HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-0334IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
REMIT CORPORATION,
Assignee of Unifund CCR,
Plaintiff
VS.
CIVIL-LAW
DOCKET NO. 08
TIMOTHY J. BOWSHOT,
Defendant
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
TO THE DEFENDANT:
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.
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Cumberland County Bar Association
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Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
LAURINDA J. 310E'LCKER, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
REMIT CORPORATION,
Assignee of Unifund CCR,
Plaintiff
VS. CIVIL-LAW
TIMOTHY J. BOWSHOT, DOCKET NO.
Defendant
COMPLAINT
The Plaintiff, Remit Corporation, by and through its attorney Laurinda J. Voelcker,
Esquire, hereby files this Complaint of which the following is a statement:
1. The Plaintiff, The Remit Corporation is a Pennsylvania Corporation doing
business at 36 West Main Street, P.O. Box 7, Bloomsburg, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
17815 and is the assignee of Unifund CCR Partners. Copies of the documents assigning all
relevant rights with reference to the present action to the Remit Corporation are attached hereto,
incorporated herein and referred to hereafter as Exhibits A and B.
2. The Defendant, Timothy J. Bowshot, is an adult individual residing at 319
College Hill Road, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
3. Defendant obtained a First USA Bank Mastercard credit card on or about May 20,
1996, from Bank One Corporation, (hereinafter "original creditor"), Account number 5417 1225
3412 4753. Bank One Corporation was subsequently acquired by Chase Bank USA, National
Association.
4. Unifund CCR Partners purchased the account of Timothy J. Bowshot from Chase
Bank USA, National Association. A copy of the Affidavit of Indebtedness is attached hereto and
labeled as Exhibit B.
5. Defendant used the extended credit leaving an unpaid balance of $20,772.11 with
interest continuing to accrue at 6.00% per annum.
6. Defendant's last payment on this account was made on or about November 1,
2004.
7. To date the balance is $17,930.28 principal and $2,841.83 interest for a total of
$20,772.11.
COUNT 1
BREACH OF EXPRESS CONTRACT
8. The preceding paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference and made a part
thereof as if fully set forth herein.
9. In consideration of the extension of credit provided by original creditor through a
credit card, Defendant agreed to pay for all charges for purchases, balance transfers, cash
advances, fees and interest on his/her account.
10. The reasonable charges and expenses owing for the credit card purchases, cash
advances, balance transfers, fees and interest is $20,772.11.
11. Defendant accepted the extension of credit and utilized the credit card without
complaint, objection or dispute as to credit services provided, the prices charged for the same or
the costs incurred.
12. Defendant is indebted to the Plaintiff in the amount of $20,772.11. Defendant has
failed and refused to pay the aforesaid sum despite frequent demand to do so and the same is
now due and owing.
13. Defendant's failure to pay is a breach of the express written agreement between
the Defendant and original creditor. Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1019(i), a copy of the written
agreement is attached hereto, incorporated herein and referred to hereafter as Exhibit C.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Remit Corporation, assignee of Unifund CCR Partners, demands
judgment against the Defendant in the amount of $20,772.11 together with interest, costs,
attorney fees and such finther and additional relief as this Honorable Court deems just and
equitable.
COUNT H
BREACH OF IMPLIED CONTRACT
14. The preceding paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference and made a part
thereof as if fully set forth herein.
15. It is averred, in the alternative, in the paragraphs set forth above, if an express
contract between original creditor and Defendant did not exist, that a contract implied by fact or
implied within the law exists.
16. At all times relevant hereto, Defendant was aware that the original creditor was
extending credit services to Defendant and that the original creditor expected to be paid for the
Defendant's use of this credit.
17. Defendant used the credit card to purchase items, and/or transfer balances, and/or
obtain cash advances and he received the same to Defendant's benefit.
18. The total reasonable value of the Defendant's use of the credit extended by
original creditor is $20,772.11.
19. In breach of the implied contract, Defendant has failed and refused to pay the
outstanding sum for the credit card use and the same is now due and owing.
20. The Defendant has failed and refused to pay the aforementioned sum despite
frequent demand to do so.
21. By virtue of Plaintiff's assignment of this account, Defendant is indebted to the
Plaintiff in the amount of $20,772.11.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Remit Corporation, assignee of Unif ind CCR Partners, demands
judgment against Defendant in the amount of $20,772.11, together with interest, costs, attorney
fees and such further and additional relief as this Honorable Court deems just and equitable.
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QUANTUM MERIUT/UNJUST ENRICHMENT
22. The preceding paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference and made a part
thereof as if fully set forth herein.
23. Original creditor provided the extension of credit as set forth above with the
expectation of receiving payment for all use of this credit including, but not limited to,
purchases, cash advances, balance transfers, fees and interest.
24. The credit extended by original creditor benefited Defendant.
25. The Defendant will be unjustly enriched if Defendant is allowed to retain the
benefit resulting from Defendant's use of the credit card provided by original creditor without
having to make reasonable payment for the value of the benefits received from the original
creditor's provision of credit.
26. The original creditor was not a volunteer in providing the credit services set forth
above and the Defendant understood that original creditor was entitled to compensation based
upon Defendant's use of the credit card.
27. The reasonable value of the Defendant's use of the credit card including
purchases, balances transfers, cash advances, fees and interest is $20,772.11.
28. By virtue of the Plaintiff's assignment of this account, Plaintiff, Remit
Corporation is entitled to $20,772.11 from the Defendant and frequent demand for said sums has
been made and the Defendant has failed and refused to pay the same.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Remit Corporation, assignee of Unifund CCR Partners demands
judgment against the Defendant in the amount of $20,772.11 together with interest, costs,
attorney fees and such further and additional relief, as this Honorable Court deems just and
equitable.
Respectfully submitted,
Laurinda J. Voelck , Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
PA ID #82706
Remit Corporation
36 West Main Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
570-387-6470
ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIM
PURSUANT TO
PENNSYLVANIA ACT 219 OF 1990
For value received, the undersigned:
Unifund CCR Partners
assigns to:
The Remit Corporation
doing business at:
36 W Main Street
PO Box 7
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
a debt due to the undersigned from:
BOWSHOT, TIMOTHY J # 446434
5417122534124753
for the sum of $20,772.11 arising from unpaid credit card services with interest accruing at
6.00% per annum.
The said sum is justly due to the undersigned without offset or defense. The undersigned
neither transfers to The Remit Corporation, nor expects The Remit Corporation to assume,
any obligation or any liability of the assignor to the said debt.
The undersigned has done nothing and will do nothing to discharge the debt or hinder its
collection and hereby grants to The Remit Corporation the full power and authority, to bill
and collect the aforesaid claim, in accordance with Pennsylvania Act 219 of 1990, Section 2,
as it amends Title 18 regarding Section 7311, including to sue for, (in its own name, through
a licensed attorney) and discharge the assigned debt.
The Remit Corporation specifically agrees to comply with the Pennsylvania Act of
December 17, 1968, P.L. 1224, No. 387 (known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer
Protection Law), and with the regulations promulgated under that Act pursuant to this
assignment.
Dated this 26th day of
October, 2007.
Authorized Signature: Joseph Lutz
Unifund CCR Partners
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AFFIDAVIT OF INDEBTEDNESS
State of Ohio )
County of Hamilton ) ss.
Kim Kenney, being sworn, deposes and says that she is an authorized representative of Unifund CCR
Partners, servicer, which is doing business at 10625 Techwoods Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, and that she
is authorized to make the following statements and representations which are within her personal
knowledge, and that she is competent to testify to the matters stated herein.
To the best of her knowledge the Defendant is not now in the Military Service as defined in the Soldier's
and Sailor's Civil Relief Act of 1940 and amendments thereto.
There is due and payable from TIMOTHY J BOWSHOT, Account Number 5417122534124753, the
amount of $20733.79.
This account was issued under the name of FIRST USA BANK NA and acquired from Chase Bank USA
NA. Said account has been forwarded to REMIT Corporation, as attorney for Plaintiff' Unifund CCR
Partners, for the purpose of the commencement of a legal suit, with full power and authority to do and
perform all acts necessary for the collection, adjustment, compromise or satisfaction of said claim as
permitted by law.
I do solemnly declare and affirm under the penalties of perjury that the matters set forth above are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge.
M?r ATED this 10/07/2007
UYIFUND CCR PARTNERS
By: Kim Kenney, Authorized Representative
Title
10625 Techwoods Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Address
I hereby certify that on 10/07/2007, before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public for the
State/County aforesaid, personally appeared the above-stated affiant, and made oath in due
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
REMIT CORPORATION,
Assignee of Unifund CCR,
Plaintiff
VS.
: CIVIL-LAW
TIMOTHY J. BOWSHOT, DOCKET NO.
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF NON-MILITARY SERVICE
The Defendant is not now in the Military Service, as defined in the Soldier's and
Sailor's Civil Relief Act of 1940 with amendments, not has been in such service within
thirty days hereof.
Dated th> of [ ??/ ? 2007
s? day ,
Laurinda J. Voelckd, Esquire "
Attorney For Remit Corporation
Attorney ID 82706
36 West Main Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 387-1873
Request for Military Status
Department of Defense Manpower Data Center
Military Status Report
pursuant to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
-. Last Name First/Middle Begin Date Active Duty Status
fitlps://www.dmdc.osd.mil/scralowa/scra.prc_Select
NOV-28-2007 09:18:49
Service/Agency
BOWSHOT Timothy J 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.
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/fag/pis/PC09SLDR.html
WARNING: This certificate was provided based on a name and Social Security number (SSN) provided
1 of 2 11/28/2007 12:18 PM
Request for Military Status
https:/Iwww.dmdc.osdl.mil/scra/owa/scra..prc_Select
by the requester. Providing an erroneous name or SSN will cause an erroneous certificate to be provided.
Report ID: BHAQgTHHGLR
2 of 2 11/28/2007 12:18 PM
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
REMIT CORPORATION,
Assignee of Unifund CCR,
Plaintiff
VS.
: CIVIL-LAW
TIMOTHY J. BOWSHOT, DOCKET NO.
Defendant
CERTIFICATION OF ADDRESSES
I certify that the precise address(es) of Plaintiff and Defendant(s) are as follows:
Plaintiff Remit Corporation
36 West Main Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Defendant: Timothy J. Bowshot
319 College Hill Road
Enola, PA 17025
Respectfully submitted,
Laurinda J. Voe cker, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
PA ID #82706
Remit Corporation
36 West Main Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
570-387-6470
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
REMIT CORPORATION,
Assignee of Unifund CCR,
Plaintiff
vs.
TIMOTHY J. BOWSHOT,
Defendant
CIVIL,-LAW
DOCKET NO. d g - ?3 y
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ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Remit Corporation, Plaintiff, in
the above captioned matter.
Respectfully Submitted,
THE REMIT CORPORATION
LAURINDA . VOELCKER, ESQUIRE
Attorney No. 82706
36 W Main St
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 387-1873
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REMIT CORPORATION,
Plaintiff,
V.
Timothy J. Bowshot,
Defendant.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Docket No.: 2008-CV-334
PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS FILED BY DEFENDANT
AND NOW COMES Defendant, by and through his counsel, and files these Preliminary
Objections pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1019, Pa.R.C.P. 1024, and the following:
1. INTRODUCTION
1. Plaintiff commenced the above-captioned action in this Honorable Court by filing a civil
Complaint on or about January 16, 2008.
2. Plaintiff seeks damages pursuant to a credit card agreement with First USA Bank,
however, a complete copy of the signed contract is not attached to the Complaint.
3. According to the Plaintiff, First USA Bank, sold, transferred, assigned the account to
Chase Bank, USA.
4. According to the Plaintiff, Unifund CCR Partners is the current owner of the alleged debt.
5. Plaintiff disputes the alleged debt.
6. Defendant never received notice that his account was transferred to Chase Bank, USA, or
to Unifund CCRPartners..
7. Plaintiff never received an opportunity to dispute the alleged debt.
8. Plaintiff asserts that it has legal authority to bring this Action, because it is an assignee of
Unifund CCR Partners.
9. Under Pennsylvania law, 18 Pa.C.S. §7311, the assignment from the creditors must be in
writing.
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` 10. Unifund CCR Partners is not the creditor and as such, would require an assignment in
writing from Chase Bank, USA.
11. Plaintiff demands the amount of $20,772.11, which includes interest, fees and costs. See
Paragraph 5 of the Complaint
12. Plaintiff is entitled to an accounting of how the amount was calculated by both First USA
and Chase Bank and Unifund CCR Partners.
13. Remit Corporation is a debt collector pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act,
15 U.S.C. §1692a(4), (5) and (6).
14. Unifund Partners is a debt collector pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act,
15 U.S.C. §1692a(4), (5) and (6).
15. Laurinda J. Voelcker, Esquire, is a debt collector pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection
Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692a(4). (5) and (6).
16. At this time, without verifying the actual contract and any amendments made thereto,
Defendant cannot ascertain whether assignment is proper.
17. At this time, without verifying an accounting of the alleged debt, Defendant cannot
determine who added interest, fees and costs since Unifund CCR Partners could have
added interest we do not know at what rate, etc.
18. At this time, without verifying the actual contract and any amendment made thereto,
Defendant cannot ascertain whether an arbitration clause may exist and as such, Plaintiff
would be barred from bringing this case.
1 Il. LEGAL ARGUMENT
19. The alleged consumer debt in question involves a credit card agreement between the
Defendant and several third parties, not part of this Action, including Unifund CCR
Partners, Chase Bank and First USA Bank. (Hereinafter Agreement)
20. Plaintiff failed to attach a copy of the signed agreement and any and all amendments to
that agreement that may pertain to the Defendant.
21. Pennsylvania law requires that Plaintiff have a valid assignment of the alleged debt prior
to having authority to collect same. 18 Pa.C.S. §7311(a)(1) and (2).
22. Plaintiff failed to attach the chain of title, showing that Unifund CCR Partners had the
legal authority to collect the alleged debt from both First USA and Chase.
23. Pennsylvania law requires Plaintiff to have proper documentation in order to collect
interest, fees and/or costs. 18 Pa.C.S. §7311(b)(1).
24. Plaintiff failed to attach the proper documents to its Complaint, that would show it has
authority to collect interest, fees and/or costs.
25. Plaintiff failed to attach any written documentation showing how it calculated the alleged
debt.
26. Plaintiff failed to afford Defendant the opportunity to dispute the alleged debt, in
accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq.
27. Plaintiff failed to afford Defendant any rights in the collection of the alleged debt,
pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq., as well as Pennsylvania Fair Credit Extension
Uniformity Act, 73 P.S. §2270 et seq.
28. Plaintiff alleged no facts to demonstrate that it has the legal authority to collect the
alleged debt.
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29. The Plaintiff's Complaint should be dismissed because Plaintiff s Complaint is based on
various written documents, not attached to the Complaint.
30. The Plaintiff s Complaint lacks subject matter jurisdiction over the defendant as the
defendant does not owe any monies to the Plaintiff and Plaintiff has yet to prove that it
stands in the position as the original creditor.
31. Plaintiffs Complaint fails to conform to Pa.R.C.P. 1019.
32. Plaintiffs Complaint fails to conform to Pa.R.C.P. 1024.
33. Plaintiff failed to provide sufficient information to verify its Complaint.
34. Plaintiff is time-barred from bringing this action.
35. Defendant requests that Plaintiff provide proof as to how the alleged debt was calculated.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court, dismiss
Plaintiff s complaint with prejudice.
Dated: 1/30/08
Certificate of Service:
By: /s/Deanna Lyn Saracco
Deanna Lynn Saracco, Attorney for Defendant
76 Greenmont Drive, Enola, PA 17025
Telephone 717-732-3750
Fax 717-728-9498
Email: SaraccoLaw@aol.com
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was served on attorney for the
Plaintiff via U.S. First Class Mail as follows:
Laurinda J. Voelcker, Esquire
Remit Corporation
36 West Main Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Dated: 1/30/08
By:/s/Dean a n Saracco
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2008-00334 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
REMIT CORPORATION
VS
BOWSHOT TIMOTHY J
KENNETH GOSSERT , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
BOWSHOT TIMOTHY J the
DEFENDANT , at 2028:00 HOURS, on the 16th day of January , 2008
at 319 COLLEGE HILL ROAD
ENOLA, PA 17025 by handing to
TIMOTHY BOWSHOT
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
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14.40
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10.00
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So Answers:
/
R. Thomas Kline
01/17/2008
REMIT CORPORATI N
Sworn and Subscibed to By:
before me this day
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
REMIT CORPORATION,
Assignee of Unifund CCR,
Plaintiff
VS.
: CIVIL-LAW
TIMOTHY J. BOWSHOT, DOCKET NO. 08-00334
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW COMPLAINT
To The Prothonotary:
Please withdraw the complaint filed by the Plaintiff, REMIT CORPORATION,
against Defendant, TIMOTHY J. BOWSHOT.
Respectfully Submitted,
THE REMIT CORPORATION
LAURINDA VOELCKER, ESQUIRE
Attorney ID 82706
Attorney for Plaintiff
The Remit Corporation
36 W Main St
PO Box 7
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Telephone 570-387-6470
Fax 570-387-6474
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Deanna Lynn Saracco
Attorney for Defendant/Petitioner
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76 Greenmont Drive
Enola, PA 17025
717-732-3750
REMIT CORPORATION,
Plaintiff/Respondent
V.
Timothy J. Bowshot,
Defendant/Petitioner.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
No.: 08- 2008-CV-334 Civil Term
DEFENDANT'S PETITION FOR
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE ORDER
AND NOW, this 23rd day of June, 2008, comes the Defendant/Petitioner, by and through
his/her attorney, Deanna Lynn Saracco, and respectfully requests that this Honorable Court issue
a Rule upon Plaintiff/Respondent, to Show Cause pursuant to Cumberland County L.R. 206.4,
Pa.R.Civ.P. 208.3(a) and submits the following in support hereof:
1. Plaintiff/Respondent filed a Complaint against the Defendant/Petitioner on
January 16, 2008.
2. The basis of the suit is for an alleged debt, (See Plaintiff's Complaint, paragraphs
3-5); however the Plaintiff/Respondent failed to demonstrate that it has the legal
authority to collect the debt and/or to file suit against the Defendant/Respondent,
pursuant to 18 Pa.C.S. §7311 et seq.
3. The Plaintiff/Respondent failed to demonstrate how the alleged debt was
calculated and failed to provide the Defendant/Petitioner an opportunity to dispute
the alleged debt pursuant to federal law, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq., also known as
the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
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4. Defendant/Petitioner filed Preliminary Objections on February 1, 2008.
5. More than twenty (20) days passes since service has been made and to date, the
Defendant/Petitioner has not received a response to the Preliminary Objections.
6. Plaintiff/Respondent should be required to Show Cause as to why the Preliminary
Objections should not be granted and judgment entered in favor of the
Defendant/' Petitioner.
Pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Court 206.5(b), a proposed Order in the form
prescribed by subparagraph (d) of the Rule is attached hereto.
WHEREFORE, Defendant/Petitioner respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
issue a Rule to Show Cause upon Plaintiff/Respondent to show cause as to why the Preliminary
Objections to the Complaint should not be granted and judgment be entered in favor of the
Defendant/Petitioner.
Dated: Respectfully submitted,
By: ka,
Deanna Lynn Saracco
Attorney for Defendant/Petitioner
76 Greenmont Drive, Enola, PA 17025
717-732-3750
Certificate of Service:
I hereby certify that true and correct copy of the foregoing Rule to Show Cause was
served on Plaintiff/Respondent, via U.S. First Class Mail, postage prepaid, as follows:
Laurinda J. Voelcker, Esquire
Remit Corporation
36 West Main Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Dated:
By:
Deanna Lynn Saracco
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REMIT CORPORATION, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
TIMOTHY J. BOWSHOT,
DEFENDANT NO. 08-0334 CIVIL
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 7t' day of July, 2008, upon consideration of the
Defendant's Petition for Rule to Show Cause Order, and the Defendant being
unaware that there was a Praecipe to Withdraw the Complaint filed by the
Plaintiff on April 9, 2008,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that the Defendant's Petition
for Rule to Show Cause is deemed moot and the case is considered CLOSED.
Laurinda J. Voelcker, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Deanna Lynn Saracco, Esquire ZY&4114
Attorney for Defendant
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