HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-0947AIMEE LEADER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
RICHARD PHELAN,
Defendant NO. 04- !y I EQUITY
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow the plaintiff in this action, Aimee Leader, to proceed in forma au eris.
I, Pamela G. Smith, attorney for the parties proceeding in forma ao uperis, certify that I
believe the plaintiff is unable to pay the costs and that I am providing free legal services to the
parties.
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Aamelamith, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiffs
MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
MAR 0 5 2004
AIMEE LEADER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
CIVIL ACTION -EQUITY
RICHARD PHELAN,
Defendant NO. 04-94 EQUITY
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AIMEE LEADER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
CIVIL ACTION -EQUITY
RICHARD PHELAN,
Defendant : NO. 04- Qy4 EQUITY
COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the above-named Plaintiff, Aimee Leader, by counsel, Pamela G. Smith,
Esquire, MidPenn Legal Services, and sets forth the following causes of action:
COUNTI
Self-Help Eviction
1. The plaintiff, Aimee Leader, is an adult individual residing at 28 West Main Street,
Apartment 3, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter: "the rental
premises").
2. The defendant, Richard Phelan, is an adult individual who resides at 735 South Hanover
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The defendant, Richard Phelan, maintains a business address at 114 East Allen Street,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. In or about July, 2003, Plaintiff and her husband, Christopher Leader, (hereinafter: "Mr.
Leader") entered into a verbal month-to-month lease agreement with Defendant, providing that
Plaintiff and Mr. Leader would lease the rental premises from Defendant for $300.00 per month.
5. Pursuant to the afore-mentioned agreement and under Defendant's direction, Sherry
Bechtel, Defendant's secretary and agent, issued keys to Mr. Leader for the building and the
rental premises.
6. Defendant's secretary and agent accompanied Mr. Leader to the building and the rental
premises to ensure that she had given him correct copies of the keys.
7. On or about August 1, 2003, Plaintiff and Mr. Leader assumed occupancy of the rental
premises.
8. Mr. Leader's father, Jan David Leader, paid the security deposit to Mr. Phelan in the
amount of $300.00. A copy of this check is attached and hereto as Exhibit "A", and by reference
made a part hereof.
9. Mr. Leader's father also made one rental payment to Mr. Phelan in the amount of
$300.00. A copy of this check is attached and hereto as Exhibit "B", and by reference made a
part hereof.
10. At all times relevant to this action, Plaintiff resided at the rental premises.
11. On or about March 1, 2004, Plaintiff discovered a note on her door from Defendant,
requesting that she call him. A copy of this note is attached hereto as Exhibit "C", and by
reference made a part hereof.
12. On or about March 1, 2004, Plaintiff discovered a note on her door from Defendant,
stating that he had been there and that she would be vacated from the apartment by noon the next
day. A copy of this note is attached hereto as Exhibit "D", and by reference made a part hereof.
13. Also on or about March 1, 2004, Plaintiff also discovered a note on her television from
Defendant stating that she was trespassing and to be out of the rental premises by noon the next
day or Defendant would put her out. A copy of this note is attached hereto as Exhibit "E", and
by reference made a part hereof.
14. On or about March 1, 2004, Plaintiff telephoned Defendant and requested more time to
move her belongings and find somewhere else to go.
15. During this telephone conversation, Defendant informed Plaintiff that he would arrive at
noon on Wednesday, March 3, 2004, with the authorities to evict her from the rental premises.
16. Defendant also informed Plaintiff that he would physically remove Plaintiff and throw all
of her property onto the sidewalk.
17. On March 2, 2004, Plaintiff contacted MidPenn Legal Services for assistance.
18. On March 3, 2004, Plaintiff s counsel telephoned Defendant and informed him that
denying Plaintiff access to the rental premises constitutes a self-help eviction.
19. Plaintiff s counsel also informed Defendant that the provisions of law regarding eviction
applied to Plaintiff s occupation of the rental premises and that he would need to follow proper
landlord-tenant procedures if he wished to evict Plaintiff.
20. On March 3, 2004, while Plaintiff was removing her belongings from the rental premises,
the Defendant unlawfully changed the locks and consequently blocked Plaintiff s re-entry.
21. Plaintiff has since been unable enter the rental premises, and has been denied use and
enjoyment of the premises.
22. Defendant has not commenced legal eviction proceedings to evict Plaintiff or obtained a
court order granting Defendant possession of the rental premises.
23. Defendant's exclusion of Plaintiff from the rental premises has rendered Plaintiff
homeless.
24. Plaintiff suffers from depression and anxiety, and Defendant's actions have caused her to
suffer from severe emotional distress.
25. Plaintiff's remaining personal belongings, which she is financially unable to replace, are
at risk of being stolen, damaged or destroyed.
26. Defendant's above-described conduct constitutes a "self-help" eviction of Plaintiff in
violation of Pennsylvania law, including but not limited to the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951
(68 P.S. § 250.101. et s.), and the public policy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
27. Plaintiff requests and is entitled to injunctive relief requiring Defendant to restore her
with possession of her home, on the following grounds:
a. Plaintiff has no adequate remedy at law
b. Plaintiff has suffered and will continue to suffer irreparable harm unless the court
grants her injunctive relief.
C. Defendant will not suffer irreparable harm by the granting of
injunctive relief.
d. Injunctive relief is necessary to restore the last peaceable, uncontested status quo,
which found Plaintiff in lawful occupation of the rental premises.
e. Plaintiff has a clear legal right to the relief she requests, and there is a substantial
likelihood she will prevail on the merits of his case.
28. Plaintiff is indigent and is financially unable to pay any court costs, including fling fees
and sheriff's costs, or to post bond or other security.
29. Plaintiff's counsel will inform Defendant by telephone when Plaintiff will be filing this
Petition and presenting it to the court.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court grant the following relief:
a. Pursuant to Pa. R.C. P. No. 1531(a), issue a preliminary or special injunction prior to
written notice to Defendant of a hearing in this matter, enjoining Defendant from denying or
continuing to deny Plaintiff the right to peaceably occupy her home, and enjoining Defendant
from using any means to dispossess Plaintiff of her home, other than procedures utilized under
the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951.
b. Schedule a hearing in this matter and, following said hearing, grant a preliminary and
permanent injunction against Defendant enjoining him from denying or continuing to deny
Plaintiff peaceable enjoyment of her home, and enjoining Defendant from using any means to
dispossess Plaintiff of her home, other than procedures permitted under the Landlord and Tenant
Act of 1951.
c. Direct Defendant to pay all costs.
d. Relieve Plaintiff from the payment of all costs, including the posting of bond.
e. Declare that Defendant's "self-help" eviction of Plaintiff is unlawful.
f. Grant such other relief as the Court may deem reasonable and just.
COUNT II
Violation of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law
27. Plaintiff repeats and incorporates by reference the averments set forth above in
paragraphs 1 through 26.
28. At all times relevant hereto, Defendant was engaged in trade or commerce as
defined in the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, 73 P.S. Section 201-2(3).
29. Defendant's conduct in unlawfully evicting Plaintiff from her residence
constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice within the meaning of 73 P.S. Section 201-2(4).
30. Plaintiff has suffered and will continue to suffer ascertainable losses of money
and property as the result of Defendant's above-described acts.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully prays that judgment be entered against Defendant
for the following:
a. Plaintiff's actual damages; or, in the alternative, $100.00 for each violation of the
Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law if said sum is greater than Plaintiff's actual
damages, pursuant to 73 P.S. Section 201-9.2.
b. Statutory damages of three (3) times Plaintiff's actual damages, but not less than
$100.00, pursuant to 73 P.S. Section 201-9.2.
C. Such other and further relief as may be just and proper.
COUNT III
Punitive Damages
31. Paragraphs 1 through 30 are incorporated herein by reference.
32. Defendant's acts were and are intentional, willful, wanton, reckless, evil,
outrageous and perpetrated with total disregard for the laws of this Commonwealth and its
public policy, thus entitling Plaintiff to the award of punitive damages.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that a judgment for an appropriate sum of
punitive damages be awarded to Plaintiff.
f. Grant such other relief as the Court may deem reasonable and just.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: 514 loq
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Attorney for Plaintiff
MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES
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Carlisle, PA 17013
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Plaintiff OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
RICHARD PHELAN,
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
Defendant : NO. 04- EQUITY
PETITION FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
COMES NOW the above-named Plaintiff, Aimee Leader, by counsel, Pamela G. Smith,
Esquire, MidPenn Legal Services, and represents as follows:
1. The plaintiff, Aimee Leader, is an adult individual residing at 28 West Main Street,
Apartment 3, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter: "the rental
premises").
2. The defendant, Richard Phelan, is an adult individual who resides at 735 South Hanover
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The defendant, Richard Phelan, maintains a business address at 114 East Allen Street,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. In or about July, 2003, Plaintiff and her husband, Christopher Leader, (hereinafter: "Mr.
Leader") entered into a verbal month-to-month lease agreement with Defendant, providing that
Plaintiff and Mr. Leader would lease the rental premises from Defendant for $300.00 per month.
5. Pursuant to the afore-mentioned agreement and under Defendant's direction, Sherry
Bechtel, Defendant's secretary and agent, issued keys to Mr. Leader for the building and the
rental premises.
6. Defendant's secretary and agent accompanied Mr. Leader to the building and the rental
premises to ensure that she had given him correct copies of the keys.
7. On or about August 1, 2003, Plaintiff and Mr. Leader assumed occupancy of the rental
premises.
8. Mr. Leader's father, Jan David Leader, paid the security deposit to Mr. Phelan in the
amount of $300.00. A copy of this check is attached and hereto as Exhibit "A", and by reference
made a part hereof.
9. Mr. Leader's father also made one rental payment to Mr. Phelan in the amount of
$300.00. A copy of this check is attached and hereto as Exhibit "B", and by reference made a
part hereof.
10. At all times relevant to this action, Plaintiff resided at the rental premises.
11. On or about March 1, 2004, Plaintiff discovered a note on her door from Defendant,
requesting that she call him. A copy of this note is attached hereto as Exhibit "C", and by
reference made a part hereof.
12. On or about March 1, 2004, Plaintiff discovered a note on her door from Defendant,
stating that he had been there and that she would be vacated from the apartment by noon the next
day. A copy of this note is attached hereto as Exhibit "D", and by reference made a part hereof.
13. Also on or about March 1, 2004, Plaintiff discovered a note on her television from
Defendant stating that she was trespassing and to be out of the rental premises by noon the next
day of Defendant would put her out. A copy of this note is attached hereto as Exhibit "E", and
by reference made a part hereof.
14. On or about March 1, 2004, Plaintiff telephoned Defendant and requested more time to
move her belongings and find somewhere else to go.
15. During this telephone conversation, Defendant informed Plaintiff that he would arrive at
noon on Wednesday, March 3, 2004, with the authorities to evict her from the rental premises.
16. Defendant also informed Plaintiff that he would physically remove Plaintiff and throw all
of her property onto the sidewalk.
17. On March 2, 2004, Plaintiff contacted MidPenn Legal Services for assistance.
18. On March 3, 2004, Plaintiff's counsel telephoned Defendant and informed him that
denying Plaintiff access to the rental premises constitutes a self-help eviction.
19. Plaintiff's counsel also informed Defendant that the provisions of law regarding eviction
applied to Plaintiff's occupation of the rental premises and that he would need to follow proper
landlord-tenant procedures if he wished to evict Plaintiff.
20. On March 3, 2004, while Plaintiff was removing her belongings from the rental premises,
the Defendant unlawfully changed the locks and consequently blocked Plaintiff's re-entry.
21. Plaintiff has since been unable enter the rental premises, and has been denied use and
enjoyment of the premises.
22. Defendant has not commenced legal eviction proceedings to evict Plaintiff or obtained a
court order granting Defendant possession of the rental premises.
23. Defendant's exclusion of Plaintiff from the rental premises has rendered Plaintiff
homeless.
24. Plaintiff suffers from depression and anxiety, and Defendant's actions have caused her to
suffer from severe emotional distress.
25. Plaintiff's remaining personal belongings, which she is financially unable to replace, are
at risk of being stolen, damaged or destroyed.
26. Defendant's above-described conduct constitutes a "self-help" eviction of Plaintiff in
violation of Pennsylvania law, including but not limited to the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951
(68 P.S. § 250.101. et sue), and the public policy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
27. Plaintiff requests and is entitled to injunctive relief requiring Defendant to restore her
with possession of her home, on the following grounds:
a. Plaintiff has no adequate remedy at law
b. Plaintiff has suffered and will continue to suffer irreparable harm unless
the court grants her injunctive relief.
C. Defendant will not suffer irreparable harm by the granting of
injunctive relief
d. Injunctive relief is necessary to restore the last peaceable, uncontested
status quo, which found Plaintiff in lawful occupation of the rental premises.
e. Plaintiff has a clear legal right to the relief she requests, and there is a
substantial likelihood she will prevail on the merits of his case.
28. Plaintiff is indigent and is financially unable to pay any court costs, including filing fees
and sheriff's costs, or to post bond or other security.
29. Plaintiff's counsel will inform Defendant by telephone when Plaintiff will be filing this
Petition and presenting it to the court.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court grant the following relief:
a. Pursuant to Pa. R.C. P. No. 1531(a), issue a preliminary or special injunction prior
to written notice to Defendant of a hearing in this matter, enjoining Defendant from denying or
continuing to deny Plaintiff the right to peaceably occupy her home, and enjoining Defendant
from using any means to dispossess Plaintiff of her home, other than procedures utilized under
the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951.
b. Schedule a hearing in this matter and, following said hearing, grant a preliminary
and permanent injunction against Defendant enjoining him from denying or continuing to deny
Plaintiff peaceable enjoyment of her home, and enjoining Defendant from using any means to
dispossess Plaintiff of her home, other than procedures permitted under the Landlord and Tenant
Act of 1951.
C. Direct Defendant to pay all costs.
d. Relieve Plaintiff from the payment of all costs, including the posting of bond.
e. Declare that Defendant's "self-help" eviction of Plaintiff is unlawful.
f. Grant such other relief as the Court may deem reasonable and just.
Respectfully submitted,
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I, Aimee Leader, hereby verify that that I have read the foregoing Petition for Injunctive
Relief, and that the statements of fact therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 P.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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AIMEE LEADER and
CHRISTOPHER R. LEADER,
PLAINTIFFS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
RICHARD PHELAN,
DEFENDANT
04-0947 EQUITY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this f day of March, 2004, a hearing on the within
petition for a preliminary injunction shall be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday,
March 10, 2004, in Courtroom Number 2, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
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Pamela G. Smith, Esquire
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AIMEE LEADER and
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RICHARD PHELAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
REPLEVIN
NO. 04- 9 4 ? LAW
NOTICE OF HEARING FOR SEIZURE OF PROPERTY
To: Richard Phelan
735 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
You are hereby notified that:
Richard Phelan
114 East Allen Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
1. Plaintiff has commenced an action of replevin and has filed a motion for seizure
of the property described in the complaint. A copy of the complaint and motion is attached to
this notice.
2. A hearing on this matter has been scheduled on the day of
, 2003, at .m. in Courtroom No. on the 4`h Floor of the
Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
3. You may appear in person or by a lawyer at the time and place set forth or file
written objections setting forth your reasons why the property should not be seized.
4. Your failure to appear at the hearing may result in the seizure of the property
claimed by Plaintiff before a final decision in this case.
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Attorney for Plaintiffs
MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES
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Date: J/d ?ON Carlisle, PA 17013
AIMEE LEADER and
CHRISTOPHER R. LEADER,
Plaintiffs
V.
RICHARD PHELAN,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
REPLEVIN
Defendant : NO. 04- LAW
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR WRIT OF SEIZURE
The Plaintiffs, Aimee and Christopher Leader, by and through their counsel, Pamela G. Smith,
Esquire, MidPenn Legal Services, hereby submits, pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1075. 1, their motion for
writ of seizure, against the Defendant, Richard Phelan, as follows:
The plaintiff, Aimee Leader, is an adult individual residing at 28 West Main
Street, Apartment 3, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The plaintiff, Christopher Leader, is an adult individual residing at 18 Bellmore
Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The defendant, Richard Phelan, is an adult individual residing at 735 South
Hanover Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. The defendant, Richard Phelan, maintains a business address at 114 East Allen
Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. In or about July, 2003, Plaintiff and her husband, Christopher Leader,
(hereinafter: "Mr. Leader") entered into a verbal month-to-month lease agreement with
Defendant, providing that Plaintiff and Mr. Leader would lease the rental premises from
Defendant for $300.00 per month.
6. Pursuant to the afore-mentioned agreement and under Defendant's direction,
Sherry Bechtel, Defendant's secretary and agent, issued keys to Mr. Leader for the building and
the rental premises.
Defendant's secretary and agent accompanied Mr. Leader to the building and the
rental premises to ensure that she had given him correct copies of the keys.
On or about August 1, 2003, Plaintiff and Mr. Leader assumed occupancy of the
rental premises.
9. Mr. Leader's father, Jan David Leader, paid the security deposit to Mr. Phelan in
the amount of $300.00. A copy of this check is attached and hereto as Exhibit "A", and by
reference made a part hereof.
10. Mr. Leader's father also made one rental payment to Mr. Phelan in the amount of
$300.00. A copy of this check is attached and hereto as Exhibit "B", and by reference made a
part hereof.
11. At all times relevant to this action, Plaintiff resided at the rental premises.
12. On or about March 1, 2004, Plaintiff discovered a note on her door from
Defendant, requesting that she call him. A copy of this note is attached hereto as Exhibit "C",
and by reference made a part hereof.
13. On or about March 1, 2004, Plaintiff discovered a note on her door from
Defendant, stating that he had been there and that she would be vacated from the apartment by
noon the next day. A copy of this note is attached hereto as Exhibit "D", and by reference made
a part hereof.
14. Also on or about March 1, 2004, Plaintiff discovered a note on her television from
Defendant stating that she was trespassing and to be out of the rental premises by noon the next
day or Defendant would put her out. A copy of this note is attached hereto as Exhibit "E", and
by reference made a part hereof.
15. On or about March 1, 2004, Plaintiff telephoned Defendant and requested more
time to move her belongings and find somewhere else to go.
16. During this telephone conversation, Defendant informed Plaintiff that he would
arrive at noon on Wednesday, March 3, 2004, with the authorities to evict her from the rental
premises.
17. Defendant also informed Plaintiff that he would physically remove Plaintiff and
throw all of her property onto the sidewalk.
18. On March 2, 2004, Plaintiff contacted MidPenn Legal Services for assistance.
19. On March 3, 2004, Plaintiff's counsel telephoned Defendant and informed him
that denying Plaintiff access to the rental premises constitutes a self-help eviction.
20. Plaintiff's counsel also informed Defendant that the provisions of law regarding
eviction applied to Plaintiff's occupation of the rental premises and that he would need to follow
proper landlord-tenant procedures if he wished to evict Plaintiff.
21. On March 3, 2004, while Plaintiff was removing her belongings from the rental
premises, the Defendant unlawfully changed the locks and consequently blocked Plaintiff's re-
entry.
22. Plaintiff has since been unable enter the rental premises, and has been denied use
and enjoyment of the premises.
23. Defendant has not commenced legal eviction proceedings to evict Plaintiff or
obtained a court order granting Defendant possession of the rental premises.
24. Defendant's exclusion of Plaintiff from the rental premises has rendered Plaintiff
homeless.
25. Plaintiff suffers from depression and anxiety, and Defendant's actions have
caused her to suffer from severe emotional distress.
26. Plaintiff's remaining personal belongings, which she is financially unable to
replace, are at risk of being stolen, damaged or destroyed.
27. Plaintiffs own and are entitled to the immediate possession of the following
personal property:
a. 3 Televisions
b. 2 VCRs
c. DVD Player
d. Playstation and games
e. CD Player
f. 3 Tapestries
g. 1 Digital Camera Recorder
h. 6 Lamps (3 of which are antiques)
i. 7 Various Sizes Antique/Persian rugs
j. Sewing Machine
k. 8-10 Boxes Herbals/New Age Library
1. Wedding Gown
m. Mattress/Box Spring
n. Egyptian Cotton Sheets
o. 2 Tables
p. 2 Oak Bar Stools
q. China plates, utensils, dishes
r. Jewelry
s. Clothing
t. Linens, towels & comforters
u. Green velvet love seat
v. 2 cordless phones & answering machine
w. Baby, family, relatives pictures
x. Stained glass (small, medium, large)
y. Coin collection
z. Art supplies, oils & canvases
aa. Toolbox w/tools
bb. Jewelry making tools
cc. Star Wars collectibles
dd. Collectible Barbies
ee. Wizard of Oz collectibles
ff. Tiffany Desk Lamp
gg. Floor Fan
hh. Pictures & Art
ii. Bathroom supplies
J. 5 or more coats
kk. Plants
11. Dog supplies & pet supplies
mm. Mexican Tapestry & blankets
nn. Board Games
oo. Candles
pp. Mirror
qq. Cross's
rr. Antique hanging lamps
ss. Quilt
ft. 20 Albums
uu. Comic Book Collections
w. Vacuum
28. The value of said property is approximately $35,000.00-40,000.00.
29. Defendant wrongfully and without Plaintiffs' consent denied Plaintiffs'
possession of their personal property by changing the locks to the rental premises.
30. Defendant has wrongfully detained said property since approximately March 3,
2004, and still wrongfully detains said property.
31. Defendant's agents were witnessed removing said property from the rental
premises on March 4, 2004. Therefore, the current whereabouts of the property are unknown.
32. Defendant's wrongful detention of said property has prevented Plaintiffs from
using same, all to their damage.
33. Plaintiffs are indigent and are financially unable to pay any court costs, including
filing fees and sheriff's costs, or to post bond or other security.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs respectfully request this Court to enter an Order directing
the Prothonotary to issue a writ of seizure to the Sheriff directing the Sheriff to seize the above-
described personal property.
Respectfully submitted,
Pamela G. Smith, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiffs
MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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We, Aimee Leader and Christopher Leader, hereby verify that we have read the
foregoing Motion for Writ of Seizure, and that the statements of fact therein are true and correct
to the best of our knowledge, information and belief. We understand that false statements herein
are made subject to the penalties of 18 P.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
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PLAINTIFFS
VI.
RICHARD PHELAN,
DEFENDANT 04-0947 EQUITY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this S-t? day of March, 2004, upon consideration of the
motion for writ of seizure filed on behalf of the plaintiffs, Aimee Leader and Christopher
Leader, a Rule is hereby entered upon the defendant, Richard Phelan, to appear and
show cause, if any there be, why the relief requested in the plaintiffs' motion for writ of
seizure should not be granted.
Rule returnable at a hearing to be conducted on the 10th day of March, 2004, at
11:00 a.m., in Courtroom Number 2, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
The Cumberland County Sheriff shall make service of the Rule upon defendant in
this matter without requiring the prepayment of costs.
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CASE NO: 2004-00947 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
LEADER AIMEE ET AL
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PHELAN RICHARD
GERALD WORTHINGTON
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within ORDER OF COURT was served upon
PHELAN RICHARD
the
RESPONDANT , at 2115:00 HOURS, on the 9th day of March 2004
at 735 S HANOVER STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013 by handing to
RICHARD PHELAN
a true and attested copy of ORDER OF COURT together with
NOTICE & COMPLAINT IN EQUITY, PETITION, MOTION
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 3.45
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
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Sworn and Subscribed to before
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Renee K. Simpson
Deputy Prothonotary
John E. Slike
Solicitor
- 41-17 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF TERMINATION OF COURT CASES
AND NOW THIS 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2007 AFTER MAILING NOTICE OF
INTENTION TO PROCEED AND RECEIVING NO RESPONSE - THE ABOVE
CASE IS HEREBY TERMINATED WITH PREJUDICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA
R C P 230.2.
BY THE COURT,
CURTIS R. LONG
PROTHONOTARY
One Courthouse Square • Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 • (717) 240-6195 • Fax (717) 240-6573