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By: Neil Sarker, Esquire ID. NO. 203465
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170 /
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-2120
Attorney for Plaintiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
701 East 60th Street N
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
VIRGINIA A RETH : NO. OS -13S1o ?l v
27 Richard Road, Mechanicsburg PA 17050-6831
Defendant : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
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Burton Neil & Associates, P.C.
By: Brit J. Suttell, Esquire ID. NO. 204140
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
610-696-2120
Attorney for Plaintiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.
Plaintiff
V.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 08-1356 CIVIL TERM
VIRGINIA A RETH
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Certificate of Service
I, Brit J. Suttell, Esquire do hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the within Brief
in support of Preliminary Objections on pro se defendant, Virginia A Reth at his/her address of record
via first class mail, postage prepaid on the date set forth below.
Date: N Gi L, Z ?u
Burton Neil & Associates, P.C.
By: % _...
Brit . Suttell, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
The law firm of Burton Neil & Associates is a debt collector.
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By: Neil Sarker, Esquire ID. NO. 203465
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-2120
Attorney for Plaintiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
701 East 60th Street N
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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VIRGINIA A RETH
27 Richard Road, Mechanicsburg PA 17050-6831
Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Complaint
Plaintiff is CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A., with place of business located at
701 East 60th Street North, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
2. Defendant is Virginia A Reth, who resides at 27 Richard Road, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff is a national banking association, engaged in various types of banking
business including consumer lending through the issuance of credit cards.
4. Plaintiff furnished consumer credit to the defendant by means of a credit card with
account number 5424180329767864 hereinafter referred to as the credit card account.
5. Plaintiff kept accurate running records of all debits and credits to the account.
6. Plaintiff mailed to defendant monthly statements for the account including the billing
statement attached hereto as Exhibit A. The monthly statements accurately stated the previous
balance, the debits and credits to the account for the prior billing period.
7. Before plaintiff mailed Exhibit A, defendant had for many months made payments on
account of the billing statement or retained the statement without payment.
8. Defendant's actions as set forth above constituted an account stated between parties
for the sum of $19,504.72 which sum reflects the Exhibit A statement balance less credits, if any,
which were applied subsequent to the date of Exhibit A.
Wherefore, plaintiff demands judgment against defendant for the sum of $19,504.72, and
the costs of this action.
Burton Neil & Associates, P.C.
By:
Neil Sarker, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
The law firm of Burton Neil & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector.
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Verification
I, Shauna Houghton am an employee of Citicorp Credit Services,
Inc., (USA) which is by contract the service provider for plaintiff CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA),
N.A. retained to perform services on its behalf. I am authorized to make this verification as attorney-
in-fact for plaintiff under powers of attorney from plaintiff to Citicorp Credit Services, Inc. (USA)
and to me. The foregoing averments of fact in the within pleading are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that the statements made herein are subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unswom falsification to the authorities.
Signature Shauna Houg ton
Virginia A Reth
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2008-01356 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CITIBANK SOUTH DAKOTA NA
VS
RETH VIRGINIA A
RONALD HOOVER , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
'DP'r TJ 1TTTJr1-TNTT7\ L the
DEFENDANT , at 1935:00 HOURS, on the 7th day of March , 2008
at 27 RICHARD ROAD
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050-6831 by handing to
CHRIS GOODERHAM, ADULT IN CHARGE
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 11.52
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
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Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this day
of ,
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
03/10/2008
BURTON NEIL
By:
Deputy S eriff
A. D.
Burton Neil & Associates, P.C
By: Neil Sharker, Esquire ID. NO. 203465
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, Pa 19380
(610) 696-2120
Attorney for Plantiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.
Plaintiff,
V.
VIRGINIA A. RETH
27 Richard Road
Mechanicsburg PA 17050
Defendant,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: Case No. 08-1356 Civil Term
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
VERIFIED ANSWER
Now comes the defendant and hereby specifically answers the allegations in plaintiff s
complaint, to wit:
1. Defendant denies plaintiffs allegation number 1 and demands strict proof thereof.
2. Defendant denies plaintiff's allegation number 2 and demands strict and
authenticated proof thereof.
3. Defendant denies plaintiffs allegation number 3 and demands strict and
authenticated proof thereof.
4. As to all allegations not specifically admitted herein, they are hereby denied and
defendant demands strict and authenticated proof thereof each.
5. In defense of the unsupported allegations raised in plaintiffs complaint, defendant
asserts the following affirmative defenses.
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Burton Neil & Associates, P.C
By: Neil Sharker, Esquire ID. NO. 203465
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, Pa 19380
(610) 696-2120
Attorney for Plantiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.
701 East 60et Street N
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
Plaintiff,
V.
: Case No. 08-1356 Civil Term
VIRGINIA A. RETH
27 Richard Road
Mechanicsburg PA 17050
Defendant,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NOTICE OF FILING
Please take Notice that on the 9th day of April, 2008, there was filed with the Clerk of
the Court of Common Pleas, Defendant's Answer and Affirmative Defenses in the
above-captioned matter.
BY:
Virginia Reth
27 Richard Rd.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I Virginia Reth hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Answer was sent to
Plaintiff, by first class mail addressed to its attorney: Neil Sarker, Esquire at 1060
Andrew Drive, Suite 170, West Chester, PA 19380 on this 9th day of April, 2008.
BY:
Virginia Reth
27 Richard Rd.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES
DEFENDANT'S FIRST AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE:
PLAINTIFF LACKS STANDING TO SUE
6. Defendant reasserts and realleges the facts set forth in paragraphs 1-6 above, and
incorporates same by reference herein.
7. Plaintiff that is named in the caption set forth above is no longer the owner or
holder of the contract, account, debt obligation or other instrument that is the basis
of this cause of action. To wit, this cause of action is being brought in the name of
the named plaintiff, however, the named plaintiff has sold, assigned, forwarded,
subrogated, entered into a novation of the alleged contract or otherwise
relinquished ownership and/or control of the account, contract, debt obligation or
other instrument upon which the action is based, and has transferred the asset(s)
off of its books for regulatory capital and accounting purposes.
8. Further, plaintiff has received money or credit pursuant to an insurance settlement,
based upon the disputed account relationship between plaintiff arid defendant.
9. As a result of the foregoing, plaintiff lacks standing to bring a cause of action in this
matter.
DEFENDANT'S SECOND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE:
ESTOPPEL
10. Defendant reasserts and realleges the facts set forth in paragraphs 1-10 above,
and incorporates same by reference herein.
11. Plaintiff that is named in the caption of this cause of action was served with
defendant's valid disputes with respect to the alleged account, and failed to
respond and satisfy defendant's disputes of the alleged debt. Plaintiff has thus
defaulted upon its claim by failing to respond thereto. As such, plaintiff is estopped
from bringing the instant cause of action. In addition, defendant served written
demands for verification, validation and documentation concerning the account,
and the alleged debt that is at issue herein, as was defendant's right under
established principles of contract law and the terms of the! Fair Credit Billing Act.
Named plaintiff failed to respond to defendant's demands for documentation,
verification and validation, and continued to pursue the collection of the alleged
debt, in violation of established principles of contract, collections and administrative
.
law, thus precluding the pursuit of any collection activities on the disputed account
that is the basis for this cause of action.
DEFENDANT'S THIRD AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE:
NO PRIOR COURSE OF DEALING
12. Defendant reasserts and realleges the facts set forth in paragraphs 1-12 above,
and incorporates same by reference herein.
13. Plaintiff has failed to properly allege or establish a prior course of dealings between
the parties to support a claim in account stated.
14. As a result of the above, plaintiff's claims for account stated are without foundation
or evidentiary support and must be denied.
DEFENDANT'S FOURTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE:
STATUTE OF FRAUDS
15. Defendant reasserts and realleges the facts set forth in paragraphs 1-15 above,
and incorporates same by reference herein.
16. a(77he primary theory of statutes of frauds, past and present, is that they are means
to the end of preventing successful courtroom perjury . The means to this end is
simply the requirement of a writing signed by the party to be charged .... (B]ut the
statute of frauds writing requirement is . . . so far from any kind of guarantee
against successful perjury that it is inappropriate even to call it a means to fraud
prevention at all." James J. White & Robert S. Summers. Uniform Commercial
Code Sections 2-8. at 82 (0 ed. 1995).
17. The statute of frauds declares certain contracts judicially unenforceable if they are
not committed to writing and signed by the party to be charged.
18. In the case at hand no contract signed by the defendant has been offered as
evidence since one does not exist. Therefore the plaintiff's claim falls under the
statute of frauds and is rendered unenforceable under the statute of frauds as well.
19. A contract that can not be performed within one year of its making is unenforceable
under the statute of frauds.
20. In the matter at hand, the alleged contract between the parties can not be
performed within one year, as the complaint does not indicate or claim that the
"contract" has any specific ending date. Therefore the plaintiff's claim falls under
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the statute of frauds and is rendered unenforceable under the statute of frauds as
well.
21. A contract for the sale of goods valued at $500 or more is unenforceable under the
statute of frauds.
22. Here, the alleged "contract" alleged by the plaintiff indicates that goods may have
been bought for $500 or more. Therefore the plaintiff's claim falls under the statute
of frauds and is rendered unenforceable under the statute of frauds as well.
DEFENDANT'S FIFTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE:
FAILURE TO REFLECT MITIGATION OF DAMAGES
23. Defendant reasserts and realleges the facts set forth in paragraphs 1-23 above,
and incorporates same by reference herein.
24. A plaintiff, after a breach of contract, is required to make reasonable efforts to
alleviate the effects of the injury or the breach.
25. In the instant case, on information and belief, plaintiff has received remuneration or
other valuable consideration in some form from the sale of the alleged debt to an
unnamed debt buyer and/or collector, which remuneration has not been reflected in
the amount sought from defendant herein.
26. In addition, in the instant case, on information and belief, plaintiff has received
remuneration or other valuable consideration from the payment of an insurance
policy on the alleged account, which remuneration has not been reflected in the
amount sought from defendant herein.
27. In addition, plaintiff has added interest and penalties after the time that the account
was charged off, without a legal basis for doing so.
28. In the case at hand the plaintiff has not offered or alleged any evidence or actions
on its part to reflect the above reasonable effort to mitigate its claimed damages.
Therefore the plaintiffs claim should be barred for failure to properly reflect its
mitigation of damages.
29. If the defendant can show the plaintiff failed to mitigate damages the plaintiffs
recovery may be reduced.
.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully moves this Honorable Court to:
1. Dismiss this cause of action with prejudice;
2. Award defendant its attorney fees and costs of defending this frivolous cause of
action;
3. Award defendant such other relief as this Honorable Court deems proper in law and
equity.
VIRGINIA A. RETH
27 RICHARD ROAD
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
VERIFICATION
VIRGINIA A. RETH certifies that she has read the pleadings and affirmative
defenses set forth herein, and that to the best of her knowledge, information and belief, formed
after reasonable inquiry, believes that they are well grounded in fact and warranted 1by existing
law or a good faith argument for the extension, modification or reversal of existing law, and that
they are not imposed for any improper purpose such as unnecessary delay or to harass or
needlessly increase the cost of litigation.
DATED this 9th day of April, 2008.
VIRGINIA A. RETH
27 RICHARD ROAD
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
Subscribed and swom to before me a notarypublic this 9TH of April, 2008.
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Signature of N ry
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Scat
Robert J. Reese, Notary Public
Silver Spring'1vvp., Cumberland County
My Commission lixpires Aug. 10, 2008
nber. Pennsytvonto Assoc+ction of Caries
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Burton Neil & Associates, P.C
By: Neil Sharker, Esquire ID. NO. 203465
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, Pa 19380
(610) 696-2120
Attorney for Plantiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
V.
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: Case No. 88-1356 CIVIL TERM
VIRGINIA A. RETH
27 Richard Road
Mechanicsburg PA 17050
Defendant, : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
AFFIDAVIT OF VIRGINIA A. RETH
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
JURAT
Comes now VIRGINIA A. RETH, the Affiant, and does solemnly affirm under oath and penalties of
perjury, that the statements herein are true and correct in substance and in fact, to wit:
1. I am competent and qualified to testify as to the facts herein.
2. 1 have no recollection of ever borrowing any money from the plaintiff.
3. 1 never promised to pay the plaintiff any amount of money.
4. 1 do not owe the plaintiff any money, and I am not indebted to the plaintiff in any way.
5. 1 am not in possession of, nor do I recall ever receiving from plaintiff the agreement attached
to plaintiffs complaint as Exhibit A, and I hereby dispute its authenticity.
6. 1 never assented to the terms of any agreement with plaintiff and never defaulted on any
agreements I may have had with the plaintiff with respect to the disputed debt heriein.
T 1 have disputed the alleged debt with plaintiff, who has not provided me with documentation
validating plaintiffs claim herein.
8. 1 cannot recall ever receiving the alleged billing statement that is attached as Exhibit B to
plaintiffs complaint herein and I hereby dispute
9. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT.
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
JURAT
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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cil
Burton Neil & Associates, P.C
By: Neil Sharker, Esquire ID. NO. 203465
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, Pa 19380
(610) 696-2120
Attorney for PlantifF
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.
701 East 60th Street N
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff,
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
V.
: Case No. 08-1356 Civil Term
Defendant,
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NOTICE OF FILING
VIRGINIA A. RETH
27 Richard Road
Mechanicsburg PA 17050
Please take Notice that on the 23rd day of April, 2008, there was filed with the Clerk of
the Court of Common Pleas, Defendant's Requests for Admissions of Fact in the above-
captioned matter.
BY:
Virgi eth
27 Richard Rd.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I Virginia A. Reth hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing request for
admissions were sent to Plaintiff, by first class mail addressed to its attorney: Burton Neil
& Associates, P.C, By: Neil Sharker, Esquire ID. NO. 203465,1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170,
West Chester, Pa 1 80 on this 23rd day of April 2008.
BY:
Virgi
27 Richard Rd.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
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Burton Neil & Associates, P.C
By: Neil Sharker, Esquire ID. NO. 203465
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, Pa 19380
(610) 696-2120
Attorney for Plantiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.
701 East 60"' Street N
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff,
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
V.
: Case No. 08-1356 Civil Term
VIRGINIA A. RETH
27 Richard Road
Mechanicsburg PA 17050
Defendant,
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DEFENDANTS FIRST REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION OF FACTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the plaintiff pursuant to section 7361 of the
Judicial Code, 42 Pa.C.S. § 7361, Rule 4014, that each of the following requests for
admission must either be admitted or denied within 45 days and in the manner required
by the rules. Be advised that if you are the attorney for the plaintiff and you answer
these questions under oath, you will be subject to cross examination and waive the
attorney client privilege.
These requests for admission are directly and specifically relevant to the subject
matter of the pending cause of action, as established in the allegations in plaintiffs
complaint, and to defendant's specifically delineated affirmative defenses. Defendant
requests that the Plaintiff answer fully and in writing each of the following Requests for
Admission and serve said answers at Defendant's mailing address within 45 days of the
s
date of service. Failure to answer these requests for admissions within 45 days after
service shall result in their admission for the purpose of this action.
GENERALPROCEDURE
These Requests for Admission have been served upon you. They are to be
answered under oath within 45 days of the date of service in the manner provided by the
Civil Rules and Local Rules of the Court in which this matter is filed. These requests for
admissions are continuing, and in the event you discover other information or
documentation which alters, modes, deletes, or augments the answers given now or at
any time hereafter, you are to provide such information by supplemental answers.
If the response to any of these Requests for Admissions is anything other than
an unqualified admission of the facts states in the request, the response shall admit
each fact that is true and qualify or deny the remainder of the facts stated in the request.
All the facts forming the basis of the denial must be stated in your response. If you
cannot admit or deny a fact, you must set forth in detail the reason why you cannot
truthfully admit or deny the matter. A lack of information or knowledge may not be used
as a response unless you have made a reasonable inquiry and the information known to
you is insufficient to enable you to admit or deny the request. If objection is made to any
of these requests, the reasons therefore must be specifically stated in the response. If
you fail to admit the truth of any matter set forth in these requests, and if the serving
party later proves the truth of the matter, you may be liable for reasonable expenses
incurred in making that proof, including attorney's fees and legal costs, and other
sanctions available under the rules.
REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION
1. Admit that plaintiff and defendant did not execute a bi-lateral written contract
related to the disputed account in the above-captioned cause of action.
Response:
2. Admit that plaintiff cannot produce any records showing payments to vendors for
goods and services allegedly charged by defendant on the disputed account.
Response:
3. Admit that Citibank is in possession of an account and/or GENERAL LEDGER
statement verifying through bookkeeping entries that Citibank has been fully paid
according to the alleged contract.
Response:
4. Admit that Citibank is not in possession of any original or copies of credit card
slips signed by Defendant.
Response:
5. Admit that Citibank does not have any party with personal knowledge, competent
to be called as a witness that can testify under oath that Defendant agreed to any
of the terms and conditions of the alleged agreement.
Response:
6. Admit that the GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (GAAP),
along with the Citibank's BOOKKEEPING ENTRIES (that are related to and
associated with this account) reveal the true substance of the alleged loan
agreement and that Plaintiff cannot demonstrate, that as result of any alleged
"extension of credit" to the Defendant; that the Plaintiff risked any of its own
assets, and therefore is damaged as a result of the alleged default or breach of
the alleged written agreement..
Response:
7. Admit that Citibank is not in possession of any original written agreements
bearing Defendant's signature, wherein the Defendant agreed to the alleged
terms and conditions.
Response:
8. Admit that Citibank cannot demonstrate that as a result of any alleged "extension
of CREDIT" to the Defendant that Citibank suffered any LEGAL DETRIMENT as
a result of the alleged default or breach of any alleged written agreement.
Response:
9. Admit that Citibank is not in possession of a written agreement for services
between Citibank and Burton Neil & Associates, P.C. that authorize Burton Neil &
Associates, P.C. to bring this specific action for CASE NO.: 08-1356, or that
could be produced if requested or subpoenaed.
Response:
10. Admit that Citibank Credit Card received Defendant's written billing error disputes
as that term is defined pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1666(a), which are attached
hereto as Exhibit A.
Response:
11. Admit that Citibank did not respond appropriately as required by federal statute to
written FAIR CREDIT BILLING ACT billing disputes made by Defendant.
Response:
12. Admit that Citibank has no standing to bring this instant action under C.F.R.,
Regulation Z, Sec. 226.13 Billing error resolution:
d) Rules pending resolution. Until a billing error is resolved under
paragraph (e) or (f) of this section, the following rules apply:
(1) Consumer's right to withhold disputed amount; cotlection
action prohibited. The consumer need not pay (and the
creditor may not try to collect) any portion of any required
payment that the consumer believes is related to the disputed
amount (including related finance or other charges)." If the
cardholder maintains a deposit account with the card issuer
and has agreed to pay the credit card indebtedness by
periodic deductions from the cardholder's deposit account,
the card issuer shall not deduct any part of the disputed
amount or related finance or other charges if a billing error
notice is received any time up to 3 business days before the
scheduled payment date.
30 A creditor is not prohibited from taking action to collect
any undisputed portion of the item or bill; from deducting any
disputed amount and related finance or other charges from
the consumers credit limit on the account; or from reflecting
a disputed amount and related finance or other charges on a
periodic statement, provided that the creditor indicates on or
with the periodic statement that payment of any disputed
amount and related finance or other charges is not required
pending the creditors compliance with this section.
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Response:
13. Admit that Citibank Credit Card did not properly respond to Defendant's billing
error disputes, and they are barred from any collection attempts, including this
specific action, as outlined in Regulation Z CFR Sec. 226.13 (d)1 Billing Error
Resolution. (see above)
Response:
14. Admit that the Citibank agrees that Defendant cannot be required to repay this
alleged debt unless the Plaintiff establishes with certainty that they are the
current owner of the account and holder of the original signed agreement, and
suffered a legal detriment.
Response:
15. Admit the officers of Citibank know and understand that if Burton Neil &
Associates, P.C. purchased or received this account in any form or manner that
makes them substantive owner, that Burton Neil & Associates, P.C. is the true
Plaintiff and is therefore committing an INTRINSIC FRAUD upon the court
Response:
16. Admit that Burton Neil & Associates, P.C. does not represent Citibank with a
written power of attorney that could be produced from Citibank, if requested or
subpoenaed.
Response:
17. Admit that Burton Neil & Associates, P.C. purchased information of this alleged
debt from alleged Plaintiff in order to turn it into a judgment for collection.
Response:
18. Admit that plaintiff has charged off the disputed amount claimed on herein.
Response:
19. Admit that plaintiff has identified the amount that was charged off on the disputed
account as bad debt or taken some other tax adjustment with respect to the
disputed account that it has claimed on herein.
Response:
20. Admit that the plaintiff named in the caption of this cause of action never loaned
money to the defendant.
Response:
21. Admit that the named plaintiff failed to disclose to the defendant the material fad
that it did not loan money to the defendant.
Response:
22. Admit that the account that is the subject of this cause of action is currently in
dispute.
Response:
23. Admit that plaintiff filed or issued an insurance claim related to the disputed
account.
Response:
24. Admit that named plaintiff received money, credit, or some other valuable
consideration in payment or settlement on an insurance claim related to the
alleged default in the disputed account herein.
Response:
25. Admit that Citibank cannot demonstrate that as a result of any alleged "extension
of CREDIT" to the Defendant that Citibank suffered any LEGAL DETRIMENT as
a result of the alleged default or breach of any alleged written agreement.
Response:
26. Admit that Citibank has no witnesses with PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE of the
specific allegations made in the complaint.
Response:
27. Admit that Citibank is not in possession of a written agreement for services
between Citibank and plaintiffs counsel that authorize plaintiffs counsel to bring
this specific action, or that could be produced if requested or subpoenaed,
whether privileged or not.
Response:
28. Admit that defendant does not owe plaintiff any debt related to the account that is
the basis of cause of action.
Response:
END OF REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION
Discovery r ested and demanded this 23rd day of April 2008.
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27 Richard Rd.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
717-712-3853/butterflies6899@yahoo.com
VERIFICATION
1, , state that I am the person chosen by plaintiff to
respond to the foregoing requests for admission of facts; that I have responded to the
same; that I have read the answers to same; that I have first-hand knowledge of the
events and responses that I have given; and that said responses are true and correct to
my knowledge, first-hand information and belief.
ANSWERS and RESPONSES dated this day of , 20
Witness for the Plaintiff
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
JURAT
Subscribed and sworn to before me a notary public this - day of ,
2006.
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TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please list the within matter for the next Argument Court.
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.
Plaintiff
V.
VIRGINIA A RETH
Defendant NO. 08-1356 CIVIL TERM
1. State matter to be argued (i.e., plaintiffs motion for new trial, defendant's demurrer to
complaint, etc.):
Preliminary Objections
2. Identify counsel who will argue case:
(a) for plaintiff: Brit J. Suttell, Esquire c/o Burton Neil & Associates, P.C.
address: 1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170, West Chester, PA 19380
b) for defendant: Virginia A Reth, Pro Se
address: 27 Richard Road Mechanicsburg PA 17050-6831
3. I will notify all parties in writing within two days that this case has been listed for
argument.
4. Argument Court Date: May 28, 2008
Brit J. ttell, Esquire
Attorney for the Plaintiff
The law firm of Burton Neil & Associates is a debt collector.
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CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.
Plaintiff
V.
VIRGINIA A. RETH
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 08-1356 Civil Term
Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Order
AND NOW, this day of , 2008, plaintiff's
preliminary objections to defendant's pleading are SUSTAINED and the following is hereby
ORDERED:
1. Defendant's pleading is stricken in its entirety under Pa. R. C. P. 1028(a)(2) for failure
to include a proper verification;
2. Paragraphs 6 through 29 of defendant's pleading are stricken for failure to comply
with various rules of court and law under Pa. R. C. P. 1028(a)(2);
3. Paragraphs 5, 7, 8, 11, 14, 16, 17, and 19 through 26 are stricken with prejudice for
inclusion of scandalous or impertinent matter under Pa. R. C. P. 1028(a)(2); and
4. All of defendant's affirmative defenses are stricken, with prejudice, for legal
insufficiency under Pa. R. C. P. 1028(a)(4).
BY THE COURT:
J.,
BURTON NEIL & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Brit J. Suttell, Esquire, Id. no. 204140
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
610-696-2120
Attorney for Plaintiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: NO. 08-1356 Civil Term
VIRGINIA A. RETH
Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiffs Preliminary Objections to Defendant's Verified Answer
A. Failure to Conform to Law or Rule of Court - Pa R C P 1028(aN21
1. Defendant's verification to her pleading is contrary to the requirements of Pa. R. C. P.
1024 in that:
a. The verification contains language drawn from Pa. R. C. P. 1023.1; and
b. The verification fails to adhere to the requirements of Pa. R. C. P. 76 by not
averring that the statements made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. §
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
2. Defendant fails to set forth her affirmative defenses under a heading entitled "New
Matter" contrary to Pa. R. C. P. 1030(a).
3. Defendant's affirmative defense paragraphs 6, 10, 12, 15, and 23 are not proper new
matter contrary to Pa. R. C. P. 1030 in that the paragraphs neither assert facts that are not merely
denials to the preceding pleading or assert an affirmative defense.
4. Paragraphs 6 through 29 of defendant's pleading are all contrary to Pa. R. C. P.
1019(a) in that they fail to state any facts upon which defendant relies.
5. Also, paragraphs 7, 11, 16, 18, 20, 22, 25, 26, and 28, of defendant's pleading fail to
state defendant's defenses in a concise and summary form as required by Pa. R. C. P. 1019(a).
6. Additionally, paragraphs 9, 11, 13, 14, 16 through 22, 24, and 27 through 29, of
defendant's pleading all argue law rather than averring facts as required by Pa. R. C. P. 1019(a).
7. Paragraphs 7, 11, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 28 of defendant's pleading are also contrary to
Pa. R. C. P. 1022 because they contain more than one allegation per paragraph.
8. The following paragraphs all appear to be in the nature of preliminary objections
which is contrary to Pa. R. C. P. 1028 and were waived under Pa. R. C. P. 1032 since defendant
filed an answer:
a. Paragraph 7 of defendant's pleading alleges lack of standing;
b. Paragraph 9 of defendant's pleading also alleges lack of standing;
c. Paragraph 11 of defendant's pleading alleges that plaintiff is barred from filing
suit as a matter of law which is considered a demurrer under Pa. R. C. P. 1028(a)(4);
d. Paragraph 13 of defendant's pleading alleges plaintiff has failed to establish an
account stated which would also be considered a demurrer under Pa. R. C. P. 1028(a)(4);
e. Paragraph 14 of defendant's pleading also alleges plaintiff has failed to
establish an account stated which would be considered a demurrer under Pa. R. C.
P. 1028(a)(4);
f. Paragraph 18 of defendant's pleading alleges that plaintiff's claim is barred as a
matter of law under the statute of frauds, which would be considered a demurrer
under Pa. R. C. P. 1028(a)(4); and
g. Paragraph 20 of defendant's pleading also alleges that plaintiff's claim is
barred as a matter of law under the statute of frauds, which would be considered a
demurrer under Pa. R. C. P. 1028(a)(4).
9. The following paragraphs of defendant's pleading all reference a writing which
defendant failed to attach as required under Pa. R. C. P. 1019(i):
a. Paragraph 7 references an assignment, novation, contract or other instrument;
b. Paragraph 8 references an insurance settlement agreement;
c. Paragraph 11 references multiple writings, including dispute letters, and
written demands for verification and validation;
d. Paragraphs 20 and 22 reference a contract between plaintiff and defendant; and
e. Paragraph 26 references an insurance policy.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff moves this Honorable Court to strike defendant's pleading under
Pa. R. C. P. 1028(a)(2).
B. Inclusion of Scandalous or Impertinent Matter - Pa. R. C. P. 1028(a)(2)
1. Paragraph 5 of defendant's pleading states that plaintiff complaint contains
"unsupported allegations" which is impertinent to the matter before the court and should be
stricken with prejudice.
2. Paragraph 7 alleges that plaintiff both no longer owns the account or has charged the
account off its books for accounting purposes both of which are impertinent to the matter before
the court and should be stricken with prejudice.
3. Paragraph 8 alleges the existence of an insurance agreement which is impertinent to
the matter before the court and should be stricken with prejudice.
4. Paragraph 11 alleges that plaintiff failed to verify or validate the debt and references
the Fair Credit Billing Act, all of which are impertinent to the matter before the court and should
be stricken with prejudice.
5. Paragraph 14 alleges that plaintiff's complaint is without foundation or evidentiary
support which is both scandalous and impertinent to the matter before the court and should be
stricken with prejudice.
6. Paragraphs 16, 17, and 19 through 24 all attempt to recite which is impertinent to that
matter before the court since defendant's pleading is not the place for legal argument and should
be stricken with prejudice.
7. Paragraph 18 alleges that no contract exists which is impertinent to plaintiff s account
stated complaint and should be stricken with prejudice.
8. Paragraph 25 alleges that plaintiff sold the debt which is both scandalous and
impertinent matter and should be stricken with prejudice.
9. Paragraph 26 alleges that plaintiff was paid through an insurance policy which is
impertinent to the matter before the court and should be stricken with prejudice.
10. Paragraph 28 alleges that plaintiff has not offered or alleged any evidence which is
impertinent because plaintiff is not required to plead evidence in its complaint and therefore
should be stricken with prejudice.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff moves this Honorable Court to strike paragraphs 5, 7, 8, 11,
14, 16, 17, 19 through 26, with prejudice under Pa. R. C. P. 1028(a)(2).
C. Legal Insufficiency of a Pleading (Demurrer) - Pa. R. C. P. 1028(a)(4)
1. Paragraphs 6 through 19 of defendant's pleading all fail to allege any material facts
upon which a cause of action could rest.
2. As a matter of law, defendant cannot prevail on fact-less defenses.
3. Defendant alleges that plaintiff lacks standing to sue in paragraphs 6 through 9 but she
cannot prevail on this defense as a matter of law for the following reasons:
a. Defendant fails to attach an assignment or other documentation showing
plaintiff does not own the debt;
b. Defendant fails to allege any material facts as to when this sale alleged
occurred or to whom this debt was sold;
c. Defendant's allegation that debt is no longer owed as a result of defendant
charging the matter of its books for accounting purposes is not a legal defense;
and
d. Defendant failed to attach a copy of the alleged insurance settlement upon
which defendant's defense relies.
4. Defendant alleges that plaintiff s claim is barred by estoppel in paragraphs 10 and 11
but she cannot prevail on this defense as a matter of law for the following reasons:
a. The Fair Credit Billing Act, which is part of the Fair Credit Reporting Act,
does not allow for a private cause of action therefore cannot be used as a defense
as a matter of law;
b. The Fair Credit Billing Act does not preclude plaintiff from litigating the debt
as a matter of law; and
c. As a matter of law, plaintiff's alleged failure to respond to defendant's disputes
does not preclude plaintiff from pursuing the outstanding balance.
5. Defendant alleges that plaintiff's complaint fails to allege a prior course of dealing
between plaintiff and defendant in paragraphs 12 through 14, but she cannot prevail on this
defense as a matter of law for the following reasons:
a. Defendant failed to plead any facts in support of this defense;
b. The alleges are in the nature of a preliminary objection which defendant
waived and therefore she cannot prevail on objections under the title "affirmative
defense;" and
c. Plaintiff's complaint adequately pled an account stated cause of action.
6. Paragraphs 15 through 22 of defendant's pleading allege the affirmative defense of
statute of frauds, but defendant cannot prevail on this defense as a matter of law for the following
reasons:
a. Defendant failed to please any facts in support of this defense;
b. Defendant failed to attach a copy of the alleged contract; and
c. The statute of frauds only applies to contracts for the sale of goods, as a matter
of law, not service contracts.
7. Defendant's final affirmative defense of failure to mitigate damages, as set forth in
paragraphs 23 through 29, is also legally insufficient because defendant cannot prevail as a
matter of law for the following reasons:
a. Defendant failed to set forth fact supporting the basic elements of this
affirmative defense; and
b. Defendant failed to allege what remuneration plaintiff allegedly received.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff moves this Honorable Court to strike defendant's affirmative
defenses with prejudice under Pa. R. C. P. 1028(a)(4).
Burton eil & Associates, P.C.
By Brit . Suttell, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
In making this communication, we advise our firm is a debt collector.
Burton Neil & Associates, P.C.
By: Brit J. Suttell, Esquire ID. NO. 204140
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
610-696-2120
Attorney for Plaintiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.
Plaintiff
V.
VIRGINIA A RETH
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 08-1356 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Certificate of Service
I, Brit J. Suttell, Esquire do hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the
within Preliminary Objections and Praecipe for Argument on pro se defendant, Virginia A Reth
at his/her address of record via first class mail, postage prepaid on the date set forth below.
Date: &"( 20 2"'K
Burton Neil & Associates, P.C.
By:
Brit J. uttell, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
The law firm of Burton Neil & Associates is a debt collector.
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CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
VIRGINIA RETH,
DEFENDANT
: 08-1356 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS
BEFORE BAYLEY, J. AND EBERT J
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this Td day of June, 2008, there being no facts pleaded in any of the
affirmative defenses set forth in the pleading filed by defendant in response to plaintiff's
complaint, and as a matter of law each affirmative defense being without legal
foundation, the five affirmative defenses set forth in defendant's pleading, ARE
STRICKEN.
By the Court,
vlB'rit J. Suttell, Esquire
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
Virginia Reth, Pro se
27 Richard Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Brit J. Suttell, Esquire, Id. no. 204140
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
610-696-2120
Attorney for Plaintiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 08-1356 Civil Term
VIRGINIA RETH
Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiff s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
Plaintiff, Citibank (South Dakota), N.A., by and through its undersigned counsel, Burton
Neil & Associates, P.C., hereby moves this Court under Pa. R. C. P. 1034 for judgment on the
pleadings against the defendant in the sum of $19,504.72, plus the costs of this action, and in
support thereof states as follows:
1. The pleadings, consisting of the complaint and defendant's answer, are closed.'
2. Defendant's pro se answer is entirely unresponsive to any averment in plaintiff s
complaint and accordingly admits all the complaint averments.
'Defendant's answer originally contained New Matter. However, by Order dated June 3, 2008, the
Honorable Judge M. L. Ebert, Jr., struck the five affirmative defenses which comprised defendant's New Matter.
3. By reason of the foregoing, there is no genuine issue of material fact which will
require a trial.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff moves for judgment on the pleadings under Pa. R. C. P. 1034 in
the sum of $19,504.72, plus the costs of this action.
Burt Ne' A ociates, P.C.
y Brit . Suttell, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
In making this communication, we advise our firm is a debt collector..
BURTON NEIL & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Brit J. Suttell, Esquire, Id. no. 204140
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
610-696-2120
Attorney for Plaintiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: NO. 08-1356 Civil Term
VIRGINIA RETH
Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiffs Brief in Support of Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
1. Facts and Procedural History
Plaintiff sued defendant to recover the unpaid balance due on a credit card account in the
sum of $19,504.72. The defendant filed an answer with new matter. Plaintiff filed preliminary
objections to defendant's new matter. By Order dated, June 3, 2008defendant's new matter was
stricken. No mention was made in the Order allowing for an amended pleading nor did
defendant file an amended pleading. Therefore, the pleadings are closed and are limited to the
complaint and answer.' Defendant's answer contains general denials which have the effect of
admitting all allegations in the complaint. As a result, plaintiff files this motion for judgment on
I Pa. R. C. P. 1028(e).
the pleadings since there is no genuine issue of material fact which will require a trial.
II. Issue
Whether there exists a genuine issue of material fact which will require a trial?
III. Argument
A. Standard for Decision
Pa. R. C. P. 1034(a) provides that "[a]fter the relevant pleadings are closed, but within
such time as not to unreasonably delay the trial, any party may move for judgment on the
pleadings." "The motion for judgment on the pleadings should by granted only in clear cases,
which are free from doubt, and where there are no issues of fact. The deciding court should grant
judgment only where the case is clear that a trial would clearly be a fruitless exercise." 6
Standard Pennsylvania Practice 2d § 31:39 and the cases cited therein. In determining a motion
for judgment on the pleadings, a Court's considerations must be limited exclusively to the
pleadings and any document properly annexed thereto. Keil v. Good, 467 Pa. 317, 319, 356 A.2d
768 (1976). Additionally, in Epstein v. Kramer, 374 Pa. 112 (1953), a motion for judgment on
the pleadings was properly raised where the material facts were not in dispute.
B. Defendant's Unresponsive Answer Conclusively Admitted All Averments of the Complaint.
Defendant's answers to paragraphs 1 through 3 of plaintiff's answer are identical:
"Defendant denies plaintiff's allegation number 1 and demands strict proof thereof." This is a
classic general denial. Pa. R. C. P. 1029(b) provides as follows: "Averments in a pleading to
which a responsive pleading is required are admitted when not denied specifically or by
necessary implication. A general denial or a demand for proof, except as provided by
subdivisions (c) and (e) of this rule, shall have the effect of an admission." Furthermore, a
specific denial has been defined as follows: "Although no fixed rule can be stated for
determining whether a denial is specific, generally for a denial to be specific, it must deny what is
averred and then must affirmatively aver what did occur in place of the facts as averred." 5
Standard Pennsylvania Practice 2d § 26:40 and the cases cited therein. See also Swift v. Milner,
371 Pa. Super. 302, 538 A.2d 28 (1988) (Where the Court held that the word "denied" without
more amounted to a general denial and was thus an admission under Pa. R. C. P. 1029(b)).
Therefore, defendant's responses to paragraphs 1 through 3 of the complaint must be deemed
admissions of those paragraphs in plaintiff's complaint.
Additionally, paragraph 4 of defendant's answer is also a general denial for those reasons
stated above. Paragraph 5 of defendant's answer is completely unresponsive to the
corresponding complaint allegation and therefore is also admitted under Pa. R. C. P. 1029(b).
Defendant failed to answer the remaining three paragraphs of plaintiff's complaint, thus are also
admitted. See Pa. R. C. P. 1029(a) and (b). Therefore, defendant admitted each and every
allegation contained in plaintiff s complaint.
Pennsylvania law is clear - these admissions are binding and conclusive on defendant.
See Tops Apparel Mfg. Co. v. Rothman, 430 Pa. 583, 244 A.2d 486 (1968); Jewelcor Jewelers
& Distributors v. Corr, 373 Pa. Super. 536, 542 A.2d 72 (1988).
IV Conclusion
The defendant having effectively admitted all allegations in plaintiffs complaint, there is
no genuine issue of material fact which will require a trial.2 Therefore, judgment on the
pleadings is proper and should be entered under Pa. R. C. P. 1034(a) for plaintiff and against
2That defendant is pro se does not entitle her to a lenient application of court rules, absolve her of
adherence to them or free her from the risk of adverse consequences for failure to do so. Faretta v. California, 422
U.S. 806, 834 n. 46, 955 S. Ct. 2525, 45 L. Ed. 2d 562 (1972); Peters Creek Sanitary v. Welch, 545 Pa. 309, 681
A.2d 167 (1996); Jones v. Rudenstein, 401 Pa. Super. 400, 585 A.2d 520 (1991), appeal denied, 529 Pa. 634, 600
A.2d 954 (1991).
defendant in the sum of $19,504.72, plus the costs of this action.
Burto Neil. Associates, P.C.
f.
y Brit uttell, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
In making this communication, we advise our firm is a debt collector.
Burton Neil & Associates, P.C.
By: Brit J. Suttell, Esquire ID. NO. 204140
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
610-696-2120
Attorney for Plaintiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
VIRGINIA A RETH
NO. 08-1356 CIVIL, TERM
Defendant : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Certificate of Service
I, Brit J. Suttell, Esquire do hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the
within Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, Praecipe for Argument, proposed Order and
supporting Memorandum of Law on pro se defendant, Virginia A Reth at his/her address of
record via first class mail, postage prepaid on the date set forth below.
Burton Neil & Associates, P.C.
Date:' By: /
Brit . Suttell, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
The law firm of Burton Neil & Associates is a debt collector.
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Praecipe for Listing Case for Argument
(Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please list the within matter for the next Argument Court.
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.
Plaintiff
V.
VIRGINIA A RETH
Defendant NO. 08-1356 CIVIL TERM
1. State matter to be argued (i.e., plaintiffs motion for new trial, defendant's demurrer to
complaint, etc.):
Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
2. Identify counsel who will argue case:
(a) for plaintiff: Brit J. Suttell, Esquire c/o Burton Neil & Associates, P.C.
address: 1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170, West Chester, PA 19380
b) for defendant: Virginia A Reth, Pro Se
address: 27 Richard Road Mechanicsburg PA 17050-6831
3. I will notify all parties in writing within two days that this case has been listed for
argument.
4. Argument Court Date: September 3, 0/08
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Brit J. ttell, Esquire
Attorney for the Plaintiff
The law firm of Burton Neil & Associates is a debt collector.
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CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
VIRGINIA RETH,
DEFENDANT
: 08-1356 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: MOTION OF PLAINTIFF FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this i?A' - day of September, 2008, the motion of plaintiff
for judgment on the pleadings, IS GRANTED. Judgment is entered in favor of plaintiff,
Citybank (South Dakota), N.A., against defendant, Virginia Reth for $19,504.72.
it J. Suttell, Esquire
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
For Plaintiff
Xginia Reth, Pro se
27 Richard Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Burton Neil & Associates, P.C.
By: Brit J. Suttell, Esquire ID. NO. 204140
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
610-696-2120
Attorney for Plaintiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.
Plaintiff
V.
VIRGINIA A BETH
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-1356 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Praecipe for Entry of Judgment on Court Order
To the Prothonotary:
Enter judgment on behalf of the plaintiff, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A., and
against the defendant, VIRGINIA A RETH, as per the Court's Order dated September 3, 2008
and assess damages in the sum of $19,504.72.
Burto eil iates, P.C.
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136 6. Suttell, Esquire
And now, this 15*` day of %&p+, , 200> judgment is entered on behalf
of the plaintiff, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A. and against the defendant, VIRGINIA A
BETH, in the sum of $19,504.72.
Prothonotary of Cumberland County
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In making this communication, we advise that this office is a debt collector.
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.,
PLAINTIFF
V.
VIRGINIA RETH,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: 08-1356 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: MOTION OF PLAINTIFF FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of September, 2008, the motion of plaintiff
for judgment on the pleadings, IS GRANTED. Judgment is entered in favor of plaintiff,
Citybank (South Dakota), N.A., against defendant, Virginia Reth for $19,504.72.
Brit J. Suttell, Esquire
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
For Plaintiff
Virginia Reth, Pro se
27 Richard Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
By the Court,
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Edgar B. Bayley, J.
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Burton Neil & Associates, P.C.
By: Brit J. Suttell, Esquire ID. NO. 204140
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
610-696-2120
Attorney for Plaintiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.
701 East 60th Street N
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 08-1356 CIVIL TERM
VIRGINIA A RETH
27 Richard Road
Mechanicsburg PA 17050-6831
Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Certification of Address and
Affidavit of Non-Military
Understanding that false statements herein are subject to penalty under 18 Pa. C.S. Section
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, I verify that:
1. The above are the precise last-known addresses of the judgment creditor and debtor.
2. Pursuant to Section 201(b)(1)(A) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003 (SCRA)
the defendant is not in the military service of the United States based on information received from
the defendant and/or the Department of Defense website.
B on Neil & s ates, P.C.
By:
Brit J. uttell, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
In making this communication, we advise that this office is a debt collector.
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Burton Neil & Associates, P.C.
By: Brit J. Suttell, Esquire ID. NO. 204140
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
610-696-2120
Attorney for Plaintiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff
V. : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VIRGINIA A RETH
NO. 08-1356 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Rule of Civil Procedure No. 236 (Revised)
Notice is given that a JUDGMENT in the above captioned matter has been entered
against you on !%'Wt. 15 . &WR
Prothonotary of Cumberland County
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If you have any questions concerning the above, please contact:
Brit J. Suttell, Esquire
Attorney for Party Filing
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: 610-696-2120
In making this communication, we advise that this office is a debt collector.