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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2022-02-08
Type Cc Other Tort
Docket 74 entries
Disposition tried by court-civil

Parties

Plaintiff West, Michael H.|Herrmann, Michael Patrick|Blanner, Joseph Charles
Defendant Walden, Individually&trustee For Great Oaks Drive Road Assoc, Eugene|Miller, Individually&trustee For Great Oaks Drive Road Assoc, Darrel|Miller, Trustee For Great Oaks Drive Road Assoc., Lynn|Leight, Don
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Hon. Melenbrink Victor Joseph

Jefferson County (MO)

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Docket Entries

  1. udge Assigned
  2. otice
  4. ried by Court-Civil
  5. udgment Entered JUDGMENT AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION, CAUSE CALLED FOR SECOND DAY OF TRIAL ON MAY 31, 2023, FOLLOWING THE FIRST DAY OF TRIAL ON JUNE 29, 2022. SEE JUDGMENT FOR DETAILS. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  7. iling of Briefs Post-Trial Brief; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ANDREW DENNIS SANDRONI On Behalf Of: EUGENE WALDEN, INDIVIDUALLY&TRUSTEE FOR GREAT OAKS DRIVE ROAD ASSOC
  8. iling of Briefs Plaintiffs Trial Brief; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHAEL PATRICK HERRMANN On Behalf Of: MICHAEL H. WEST
  10. otice
  12. ause Taken Under Advisement
  13. ench Trial Held Associated Entries: 01/27/2023 - Bench Trial Scheduled Scheduled For: 05/31/2023; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  14. udgment Entered PARTIAL JUDGMENT, The matter remains open with regard to Counts 1, 2, 3, and 4, as they relate to Defendants Eugene Walden, Darrel Miller, and Don Leicht in their individual capacities. The Court will permit the parties to provide a post-trial brief to the Court with a deadline of August 31, 2023. The brief does not need to be in proposed judgment format. Matter taken under advisement. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  16. ench Trial Scheduled Associated Entries: 05/31/2023 - Bench Trial Held Scheduled For: 05/31/2023; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  17. ase Mgmt Conf Held MEDIATE BEFORE 04-01-23. Associated Entries: 01/06/2023 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Scheduled For: 01/27/2023; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  19. otice
  20. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled This case will be heard remotely via the WEBEX teleconference platform. Parties appearing for this docket must either install the "Cisco Webex Meetings" application on a phone or tablet, or must use the Webex software on a laptop or desktop computer. Registration for a Webex account is required for attorneys, and encouraged for everyone else. Presence by video is also strongly encouraged, but not required. Upon signing in to the meeting you will be assigned to the waiting room until your case is taken up. It is recommended that attendees use test their ability to connect to the meeting beforehand. If an attorney or party is unable to comply with the above requirements, contact the court BEFORE the court date. JeffCo Div 5 (Melenbrink) Docket. Meeting number: 146 323 9063. Meeting password: 23D5. If you cannot use the Webex application, call (408) 418-9388, and then enter the meeting ID to join by audio only. Associated Entries: 01/27/2023 - Case Mgmt Conf Held + Scheduled For: 01/27/2023; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  22. rder to Transfer COMES NOW THE COURT AND HEREBY ADMINISTRATIVELY TRANSFERS THE ABOVE REFERENCED CASE TO DIVISION 5 FOR ALL FURTHER MATTERS; SO ORDERED; HONORABLE TRAVIS PARTNEY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIVISION THREE
  23. earing Held ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFER TO DIV 5 Associated Entries: 10/14/2022 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 10/14/2022 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Scheduled For: 12/16/2022; 9:00 AM; TRAVIS DEAN PARTNEY; Jefferson
  25. otice
  27. otice This case will be heard remotely via the WEBEX teleconference platform. Parties appearing for this docket must either install the "Cisco Webex Meetings" application on a phone or table, or must use the Webex software on a laptop or desktop computer. Registration for a Webex account is required for attorneys, and encouraged for everyone else. Presence by video is also strongly encouraged, but not required. Upon signing in to the meeting you will be assigned to the waiting room until your case is taken up. It is recommended that attendees test their ability to connect to the meeting beforehand. If an attorney or party is unable to comply with the above requirements, contact the court BEFORE the court date. JeffCo Div 3 (Partney) Docket. Meeting number: 2485 166 3555. Meeting password: 23D3. If you cannot use the Webex application, call (408) 418 9388, then enter the meeting ID to join by audio only.
  28. Notice of Service
  29. udge Assigned PER ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 11-04-22 THIS CAUSE IS ASSIGNED TO DIVISION THREE
  30. Notice of Service
  31. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled This case will be heard remotely via the WEBEX teleconference platform. Parties appearing for this docket must either install the "Cisco Webex Meetings" application on a phone or tablet, or must use the Webex software on a laptop or desktop computer. Registration for a Webex account is required for attorneys, and encouraged for everyone else. Presence by video is also strongly encouraged, but not required. Upon signing in to the meeting you will be assigned to the waiting room until your case is taken up. It is recommended that attendees use test their ability to connect to the meeting beforehand. If an attorney or party is unable to comply with the above requirements, contact the court BEFORE the court date. JeffCo Div 5 (Melenbrink) Docket. Meeting number: 146 323 9063. Meeting password: 23D5. If you cannot use the Webex application, call (408) 418-9388, and then enter the meeting ID to join by audio only. Associated Entries: 12/16/2022 - Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 12/16/2022; 9:00 AM; TRAVIS DEAN PARTNEY; Jefferson
  32. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 08/11/2022 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 08/11/2022 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Associated Entries: 12/16/2022 - Hearing Held + Hearing Continued From: 10/14/2022; 9:00 AM Case Management Conference
  33. Summons Issued-Circuit
  34. otice
  35. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled This case will be heard remotely via the WEBEX teleconference platform. Parties appearing for this docket must either install the "Cisco Webex Meetings" application on a phone or tablet, or must use the Webex software on a laptop or desktop computer. Registration for a Webex account is required for attorneys, and encouraged for everyone else. Presence by video is also strongly encouraged, but not required. Upon signing in to the meeting you will be assigned to the waiting room until your case is taken up. It is recommended that attendees use test their ability to connect to the meeting beforehand. If an attorney or party is unable to comply with the above requirements, contact the court BEFORE the court date. JeffCo Div 5 (Melenbrink) Docket. Meeting number: 146 323 9063. Meeting password: 23D5. If you cannot use the Webex application, call (408) 418-9388, and then enter the meeting ID to join by audio only. Associated Entries: 10/14/2022 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 10/14/2022; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  36. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 06/29/2022 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Associated Entries: 10/14/2022 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 08/11/2022; 10:30 AM Case Management Conference
  37. Motion Special Process Server
  38. otice
  39. Pet Filed in Circuit Ct
  40. equest Filed Request for Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHAEL PATRICK HERRMANN On Behalf Of: MICHAEL H. WEST
  41. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled This case will be heard remotely via the WEBEX teleconference platform. Parties appearing for this docket must either install the "Cisco Webex Meetings" application on a phone or tablet, or must use the Webex software on a laptop or desktop computer. Registration for a Webex account is required for attorneys, and encouraged for everyone else. Presence by video is also strongly encouraged, but not required. Upon signing in to the meeting you will be assigned to the waiting room until your case is taken up. It is recommended that attendees use test their ability to connect to the meeting beforehand. If an attorney or party is unable to comply with the above requirements, contact the court BEFORE the court date. JeffCo Div 5 (Melenbrink) Docket. Meeting number: 146 323 9063. Meeting password: 23D5. If you cannot use the Webex application, call (408) 418-9388, and then enter the meeting ID to join by audio only. Associated Entries: 08/11/2022 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 08/11/2022; 10:30 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  42. rder PARTIES APPEAR BY COUNSEL. CAUSE CALLED FOR TRIAL. EVIDENCE TAKEN. TRIAL SUSPENDED. MATTER SET FOR STATUS CONFERENCE VIA WEBEX ON 08-11-22 AT 10:30 A.M. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  43. ench Trial Held Associated Entries: 05/13/2022 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 05/13/2022 - Bench Trial Scheduled Scheduled For: 06/29/2022; 1:00 PM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  44. otice
  45. ench Trial Scheduled Associated Entries: 06/29/2022 - Bench Trial Held Scheduled For: 06/29/2022; 1:00 PM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  46. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 03/18/2022 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Associated Entries: 06/29/2022 - Bench Trial Held Hearing Continued From: 05/13/2022; 9:00 AM Case Management Conference
  47. otice
  48. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled NOTIC Associated Entries: 05/13/2022 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 05/13/2022; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  49. emporary Restraining Order SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE Associated Entries: 03/18/2022 - Proposed Order Filed +
  50. roposed Order Filed Consent Temporary Restraining Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO JUDGE Filed By: MICHAEL PATRICK HERRMANN On Behalf Of: MICHAEL H. WEST Associated Entries: 03/18/2022 - Temporary Restraining Order +
  51. earing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 03/02/2022 - Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 03/10/2022; 1:00 PM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  52. otice Notice of Cancellation of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO COURT CLERK Filed By: MICHAEL PATRICK HERRMANN On Behalf Of: MICHAEL H. WEST
  53. esponse Filed Defendants Answers to Plaintiffs Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ANDREW DENNIS SANDRONI On Behalf Of: EUGENE WALDEN, INDIVIDUALLY&TRUSTEE FOR GREAT OAKS DRIVE ROAD ASSOC, DARREL MILLER, INDIVIDUALLY&TRUSTEE FOR GREAT OAKS DRIVE ROAD ASSOC, LYNN MILLER, TRUSTEE FOR GREAT OAKS DRIVE ROAD ASSOC., DON LEIGHT
  54. otion for Continuance Motion to Cancel; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO JUDGE Filed By: ANDREW DENNIS SANDRONI On Behalf Of: EUGENE WALDEN, INDIVIDUALLY&TRUSTEE FOR GREAT OAKS DRIVE ROAD ASSOC, DARREL MILLER, INDIVIDUALLY&TRUSTEE FOR GREAT OAKS DRIVE ROAD ASSOC, LYNN MILLER, TRUSTEE FOR GREAT OAKS DRIVE ROAD ASSOC., DON LEIGHT
  55. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHAEL PATRICK HERRMANN On Behalf Of: MICHAEL H. WEST
  56. earing Scheduled Associated Entries: 03/09/2022 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 03/10/2022; 1:00 PM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  57. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ANDREW DENNIS SANDRONI On Behalf Of: EUGENE WALDEN, INDIVIDUALLY&TRUSTEE FOR GREAT OAKS DRIVE ROAD ASSOC, DARREL MILLER, INDIVIDUALLY&TRUSTEE FOR GREAT OAKS DRIVE ROAD ASSOC, LYNN MILLER, TRUSTEE FOR GREAT OAKS DRIVE ROAD ASSOC., DON LEIGHT
  58. ummons Personally Served Document ID - 22-SMCC-146; Served To - LEIGHT, DON; Server - ; Served Date - 10-FEB-22; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Special Process Server; Reason Description - Served
  59. orporation Served Document ID - 22-SMCC-144; Served To - MILLER, INDIVIDUALLY&TRUSTEE FOR GREAT OAKS DRIVE ROAD ASSOC, DARREL; Server - ; Served Date - 10-FEB-22; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Special Process Server; Reason Description - Served; Service Text - DARREL MILLER
  60. orporation Served Document ID - 22-SMCC-143; Served To - WALDEN, INDIVIDUALLY&TRUSTEE FOR GREAT OAKS DRIVE ROAD ASSOC, EUGENE; Server - ; Served Date - 12-FEB-22; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Special Process Server; Reason Description - Served; Service Text - EUGENE WALDEN
  61. orporation Served Document ID - 22-SMCC-145; Served To - MILLER, TRUSTEE FOR GREAT OAKS DRIVE ROAD ASSOC., LYNN; Server - ; Served Date - 10-FEB-22; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Special Process Server; Reason Description - Served; Service Text - LYNN MILLER
  62. otice of Service Affidavit of Service - Don Leight; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHAEL PATRICK HERRMANN On Behalf Of: MICHAEL H. WEST
  63. otice of Service Affidavit of Service - Eugene Walden; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHAEL PATRICK HERRMANN
  64. otice of Service Affidavit of Service - Darrel Miller; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHAEL PATRICK HERRMANN
  65. otice of Service Affidavit of Service - Lynn Miller; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHAEL PATRICK HERRMANN
  66. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 22-SMCC-146, for LEIGHT, DON.
  67. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 22-SMCC-145, for MILLER, TRUSTEE FOR GREAT OAKS DRIVE ROAD ASSOC., LYNN.
  68. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 22-SMCC-144, for MILLER, INDIVIDUALLY&TRUSTEE FOR GREAT OAKS DRIVE ROAD ASSOC, DARREL.
  69. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 22-SMCC-143, for WALDEN, INDIVIDUALLY&TRUSTEE FOR GREAT OAKS DRIVE ROAD ASSOC, EUGENE.
  70. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance. Filed By: JOSEPH CHARLES BLANNER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL H. WEST
  71. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: MICHAEL PATRICK HERRMANN
  72. otion Special Process Server Request for Appointment of Process Server. DAVID CONDER IS COURT APPROVED Filed By: MICHAEL PATRICK HERRMANN On Behalf Of: MICHAEL H. WEST
  73. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance. Filed By: MICHAEL PATRICK HERRMANN
  74. et Filed in Circuit Ct Petition; Exhibit 1; Exhibit 2; Exhibit 3. Filed By: MICHAEL PATRICK HERRMANN

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