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THIS IS AN ARBITRATION MATTER.
ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES HEARING REQUIRED.
GORDON & WEINBERG, P.C.
BY: FREDERIC I. WEINBERG, ESQUIRE
Identification No.: 41360
JOEL M. FLINK, ESQUIRE
Identification No.: 41200
1001 E. Hector Street, Ste 220
Conshohocken, PA 19428
484/351-0500
FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A. f/k/a
BANK OF AMERICA
1825 E. BUCKEYE RD.
PHOENIX, AZ 85034
VS.
KARA W HAGGERTY
22 N ACORN DR
BOILING SPRGS PA 17007-9416
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
DOCKET NO. : 09 - 5ggy ONY'l ( 1 erlK
COMPLAINT IN ASSULPSIT
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 JUDGEMENT 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.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S. BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1. The defendant, for valuable consideration received,
executed and delivered to plaintiff a promissory note under the
terms of which the defendant promised to pay to the plaintiff
consecutive monthly payments under the terms and conditions set
forth in the promissory note. A true and correct copy of the
aforesaid promissory note, if available, is attached hereto, made
a part of this complaint and marked Exhibit "A".
2. Contrary to the terms of the aforesaid promissory note,
the defendant failed to make the required payments when due as a
result of which the unpaid balance of $33,003.85 became due and
payable.
3. All the credits to which the defendant (s) is entitled have
been applied and there remains a balance due as of June 19, 2009 in
the amount of $33,003.85.
4. Plaintiff has made demand upon the defendant(s)for
payment of the balance due but the defendant(s)has failed and
refused and still refuses to pay the same or any part thereof.
5. Defendant's last payment on account was made on
3/17/2008.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff claims of the defendant(s) the sum of
$33,003.85 plus applicable costs, interest and attorney's fees.
GORDON & WEINBERG, P.C.
BY:
FREDERIC I. ERG, ESQUIRE
JOEL M. FLINK, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
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09118778
FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A. f/k/a
BANK OF AMERICA
KARA W RA(GBRTY
74995999408141
VERIFICATION
I hereby state that I am the agent for the plaintiff herein,
and that the facts set forth in the attached Affidavit which is
incorporated by reference in the foregoing Complaint in Civil
Action are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief and is based upon information which
plaintiff has furnished to counsel. The language in the
Complaint is that of counsel and not of plaintiff. To the extent
that the contents of the Complaint are that of counsel, plaintiff
has relied upon counsel in making this verification. This
verification is made subject to 18 Pa.C.S. 94904 which provides
for certain penalties for making false statements.
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being duly served sworn according to
law, depose d say that:
1. I am the agent for the Plaintiff herein and I have custody
and control of the files relating to this accounts
2• I have personal knowledge of the facts and circumstances in
connection with this case;
3. Plaintiff's files are maintained in the usual and ordinary
course of business;
4. This action is based on a claim for breach of contract and
that damages are sought as a direct result of said breach;
5. Thar* is now due and owing from defendant to plaintiff, the amount
of $33,003.85 plus interest of $.00 at this rate of 0% leas credits in the
amount of $.00 totaling $33,003.85 as of May 30, 2009.
6. If called upon, affiant can testify at trial as to the facts
pertaining to this matter.
The above facts are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief.
AFFI
Sworn to and Subs ribed to ( affirmed)
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be the pe o (a) w a ears before me.
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Ronny R Anderson r
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Chief Deputy
Jody S Smith
Civil Process Sergeant
Edward L Schorpp
Solicitor
FIA Card Services
vs.
Kara W. Haggerty
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
Case Number
2009-5544
08/10/2009 04:05 PM - Ronny Anderson, Chief Deputy, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on August
10, 2009 at 1605 hours, he served a true copy of the within Complaint in Assurnpsit Notice, upon the
within named defendant, to wit: Kara W. Haggerty, by making known unto herself personally, defendant at
1 Courthouse Square Room 303 Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013 its contents and at the
same time handing to her personally the said true and correct copy of the same.
SHERIFF COST: $28.00
August 11, 2009
SO ANSWERS,
R THOMAS KLINE, SHERIFF
FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A. f/k/a
BANK OF AMERICA
Plaintiff
V.
KARA W HAGGERTY
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DOCKET NO: 09-5544 Civil Term
NOTICE TO PLEAD
To: Frederic I. Weinberg, Esquire
Joel M. Flink, Esquire
Attorneys for Plaintiff
1001 E. Hector Street, Ste. 220
Conshohocken, PA 19428
You are hereby notified to plead to the within Answer and New Matter of Defendant within 20
days of the date of service of this pleading.
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Kara W. Haggerty
22 North Acorne
Boiling Springs, PA 17
FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A. f/k/a
BANK OF AMERICA
Plaintiff
V.
KARA W HAGGERTY
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DOCKET NO:
ANSWER
09-5544 Civil Term
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Kara W. Haggerty ("Haggerty"), and files the within Answer
and New Matter and, in support thereof set forth the following:
1. Denied. Haggerty specifically denies executing and delivering to Plaintiff a promissory note
under the terms and conditions set forth in the promissory note attached to the complaint
as `Exhibit A'. Haggerty denies entering into any written contracts with Plaintiff.
2. Denied. It is specifically denied that the defendant failed to make the required payments
when due. It is specifically denied that the result of the alleged failure to make required
payments the unpaid balance of $33,003.85 became due and payable.
3. Denied. It is specifically denied that a balance due as of June 19, 2009 in the amount of
$33,003.85 remains. Defendant is not aware of any credits being applied, therefore, same is
denied. Strict proof at trial is requested.
4. Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff has made demand upon the defendant for
payment of the balance due. It is specifically denied that defendant has failed or refused to
pay the same or any part thereof.
5. Denied. Defendant is without sufficient information or knowledge to answer this
averment; therefore, same is specifically denied.
NEW MATTER
6. Defendant incorporates his answers as set forth in paragraphs 1 through 5 as though set
forth at length.
7. Plaintiff has produced no writing which bears the signature of Kara W. Haggerty.
8. It is the extent that discovery in this case and the facts produced at trial demonstrate the
availability of any affirmative defenses preserved by virtue of the provisions of Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure. The Defendant reserves the right to offer such facts in support of
any affirmative defenses so preserved. Defendant reserves the right to amend this Answer
and New Matter to plead the existence of any additional affirmative defenses that may
become available or known to the Defendant in the course of discovery of this case or
subsequent to the time of filing this Answer and New Matter.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Haggerty respectfully demands judgment in her favor and against
Plaintiff, along with costs, fees and other damages the Court deems appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
D.aTE O9 Z b `1
Kara W. Haggei Irr
22 North Ac
Boiling Springs,
VERIFICATION
I, KARA W. HAGGERTY, verify that the statements made in this Answer and New Matter are
true and correct 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 to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 24`" day of September, 2009, I, Kara W. Haggerty, hereby certify that I did
serve a true and correct copy of the foregoing ANSWER AND NEW MATTER by first class mail
addressed to the following:
Frederic I. Weinberg, Esquire
Joel M. Flink, Esquire
Attorneys for Plaintiff
1001 E. Hector Street, Ste. 220
Conshohocken, PA 19428
DATE nal IZO)m
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GORDON & WEINBERG, P.C.
BY: FREDERIC I. WEINBERG, ESQUIRE
Identification No.: 41360
JOEL M. FLINK, ESQUIRE
Identification No.: 41200
1001 E. Hector Street, Ste 220
Conshohocken, PA 19428
484/351-0500
FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A. f/k/a
BANK OF AMERICA
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
VS.
KARA W HAGGERTY
DOCKET NO. : 09-5544
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER
6. Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference all the
allegations contained in its complaint as fully as though each
were here set forth at length.
7. Denied. It is denied that the documents set forth in
defendant's new matter are required exhibits to plaintiff's
complaint. Documents may be requested in the discovery process.
Moreover, this averment is a conclusion of law which requires
no response under the applicable Rules of Civil Procedure.
Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
8. Denied. This averment is a conclusion of law which
requires no response under the applicable Rules of Civil
Procedure. However, this averment is denied and strict proof
thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands damages against the
defendant(s) as set forth in plaintiff's Complaint.
GORDON & WEIN RG, P.C.
BY:
FREDERIC I. W NBERG, ESQUIRE
JOEL M. FL ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
FREDERIC I. WEINBERG, ESQUIRE, hereby states that he is the
attorney for the plaintiff in this action and verifies that the
statements made in the foregoing pleadings are true and correct
to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
The undersigned understands that the statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
FREDERIC I. WEINB
ESQUIRE
CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
I, FREDERIC I. WEINBERG, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that I, on
the date below, served a copy of Plaintiff's Reply to New
Matter, via First Class Mail, postage pre-paid, to all other
parties or their counsel of record.
FREDERIC I. EINBERG, ESQUIRE
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GORDON & WEINBERG, P.C.
BY: FREDERIC I. WEINBERG, ESQUIRE
Identification No.: 41360
JOEL M. FLINK, ESQUIRE
Identification No.: 41200
1001 E. Hector Street, Ste 220
Conshohocken, PA 19428
484/351-0500
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
DOCKET NO. : 09-5544
ORDER TO SETTLE, DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the above-captioned matter settled, discontinued
and ended upon payment of your costs only.
GORDON & WEINBERG, P.C.
BY:
FREDERIC I. INBERG, ESQUIRE
JOEL M. F K,. ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
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