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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC
PO Box 2036
Warren, MI 48090
Plaintiff :
vs.
MARK D HENDERSON
1224 EDINBURG
New Cumberland PA 17070
: CIVIL ACTION
NO: 68 - 5(o(,A
Defendant :
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NOTICE TO DEFEND
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 to
Defend are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by an 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 OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
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PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ON AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
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MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES
401 EAST LOUTHER STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
717-243-9400
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC :
PO Box 2036 CIVIL ACTION
Warren, MI 48090 ;
Plaintiff
VS.
MARK D HENDERSON
1224 EDINBURG
New Cumberland PA 17070 :
Defendant
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COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC, by and through its attorneys, Edwin A.
Abrahamsen & Associates, P.C., complains of the Defendant as follows:
1. Plaintiff, ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC, (hereinafter "Plaintiff') is a Michigan
corporation with a principal place of business located at PO Box 2036 Warren, MI 48090.
2. The Defendant MARK D HENDERSON (hereinafter "Defendant") is an adult
individual residing at 1224 EDINBURG New Cumberland PA 17070.
3. At all relevant times herein, Plaintiff was engaged in the business of debt purchase
and collection.
4. Defendant applied for and received a credit card issued by HSBC Consumer
Lending (US with the account number 71330300131223.
5. The within account was sold by HSBC Consumer Lending (US to ASSET
ACCEPTANCE, LLC for valuable consideration and all rights under said accounts were assigned
to ASSET ACCEPTANCE, LLC. (See, Bill of Sale, Affidavit and Assignment attached hereto as
Exhibit "A.")
6. Use of the HSBC Consumer Lending (US credit card was subject to the terms of
the Cardmember Agreement, a copy of which was sent to the Defendant along with the credit
card.
7. Defendant used the HSBC Consumer Lending (US credit card account
number71330300131223, for purchases, cash advances and/or balance transfers.
8. The Defendant was mailed account statements relative to the Defendant's use of the
subject credit card. (See, Card Statements attached hereto as Exhibit "B.")
9. The Defendant defaulted under the terms of the Agreement by failing and refusing
to make monthly payments on the account as they became due.
10. The account became delinquent June 12, 2006.
11. The principal amount was $8,803.98 at the time it was received by Plaintiff.
12. Pursuant to the account agreement, any unpaid balance accrues interest at the rate
of 23.
13. The total amount due and owing the Plaintiff including interest, is $11,583.29.
14. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Defendant is liable to Plaintiff for court
costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests judgment in its favor and against Defendant in the
amount of $11,583.29 plus costs of suit, reasonable attorneys' fees and any other relief as the
Court deems just and appropriate.
submitted,
Edwin A. Abrah?n & Assoc.
Michael F. Ratc Ord, Esquire
Heather K. Woodruff, Esquire
Attorney I.D. Nos.: 86285/207805
1729 Pittston Avenue
Scranton, PA 18505
mratchford@eaa-law.com
hwoodruff@eaa-law.com
VERIFICATION
I, Michael F. Ratchford, attorney for Plaintiff, ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC, am fully
familiar with the facts set forth in the within Complaint and am authorized to make this
Verification on behalf of Plaintiff. I Verify that the facts set forth in the within allegations are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge, knowing that any false statements are punishable
by law pursuant to 18 C.S.A. 4904.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF MACOMB
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ASSET ACCEPTANCE, LLC )
Plaintiff, )
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MARK D HENDERSON ) AFFIDAVIT
Defendant, ^n )
I, Dteann CIS0 ` being first duly sworn deposes and states:
That I am the Supervisor of ASSET ACCEPTANCE, LLC a Limited Liability company organized and
existing under the laws of the State of Delaware and doing business at P.O. BOX 2041, WARREN, MI 48090.
That there is justly due and owing on the account, the sum of $10889.83 representing the charged off
amount and interest.
That the said account originally with HSBC CONSUMER LENDING USA/, account number
71330300131223, has been purchased by ASSET ACCEPTANCE, LLC, who now owns said account and has all
rights connected therewith including the right to institute this action.
That we have been unable to determine if the Defendant is in the military service of the United States of
America. Further, we are unable to determine if the Defendant is entitled to rights and privileges provided under
the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
this 21 st day of May, 2008.
Subscribed and sworn to for me, a Notary Public for the State of Michigan, the 21st of May, 2008 as certified
by my hand as set forth im iately below.
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ACCOUNT NUMBER CURRENT BALANCE
71330300131223 $10889.83
STATEMENT DATE DUE DATE
MAY 21 2008 DUE
MARK D HENDERSON
103 HALDEMAN AVE
NEW CUMBERLND,PA 17070-1163
ACCOUNT NUMBER
71330300131223
DATE OF LAST PAYMENT
06x12/06
DATE REFERENCE NO ACCOUNT INFORMATION BALANCE DUE
MAY 21 2008 35529693 BALANCE DUE $10889.83
ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC, A LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY ORGANIZED AND
EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF DELAWARE, ASSIGNEE OF
71330300131223
P.O. Box 2036, Warren, MI 48090
DATE OF DELINQUENCY PCHASED ON CHARGE OFF AMOUNT* INTEREST RATE
07/11/06 1/2 7/07 $8803.98 23.00°%
SERVICE ADDRESS (IF APPLICABLE) INTEREST DUE AS OF MAY 21 2008
$2085.85
*For purposes of this Statement only, Charge Off Amount reflects credits for payments received by
Asset, if any.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2008-05612 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC
VS
HENDERSON MARK D
MICHELLE GUTSHALL , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
HENDERSON MARK D the
DEFENDANT , at 1344:00 HOURS, on the 26th day of September, 2008
at 103 HALDEMAN AVENUE
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070
by handing to
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge (?_
Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this
of
So Answers:
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17.00 .00
10.00 R. Thomas Kline
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45.00 10/01/2008
EDWIN ABRAHAMSEN & ASSOCIATES
By:
day Deputy Sheriff
A.D.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC
Plaintiff
: CIVIL. ACTION
vs.
MARK D HENDERSON : NO: 2008-05612
Defendant
TEN DAY NOTICE OF INTENT TO TAKE DEFAULT JUDGMENT
To: MARK D I-IENDI?RSON
1224 EllINBURG
New Cumberland PA 17070
Date of Notice: November 12, 2008
IMPORTANT NOTICE PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. 237 1(a)(2)
YOU ARE IN DEFAULTBECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER AN
APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY AN ATTORNI-Y AND FILL 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 A130UT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE AISLE
TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER
LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
MIDP17NN LEGAL. SERVICES
401 EAST LOUTHER STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
717-243-9400
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUM13ERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC
: CIVIL ACTION
Plaintiff :
vs. ,
MARK D HENDERSON : NO: 2008-05612
Defendant
CERIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael F. Ratchford, Esquire, hereby certify that on November 12, 20081 served a
copy of the Ten Day Notice of Intent to Take Default in the above captioned matter by mailing;
the same via First Class United States mail, postage prepaid addressed as follows:
MARK D HENDERSON
1224 EDINBURG
New Cumberland PA 17070
Edwin A. Abrahamsen & Associates. P.C.
BY: A7/l/v / /U
Midb el F. Ratchford, Esq
Attorney I.U. No.: 86285
1729 Pittston Avenue
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 558-5510
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