.M., at 14 Brunswick Lane, Palmyra
(North Londonderry Twp.), Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, and by making known to her
the contents of the same.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
SO ANSWERS,
this 2nd day of May, A.D., 2003
INOTARIAL SEAL
Mtlrynnn l~k~w, Notary
city oft~or~ r~banon cou~.~
~ ~mm~i0n ~m J~y
Notary Public
DEPUTY SHERIFF
SHERIFF'S COSTS IN ABOVE PROCEEDINGS
Advanced costs paid on 4/15/2003 Check No. 268118 Amount
Costs incurred: Amount
Refund: Check No. 13935 Amount
$100.00
39.70
60.30
All Sheriff's Costs shall be due and payable when services are performed, and it shall be lawful for him to
demand and receive from the party instituting the proceedings, or any party liable for the costs thereof, all
unpaid sheriWs fees on the same before he shall be obligated by law to make return thereof.
Sec. 2, Act of June 20, 1911, P.L. 1072
FEDERMAN AND PHELAN
BY: FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
Identification No. 12248
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1814
~215) 56%7000
Attomey for Plaintiff
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
Plaintiff
VS.
DERIC THORPE A/K/A DERIC J.
THORPE
Defendants
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CIVIL DIVISION
: Cumberland County
: No. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE CIVIL ACTION/MORTGAGE FORECLOSUR~
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly reinstate the Civil Action in Mortgage
with reference to the above captioned matter.
Foreclosure
Date:
May 27, 2003
DERMAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
j rh, SVC DEPT
SHERIFF' S RETURN -
CASE NO: 2003-01536 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORP
VS
THORPE DERIC AKA DERIC J THORP
OUT OF COUNTY
R. Thomas Kline
duly sworn according to law,
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT ,
THORPE DERIC A/K/A DERIC J THORPE
but was unable to locate Him in his bailiwick.
deputized the sheriff of LEBANON County,
serve the within COMPLAINT - MORT FORE
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
says, that he made a diligent search and
to wit:
He therefore
Pennsylvania, to
On June 19th , 2003
attached return from LEBANON
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Dep Lebanon Co
18.00
9.00
10.00
39.70
.00
76.70
06/19/2003
FEDERMAN & PHELAN
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this ~ day of ~_~
~5 A.D.
Prothonotar~ '
__ , this office was in receipt of the
R~ Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation
VS.
Deric Thorpe aka Deric J. Thorpe
SERVE: sa~e No. 03-1536 civil
NOW, June 3, 2003
hereby deputize the Sheriff of
, I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
Lebanon COUllty to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA
~X~OW,
within
upon
at
by handing to
a
and made known to
Affidavit of Service
,20 ,at
o'clock M. served the
copy of the original
So answers,
the contents thereof.
Sworn and subscribed before
me this __ day of
,2O
Sheriff of
COSTS
SERVICE
MILEAGE
AFFIDAVIT
County, PA
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
No. 03-1536
Lebanon, PA, June 16, 2003
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
VS.
Francis S. Hallinan, Esquire
One Penn Center at Suburban Station
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-7000
DERIC THORPE Wk/a DERIC J. THORPE
(Retum to Cumberland County)
Docket Page 19363
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA }
COUNTY OF LEBANON } SS:
William F. Mohl, Deputy Sheriff, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he served
the within CIVIL ACTION - LAW, COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE, NOTICE,
and VERIFICATION upon DERIC THORPE a/k/a DERIC J. THORPE, the within named
DEFENDANT, by handing a true and attested copy thereof, personally to Dawn Thorpe, she being his
Wife and Adult in Charge at the time of service on June 6, 2003, at 1:19 o'clock P.M., at 14 Brunswick
Lane, Palmyra (North Londonderry Township), Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, and by making known
to her the contents of the same.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 16th day of June, A.D., 2003
t~'.~l,~, ~ ~ ,-~t NotaryPublic
.
SO ANSWERS,
DEPUTY SHERIFF
SHERIFF'S COSTS IN ABOVE PROCEEDINGS
Advanced costs paid on 06/05/2003
Costs incurred:
Refund: Check No. 14106
Check No. 277484
Amount $100.00
Amount $ 39.70
Amount $ 60.30
All Sheriff's Costs shall be due and payable when services are performed, and it shall be lawful for
him to demand and receive from the party instituting the proceedings, or any party liable for the costs
thereof, all unpaid sheriffs fees on the same before he shall be obligated by law to make return
thereof.
Sec. 2, Act of June 20, 1911, P.L. 1072
FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, LLP
By: FRANK FEDERMAN
Identification No. 12248
Attorney for Plaintiff
ONE PENN CENTER AT SUBURBAN STATION
1617 JOHN F. KENNEDY BLVD., SUITE 1400
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-1814
(215) 563-7000
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
3415 VISION DRIVE,
COLUMBUS, OH 431219
Plaintiff,
DERIC THORPE AfK/A DERIC J. THORPE
Defendant(s).
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE FOR IN REM JUDGMENT FOR FAILURE TO
ANSWER AND ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter ~rn in rem judgment in favor of the Plaintiff and against DERIC THORPE A/K/A
DERIC J. THORPE, Defendant(s) for failure to file an Answer to Plaintiffs Complaint within 20 days
from service thereof and for Foreclosure and Sale of the mortgaged premises, and assess Plaintiffs
damages as follows:
As set forth in Complaint
Interest from 4/2/03 to 11/3/03
TOTAL
$92,332.25
$4,577.04
$96,909.29
I hereby certify that (1) the addresses of the Plaintiff and Defendant(s) are as shown above, and
(2) that notice has been given in accordance with Rule 237.1, copy attached.
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
DAMAGES ARE HEREBY ASSESSED AS INDICATED.
PRO PROTHY
FEDERMAN A~ND PHELAN, LLP
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQ., Id. No. 12298
LAWRENCE T. PHELAN, ESQ., Id. No. 32227
FRANCIS S. HALL/NAN, ESQ., Id. No. 62695
ONE PENN CENTER PLAZA, SUITE 1400
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(715) 56~-7000
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION
PlamIiff
VS.
DERIC THORPE A/K/A DERIC J. THORPE
Defendants
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CML DIVISION
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
TO: DERIC THORPE A/K/A DERIC J. THORPE
743 STATE ROAD
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
DATE OF NOTICE: Oetobor 14, 2003
THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. THIS NOTICE IS SENT TO
YOU IN AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE INDEBTEDNESS REFERRED TO HEREIN, AND ANY
INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.IF YOU HAVE
PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY, THIS CORRESPONDENCE IS NOT AND
SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, BUT ONLY AS
ENFORCEMENT OF LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY.
IM'PORTANT NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT 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 DAYS FROM
THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND
YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU
WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU
WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT
A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
CUMBEPJ~AND COUNTY
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASsoCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
LAWRENCE T. PHELAN, ESQUIRE
FRANCIS S. HALL/NAN, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CC: Nora Blair, Esquire
FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, LLP
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQ., Id. No. 12248
LAWRENCE T. PHELAN, ESQ., Id. No. 32227
FRANCIS S. HALL12qAN, ESQ., Id. No. 62695
ONE PENN CENTER PL~ZA, SUITE 1400
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(?1 ~;) 563-7000
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Plaintiff
DERIC THORPE A/FdA DERIC J. THORPE
Defendants
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CIVIL DMSION
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
TO:
DERIC THORPE AdK/A DERIC J. THORPE
14 BRUNSWICK LANE
PALMYRA, PA 17078
DATE OF NOTICE: Oe~aher 14, 2003
THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. THIS NOTICE IS SENT TO
YOU IN AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE INDEBTEDNESS REFERRED TO HEREIN, AND ANY
INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.IF YOU HAVE
PREV/OUSLY RECEWED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY, THIS CORRESPONDENCE IS NOT AND
SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, BUT ONLY AS
ENFORCEMENT OF LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY.
IM'PORTANT NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT 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 DAYS FROM
THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND
YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU
WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU
WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT
A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CUMISERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
CC: Nora Blair, Esquire
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
LAWRENCE T. PHELAN, ESQUIRE
FRANCIS S. HALLINAN, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Plaintiff
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
No. 03-1536
Lebanon, PA, June 16, 2003
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
VS.
Francis S. Hallinan, Esquire
One Penn Center at Suburban Station
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-7000
DERIC THORPE a/k/a DERIC J. THORPE
(R~tulTI to Cumberland County)
Docket Page 19363
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA }
COUNTY OF LEBANON } SS:
William F. Mohl, Deputy Sheriff, being duly sw0m according to law, deposes and says that he served
the within CWIL ACTION - LAW, COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE, NOTICE,
and VERIFICATION upon DERIC THORPE a/k/a DERIC J. THORPE, the within named
DEFENDANT, by handing a true and attested copy thereof, personally to Dawn Thorpe, she being his
Wife and Adult in Charge at the time of service on June 6, 2003, at 1:19 o'clock P.M., at 14 Brunswick
Lane, Palmyra (North Londonderry Township), Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, and by making known
to her the contents of the same.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 16th day of June, A.D., 2003
r~TA~!AL sEAL
City :F L~barm~. Leb~:)(~ 3~,F,:y. P~.
Notary Public
SO ANSWERS,
DEPUTY SHERIFF
SHERIFF'S COSTS IN ABOVE PROCEEDINGS
Advanced costs paid on 06/05/2003
Costs incurred:
Refund: Check No. 14106
Check No. 277484
Amount $100.00
Amount $ 39.70
Amount $ 60.30
All Sheriff's Costs shall be due and payable when services are performed, and it shall be lawful for
him to demand and receive from the party instituting the proceedings, or any party liable for the costs
thereof, all unpaid sheriff's fees on the same before he shall be obligated by law to make return
thereof.
Sec. 2, Act of June 20, 191 I, P.L. 1072
FEDERMAN and PHELAN, LLP
By: FRANK FEDERMAN
Identification No. 12248
ONE PENN CENTER AT SUBURBAN STATION
1617 JOHN F. KENNEDY BLVD., SUITE 1400
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-1814
(215) 563-7000
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
3415 VISION DRIVE
Plaintiff,
DERIC THORPE A/K/A DERIC J. THORPE
Defendant(s).
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CML DIVISION
NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
VERIF/CATION OF NON-MILITARY SERVICE
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby verifies that he is attorney for the Plaintiff in
the above-captioned matter, and that on information and belief, he has knowledge of the following facts,
to wit:
(a) that the defendant(s) is/are not in the Military or Naval Service of the United States
or its Allies, or otherwise within the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of Congress
of 1940, as amended.
(b) that defendant DERIC THORPE A/KdA DERIC J. THORPE is over 18 years of
age and resides at, 743 STATE ROAD, LEMOYNE, PA 17043.
This statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
(Rule of Civil Procedure No. 236) - Revised
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
3415 VISION DRIVE
Plaintiff,
DERIC THORPE A/IC~A DERIC J. THORPE
Defi~ndant(s).
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CI~,qL DIVISION
NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
Notice is given that a Judgment in the above-captioned matter has been entered against you on
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact:
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
ONE PENN CENTER AT SUBURBAN STATION
1617 JOHN F. KENNEDY BLVD., SUITE 1400
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-1814
(215) 563 -7000
**THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION
OBTAINED WILL BE USE[) FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN
BANKRUPTCY AND THIS DEBT WAS NOT REAFFIRMED, THIS CORRESPONDENCE IS NOT AND SHOULD
NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, BUT ONLY ENFORCEMENT OF A LIEN
AGAINST PROPERTY.**
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of laod ~ituat~ ia l,emoyne Borough, Cumberland Cotmty, Pennsylvania,
more particularly bound~ ~ deSCribed tn accordance with a survey of Michael C. D'Angelo,
Registered Surveyor, dated April 25, 1978, as follows, Io wit:
BEGINNING at a poim on the nonhero line of State Road, ~aid point ~ing by ~ ~r~ ia a
northerly dillon a di~n~c of 13~,~ f~ t~m ~e c~b ~ae of 8~ S~; t~ce N~ 31
20 ininu~ ~ ~ WeSt, a di~ of I~.0 ~ to a ~t on ~e ~u~era 1~ of a 20 t~ wide
aU~y, ~ ~ ~ de~ee~ ~0 r~nu~s ~ a~s ~ a~ons ~hc ~ linc of ~ ~et wi~ ~1~, a
leg to a ~ ~ ~ ~ li~ of S~te ~d; ~ South 58 d~ ~ ~utes ~ ~oa~ W~
BERNO Lot No. $1 on the Plan of Riv~oa, said plan being reco~lcd ia Cumberland County Recorder
of Deed Office in Plan Book 1, Page 10L
TI,TI.E TO SAID PRIDdlSES 1S VIkSTED I~ Dctic J. Thorpe, a ma,Tied man by Deed f~om
Bryan E. Baker, a siaglc man ga~'d 5/2~f2000 aod recorded 5/31/2000 in Record Boolt 222, Page
192.
Tax Parcel #12-21-267-289
FEDERMAN and PHELAN, LLP
By: FRANK FEDERMAN
Identification No. 12248
ONE PENN CENTER AT SUBURBAN STATION
1617 JOHN F. KENNEDY BLVD., SUITE 1400
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-1814
(215) 563-7000
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
Plaintiff~
V.
DER/C THORPE A/K/A DERIC J. THORPE
Defendant(s).
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 03-1536CIVILTERM
CERTIFICATION
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby verifies that he is attorney for the Plaintiff in
the above-captioned matter, and that the premises are not subject to the provisions of Act 91
because it is:
(X) an FHA mortgage
( ) non-owner occupied
( ) vacant
( ) Act 91 procedures have been fulfilled
This certification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF EXECUTION - (MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE)
P.R.C.P. 3180-3183
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
Plaint'iff,
¥o
DERIC THORPE A/K/A DERIC J. THORPE
Defendant(s).
No. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF THE PROTHONOTARY:
Issue writ of execution in the above matter:
Amount Due
Interest from 11/3/03 to MARCH 3, 2004
(per diem -$15.93)
TOTAL
$96,909.29
$1,927.53 and Costs
$98,836.82
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
One Penn Center at Suburban Station
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1814
Attorney for Plaintiff
Note: Please attach description of property. No.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
~LL THAT CERTMN tract of land skua(e in l,emo~ne Borough, Cnmherhnd County, Pennsyl:van~,
more p~i~h~y ~ ~ ~fib~ m a~o~e with a su~ of ~/ch~l C. D'Aagelo,
R~s~r~ S~v~or, da~ April ~, 1~8, as ~l[ows, tn wit:
BEGINNING at a point on the nonhero line of Slate Road, snid point being by same measured in a
nontheastorly direction a dk~anee of 135.5 feet from Mc curb line of 8~ Street; thence North 31 degre~
20 min~e~ 00 ~o~ms West, a distance of 150.0 feet to a point on 1he southern tine of a 20 t~t wide
allgy, theme Nor,.h .SS degrees 40 miau~es 00 seconds Fa.st along the saki line of 20 feet wide alley, a
distlnce of 35 feffc to a point; ~ $o~ 31 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds E~, a dlsmnee of 150,0
fee~ to a potrxt on the no~her~, ti~e of State P~ad: thence South 58 degass 40 minutes O0 seco~ld~ W~t
· along said nonb~et~ line of Slate Road, a distance of 35 feet to the point and plae~ of be/throng
· BBINO Lot No. 51 on the Plau of Riverton, said plau being recorded iu Cumbefla~md Conuty R~corder
of Deed OFfice in Plan Book 1, Page 101.
_TI,TLE TQ SAID PRflMISES IS VESTED IN Der~ $. Th~r~, a married ma,n by Deed from
Bryan E. Baker, a single luau dated 5/2372000 aud recorded 5/31/2000 in Record Book 222. Page
192.
Tax Parcgi #12.21-267-289
WRIT OF EXECUTION and/or ATTACHMENT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA) NO 03-1536 Civil
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND) CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TO THE SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
To satisfy the debt, interest and costs due CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE
CORPORATION, Plaintiff (s)
From DERIC THORPE A/K/A DERIC J. THORPE
(1) You are directed to levy upon the property of the defendant (s)and to sell SEE LEGAL
DESCRIPTION.
(2) You are also directed to attach the property of the defendant(s) not levied upon in the possession
of
GARNISHEE(S) as follows:
and to notify the garnishee(s) that: (a) an attachment has been issued; (b) the garnishee(s) is enjoined from
paying any debt to or for the account of the defendant (s) and from delivering any property of the defendant
(s) or otherwise disposing thereof;
(3) If property of the defendant(s) not levied upon an subject to attachment is found in the possession
of anyone other than a named garnishee, you are directed to notify him/her that he/she has been added as a
garnishee and is enjoined as above stated.
Amount Due $96,909.29 L.L. $.50
Interest FROM 11~3/03 TO 3/3/04 (PER DIEM - $15.93) - $1,927.53 AND COSTS
Atty's Corem %
Arty Paid $245.06
Plaintiff Paid
Date: NOVEMBER 5, 2003
(Seal)
Due Prothy $1.00
Other Costs
CURTIS R. LONG
Prothonotary
~t~.,.b · _
REQUESTING PARTY:
Name FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
Address: ONE PENN CENTER AT SUBURBAN STATION
1617 JOHN F. KENNEDY BOULEVARD, SUITE 1400
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-1814
Attorney for: PLAINTIFF
Telephone: 215-563-7000
Supreme Court ID No. 12248
Deputy
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
Plaintiff,
DERIC THORPE A/ICJA DERIC J. THORPE
Defendant(s).
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 03o1536 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT PURSUANT TO RULE 3129
(Affidavit No. 1)
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff in the above action, by its
attorney, FRANK FEiDERMAN, ESQUIRE, sets forth as of the date the Praecipe for the Writ of
Execution was filed the following information concerning the real property located at ,743 STATE
ROAD, LEMOYNE, PA 17043.
I. Name and address of Owner(s) or reputed Owner(s):
Name Last Known Address (if address cannot be
reasonably ascertained, please indicate)
DERIC THORPE A/K/A DERIC J.
THORPE
743 STATE ROAD
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
14 BRUNSWICK LANE
PALMYRA, PA 17078
2. Name and address of Defendant(s) in thejudgment:
Same as above
3. Name and last known address of every judgment creditor whose judgment is a record lien on the real
property to be sold:
Name
None
Last Known Address (if address cannot be
reasonably ascertained, please indicate)
4. Name and address of last recorded holder of every mortgage of record:
Name
Last Known Address (if address cannot be
reasonably ascertained, please indicate)
None
5. Name and address of every other person who has any record lien on the property:
Name
Last Known Address (if address cannot be
reasonably ascertained, please indicate)
None
6. Name and address of every other person who has any record interest in the property and whose
interest may be affected by the sale,
Name
Last Known Address (if address cannot be
reasonably ascertained, please indicate)
None
7. Name and address of every other person of whom the plaintiff has knowledge who has any interest in
the property which may be affected by the sale:
Name
Last Known Address (if address cannot be
reasonably ascertained, please indicate)
Tenant/Occupant
743 STATE ROAD
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
Domestic Relations of Cumberland County
13 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Welfare
PO Box 2675
Harrisburg, PA 17105
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tree and correct to the best of my personal
knowledge or information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Sec. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
November 3, 2003
DATE
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
Plaintiff,
DERIC THORPE A/KIA DERIC J. THORPE
Defendant(s).
TO:
DERIC THORPE A/K/A
DERIC J. THORPE
743 STATE ROAD
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
No. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
November 3, 2003
**THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBTAND ANY INFORMATION
OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU HA VE PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN
BANKRUPTCY AND THIS DEBT WAS NOT REAFFIRMED, THIS IS NOT AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE
AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, BUT ONLY ENFORCEMENT OF A LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY. **
Your house 0'eal estate) at, 743 STATE ROAD, LEMOYNE, PA 17043, is scheduled to be
sold at the Sheriffs Sale on MARCH 3, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cumberland County Courthouse,
South Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013, to enforce the court judgment of $96~909.29 obtained by
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION (the mortgagee) against you. In the event
the sale is continued, an announcement will be made at said sale in compliance with Pa.R.C.P., Rule
3129.3.
NOTICE OF OWNER'S RIGHTS
YOU MAY BE ABLE TO PREVENT THIS SHERIFF'S SALE
To prevent this Sheriffs Sale, you must take immediate action:
The sale will be cancelled if you pay to the mortgagee the back payments, late charges,
costs and reasonable attorney's fees due. To find out how much you must pay, you may
call: (215) 563-7000.
You may be able to stop the sale by filing a petition asking the Court to strike or open the
judgment, if the judgment was improperly entered. You may also ask the Court to
postpone the sale for good cause.
3. You may also be able to stop the sale through other legal proceedings.
You may need an attorney to assert your rights. The sooner you contact one, the more chance
you will have of stopping the sale. (See notice on page two on how to obtain an attorney.)
YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR PROPERTY AND YOU HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS EVEN IF THE SHERIFF'S SALE DOES TAKE PLACE.
1. If the Sheriffs Sale is not stopped, your property will be sold to the highest bidder. You may
find out the price bid by calling (215'} 563-7000.
2. You may be able to petition the Court to set aside the sale if the bid price was grossly
inadequate compared to the value of your property.
3. The sale will go through only if the buyer pays the Sheriff the full amount due in the sale. To
find out if this has happened, you may call (717) 240-6390.
4. If the amount due from the Buyer is not paid to the Sheriff, you will remain the owner of the
property as if the sale never happened.
5. You have the right to remain in the property until the full amount due is paid to the Sheriff
and the Sheriff gives a deed to the buyer. At that time, the buyer may bring legal proceedings to evict
you.
6. You may be entitled to a share of the money which was paid for your house. A schedule of
distribution of the money bid for your house will be filed by the Sheriffwithin 30 days of the sale. This
schedule will state who will be receiving that money. The money will be paid out in accordance with
this schedule unless exceptions (reasons why the proposed distribution is wrong) are filed with the
Sheriff within ten (10) days after the distribution is filed.
7. You may also have other rights and defenses, or ways of getting your home back, if you act
immediately after the sale.
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 LISTED
BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY ATTORNEY REFERRAL
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
(800) 990-9108
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
more particularly ~un~ ~ad d¢~b~ in a~o~ w~th a ~rvey of Michael C. D~Ang~1o,
R~gi~t~r~ Surveyor, ~a~6 April 25, 1~8, as follows, to wit:
BEGINNING at a point on the no.rlhem linc of State Road, said point being by same measured in a
no~Mas~rly diction a distance of 135,5 f~t from ~e c~b [me ofS~ S~t; thc~c~ N~th 31 ~gre~
20 m~ ~ ~oada We~t, a dbmnce of I~.0 fe~ ~ a ~t on the ~a~em l~e ~f a 20 t~t wide
nit,y, the~ North 58 de~ees 40 mitres ~ seconds E~t along tha ~ ~it~e of 20 fee~ wi~ ~ley, a
disiaa~ or' 35 fc~ to a ~: ~e S~ 31 degrc~$ ~ miautc~ ~ ~conds ~t, a ~e of 150,0
feet to a ~iat ~ ~ nm~he~ [i~ of S~te Road; ~h~ South 58 d~ ~ m~utes ~ ~o~ds Wc~
alo~ ~id ~ li~ of Stat~ R~d, a ~iata~e of 35 ~ Ia ~ ~t ~ pla~ of ~ginn[ag
BEINO Lol No. 51 on th~ Platt of Riv~tton, sai6 plan ~emg recorded in Cumb~lamt County Recorder
of Deed Offie~ in Plan Rook l, Page 10L
TI, TLE TO SAID PREMISES IS V.ESTED I~ Detic J. Thorpe, a married man by Deed from
Bryan E. Baker, a single ma~ da~ed 5/23/2000 a~d recoMcd 5/31/2000 ia R¢co~d Bool~ 222. l:~age
192~
Tax Parcel ~'12.21-267-289
FEDERMAN and PHELAN, LLP
By: FRANK FEDERMAN
Identification No. 12248
ONE PENN CENTER AT SUBURBAN STATION
1617 JOHN F. KENNEDY BLVD., SUITE 1400
PHILADELPHIA, I'A 19103-1814
(215) 563-7000
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
3415 VISION DRIVE
Plaintiff,
DERIC THORPE AfK/A DERIC J. THORPE
Defendant(s).
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
VERIFICATION OF NON-MILITARY SERVICE
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby verifies that he is attorney for the Plaintiff in
the above-captioned matter, and that on information and belief, he has knowledge of the following facts,
to wit:
(a) that the defendant(s) is/are not in the Military or Naval Service of the United States
or its Allies, or otherwise within the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of Congress
of 1940, as amended.
(b) that defendant DERIC THORPE A/FdA DERIC J. THORPE is over 18 years of
age and resides at, 743 STATE ROAD, LEMOYNE, PA 17043.
This statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
PLAINTIFF
cHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
DEFENDANT(S)
THORPE
DERIC THORPE A/K]A DERIC J.
SERVE AT
14 BRUNSWICK LANE
PALMYRA, PA 17078
CUMBERLAND cOUNTY
No. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
ACCT. #1179007176
Type of Action
- Notice of Sheriff's Sale
Sale Date: MARCH 3, 2004
KMD
'"Oec,'c '~o,-pe.. /~l g]t~SERVED
Served and made known to ~'c.~ '5. ?~oc.o~ , Defendant, on the _
,200~,at~L0:~- ,o'clockf3.rrr, at I~ $co~'''~lc' La,ha I
, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the manner described below:
X Defendant personally served.
Adult family member with whom Defendant(s) reside(s)· Relationship is _
-- Adult in charge of Defendant(s)'s residence who refused to give name or relationship.
-- Manager/Clerk of place of lodging in which Defendant(s) reside(s).
Agent or person in charge of Defendant(s)'s office or usual place ofbminess,
-- an officer of said Defendant(s)'s company.
Other:
Description: Age 2'3 Height ~ t/ -- Weight !~-0b-_ Race_ 60 Sex_ f~ Other
I, _~ca~,,~9[r ~,'~- (' [4d.~cf , a competent adult, being duly sworn according to law, depose and state that I
personally handed a true and correct copy of the Notice of SheriW s Sale in the manner as set forth herein, issued in the
captioned case on the date and at the address indicated above. -- Nc~e~al
Vic~ie C. Graver, Nota~
Sworn to and subscribed Emmeus Bom, Lehigh County
· ~.~ My Commia~on Ex~s Mar~ 26,
befqrqme this [<__ day
ATTEMPTED.
[ ~-¢.9 dayof ~,J Ode kO/oe~'
NOT SERVED
On the __ day of_ ., 200__, at _~
Moved __ Unknown ._ No Answer
1st Attempt: / / .Time: :
o'clock __.rtz, Defendant NOT FOUND became:
Vacant
2~a Attempt: / / Time:
3rd Attempt: / / Time: :
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this _ day
of _, 200 _.
Notary:
By:
~intiff
Frank Federman, Esquire - I.D. No. 12248
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
VS.
DERIC THORPE A/K/A DERIC J.
THORPE
) CIVIL ACTION
)
) CIVIL DIVISION
) NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE PURSUANT TO RULE 3129
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
SS:
I, FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE attorney for CHASE MANHATTAN
MORTGAGE CORPORATION hereby verify that on November 7~ 2003 tree and
correct copies of the Notice of Sheriff's sale were served by certificate of mailing to the
recorded lienholders, and any known interested party see Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
DATE: February 3, 2004
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
o~ ~^$ 0
ooo~oo~ ,~o,,o~ ~oo~
FEDERMANAND PHELAN, LLP.
by: Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Atty. I.D. No. 62205
One Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1799
(215) 563-7000
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
Chase Manhattan
Mortgage Corporation
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
vs.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
: CIVIL DIVISION
: NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
P~A~CIPE FOR RULE TO SHOW CAUS~
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter a Rule upon Deric Thorpe A/K/A Deric J. Thorpe , Defendant(s)
to show cause why the attached Order for Reassessment of Damages should not be
entered.
FED~HELAN, L L--~
Attorney for Plaintiff
FEDERMANAND PHELAN, LLP.
by: Daniel G. Schmie~, Esquire
Atty. I.D. No. 62205
One Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1799
(215) 563-7000
Chase Manhattan
Mortgage Corporation
vs.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
Daniel G. Schmie~, Esquire, hereby certifies that a copy of
Plaintiff's Petition for Reassessment of Damages have been sent to the
individuals indicated below on February 11, 2004.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
743 State Road,
Lemoyne, PA 17043
DATE: February 11,
2004
Daniel G. Schmi~, Esquire
Attorney for P~
FEDERMANAND PHELAN, LLP.
by: Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Atty. I.D. No. 62205
One Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1799
(215) 563-7000
Chase Manhattan
Mortgage Corporation
vs.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
PLAINTIFF,S PETITION FOR REASSEB~ OF
Plaintiff, by its Attorney, Federman and Phelan, LLP and Daniel G.
Schmieg, Esquire, moves the Court to direct the Prothonotary to reassess the
damages in this matter, and in support thereof avers the following:
1. This is an action in Mortgage Foreclosure in which Judgment was
entered November 5, 2003 in the amount of 96,909.29.
2. A Sheriff's Sale of the mortgaged premises was postponed or stayed
for the following reasons: The Defendant(s) filed a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 03-
03966 on July 3, 2003. The Bankruptcy was Relief by order of court dated
September 23, 2003.
3. The mortgaged premises are listed for Sheriff's Sale on March 3,
2004.
Additional sums have been incurred or expended on Defendant(s)'
behalf during the time the sale was postponed or stayed, and Defendant(s) have
been given credit for any payments that have been made since the judgment, if
any.
As a result, the amount of damages should now read as follows:
Principal Balance
Interest Amount
November 1, 2002 through March 3,
Late Charges
Legal fees
Cost of Suit and Title
Sheriff,s Sale Costs
Inspections/Other
Appraisal Fees
Escrow
Credit
Deficit
TOTAL
2004
87,137.04
10,348.53
87.01
2,000.00
1,607.00
0
00
749.00
0.00
3,424.28
$105,352.86
5. Under the terms of the mortgage, which mortgage is recorded in the
Office of the Recorder of Deeds in Book (#1615), Page (#30), Plaintiff is
entitled to judgement in the amount as set forth in paragraph four herein
against the Defendant(s).
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court issue an
Order to the Prothonotary to reassess the damages as set forth above.
FEDERMAN AND PHEI~%N~L. L. P.
· ~cgn~leg, Esquire
Attorney for~Plaintif f
-2-
FEDERMANAND PHELAN, LLP.
by: Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Atty. I.D. No. 62205
One Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1799
(215) 563-7000
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
Chase Manhattan
Mortgage Corporation
vs.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
: NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
BRIEF OF LAW IN SUPPORT O~
~LAINTIFF'S MOTION TO REASSESS DA~Aa~
I. BACKGROUND OF CASE
Plaintiff and Defendant(s) entered into a Promissory Note and Mortgage
Agreement, wherein Defendant(s) agreed to pay Plaintiff principal, interest,
late charges, real estate taxes, hazard insurance premiums and mortgage
insurance premiums as said monies became due. In turn, Plaintiff's Note was
secured by a mortgage on the subject premises. The Mortgage Agreement
indicates that in the event Defendant(s) defaults, Plaintiff may pay any
necessary obligations in order to protect its collateral, the subject premises.
In the case sub judicia, Defendant(s) failed to abide by the Mortgage
Agreement by failing to tender numerous, promised monthly mortgage payments.
Accordingly, after Plaintiff determined that Defendant(s) were not going to
cure the default and bring the loan current, Plaintiff commenced a Mortgage
Foreclosure Action.
Judgment was subsequently entered by the Court, and the subject property
is scheduled for Sheriff's Sale.
Because of the excessive period of time between the initiation of the
Mortgage Foreclosure Action, the entry of Judgment and the Sheriff's Sale date,
damages as previously assessed by the Court are outdated and must be increased
to include current interest, real estate taxes, insurance premiums, and other
expenses which Plaintiff has been obligated to pay under the Mortgage Agreement
in order to protect its interest.
II. ARgUMeNT FOR REASSESSMENT OF DAMA~E~
The Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure are silent with respect to the
issue of Reassessment of Damages; however, Rule 1037 provides, "the
Prothonotary shall assess damages for the amount which Plaintiff is entitled if
it is a sum certain or which can be made certain by computation...,, In the
instant case, the amount to which Plaintiff is entitled is readily calculated
by review of the Mortgage Agreement, which is of record, together with the
Complaint which specifically lists the items chargeable.
Clearly, if Rule 1037 gives the Prothonotary the right to assess damages
for the amount to which Plaintiff is entitled as set forth in the Complaint,
the Court has similar power to reassess damages at a later date.
In addition, Rule 1037(a) provides that the Court, on motion of a party,
may enter an appropriate judgment against a party upon default or admission.
If the Court has the power to enter judgment, it certainly has the power to do
a lesser act, to wit, reassess damages.
It is settled law in Pennsylvania that the Court may exercise its
equitable powers to control the enforcement of a judgment and to grant any
relief until that judgment is satisfied. 20 P.L.E., Judgments Sec. 191. See
also, Stephenson v. Butts, 187 Pa. Super 55, 59, 142 A.2d 319, 321 (1958); Chase
Home Mortgaqe Corporation of the Southwest v. Good, 537 A.2d 22, 24 (Pa. Super
1988).
In Chase Home Mort a~, the Court stated that where a judgment has been
assessed following defendant,s failure to file a responsive pleading in a
mortgage foreclosure action, a mortgagee "...could properly move the court to
amend the judgment to add additional sums due by virtue if the mortgage,s
failure to comply with the terms of the mortgage agreement...,, Id. at 24.
Because a judgment in mortgage foreclosure is strictly in rem, it is critical
that the judgment reflect those amounts expended by the Plaintiff in protecting
the property. See Meco Reality Company v. Burns, 414 Pa. 495, 200 A.2d 335
(1971).
Plaintiff submits that if Plaintiff went to sale without reassessing
damages, and if there was competitive bidding for the subject premises,
Plaintiff would suffer irreparable harm in that it would not be able to recoup
monies it paid to protect its interest. Conversely, a reassessment of damages
will not be detrimental whatsoever to Defendant(s) as it imputes no personal
liability.
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania found in the Landau v. Western Pa. Nat.
Bank case that the debt owed on a mortgage
changes and can be expected to change from day to day, because Western
Pennsylvania must pay expenses for the property in order to protect its
collateral. 445 Pa. 117, 282 A.2d 335 (1971). Because a mortgage lien is not
extinguished until the debt is paid, Plaintiff must protect its collateral up
until the date of sale. See Beckman v. Altoona Trust Co., 332 Pa. 545, 2 A.2d
826 (1939).
Therefore, Plaintiff respectfully submits that if the enforcement of its
rights are delayed by legal proceedings and enforcement of its judgment, and
such delays require the mortgagee to expend additional sums pursuant to the
Mortgage, then said expenses become part of the mortgagee,s lien and should be
included in said judgment. As the Court indicated in FNMA v. Jefferson, an
unreported case a copy of which is attached hereto, since the charges
enumerated in Plaintiff,s Motion for Reassessment of Damages were incurred
pursuant to the Mortgage Agreement, and the mortgage had not yet been paid,
said charges should be included in Plaintiff,s judgment amount. May Term, 1986,
No. 2359 (CCP PHILA. 1986).
III. CONCLUSION
Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court grant its Petition to
Reassess Damages. Plaintiff respectfully submits that it has acted in good
faith in maintaining the property in accordance with the Mortgage, and in
reliance on said instrument with the understanding that it would recover the
monies it expended to protect its collateral.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
reassess the damages as set forth in the Petition to Reassess Damages.
FEDERMAN ~ PHELAN, L.L.p.
Daniel G. Schmieg~re
Attorney for P~~
~s~'laclo~'~ Peti~io~ for Re~o~sideraz!on ~c 9rc Tunc cf
~i~ C0ur~'~ O~er of Nov~er 7. L985 aad ~he Afl~er thereto
Of' Oe~dant~, Josep~ Jeffarson and Rcsie Jefferson, ~t is
her~Y'OR~D and DE~D aa' fo! !~: ~
.' i) Said ~-oa ~ GR.~T~: '~- '
~V~ED and ~[aintif~,~ ~-~_~ .... - ,
Became Plaia~iff w~ r~6'ired t0 acc~p~ cu~at
in_~.a_.y ~ere asge~d after
:~ TH~'COGRT:
THO~t2~ A. WHITE,'
VERIFICATION
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire, hereby states that he is the attorney for Plaintiff
in this action, that he is authorized to take this affidavit, and that the
statements made in the foregoing Petition for Reassessment of Damages are true
and correct to the best of his 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:
February 11, 2004
FEDERMANAND PHELAN, L.L.p.
Daniel G. Schmie~,-~E~uire
Attorney for Pla~_
FEDERMANAND PHELAN, LLP.
by: Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Atty. I.D. No. 62205
One Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1799
(215) 563-7000
Chase Manhattan
Mortgage Corporation
vs.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
FEB 7
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
RULE
AND NOW, this /~' day of ~ , 2003, a Rule is entered
upon Deric Thorpe A/K/A Deric J. Thorpe Defendant(s) to show cause why the
attached Order for Reassessment of Damages should not; be entered.
RULE RETURNABLE thin 2003..
BY THE COURT:
FEDERMANAND PHELAN, LLP.
by: Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Atty. I.D. No. 62205
One Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1799
(215) 563-7000
ATTORiXIEY FOR PLAINTIFF
Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
vs.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
: CIVIL DIVISION
: NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter a Rule upon Deric Thorpe A/K/A Deric J. Thorpe
Defendant(s) to show cause why the attached Order for Reassessment of Damages
should not be entered. ~ ~R~ AND~ L
F , .L.P.
By: ~ ~
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
FEDERMANAND PHELAN, LLP.
by: Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Atty. I.D. No. 62205
One Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1799
(215) 563-7000
Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation
VS.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
~IVIL DIVISION
: NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire, hereby certifies that a copy of
Plaintiff's Petition for Reassessment of Damages have been sent to the
individuals indicated below on March 8, 2004.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
743 State Road,
Lemoyne, PA 17043
DATE:
March 8, 2004
By ~, -- " ~
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
FEDERMANAND PHELAN, LLP.
by: Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Atty. I.D. No. 62205
One Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1799
(215) 563-7000
Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation
vs.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
PLAINTIFF'S PETITION FOR REASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES
Plaintiff, by its Attorney, Federman and Phelan, LLP and Daniel G.
Schmieg, Esquire, moves the Court to direct the Prothonotary to reassess the
damages in this matter, and in support thereof avers the following:
1. This is an action in Mortgage Foreclosure in which Judgment was
entered November 5, 2003 in the amount of 96,909.29.
2. A Sheriff's Sale of the mortgaged premises was postponed or stayed
for the following reasons: The Defendant(s) filed a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 03-
03966 on July 3, 2003. The Relief by order of court dated September 23, 2003.
3. The mortgaged premises are listed for Sheriff's Sale on May 5, 2004.
4. Additional sums have been incurred or ex,)ended on Defendant(s)'
behalf during the time the sale was postponed or stayed, and Defendant(s) have
been given credit for any payments that have been made since the judgment, if
any.
As a result, the amount of damages should now read as follows:
Principal Balance
Interest Amount
November 1, 2002 through May 5,
Late Charges
Legal fees
Cost of Suit and Title
Sheriff's Sale Costs
Inspections/Other
Appraisal Fees
Escrow
Credit
Deficit
2004
87,137.04
12,290.64
87.01
2,300.00
1,937.00
0.00
103.00
0.00
0.00
3,529.91
TOTAL $107,348.60
5. Under the terms of the mortgage, which mortgage is recorded in the
Office of the Recorder of Deeds in Book (#1615), Page (#30), Plaintiff is
entitled to judgement in the amount as set forth in paragraph four herein
against the Defendant(s).
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests th£s Honorable Court issue an
Order to the Prothonotary to reassess the damages as set forth above.
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
-2-
FEDERMANAND PHELAN, LLP.
by: Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Atty. I.D. No. 62205
One Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1799
(215) 563-7000
Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
BRIEF OF LAW IN S~I~PORT OF
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO REASSESS DAMAGES
I. BACKGROUND OF CASE
Plaintiff and Defendant(s)
Agreement, wherein Defendant(s)
entered into a Promissory Note and Mortgage
agreed to pay Plaintiff principal, interest,
late charges, real estate taxes, hazard insurance premiums and mortgage
insurance premiums as said monies became due. In turn, Plaintiff's Note was
secured by a mortgage on the subject premises. The Mortgage Agreement
indicates that in the event Defendant(s) defaults, Plaintiff may pay any
necessary obligations in order to protect its collateral, the subject premises.
In the case sub judicia, Defendant(s) failed to abide by the Mortgage
Agreement by failing to tender numerous, promised monthly mortgage payments.
Accordingly, after Plaintiff determined that Defendant(s) were not going to
cure the default and bring the loan current, Plaintiff commenced a Mortgage
Foreclosure Action.
Judgment was subsequently entered by the Cour~:, and the subject property
is scheduled for Sheriff's Sale.
Because of the excessive period of time between the initiation of the
Mortgage Foreclosure Action, the entry of Judgment and the Sheriff's Sale date,
damages as previously assessed by the Court are outdated and must be increased
to include current interest, real estate taxes, insurance premiums, and other
expenses which Plaintiff has been obligated to pay under the Mortgage Agreement
in order to protect its interest.
II. ARGUMENT FOR REASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES
The Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure are silent with respect to the
issue of Reassessment of Damages; however, Rule 1037 provides, "the
Prothonotary shall assess damages for the amount which Plaintiff is entitled if
it is a sum certain or which can be made certain by computation..." In the
instant case, the amount to which Plaintiff is entitled is readily calculated
by review of the Mortgage Agreement, which is of record, together with the
Complaint which specifically lists the items chargeable.
Clearly, if Rule 1037 gives the Prothonotary the right to assess damages
for the amount to which Plaintiff is entitled as set forth in the Complaint,
the Court has similar power to reassess damages at a later date.
In addition, Rule 1037(a) provides that the Court, on motion of a party,
may enter an appropriate judgment against a party upon default or admission.
If the Court has the power to enter judgment, it certainly has the power to do
a lesser act, to wit, reassess damages.
It is settled law in Pennsylvania that the Court may exercise its
equitable powers to control the enforcement of a judgment and to grant any
relief until that judgment is satisfied. 20 P.L.E., Judgments Sec. 191. See
also, Stephenson v. Butts, 187 Pa. Super 55, 59, 142 A.2d 319, 321 (1958); ~hase
Home Mortgage Corporation of the Southwest v. Good, 537 A.2d 22, 24 {Pa. Super
1988).
In Chase Home Mortgage, the Court stated that where a judgment has been
assessed following defendant's failure to file a responsive pleading in a
mortgage foreclosure action, a mortgagee "...could properly move the court to
amend the judgment to add additional sums due by virtue if the mortgage's
failure to comply with the terms of the mortgage agreement..." Id. at 24.
Because a judgment in mortgage foreclosure is strictly in rem, it is critical
that the judgment reflect those amounts expended by the Plaintiff in protecting
See Meco Reality Company v. Burns, 414 Pa. 495, 200 A.2d 335
the property.
(1971).
Plaintiff
damages, and
submits that if Plaintiff went to sale without reassessing
if there was competitive bidding for the subject premises,
Plaintiff would suffer irreparable harm in that it would not be able to recoup
monies it paid to protect its interest. Conversely, a reassessment of damages
will not be detrimental whatsoever to Defendant(s) as it imputes no personal
liability.
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania found in the: Landau v. Western Pa. Nat.
Bank case that the debt owed on a mortgage changes and can be expected to
change from day to day, because Western Pennsylvania must pay expenses for the
property in order to protect its collateral. 445 Pa. 117, 282 A.2d 335 (1971).
Because a mortgage lien is not extinguished until the debt is paid, Plaintiff
must protect its collateral up until the date of sale. See Beckman v. Altoona
Trust Co., 332 Pa. 545, 2 A.2d 826 (1939).
Therefore, Plaintiff respectfully submits that if the enforcement of its
rights are delayed by legal proceedings and enforcement of its judgment, and
such delays require the mortgagee to expend additional sums pursuant to the
Mortgage, then said expenses become part of the mortgagee's lien and should be
included in said judgment. As the Court indicated in FNMA v. Jefferson, an
unreported case a copy of which is attached hereto, since the charges
enumerated in Plaintiff's Motion for Reassessment of Damages were incurred
pursuant to the Mortgage Agreement, and the mortgage had not yet been paid,
said charges should be included in Plaintiff's judgment amount. May Term, 1986,
No. 2359 (CCP PHILA. 1986).
III. CONCLUSION
Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court grant its Petition to
Reassess Damages. Plaintiff respectfully submits that it has acted in good
faith in maintaining the property in accordance with the Mortgage, and in
reliance on said instrument with the understanding that it would recover the
monies it expended to protect its collateral.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
reassess the damages as set forth in the Petition to Reassess Damages.
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
-~hi~. C~~s O~er of 30ve~er 7, [985 ~n,~ ~h~ ~ms~er ~hr,r~to
o~' .C JOseph Jefferson and Rosie Jeff~r~om, it is
her~F ORD~D and DE~ "~ ~ ~ s '
!) Said ~ GR.~T~;
~ a: R-ea~;es~ment~o~ D~qcs i~
3) JW~nt Ls ~era~y ~ncr~sad to 56,
Fe~-e ra: Nd:iaaa 1 aor~aqe
BecauSe'Plaintiff was r~q~,'i=ed to ac~-ep= cuc:x:nt
payments u_oog t.he [L'!iag of bOefen, dan~' .ban.~rUp~.~_ ..
'p~ti:~'"and In fact .~id so, i.t is necessary ':o raasses~'
jud~nt.by default ~as' entac~ ~n ~is action.. Because
~fed~e~.have not' refuted ~%e sneu~i= am~n~ cla~me~
:!
VERIFICATION
undersigned understands
penalties of 18 Pa.
authorities.
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire, hereby states that he is the attorney for Plaintiff
in this action, that he is authorized to take this affidavit, and that the
statements made in the foregoing Petition for Reassessment of Damages are true
and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. The
that this statement herein is made subject to the
C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
DATE: March 8, 2004
Daniel G. Schmi~3~, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
JEREMY M. and MELISSA J. GORECKI,
OF
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
RICHARD A. WOODRUFF, SR.,
individually and tYd/b/a WOODRICH
ENTERPRISES, INC., RICHARD A.
WOODRUFF, SR., ffd/b/a MCDONALD'S
RESTAURANT NO. 22804, WOODRICH
ENTERPRISES, INC., MCDONALD'S
CORPORATION, and CUMBERLAND
LAND, L.L.C.,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO COMPEL ANSWERS TO PLAINTIFFS'
INTERROGATORIE~ AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION TO DEFENDANTs
Plaintiffs, Jeremy M. and Melissa J. Gorecki, through their undersigned counsel, move
this Court pursuant to Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure numbers 4006, 4009 and 4019 for
an Order compelling Defendants, Richard A. Woodruff, Sr., Individually and t/d/b/a Woodrich
Enterprises, Inc., Richard A. Woodruff, Sr., t/d/b/a McDonald's Restaurant No. 22804,
Woodrich Enterprises, Inc., McDonald's Corporation and Cumberland Land L.L.C. to serve
upon the undersigned complete responses and documents responsive to the First Set of
Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents served upon them on January 13, 2004,
and state as follows:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-3~,6
1. On January 21, 2003, Plaintiffs filed a Civil Complaint against Defendants for
injuries Mr. Gorecki sustained because of an accident on January 21, 2001.
2. More particularly, Plaintiff Jeremy Gorecki was injured when he slipped and fell
on ice that accumulated outside of the McDonald's restaurant located at 5550 Carlisle Pike,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania on January 21,2001.
299209-1
3. On January 13, 2004, Plaintiffs served the following discovery requests on
counsel for Defendants:
(a) Interrogatories to Defendant.
(b) Request for Production of Documents of Plaintiffs to Defendants.
4. The Defendants' answers and documents responsive to the aforesaid discovery
requests were due within thirty (30) days after service or no later than February 12, 2004,
5. To date, Defendants have not served any answers/documents in response to the
foregoing discovery requests nor have they served any objections to the discovery requests.
6. Plaintiffs' discovery requests are relevant to the within action and Plaintiffs
require the information to proceed forward with depositions and other matters in this case.
7. Plaintiffs' outstanding discovery requests are within the scope of discovery
permitted pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 4003.1, et seq.
8. Pennsylvania Rules of Civil of Procedure Numbers 4006, 4009 (and sub-sections)
and 4019 allow Plaintiffs to move to compel discovery as well as move for sanctions if the
requested discovery answers/documents are not produced within thirty (30) days after service of
the Interrogatories and Requests.
299209-1
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Jeremy M. and Melissa J. Gorecki, respectfully request that
this Court enter an Order compelling Defendants, Richard A. Woodruff, Sr., Individually and
t/d/b/a Woodrich Enterprises, Inc., Richard A. Woodruff, Sr., t/d/b/a McDonald's Restaurant No.
22804, Woodrich Enterprises, Inc., McDonald's Corporation and Cumberland Land L.L.C. to
serve upon the undersigned full and complete verified answers and responsive documents to
Plaintiffs' outstanding discovery or suffer appropriate sanctions upon further application to this
Court.
Dated:
METZGER, WICKERSH.~dVI, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Edward E. Knauss, 1~, Esquire-
Attorney I.D. No. 19199
P.O. Box 5300
3211 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attomeys for Plainliffs
299209-1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Edward E. Knauss, IV, Esquire, of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.,
attorneys for Plaintiffs, hereby certify that I served the DOCUMENT this .~ day of
~/~/&~ ,2004, by depositing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, in
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to:
James E. Kennedy, Esquire
Bashline & Hutton
One PPG Place, Suite 1650
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Document #296158
FEDERMANAND PHELAN, LLP.
by: Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Atty. I.D. No. 62205
One Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1799
(215) 563-7000
Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation
vs.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
AND NOW, this 7~' day of ~,,~ , 2004, a Rule is entered
upon Deric Thorpe A/K/A Deric J. Thorpe , Defendant(s) to show cause why the
attached Order for Reassessment of Damages should not be entered.
BY THE COURT:
FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, LLP.
by: Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Atty. I.D. No. 62205
One Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1799
(215! 563-700q
Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation
vs.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
ATTORNEy FOR PLAINTIFF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
: NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
I, Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire, hereby certify that a copy of the Rule
Returnable Date of ~ and a copy of Plaintiff,s Petition for
Reassessment of Damages have been sent to the individuals indicated below on
~2004.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
743 State Road,
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Date: April 5, 2004
~s~Aiel G. Sch-~i~. ~-s~ ~'~ --
Attorney for Plaint~
FEDERMANAND PHELAN, LLP.
by: Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Atty. I.D. No. 62205
One Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1799
(215) 563-7000
Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
vs.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
MOTION TO MAKE RULE A~SOLUTE
Plaintiff, by its Attorney, Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire, hereby petitions
this Honorable Court to make Rule to Show Cause absolute in the above captioned
mortgage foreclosure action, and in support thereof, avers as follows:
1. That it is the Plaintiff in this action.
2. A Petition for Reassessment of Damages 'Nas filed with the Court on
March 15, 2004 and Rule was entered upon Defendant(s:) Deric Thorpe A/K/A Deric
J. Thorpe on March 17, 2004 to show cause why the Order for Reassessment
should not be entered. A true and correct copy of the Rule is attached hereto
as Exhibit A.
3. The Rule to Show Cause was timely served
accordance with the applicable Rules of Civil Procedure,
upon all parties in
and a Certification of
Service is attached hereto B.
4. Defendant(s) failed to respond or otherwise plead to the Rule
Returnable date of April 20, 2004.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays this Honorable Court make the Rule to Show
Cause absolute and enter the Order for Reassessment of Damages.
FEDERMAN AND . . .
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire, hereby states tlhat he is the attorney for
Plaintiff in this action, that he is authorized to take this affidavit, and
that the statements made in the foregoing Motion to Make Rule Absolute are true
and correct to the best of his 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: April 22, 2004
F~RMAN AND ~, L.L.P.
By: ~
Da~l G. Schmieg, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, LLP.
by: Daniel G. Schmie~, Esquire
Atty. I.D. No. 62205
One Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1799
(215) 563-7000
Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation
vs.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
ATTOPd~EY FOR PLAINTIFF
: CUMBERLAND COUlgTY
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
RU~
~ NOW, this I day of 0_~Ch , 2004, a Rule is entered
upon Deric Thorpe A/K/A Deric J. Thorpe , Defendant(s) to show cause why the
attached Order for Reassessment of Damages should not: be entered.
BY THE COURT: ~ ///
¢ED~RMAN ;'~D pHELA~"
ATTORI',J~ '; COPY
FEDER~i~ ~m PHEW, LLP. PLEASE ;~TURN
by: Daniel G. Schmieg, Es~ire
Atty. i.D. No. 62205
One Per-n Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1799
(215) 563-7000
Chase Man~attan Mortgage Corporaticn
vs.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
AND PHEL"
.~TTORNEY FILE
OLEASE RETURb,
A~ORN,~ FOR PLAINTIFF
C. UMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEASE
CIVIL DIVISION ~:~
NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM~''~.
I, Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire, hereby certify that a copy of the Rule
Returnable Date of April 20, 2004 and a copy of Plaintiff's Petition for
Reassessment of Damages have been sent to the individuals
indicated below on
April 5, 2004.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
743 State Road,
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Date: April 5, 2004
~iel G. schmieg,
Attorney for PlaintLf~'
FEDERM3%/qAiqD PHELAN, LLP.
by: Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Atty. I.D. No. 62205
One Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1799
(215) 563-7000
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
01~DER
AND NOW, this 30~ day of ~w~ , 2004, upon consideration of
Plaintiff's Motion to Make Rule Absolute, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED that
the Rule entered upon Defendant(s) shall be and is hereby made absolute and
Plaintiff's Petition is GRANTED and it is further
ORDERED that the Prothonotary reassess the damages in this case as
follows:
APR 2 8
Principal Balance
Interest Amount
November 1, 2002 through May 5, 2004
Late Charges
Legal fees
Cost of Suit and Title
Sheriff's Sale Costs
Inspections/Other
Appraisal Fees
Escrow
Credit
Deficit
TOTAL
87,137.04
12,290.64
87.01
2,300.00
1,937.00
0.00
103.00
0.00
0.00
3,529.91
$107,348.60
Plus interest per diem from May 5, 2004 through Date of Sale at
percent.
NOTE:
THE kBOVE FIGURE IS NOT A PAY OFF - SHERIFF'S SALE COSTS
AIqD COMMISSION ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE FIGURES.
Co~ J.
six (6%)
FEDERMAN/LND PHELAN, LLP.
by: Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Atty. I.D. No. 62205
One Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1799
(215) 563~7000
Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation
vs.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
: CUMBERLAiTD COUNTY
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
MOTION TO MAKE RDLEA~SOLUTI
Plaintiff, by its Attorney, Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire, hereby petitions
this Honorable Court to make Rule to Show Cause absolute in the above captioned
mortgage foreclosure action, and in support thereof, avers as follows:
1. That it is the Plaintiff in this action.
2. A Petition for Reassessment of Damages was filed with the Court on
March 15, 2004 and Rule was entered upon Defendant(s) Deric Thorpe A/K/A Deric
J. Thorpe on March 17, 2004 to show cause why the Order for Reassessment
should not be entered. A true and correct copy of the Rule is attached hereto
as Exhibit A.
3. The Rule to Show Cause was timely served upon all parties in
accordance with the applicable Rules of Civil Procedure, and a Certification of
Service is attached hereto B.
4. Defendant(s) failed to respond or otherwise plead to the Rule
Returnable date of ADril 20, 2004.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays this Honorable Court make the Rule to Show
Cause absolute and enter the Order for Reassessment of Damages.
FEDERMAN AND P . . .
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
V~RIFICATION
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire, hereby states that he is the attorney for
Plaintiff in this action, that he is authorized to take this affidavit, and
that the statements made in the foregoing Motion to Make Rule Absolute are true
and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. The
undersigned understands that this statement herein is made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.E. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
DATE: April 22, 2004
Da~Ui--el G. Schmieg, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
FEDERMANAND PHELAN, LLP.
by: Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Atty. I.D. No. 62205
One Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1799
(215) 563-7000
Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation
vs.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 03-1536 CIVIL TERM
AND NOW, this day of ~ 2004, a Rule is entered
upon Deric Thorpe A/K/A Deric J. Thorpe , Defendant(s) to show cause why the
attached Order for Reassessment of Damages should not be entered.
ATTOR~',i~ .:5 COPY
~:~ ~ ~, ~. PLEASE ~TURN
by: Daniel G. Schmie9, Es~ire
Att7. i.D. No. 62205
One Per_~ Center Plaza, Suite 1~00
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1799
.~TTORNE~ HLE O0',''
OLE~,SE RETLIR~
ATTORNEY FOR P-~~N~r:
Chase Mar~attan Mortgage Corporation
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J. Thorpe
CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
I, Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire, hereby certify ~hat a copy
Returnable Date of April 20, 2004 and a copy of Plaintiff's
CUMBERLAND COUN~?Y
COURT OF COMMON .LmAa ~c
CIVIL DIVISION :~' ---
NO. 03-153~ CIVIL ~
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of the Rule
Petition for
Reassessment of Damages have been sent to the individuals indicated below on
April 5, 2004.
Deric Thorpe A/K/A
Deric J, Thorpe
743 State Road,
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Date: April 5, 2004
~F~niel G. Schmie9,
Attorney for PlaintLf~.,.f~/'