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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MIDLAND FUNDING LLC
assignee of CITIBANK n
Plaintiff NO. (b - (p8(o7 CIYIITGT'h'?
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NANCY HAHN
Defendant(s)
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 an 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 or any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or
property 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 HELP. 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.
FFG File # 171933
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S BEDFORD ST.
CARLSILE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MIDLAND FUNDING LLC
assignee of CITIBANK
Plaintiff
V.
NANCY HAHN
Defendant(s)
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICIA
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN LA CORTE. Si usted desea defender conta la demanda
puestas en las siguientes paginas, usted tienen que tomar accion dentro veinte (20) digs despues que
esta Demanda y Aviso es servido, con entrando por escrito una aparencia personalmente o por un
abogado y archivando por escrito con la Corte sus defensas o objeciones a las demandas puestas en
esta contra usted. Usted es advertido que si falla de hacerlo el caso puede proceder sin usted y un
juzgamiento puede ser entrado conta usted por la Corte sin mas aviso por cualquier dinero reclamado
en la Demanda o por cualquier otro reclamo o alivio solicitado por Demandante. Usted puede perder
dinero o propiedad o otros derechos importante para. usted.
UN ABOGADO, VAYA O LLAME POR TELEFONO LA OFICINA FIJADA AQUI ABAJO.
ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERE CON INFORMACION DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN
ABOGADO.
SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGARLE A UN ABOGADO, ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERE
INFORMACION ACERCA AGENCIAS. QUE PUEDAN OFRECER SERVICIOS LEGAL A
PERSONAS ELIGIBLE AQ UN HONORARIO REDUCIDO O GRATIS.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S BEDFORD ST.
CARLSILE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
FFG File#: 171933
PA/PA_NTCDE
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Cjarv-%berl Gn e-A COUNTY
MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, as Assignee of
CITIBANK
Plaintiff
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NANCY HAHN,
Defendant(s).
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes Plaintiff, by and through its attorneys, Fulton, Friedman, & Gullace,
LLP, and files this Complaint and in support avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff is the current owner of, and/or successor to, the obligation sued upon,
and was assigned all the rights, title and interest to defendant's CITIBANK account
XXXXXXXXXXXX2026 (MCM Number 8530974330) (hereinafter "the account").
2. Upon information and belief, Defendant(s) has a last known address of 41 ARMY
HERITAGE DR, CARLISLE, PA 17013.
3. Upon information and belief, this action is based upon a written credit agreement
entered into between defendant(s) and the original credit grantor.
4. Upon information and belief, defendant(s) used or authorized the use of the account
to obtain loans from the original credit grantor for the purpose of obtaining goods and/or
services and/or cash advances.
5. Defendant(s) failed to make full payment of the amount owed on the account.
6. Upon information and belief, the last payment posted to the account on 2007-07-24.
7. The account shows that the defendant(s) owe(s) a balance of $4824.74.
8. The original instrument creating the account was not provided to plaintiff and, upon
information and belief, is unavailable.
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9. Upon information and belief, Defendant(s) breached the terms of the agreement by
failing to make full payment on the amount owed on the account.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter Judgment
in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant(s) in the amount of $4824.74, plus costs of this
action and any other relief as this Court deems just and reasonable.
By?L
David R.
Fulton Frie an & Gullace, LLP
130B Gettysburg Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Tel: (866) 563-0809
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Verification
Cynthia Schaefer, being duly sworn (or affirmed) according to law deposes and says that
I am employed as a Legal Specialist for Midland Credit Management, Inc. ("MCM"),
servicer of this account on behalf of plaintiff. I am authorized to make this verification
on plaintiffs behalf. The facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are true and correct
upon information and belief.
SEP 25 2010
Date
Cynthia
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF STEARNS
SEP 25 2010
Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on
(Seal)
KELLY J ELLSWORTH
Notary puuk-Minnesota
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Fulton, Friedman, & Gullace, LLP
by Cynthia Schaefer.
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Notary Public
My commission expires:
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson
Sheriff ???rakrrl,
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Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy
Richard W Stewart
Solicitor OFF!C,E i T!-F 5rERIFF
Midland Funding LLC
vs.
Nancy Hahn
Case Number
2010-6867
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
11/04/2010 06:45 PM - Ryan Burgett, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on November
4, 2010 at 1845 hours, he served a true copy of the within Complaint and Notice, upon the within named
defendant, to wit: Nancy Hahn, by making known unto James Hahn, Husband of defendant at 41 Army
Heritage Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013 its contents and at the same time
handing to him personally the said true and correct copy of the same.
SHERIFF COST: $33.40
November 05, 2010
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RYAN BURGETT, DEPUTY
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OF THE PROTHONOTARY
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C?Y6VANIANTY
Douglas C. Lovelace, Jr., Esquire
Attorney Identification Number: 83889
36 Donegal Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 385-1866
MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, as Assignee of
CITIBANK
NANCY HAHN
To The Prothonotary:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
CIVIL ACTION - IN LAW
NO. 10-6867
Defendant CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
Kindly enter my appearance as attorney for the Defendant in the above captioned matter.
Date: November 24, 2010 4 ' DOUGLAS C. LOVELACE, JR., Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
FILED-OFFICE
OF THE PROTHONOTARY
2010%OV 24 AM 11:44
CU PENNSYLVICOUNTY
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - INLAW
NO. 10-6867
: CIVIL TERM
NOTICE TO PLEAD
Douglas C. Lovelace, Jr., Esquire
Attorney Identification Number: 83889
36 Donegal Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 385-1866
MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, as Assignee of
CI TIBANK
V.
NANCY HAHN
To: Midland Funding, LLC, through its attorney, David R. Galloway, Esquire, Fulton,
Friedman & Gullace, LLP, 130 B Gettysbirg Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
You are hereby notified to plead to the within New Matter, within twenty days from
service hereof, or a default judgment may be entered against you
Very respectfully,
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Date: November 24, 2010 DOU LAS C. LACE, JR., Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
Douglas C. Lovelace, Jr., Esquire
Attorney Identification Number: 83889
36 Donegal Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 385-1866
MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, as Assignee of
CITIBANK
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS
Plaintiff
V.
NANCY HAHN
Defendant
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - IN LAW
NO. 10-6867
CIVIL TERM
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT WITH NEW
MATTER
AND NOW, November 24, 2010, Defendant, by her attorney, Douglas C.
Lovelace, Jr., files this Answer with New Matter to Plaintiff s Complaint and avers as
follows:
ANSWER
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of this averment and demands proof
thereof at trial, if relevant.
2. Admitted.
3. Denied. Defendant denies having entered into a written agreement with
Plaintiff and demands proof of such a written agreement at trial, if relevant.
4. Denied as stated. Defendant denies use of the account Plaintiff alleges, for the
purpose of obtaining loans and demands proof thereof at trial, if relevant.
5. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of this averment and demands proof
thereof at trial, if relevant.
6. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of this averment and demands proof
thereof at trial, if relevant.
7. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of this averment and demands proof
thereof at trial, if relevant.
8. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of this averment and demands proof
thereof at trial, if relevant.
9. Denied. Plaintiffs averment is an incorrect conclusion of law for which no
response is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court dismiss
Plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice, assess all costs against Plaintiff, and grant such
other relief as the Court deems just and proper.
NEW MATTER
10. Defendant incorporates by reference her responses in paragraphs 1 through 9,
inclusive, as though fully stated and set forth herein.
11. Plaintiff's Complaint fails to state a cause of action, upon which relief may
be granted.
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12. Plaintiffs alleged cause of action is barred or limited by the applicable
Statute of Limitations.
13. Plaintiff's alleged cause of action is barred or limited by the doctrine of
laches.
14. Plaintiff's alleged cause of action is barred or limited by the doctrine of
estoppel.
15. Plaintiff s alleged cause of action is barred or limited by the doctrine of
unclean hands.
16. Plaintiff's alleged cause of action is barred or limited by the doctrine of
duress.
17. Plaintiff's alleged cause of action is barred or limited by the doctrine of
waiver.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss
Plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice, assess all costs against Plaintiff, and grant such
other relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: November 24„ 2010 A?r ee 4 f f
Douglas C. Lovelace, Jr., Esq.
Attorney and Counselor at Law
36 Donegal Drive
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 385-1866
Attorney for Defendant
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MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, as Assignee of IN THE COURT OF COMMON
CITIBANK PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
CIVIL ACTION - INLAW
NANCY HAHN NO. 10-6867
Defendant CIVIL TERM
VERIFICATION
The undersigned does hereby verify, subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. § 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, that the facts and circumstances set forth in the
foregoing Answer with New Matter are true and correct to the best of her knowledge,
information, and belief.
Date: November 24, 2010
Nancy Hahn
Defendant
MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, as Assignee of
CITIBANK
Plaintiff
V.
NANCY HAHN
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - IN LAW
NO. 10-6867
CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Douglas C. Lovelace, Jr., attorney for the Defendant, hereby certify that on November
24, 2010, I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Answer with New Matter upon the
below named individual by depositing the same in the United States mail, first class, postage
prepaid, at Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
SERVED UPON:
David R. Galloway, Esquire
Fulton, Friedman & Gullace, LLP
130B Gettysburg Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Douglas C. Lovelace, Jr., Esquire
Attorney Identification Number: 83889
36 Donegal Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 385-1866
David R. Galloway
Attorney I.D. 87326
FULTON FRIEDMAN & GULLACE, LLP
130B Gettysburg Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Direct Dial: 717-610-3337
Counsel for Plaintiff
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AND NOW, comes Plaintiff Midland Funding, LLC, Assignee of Citibank, by and
through its attorneys, Fulton Friedman & Gullace, LLP, and files the following Reply to
New Matter:
10. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference Paragraphs 1 through 9 of the
Complaint as if set forth in full herein.
11-17. The allegations contained in these Paragraphs are conclusions of law to
which no response is necessary.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss
Defendant's New Matter and enter judgment in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant,
along with the allowable costs of this action, and such further relief as the Court deems
appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
FULTON, FRIEDMAN & GULLACE, LLP
By:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, NO. 10-6867
ASSIGNEE OF CITIBANK,
Plaintiff
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NANCY HAHN,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned does hereby certify that I served a copy of the foregoing Reply
to New Matter upon counsel for the Defendant, by First Class Mail, Postage Pre-Paid, a
copy thereof on this I day of eCr , 2010:
Douglas C. Lovelace, Jr., Esquire
36 Donegal Dr.
Carlisle, PA 17013
Respectfully submitted,
FULTON, FRIEDMAN & GULLACE, LLP
By:
David R Gall ay, #87326
Counsel for aintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MIDLAND FUNDING LLC
assignee of CITIBANK
Plaintiff
v
NANCY HAHN
Defendant(s)
NO. 10-6867
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE DISCONTINUE & END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above captioned action as settled, discontinued and ended.
Resnect€udly Submitted,
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Cotiff
Attractice of Debt Collection
130Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(866) 563-0809
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I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office,
first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
DOUGLAS C. LOVELACE, JR
36 DONEGAL DR
CARLISLE PA 17013
FFG File #: 171933
David R. G oway
Attorney 1 #87326
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