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THIS IS AN ARBITRATION MATTER. ASSESSMENT OF
DAMAGES HEARING REQUIRED.
GORDON & WEINBERG, P.C.
BY: FREDERIC I. WEINBERG, ESQUIRE
Identification No.: 41360
JOEL M. FLINK, ESQUIRE
Identification No.: 41200
1001 E. Hector Street, Ste 220
Conshohocken, PA 19428
484/351-0500
Atlantic Credit & Finance Inc.
Successor in Interest to
Metris
2727 Franklin Road
Roanoke VA 24014
VS.
ANN LUCAS
4820 CHARLES
MECHANICSBURG
RD
PA 17050-3077
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
DOCKET NO. : 01- 7501(o CiviI T?ecM
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 JUDGEMENT 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 BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S. BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
COMPLAINT IN CIVIL-ACTION
1. Plaintiff is a debt buyer and successor in interest to
the original creditor as set forth in the caption of this
Complaint.
2. At all times relevant hereto, the defendant(s) was the
holder of a credit card, which at the request of the defendant(s)
was issued to the defendant(s) by the plaintiff under the terms of
which the plaintiff agreed to extend to defendant(s)the use of
plaintiff's credit facilities.
3. Defendant(s) accepted and used the aforesaid credit card
so issued and by so doing agreed to perform the terms and
conditions prescribed by the plaintiff for the use of said credit
card.
4. The defendant (s) received and accepted goods and merchand-
ise and/or accepted services or cash advances through the use of
the credit card issued by the Plaintiff. A true and correct copy
of the Statement of Account is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
5. All the credits to which the defendant (s) is entitled have
been applied and there remains a balance due in the amount of
$11,928.14.
6. Plaintiff has made demand upon the defendant(s)for
payment of the balance due of $11,928.14 but the defendant(s)has
failed and refused and still refuses to pay the same or any part
thereof.
7. Defendant's last payment on account was made on November
30, 2005.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff claims of the defendant(s) the sum of
$11,928.14 plus applicable costs, interest and attorney's fees.
GORDON & WEINBERG, P.C.
BY:
FREDERIC I. WEI BER ESQUIRE
JOEL M. FLINK, E E
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
FREDERIC I. WEINBERG, ESQUIRE, hereby states that he is the
attorney for the Plaintiff (s) in this action and verifies that the
statements made in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to
the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
The undersigned understands that the statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
FREDERIC I. WEI ER , ESQUIRE
ATLANTIC CREDIT & FINANCE, INC.
V.
ANN LUCAS
AFFIDAVIT OF DEBT AND VERIFIED BILL OF PARTICULARS
The undersigned being first duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that she is familiar with
the policies and practices, as well as the books and records of the Plaintiff with respect to the matters
stated herein, and based on information and belief states as follows:
1. Plaintiff's principal business consists of purchasing charged off 'receivables.
2. The Defendant defaulted on METRIS BANK Account No. 4 8'00461 892281. Finance, I Account
was charged off on January 31, 2006 and subsequently sold to Ailantic Credit a balance of $11,928.14.
3. Plaintiff purchased or was otherwise assigned this charged off account along with other debts. As
a result of the foregoing sale and assignment, the Plaintiff succeeded to all right, title and interest
in the charged off account, and it now owns the account.
4. Plaintiff conducted a due diligence investigation to determine, among other things, the accuracy of
the account information provided to ascertain whether the statute of limitations was a bar to
demand or institution of suit. Further, Plaintiff and/or its predecessor entered into a contract where
the predecessor made representations and warranties that 1) of all liens andt encumbrances; title 3)ntdhinterest ad the in
the account; 2) the account was free and clear
power, authority, and full right to sell and convey its interest in the account.
5. According to Plaintiff's records, the last payment if any, there is 30, 2005.
balance duelandion
of all payments, credits, adjustments, and lawful o
owing on this indebtedness of $11,928.14.
6. The internal Account Statement of Plaintiff is attached hereto as Exhibit A and displays the
account information that was provided to Plaintiff at the time of purchase and assignment.
The foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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By:
Heather Clary
Assistant Director of Forwarding
Subscribed and sworn before me August 28, 2007. ?4?gy•,`L?'
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THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTORo,,
GORDON & WEINBERG P.C.: JAFF- 2344674
Report Date
Atlantic Credit & Finance, .Inc.
08/15/2007 17:12:40
Account Statement
C Cff & FINANCE iNC MKWATED,
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Our Account ID: 2344674
'Status: LGJ
Account Number: 5458004610892281
Received: 02/24/2006 Charge Off Date: 01/31/2006
11,928.14 Original Creditor 'Last Pay Date: 11/30/2005
Purchase Balance: $
Amount Paid: $ 0.00
Remaining Balance: $ 11,928.14
Name: LUCAS, ANN
Other Name: Paulette
Streetl: 4820 CHARLES RD
Street2:
City, State Zip: MECHANICSBURG, PA 170503077
SSN-Last 4 Digits: 2414
HomePhone:7177373855
WorkPhone: 7173025773
Comment
Date Type Matched Check No Invoiced Amount
No
Payments
Received
i
1
,
jPayment Type 'PU','PA','PC' - Payment
Payment Type 'PUR','PAR','PCR' - Returned Payment NSF
Page No: 1
Confidential Property of Atlantic Credit & Finance Inc.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2007-07526 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
ATLANTIC CREDIT & FINANCE INC
VS
LUCAS ANN
MARK CONKLIN , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
LUCAS ANN the
DEFENDANT
, at 1020:00 HOURS, on the 28th day of December , 2007
at 4820 CHARLES RnAn
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050-3077 by handing to
ANN LUCAS
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 12.48
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
1169At ?- 0.48
Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this day
of
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
01/02/2008
GORDON & WEINBERG
By.
Deputy Sheriff
A. D.
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2040954
GORDON & WEINBERG, P.C.
BY: FREDERIC I. WEINBERG, ESQUIRE
Identification No.: 41360
JOEL M. FLINK, ESQUIRE
Identification No.: 81894
1001 E. Hector Street, Ste 220
Conshohocken, PA 19428
484/351-0500
Atlantic Credit & Finance Inc
Successor in Interest to
Metris
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
VS.
ANN LUCAS
DOCKET NO. : 07-7526
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT FOR WANT OF AN ANSWER, ASSESSMENT
OF DAMAGES VERIFICATION OF ADDRESS AND NON-MILITARY SERVICE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Enter judgment for want of an answer for plaintiff and
against defendant(s) above named only and assess damages
certified to be calculable as a sum certain from the complaint,
as follows:
Principal
Total:
$11,928.14
$11,928.14
Understanding the false statements made herein are subject to
penalty under 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904, Unsworn Falsification to
Authorities, I verify that:
1. The last known addresses of the parties are: Atlantic
Credit & Finance Inc.Successor in Interest to Metris and that the
last known address of defendant, ANN LUCAS, 4820 CHARLES RD,
MECHANICSBURG PA 17050-3077.
2. The annexed notice(s) of intention to file this
praecipe was (were) mailed to all parties, defendant and to their
record attorneys, if any, after default occurred, and at least
ten days prior to the date of filing of this praecipe.
3. The said defendant(s) is (are) not in the military
service of the United States or otherwise within the coverage of
the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act and is (are) over 18
years of age.
AND NOW, this day of 2007 Judgment
is entered in favor of the plaintiff(s) and agai st defendant(s) by
default for want of an answer and damages assessed at the sum of ,
$12,061.12 as per the abo7oL ce4tificAion.
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GORDON & WEINB G, P.C.
BY:
FREDERIC I WE BERG, ESQUIRE
JOEL M. FL , ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
2040954
GORDON & WEINBERG, P.C.
BY: FREDERIC I. WEINBERG, ESQUIRE
Identification No.: 41360
JOEL M. FLINK, ESQUIRE
Identification No.: 41200
1001 E. Hector Street, Ste 220
Conshohocken, PA 19428
484/351-0500
Atlantic Credit & Finance Inc.
Successor in Interest to Metris
Vs.
ANN LUCAS
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
DOCKET NO. : 07-7526
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAKE DEFAULT
TO/PARA
Douglas C. Lovelace, Jr. And Ann Lucas
36 Donegal Drive 4820 Charles Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013 Mechanicburg, PA 17050
DATE OF NOTICE/FECHA DEL AVISO: December 9, 2008
IMPORTANT NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN APPEARANCE
PERSONALLY OR BY AN 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 BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S. BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
GORDON & WEINBERG, P.C.
BY:
FRE ERIC I. WEINBERG, ESQUIRE
JOEL M. FLINK, ESQUIRE
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2040954
GORDON & WEINBERG, P.C.
BY: FREDERIC I. WEINBERG, ESQUIRE
Identification No.: 41360
JOEL M. FLINK, ESQUIRE
Identification No.: 41200
1001 E. Hector Street, Ste 220
Conshohocken, PA 19428
484/351-0500
Atlantic Credit & Finance Inc.
Successor in Interest to
Metris
VS.
ANN LUCAS
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
DOCKET NO. : 07-7526
NOTICE
Pursuant to Pa.R.Civ.P. 236 of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania,
you are hereby notified that a judgment has been entered against
you in the above proceeding as indicated below.
1X1 Judgment by Default $11,928.14
L? Money Judgment $
Judgment on Award of Arbitrators$
L_L Judgment on Verdict$
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS NOTICE, PLEASE CALL
ATTORNEYS: FREDERIC I. WEINBERG OR JOEL M. FLINK, ESQUIRES AT THIS
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 484/351-0500
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