HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-5904F.\FILES\DATAFILE\DickinsonCollege7619\Collections\Current\284-coml wpd
Created: 4128103 1:54-03 PM
Revised 11/23/04 240 25 PM
7619c 284
David R. Galloway, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DICKINSON COLLEGE,
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04- ? 6 y ca; -a 1,?
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
BRANDON T. COTTON,
Defendant.
: JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
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 Plaintiffs. 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 REDUCE FEE OR NO FEE:
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
MARTSON DE F WILLIAMS & OTTO
By
David R. Galloway, Esquire
I. D. Number 87326
Dated: November 23, 2004
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
F \FILES\DATAFILE\DickinsonCollege7619\CollectionslCurtent\284-coml wpd
Created 11/23/04 2.37PM
Revised 11/23/04 240PM
David R. Galloway, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DICKINSON COLLEGE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 04- 5911 `/ Q Ti.. --
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
BRANDON T. COTTON,
Defendant. JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes Plaintiff Dickinson College by and through its attorneys, MARTSON
DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO, and hereby avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff Dickinson College is a Pennsylvania educational institution and nonprofit
corporation with its principal place of business at West Street, Post Office Box 1773, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant Brandon T. Cotton is an adult individual with a last known address of 27
West 27' Street, Floor 5, New York, NY 10001-6911.
3. On or about March 8, 1996, Defendant entered into a Promissory Note - Federal
Perkins Loan Program (Note #1) with Plaintiff for the financing of $3,000.00 plus interest and costs
by Defendant on his own behalf, for educational services and benefits at Plaintiff's institution. A
copy of Note 41 is attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
4. Note # 1 is funds created under Part E of Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965
as amended, (hereinafter the "Act") and are subject to the Act and the Federal Regulations issued
under the Act.
5. As provided in the Act, Plaintiff acts in a fiduciary capacity in the handling,
disbursing and collecting of funds associated with the programs under the Act.
6. The total principal for Note #1 is $ 3,000.00.
7. Note #1 grants Plaintiff reasonable collection and attorney's fees which Plaintiff has
calculated to be $500.00.
8. As of August 24, 2004, the principal and interest due and payable by Defendant to
Plaintiff was $4,031.74, plus interest accruing thereafter at $.41 per day.
9. As of August 24, 2004, the outstanding balance of $4,031.74 represents the total and
actual overdue value of the financing provided to Defendant under Note #1 for which Defendant has
yet to pay.
10. Plaintiff has fulfilled, performed and complied with all obligations and conditions of
Note # 1.
COUNT I
BREACH OF CONTRACT
11. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference the averments contained in Paragraphs 1
through 10 of this Complaint.
12. Defendant breached the expressed and implied obligations, conditions and terms of
agreement of Note #1 by failing to pay the amounts financed therein.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in the amount of $4,031.74,
plus interest accruing at $.41 per day from August 24, 2004, collection and attorneys' fees in the
amount of $500.00 and costs of suit.
COUNT II
IN QUANTUM MER UIT
13. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference the averments contained in Paragraphs 1
through 12 of this Complaint.
14. Having requested Plaintiff to loan money, and doing so to the benefit of Defendant,
Defendant became liable to Plaintiff for said money.
15. Defendant has been unjustly enriched by accepting said money without paying
Plaintiff reasonable compensation therefor.
16. As of August 24, 2004, the total amount by which Defendant has become enriched
is $4,031.74, plus interest in the amount of $.41 per day from August 24, 2004.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in the amount of $4,031.74,
plus interest in the amount of $.41 per day from August 24, 2004, collection and attorneys' fees in
the amount of $500.00 and costs of suit.
M !!OONN F WILLIAMS & OTTO
1
B7n.
v
id R. Galloway
I.D. Number 87326
Ten East High Street \
Carlisle, PA 17013-3093
(717) 243-3341
Date: November 23, 2004 Attorneys for Plaintiff
3/7 -09
Promissory Note-Federal Perkins Loan Program
(Any bracketed clause or paragraph may be included at option of institution.]
1, Br'_''ldon Todd Co romise to pay to Dickinson Col 1 eqe (hereinafter called the
Institution), located at u dl" l i s l e . PA 1107 3-2896 , the sum of the amounts that are advanced to me and endorsed in the
Schedule of Advances set forth below. I promise to pay all reasonable collection costs, including attorney fees and other charges, necessary for
the collection of any amount not paid when due.
I further understand and agree that:
1. General
(1) Applicable Law. All sums advanced under dais note are drawn from a fund created under Part E of Title IV of the Higher Education Act
of 1965, as amended (hereinafter called the Act), and are subject to the Act and the Federal regulations issued under the Act. The terms of this
note shall be interpreted in accordance with the Act and Federal regulations, copies of which are to be kept by the Institution.
(2) Procedures for Receivine Deferment. Cancelliation. or Forbearance. I understand that, to receive a deferment, cancellation, or
forbearance, I must request the deferment, cancellation, or forbearance in writing from the Institution and must submit to the Institution any
documentation required by the Institution to prove that I qualify for the deferment, cancellation, or forbearance. I further understand that, if I
am eligible for deferment, cancellation, or forbearance under Articles VI through XN, I am responsible for submitting the appropriate requests
on time. I further understand that I may lose my deferment, cancellation, and forbearance benefits if I fad to file my request on time.
II. nterest
Interest shall accrue from the beginning of the repayment period and shall be at the ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE OF FIVE PERCENT
(5%) on the unpaid balance, except that no interest shad! accrue during any deferment period described in Article VII.
M. Repayment
(1) I promise to repay the principal and the interest that accrues on it to the Institution over a period beginning nine (9) months after the date
I cease to be at least a half-time regular student at an institution of higher education, or at a comparable institution outside the United States
approved for this purpose by the United States Secretary of Education (hereinafter called the Secretary), and ending ten (10) years later, unless
that period is (shortened under paragraph III(5), or] extended under paragraphs III(4), III(7) (extensions), VII(I), or VII(3) (deferments).
(2) Upon my written request, the repayment period may start on a date earlier than the one indicated in paragraph M(l).
(3)(A) I promise to repay the principal and interest aver the course of the repayment period in equal monthly, bimonthly, or quarterly
installments, as determined by the Institution. I understand that, if my installment payment for all the loans made to me by the Institution is not
a multiple of SS, the Institution may round that payment to the next highest dollar amount that is a multiple of $5.
(B) Notwithstanding paragraph III(3)(A), upon my written request, repayment may be made in graduated installments in accordance with a
schedule approved by the Secretary.
(4) Notwithstanding paragraph M(1), if I qualify as a low-income individual during the repayment period, the Institution, upon my written
request, may extend the repayment period for up to an additional ten (10) years and may adjust any repayment schedule to reflect my income.
1(5)(A) If the monthly rate that would be established under paragraph M(I), or the total monthly repayment rate of principal and interest on
all my Federal Perkins Loans, including this loan, is less than $40.00 per month, I shall repay the principal and interest on
this loan at the rate of $40.00 per month (which includes both principal and interest).
(5)(B) If I have received Federal Perkins Loans from other institutions and the total monthly repayment rate on those loans is lea than
$40.00 the $40.00 monthly payment established under subparagraph III(5)(A) includes the amounts I owe
on all my outstanding Federal Perkins Loans, including those received from other institutions. The portion of the $40.00
monthly payment that will be applied to this loan will be the difference between $40.00 and the total of the amounts owed at a
monthly rate on my other Federal Perkins Loans.
(6) The Institution may permit me to pay less than the rate of $40.00 per month for a period of not more than one (1) year
where necessary to avoid hardship to me unless that action would extend the repayment period in paragraph M(l).]
() The Institution may, upon my written request, reduce any scheduled repayments or extend the repayment period indicated in paragraph
M(l), if, in its opinion, circumstances such as prolonged illness or unemployment prevent me from making the scheduled repayments.
However, interest shall continue to accrue.
IV. Prepayment
(1) I may, at my option and without penalty, prepay all or any part of the principal, plus any accrued interest thereon, at any time.
(2) Amounts I repay in the academic year in which the loan was made and the initial grace period has not ended will be used to reduce the
amount of the loan and will not be considered a prepayment.
(3) If I repay amounts during the academic year in which the loan was made and the initial grace period ended, only those amounts in excess
of the amount due for any repayment period shall be considered a prepayment.
(4) If, in an academic year other than the award year in which the loan was made, I repay more than the amount due for an installment, the
excess will be used to repay principal unless 1 designate it as an advance payment of the next regular installment.
V. fau t
(1) The Institution may, at its option, declare my loan to be in default and may demand immediate payment of the entire unpaid balance of
the loan, including principal, interest, late charges, and collection costs, if-
(A) I do not make a scheduled payment when due under the repayment schedule established by the Institution. and
(B) I do not submit to the Institution, on or before the date on which payment is due, documentation that I qualify for a deferment,
cancellation, or forbearance as described in Articles VI, VII, VIII, IX, X. XI, XII, XIII, or XIV of this agreement.
(2) I understand that the Institution may disclose to credit bureau organizations the amount of loans made to me, along with other relevant
Page 1 of 4 Federal Perkins/July 1993
EXHIBIT "A"
information.
(3) I understand that, if I default on my loan, the Institution may disclose that I have defaulted, along with other relevant information, to
credit bureau organizations.
(4) Further, I understand that, if I default on my loan and the loan is assigned to the Secretary for collection, the Secretary may disclose that
I have defaulted, along with other relevant information, to credit bureau organizations.
(5) 1 understand that, if I default on my loan, I will lose my right to forbearance.
(6) I understand that, if I default on my loan. I will lose my right to defer repayments.
(7) 1 understand that, if the Institution accelerates the loan under paragraph V(1), I will lose my right to receive a cancellation of a portion of
my loan for any service described in Articles VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, or XN performed after the data the Institution accelerated the loan.
(8) I understand that failure to pay this obligation under the terms agreed upon will prevent my obtaining additional student financial aid
authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, until I have made arrangements that are satisfactory to the
Institution or the Secretary regarding the repayment of the loan.
VI. Forbearance
(1) 1 understand that, upon making a properly documented written request to the Institution, I am entitled to be granted forbearance of
principal and interest or principal only, renewable at I2-month intervals, for a period not to exceed three years, if-
(A) My debt burden equals or exceeds 20 percent of my gross income; or
(B) The Institution determines that I qualify for other reasons.
VII. Deferment
(1) 1 understand that, upon making a properly documented written request to the Institution, I may defer making scheduled installment
payments and will not be liable for any interest that might otherwise accrue during the following periods:
(A) For any period that I am-
(i) Enrolled and in attendance as a regular student in at least a half-time course of study at an eligible institution;
(ii) Enrolled and in attendance as a regular student in a course of study that is part of a graduate fellowship program approved by the
Secretary;
(ii) Engaged in graduate or post-graduate fellowship-supported study (such as a Fulbright grant) outside the United States; or
(iv) Enrolled and in attendance in a course of study that is part of a rehabilitation training program for disabled individuals approved by the
Secretary.
(B) For any period that I am engaged in service described in Articles VIII, IX, X. XI, xII, m. or XIV of this agreement.
(C) For a period not to exceed three (3) years during which-
() I am seeking and unable to find full-time employment; or
(ii) For any reason that my Institution determines has caused or will cause me to have an economic hardship.
(2) 1 understand that I am not eligible for a deferment under paragraph (VII)(1)(A) while I am'serving in a medical internship or residency
program.
(3) 1 understand that I may continue to defer making scheduled installment payments and will not be liable for any interest that might
otherwise accrue for a six (6) month period immediately following the expiration of any deferment provided in paragraph VII(I).
VIII. Teaching. Cancellation
(1) I understand that, upon making a properly documented written request to the Institution, I am entitled to have up to 100 percent of the
amount of this loan plus the interest thereon canceled if I perform qualifying service after the period for which I received the loan-
(A) As a full-time teacher in a public or other nonprofit elementary or secondary school in the school district of a local educational agency
that is eligible in such year of service for funds under Chapter 1 of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981, as amended, and
which has been designated by the Secretary (after consultation with each State Department of Education) in accordance with the provisions of
section 465(a)(2) of the Act as a school with a high concentration of students from low-income families. An official Directory of designated
low-income schools is published annually by the Secretary;
(B) As a full-time special education teacher (including teachers of infants, toddlers, children, or youth with disabilities) in a public or other
nonprofit elementary or secondary school system, or as a full-time qualified professional provider of early intervention services in a public or
other nonprofit program under public supervision by the lead agency as authorized in section 676(b)(9) of the Individuals With Disabilities
Education Act; or
(C) As a full-time teacher of mathematics, science, foreign languages, bilingual education, or any other field of expertise that is determined
by the State Department of Education to have a shortage of qualified teachers.
(2) A portion of this loan will be canceled for each completed year of teaching service at the following rates:
(A) 15 percent of the total principal amount of the loan plus interest on the unpaid balance accruing during that year for each of the first and
second complete academic years of that teaching service;
(B) 20 percent of the total principal amount of the loan plus interest on the unpaid balance accruing during that year for each of the third and
fourth complete academic years of that teaching service; and
(C) 30 percent of the total principal amount of the loan plus interest on the unpaid balance accruing during that year for the fifth complete
academic year of that teaching service.
D{. Head Start Cancellation
(1) 1 understand that, upon making a properly documented written request to the Institution, I am entitled to have up to 100 percent of the
amount of this loan plus the interest thereon canceled if I perform qualifying service after the period for which I received the loan as a full-time
staff member in a Head Start program if-
(A) That Head Start program is operated for a period that is comparable to a full school year in the locality; and
Page 2 of 4 Federal Perkins/July 1993
P 1F I ESIDATAI II EIDICklnaonColleeclo 1 TCOllec(iuoeACmrcnA104C04.p . 1?
Creme. 31105 e55AN1
NevisN 9/11;05956AM
1h19C'-N6
Christopher E. Rice, Esquire
I.D. 90916
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DICKINSON COLLEGE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 04-5904
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
BRANDON T. COTTON,
Defendant JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
Please reinstate the Complaint against Brandon T. Cotton, 450 Myrtle Avenue, Apartment 4,
Brooklyn, NY 11205 in the above-captioned action and return same to the undersigned for service.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
B
Christopher E. Rice, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Date: September 23, 2005 Attorneys for Plaintiff
f') ? - n
c.. ?? ?
? `,`,
?.. ?T;1
' Ti
l' G..
%;? r
r?
(B) My salary is not more than the salary of a comparable employee of the local educational agency.
(2) This loan will be canceled at the rate of 15 percent of the total principal amount of the loan plus interest on the unpaid balance accruing
during that year for each complete school year or equivalent period of service in a Head Start program.
(3) Head Start is a preschool program carried out under the Head Start Act.
X. Military Cancellation
(1) I understand that, upon making a properly documented written request to the Institution, I am entitled to have up to 50 percent of the
principal amount of this loan plus the interest thereon canceled if I serve as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States in an area of
hostilities that qualifies for special pay under section 310 of Title 37 of the United States Code.
(2) This loan will be canceled at the rate of 12 112 percent of the total principal amount of the loan plus interest on the unpaid balance
accruing during that year for each complete year of such qualifying service after the period for which I received the loan.
XI. Volunteer Service Cancellatiog
(1) 1 understand that, upon making a properly documented written request to the Institution, I am entitled to have up to 70 percent of the
amount of this loan plus the interest thereon canceled if I perform qualifying service after the period for which I received the loan-
(A) As a volunteer under the Peace Corps Act; or
(B) As a volunteer under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (ACTION programs).
(2) This loan will be canceled at the following rates:
(A) 15 percent of the total principal amount of the loan plus interest on the unpaid balance accruing during that year for each of the first and
second twelve (12) month periods of volunteer service completed; and
(B) 20 percent of the total principal amount of the loan plus interest on the unpaid balance accruing during that year for each of the third and
fourth twelve (12) month periods of volunteer service completed.
)M. Law Enforcement or Corrections Officer Cancellation
(1) I understand that, upon making a properly documented written request to the Institution, I am entitled to have up to 100 percent of the
amount of this loan plus the interest thereon canceled if I perform qualifying service after the period for which I received the loan-
(A) As a full-time law enforcement officer for service to an eligible local, State, or Federal law enforcement agency; or
(B) As a full-time corrections officer for service to an eligible local, State, or Federal corrections agency.
(2) A portion of this loan will be canceled for each completed year of law enforcement or corrections service at the following rates:
(A) 15 percent of the total principal amount of the loan plus interest on the unpaid balance accruing during that year for each of the first and
second complete years of that service;
(B) 20 percent of the total principal amount of the loan plus interest on the unpaid balance accruing during that year for each of the third and
fourth complete years of that service; and
(C) 30 percent of the total principal amount of the loan plus interest on the unpaid balance accruing during that year for the fifth complete
year of that service.
XM. Nurse or Medical Technician Cancellation
(1) 1 understand that, upon making a properly documented written request to the Institution, I am entitled to have up to 100 percent of the
amount of this loan plus the interest thereon canceled if I perform qualifying service after the period for which I received the loan as a full-time
nurse or medical technician providing health care services.
(2) A portion of this loan will be canceled for each completed year of service at the following rates:
(A) 15 percent of the total principal amount of the loan plus interest on the unpaid balance accruing during that year for each of the first and
second complete years of that service;
(B) 20 percent of the total principal amount of the loan plus interest on the unpaid balance accruing during that year for each of the third and
fourth complete years of that service; and
(C) 30 percent of the total principal amount of the loan plus interest on the unpaid balance accruing during that year for the fifth complete
year of that service.
)IV. Child or Family Service A¢ency Cancellation
(1) I understand that, upon making a properly documented written request to the Institution, I am entitled to have up to 100 percent of the
amount of this loan plus interest thereon canceled if I perform qualifying service after the period for which I received the loan as a full-time
employee of an eligible public or private nonprofit child or family service agency who is providing, or supervising the provision of, services to
high-risk children who are from low-income communities and the families of such children.
(2) A portion of this loan will be canceled for each completed year of service at the following rates:
(A) 15 percent of the total principal amount of the loan plus interest on the unpaid balance accruing during that year for each of the first and
second complete years of that service;
(B) 20 percent of the total principal amount of the loan plus interest on the unpaid balance accruing during that year for each of the third and
fourth complete years of that service; and
(C) 30 percent of the total principal amount of the loan plus interest on the unpaid balance accruing during that year for the fifth complete
year of that service.
XV. Death and Disability Cancellation
(1) In the event of my death, the total amount owed on this loan will be canceled.
(2) If I become permanently and totally disabled after I receive this loan, the Institution will cancel the total amount of this loan.
XVI. Chance in Name. Address. Televbone Number. or Social Security Number
I am responsible for informing the Institution of any change or changes in name, address, telephone number, or Social Security number.
Page 3 of 4 Federal Perkias/July 1993
• XVII. Late Charee
(1) The Institution will impose w late charge if-
(A) I do not make a scheduled payment when it is due; and
(B) I do not submit to the Institution, on or before the date on which payment is due, documentation that I qualify for a deferment,
cancellation, or forbearance as described in Articles VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, or XIV of this agreement.
(2) No charge may exceed 20 percent of my monthly, bimonthly, or quarterly payment.
(3)(A) The Institution may-
(i) Add the late charge to the principal the day after the scheduled repayment was due; or
(ii) Include it with the next scheduled repayment after 1 have received notice of the late charge.
(B) If the Institution elects to add the late charge to the outstanding principal of the loan, it must so inform me before the due date of the
next installment.
XVM. Assirnment
(1) This note may be assigned by the Institution only to-
(A) The United States;
(B) Another institution upon my transfer to that institution if that institution is participating in this program; or
(C) Another institution approved by the Secretary.
(2) The provisions of this note that relate to the tastitution shall, where appropriate, relate to an assignee.
(3) Any holder of this loan is subject to all claims and defenses that I could assert against the Institution that made this loan; my recovery is
limited to the amount I repaid on this loan.
XIX. Prior Loans
I hereby certify that I have listed below all of the Federal Perkins Loans I have obtained at other institutions. (If no prior loans have been
received, state 'None.')
FEDERAL PERKINS LOANS AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS
Amount
XX. Schedule of Advances
Date
Institution
The following amounts were advanced to me under this loan agreement on the dates indicated: r-?
Amount Date Sjgaawe Boaov+er
_?-
i $3 x000 JJLI 1/26/96
NOTICE TO BORROWER: DO NOT SIGN THIS NOTE BEFORE YOU READ IT.
I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ALL OF TBE FOREGOING TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
(This note is signed ps a xialed instrument.]
Signature . / l _ 1(seal)] Date of Birth
G
GG !`
Date
Permanent Address (Street or Box Number, City, State, and Zip Code)
-7 -
7
Social Security Number (borrower must provide)
The borrower and Institution shall execute this note without security and without endorsement.
The Institution shall provide a copy of this note to you and you should retain the copy for your records.
(Authority: 20 U.S.C.1087dd)
Page 4 of 4 Federal Perkins/July 1993
VERIFICATION
I, THOMAS MEYER, Bursar of Dickinson College, acknowledge that I have the authority to
execute this Verification on behalf of Dickinson College and certify that the foregoing Complaint is
based upon information which has been gathered by my counsel in the preparation of this lawsuit.
The language of this Complaint is that of counsel and not my own. I have read the document and to
the extent that this Complaint is based upon information which I have given to my counsel, it is true
and correct and to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content
of this Complaint is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making this Verification.
This statement and Verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I knowingly make false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
Dickinson College
Thomas Meyer
Bursar of Dickinson College
Dated:
F: \FILE S\DATAFI LE\DickinsonCollege7619\Collect ions\Cutrent\284-com l . wpd
c?
cl?
`6
ca C`y
i) 3;0 C?
C
C
y ism
9
FJFILE.SIDAT'AFILE'DickinsonCatkg7619?Co11eulons?Clnien11284.pre1
Created'. 111/05 9.55AM
Revised ?/1105 1000AM
7619C 284
David R. Galloway, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DICKINSON COLLEGE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 04-5904
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
BRANDON T. COTTON,
Defendant. JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
.M'w-A
Please reinstate the allmind Complaint against Brandon T. Cotton, in the above-captioned
action and return same to the undersigned for service.
MARTSON
David R. Galloway, 1
I. D. Number 87326
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
WILLIAMS & OTTO
Date: March 1, 2005 Attorneys for Plaintiff
?->
c ,->
:
?,
ti-=,
.. .,
'
;
a r'..
?
i
?,.
.?
?,'
,
-;
-?-,
?
?
A."v_
:
,;y
a
`.-? 1 k',.'?
??
F:NILMB ATAFILE\ ickimmCollege9619\Collections\C=Wt\284\484_pra2
Created 3N05 9-_55AM
Revived: 811105 9:54AM
]6190.284
David R. Galloway, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DICKINSON COLLEGE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 04-5904
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
BRANDON T. COTTON,
Defendant JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
Please reinstate the attached Complaint against Brandon'f. Cotton, in the above-captioned
action and return same to the undersigned for service.
MARTSON DEARD WILLIAMS & OTTO
Byc
David R. Galloway, Es ire
I. D. Number 87326
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 170.13
(717) 243-3341
Date: August 1, 2005 Attorneys for Plaintiff
i^?,'-, a
?i^?,?.
t"" ^?
.!-
-r+ <
;t_.
{?.J
?' 7
? ?'<
'? W
F-\FILES\DATAnLE\Di&in,onCollege]619\Collection,\Cuvent\284\proofdueddigmce
Created. NI3/03 tI OaA
Revi,ed: 8/30/05 11 27"
]6190.294
David R. Galloway, Esquire
I.D. No. 87326
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-3093
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DICKINSON COLLEGE,
Plaintiff
V.
BRANDON T. COTTON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-5904
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
PROOF OF DUE DILIGENCE
AND RELATED COSTS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
We attach a Proof of No Service showing Plaintiff' attempted to serve Defendant
Brandon T. Cotton at 408 Union Avenue, Apt. 2, Brooklyn, New York. The cost of that attempted
service was $42.00.
MARTSON
By
Attorney I.D. 87326
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
WILLIAMS & OTTO
Date: August 30, 2005 Attorneys for Plaintiff
DJCVNrMo, (Iol)ccle.
- --- ---- --------- ---
VS
Pet;iioner
16(Un6vn 'a CuTF do
Respondent
STATE OF:N"EW FORK )
COUNTY OF V) t n ) SS:
THE CITY OF iNEVY YORK
OFFICE OF TILE SHERIFF
ATTENMTED SERVICE RETIRN
Sheriff's Case .M. V105 - 1497
(J' ? r p I [ a'm7 cenities that hef!Mk is a Dep? Sceriii of the City' of Neµ York. bcin.
over the a.-e of eighteen )ears, is not a part' to this action or procee:in_. and he'-4& akas unab!e to serge the
r ?nGpj m for the foNou r.e rea>en;:
ticFrnM.nr- -
b f Fuda.?
P*+K+onrr/FLes ?t des not live at address as per f IQ 17ponbw%:6 RLrScnt T cne.n
[Y? Faettrorrer,Rnpo++?rrtrnot listed at address.
(] PetitionerrRespondent not kno%,n at address as per _
( ] Petitioner/Respondent mosed, fonkarding address [ ] unkno%?n.
[ ] Petitioner(Respondent is incarcerated. Name of facility (J unkno?kn
[) Petitioner/Respondent is deceased.
[ ) Petitionery'Respondent has re!atises li%ing at address, but dues not reiid. there. Cope of process left with
for information purpose-
[ J .address is a sacant lot/house apartment.
(j Address does not exist./
(j Address has multiple units, apartment number needed.
( j Apartment number does not exist, petitioner/respondent not listed or kno%,r..
( ] Emplo) er out of business
[ ] Employer has no record of petitionerfrespondent N%orking there.
[ j Employer states petitioner/respondent resigned;retiredJssas terminated
[ J Emplo) er's addrss does not exist.
[ ] Employer could not serify petitionerjresponden.t's emp!o)ment. More information needed.
[ ] Employer would not reveal schether or not the petitioner/respondent was on the payroll.
[ j No response from knocking or doorbell after ( ) attempts
[) Other:
DATED
this2 2- do% of U?IfJ!
CITY OFNEW YORK
SHERIFF0 =IWI
BY: DEPUTY SHEtI
SHIELD K '}?
' T7
l?
f=.. ?
? ? „n
,
,
? C
?''? -rJyr'
'J t?
\
?F?:.
r: 'r =?'7c
C/?" ? ? 1
J
_-aJ
? `
`?
' ?
!? u^l
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2004-05904 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
DICKINSON COLLEGE
VS
COTTON BRANDON T
R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT , to wit:
COTTON BRANDON T
but was unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of WESTMORELAND
serve the within COMPLAINT Sc NOTICE
County, Pennsylvania, to
On September 13th , 2005 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from WESTMORELAND
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Out of County 9.00
Surcharge 10.00
Dep Westmoreland 48.37
Posteag .74
86.11
09/13/2005
MDW&O
So anq< s :
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this day of "0 t4YLO,,?
C3 A.D. ???1llY
Proth otar
f of Cumberland County
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
DICKINSON COLLEVS WAN ?.
50,N e- BRANDON T. COTTON SCAN
BG?j Ffr_e `:r? t q? No. 2004-9904 Civil
Now, 8/5/05 I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of We a i-mor P 1 a nd County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA
Affidavit of Service
Now,
within
upon
at
by handing to
a
and made known to
So answers,
the contents thereof.
(iLL '4Z?,,) L-21,17," a .
Sheriff of County, PA
Sworn ands bscribe before
me this ay of 200c?
120 , at
?'- /I.O?
?? -/fUf-
o'clock
l; 00(Ft,-?
fi sr> - .r-6
M^^ . served the
A-f to<- 1?-
?. r FJ e c ?7'u n /V1 o v e .?1/
copy of the original
COSTS ?b'• 37 (ae 76. &"3
SERVICE $
MILEAGE
AFFIDAVIT
Nnta?a? Seal $
'??aiary Public
N no <.i^d Courm
er ?n +- 06c. 19,2005
F IFILESDATAFILE%DickinsonColle e7619AColleaionsVCurten11284A284.pre4
C,cWced. 3/1105 955AM
Revisal 11/2/05 4.22PM
7619C.284
Christopher E. Rice, Esquire
I.D. 90916
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DICKINSON COLLEGE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 04-5904
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
BRANDON T. COTTON,
Defendant JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
Please reinstate the Complaint against Brandon T. Cotton, 1058 Edgewood Road, New
Kensington, PA 15068, in the above-captioned action and return same to the undersigned for service.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
By c l_"~ 4--e-
.? /Z._
Christopher E, Rice, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Date: November 2, 2005 Attorneys for Plaintiff
1 ,
1
CIO
<
W
u1
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2004-05904 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
DICKINSON COLLEGE
VS
COTTON BRANDON T
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT to wit:
COTTON BRANDON T
but was unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of WESTMORELAND County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On December 13th , 2005 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from WESTMORELAND
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Out of County 9.00
Surcharge 10.00
Dep Westmoreland 52.69
Postage 1.11
90.80
12/13/2005
MDW&O
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this jT}1 day of Er? _eA ;
So answers:
R' Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
-cf- A.D.
l
P notary
s
In The Court of Common Pleas orCumberland County, Pennsylvania
Dickinson College n
vs. gcpN
Brandon Cotton
No. 04-5904 civil
Now, November 14, 2005 , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Westmoreland
County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff. o
Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA
(NaW
Affidavit oVService
Now, / / -?? --d T 20_9r at ( o'clock M. served the
within h ?°J 1!14y'-C_/cell 1? cciic.o?
upon Cj Cl d' c`' 4 o
k fo
at M A( A C &Q e-
_
by handing to COO On P / ' I
a copy of the origi nal
and made known to
Sworn and subscribed before
me this day of, ',/ , 20?
the contents thereof.
So answers,
ij 4 _
u?d? ?cr????? ?l as-os
Sheriff of County, PA
COSTS a 62 _? ! aa•3_
SERVICE
MILEAGE _
AFFIDAVIT
F: TILES\DATAFILE\DickinsonCollege76l 91Collections\Current\284\284. pray
Created: 3/1/05 9:55AM
Revised: 1/3/07 9:22AM
7619C, 284
Christopher E. Rice, Esquire
I.D. 90916
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DICKINSON COLLEGE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 04-5904
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
BRANDON T. COTTON,
Defendant JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
Please reinstate the Complaint against Brandon T. Cotton, 450 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
11205 in the above-captioned action and return same to the undersigned for service.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
By (?,Z 4'z_ S Ae,
Christopher E. Rice, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Date: /, 3. 07 Attorneys for Plaintiff
L°-=' ? ?)
?'? a `•n-i
,--?
_ ?- _,
t
c.??
_?-. ,
,, s'-
m - s?
....'-
..?. .,.
F: \FILES\Clients\DkkinsonCollege7619\Collections\Current\284\284.pra5
Created: 3/1105 9:55AM
Revised: 3!3!08 0:12PM
76I9C.284
Christopher E. Rice, Esquire
I.D. 90916
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DICKINSON COLLEGE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 04-5904
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
BRANDON T. COTTON,
Defendant JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
Please reinstate the Complaint against Brandon T. Cotton, 450 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
11205 in the above-captioned action and return same to the undersigned for service.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By
C ' -ft, 49-7
Christopher E. Rice, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Date: 3 - 3 -016
Attorneys for Plaintiff
k .k
r
*-,:)
,C'rJ
r .?
1
fAF1LES\C1iaas\7619 Dickinson Colkge\Collections\Cunnent\284\284.pra5
Christopher E. Rice, Esquire ti;:* ? :z rrt
I.D. 90916
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER --
MARTSON LAW OFFICES r `
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013 r
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DICKINSON COLLEGE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 04-5904
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
BRANDON T. COTTON,
Defendant JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
To the Prothonotary:
Please mark the judgment in the above-referenced matter satisfied and the action
discontinued with prejudice.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By- 0"? S
4
Christopher E. Rice, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Date: /- /O - It Attorneys for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mary M. Price, an authorized agent of MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO
GILROY & FALLER, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by
depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Brandon Cotton
450 Myrtle Avenue, Apt. 4
Brooklyn, NY 11205
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By A. 2 ?1, ag:,
M Price
Ten 89t High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: / /0/lf
In maldng this communication, we are advising you this firm is attempting to collect a debt for
Dicldnson College. Any information gained from this communication will be used for that
purpose.