HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-4695PHELAN HALLINAN 8r. SCHMIEG, LLP
LAWRENCE T. PHELAN, ESQ., Id. No. 32227
FRANCIS S. HALLINAN, ESQ., Id. No. 62695
ONF PENN CENTER PLAZA, SUITE 1400
PHIL.ADFI-PHIA, PA 19103
(21.5)56377000
GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION
500 ENTERPRISE ROAD
SUITIi150
IIORSHAM, PA 19044-0969
V.
RONALD A. CURRAN
KATHRYN E. CURRAN
207 RENO AVENUE
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070
Plaintiff
Defendants
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL DIVISION
TERM
NO. OS -q(?(?,S l !vi C
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following
paPes, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are served, by
eni cnn;; ai -ritten 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.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle. PA 17013
(800)990-9108
Idc4, 122269
IF THIS IS THE FIRST NOTICE THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED FROM
THIS OFFICE, BE ADVISED THAT:
PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION
PRACTICES ACT, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq. (1977),
DEFENDANT(S) MAY DISPUTE THE VALIDITY OF THE
DEBT OR ANY PORTION THEREOF. IF DEFENDANT(S)
DO SO IN WRITING WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF
RECEIPT OF THIS PLEADING, COUNSEL FOR
PLAINTIFF WILL OBTAIN AND PROVIDE
DEFENDANT(S) WITH WRITTEN VERIFICATION
THEREOF; OTHERWISE, THE DEBT WILL BE ASSUMED
TO BE VALID. LIKEWISE, IF REQUESTED WITHIN
THIRTY (30) DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS PLEADING,
COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF WILL SEND DEFENDANT(S)
THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL
CREDITOR, IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE.
THE LAW DOES NOT REQUIRE US TO WAIT UNTIL
THE END OF THE THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD
FOLLOWING FIRST CONTACT WITH YOU BEFORE
SUING YOU TO COLLECT THIS DEBT. EVEN THOUGH
THE LAW PROVIDES THAT YOUR ANSWER TO THIS
COMPLAINT IS TO BE FILED IN THIS ACTION WITHIN
TWENTY (20) DAYS, YOU MAY OBTAIN AN EXTENSION
OF THAT TIME. FURTHERMORE, NO REQUEST WILL
BE MADE TO THE COURT FOR A JUDGMENT UNTIL
THE EXPIRATION OF THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER YOU
HAVE RECEIVED THIS COMPLAINT. HOWEVER, IF
YOU REQUEST PROOF OF THE DEBT OR THE NAME
AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN
THE THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD THAT BEGINS UPON
YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS COMPLAINT, THE LAW
REQUIRES US TO CEASE OUR EFFORTS (THROUGH
LITIGATION OR OTHERWISE) TO COLLECT THE DEBT
UNTIL WE MAIL THE REQUESTED INFORMATION TO
YOU. YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY FOR
ADVICE CONCERNING YOUR RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS IN THIS SUIT.
IF YOU HAVE FILED BANKRUPTCY AND RECEIVED A
DISCHARGE, THIS IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT
A DEBT. IT IS AN ACTION TO ENFORCE A LIEN ON
REAL ESTATE.
File p: 122269
Plaintiff is
GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION
500 ENTERPRISE ROAD
SUITE 150
HORSHAM, PA 19044-0969
2. The name(s) and last known address(es) of the Defendant(s) are:
RONALD A. CURRAN
KATHRYN E. CURRAN
207 RENO AVENUE
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070
who is/are the mortgagor(s) and real owner(s) of the property hereinafter described.
On 06/16/1998 mortgagor(s) made, executed and delivered a mortgage upon the premises
hereinafter described to CALIFORNIA LENDING GROUP, INC., D/B/A UNITED LENDING
GROUP which mortgage is recorded in the Office of the Recorder of CUMBERLAND County,
in Mortgage Book: 1462, Page: 126. By Assignment of Mortgage recorded 3/7/05 the mortgage
was Assigned To PLAINTIFF which Assignment is recorded in Mortgage Book No. 715, Page
3241.
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 05/01/2005 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.
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6. The following amounts are due on the mortgage:
Principal Balance $43,649.07
Interest 2,062.40
04/01/2005 through 09/07/2005
(Per Diem $12.89)
Attorney's Fees 1,250.00
Cumulative Late Charges 78.65
06/16/1998 to 09/07/2005
Cost of Suit and Title Search 550.00
Subtotal $ 47,590.12
Escrow
Credit 0.00
Deficit 1,543.74
Subtotal $ 1,543.74
TOTAL $ 49,133.86
The attorney's fees set forth above are in conformity with the mortgage documents and
Pennsylvania law, and will be collected in the event of a third party purchaser at Sheriffs Sale. If
the Mortgage is reinstated prior to the Sale, reasonable attorney's fees will be charged.
8. 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.
WHEREFORE, PLAINTIFF demands an in rem Judgment against the Defendant(s) in the sum of $
49,133.86, together with interest from 09/07/2005 at the rate of $12.89 per diem to the date of Judgment,
and other costs and charges collectible under the mortgage and for the foreclosure and sale of the
mortgaged property.
PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHM
BY I?Fraiicis Ian
LAWRENCE T. PHELAN, ESQUIRE
FRANCIS S. HALLINAN, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Plaintiff
File H: 122269
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ALL THA ` 11N piece or parcel of land situate in the Borough of New Cumberland, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvaior particularly bounded and described, to wit:
BEGINNI^ ,i,)int on the east wide of Reno Street, fifty (50) feet, eleven (11) inches South of the southern line of
Ross Ave, n, c in a southerly direction eighteen (18) feet, five (5) inches to a point; thence in an easterly direction at
right ang1, 11 P eno Street, one hundred fifteen (115) feet to a ten (10) foot wide private alley to be used in common
with the it xuperty Owners; thence in a northerly direction along the line of said alley, parallel with Reno Street,
eighteen ( ive (5) inches to a point; thence in a westerly direction on a line at right angles with Reno Street
passing Ili Iz center of a frame party wall one hundred fifteen (115) feet to Reno Street, the place of BEGINNING.
HAVIN(. ! i IN ERECTED a three story frame dwelling house.
BEING '1 I ,\I !'PREMISES which Jon F. LaFaver, Executor under the Last Will and Testament of Winifred F.
Rodgers by Deed dated January 14, 1981, and recorded January 16, 1981, in the Office of the Recorder of
Deeds it ,j r ,timberland County, Pennsylvania, in Deed Book G, Volume 29, Page 886, granted and conveyed unto
Lloyd Ty; .. :nd Jacquelin C. Tyson, his wife, the Grantors herein.
PREMISI , -.( 207 RENO AVENUE.
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VERIFICATION
FRANCIS S. HALLINAN, ESQUIRE hereby states that he is attorney for
Plaintiff in this matter, that Plaintiff is outside the jurisdiction of the court and or the
verification could not be obtained within the time allowed for the filing of the pleading,
that he is authorized to make this verification pursuant to Pa. R. C. P. 1024 ( c ), and that
the statements made in the foregoing Civil Action in Mortgage Foreclosure are based
upon information supplied by Plaintiff and are true and correct to the best of its
knowledge, information and belief. Furthermore, it is counsel's intention to substitute a
verification from Plaintiff as soon as it is received by counsel.
The undersigned understands that this statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C. S. Sec. 4904 relating to unswom falsifications to authorities.
Francis S. Hallinan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
DATE:
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2005-04695 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION
VS
CURRAN RONALD A ET AL
DAVID MCKINNEY
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT - MORT FORE
CURRAN KATHRYN E
was served upon
DEFENDANT
the
at 1835:00 HOURS, on the 12th day of September, 2005
at 207 RENO STREET
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070
RONALD CURRAN. HUSBAND
by handing to
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT - MORT FORE
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
6.00
.00
.00
10.00 R. Thomas Kline
09/13/2005
PHELAN HALLINAN SCHMIEG
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this rp day of
A.D.
Pr-et-nota
By:
Deputy Sheriff
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2005-04695 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MORTGAGE CORPORATION
VS
CURRAN RONALD A ET AL
DAVID MCKINNEY
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT - MORT FORE was served upon
CURRAN RONALD A
DEFENDANT
the
, at 1835:00 HOURS, on the 12th day of September, 2005
at 207 RENO STREET
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070 by handing to
RONALD CURRAN
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT - MORT FORE together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs
Docketing 18.00
Service 13.60
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
41.60
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this ;_? day of
?A.D.
I
Pro otary
So Answers:
v aT y r
R. Thomas Kline
09/13/2005
PHELAN HALLINAN SCHMIEG
By:
Deputy Sheriff 4"
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vs
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Case No. 054Uq5-
Statement of Intention to Proceed
To the Court:
T/aid I i ff intends to proceed with the above captioned matter.
Print Na °L ka I P. 6W-,14 l Sign Name
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Date: `7' 23 - Qej
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Explanatory Comment
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has promulgated new Rule of Civil Procedure 230.2 governing the termination of
inactive cases and amended Rule of Judicial Administration 1901. Two aspects of the recommendation merit
comment.
1. Rule of civil Procedure
New Rule of Civil Procedure 230.2 has been promulgated to govern the termination of inactive cases within the
scope of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. The termination of these cases for inactivity was previously
governed by Rule of Judicial Administration 1901 and local rules promulgated pursuant to it. New Rule 230.2 is
tailored to the needs of civil actions. It provides a complete procedure and a uniform statewide practice, preempting
local rules.
This rule was promulgated in response to the decision of the Supreme Court in Shop v. Eagle, 551 Pa. 360,710 A.2d
1104 (1998) in which the court held that "prejudice to the defendant as a result of delay in prosecution is required
before a case may be dismissed pursuant to local rules implementing Rule of Judicial Administration 1901."
Rule of Judicial Administration 1901(b) has been amended to accommodate the new rule of civil procedure. The
general policy of the prompt disposition of matters set forth in subdivision (a) of that rule continues to be applicable.
II Inactive Cases
The purpose of Rule 230.2 is to eliminate inactive cases from the judicial system. The process is initiated by the
court. After giving notice of intent to terminate an action for inactivity, the course of the procedure is with the parties.
If the parties do not wish to pursue the case, they will take no action and "the Prothonotary. shall enter an order as of
course terminating the matter with prejudice for failure to prosecute." If a party wishes to pursue the matter, he or she
will file a notice of intention to proceed and the action shall continue.
a. Where the action has been terminated
If the action is terminated when a party believes that it should not have been terminated, that party may proceed
under Rule230(d) for relief from the order of termination. An example of such an occurrence might be the termination
of a viable action when the aggrieved party did not receive the notice of intent to terminate and thus did not timely file
the notice of intention to proceed.
The timing of the filing of the petition to reinstate the action is important. If the petition is filed within thirty days of
the entry of the order of termination on the docket, subdivision (d)(2) provides that the court must grant the petition and
reinstate the action. If the petition is filed later than the thirty-day period, subdivision (d)(3) requires that the plaintiff
must make a show in to the court that the petition was promptly filed and that there is a reasonable explanation or
legitimate excuse both for the failure to file the notice of intention to proceed prior to the entry of the order of
termination on the docket and for the failure to file the petition within the thirty-day period under subdivision (d)(2).
B. Where the action has not been terminated
An action which has not been terminated but which continues upon the filing of a notice of intention to proceed may
have been the subject of inordinate delay. In such an instance, the aggrieved party may pursue the remedy of a
common law non pros which exits independently of termination under Rule 230.2.
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