HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-6058MYERS-HARNER FUNERAL HOME, INC., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. ??_ CoaTerk
v.
JEFFREY COX,
Defendant
NOTICE
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following
pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a
written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to
the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you
and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the
Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other
rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE
YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU
WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS
AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
AVISO
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las demandas que se
presentan m6s adelante en las siguientes peiginas, debe tomar acci6n dentro de los prbximos veinte (20) dias
despu6s de la notificacion de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando personalmente o por medio de un abogado
una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por escrito sus defenses de, y objecciones a, las
demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le advierte de que si usted falla de tomar accion como se
describe anteriormente, el caso puede proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada
en la demanda o cualquier otra reclamacibn o remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en
contra suya por la Corte sin mfis aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos
importantes para usted.
LISTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI LISTED NO
TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE
INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO.
SI LISTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE ESTA
OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS
LEGALES SIN CARGO O BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: Richard W. Stewart
I.D. No. 18039
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
rws@jdsw.com
MYERS-HARNER
INC.,
V.
JEFFREY COX,
Attorneys for Plaintiff
FUNERAL HOME, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
Defendant
COMPLAINT
NO. Of. G 0 5g 6h:[ 74'z4-
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
1. The Plaintiff, MYERS-HARNER FUNERAL HOME, INC., is a Pennsylvania
corporation with a principal place of business at 1903 Market Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant, JEFFREY COX, is an adult individual residing at 853 Kiehl Drive,
Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. On or about February 23, 2008, the Plaintiff and the Defendant entered into a
written Agreement in which the Plaintiff agreed to perform professional funeral services and sell
merchandise to the Defendant. A true and correct copy of the Agreement is set forth in Exhibit
"A" attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
4. The Plaintiff furnished the services and merchandise set forth in Exhibit "A" to the
Defendant.
5. Under the terms of the Agreement set forth in Exhibit "A," the Plaintiff is entitled
to be reimbursed by the Defendant for all reasonable costs paid by the Plaintiff to collect the
amounts due and owing under the Agreement.
6. There is justly due and owing to the Plaintiff by the Defendant the total sum of
Nine Thousand Six Hundred Dollars and sixty-three cents ($9,600.63) calculated as follows:
Services furnished and merchandise selected
under the Agreement $7,533.00
Less credit for veteran's benefits - 100.00
Subtotal $7,433.00
Interest at 12% per annum from April 23, 2008
to June 9, 2009 $817.63
Attorney's collection fee $1,350.00
TOTAL
7. The Plaintiff has demanded that the Defendant pay the total amount due but the
Defendant has neglected and refused to pay the same or any part thereof.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendant in the amount of Nine
Thousand Six Hundred Dollars and sixty-three cents ($9,600.63) together with interest thereon
from June 9, 2009 at the rate of 12% per annum and the costs of this suit.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By
Ric and W. Stewart
Attorney I.D. No. 18039
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
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Myers-Harner Funeral Home, ?r.
1903 MARKET STREET
CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA 17011
Robert H. Harner, Supervisor Phone: (717) 737-9961 Dustin R. Baker, Funeral Director
STATEMENT OF FUNERAL GOODS AND SERVICES SELECTED
Chages are only for those items that you sdeacd or drat are required. If wee are required by law or by a cemetery o: crematory to use any items, we will explain in writing briow.
If you selected a funeral tha: may require embalming, such as a funeral with viewing, you may have to pay for embalming. You do not have to pay for embalming you did not approve
if you seeded arrangements such as a direct cremation or immediate buriaL If we charged for embalming, we will explain why below.
For the Service of ?'N?ice
charge to:
A. CHARGE FOR SERVICES SELECTED:
1. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Services of Funeral Director/Sm& ........ $r ?C
Ersbaltning ................. ........ £ r :i(
Other preparation of hMy
Dressing S Cosmetology .. , ..
k ....... S .
Cas
et Placement ........... .......S vt c:.
S
SUB-TOTAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES .....A] S
2. FACILITIES AND'SERVICES
Use of facilities and services for
viewing (VisitationlWake) .... ... ... S %r
Use of facilities and services for
funeral ceremony ........... .......5
U'se of facilities and services fur
Memorial Service ........... ....... S ?s•? '
Use of equipment and services for
graveside service ............ ....... S
Other use of fuilirics
OlTice Area ................ .......
.'reparation Ruom . . ........ .......
S
-?-- / Date of Death-
Address City State
Cremation urn ......................E
(Description)
Urn Vault ..........................3
(Description)
SUB-TOTAL OF FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT .... A2 S
3. AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPI.•IENT
Vehicle to transfer remains to Funeral Home
..oval ............................ S /r {
Hearse (Casket Coach)
!vocal ..... S /j L e .
Flower car or floral disposition '
Local ............................
Lear,' cadclergy car
local ............................ SZ? vc•-
S
S
S
5
SUBTOTAL OF AUTOMOTIVE/EQUIPMENT .. A3 3
TOTAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES,
FACILITIES AND AUTOMOTIVE
EQUIPMENT ................................ A S7J Q?GV
B. CHARGE Fg.FrMERCHA.NDISF SELEC[ E
Ciskei ".5/%,,L?G'"GG
(Description)
CJrner tteceptaae ......................5
(Description)
Outer burial container ................
(Descripton; 2z1;,7i/.r 7vi tit
Acknowledgement cards ............... S/
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Register book(s) ..................... S
M(errusry folders ..................... $ /
Prayer cards ......................:..S
Tesnfxxary grave marker ...............5
Burial clothing ...................... S
Ocher clothing
S
OTHER S
TOTAL MERCHANDISE SELECTED ........... c--
C. SPECIAL CHARGES:
Forwarding of remains to
s
(Funeral Horne)
Receiving of remains fmm
S
(Funeral Home)
Immediate Burial ................. ...5
Direct Cremation ................. ... $
S
SUB-TOTAL OF SPECIAL CHARGES ............ C 3
D. CASH ADVANCED:
Opening Grave ....................
Newspaper Notice-Load ............ ..S
..I ?
Newspaper Norice-Out-of•town ...... .
.. S
Airfare ........................... ..5
ClcrgylMau Offering ............... .. $
Certified Copies of a Death Certificare
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?L @ $G • /J ?
+t
each ... 1,
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Flowers .......................... ..5
Vault Service Charge ................ ..$
Organist ......................... ..$
Soloist ........................... .. $
Altar Services ...................... .. $
Coroner Fee ...................... ..S
Miltu ........................... ..5
S
SUBTOTAL OF ADVANCES 7G
We chargr you for our services in obtaining:
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES
A. Professional Services, Facilities and
Equipment, and Automotive
Equipment ........................... S V f?GG'
B. Merchandise ..........................
C. Special Charges ........................ S -, y? -
D. Cash Advances ......................... $
TOTAL OF ALL SECTIONS ....................... i
PAID AT TIME OF OR PRIOR
TO ARRANGEMENTS ...........................
BALANCE DUE .................................. {:
REASON FOIj SMBALMANG sa `
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If any law, ccmezery, or crematory requirements have required the purchase of
any of the items listed above the law or requirement is explained below,
i gree chat I have namincel the items of goods and services selected above and found them to be correct and according to the arrangements I have requested. 1 acknowledge
receipt or a copy of this Statement of Funeral Goods d cep S?el ted. 1 represent that 1 have sufficient funds available for payment of die cash price for the goods and
..'e'ices selected. I alb ?gm to make payment of S L in Y?• days. I agree to be jointl y and severally liable with
one else who signs below.
A laic charge of S^' /? per month amounting to S ..? per year will be applied to the unpaid balance beginning •days from the date of
this agreement. I will also pay to the Funeral Director all reasonable costs paid by the Funeral Director to collect amounts I owe under this agreement. Thosc costs may
iaclude attorneys fees, court costs an then costs. A additional services or merchandise ordered or requested after the date ofthis agreement will be considered parr of this
agrrcment and the cost thcretir '11 6 fret the final bill or statement.
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(Put aser /
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(Purchaser)
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VERIFICATION
I, ROBERT H. HARNER, President of Myers-Harper Funeral Home, Inc., the Plaintiff
named in the foregoing Complaint, as such I am authorized to make this Affidavit on
Plaintiffs behalf and have knowledge of the facts set forth in the foregoing and that said facts
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that
false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to
unsworn falsification authorities.
BERT H. HAR
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Sheriffs Office of Cumberland County
R Thomas Kline
Sheri
Ronny R Anderson
Chief Deputy
Jody S Smith
Civil Process Sergeant
Edward L Schorpp
Solicitor
Myers-Harner Funeral Home, Inc.
vs.
Jeffrey Cox
OFFJOE OF' HE K"SRIFF
Case Number
2009-6058
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
09/17/2009 06:36 PM - Noah Cline, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly swom according to law, states that on September
17, 2009 at 1836 hours, he served a true copy of the within Complaint and Notice, upon the within named
defendant, to wit: Jeffrey Cox, by making known unto himself personally, at 853 Kiehl Drive Lemoyne,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17043 its contents and at the same time handing to him personally the
said true and correct copy of the same.
SHERIFF COST: $42.84
September 18, 2009
2009 SEP 18 PM 2-
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SO ANSWERS,
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R THOMAS KLINE, SHERIFF
Duty Sheriff
-.Tohuson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: Richard W. Stewart
I.D. No. 18039
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
MYERS-HARNER FUNERAL HOME, INC.,
Plaintiff
v.
JEFFREY COX,
Defendant
Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09-6058
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
PRAECIPE FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Enter judgment by default in favor of the Plaintiff, and against the Defendant, Jeffrey Cox, in the amount of
$9,600.63 with interest at the rate of 12% per annum from June 9, 2009, and costs, by reason of the failure of the
Defendant to enter an appearance or to file an Answer within 20 days of the date of service of the Complaint endorsed
with a notice to defend.
It is hereby certified that written notice of intention to file this Praecipe was mailed to the Defendant, Jeffrey Cox,
at his last known address on October 13, 2009; said notice being mailed after the default occurred and at least ten (10)
days prior to the date of the filing of this Praecipe. A true and correct copy of the aforesaid notice, together with receipts
for mailing, are attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: ~G ~' ~~ ~ Ga `~f
JOHNSON, DUFFLE, STEWART & WEIDNER
BY~ ~%%~~' ~%G
Richard W. Stewart
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Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
By: Richard W. Stewart
I.D. No. 18039
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
rws@jdsw.com
MYERS-HARNER FUNERAL
HOME, INC.,
Plaintiff
v.
JEFFREY COX,
Defendant
TO: Jeffrey Cox, 853 Kiehl Drive, Lemoyne, PA 17043
DATE: October 13, 2009
Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
IMPORTANT NOTICE
NO. 09-6058
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN
APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRITING 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 HEARING AND YOU MAY LOSE YOUR
PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS NOTICE TO A
LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO
OR TELEPHONE THE FOLLOWING OFFICE TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP:
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
BY: ~~ ~i~'(!
Richard W. Stewart
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
Post Office Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043
717-761-4540
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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WRIT Of EXECUTION and/or ATTACHMENT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA)
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND) I
TO THE SHERIFF OF CUMBERL
To satisfy the debt, interest and
From JEFFREY COX, 853 Kie'
(1) You are directed to levy upon t)
PROPERTY, INCLUDING
PERSONAL EFFECTS OF
DRIVE, LEMOYNE, PA - A
AT SAID PROPERTY.
(2) You are also directed to attach
of
GARNISHEE(S) as follows:
and to notify the garnishee(s) that: (
paying any debt to or for the accou?
(s) or otherwise disposing thereof,
(3) If property of the defendant(s)
of anyone other than a named garni
garnishee and is enjoined as above
Amount Due $9,600.63
Interest from June 9, 2009 -- $3.1!
Atty's Comm %
Atty Paid S Q301.1'1
Plaintiff Paid
Date: 3/24/11
Due Prothy $2.00
Other Costs
LL E L L.
(Seal)
David Dwell,
By:
Deputy
REQUESTING PARTY:
Name RICHARD W. STEWAR7
Address: 301 MARKET STREET
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
Attorney for: PLAINTIFF
Telephone: 717-761-4540
Supreme Court ID No.
NO 09-6058 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ND COUNTY:
fists due MYERS-HARNER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Plaintiff (s)
Drive, Lemoyne, PA 17043
property of the defendant (s)and to sell ALL PERSONAL
JT NOT LIMITED TO ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND
:FENDANT SITUATE AT HIS RESIDENCE AT 853 KIEHL
Y MOTOR VEHICLES OWNED BY DEFENDANT LOCATED
property of the defendant(s) not levied upon in the possession
an attachment has been issued; (b) the garnishee(s) is enjoined from
of the defendant (s) and from delivering any property of the defendant
levied upon an subject to attachment is found in the possession
, you are directed to notify him/her that he/she has been added as a
L.L.
per day
ESQUIRE
P.O. BOX 109
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF EXECUTION - (MONEY JUDGMENTS)
P. R.C.P. 3101 tO 3149 Etc.
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
JEFFREY COX
Defend nts
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT
(1) Directed to the Sheriff of
(2) Against
(3) and against
(4) and index this writ
(a) against
(b) against
as a lis pendens against the real property of
describe property)
Levy upon and sell all personal property o
personal effects of Defendant situate at his,
any motor vehicles owned by Defendant loc
(5) Exemption has (not) been waived.
Date: ?Nawt
Writ No.
No. 09-6058
Amount Due $9,600.63
_ Interest From June 9 2009
($3.15 r
day) `
_ Attorney's Com. C ca
Costs $+ t-
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Please issue WRIT OF EXECUTION in the above
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!rland County, Pennsylvania; C=
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Defendar? (s)ue -7-
Garnishee (s) ;
Defendant (s) and
Garnishee (s),
Defendant (s) in the name of the Garnishee (s) as follows: (Specifically
'Defendant, Jefftey Cox, including but not limited to all household goods and
esidence at 853 Kiehl Drive, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and
rted at said property.
aW1 ®Zy' -
Attorney for Plaintiff (s)
NOTE
Under paragraph (I) when the writ is t
Under Rule 3103(c) a writ issued on a
Paragraph (3) above should be completed
Paragraph (4) (a) should be completed o
When the writ issues to another county indexing is re
Paragraph 4 (b) should be completed only if
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I to the sheriff of another county as authorized by Rule 3103(b), the county should be indicated.
rred judgment may be directed only to the sheriff of the county in which issued,
y if a named garnishee is to be included in the writ.
if indexing of the execution in the county of issuance, is desired as authorized by Rule 3104(a).
red as of course in that county by the prothonotary. See Rule 3104(b)
property in he name of a garnishee is attached and indexing as a lis pendens is desired. See
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