HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-4560PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, LLP
LAWRENCE T. PHELAN, ESQ., Id. No. 32227
FRANCIS S. HALLINAN, ESQ., Id. No. 62695
DANIEL G. SCHMIEG, ESQ., Id. No. 62205
MICHELE M. BRADFORD, ESQ., Id. No. 69849
JUDITH T. ROMANO, ESQ., Id. No. 58745
SHEETAL SHAH-JANI, ESQ., Id. No. 81760
JENINE R. DAVEY, ESQ., Id. No. 87077
LAUREN R. TABAS, ESQ., Id. No. 93337
,/VIVEK SRIVASTAVA, ESQ., Id. No. 202331
JAY B. JONES, ESQ., Id. No. 86657
PETER MULCAHY, ESQ., Id. No. 61791
ANDREW SPIVACK, ESQ., Id. No. 84439
JAIME MCGUINNESS, ESQ., Id. No. 90134
ONE PENN CENTER PLAZA, SUITE 1400
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 563-7000 182923
GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC
1100 VIRGINIA DRIVE
P.O. BOX 8300
FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
V.
Plaintiff
REBEKAH SIKES WICKE
2131 LONGS GAP ROAD
CARLISLE, PA 17013-8623
Defendant
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
TERM
NO. D8 - q5&6 Civil T"
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
File #: 182923
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.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(800)990-9108
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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
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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 #: 182923
1. Plaintiff is
GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC
1100 VIRGINIA DRIVE
P.O. BOX 8300
FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
2. The name(s) and last known address(es) of the Defendant(s) are:
REBEKAH SIKES WICKE
2131 LONGS GAP ROAD
CARLISLE, PA 17013-8623
who is/are the mortgagor(s) and/or real owner(s) of the property hereinafter described.
3. On 11/23/2004 mortgagor(s) made, executed and delivered a mortgage upon the premises
hereinafter described to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,
INC. AS A NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN HOME BANK, N.A. which mortgage is
recorded in the Office of the Recorder of CUMBERLAND County, in Mortgage Book
No. 1889, Page 1014. The PLAINTIFF is now the legal owner of the mortgage and is in
the process of formalizing an assignment of same. The mortgage and assignment(s), if
any, are matters of public record and are incorporated herein by reference in accordance
with Pa.R.C.P. 1019(g); which Rule relieves the Plaintiff from its obligations to attach
documents to pleadings if those documents are of public record.
4. The premises subject to said mortgage is described as attached.
5. The mortgage is in default because monthly payments of principal and interest upon said
mortgage due 04/01/2008 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 #: 182923
6.
The following amounts are due on the mortgage:
Principal Balance $164,962.64
Interest $4,209.25
03/01/2008 through 07/28/2008
Attorney's Fees $1,250.00
Cumulative Late Charges $476.55
11/23/2004 to 07/28/2008
Property Inspections $33.75
Cost of Suit and Title Search 550.00
Subtotal $171,482.19
Escrow
Credit ($1,446.31)
Deficit $0.00
Subtotal ($1,446.31)
TOTAL $170,035.88
7.
If the mortgage is reinstated prior to a Sheriffs Sale, the attorney's fee set forth above
may be less than the amount demanded based on work actually performed. The
attorney's fees requested are in conformity with the mortgage and Pennsylvania law.
Plaintiff reserves its right to collect attorney's fees up to 5% of the remaining principal
balance in the event the property is sold to a third party purchaser at Sheriffs Sale, or if
the complexity of the action requires additional fees in excess of the amount demanded in
the Action.
Plaintiff is not seeking a judgment of personal liability (or an in person am judgment)
against the Defendant(s) in the Action; however, Plaintiff reserves its right to bring a
separate Action to establish that right, if such right exists. If Defendant(s) has/have
received a discharge of personal liability in a bankruptcy proceeding, this Action of
Mortgage Foreclosure is in no way an attempt to reestablish such personal liability
discharged in bankruptcy, but only to foreclose the mortgage and sell the mortgaged
premises pursuant to Pennsylvania Law.
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9. 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 notice 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.
10. 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 $170,035.88, together with interest from 07/28/2008 at the rate of $28.25 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.
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By:
LAWRF11eF-T- PHELAN, ESQUIRE
FRANCIS S. HALLINAN, ESQUIRE
DANIEL G. SCHMIEG, ESQUIRE
MICHELE M. BRADFORD, ESQUIRE
JUDITH T. ROMANO, ESQUIRE
SHEETAL R. SHAH-JANI, ESQUIRE
JENINE R. DAVEY, ESQUIRE
LAUREN R. TABAS, ESQUIRE
VIVEK SRIVASTAVA, ESQUIRE
JAY B. JONES, ESQUIRE
PETER MULCAHY, ESQUIRE
ANDREW SPIVACK, ESQUIRE
JAIME MCGUINNESS, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Plaintiff
File #: 182923
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land situate in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows:
BEGINNING at an iron pin set on the Eastern dedicated right of way line of Long's Gap Road
(T-494) on the dividing line between Lots Nos. 1 and 2 on the hereinafter mentioned Subdivision
Plan; thence by said dedicated right of way line, North 22 degrees 46 minutes 56 seconds East
300.55 feet to a point; thence by the same, North 28 degrees 45 minutes 39 seconds East 154.29
feet to a point; thence by the same, North 39 degrees 40 minutes 49 seconds East 35.49 feet to an
iron pin; thence by the southern boundary of Lot NO. 9 of a Subdivision known as Shughart
Heights, North 89 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds East 128.98 feet to an iron pin;
Thence by land now or formerly of Ronald Alexander, South 10 degrees 26 minutes 21 seconds
East 449.03 feet to an iron pin; thence by the dividing line between Lots Nos. 1 and 2 on said
Plan, North 89 degrees 56 minutes 42 seconds West 423.61 feet to an iron pin, the Place of
BEGINNING.
BEING Lot No. 1 on a Preliminary-Final Subdivision Plan for Roy Shughart which is recorded
in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for Cumberland County in Plan Book 39, Page 21.
PARCEL NO: 29-04-0379-028A
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2131 LONGS GAP ROAD
File #: 182923
VERIFICATION
I hereby state that I am the attorney for Plaintiff in this matter, that Plaintiff is
outside the jurisdiction of the Court and/or the verification could not be obtained within
the time allowed for the filing of the pleading, that I am authorized to make this
verification pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1024 (c), and that the statements made in the foregoing
Civil Action in Mortgage Foreclosure are based upon information supplied by Plaintiff
and are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
Furthermore, counsel intends to substitute a verification from Plaintiff upon receipt.
The undersigned understands that this statement is made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa.C.S. Sec. 4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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Attorney for Plaintiff
DATE: D
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PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, LLP
FRANCIS S. HALLINAN, ESQ., Id. No. 62695
ONE PENN CENTER PLAZA, SUITE 1400
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 563-7000
GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC
Plaintiff
VS.
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 08-4560 CIVIL TERM
REBEKAH SIKES WICKE CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Defendant(s)
PRAECIPE TO SUBSTITUTE VERIFICATION
TO CIVIL ACTION COMPLAINT
IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly substitute the attached verification for the verification originally filed with the
complaint in the instant matter.
Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg, LLP
Attorney for Plaintiff
By:
?g Francis S. Hallinan, Esquire
Date:
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Jeffrey Stephan hereb states that he/she is
Limited signing y
VERIFICATION
of GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC, servicing agent for Plaintiff in
this matter, that he/she is authorized to take this Verification, and that the statements made in the
foregoing Civil Action in Mortgage Foreclosure are true and correct to the best of his/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 unsworn falsification authoriti
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?frey Stephan
DATE: Title: iied Signing Old
Company: GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC
Loan: 060 1 1 12589
File #: 182923
PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, LLP
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
GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC
Plaintiff
VS.
REBEKAH SIKES WICKE
Defendant(s)
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 08-4560 CIVIL TERM
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a strue and correct copy of Plaintiff's Praecipe to attach Verification
of Complaint was sent via first class mail to the following on the date listed below:
REBEKAH SIKES WICKE
2131 LONGS GAP ROAD
CARLISLE, PA 17013-8623
Date: tx-
Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg, LLP
Attorney for Plaintiff
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND
CASE NO: 2008-04560 P
COMMONTWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
GMAC MORTGAGE LLC
VS
WICKE REBEKAH SIKES
R. Thomas Kline Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
WICKE REBEKAH SIKES but was
unable to locate Her in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
COMPLAINT - MORT FORE ,
the within named DEFENDANT
2131 LONGS GAP ROAD
NOT FOUND , as to
WICKE REBEKAH SIKES
CARLISLE, PA 17013-8623
IT LOOKED AS THOUGH SOMEONE WAS HOME, BUT NO ONE
WOULD ANSWER THE DOOR.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 6.00
Not Found 5.00
Surcharge 10.00
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39.00
So aneVer
/ R. Thomas Kline
Sh i f of Cumberland County
HELAN HALLINAN SCHMIEG
08/29/2008
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this day of
A. D.
Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg, LLP
Lawrence T. Phelan, Esq., Id. No. 32227
Francis S. Hallinan, Esq., Id. No. 62695
1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1400
One Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19103
715-563-7000
GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC
Plaintiff
VS.
REBEKAH SIKES WICKS
Defendants
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CIVIL DIVISION
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
No. 08-4560 CIVIL TERM
Kindly reinstate the Civil Action in Mortgage Foreclosure with reference to the above
captioned matter.
Date: 4 ntPmh .r 9, 20OR
PHELAN ALLINAN & SCHMIEG, LLP
By.
F NCIS S. ALLINAN, ESQUIRE
LAWRENCE T. PHELAN, ESQUIRE
DANIEL G. SCHMIEG, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg LLP
By: Daniel G. Schmieg, Esq., Id. No. 08-4560 Civil Term 62205
One Penn Center at Suburban Station
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1814
(215) 563-7000
Caroline.Cinquino@fedphe.com Attorney for Plaintiff
GMAC Mortgage, LLC Court of Common Pleas
Civil Division
VS. Cumberland County
Rebekah Sikes Wicke No. 08-4560 Civil Term
MOTION FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO
SPECIAL ORDER OF COURT
Plaintiff, by its counsel, Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg, LLP, moves this
Honorable Court for an Order directing service of the Complaint and all future pleadings
upon the above-captioned Defendant, Rebekah Sikes Wicke, by first class mail and
certified mail to the mortgaged premises, 2131 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17013,
posting of the mortgaged premises, 2131 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17013, and
publication pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 430, and in support thereof avers as follows:
1. Attempts to serve Defendant, Rebekah Sikes, personally with the
Complaint have been unsuccessful. The Sheriff of Cumberland County attempted to serve the
Defendant at the mortgaged premises, 2131 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17013. As
indicated by the Sheriffs Return of Service attached hereto as Exhibit "A", the Defendant
could not be located.
2. Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 430, Plaintiff has made a good faith effort to locate
the Defendant. An Affidavit of Reasonable Investigation setting forth the specific inquiries
made and the results is attached hereto as Exhibit "B".
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3. Plaintiff contacted the Prothontary's Office and as of October 7, 2008, no
Judge has previously entered a ruling in this case.
4. In accordance with Cumberland County Local Rule 208.3(9), Plaintiff sent
a copy of its Proposed Motion for Special Service and Order to the Defendant on September
29, 2008 and requested Defendant's concurrence. Plaintiff did not receive any written
response from the Defendant. A true and correct copy of Plaintiff's September 29, 2008
letter and postmarked certificate of mailing pursuant to Local Rule 208.3(9) attached hereto,
made part hereof, and marked Exhibit "C".
5. Plaintiff submits that it has made a good faith effort to locate the
Defendant, Rebekah Sikes Wicke, but has been unable to do so.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter an
Order pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 430 directing service of the Complaint by first class mail,
certified mail, by posting of the premises and by publication.
Respectfully submitted,
ieg, LLP
Danie c ieg, Esquire
Attorneys for Plaintiff
October 7, 2008
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Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg LLP
By: Daniel G. Schmieg, Esq., Id. No.
One Penn Center at Suburban Station
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1814
(215) 563-7000
Caroline.Cinquino@fedphe.com
GMAC Mortgage, LLC
vs.
Rebekah Sikes Wicke
08-4560 Civil Term 62205
Attorney for Plaintiff
Court of Common Pleas
Civil Division
Cumberland County
No. 08-4560 Civil Term
MEMORANDUM OF LAW
Pa. R.C.P. 43.0 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 return of "Not Found" or the fact that a Defendant has moved without leaving a new forwarding address is
insufficient evidence of concealment. Gonzales vs. Polis. 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 postal authorities including inquiries
pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, 39 C.F.R. Part 265, (2) inquiries of relatives, neighbors, friends and employers of the
Defendant and (3) examinations of local telephone directories, voter registration records, local tax records, and motor vehicle records.
(b) (1) If service of process by publication has been authorized by rule of
civil procedure or order of court, the publication shall be by advertising a notice of
the action once in the legal publication, if any, designated by the court for the
publication of legal notices and in one newspaper of general circulation within the
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county. The publication shall contain the caption of the action and the names of
the parties, state the nature of the action and conclude with a notice.
(b) (2) When service is made by publication upon the heirs and assigns of a named
former owner or party in interest, the court may permit publication against the heirs or
assigns generally if it is set forth in the complaint or an affidavit that they are unknown.
As indicated by the attached Sheriffs Return of Service, marked hereto as Exhibit
"A", the Sheriff has been unable to serve the Complaint. A good faith effort to discover the
whereabouts of the Defendant has been made as evidenced by the attached Affidavit of
Reasonable Investigation, marked Exhibit "B".
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter an
Order pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 430 directing service of the Complaint by first class mail,
certified mail, by posting of the mortgaged premises and by publication pursuant to Pa.
R.C.P. 430.
Respectfully submitted,
Sci?r ILLP
By-
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Date: October 7, 2008
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND
CASE NO: 2008-04560 P
COMMONTWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
GMAC MORTGAGE LLC
VS
WICKE REBEKAH SIKES
R. Thomas Kline Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
WICKE REBEKAH SIKES but was
unable to locate Her in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
COMPLAINT - MORT FORE
the within named DEFENDANT
NOT FOUND , as to
WICKE REBEKAH SIKES
2131 LONGS GAP ROAD
CARLISLE, PA 17013-8623
IT LOOKED AS THOUGH SOMEONE WAS HOME, BUT NO ONE
WOULD ANSWER THE DOOR.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 6.00
Not Found 5.00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
39.00
So
R. Thomas Kline
Sh i f of Cumberland County
HELAN HALLINAN SCHMIEG
08/29/2008
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this day of
A. D.
FULL SPECTRUM LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
AFFIDAVIT OF GOOD FAITH INVESTIGATION
File Number: 182923
Attorney Firm: Phelan, Hallinan & Schmieg, LLP
Subject: Rebekah Sikes Wicke
Property Address: 2131 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17013
I, Brendan Booth, being duly sworn according to law, do hereby depose and state as
follows, I have conducted an investigation into the whereabouts of the above-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
Rebekah Sikes Wicke - xxx-xx-7234
B. EMPLOYMENT SEARCH
Rebekah Sikes Wicke - A review of the credit reporting agencies provided no
employment information.
C. INQUIRY OF CREDITORS
Our inquiry of creditors indicated that Rebekah Sikes Wicke reside(s) at: 2131 Longs
Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17013.
II. INQUIRY OF TELEPHONE COMPANY
A. DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE SEARCH
Our office contacted directory assistance, which indicated that Rebekah Sikes Wicke
reside at: 2131 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17013. On 11-07-07 our office made a
telephone call to the subject's phone number (717) 249-0174 and received the
following information: disconnected.
B. On 07-15-08 our office made a telephone call to the phone number (717) 701-1284 and
received the following information: disconnected.
III. INQUIRY OF NEIGHBORS
On 07-15-08 our office made several phone calls in an attempt to contact Michael D.
Lamaster (717) 243-1706,2101 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17013: answering
machine.
On 07-15-08 our office made several phone calls in an attempt to contact Mary L.
Bloom (717) 258-5993, 2120 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17013: answering machine.
On 07-15-08 our office made a phone call in an attempt to contact Ellen D. Oliver
(717) 960-0579,2110 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17013: fax tone.
IV. ADDRESS INQUIRY
A. NATIONAL ADDRESS UPDATE
On 07-15-08 we reviewed the National Address database and found the following
information: Rebekah Sikes Wicke - 2131 Longs Gap Road, 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. DRIVERS LICENSE INFORMATION
A. MOTOR VEHICLE & DMV OFFICE
Per the PA Department of Motor Vehicles, we were unable to obtain address
information on Rebekah Sikes Wicke.
VI. OTHER INQUIRIES
A. DEATH RECORDS
As of 07-15-08 Vital Records and all public databases have no death record on file for
Rebekah Sikes Wicke.
B. COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION
The county voter registration was unable to confirm a registration for Rebekah Sikes
Wicke residing at: last registered address.
VII. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OF SUBJECT
A. DATE OF BIRTH
Rebekah Sikes Wicke - 03-17-1958
B. A.K.A.
Rebekah Sikes Jumper; Rebekah Sikes Farling
* Our accessible databases have been checked and cross-referenced for the above
named individual(s).
* Please be advised our database information indicates the subject resides at the
current address.
I certify that the foregoing statements made by me are true. I am aware that if any of
the foregoing states made by me are willfully false, I am subject to punishment.
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
Sec. 4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15th day of July, 2008.
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Suite 1400
One Penn Center Plaza at Suburban Station
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-563-7000
Main Fax: 215-563-7009
E-mail Caroline.Cinquino@fedphe.com
Caroline Cinquino,
Service Department
Representing Lenders in
Pennsylvania and New Jersey
October 7, 2008
Rebekah Sikes Wicke
2131 Longs Gap Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
RE: GMAC Mortgage, LLC vs. Rebekah Sikes Wicke
Premises Address: 2131 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17013
Cumberland County, No. 08-4560 Civil Term
Dear Defendant,
Enclosed please find a true and correct copy of my proposed Motion for Special
Service and Order. In accordance with Cumberland County Local Rule 208.3(9), I am
seeking concurrence with the requested relief that is, Special Service. Please respond to me
within one week, by October 7, 2008.
Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact me. Otherwise, please be guided accordingly.
Very truly yours,
Caroline Cinquino
For Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
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VERIFICATION
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire, hereby states that he is the Attorney 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 the statements made are subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
October 7, 2008
Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg, LLP
By: Daniel G. Schmieg, Esq., Id. No. 08-4560 Civil Term 62205
One Penn Center at Suburban Station
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1814
(215) 563-7000
Caroline.Cinquino@fedphe.com Attorney for Plaintiff
GMAC Mortgage, LLC Court of Common Pleas
Civil Division
VS. Cumberland County
No. 08-4560 Civil Term
Rebekah Sikes Wicke
CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the Motion for Service Pursuant to Special Order of
Court, Memorandum of Law, proposed Order and attached exhibits have been sent to the
individual as indicated below by first class mail, postage prepaid, on the date listed
below.
Rebekah Sikes Wicke
2131 Longs Gap Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
The undersigned understands that this statement is made subject to the
penalties of 18 PA C.S. 4904 relating to un-sworn falsification to authorities.
Respectfully submitted,
Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg, LLP
By
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Date: October 7, 2008 Attorney for Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
GMAC Mortgage, LLC
Civil Division
vs. No. 08-4560 Civil Term
Rebekah Sikes Wicke
ORDER
AND NOW, this /o' day of , 2008, 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 Plaintiff may obtain service of
the Complaint and all future pleadings on Defendant, Rebekah Sikes Wicke, by:
1. Posting of the premises: 2131 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17013.
2. First class mail to Rebekah Sikes Wicke at the mortgaged premises located at
2131 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17013; and
3. Certified mail to Rebekah Sikes Wicke at the mortgaged premises located at
2131 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17013; and
4. Publication in accordance with PA. R.C.P. 430.
Cc: Rebekah Sikes Wicke
2131 Longs Gap Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Rebekah Sikes Wicke
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GMAC Mortgage, LLC
vs.
Rebekah Sikes Wicke
Court of Common Pleas
Civil Division
Cumberland County
No. 08-4560 Civil Term
RESPONSE TO MOTION FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO
SPECIAL ORDER OF COURT
COMES NOW Defendant, Rebekah Sikes Wicke, in Response to Plaintiff s Motion for
Service and hereby states:
1. Defendant's response to Plaintiff s allegation related to attempts to serve Defendant,
Rebekah Sikes (Wicke), personally with the Complaint and that they have been unsuccessful:
a. To date, I have not received any file stamped documents showing the original complaint
filed to the Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division, Cumberland County, No. 08-4560
Civil Term. The only documentation I have received have not been file stamped and are
as follows:
i. Copy of August 6, 2008 letter to the Office of the Prothonotary noting, "Enclosed
please find Plaintiffs Praecipe To Substitute Verification relative to the above
matter." This letter was addressed to 2131 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle PA 17013 and
forwarded to my current address, 26 Sewanee Avenue, Greenville PA 29609, by the
Post Office on 8/12/08, and received on 8/15/2008. The enclosures were copies of
(1) Praecipe To Substitute Verification of Civil Action Complaint in Mortgage
Foreclosure dated 8/6/08,
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(2) Certificate of Service dated 8/6/08, and
(3) Verification dated 7/30/08.
ii. Copy of September 29, 2008 letter to the Office of Prothonotary noting "Enclosed for
filing and transmittal to the assigned Civil Signing Judge for execution, please find
Plaintiff s Motion for Service Pursuant to Special Order of Court, Memorandum of
Law, proposed Order and attached exhibits." This letter and enclosures was
addressed to 2131 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle PA 17013 and forwarded to my current
address, 26 Sewanee Avenue, Greenville PA 29609, by the Post Office on 10/07/08,
received on 10/11/2008. The enclosures were copies of:
(1) Order, Motion for Service Pursuant to Special Order of Court dated September
29, 2008,
(2) Memorandum of Law dated September 29, 2008,
(3) Exhibit A-Sheriff of Cumberland County Return of Service. There is a date of
8/29/2008 below Phelan Hallinan Schmieg, but I am not sure when the Sheriff
went to 2131 Longs Gap Road to service the Complaint,
(4) Exhibit B-Full Spectrum Legal Service, Inc. Affidavit of Good Faith
Investigation dated July 15, 2008,
(5) Exhibit C-Letter to Rebekah Sikes Wicke stating "Enclosed please find a true
and correct copy of my proposed Motion for Special Service and Order ...Please
respond to me within one week, by October 7, 2008." dated September 29, 2008,
(6) Verification dated September 29, 2008, and
(7) Certification of Service dated September 29, 2008.
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2. Defendant's response to Plaintiff's allegation that Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 430, Plaintiff has
made a good faith effort to locate the Defendant. An Affidavit of Reasonable Investigation
setting forth the specific inquiries made and results is attached hereto as Exhibit B".
a. Credit Information
i. B. Employment Search. I have been employed by Wells Fargo Insurance Services
since 03/31/2008 out of Greenville SC.
ii. Inquiry of Creditors. I am on file with South Carolina Utility companies with my 26
Sewanee Avenue, Greenville SC 29609 address,
b. Inquiry of Telephone Company.
i. Directory of Assistance Search. States "On 11-07-07 our office made a telephone call
to the subject's phone number (717) 294-0174 and received the following
information: disconnected."
(1) My home number (717) 249-0174, was in service on 11-07-07.
ii. States "On 07-15-08 our office made a telephone call to the phone number (717) 701-
1284 and received the following information: disconnected."
(1) My cell phone service has never been disconnected.
c. Address Inquiry
i. GMAC was given the address of 26 Sewanee Avenue, Greenville SC 29609 on many
occasions, the first date being 7/11/2008.
ii. The post office has forwarded mail from 2131 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle PA 17013 to
26 Sewanee Avenue, Greenville SC 29609, including certified mail from GMAC,
since June 28, 2008.
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3. Defendant's response to Plaintiff's allegation that in accordance with Cumberland County
Local Rule 208.3(9), Plaintiff sent a copy of its Proposed Motion for Special Service and
Order to the Defendant to September 29, 2008 and requested Defendant's concurrence.
Plaintiff did not receive any written response from the Defendant. A true and correct copy
of Plaintiff's September 29, 2008 letter and postmarked certificate of mailing pursuant to
Local Rule 208.3(9) attached hereto, made part hereof, and marked Exhibit "C".
a. I did not receive a separate mailing of this letter. The first and only notice I had of it was
as part of the September 29, 2008 filing to the Office of the Prothonotary. The postmark
on the envelope is Sep 29 2008, the post office forwarded it on 10/07/08 and I received it
on 10/11/08. There was no opportunity to respond within one week of the mailing of the
letter.
4. On August 8, 2008, I made an electronic payment to GMAC for the mortgage in question.
On August 15, 2008 the payment was returned to my bank with no reason why. On August
20, 2008 my bank sent me a letter stating that the payee had refused payment; the payment
was returned indicating refused by the payee. Until receipt of the letter from my bank, I had
not been notified that GMAC was no longer accepting payments.
Respectfully submitted,
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Rebekah Sikes Wicke
26 Sewanee Avenue
Greenville, SC 29609
(717) 701-1284
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REBEKAH SIKES WICKE
26 Sewanee Avenue
Greenville, SC 29609
Phone 717-701-1284
October 27, 2008
Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County Courthouse
Courthouse Square
Carlisle PA 17013
Re: GMAC Mortgage, LLC vs. Rebekah Sikes Wicke
Cumberland County, No. 08-4560 Civil Term
Dear Sir or Madam:
Enclosed please find my Response to the September 29, 2008 Plaintiffs Motion for Service
Pursuant to Special Order of Court, Memorandum of Law, proposed Order and attached exhibits,
specifically regarding the good faith effort made to contact me.
If these documents meet your approval, please return a file-stamped copy in the enclosed self-
addressed stamped envelopes to both the Plaintiff s representatives and myself.
Thank you for your attention and kindness in this matter.
Very truly yours,
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Rebekah Sikes Wicke
cc: Caroline Cinquino
For Daniel G. Schmieg, Esquire
Phelan, Hallinan & Schmieg LLP
One Penn Center at Suburban Station
Suite 1400
Philadelphia PA 19103-1814
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PHELAN HALLINAN, & SCHMIEG, L.L.P.
By: Lawrence T. Phelan, Esq., Id. No. 32227
Francis S. Hallinan, Esq., Id. No. 62695
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esq., Id. No. 62205
One Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-7000
GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC
Plaintiff
VS.
REBEKAH SIKES WICKE
Defendants
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 08-4560-CIVIL TERM
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW PLAINTIFF'S
MOTION FOR ALTERNATIVE SERVICE AND ORDER OF COURT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly withdraw Plaintiff s Motion for Alternative Service filed on October 8, 2008
and Court Order granted October 10, 2008 in reference to the above c ti
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Attorney for Plaintiff
Date: November 4, 2008
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PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC
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REBEKAH SIKES WICKE COURT TERM:
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GREENVILLE, SC 29609 XX Civil Action
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Adult family member with whom Defendant(s) reside(s).
Relationship is
Adult in charge of Defendant's residence who refused to give name or 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.
an officer of said Defendant's company.
Other:
Description: Age -__4 ? Height 5' li Weight 150 Race vJ SeX F Other
I. "4(Jr' , a competent adult, being duly sworn according to law, depose and state
that I personally handed $ true and correct copy of the Foreclosure Complaint in the manner as set
forth herein, issued in the'captioned case on the date and at the address indicated above.
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Lawrence T. Phelan, Esq., Id. No. 32227
Francis S. Hallinan, Esq., Id. No. 62695
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esq., Id No. 62205
One Penn Center at Suburban Station
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1814
(215) 563-7000
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC Court of Common Pleas
Plaintiff Civil Division
vs CUMBERLAND County
REBEKAH SIKES WICKE No. 08-4560-CIVIL TERM
Defendant PHS# 182923
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above referenced case Discontinued and Ended without
prejudice.
X Please mark the above referenced case Settled, Discontinued and Ended.
Please mark judgments satisfied and the Action settled, discontinued and
ended.
Please Vacate the judgment entered and mark the action discontinued and
ended without prejudice.
Please withdraw the complaint and mark the action discontinued and
ended without prejudice.
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Date: January 5, 2009
Francis S. Hall n
Attorney for Plaintiff
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