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WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
2718 Koppers Building
436 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
412.434.7955
www.weltman.com
BURLINGTON, NJ
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CHICAGO, IL
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CLEVELAND,OH
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COLUMBUS,OH
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PHILADELPHIA, PA
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October 5, 2005
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Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
In Re: Shawn Burke
Creditor: Phoenix Accounts Receivable
Account No. 5329090012134445
Our File No. 04426633
Dear Sir or Madam:
Enclosed please find a Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award and Enter Judgment thereon
that we wish to file in your county. Once the Petition has been filed, please provide this office
with time-stamped copies of the coversheet in the self-addressed envelope provided.
Once it has been filed, please forward the Petition to the Sheriff's office for service.
PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD THE PETITION TO A JUDGE
FOR DECISION ON THE ORDER. WHEN SERVICE IS
COMPLETE WE WILL REQUEST THAT THE PETITION
TO BE FORWARDED AT THAT TIME.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you should have any questions or require
anything from me, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Enclosure
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL
DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE,
III, LLC,
No.
05 - J35J
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Petitioner,
vs.
SHA WN D. BURKE,
PETITION TO CONFIRM ARBITRATION
AWARD AND ENTER JUDGMENT
THEREON
Respondent.
FILED ON BEHALF OF:
Petitioner
COUNSEL OF RECORD OF
THIS PARTY:
William T. Molczan, Esquire
PA!.D. #47437
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & RElS CO., L.P.A.
2718 Koppers Building
436 Seventh A ven ue
Pittsburgh, P A 15219
(412) 434-7955
WWR #04426633
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL
DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE,
III, LLC,
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Petitioner,
vs.
SHAWN D. BURKE,
Respondent.
PETITION TO CONFIRM ARBITRATION AWARD
AND ENTER JUDGMENT THEREON
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Phoenix Accounts Receivable III, LLC, by and through its
counsel, William T. Molczan, Esquire and Weltman, Weinberg & Reis, CO., L.P.A., and files the within
Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award and Enter Judgment thereon pursuant to the Pennsylvania Uniform
Arbitration Act 42 Pa. C.S.A. S 7317. In support thereof, Petitioner avers the following:
I. Petitioner, Phoenix Accounts Receivable III, LLC, IS a corporation located In
Wilmington, Delaware.
2. Respondent is an adult individual with a last known address of 2167 Centerbury Drive,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
3. On or before February 7, 1990, Petitioner and Respondent entered into a Cardmember
Agreement for a credit card bearing the account number 5329090012134445. Said Agreement contains a
provision to settle by arbitration any claim, dispute or controversy arising from or relating in any way to
the Agreement. A true and correct copy of the pertinent part of the Agreement is attached as Exhibit "A"
and made a part of this petition.
4. On or around February I, 2005, Petitioner submitted its dispute with Respondent to
arbitration as provided in the arbitration clause of the Agreement.
5. After notice was properly given to all the parties to the arbitration, the matter proceeded
in accord with the applicable National Arbitration Forum Code of Procedure before Jared D. Simmer,
Esquire, as arbitrator. A true and correct copy of the proof of service to Respondent is attached as Exhibit
"B" and made a part of this petition.
6. On or about April 18, 2005, in the state of Pennsylvania, the arbitrator made his award
determining all issues submitted to him, and awarded Petitioner the sum of $4,0 I 0.89. A signed copy of
the award, duly acknowledged, was served on the parties on or about April 18, 2005. A true and correct
copy of the award is attached and made a part of this Petition.
7. More than thirty days have passed smce entry of the arbitrator's award, and
Respondent has taken no action to contest its validity.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner, respectfully requests that this Court enter an Order confirming the
arbitration award, and that judgment be entered against Respondent for the full amount of the award, plus
interest at the statutory rate of 6% per annum from the date of the award, costs and such other relief as the
Court deems appropriate.
Respectfully Submitted:
By:
William T. Molcza , Esq . e
PA!.D. #47437
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & RElS CO., L.P.A.
2718 Koppers Building
436 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 434-7955
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General
In this Credit card Agreement. the words 'you" and
:your" refer to each and all of the persons who accept a
credit card issued by us or under an account we hold
This Credit Card Al1ree'7#JtAthe "Agreement') consists
of this document and the terms and conditions set fonh
in the Required Federal Disclosures section 0/ the
accompanying card carrier, which is incorporated herein
and made a part hereof. The words. "We: "us: 'our" and
"MBNA America" mean MBNA America Bank, N.A.
When you accept or use the account, you agree to the
terms in this Agreement. You should sign your card
before you use it.
You consent to and authorize MBNA America, any of its
affiliates, CJr its marketing associates to monitor andlor
record any 01 your telephone conversations with our repre.
sentatives or the representatives 01 any 01 those companies.
All capitalized terms not deli ned herein shall have the
meaning as defined in the Required Federal Disclosures
section 0/ your card carrier.
Infonnation Gathering and Sharing
From time to time. we may obtain updated i%rma.
tion about you including, for example, credit inlorma-
tion. We may share in/ormation about you with credit
reporting agencies and others, including merchants, and
among companies affiliated with us. You may request
that In/ormation about you not be shared among our
alfiliates, other than lnlormation pertaining SOlely to
transactions or experiences between you and'us {or an
MBNA America afliliate}, by writing us at MBNA, Affiliate
In/ormation Sharing, P.O. Box 15342. Wilmington, DE
19850-5342, Please include your name, address, home
phone number and all MBNA America account numbers.
((you believe that inaccurate CJr incomplete information
about you or your account has been shared by US with a
credit reporting agency. write to us at: MBNA, Credit
Repolting Agendes. P.O. Box 17054. Wilmington, DE
19884-7054. Please indude your name. address, holTH!
phone number, and account number, and explain which
information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
EXHIBIT
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How To Use Your A({(jUI;lI.
You may use your crediT card to purchase or lease
goods or sel\lices from persons who honor the card. You
may also use your card to obtain Cash Advances. You
may not use a Check Cash Advance. or any other Cash
Advance, to make a payment on this or any other credit
account with us. You may not use your account for busi.
ness or commercial purposes.
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Certain establishments'rfiiiY'Cash your personal checks
upon presentment of your card. In the event we are
required to pay the amount ot a check cashed in thIs way
because the check is not paid tor any reason, we will
charge your account for a Cash Advance in the amount of
the check and any processing charge we actually incur,
If you permit any person to have access to your card
or account number with the authorization to make a
charge, you may be liable for all charges made by that
person including charges for which you may not have
inlended to be liable.
The transaction date for Check Cash Advances and
.BaJance Transfers is the date you or the person to whom
the check is made payable first deposits or cashes' the
check. The transaction date tor Ii returned payment (a
Bank cash Advancel is the date that the corresponding
payment posted to your account.
You may request a stop paym",nt on Check Cash
Advances by prOviding us with the check number, dollar
amount. and payee exactly as they appear on the Chedc
Cash Advance, Oral and written stop payment requests
on Check Cash Advances are effective for six months from
[/Ie day that we place the stop payment on your account.
You may not use a .postdated Check Cash Advanal to
obtain credit under your account If you 00 postdate a
Check Cash Advance. we may elect to honor it upon pre-
sentment or rerum It unpaid to the pany which presented
it to us for payment, without in either case awaitilll1 the
date shown on the Check Cash Adva nee. We are not liable
to you for any Joss or expense incurred by you arising out of
the action we eJeer to take.
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~ayment
You promise to pay us the amounts of all credit you
obtain; this includes all purchases. cash advances, lees,
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your account and Finance Charges.
You may pay the entire amount outstanding at any
Wne. You must pay each month at least the minimum
payment shown on your monthly statement. If you over.
payor if a credit balance Is otherwise created In your
account, we will not pay interest on such amounts. Your
payment will be allocated in a manner we determine. In
most instances. we will aH&are your payments to balances
/including new transactions) with lower APRs before
balances with higher APRs. This wIll result In new bal.
ances with a lower rate of interest being paid before any
other existing balances. All p<:yments will be credited to
your account for the billing cycle in which each payment
15 receIved; however, your available credit may not be
Increased by the amount of the payment until your
funds have cleared. Minimum monthly payments can.
not be made in advance and payments made in any
billing cycle which are greater than the minimum pay-
ment due will not affect your obligation to ma~e subse.
quent minimum payments each month. We can reject
payments not denominated in U.s. dollars or not drawn
on a U.S. Bank. No payment shall operate as an accord
and satisfaction wirhour the prior written approval of a
senior officer of MBNA America.
All persons who initially or subsequently request,
accept 01 use the account are individually and together
responsible for any outstanding balance. II two or more
persons are responsible to pay any outstanding balance,
we may refuse to release any of them from liability until
all of the unexpired cards outstanding under the account
have been returned to US and the balance is paid in lull.
Reasons for Requiring Immediate
Payment
You will be in default and we can require immediate
payment of all amounts you owe if: (I J you fail to make
any required payment by the Payment Due Date; (2) your
New Balance Total exceeds your credit limit. or ff we
have established a separate Cash Advance credit limit
for you. your outstanding Cash Advance balance exceeds
your Cash Advance credit limit: or (3/ you fail to abide
by any other terms of this Agreement.
If you default. unless prohibited by applicable laY'. we
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can also require you tQ pay the collection and court
costs we incur in any collection proceeding. and a reo'
sonable attomey's fee if we reler your account for collec,
tion to an attorney who is not our salaried employee.
Our failure to exercise any 01 our rights when you
default does not mean Ihat we are unable to exercise
those rights upon later default.
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Payment Holidays
We may allow you. from time to time. to omit a
monthly payment. We will notify you when this option
is available. If you omit a payment. Finance Charges
and credit insurance premiums. if any. Will accrue on
your balance in accordance with this Agreement. The
requirement that you make a minimum payment each
month will resume followJng your payment holiday.
CHarges Made In Foreign Currenc.ies
If you incur a charge in a foreign currency. the charge
will be convened by Visa International or MasterCard
lnlernationaJ. depending on which card you use. into a
U S. dollar amount in accordance with the operating
regulations or conversion procedures in effea at the
time that the transaction is processed. Currently. .those
regulations and procedures provide that the currenej'
conversiol) rate to be used is either III a wholesale
market rate or 121 a government-mandated rate in effect
one day prior 10 the processing date, increased by one
percent in each case. Visa or MasterCard retains this
one percent as compensation tor performing the curren-
cy conversion selVice. The currency conversion rale in
effect on the processing dale may differ from the rate in
ellect on the transaction date or the posting date.
Billing C!lde
A billing cycle begins on the day after the clOSing date
shown on your account's preceding monthly statement
and ends on the closing date that appears on your
account's statement for the current month.
Account Fees and Cnarges
Account Fees: The following fees, which are set forth
on your card carrier. are assessed as Purchases in the
billing cycle in which such Charges accrue: II) a Late
Fee. (2) if your account is overlimit /even jf Lees or
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Tota/to exceed your credit limit} on the last day of ;;
billing Cycle. an Overlimit Fee is charged to your account
as of the day in the billing cycle that your account went
. over the credit limit; 13j a Returned Payment Fee if a pay.
ment on your account Is returned for Insufficient funds or
(or. any orher reason, even if it is paid upon subsequent
presentment; (4) a Returned/Check Fee if we return a
Check Cash Advance unpallroT any reason, even if the
Check Cash Advance is paid upon subsequent present.
ment; (5) if your account is open 01 if you maintain an
account balance. whether you have active charging priVi-
leges or not, an Annual Fee.
Abandoned Property Charges: Unless prohibited by
applicable Jaw, we will charge your account. as a
Purchase. for any costs incurred by us associated with
complying with state abandoned property laws.
Additional Account Fees and Charges: Please review
the ReqUired Federal Disclosures section of your card
carrier for additional fees and charges that may apply ro
your account.
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Benefits
You will be offered certain benefits which will be sub-
Ject to the restrictions outlined in the benefits brochure
provided to you by MBNA America. MBNA America
reserves the right to adjust. add, or delere benelits and
services at any time and without notice.
Refusal to Honor Your Card
We are not liable for any refusal to honor your card
or any Cash Advance or lor any retention 01 your card
by us, any other bank, or any seller or lessor of goods
or services.
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Termination
We may slJSpend or terminate your right to obtain
credit at any time for any reason. Your obligations
under this Agreement continue even after your right to
obtain credit has been suspended or terminated. You
must return all credit cards to us on request.
Amendments
We may amend this Agreement at any time by adding,
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applicable notification requirements of lederallaw and the
laws of the State of Delaware. II an amendment gives you
the opponunlty to reject the change, and if yeu reject the
'change in' the manner provided in such amendment. we
may terminate your Tight to receive credit and may ask you
10 retum all credit devices as a condition of your reiec.
tion The amended Agreemenllincludi~ any higher rale
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or other higher charges or le!sl-will apply to the entire
unpaid balance. including the balance existing before the
amendment became effective. We may replace your
credit card with another card at any time.
Assignment
We may at any lime. and without notice to you,
assign your account. any sums due on your account,
this Agreement or our rights or obligations under your
account or this Agreement to any person or entity. The
person or entity to whom we make any such assignment
shall be entitled to all of our rights and/or obligations
under this Agreement, to the extent assigned.
Credit Limit
Your credit limit is shown on your card carrier and gen.
erally on each monthly statement. We may change your
credit limit or limits from time to time, and we will notify
you if we do. The total amount of credit outstanding at
any time must not be more than your credit limit. We may
also establish a separate credit limit for Cash Advances. If
life do. your outstanding Cash Advance balance may not
exceed this Cash Advance limit.
Request for Credit Over Your Credit
Limits
If you request credit in any fonn which. if granted,
would result in either your total outstanding balance or
your Cash Advance balance. including authorized transac-
tions not yet posted to yOur account, being more than
your credit limit or your Cash Advance credit limit, If we
have established one tor you, (whether or net such bal.
a nces belore the request were more than the respective
credit limit), we may: (I) honor the request without per-
manently raising your credit limit: (21 honor the request
and treat the amount which is more than your credit limit
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We may advise the person who made the request that it
has been refused. If we refuse to honor a Check Cash
Advance or Balance Trans/er. we may do so by advising
the person presenting the Check Cash Advance or
Balance Transfer that credit has been refused, that there
are insuflicient funds to pay [he Check Cash Advance or
Balance Trans/er. or in any,other"manner.
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If we have previously hori6iM requests lor credit over
your cleditlimlt. it does not mean that we will honor
further overlimit requests. If we decide to honor such a
request. we may assess an OVerlimlt Fee as prOvided in
thiS Agreement.
Unauthorized Use ofVourCard
please notify us immediately of the loss. theft, or possible
unauthorized use 01 your account at l.a00.789-6701.
Governing lAw
This Agreement is made in Delaware. It is governed
by the laws 0/ the State of Delaware. without regard to
its connlct of laws pri nciples, and by any applicable
federal laws.
II any part 0/ this Agreement Is found to be invalid.
the rest remains effective. Our failure or delay in exer.
cising any of our rights under this Agreement does not
mean [hat we are unable to exercise those rights later.
Litigation
The Albitration provisions below apply to you unless
you were given the opportunity to reiect the Arbitration
provisions and you did so re;ect them: in which case.
you agree that any litigation brought by you against us
regarding this account or this Agteement shall be
brought in a court located in the State of Delaware.
ArbItration: Any claim or dispute ("Claim.} by
either you or us against the other. or against the
employees. agents or aSSigns of the other. arising
from or relating in any way to this Agreement or any
prior Agreement or your account /whether under a
statute. in contract. tort, or otherwise and whether for
money damages. penalties or declaratory or eqUitable
relief), Including Claims regarding the applicability of
this Arbitration.Section or the validity of the entire
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binding arbitration.
The arbitration shall be conducted by the National
Arbitration Forum ("NAP'). under the Code of Procedure in
'effect at the time the Claim Is filed. Rules and forms of
the National Arbitration Forum may be obtained and
Claims may be filed at any National Arbitration Forum
office, www.arb-forumcom. oJ P.O. 'Box 50191.
Minneapolis. Minnesota 5~', telephone j-800-474-2371.
If the NAF is unable or unwilling to act as arbitrator. we
may substitute another nationally recognized. indepen-
dent arbitration organization that uses a similar code of
procedure. At your written reqllest, we will advance any
arbitration filing fee. administrative and hearing fees
which you are required to pay to pursue a Claim in arbi-
tration. The arbitrator will decide who will be ultimately
responsible for paying those lees. In no event will you
be required to reimburse us lor any arbitration filing.
administrative or hearing lees in an amount greater than
what your court casts would have been if the Claim had
been resolved in a state court with jurisdiction. Any
arbitration hearing at which you appear wilt take place
within the federal judicial district that includes your
billing address at the time the Claim is /iled. This arbitra-
tion agreement. is made pursuantto a transaction "involv-
ing intersrate:cotrimerce. and shall be govemed.by the
Federal Arbitration Act. 9 u.s.c. 99 1-16 (~FM-). Judgment
upon any arbitration award may be entered in any COUlt
having jurisdiction. The arbitrator shall follow existing
substantive law to the extent consistent with the FM and
applicable statutes of limitations and shall honor any
claims or privilege recognized by law. If any .par:tY
. requests. the arbitrator shall write an opinion containing
the reasons for, the award.
No Claim submitted to arbitration is heard by a julJ'
and no Claim may be brought as a class action or as a
private' attorney general. You do not. have the right to act
as a class representative or partfdpate.as a member 01 a
class of claImants with respect to any Claim. This
Arbitration Section applies to all Claims now. in existence
or that may arise in' the furure.
This Arbitration Section shaJl survive the termination
of your account-with us as well as any voluntary pay.
ment of the debt. in lulJ by you, any bankruptcy by you
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For the purposes of this Arbitration Section, -We" and
'us" me~ns MBNA America Bank, NA, its parent, sub-
sidiaries. a{(jliates, licensees, predecessors, successors.
assigns, and any purchaser of your account, and all of their
ofricers, directors. employees. agents and assigns or any
and all of them. Additionally. "We" or "US' shall mean any
third paTTY providing benefits, seI'M'es/or products in
connection with the account tincluding but not limited
to credit bureaus, merchants that accept any credit
device issued under the account, rewards or enrollment
services, credit insurance companies, debt collectors
. and all of their officers, direaors, employees and aeentsl
if, and only if, such a third party is named by you as a
.co-defendant in any Claim you assert against us, Also.
for the purposes of this Arbitration Seaion, "you" or
"yours' shall mean any person or entity approved by us
[0 use the Account, including but not limited to all per-
sons Dr entities contractually obligated on the Account
and all authorized users of the account.
If any part of this Arbitration Section is found to be
invalid or unenforceable under any law 01 statute consis-
tent with the FAA, the remainder 01 this Arbitration
Section shall be enforceable without regard to such
invalidity or unenfolceabllity.
THE RESULT OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT
IS THAT. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, CLAIMS CAN,
NOT BE LlTlGATED IN COURT, INCLUDING SOME
CLAIMS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN TRIED BEFORE A
JURY. AS CLASS ACTIONS OR AS PRIVATE ATTORNEY
GENERAL ACTIONS.
Platinum Plus Coverage .Credit
Insuranle Benefits, Limitations, Costs
& Exclusions
Platinum plus Coveraee pays your minimum monthly
payment' up to your balance on the date of Joss (not to
exceed Sl5.ooo), until you return to work" it you are
involuntarily unemployed, IQlifu disabled, or if you or
your spOuse tares covered family leave. P14Unum plus
Coverage a/so pays your insured outstanding balance up
to the least 01 your outstanding balance, your credit limit,
01515,000 jfyou die.
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the primary cardholder or a ro-applicant, authorized users
ale not eligible):under age 66 (70.in AZ.. NY & VA; 71 in
FL. GA. Ml. MO & OK; 72 in NMI. YOUI coverage ends at
these same ages lexcept family leave in /';l. FL & SD &
unemployment unless in TXI. When enrolled. certificates
wjll be mailed explaining your coverage &-effeaive date. In
MN, unemployment coverage is effeaive 61 days from
your certificate effective dp,lt, for unemployment or fami.
ly leave benefits, you must be gainfully employed working
at least 30 hrsIWk (not self-employed or an independent
contraaol) for 90 consecutive days before the date of loss
{CO. before application datel, (PA - on the date of 1055),
(TX . before coverage effective date for unemployment).
Employees of professional corporations may be eligible.
Coveraees & Benefits, PlatinullI Plus Coverage covers;
YOUI death: involuntary unemployment due to job loss.
general strike, unionized labor dispute or lockout; total
dlsabillt)J due to sickness or injury if you are unable to
perform the material & substantial duties of YOUI job lor,
any job alter the first /8 mos. in CA, HI, NI, TN & WI; 12
mos. in PAl; your 01 your spouse's unpaid leave of
absence from employment due to. care of your newborn or
newly adopted child or an incapacitated immediate family
member (must be spouse. child, stepchild or parent in
AK). mandatoI)' recall to active military dUt)J, jury duty
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ARBITRATION
FORUM @
Phoenix Accounts Receivable III, LLC
c/o Mann Bracken, LLC
2727 Paces Ferry Road
One Paces West, 14th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30339
CLAIMANT(s),
AWARD
RE: Phoenix Accounts Receivable III, LLC v Shawu D Burke
File Number: FA0502000413395
Claimant File Number: 5329090012134445
Shawn D Burke
2167 Canterbury Dr
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
RESPONDENT(s).
The undersigned Arbitrator in this case FINDS:
I. That no known conflict of interest exists.
2. That on or before 02/01/2005 the Parties entered into an agreement providing that this matter shall be resolved
through binding arbitration in accordance with the Forum Code of Procedure.
3. That the Claimant has filed a Claim with the Forum and served it on the Respondent in accordance with Rule 6.
4. That the matter has proceeded in accord with the applicable Forum Code of Procedure.
5. The Parties have had the opportunity to present all evidence and information to the Arbitrator.
6. That the Arbitrator has reviewed all evidence and information submitted in this case.
7. That the information and evidence submitted supports the issuance of an A ward as stated.
Therefore, the Arbitrator ISSUES:
An Award in favor of the Claimant, for a total amount of$4,01O.89.
Entered in the State of Pennsylvania
Jored D. Si9k--
Arbitrator
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CERTIFICATE
OF SERVICE
This Award was duly)::ntered_and the Forum hereby
certifies that a c~Y~Eitif#a'r~was sent by first
class mail post.~e ~i.d to th. e.ta~ies at the above
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Director
Date: 04/18/2005
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that the Cumberland county Sheriff is currently attempting
service of the within Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award and Enter Judgment Thereon at the below
address.
Shawn D. Burke
2167 Centerbury Drive
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & RBIS CO., L.P.A.
By:
William . Molczan, Esquir
PA!.D. #47437
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & RBIS CO., L.P.A.
2718 Koppers Building
436 Seventh A venue
Pittsburgh, P A 15219
(412) 434-7955
VERIFICATION
The undersigned does hereby verify subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, he is an attorney for the Petitioner herein; makes this
Verification based upon the facts as supplied to him by the Petitioner and/or its agents and because the
Petitioner is outside the jurisdiction of the court and the Petitioner's Verification cannot be obtained
within the time allowed for filing of this petition, and that the facts set forth in the foregoing petition are
true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
IJliI.,
WWRfI 04426633
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL
DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE,
III, LLC,
No.
Petitioner,
vs.
SHAWN D. BURKE,
Respondent.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, to-wit, this
day of
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, upon consideration of
Petitioner's Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award and Enter Judgment thereon, any response thereto and
good cause appearing therefore, it is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that the award
entered by the arbitrator in the above captioned matter is hereby confirmed in all respects.
Judgment is entered in favor of Petitioner and against Respondent in the amount of $4,010.89,
with continuing interest thereon at the statutory interest rate of 6% per annum from the date of the award,
being April 18, 2005, plus costs.
BY THE COURT:
J.
WWR# 04426633
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL
DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE,
III, LLC,
No.
Petitioner,
vs.
SHAWN D. BURKE,
Respondent.
RULE
AND NOW, this _ day of
petition, it is hereby ordered that
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, upon consideration of the foregoing
(1) a Rule is issued upon the Respondent to Show Cause, in the form of written response, Why
the arbitration award should not be confirmed and judgment entered;
(2) the Respondent shall file an Answer to the Petition within
Respondent;
days of service upon the
(3) the petition shall be decided under Pa.R.C.P. No. 206.7;
(4) discovery shall be completed within forty five (45) days of the service upon Petitioner of the
Answer to the Petition;
(5) notice of the entry of this order shall be provided to all parties by the Petitioner.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
VS
BURKE SHAWN D
TREVOR KENT
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within PETITION
was served upon
BURKE SHAWN D
the
RESPONDANT
, at 1955:00 HOURS, on the 24th day of October
2005
at 2167 CENTERBURY DRIVE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
by handing to
SHAWN BURKE
a true and attested copy of PETITION
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
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Affidavit
Surcharge
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WELTMAN WEINBERG REIS
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PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
III, LLC,
Petitioner,
No. 05-5352 CIVIL
vs.
PRAECIPE FOR DETERMINATION
SHA WN D. BURKE,
Respondent.
FlLED ON BEHALF OF
Petitioner
COUNSEL OF RECORD OF
TillS PARTY:
William T. Molczan, Esquire
PA I.D. #47437
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A.
2718 Koppers Building
436 Seventh A venue
Pittsburgh, P A 15219
(412) 434-7955
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PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
III, LLC,
Petitioner,
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Civil Action No. 05-5352 CIVIL
SHAWN D. BURKE,
Respondent.
PRAECIPE FOR DETERMINATION
Kindly forward the Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award, which was filed on October 12, 2005, to a
Judge for decision.
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.PA
By: MWt;?
William T. Molczan, Es Ire
PA !.D. #47437
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & RElS CO., L.P.A.
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III, LLC,
Petitioner,
No. O~- ~3~:z. C.iU'lC-r~
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SHA WN D. BURKE,
Respondent.
RULE
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petition, it is hereby ordered that
, upon consideration of the foregoing
(1) a Rule is issued upon the Respondent to Show Cause, in the form of written response, Why
the arbitration award should not be confirmed and judgment entered;
(2) the Respondent shall file an Answer to the Petition within ~O days of service upon the
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(4) discovery shall be completed within forty five (45) days of the service upon Petitioner of the
Answer to the Petition;
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Cumberland County
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
In Re: Shawn Burke
Creditor: Phoenix Accounts Receivable
Account No. 5329090012134445
Our File No. 04426633
Dear Sir or Madam:
Enclosed please find a Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award and Enter Judgment thereon
that we wish to file in your county, Once the Petition has been filed, please provide this office
with time-stamped copies of the coversheet in the self-addressed envelope provided.
Once it has been filed, please forward the Petition to the Sheriff's office for service.
PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD THE PETITION TO A JUDGE
FOR DECISION ON THE ORDER. WHEN SERVICE IS
COMPLETE WE WILL REQUEST THAT THE PETITION
TO BE FORWARDED AT THAT TIME.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you should have any questions or require
anything from me, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Enclosure
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL
DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE,
III, LLC,
No.
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Petitioner,
vs.
SHA WN D. BURKE,
PETITION TO CONFIRM ARBITRATION
AWARD AND ENTER JUDGMENT
THEREON
Respondent.
FILED ON BEHALF OF:
Petitioner
COUNSEL OF RECORD OF
TillS PARTY:
William T. Molczan, Esquire
PA!.D. #47437
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A.
2718 Koppers Building
436 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 434-7955
WWR #04426633
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL
DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE,
III, LLC,
No. ()5- S"J5.l- C;;J ~
Petitioner,
vs.
SHAWN D. BURKE,
Respondent.
PETITION TO CONFIRM ARBITRATION AWARD
AND ENTER JUDGMENT THEREON
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Phoenix Accounts Receivable III, LLC, by and through its
counsel, William T. Molczan, Esquire and Weltman, Weinberg & Reis, CO., L.P.A., and files the within
Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award and Enter Judgment thereon pursuant to the Pennsylvania Uniform
Arbitration Act 42 Pa, C.S.A. 9 73 I 7. In support thereof, Petitioner avers the following:
I. Petitioner, Phoenix Accounts Receivable III, LLC, IS a corporation located In
Wilmington, Delaware.
2. Respondent is an adult individual with a last known address of 2167 Centerbury Drive,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
3. On or before February 7, 1990, Petitioner and Respondent entered into a Cardmember
Agreement for a credit card bearing the account number 5329090012134445. Said Agreement contains a
provision to settle by arbitration any claim, dispute or controversy arising from or relating in any way to
the Agreement. A true and correct copy of the pertinent part of the Agreement is attached as Exhibit "A"
and made a part of this petition.
4. On or around February 1, 2005, Petitioner submitted its dispute with Respondent to
arbitration as provided in the arbitration clause of the Agreement.
5. After notice was properly given to all the parties to the arbitration, the matter proceeded
in accord with the applicable National Arbitration Forum Code of Procedure before Jared D. Simmer,
Esquire, as arbitrator. A true and correct copy of the proof of service to Respondent is attached as Exhibit
"B" and made a part of this petition.
6. On or about April 18, 2005, in the state of Pennsylvania, the arbitrator made his award
determining all issues submitted to him, and awarded Petitioner the sum of $4,0 I 0.89. A signed copy of
the award, duly acknowledged, was served on the parties on or about April 18,2005. A true and correct
copy of the award is attached and made a part of this Petition.
7. More than thirty days have passed since entry of the arbitrator's award, and
Respondent has taken no action to contest its validity.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner, respectfully requests that this Court enter an Order confirming the
arbitration award, and that judgment be entered against Respondent for the full amount of the award, plus
interest at the statutory rate of 6% per annum from the date of the award, costs and such other relief as the
Court deems appropriate.
Respectfully Submitted:
By: :z---
William T. Molcza ,Esq
PA!.D. #47437
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A.
27 I 8 Koppers Building
436 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, P A 15219
(412) 434-7955
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This Credit Card A€reelJWry\Athe "Agreement") consists
of this document and the terms and conditions set fonh
in the Required Federal Disclosures section of the
accompanying card carrier. which is incorporated herein
and made a part hereol. The words. "we: "us: "our" and
"MBNA America" mean MBNA America Bank. N.A.
When you accept or use the account, you agree to the
terms in this Agreement You should sign your card
before you use it.
You consent to and authorize MBNA America. any of its
affiliates. or its marketing associates to monitor and/or
record any 01 your telephone conversations with our repre"
sentatives or the representatives of any of those companies.
All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the
meaning as defined in the ReqUired Federal Disclosures
section of your card carrier.
Infonnation Gatf1ering and Sf1aring
From time to time. we may obtain updated informa-
tion about you including, for example. credit informa-
tion. We may share information about you with credit
reporting agencies and others. including merchants. and
among companies affiliated with us. You may request
that Inlormation about you not be shared among our
affiliates. other than Information pertaining solely to
transactions or experiences between you and'us (or an
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Information Sharing, P.O. Box J 5342. Wilmington. DE
} 9850-5342. Please include your name. address, home
phone number and all MBNA America account numbers.
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about you or your account has been shared by us with a
credit reporting agency. write to us at: MBNA. Credit
Reporflng Agendes. P.O. Box 17054. Wilmington. DE
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may not use a check Cash Advance. or any other Cash
Advance, to make a payment on this or any other credit
account with us. You may not use your account for busi-
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Certain establishmenls'rRa-y '~sh your personal checks
upon presentment of your card. In the event we are
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You promise to pay us the amounts of all credit you
obtain: this includes all purchases. cash advances, lees.
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your account and Finance Charges,
You may pay the entire amount outstanding at any
t1rne. You must pay each month at least the minimum
payment shown on your monthly statement. If you over-
payor if a credit balance Is otherwise created In your
account. we will not pay interesl on such amounts. Your
payment will be allocated in a manner we determine. In
most instances. we will aH6'cate your payments to balances
(including new transactions) with lower APRs before
balances with higher APRs. This will result in new bal-
ances with a lower rare of interest being paid before any
other existing balances. All p,=ymenls will be credited to
your account for the billing cycle in which each payment
is received: however. your available credit may not be
Increased by the amount 01 the payment until your
funds have cleared. Minimum monthly payments can.
not be made in advance and payments made in any
billing cycle which are greater than the minimum pay-
ment due will not alfect your obligation to make subse.
quent minimum payments each month. We can reject
payments not denominated in U.S. dollars or not drawn
on a U.S. Bank. No payment shall operate as an accord
and satisfacrion Without the prior written approval of a
senior officer of MBNA America.
All persons who initially or subsequently request,
accept or use the account are individually and together
responsible for any outstanding balance. II two or more
persons are responsible to pay any outstanding balance.
we may refuse to release any of them from liability until
all of the unexpired cards outstanding under the account
have been returned to us and the balance is paid in full.
Reasons for Requiring Immediate
Payment
You will be in default and we can require immediate
payment of all amounts you owe iI: (1) you fail to make
any required payment by the Payment Due Date; (2) your
New Balance Total exceeds your credit /fmit, or if we
have established a separate Cash Advance credit limit
for yOU. your outstanding Cash Advance balance exceeds
your Cash Advance credit limit: '01/3) you fail to abide
by any other terms of this Agreemenr.
If you default. unless prohibited by applicable la~. we
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can also require you to pay the collection and court
costs we incur in any collection proceeding. and a reo.
sonable attorney's fee if we refer your account for collee.
tion to an attorney who is not our salaried employee.
Our failure to exercise any 01 our rights when you
delault does not mean that we are unable to exercise
those rights upon later de[ault.
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We may allow you. Irom time to time, to omit a
monthly payment. We will notify you when this option
is available. If you omit a payment. Finance Charges
and credit insurance premiums. il any, will accrue on
your balance in accordance with this Agreement. The
requirement that you make a minimum payment each
month wjJJ resume following your payment holiday,
Charges Made )>> Foreign Currencies
If you incur a charge in a loreign currency, the charge
will be converted by Visa International or MasterCard
International, depending on which card you use. into a
U S. dollar amount in accordance with the operating
regulations or conversion procedures in effeCT at the
time that the transaction is processed. Currently. .those
regulations and procedures provide that the currency
conversiol) rate to be used is either II) a wholesale
market rate or (21 a government-mandated rate in effect
one day prior 10 the processing date, increased by one
percent in each case. Visa or MasterCard retains this
one percent as compensation for performing the curren-
cy conversion service. The currency conversion rate in
effect on the processing dale may differ from the rate in
eflect on the transaction date or the posting date.
Billing Cycle
A billing cycle begins on the day after the closing date
shown on your account's preceding monthly statement
and ends on the Closing date that appears on your
account's statement fOl the current month.
Account Fees and Cnarges
Account Fees: The foJ/owing fees. whIch are set forth
on your cald carrier, are assessed as Purchases In the
billing cycle in which such charges accrue: II) a Late
Fee, 121 if your account is overlimit , even if lees or
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Total to exceed your credit limit) on the last day 01 ;;
billing Cycle. an Overlimit Fee is charged to your account
as of the day in the billing cycle that your account went
. over the credit limit; 13) a Returned Payment Fee if a pal"
ment on your account Is returned for insufficient funds or
(or. any other reason. even if it is paid upon subsequent
presentment: (4) a Returned/Check Fee jf we return a
Check Cash Advance unpalcfrOf any reason, even if the
Check Cash Advance is paid upon subsequent present,
ment: (5) if your account is open or if you maintain an
account balance. whether you have active charging privi-
leges or not, an Annual Fee.
Abandoned Property Charges: Unless prohibited by
applicable law. we wili charge your account. as a
Purchase. for any costs incurred by us associated with
complying with state abandoned property laws.
Addilional Account Fees and Charges: Please review
the ReqUired Federal Disclosures section of your card
carrier for additional fees and charges that may apply to
your account.
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You will be offered certain benefits which will be sub-
lect to the restrictions outlined in the benefits brochure
provided to you by MBNA America. MBNA Americ.1
reserves the right to adjust. add. or delete benefits and
services at any lime and without notice.
Refusal to Honor Your Card
We are not liable lor any refusal to honor your card
or any Cash Advance or for any retention of your card
by us. any other bank, or any seller or lessor 01 goods
or services.
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We may suspend or terminate your right to obtain
credit at any time for any reason. Your obligations
Imder thIs Agreement continue even after your right to
obtain credit has been suspended or terminated. You
must return all credit cards to us on request.
Amendments
We may amend this Agreement at any time by adding,
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applicable notification requirements of federal law and the
laws 01 the State of Del.ware. II an amendment gives you
the oppoIiunity to reject the change. and if you re;ect the
'change in" the manner provided in such amendment. we
may terminate your right to receive credit and may ask you
to retum all credit devices as a condition of your rejec-
tion The amended Agreement (including any higher rate
or orher higher charges orle4fs}-will apply to the enrire
unpaid balance, including the balance existing before the
amendment became effective, We may replace your
credit card with another card at any time.
Assignment
We may at any time. and without notice to you,
assign your account. any sums due on your account,
this Agreement or our rignts or obligations under your
account Dr this Agreement to any person or entity. The
person or entity to wnom we make any such assignment
shall be entitled to all of our rights and/or obligations
under this Agreement, to the extent assigned.
Credit Limit
Your credit limit is shown on your card carrier and gen-
erally on ea<:h monthly statement. We may change your
credit limit or limits from time to time, and we will notify
you if we do. The total amount of credit outstanding at
any time must not be more than yeur credit limit. We may
also establish a separate credit limit for Cash Advances. If
we do. your outstanding Cash Advance balance may not
exceed this Cash Advance limit.
Request for Credit Over Your Credit
Limits
If yeu request credit in any form which, jf granted.
would result in either your total outstanding balance or
your Cash Advance balance. including authorized transac-
tions not yet posted to your account, being more than
your credit limit or your Cash Advance credit limit. if we
have established one for you, (whether or not such bal-
ances before the request were more than the respeaive
credit limit), we may; (I) honor the request without per-
manently raising your credit! imit; (2) honor the request
and treat the amount which is more than your credillimit
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We may advise the person who made the request that it
has been refused. II we refuse to honor a Check Cash
Advance or Balance Transfer. we may do so by advising
the person presenting the Check Cash Advance or
Balance Transfer that credit has been refused. that there
are insufficient funds to pay the Check Cash Advance or
Balance Transfer, or in any,other'manner.
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your credit limit. it does not mean that we will honor
further overlimit requests. If we decide to honor such a
request. we may assess an OVerlimlt Fee as prOvided in
thiS Agreement.
Unauthorized Use of Your Card
please notify us immediately of the loss. theft. or possible
unauthorized use 01 your account at 1-800-789-6701.
Governing lAw
This Agreement is made in Delaware. It is governed
by the laws 0/ the State of Delaware. without regard to
its conflict of laws principles. and by any applicable
federal laws.
If any part of this Agreement Is found to be invalid.
the rest remains effective. Our failure or delay in exer.
cising any of our ri€hts under this Agreement does not
mean that we are unable to exercise those rights later.
Litigation
The Arbitration provisions below apply to you unless
you were given the oppoltuniry to reject the Arbitration
provisions and you did so reject them; in which case.
you agree that any litigation brought by you against us
regarding this account or this Agreement shall be
brought in a court located in the State of Delaware.
ArbItration: Any claim or dispute ('Claim-) by
either you or us against the other. or against the
employees. agents or assigns of the other. arising
from or relating in any way to this Agreement or any
prior Agreement or your account (whether under a
statute, in contracr, tort. or otherwise and whether for
money damages, penalties or declaratory or equitable
relief). including Claims regarding the applicability of
this Arbitration Section or the validity of the entire
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binding arbitration.
The arbitration shall be conducted by the National
Arbitration Forum ("NAt'). under the Code of Procedure in
. effect at the time the Claim Is filed. Rules and forms of
the National Arbitration Forum may be obtained and
Claims may be filed at any National Arbitration Forum
office, www.arb-forumcom,olP.O.'Box50191.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55-49~, telephone j-800-474-237J.
If the NAF is unable or unwilling to act as arbitrator. we
may substitute another nationally recognized, indepen-
dent arbitration organization that uses a similar code of
procedure. At your written reqlJest, we will advance any
arbitration ming lee, administrative and hearing fees
which you are required to pay to pursue a Claim in arbi-
tration. The arbitrator will decide who will be ultimately
responsible for paying those fees. In no event will you
be required to reimburse us for anyarbimtion filing.
adminisrrative or hearing fees in all amount greater than
what your court costs would have been il the Claim had
been resolved in a state court with jurisdiction, Any
arbitration hearing at which you appear wilt take place
within the federal judicial district that includes your
billing address at the time the Claim is /iled. This arbitra.
tion agreement'is made pursuant to a transaction-involv-
ing inters;ate:corrimerce, and shall be govemedby the
Federal Arbitration Act, 9 USe. ~~ )-16 (!'FM"). Judgment
upon any arbitration award may be entered in any court
having jurisdiction. The arbitrator shall follolll existing
substantive law to the extent consistent with the FAA and
applicable statutes of limitations and shall honor any
claims orprivilelle recognized by law. If anypaFty
, requests, the arbitrator shall write an opinion containing
the reasons for the award.
No claim submitted to arbitration is heard by a jury
and no Claim may be brought as a class action or as a
private' attorney general. You do not have the right to act
as a class representative or paltidpate,as a member 01 a
class of claimants with respect to any Claim. This
Arbitration Section applies to all Claims now.in existence
or that may arise in the luture.
This Arbitration Section shall survive the termination
of your account-with us as well as any voluntary pay-
ment 01 the debt in fuJJ by you. any bankruptcy by you
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For the purposes of this Arbitration Section, -we' and
'us' me~ns MBNA America Bank. NA, its parent. sub.
sidiaries. affiliates, licensees. predecessors, successors.
assigns, and any purchaser of your account, and all of their
officers, directors, employees. agents and assigns or any
and all of them. Additionally. 'we" or 'us' shall mean any
third parry providing benefits, services;'or products in
connection with the account (including but not limited
to credit bureaus, merchants that accept any credit
device issued under the account, rewards or enrollment
services. credit insurance companies. debt collectors
, and all of their officers. directors. employees and agents}
if, and only if. such a third party is named by you as a
'co-defendant in any Claim you assert against us. Also.
for the purposes of this Arbitration Section, 'you' Dr
)lours" shail mean any person or entity approved by us
to use the Account, including but not limited to all per-
sons or entities cDntractually obligated on the Account
and all authorized users of the account.
If any part of this Arbitration Section is found to be
invalid or unenforceable under any law or statute consls.
tent With the 'FAA, the remainder of this Arbitration
Section shall be enforceable Without regard to such
invalidity or unenforceabllity.
THE RESULT OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT
IS THAT. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE. CLAIMS CAN.
NOT BE LITIGATED IN COURT, INCLUDING SOME
CLAIMS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN TRIED BEFORE A
JURY. AS CLASS AcrlONS OR AS PRIVATE AITORNEY
GENERAL ACTIONS.
Platinum Plus Coverage Credit
Insurance Benefits, Limitations, Costs
& Exclusions
PIlltillllm Plus Coveralle pays your minimum monthly
payment' up to your balance on the date of loss (not to
exceed $15,000), until you return to work" if you are
involuntarily unemployed, Iill2!l:i disabled, or jf you or
your spOuse takes covered family leave. P14Unum Plus
Coverage also pays your insured outstanding balance up
to the least of your outstanding balance, your credit limit.
or $1 5.000 if you die.
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the primary cardholder or a co-applkant. authorized users
are not eligible).'under age 05 (70.in AZ. NV & VA; 7/ in
FL. GA, MI. MO /',. OK; 72 in NM1. Your coverage ends at
these same ages (except family leave in n. FL & SO &
unemployment unless in TX). When enrolled, certificates
wjll be mailed explaining your coverage &effeaivedate. In
MN. unemployment coverage is effective 61 days from
your certificate effective djllt. for unemployment or fami.
Iy leave benefits. you must be gainfully employed working
at least 30 hrslwk (not sell-employed or an independent
contractor) lor 90 consecutive days before the date of loss
ICO. before application datel. (PA. on the date of loss).
(TX . before coverage effective date lor unemploymentl.
Employees of professional corporations may be eligible.
Coveraees & Benefits, Platinum Plus Coverage covers;
your death; involuntary unemployment due to job loss.
general strike. unionized labor dispute or lockout: total
disabi}jty due to sickness or injury if you are unable to
perform the material & substantial duties of your job lor.
any job alter the first /8 mos, in CA. HI. NI, TN & WI; 12
mos. in PAl; your 01 your spouse's unpaid leave of
absence from employment due to. care of your newbom or
newly adopted child or an incapacitated immediate family
member (must be spouse. child. stepchild or parent in
AK). mandatoI)' recall to active military duty, IUry duty
(except in AKI. or residence in a federally declared disas-
ter area. Loss (not death) must continue at least 30
days be/ore benefits begin. In NY. for strikes, unionized
labor disputes & lockouts, you must be unemployed lor
7 consecutive weeks & qualify for state unemployment
. benefits before bene/its begin. A daily benefit is paid for
each day of loss over 30 days for unemployment in NY C-
PA, and disability in CA. cr. NY, MI. PA & SC. You may
cancel this coverage at any time. Jf canceled within fjrst
30 days of coverage, all premiums will be refunded.
Exclusions, Life: suicide in the first 6 months of
coverage (not MD & MO). Involuntary Unemployment:
retirement, resignation. voluntary foneiture 0/ income or
iob loss due to willful or criminal misconduct. disability.
strikes in IL, millta/)' discharge in NY, normal seasonal
unemployment in TX. Disability: normal pregnancy or
childbirth (not CA. MA & NVJ. intentionally sell-inDicted
injuries (not MDl or a pre-existing medical condition
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benefits are not paid jf you are eligible for or receivin€
unemployment benefits or are disabled.
This is only a brief description of coverage. and cover.
ages vary by state. Please refer to your certificates for a
full explanation of coverage.
Celli per SI 00 per Month ot Averaae Dail" Balance:
Costs apply to Ufe P';" [)Jsability (b), Unemployment (VI
& family Leave IF): AL 49.k AK 78e; AZ 99c; AR 97.5c;
CA 89.9c: CO 52.35c; CT 42.89c; DE 96.97c; DC 95.3c; FL
89c; CA 88c; HI 89.9Ic: ID 95.2e (L 8.6C. D 12.6C. U 54(.
F 20c): lL8Dc; IN 96(: IA 95.6C (L 7.2c. D 14.4(, U 54C. F
2Dc); KS 85.4e; XY 97.4(; LA 89.7e: MD 70.54c: MA 18.4c:
MI85.7c: MN 30,65e; MS 85.2(; 1..10 61.1c; MT 93.ge; Nt
95.8c: NV 95.3e: NH 95(: N) 97c; NM 58,9(; NY 52.5c (L
8.8c. 0 26.8(. U 16.ge); NC 74.3c; NO 94.Jc: OH 9ge; OK
92.4c: OR 84.7e; PA 38.1e; PR 99c: RI93,15e: SC tOc: SD
96,89C; TN 92.5c: TX 33.7e (L 5.7c. D l2e. U I6c); UT
91.88c; lIT 28Ac (L 5.99(. D 6Ale. F 16c): VA 84c IL 6.1c,
o 8.ge. U 49(, f iOcI; WA 84c; WV 95.2e; WI 93.6e (L
5.7e, D 8.ge. U 5ge. F 2Oc): WY 95.5e.
Availabill!\': This coverage is not available in ME.
Involuntary Unemployment is not available in MA or vt.
Family Leave is not available in AL. CT. MA. MD. MN.
NM. NY, PA. or TX .
Underwrltine Comoan;eS/Policv: Involuntary
Unemployment: American Security/LOI15/85). LO!
NY(3193J, AS LOr TX (6192). LOIC-1P-KS (2/96). and LOIc:.
IP: Standard GuarantylSG LOI (5/B5) (NH only). Life &
Disability: Union Security UfeIL.I-Z; Standard Guaranty
Life (TX only)IL.J.Z fB/92)l3.53RA); First Fortis ute (NY
Life only)/NYLMOO J 3; and American Security (NY
Disability only)/W-S-A Family Leave: 'American
SecuritylFLP (4/97). FLP-F'L (J2/97) in FL, FLP-NC 13/98)
in NC, FLP-0X 14197) in OK. FLP-VA (2/98) in VA, FL-!P
IAZ)(1/98) inAZ, FL.]P (4/97) in'lt & IN. FL-IP-KS (12197
in KS, FL-lp.wy /4/97) In WY: Standard GuarantylFLP
(41971 in NH: Union Sewri!)' LifetFLP-YJ' (4/97) in VT
Soliciting agents lor Mississippi and Florida are Charles
M. Gordon and Pamela CuJtis respectively.
This product is not an insured deposit account, is not
FDIC insured. is not guaranteed by MBNA America Bank,
N.A., and is not a condition 01 obtaining credit.
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"Less past due and over credit limit amounts. In MI.
coverage pays 5% of the balance on your date of disability
up to $750. In NY. coverage pays the minimum payment
due on your date of Joss.
""The number of monthly benefit payments will not
exceed 9 for family leave: 12 for unemployment in AL. AK. CT.
IL. MI. MN. MO. NM. NC. NY. PA. SC &- TX: 12 for disabilitY
except In CA. HI. IN, KS.1M.,NJ. NY. PA TN. 'IX &- WI.
NY, 'N) & TX Residents Only: To purchase coverages
separately. write to Assurant Group. P.O. Box 50355.
Atlanta, GA 30302. Applications will be sent to you.
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MBNA America Bank. N-^.. is the excluSive 'issuer and
administrator of this and other PlaUnklit, Plusc:redit card
accounts
MBNA America@ is a federally registered service mark of
MBNA America Bank. N,A.
~ 2000 MBNA America Bank. NA.
NEXT90 (Revised 4/2000)
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3875 Airways Boulevard
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U.S. Mail: PO Box 727
M ernphis, TN 38194-4643
Telephone: 901-369-3600
2/8/2005
Dear Customer:
Here is the proof of delivery for the shipment with tracking number 790412781998.
Our records reflect the following information.
Delivery Information:
Signed For By: S.BURKE
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Delivery Location: 2167 CANTERBURY DR
Delivery Date: 2/3/2005
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Shipping Information:
Tracking No: 790412781998
Recipient:
SHAWN BURKE
40195210
2167 CANTERBURY DR
MECHANICS BURG, PA 17055
US
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Ship Date: 2/1/2005
Shipper:
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MANN BRACKEN LLI,.,
ONE PACES WEST" SUITE 1400
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NATIONAL
ARBITRATION
FORUM @
Phoenix Accounts Receivable III, LLC
c/o Mann Bracken, LLC
2727 Paces Ferry Road
One Paces West, 14th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30339
CLAIMANT(s),
AWARD
RE: Phoenix Accounts Receivable III, LLC v Shawn D Burke
File Number: FA0502000413395
Claimant File Number: 5329090012134445
Shawn D Burke
2167 Canterbury Dr
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
RESPONDENT(s).
The undersigned Arbitrator in this case FINDS:
1. That no known conflict of interest exists.
2. That on or before 02/01/2005 the Parties entered into an agreement providing that this matter shall be resolved
through binding arbitration in accordance with the Forum Code of Procedure.
3. That the Claimant has filed a Claim with the Forum and served it on the Respondent in accordance with Rule 6.
4, That the matter has proceeded in accord with the applicable Forum Code of Procedure.
5. The Parties have had the opportunity to present all evidence and information to the Arbitrator.
6. That the Arbitrator has reviewed all evidence and information submitted in this case.
7, That the information and evidence submitted supports the issuance of an Award as stated.
Therefore, the Arbitrator ISSUES:
An Award in favor of the Claimant, for a total amount of $4,010.89.
Entered in the State of Pennsylvania
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Arbitrator
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CERTIFICATE
OF SERVICE
This Award was dul~ntercd.and the Forum hereby
certifies that a c9PyOf;thi~~aTd"was sent by first
class mail posta,ge PJcPafd to th" PaFlies at the above
referenced a4tel~~~~p~tW~4'~\entatives, on
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Date: 04/18/2005
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that the Cumberland county Sheriff is currently attempting
service of the within Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award and Enter Judgment Thereon at the below
address.
Shawn D. Burke
2167 Centerbury Drive
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.PA
By:
William . Molczan, Esquir
PA I.D, #47437
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., LPA
2718 Koppers Building
436 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PAl 5219
(412) 434-7955
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned does hereby verify subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, he is an attorney for the Petitioner herein; makes this
Verification based upon the facts as supplied to him by the Petitioner and/or its agents and because the
Petitioner is outside the jurisdiction of the court and the Petitioner's Verification cannot be obtained
within the time allowed for filing of this petition, and that the facts set forth in the foregoing petition are
true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
III, LLC,
Petitioner,
No. 05-5352 Civil
vs.
AFFlDA VIT OF SERVICE
FOR RULE RETURNABLE
SHA WN D. BURKE,
Respondent.
FILED ON BEHALF OF
Petitioner
COUNSEL OF RECORD OF
THIS PARTY:
William T. Molczan, Esquire
PA !.D. #47437
WEL TMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L,P.A.
2718 Koppers Building
436 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, P A 152 I 9
(412) 434-7955
WWR#04426633
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
III, LLC,
Petitioner,
No. 05-5352 Civil
vs.
SHA WN D. BURKE,
Respondent.
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE FOR RULE RETURNABLE
Before me, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State, personally
appeared William T, Molczan, Esquire, known to me, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says
that he served a copy of the Rule on the Respondent, Shawn D. Burke, on December 19,2005, at his last known
address of2I67 Cantebury Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. The Rule Return Date is January 9, 2006. A true and
correct copy of the cover letter which was sent to Respondent, Shawn D. Burke, enclosing a copy of the Rule
Returnable is attached hereto, marked as Exhibit "I" and made a part hereof. Service of the Rule is deemed to
be perfected as of December 19, 2005, the date of mailing.
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P,A.
By: f;J,
William T. Molczan, Esq
PA!.D. #47437
WEL TMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A
2718 Koppers Building
436 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, P A 15219
(412) 434-7955
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December 19, 2005
Shawn D Burke
2167 Canterbury Dr
Mechanicsburg,Pa 17055
Re: Phoenix Accounts Recievable vs. Shawn Burke
Case No. 05-5352 Civil
Our file No. 04426633
Dear Mr. Burke:
Enclosed please a Rule issued upon you, the Respondent, to show cause
why the arbitration award in the amount of $4,010.89 entered on April 18, 2005,
should not be confirmed and judgment entered for the full amount of the award.
Please note that the Rule is returnable on or before January 9, 2005.
If you would like to propose a settlement offer or set up a monthly payment
arrangement, please contact this office.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Very truly yours,
Kimberly Coyne, Paralegal
Enclosure
THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT THIS DEBT FOR OUR CLIENT AND
ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL
DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE,
1II, LLC,
No.
Petitioner,
vs.
SHA WN D. BURKE,
Respondent.
RULE
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AND NOW, th:s- _ day of , 200 ~ ,upon consideration of the foregoing
petition, it is hereby ordered that
(1) a Rule is issued upon the Respondent to Show Cause, in the form of written response, Why
the arbitration award should not be confirmed and judgment entered;
(2) the Respondent shall file an Answer to the Petition within
Respondent;
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9) the petition shall be decided un er Pa,R.C.P. No. 206.7;
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days of service upon the
(4) discovery shall be completed within forty five (45) days of the service upon Petitioner of the
Answer to the Petition;
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(5) notice of the entry of this order shall be provid~fo all parties by the etitioner.
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CIVIL DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
III, LLC,
No. 05-5352 Civil
Petitioner,
vs.
MOTION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
SHAW D. BURKE,
Respondent.
FILED ON BEHALF OF:
Petitioner
COUNSEL OF RECORD OF
THIS PARTY:
William T. Molczan, Esquire
PA J.D. #47437
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A.
2718 Koppers Building
436 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, P A 15219
(412) 434-7955
WWR #04426633
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
III, LLC,
No. 05-5352 Civil
Petitioner,
vs.
SHA W D. BURKE,
Respondent.
MOTION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Phoenix Accounts Receivable III, LLC, by and through its counsel, Weltman,
Weinberg & Reis, CO., L.P.A., and files the within Motion To Make Rule Absolute. In support thereof, Petitioner
avers the following:
I. On or about October 10, 2005, Plaintiff filed a Petition to Confirm Arbitration A ward and Enter
Judgment Thereon in the amount of $4,010.89 plus statutory interest at the rate of 6.0% from the date of the
award, being April 18, 2005, plus costs.
2. On or about December 7, 2005, this Honorable Court issued a Rule to Show Cause why the
arbitration award should not be confirmed and judgment entered thereon. A copy of the Rule is attached hereto as
Exhibit" 1 " and made a part hereof.
3. On or about December 19,2005, Petitioner served upon Respondent a copy of the Rule to Show
Cause drawing special attention to the Rule Returnable Date. A copy of Petitioner's Affidavit of Service is
attached as Exhibit "2" and made a part hereof.
4. No Response to the Rule Returnable has been received from the Respondent and, as such, all of
the averments in the Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award are deemed admitted.
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WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court enter an Order Making the Rule issued by
this Court Absolute, thereby confirming the arbitration award; and that judgment be entered against Respondent
for the amount of the award, plus interest at the statutory rate of 6% from the date of the award, costs and such
other relief as the Court deems appropriate.
Respectfully Submitted:
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & RE1S, CO., L.PA
By: U'
William T. Mol zan, Esq
PA LD. #47437
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A.
2718 Koppers Building
436 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, P A 15219
(412) 434-7955
WWR #04426633
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL
DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE,
III, LLC,
No.
Petitioner,
vs.
SHA WN D. BURKE,
Respondent.
RULE
AND NOW, thi::1 ~ day
petition, it is hereby ordered that
of \p.<6,J,.t. 200 ~
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, upon consideration of the foregoing
(1) a Rule is issued upon the Respondent to Show Cause, in the form of written response, Why
the arbitration award should not be confirmed and judgment entered;
(2) the Respondent shall file an Answer to the Petition within ;0 days of service upon the
Respondent; d
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(4) discovery shall be completed within forty five (45) days of the service upon Petitioner of the
Answer to the Petition;
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
III, LLC,
Petitioner,
No. 05-5352 Civil
vs.
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
FOR RULE RETURNABLE
SHA WN D. BURKE,
Respondent.
FILED ON BEHALF OF
Petitioner
COUNSEL OF RECORD OF
TillS PARTY:
William T. Mo1czan, Esquire
PA I.D. #47437
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A.
2718 Koppers Building
436 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 434-7955
WWR#04426633
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
III, LLe,
Petitioner,
No. 05-5352 Civil
vs,
SHAWND. BURKE,
Respondent.
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE FOR RULE RETURNABLE
Before me, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State, personally
appeared William T. Molczan, Esquire, known to me, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says
that he served a copy of the Rule on the Respondent, Shawn D. Burke, on December 19, 2005, at his last known
address of2I67 Cantebury Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. The Rule Return Date is January 9, 2006, A true and
correct copy of the cover letter which was sent to Respondent, Shawn D, Burke, enclosing a copy of the Rule
Returnable is attached hereto, marked as Exhibit "1" and made a part hereof. Service of the Rule is deemed to
be perfected as of December 19, 2005, the date of mailing.
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A.
By: W,
William T. Molczan, Esq
PA I.D. #47437
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A.
2718 Koppers Building
436 Seventh A venue
Pittsburgh, PA 152]9
(412) 434-7955
Sworn to and subscribed
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513:723.2200
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248.362.6100
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614.801.2t(X)
PIIIlADElPIIIA. PA
215.599.1500
December 19, 2005
Shawn 0 Burke
2167 Canterbury Dr
Mechanicsburg,Pa 17055
Re: Phoenix Accounts Recievable VS. Shawn Burke
Case No. 05-5352 Civil
Our file No. 04426633
Dear Mr. Burke:
Enclosed please a Rule issued upon you, the Respondent, to show cause
why the arbitration award in the amount of $4,010.89 entered on April 18, 2005,
should not be confirmed and judgment entered for the full amount of the award.
Please note that the Rule is returnable on or before January 9, 2005.
If you would like to propose a settlement offer or set up a monthly payment
arrangement, please contact this office.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Very truly yours,
Kimberly Coyne, Paralegal
Enclosure
THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT THIS DEBT FOR OUR CLIENT AND
ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned certifies that a true and correct copy of the within Motion for Rule Absolute was served
on Respondent this ~day of ~ 2006, by first class, U.S. Mail, postage-prepaid, addressed as
follows: cJ
Shawn D Burke
2167 Canterbury Dr
Mechanicsburg,Pa 17055
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CIVIL DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
1lI, LLC,
No. 05-5352 Civil
Petitioner,
vs.
SHA W D. BURKE,
Respondent.
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, to-wit, this.. day of
f e. 'otU!).{" 'l-' 2006, upon consideration of Petitioner's
Motion for Rule Absolute, it is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that this Honorable Court's
Rule be made absolute, thereby confirming the award entered by the arbitrator in the above captioned matter in all
respects.
Judgment is entered in favor of Petitioner and against Respondent in the amount of $4,010.89, with
continuing interest thereon at the statutory interest rate of 6% per annum from the date of the award, being April
18, 2005, plus costs.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
III, LLC,
No. 05-5352 Civil
Petitioner,
vs,
MOTION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
SHAW D. BURKE,
Respondent.
FILED ON BEHALF OF:
Petitioner
COUNSEL OF RECORD OF
TillS PARTY:
William T. Molczan, Esquire
PA I.D. #47437
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A.
2718 Koppers Building
436 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PAl 52 I 9
(412) 434-7955
WWR #04426633
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Ill, LLC
Petitioner,
No. 05-5352 Civil
vs,
PRAECIPE FOR JUDGMENT
PER ORDER OF COURT
SHA WN D. BURKE
Respondent.
FILED ON BEHALF OF
Petitioner
COUNSEL OF RECORD OF
THIS PARTY:
William T. Molczan
PA!.D. #47437
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A.
2718 Koppers Building
436 Seventh A venue
Pittsburgh, P A 15219
(412) 434-7955
WWR #04426633
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Ill, LLC
Petitioner
vs.
Civil Action No. 05-5352 Civil
SHA WN D. BURKE
Respondent
PRAECIPE FOR JUDGMENT PER ORDER OF COURT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 237, I certify that a copy of this Praecipe has been mailed to each other party who has
appeared in the action or to his/her Attorney of Record.
In that regard, pursuant to the Order of Court, dated February 2, 2006, kindly enter judgment in favor of
Petitioner, Phoenix Accounts Receivable Ill, LLC, and against the Respondent, Shawn D. Burke, individually, in
the amount of $4,0 1 0.89 with continuing interest thereon at the statutory interest rate of 6% per annum from April
18, 2005 and costs, A copy of the aforesaid February 2, 2006 Order of Court is attached hereto.
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO" L.P.A.
By: 0.~V~~
William T. ~:fczan I
PA I.D. #47437
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO" L.P.A,
2718 Koppers Building
436 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, P A 15219
(412) 434-7955
Petitioner's address is: c/o Weltman, Weinberg & Reis 2718 Koppers Building, 436 7ili Avenue. Pittsburgh, PA 15219
The last known address of the Respondent is: 2167 Canterbury Dr.,Mechanicsburg,Pa 17055 .
WWR #04426633
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
III, LLC,
No. 05-5352 Civil
Petitioner,
vs.
SHA W D. BURKE,
Respondent.
ORDER OF COURT
I)nd
AND NOW, to-wit, this ^ - day , 2006, upon consideration of Petitioner's
Motion for Rule Absolute, it is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDG and DECREED that this Honorable Court's
Rule be made absolute, thereby confirming the award entered by the arbitrator in the above captioned matter in all
respects.
Judgment is entered in favor of Petitioner and against Respondent in the amount of $4,010.89, with
continuing interest thereon at the statutory interest rate of 6% per annum from the date of the award, being April
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18, 2005, plus costs.
BY THE COURT:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
PHOENIX ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
!Il, LLC
Petitioner
YS.
SHAWN D. BURKE
Respondent
Shawn D. Burke
2167 Canterbury Dr.
Mechanicsburg,Pa 17055
Civil Action No. 05-5352 Civil
NOTICE OF JUDGMENT OR ORDER
TO: () Plaintiff/Petitioner
(xx) Defendant/Respondent
( ) Garnishee
You are hereby notified that the following
Order or Judgment was entered against you
on
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Judgment in the amount of$4,010.89 with continuing interest thereon at
the statutory interest rate of 6% per annum from April 18,2005 and
costs.
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Trespass Judgment in the amount
of$~pluscosts,
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Ifnot satisfied within sixty (60) days, your motor vehicle operator's
license and/or registration will be suspended by the Department of
Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Safety, Harrisburg, PA.
(xx)
Entry of Judgment of
( X ) Court Order
() Non-Pros
() Confession
() Default
( ) Admission
() Verdict
() Arbitration
Award
Prothonotary
By:
PROTHONOTARY (OR DEPUTY)
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