HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-3888BURTON NEIL & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
By: Burton Neil, Esquire
Identification No. 11348
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-2120
Attorney for Plaintiff
CITiBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A.
701 East 60th Street North, Sioux Falls, SD
Plaintiff
MYRA A DECKMAN
2741 Lisbum Road, Camp Hill PA 17011-8009
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CLrMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT
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BURTON NEIL & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
By: Burton Nell, Esquire
Identification No. 11348
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
610-696-2120
Attorney for Plaintiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A.
701 East 60th Street North, Sioux Falls, SD
Plaintiff
MYRA A DECKMAN
2741 Lisbum Road, Camp Hill, PA
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. ' ff-
East 60th Street North, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
2. The defendant is Myra A Deckman, who resides at 2741 Lisbum Road, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff, a national banking association, engages in various types of banking business
including consumer lending through the issuance of credit cards.
Count I
4. Plaintiff furnished consumer credit to the defendant by means of a credit card with
account number 4428135552240640 hereinafter referred to as the credit card account.
5. Plaintiff maintained an accurate and running record of all debits and credits to the
credit card account in its books of account.
6. Plaintiff mailed defendant a written statement each month which accurately stated the
debits and credits to the credit card account for the prior billing period.
7. Defendant received the monthly statements from plaintiff for the credit card account
including the statement attached hereto as Exhibit A statement without protest, dispute or
objection.
8. Defendant in not protesting, disputing or objecting to the statements including the
Exhibit A statement thereby assented and agreed to the correctness of the balance due on the
credit card account so as to constitute an account stated.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Complaint
The plaintiff is Citibank (South Dakota) N.A. with place of business located at 701
9. The amount due plaintiff on the account stated, less credits, if any issued subsequent
to the Exhibit A statement, is $10,245.80.
Wherefore, plaintiff demands judgment against defendant on Count I for the sum of
$10,245.80, and the costs of this action.
Count II
10. Plaintiff furnished consumer credit to the defendant by means ora credit card with
account number 5410658417105705 hereinafter referred to as the credit card account.
11. Plaintiff maintained an accurate and running record of all debits and credits to the
credit card account in its books of account.
12. Plaintiff mailed defendant a written statement each month which accurately stated
the debits and credits to the credit card account for the prior billing period.
13. Defendant received the monthly statements from plaintiff for the credit card account
including the statement attached hereto as Exhibit B statement without protest, dispute or
objection.
14. Defendant in not protesting, disputing or objecting to the statements including the
Exhibit B statement thereby assented and agreed to the correctness of the balance due on the
credit card account so as to constitute an account stated.
15. The amount due plaintiff on the account stated, less credits, if any issued subsequent
to the Exhibit B statement, is $8,750.19.
Wherefore, plaintiff demands judgment against defendant on Count II for the sum of
$8,750.19, and the costs of this action.
Count III
16. Plaintiff furnished consumer credit to the defendant by means of a credit card with
account number 5424180022394669 hereinafter referred to as the credit card account.
17. Plaintiff maintained an accurate and running record of all debits and credits to the
credit card account in its books of account.
18. Plaintiff mailed defendant a written statement each month which accurately stated
the debits and credits to the credit card account for the prior billing period.
19. Defendant received the monthly statements from plaintiff for the credit card account
including the statement attached hereto as Exhibit C statement without protest, dispute or
objection.
20. Defendant in not protesting, disputing or objecting to the statements including the
Exhibit C statement thereby assented and agreed to the correctness of the balance due on the
credit card account so as to constitute an account stated.
21. The amount due plaintiff on the account stated, less credits, if any issued subsequent
to the Exhibit C statement, is $7,483.05.
Wherefore, plaintiffdemands judgment against defendant on Count III for the sum of
$7,483.05, and the costs of this action.
Attorney for Plaintiff--s.
The law finn of Burton Neil & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector.
03/05/04 $10245.80 $9999.99 SITE:KC-CL TM:CO-S000 ACID:KCB7150
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MYRA A DECKMAN
ATTNY ACCOUNT-CODE=LB34
CAMP H[LL
17011-8009000
PA
P.O. BOX 8106
S HACKENSACK,
07606-8108
NJ
CHOICE'
Account Number
4428 1355 5224 0640
02/09/2004 $9500 $0
$745.80
1-800-866-9900
$9500 $0 $10245.80
$862.05 $218.00 $10245.80
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When you pay your bill by check, you authorize us
to electronically process your payment. [f your
check is processed electronically, your checking
account may be debited on the same day we receive
the check and it will not be returned with your
checking account statement. [f someone other than
you or a bill paying service pays your biil, you
must give a copy of this notice to them before the
payment is sent to us.
Help is available! Please call the toll-free
number shown above to learn about our special
Eayment options. Call Monday - Friday, 7 am to
~ pm, or Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm, Central Time.
Please give us the opportunity to assist you.
Our records show home phone 717-737-5006.
Please update above coupon if ~ncorrect.
Previous (+) Purchases (-) Payments
Account Summary Balance & Advances & Credits
PURCHASES $10,245.80 $0.00 $0.00
ADVANCES $0.00 ~0.00 ~0.00
TOTAL $10,245.80 $0.00 $0.00
Rate Summary Balance Subject to Periodic
Finance Charge Rate
PURCHASES
Standard Purch $0.00 2.33250%(M)
ADVANCES
Standard Adv $0.00 0.07668%(F)
SEND PAYMENTS TO:
(+) FINANCE (=) New
CHARGE Balance
I 0.00 $10,245.80
0o00 $0.00
0.00 $10,245.80
DaysThls BllllnqPerlo¢~: 31
Nominal ANNUAL
APR PERCENTAGE RATE
27.990% 27.990%
27.990% 27.990%
EXHIBIT
03/0Z/04 $8750.19 $9999.99 SITE:KC-CL TM:CO-S000 ACTD:KCB7150
MYRA A DECKMAN
ATTNY ACCOUNT-CODE=LB34
CAMP HILL
17011-8009000
PA
P.O. BOX 8105
S HACKENSACK, NJ
07606-8105
Citi® Gold Card
1-800-568-5000
Account Number Ter~ortUllh~qm~lte BOX 6062
5410 6584 1710 5705 ~m~ SIOUX FALLS, SD
02/06/Z004 58000 $0 $8000 $0 58750.
5750.19 5924.39 $287. O0 58750.
When you pay your bill by check, you authorize us
to electronically process your payment. If your
check is processed electronically your checkinq
account may be debited on the same day we receive
the check and it will not be returned with your
checkinq account statement. If someone other than
you or a bill paying service pays your bill, you
must give a copy of this notice to them before the
payment is sent to us.
Help is available! Please call the toll-free
number shown above to learn about our special
Eayment o~tions. Call Monday - Friday, 7 am to
~ pm or ~aturday 8 am to 5 pm, Central Time.
Please g ve us the opportunity to assist you.
Previous C+) Purchases [-) Payments [+) FINANCE (=) New
Acco~ntSummary Balance & Advances & Credits CHARGE Balance
PURCHASES $8,750.19 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $8,750.19
AOVANCES $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ~0.00 $0.00
TOTAL $8,750.19 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $8,750.19
DaysThr$ Billrng Period: 29
NominaL- ~ ANNUAL
Rate Summary Balance Subject to Periodic
PURCHASES
Standard Purch $0.00 O.07&68%(D) 27.990%
ADVANCES
Standard Adv $0.00 0.07668%(0) g7.990% 27.990%
SEND P~YYENTS TO: 1397
05/03/04 $7483.05
MYRA A DECKMAN
ATTNY ACCOUNT-CODE=LB34
CAMP HILL
17011-8009000
PA
$9999.99
SITE:KC-CL
CITI CARDS
P.O. BOX 8105
S HACKENSACK, NJ
07606-8105
TM:CO-5000
04/15/04
ACID:KCB7150
17:39:14:
Citi® Driver's Edcje Card
Charter Rebates
5424 1800 2239 4669
Customer Service:
1 - 800- 866 - 9900 Total Ore,lit Line
80X 6500 $7000
$~OUX FALLS, SD Clolln Date
5711T 04/07/Z~04
So $7ooo So
$483.05 $654.92 $160. oo
Help is available! Please call the toll-free
number shown above to learn about our special
payment options. Call Monday - Friday, ? am to
9 pm, or Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm, Central Time,
Please give us the opportunity to assist you.
$7483.05
$7483.05
Amount
Previous C+) Purchases (-) Payments
Account Summary Balance & Advances & Credits
PURCHASES $7.345.32 $0.00 $0.00
ADVANCES $137.73 $0.00 40.00
TOTAL $7,483.05 $0.00 $0.00
Rata Summery Balance Subjectto Periodic
Finance Charge Rate
PURCHASES
Standard Purch $0.00 0.07668%(D)
AOVANCES
Standard Adv $139.27 0.07668%(D)
(+)FINANCE (=)New
CHARGE Balance
0.00 $7,345.32
0.00 $137.73
0.00 $7,483.05
Nominal ANNUAL
APR PERCENTAGE RATE
27.99o EXHIBt.T.o
27.990%27.990%
VERIFICATION
~s Attorney Management Specialist for Citibank (South Dakota) N.A. the within
Plaintiff in this action, and that the statements of fact made in the foregoing Complaint are true and
correct to the best of the undersigned verifier's knowledge and belief. The undersigned understands that
the statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Myra A Deckman
4428135552240640
CITIBANK
(SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A.
Plaintiff
ro
MYRA A. DECKMAN,
Defendant : No.
: CUMBERLAND ,cOUNTY,
: Civil Action - Law
04-3888 CIVIL
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PENNSYLVANIA
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Plaintiff, citiBank (South Dakota) N.A.
and its attorney, Burton Neil
You are hereby notified to file a written response to
Defendant's enclosed new matter within 20 days from service
hereof or a judgment may be entered against you.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated:~/~
KEEFER WOOD ALLEN & RAHAL, LLP
BY:~.~-~-Dorrance
I.D. No. 32147
210 Walnut Street
P. O. Box 11963
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1963
(717) 1255-8014
ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT
CITIBANK
(SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A. :
Plaintiff :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : Civil Action - Law
MYRA A. DECKMAN, :
Defendant : No. 04-3888 CIVIL
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT WITH NEW MATTE~
Denied. After reasonable investigation, defendant
to form a belief
is without knowledge or information sufficient
as to the truth of the stated allegation.
2. Admitted.
3. Denied. After reasonable investigation, defendant
is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief
as to the truth of the stated allegation.
4-21. Admitted in part; denied in part. To the extent
any allegation deviates from the terms of any contractual
agreement or obligation, such allegation is denied and strict
proof is demanded. Admitted that defendant has not paid all sums
claimed by plaintiff; denied defendant owes plaintiff any balance
based on new matter below.
WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully requests that the
complaint (Counts I, II, and III) be dismissed with prejudice,
with all costs taxed against plaintiff.
NEW MATTER
22. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices
Act, defendant disputes the validity of the alleged debt and
demands verification thereof.
23. Plaintiff has failed to comply with governing
Pennsylvania law, including Act 6, Act 91, and/or the Fair Debt
Collection Practices Act.
24. Plaintiff has failed to attach any contract to the
complaint and has failed to allege any contractual obligation
owed by defendant.
24. Defendant defends the complaint based on such
other reasons as will become apparent during discovery or at
trial.
WHEREFORE,
complaint be dismissed with prejudice,
against plaintiff.
Dated:
defendant respectfully' requests that the
with. all costs taxed
By:
Respectfully submitted,
KEEFER WOOD ALLEN & RAHAL, LLP
Bradford. Dorrance
I.D. No. 32147
210 Waln.ut Street
P. O. Box 11963
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1963
(717) 255-8014
ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT
VERIFICATION
matter,
R.C.P.
I, the undersigned, hereby verify and state that:
1. I am counsel for defendant in the foregoing
and I am signing this verification in accordance with Pa.
No. 1024(c) .
2. The facts contained in the foregoing answer with
new matter are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information, and belief.
3. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Bradford Dorrance
CE_~RTIFICATE OF SERVIC~
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am this day serving true and
correct copies of the foregoing document upon the person(S) and
in the manner indicated below:
First-Class Mail, Postace
Addressed as Follows:
Burton Neil, Esquire
1060 Andrew Drive
Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
Dated:
SHERIFF'S
CASE NO: 2004-03888 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CITIBANK SOUTH DAKOTA NA
VS
DECFJ~3kN MYRA A
RETURN - REGULAR
CPL. TIMOTHY REITZ , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to
says, the within NOTICE was served upon
DECKMAN MYRA A
DEFENDAiqT , at 0018:53 HOURS,
at 2741 LISBURiq ROAr)
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
JENISE MILLER (DAUGHTER)
a true and attested copy of NOTICE
COMPLAINT
on the 18th day of August
by handing to
the
, 2004
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 10.36
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
38.36
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this / ~ day of
~P~t~hono t ar~
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
08/19/2004
BURTON, NEIL
By:
& ASSOC.
BURTON NEIL & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Burton Neil, Esquire, Id. no. 11348
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
610-696-2120
Attorney for Plaintiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A.
Plaintiff
MYRA A. DECKMAN
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-3888
C1VIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiff's Reply to New Matter
22. Denied. The allegation fails to set forth any facts to which a responsive pleading is
required. Pursuant to Pa R.C.P. 1029(d) no responsive pleading !is required and the averment is
deemed denied.
23. Denied. The allegation fails to set forth any facts to which a responsive pleading is
required. Pursuant to Pa R.C.P. 1029(d) no responsive pleading is required and the averment is
deemed denied.
24. Denied. The allegation fails to set forth any facts to which a responsive pleading is
required. Pursuant to Pa R.C.P. 1029(d) no responsive pleading is required and the averment is
deemed denied.
24 (sic). Denied. The allegation fails to set forth any facts to which a responsive pleading
is required. Pursuant to Pa R.C.P. 1029(d) no responsive pleading is required and the averment is
deemed denied.
Wherefore, plaintiff demands judgment against defendant as set forth in the complaint.
Burton~il & Associates, P.C.
Burton Neil x.
Attorney for Plaintiff
In making this communication, we advise our firm is a debt collector.
BURTON NEIL & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Burton Neil, Esquire
Identification No: 11348
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
610-692-2120
Attomey for Plaintiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A.
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-3888
MYRA A. DECKMAN
Defendant: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Certificate of Service
Burton Neil, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is
attorney for plaintiff Citibank (South Dakota) N.A., that he served a true and correct copy of the
Plaintiff's Reply to New Matter on defendant's counsel of record, Brad Dorrance, Esquire, by
first class mail, postage pre-paid on the date set fort~l~elow.
Dated:
Burton Neil, Esquire
In making this communication, we advise that this office is a debt collector.
BURTON NEIL & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Burton Neil, Esquire, Id. no. 11348
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
610-696-2120
Attorney for Plaintiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A.
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-3888
MYRA A. DECKMAN
Defendant: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiff's Reply to New Matter
22. Denied. The allegation fails to set forth any facts to which a responsive pleading is
required. Pursuant to Pa R.C.P. 1029(d) no responsive pleading is required and the averment is
deemed denied.
23. Denied. The allegation fails to set forth any facts to wttich a responsive pleading is
required. Pursuant to Pa R.C.P. 1029(d) no responsive pleading is required and the averment is
deemed denied.
24. Denied. The allegation fails to set forth any facts to which a responsive pleading is
required. Pursuant to Pa R.C.P. 1029(d) no responsive pleading is required and the averment is
deemed denied.
24 (sic). Denied. The allegation fails to set forth any facts to which a responsive pleading
is required. Pursuant to Pa R.C.P. 1029(d) no responsive pleading is required and the averment is
deemed denied.
Wherefore, plaintiff demands judgment against defendant as set forth in the complaint.
Burton Neil & Associates, P.C.
Burton Neil
Attorney for Plaintiff
In making this communication, we advise our firm is a debt collector.
BURTON NEIL & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
BY: Burton Neil, Esquire
Identification No. 11348
1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170
West Chester, PA 19380
610-696-2120
ATTORNEY FOR: Plaintiff
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A.
Plaintiff
VS.
MYRA A DECKMAN
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 04-3888
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly discontinue the above-captioned action without prejudice.
BURToN~EIL & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Burton. Nell, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
The law firm of Burton Neil & Associates is a debt collector.
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