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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-1735IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA o CUMBERLAND COUNTY Donny L. Thomas, Plaintiff Civil Action - Law No. AD 2001- Household Automotive Finance Corporation, Defendant 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 an appearance personally or by attorney and filing in wdting with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013 TELEPHONE: (717) 249-3166 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA - CUMBERLAND COUNTY Donny L. Thomas, Plaintiff Civil Action - Law No. AD2001- /795' ~ ~ Household Automotive Finance Corporation, Defendant COMPLAINT Plaintiff, Donny L. Thomas, by and through his attorney, Joseph A. Macaluso, Esq., by way of Complaint, complains of defendant Household Automotive Finance Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and for a cause of action alleges: 1. Plaintiff, Donny L. Thomas (hereinafter referred to as "Thomas"), is a sui juris adult who resides at 28 Town Mills, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, PA 17257. 2. Defendant, Household Automotive Finance Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as "HAF Corporation"), is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware. 3. Upon information and belief, HAF Corporation is authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by way of Certificate of Authority filed on or about December 19, 1995, with the Pennsylvania Department of State, and has a registered address in Pennsylvania c/o CT Corporation Systems, 1515 Market Street, Suite 1210, Philadelphia, PA 19102. 4. On or about November 24, 1999, Thomas entered into and executed a Motor Vehicle Installment Contract (hereinafter called the "Contract"), for the purchase of a 1998 Ford F 150 Pick-up Truck, VIN 1FTZF17W3WNC37602 (hereinafter referred to as the "Truck"), by him from Interstate Ford, 196 Walnut Bottom Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, PA 17257. A copy of the Contract is attached hereto as Exhibit 5. The cash price for the Truck stated in the Contract is $21,692.05. 6. The total price of the Truck is $21,845.55, calculated as follows: cash price for Truck $21,692.05 license, title, registration fee 108.50 documentary fee 40.00 PA tire tax 5.00 $21,845.55 7. Thomas made a cash down payment for this purchase in the amount of $500.00. 8. In addition, Thomas gave his vehicle, a 1986 Plymouth Caravelle, as a "trade-in", for which he received an allowance of $500.00, per the Vehicle Order, a copy whereof is attached hereto as Exhibit B. 9. Accordingly, the amount financed under the Contract is $20,845.55, (i.e. $21,845.55 less the $500.00 cash downpayment and less the $500.00 trade-in) 10. The interest rate payable under the Contract is 17.95%. 11. The Payment Schedule under the Contract is: 72 payments, each in the amount of $478.35, beginning January 8, 2000. 12. The Contract was assigned by Interstate Ford to HAF Corporation simultaneously with execution of the Contract, and so HAF Corporation provided the financing. A copy of the Assignment Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit C. 13. Thomas did covenant and agree to pay the purchase pdce for the Truck in the Contract as follows: "PROMISE TO PAY: You agree to pay us the Total Sale Pdce for the Vehicle by making the Total Downpayment and paying us the Amount Financed plus interest. You promise to make payments in accordance with the Payment Schedule. You promise to make payments on or before the same day of each month as the first payment due date .... You agree to make payments at the place or to send payments to the address which Assigneee most recently specifies in the written notice to you." 14. Furthermore, the Contract provides that Thomas shall give a security interest in the Truck, as follows: "SECURITY AGREEMENT: To secure the payment of all sums due and the performance of all required obligations under this Contract, you give a security interest in the Vehicle, in all parts (called the "accessions") attached to the Vehicle at any later time, and in any proceeds of the Vehicle, including insurance proceeds." 15. According to Paragraph 13 of Additional Terms and Conditions on the reverse of the Contract, on default by Thomas, HAF Corporation could repossess the Truck: "13. OUR RIGHTS IF YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF THIS CONTRACT: If you are in default of this Contract, we may enforce our rights according to law. We may also do the things specifically mentioned in this Contract. We may do one of these things and at the same time or later do another. Some of the things we may do are the following: ... "b. REPOSSESSION: We can repossess the Vehicle, unless prohibited by law." 16. Thomas immediately insured the Truck at the time of purchase, through Dymond Insurance Agency, 2012 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA 17201, for a premium in the amount of $347.00 (copy of Policy Endorsement is attached hereto as Exhibit D). 17. On or about January 10, 2000, Thomas made the first payment under the Contract, which was due January 8, 2000, by way of mailing to HAF Corporation two separate money orders payable to "Household Automotive", one in the amount of $300.00, and the other in the amount of $179.00, for a total of amount of $479.00. The reason Thomas used two money orders instead of one, was because the money orders state on their face "NOT GOOD OVER $300". The loan account number is written on the face of each money order. Copies of the money orders are attached hereto as Exhibit E. 18. HAF Corporation deposited the aforesaid money orders on January 18, 2000, as evidenced by the bank stamp on the reverse side of same. 19. However, at the end of January, 2000, HAF Corporation called Thomas at home and informed him that he did not make his first payment. Thomas explained that he had made the payment and described the time and manner of payment by way of mailing the money orders. Thomas did not keep record of the date of this conversation, or the name of the representative of HAF Corporation with whom he spoke. 20. In early February, 2000, despite having this information furnished by Thomas, and despite having deposited the first payment, HAF Corporation again called Thomas, this time at his place of employment, and again infomed him that he did not make his first payment. Thomas again explained that he had made the payment and described the time and manner of payment by way of mailing the money orders. Thomas did not keep a record of the date of this conversation, or the name of the representative of HAF Corporation to whom he spoke. 21. On or about February 17, 2000, Thomas made the second payment under the Contract, which was due February 8, 2000, by way of mailing to HAF Corporation a check payable to "Household Automotive" in the amount of $480.00. The check was made by a friend of Thomas, however, Thomas wrote his full name and "Truck Payment" on the face of the check. Moreover, Thomas°s full name and address were set forth both on the window envelope and form for mailing provided by HAF Corporation. A copy of the check is attached hereto as Exhibit F. 22. HAF Corporation deposited the aforesaid check on February 28, 2000, as evidenced by the bank stamp on the reverse side of same. 23. In late February, 2000, Thomas received from HAF Corporation a statement that his January, 2000, and February, 2000, payments were due. A copy of the statement is attached hereto as Exhibit G. 24. Sometime late in February, 2000, about the same time Thomas received the aforesaid statement, HAF Corporation called Thomas a third time and informed him that he did not make the January, 2000, and February, 2000, payments. Thomas again explained how he had made each payment, including the time and manner of payments~ Thomas did not keep a record of the date of this conversation, or the name of the representative of HAF Corporation to whom he spoke. 25. On March 3, 2000, without good cause, HAF Corporation repossessed the Truck. 26. Upon information and belief, HAF Corporation engaged Central Penn Recovery, 5203 Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, to repossess the Truck. 27. In mid-March, 2000, Thomas received from HAF Corporation a Notice of Right to Redeem and Notice of Sale advising him that the Truck would be sold March 28, 2000. A copy of the notice is attached hereto as Exhibit H. Upon information and belief, HAF Corporation sold the Truck. 28. HAF Corporation called Thomas a fourth time, in mid-March, 2000, regarding the sale of the Truck, at which time Thomas once again explained how he had made the payments. Thomas did not keep a record of the date of this conversation, or the name of the representative of HAF Corporation to whom he spoke. 29. Thomas did not have the financial means to redeem the Truck, and so he suffered the loss of the Truck. 30. Thomas also was required to pay Central Penn Recovery a fee of $30.00 in order to obtain his personal belongings from the Truck after the repossession. Thomas does not have a receipt for this expense. 31. Thomas did not own another operable vehicle, since he had traded his 1986 Plymouth Caravelle in order to acquire the Truck. 32. Nor did Thomas have any money with which to purchase a replacement vehicle, since he had spent his savings as a down payment to pumhase the Truck. 33. From the time of repossession of the Truck until January 12, 2001, Thomas paid friends and relatives $200.00 for reimbursement of gas for his private transportation. 34. The repossession and sale of the Truck has injured Thomas's credit history, and so he was not able to purchase another used vehicle until January 12, 2001, when he bought a 1987 Honda Excel from T&G Auto Sales, Shippensburg, PA 17257, for a pumhase price of $227.50. 35. There is no other proceeding pending involving the subject matter of this case, and there are no other parties in interest. COUNT I BREACH OF CONTRACT 36. Thomas repeats and realleges the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 35, inclusive, of the complaint above, as though the same were set forth in extenso. 37. Thomas fulfilled all his obligations under the Contract, including but not limited to making the first and second payments as agreed pursuant to the financing terms of HAF Corporation under the Contract, and therefore, Thomas was entitled to the full use, possession, enjoyment and ownership of the Truck. 38. According to Paragraph 13 of Additional Terms and Conditions on the reverse of the Contract, HAF Corporation agreed that "If you are in default of this Contract, we may enforce our rights according to law" and "We can repossess the Vehicle, unless prohibited by law." 39. However, HAF Corporation, without any basis under the Contract or obtaining law, did wrongfully repossess and sell the Truck. 40. By its wrongful repossession and sale of the Truck, HAF Corporation has breached the Contract. 41. As a result, Thomas has incurred the loss of the Truck, valued at $21,845.55, and he has also suffered additional losses as follows: the $500.00 cash down payment; the 1986 Plymouth Caravelle "trade-in"; the first and second payments made on the Truck; the insurance premium; the fee paid to recover personal belongings; and injury to his credit standing. 42. HAF Corporation is liable to Thomas for damages for breach of contract. WHEREFORE, Thomas demands judgment in his favor and against HAF Corporation for monetary damages, together with interest thereon, and costs of suit, in an amount more than $25,000.00 and being more than the jurisdictional amount requiring arbitration referral by local rule, and for such other relief as the Court may deem proper. COUNT II CONVERSION 43. Thomas repeats and realleges the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 35, inclusive, of the complaint above, as though the same were set forth in extenso. 44. Despite Thomas's making his first and second payments to HAF Corporation, and despite Thomas's explaining to HAF Corporation the manner and time he made the payments, HAF Corporation still repossessed and sold the Truck. 45. The repossession and sale of the Truck by HAF Corporation constitutes an unauthorized exercise of the right of ownership of the Truck, which was the lawful personal property of Thomas. 46. HAF Corporation is liable to Thomas for conversion. WHEREFORE, Thomas demands judgment in his favor and against HAF Corporation for monetary damages, together with interest thereon, and costs of suit, in an amount more than $25,000.00 and being more than the jurisdictional amount requiring arbitration referral by local rule, and for such other relief as the Court may deem proper. COUNT III VIOLATION OF PENNSYLVANIA UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW 47. Thomas repeats and realleges the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 35, inclusive, of the complaint above, as though the same were set forth in extenso. 48. The sale of the Truck and financing arrangements by HAF Corporation set forth in the Contract constitute trade and commerce within the meaning of 73 P. S. Section 201-2 (3). 49. Because HAF Corporation financed the sale of the Truck and then wrongfully repossessed and sold the Truck even though Thomas made the required payments, HAF Corporation engaged in "unfair or deceptive acts or practices", by "(a)dvertising goods or services with intent not to sell them as advertised" within the meaning of 73 P. S. Section 201-2 (4)(ix). 50. Because HAF Corporation financed the sale of the Truck and then wrongfully repossessed and sold the Truck even though Thomas made the required payments, HAF Corporation engaged in "fraudulent conduct which creates a likelihood of confusion or of misunderstanding" within the meaning of 73 P. S. Section 201-2 (4)(xxi). 51. HAF Corporation is a creditor/debt collector as defined in 37 Pa. Code Section 303.2. 52. Because HAF Corporation made the four telephone calls to Thomas described in Paragraphs 19, 20, 24 and 28 hereinabove, and because HAF Corporation mailed to Thomas the written statements and notices described in Paragraphs 23 and 27 hereinabove, requiring him to make the first and second payments on the Truck, even though Thomas had already done so and explained this to HAF Corporation, HAF Corporation engaged in an "unfair or deceptive act or practice", by "abusing or harassing a person in connection with the collection of a debt" within the meaning of 37 Pa. Code Section 303.3(27). 53. HAF Corporation is liable to Thomas for treble damages and reasonable attorney fees pursuant to 73 P. S. Section 201-9.2. WHEREFORE, Thomas demands judgment in his favor and against HAF Corporation for treble damages, together with interest thereon, costs of suit, and reasonable attorney's fees in an amount more than $25,000.00 and being more than the jurisdictional amount requiring arbitration referral by local rule, and for such other relief as the Court may deem proper. COUNT IV NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION 54. Thomas repeats and realleges the allegations of Paragraphs t through 35, inclusive, of the complaint above, as though the same were set forth in extenso. 55. Despite Thomas's making his first and second payments to HAF Corporation, and despite Thomas's explaining to HAF Corporation the manner and time he made the payments, HAF Corporation still informed Thomas that it would repossess and sell the Truck. 56. HAF Corporation failed to inform Thomas until after the sale that it would repossess the Truck even if he made the required payments. 57. This constituted a misrepresentation by way of omission of a material fact. 58. HAF Corporation knew or should have known that this omission would induce Thomas to purchase the Truck and that Thomas would rely upon same. 59. Thomas justifiably relied upon this misrepresentation and purchased the Truck with financing by HAF Corporation. 60. HAF Corporation's conduct constitutes negligent misrepresentation. 61. Thomas suffered injury as a direct and proximate cause of HAF Corporation's conduct, i.e. loss of the Truck, valued at $21,845.55, and he has also suffered additional losses as follows: the $500.00 cash down payment; the 1986 Plymouth Caravelle "trade-in"; the first and second payments made on the Truck; the insurance premium; the fee paid to recover personal belongings; and injury to his credit standing. 62. HAF Corporation is liable to Thomas for negligent misrepresentation. WHEREFORE, Thomas demands judgment in his favor and against HAF Corporation for monetary damages, together with interest thereon, and costs of suit, in an amount mere than $25,000.00 and being mere than the jurisdictional ameunt requiring arbitration referral by local rule, and for such other relief as the Court may deem proper. COUNT V FRAUD 63. Thomas repeats and realleges the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 35, inclusive, and of Paragraphs 55 through 57, inclusive, of the complaint above, as though the same were set forth in extenso. 64. HAF Corporation intentionally made this misrepresentation with knowledge that Thomas would rely upon same and with intent to induce Thomas to act upon same. 65. Thomas justifiably relied upon this misrepresentation and pumhased the Truck with financing by HAF Corporation. 66. Thomas suffered injury as a direct and proximate cause of HAF Corporation's conduct, i.e. loss of the Truck, valued at $21,845.55, and he has also suffered additional losses as follows: the $500.00 cash down payment; the 1986 Plymeuth Caravelle "trade-in"; the first and second payments made on the Truck; the insurance premium; the fee paid to recover personal belongings; and injury to his credit standing. 67. HAF Corporation is liable to Thomas for damages for fraud. WHEREFORE, Thomas demands judgment in his favor and against HAF Corporation for monetary damages, together with interest thereon, and costs of suit, in an amount mom than $25,000.00 and being more than the jurisdictional amount requiring arbitration referral by local rule, and for such other relief as the Court may deem proper. COUNT VI PUNITIVE DAMAGES 68. Thomas repeats and realleges the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 35, inclusive, and of Paragraphs 63 through 67, inclusive, of the complaint above, as though the same were set forth in extenso. 69. HAF Corporation's actions were outrageous and malicious, willful and wanton, and were intended to harm Thomas. 70. HAF Corporation is liable to Thomas for punitive damages. WHEREFORE, Thomas demands judgment in his favor and against HAF Corporation for punitive damages, together with interest thereon, costs of suit, and reasonable attorneys fees in an amount more than $25,000.00 and being mom than the jurisdictional amount requiring arbitration referral by local rule, and for such other relief as the Court may deem proper. COUNT VII NEGLIGENCE PER SE 71. Thomas repeats and realleges the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 35, inclusive, of the complaint above, as though the same were set forth in extenso. 72. 69 P.S. Section 623 A. mandates when repossession may be undertaken, and provides: "A. When the buyer shall be in default in the payment of any amount due under a motor vehicle instalimont sale contract or when the buyer has committed any other breach of the contract, which is by the contract specifically made a ground for retaking the motor vehicle, the seller, or any holder, who has lawfully acquired such contract, may retake possession thereof. Unless the motor vehicle can be taken without breach of the peace, it shall be taken by legal process, but nothing herein shall be construed to authorize a violation of the cdminal law." 73. HAF Corporation repossessed and sold the Truck even though Thomas was not in default of any payment due under the Contract and even though Thomas had not committed any other default or breach of the Contract. 74. HAF Corporation violated 69 P.S. Section 623 A. 75. Thomas is within the class of persons protected by 69 P.S. Section 623 A. 76. Thomas suffered injury as a direct and proximate cause of HAF Corporation's conduct, i.e. loss of the Truck, valued at $21,845.55, and he has also suffered additional losses as follows: the $500.00 cash down payment; the 1986 Plymouth Caravelle "trade-in"; the first and second payments made on the Truck; the insurance premium; the fee paid to recover personal belongings; and injury to his credit standing. 77. HAF Corporation is liable to Thomas for negligence per se. WHEREFORE, Thomas demands judgment in his favor and against HAF Corporation for monetary damages, together with interest thereon, and costs of suit, in an amount more than $25,000.00 and being more than the jurisdictional amount requiring arbitration referral by local rule, and for such other relief as the Court may deem proper. COUNT VIII NEGLIGENCE 78. Thomas repeats and realleges the allegations of Paragraphs I through 35, inclusive, of the complaint above, as though the same were set forth in ex, tenso. 79. HAF Corporation owed Thomas to refrain from interference with Thomas's use, possession, enjoyment and ownership of the Truck. 80. Because HAF Corporation financed the sale of the Truck and then wrongfully repossessed and sold the Truck even though Thomas made the required payments, and even though Thomas explained to HAF Corporation the time and manner of his payments, HAF Corporation breached its duty to Thomas. 81. Thomas suffered injury as a direct and proximate cause of HAF Corporation's conduct, i.e. loss of the Truck, valued at $21,845.55, and he has also suffered additional losses as follows; the $500.00 cash down payment; the 1986 Plymouth Caravelle "trade-in"; the first and second payments made on the Truck; the insurance premium; the fee paid to recover personal belongings; and injury to his credit standing. 82. HAF Corporation is liable to Thomas for negligence. WHEREFORE, Thomas demands judgment in his favor and against HAF Corporation for monetary damages, together with interest thereon, and costs of suit, in an amount more than $25,000.00 and being more than the jurisdictional amount requiring arbitration referral by local rule, and for such other relief as the Court may deem proper. Re: ~3ectfully submitted, Jo sq. A~ re~3e Court I.D, No. 38262 ~rn~y for Plaintiff P.O.Box 83 Orrstown, PA 17244 VERIFICATION I, Donny L. Thomas, vedfy that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and accurate to the best of my personal knowledge, information and belief. I understand that my statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. onny [~'l~omas Dated: ~ -o~ - O / - IffiTOR VEHfCLE INSTALLMENT SALE CONTRAil, 'ANNUAl FINANCE PERCENT~GERATE CHARGE The cost ct ~ur credit as The d~r amount z yu~ ~m. credH ~11 ~ ~ o~t~] 1/24~ Amount Financed The amonnt of credit ~ to you or off your behalf, Total of Payments, The amount you will ham paid a~r you haw nmde all scl~:luled payments. 17.95% $ 1369~.6~ ~ 20846.65 $ 3444].20 Total Sale Price The toia~c~st of your pun:base on -~ in~ng ~r ~p~enL lO00.~ dS ~ ~441.20 Your Payment Schedule will ~e: ,,.., $ 473.35 Oj jarl,1900 ~.~y.~m Ifyoupaydlearly, youwillnotlmv~to~ayapoudly.- lat~ CNa~ If a paym~t is la 2~ of tbe pod~o, of Ihe paR~.~t which is lato far ~cl~ mout~ or par~ of a mouth llreator tpan 10 da~ tbet it m~mi~s onp~id~ -.; ~,~ INTERSTATE FORO, INC. menU. ER. ~196.~ ~ALNUT BOTTO~ RD Am~,.~ SHIPPENSBURC, PA ~7257 Zip C~de um~ElqS). 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E;O T~ PROMISE TO ~AY: You agree to pay us the Total SaM P~ for the Vehicle b~t making the Total · Downpayment'afld payi~lg us the Amouflt lqeanced plea,ictere~ You I~omise to make pa.~ments in accordance with the Payment Scheduts. You p~ to make payments on or before the same day of each month as the first payment due date. You apse te pay all other amounts WhiCh may became due under the terms of thle ~ You a~ee to pay the Seaor or kasigoue ~ et soil You also agree to pay reasonalge attomey~ fees H Selk~ or k.~J~nou hires an attorney ts collect amounts due under this Conlract or to p~ or get possassmfl of the VeMcle. You epee to make payments at the place or to ~efld payments to the addreea which the ks~p~e most recently specifie~ in the written flo~ca to ~ By dining below, we agree ts sop the VehicJe to you undor the terms of this Ca~tracC SECURIIT AGREEMENT: To secure ~h~ paym~t of ell ~ due required obligat o~ under this ~ ~ ~e'a ~ ~ ~n.t~ ~ehicl~ iff a (~1~ ".acce~mn?},a~c~ ~.~e~.at ~fl~ ~ rfl'afly-~s oL~e VehmM, ?~udmg mso?a~M ~e ~ ~.ouy und~ ~ps Cou~ct age.ny ~ y~r ~ ~ de~ ~ ~ ~m ~ any m~ey wh~ ~s ~w or may ~a~p mmm ~ d~ ~ ~ ~ ~u. wi~ any prior ~d~ ~ you. ADDITIONAL ~RMS AND ~NOmONS: THiS ~ ~ ON ~[ R~ SIO~ YOU ARE OBU~O TO A~E T~ OF THE ~ ~ ~ ~ ~E ~NT AND R~E~E SID~. ' - NOTICE TO BUYER~ NOT SIGN THIS ~CT IN 8~N~ YOU-ARE ENTITLED TO AN ~ACT COPY OF THE CO~T YOU SIGN. KE~ IT TO PROTECT YOUR LE~LRIGHTS. SELLER gUY BUY~ ~ Coott~. on ~ B~r or ~ o~ ~ ~ y~ ~ ~ow~ a ~ ~ of ~ ~t~ - ' - ' OF Ta~SCONT~CT BUYER. ~SIGNER AND ~NER, ~ APPLI~B~KN~GE RECEI~ OF A COUPleD ~PY ATTHETIME OF SIGNING. : - ~~' ' ., .~ . '-- .. ~ ~ - . ~ROW ~IGNER COPY ~_~'_ .................... ._ / ' "L' HOW THE ToT~i['OF'F.~YMENTS IS COMPUTED: The Total of Payments is the sum of the Amolfnt Financed and the Finance Charge. The Finance Charge consists solely of interest scheduled due dates. 2. COMPUTING INTEREST: We will charge inlerest on e daily basis en the eutslonding balance payment. 4. APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS'. We will apply payrnenls in the Iollewifig order of priority: first lo b WAIVERS BY BUYER, CO-SIGNER AND CO-OWNER: You agree lo meke alt Faylnents oo or 7. INTEREST AFTER MATURITY AND JUDGMENT: Interest et the rate provided R~ this Contract 8. YOUR PROMISES ABOUT OUR SECURITY INTEREST: You will not permit anyone ether thou us agree to repay the money advanced as we aloha may; sPecily: (il'immediately' dh demehdTdlr (ii) along with your monthly payments. If We choose to allow, you to repay the money advanced along with your monthly payments, we ceo choose the eme%t of these Faymeots And how leflR you have fo repay, If any of our rights stsled in thio poroiraph Is not permitted by iaw,,,~ve itill have the other righfs mentioned. Our payments on your bellelf will not cure ~u&l~pllUre to pedorm yoorpromiaoa uthlsCootrocL : . . .: Z2. DEFAULT: In Ibis paragraph "You" means thb Buyer, Co-Signer and Co-Ow _h~[,,er guy one uf them. Yo~J will be in "Delaulr' of the Contract if any one or morn of the following ~ifip happen: a. You de not make ooy Fayment oo or before U Is due; or ~- b. You do not keep auy promise you made in this Contrict;'or c. You do not keep any premise you made tn enother Contract, Note, Loan or Agreement wiih ,Seller or Assignee; ur d. YoumedeanyuulruestatementiflthecreditapplloaUonlorthlscoflfruc~,or, e You commifled any forgery in coqnocDeo with this Contract; or ., f You die, are convicted of a crime involving fraud or dishonesty, orare found by e cou~t with judsdiclloo to do so to be incapacitated: et S. You file henkruplcy or insolvency proceedings, or anyone files ba~lkrul~l~y or Insolvency h. Ym~ take the Vehicle outside the United States Or Canede without our w~JteN*lcoureot; or I. You use the Vehicle or allow someone else to use it in a way that causes it pot TO be covered by yom' insurance; or j. You do somethipg that causes the Vehicle to be subject to cocliscstlo~n by government authorities; ur h Th~ Vehi[-P~ is In~t, stolen, destroyed or 8'~m~Oed berthed ecooorfl~al re~alri~end net ~lxed L Soother cleditor fries to tske the Vehicle or your meooy on deposit with Asslgooe by legal I3. OUR RIGHTS IF YOU ARE IN OEFAULT OF THIS CONTRACT: if you are in Default Of this Contract, we may enlorce our rights according TO taw. We may else do the things InecUioally mentioned in this CoolracL We may de one of these things end at the some time or liter do another, Some of the things we ~ey do ore the Iollowin8:~.~ , ,,, a. ACCELERATION: We can demand that you pay fo he the unbr~':~a~'T~lilnce ~wtng OU the Contract and ell unpaid Finance Chergss end o~ renney due, You olrou theLyou,WIR pay this money to us in one s~ngle Fay meqt In!ATlp~Jiot~y U~R roOtlet_nE Oi# b REPOSSESSION: We can ~ep~s~ess the Vehicle, unless ~rohib~ted by/aw, We can do this ourselves, have a quaidied person do il for us, Or have o government official (by replevln~ ~ it I~' us. You agree that wa can peaceably eomp~ 1~ II~l~f-ll ~1 tu~ lhinRs found iff the Vehicle, but will r kTIJ~1~,% JV ,tiqRa~ ~ U'),Y~ ,~,~. I)ack, you agree Io ask us Jrt a leDer sent to ua by cerllfied mail within 24 hours, U you do uot send us this letto,', you give up Iffy clairq to these thitip. You glTne, that we may us~e,yout gp,ouse plates in repossessing the Vehicle and taklo~ !( tql'Ptlce f 0 P ~li'l~ ~ VOLUNTARY DELIVERY: We can esli*~J~Ld iiVl'u~ t~ltrl place. You agree to Rive us the Vehicle If we lelk,'~ ~ t.',~ i~ ~ia~',LL~¥ d. OELAY IN ENFORCEMENT: We can delay,enforcing ovY dams ~mde, i t ~,.~.~ et w~theut losing any rights. info.es, .o.ed on the Ce.fdicafe e, Tif,e lo fha Vehicle. Ye. wi,t .el set, e, Pave awe. the ,,. SO.E ,.lUgS YOU ,.OUEU .OW ,, .P... Vehicle If someone puls a lien oD Ihe Vehicle. you will pay the obligation and clear Dm lien. wIUioul using a ~vemment otlic~l (by replevin): ...... 9. YOUR PROMISES ABOUT THE VEDICLE: You will keep the Vehicle in Seed condition and a NOTICE: We will ~end you a Notice of Re~ ~(~id~ we k~w a~ul. fepeir. You wil} pay all taxes and cha~ off,the VehloM, Y~ wig ~y iii mts~ ~in~iqi~,~Tha ~b~,w~ Jp~ ~HaG&~'~ %'~1~i~:1~. Yuo will uot ab~Jse the Vehicle or permit anylhh~g TO be done TO the Vefilcl~h ~a[ ~ei[lslale [h~~ d~nHa~'JJ~ means'you will have ~ ~educe ils value, other than for oormaf wear and use. You will nel use the Vehicle for ifleial other oolooflJs due, You may poi get the Veh~le back b~ perpesesorforhifeortease. You wig not move lhe Vehicle from your add~ess shown ofl U~e froot Nolice wi~l tell you other informetioo requir~&~ J of h s Con act lo a new permanent place of aurae ng W thout noly nE us n advanoe, b REOEMPT ON You have h~ d~ t~'Ga~k (redeem} the Vehicle w~5 days of the i0, YOUR PROMISES ABOUT INSURANCE: You wiR keep the Vehicle insured against fife, theft mailing of the Notice a~d at any later time before we sell the Vehicle. if you do eel redeem, you and collision uutil all sums due us are paid in full, the insurance coverage must be satisfactory to US and protect your inlerests and our intsrests at the time of any insured Ions. The insurenne must name us as "loss-payee" on the policy. The insl,ence must be wdUen by afl insurance company quafifled to do business in Pennsylvania and licensed to sell insurance in the stale where the Vehicle is permanently garaged, The insurance policy musl provide us wilh at least lO days' prior written notice of any cancellation or reduction in coverage. Off request, you shag deliver the policy or other evidence of insurance coverage to us. Iff the event of any loss or damage lo the Vehicle. you will immediately notify us in writing and file o proof of loss with ibp fuehrer Wu mav file a proof of loss on your behalf if you fail or refuse to do so; We may e[ldorse give up all claim to the Vehicle, c SALE: If you don't redeem, we will sell the Vehicle. The money received at sale will;be used to pay co~ts and expenses you owe. and then TO pay the amount:you owe un the CePh'eof. d SURPLUS OR DEFICIENCY: If there is money left, we will pey U to the Buyer. If there is not enough money front the sale to pay what you owe, Buyer arid Ce. Signer agree TO Fay what is sLiR owed to us. ~'~ e. EXPENSES: You agree to pay the costs of repossessing, stodol,~ ~alo and seRing the Vehicle as may be allowed by law. These coots'~elli'_~l ~:' !. _O?ault exc,,da fU~eou Et5! d~,ya'at the time o.f [] N~:~N m* I-~EO ["J DEMO [] CAR [] TRUCK PRIOR 1998 FORD FI~O'PICKUP T~ 1 F T Z fi 1 7 W 3 W N C 3 7 6 0 2 I~26 WILBERI HUOSO~ ~OV 24TH, 99 !786 PLYMOUTH ~GRAY I m'~GRAPH ITE 1 ? 3 B J CARAVELLE'- SD '~' C 0 5 9 8 DYMOND AUTO INSURANCE 2639063 Phone 532-8888 Chambersburg Toll Free 267-~0 ~'~' 196 Walnut Bottom Road SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17~57 DEAL # PRICE OF VEHICLE ~1 I PROTECTION PLAN L CASH PRICE '~"~' .~ .-t/~.__ ..~ -// s. LICENSE, TITLE, REGISTRATION FEE It ~ ~oel ~is p~ ~t or re~ ~ ~e d~ ol ~e ~e 6. O~UMENTARY FEE This ordm' s~aJl ~ol ~ binding until ~ 7. PA TIRE TAX e. TOTAL PRICE OF VEHICLE (1 ~O0.CO 20492, .~)~ :-_ 600. ~ ~. mAa~ ~N ^,, OWANCE to. m,~.~CE OWED N/A 500.00 11. NET AI. LOWANCE Ig -10) ~z ~=msrr 500.00 14. TOTAL CREDITS (~ +~2-~3) ,N/A~ exectmon of this order/eenifiss that he is legaJ age or olclm and ackno~isdges mat 15. AMOUNT FINANCED OR BALANCE DUE he has reacl its term d conditions and has received a true copy of this o~der. FIN. , ~/atl¢ .~ ~ . iNS HOUSEHOLD AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE CORPORATIO PURCHASER S ~ ~ ~ ~/ /// ~_/~J~ ' ,.. /,/ 6 Assignment Agreement Household Automo~ve Rnance Corporation This Assignment is attached to. aod expres, sl~,~.,d_e a part of that certain Motor Vehicle Retail Installment Contract (the"contrect"l ted by and between - -. It is expressly understood and agreed that Household Automotive Finance Corporation (HAFC) is substituted each and every tim~ wherj~the name . appears within the Contract. For value received, Seller hereby expressly sells, assigns and transfers all of Seller's right, title and interest in the Contract, in ail monies due and to become due thereunder, and in and to the vehicle and other property and security interests described therein, to HAFC and/or its successors, assigns, subsidiaries and affiliates. All representations, warrenties, indemnification's, guarellties and hold harmless provisions made by Seller in the Contract, and alt other terms of the assignment contained therein, are hereby made in favor of FIAFC. This Assignment specifically includes, but is not limited to, all right, title and interest of Seller in any insurance policies and other products (and the proceeds thereot) purchased, endorsed or obtained by said Buyer(s) under the terms of the Contract. This Assignment specifically includes all right, Uae and interest ot Seller in and to the vehicle, any property, collateral or sacudty interest described or provided for in the Contract. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Contract, this Assignment, upon execution by Seller, shall assign Seller's rights in the Contract to HAFC and not to any assignee(s) named in the Contract. This Assignment shall not be deemed to relieve Seller from any liability for the breach of any warranties, representations or agreements contained herein or in the Contract. Seller-Dealersb,p leeae Seller's Agent (please print): SelleCs Signature: Title of Agent: Date of Assignment: Policyholder: 2425 LINDSAY LOT RD SRIPPENSBURG PA 17257 Policy Number: Policy Period: US 197697279 05/14/1999 to 2ONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY P.O.BOX 16020 READING,PA 19612-6020 Agent: ENGAY, INC. DBA DYMOND INSAGENCY 2012 LINCOLN WAY EAST CHAMBERSBURG PA'17201 PHONE: 717-263-9053 470-021384-0000 05/14/2000 12:01 AM ~tandard Time Policyholder since: 05/1999 24 HOUR cLAIM REPORTING 800-588-7400 YOUR POLICY HAS BEEN CHANGED ADDED INTERESTED PARTY INFORMATION ~_,/1/24/1999 ADDED VEHICLE NUMBER 2 -Change to Annual Premium + $ 286.00 ,~ Revised Annual Policy Premium $ 835.00 Additional Pmmium for Coverages From ~1/24/1999 to 05/14/2000 $ 133,00 ThiS..~lge ~ummery prevldea you with complete policy information, including the your'~ cun'ent~y In ~ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR POLICY We provide colllalen coverage for · non-owned private passenger motor vehicle rented by you, d,;rlng the term of this policy, if at least one of your euto~ shown below has collision coverage. (The collision coverage we provide ia subject to the leweat applicable deductible.) Pleeea review your policy for (=overage details. MOTOR VEHICLE PROTECTION Vehicle i (Coverage applies only if a premium or Iim# le ehown) V~hlcl~ 2 VIN: Rated Driver: Uae: Claes Code: BODILY INJURY (per person/per accident) PROPERTY~ DAMAGE (per accident)~v LIMITED TORT OPTION FIRST PARTY BENE tFII{~(FPB d;OVERAGE: BASIC FPB COVERAGE Medical Expe, nee Benefit Work Los~!B~heflt (per month/maximum) Funeral Expense Benefit [ Si> '~ US 19769727,,9, 1987 CHEV C~/43%RO 1998 FORD Fl50 PU 1GlFP21H2HN173516 1FTZ17W3WNC376020 DON-NY L THOMAS W rk 02 miles Pleasure 884120 814120 $ ' 50,000/100,000!-$' 180.00~'$~''50,000/100';000' $ ' . 95;00 $ 50,000 $ 108.00 $ 50,000. $. 63.00 Applies Applies $ 9.00' ' 5,000 $ Excluded Excluded i' 5,000 " Excluded Excluded $ ':. '7.00 Continued on Next Page ::. ~ , A 1220 Page 01 of 04 MOTOR VEHICLE PROTECTION Vehicle 1 Ao~idental Death Benefit Excluded COMPREHENSIVE (Comp) $ 250 Deductible COLLISION (Coil) $ 500 Deductible Premium Per Vehicle (Coverage applle~ Only ff a premium or lira# is shown Excluded $ 29.00 $ 250 Deductible $ 19.00 $ 182.00 $ 500 Deductible $ 163.00 $ 488.00 $ 347.00 Gold Rate Level Multiple Car Discount Loss Free Discount Anti-Lock Brake Discount Passive Rsstraint Discount (Driver and Pmenger side) Anti-Theft Discount (Active Device) Anti-Theft Dlsoount (Passive Device) Applied Applied Applied Applied Applied Applied Applied Applied Applied Applied Your TotM Premium For All Vehicles DRIVER INFORMATION Name 01 DONNY L THOMAS Years Lioan~ed O8 Date of Birth ~5/01/75 $ 835.00 Drivers LIc~m~ Number 23764980 LIENHOLDER/OTHERINTERESTED PARTIESINFORMATION Veh~ 2 Loan Number HOUSEHOLD AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE CORP PO BOX I7902 SAN DIEGO CA 92177 Type of Interest Lienholder GENERAL POLICY INFORMATION The covereg~ end Ilmit~ahown here ere subject to the restrictions, conditions, and oxoluelone of the polIw "0 ' , ~ YOUR poLICY IS SUBdECT TO~'rHE FOLLOWING'FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE INTRODUCTION GENERAL~>PROVISIONS AMENDMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PROVISIONS - PENNSYLVANIA I ~FIRST PARTY~BE~,EFITS cov ,E~A~E - PENNSYLVANIA TRA~,SITION ENDORSEMENT -, SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SEGMENT O0 ~O00O.f ~3,'Zl,'I~ ~: 44 :S9 -> ?17":33~5333 Page ................. FAX DELI%~RY ............. 917175325333 .~LLFIRST ~K WADE FARI4ER 2I-SEP-O0 ATTACHED PLEASE FIND A PffOTOCOP¥ OF THE DOCU~I:NT(S) YOU REQUESTED. IF YOU HAVE .aNY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE BANK REPRESENTATI%-E 'WHO INITIATED THIS REQUEST ON YOUR BEHALF, AND REFER TO REFERENCE N~JStBER 1150-20SEP0~ · S I NCERELY, 01 -MAR-00 CENTP~AL RETRIEVAL DEPARTMENT 21303283 FAX HOUSEHOLD AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE CORPORATION Monthly Statement NUMBER .T~= ~ DUE nY PAST hUE AA4OUNT DUE GHA~GES DUE CHARGES DUE THIS ~dOUNT TRANSACTION DATE DESCRIPTION TRANSACTrON AMOUNT ol/08/00 Scheduk~ ~ym~nt 478.35 02J08;00 Scheduled p~nt 478.35 03/08/00 Scheduled P&yment 478.35 Your account can be pedd in fu# on or bof(re 02/27/00 for $21,515.53 Please see Payment Intonn~Jcm be/mw b' mailing adc~oss. Cu94omeg Sofl~c~ I-~00-418-18~8 General Co~a~q~rtc~flce: HOCIS~HOCD AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE COF!POIRAT~ON P.O.BOX 17904 SA~d DIEGO, CA g~177 Jd~d p~tmem m: Sen ~ CA 92177-7903 W4~tmn Unkm Quk:k Cod~ct MO~ Ezp~m~ Paymdnt AOefl! ! ~'~,~r Num0ef: 1-600-325-6000 AGent L(~:mm*~ I~Q0~0~6-9400 ~ C,~y: Saf~g C~k:~r~ Rac~vo ~:x~: 1,403 NOTICE OF RIGHT TO-REDEeM NOTIC~ OF $~LE o3/13/2ooo DONNY T~OMAS 2425 LINDSEYLOT ~D S~IPPENSBUR~, FA 17257-0000 Acco%%nt Nt~er : 475170 Type of Vehicle: 98 FOR F!S0 1FTZF17W3WNC3~802 Your vehicle was repossessed on 03/04/2000 for failure to make paymexlts under your credit agreement. In accordamce with state law, Household Automotive Finance Corporation is giving you the opportunity to redeem your vehicle. Your ve~icle is located at: . Prior to recovering your vehicle, you must make your payment by certified check or money order to Household Automotive Finance Corporation; 11452 E1 Camino Real, Suite 400; San Di_e~o, CA. 92130. Only upon satisfaction of payment will Household Automotive F=--~=e Corpora=ion authorize the storage facility to release your vehicle. Please do not contact the storage facility directly to recover your vehicle. You will be responsible for payin~ the storage facility a~y storage fees which have accrued since the date of this letter. You will be responsible for working with the storage facility directly on the repayment of these fees. ITEMIZATION OF REDEMPTION AMOONT Accelerated Balance (including earned interest): Late Fees: Approximate Repossession Costs and Fees: Redemption Amount: $21,119.76 $ 0 $ 385.00 $21,%84.76 *NOTE: The repossession costs and fees indicated are only an estimate. If the actual costs exceed the approximate amount no=ed above, you will be responsible for paying any outstanding costs. If your ~ayment exceeds the actual costs, we will apply any excess you have pa~d to your accoumt balance or, if there is no outstanding account balance, we will send you a check for any excess amount. Your right to redeem your vehicle shall ex~ire when we-enter into an a~r~ement to dispose 9f you~ vehicle. A private sale wil~ take place on or after 03~28/200D, The' pr~c%~eds repossession and sales e:c~enses, then to the outstanding contract balance. If the proceeds are insufficient to pay the expenses and outstanding balance, you may be held responsible for the amount of the deficiency. If you have any questions, telephone us promptly at 1-800-418-1888, x6525. Sincerely, Household Automotive Finance Corporation 11452 E1 Camino Real, Suite 400 Sen Diego, CA. 92130 1-800-418-1888, x6~25 Household Automotive Finance Corporation services auto loans and motor vehicle sales finance contracts for Household Bank, f.s.b, and Household Finance Corporation and its subsidiaries. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA - CUMBERLAND COUNTY Donny L, Thomas, Plaintiff Household Automotive Finance Corporation, Defendant Civil Action - Law No. AD 2001-1735 To the Prothonotary: PRAECIPE Please reinstate the complaint in the above-captioned action in order that same may be served upon defendant, Household Automotive Finance Corporation, which could not be served within 30 days from the filing of the complaint by the Philadelphia County Sheriff's Department, which was deputized by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Department for this purpose. Dated: April 26, 2001 Respectfully submitted, Supreme Court I.D. No. 38262 Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 83 Orrstown, PA 17244 SHEREFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY CASE NO: 2001-01735 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND THOMAS DONNY L VS HOUSEHOLD AUTOMOTIVE FIN CORP R. Thomas Kline duly sworn according to law, and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT , HOUSEHOLD AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE CORPORATION but was unable to locate Them in his bailiwick. deputized the sheriff of PHILADELPHIA County, serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being says, that he made a diligent search and to wit: He therefore Pennsylvania, to On June 26th , 2001 , this office was in receipt of the attached return from PHILADELPHIA Sheriff's Costs: Docketing 18.00 Out of County 6.00 Surcharge 10.00 Dep Philadelphia 116.00 .00 150.00 06/26/2001 ~_So a f~~Count~ JOSEPH MACALUSO Sworn and subscribed to before me this ¢~ day of~ A.D. Prothonotary ' ' in The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Donny L. Thomas Household,Automotive Finance Corporation ~0.01- 1735 Civil Now, 4 / 17 / 01 ,20 O ~, I, SHERIFF OF CUMBEKLAND COUNTY, PA, do hereby deputize the Sheriff of Philadelphia County to execute this Writ, flais deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff. Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA ]~0~, within upon at %y hm~ding to and made known to Affida¼t of Service ,20_ ,at o'clock cop), of the original SO al2swers, served the the con~.ents thereof. Sworn and subscribed before me th/s __ day of ,2O Sheriff of COSTS SERVICE MILEAGE AJrFIDAVIT County, PA SHERIFF'S RETURN -- SUMMONS/COMPLAINT VERSUS CIo C7- CaRP SEBVED AND btADE KNOWN TO /q'~OV',~ COMMON PLEAS NO. COUNTY COURT TERM, [] Defendant ~ Defendant Company by handing a true and attested copy of the within Summons/Complaint, issued in the above captioned matter on /X4 FO ~, I J~ ,ciO01 , at /O:O0 o'clock, /::} bt., E.$.T./O~IIF. at / 5- /$ /'4 ~ ~q ~(& "f ~q-Yq. _/~ T~ ~c~. , in the County of Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania, to .q'/q/,2 D ~ Jq J- 0 L~ 0,'-40Aj ~ (~) the aforesaid defendant, personally; ~ (2) an adult member of the family of said defendant, with whom said defendant resides, who stated that his/her rela~onship to said defendant is that of ; ~ (3) an adult person in charge of defender's residence; the said adult person having reused, upon re- quest, to give his/her name and relationship to said defendant; ~ (4) ~e manager/clerk of the place of lodging in which said defender resides; ~(5) agent or person for ~e time being in charge of defendant's office or usual place of business. ~ {6) the and officer of said defendant Company; So Answers, JOHN ID. GREEN, .Sheriff 1248 (R.'.'. 12~7) Deputy Sheriff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA - CUMBERLAND COUNTY Donny L. Thomas, Plaintiff Household Automotive Finance Corporation, Defendant Civil Action - Law No. AD 2001-1735 PRAECIPE TO: Cumberland County Prothonotary Please discontinue the above-captioned action with prejudice. Dated: July 16, 2001 Respectfully submitted, oseph A. Macalus0, Esq. orney for Plaintiff preme Court I.D. # 38262 CC: Household Automotive Finance Attn.: Jeffrey B. Wood, Associate General Counsel