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Home My WebLink About08-0243 Our File No.: 117549 APOTHAKER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. BY: David J. Apothaker, Esq. Attorney I.D.#38423 2417 Welsh Road, Suite 21 #520 Philadelphia, PA 19114 (215) 634-8920 Attorneys for Plaintiff LVNV FUNDING, LLC c/o Apothaker & Associates, P.C 2417 Welsh Road, Suite 21 #520 Philadelphia, PA 19114 Plaintiff, VS. DOUGLAS SMITH 518 SALMON RD MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055-2548 Defendant. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY NO.: bg - o143 Civ t i 7erm NOTICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for any money 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 Lawyer Referral and Information Service 800-990-9108 AVISO Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse do estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Hace falta asentar una comparencia escrita o con un abogado v entregar a la corte en forma escrita sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede continuar la demanda en contra suya sin previo aviso o notificacion. Ademas, la corte puede decidir a favor del edemandante y requiere que usted compla con todas las provisions de esta demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades u otros derechos importantes pare usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO. VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Lawyer Referral and Information Service 800-990-9108 AtPOTHAKER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. BY: David J. Apothaker, Esq. Attorney I.D.#38423 2417 Welsh Road, Suite 21 #520 Philadelphia, PA 19114 (215) 634-8920 Attorneys for Plaintiff LVNV FUNDING, LLC c/o Apothaker & Associates, P.C. 2417 Welsh Road, Suite 21 #520 Philadelphia, PA 19114 Plaintiff, VS. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY NO.: D P. , qJ DOUGLAS SMITH 518 SALMON RD MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055-2548 Defendant. CIVIL ACTION COMPLAINT FIRST COUNT 1. Plaintiff, LVNV FUNDING, LLC, is a company with its principal place of business located at c/o Apothaker & Associates, P.C., 2417 Welsh Road, Suite 21 #520, Philadelphia, PA 19114. 2. Defendant is DOUGLAS SMITH, an adult individual residing at 518 SALMON RD MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055-2548. 3. At the special instance and request of Defendant, Plaintiff sold and delivered to Defendant goods and/or services at the times, of the kinds, in the quantities, and for the prices set forth in Plaintiffs records. A true and correct copy of which is attached hereto, incorporated herein by reference and designated Exhibit "A". 4. Defendant received and accepted the goods and/or services described in Exhibit "A". 5. The prices set forth in Exhibit "A" are the fair, reasonable and market prices for said goods and/or services, and the prices which Defendant agreed to pay. 6. All credits, if any, to which Defendant is entitled, are set forth in Exhibit "A". 7. In addition, Plaintiff avers that Defendant has failed and continues to fail to make any payments, leaving a balance due and owing of $2,752.35. above. 8! Although demand has been made, Defendant has failed to make payment of the amount due as 9. The original creditor is CITIBANK. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant(s) for the sum of $2,752.35 and requests this Court award Plaintiff attorney's fees and costs to the extent permitted by applicable law. APOTHAKER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorney for P tiff A Law Firm Engaged ' At Colle ' n BY: David J. Apothaker Dated: 1/4/2008 Our File No.: 117549 VERIFICATION David J. Apothaker. Esq. hereby states that I am counsel for plaintiff in this action, and that I am authorized to take this Verification, and that the statements made in the foregoing Civil Action Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. The undersigned understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. 4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities. DATE: 1/4/2008 Attorney for Plaintiff LVNV FUNDING, LLC c/o Apothaker & Associates, P.C. 2417 Welsh Road, Suite 21 #520 Philadelphia, PA 19114 DOUGLAS SMITH 518 SALMON RD MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055-2548 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT Debtor's Name: DOUGLAS SMITH Account Number: 7738185511233 Original Creditor: CITIBANK Balance Due: $2,752.35 Our File No.: 117549 EXHIBIT "A" 00 r-11 O T7 rt 1 . O SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 2008-00243 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND LVNV FUNDING LLC VS SMITH DOUGLAS WILLIAM CLINE , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon SMITH DOUGLAS the DEFENDANT , at 1706:00 HOURS, on the 18th day of January 2008 at 518 SALMON ROAD MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055-2548 by handing to CAROL SMITH WIFE 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 13.44 Affidavit .00 Surcharge 10.00 2Slbr 00 41.44 Sworn and Subscibed to before me this day of , So Answers: R. Thomas Kline 01/22/2008 APOTHAKER & ASSOCIATES By: Depu y Sheriff A. D. I . or ? , Our File No.: 117549 APOTHAKER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. BY: David J. Apothaker Attorney I.D.# 38423 520 Fellowship Road C306 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 (800) 672-0215 Attorney for Plaintiff LVNV FUNDING, LLC COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY Plaintiff, vs. NO.: 08-243 DOUGLAS SMITH Defendant. Civil Action PRAECIPE TO ENTER DEFAULT JUDGMENT TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter a default judgment in favor of plaintiff, LVNV FUNDING, LLC, and against Defendant, DOUGLAS SMITH, for failure to answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint - Civil Action. The Complaint was served upon the defendants on January 18, 2008 by the CUMBERLAND Sheriff's Department. Copies of the proofs of service are attached hereto as Exhibit "A". I certify, a copy of the Notice of Intention To Take Default was mailed on February 20, 2008, and also attached hereto. K s a Assess damages in the amount of: (a) (b) Balance: $2,752.35 Interest from January 04, 2008 $169.67 TOTAL $2,922.02 APOTHAKER & AO IATES, P.C. Attorneys f r P 'tiff A Law Firm Engaged in ebt Collection By: Dated: 1/13/2009 David J. 1. .. 1 OFFICE OF THE PROTHONOTARY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS TO: DOUGLAS SMITH 518 SALMON RD MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055-2548 LVNV FUNDING, LLC ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) DOUGLAS SMITH ) Defendant. ) COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY NO.: 08-243 Civil Action NOTICE Pursuant to Rule 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. XX JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT JUDGMENT IN REPLEVIN JUDGMENT BY CONFESSION JUDGMENT FOR POSSESSION _ JUDGMENT ON AWARD OF ARBITRATORS JUDGMENT ON VERDICT JUDGMENT ON COURT FINDINGS JUDGMENT ON WRIT OF REVIVAL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS NOTICE, PLEASE CALL: ATTORNEY David J. Apothaker, Esa. at this telephone number: 215-634-8920 //ze./o? Our File No.: 117549 APOTHAKER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. BY: David J. Apothaker Attorney I.D.# 38423 520 Fellowship Road C306 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 (800) 672-0215 Attorney for Plaintiff LVNV FUNDING, LLC ) Plaintiff, ) VS. ) DOUGLAS SMITH ) Defendant. ) COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY NO.: 08-243 Civil Action AFFIDAVIT OF NON-MILITARY SERVICE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND . SS. David J. Apothaker, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that I am the attoMey for Plaintiff, and authorized to make this affidavit; that Defendant(s) resides at 518 SALMON RD MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055-2548. We inquired with the web site of the Defense M wer Data Center, located at 2 93, if the Defendant(s) is/are 1600 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400, Arlington, VA 222 ?- in any branch of the military. "i Mary M. Snavely-Dixon, Director of the Defens anpower Data Center has sent back our inquiry indicated that the Defendant(s) is/ a ??* military. David . Apothaker Attorney for Plaintiff The above signed understands that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities. I ,Request for Military Status Page 1 of 2 Department of Defense Manpower Data Center JAN-13-2009 14:10:25 Military Status Report Pursuant to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act NNW .< Last Name First/Middle Begin Date Active Duty Status I Service/Agency SMITH DOUGLAS Based on the information you have furnished, the DMDC does not possess any information indicating that the individual is currently on active duty. Upon searching the information data banks of the Department of Defense Manpower Data Center, based on the information that you provided, the above is the current status of the individual as to all branches of the Military. or, Mary M. Snavely-Dixon, Director Department of Defense - Manpower Data Center 1600 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400 Arlington, VA 22209-2593 The Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) is an organization of the Department of Defense that maintains the Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) database which is the official source of data on eligibility for military medical care and other eligibility systems. The Department of Defense strongly supports the enforcement of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act [50 USCS Appx. §§ 501 et seq] (SCRA) (formerly the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940). DMDC has issued hundreds of thousands of "does not possess any information indicating that the individual is currently on active duty" responses, and has experienced a small error rate. In the event the individual referenced above, or any family member, friend, or representative asserts in any manner that the individual is on active duty, or is otherwise entitled to the protections of the SCRA, you are strongly encouraged to obtain further verification of the person's active duty status by contacting that person's Military Service via the "defenselink.mil" URL provided below. If you have evidence the person is on active-duty and you fail to obtain this additional Military Service verification, provisions of the SCRA may be invoked against you. If you obtain further information about the person ( e.g., an SSN, improved accuracy of DOB, a middle name), you can submit your request again at this Web site and we will provide a new certificate for that query. This response reflects current active duty status only. For historical information, please contact the Military Service SCRA points-of-contact. See: http://www.defenselink.mil/faq/pis/PC09SLDR html WARNING: This certificate was provided based on a name and Social Security number (SSN) provided https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/scra/owa/scra.prc_Select 1/13/2009 Our File No.: 117549 APOTHAKER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. BY: David J. Apothaker Attorney I.D.438423 2417 Welsh Road, Suite 21 #520 Philadelphia, PA 19114 (215) 634-8920 Attorney for Plaintiff LVNV FUNDING, LLC COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY Plaintiff, vs. NO. 08-243 DOUGLAS SMITH 518 SALMON RD MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055-2548 Defendant. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAKE DEFAULT TO: DOUGLAS SMITH DATE OF NOTICE: February 20, 2008 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 (10) days from the date of this notice as set forth above, 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: w CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Lawyer Referral and Information Service 800-990-9108 /s/ David J. Apothaker DAVID J. APOTHAKER, ESQUIRE A Law Firm Engaged in Debt Collection 2417 Welsh Road, Suite 21 #520 Philadelphia, PA 19114 (215) 634-8920 Attorney for Plaintiff Attorney ID #38423 { SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 2045-00243 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUYIBERLAIJ? LVNV FUNDING LLC VS SMITH DOUGLAS WILLIAM CLINE , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within ,COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon SMITH DOUGLAS the DEFENDANT , at 1706:00 HOURS,3on the 18th day of January , 2008 = at 518 SALMON ROAD MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055-2548 by handing to CAROL SMITH WIFE 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 15.00 Service 13.44 Affidavit .00 Surcharge 10.00 .00 4? .44 Sworn and Subscibed to before me this day of So Answers: R. Thomas Kline 01/22/2008 APOTHAKER & ASSOCIATES By: 411 Deputy Sheriff A. D. fi ?. vt fin -rr