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Court of Common Pleas of Washington County
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Full Docket Print for Case #: C-63-CV-200I06379
Case Title: BAGEN VS CORNERSTONE
Case Type: JUDGMENT FR DISTRICT ruSTICE
Status: JUDGMT ENTERED
Party Details
PLAINTIFF # I
BAGEN STEFAN
225 HIGHW A YVIEW DRIVE
MCMURRAY,PA 15317
DEFENDANT # I
CORNERSTONE HOSPITALITY GROUP INC
245 TOWN PARK DRIVE
SUITE 500
KENNESAW, GA30144
Event Summary
11/07/2001 4538 4 JUDGMENT FR DISTRICT ruSTICE
11I07/2001 4091 5 NOTICE OF JUDG SENT-ORD MAlL
JudgmentSUIDJDary
Judgment seq:
Judgement Date:
Party Details
In favor of Party P I
Against Party D I
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11/7/2001
Judgement Amt:
Judgement Code:
BAGEN STEFAN
CORNERSTONE HOSPITAUTY GROUP INC
Date: 4/1212004
$ 6,111.59
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(C)orp or (P)erson: P
(C)orp or (P)erson: C
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON P]['EAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
STEFAN BAGAN,
Plaintiffi'Respondent
v.
NO. 2004 - 1656 CNIL TERM
CORNERSTONE HOSPITALITY
GROUP, INC.,
DefendantlPetitioner
CNIL ACTION - LAW
PETITION TO OPEN JUDGMENT/STRIKE JUDGMENT
AND NOW, this 14th day of May, 2004, comes the DefendantlPetitioner, Cornerstone
Hospitality Group, Inc., (hereinafter "Cornerstone"), byits attorneys, Hanft & Knight, P.C., and files
a Petition to Open Judgment/Strike Judgment, in support of which the following statements are
made:
I. The Petitioner/Defendant, Cornerstone, is a foreign corporation with its offices and
principal place of business at 245 Town Park Drive, Suite 500, Kennesaw, Georgia 30144.
2. The RespondentIPlaintiff, Stefan Bagan, is a resident of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania residing at 225 Highwayview Drive, McMurray, Pl~nnsylvania, 15317.
3. Judgment in this matter, in the amount of$ 6,111.59, was entered in favor of the
Respondent on November 7, 2001 in the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County,
Pennsylvania, and, subsequently, transferred to the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania where the judgment was entered on April 16,2004. A copy of the Notice of Judgment
is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by reference as if set forth fully herein.
4. Cornerstone management did not become awarl~ of this matter until receiving said
Notice of the Entry of Judgment in Cumberland County on or about April 19,2004, upon which
Cornerstone immediately took steps to defend itself in this matter.
I. PETITION TO STRIKE JUDGMENT
5. Paragraphs I through 4 above are incorporated herein by reference.
6. On or about August 16,2001, the Respondent filed a civil Complaint in the office
of District Justice James C. Ellis, Magisterial District No. 27-3-01, County of Washington,
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A copy of the Respondent's Civil Complaint is attached hereto
as Exhibit "B" and incorporated by reference as if set forth fully herein.
7. Said civil Complaint was brought against Cornerstone and alleged a failure to pay
wages.
8. Notice of said civil Complaint was sent via certifi,~d mail to Cornerstone and receipt
thereof acknowledged by a Cornerstone employee; however; said employee, however, failed to give
the Notice to an officer of Cornerstone who would have taken appropriate action.
9. Consequently, Cornerstone failed to attend the hearing before District Justice Ellis
which occurred, as scheduled, on October 4, 200 I.
10. As a result of Cornerstone's non-attendance at the District Justice hearing, a default
judgment was entered in favor of the Respondent on October 4,2001.
II. Cornerstone believes and therefore avers that, following the entry of the default
judgment, notice was sent by the office of District Justice EIIJis to the Respondent but not to
Cornerstone.
12. Cornerstone did not receive notice of judgment/transcript from the office of District
Justice Ellis following the entry of judgment in favor of the Respondent.
13. The failure to notify Cornerstone of the entry ofj udgment constitutes a formal defect
in the judgment.
II. PETITION TO OPEN JUDGMENT
14. Paragraphs I through 13 above are incorporated herein by reference.
15. This Petition to Open Judgment is being timely filed, having been filed within the 30-
day period prescribed by Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 2959(a)(3).
16. The Petitioner has a valid and meritorious defcmse to the claim set forth by the
Respondent, as set forth below:
(a) In his District Justice Civil Complaint, the Respondent alleged, with no further
elaboration, "Failure to pay wages - payable 2/00," and included a citation
to "43 P.S. S 260.1 et seq."
(b) The Respondent's Civil Complaint provided no detail, basis, or documentation
to support a claim for outstanding wages.
(c) The Respondent was, in fact, employed as a Controller by Cornerstone at its
NW Inn and Conference Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as an "at-will"
employee, at a monthly salary of approximately $5000.00.
(d) The Respondent was terminated, with cause, by the General Manager of
Cornerstone's NW Inn and Conference Center.
(e) At the time of said termination, all monies due to the Respondent had been
paid in full and the Respondent was not due any outstanding wages.
17. The Petitioner denies any and all claims made by the Respondent to the effect that
Cornerstone has unfulfilled obligations to the Respondent, wage-based or otherwise.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner prays that this Honorable Court:
(a) Strike the Judgment entered in favor ofthe Respondent; or, in the alternative,
(b) Open the Judgment, allow the Petitioner to enter a defense, and, following
trial, require the Respondent to reimburse the Petitioner for the costs and
expenses of this action, to include reasonable attorney's fees.
Respectfully submitted,
HANFT & KNIGHT, P.C.
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I iam A. Addams, Esquire
Attorney LD. No. 06265
James L Nelson, Esquire
Attorney LD. No. 91144
19 Brookwood Avenue, Suite 106
Carlisle, PA 17013-9142
(717) 249-5373
Counsel for DefendantlPetitioner
EXHIBIT A
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APR'Z~'O' 08:28 . FIll>>oCONERSTONE HOSPITALITY -&71766'801
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IN THE COURT OF COM:MON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYL V ANlA
STEFAN BAGEN,
Plaintiff.
CIVIL DIVISION
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CORNERSTONE HOSPITALITY GROUP,
INC.,
Defendant.
NOTICE OF JUDGMEN':[
To: Cornerstone Hospitality Group, Inc.
245 Town Park Drive
SUite 500
Kennesaw. GA 30144
You are hereby notified that a JUdgment was entered in the above-captioned proceeding
on April J.b... 2004.
The Judgment is as follows:
Principal:
Interest from. 11/07/01:
o' - Cost~
TOTAL:
$6,111.59
to be det=ined
to be determined
~, together with interest and costs
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
STEFAN SAGEN,
Plaintiff,
CJVU.DMSION
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CORNERSTONE HOSPITALITY GROUP.
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NOTIa: OF JUDGMENT
Defendant
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Stefilll Ba.gen
COUttsel c'! Recore! for This Party:
StephQll J. Laidhold, Esquire
Pa. I.D. No. 10469
MCGUIRE WOODS LLP
Finn No. 363
Dominion Tower - 23,dPloor
625 Uberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 667-6000
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05/12/2004 16: 16 FERGUSON SCHETELlCH & BRLLEW PR -+ 1'7172490457 NO. 860
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 14th day of May, 2004, I, James 1. Nelson, Esquire, hereby certify that I have
this day served the following persons with a copy of the foregoing document, by first class, United
States Mail, postage pre-paid, addressed as follows:
Stephen J. Laidhold, Esquire
MCGUIREWOODS, LLP
Firm No. 363
Dominion Tower - 23'd Floor
625 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburg, PA 15222
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CASE NO: 2004-01656 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSLYVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
BAGEN STEFAN
VS
CORNERSTONE HOSPITALITY GROUP
And now RON KERR
,Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County of Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according
to law, at 0014:05 Hours, on the 3rd day of May
, 2004, attached
as herein commanded all goods, chattels, rights, debts, credits, and
moneys of the within named DEFENDANT
CORNERSTONE HOSPITALITY GROUP INC
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hands, possession, or control of the within named Garnishee
WACHOVIA BANK EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, by handing to
JILL MANLEY (CUSTOMER SERVICE)
personally three copies of interogatories together with 3
true
and attested copies of the within WRIT OF EXECUTION
and made
the contents there of known to Her .
Sheriff's Costs:
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Affidavit
Surcharge
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Sheriff of Cumberland County
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF EXECUTION
Caption:
STEFAN BAGEN
( ) Confessed Judgment
( X) Other
File No.
04-1656 Civil Term
vs.
CORNERSTONE HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC.
Amount Due $ 6, 111 .59
Interest from November 7. 2001
vs.
Atty's Comm
Costs to be determined
WACHOVIA BANK,
Garnishee
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF THE SAID COURT:
The undersigned hereby certifies that the below does not arise out of a retail installment sale, contract, or
account based on a confession of judgment, but if it does, it is based on the appropriate original proceeding filed
pursuant to Act 7 of 1966 as amended; and for real property pursuant to Act 6 of 1974 as amended.
Issue writ of execution in the above matter to the Sheriff of Cumberland
for debt, interest and costs, upon the following described property of the defendant(s)
County,
Cornerstone Hospitality Group, Inc., 245 Town Park Drive, Suite 500,
Kennesaw, GA 30144
FEIN 56-1770184
PRAECIPE FOR ATTACHMENT EXECUTION
Issue writ of attachment to the Sheriff of Cumberland County, for debt, interest and
costs, as above, directing attachment against the above-named garnishee(s) for the following property (if real
estate, supply six copies of the description; supply four copies of lengthy personalty list)
Wachovia Bank, 12 East Market STreet, Carlisle, PA 17013
and all other property of the defendant(s) in the possession, custody or control of the said garnishee(s).
o (Indicate) Index this writ against the garnishee(s) as a lis pendens against real estate of the
defendant(s) described in the attached exhibit.
Date
April 26, 2004
Signature:
Print Name:
Address:
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Stephen J. Laidhold
McGuireWoods, 625 Liberty Avenue
23rd Floor Dominion Tower
Pi ttRhl1T!~h. PA ] ';222
Attorney for:
Telephone:
Supreme Court 10 No.:
Plaintiff
412/667-7921
10469
(over)
Notes: If real property, supply six copies of description including improvements and an original and copy of
affidavit of ownership (PaR.C.P. No. 3129).
If lengthy personalty list, supply four copies of list.
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WRIT OF EXECUTION andlor A TT ACHMENT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA)
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND)
NO 04-1656 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TO THE SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
To satisfy the debt, interest and costs due STEFAN BAGEN, Plaintiff (s)
From CORNERSTONE HOSPITAL TIY GROUP, INC., 245 TOWN PARK DRIVE, SUITE 500,
KENNESAW,GA30144 FEIN56-177-184
(I) You are directed to levy upon the property of the defendant (s)and to sell
(2) You are also directed to attach the property of the defendant(s) not levied upon in the possession
ofW ACHOVIA BANK, 12 EAST MARKET STREET, CARLISLE, P A 17013
GARNISHEE(S) as follows:
and to notify the garnishee(s) that: (a) an attachment has been issued; (b) the garnishee(s) is enjoined from
paying any debt to or for the account of the defendant (s) and from delivering any property of the defendant
(s) or otherwise disposing thereof:
(3) Ifproperty of the defendant(s) not levied upon an subject to attachment is found in the possession
of anyone other than a named garnishee, you are directed to notify himlher that helshe has been added as a
garnishee and is enjoined as above stated.
Amount Due $6,111.59
Interest FROM 11/7/01
L.L. $.50
Atty's Corom %
Atty Paid $38.00
Plaintiff Paid
Date: APRIL 28, 2004
Due Prothy $1.00
Other Costs
CURTIS R. LONG
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Deputy
REQUESTING PARTY:
Name STEPHEN J. LAIDHOLD, ESQUIRE
Address: MCGUIRE WOODS, 625 LIBERTY AVENUE
23RD FLOOR DOMINION TOWER
PITTSBURGH, P A 15222
Attorney for: PLAINTIFF
Telephone: 412-667-7921
Supreme Court ill No. 10469
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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STEFAN BAGAN,
Plaintiffi'Respondent
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NO. 2004 - 1656 CIVIL TERM
CORNERSTONE HOSPITALITY
GROUP, INC.,
Defendant/Petitioner
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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AND NOW, this~dayo
to Strike Judgment, a Rule is hereby nted
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RULE
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SIRLIN GALLOGLY & LESSER, P.C.
By: Jon C. Sirlin, Esquire
Identification No.: 17498
1529 Walnut Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 864-9700
Attorney for Garnishee
STEFAN BAGEN
vs.
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CORNERSTONE HOSPITALITY GROUP,INc.
and
: NO. 04-1656
W ACHOVIA BANK, N.A.,
GARNISHEE
RNTRV OF APPRARANl;F
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
above-captioned matter.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
STEFAN BAGEN,
Plaintifti'Respondent
: NO. 2004-1656 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
CORNERSTONE HOSPITALITY
GROUP, INC.,
Defendant/Petitioner
PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO DEFENDANT'S
PETITION TO OPEN JUDGMENT/STRD(E JUDGMENT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Stefan Bagen ("Bagen"), who, by and through his
attorneys, Thomas A. Beckley, Esquire, Thomas S. Becldey, Esquire, and Beckley &
Madden, of Counsel, files this Answer to Defendant/Petitioner's Cornerstone Hospitality
Group, Inc.'s ("Cornerstone"), Petition to Open Judgment/Strike Judgment, and, in
support thereof, avers as follows:
I. After reasonable investigation, Bagen is without information or knowledge
sufficient to form a belief as to the matters asserted in paragraph I of Cornerstone's
Petition, therefore such allegations are denied. By way of further response, it is admitted
that Cornerstone has an office located at 245 Town Park Drive, Suite 500, Kennesaw,
Georgia 30144.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted. By way of further response, District Justice James C. Ellis had
originally entered judgment in favor of Bagen on or about October 4, 200 I. By way of
still further response, the principal amount of the judgment IS for $6,111.59. The
judgment also includes interest and costs.
4. Denied as stated. Upon information and belief, District Justice Ellis' office
mailed a copy of the judgment to Cornerstone on or about October 4, 200 I. Upon
information and belief, the Prothonotary for Washington County, Pennsylvania, pursuant
to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 236 also provided notice of the entry of
judgment to Cornerstone sometime in November, 2001. By way of further response,
Cornerstone received a copy of the Complaint on September 10, 2001, therefore, it should
have known that a lawsuit was pending and/or that a judgment had been entered against
it.
I. PETITION TO STRIKE JUDGMENT
5. Bagen hereby incorporates paragraphs I through 4 of this Answer as though set
forth here at length.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted. By way of further response, Bagen's suit was actually for
out-of-pocket expenses he incurred while employed by Cornerstone.
8. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is adlnitted that notice of Bagen's
lawsuit was provided to Cornerstone via certified mail on or about September 10,2001.
After reasonable investigation, Bagen is without information or knowledge sufficient to
form a belief as to whether Cornerstone's officers received notice of the suit. To the best
of Bagen's knowledge, at the time Cornerstone received notice of the suit, Cornerstone's
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office consisted of approximately six (6) employees, at Ileast three (3) of whom were
officers. The employee who actually signed for the certified mail is the sister of the
president of Cornerstone and worked for the ChiefFinancia.l Officer.
9. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is adrritted that Cornerstone did not
attend the hearing before District Justice Ellis on October 4, 2001. It is denied that
Cornerstone's failure to attend the hearing was on accourlt of a lack of notice. To the
contrary, Cornerstone received valid notice of the lawsuit. See Pa.R.C.P.DJ. No. 310(4)
("Service of the complaint upon a corporation or similar entity shall be made...( 4) by
mailing a copy to the regular place of business of the corporation. The return receipt shall
show that the complaint was received by the corporation").
10. Admitted.
11. Denied as stated. Upon information and belief, the District Justice's Office
mailed the Notice of Judgment to Cornerstone, and the Notice of Judgment was not
returned to the District Justice's office. Furthermore, Comerstone had proper notice of
the lawsuit (via certified mail) and should have known that a judgment would have been
entered against it if it did not attend the hearing.
12. After reasonable investigation, Bagen is without information or knowledge
sufficient to form a belief as to whether Cornerstone recl~ived notice of the judgment.
Upon information and belief, however, the District Justice mailed the Notice of Judgment
to Cornerstone. By way of further response, Cornerstone has not denied that it received
notice of the entry of judgment from the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County,
Pennsylvania, in November, 2001. By way of further answer, the Rule 236 Notices
mailed by the Washington County's Prothonotary's Offiice were not returned to the
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Prothonotary's Office, and it appears that on the copy of the judgment attached hereto as
Exhibit A that the notice of the judgment was mailed to Comerstone.1
13. The averments contained in paragraph 13 of Cornerstone's Petition constitute
a conclusion of law to which no response is necessary.
II. PETITION TO OPEN JUDGMENT
14. Bagen hereby incorporates paragraphs I through 13 of this Answer as though
set forth here at length.
15. The averments contained in paragraph 15 of Cornerstone's Petition constitute
a conclusion of law to which no response is necessary. By way of further response, the
thirty (30) day time period contained in Rule 2959(a)(3) applies to judgments entered by
confession. This Rule does not apply in the present case because Bagen did not obtain a
judgment by confession against Cornerstone. Finally, it is denied that Cornerstone acted
in a timely manner in this case. To the contrary, Bagen's judgment against Cornerstone
was entered nearly two and one-half years prior to Cornerstone taking any action to
defend itself.
16. It is denied that Cornerstone has a valid and meritorious defense to Bagen' s
claim. To the contrary, Bagen is owed the full amount claimed.
Ian the second page of the judgment (this is on the back page of the judgment contained
in the Prothonotary's Office), there is a notation which says "Ltr sent" presumably
referring to the notice of judgment being sent to Cornerstone.
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a. The allegations contained in paragraph 16(a) of Cornerstone's Petition
reference a written document which speaks for itself.
b. The allegations contained in paragraph 16(b) of Cornerstone's Petition
reference a written document which speaks for itself.
c. Admitted.
d. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Cornerstone
terminated Bagen, however, it is denied that it did so "with cause." By way of further
response, regardless of whether Bagen was terminated with or without cause, Cornerstone
owed Bagen the principal amount claimed at the time of his termination.
e. Denied as stated. At the time of his tennination, Bagen was owed the
principal amount of$6,1 I 1.59.
17. No response necessary. To the extent a response is deemed necessary, Bagen
denies that Cornerstone has fulfilled all of its obligations to him. To the contrary,
Cornerstone still owes Bagen the principal amount of$6,111.59, plus interest and costs of
suit.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff/Respondent, Stefan Bagen, respectfully requests the
Court to enter an Order denying Defendant/Petitioner, Cornerstone Hospitality Group,
Inc.' s, Petition to Open Judgment/Strike Judgment.
DATED: June 9, 2004
Respectfully submitted,
Of Counsel
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Thomals A. Beckfey, Esq ire
BECKLEY & MADDEN
212 North Third Street
Post Office Box 11998
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1998
(717) 233-7691
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Thomas S. Beckley, Esquire
Attomeys for Plaintiff/Respondent
Stefan Bagen
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JUN-9-2004 09:49 FROM:CHERISH INVESTIGATIo (724) 941-9769
TO: 17172333740
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VERIFICATION
I, Stefan Bagen, hereby verify that I am an adult individual, that I have read the
foregoing document, and that the facts set forth in the foregoing document are true to the
best of my knowledge, information and belief I understand that false statements herein
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~ 4904 relating to unsworn falsification t.o
authorities.
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Stefan Bagen
EXHIBIT i\
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GIANT EAGLE #70
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STSPAN BAGEN
225 HIGBWAYvIBW DRIVE
MCM1JlUlAY, PA 15317
FILED
NOTICE! OF JUDGMENTrrlilANSCRIPT
CIVIL CASE .
PLAINTIFF: tlAMeo..ACOIIiIlI .
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~SAW, GA 30144
Docket N(),: CV-0000240-01
Date Filed: 8/16/01
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF: WASHINGTON
Mag. Ohol. No.:
27-3-01
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JAMBS C. ELLIS
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SUITB 105
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Judgment
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P.R. MATHENY
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in the amount of $
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(Date of Judgment)
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o Defendants are jointly and severally liable,
o Damages will be assessed on:
(Date & Time)
O Amount of Judgment Subject to
Attachment/Act 5 Of 1996 $
Amount of Judgment ::$ 6.013.09
Judgment Costs $ 98.50
Interest on Judgment $ .00
Attorney Fees $ .00
Total :$ 6.111.59
Post Judgment Credits ' $
Post Judgment Costs $
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Certified Judgment Totali; $
o This case dismissed without prejudice.
o Levy is stayed for
days or 0 generally stayed.
o Objection to levy h~S been filed and hearing will be held:
Date:
. Place:
Time:
ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL wITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE e.NTRY OF JUDGMENT BY FlUNG A NOTICE
OF APPEAL WITH THE PROTHONOT ARY/CLERK OF 1'HE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION,. YOU
MUST INCLUDE A COpy OF THIS NOTICE OF JUDGMENTITRANSCRIPT I'ORM WITH YOUR N01'ICE O~; APPEAL.
II) .,lu J Date
, District ,Iustlce
I certify that f'S is a true an
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, District ;!ustice
nday of January.
2006
SEAL
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CERTIFICA TE OF SERVIC1!J:
I, Thomas S. Beckley, Esquire, hereby certify that on this day a true and correct
copy of the foregoing docwnent was served upon the person and in the manner indicated
below:
SERVICE BY FIRST CLASS MAlL.
William A. Addams, Esquire
Hanft & Knight, P.C.
19 Brookwood Avenue
Suite 106
Carlisle, PA 17013-9142
DATED: June 9, 2004
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By: Jon C. Sirlin, Esquire
Identification No.: 17498
1529 Walnut Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 864-9700
Attorney for Garnishee
STEFAN BAGEN
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
vs.
CORNERSTONE HOSPITALITY GROUP,INC.
: NO. 04-1656
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WACHOVIA BANK, N.A.,
GARNISHEE
ANSWRRS TO TNTRRROGATORTRS TN ATTACHMRNT
TO: STEFAN BAGEN, Plaintiff
1. No.
2. Defendant has no assets available for execution pursuant to a previous attachment
for a Writ of Execution captioned: Stefan Bagen vs. Cornerstone Hospitality Group, Inc., filed in
Cumberland County Court ofConunon Pleas #04-1657, served on Wachovia Bank, N.A., on or
about May 11,2004.
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Kathleen Gurmley, being duly swom according to law, deposes and says tbat she is the
Writ of Execution Administrator of Wacho\'ia Bank, N .A. Gamishee herein. and \'erilies
that the statements made in thc foregoing Answers to Interrogatories are true and correct
to the best of her knowledge. Said Gamishee understands that false statements herein are
made subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section .j<)()4, relating to swom falsitication to
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: COURT OI' COMMON PLEAS
: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
vs.
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: NO. 04-1656
and
W ACHOVIA BANK, NA., FORMERLY
KNOWN AS FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK,
GARNISHEE
To: Stephen J. Laidhold, Esquire
Dominion Tower- 23rd Floor
625 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, P A 15222
NOTICE
pursuant to Rule 236 of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, you are hereby notified that a
Judgment has been entered against you in the above proceeding as indicated below.
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SIRLIN GALLOGLY & LESSER, P.c.
By: Jon C. Sirlin, Esquire
Identification No.: 17498
1529 Walnut Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 864-9700
Attorney for Garnishee
STEF AN BAGEN
vs.
CORNERSTONE HOSPITALITY GROUP,INC.
and
W ACHOVIA BANK, N.A., FORMERLY
KNOWN AS FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK,
GARNISHEE
PR A li',C'TPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
: NO. 04-1656
Kindly enter a Rule upon Plaintiff to either seek judgment against Garnishee, Wachovia Bank,
N.A., formerly known as First Union National Bank under Rule 3,143(g) or to place the issue between
Plaintiff and Garnishee upon the list for trial, or in the alternative, to suffer judgment of non pros
against Plaintiff and in favor of Garnishee, Wachovia Bank, N.A., formerly known as First Union
National Bank.
Date:
SIRLIN GALLOGLY & LESSER, P.C.
By: Jon C. Sirlin, Esquire
Identification No.: 17498
1529 Walnut Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 864-9700
Attorney for Garnishee
STEFANBAGEN
: COURT 01F COMMON PLEAS
: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
vs.
CORNERSTONE HOSPITALITY GROUP,INC
: NO. 04-1656
and
W ACHOVlA BANK, N.A., FORMERLY
KNOWN AS FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK,
GARNISHEE
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TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
AND NOW, this Lday 0(0 d '
to seek judgment against Garnishee, Wachovia Bank, N.A., formerly known as First Union National
Bank, under Rule 3143(g) or to place the issue between Plaintiff, Defendant and Garnishee upon the
list for trial within twenty (20) days after the service hereof or to suffer Judgment of Non Pros against
, 2004, a Rule is hereby granted upon Plaintiff
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: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
STEFAN BAGEN
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CORNERSTONE HOSPITALITY GROUP,INe. : NO. 04-1656
and
WACHOVIA BANK, N.A.
GARNTSHFF
To: Stephen J. Laidhold, Esquire
Dominion Tower- 23rd Floor
625 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
NOTICE
Pursuant to Rule 236 of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, you are hereby notified that a
Judgment has been entered against you in the above proceeding as indicated below.
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SIRLIN GALLOGLY & LESSER, P.c.
By: Jon C. Sirlin, Esquire
. Identification No.: 17498
1529 Walnut Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 864-9700
Attorney for Garnishee
STEFAN BAGEN
vs.
CORNERSTONE HOSPITALITY GROUP,INC.
and
W ACHOVlA BANK, NA
GARNTSHFF
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
PR A RCTPR
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
NO. 04-1656
Kindly enter a Rule upon Plaintiff to either seek judgment against Garnishee, Wachovia
Bank, N.A., formerly known as First Union National Bank under Rule 3I43(g) or to place the issue
between Plaintiff and Garnishee upon the list for trial, or in the alternative, to suffer judgment of
non pros against Plaintiff and in favor of Garnishee, Wachovia Bank, NA., formerly known as First
Union National Bank.
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Attorney for Garnishee
STEFAN BAGEN
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
vs,
CORNERSTONE HOSPITALITY GROUP,INC. : NO. 04- 1656
and
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GARNTSHFF
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to seek judgment against Garnishee, Wachovia Bank, N.A., formerly known as First Union
National Bank, under Rule 3I43(g) or to place the issue between Plaintiff, Defendant and
Garnishee upon the list for trial within twenty (20) days after the service hereof or to suffer
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SIRLIN GALLOGLY & LESSER, P.c.
By: Jon C. Sirlin, Esquire
Identification No.: 17498
1529 Walnut Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 864-9700
Attorney for Garnishee
STEFAN BAGEN
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
vs.
CORNERSTONE HOSPITALITY GROUP,INC. : NO. 04-1656
and
WAf:HOVTA RANK, N A GARNISHEE
To: Stephen 1. Laidhold, Esquire
Dominion Tower- 23rd Floor
625 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
NOTICE
Pursuant to Rule 236 of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, you are hereby notified that a
Judgment has been entered against you in the above proceeding as indicated below.
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SIRLIN GALLOGLY & LESSER, P.c.
By: Jon C. Sirlin, Esquire
Identification No.: 17498
1529 Walnut Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 864-9700
Attorney for Garnishee
STEFAN BAGEN
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
vs.
CORNERSTONE HOSPITALITY GROUP,INC. : NO. 04-1656
and
W ACHOVIA BANK, NA, FORMERLY
KNOWN AS FIRST UNION NAnONAL BANK
GARNISHEE
PRAF.ClPR TO F,NTRR .nIDGMRNT OF NON PROS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter a Judgment of Non Pros in favor ofWachovia Bank, N.A., formerly known as
First Union National Bank Garnishee and against Plaintiff, STEFAN BAGEN, for failure to enter
judgment against the Garnishee within twenty days after service of a Rule to seek judgment against
Garnishee under Rule 3l43(g) or to place the issue between Plaintiff, Defendant, and Garnishee
upon the list for trial.
Dated:
SIRLIN GALLOGLY & LESSER, P.C.
By: Jon C. Sirlin, Esquire
Identification No.: 17498
1529 Walnut Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 864-9700
Attorney for Garnishee
STEFANBAGEN
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
vs.
CORNERSTONE HOSPITALITY GROUP,INC.
: NO. 04-1656
and
W ACHOVIA BANK, N.A., FORMERLY
KNOWN AS FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK
GARNISHFE
CRRTTFWA TR OF SERVICE
JON C. SIRLIN, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is counsel for
the Garnishee, Wachovia Bank, N,A., formerly known as First Union National Bank, that he is
authorized to and does take this affidavit on its behalf and that he served a Praecipe and Rule
pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 3l43(g) to Enter Judgment or suffer judgment of Non Pros, upon Stephen L.
Laidhold, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff, by letter dated April 7, 2005, which was sent via certified
mail and that Exhibits "A" and "B" attached hereto are true and correct copies of the transmittal
letter addressed to Plaintiff's counsel and the certified mail return receipt.
( if) /j
JON C. SI
Attorney fo~ arnishee
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April 7, 2005
Stephen J. Laidhold, Esquire
Dominion Tower- 23rd Floor
625 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Re: Stefan Bagen vs. Cornerstone Hospitality Group, lnc.
and Wachovia Bank. N.A., fonnerly known
as First Union National Rank Gamish<'R
Dear Mr. Laidhold:
I enclose a copy of the Praecipe to Enter Rule against Plaintiff pursuant to Pa.R.e.P.
3I43(g) to either seek judgment against Garnishee or to place the issue between Plaintiff and
Garnishee upon the trial list, which Rule was recently filed with the Court.
The purpose of this proceeding is merely to enable my client and I to close our files in this
old attachment. Under the circumstances, I would appreciate your signing the enclosed Order to
Discontinue Attachment Execution. If this is agreeable with you, please sign the enclosed Order
and return to me for filing with the Court, However, if you do not respond promptly and
appropriately, I will enter a Judgment of Non Pros against Plaintiff at the earliest opportunity.
Thank you for your anticipated courtesy and cooperation.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY INQlliRIES TO - 215-864-9700, EXT. 33.
Sincerely,
JON e. SIRLIN
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Sheriff s Costs:
Docketing $18.00
Surcharge 30.00
Garnishee 9.00
Levy 20.00
Mileage 3.45
Law Library .50
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