HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-5930IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BENEFICIAL CONSUMER DISCOUNT
COMPANY,
vs.
Plaintiff,
ROBERT D. BUCHANAN,
Defendant.
CIVIL DIVISION
No. Ol -
TYPE OF PLEADING:
Complaint
TYPE OF CASE:
Civil Action
FILED ON BEHALF OF:
Plaintiff's Address:
2700 Sanders Road
Prospect Heights, IL
60070
BENEFICIAL CONSUMER DISCOUNT
COMPANY
COUNSEL OF RECORD:
Defendant's Address:
8 Marshall Drive
Apt. 14J
Camp Hill, PA 17011
CATHY ANN CHROMULAK, ESQ.
PA ID NO. 42067
MICHELLE D. SMITH, ESQ.
PA ID NO. 74800
MOLLICA &MURRAY
Firm #952
450 Trimont Plaza
1305 Grandview Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15211-1205
(412) 381-7000
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT
A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION
OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR
THAT PURPOSE.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BENEFICIAL CONSUMER DISCOUNT
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
.o. 92c3
ROBERT D. BUCHANAN,
De f endant.
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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.
CU~{BERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY A%FEIT0~
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166 800-990-9108
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT
A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION
OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR
LTHAT PURPOSE.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
BENEFICIAL CONSUMER DISCOUNT CIVIL DIVISION
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
VS.
ROBERT D. BUCHANAN,
Defendant.
AND NOW COMES,
DISCOUNT COMPANY, by its
Civil Action Complaint,
thereof:
1.
Corporation,
PENNSYLVANIA
COMPLAINT
the Plaintiff, BENEFICIAL CONSUMER
Attorneys, Mollica & Murray, with its
the following of which is a statement
BENEFICIAL CONSUMER DISCOUNT COMPANY is a
duly authorized to conduct business in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with its principal office situate at
2700 Sanders Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070, hereinafter referred
to as "Plaintiff".
2. ROBERT D. BUCHANAN is an adult individual residing
at 8 Marshall Drive, Apt. 14J, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
3. On or about March 5, 1999, Defendant entered into a
Loan Agreement with the Plaintiff, a copy of which is attached
hereto as "Exhibit A" and incorporated herein.
4. Pursuant to the Agreement with Defendant, Plaintiff
advanced funds to the Defendant.
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT
A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION
OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR
THAT PURPOSE.
5. Defendant is in default under the terms and
conditions of the aforementioned Agreement for failing to make
payments when due, with the last payment having been made on or
about October 3, 1999.
has the
default.
6. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Plaintiff
right to require payment of the entire amount owed upon
The total amount due, including principal and interest,
and owing by the Defendant
Eight and 13/100 ($4,028.13) Dollars as of August 18, 2001.
7. Numerous demands have been made upon Defendant
Plaintiff, but Defendant has failed or refused to pay.
recover costs
is in the sum of Four Thousand Twenty
by
Pursuant to the Agreement, Plaintiff is entitled to
of collection and reasonable attorney's fees.
W~EREFORE, Plaintiff
Thousand Twenty Eight and 13/100
thereon at the rate of 18.52%
costs and attorneys' fees.
claims damages in the sum of Four
($4,028.13) Dollars, with interest
from August 18, 2001, plus court
Respectfully submitted,
MOLLICA & MURRAY
By:
CATHY ANN CH~O~/LAK, ESQ.
PA ID NO. 42067
MICHELLE D. SMITH, ESQ.
PA ID NO. 74800
Attorneys for Plaintiff
450 Trimont Plaza
1305 Grandview Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT
A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION
OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR
THAT PURPOSE.
LENDER (called "We", "Us", "Our"}
BENEFICIAL CONSUMER DISCOUNT COMPANY
3358'PAXTON STREET
P,C, BO× ~4gg
,. BORROWERS (called "You", "Your")
BUCHANAN, ROBERT 0
SB~ 105420247
8 MARSHALL DR
CAMP HILL PA t~011
LOAN REPAYMENT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (Page I of 3) .... .,~-
LOAN NO: 111 ~3§-508614
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$ 01 ,2g
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NONE
YOU ARE GIVING US A SECURITY iNTEREST COVERING:
INSURED YEAR DESCRIPTION
N PERfi0NA~ PROPERTY ON EXHIBIT 1
MAKE/MODEL
SERIAL NL~MB ER
NOTICE: THE FOLLOWING PAGES CONTAIN ADDITIONAL CONTRACT TERMS.
10-11-98 NRE
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EXHIBIT
LOAN REPAYMENT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT {Page 2 of 3}
PAYMENT. In return for this loan, you will pay us the Total of Payments (the sum of Finance Charges plu~ Amount
Financed}, in monthly payments stated on page one. '['bo Finance Charge is the total of Interest plus Service Charge. You
may pay more at any time. You will pay us at our business addre~ as stated on page one or other address given ye? If
more than one Borrower is named on page one, we may enforce this Agreement sgalns~ all, or any, Borrowers, but not m a
· combined amount greater than the amount owed.
DATE ON WHICH FINANCE CHARGE BEGINS. Finance Charges begin on the date of disbursement. If this loan is
mad~ by mail, the date on which the Finance Charge begins is postponed by the number of days from the date of this
Agreement to the date of dlsbursement.paym~nt due dates and effective date of any optional [nsurance purchased are also
l:~ostponed.
pAY-OUTS. Yon agree to Pay-outs of Amount Financed as shown on Truth-In-lending disclosure form. If pay-outs
change because loan closing is delayed, {a) you shall pay additional amounts due at closing, or (b) your cash or check will
be reduced to cover additional pa3~outs.
PREPAYMENT. If you fully pay before final payment due date, the amount you owe will be reduced by unesrued Finance
Charge {hut not Service Charge) determined by the "Rule of 78ths. ~
MATURITY, After the final payment due date stated on page one you will pay interest at the rat~ of 18% per year.
SECURITY. You agree m give us a security interest in the property identified on page one, which will secure all
indebtedness, including future advances under this Agreement.
LATE CHARGE. If you don't pay any payment in 10 days after it's due. you will also pay 1 1/2% per month on the
amount overdue {subject to a $1.00 minimum charge).
BAD CHECK CHARGE. We will charge you a fee of $20 if any payment check, is returned b~cau~e of insufficient funds or
is oth~rwise dishonored. You agree that we may dedu~ this charge from a monthly payment.
FAILURE TO PAY. If you don't pay any payment on time ur fail to keap any rcquire~l i~urance in force, ia) all your
payments may become due st once and without notifying you before bringing suit, we may sue for the total amount you
owe less any unearned Finance Charges you would r~ceive if you fully prepaid, and (b) you will also pay our reasonable
attorney fees, if the attorney is not our salaried employee, for legal proceedings to collect this loan or reallae on security.
EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION. You understand that from time to time we may receive credit information
concerning you from others, such as stores, other lenders, and credit reporting agencies. You authorize us to share any
information, on a regular basis, we obtain related to your Account, including but not limited to credit reportS and
insurance information, with say of our affiliated corpOrations, subsidiaries or other third parties. The uses of this
information may include an inquiry to determine if you qualify for additional offers of credit. You also authorize us to
sham any information regarding your Account with any of our affiliated corporations, subsidiaries or other third parties,
You may prohibit the sharing of such information (clccpt for thc sharing of information about transactions or
experiences between us and you) by sending a written request which contains your full Game, Social Security
Number and Address to us st P.O. Boa 8602. Elmhurst. IL 60126.
]f you fail to fulfill thc terms of your credit obligation, a negative report reflecting on your credit record ms3' bo
submitted to a Credit Reporting Agency. You agree that the Department of Motor Vehicles (or your state's equivalen~
of such department) may release your residence address to us, should i: become necessary to locate you. You agree that
our supervisory Parsonnei may listen to telephone calls between you and our representatives in order to evaluate the
quality of our service to you.
OPTIONAL INSURANCE. Ol~tional Credit Insurances and any required insurance disclosures are attached to this
Agreement and are incorpors~ed herein by reference,
APPLICABLE LAW. The Pennsylvania Cnnsumsr Discount Company Act (CDCA), Title 7, Purflon's Pennsylvania
Statutes, governs this loan.
NOTICE: THE FOLLOWING PAGE CONTAINS ADDITIONAl, CONTRACT TERMS.
10-17-98 NRE PA~75002
LOAN REPAYMENT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT IPage
YOU HAVE RECEIVED A COMPLETE
COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THE
TRUTH-IN-LENDING DISCLOSURES.
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VERIFICATION
Patricia Garcia, Recovery Specialist for
BENEFICIAL CONSUMER DISCOUNT COMPAI~f, a Household International Company
deposes and says subject to the penalties of 18 Pa C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities, that'the facts set forth in the foregoing Complaint are tree and correct
to the best of her knowledge, information and belief.
Patricia Garcia
THIS IS AN A1 il:dPT TO COLLECT
A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION
OBTABI~) Will BE USED FOR
THAT PURPOSE.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BENEFICIAL CONSUMER
DISCOUNT COMPANY,
vs.
ROBERT D.
Plaintiff,
BUCHANAN,
Defendant.
Plaintiff's Address:
2700 Sanders Road
Prospect Heights, IL
60070
Defendant's address:
8 Marshall Drive
Apt. 14J
Camp Hill, PA 17011
CIVIL DIVISION
No. 01-5930
TYPE OF PLEADING:
Praecipe for Default Judgment
TYPE OF CASE:
CIVIL ACTION
FILED ON BEHALF OF=
BENEFICIAL CONSUMER
DISCOUNT COMPANY
COUNSEL OF RECORD:
CATHY ANN CHROMULAK, ESQ.
PA ID NO. 42067
MICHELLE D. SMITH, ESQ.
PA ID NO. 74800
MOLLICA & MURRAY
FIRM #952
450 Trimont Plaza
1305 Grandview Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15211-1205
(412) 381-7000
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT
A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION
OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR
THAT PURPOSE.
TO: PROTHONOTARY
Please enter judgment by
defendant, ROBERT D. BUCHANAN,
follows:
default against the within-named
for failure to file an Answer as
Amount claimed in Complaint:
$4,028.13
Interest from 8/19/01 thru 11/19/01:
183.41
Costs of Collection thru 11/19/01:
492.25
TOTAL $4,703.79
With interest accruing on the total balance of $4,703.79 at the
rate of 6% per annum, together with additional costs of suit.
By: /~zz~~ ,~
CAT~ ~ CHROMULAK, 'ESQUIRE
MICHELLE D. SMITH, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Plaintiff
AFFIDAVIT OF NON-MILITARY SERVICE
AND CERTIFICATION OF MAILING OF NOTICE OF
INTENT TO TAKE DEFAULT JUDGMENT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY
SS:
Before me, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and
for said County and State, personally appeared MICHELLE D. SMITH,
ESQUIRE, attorney for and authorized representative of plaintiff
who, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that the
defendant is not in the military service of the United States of
America to the best of her knowledge, information and belief and
certifies that the Notice of Intent to take Default Judgment was
mailed to defendant on November 8, 2001 by certificate of mailing
in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 237.1, as evidenced by the attached
copy.
CATfqY ~ CHROMULAK, ESQ.
MICHELLE D. SMITH, ESQ.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this /~ ~ day of~3~, 2001.
~ot ary Public
~ Notarial Seal
! Yvonrte Gardrler Janes, Notary Public
! Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
L_My Cornmiss'lo~ Exp,rea Jan. 29, 2005 ~
,am ~u~r, Pennsylvania AssOCiation Ct N /iS IS AN AT P
0b~ TEM T TO COLLECT
I A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION
I OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR
{ THAT PURPOSE.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BENEFICIAL CONSUMER DISCOUNT
COMPANY,
VS.
ROBERT D.
Plaintiff,
BUCHANAN,
Defendant.
CIVIL DIVISION
No. 01-5930
TO:
ROBERT D. BUCHANAN
8 Marshall Drive
Apt. 14J
Camp Hill, PA 17011
DATE OF NOTICE: November 8, 2001
IMPORTANT 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
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.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166 or 800-990-9108
By: ~ULAK, ESQ.
MICHELLE D. SMITH, ESQ.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT
OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR
A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION
THAT PURPOSE.