Vacate Default Judgment Guide

Summary

In Massachusetts, vacating a default judgment requires showing a valid reason for missing the response deadline and a potentially successful defense. Emphasize any deception or coercion involved, improper service, and violations of laws such as usury or the FDCPA. Highlight any fraudulent actions, such as illegal interest rates or mortgage fraud, and request additional time to gather evidence. A cease and desist letter can be sent to halt collection efforts, citing FDCPA violations and the statute of limitations for unsecured debt. Legal actions on judgments can be enforced for 20 years, but collection on the underlying debt is subject to a six-year limit. Consider consulting a local attorney for personalized advice.

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~United States Bankruptcy Court District of Rhode Island Case No: *:*-bk-* Adversary Proceeding: Classic Display, Inc. ~Motion to Vacate Default Judgment Introduction: Karen Merritt respectfully moves this Court to vacate the default judgment entered against her on November *, *, in the amount of $*,*. Grounds for Motion: *. Fraud in the Execution: - Deceived by advisor and three other parties (James Tiernan, Richard Fagan, Pensco Trust Company). - Divorce decree awarded property free from mortgage payments. - Coerced into signing under false pretenses.

To strengthen your motion to vacate the default judgment, you should emphasize the following points clearly and concisely:
- The specific details of how you were deceived by the advisor and the other parties.
- The timeline and evidence of the coercion and false pretenses.
- The divorce decree that awarded you the property free from mortgage payments.
Is there any documentation or evidence you can provide to support these claims?

*. Improper Service: - Does not recall being properly served, impacting her defense. *. Advisor’s Charges: - Charged $*,* for services never received. *. Usury and Other Violations: - Loan’s interest rate violated Massachusetts usury laws - Truth in Lending and RESPA violations.

To strengthen your motion to vacate the default judgment, ensure you include:
- Detailed description of how the advisor and others deceived you.
- Timeline and evidence of coercion and false pretenses.
- Divorce decree awarding you property free from mortgage payments.
- Documentation or evidence supporting improper service, advisor’s charges, and usury violations.
Do you have these documents and evidence ready?

*. Fraudulent Transfer of Title: - Fraudulent under U.C.C. Sections *-* and *-*. - No money received, signed under false pretenses. *. Mortgage Fraud: - Illegal use of IRA funds for mortgage fraud under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter *, Section *. *. Self-Dealing: - Engaged in self-dealing, violating ERISA.

To further strengthen your motion to vacate the default judgment, ensure you include:
- Specific details of the fraudulent transfer of title under U.C.C. Sections *-* and *-*.
- Evidence of illegal use of IRA funds under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter *, Section *.
- Documentation of self-dealing violations under ERISA.
Do you have this documentation ready?

*. Contract Invalidity: - The contract is void ab initio due to lack of a meeting of the minds and misrepresentation of the document's nature. - Violates public policy under the Dodd-Frank Act as Plaintiff was unqualified for the mortgage.She was unemployed . *. Financial Harm: - Under the Massachusetts Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act, the transfer was made with the intent to defraud, hinder, or delay creditors, causing significant financial harm. Request for Time: - Additional time to gather necessary documents and evidence. Prayer for Relief: - Vacate the default judgment against Karen Merritt. - Reopen the case for a fair hearing based on newly gathered evidence. - Grant additional time to collect and present relevant documentation

To strengthen your motion to vacate the default judgment, ensure you include:
- Detailed account of the advisor's deception and coercion.
- Timeline and evidence of false pretenses.
- Divorce decree evidence.
- Documentation supporting improper service, advisor’s charges, usury violations.
- Evidence of fraudulent transfer of title and illegal use of IRA funds.
- Documentation of self-dealing under ERISA.
- Evidence related to contract invalidity and violations of the Dodd-Frank Act.
Do you have these documents and evidence ready to submit?

I am requesting time to collect. In addition I have the confession of Tiernan with Judge Stern at a bench trial confessing to the fact that he knowing collected on an illegal interest rate and illegal foreclosed. I want to request time to present all of my evidence. I believe that attorney are awarded this when representing a new client in a case. Therefore as a pro se litigant can I ask this too?

Yes, as a pro se litigant, you can request additional time to gather and present your evidence. It's important to clearly communicate this request to the court. Here are some key points to include:
- Explain the need for additional time due to the complexity of the evidence.
- Mention the confession of Tiernan.
- Highlight that such requests are commonly granted to attorneys.
Do you have any specific deadlines approaching?

No. I recieved a notice of entry by opposing attorney. Id like to cite that both Tiernan and attorney Beil have violated the FDCPA failing to represent themselves as debt collectors under the FDCPA. In addition although default judgement are enforeceable for 20 years in Massachusetts one only has 6 years to collect on an unsecured debt. Therfore this debt is time barred and since this too was not stated this too is a violation under FDCPA.

You can strengthen your motion by citing violations of the FDCPA and the statute of limitations for collecting unsecured debt in Massachusetts. Here's how you can structure your points:
- FDCPA Violations: Tiernan and Beil failed to disclose their status as debt collectors.
- Statute of Limitations: Under Massachusetts law, the statute of limitations for collecting unsecured debt is 6 years. This debt is time-barred.
- Default Judgment: Although enforceable for 20 years, the debt cannot be collected if the statute of limitations has expired.
Do you need assistance drafting the specific language for your motion?

The default judgment was entered against me on Novemeber *, *.

To vacate the default judgment entered against you on November *, *, ensure you emphasize the following points in your motion:
- FDCPA Violations: Tiernan and Beil failed to represent themselves as debt collectors.
- Statute of Limitations: Massachusetts law limits collection on unsecured debt to 6 years.
- Confession of Tiernan: Mention the confession regarding illegal interest rates and foreclosure.
- Request for Additional Time: Clearly explain the need for more time to gather evidence.
Do you have a draft of your motion ready, or do you need help with specific language?

Question - do yoi think its advisable first to send a seise and desist letter to attorney Beil citing FDCPA violations?

Sending a cease and desist letter citing FDCPA violations could be a strategic first step to stop further collection efforts.
- Clearly state FDCPA violations (failure to disclose debt collector status, attempting to collect time-barred debt).
- Request cessation of all collection activities.
Do you need help drafting the letter?

YES!! Pleaase drfat citing all the necessary statutes and Laws.

Certainly! Here’s a draft for your cease and desist letter:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
Attorney Beil
[Attorney's Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
RE: Cease and Desist Notice - FDCPA Violations
Dear Attorney Beil,
I am writing to formally request that you cease all collection activities related to the alleged debt associated with the default judgment entered against me on November *, *, in the case of Classic Display, Inc.
This request is made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), * U.S.C. §§ * et seq., for the following reasons:
*. Failure to Disclose Debt Collector Status: Under * U.S.C. § 1692e(*), you are required to disclose in all communications that you are attempting to collect a debt and that any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Your failure to represent yourself as a debt collector is a direct violation of this provision.
*. Attempting to Collect Time-Barred Debt: The statute of limitationsfor collecting unsecured debt in Massachusetts is six years, under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter *, Section *. The debt in question is time-barred, and your attempt to collect it violates * U.S.C. § 1692f.
Given these violations, I demand that you immediately cease all collection activities and refrain from further contacting me regarding this debt.
Failure to comply with this request will leave me no choice but to pursue all available legal remedies, including filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.
Please confirm receipt of this letter and your intention to comply by ceasing all collection efforts within 15 days of the date of this letter.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Would you like any additional information or adjustments to this draft?

Please validate that under under * u.S.c. section 1692e(*) the follwoing documents that he sent me no where does it state that he is a debt collector attempting collect on a time -barred debt including Entry of Appearance, Notice of Assignement of Judgement amd * Fountain Street LLC motion for issuance Of A Writ Of execution.

Under * U.S.C. § 1692e(*), debt collectors must disclose in all communications that they are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If the documents you received do not include this disclosure, it may constitute a violation.
Would you like assistance with drafting an additional complaint or motion regarding these violations?

What i would like assistance in is citng that given your client October *, * Massachusetts imputes knowledge from an attorney to his client as receiving notice. Therefore, please today be aware of what your client, James Tiernan testified before the Honorable Richard G. Stearns, United States District Judge, Bench Trial Day EXCERPT: Testimony of James M. Tiernan, October *, *: - Q: Now, you have a degree in finance, correct? - A: I do. - Q: And you were a commercial banker for 20 years? - A: I was. - Q: And you worked in commercial lending during that period of time? - A: Yes.

To cite the notice imputed to an attorney’s client in Massachusetts, you can refer to the following:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
Attorney Beil
[Attorney's Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
RE: Cease and Desist Notice - FDCPA Violations and Illegal Activities
Dear Attorney Beil,
I am writing to formally request that you cease all collection activities related to the alleged debt associated with the default judgment entered against me on November *, *, in the case of Classic Display, Inc. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), * U.S.C. §§ * et seq., for the following reasons:
*. Failure to Disclose Debt Collector Status: Under * U.S.C. § 1692e(*), you are required to disclose in all communications that you are attempting to collect a debt and that any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Your failure to represent yourself as a debt collector is a direct violation of this provision.
*. Attempting toCollect Time-Barred Debt: The statute of limitations for collecting unsecured debt in Massachusetts is six years, under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter *, Section *. The debt in question is time-barred, and your attempt to collect it violates * U.S.C. § 1692f.
*. Illegal Interest Rates: As evidenced by the testimony of James M. Tiernan on October *, *, before the Honorable Richard G. Stearns, PENSCO charged Ms. Merritt interest that was not allowed under the note.
Given these violations, I demand that you immediately cease all collection activities and refrain from further contacting me regarding this debt. Let this cease and desist letter establish notice that any further filings or actions from you against me or my properties will be acts in furtherance of crimes including illegal foreclosure, usury, and violations of 93A federal statutes of mail fraud, money laundering, and bankruptcy fraud. Additionally, your actions would be in violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct, which state that no attorney should knowingly harm a third party.
Failure to comply with this request will leave me no choice but to pursue all available legal remedies, including filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the

- Q: Now, the notes that we have been talking about, and your counsel showed you Exhibits * and *, they don't provide for the compounding of interest, correct? - A: Correct. - Q: And they were designed to provide for the payment of simple interest? - A: I believe so. - Q: And just for context, when interest compounds at the end of every calculation period, the interest gets added to the principal, right? - A: Yes. - Q: And over time a borrower is assessed more and more interest each year, right? - A: Yes. - Q: You would agree with me that PENSCO was charging Ms. Merritt interest that was not allowed under the note, right?

Your cease and desist letter should reflect the detailed points you mentioned. Here’s a revised draft:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
Attorney Beil
[Attorney's Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
RE: Cease and Desist Notice - FDCPA Violations and Illegal Activities
Dear Attorney Beil,
I am writing to formally request that you cease all collection activities related to the alleged debt associated with the default judgment entered against me on November *, *, in the case of Classic Display, Inc. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), * U.S.C. §§ * et seq., for the following reasons:
*. Failure to Disclose Debt Collector Status: Under * U.S.C. § 1692e(*), you are required to disclose in all communications that you are attempting to collect a debt and that any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Your failure to represent yourself as a debt collector is a direct violation of this provision, as evidenced by the documents you sent,including the Entry of Appearance, Notice of Assignment of Judgment, and * Fountain Street LLC Motion for Issuance Of A Writ Of Execution.
*. Attempting to Collect Time-Barred Debt: The statute of limitations for collecting unsecured debt in Massachusetts is six years, under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter *, Section *. The debt in question is time-barred, and your attempt to collect it violates * U.S.C. § 1692f.
*. Illegal Interest Rates: As evidenced by the testimony of James M. Tiernan on October *, *, before the Honorable Richard G. Stearns, PENSCO charged Ms. Merritt interest that was not allowed under the note.
Given these violations, I demand that you immediately cease all collection activities and refrain from further contacting me regarding this debt. Let this cease and desist letter establish notice that any further filings or actions from you against me or my properties will be acts in furtherance of crimes including illegal foreclosure, usury, and violations of 93A federal statutes of mail fraud, money laundering, and bankruptcy fraud. Additionally, your actions would be in violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct, which state that no attorney should knowingly harm a third party

- A: Yes. Let this cease and desist letter establish notice that any further filings or actions from you aginst me or my properties, will be acts by you infurtherance oft the crime to conspire to complete Illegal forecloure, Usury and 93A vilations federal stautes of mail fraid, money laundering and bankruptcy fraud. In addition your acts would be in violation of the Rules of professional conduct - no attorney should knowingly harm a third oarty,. Please include with statutes.

Here’s a draft for your cease and desist letter:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
Attorney Beil
[Attorney's Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
RE: Cease and Desist Notice - FDCPA Violations and Illegal Activities
Dear Attorney Beil,
I am writing to formally request that you cease all collection activities related to the alleged debt associated with the default judgment entered against me on November *, *, in the case of Classic Display, Inc. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), * U.S.C. §§ * et seq., for the following reasons:
*. Failure to Disclose Debt Collector Status: Under * U.S.C. § 1692e(*), you are required to disclose in all communications that you are attempting to collect a debt and that any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Your failure to represent yourself as a debt collector is a direct violation of this provision.
*. Attempting to Collect Time-Barred Debt: The statute oflimitations for collecting unsecured debt in Massachusetts is six years, under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter *, Section *. The debt in question is time-barred, and your attempt to collect it violates * U.S.C. § 1692f.
*. Illegal Interest Rates: As evidenced by the testimony of James M. Tiernan on October *, *, before the Honorable Richard G. Stearns, PENSCO charged Ms. Merritt interest that was not allowed under the note. Specific excerpts from his testimony include:
- Q: Now, the notes that we have been talking about, and your counsel showed you Exhibits * and *, they don't provide for the compounding of interest, correct?
- A: Correct.
- Q: And they were designed to provide for the payment of simple interest?
- A: I believe so.
- Q: And just for context, when interest compounds at the end of every calculation period, the interest gets added to the principal, right?
- A: Yes.
- Q: And over time a borrower is assessed more and more interest each year, right?
- A: Yes.
- Q: You would agree with me that

only From " - Q: You would agree with me that' onward without the borderline.

- PENSCO was charging Ms. Merritt interest that was not allowed under the note, right?
- A: Yes.
Let this cease and desist letter establish notice that any further filings or actions from you against me or my properties will be acts by you in furtherance of crimes, including illegal foreclosure, usury, and violations of 93A federal statutes of mail fraud, money laundering, and bankruptcy fraud. Additionally, your actions would be in violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct, which state that no attorney should knowingly harm a third party.

Can you state this in leag words usinh rules and Laws?Let this cease and desist letter establish notice that any further filings or actions from you against me or my properties will be acts by you in furtherance of crimes, including illegal foreclosure, usury, and violations of 93A federal statutes of mail fraud, money laundering, and bankruptcy fraud. Additionally, your actions would be in violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct, which state that no attorney should knowingly harm a third party.

Here's the revised version in legal terms:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
Attorney Beil
[Attorney's Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
RE: Cease and Desist Notice - FDCPA Violations and Illegal Activities
Dear Attorney Beil,
I am writing to formally request that you cease all collection activities related to the alleged debt associated with the default judgment entered against me on November *, *, in the case of Classic Display, Inc. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), * U.S.C. §§ * et seq., for the following reasons:
*. Failure to Disclose Debt Collector Status: Under * U.S.C. § 1692e(*), you are required to disclose in all communications that you are attempting to collect a debt and that any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Your failure to represent yourself as a debt collector is a direct violation of this provision.
*. Attempting to Collect Time-Barred Debt: The statute of limitations for collectingunsecured debt in Massachusetts is six years, under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter *, Section *. The debt in question is time-barred, and your attempt to collect it violates * U.S.C. § 1692f.
*. Illegal Interest Rates: As evidenced by the testimony of James M. Tiernan on October *, *, before the Honorable Richard G. Stearns, PENSCO charged Ms. Merritt interest that was not allowed under the note. Specific excerpts from his testimony include:
- Q: You would agree with me that PENSCO was charging Ms. Merritt interest that was not allowed under the note, right?
- A: Yes.
Let this cease and desist letter establish notice that any further filings or actions from you against me or my properties will be acts by you in furtherance of crimes, including illegal foreclosure, usury, and violations of 93A federal statutes of mail fraud, money laundering, and bankruptcy fraud. Additionally, your actions would be in violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct, which state that no attorney should knowingly harm a third party.
Failure to comply with this request will leave me no choice but to pursue all available legal remedies, including filing a complaint with

league wording. Laws and rules. Sorry for the spelling!!!

Certainly! Here’s a more formal and legally precise version:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
Attorney Beil
[Attorney's Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
RE: Cease and Desist Notice - FDCPA Violations and Illegal Activities
Dear Attorney Beil,
I am writing to formally request that you cease all collection activities related to the alleged debt associated with the default judgment entered against me on November *, *, in the case of Classic Display, Inc. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), * U.S.C. §§ * et seq., for the following reasons:
*. Failure to Disclose Debt Collector Status: Under * U.S.C. § 1692e(*), you are required to disclose in all communications that you are attempting to collect a debt and that any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Your failure to represent yourself as a debt collector is a direct violation of this provision, as evidenced by the documents you sent, including the Entry of Appearance, Noticeof Assignment of Judgment, and * Fountain Street LLC Motion for Issuance Of A Writ Of Execution.
*. Attempting to Collect Time-Barred Debt: The statute of limitations for collecting unsecured debt in Massachusetts is six years, under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter *, Section *. The debt in question is time-barred, and your attempt to collect it violates * U.S.C. § 1692f.
*. Illegal Interest Rates: As evidenced by the testimony of James M. Tiernan on October *, *, before the Honorable Richard G. Stearns, PENSCO charged Ms. Merritt interest that was not allowed under the note. Specific excerpts from his testimony include:
- Q: Now, the notes that we have been talking about, and your counsel showed you Exhibits * and *, they don't provide for the compounding of interest, correct?
- A: Correct.
- Q: And they were designed to provide for the payment of simple interest?
- A: I believe so.
- Q: And just for context, when interest compounds at the end of every calculation period, the interest gets added to the principal, right?
- A

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Here's the revised legal version of your cease and desist letter:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
Attorney Beil
[Attorney's Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
RE: Cease and Desist Notice - FDCPA Violations and Illegal Activities
Dear Attorney Beil,
I am writing to formally request that you cease all collection activities related to the alleged debt associated with the default judgment entered against me on November *, *, in the case of Classic Display, Inc. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), * U.S.C. §§ * et seq., for the following reasons:
*. Failure to Disclose Debt Collector Status: Under * U.S.C. § 1692e(*), you are required to disclose in all communications that you are attempting to collect a debt and that any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Your failure to represent yourself as a debt collector is a direct violation of this provision, as evidenced by the documents you sent, including the Entry of Appearance, Noticeof Assignment of Judgment, and * Fountain Street LLC Motion for Issuance of a Writ of Execution.
*. Attempting to Collect Time-Barred Debt: The statute of limitations for collecting unsecured debt in Massachusetts is six years, under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter *, Section *. The debt in question is time-barred, and your attempt to collect it violates * U.S.C. § 1692f.
*. Illegal Interest Rates: As evidenced by the testimony of James M. Tiernan on October *, *, before the Honorable Richard G. Stearns, PENSCO charged Ms. Merritt interest that was not allowed under the note. Specific excerpts from his testimony include:
- Q: Now, the notes that we have been talking about, and your counsel showed you Exhibits * and *, they don't provide for the compounding of interest, correct?
- A: Correct.
- Q: And they were designed to provide for the payment of simple interest?
- A: I believe so.
- Q: And just for context, when interest compounds at the end of every calculation period, the interest gets added to the principal, right?
- A

From, "A: Correct. - Q: And they were designed to provide for the payment of simple interest? - A: I believe so. - Q: And just for context, when interest compounds at the end of every calculation period, the interest gets added to the principal, right?" onward

Here's the revised legal version of your cease and desist letter with the specific excerpts included:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
Attorney Beil
[Attorney's Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
RE: Cease and Desist Notice - FDCPA Violations and Illegal Activities
Dear Attorney Beil,
I am writing to formally request that you cease all collection activities related to the alleged debt associated with the default judgment entered against me on November *, *, in the case of Classic Display, Inc. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), * U.S.C. §§ * et seq., for the following reasons:
*. Failure to Disclose Debt Collector Status: Under * U.S.C. § 1692e(*), you are required to disclose in all communications that you are attempting to collect a debt and that any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Your failure to represent yourself as a debt collector is a direct violation of this provision, as evidenced by the documents you sent, including theEntry of Appearance, Notice of Assignment of Judgment, and * Fountain Street LLC Motion for Issuance of a Writ of Execution.
*. Attempting to Collect Time-Barred Debt: The statute of limitations for collecting unsecured debt in Massachusetts is six years, under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter *, Section *. The debt in question is time-barred, and your attempt to collect it violates * U.S.C. § 1692f.
*. Illegal Interest Rates: As evidenced by the testimony of James M. Tiernan on October *, *, before the Honorable Richard G. Stearns, PENSCO charged Ms. Merritt interest that was not allowed under the note. Specific excerpts from his testimony include:
- Q: Now, the notes that we have been talking about, and your counsel showed you Exhibits * and *, they don't provide for the compounding of interest, correct?
- A: Correct.
- Q: And they were designed to provide for the payment of simple interest?
- A: I believe so.
- Q: And just for context, when interest compounds at the end of every calculation period, the interest gets added to the principal,

see above

Now only send me from " A onward" without te borderline.

Only send me- "- Q: And just for context, when interest compounds at the end of every calculation period, the interest gets added to the principal, right? onward free from borderline.

- Q: And just for context, when interest compounds at the end of every calculation period, the interest gets added to the principal, right?
- A: Yes.
- Q: And over time a borrower is assessed more and more interest each year, right?
- A: Yes.
- Q: You would agree with me that PENSCO was charging Ms. Merritt interest that was not allowed under the note, right?
- A: Yes.

see above

Certainly! Here’s the requested portion for your cease and desist letter:
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- Q: And just for context, when interest compounds at the end of every calculation period, the interest gets added to the principal, right?
- A: Yes.
- Q: And over time a borrower is assessed more and more interest each year, right?
- A: Yes.
- Q: You would agree with me that PENSCO was charging Ms. Merritt interest that was not allowed under the note, right?
- A: Yes.
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Would you like any additional assistance with your letter?

I want to add a section * stating that let this cease and desist letter also serve as NOTICE that any futher actions by him as a debt collector or a general attorney will be acts in furtherance to conspire to join an established conspirary includib other co-conspirators in this matter to comitt an illegal foreclsoure ion violation of chapter *, usuary in violation of chapter * section * and cite the other laws including the professional rules of conduct. In addition i will sek my constuitional rights to due process for criminal violations which again if you join the conspiarcy will include you, resptfully, MrBeal.

Certainly! Here’s the complete version of your cease and desist letter with the added section:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
Attorney Beil
[Attorney's Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
RE: Cease and Desist Notice - FDCPA Violations and Illegal Activities
Dear Attorney Beil,
I am writing to formally request that you cease all collection activities related to the alleged debt associated with the default judgment entered against me on November *, *, in the case of Classic Display, Inc. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), * U.S.C. §§ * et seq., for the following reasons:
*. Failure to Disclose Debt Collector Status: Under * U.S.C. § 1692e(*), you are required to disclose in all communications that you are attempting to collect a debt and that any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Your failure to represent yourself as a debt collector is a direct violation of this provision, as evidenced by the documents you sent, includingthe Entry of Appearance, Notice of Assignment of Judgment, and * Fountain Street LLC Motion for Issuance of a Writ of Execution.
*. Attempting to Collect Time-Barred Debt: The statute of limitations for collecting unsecured debt in Massachusetts is six years, under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter *, Section *. The debt in question is time-barred, and your attempt to collect it violates * U.S.C. § 1692f.
*. Illegal Interest Rates: As evidenced by the testimony of James M. Tiernan on October *, *, before the Honorable Richard G. Stearns, PENSCO charged Ms. Merritt interest that was not allowed under the note. Specific excerpts from his testimony include:
- Q: And just for context, when interest compounds at the end of every calculation period, the interest gets added to the principal, right?
- A: Yes.
- Q: And over time a borrower is assessed more and more interest each year, right?
- A: Yes.
- Q: You would agree with me that PENSCO was charging Ms. Merritt interest that was not allowed under the note, right?
- A: Yes.

Send only the new section * onward free from borderline.

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please add the rules of professional Conduct in this matter. In addition an illegal forecl;soure can be considered mortgage fraud. Examples of mortgage fraud prosecutions in Massachusetts Joseph Bates III: In *, Bates was sentenced to 18 months in prison for a mortgage fraud scheme that resulted in $*.* million in losses to lenders. Allen Seymour: In *, Seymour was sentenced to six to eight years in state prison for providing fraudulent documents in real estate transactions. Former Real Estate Attorney and Wife: A former real estate attorney and her wife were sentenced for mortgage fraud and tax charges.

Although Aiding and abetting and conspiracy claims find their roots in criminal law an lawyer can be caught up in an in-concert liability claim based upon legal services provided to a client. The claim is that the lawyer aided the client in committing a tort (usually fraud) on the third party. The key for the establishment of in-concert liability such as Thornwood v. Jenner & Block, * N.E.2d * (Ill.App. *)was the contention that the lawyer understood that the conduct of the client was tortious, but that the lawyer helped the client with his

conduct anyway. The takeaway from this case is that lawyers do not provide legal services in a vacuum. Lawyers are responsible for understanding how their clients are using their legal services and whether others might be defrauded or injured in some other way by the client’s use of those legal services. tiernan action agaisnt me have been malicious and torteios causing irrparable harm form commiting fruad in the exection of the purported mortgae that he gave me whic meets the elements of self dealing usung your IRA funds to commit mortgae fraud to not sending me any notice over several yous in violation of my due process rights to reciving NOTICE to a frudlent transfer to L & S realty leading to a fruadulent foreclsoure and filing frud documents into state courts to illegally seize my property void of probable cause Mr. tiernan has committed serious crimes against me.

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*. Let this cease and desist letter also serve as NOTICE that any further actions by you as a debt collector or a general attorney will be acts in furtherance of conspiring to join an established conspiracy, including other co-conspirators in this matter, to commit an illegal foreclosure in violation of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter *, usury in violation of Chapter *, Section *, and other applicable laws. Your actions would also violate the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct, particularly Rule *.* (Misconduct), which prohibits attorneys from engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation. Additionally, an illegal foreclosure can be considered mortgage fraud under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter *, Section *. Examples of mortgage fraud prosecutions in Massachusetts include:
- Joseph Bates III: Sentenced to 18 months in prison in * for a mortgage fraud scheme resulting in $*.* million in losses to lenders.
- Allen Seymour: Sentenced to six to eight years in state prison in * for providing fraudulent documents in real estate transactions.
- Former Real Estate Attorney and Wife: Sentenced for mortgage fraud and tax charges.
Moreover, aiding and abetting and conspiracyclaims can involve lawyers based on the legal services provided to a client. The claim is that the lawyer aided the client in committing a tort (usually fraud) on a third party. For example, in *Thornwood v. Jenner & Block, * N.E.2d * (Ill.App. *)*, the key for establishing in-concert liability was the contention that the lawyer understood that the client’s conduct was tortious but helped the client anyway.
Lawyers are responsible for understanding how their clients are using their legal services and whether others might be defrauded or injured by their client's actions. Tiernan's actions against me have been malicious and tortious, causing irreparable harm by committing fraud in the execution of the purported mortgage. These actions constitute self-dealing, use of IRA funds to commit mortgage fraud, failure to provide notice in violation of my due process rights, fraudulent transfer to L & S Realty, and fraudulent foreclosure and filing of documents in state courts to illegally seize my property.
I will also seek my constitutional rights to due process for these criminal violations, which will include you if you join the conspiracy.
Respectfully,
[Your Name]

Can you polish this section Tiernan's actions against me have been malicious and tortious, from becoming a victim of deed theft orchestrated by him and his co-conspiartor, Mr. Grico, * to failing to provide me with any notice of debt in violation of my due process rights, to the fraudulent transfer to L & S Realty, and subsequent filing of documents in state courts to illegally seize my property his actions have been torrid. His latest act of buying a defalt judgement against me shows another overt act to support my consprarcy allegation of his continuance bad faith against me. Additionally, let this cease and desist letter serve as evidence that I, karen Merritt, have given notice to you, Mr. Beal Esq. of the alleged illegal behavior.

Certainly! Here’s a polished version of your section:
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Tiernan's actions against me have been malicious and tortious. Starting with the deed theft orchestrated by him and his co-conspirator, Mr. Grico, in *, he has continuously violated my rights. He failed to provide any notice of debt, violating my due process rights, and orchestrated a fraudulent transfer to L & S Realty. His subsequent filing of fraudulent documents in state courts to illegally seize my property further exemplifies his malicious intent. His latest act of purchasing a default judgment against me illustrates another overt act supporting my conspiracy allegation and his ongoing bad faith actions.
Additionally, let this cease and desist letter serve as formal notice that I, Karen Merritt, have informed you, Mr. Beal Esq., of the alleged illegal behavior.
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Can you revise the last paragraph to include the above in a leagl way and only send me the rivsion free from borderlines.

*. Let this cease and desist letter also serve as NOTICE that any further actions by you as a debt collector or a general attorney will be acts in furtherance of conspiring to join an established conspiracy, including other co-conspirators in this matter, to commit an illegal foreclosure in violation of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter *, usury in violation of Chapter *, Section *, and other applicable laws. Your actions would also violate the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct, particularly Rule *.* (Misconduct), which prohibits attorneys from engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation. Additionally, an illegal foreclosure can be considered mortgage fraud under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter *, Section *. Examples of mortgage fraud prosecutions in Massachusetts include:
- Joseph Bates III: Sentenced to 18 months in prison in * for a mortgage fraud scheme resulting in $*.* million in losses to lenders.
- Allen Seymour: Sentenced to six to eight years in state prison in * for providing fraudulent documents in real estate transactions.
- Former Real Estate Attorney and Wife: Sentenced for mortgage fraud and tax charges.
Moreover, aiding and abetting and conspiracy claims can involve lawyers based on the legal services provided to a clientThe claim is that the lawyer aided the client in committing a tort (usually fraud) on a third party. For example, in *Thornwood v. Jenner & Block, * N.E.2d * (Ill.App. *)*, the key for establishing in-concert liability was the contention that the lawyer understood that the client’s conduct was tortious but helped the client anyway.
Tiernan's actions against me have been malicious and tortious, from becoming a victim of deed theft orchestrated by him and his co-conspirator, Mr. Grico, in * to failing to provide me with any notice of debt in violation of my due process rights, to the fraudulent transfer to L & S Realty, and subsequent filing of documents in state courts to illegally seize my property. His actions have been torrid. His latest act of buying a default judgment against me shows another overt act to support my conspiracy allegation of his continuing bad faith against me.
Additionally, let this cease and desist letter serve as evidence that I, Karen Merritt, have given notice to you, Mr. Beal Esq., of the alleged illegal behavior.
Respectfully,
[Your Name]

see above

Certainly! Here’s the revised last paragraph in a more polished and legal manner:
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Tiernan's actions against me have been malicious and tortious, from orchestrating a deed theft with his co-conspirator, Mr. Grico, in * to failing to provide me with any notice of debt in violation of my due process rights. This includes the fraudulent transfer to L & S Realty and subsequent filing of documents in state courts to illegally seize my property. His actions have been egregious and his latest act of purchasing a default judgment against me further supports my allegations of a continuous conspiracy and bad faith. Additionally, let this cease and desist letter serve as formal notice that I, Karen Merritt, have informed you, Mr. Beil, Esq., of the alleged illegal behavior and any further actions will be considered as your participation in this conspiracy.
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Would you like any additional adjustments to this letter?

do I sign this as a verified letter?

You don't need to sign it as a verified letter. A cease and desist letter is typically just sent as a formal notice to the recipient. However, you could include a statement at the end, such as:
"Under penalty of perjury, I declare that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge."
Then, sign and date it. This adds an extra layer of formality and seriousness to your letter.
Would you need any further assistance?

do I sign this as a verified letter?

No, you do not need to sign this as a verified letter. A cease and desist letter can be signed by you without the need for verification. Ensure you keep a copy for your records and send it via a method that provides confirmation of receipt, such as certified mail with a return receipt requested.
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Am I wrong? Section *:* - Six years Actions of contract, other than those to recover for personal injuries, founded upon contracts or liabilities, express or implied, except actions limited by section one or actions upon judgments or decrees of courts of record of the United States or of this or of any other state of the United States, shall, except as otherwise provided, be commenced only within six years next after the cause of action accrues.

It looks like you have a strong argument based on the FDCPA violations, statute of limitations, and other legal principles. Regarding your question about signing the letter, it’s generally a good practice to sign cease and desist letters to add formality and gravity to your request.
Here's the final version of your letter:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
Attorney Beil
[Attorney's Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
RE: Cease and Desist Notice - FDCPA Violations and Illegal Activities
Dear Attorney Beil,
I am writing to formally request that you cease all collection activities related to the alleged debt associated with the default judgment entered against me on November *, *, in the case of Classic Display, Inc. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), * U.S.C. §§ * et seq., for the following reasons:
*. Failure to Disclose Debt Collector Status: Under * U.S.C. § 1692e(*), you are required to disclose in all communications that youare attempting to collect a debt and that any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Your failure to represent yourself as a debt collector is a direct violation of this provision, as evidenced by the documents you sent, including the Entry of Appearance, Notice of Assignment of Judgment, and * Fountain Street LLC Motion for Issuance of a Writ of Execution.
*. Attempting to Collect Time-Barred Debt: The statute of limitations for collecting unsecured debt in Massachusetts is six years, under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter *, Section *. The debt in question is time-barred, and your attempt to collect it violates * U.S.C. § 1692f.
*. Illegal Interest Rates: As evidenced by the testimony of James M. Tiernan on October *, *, before the Honorable Richard G. Stearns, PENSCO charged Ms. Merritt interest that was not allowed under the note. Specific excerpts from his testimony include:
- Q: And just for context, when interest compounds at the end of every calculation period, the interest gets added to the principal, right?
- A: Yes.
- Q: And over time a borrower is assessed more and more interest each year,

I know that to enfore a default notice is 20 years. while you may try to enfore it collecting on it places you under the 6 years staute of limuattions, right?

You are correct. In Massachusetts, while a default judgment can be enforced for 20 years, the statute of limitations for collecting on an unsecured debt is six years. Here's a concise breakdown:
- Enforcement of Default Judgment: 20 years.
- Collection on Unsecured Debt: 6 years.
Would you like assistance with any specific part of your case or further clarification on these statutes?

Section *:* - Six years Actions of contract, other than those to recover for personal injuries, founded upon contracts or liabilities, express or implied, except actions limited by section one or actions upon judgments or decrees of courts of record of the United States or of this or of any other state of the United States, shall, except as otherwise provided, be commenced only within six years next after the cause of action accrues. Please explain this to me.

Sure, here's an explanation of Section *:*:
- This law states that any legal action based on a contract (except for personal injury claims) must be started within six years from the date the cause of action accrues.
- This includes both express (clearly stated) and implied (not explicitly stated but understood) contracts.
- Exceptions include actions limited by Section * or actions upon judgments/decrees of courts of record of the United States or any state.
This means that if you have a contractual dispute, you generally have six years from the time the issue arises to take legal action. Does this help clarify things for you?

do judgement fall under unsecured debt as that is what they are.

In Massachusetts, actions to collect on a judgment or decree of a court are not limited by the six-year statute of limitations that applies to other types of contracts or liabilities. The specific statute you mentioned, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter *, Section *, does not apply to judgments or decrees.
This means that while the statute of limitations for initiating an action on an unsecured debt is six years, judgments themselves can be enforced for up to 20 years. However, the distinction is critical: the judgment itself is enforceable, but attempts to collect on the underlying debt would be subject to the six-year limitation.
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