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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CNILACTION-LAW
DICKINSON COLLEGE,
Plaintiff
DAVID E. & DEBORAH B. YEARING,
H1W, & BRIAN D. YEARING,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
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 Plaintiffs. 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 MAYBE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCE FEE OR NO FEE:
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
Dated: April 5, 2004
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1. D. Number 87326
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 0 '-I - 1'/ s B'
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DICKINSON COLLEGE,
Plaintiff
DAVID E. & DEBORAH B. YEARING,
H/W, & BRIAN D. YEARING,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes Plaintiff Dickinson College by and through its attorneys, MARTS ON
DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO, and hereby avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff Dickinson College is a Pennsylvania educational institution and nonprofit
corporation with its principal place of business at West Street, Post Office Box 1773, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendants, David E. and Deborah B. Yearing (hereinafter "Parents"), are adult
individuals residing as husband and wife with a last known address of 1004 Riclunont Street,
Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18509-1724.
3. Defendant, BrianD. Yearing (hereinafter "Student"), is an adult individual with a last
known address of! 004 Riclunont Street, Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18509-1724.
4. On or about August 28, 1996, Parents and Student entered into a Promissory Note
(Note #1) with Plaintiff for the financing of $5,425.00, plus interest and costs by Parents on their
own behalf, for educational services and benefits to Student at Plaintiffs institution. A copy of Note
#1 is attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
5. On or about January 29, 1999, Parents and Student entered into a Promissory Note
(Note #2) with Plaintiff for the financing of $4,270.00, plus interest and costs by Parents on their
own behalf for educational services and benefits to Student at Plaintiffs institution. A copy of
Note#2 is attached hereto as Exhibit "B."
6. On or about May 10, 2000, Parent, David Yearing, and Student entered into an
additional Promissory Note (Note #3) with Plaintiff for the financing of $800.00, plus interest and
costs by Parent on his own behalf, for educational services and benefits to Student at Plaintiffs
institution. A copy of Note #3 is attached hereto as Exhibit "C."
7. On or about May 10, 2000, Parent, David Yearing, and Student entered into an
additional Promissory Note (Note #4) with Plaintiff for the financing of$4,000.00, plus interest and
costs by Parent on his own behalf, for educational services and benefits to Student at Plaintiffs
institution. A copy of Note #4 is attached hereto as Exhibit "D."
8. The collective principal balance for Note #1, Note #2, Note #3 and Note #4 is
$14,495.00.
9, Note #1, Note #2, Note #3 and Note #4 grant Plaintiff reasonable collection and
attorneys' fees which Plaintiff has calculated to be $ 2,174.25.
10. As of March 24, 2004, the principal and interest due and payable by Parents and
Student to Plaintiff was $21,021.08, plus interest in the amount of$2.86 per day.
II. On or about August I, 2003, Parents and Student signed a reaffirmation note
acknowledging the above mentioned loans. A copy of that reaffirmation note is attached as Exhibit
"E,"
12. Parents and Student stopped make monthly payments on the reaffirmation note on
or about December 24,2003.
13. As of March 24, 2004, the outstanding balance of$21,021.08 represents the total and
actual overdue value of the financing provided to Parents and Student under Note # 1, Note #2, Note
#3 and Note #4 for which they have yet to pay.
14. Plaintiff fulfilled, performed and complied with all obligations and conditions of Note
#1, Note #2, Note#3 and Note #4.
COUNT I
BREACH OF CONTRACT
DICKINSON COLLEGE v, DAVID E. YEARING & BRIAN D. YEARING
15. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference the averments contained in Paragraphs 1
through 14 of this Complaint.
16. Parent, David E. Yearing, and Student breached the expressed and implied
obligations, conditions and terms of agreement of Note #1, Note #2, Note#3 and Note #4 by failing
to pay the amounts financed therein.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendants, David E. Yearing and Brian
D. Yearing, in the amount of$21 ,021.08, plus interest in the amount of$2.86 per day, collection and
attorneys' fees in the amount of$2,174.25 and costs of suit.
COUNT II
BREACH OF CONTRACT
DICKINSON COLLEGE v. DEBORAH B, YEARING
17. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference the averments contained in Paragraphs 1
through 16 ofthis Complaint.
18. Parent, Deborah B. Yearing, breached the expressed and implied obligations,
conditions and terms of agreement of Note #1 and Note#2 by failing to pay the amounts financed
therein.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Parent, Deborah B. Yearing, in the
amount of$14,162.31, plus interest in the amount of$1.52 per day, collection and attorneys' fees
in the amount of $1 ,454.25 and costs of suit.
COUNT III
IN QUANTUM MERUIT
DICKINSON COLLEGE v. BRIAN D. YEARING
19. Plaintiffhereby incorporates by reference the averments contained in Paragraphs 1
through 18 of this Complaint.
20. Having requested Plaintiff to loan money, and doing so to the benefit of Student,
Student became liable to Plaintiff for said money.
21. Student has been unjustly enriched by accepting said money without paying Plaintiff
reasonable compensation therefor.
22. The total amount by which Student has become enriched is $21,021.08, plus interest
in the amount of $2.86 per day.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant, Brian D. Yearing, in the
amount of$21,021.08, plus interest in the amount of$2.86 per day, collection and attorneys' fees
in the amount of $2, 174.25 and costs of suit.
By
F WILLIAMS & OTTO
David R. Galloway
J.D. No. 87326
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-3093
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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DICKINSON COLLEGE FLEXIBLE FINANCING SYSTEM - PLAN B
EDUCATIONAL GOODS AND SERVICES RETAIL INSTALLMENT CONTRACT
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Seller:
Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-2896
Buyer(s):
David E. & Deborah B. Yearing
1004 Richmont St.
Scranton PA 18509
If there is morE:: than one Buyer, each of yo-..:. will be obligated, jointly and severally, for
all sums due and for the performance of all agreements as provided in this Contract.
Under the terms of this Educational Goods and Services Retail Installment Contract,
you have agreed to pay the expenses incurred for goods and services to be provided
and rendered I as the case may be, to Brian D. Yearing (hereinafter "Student") during his/her
enrollment at Dickinson College during the 1996-1997 academic year, including tuition, room anc
board, books and supplies as herein stated (hereinafter the "Goods and Services").
The Goods and Services shall include only tuition, room and board.
II. TERMS OF PAYMENT AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Disclosures Required by Federal Law
ANNUAL PERCENTAGE
RATE:'
Cost of credit as
yearly rate
FINANCE CHARGE:
Dollar amount
credit will
cost buyer
!\.MOUNT FINANCED:
Amount of credit
provided by
Dickinson College
TOTAL OF
PAYMENTS:
Amount paid by
Buyer as total of
all scheduled
payments
TOTAL SALE
PRICE:
Total cost of
purchase on
credit, including
down payment of
$ $20,985.00
9.25 %
$ $3,802.92
$ $5,425.00
$ $9,227.92
$ $26,410.00
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EXHIBIT "A"
Number of payments
152
*Variable Rate:
Late Charge:
Prepayment:
Rev 8/96
Yeari
8uyer's payment schedule will be as follows:
Amount of Payments
When Payments are Due
$ $60.71
Monthly commencing 9/28/96 until OS/28/09
The ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE disclosed above is a varinble rate and may
change. The ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE may increase during the term of
this transaction if the prime rate of interest announced in the Wall
street Journal as of the close of business on June 30 of each calendar
year increases, and will be increased to the prime rate plus 1%. The
ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE will not increase more than once a year, and
the new interest rate will become effective on July 1 following the
increase, if any, in the prime rate of interest. Any increase will
be in the form of higher payment amounts. If your cost of the Goods
and Services sold hereunder were $$5,425.00 at 9.25% per annum
for 152 months and the prime rate plus 1% were increased to 10.25%,
your regular monthly payments would increase to $$63.87. Further,
the ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE will not increase to more than 18% or such
other rate as may be permitted under the Pennsylvania Goods and Service
Installment Sales Act.
If a payment is more than 15 days late, a sum equivalent to 5% of the
late payment (but no more than $2.50 and not less than $1,00) may be
charged.
Buyer may prepay the unpaid balance of the Amount Financed and any
FINANCE CHARGE due through the date of early payment, in full or in
part, without penalty.
SEE SECTION VI OF THE CONTRACT BELOW FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT NON-PAYMENT, DEFAULT ANI
REQUIRED REPAYMENT BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE FOR REPAYMENT OF THE AMOUNT FINANCED.
III. ITEMIZATION OF AMOUNT FINANCED
1.
Cash price of Goods and Services:
$26,4l0.0C
2.
$
Total down payment:
$20,985.0C
3,
Unpaid balance of cash price (1 - 2):
$5,425.00
4.
Amount paid to others on Buyer's behalf,
- 0 -
5.
Amount Financed (3 + 4):
$5,425.00
$
V. CREUIT INSURANCE
credit life insurance for the term of this Contract is not required.
V. NO WARRANTIES
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, GIVEN BY SELLER IN CONNECTION
WITH SALE OF THE GOODS AND SERVICES COVERED BY THIS CONTRACT UNLESS BUYER HAS BEEN GIVEN
A SEPARATE WRITTEN WARRANTY.
VI. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
1. Buyer agrees to pay Seller the Total Sale Price by making the total down payment
and paying Seller the Total of Payments in the number and amount of monthly
payments shown in the Payment Schedule. Payments are due on or before the Bame
date of each month as the first payment date_ Payments must be made to Eduserv
Technologies, Inc. at the following address:
Eduserv T9ch~ologieB, Inc.
P.O. Box 64974
St. Paul, MN 55164-0974
2. Buyer's legal rights include the right to pay all or part of the amounts due on
this contract in advance of their due dates, to obtain a refund or credit of
unearned Finance Charge whenever the amount is paid in full in advance, and
(with Seller's consent) to reinstate the Contract if Buyer timely cures any
default.
3. Buyer shall be deemed to have committed an "Event of Default" of the Contract
upon the occurrence of any of the following:
(a) failure to make any payment on or before the date it is duel
(b) failure to make a payment on any other Contract outstanding with Seller,
(c) failure to perform any other provision of the Contract,
(d) providing Seller with false information or signatures,
(e) death, incompetencel or conviction of any Buyer of crime involving fraud
or dishonesty,
(f) insolvency or bankruptcy of any Buyer.
4. Upon or after the occurrence of any Event of Default, Seller will provide Buyer
with noticel by certified mail as required by law, addressed to Buyer's last
known address as shown on Seller's records, advising Buyer of the default and of
Buyer's right to cure the default. The notice will provide the time, amount and
performance necessary to curt';! the def'.:'llt. If Buyer does not cure the default as
provided in the notice, Seller's rights shall include the right to declare all
sums due on the Contract to be immediately due and payable. The Buyer agrees to
pay all attorney's fees and other reasonable collection costs and charges
necessary for the collection of any amount not paid when due.
5. Waiver by Seller of any Event of Default shall not be binding upon Seller if
Seller should thereafter choose to exercise that or any other right or a similar
Event of Default occurs later. All Seller's rights and remedies shall be
cumulative. Seller's exercise of one or more rights shall not cause Seller to
lose any other rights.
6. This Contract is freely assignable by Seller. Buyer agrees that upon receiving
notice of the assignment Buyer shall be obligated to the Assignee of this
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Contract, which Ao,signee shall have All of seller's right and remedies.
7. If any part of this Contract is held to be illegal, void or unenforceable, that
provision shall be deemed not to have been a part of this Contract, which shall
otherwise remain fully effective.
8. APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement, whenever called upon to be construed, shall be
governed by the domestic internal laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania except
to the extent supplemented, superseded or preempted by federal law.
9. CONSENT TO JURISDICTION, VENUE AND SERVICE: The parties to this Agreement
consent and agree that all legal proceedings relating to the subject matter
hereof shall be maintained in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
pennsylvania, or, if applicable, the United states District Court of the Middle
District of Pennsylvania I and all parties hereto consent and agree that
jurisdiction and venue for such proceedings shall lie exclusively within said
court. Service of process in any such proceeding may be made by certified mail,
return receipt requested, directed to the respective party at the address set
forth above.
10. This Contract shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, successors,
assigns and legal representatives.
11. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE OF THIS CONTRACT.
NOTICE: ANY HOLDER OF THIS CONSUMER CREDIT CONTRACT IS SUBJECT TO ALL CLAIMS AND
DEFENSES WHICH THE DEBTOR COULD ASSERT AGAINST THE SELLER OF GOODS OR SERVICES OBTAINED
PURSUANT HERETO OR WITH THE PROCEEDS HEREOF. RECOVERY HEREUNDER BY THE DEBTOR SHALL
NOT EXCEED AMOUNTS PAID BY THE DEBTOR HEREUNDER.
NOTICE TO BUYER: (1) DO NOT SIGN THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE YOU READ IT OR IF IT CONTAINS
ANY BLANK SPACE. (2) YOU ARE ENTITLED TO A COMPLETELY FILLED-IN COPY OF THIS
AGREEMENT. (3) UNDER THE LAW, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO PAY OFF IN ADVANCE THE FULL
AMOUNT DUE AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO OBTAIN A PARTIAL REFUND OF THE FINANCE
CHARGE.
BUYER(S) :
A COMPLETED COpy OF THIS CONTRACT AND INTEND(S)
BUYER(S) ACKNOWLEDG
TO BE LEGALLY BOUND
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I AGREE TO REPAY ALL AMOUNTS DUE ON THIS LOAN IF THE BORROWER(S)/BUYER(S) FAILS
TO DO SO IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE NOTE:
STUDENT COSIGNER 't?.......=.~ l...../. ~
TRANSCRIPT OF ~ STUDENT'~-CORD WILL NOT BE RELEASED
IF LOAN PA~S TO THE ~O~GE ARE IN ARREARS OR
DEFAULT.
DATE:
DICKINSON COLLEGE
p!? S/it;.
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EDUCATIONAL GOODS AND SERVICES RETAIL INSTALLMENT CONTRACT
OdOS I - GCles 3 - 03
January 29. 1999
J. Sel1e~: Dickin~on Collcge, Carlisle, Pt:rU\sylvania 17013.2896
Buyer(s)'
David R. & Deborah B. Ycaring
1004 R ichmont Sl.
Scranton, PA 18509
If there i. more than (lne Byyer. each of you will he oblig~ted,joinIJy EIlId sev~(~Hy, for aU.urns due and for Ih,
perf<1Onallce of all agreements as provided in this Conu",t,
Under the Tenns of this F.ducational Good~ and Services Retail Imtallrnent Contract, you have agr.~d 10 pay the
expenses intUITed for goods md se1'\'ices:o be provided and rendered, as tbe case may be, to Brian YeariJ1g (hereinafter
"Student") during his/her e."ollment at Dickin.scn College during the 1999 academic y~ar,includjng tuition. room lIl1d
board. books and supplies as herein statej (h~t'l:inafter the "Goods and Scrvi<;es"),
The Goods and Services shall indude only tuition, room and boud.
II TERlI/S OF PA YME~T A~D PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Disclosures Required by Federal Law
ANNlJAL
PERCENTAGE
RATE;'
Cost of crc:dit as
~early rate
FINA~CE
CHARGE:
Dollar amount
credit will
cost buyer
Al'vl0UNT
FINANCED:
Amount ofctedi!
provided br
Diclonson COllege
TOTAL OF
PAYMENTS:
AmoWlt paid by
Buyer a.~ total
ofal! scheduled
payments
TOTAL SALE
PRICE;
Total ~ost of
purchase Ol)
credit, including
down payment of
950%
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EXHIBIT "B"
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Number of Payments
128
'Variable Rate:
Late Charge:
PrepaYOl,,"l:
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Bu}'er's pllyment schedule will be as follows:
Amount of Payments When Payments are Due
S 31.14 Monthly commencing 02!28:99 until 08128109
The ANNUAL PERCENT AGE RATE disclosed above is a variable rate and may cbange The
A..'lNtJAL PERCFNT A.GE R.... TE may increase during the tem of this transaction if the prlRl~
rate of interest announced in the Wall Street JOUlllaJ as of the close of business on Jlme 30 of
eaen caltnear year increases, and will be increased to the prime rate plus 1%. The ANNUAL
PERCENTAGE RATE will not increase more than once a year, and the new interest Jate wi!:
become cffeotive on July I following the increase, if any, in the prime rate of interest. Any
increase will be in the fonn of higher payment amounts, If your cost of the Good.q and Services
sold hereunder were $2,500,00 at 9,50% per annum for 128 months end the prime rate plus 10/0
were in~reased to 10.$0%, your regular monthly payments would increase to $32.55, Further,
the ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE will lIot intrea.setQ more than 18%or slIch other rate as
may be permitted '.mder the Penn3ylv3nia Goods and Services Installment Sales Act.
If a pa)'mem is more t;1Bn 15 days late, a sum oquivalent to 5% of the late payment (but no more
than S2.~O and nalless than Sl.oo) may be charged.
Buyer may prepa)' the unpaid balance of the Amount Financed end any FINANCE CHARGE
due tIuough the dale of early payment, in full or in an, WIthout penalty-
SEE SECTION VIOl' THE CONTRACT BELOW FOR ANY ADDlnONA.L INFORMATION ABOUT SON.
PAYMENT, DEF AULl' AND REQUIRED REP A Y!VlENT BEFORE THE !SCHEDULED DATE FOR
REl'AYME>IT OF THE AMOUNT FINANCED.
II!. ITEMIZATION OF AMOUNT FINANCED
I.
Ca3h pn~e of Goods and Services'
28,630.00
2.
$
Total du....n paymerll
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26,130.00
2,$00,00
Unpold haJ31lCe of cash price (I . 2):
4.
Amounl paid to othe,s on Bu)er's behalf
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Amount Filt:lDCed (3 + 4):
$
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IV, CREDIT INSvRANCE
Credit life insuran~e (or the tenn ofdtis ContriK:l is net requlrrN.
v, NQWARRANTIES
THtRE ARE NO WARRANTIES. EITHt:R ExpRESSED OR iMPLIED, GIVEN BY SELLER IN CONNECTIOJo.' \\oTIH SALE
Of THE GOODS AND SERVICES COVERED BY THIS CONTRACT UNLESS BUYER HAS BEEN GIVEN A SEPARA Tt WlllTIEI'
W ARJlA NTY
VI. ADDITIONAL Pll.OVISIONS
l. 9JY.' ogr." to pay Seller the Total S.~ Price by ma.ins the total down paym.n, and pay,nl Sell., th. To.., of Paym.." ill tho
number and amoum ofmonth!y paymcrus show.. in the PlYmeAt Schedule-. Paymenl$ Are ;:!ut on or beforeth, same dale ;)ferach
rMOth as the rust paylU.., <h'. l':lym.,," mu>: be mad. to EFG Tech.olDlic" In., ., the follo"ing address:
EFG T ..hM!Ogi.., Inc,
1',0 Box E.~74
St. Poul, MN ,~ 164
2.
Buye,slolllll rlgltlS molude rhe ris"t tu pay ail or Palt u(tho amou... due on thi, Ccncr"l in advanc. ofth.ir due d3h:,. to obtai.,.
refund or er<dit 01 "...me<! Finance Charlie wben...r the amount is paid in II1H in advance. and (with Selle(, con"nt) to reir1!lllte
the Comr,ct if8uYC'f ::mcly cu"es ,]n~' dftautt.
Buyer Sl1a.~; be dceme:\J to h!tve cDmmit:cd an "Event of Default" Of the C"ntract urton the occum~nce of an)' of1te ("Crowicg:
~a) (""iture 10 make any ra:.m~nt oJl1 or be(Ofe the dace: it is due.
<b) failure [0 makr a pa~men[ on ,)11.)' orher Conrract outstanding with Seller,
Ie:} tlUl~re (0 perform J.ny ocherpro\l.i$ion oCm.e Conaactl
(d) pNviding SeHer with ("'sa: Information or siina{Uri5~
Ie) deach. ,neolYlpetence. or eonviet,on .'any Bu,.r of crime involving fraud ordi,hor.!lY,
(f) JflsQlvt!:1CY or bankruptcy of any Buyer.
4. L'pon or aner the OC:CU('!'l.nce of ..lO;' Event Cof Del.ull. Stlltt will provi<i~ BGyer with n<'lic::, b)t cer:ified m~i) M requirtd by law.
addre3'ed. ~o Rc)'~r'$1o.~1 kno.......n Jddre!is 33 sho....n O~ Seller's !'ecords. ad-vising Buyerofthe default""d QfB'Jyer's right :0 ewe tbe
default. The nOli,. w,lI provide ,he time. .Illount and perfG:'l1llUl~t noc.,;ary to cure 111. d.fa"~. If auyer d~s not cuse rhe defaul! "
provided in Ihe notice. Seller', ri~hts shall in'Iud.the right to declare all ,utn' due on the Contract tQ be immediately doe and
i='3yablt'. Th" BUler ;;ta:ru.\ t" pay all acto!ltey's t'e~ and ~\Iher rellsorable collection (;0513 and ~hart(s nt'tS5'll')' for 1':M eolJe.ctloo ot'
any anloont not fR"d when due.
;, Waiv", by 5<11., of ally ~v.n[ cfDefoull>haJ' not be bmdin& upon Se!!er If 5.n... should Ihereafter chI"'" 10 ...,cis.,har or.;ny
other riillt or a simrar EII,tnt "t"DefaullllcO::!.1rS la[tr. All Setler'5, rights and r~medie.s shi111 bt cu.m.ulallve. Seller'l) exerci.!-~ otOllt' m
mere njhts ,half nor cause St:t1er ro IMe an} o[hcr ria:tus
6, Thi, Contre" i, fl<,I~' .."gnob" D) 5.lIor, Buyer agr..' that upon receivi.g oo:ice afltIc ."illnment Buyer ,boll be oblig;Jted [0 tilt
^"ignee OfthlS Contrno,. which A,sIgnee ,hall h.". all of Seller', riV,! and remed,os
1 !f any PiI.;t o( this Contract is hdd to be iIleti\l. VOtd or \Jnc!'nfQr~~able. that prOVisiO:1 shall be deem!d no! to 1ave bC~11 il part ofthh
Conrrar;t. which .>hallmherwisc .tm'1ain fully effe~ti""e.
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Commonwe.lth orP.n,syl\'ln:. e'<cpl <0 Ill<: extent '.pplcmented. $u)l<neded or p",e.lpted by federall.w.
0, CONSENT TQ)URJSDlCTlOro:. VEl'<\.'E AND SEQ.VICE: Tlie p."i.. to this Acreement conso'l aad acreclhat allleial
procee:imz, relalinl to th. ~ub~ect l'rultt*f hereQ( shall bt maintalned in the Court of CCllunon Pie.. QrCumberlaad COUl\t'J.
Pennsylvania. or. if spplic.ble. the U.i,ed SIa'" Dj''''Cl C""" of the Midcl;. DislT;ct ofPennsylyania, and all perU.. he""o <""sent
on1 "!I'" tho'jurisdiction ollId vcnue ror S\;ch proceeding' :;hall lie exclusively within ..id com. Service of process io ",youch
pnx<e:eding may be mad. by cl:rtificd mail, rerum receipt requested, direc:ted to the re3r-ecrivc pany at the tddrc~s let forth. above.
10 This Contra:t ihaJl be' bind ins upon the panles here(o, their he'ir'). Sl'ccessors, assigns and lega.l Tepctwn'C.advcs,
II. TIM" IS OF THE ESSE~CE OF THIS CONl'RAC'T.
NonCE: ANY HOLDER OF 1'1'115 CONSU",ER. CREDIT CONTRACT IS SUBJECT 10 ALL CLAIMS AND DEFENSES WllICH THE
DEBTOR COULD ..\SSERT AGAll.;ST THE SELLER OF GOODS OR SERVICES OBTAINED Pt:RSUANT HERETO OR 1\1TH THE
PROCEEDS HEREOF, RECOVERY HEREU'lDER BY 'rHE DEBTOR SHALL NOT EXCEED AMOUNTS PAID BY THE DEBTOR
HEREL'NDER.
NonCE TC' BUYER; I!) DO ;-JOT StGN TIiIS AGREE:'.IE", BEFORE YOt: READ ITOR IF IT CONTAINS ANY BLAl.1< SPACE.
(2) YOL ARE ENTITLED TO A CQMPLETEL Y FILLED.i~ COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT. (3) UNDER THE LAW. YOU HAVE
THE RIGHT TO PA. " O?F IN ADVANCE THE FL'LL "MOl;NT OljE AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO OBTAIN A PARTI.,
REf1J.'oiD OF THE FINANCE CflARGE.
Bt:YER(S) ...\CKN \ . GE(S) RECEIVING A COMPLETED COpy Of THIS CONTRACT AND INTEND(S) TO BE
LEGALL Y BQli)lO BV ITS 1 MS
BUYER($i:
I AGREE TO R::?'S ALL A.\IOL:}lTS DUE m:THIS LJAN II- THE BORROWER(S)iBlIYER(Si FAIl.S TQ 00 SO IN
ACCORDA;';CE WITI-! THE TERMS OF THE "OTE:
STl,;DEN.COSIGNER ~~,
rR~)/SCRJPT OF A STt;D(,~1"S RECORD WILL NJr BE REU:~SEl) IF LOAN Pi\ nlI:-ITS TO THE COLU:GE ,REIN
ARRE,~RS OR DEF.!IJI..T
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DtCK!NSON COLLEGE
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DICKINSON COLLEGE FLEXIBLE FINANCING SYSTEM - PLAN B
EDUCATIONAL GOODS AND SERVICES RETAIL INSTALLMENT CONTRACT
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May 10, 2000
1. Seller: Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-2896
Buyer(s):
David E. Yearing
1004 Richmont Street
Scranton, PA 18509
If there is more than one Buyer, each of you will be obligated, jointly and severally, for all sums due and for the
performance of all agreements as provided in this Educational Goods and Services Retail Installment Contract.(the
"Contract").
Under the terms of this Contract, you have agreed to pay the expenses incurred for Goods and Services (as
hereinafter defined) to be provided and rendered, as the case may be, to Brian D. Yearing (hereinafter "Student") during
his/her enrollment at Dickinson College during the 2000 academic year, including tuition, room and board, books and
supplies as herein stated (collectively the "Goods and Services").
II. TERMS OF PAYMENT AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Disclosures Required by Federal Law
ANNUAL
PERCENT AGE
RATE: *
Cost of credit as
yearly rate
FINANCE
CHARGE:
Dollar amount
credit will
cost buyer
AMOUNT
FINANCED:
Amount of credit
provided by
Dickinson College
TOTAL OF
PAYMENTS:
Amount paid by
Buyer as total
of all scheduled
payments
TOTAL SALE
PRICE:
Total cost of
purchase on
credit, including
down payment of
$ 28,935.00
8.75 %
$ 387.84
$ 800,00
$ 1,187.84
$ 29,735.00
Rev 10/99
EXHIBIT "e"
Number of Payments
116
*Variable Rate:
Late Charge:
Prepayment:
Yearing
Buyer's payment schedule will be as follows:
Amount of Payments
When Payments are Due
$ 10.24
Monthly commencing 06/28/00 until 06/28/09
The initial ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE disclosed above is a variable rate and may
change(increase or decrease) from time to time. The ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE may
increase or decrease during the term ofthis transaction ifthe prime rate of interest announced in
the Wall Street Journal as ofthe close of business on June 30 of each calendar year increases or
decreases, and will be increased or decreased to the prime rate plus I %. The ANNUAL
PERCENTAGE RATE will not increase, or decrease, more than once a year, and the new
interest rate will become effective on July I following the increase or decrease, if any, in the
prime rate of interest. Any increase will be in the form of higher payment amounts. If your cost
of the Goods and Services sold hereunder were $800.00 at 8.75% per annum for 116 months and
the prime rate plus I % were increased to 9.75%, your regular monthly payments would increase
to $10.68. Further, the ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE will not increase to more than 18% or
such other rate as may be permitted under Pennsylvania law.
If a payment is more than 15 days late, a sum equivalent to 5% ofthe late payment (but no more
than $2.50 and not less than $1.00) may be charged.
Buyer may prepay the unpaid balance of the AMOUNT FINANCED and any FINANCE
CHARGE due through the date of early payment, in full or in art, without penalty.
SEE SECTION VI OF THE CONTRACT BELOW FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT NON-
PAYMENT, DEFAULT AND REQUIRED REPAYMENT BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE FOR
REPAYMENT OF THE AMOUNT FINANCED.
ill. ITEMIZATION OF AMOUNT FINANCED
1.
Cash price of Goods and Services:
29,735.00
$
2,
Total down payment:
28,935.00
3,
Unpaid balance of cash price (1 - 2):
800.00
4.
Amount paid to others on Buyer's behalf:
- 0 -
5.
Amount Financed (3 + 4):
800.00
$
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N, CREDIT INSURANCE
Credit life insurance for the term of this Contract is not required.
V. NOWARRANTIES
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, GNEN BY SELLER IN CONNECTION WITH
SALE OF THE GOODS AND SERVICES COVERED BY THIS CONTRACT UNLESS BUYER HAS BEEN GIVEN A SEPARATE
WRITTEN WARRANTY.
VI, ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
1. Buyer agrees to pay Seller the Total Sale Price by making the total down payment and paying Seller the Total of Payments in the
number and amount of monthly payments shown in the Payment Schedule. Payments are due on or before the same date of each
month as the fIrst payment date. Payments must be made to EFG Technologies, Inc. at the following address:
EFG Technologies, Inc.
PO Box 2901
Winston.Salem NC 27 I 02
2. Buyer's legal rights include the right to pay all or part of the amounts due on this Contract in advance of their due dates, to obtain a
refund or credit of unearned Finance Charge whenever the amount is paid in full in advance, and (with Seller's consent) to
reinstate the Contract if Buyer timely cures any default.
3. Buyer shall be deemed to have committed an "Event of Default" of the Contract upon the occurrence of any of the following:
(a) failure to make any payment on or before the date it is due,
(b) failure to make a payment on any other Contract outstanding with Seller,
(c) failure to perform any other provision of the Contract,
(d) providing Seller with false information or signatures,
(e) death, incompetence, or conviction of any Buyer of crime involving fraud or dishonesty,
(I) insolvency or bankruptcy of any Buyer.
4, Upon or after the occurrence of any Event of Default, Seller will provide Buyer with notice, by certified mail as required by law,
addressed to Buyer's last known address as shown on Seller's records, advising Buyer of the default and of Buyer's right to cure the
default. The notice will provide the time, amount and performance necessary to cure the default. If Buyer does not cure the
default as provided in the notice, Seller's rights shall include the right to declare all swns due on the Contract to be immediately
due and payable, The Buyer agrees to pay all attorney's fees and other reasonable collection costs and charges necessary for the
collection of any amount not paid when due.
5. Waiver by Seller of any Event of Default shall not be binding upon Seller if Seller should thereafler choose to exercise that or any
other right or a similar Event of Default occurs later. All Seller's rights and remedies shaJl be cumulative, Seller's exercise of one
or more rights shall not cause Seller to lose any other rights.
6. This Contract is freely assignable by Seller. Buyer agrees that upon receiving notice of the assignment Buyer shall be obligated to
the Assignee of this Contract, which Assignee shall have all of Seller's right and remedies.
7, If any part of this Contract is held to be illegal, void or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed not to have been a part of
this Contract, which shall otherwise remain fully effective.
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8, APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement, whenever called upon to be construed, shall be governed by the domestic internal/aws of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania except to the extent supplemented, superseded or preempted by federal law.
9. CONSENT TO JURlSDICTION, VENUE AND SERVICE: The parties to this Agreement consent and agree that all legal
proceedings relating to the subject matter hereof shall be maintained in the Court of Connnon Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, or, ifapplicabIe, the United States District Court of the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and all parties hereto
consent and agree that jurisdiction and venue for such proceedings shall lie exclusively within said court. Service of process in
any such proceeding may be made by certified mail, return receipt requested, directed to the respective party at the address set
forth above,
10, This Contract shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, successors, assigns and legal representatives,
II. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE OF THIS CONTRACT.
NOTICE: ANY HOLDER OF THIS CONSUMER CREDIT CONTRACT IS SUBJECT TO ALL CLAIMS AND DEFENSES WHICH
THE DEBTOR COULD ASSERT AGAINST THE SELLER OF GOODS OR SERVICES OBTAINED PURSUANT HERETO OR
WITH THE PROCEEDS HEREOF, RECOVERY HEREUNDER BY THE DEBTOR SHALL NOT EXCEED AMOUNTS PAID BY
THE DEBTOR HEREUNDER.
NOTICE TO BUYER: (1) DO NOT SIGN TillS AGREEMENT BEFORE YOU READ IT OR IF IT CONTAINS ANY BLANK
SPACE. (2) YOU ARE ENTITLED TO A COMPLETELY FILLED-IN COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT. (3) UNDER THE LAW,
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO PAY OFF IN ADVANCE THE FULL AMOUNT DUE AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO
OBTAIN A PARTIAL REFUND OF THE FINANCE CHARGE.
BUYER(S):
~
BUYER(S) ACKNO LE
LEGALLY BOUND BY ITS T
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I AGREE TO REPAY ALL AMOUNTS DUE ON THIS LOAN IF 11J:E BORROWER(S)/BUYER(S) FAILS TO DO SO IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF ~E: I
STUDENT COSIGNER ~
TRANSCRIPT OF A STUDENT'S RE WILL OT BE RELEASED IF
LOAN PAYMENTS TO THE COLLEGE ARE IN ARS OR DEFAULT.
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DICKINSON COLLEGE
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DICKINSON COLLEGE FLEXIBLE FINANCING SYSTEM - PLAN A ~l,c\
EDUCATIONAL GOODS AND SERVICES RETAIL INSTALLMENT CONTRACT S'\\
1011-01
May 10, 2000
LSeller:Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Buyer(s):Mr. David E. Yearing
1004 Richmont Street
Scranton, PA 18509
If there is more than one Buyer, each of you will be obligated,jointly and severally, for all sums due and for
the performance of all agreements as provided in this Educational Goods and Services Retail Installment Contract
(the "contract"),
Under the terms of this Contract, you have agreed to pay the expenses incurred for Goods and Services (as
hereinafter defined) to be provided and rendered, as the case may be, to Brian Yearing (hereinafter "Student") during
hislher enrollment at Dickinson College during the 2000 academic year, including tuition, room and board, books
and supplies as herein stated (collectively the "Goods and Services").
IT. TERMS OF PAYMENT AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Disclosures Required by Federal Law
ANNUAL FINANCE AMOUNT TOTAL OF TOTAL SALE
PERCENTAGE CHARGE: FINANCED: PAYMENTS: PRICE:
RATE: Dollar Amount Amount of credit Amount paid by Total cost of
Cost of credit as credit will provided by Buyer as total of all purchase on credit
yearly rate cost Buyer Dickinson College scheduled including down
payments payment of
Prior to repayment:
11%
$25,735.00
During repayment:
11% $1775.41 $4,000.00 $5775.41 $29,735.00
Rev 10/99
EXHIBIT "n"
IV. CREDIT INSURANCE
Credit life insurance for the term of this Contract is not required.
V. NO WARRANTIES
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, GIVEN BY SELLER IN CONNECTION WITH
SALE OF THE GOODS AND SERVICES COVERED BY THIS CONTRACT UNLESS BUYER HAS BEEN GWEN A SEPARATE
WRITTEN WARRANTY.
VI. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
I. Buyer agrees to pay Seller the Total Sale Price by making the total down payment and paying Seller the Total of Payments in
the nwnber and amount of monthly payments shown in the Payment Schedule. Payments are due on or before the same date
of each month as the first payment date. Payments must be made to EFG Technologies, Inc. at the following address:
EFG Technologies, Inc.
PO Box 290 I
Winston-Salem NC 27102
2. Buyer's legal rights include the right to pay all or part of the amounts due on this Contract in advance of their due dates, to
obtain a refund or credit ofuneamed Finance Charge whenever the amount is paid in full in advance, and (with Seller's consent)
to r~instate the Contract if Buyer timely cures any default.
3. Buyer shall be deemed to have committed an "Event of Default" of the Contract upon the occurrence of any of the following:
(a) failure to make any payment on or before the date it is due,
(b) failure to make a payment on any other Contract outstanding with Seller,
(c) failure to perform any other provision of the Contract,
(d) providing Seller with false information or signatures,
(e) death, incompetence, or conviction of any Buyer of crime involving fraud or dishonesty,
(I) insolvency or bankruptcy of any Buyer.
4. Upon or after the occurrence of any Event of Default, Seller will provide Buyer with notice, by certified mail as required by
law, addressed to Buyer's last known address as shown on Seller's records, advising Buyer of the default and of Buyer's right
to cure the default. The notice will provide the time, amount and performance necessary to cure the default. If Buyer does not
cure the default as provided in the notice, Seller's rights shall include the right to declare all sums due on the Contract to be
innnediately due and payable. The Buyer agrees to pay all attorney's fees and other reasonable collection costs and charges
necessary for the collection of any amount not paid when due.
5. Waiver by Seller of any event of default shall not be binding upon Seller if Seller should thereafter choose to exercise that or
any other right or a similar Event of Default occurs later. All Seller's rights and remedies shall be cumulative. Seller's exercise
of one or more rights shall not cause Seller to lose any other rights.
6. This Contract is freely assignable by Seller. Buyer agrees that upon receiving notice of the assignment Buyer shall be obligated
to the Assignee of this Contract, which Assignee shall have all of Seller's rights and remedies.
7. If any part of this Contract is held to be illegal, void or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed not to have been a part
of this Contract, which shall otherwise remain fully effective.
8. APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement, whenever called upon to be construed, shall be governed by the domestic internal laws
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania except to the extent supplemented, superseded or preempted by federal law.
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9. CONSENT TO WRISDICTION, VENUE AND SERVICE: The parties to this Agreement consent and agree that all legal
proceedings relating to the subject matter hereof shall be maintained in the Court of Connnon Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, or, if applicable, the United States District Court of the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and all parties hereto
consent and agree that jurisdiction and venue for such proceedings shall lie exclusively within said court. Service of process
in any such proceeding may be made by certified mail, return receipt requested, directed to the respective party at the address
set forth above.
10. This Contract shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, successors, assigns and legal representatives.
II. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE OF THIS CONTRACT.
NOTICE: ANY HOLDER OF THIS CONSUMER CREDIT CONTRACTIS SUBJECT TO ALL CLAIMS AND DEFENSES WHICH
THE DEBTOR COULD ASSERT AGAINST THE SELLER OF GOODS OR SERVICES OBTAlNED PURSUANT HERETO OR
WITH THE PROCEEDS HEREOF. RECOVERY HEREUNDER BY THE DEBTOR SHALL NOT EXCEED AMOUNTS PAID BY
THE DEBTOR HEREUNDER.
NOTICE TO BUYER: (I) DO NOT SIGN THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE YOU READ IT OR IF IT CONTAINS ANY BLANK
SPACE. (2) YOU ARE ENTITLED TO A COMPLETELY FILLED-IN COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT. (3) UNDER THE LAW,
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO PAY OFF IN ADVANCE THE FULL AMOUNT DUE AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO
OBTAIN A PARTIAL REF OF THE FINANCE CHARGE.
BUYER(S) ACKNOWL G
BE LEGALLY BOUND BY
BUYER(S):
'fS:t~ ~y 0' TIlli CONTRACT AND m~') TO
I AGREE TO REPAY ALL AMOUNTS DUE ON THIS LOAN IF THE BORROWER(S)/BUYER(S) FAILS TO DO SO IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF ~TE: ,
STUDENT COSIGNER ~ ~ ~
TRANSCRIPTS OF A STUDENT'S ORD WILL ~T BE RELEASED
IF LOAN PAYMENTS TO THE COLLE E ARE IN ARREARS OR DEFAULT.
DATE:
DICKINSON COLLEGE
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INFORMATION' ADVICE. ADVOC..ACY
ATTORNEYS & COUNSELLORS AT LAw
TEN EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE.. PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE (717) 243-3341
FACSIMILE (717) 243-1850
INTERNET www.mdwo.com
WILLlAM F. MARTSON
JOHN B. FOWLER III
EDWARD L. SCHORPP
DANIEL K. DEARDORFF
THOMAS J. WILLIAMS *
Ivo V. alTO III
GEORGE B. FALLER JR.*
CARL C. RISCH
DAVID R. GALLOWAY
ANTHONyT LUCIDO
.BOARD CERTIFIED CIVil TRIAL SPECIALIST
July 17,2003
Mr. David E. Yearing
Mrs. Deborah Yearing
Mr. Brian Yearing
1004 Richmont Street
Scranton, PA 18509
RE: Dickinson College v. David & Deborah Yearing, hlw, & Brian Yearing
No. 03-2808-Cumberland County C.C.P.
Our File Number: 7619C.170
Dear Sirs and Madam:
As you know, we represent Dickinson College, (hereinafter "Dickinson"), to whom, as ofthe
date of this letter, you are indebted the sum of$20,185.96. We thank you for contacting our office
on July 13, 2003, with your proposed payment plan. We write to memorialize more specific
payment terms.
As we discussed in our telephone conversation, the amount you are indebted to Dickinson
differs from the amount stated in the Complaint. That difference is a result of the enclosed note
dated January 29, 1999 which was not included in the Complaint. As a result, Dickinson proposes
the following terms ofrepayment and requests you to re-affirm your obligation to Dickinson.
Commencing August 20, 2003, you agree to pay Dickinson $100.00 per month for six
months. On February 20,2004, you agree to increase your !W~!'y'pa~ts to a minimwn of
$200.00. All payments shall be made on or before the Hl.~," (J of eaCll month ~d will be credited
to the unpaid balance of the debt. Each payment should be mailed to MDW &0, Attn:
David R. Galloway, Ten East High Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 and checks should be made payable
to "MDW &0." If you move or change your address at any time before the debt is paid in full, you
must notify Dickinson with the mailing address where you can be reached. As time passes, interest
will accrue and will increase the amount of the debt owed to Dickinson.
If you agree to the re-payment terms and to re-affirm your obligation created by the notes
attached to the Complaint and the note attached to this letter, please sign this letter where indicated
and return it to us in the envelope we enclose for your convenience. Ifwe receive an executed copy
EXHIBIT "E"
I N FOR MAT ION . A D V J C E . A D V 0 CAe Y '"
Mr. David E. Yearing
Deborah Yearing
Brian D. Yearing
July 17,2003
Page 2
ofthis letter within the next twenty (20) days, Dickinson will withdraw the present action docketed
at 03-2808 in the Court of Common Pleas, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
In making this communication, we are advising you this firm is attempting to collect a debt
for Dickinson College. Any information gained from this communication will be used for that
purpose.
Very truly yours,
MARTSON DE
DRG/cny
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Thomas B. Meyer
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I, David E. Yearing, Deborah Yearing and Brian D. Yearing, intending to be legally bound
hereby, re-affirm the debt owed to Dickinson College and agree to the terms and conditions ofthis
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Brian D. Yea'
INFORMATION. ADVICE. ADVOCACY'"
VERIFICATION
I, THOMAS MEYER, Assistant Treasurer of Dickinson College, acknowledge that I have the
authority to execute this Verification on behalf of Dickinson College and certify that the foregoing
Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by my counsel in the preparation of
this lawsuit. The language of this Complaint is that of counsel and not my own. I have read the
document and to the extent that this Complaint is based upon information which I have given to my
counsel, it is true and correct and to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent
that the content of this Complaint is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making this
Verification.
This statement and Verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. S 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I knowingly make false
averments, I may be subj ect to criminal penalties.
Dickinson College
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2004-01458 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
DICKINSON COLLEGE
VS
YEARING DAVID E ET AL
R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
YEARING DAVID
but was unable to locate Him
, to wit:
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of LACKAWANNA
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On June
2nd , 2004 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from LACKAWANNA
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Dep Lackawanna Co
Notary
18.00
9.00
10.00
38.20
6,00
81.20
06/02/2004
MDW&O
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this fMl day of ~
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2004-01458 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
DICKINSON COLLEGE
VS
YEARING DAVID E ET AL
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
YEARING DEBORAH B
but was unable to locate Her
, to wit:
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of LACKAWANNA
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On June
2nd , 2004 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from LACKAWANNA
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
6.00
.00
10.00
.00
.00
16.00
06/02/2004
MDW&O
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2004-01458 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
DICKINSON COLLEGE
VS
YEARING DAVID E ET AL
R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
YEARING BRIAN D
but was unable to locate Him
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of LACKAWANNA
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On June
2nd , 2004 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from LACKAWANNA
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
6.00
.00
10.00
.00
.00
16.00
06/02/2004
MDW&O
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this .3~ day of ~
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riff of Cumberland County
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2004-00198 T
COMMONWEALTH OF PE~SYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF LACKM1ANNA
,
DICKINSON COLLEGE
VS
YEARING DAVID E. ET AL
DON STETS
, Deputy Sheriff of Lackawanna County
County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within NOTICE AND COMPLAINT
was served upon
YEARING DAVID E.
the
DEFENDANT
, at 0010:20 Hour, on the 20th day of April
, 2004
at 1004 RICHMONT ST.
SCRANTON, PA
by handing to
HIM,PERSONALLY AT 200 NORTH
WASHINGTON AVE. SCRANTON
a true and attested copy of NOTICE AND COMPLAINT
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs: M
Docketing (j-
Service I, . U)
Affidavit /~".\)
Surcharge ~ ~
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John ~ Sheciff
Deputy Sheriff
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2004-00198 T
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF LACKAWANNA
DICKINSON COLLEGE
VS
YEARING DAVID E. ET AL
DON STETS
, Deputy Sheriff of Lackawanna County
County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
was served upon
says, the within NOTICE AND COMPLAINT
YEARING DEBORAH B.
DEFENDANT
, at 0012:55 Hour, on the 20th day of April
at 1004 RICHMONT ST,
SCRANTON, PA
DAVID YEARING AT 200 NORTH
by handing to
WASHINGTON AVE. SCRANTON
the
, 2004
a true and attested copy of NOTICE AND COMPLAINT
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
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JO~~PU::"::::iff
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2004-00198 T
COMMONWEALTH OF P~NNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF LACKAWANNA
DICKINSON COLLEGE
VS
YEARING DAVID E. ET AL
DON STETS
, Deputy Sheriff of Lackawanna County
County, pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within NOTICE AND COMPLAINT
was served upon
YEARING BRIAN D.
the
DEFENDANT
, at 0012:55 Hour, on the 20th day of April
, 2004
at 1004 RICHMONT ST.
SCRANTON, PA
by handing to
DAVID YEARING AT 200 NORTH
WASHINGTON AVE. SCRANTON
a true and attested copy of NOTICE AND COMPLAINT
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Aft idavi t
Surcharge
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
So Answers:
John z anski, Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff
00/00/0000
Sworn and Subscribe
Notary
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Dickinson College
VS.
David. E. Yearing et al
SERVE: David Yearing
04-1458 civil
No.
Now,
April 6, 2004
, I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Lackawanna
County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA
Affidavit of SerVice
Now,
,20_, at
o'clock
M. served the
within
upon
at
by handing to
a
copy of the original
and made known to
the contents thereof.
So answers,
Sheriff of
County, PA
Sworn and subscribed before
me this_day of ,20_
COSTS
SERVICE
MILEAGE
AFFIDAVIT
$
$
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Dickinson College
vs:
David E. Yearing et al
SERVE: Deborah B. Yearing
04-1458 civil
No.
Now,
April 6, 2004
, I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Lackawanna
County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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Affidavit of SerVice
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within
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at
by handing to
a
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So answers,
Sheriff of
County, PA
Sworn and subscribed before
me this_day of ,20_
COSTS
SERV1CE
MILEAGE
AFFIDA VIT
$
$
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Dickinson College
VS:
David.E. Yearing et al
SERVE: Brian D. Yearing
04-1458 civil
No.
Now,
April 6, 2004
, I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Lackawanna
County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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Sheriff of
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Created: 9113104 9:04AM
Revised: 9/14104 10:36AM
7619Cl70
David R. Galloway, Esquire
I. D. Number 87326
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DICKINSON COLLEGE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 04-1458
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DAVID and DEBORAH YEARING, hlw,
and BRIAN D. YEARING,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
TO: DAVID E. YEARING, DEBORAH YEARING & BRIAN D. YEARING, Defendants
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Enter default judgment in the above-captioned action in favor of Plaintiff and against
Defendants as follows:
DAVID E. YEARING and BRIAN D. YEARING:
In the amount of$21,021.08, plus interest from March 24,2004, in the amount of$497.64,
collection and attorneys' fees in the amount of$2,174.25 for a total of $23,692.97, plus costs of suit
and interest accruing hereafter at $2.86 per day for Defendants' failure to file an answer to the
Complaint;
DEBORAH YEARING:
In the amount of$14,162.31, plus interest from March 24, 2004, in the amount of$364.48,
collection and attorneys' fees in the amount of$I,454.25 for a total of$15,881.04, plus costs of suit
and interest accruing hereafter at $1.52 per day for Defendant's failure to file an answer to the
Complaint.
I do hereby certify that a written notice of intention to file this Praecipe (in the form attached
hereto) was mailed to all Defendants at the address indicated thereon, on August 24, 2004 which
date was subsequent to the date default occurred and at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the
Praecipe.
Dated: September 14, 2004
By
Davi R. Galloway, Esquire
I. D. Number 87326
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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DICKINSON COLLEGE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 04-1458
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DAVID E. & DEBORAH B. YEARING,
H/W, & BRIAN D. YEARlNG,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
TO: DEBORAH B. YEARING, Defendant
IMPORT ANT NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN
APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRlTING WITH THE
COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST YOU.
UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A
JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARlNG AND YOU MAY
LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RlGHTS.
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 Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone:(717) 249-3166
MARTSON DEARDW
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David R. Galloway, Esquire
lD. Number 87326
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jean Taylor, an authorized agent of Marts on Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby certify that
a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at
Carlisle, P A, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Mr. Brian D. Yearing
113 Larch Street, 2nd Floor
Scranton,PA 18509-1724
Mr. David E. Yearing
1004 Richmond Street
Scranton, P A 18509-1724
Ms. Deborah Yearing
1004 Richmond Street
Scranton, PA 18509-1724
M.~ON DEARDO.RF. F 1LI~S & OTTO
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T ..3ast High Street
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(717) 243-3341
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David R. Galloway, Esquire
1. D. Number 87326
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DICKINSON COLLEGE,
Plaintiff
v.
DAVID and DEBORAH YEARING, hlw,
and BRIAN D. YEARING,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-1458
CNIL ACTION-LAW
JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please mark the judgment in the above-captioned case satisfied and issue a certificate
reflecting the same.
Dated: April 25, 2005
F WILLIAMS & OTTO
By
David R. Gallow ,Es
1. D. Number 87326
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Melissa A. Mowery, an authorized agent of Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post
Office at Carlisle, P A, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Mr. Brian D. Yearing
113 Larch Street, 2nd Floor
Scranton, PA 18509-1724
Mr. and Mrs. David E. Yearing
1004 Richmond Street
Scranton, P A 18509-1724
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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(717) 243-3341
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