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By: FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQ., Id. No. 12248
LAWRENCE T. PHELAN, ESQ., Id. No. 32227
FRANCIS S. HALLINAN, ESQ., Id. No. 62695
ONE PENN CENTER PLAZA, SUITE 1400
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 563-7000
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.
8201 GREENSBORO DRIVE, SUITE 350
MCLEAN, VA 22102
Plaintiff
JOHN R. CLEMONS
143 WEST MIDDLESEX DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
TERM
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Defendant(s)
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.
THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE
TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER
LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNI~
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
File #: 85931
IF THIS IS THE FIRST NOTICE THAT YOU HAVE
RECEIVED FROM THIS OFFICE, BE ADVISED THAT:
PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION
PRACTICES ACT, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq. (1977),
DEFENDANT(S) MAY DISPUTE THE VALIDITY OF
THE DEBT OR ANY PORTION THEREOF. IF
DEFENDANT(S) DO SO IN WRITING WITHIN
THIRTY (30) DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS
PLEADING, COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF WILL
OBTAIN AND PROVIDE DEFENDANT(S) WITH
WRITTEN VERIFICATION THEREOF;
OTHERWISE, THE DEBT WILL BE ASSUMED TO
BE VALID. LIKEWISE, IF REQUESTED WITHIN
THIRTY (30) DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS
PLEADING, COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF WILL
SEND DEFENDANT(S) THE NAME AND ADDRESS
OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR, IF DIFFERENT
FROM ABOVE.
THE LAW DOES NOT REQUIRE US TO WAIT
UNTIL THE END OF THE THIRTY (30) DAY
PERIOD FOLLOWING FIRST CONTACT WITH
YOU BEFORE SUING YOU TO COLLECT THIS
DEBT. EVEN THOUGH THE LAW PROVIDES
THAT YOUR ANSWER TO THIS COMPLAINT IS
TO BE FILED IN THIS ACTION WITHIN TWENTY
(20) DAYS, YOU MAY OBTAIN AN EXTENSION OF
THAT TIME. FURTHERMORE, NO REQUEST
WILL BE MADE TO THE COURT FOR A
JUDGMENT UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF THIRTY
(30) DAYS AFTER YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS
COMPLAINT. HOWEVER, IF YOU REQUEST
PROOF OF THE DEBT OR THE NAME AND
ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN
THE THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD THAT BEGINS
UPON YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS COMPLAINT,
THE LAW REQUIRES US TO CEASE OUR
EFFORTS (THROUGH LITIGATION OR
OTHERWISE) TO COLLECT THE DEBT UNTIL
WE MAIL THE REQUESTED INFORMATION TO
YOU. YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY
FOR ADVICE CONCERNING YOUR RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS IN THIS SUIT.
IF YOU HAVE FILED BANKRUPTCY AND
RECEIVED A DISCHARGE, THIS IS NOT AN
ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. IT IS AN
ACTION TO ENFORCE A LIEN ON REAL ESTATE.
File #: 85931
Plaintiffis
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.
8201 GREENSBORO DRIVE, SUITE 350
MCLEAN, VA 22102
Plaintiff, is or will be, the owner of legal title to the mortgage that is the subject of this
action, and nominee for the entity indicated below, which is the owner of the entire
beneficial interest in the mortgage:
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION
3415 VISION DILIVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43219
The name(s) and last known address(es) of the Defendant(s) are:
JOHN R. CLEMONS
143 WEST MIDDLESEX DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
who is/are the mortgagor(s) end real owner(s) of the property hereinafter described.
On 04/29/2002 mortgagor(s) made, executed and delivered a mortgage upon the premises
hereinafter described to PLAINTIFF which mortgage is recorded in the Office of the
Recorder of CUMBERLAND County, in Mortgage Book No. 1757, Page 4242.
The premises subject to said mortgage is described as attached.
The mortgage is in default because monthly payments of principal and interest upon said
mortgage due 04/01/2003 end each month thereafter are due and unpaid, and by the terms
of said mortgage, upon failure of mortgagor to make such payments after a date specified
by written notice sent to Mortgagor, the entire principal balance and all interest due
thereon are collectible forthwith.
File#: 85931
6. The following amounts are due on the mortgage:
Principal Balance
Interest
03/01/2003 through 01/21/2004
(Per Diem $23.24)
Attorney's Fees
Cumulative Late Charges
04/29/2002 to 01/21/2004
Cost of Suit and Title Search
Subtotal
$130,858.76
7,599.48
850.00
344.97
$ 750.00
$ 140,403.21
Escrow
Credit 0.00
Deficit 856.87
Subtotal $ 856.87
TOTAL $141,260.08
The attorney's fees set forth above are in conformity with the mortgage documents and
Pennsylvania law, and will be collected in the event of a third party purchaser at Sheriff's
Sale. If the Mortgage is reinstated prior to the Sale, reasonable attorney's fees will be
charged.
Notice of Intention to Foreclose as set forth in Act 6 of 1974, Notice of Homeowner's
Emergency Assistance Program pursuant to Act 91 of 1983, as amended in 1998, and/or
Notice of Default as required by the mortgage document, as applicable, have been sent to
the Defendant(s) on the date(s) set forth thereon, and the temporary stay as provided by
said nohce has terminated because Defendant(s) has/have failed to meet with the Plaintiff
or an authorized consumer credit counseling agency, or has/have been denied assistance
by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.
This action does not come under Act 6 of 1974 because the original mortgage amount
exceeds $50,000.
WHEREFORE, PLAINTIFF demands an in rem Judgment against the Defendant(s) in the sum of
$141,260.08, together with interest from 01/21/2004 at the rate of $23.24 per diem to the date of
Judgment, and other costs and charges collectible under the mortgage and for the foreclosure and
sale of the mortgaged property.
FEDE_~, ,AN ANt~ PHELAN~ LL~P
By: /' /s/F£anc~ ~ ~llfn~h
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
LAWRENCE T. PHELAN, ESQUIRE
FRANCIS S. HALL[NAN, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Plaintiff
File#: 85931
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VERIFICATION
Rnmmar M Winegardner hereby states that he/she is
of CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE
CORPORATION mortgage servicing agent for Plaintiff in this matter, that she is authorized to take this
Verification, and that the statements made in the foregoing Civil Action are tree and correct to the best of
her knowledge, information and belief. The undersigned understands that this statement is made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Sec. 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
DATE:
SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND
CASE NO: 2004-00284 P
COMMONTWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC RESISTRATI
VS
CLEMONS JOHN R
Thomas Kline
duly sworn according to law, says, that
inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
CLEMONS JOHN R
unable to locate Him in his bailiwick.
COMPLAINT - MORT FORE
,Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being
he made a diligent search and
but was
He therefore returns the
the within named DEFENDANT
143 WEST MIDDLESEX DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
143 W. MIDDLESEX DRIVE IS VACANT.
IS 100 WASHINGTON
CLEMONS JOHN R
DEFENDANT'S NEW ADDRESS
NOT FOUND , as to
STREET #32 SALEM, MA 01970.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service .00
Not Found 5.00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
33.00
So answers: /~3>2~/
R. Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
FEDERMAN & PHELAN
01/30/200A
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this .~'.~ day of J~
Ju0'~ A.D.
otary
Federman and Phelan, LLP
By: Lawrence T. Phelan, Esq., Id. No. 32227
Francis S. Hallinan, Esq., Id. No. 62695
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esq., Id. No. 62205
Thomas M. Federman, Esq., Id. No. 64068
One Penn Center at Suburban Station
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1814
(215) 563-7000
Attorney fbr Plaintiff
Mortgage Electronic Registration
Systems, Inc.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
VS.
John R. Clemons
C1VIL DIVISION
Cumberland COUNTY
NO. 04-284 Civil Term
MOTION FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO
SPECIAL ORDER OF COURT
Plaintiff, by its counsel, Federman and Phelan, L.L.P., moves this Honorable Court for an
Order directing service of the Complaint upon the above-caption ed Defendant(s) by first class mail
and certified mail to the Defendant at the last known address and mortgaged premises, located at
143 West Middlesex Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013, and in support thereof avers the following:
1. Attempts to serve Defendant, John R. Clemons, with the Complaint have been
unsuccessful. The Sheriff was unable to obtain service on John R. Clemons at the above mentioned
mortgaged premises of 143 West Middlesex Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013, which was found to be
vacant as indicated by the Sheriffs Return of Service attached hereto as Exhibit "A". The Sheriff
listed a possible out of state address of 100 Washington Street #32, Salem. MA 01970. The
Plaintiff, using a process server, attempted service on the Defendant, John R. Clemons, at the out of
state address, but was unable to obtain service as the building was locked and the server was unable
to gain access also indicated by the Sheriffs Return of Service attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
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2. Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 430, Plaintiff has made a good faith effort to locate the
Defendant(s). An Affidavit of Reasonable Investigation settintg forth the specific inquiries made
and the results is attached hereto as Exhibit "B".
3. Plaintiff has reviewed its internal records and has not been contacted by
defendant as of April 13, 2004 to bring loan current.
4. Plaintiff submits that it has made a good faith effort to locate the defendants, but
has been unable to do so.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court enter an Order
pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 430 directing service of the Complaint by first class mail and certified mail.
Respectfully submitted,
Federman and Phelan, LLP
Attorney for Plaintiff
Lawrence T. Phelan, Esquire
Francis S. Hallinan, Esquire
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Thomas M. Federman, Esquire
Date: April 13, 2004
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Federman and Phelan, LLP
By: Lawrence T. Phelan, Esq., Id. No. 32227
Francis S. Hallinan, Esq., Id. No. 62695
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esq., Id. No. 62205
Thomas M. Federman, Esq., Id. No. 64068
One Penn Center at Suburban Station
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1814
(215) 563-7000
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
VS.
John R. Clemons
Attorney lbr Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CP¥1L D1VISION
Cumberland COUNTY
NC}. 04-284 Civil Term
MEMORANDUM OF LAW
Pa. R.C.P. 430(a) specifically provides:
(a) If service cannot be made under the applicable rule, the plaintiff may move the
Court for a special order directing the method of service. The motion shall be
accompanied by an affidavit stating the nature and extent of the investigation,
which has been made to determine the whereabouts of the defendant and the
reasons why service cannot be made.
Note: A Sheriffs retom of "Not Found" or the fact that a Defendant has moved without leav/ng a new forwarding address is insufficient
evidence of concealment. Gonzales vs. Polj_s, 238 Pa. Super. 362, 357 A.2d 580 (1976). "Notice of intended adoption mailed to last known address
requires a good faith effort to discover the correct address." Adoption of Walker, 468 Pa. 165, 360 A.2d 603 (1976).
An illustration of good faith effort to locate the defendant includes (1) inquires of I~3stal authorities including inquiries pursuant to the
Freedom of lnformafon Act, 39 C.F.R. Part 265, (2) inquihes of relatives neighbors, friends and ert~oloyers of the Defendant and O) examinations of
local telephone d/rector/es, voter registrahon records, local tax records, and motor vehicle records.
As indicated by the attached Sheriffs Return of Service, attached hereto and marked
as Exhibit "A", the Sheriffhas been unable to serve the Complaint. A good faith effort to discover
the whereabouts of the Defendant(s) has been made as evidenced by the attached Affidavit of
Reasonable Investigation, marked Exhibit "B".
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WHEREFORE, Plaimiffrespectfully requests this Honorable Court enter an Order
pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 430 directing service of the Complaint by first class mail and certified mail.
Respectfully submitted,
Federman and Phe. lan, LLP
Attomey for Plainfi,/~f.,
Lawrenc/e T~ Ph~'l, Esquire
Francis S. Hallinan, Esquire
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Thomas M. Federman, Esquire
Date: April 13, 2004
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND
C~SE NO: 2004-00284 p
~HONTWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
NTY OF CUMBERLAND
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC RESISTRATI
VS
CLEMONS JOHN R
R. Thomas Kline
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent
inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
CLEMONS JOHN R
,Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being
search and
but was
unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
COMPLAINT - MORT FORE ,
, NOT FOUND as to
the within named DEFENDANT
CLEMONS JOHN R
143 WEST MIDDLESEX DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
143 W. MIDDLESEX DRIVE IS VACANT. DEFENDANT'S NEW ADDRESS
IS 100 WASHINGTON STREET #32 SALEM, MA 01970.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service .00
Not Found 5.00
Surcharge 10.00
..00
33.00
So answers:/ 2.-g' _~ ....
" - R. Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
FEDERNAN & PHE~AN
01/30/2004
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this day of
A.D.
Prothonotary
PLAINTIFF
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE - CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, lINC.
NO. 04-284 CIVIL TERM
DEFENDANT JOHN R. CLEMONS
SERVE AT: 100 WASHINGTON STREET, APT. 32
SALEM, MA 01970
TYPE OFACTION
Mortgage Foreclosure
Civil Action
~ERVFO
Served and made known to
., 20__, at
_ o'clock, __. M., at
., City in the manner described below:
Defendant personally served.
Adult family member with whom Defendant(s) reside(s).
Relationship is
Adult in charge of Defendant's residence w~o refused to give name/relationship.
Manager/Clerk of place of lodging in which Defendant(s) reside(s)
Agent or person in charge of Defendant's office or usual place of business.
and officer of said defendant company.
Other:
, Defendant on the day of
I, , a competent adult, being duly sworn according to law, depose and state that I personally handed to
__ a true and correct copy of the
issued in the captioned case on the date and at the address indicated above.
Sworn to and subscribed
Before me this __ day Served Ry:.
Of ,20__.
Notary:
Of fflm~ _ ,20o~.
NOT ,~ERVED
On the /O day of /~L~/:,~4~7 ,200.~, at 2-"-/)' o'clock
~_.M., Defendant NOT FO~ because:
Moved Un~o~ ~ No ~swer Vac~t
Before me the / q% day Not Served By:
FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, LLP
Attorneys For Plaintiff
Prank Fcderman, Esquire - LD.#12248
Suite 1400- One Penn Center Plaza at Suburban Station
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1799
(~' 15)$63-7000
MKV, INC.
AFFIDAVIT OF GOOD FAITH INVESTIGATION
File Number: 17043
Attorney Firm: Federman & Phelan
Subject: John Clemons
Current Address: 143 West Middlesex Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013
Property Address: 143 West Middlesex Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013
Mailing Address: 143 West Middlesex Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013
I, Mary Scrocca, being duly sworn according to law, do hereby depose and state as follows, I have
conducted an investigation into the whereabouts of the abovc-noted individual(s) and have
discovered the following:
I. CREDIT INFORMATION
A. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Our search verified the following information to be true and correct.
John Clemons - I 18-34-0512
B. EMPLOYMENT SEARCH
John Clemons- A review of the credit reporting agencies provided no employment information.
C. INQUIRY OF CREDITORS
Our inquiry of creditors indicated that John Clemons reside(s) at: 143 West Middlesex Drive,
Carlisle, PA 17013.
II. INQUIRY OF TELEPHONE COMPANY
A. DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE SEARCH
On 1/9/04 our office contacted directory assistance which indica'ted that John Clemons reside(s)
at: 143 West Middlesex Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013. Our office made a telephone call to the
mortgagor's phone number and received the following infurmation: (717) 240-1347. On 1/9/04
our office contacted (717) 240-1347; number has been disconnected.
Ill. INQUIRY OF NEIGHBORS
On 1/9/04 our office contacted J. Winner (female), 139 W. Middlesex Drive (717) 243-0453; she
was able to verify that John Clemons no longer resides at: 143 West Middlesex Drive, Carlisle,
PA 17013. Ms. Winner told our office that John Clemons moved to New York. On 1/13/04 our
office contacted Clemons residence, 1180 Bmndt Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 258-
0792; a female who identified herself as John Clemons daughter answered but would not give our
office any information about John Clemons current address.
IV. ADDRESS INQUIRY
A. NATIONAL ADDRESS UPDATE
On 1/9/04 we reviewed the National Address database and found the following information, John
Clemons- 143 West Middlesex Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013.
B. ADDITIONAL ACTIVE MAILING ADDRESSES
Per our inquiry of creditors, the following is a possible mailing address: No addresses
on file.
V. DRIVER LICENSE INFORMATION
A. MOTOR VEHlCLE& DMV OFFICE
Per the PA Department of Motor Vehicles, we were unable to obtain address information on John
Clemons.
VI. OTHER INQUIRIES
A. DEATH RECORDS
As of 1/9/04 Vital Records and all public databases have no death record on file for John
Clemons.
B. COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION
The Cumberland County Voter registration has a registration for John Clemons residing at: last
registered address.
C. PUBLIC LICENSES (PILOT, REAL ESTATE, ETC.)
Our office conducted a search for public licenses and found the following: No records on file.
VII. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SUBJECT
A. DATE OF BIRTH
John Clemons - YOB 1945
B. A.K.A.
None
*All accessible public databases have been checked and cross-referenced for the above-
named individual(s).
*Please be advised all database information indicates the subject resides at the current
address.
The undersigned understands that this statement herein is made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C.S. Sec. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
I hereby verify that the statements made herein are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief and that this affidavit of investigation is made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Sec. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
MKV, INC. President
Sworn to and subscribed before me this y of (j]~'*-~ 6/,vCt%~
2004
NOTARY PUB~
COMMONWEALTH OF PE N,_NSYLVANIA
Notaria See
Mark j. Scrocca, Notary Public
West Goshen Twp., Chester County
MY Commission E~ Dec. 4, 2007
Member, Pennsylvania Association Of Notaries
The above information is obtained from available public records;
and we are only liable for the cost of the affidavit.
VERIFICATION
Francis S. Hallinan, Esquire, hereby states that he is the Attomey for the Plaintiff in
this action, that he is authorized to make this Affidavit, and that the statements made in the
foregoing MOTION FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO SPECIAL ORDER OF COURT are
true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
The undersigned understands that this statement herein is made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Sec. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: April 13, 2004
Respectfully submitted,
Federman and Phelan, LLP
Attorney for Plaintiff
By:
Francis S. Hallinan, Esquire
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Federman and Phelan, LLP
By: Lawrence T. Phelan, Esq., Id. No. 32227
Francis S. Hallinan, Esq., Id. No. 62695
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esq., Id. No. 62205
Thomas M. Federman, Esq., Id. No. 64068
One Penn Center at Suburban Station
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1814
(215) 563-7000
Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc.
Vs.
John R. Clemons
Attorney for Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
Cumberland COUNTY
NO. 04-284 Civil Term
CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
I, Francis S. Hallinan, Esquire, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing
Motion for Service Pursuant to Special Order of Court has been sent to the individual(s)
as indicated below by first class mail, postage prepaid, on the date listed below.
John R. Clemons at:
143 West Middlesex Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
100 Washington Street #32
Salem. MA 01970
The undersigned understands that this statement is made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: April 13, 2004
Respectfully suhmitted,
Federman and Phelan, LLP
Attorney for Plain~.~f
rancis S. Halhnan, Esquir~._~
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FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, LLP
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQ., Id. No. 12248
LAWRENCE T. PHELAN, ESQ., Id. No. 32227
FRANCIS S. HALL[NAN, ESQ., Id. No. 62695
ONE PENN CENTER PLAZA, SUITE 1400
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 563-7000
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.
8201 GREENSBORO DRIVE, SUITE 350
MCLEAN, VA 22102
Plaintiff
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DWISION
:
: CUMBERLAND County
JOHN R. CLEMONS
VS.
Defendants
: No. 04-284 CIVIL
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE CIVIL ACTION/MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly reinstate the Civil Action in Mortgage Foreclosure with reference to the above
captioned matter.
Date: April 13, 2004
FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, LLP
//C^W~NCE ~., PH~, ESQUIRE
./ FP,~C~S S. HA3Z4NAN, ES(~Un~
~ AStomeys for Plaintiff
/jrh, Svc Dept.
Federman and Phelan, LLP
By: Lawrence T. Phelan, Esq., Id. No. 32227
Francis S. Hallinan, Esq., Id. No. 62695
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esq., Id. No. 62205
Thomas M. Federman, Esq., Id. No. 64068
One Penn Center at Suburban Station
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1814
(215) 563-7000
Attomey for Plaintiff
Mortgage Electronic Registration
Systems, Inc.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DJ[VISION
VS.
Cumberland COUNTY
~.,~ ,~ NO. 04-2.84 Civil Tc~'m
JohnR. Clemons - :ORDER A ' ~
AND NOW, this ~ ['~__~_ day of _~~_~~, 2004, uPOn
consideration of Plaintiff's Motion for Service Pursuant to Special Order of Court, it is hereby
ORDERED and DECREED that said Motion is GRANTED.
It is further ORDERED and DECREED that P![aintiffmay obtain service of the
Complaint, and all future pleadings, on the above captioned Defendant, John R. Clemons, by:
1. First class mail to John R. Clemons at the last known address of 100 Washington
Street Apt. 32, Salem, MA 01970 and the mortgaged premises located at 143
West Middlesex Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013; amd
Certified mail to John R. Clemons at the last known address of 100
Washington Street Apt. 32, Salem, MA 01970 and the mortgaged premises
located at 143 West Middlesex Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013.
BY THE COURT:
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FEDERMAN AND PHELAN
BY: FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
Identification No. 12248
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1814
(215) 56%7000
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Plaintiff
Attothey for Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
VS.
JOHN R. CLEMONS
Defendant(s)
CUMBEKLAND COUNTY
NO. 04-284 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF COMPLAINT
RY MArl, pI]~glIANT TO COURT ORI~F.R
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the Civil Action Complaint in Mortgage
Foreclosure in the above captioned matter was sent by regular and certified mail, retum receipt
requested, to the following persons, JOHN R. CLEMONS at 143 WEST MIDDLESEX DRIVE,
CARLISLE, PA 17013 and 100 WASHINGTON STREET, APARTMENT 32, SALEM, MA
01970 on l~lay 7: 2004: in accordance with the Order of Court dated April 23, 2004. The
undersigned understands that this statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904
relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date:
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FEDERMAN AND PHEL ~N, LLP
By: FRANK FEDERMA_N
Identification No. 12248
Attorney for Plaintiff
ONE PENN CENTER AT SUBURBAN STATION
1617 JOHN F. KENNEDY BLVD., SUITE 1400
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-1814
(215) 563-7000
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC.
8201 GREENSBORO DRIVE, SUITE 350
MCLEAN, VA 22102
Plaintiff,
JOHN R. CLEMONS
Defendant(s).
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 04-284-CML TERM
PRAECIPE FOR IN REM JUDGMENT FOR FAILURE TO
ANSWER AND ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter an in rem judgment in favor of the Plaintiff and against JOHN IL CLEMONS,
Defendant(s) for failure to file an Answer to Plaintiffs Complaint within 20 days fi.om service thereof
and for Foreclosure and Sale of the mortgaged premises, and assess Plaintiffs damages as follows:
As set forth in Complaint
Interest from 1/21/04 to 6/7/04
TOTAL
$141,260.08
$3,230.36
$144,490.44
I hereby certify that (1) the addresses of the Plaintiff and Defendant(s) are as shown above, and
(2) that notice has been given in accordance with Rule 237.1, copy attached.
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
Attomey for Plaintiff
DAMAGES ARE HEREBY ASSESSED AS INDICA D.
PRO PROTHY
FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, LLP
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQ., Id. No. 12248
LAWRENCE T. PHELAN, ESQ., Id. No. 32227
FRANCIS S. HALLINAN, ESQ., Id. No. 62695
ONE PENN CENTER PLAZa, SUITE 1400
PHILADELPHIA, PA 1910:3
(21~)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC.
Plaintiff
JOHN R. CLEMONS
Defendants
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DMSION
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 04-284-CML TERM
TO:
JOHN IL CLEMONS
143 WEST MIDDLESEX DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
DATE OF NOTICE: MAY 28, 2004
THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AWfEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. THIS NOTICE IS SENT TO
YOU 1N AN ATFEMPT TO COLLECT THE INDEBTEDNESS REFERRED TO HEREIN, AND ANY
INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.IF YOU HAVE
PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUFFCY, THIS CORRESPONDENCE IS NOT AND
SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, BUT ONLY AS
ENFORCEMENT OF LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN APPEARANCE
PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE 1N WRITING WITH THE COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR
OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST YOU. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN DAYS FROM THE
DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU
MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER,
GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH
INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH
INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A
REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY ~t
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION ~ ~
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
FRANK FEDE1LMAN, ESQUIRE
LAWRENCE T. PHELAN, ESQUIRE
FRANCIS S. HALLINAN, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Plaintiff
FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, LLP
· FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQ., Id. No. 12248
LAWRENCE T. PHELAN, F. SQ., Id. No. 32227
FRANCIS S. I-IALL1NAN, ESQ., Id. No. 62695
ONE PENN CENTER PLAZA, SUITE 1400
PHILADELPHIA, PA 191013
(715) 56~-7000
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC.
Plaintiff
VS.
JOHN R. CLEMONS
Defendants
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CIVIL DMSION
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: NO. 04-284-CIVIL TERM
TO:
JOItN R. CLEMONS
100 WASHINGTON STREET, APT. 32
SALEM, MA 01970
DATE OF NOTICE: MAY 28, 2004
THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. THIS NOTICE IS SENT TO
YOU IN AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE INDEBTEDNESS REFERRED TO HEREIN, AND ANY
INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.IF YOU HAVE
PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY, THIS CORRESPONDENCE IS NOT AND
SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE AN AI-I't3MPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, BUT ONLY AS
ENFORCEMENT OF LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN APPEARANCE
PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRITING WITH THE COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR
OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST YOU. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN DAYS FROM THE
DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU
MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER,
GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH
INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH
INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A
REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
LAWRENCE T. PHELAN, ESQUIRE
FRANCIS S. HALLINAN, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Plaintiff
FEDERMAN and PHELAN, LLP
By: FRANK FEDERMAN
Identification No. 12248
ONE PENN CENTER AT SUBURBAN STATION
1617 JOHN F. KENNEDY BLVD., SUITE 1400
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-1814
(215) 563-7000
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC.
8201 GREENSBORO DRIVE, SUITE 350
Plaintiff,
JOHN R. CLEMONS
Defendant(s).
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 04-284-CIVIL TERM
VERIFICATION OF NON-MILITARY SERVICE
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby verifies that he is attorney for the Plaintiff in
the above-captioned matter, and that on information and belief, he has knowledge of the following facts,
to wit:
(a) that the defendant(s) is/are not in the Military or Naval Service of the United States
or its Allies, or otherwise within the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of Congress
of 1940, as amended.
(b) that defendant JOHN R. CLEMONS is over 18 years of age and resides at, 143
WEST MIDDLESEX DRIVE, CARLISLE, PA 17013.
This statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
(Rule of Civil Procedure No. 236) - Revised
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.
8201 GREENSBORO DRIVE, SUITE 350
JOHN R. CLEMONS
Plaintiff,
Defendant(s).
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 04-284-CIVIL TERM
s given that a Judgment in the above-captioned matter has been entered against you on
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact:
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
ONE PENN CENTER AT SUBURBAN STATION
1617 JOHN F. KENNEDY BLVD., SUITE 1400
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-1814
(215) 563-7000
**THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION
OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A DISCHARGE 1N
BANKRUPTCY AND ~IX-IIS DEBT WAS NOT REAFFIRMED, THIS CORRESPONDENCE IS NOT AND SHOULD
NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, BUT ONLY ENFORCEMENT OF A LIEN
AGAINST PROPERTY.* *
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF EXECUTION - (MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE)
P.R.C.P. 3180-3183
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC.
Plaintiff,
JOHN R. CLEMONS
Defendant(s).
No. 04-284-CIVIL TERM
TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF THE PROTHONOTARY:
Issue writ of execution in the above matter:
Amount Due
Interest from 6/7/04 to SEPTEMBER 8, 2004
(per diem -$23.24)
TOTAL
$144,490.44
$2,208.75 and Costs
$146,699.19
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
One Penn Center at Suburban Station
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103 - 1814
Attorney for Plaintiff
Note: Please attach description of property. No.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This property is sold ak the direction of the
plaintiff. It may not be sold in the absence of a representative of
the plaintiff at the Sheriff's Sale. The sale must be postponed or
stayed in the event that a representative of the plaintiff is not
present at the sale.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ALL TIIAT CI~TAIN lot of gromld and RI~ tmprovemea~ dleteatl e. teete~ situate in Mi~
Town~ip, Cumbertnnd Coumy, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a zurv~ made by
Thomas A, Neff, l~gistered Sur~'cyor, on Dc~:~mln~r 3, 197l, a~ follows;
BEGINNING at a paint in thc center linc of North Middlesex Drive, Township Road T-499 (prematly
33 ~ w~c, ~ pm~s~ to bc w~ to a ~ ~ ~-way) ~ U~ o~ ~y ~ow ~
or' Alert L, a~ J~l/~ M, M~ioy; ~n~ ~m s~d ~i.~ ~ by ~ ~ ~ of N~
M~ ~ivc, No~ 79 d~g~ l0 ~s ~ ~s W~, 1~ ~ ~ a s~ ia ~ ~ Ii~
of ~ t~; ~c~ by ~ ~w or ~ly of H~ I. Bo~a. N~ 3 d~ 35 min~
C-'X)NTAININO 19,371 square feet.
HAVING t~tu~ou erected a single brkk and aluminum ranei~ype dwelling with huelond two. car garage.
-{=[I={~F, TO SAID PREMIs~-q
nnd Ch~/l Lynn Swartz bis wife dated 10/13/211~ and record~l 10/13/2000, in ~ Book
Page
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 143 WEST MIDDLESEX DRIVE, CARLISLE, PA 17013
TAX PARCEL: #21-05-0429-032
WRIT OF EXECUTION and/or ATTACHMENT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA) NO 04-284 Civil
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND) CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TO THE SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
To satisfy the debt, interest and costs due MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC. Plaintiff(s)
From JOHN R. CLEMONS, 143 W. MIDDLESEX DRIVE, CARLISLE PA 17013.
(1) You are directed to levy upon the property of the defendant (s)and to sell REAL ESTATE
LOCATED AT 143 W. MIDDLESEX DRIVE, CARLISLE PA 17013 (SEE LEGAL
DESCRIPTION).
(2) You are also directed to attach the property of the defendant(s) not levied upon in the possession
of GARNISHEE(S) as follows:
and to notify the garnishee(s) tlutt: (a) an attachment has been issued; (b) the garnishee(s) is enjoined from
paying any debt to or for the accotmt of the defendant (s) and from delivering any property of the defendant
(s) or otherwise disposing thereof;
(3) Ifproperty of the defendant(s) not levied upon an subject to attachment is found in the possession
of anyone other than a named garnishee, you are directed to notify him/her that he/she has been added as a
garnishee and is enjoined as above stated.
Amount Due $144,490.44 L.L. $.50
Interest FROM 6/7/04 TO 9/8/04 ~ $23.24 per diem -- $2,208.75
Atty's Comm %
Atty Paid $115.00
Pla/ntiff Paid
Date: JUNE 9, 2004
(Seal)
REQUESTING PARTY:
Name FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
Due Prothy $1.00
Other Costs
CURTIS R. LONG
Protho~t~tary
Address: ONE PENN CENTER ~ SUBURBAN STATION
1617 JFK BLVD., STE 1400, PHILADELPHIA PA 19103-1814
Attorney for: PLAINTIFF
Telephone: (215) 563-7000
Supreme Court ID No. 12248
FEDERMAN and PHELAN, LLP
By: FRANK FEDERMAN
Identification No. 12248
ONE PENN CENTER AT SUBURBAN STATION
1617 JOHN F. KENNEDY BLVD., SUITE 1400
PmLADELPH~, PA 19103-1814
(215) 563-7000
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS,/NC.
Plaintiff,
JOHN R. CLEMONS
Defendant(s).
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 04-284-CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATION
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby verifies that he is attorney for the Plaintiff in
the above-captioned matter, and that the premises are not subject to the provisions of Act 91
because it is:
( ) an FHA mortgage
( ) non-owner occupied
( ) vacant
(X) Act 91 procedures have been fulfilled
This certification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC.
Plaintiff,
JOHN R. CLEMONS
Defendant(s).
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 04-284~CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT PURSUANT TO RULE 3129
(Affidavit No. 1)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., Plaintiff in the above action, by
its attorney, FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE, sets forth as of the date the Praecipe for the Writ of
Execution was filed the following information concerning the real property located at ,143 WEST
MIDDLESEX DRIVE, CARLISLE~ PA 17013.
1. Name and address of Owner(s) or reputed Owner(s):
Name Last Known Address (if address cannot be
reasonably ascertained, please indicate)
JOHN R. CLEMONS
143 WEST MIDDLESEX DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
2. Name and address of Defendant(s) in the judgment:
Same as above
3. Name and last known address of every judgment creditor whose judgmeut is a record lien on the real
property to be sold:
Sanle
Last Known Address (if address cannot be
reasonably ascertained, please indicate)
None
4. Name and address of last recorded holder of every mortgage of record:
Sallie
Last Known Address (if address cannot be
reasonably ascertained, please indicate)
None
5. Name and address of every other person who has any record lien on the property:
Name
Last Known Address (if address cannot be
reasonably ascertained, please indicate)
None
6. Name and address of every other person who has any record interest in the property and whose
interest may be affected by the sale.
Narnc
Last Known Address (if address cannot be
reasonably ascertained, please indicate)
None
7. Name and address of every other person of whom the plaintiffhas knowledge who has any interest in
the property which may be affected by the sale:
Name
Last Known Address (if address cannot be
reasonably ascertained, please indicate)
Tenant/Occupant
143 WEST MIDDLESEX DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Domestic Relations of Cumberland County 13 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Welfare
PO Box 2675
Harrisburg, PA 17105
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my personal
knowledge or information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Sec. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
June 7, 2004
DATE
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC.
Plaintiff,
JOHN R. CLEMONS
Defendant(s).
TO:
JOHN R. CLEMONS
143 WEST MIDDLESEX DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
No. 04-284-CML TERM
June 7, 2004
**THIS FIRM' IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBTAND ANY INFORMATION
OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THATPURPOSE. IF YOUHAVE PREVIOUSLYRECE1VED A DISCHARGE IN
BANKRUPTCYAND THIS DEBT WAS NOT.REAFFIRMED, THIS IS NOTAND SHOULD NOTBE CONSTRUED TO BE
AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, BUT ONLY ENFORCEMENT OF A LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY. **
Your house (real estate) at 143 WEST MIDDLESEX DRIVE, CARLISLE, PA 17013, is
scheduled to be sold at the Sheriffs Sale on SEPTEMBER 8, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cumberland
County Courthouse, South Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013, to enfome the court judgment of
$144~490,44 obtained by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (the
mortgagee) against you, In the event the sale is continued, an announcement will be made at said sale in
compliance with Pa.R.C.P., Rule 3129.3.
NOTICE OF OWNER'S RIGHTS
YOU MAY BE ABLE TO PREVENT THIS SHERIFF'S SALE
To prevent this Sheriffs Sale, you must take immediate action:
The sale will be cancelled if you pay to the mortgagee the back payments, late charges,
costs and reasonable attorney's fees due. To find out how much you must pay, you may
call: (215} 563-7000.
You may be able to stop the sale by filing a petition asking the Court to strike or open the
judgment, if the judgment was improperly entered. You may also ask the Court to
postpone the sale for good cause.
You may also be able to stop the sale through other legal proceedings.
You may need an attorney to assert your fights. The sooner you contact one, the more chance
you will have of stopping the sale. (See notice on page two on how to obtain an attorney.)
YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR PROPERTY AND YOU HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS EVEN IF THE SHERIFF'S SALE DOES TAKE PLACE.
1. If the Sheriff's Sale is not stopped, your property will be sold to the highest bidder. You may
find out the price bid by calling (215) 563-7000.
2. You may be able to petition the Court to set aside the sale if the bid price was grossly
inadequate compared to the value of your property.
3. The sale will go through only if the buyer pays the Sheriffthe full mount due in the sale. To
find out if this has happened, you may call (717) 240-6390.
4. If the mount due from the Buyer is not paid to the Sheriff, you will remain the owner of the
property as if the sale never happened.
5. You have the right to remain in the property until the full amount due is paid to the Sheriff
and the Sheriff'gives a deed to the buyer. At that time, the buyer may bring legal proceedings to evict
you.
6. You may be entitled to a share of the money which was paid for your house. A schedule of
distribution of the money bid for your house will be filed by the Sheriff within 30 days of the sale. This
schedule will state who will be receiving that money. The money will be paid out in accordance with
this schedule unless exceptions (reasons why the proposed distribution is wrong) are filed with the
Sheriffwithin ten (10) days after the distribution is filed.
7. You may also have other rights and defenses, or ways of getting your home back, if you act
immediately after the sale.
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 LISTED
BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This property is sold at the direction of the plaintiff. It may not be sold
in the absence of a representative of the plaintiff at the Sheriff's Sale. The sale must be
postponed or stayed in the event that a representative of the plaintiff is not present at the sale.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY ATTORNEY REFERRAL
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
(800) 990-9108
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of groined m~J Rte impr0vemeo~ ~bercon ere~.~ $iraa~c in Mi~:llescx
Township, Cumber[and County, Pennsylvania, bounded etnd dcecribed according to a eurvey mede by
Thoma~ A. Neff. Rqli~tgred Surveyor, an Decem~ ~, 197I, a~ follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the center line of North Middlesex Drive, Township Road T-499 (presently
33 f~ wkle, but proposed to be wide. gEd to a .50 f~ right-of-way) a~ line of prope~y now or formerly
of Albert L. and Sacquellne M. Malloy; tlten~e from said begin~a~ poir~ by the ~enter line of North
Middlese~x Drive, North 79 degrees 10 minutes 20 ~onds West, 100 feet to a sp'd~ in Ibc ~ line
of said road: thence by ixoperty now o~ formerly of ti~tberl J. Borge~, Nor& 3 degrees 35 rainl~tes
We~ 200.00 feet to a gtake; thence by same, South 79 degrees 10 mlnut~ 20 seconds r~st 100.00 fe~t
to a ~ake; lheace by propef:y now or form~ly of Albert L. ami lacqueline M, Malloy, Smah 3 degrees
35 minutes F~ 200,00 fa to a spik~ in tl~e c, eater line of ~aid road.
CONTAINING 19,371 squn~e feet.
HAVING ~hereon e:ected a single brick and aluminum ra~l~ype dwelling with tnlegral two-cat garage,
TITLE TO SAID PREMISES Lq VESTP_.D IN Jolm IL Cle~nons by Deed from Thongs l~aul Swar~
and Churl Lynn Swartz lfls wife dated 10/13/2000 and recorded 10/1312000, in Record Book 231,
Page
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 143 WEST MIDDLESEX DRIVE, CARLISLE, PA 17013
TAX PARCEL: #21-05-0429-032
Mortgage Electronic Registration
Systems, Inc.
VS
John R. Clemons
In The Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Writ No. 2004-284 Civil Term
R. Thomas Kline, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states this writ
is returned STAYED per instructions from Attorney Frank Federman.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 30.00
Poundage 2,323.85
Law Library .50
Prothonotary 1.00
Certified Mail 15.84
Levy 15.00
Surcharge 20.00
Share of Bills .30.49
$2,436.68 paid by attorney
07/14/04
This ~ day of ~t~,0~.~e~ R. Thomas Kline, Sheriff
2004, A.D. 4 , ~~~ Prothonot~
x's~
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC.
Plaintiff,
JOHN R. CLEMONS
Defendant(s).
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 04-284-CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT PURSUANT TO RULE 3129
(Affidavit No. 1)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., Plaintiff in the above action, by
its attorney, FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE, sets forth as of the date the Praecipe for the Writ of
Execution was filed the following information concerning the real property located at ,143 WEST
MIDDLESEX DRIVE, CARLISLE, PA 17013.
1. Name and address of Owner(s) or reputed Owner(s):
Name Last Known Address (if address cannot be
reasonably ascertained, please indicate)
JOHN R, CLEMONS
143 WEST MIDDLESEX DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
2. Name and address of Defendant(s) in the judgment:
Same as above
3. Name and last known address of every judgment creditor whose judgment is a record lien on the real
property to be sold:
Sanle
Last Known Address (if address cannot be
reasonably ascertained, please indicate)
None
4. Name and address of last recorded holder'of every mortgage of record:
Name
Last Known Address (if address cannot be
reasonably ascertained, please indicate)
None
5. Name and address of every other person who has any record lien on the property:
Name
Last Known Address (if address cannot be
reasonably ascertained, please indicate)
None
6. Name and address of every other person who has any record interest in the property and whose
interest may be affected by the sale.
Sallie
Last Known Address (if address cannot be
reasonably ascertained, please indicate)
None
7. Name and address of every other person of whom the plaintiff has knowledge who has any interest in
the property which may be affected by the sale:
Name
Last Known Address (if address cannot be
reasonably ascertained, please indicate)
Tenant/Occupant
143 WEST MIDDLESEX DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Domestic Relations of Cumberland County
13 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Welfare
PO Box 2675
Harrisburg, PA 17105
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my personal
knowledge or information and beliefi I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Sec. 4904 relating to unsworu falsification to authorities.
June 7, 2004
DATE
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC.
Plaintiff,
Vo
JOHN IL CLEMONS
Defendant(s).
TO:
JOHN R. CLEMONS
143 WEST MIDDLESEX DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
No. 04-284-CIVIL TERM
June 7, 2004
**THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBTAND ANY INFORMATION
OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THATPURPOSE. IF YOUHAVE PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN
BANKRUPTCY AND THIS DEBT WAS NOT REAFF1RMED, THIS IS NOT AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE
AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECTA DEBT, BUT ONLY ENFORCEMENT OFA LIENAGAINSTPROPERTK **
Your house (real estate) at 143 WEST MIDDLESEX DRIVE, CARLISLE, PA 17013, is
scheduled to be sold at the Sheriffs Sale on SEPTEMBER 8, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cumberland
County Courthouse, South Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013, to enforce the court judgment of
$144,490.44 obtained by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (the
mortgagee) against you. In the event the sale is continued, an announcement will be made at said sale in
compliance with Pa.R.C.P., Rule 3129.3.
NOTICE OF OWNER'S RIGHTS
YOU MAY BE ABLE TO PREVENT THIS SHERIFF'S SALE
To prevent this Sheriffs Sale, you must take immediate action:
The sale will be cancelled if you pay to the mortgagee the back payments, late charges,
costs and reasonable attorney's fees due. To find out how much you must pay, you may
call: (215) 563-7000.
You may be able to stop the sale by filing a petition asking the Court to strike or open the
judgment, if the judgment was improperly entered. You may also ask the Court to
postpone the sale for good cause.
3. You may also be able to stop the sale through other legal proceedings.
You may need an attorney to assert your rights. The sooner you contact one, the more chance
you will have of stopping the sale. (See notice on page two on how to obtain an attorney.)
YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR PROPERTY AND YOU HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS EVEN IF THE SHERIFF'S SALE DOES TAKE PLACE.
1. If the Sheriffs Sale is not stopped, your property will be sold to the highest bidder. You may
find out the price bid by calling (215) 563-7000.
2. You may be able to petition the Court to set aside the sale if the bid price was grossly
inadequate compared to the value of your property.
3. The sale will go through only if the buyer pays the Sheriff the full amount due in the sale. To
find out if this has happened, you may call (717) 240-6390.
4. If the amount due from the Buyer is not paid to the Sheriff, you will remain the owner of the
property as if the sale never happened.
5. You have the right to remain in the property until the full amount due is paid to the Sheriff
and the Sheriff gives a deed to the buyer. At that time, the buyer may bring legal proceedings to evict
yotl.
6. You may be entitled to a share of the money which was paid for your house. A schedule of
distribution of the money bid for your house will be filed by the Sheriff within 30 days of the sale. This
schedule will state who will be receiving that money. The money will be paid out in accordance with
this schedule unless exceptions (reasons why the proposed distribution is wrong) are filed with the
Sheriffwithin ten (10) days after the distribution is filed.
7. You may also have other rights and defenses, or ways of getting your home back, if you act
immediately after the sale.
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 LISTED
BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This property is sold at the direction of the plaintiff. It may not be sold
in the absence of a representative of the plaintiff at the Sheriff's Sale. The sale must be
postponed or stayed in the event that a representative of the plaintiff is not present at the sate.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY ATTORNEY REFERRAL
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
(800) 990-9108
LEGAL DES(~RIPTION
ALL TI]AT CF-.RTARq lot of grouad ami the ~,t~0vemetli$ {hereon ~ sitmu~le in Middlesex
Township, Cumberland CounOy. Puansylvaaia, bounded and described according to a survey made by
Thonuu~ A. Neff, l~gistered Surveyor, on December 3, 1971, as follo~vs:
BEGINNING at a poinl in the center line of Norlh Middlesex Drive, Township Road T-499 (preseatly
33 feet wkl¢, but proposal to be widetl~ to a f~0 feet fight-of-way) at Otto of groperty aow ~ formerly
of Albert L. and Jaeque{ine M. Ma{loy; thence from said be~ifl~ng poim by ~he center line of Noah
Middl~ux Drive, North 79 degruea 10 minutos 20 s~c~oada We~t, 100 feet to a spik~ in 11~ ceat~r line
of said road; thence by property now o{t form~ly of Herbert L Burgea, Nor~ 3 degrees 35 minu~es
West 200.00 feet to a stoke; thence by same, South 79 degrees 10 m}m.,U:s 20 sceoads ~ 100.00 fee~
to a slake; thereto by propmty r, tr,v or formerly of Albert L. and Jacqneline M. Malloy, South 3 degrees
35 mina~{ East 200.00 fe~t to a spike ia ~ ego. l~ line of said road.
CONTAINING 19,371 ~l~ate feel.
HAVING theu~on erected a singl~ brick ami aluminum nmeh-type dwelling wiCa iulegral two-cat garage.
TITLE TO SAID PREMIS--ES Ig VES'rF.D IN John F. Ckmous by Demi fa'mm Thomas Paul Svartz
and Cheoyl Lynn Swar~z, his wife dated 1011312000 ~ record~ 10/1312000, in Record Book 231,
Page: 199.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 143 WEST MIDDLESEX DRIVE, CARLISLE, PA 17013
TAX PARCEL: #21-05-0429-032
Real Estate Sale #54
On June 16, 2004 the Sherifflevied upon the
defendant's interest in the real property situated in
Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, PA
Known and numbered as 143 West Middlesex Drive,
Carlisle, more fully described on Exhibit "A"
filed with this writ and by this reference incorporated herein.
Date: June 16, 2004
Real Estat~ Deputy