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Lawrence T. Phelan, Esq., Id. No. 32227
Francis S. Hallinan, Esq., Id. No. 62695
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esq., Id. No. 62205
Michele M. Bradford, Esq., Id. No. 69849
Judith T. Romano, Esq., Id. No. 58745
Sheetal R. Shah-Jani, Esq., Id. No. 81760
Jenine R. Davey, Esq., Id. No. 87077
Lauren R. Tabas, Esq., Id. No. 93337
Vivek Srivastava, Esq., Id. No. 202331
Jay B. Jones, Esq., Id. No. 86657
Peter J. Mulcahy, Esq., Id. No. 61791
Andrew L. Spivack, Esq., Id. No. 84439
Chrisovalante P. Fliakos, Esq., Id. No. 94620
Joshua I. Goldman, Esq., Id. No. 205047
Courtenay R. Dunn, Esq., Id. No. 206779
Andrew C. Bramblett, Esq., Id. No. 208375
Allison F. Wells, Esq., Id. No. 309519
William E. Miller, Esq., Id. No. 308951
1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1400
One Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-563-7000
PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION
2001 BISHOPS GATE BLVD
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Plaintiff
V.
BENJAMIN WILLIAM COONS
62 SIMMONS LANE
SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146-1900
Defendant
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
File #: 267076
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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 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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.
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.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY ATTORNEY
REFERRAL
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
(800) 990-9108
File #: 267076
Plaintiff is
PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION
2001 BISHOPS GATE BLVD
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
2. The name(s) and last known address(es) of the Defendant(s) are:
BENJAMIN WILLIAM COONS
62 SIMMONS LANE
SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146-1900
who is/are the mortgagor(s) and/or real owner(s) of the property hereinafter described.
On 11/06/2006 BENJAMIN WILLIAM COONS made, executed and delivered a
mortgage upon the premises hereinafter described to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED AS A NOMINEE FOR USAA
FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK which mortgage is recorded in the Office of the Recorder
of CUMBERLAND County, in Mortgage Book No. 1972, Page 2341. The PLAINTIFF
is now the mortgagee and is in the process of formalizing an assignment of same. The
mortgage and assignment(s), if any, are matters of public record and are incorporated
herein by reference in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1019(g); which Rule relieves the
Plaintiff from its obligations to attach documents to pleadings if those documents are of
public record.
4. The premises subject to said mortgage is described as attached.
The mortgage is in default because monthly payments of principal and interest upon said
mortgage due 06/01/2010 and each month thereafter are due and unpaid, and by the terms
of said mortgage, upon failure of mortgagor to make such payments after a date specified
by written notice sent to Mortgagor, the entire principal balance and all interest due
thereon are collectible forthwith.
Pile #: 267076
6.
The following amounts are due on the mortgage as of 03/05/2011:
Principal Balance $273,976.50
Interest $14,746.41
05/01/2010 to 03/05/2011
Late Charges $1,070.55
Escrow Deficit $1,028.05
TOTAL $290,821.51
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10.
Plaintiff is not seeking a judgment of personal liability (or an in personam judgment)
against the Defendant(s) in the Action; however, Plaintiff reserves its right to bring a
separate Action to establish that right, if such right exists. If Defendant(s) has/have
received a discharge of personal liability in a bankruptcy proceeding, this Action of
Mortgage Foreclosure is in no way an attempt to reestablish such personal liability
discharged in bankruptcy, but only to foreclose the mortgage and sell the mortgaged
premises pursuant to Pennsylvania Law.
Notice of Intention to Foreclose as set forth in Act 6 of 1974, Notice of Homeowner's
Emergency Assistance Program pursuant to Act 91 of 1983, as amended in 1998, and/or
Notice of Default as required by the mortgage document, as applicable, have been sent to
the Defendant(s) on the date(s) set forth thereon, and the temporary stay as provided by
said notice has terminated because Defendant(s) has/have failed to meet with the Plaintiff
or an authorized consumer credit counseling agency, or has/have been denied assistance
by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.
The action does not come under Act 6 of 1974 because the original mortgage amount
exceeds the dollar amount provided in the statute.
This action does not come under Act 91 of 1983 because the mortgage premises is not the
principal residence of Defendant(s).
File #: 267076
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands an in rem judgment against the Defendant(s) in the sum of
$290,821.51, together with interest, costs, fees, and charges collectible under the mortgage
including but not limited to attorney fees and costs, and for the foreclosure and sale of the
mortgaged property.
PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, LLP
By:
? Lawrence T. Phelan, Esq., Id. No. 32227
? Francis S. Hallinan, Esq., Id. No. 62695
? Daniel G. Schmieg, Esq., Id. No. 62205
? Michele M. Bradford, Esq., Id. No. 69849
? Judith T. Romano, Esq., Id. No. 58745
? Sheetal R. Shah-Jam, Esq., Id. No. 81760
? Jenine R. Davey, Esq., Id. No. 87077
? Lauren R. Tabas, Esq., Id. No. 93337
? Vivek Srivastava, Esq., Id. No. 202331
? Jay B. Jones, Esq., Id. No. 86657
? Peter J. Mulcahy, Esq., Id. No. 61791
? Andrew L. Spivack, Esq., Id. No. 84439
? Chrisovalante P. Fliakos, Esq., Id. No. 94620
? Joshua I. Goldman, Esq., Id. No. 205047
? Courtenay R. Dunn, Esq., Id. No. 206779
[Andrew C. Bramblett, Esq., Id. No. 208375
? Allison F. Wells, Esq., Id. No. 309519
? William E. Miller, Esq., Id. No. 308951
Attorneys for Plaintiff
File #: 267076
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ALL THAT CERTAIN Unit, being Unit No. T77 (the 'Unit'), of The Courts At Roxbury, A
Townhome Condominium (the 'Condominium'), located in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, which Unit is designated in the Declaration of Condominium of the
Courts At Roxbury, A Townhome Condominium (the 'Declaration of Condominium') and
Declaration Plats and Plans recorded in the Office of the Cumberland County Recorder of Deeds
in Miscellaneous Book 727, Page 2100 and Right of Way Plan Book 13, Page 148, respectively,
together with any and all amendments thereto.
TOGETHER with the undivided percentage interest in the Common Elements appurtenant to the
Unit as more particularly set forth in the aforesaid Declaration of Condominium, as last
amended.
TOGETHER with the right to use the Limited Common Elements applicable to the Unit being
conveyed herein, pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium and Declaration Plats and Plans,
as last amended.
UNDER AND SUBJECT to the Declaration of Condominium, to any and all other covenants,
conditions, restrictions, rights-of-way, easements and agreements of record in the aforesaid
Office, and matters which a physical inspection or survey of the Unit and Common Elements
would disclose.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1905 ROXBURY COURT, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055-7023
PARCEL # 42-10-0256-107.-UT77
File #: 267076
VERIFICATION
?A { OAA l5 , hereby states that he/she is 1 ft, T &5i fof PHH Mortgage
Corporation, servicing agent for Plaintiff in this matter, PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION,
that he/she is authorized to make this Verification, and verify that the statements made in the
foregoing Civil Action in Mortgage Foreclosure are true and correct to the best of his/her
knowledge, information and belief. The undersigned understands that this statement is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Sec. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION
By PHH Mortgage Corporation,
Its authorized agent,
Date: 4 1!d 1
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PHS #: 267076
Name: COONS
File #: 267076
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Benjamin W. Coons
1905 Roxbury Court
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PHH v. Coons - docket number 2011-04131
Document - Answer to complaint regarding property foreclosure at 1905 Roxbury Court,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
7 June 2011
This letter is in reference to the complaint, case number 2011-04131, filed on May 4, 2011. The subject
property is 1905 Roxbury Court, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, in Cumberland County. This letter is also
resubmitted in response to a request from David D. Buell, Prothonotary, dated 23 May 2011, that the
heading of my original letter, (encl. 1), include both a docket number and Document Title so that it may
be properly filed.
I am working with a Realtor to assist in me in selling my house as a short-sale to avoid any future
foreclosure actions. At the same time, I have applied for the Making Home Affordable Program.
short sale work out package, including my Hardship will follow shortly. Should you need to reach me
with any questions relating to this matter, please call me at: 858-337-1192 between 0900-2100.
I look forward to working with you so we both can reach an agreeable outcome to prevent any further
distress. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
A full
Cc: PHH Mortgage Company (1-800-750-2518); Attorney: Phelan, Hallinan, & Schmieg (215-563-7000)
Benjamin W. Coons
To whom it may concern,
This letter is in reference to the complaint, case number 2011-04131, filed on May 4, 2011. The
subject property is 1905 Roxbury Court, Mechanicsburg PA 17055, in Cumberland County.
I am working with a Realtor to help sell my house as a short sale to avoid any future foreclosure
actions. At the same time, I am applying for the Making Home Affordable Program. A full
short sale work out package including my Hardship will follow shortly. Should you need to
reach me with any questions relating to this matter please call me at: 858-337-1192 between 9am
and 9pm.
I look forward to working with you so we both can reach a good out come to prevent any further
distress. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
Benjamin William Coons
858-337-1192
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PHELAN, HALLINAN AND SCHMIEG, LLP
BY: Joseph P. Schalk, Esquire
Identification No.: 91656
Joseph A. Dessoye, Esquire
Identification No.: 200479
126 Locust Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(215) 563-7000
PHH Mortgage Corporation
Plaintiff
V.
Benjamin William Coons
Defendant
Court of Common Pleas
Civil Division
Cumberland County
No. 2011-4131
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO STRIKE DEFENDANT'S ANSWER
AND NOW COMES Plaintiff, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (hereinafter "Plaintiff'), by and
through its attorneys, Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg, LLP and hereby files this its Motion to Strike
Defendant's Answer and in support thereof avers as follows:
1. On or about May 4, 2011, Plaintiff filed a Complaint in Mortgage
Foreclosure against Defendant for her failure to tender timely monthly mortgage payments due
June 1, 2010 and each month thereafter. A true and correct copy of the Complaint is attached
hereto, made part hereof and marked as Exhibit "A."
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
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2. On June 8, 2011, Defendant filed his Answer in response to the Complaint in
Mortgage Foreclosure with the Court and forwarded same to Plaintiff's Counsel. A true and
correct copy of the Answer is attached hereto, made part hereof and marked as Exhibit "B."
3. Plaintiff's counsel contacted the Prothonotary's Office for Cumberland County
and was advised that the Defendant's Answer was docketed as an Answer.
4. Defendant's Answer is not a proper response to Plaintiff's Complaint under the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure as it fails to affirmatively respond to the averments
contained in Plaintiff's Complaint.
5. Further, Defendant's Answer offers no defense to the action in Mortgage
Foreclosure or the averments of Plaintiff's Complaint.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter an order
striking Defendant's Answer from the docket.
Respectfully submitted,
PHELAN, HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, LLP
Date:
A. Dessoye, Esquire
;vs for Plaintiff
PHELAN, HALLINAN AND SCHMIEG, LLP
BY: Joseph P. Schalk, Esquire
Identification No.: 91656
Joseph A. Dessoye, Esquire
Identification No.: 200479
126 Locust Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(215) 563-7000
PHH Mortgage Corporation
Plaintiff
V.
Benjamin William Coons
Defendant
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
Court of Common Pleas
Civil Division
Cumberland County
No. 2011-4131
PLAINTIFF'S BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF ITS
MOTION TO STRIKE DEFENDANT'S ANSWER
Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the averments of paragraphs one (1) through
five (5) of its attached Motion to Strike as if set forth herein at length.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter an Order
striking Defendant's Answer from the docket.
Respectfully submitted,
PHELAN, HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, LLP
Date: By: C\6VJ ? /11
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Jose h A. essoye, Esquire
Attrnevs for Plaintiff
EXHIBIT A
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Commencement of Action:
9 Complaint ? Writ of Summons ? Petition
? Transfer from Another Jurisdiction ? Declaration of Taking
Lead Plaintiff's Name: PHH MORTGAGE Lead Defendant's Name: BENJAMIN WILLIAM COONS
CORPORATION
?? ` Are money damages requested? El yes xQ No ID ollar Amount Requested: ? within arbitration limits
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an MDJ Appeal ? Yes No
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Nature of tffe Case: Place an "X" to the left of the ONE case category that most accursttely describes your
P'RIMARYCASE. If you are retaking mare than one type of claim, check the one that
you consider most important.
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? Malicious Prosecution ? Debt Collection: Credit Card
? Motor Vehicle ? Board of Assessment
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® Mortgage Foreclosure: Residential
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? Partition
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? Other:
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? Declaratory Judgment
? Mandamus
? Non-Domestic Relations
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? Other:
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Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg, LLP
1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1400
One Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-563`-7000
FAX: 215-568-7616
Email: complaints ,fedphe.com
Representing Lenders in
Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
Re: PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION vs. BENJAMIN WILLIAM COONS
ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
Dear Sir/Madam:
Enclosed are an original and I copies of a Civil Action in Mortgage Foreclosure
relative to the above captioned matter for filing with your office. A check for filing has been
attached in the amount of $92.00. The sheriffs office advised our office on date that sheriffs
costs total COST for this file. If there is a concern regarding the costs, please contact JAMES
SILVER at PH&S; please do not return the Complaint to our office.
Please file the Complaint and return your receipt to us in the enclosed stamped, self-
addressed envelope, together with a time-stamped copy of the first page of the Complaint.
I would also appreciate your taking the additional copies of the Complaint, the
check for service, and the enclosed service sheet(s) to the Office of the Sheriff for service on the
defendant(s).
Thank you for your cooperation.
Very truly yours,
Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg, LLP
COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT
File #: 267076
Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg, LLP
1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1400
One Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-563-7000
FAX: 215-568-7616
Email: co=laints@fedphe.com
Representing Lenders in
Pennsylvania and New Jersey
OVERTIME, WEEKEND SERVICE, MILEAGE APPROVAL
To: The Sheriffs Department of CUMBERLAND County
Re: Attached Service Request
We recognize that service of mortgage foreclosure complaints is a difficult task as many
defendants attempt to evade service. Please note that we specifically authorize OVERTIME,
WEEKEND SERVICE AND MILEAGE for service. The sheriffs office advised our office on
date that sheriffs costs total COST for this file. If there is a concern regarding the costs, please
contact JAMES SILVER at PH&S; please do not return the Complaint to our office.
Further, we specifically authorize a ten ($10) dollar fax fee for the transmission of the
service return to our office at the service faxline of 215-568-7616. This applies to all cases whether
service has been made or not. We would appreciate this fax transmission within 24 hours of the
service return completion.
Please call Francis S. Hallinan or Dan Schmieg with any questions or requests you may
have. Thank you for your efforts.
Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg, LLP
COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT
File #: 267076
Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg, LLP
Lawrence T. Phelan, Esq., Id. No. 32227
Francis S. Hallinan, Esq., Id. No. 62695
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esq., Id. No. 62205
Michele M. Bradford, Esq., Id. No. 69849
Judith T. Romano, Esq., Id. No. 58745
Sheetal R. Shah-Jani, Esq., Id. No. 81760
Jenine R. Davey, Esq., Id. No. 87077
Lauren R. Tabas, Esq., Id. No. 93337
Vivek Srivastava, Esq., Id. No. 202331
Jay B. Jones, Esq., Id. No. 86657
Peter J. Mulcahy, Esq., Id. No. 61791
Andrew L. Spivack, Esq., Id. No. 84439
Chrisovalante P. Fliakos, Esq., Id. No. 94620
Joshua I. Goldman, Esq., Id. No. 205047
Courtenay IL Dunn, Esq., Id. No. 206779
Andrew C. Bramblett, Esq., Id. No. 208375
Allison F. Wells, Esq., Id. No. 309519
William E. Miller, Esq., Id. No. 308951
1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1400
One Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-563-7000 267076
PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION
2001 BISHOPS GATE BLVD
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
V.
Plaintiff
BENJAMIN WILLIAM COONS
62 SIMMONS LANE
SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146-1900
Defendant
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
TERM
NO.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FQRECLOSU,,R.E
rife #: 267076
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 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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.
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.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY ATTORNEY
REFERRAL
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
(800) 990-9108
File #: 267076
1. Plaintiff is
PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION
2001 BISHOPS GATE BLVD
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
2. The name(s) and last known address(es) of the Defendant(s) are:
BENJAMIN WILLIAM COONS
62 SIMMONS LANE
SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146-1900
who is/are the mortgagor(s) and/or real owner(s) of the property hereinafter described.
3. On 11/06/2006 BENJAMIN WILLIAM COONS made, executed and delivered a
mortgage upon the premises hereinafter described to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED AS A NOMINEE FOR USAA
FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK which mortgage is recorded in the Office of the Recorder
of CUMBERLAND County, in Mortgage Book No. 1972, Page 2341. The PLAINTIFF
is now the mortgagee and is in the process of formalizing an assignment of same. The
mortgage and assignment(s), if any, are matters of public record and are incorporated
herein by reference in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1019(g); which Rule relieves the
Plaintiff from its obligations to attach documents to pleadings if those documents are of
public record.
4 The premises subject to said mortgage is described as attached.
5. The mortgage is in default because monthly payments of principal and interest upon said
mortgage due 06/01/2010 and each month thereafter are due and unpaid, and by the terms
of said mortgage, upon failure of mortgagor to make such payments after a date specified
by written notice sent to Mortgagor, the entire principal balance and all interest due
thereon are collectible forthwith.
File #: 267076
6.
The following amounts are due on the mortgage as of 03/05/2011;
Principal Balance $273,976.50
Interest $14,746.41
05/01/2010 to 03/05/2011
Late Charges $1,070.55
Escrow Deficit $1,028.05
TOTAL $290,821.51
7.
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9.
10.
Plaintiff is not seeking a judgment of personal liability (or an in personam judgment)
against the Defendant(s) in the Action; however, Plaintiff reserves its right to bring a
separate Action to establish that right, if such right exists. If Defendant(s) has/have
received a discharge of personal liability in a bankruptcy proceeding, this Action of
Mortgage Foreclosure is in no way an attempt to reestablish such personal liability
discharged in bankruptcy, but only to foreclose the mortgage and sell the mortgaged
premises pursuant to Pennsylvania Law.
Notice of Intention to Foreclose as set forth in Act 6 of 1974, Notice of Homeowner's
Emergency Assistance Program pursuant to Act 91 of 1983, as amended in 1998, and/or
Notice of Default as required by the mortgage document, as applicable, have been sent to
the Defendant(s) on the date(s) set forth thereon, and the temporary stay as provided by
said notice has terminated because Defendant(s) has/have failed to meet with the Plaintiff
or an authorized consumer credit counseling agency, or has/have been denied assistance
by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.
The action does not come under Act 6 of 1974 because the original mortgage amount
exceeds the dollar amount provided in the statute.
This action does not come under Act 91 of 1983 because the mortgage premises is not the
principal residence of Defendant(s).
File k 267076
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands an in rem judgment against the Defendant(s) in the sum of
$290,821.51, together with interest, costs, fees, and charges collectible under the mortgage
including but not limited to attorney fees and costs, and for the foreclosure and sale of the
mortgaged property.
By:
PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, LLP
LJ Lawrence T. Phelan, Esq., Id. No. 32227
? Francis S. Hallinan, Esq., Id. No. 62695
? Daniel G. Schmieg, Esq., Id. No. 62205
[]' Michele M. Bradford, Esq., Id. No. 69849
? Judith T. Romano, Esq., Id. No. 58745
? Sheetal R. Shah-Jani, Esq., Id. No. 81760
? Jenine R. Davey, Esq., Id. No. 87077
? Lauren R. Tabas, Esq., Id. No. 93337
? Vivek Srivastava, Esq., Id. No. 202331
? Jay B. Jones, Esq., Id. No. 86657
? Peter J. Mulcahy, Esq., Id. No. 61791
? Andrew L. Spivack, Esq., Id. No. 84439
? Chrisovalante P. Fliakos, Esq., Id. No. 94620
? Joshua I. Goldman, Esq., Id. No. 205047
? Courtenay R. Dunn, Esq., Id. No. 206779
[;?Andrew C. Bramblett, Esq., Id. No. 208375
Allison F. Wells, Esq., Id. No. 309519
? William E. Miller, Esq., Id. No. 308951
Attorneys for Plaintiff
File/: 267076
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ALL THAT CERTAIN Unit, being Unit No. T77 (the 'Unit`), of The Courts At Roxbury, A
Townhome Condominium (the'Condominium'), located in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, which Unit is designated in the Declaration of Condominium of the
Courts At Roxbury, A Townhome Condominium (the 'Declaration of Condominium') and
Declaration Plats and Plans recorded in the Office of the Cumberland County Recorder of Deeds
in Miscellaneous Book 727, Page 2100 and Right of Way Plan Book 13, Page 148, respectively,
together with any and all amendments thereto.
TOGETHER with the undivided percentage interest in the Common Elements appurtenant to the
Unit as more particularly set forth in the aforesaid Declaration of Condominium, as last
amended.
TOGETHER with the right to use the Limited Common Elements applicable to the Unit being
conveyed herein, pursuant to the Declaration of Condominium and Declaration Plats and Plans,
as last amended.
UNDER AND SUBJECT to the Declaration of Condominium, to any and all other covenants,
conditions, restrictions, rights-of-way, easements and agreements of record in the aforesaid
Office, and matters which a physical inspection or survey of the Unit and Common Elements
would disclose.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1905 ROXBURY COURT, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055-7023
PARCEL # 42-10-0256-107.-UT77
File #: 267076
VERIFICATION
CAM- AA CS ; hereby states that he/she is T k5I + of PHH Mortgage
Corporation, servicing agent for Plaintiff in this matter, PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION,
that he/she is authorized to make this Verification, and verify that the statements made in the
foregoing Civil Action in Mortgage Foreclosure are true and correct to the best of his/her
knowledge, information and belief. The undersigned understands that this statement is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C.S. Sec. 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION
By PHH Mortgage Corporation,
Its authorized agent,
Date:
,Ic-mo4 Ktsv
. vice PR4.s;1-?
PHS #: 267076
Name: COONS
File Y: 267076
Request for Service
R. Thomas Kline Sheriff
Cumberland County Office of the Sheriff
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
Ph: 717.240.6390
Fx: 717.240.6397
PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Court Number:
Expiration Date:
Type of Action:
Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint
Defendant/s: BENJAMIN WILLIAM COONS
Serve Upon: BENJAMIN WILLIAM COONS
" Address for Service:
1905 ROXBURY COURT
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055-7023
Alternate Address for Service:
62 SIMMONS LANE
SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146-1900
Type of Service:
? Personal ? Adult in Charge ? Deputize ? Certified Mail ? Posting (copy of
court order required)
Special Service Instructions:
**If service is to be made by deputized service to another county please specify which
county
Filing Attorney's Information:
Name: Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg, LLP
Francis S. Hallinan, Esquire
Address: 1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1400
One Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Telephone: 215-563-7000 x 1482
EXHIBIT B
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7 June 2011
Benjamin W. Coons
1905 Roxbury Court pSYy?? ?SY
Mechanicsburg, PA
PHH v. Coons - docket number 2011-04131
Document - Answer to complaint regarding property foreclosure at 1905 Roxbury Court,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
This letter is in reference to the complaint, case number 2011-04131, filed on May 4, 2011. The subject
property is 1905 Roxbury Court, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, in Cumberland County. This letter is also
resubmitted in response to a request from David D. Buell, Prothonotary, dated 23 May 2011, that the
heading of my original letter, (encl. 1), Include both a docket number and Document Title so that it may
be properly filed.
I am working with a Realtor to assist In me in selling my house as a short-sale to avoid any future
foreclosure actions. At the same time, I have applied for the Making Home Affordable Program. A full
short sale work out package, including my Hardship will follow shortly. Should you need to reach me
with any questions relating to this matter, please call me at: 859-337-1192 between 0900-2100.
1 look forward to working with you so we both can reach an agreeable outcome to prevent any further
distress. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
Benjamin W. Coons
Cc: PHH Mortgage Company (1-800-750-2518); Attorney: Phelan, Hallinan, & Schmieg (215-563-7000)
To whom it may concern,
77tis letter is in reference to the complaint, case number 2011-0413 1, filed on May 4, 2011. The
subject property is 1905 Roxbury Court, Mechanicsburg PA 17055, in Cumberland County.
I am working with a Realtor to help sell my house as a short sale to avoid any future foreclosure
actions. At the some time, l am applying for the Making Home Affordable Program. A full
short sale work out package including my Hardship will follow shortly. Should you need to
reach me with any questions relating to this matter please call me at: 858-337-1192 between 9am
and 9pm.
I look forward to working with you so we both can reach a good out come to prevent any further
distress. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
Benjamin William Coons
858-337-1192
(M?' 1
PHELAN, HALLINAN AND SCHMIEG, LLP
BY: Joseph P. Schalk, Esquire
Identification No.: 91656
Joseph A. Dessoye, Esquire
Identification No.: 200479
126 Locust Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(215) 563-7000
P14H Mortgage Corporation
Plaintiff
V.
Benjamin William Coons
Defendant
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
Court of Common Pleas
Civil Division
Cumberland County
No. 2011-4131
CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiffs Motion to Strike Defendant's
Answer, Brief in Support thereof and proposed Order were served by regular mail on the pro se
Defendant on the date listed below:
Benjamin William Coons
62 Simmons Lane
Severna Park, MD 21146-1900
Date: I By:
A'Dessoye, Esquire
;vs for Plaintiff
PHH MORTGAGE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CORPORATION, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BENJAMIN WILLIAM
COONS,
Defendant NO. 11-4131 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO STRIKE
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 20`x' day of July, 2011, upon consideration of Plaintiff's Motion
To Strike Defendant's Answer, a Rule is hereby issued upon Defendant to show cause
why the relief requested should not be granted.
RULE RETURNABLE within 20 days from the date of the order.
J
Joseph P. Schalk, Esq.
126 Locust Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorney for Plaintiff
Benjamin William Coons
62 Simmons Lane
Severna Park, MD 21146-1900
Defendant, pro Se
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PENNSYLVANIA
PHELAN, HALLINAN AND SCHMIEG, LLP
BY: Joseph P. Schalk, Esquire
Identification No.: 91656
Joseph A. Dessoye, Esquire
Identification No.: 200479
126 Locust Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(215) 563-7000
PHH Mortgage Corporation
Plaintiff
V.
Benjamin William Coons
Defendant
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
Court of Common Pleas
Civil Division
Cumberland County
No. 2011-4131
CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the Order of Court of July 20, 2011 was
served by regular mail on the pro se Defendant on the date listed below:
Benjamin William Coons
62 Simmons Lane
Severna Park, MD 21146-1900
Date: 8161 By:
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ose A. Dessoye, Esquire
Atto evs for Plaintiff
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P11I-1 MORTGAGE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CORPORATION, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BENJAMIN WILLIAM
COONS,
Defendant NO. 11-4131 CIVIL 'PERM
IN RE: PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO STRIKE
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 20`x' day of July, 2011, upon consideration of Plaintiff's Motion
To Strike Defendant's Answer, a Rule is hereby issued upon Defendant to show cause
why the relief requested should not be granted.
RULE RETURNABLE within 20 days from the date of the order.
BY THE COURT,
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J.;weslev Oler, J.
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Joseph P. Schalk, Esq.
126 L ust Street
H ,wfi'sburg, PA 17101
Attorney for Plaintiff
Benjamin William Coons
62 Simmons Lane
Severna Park, MD 21146-1900
Defendant, pro Se
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FILED-OFFIC,?
O THE PR0TH0NO r'? `
2011 SEP 27 PM 3: 37
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
BENJAMIN WILLIAM COONS
V.
Defendant
PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Plaintiff
TO: FIELD-OFFICE OF THE PROTHONOTARY
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
DATE OF RESPONSE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 2011-4131
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
THIS LETTER IS IN RESPONSE TO THE LETTER DATED THE 7T" DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2011:
THE DEFENDANT, IN DEFAULT OF HIS HOME LOAN WITH PHH MORTGAGE COMPANY, HAS FILED AN
EMERGENCY HOUSING LOAN PROGRAM REQUEST WITH THE PENNSYVANIA HOUSING AGENCY AND IS
AWAITING A RESPONSE, CONTINGENT ON THE PLAINTIFF, PHH MORTGAGE, FURNISHING THE
REINSTATEMENT FIGURE REQUIRED TO BRING THE LOAN ON THE PROPERTY AT 1905 ROXBURY COURT,
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055, CURRENT. UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIGURE, THE DEFENDANT SHALL
RESUME MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENT ON SAID PROPERTY TO KEEP THE LOAN CURRENT. ?By:
ns
Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg, LLP _ i J b
} U.? Attorney For Plaintiff
1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1400 f ,,,
One Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-563-7000 l' N 10' ? lI
PHH MORTGAGE CORPO
Plaintiff
AMU f4z3tbf Common Pleas
YEV
: I Civil Division
vs
BENJAMIN WILLIAM COONS
Defendant
CUMBERLAND County
: I No. 20114131
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
PRAECIPE
X Please withdraw the complaint and mark the action Discontinued and Ended without
prejudice.
Please mark the above referenced case Settled, Discontinued and Ended.
Please Vacate the judgment entered and mark the action Discontinued and Ended
without prejudice.
Please mark the in rem judgment Satisfied and the action Discontinued and Ended.
Date: ELAN HA INAN & S G, LLP
By:
Lawrence T. Phelan, Esq., Id. No. 3
Francis S. Hallinan, Esq., Id. No. 62695
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esq., Id. No. 62205
Michele M. Bradford, Esq., Id. No. 69849
Judith T. Romano, Esq., Id. No. 58745
Sheetal R. Shah-Jani, Esq., Id. No. 81760
Jenine R. Davey, Esq., Id. No. 87077
Lauren R. Tabas, Esq., Id. No. 93337
Vivek Srivastava, Esq., Id. No. 202331
Jay B. Jones, Esq., Id. No. 86657
Peter J. Mulcahy, Esq., Id. No. 61791
Andrew L. Spivack, Esq., Id. No. 84439
Chrisovalante P. Fliakos, Esq., Id. No. 94620
Joshua I. Goldman, Esq., Id. No. 205047
Courtenay R. Dunn, Esq., Id. No. 206779
Andrew C. Bramblett, Esq., Id. No. 208375
Allison F. Wells, Esq., Id. No. 309519
William E. Miller, Esq., Id. No. 308951
Melissa J. Cantwell, Esq., Id. No. 30891
PHS# 267076 Attorneys for Plaintiff
PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, LLP
One Penn Center at Suburban Station
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1814
(215) 563-7000
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Plaintiff
vs
BENJAMIN WILLIAM COONS
Defendant
Court of Common Pleas
Civil Division
CUMBERLAND County
No. 20114131
CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
I hereby certify true and correct copies of the foregoing Plaintiffs Praecipe was
served by regular mail to the person(s) on the date listed below:
BENJAMIN WILLIAM COONS
62 SIMMONS LANE
SEVERNA PARK, MD 21 146-1900
Date: L ^
By:
Lawrence T. Phelan, Esq., Id. No. 227
Francis S. Hallinan, Esq., Id. No. 626
Daniel G. Schmieg, Esq., Id. No. 62205
Michele M. Bradford, Esq., Id. No. 69849
Judith T. Romano, Esq., Id. No. 58745
Shectal R. Shah-Jani, Esq., Id. No. 81760
Jenine R. Davey, Esq., Id. No. 87077
Lauren R. Tabas, Esq., Id. No. 93337
Vivek Srivastava, Esq., Id. No. 202331
Jay B. Jones, Esq., Id. No. 86657
Peter J. Mulcahy, Esq., Id. No. 61791
Andrew L. Spivack, Esq., Id. No. 84439
Chrisovalante P. Fliakos, Esq., Id. No. 94620
Joshua I. Goldman, Esq., Id. No. 205047
Courtenay R. Dunn, Esq., Id. No. 206779
Andrew- C. Bramblett. Esq., Id. No. 208375 /
Allison F. Wells, Esq.. Id. No. 309519
William E. Miller. Esq., Id. No. 308951
Melissa J. Cantwell, Esq., Id. No. 308912
Attorney for Plaintiff