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FILED-OFFICE
OF THE PROTHONOTARY
2011 JAN 20 PM 2: 43
CUMBEENRLAND COUNTY
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
CHASE BANK USA, N.A.
Plaintiff
vs.
JUDY L FISHER
Defendant
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COMPLAINT IN CIVIL ACTION
FILED ON BEHALF OF
Plaintiff
COUNSEL OF RECORD OF
THIS PARTY:
James C. Warmbrodt,42524
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A.
436 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1400
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 434-7955
FAX: 412-338-7130
08469140 C A Pit KMJ
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
CHASE BANK USA, N.A.
Plaintiff
VS. Civil Action No
JUDY L FISHER
Defendant
COMPLAINT AND NOTICE TO DEFEND
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 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.
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.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff, CHASE BANK USA, N.A. is a corporation with offices at
200 WHITE CLAY CENTER DR NEWARK , DE 19711 .
2. Defendant , is adult individual(s) residing at the address listed
below:
JUDY L FISHER
805 WELLINGTON DR
CARLISLE, PA 17013
3. Defendant applied for and received a credit card issued by
Plaintiff bearing the account number 5122571009998388 .
4. Defendant made use of said credit card and has a current balance
due of $2882.06
5. Defendant is in default by having not made monthly payments to
Plaintiff thereby rendering the entire balance immediately due and
payable.
6. Plaintiff avers that the Agreement between the parties provides
that Defendant will pay Plaintiff's attorneys' fees.
7. Plaintiff avers that such attorneys' fees will amount to $300.00 .
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8. Although repeatedly requested to do so by Plaintiff, Defendant has
willfully failed and/or refused to pay the principal balance, and
accrued interest or any part thereof to Plaintiff.
Wherefore, the Plaintiff prays for judgment against Defendant ,
JUDY L FISHER , individually , the amount of $2882.06 with continuing
interest thereon at the statutory rate of 6.000% per annum from
December 02, 2010 , plus attorneys fees of $300.00 and costs.
James C armbrodt,42524
WELT MAN EINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A.
436 Sev nt Avenue, Suite 1400
08469140 C A Pit KMJ Pittsb gh PA 15219
(412) 34- 955
FAX: 4 2- 8-7130
This law firm is a debt collector attemp ng to collect this debt for
our client and any information obtained it be used for that purpose.
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ACCOUNT SUMMARY
Account Nuatrbar: 5122 S7f 0 o9N 6M
ProNous Solana $2,773.66
Fees Charged +$39.00
Interest Charged .$0.38
Now Salncce $2,002.06
OperanyCbrng Date 04003/10 - OW2110
Total Credit Line $2,600
Avalledle Cradh $0
Cash Atxsee Une $no
AVSMM for Cash $0
PAYME INFORMATION
Now Balance $2.682.05
Payment Des Drs 0627110
Ninimum Payrtlorn Duo $866.00
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balance under your credit lane.
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05/02 PURCHASE INTEREST CHARGE 69.30
TOTAL INTEREST FOR THIS PERIOD $6936
Tolel fees charged in 2010 $117.00
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned is an Officer of Chase Bankcard Services, Inc., which is a subsidiary and
agent of the Plaintiff that maintains the records and services the credit card accounts
owned by the Plaintiff. The undersigned is authorized to make this verification for and on
behalf of the Plaintiff and is familiar with Plaintiffs account in this matter. Based upon my
review of the Plaintiffs books and records of Defendant's account(s), I have personal
knowledge of the facts set forth in the attached pleading. Records such as these are kept in
the regular course of the Plaintiffs business and it is the regular course of Plaintiffs business to
maintain these records, These records and the entries thereon are made at or near the
occurrence in question by, or from information transmitted by, a person with knowledge of
the account. This verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
(S' ature) 9udh COM*
WWR# 08469140 C A Pit KMJ
Client Account # 5122571009998388
Name JUDY L FISHER
Judy L. Fisher
805 Wellington Dr.
Carlisle, PA 17013
January 30, 2011
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
IN AND FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CHASE BANK USA, N.A.
Plaintiff,
V. No. 11-592 _
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JUDY L. FISHER G
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Defendant,
ANSWER OF DEFENDANT ;r-
Defendant JUDY L. FISHER answers the Complaint of CHASE BANK USA N.A. as follaw s):D
1. The Defendant is without sufficient information to admit or deny the allegations of this
paragraph of the Complaint, and therefore denies said allegations. Further, this paragraph
calls for a legal conclusion, to which no response is required.
2. The Defendant admits the allegations of the Complaint.
3. The Defendant is without sufficient information to admit or deny the allegations of this
paragraph of the Complaint, and therefore denies said allegations. Further, this paragraph
calls for a legal conclusion, to which no response is required. Defendant demands proof
alleged application.
4. The Defendant is without sufficient information to admit or deny the allegations of this
paragraph of the Complaint, and therefore denies said allegations. Further, this paragraph
calls for a legal conclusion, to which no response is required. Defendant demands a complete
accounting reflecting all charges and credits to the account.
5. The Defendant is without sufficient information to admit or deny the allegations of this
paragraph of the Complaint, and therefore denies said allegations. Further, this paragraph
calls for a legal conclusion, to which no response is required. Defendant demands a complete
accounting reflecting all charges and credits to the account. Defendant demands proof of
Defendant's agreement rendering balance immediately due.
6. Defendant denies that Defendant in default of the terms of the card agreement or has signed
any agreement pursuant to which the entire balance is immediately due and payable. Pursuant
to the principles of contract law, any ambiguity in a contract should be interpreted against the
drafter of said contract. The Court should not hold the Defendant to having to pay the
Plaintiff's legal fees, if such a clause even exists within the contract. Defendant demands
proof that Defendant did agree to the provisions as alleged by the Plaintiff.
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7. The Defendant is without sufficient information to admit or deny the allegations of this
paragraph of the Complaint, and therefore denies said allegations. Further, this paragraph
calls for a legal conclusion, to which no response is required. The Court should not hold the
Defendant to having to pay the Plaintiff's legal fees.
8. Defendant denies the allegations. Defendant has never refused to pay on any part of his debt;
further, the Defendant disputes the balance, accrued interest and the legal fees.
Further answering:
9. The Plaintiff has an affirmative duty to prove that the Defendant knowingly agreed to the
terms of the contract and the conditions that the Plaintiff is trying to enforce. Although the
Plaintiff has attached a copy of a Cardholder Agreement to the Complaint, the Court should
note that this Cardholder Agreement does not contain the Defendant's signature. If the
Plaintiff cannot prove that the Defendant agreed to their terms., then this matter should be
dismissed with prejudice.
10. The Plaintiff has an affirmative duty to prove the amount of the debt. If the Plaintiff cannot
prove the amount of the debt, this matter should be dismissed with prejudice.
11. The Defendant desires to avoid bankruptcy and urgently wants to pay his debt. However,
Defendant needs additional time to do so.
WHEREFORE the Defendant requests:
1. That the relief prayed by the Plaintiff be denied.
2. That the Plaintiff be required to provide proof that the Defendant knowingly and
understandingly agreed to all conditions that the Plaintiff is trying to enforce. If the Plaintiff
cannot prove such, then this case should be dismissed with prejudice.
3. That the Plaintiff be required to provide a complete accounting reflecting all charges and
credits to the account. If the Plaintiff cannot provide such an accounting, then this case
should be dismissed with prejudice;
4. That the Plaintiff be requested to work with Defendant and give additional time to pay the
debt.
5. That the Plaintiff be awarded no attorney's fees or cost of suit;
6. That no derogatory information appear on the Defendant's credit record as a result of this law
suit; and
7. That the Court award any further relief that may be required.
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Associates, LLP (CA, MI) / Persels & Associates, PLLC (NC) - 800-498-6761.
VERIFICATION
The Defendant verifies that the statements made herein are true and correct based upon
his knowledge, information and belief The statements are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Ju y Fishe
Defendant in Proper Person
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The Defendant(s) HEREBY CERTIFY that on this ??"-day of
2011, a copy of the foregoing pleading was mailed, first-class, postage pre-paid to:
James C. Warmbrodt, 42524
Weltman, Weinberg and Reis Co.
436 Seventh Ave., Suite 1400
Pittsburgh PA 15219
Attorney for Plaintiff
Qa& 6Z '4_i
J Fish 6r
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Associates, LLP (CA, MI) / Persels & Associates, PLLC (NC) - 800-498-6761.
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WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A.
BY: William T. Molczan
I.D. No. 47437
436 Seventh Avenue 1400 Koppers Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 434-7955
Fax: (412) 338-7130
File # 8469140
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CHASE BANK USA, N.A. Cumberland County
Court of Common Pleas
vs.
No.: 11-592 CIVIL
JUDY L FISHER
PRAECIPE TO DISMISS WITHOUT PREJUDICE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly dismiss the above matter without prejudice .
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A.
By '
William T. Molczan, Es ire
Attorney for Plaintiff
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