HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-1148FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, LLP
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
CHASE MORTGAGE COMPANY, F/YUA
CHEMICAL MORTGAGE COMPANY
3415 VISION DRiVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43219
Plaintiff
MELISSA MORNINGWAKE
A/K/A MELISSA A. MORNINGWAKE
110 EAST SIMPSON STREET
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CWIL DIVISION
TERM
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Defendant(s)
CML 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 fights important to
you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. I~ 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
File#: 89531
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 #: 89531
Plaintiff is
CHASE MORTGAGE COMPANY, F/KJA
CHEMICAL MORTGAGE COMPANY
3415 VISION DRIVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43219
The name(s) and last known address(es) of the Defendant(s) are:
MELIS SA MORNINGWAKE
A/K/A MELISSA A. MORNINGWAKE
110 EAST SIMPSON STREET
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
who is/are the mortgagor(s) and real owner(s) of the property hereinafter described.
On 11/13/1995 mortgagor(s) made, executed and delivered a mortgage upon the premises
hereinafter described to AVSTAR MORTGAGE CORPORATION which mortgage is
recorded in the Office of the Recorder of CUMBERLAND County, in Mortgage Book
No. 1295, Page 127. By Assignment of Mortgage recorded 10/27/97 the mortgage was
assigned to PLAINTIFF which Assignment is recorded in Assignment of Mortgage Book
No. 560, Page 445.
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 09/01/2003 and 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#: 89531
The following amounts are due on the mortgage:
Principal Balance
Interest
08/01/2003 through 03/17/2004
(Per Diem $10.90)
Attorney's Fees
Cumulative Late Charges
11/13/1995 to 03/17/2004
Cost of Suit and Title Search
Subtotal
$49,885.86
2,507.00
1,250.00
904.19
$ 550.00
$ 55,097.05
Escrow
Credit 0.00
Deficit 1,457.05
Subtotal $ 1,457.05
TOTAL $ 56,554.10
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 Sheriffs
Sale. If the Mortgage is reinstated prior to the Sale, reasonable attorney's fees will be
charged.
This action does not come under Act 6 of 1974 because the original mortgage amount
exceeds $50,000.
This action does not come under Act 91 of 1983 because the mortgage is FHA-insured.
WHEREFORE, PLAINTIt:F demands an in rem Judgment against the Defendant(s) in the sum of
$ 56,554.10, together with interest from 03/17/2004 at the rate of $10.90 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.
By: '! I~ ancis S. Hallinan
FRANK FEDERMAN, ESQUIRE
LAWRENCE T. PHELAN, ESQUIRE
FRANCIS 8. HALLINAN, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Plaintiff
File#: 89531
BE.G~NNINO aZ a point on the' a~'~the~n li~e'of-Ea~ Simpson Street,
said pein: being by same measured in e ~or~hea~t~ly d~cec~ion
:hence along said northe:n line o~ King Alley ~ouch 73
:he Souuhe:tn ltne of ~as: SimpSon Street, the place of
BEING KNOWN a~ 110 East Simpson Street.
VERIFICATION
Summer M, Winegardner _ hereby states that he/she is
~..q,.~l/k~[ ,',~CREThR¥ 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 belie[ 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.
Summer M Winegardner
SHERIFF'S RETURN
CASE NO: 2004-01148 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CHASE MORTGAGE COMPANY
VS
MORNINGWAKE MELISSA AKA MELISS
- REGULAR
CPL. TIMOTHY REITZ ,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
says, the within COMPLAINT - MORT FORE was served upon
MORNINGWAKE MELISSA AKA MELISSA A MORNINGWAKE
DEFENDANT , at 0948:00 HOURS, on the 19th day of March
at 110 EAST SIMPSON STREET
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 by handing to
MELISSA MORNINGWAKE
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT - MORT FORE
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
who being duly sworn according to law,
the
, 2004
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 6.90
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
34.90
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this ~ ~ day of
~ ~ A.D.
! 'ProthOnotary
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
03/22/2004
FEDERMAN & PHELAN
Michael S. Travis
Attorney at Law
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill. PA 17011
ID No, 77399
717-731-9502
CHASE MORTGAGE COMPANY F/K/A
CHEMICAL MORTGAGE COMPANY
3415 VISION DRIVE
COLUMBUS OH 43219
Plaintiff
MELISSA MORNINGWAKE
A/K/A MELISSA A. MORNINGWAKE
110 EAST SIMPSON STREET
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
) COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
) CIVIL TERM
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) No. 04-1148 Civil Term
)CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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ANSWER
COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
NOW COMES, the Debtor, Melissa Moruingwake, by' and t a -ough her attorney, Michacl
S. Travis, and Answers the Complaiut in Mortgage Foreclosure as follows:
1. Denied. This mortgage has been sold several times. Strict proof as to the
mortgagee is demanded at the time of trial.
2. Admitted.
3 - 4. Admitted on information and belief.
5. Denied. Debtor has timely tendered payments to the mortgage holder since filing
her chapter 13 bankruptcy. Strict proof is demanded that payments are past due since the
Honorable Warren Bentz issued an Order of Jaly 16, 2002, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
6. Denied that payments are due in the amounts indicated. Debtor disputes the
calculations of the principal balance and that payments are due fi:om August 2003 to March 17,
2004.
Denied that lender is entitled to counsel fees, late charges and cost of title search.
Defendant was current on her post-bankruptcy payments until Plaintiff stopped accepting
payment on January 5, 2004.
Denied that there is an escrow deficit. Taxes aud hazard insurance are to be paid by the
Plaintiff-: A copy of the most recent tax bill is attached as Exhibit B.
7. Denied that Plaintiffis entitled to attorney fees., an event of breach under the
mortgage has not occurred.
8. Denied, Act 6 of 1974 speaks for itself.
9. Denied, Act 91 of 1983 speaks for itself}
WHEREFORE, Debtor prays this Honorable Coart to dismiss the Complaint of Plaintiff
and award Defendant counsel fees and such other relief as the Court may deem just and
appropriate.
Date:
Re spec t fu I~i,t ted,
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
lD No. 77399
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct, l
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penahies of 18 Pa. C S Section
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. ' '
Date: Apr±l 5, 2004
elissa Morningw~tke (f
07/11/02 14:42 FAX 717 73! 951!
UNITED STATES BANKRUI~CY COURT
MTI~DLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
MELISSA A. MORNINGWAKE
Debtor
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) Case No. 1-99-05379
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CITIMORTGAGE, INC. ) AUTOMATIC STAY
Movant )
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MELISSA ANNE MORNINGWAKE and )
CHARLES J. DEHART, rll: ESQ, Trustee )
Raspondent(s) )
ORDER
M_avant. Citimortgage filed a motion for automatic stay' relief on September 19, 2001.
It is agreed between the parties that thc Debtor is current on all her post petition payments up to
and including June 2002, ami that her July 2002 paymant has b.'cc sent to Movant. /my late
chazges or cost claimed by Movant m-c paid in full to date.
Thc source of motion for stay relief was apparently two 'payments not received by thc
Movant. D~btor has medo these payments by ~plasement mom:y order number 6527335 5 a-d
check no. 81 - 002888785 issued bythe banlm on April 17, 2002.
Additionally, Movant charged counsel fees of $493.25 for a prior motion for stay rdief~
the ch,-ge h,u been rcvcr~ed by the lender. Mov~mt must file an amended claim to comply with a
prior Order of this Court dated March 27, 2001 within tcc days.
Each pazw shall pay their own respective coonsel fees relative to this motion.
BY THE COURT:
Dated: July 16, 2002
c: Michael S. Travis, Esq. ~
Judith T. Rcmano, Esq. ~s~
Charles j. DeHart, III, .~
Warren W. Bentz
United Sta~ Bankruptcy Judge
IF TAXES ARE ESCROWED, FORWARD THIS 6ILL TO YOUR
MORTGAGE CO. $1.00 FEE FOR EACH ADDITIONAL RECEIPT
BARRY L HECKARD, TAX COLLECTOR
605 SOMERSET DRIVE '766-6205'
MEOHANICSBURG, PA 17055
DESC;
MAP NO: 17-23-0565-211A
110 E SIMPSON STREET
ACRES .050 DEED 00132/00488
LOT 2 PB 45 PG 135
Residential Building
RESIDENTfAL
MORNINGWAKE MELISSA
1 i0 EAST S MPSON STREET
MECHANICSBURG PA 17055
Control No: 017-000620
Assessed Land
Values l0,000
~OUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
~ates .00020300
COUNty LI~ 2 03
I~o~OU~H OF ~ECHANi~.~StRG
Rates
MUNIC. R/E
71104 Sta
TAD(PAYER Bill No: 20t
of Real Estate Taxea )_
.00245000 I
· 24.50
FAX AMOU!
If Paid
If Paid On
IF NOT PAID
C]~%IM BUREAU POR COLLECTION AND
YOUR PROPERTY,
ovement Mineral °mTota1
.60,230 0 70,230
NT DUE, > $330.49 $337.24 $370.9;
'O TAX
PILING OF A LIEN AGAINST
OFF,CE MAR-APR, TUES & THURS 10AM-4PM
.OURS WED 5PM-7PM MAY'JUNE TUES 10-4PM
WED 5PM-TPM OR CALL FOR APPT.
CLSD 3 4.6/29-38. ELECTION DAv
IF TAXES ARE ESCROWED FORWARD THISB LL TO~OUR
MORTGAGE CO. St .00 FEE FOR EACH ADDITIONAL RECEIPT
PAYASLE
BARRY L HECKARD, T.A~ COLLE..C. TOR
605 SOMER~ETDR(VE 766-6205
MECHANICSBURG. pA 17055
DESC:
TAX
PAYEF
MAP NO: 17-23~0565-211A
110 E SIMPSON STREET
ACRES .050 DEED 00132/00488
LOT 2 PB 45 PG 135
Residentim Building
RESIDENTIAL
MORNINGWAKE, MELISSA
110 EAST SIMPSON STREET
MECHANICSBURG PA 17055
Return 8ill with Payment· For a Receipt, Enclose Self Addressed Stamped Envelope.
TAX COLLECTOR Bill No:
)F A LIEN AGAINST
15.6
]0
$370.97
MAR-APR, TUES & THURS IOAM-4PM
WED 5PM-7PM MAY-JUNE TUES 10-4PM
WED 5PM-7PM OR CALL FOR APPT.
CLSD 3/4, 6/29-30, ELECTION DAY
Return Bill with Payment, For a Receipt. Enclose Self Aaaressea Stamped Envelooe.
CHASE MORTGAGE COMPANY F/K/A
CHEMICAL MORTGAGE COMPANY
3415 VISION DRIVE
COLUMBUS OH 43219
Plaintiff
MELISSA MORNINGWAKE
A/K/A MELISSA A. MORNINGWAKE
I i0 EAST SIMPSON STREET
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL TERM
~No. 04-1148 Civil Term
UMBERLAND COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that I have this day served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document by'
first class mail, postage prepaid, on the following person(s), addressed as follows:
Frank Federman, Esquire
FEDERMAN AND PHELAN LLP
One Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Date:
· hae] S Trav'~s
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney ~br Defendant
PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, LLP
BY: FRANCIS S. HALLINAN, ESQUIRE
Identification No. 62695
One Penn Center at Suburban Station
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1814
(215) 563-7000
Chase Mortgage company, FfK/A
Chemical Mortgage Company
Plaintiff
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
Court of Common Pleas
Civil Division
v.
Cumberland County
Melissa Morningwake
AfKI A Melissa A. Morningwake
Defendant
No. 04-1148-CIVIL
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
X Please mark the above referenced case Discontinued and Ended without
prejudice.
Please mark the above referenced case Settled, Discontinued and Ended.
Please mark Judgments satisfied and the Action set'tled, discontinued and
ended.
Please Vacate the judgment entered and mark the a,~tion discontinued and
ended without prejudice.
Please withdraw the complaint and mark the action discontinued and
ended without prejudice.
Date:
Ilfl/4I'
I
1-~4~
Francis S. Hallinan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
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