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COMPLAINT
MIDLAND FUNDING LLC VS. PAUL J KNIESER JR et al
001002104636
Instructions:
Please place this sheet on top of the document to be scanned.wees suf.ONS
(CITACION JUDICIAL) £0 FS URTUSE OMY
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: ‘so19 0 =
(AVISO.AL DEMANDADO):
AUL J KNIESER JR
DOES 1 TO 5, INCLUSIVE
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF:
(LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE):
MIDLAND FUNDING LLC
may want to call an
attorney referral service. if you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services
program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legat Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California
Courts Online Self-Help Center {www .courtinfo.ca.gow/selfhefp), oF by contacting your local court or county bar association.
Tlene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que Je entreguen esta citacién y papeles legales pare presentar una respuesta por escrito
en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una ilamada telefénica no fo protegen. Su respuesta por
escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en facorte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted
pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y més informacién en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes da
California {www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selthelp/espanol), en la biblioteca de eyes de su condado o en Ja corte que le quede mas cerca. Sino
puede pagar la cuota de presentacién, pida al secretario de fa corte que le dé un formulario de exencién de pago de cuoctas. Sino presenta
‘su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por. Incumpiimiento y la corte fe podrd quitar su ‘sueldo, dinero y blenes sin mas advertencia.
Hay otros requisitos fegales, ES recomendable que liame a un cbogado inmediatamente. Sino conoce aun abogado, puede Hamaraun
servicio de remisién a abogados. Sino puede pagara un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios
legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios fegales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de jucro en el sitio web de
California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California,
www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanal) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte 0 ef colegio de abogados locales.
The name and address of the court is: CASE NUMBER:
(El nombre y direecién de la corte es): : (ne
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALI FORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO CO.
400 MCALLISTER ST.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA_ 94102-4991
SAN FRANCISCO COURT, LIMITED CIVIL CASE
The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attomey, or plaintiff without an attorney, is:
(El nombre, la direccién y ef numero de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):
FLINT C. ZIDE 626-799-8444
LAW OFFICE OF HARRIS & ZIDE
1445 HUNTINGTON DR. #300/STATE BAR NO. 160369 wt
SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030 c ATT D
DATE: ps |} Clerk, by , Deputy
(Fecha) APR 2 8 2008 Gordon Park-Li (Secretario) (Adjunto)
(For proof of service Of this summons, use Proof of Service of Summons (form POS-010).)
(Para prueba de entrega de esta citation use ef formulario Proof of Service of Summons, (POS-010)).
NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served
4. [7 _} as an individual defendant.
as the person sued under the fictitious name of (specify):
3, . J on behalf of (specify):
under: CCP 416.10 (corporation) “7 CCP 416.60 (minor)
CCP 416.20 (defunct corporation) i. CCP 416.70 (conservatee)
CCP 416.40 (association or partnership) ~ _'CCP 416.90 (authorized person)
“"" 4 other (specify):
4. ‘ by personal delivery on (date): Page tott
‘Code of Cini Procedure §§ 412.20, 465
sue s00 (Rev Jory 9-200) SUMMONS muonsATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, Si "FOR COURT USE ONLY
Taber, Bnd Bare
FLINT C. ZIDE . 8
LAW OFFICE OF HARRIS & ZIDE
STATE BAR NO. 160369
1445 HUNTINGTCN DRIVE, SUITE 300
SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030
TevepHONENO: 626-799-8444 FAXNO!
ATTORNEY FOR (Name!
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO °
street aooness. 400 MCALLISTER ST. APR 2 8 2008
MAILING ADORESS:
cnrapzpcon. SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-4991 GORQUN rAtitcL!, Clerk
srancn same. SAN FRANCISCO COURT, LIMITED CIVIL CASE
CASENAME: MIDLAND VS PAUL J KNIESER JR Deputy Clerk
CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET Complex Case Designation
Untimited x Limited . Counter _ Joinder
mount mount Filed with first appearance by defendant
demanded, coo) SoF agg eS less (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.402)
Auto Tort Contract Provisionatty Complex Civil Litigation
ne Auto (22) Breach of contractiwarranty (06) (Cal, Rules of Court, rules 3.400-3.403)
1 Uninsured motorist (46) Rute 3.740 colttections (09) AntitrusyTrade regutation (03)
Other PVPD/WD (Personal Injury/Property ther cottectis > Construction defect (10)
Damage/Wrongful Death) Tort * Pines cotectons 8) Mass tort (40)
+. Asbestos (04) °°" Other contract (37) "Securities litigation (28)
Product liability (24) t Property Environmental/Toxic tort (30)
7" Medical matpractice (45) _= Eminent domain/inverse “7! tngurance coverage claims arising from the
“Other PVPOAWD (23) condemnation (14) above listed pravisionally complex case
rongfut eviction (33) types (44)
ther real property (28) Enforcement of Judgment
"__2 Enforcement of Judgment (20)
Miscellaneous Civil Comolaint
Ne -PUPDWD (Other} Tort
2 ™! Business tort/unfair business practice (07)
Civil rights (08) Untawful Detainer
: ~"". Residential (22) ” RICO (27)
__; Intellectual property (19) 111 Drugs (38) £ "> other complaint (not specified above) (42)
_: Professional negligence (25) Judicial Review Miscetlaneous Civil Petition
"> other non-PUPDAWD tort (35) ~ _" Asset forfeiture (05) “7 < Partnership and corporate governance (21)
Employment Petition re: arbitration award (11) __. Other petition (nat specified above) (43)
~~ Wrongful termination (36) ‘Writ of mandate (02)
_: Other employment (15) £7] Other judicial review (39)
2. This case Is © X Fisnot . complex under rule 3.400 of the Califomia Rules of Court. if the case Is complex, mark the
factors requiring exceptional judicial management:
a. ___! Large number of separately represented parties = d. {__} Large number of witnesses
b. ___ Extensive motion practice raising difficult or novel e. {] Coordination with related actions pending in one or more courts
issues that will be time-consuming to resolve in other counties, states, or countries, or in a federal court
c. |. Substantial amount of documentary evidence {. ~— Substantial postjudgment judicial supervision
3. Remedies sought (check alf that apply): a. -X_ monetary b. _.. nonmonetary; declaratory or injunctive relief c. . punitive
4. Number of causes of action (specify): 2
5. Thiscase _.. is XK. isnot actass action suit.
6. If there are any known related cases, file and serve a notice of related case. (Yo
Date: 04/07/08 >
FLINT Cc. 21DE
{TYPE OR PRINT NAME)
. NOTICE , :
« Plaintiff must file this cover sheet with the first paper filed in the action or proceeding (except smail claims cases or cases filed
under the Probate Code, Family Code, or Welfare and Institutions Code). (Cat. Rules of Court, rule 3.220.) Failure to file may result
in sanctions.
« File this cover sheet in addition to any cover sheet required by focal court rule.
« If this case is complex under rule 3.400 et seq. of the Califomia Rules of Court, you must serve a copy of this cover sheet on all
other parties to the action or proceeding.
Unless this is a collections case under rule 3.740 or a complex case, this cover sheet will be used for statistical purposes only. on
CASE COVER SHEET sie Ca gt Ga, 29,320, 3 4003 08 37
Ferm oon Hancaiay EVIL
naan CIVIL
‘CM-010 (Rev. July 1, 2007]PLD-C-001
FOR COURT USE ONLY
ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name,
e€LINT C. ZIDE
LAW OFFICE OF HARRIS & ZIDE
STATE BAR NO. 160369
SUMMONS ISSUED
1445 HUNTINGTON DRIVE, SUITE 300 FIL D
SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030 Bn Francisco chinks Bor Court
reveHoneno: 626+799-8444 FAX NO. (Optional):
E-MAIL ADORESS (Cotonan: .
ATTORNEY FOR rName): APR 28-2008
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
smneeracoress: 400 MCALLISTER ST. 1
GORDUN ratret, Clerk
MAILING ADDRESS: t jeputy
cirvanozipcove: SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-4991
erancunave: SAN FRANCISCO COURT, LIMITED CIVIL CASE P.NATT
Pantie MIDLAND FUNDING LLC
PAUL J KNIESER JR
5._ INCLUSIVE
: CONTRACT
“X: COMPLAINT "7 AMENDED COMPLAINT (Number):
CROSS-COMPLAINT ‘AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINT (Number):
Jurisdiction (check aif that apply):
X ACTION IS A LIMITED CIVIL CASE
Amount demanded _X_ does not exceed $10,000
ae EN") exceeds $10,000, but does not exceed $25,000
i ACTION IS AN UNLIMITED CIVIL CASE (exceeds $25,000)
__- ACTION IS RECLASSIFIED by this amended compfaint or cross-complaint
from limited to unlimited
from unlimited to limited
14. Plaintiff (name or names): MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC
DEFENDANT:
LX)_poes1 to
‘CASE NUMBER:
cet -98-474711
alleges causes of action against defendant* (name ornames): PAUL J KNIESER JR
2. This pleading, including attachments and exhibits, consists of the following number of pages:
3. a. Each plaintiff named above is a competent adult
“XL except plaintiff (name): MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC
(1) “~ a corporation qualified to do business in Catifomia
(2) _—. an unincorporated entity (describe):
(3) .X_ other (specify); LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
b. __.. Plaintiff (name):
a. ___. has complied with the fictitious business name laws and is doing business under the fictitious name (specify): -
b. _.._ has complied with ail licensing requirements as a licensed (specify):
c. —__ Information about additional plaintiffs who are not competent adults is shown in Attachment 3c.
4, a. Each defendant named above is a natural person _
__. except defendant (name): i_j except defendant (name):
(1) ~~ a business organization, form unknown (1) a business organization, form unknown
(2) .._. a corporation (2) __ acorporation
(3) ~~ an unincorporated entity (describe): (3) 7___ an unincorporated entity (describe):
(4) ~~ a public entity (describe): (4) "a public entity (describe):
(5) ~ "other (specify): (5) ~" other (specify):
* Wins form ss used 89 8 cross-comolaint_ pinni means crose-comolainam and defendant means cross-defendant, Garr rae
Code of Cini Proceduti AZ
toes a Caen COMPLAINT—Contract “8
ot
PLO-C-001 [Rev. January 1. 2007] te, ns—
| short nme: MIDLAND VS PAUL YW KNIESER JR
4. (Continued)
b. The true names of defendants sued as Does are unknown to plaintiff.
~ Doe defendants (specify Doe numbers):
defendants and acted within the scope of that agency or employment.
(1). were the agents or employees of the named
(2) “7 Doe defendants (specify Doe numbers): are persons whose capacities are unknown to
plaintiff,
c ~ Information about additional defendants who are not natural persons Is contained in Attachment 4c.
a. Defendants who are joined under Code of Civil Procedure section 382 are (names):
5. Plaintiff is required to comply with a claims statute, and
a. ° * has complied with applicable claims statutes, or
b. __| is excused from complying because (specify):
6..." This action is subject to Civil Code section 1812.10 ___ Civil Code section 2984.4.
7. This courtis the proper court because
. a defendant entered into the contract here.
”_ a defendant lived here when the contract was entered into.
a defendant lives here now.
the contract was to be performed here.
a defendant is a corporation or unincorporated association and its principat place of business is here.
reat property that is the subject of this action is located here.
|. .X_ other (specify): CCP 395 (B)
e-ppaore
8. The following causes of action are attached and the statements above apply to each (each complaint must have one or
more causes of action attached):
“Breach of Contract
X.. Common Counts
.... Other (specify): -
9. X Other allegations:
PLAINTIFF. IS THE OWNER / ASSIGNEE OF AN AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY DEFENDANT
(S) WITH PLAINTIFF'S PREDECESSOR MARYLAND NATIONAL BANK
PLAINTIFF HAVING TAKEN SAID ASSIGNMENT FOR VALUE.
10. Plaintiff prays for judgment for costs of suit; for such relief as is fair, just, and equitable; and for
a, "xl damages of:$ 1,771.64
b. interest on the damages
a) _ according to proof
(2) X" attne rate of (specify): 10.00 percent per year from (date): 09/14/04
c. X_ attomey’s fees
Q) ofS
__ (2) X° according to proof.
d. _X - other (specify):
SUCH OTHER RELIEF AS THE COURT DEEMS PROPER.
11. X” The paragraphs of this pleading alleged on information and belief are as follp\s (spetiff para: umbers):
14,7
Date: 04/07/08
FLINT c, ZIpE yp VO
(TYPE OR PRINT NAME) ‘ (SIGNATURE OF PLAINTIFF OR ATTORNEY)
‘if you wish to verify this pleading, affix a verifica
PLD-C-001 [Rev. January 1, 2007] COMPLAINT—Contract Page 2of2SHORT TITLE:
J KNIESER JR * Cc
PLO-C-001(2)
MIDLAND VS PAUS
EIRST CAUSE OF ACTION—Common Counts
(numpery
ATTACHMENT TO = X_—- Complaint Cross - Complaint
(Use a separate cause of action form for each cause of action.)
CC-1, Plaintiff (name): MIDLAND FUNDING LLC
alleges that defendant (name): PAUL J KNIESER JR
became indebted to _X_: plaintiff other (name):
a. X within the last four years |
(1) _X7 on an open book account for money due.
(2) _X__ because an account was stated In writing by and between plaintiff and defendant in which it
was agreed that defendant was indebted to plaintiff.
b. J. within the last __- two years «X_ four years
(1) LX, for money had and received by defendant for the use and benefit of plaintiff.
(2) for work, labor, services and materials rendered at the special instance and request of defendant
and for which defendant promised to pay plaintiff
“I the sum of $
__. the reasonable value.
(3) ___ for goods, wares, and merchandise sold and delivered to defendant and for which defendant
promised to pay plaintiff
~. the sum of $
@ reasonabie value.
(4) “> for money tent by plaintiff to defendant at defendant's request.
(5) *... for money paid, laid out, and expended to or for defendant at defendant's special instance and
_ request.
(6) _.. other (specify):
CC-2. $ , which is the reasonable value, is due and unpaid despite plaintiffs demand,
plus prejudgment interest __' according to proof ."; atthe rate of percent per year
from (date):
CC-3, .X_ Plaintiff fs entitled to attorney fees by an agreement or a statute
Ju. of
“K". according to proof.
cc-4. X Other: $1771.64 which is the fixed and agreed amount, is due and unpaid
despite plaintiff's demand plus prejudgment interest at the rate of
ten(10.00) percent per year from 09/14/04. :
Page THREE __
Page tori
‘Code of Cit Procedure.
CAUSE OF ACTION—Common Counts
Judea Couns of Califorrna
PLD-C-001(2} [Rev. January 1. 2007]PLD-C-001(4
———_—
SHORT TITLE: MIDLAND VS PAUL J KNIESER JR
CAUSE OF ACTION—Breach of Contract
SECCND
ATTACHMENT TO XX” Complaint.” Cross ~ Complaint
(Use a separate cause of action form for each cause of action.)
BC-1, Plaintiff (name): MIDLAND FUNDING LLC
alleges that on or about (date): 09/14/04
a’ written “" oral.” ” other (specify):
agreement was made between (name parties to agreement): MIDLAND VS PAUL J KNIESER JR
., Acopy of the agreement is attached as Exhibit A, or .
* The essential terms of the agreement _._ are statedin Attachment BC-1 - X_ areas follows (specity):
PLAINTIFF, OR PLAINTIFF'S PREDECESSOR IN INTEREST, ENTERED INTO A WRITTEN
AGREEMENT WITH DEFENDANTS WHEREBY CREDIT WOULD BE EXTENDED BY PLAINTIFF
TO DEFENDANT, SERVICES RENDERED, GOODS AND SERVICES WOULD BE PROVIDED,
AND/OR MONEY WOULD BE EXPENDED AT DEFENDANTS' REQUEST. IN CONSIDERATION
DEFENDANTS PROMISED TO REPAY PLAINTIFF THE SUMS ADVANCED PLUS INTEREST.
BC-2. Onor about (dates): 09/14/04 ee oe
defendant breached the agreement by | the acts specified in Attachment BC-2 -X ; the following acts
(specify): DEFENDANTS FAILED TO REPAY THE SCM PLUS INTEREST DUE UNDER THE
AGREEMENT.
BC-3. Plaintiff has performed all obligations to defendant except those obligations plaintiff was prevented or
excused from performing.
BC-4. Plaintiff suffered damages legally (proximately) caused by defendant's breach of the agreement
” as stated in Anachment BC-4 X as follows (specify): $1771.64 PLUS INTEREST AT THE
LEGAL RATE OF 10% PER ANNUM.
BC-5. _X__ Plaintiff is entitled to attomey fees by an agreement or a statute
~~ of $
x. according to proof.
BC-6. Other: "
Fe maeuona. CAUSE OF ACTION—Breach of Contract
PLD-C.003(1) [Rev. January 1, 2007]w
moe
C oy C
DECLARATION OF JURISDICTIONAL FACTS
The undersigned declares that he is authorized to make this
declaration for and on behalf of the plaintiff herein. The above
entitled action is not subject to the provisions of Civil Code
Section 1812.10 or Civil Code Section 2984.4. Pursuant to Civil
Procedure Sections 395 and 396(a), the above entitled court is the
proper court for the trial of the above entitled action because:
[x] One of the defendants resided with in the jurisdiction of
the above entitled court at the commencement of this action.
{1 Goods or services or loans were provided within the
jurisdiction of the above entitled court.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the Laws of the State
of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed April 7, 2008, at South Pasaqgena lifornia.
FLINT C. ZIDE
DECLARATION OF JURISDICTIONAL FACTS
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A San Francisco Superior Courts Information Technology Group Document Scanning Lead Sheet _—-Apr28-2008 3:18 pm : Case Number: CGC-08-474711 Filing Date: Apr-28-2008 3:15 Juke Box: 001 Image: 02104636 COMPLAINT MIDLAND FUNDING LLC VS. PAUL J KNIESER JR et al 001002104636 Instructions: Please place this sheet on top of the document to be scanned.wees suf.ONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) £0 FS URTUSE OMY NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: ‘so19 0 = (AVISO.AL DEMANDADO): AUL J KNIESER JR DOES 1 TO 5, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): MIDLAND FUNDING LLC may want to call an attorney referral service. if you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legat Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center {www .courtinfo.ca.gow/selfhefp), oF by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tlene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que Je entreguen esta citacién y papeles legales pare presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una ilamada telefénica no fo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en facorte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y més informacién en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes da California {www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selthelp/espanol), en la biblioteca de eyes de su condado o en Ja corte que le quede mas cerca. Sino puede pagar la cuota de presentacién, pida al secretario de fa corte que le dé un formulario de exencién de pago de cuoctas. Sino presenta ‘su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por. Incumpiimiento y la corte fe podrd quitar su ‘sueldo, dinero y blenes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos fegales, ES recomendable que liame a un cbogado inmediatamente. Sino conoce aun abogado, puede Hamaraun servicio de remisién a abogados. Sino puede pagara un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios fegales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de jucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanal) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte 0 ef colegio de abogados locales. The name and address of the court is: CASE NUMBER: (El nombre y direecién de la corte es): : (ne SUPERIOR COURT OF CALI FORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO CO. 400 MCALLISTER ST. SAN FRANCISCO, CA_ 94102-4991 SAN FRANCISCO COURT, LIMITED CIVIL CASE The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attomey, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccién y ef numero de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): FLINT C. ZIDE 626-799-8444 LAW OFFICE OF HARRIS & ZIDE 1445 HUNTINGTON DR. #300/STATE BAR NO. 160369 wt SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030 c ATT D DATE: ps |} Clerk, by , Deputy (Fecha) APR 2 8 2008 Gordon Park-Li (Secretario) (Adjunto) (For proof of service Of this summons, use Proof of Service of Summons (form POS-010).) (Para prueba de entrega de esta citation use ef formulario Proof of Service of Summons, (POS-010)). NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 4. [7 _} as an individual defendant. as the person sued under the fictitious name of (specify): 3, . J on behalf of (specify): under: CCP 416.10 (corporation) “7 CCP 416.60 (minor) CCP 416.20 (defunct corporation) i. CCP 416.70 (conservatee) CCP 416.40 (association or partnership) ~ _'CCP 416.90 (authorized person) “"" 4 other (specify): 4. ‘ by personal delivery on (date): Page tott ‘Code of Cini Procedure §§ 412.20, 465 sue s00 (Rev Jory 9-200) SUMMONS muonsATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, Si "FOR COURT USE ONLY Taber, Bnd Bare FLINT C. ZIDE . 8 LAW OFFICE OF HARRIS & ZIDE STATE BAR NO. 160369 1445 HUNTINGTCN DRIVE, SUITE 300 SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030 TevepHONENO: 626-799-8444 FAXNO! ATTORNEY FOR (Name! SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO ° street aooness. 400 MCALLISTER ST. APR 2 8 2008 MAILING ADORESS: cnrapzpcon. SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-4991 GORQUN rAtitcL!, Clerk srancn same. SAN FRANCISCO COURT, LIMITED CIVIL CASE CASENAME: MIDLAND VS PAUL J KNIESER JR Deputy Clerk CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET Complex Case Designation Untimited x Limited . Counter _ Joinder mount mount Filed with first appearance by defendant demanded, coo) SoF agg eS less (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.402) Auto Tort Contract Provisionatty Complex Civil Litigation ne Auto (22) Breach of contractiwarranty (06) (Cal, Rules of Court, rules 3.400-3.403) 1 Uninsured motorist (46) Rute 3.740 colttections (09) AntitrusyTrade regutation (03) Other PVPD/WD (Personal Injury/Property ther cottectis > Construction defect (10) Damage/Wrongful Death) Tort * Pines cotectons 8) Mass tort (40) +. Asbestos (04) °°" Other contract (37) "Securities litigation (28) Product liability (24) t Property Environmental/Toxic tort (30) 7" Medical matpractice (45) _= Eminent domain/inverse “7! tngurance coverage claims arising from the “Other PVPOAWD (23) condemnation (14) above listed pravisionally complex case rongfut eviction (33) types (44) ther real property (28) Enforcement of Judgment "__2 Enforcement of Judgment (20) Miscellaneous Civil Comolaint Ne -PUPDWD (Other} Tort 2 ™! Business tort/unfair business practice (07) Civil rights (08) Untawful Detainer : ~"". Residential (22) ” RICO (27) __; Intellectual property (19) 111 Drugs (38) £ "> other complaint (not specified above) (42) _: Professional negligence (25) Judicial Review Miscetlaneous Civil Petition "> other non-PUPDAWD tort (35) ~ _" Asset forfeiture (05) “7 < Partnership and corporate governance (21) Employment Petition re: arbitration award (11) __. Other petition (nat specified above) (43) ~~ Wrongful termination (36) ‘Writ of mandate (02) _: Other employment (15) £7] Other judicial review (39) 2. This case Is © X Fisnot . complex under rule 3.400 of the Califomia Rules of Court. if the case Is complex, mark the factors requiring exceptional judicial management: a. ___! Large number of separately represented parties = d. {__} Large number of witnesses b. ___ Extensive motion practice raising difficult or novel e. {] Coordination with related actions pending in one or more courts issues that will be time-consuming to resolve in other counties, states, or countries, or in a federal court c. |. Substantial amount of documentary evidence {. ~— Substantial postjudgment judicial supervision 3. Remedies sought (check alf that apply): a. -X_ monetary b. _.. nonmonetary; declaratory or injunctive relief c. . punitive 4. Number of causes of action (specify): 2 5. Thiscase _.. is XK. isnot actass action suit. 6. If there are any known related cases, file and serve a notice of related case. (Yo Date: 04/07/08 > FLINT Cc. 21DE {TYPE OR PRINT NAME) . NOTICE , : « Plaintiff must file this cover sheet with the first paper filed in the action or proceeding (except smail claims cases or cases filed under the Probate Code, Family Code, or Welfare and Institutions Code). (Cat. Rules of Court, rule 3.220.) Failure to file may result in sanctions. « File this cover sheet in addition to any cover sheet required by focal court rule. « If this case is complex under rule 3.400 et seq. of the Califomia Rules of Court, you must serve a copy of this cover sheet on all other parties to the action or proceeding. Unless this is a collections case under rule 3.740 or a complex case, this cover sheet will be used for statistical purposes only. on CASE COVER SHEET sie Ca gt Ga, 29,320, 3 4003 08 37 Ferm oon Hancaiay EVIL naan CIVIL ‘CM-010 (Rev. July 1, 2007]PLD-C-001 FOR COURT USE ONLY ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, e€LINT C. ZIDE LAW OFFICE OF HARRIS & ZIDE STATE BAR NO. 160369 SUMMONS ISSUED 1445 HUNTINGTON DRIVE, SUITE 300 FIL D SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030 Bn Francisco chinks Bor Court reveHoneno: 626+799-8444 FAX NO. (Optional): E-MAIL ADORESS (Cotonan: . ATTORNEY FOR rName): APR 28-2008 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO smneeracoress: 400 MCALLISTER ST. 1 GORDUN ratret, Clerk MAILING ADDRESS: t jeputy cirvanozipcove: SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-4991 erancunave: SAN FRANCISCO COURT, LIMITED CIVIL CASE P.NATT Pantie MIDLAND FUNDING LLC PAUL J KNIESER JR 5._ INCLUSIVE : CONTRACT “X: COMPLAINT "7 AMENDED COMPLAINT (Number): CROSS-COMPLAINT ‘AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINT (Number): Jurisdiction (check aif that apply): X ACTION IS A LIMITED CIVIL CASE Amount demanded _X_ does not exceed $10,000 ae EN") exceeds $10,000, but does not exceed $25,000 i ACTION IS AN UNLIMITED CIVIL CASE (exceeds $25,000) __- ACTION IS RECLASSIFIED by this amended compfaint or cross-complaint from limited to unlimited from unlimited to limited 14. Plaintiff (name or names): MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC DEFENDANT: LX)_poes1 to ‘CASE NUMBER: cet -98-474711 alleges causes of action against defendant* (name ornames): PAUL J KNIESER JR 2. This pleading, including attachments and exhibits, consists of the following number of pages: 3. a. Each plaintiff named above is a competent adult “XL except plaintiff (name): MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC (1) “~ a corporation qualified to do business in Catifomia (2) _—. an unincorporated entity (describe): (3) .X_ other (specify); LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY b. __.. Plaintiff (name): a. ___. has complied with the fictitious business name laws and is doing business under the fictitious name (specify): - b. _.._ has complied with ail licensing requirements as a licensed (specify): c. —__ Information about additional plaintiffs who are not competent adults is shown in Attachment 3c. 4, a. Each defendant named above is a natural person _ __. except defendant (name): i_j except defendant (name): (1) ~~ a business organization, form unknown (1) a business organization, form unknown (2) .._. a corporation (2) __ acorporation (3) ~~ an unincorporated entity (describe): (3) 7___ an unincorporated entity (describe): (4) ~~ a public entity (describe): (4) "a public entity (describe): (5) ~ "other (specify): (5) ~" other (specify): * Wins form ss used 89 8 cross-comolaint_ pinni means crose-comolainam and defendant means cross-defendant, Garr rae Code of Cini Proceduti AZ toes a Caen COMPLAINT—Contract “8 ot PLO-C-001 [Rev. January 1. 2007] te, ns— | short nme: MIDLAND VS PAUL YW KNIESER JR 4. (Continued) b. The true names of defendants sued as Does are unknown to plaintiff. ~ Doe defendants (specify Doe numbers): defendants and acted within the scope of that agency or employment. (1). were the agents or employees of the named (2) “7 Doe defendants (specify Doe numbers): are persons whose capacities are unknown to plaintiff, c ~ Information about additional defendants who are not natural persons Is contained in Attachment 4c. a. Defendants who are joined under Code of Civil Procedure section 382 are (names): 5. Plaintiff is required to comply with a claims statute, and a. ° * has complied with applicable claims statutes, or b. __| is excused from complying because (specify): 6..." This action is subject to Civil Code section 1812.10 ___ Civil Code section 2984.4. 7. This courtis the proper court because . a defendant entered into the contract here. ”_ a defendant lived here when the contract was entered into. a defendant lives here now. the contract was to be performed here. a defendant is a corporation or unincorporated association and its principat place of business is here. reat property that is the subject of this action is located here. |. .X_ other (specify): CCP 395 (B) e-ppaore 8. The following causes of action are attached and the statements above apply to each (each complaint must have one or more causes of action attached): “Breach of Contract X.. Common Counts .... Other (specify): - 9. X Other allegations: PLAINTIFF. IS THE OWNER / ASSIGNEE OF AN AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY DEFENDANT (S) WITH PLAINTIFF'S PREDECESSOR MARYLAND NATIONAL BANK PLAINTIFF HAVING TAKEN SAID ASSIGNMENT FOR VALUE. 10. Plaintiff prays for judgment for costs of suit; for such relief as is fair, just, and equitable; and for a, "xl damages of:$ 1,771.64 b. interest on the damages a) _ according to proof (2) X" attne rate of (specify): 10.00 percent per year from (date): 09/14/04 c. X_ attomey’s fees Q) ofS __ (2) X° according to proof. d. _X - other (specify): SUCH OTHER RELIEF AS THE COURT DEEMS PROPER. 11. X” The paragraphs of this pleading alleged on information and belief are as follp\s (spetiff para: umbers): 14,7 Date: 04/07/08 FLINT c, ZIpE yp VO (TYPE OR PRINT NAME) ‘ (SIGNATURE OF PLAINTIFF OR ATTORNEY) ‘if you wish to verify this pleading, affix a verifica PLD-C-001 [Rev. January 1, 2007] COMPLAINT—Contract Page 2of2SHORT TITLE: J KNIESER JR * Cc PLO-C-001(2) MIDLAND VS PAUS EIRST CAUSE OF ACTION—Common Counts (numpery ATTACHMENT TO = X_—- Complaint Cross - Complaint (Use a separate cause of action form for each cause of action.) CC-1, Plaintiff (name): MIDLAND FUNDING LLC alleges that defendant (name): PAUL J KNIESER JR became indebted to _X_: plaintiff other (name): a. X within the last four years | (1) _X7 on an open book account for money due. (2) _X__ because an account was stated In writing by and between plaintiff and defendant in which it was agreed that defendant was indebted to plaintiff. b. J. within the last __- two years «X_ four years (1) LX, for money had and received by defendant for the use and benefit of plaintiff. (2) for work, labor, services and materials rendered at the special instance and request of defendant and for which defendant promised to pay plaintiff “I the sum of $ __. the reasonable value. (3) ___ for goods, wares, and merchandise sold and delivered to defendant and for which defendant promised to pay plaintiff ~. the sum of $ @ reasonabie value. (4) “> for money tent by plaintiff to defendant at defendant's request. (5) *... for money paid, laid out, and expended to or for defendant at defendant's special instance and _ request. (6) _.. other (specify): CC-2. $ , which is the reasonable value, is due and unpaid despite plaintiffs demand, plus prejudgment interest __' according to proof ."; atthe rate of percent per year from (date): CC-3, .X_ Plaintiff fs entitled to attorney fees by an agreement or a statute Ju. of “K". according to proof. cc-4. X Other: $1771.64 which is the fixed and agreed amount, is due and unpaid despite plaintiff's demand plus prejudgment interest at the rate of ten(10.00) percent per year from 09/14/04. : Page THREE __ Page tori ‘Code of Cit Procedure. CAUSE OF ACTION—Common Counts Judea Couns of Califorrna PLD-C-001(2} [Rev. January 1. 2007]PLD-C-001(4 ———_— SHORT TITLE: MIDLAND VS PAUL J KNIESER JR CAUSE OF ACTION—Breach of Contract SECCND ATTACHMENT TO XX” Complaint.” Cross ~ Complaint (Use a separate cause of action form for each cause of action.) BC-1, Plaintiff (name): MIDLAND FUNDING LLC alleges that on or about (date): 09/14/04 a’ written “" oral.” ” other (specify): agreement was made between (name parties to agreement): MIDLAND VS PAUL J KNIESER JR ., Acopy of the agreement is attached as Exhibit A, or . * The essential terms of the agreement _._ are statedin Attachment BC-1 - X_ areas follows (specity): PLAINTIFF, OR PLAINTIFF'S PREDECESSOR IN INTEREST, ENTERED INTO A WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH DEFENDANTS WHEREBY CREDIT WOULD BE EXTENDED BY PLAINTIFF TO DEFENDANT, SERVICES RENDERED, GOODS AND SERVICES WOULD BE PROVIDED, AND/OR MONEY WOULD BE EXPENDED AT DEFENDANTS' REQUEST. IN CONSIDERATION DEFENDANTS PROMISED TO REPAY PLAINTIFF THE SUMS ADVANCED PLUS INTEREST. BC-2. Onor about (dates): 09/14/04 ee oe defendant breached the agreement by | the acts specified in Attachment BC-2 -X ; the following acts (specify): DEFENDANTS FAILED TO REPAY THE SCM PLUS INTEREST DUE UNDER THE AGREEMENT. BC-3. Plaintiff has performed all obligations to defendant except those obligations plaintiff was prevented or excused from performing. BC-4. Plaintiff suffered damages legally (proximately) caused by defendant's breach of the agreement ” as stated in Anachment BC-4 X as follows (specify): $1771.64 PLUS INTEREST AT THE LEGAL RATE OF 10% PER ANNUM. BC-5. _X__ Plaintiff is entitled to attomey fees by an agreement or a statute ~~ of $ x. according to proof. BC-6. Other: " Fe maeuona. CAUSE OF ACTION—Breach of Contract PLD-C.003(1) [Rev. January 1, 2007]w moe C oy C DECLARATION OF JURISDICTIONAL FACTS The undersigned declares that he is authorized to make this declaration for and on behalf of the plaintiff herein. The above entitled action is not subject to the provisions of Civil Code Section 1812.10 or Civil Code Section 2984.4. Pursuant to Civil Procedure Sections 395 and 396(a), the above entitled court is the proper court for the trial of the above entitled action because: [x] One of the defendants resided with in the jurisdiction of the above entitled court at the commencement of this action. {1 Goods or services or loans were provided within the jurisdiction of the above entitled court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the Laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed April 7, 2008, at South Pasaqgena lifornia. FLINT C. ZIDE DECLARATION OF JURISDICTIONAL FACTS 1