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FILED-OFFICE
OF THE PROTHONOTARY
2011 JAN 31 AM 11: 5 7
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
CHASE BANK USA, N.A.
Plaintiff
vs.
SHELLY M PORTER
Defendant
No:/ /- /K3 d /01
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
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
CHASE BANK USA, N.A.
Plaintiff
vs. Civil Action No
SHELLY M PORTER
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
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:
SHELLY M PORTER
95 INDEPENDENCE DR
SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257
3. Defendant applied for and received a credit card issued by
Plaintiff bearing the account number 5401683069536644 .
4. Defendant made use of said credit card and has a current balance
due of $7305.65 .
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
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 ,
SHELLY M POR'T'ER , individually , the amount of $7305.65 with
continuing interest thereon at the statutory rate of 6.000% per annum
from December 21, 2010 , plus attorneys fees of $300.00 and costs.
James C.
WELTMAN,
436 Seve
08879168 C J Pit KMJ Pittsbu
(412) 4
FAX: 4 2
This law firm is a debt collector attempti g
our client and any information obtained wi 1
ro ,42524
INBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A.
Avenue, Suite 1400
PA 15219
955
8-7130
collect this debt for
used for that purpose.
Payment Due Date New Balance Past Due Amount Minimum Payment
11!01/10 $7,305.65 $561.00 5753.00
Account number: 5401 6830 6953 6644
Make your check payable to:
Chase Card Services.
• Phase write amount enclosed.
New address or e-mail? Print on back.
54016830695366440007550000730565000000000000007
35704 EX Z
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SHEL M PORTER
95 INDEPENDENCE CARDMEMBER SERVICE
SHPPENSBURG PA 17257-8218 PO BOX 15153
WILMINGTON DE 19886.5153
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CHAS E O ® Manage your account online: Additional contact information
www.chase.com/credikards conveniently located on reverse side
ACCOUNT SUMMARY PAYMENT INFORMATION
Account Number: 5401 6830 6953 6644 New Balance $7,305.65
Previous Balance S7,184.10 Payment Due Date 11/01/10
Fees Charged -$2500 Minimum Payment Due $755.00
Interest Charged +$96,55
New Balance 57,305.65
Opening/Closing Dale 09/05/10 - 10104/10
Total Credit Line $7,200
Available Credit s0
Cash Access Line 51,440
Available for Cash s0
Late Payment Warning: If we do not receive your minimum
payment by the dale listed above, you may have to pay a late fee of
up to $35.00 and your APR's will be subject to increase to a
maximum Penalty APR of 29.99%.
Minimum Payment Warning: If you make only the minimum
payment each period, you will pay more in interest and it will take
you longer to pay off your balance. For example:
If you would like Information about credit counseling services, call
1.866-797.2685.
If you make no You will pay off the And you will end up
additional charges balance shown on paying an estimated
using this card and this statement in total of...
each month you about...
pay...
Only the minimum 30 years $16,919
payment
$258 3 years $9,292
(Savings=$7,627)
The charge privileges on your credit card account have been revoked. You no longer have the ability to use your credit card
account for purchases. We can help you get back on track. Call 1.800-955-8030 (collect 1-302-594-8200) today.
Important Message: You Are Ovedimil!
Your statement balance exceeds your credit line. You should make a payment that includes the ovedimit amount to bring the
balance under your credd line.
This account is closed and no longer available for use. If you have a balance remaining on the account, please continue to make
monthly payments by the due date. Thank you.
FLEXIBLE REWARDS SUMMARY
Previous Points Balance 0 Thank you for using the credit card that Sams
Points Earned on Purchases This Period 0 rewards that can be used for travel, gift cards,
Points Earned Through Chase Rewards Plus 0 cash, or merchandise. Remember, you can
New Total Points Balance 0 earn points by using your Flexible Rewards
credit card for everyday purchases like
groceries, gas, and drugstore purchases.
Your Chase Flexible Rewards credit card Sams 1 point for every S1 you spend on purchases. Earn up to an additional 10 points
while shopping online through www.chase.com/rewanlsplus. Add authorized users, and sign up to have your monthly bills charged
to your card, loo. Why not get rewards for all those purchases too? Its that simple. Simply go chase.convrewards to choose your
reward today! Redeem your points anytime, or just check out new offers at www.chase.com/rewards.
ACCOUNT ACTIVITY
Date of
gTrra?nsactiioonn? gp Il,?yy yy?gMeerr?c?haapntt Name or Transaction Description $ Amount
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10/01 LATE FEE •' „ 25.00
TOTAL FEES FOR THIS PERIOD $25.00
10/04 PURCHASE INTEREST CHARGE 91
887916810/04 BALANCE TRANSFER INTEREST CHARGE 9564
TOTAL INTEREST FOR THIS PERIOD $96.55
EXHIBIT
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To service and manage any of your account(s), we, our representatives, JPMorgan Chase
representatives, and/or affiliates, may contact you at any telephone number you provide to us. Please
refer to your Cardmember Agreement for additional details about the use of your personal information
L and/or visit our website shown below to provide us with additional contact information.
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Theamount of your payment should be atleasl your minimum paymenl due, pay"
in U.S. ddkus and drawn Or payable through a U.S. i it ksOlution or he U.S.
branch Of a ImMgn financial Inmtun in.
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address shown on aria sabonvir Your papuft by Man mud c."" with the
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your combat or money odr PayMeMA magi be aCCWPMd by the payinant capon
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payment is in accordance With oar Payment iatfacltws and is West awium tou6
on uy day y 5:00 D•m.lOnl ante d our I'ayrantsaddross pre ills atdem.K we,'ill
credit IN Pymme 10 your Moved u of that day. N your payment Is In accontaaa
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the neat calendar dry.
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credit yaw Payment as at that an N w ecehe your ngNar after 5 pro Eastem
Time, lye will CNN Your MOmt as of to next calerdr day. If you 3Pedy a future
dale In your mry;ect we will ored" you Payment as tithe day
Fr all other Payments or fail my Payment 4W above tor whicn you do not follow our
payment il*WOO M crebitieg Of par payments may Oil tlatryed for up In 5 days.
AIMNI laktmatm RBPWW a OWN UMM We may report Information about
YW f Account to Mot bU a S. tae payments, misted Payments or bdsr dafaub
on your AcwuM may be reflected In your M" rePOn It you think we have reported
iaoxmato kfrmstion V. a credit bureau, you may ants to us dim Ingalls, address
shown on be ahtnnent.
To Alumina and Wrap Amy Ill Your Amounts): Via car mpreammWs
Ghee representation, aafar aN Mmmm. may ep ad you at my tokphen, !tent.,
you 0`01148 to tea. Please reler to your Ca.rdmember Agreement for additional trails
about the use Of your Peg" information,
Note About Eleimmal Chafe ComrWm; When you pry by cork, you auth rb,
us either t age Obrounim from you check to make a arc-S- Wedronlc fund
thanker from Your sown Or to OMCI" Nle payment as a ark tmnadion. When
we m ktpmation Irom Youf black to am in eledrrne IoM tranar, lulws my
be wfhdmwn from youraaopm N soon me the tams day Sm native our prymat
arc you will al red vs year reed bldg Irom your fiardal Insulation. Call the
Ghbxmar SeMos Member w this Sakmlent N YOU haw queedare ,boat slactmnk
check collection or do not will your pymma coartod electronically.
C=dNINAd PayMNa: Any P"Wwd check Or offset lean of Payment that you and
us for au Ihn the fuN agree do tut is marked 'paid in Ill r contains a similar
relation, r that I. coal uedsr in fail salkkcficn of a dkpoted amount,
must be em 10 Card SWAM, PC. Box 15019, Waninpton, CE 19850-5019. we
reserve all Our ngna regarding s hems plymeM6 (e.g., N N le deeermiOed them 1. a
valid dlepute Of it any Such cad is renewed at ry dMm address, we may aceepl
ft tack and you will dal owe my nmdaig bumml We my aft. to soap
AN such Pyment by relurnengIll to you, not cashing it ce destroying h. All Omer
payments that you Wake repo be bent w the mgule Payment addrm shown m
this sakmeM.
MaSal Rmawd MONK 11 your Ac M Agreement has an annual mombemhlp fed
and/or similar charge kr bsosnce or SoMb o Of your account, it will be aped each
year or kmond My or egrariyk uffam as. That ae sell barge are awed whether
or at YOU Me your AcCoUnt and YOU ,One u Pay then when billed. The annual
he as charge ae nmrrdunosble crass you any us ma you wish an clone your
account vahk 30 days or ran thing cycle hmmklewr a IN,) after we pruwde the
sateni on winch the annual In or large IS billed and at the same fine, Yal Pay
your outdandkg baleae k too. N Paw do this for a charge billed room ON. than
aaUaly much AS a MOrthy SWAM dilage. yon wit car owe the ar billed charge;
however, prior billed -turps IN an-Meuadt and mac to paid as put of prying
your Outotudhg oslence In fail You paymen at to annual NO or carp does red
affect Or right. to doe your Amount and to earl our right to rtWw tremsoWm an
you r AccoUM. H your Account is domed by Nos or tea. we wain coronae to impute Ira
annual as mdror Change UM Paw pay your Outstanding bdatwe in full and learl
ywrAcooum Maknmip.
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corps for bed bikig cyst when a ivy pereake make) apples, we use the Daily
balance method (adudkg mwmg IfWMKbma). To Fore yor peril interest
carge, for sun being yolk when a mmmy perbaki mm(c) applies, we one the
average deny lout, crag (existing curt kume loo ). For an expansion of
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on this Statement, aeparatey Ir esoh feaul, 119., balance tramler lacks and
ash athalm checks (•dsrA bmndon•), purchases, balm Inafers. ash
advances, rOmotlonal balances or overdrdl advalcesl. fNeae awuhom may
combine different aa9olkc with the same PgrWc oaten. Variable use will vary,
with the market based an the Prime Rees lot such indN described in your Account
AWNfNM). Then is a minimum Mnareat charge Of 51.50 torauch amount descal
in your Account AgremrmM in any biking cycle in Mlkih you awe any Periodic
Shamir charged, and a tnaachon M for assn almca ranter, tld edNhea, or
check Hwmacbw. in ins ammnb staled On your Account Agremwd, as d may be
amended. IN,. Is a foreign Iren sollm ks of 3% of Nw U.S. do'ar ._art of any
foreign IramICNIM for such amount dewibed in your Acoo mi Agmul
How to Avoid Paying Interest an Purolu m: Wa begin assessing periodic klaremt
chartea w a tmnsKlW. fed, or mlerut cWggimlm the data to indeed to yourda y
osldna unit your Account is paid in fob, u eNCwbed in your Account Agreement.
Your Out dale will be a minimum of 21 days Idkiwtog an dab of each bil cycle.
YOU an EYN Periodic Imerear UWW w NOW olRdlMen when ray we that billed
SO 8 ddemers 86 described blow, but this dome cwt apply to bastion bmskem,
cash adva=ora drab advemm' Nyou make a amet Mudhyaraammtgo
indudOl new Pu(dana and make a paynwd take wit males by Ito deb and time the
Minimum Payment Is duo for mat st*wftA Ne will not damage =& Id-d on
any portion at those new purchases that as Moak each pymml to. N king as 1)
your currenl ink amt also shows that we received PCPMI of ft ending gaanca
lot YOM pyiwe month'sU*Meld by to ob and time As Mnkmmn Payment was
don OR 2) that tit ending he ance for your pmwom mmntht $seemed in WO. 0
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Per Odee ftmst rate, you may not be able as awe periodic Interest changes on new
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allocate payments drat to the ba easke with the national pmwde malamm rate.
Want To M II Yon Think You Red A Md.M On Yaw fale moms
U you lank there is in error on pot slrenant, were to us on a eapeale shill at
customer Sul P.O. Boa 15299 Wilmington. OE 19&505299:
In your letter, give us the Idlowing Information:
• Account nlforaarmil Your name are Amount romper,
• ttolkr email: 1 hE dd18r Pmapm d Ice amspeaEd star
• Description of Problem: If you think dare is in error on your bile, describe
what you believe Is wrong and why you balm d is a mkaans.
YOU mud contact us within 60 days after ft wri appeared of your salement
YOU must nosy as of ay potenu error in wing, you they all U. NA It yon do
we am not recall to himm gaa my pounal armrs and yon: may nsre fo pay the
.mount in quail
While we an esaged: whether or not then res been an error, toe taowing are trm:
• We carries try to mdkm ter ammir question, orreponyw asammpfeM w
that amount
• The charge in question may mmdn on par sudel , No we nay conanue
to charge you lRtOfOt On ft amount. But it we determine two we made a
mistake, you will not cow 10 DRY the amwm In sontiar Or ay in7rnat or
other lees related to oat anwuM.
• while you do not have to pay the ammuin k queslbn, you an responsible for
Ira remainder of your balance
,
• We an apply my unpaid amount agavrst your aredit limit
Year Rights If Yin Are 0kauk wA With year Credit Card Prdlkas
II you are dkaahsded with the goads or services the: YOU have pmchosed mm your
red" cord, and you have tried in 1100d faith Incorrect the Problem with the merchant,
you my have the fight not to py the reffmal meant due on the wrCh=.
To use this right, an of the fdlowing thus be true:
1. The purchase must ham been made in your name We r main tog mats
of your area mailing address, and the Wmhm Drica must haw been
mom OW f5o. (Nos: Niminu Of Vase NO Mcasnry "Your PutdamE was
head On an ldwffi m N mrled to You, Ord wit one, rent company mat
old Paw la goods or aervkas.)
2. You mgt haw used your credit cud fur the PurcmN. Perhaaas made with
cash advances from in ATM or with a glkd tan mcbmun your credit art
Acwund do at quality,
3. Yom must not yet aw Daly Paid for the, purchase
If as of the criteria above an met as you am all dksatledet Nnn dw pumhee,
Contact N In writing at customer Sei P.O. Box 15299 Wilmington, OE
19850,5299
While we Investgale, the umE raise apply to me disputed amours me discussed
Show. After W finish wr immtigalwn, wit will all yw Or once", At tat point , t
1te thkih You awe an amount and YOU do net Pay we may neon you as Wiauent.
MAB79nic
Statement Date: 09/05/10 - 10/04/10
Account Number: 5401 6830 6953 6644
Page 2 of 2
Total fees charged In 2010 $167,00
Total interest charged In 2010 $482,15
Year-to-dale totals reflect all charges minus any refunds
applied to your account on or after January 31, 2010.
INTEREST CHARGES
Your Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is the annual interest rate on your account.
Annual Balance Accrued
Balance Percentage Rate (APR) Subject To Interest Interest
Type 30 Days In Cycle Interest Rate Charges Charges
Purchases 16.24% (v) $40.06 $0,53 $000
Purchases 16.24% (v) $25.20 $0.34 $0
00
Purchases 16.24% (v) $3.33 $0.04 .
$0
00
Cash Advances 19.24% (v) $0.00 $0,00 .
$0
00
Balance transfer 16.24% (v) $7,165.38 $95.64 .
$0
00
Balance transfer 16.24% (v) $0.00 $0.00 .
$0.00
(v) = Variable Rate
Please see Information About Your Account section for the Calculation of Balance Subject to Interest Rate, Annual Renewal Notice
How to Avoid Interest on Purchases, and other important information, as applicable.
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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.
(Signature)
WWR# 08879168 C J Pit KMJ
Client Account # 5401683069536644
Name SHELLY M PORTER
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson.
Sheriff?'? r s' '
Jody S Smith ?Chief Deputy Vii? FES $ AM 9:
Richard W Stewart ('UMBERL .,ND L
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Solicitor PENNS yl y
Chase Bank USA, N.A.
vs. Case Number
.
Shelly M. Porter 2011-1043
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
02/03/2011 06:16 PM - Shawn Gutshall, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on
February 3, 2012 at 1816 hours, he served a true copy of the within Complaint and Notice, upon the within
named defendant, to wit: Shelly M. Porter, by making known unto herself personally, at 95 Independence
Drive, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257 its contents and at the same time handing
to her personally the said true and correct copy of the same.
1
AW TS DEPUTY
SHERIFF COST: $46.00
February 04, 2011
SO ANSWERS,
4-?
RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNT`rp` F
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
CHASE BANK USA, N.A. C7:
Plaintiff(s) Docket No.: 2011-01043
V.
SHELLY M. PORTER,
Defendant(s)
PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO
COMPLAINT
Filed on Behalf of Defendant
Counsel:
The J. Murphy Firm
210 Grant Street, #301
Pittsburgh, PA. 15219
(412)521-2000
Ashley M. Derr, Esquire
Pa. Supreme Court I.D. 306604
RIGi?dA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
CHASE BANK USA, N.A. ,
Plaintiff(s) Docket No.: 2011-01043
V.
SHELLY M. PORTER,
Defendant(s)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Ashley M. Derr, counsel for the Defendant in the
above captioned matter, do solemnly swear that the foregoing
114ELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO COMPLAINT
? BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO COMPLAINT
LK MOTION/REQUEST/PRAECIPIE FOR ARGUMENT
were delivered by First Class, U.S. Mail, Postage Pre-Paid to the Below:
James C. Warmbrodt
Weltman, Weinberg and Reis Co., LPA
436 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1400
Pittsburgh, Pa 15219
Respectfully Submitted,
Ashley M er
Wednesd y, February 23, 2011
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
CHASE BANK USA, N.A. ,
Plaintiff(s) Docket No.: 2011-01043
V.
SHELLY M. PORTER,
Defendant(s)
PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO COMPLAINT
Now comes the Defendant, by and through counsel, the J. Murphy
Firm, and Ashley M. Derr, Esquire and bring(s) and file(s) the within
Preliminary Objections to Complaint, averring in support thereof as follows:
OBJECTIONS TO CONTRACT CLAIMS
1. The Complaint references a credit agreement or contract.
2. No averment is made as to whether said agreement is oral, or
written.
3. The foregoing amounts to a violation of Pa. R.C.P. §1019(h), as
amended, which requires that, "When any claim or defense is
based upon an agreement, the pleading shall state specifically if the
agreement is oral or written."
4. Accordingly, the Complaint is the proper subject of preliminary
objections pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1028(a)(2) for violation of rule of
court 1019(h).
5. Although the Complaint references a credit agreement or contract,
no copy of the agreement or contract is attached thereto.
6. The foregoing amounts to a violation of PA. R.C.P. §1019(1).
7. Accordingly, the Complaint is the proper subject of preliminary
objections pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. §1028(a)(2) for failure to conform
to Rule of Court 1019(i).
OBJECTIONS DIRECTED TOWARD LACK OF SPECIFICITY
8. Pa. R.C.P. 1019(f) requires, inter alia, that items of special damage
be pled with specificity.
9. In the context of a credit card case, items of special damage, which
are to be specifically pled, include the dates and amounts of
charges, fees, fines, interest, and the like.
10. In the context of a credit card case, the requirements of 1019(f)
are normally met by attaching copies of an un-interrupted chain of
credit card statements, starting with a zero balance and ending
with a statement showing the amount sought in the complaint.
11. It is respectfully submitted that the neither the Complaint, nor the
documents attached thereto, specifically plead the items of special
damage underlying the case.
12. This renders the Complaint the proper subject of preliminary
objections, pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1028(a)(2), for failure to
conform to Rule of Court 1019(f), and the proper subject of
preliminary objections, pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1028(a)(3) for
insufficient specificity.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully prays that the Complaint filed by
the Plaintiff be dismissed with prejudice, or, in the alternative that the
complaint be stricken, and the Plaintiff be required to plead over in accord
with the Rules of Court.
Resp ctfully Subm' ted,
Ashley M. Derr
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CHASE BANK USA, N.A. ,
CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff(s) Docket No.: 2011-01043
V.
SHELLY M. PORTER,
Defendant(s)
- ORDER -
On this day of , 20 , it is hereby
ORDERED that Plaintiff's Complaint is stricken. Plaintiff may file an amended
complaint within 30 days. If Plaintiff fails to file an amended complaint within the
time set forth above, the Prothontary, upon praecipe of the Defendant, shall dismiss
this case with prejudice.
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR ARGUMENT
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1. State matter to be argued (i.e., plaintiff's motion for new trial, defendant's
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4. Argument Court Date:
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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Two copies of all briefs must be filed with the COURT ADMINISTRATOR
(not the Prothonotary) before argument.
2. The moving party shall file and serve their brief 12 days prior to argument.
3. The responding party shall file their brief 5 days prior to argument.
4. If argument is continued new briefs must be filed with the COURT
ADMINISTRATOR (not the Prothonotary) after the case Is rellsted.
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