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Case Information

Filed 2022-04-27
Status Closed
Type Small Claims (4 Dj)|Small Claim $2,500 Or Less
Docket 18 entries
Disposition dismissed

Parties

Plaintiff Helkenn, Josiah Paul|Helkenn, Melissa Ann
Defendant Visser, Michael Dennis
Photo of Hon. Bahr Maria L

Judge

Hon. Bahr Maria L

Denali Borough (AK)

Alaska

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Docket Entries

  1. Case Management Order Re: Filing Location Case Management Order Re: Filing Location Sent on: 06/13/2023 11:10:23.24
  2. Small Claims Less Than $2500 Receipt: 1960758 Date: 04/27/2022
  3. Summons
  4. Affidavit of Service by AST on: 06/17/2022. Cost: $65. Michael Dennis Visser (Defendant);
  5. Affidavit of Attempted Service - Unserved Documents: Summons, copy of complaint and blank answer form. Sent to defendant on 4/29/22 by certified mail: $21.75. Return Unclaimed 5/16/22.
  6. Answer Michael Dennis Visser (Defendant);
  7. Notice of Hearing
  8. Recusal by Magistrate Young
  9. Dismissed by Stipulation or Unopposed Motion
  10. Request for: Reopen Case Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Melissa Ann Helkenn (Plaintiff); Filing Party: Helkenn, Melissa Ann Case Motion #1
  11. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #1 Request for: Reopen Case
  12. Electronic Delivery of Case Documents (Opt-In) Melissa Ann Helkenn (Plaintiff);
  13. Electronic Delivery of Case Documents (Opt-In) Josiah Paul Helkenn (Plaintiff);
  14. Electronic Delivery of Case Documents (Opt-In) Michael Dennis Visser (Defendant);
  15. Original case file transferred to Fairbanks for further proceedings on: 09/16/22 All pleadings, motions and other matters should be filed directly with the Fairbanks Court.
  16. Original case file transferred to Fairbanks for further proceedings on: 09/16/22 All pleadings, motions and other matters should be filed directly with the Fairbanks Court.
  17. Electronic Delivery of Case Documents (Opt-In) Michael Dennis Visser (Defendant);
  18. Original case file transferred to Fairbanks for further proceedings on: 09/16/22 All pleadings, motions and other matters should be filed directly with the Fairbanks Court.

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