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Trumbull County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2022-12-08
Status CLOSED
Type Cv Civil
Docket 83 entries
Disposition remov

Parties

Plaintiff U S Bank Trust Na
Defendant Frampton, Jr, James H|Frampton, Betty Jo|Pnc Bank Na|United States Of America Dept Of The Treasury|Discover Bank|Trumbull County Treasurer
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Hon. RICE RONALD J

Trumbull County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. DEPOSIT FROM: Receipt: 454855 Date: 12/08/2022
  2. E-FORECLOSURE FEE Receipt: 454855 Date: 12/08/2022
  3. SPECIAL PROJECTS JUDGES Receipt: 454855 Date: 12/08/2022
  4. FORECLOSURE SPECIAL PROJECTS Receipt: 454855 Date: 12/08/2022
  5. E-FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT Attorney: RITCH, JUSTIN M (85358) Receipt: 475905 Date: 01/24/2024
  6. E-PRELIMINARY JUDICIAL REPORT FILED BY: Attorney: RITCH, JUSTIN M (85358)
  7. E-INSTRUCTIONS FILED Attorney: RITCH, JUSTIN M (85358)
  8. E-INSTRUCTIONS FILED WITH COPY OF STANDING ORDER INCLUDED Attorney: RITCH, JUSTIN M (85358)
  9. SUMMONS ISSUED TO DEFENDANT(S). Receipt: 475905 Date: 01/24/2024
  10. Issue Date: 12/08/2022 Service: CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Method: CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Cost Per: $8.25 FRAMPTON JR, JAMES H 1061 SODOM HUTCHINGS ROAD SE VIENNA, OH 44473 Tracking No: 948900900027627465799 FRAMPTON, BETTY JO 1061 SODOM HUTCHINGS ROAD SE VIENNA, OH 44473 Tracking No: 948900900027627465800 PNC BANK NA ATTENTION: LEGAL DEPT 222 DELAWARE AVENUE WILMINGTON, DE 19801 Tracking No: 948900900027627465801 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPT OF THE TREASURY C/O U S ATTY NORTHERN DISTRICT 801 WEST SUPERIOR AVENUE SUITE 400 CLEVELAND, OH 44113 Tracking No: 948900900027627465802 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPT OF THE TREASURY C/O U S ATTY GENERAL 950 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20530 Tracking No: 948900900027627465803 DISCOVER BANK C/O CT CORPORATION SYSTEMS R/A 4400 EASTON COMMONS WAY SUITE 125 COLUMBUS, OH 43219 Tracking No: 948900900027627465804 TRUMBULL COUNTY TREASURER 160 HIGH STREET WARREN, OH 44481 Tracking No: 948900900027627465805
  11. SUMMONS ISSUED TO DEFENDANT(S). Receipt: 475905 Date: 01/24/2024
  12. Issue Date: 12/08/2022 Service: CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Method: PERSONAL SERVICE Provider: KRT SERVICES LLC Cost Per: $ FRAMPTON JR, JAMES H 1061 SODOM HUTCHINGS ROAD SE VIENNA, OH 44473 Tracking No: P000064013 FRAMPTON, BETTY JO 1061 SODOM HUTCHINGS ROAD SE VIENNA, OH 44473 Tracking No: P000064014
  13. E-ANSWER OF DEFENDANT COUNTY TREASURER TO COMPLAINT AND CONSENT TO DECREE IN FORCLOSURE WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: GRIFFITH III, LYNN B (3313)
  14. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 12/08/2022 Service : CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Served : 12/08/2022 Return : 12/14/2022 On : TRUMBULL COUNTY TREASURER Signed By : J.C. Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027627465805
  15. E-RETURN OF PROCESS SERVER: RETURN 1; PERSONAL SERVICE ON JAMES FRAMPTON, JR. BY PROCESS SERVER BEVERLY TAYLOR RETURN 2; RESIDENCE SERVICE ON BETTY JO. FRAMPTON BY LEAVING WITH JAMES FRAMPTON, JR. (POA) ON 12-14-22; BY PROCESS SERVER BEVERLY TAYLOR
  16. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 12/08/2022 Service : CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Served : 12/12/2022 Return : 12/28/2022 On : FRAMPTON JR, JAMES H Signed By : JAMES FRAMPTON Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027627465799
  17. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 12/08/2022 Service : CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Served : 12/12/2022 Return : 12/28/2022 On : FRAMPTON, BETTY JO Signed By : JAMES FRAMPTON Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027627465800
  18. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 12/08/2022 Service : CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Served : 12/13/2022 Return : 12/28/2022 On : PNC BANK NA Signed By : BEUGRE Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027627465801
  19. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 12/08/2022 Service : CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Served : 12/12/2022 Return : 12/28/2022 On : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPT OF THE TREASURY Signed By : SIGNATURE NOT LEGIBLE Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027627465802
  20. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 12/08/2022 Service : CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Served : 12/12/2022 Return : 12/28/2022 On : DISCOVER BANK Signed By : DAN KELLEY Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027627465804
  21. E-ANSWER OF PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA NATIONAL CITY BANK WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: FORNASH, ELLEN L (85284)
  22. E-MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PLEAD WITH SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: CHANEY III, JOHN H. (56193)
  23. E-ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO DEFENDANTS TO 02/08/2023 Receipt: 475905 Date: 01/24/2024
  24. E-ANSWER WITH JURY DEMAND AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: CHANEY III, JOHN H. (56193)
  25. E-ANSWER OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Attorney: HAAN, KAREN E SWANSON (82518)
  26. E-CIVIL RULES 26(B)(3) INITIAL DISCLOSURES WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Attorney: RITCH, JUSTIN M (85358)
  27. E-PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT WITH ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: RITCH, JUSTIN M (85358)
  28. E-PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: RITCH, JUSTIN M (85358)
  29. E-NOTICE OF FILING FINAL JUDICIAL REPORT FILED BY: Attorney: RITCH, JUSTIN M (85358)
  30. E-AFFIDAVIT REGARDING MILITARY STATUS FILED BY: Attorney: RITCH, JUSTIN M (85358)
  31. HEARING SET: Event: FIRST STATUS CONFERENCE Date: 04/04/2023 Time: 10:30 am Judge: RICE, RONALD J Location: COURTROOM 2 Result: DATES
  32. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 02/22/2023 15:21:59.95
  33. HEARING SET: Event: FINAL PRE TRIAL Date: 11/21/2023 Time: 11:00 am Judge: RICE, RONALD J Location: COURTROOM 2 Result: NOT NEEDED
  34. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 04/06/2023 10:36:55.14
  35. HEARING SET: Event: TRIAL TO COURT Date: 12/13/2023 Time: 8:30 am Judge: RICE, RONALD J Location: COURTROOM 2 Result: NOT NEEDED
  36. E-MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: RITCH, JUSTIN M (85358)
  37. E-ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF LEAVE TO FILE ITS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND PLAINTIFF'S SUBMITTED MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS HEREBY CONSIDERED TIMELY. Receipt: 475905 Date: 01/24/2024
  38. E-MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT WITH SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: RITCH, JUSTIN M (85358)
  39. E-MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT WITH SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: RITCH, JUSTIN M (85358)
  40. E-MILITARY AFFIDAVIT WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Attorney: RITCH, JUSTIN M (85358)
  41. HEARING SET: Event: MEMO ONLY Date: 08/11/2023 Time: 8:00 am Judge: RICE, RONALD J Location: COURTROOM 2 Result: UNDER ADVISEMENT
  42. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 06/22/2023 11:26:00.49
  43. E-DECREE OF FORECLOSURE Receipt: 475905 Date: 01/24/2024
  44. Issue Date: 09/05/2023 Service: FINAL APPEALABLE ORDER Method: REGULAR MAIL - ENVELOPE Cost Per: $ DISCOVER BANK C/O CT CORPORATION SYSTEMS R/A 4400 EASTON COMMONS WAY SUITE 125 COLUMBUS, OH 43219 Tracking No: R000160328 ATTYS GRIFFITH, FORNASH, HAAN, RITCH & CHANEY VIA EMAIL
  45. POSTAGE
  46. E-NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: SYKORA, RICHARD J (93134)
  47. E-PRAECIPE FOR ORDER OF SALE FILED BY Attorney: SYKORA, RICHARD J (93134). ORDER OF SALE ISSUED TO SHERIFFS ON 10-17-23 Receipt: 471138 Date: 10/17/2023
  48. E-RETURN OF TRUMBULL COUNTY SHERIFF: LAND APPRAISEMENT RETURNED AND ENDORSED FROM SHERIFF FOR THE SUM OF $480,000.00
  49. PAYMENT OF INVOICE FEE TO: REALAUCTION.COM LLC
  50. E-NOTICE OF SALE WITH SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: RITCH, JUSTIN M (85358)
  51. MEMO: SHERIFF SALE SET 01/11/2024 AT 9:00 A.M.
  52. COMPLETE RECORD
  53. POSTAGE
  54. SHERIFF FEES
  55. APPRAISER FEES FOR JENNIFER BOKER
  56. E-NOTICE OF BANKRUPTCY WITH SERVICE FILED BY: NOTICE OF STAY WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: CHANEY III, JOHN H. (56193)
  57. E-RETURN OF TRUMBULL COUNTY SHERIFF: FOR ORDER OF SALE RETURN SOLD TO: M WALKER INVESTMENTS LLC FOR THE SUM OF $382,100.00
  58. 3RD PARTY DEFT FEES
  59. XXX FORECLOSURE SALE COST STATEMENT SENT TO: $634.01- $72.00= $562.01+ $150.00(DEPOSIT)= $712.01 JUSTIN M RITCH (Attorney) on behalf of U S BANK TRUST NA (PLAINTIFF)
  60. E-PROOF OF PUBLICATION FILED BY: TRUMBULL COUNTY LEGAL NEWS
  61. E-NOTICE OF CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY CASE - NO PROOF OF CLAIM DEADLINE FILED FROM UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO.
  62. E-ORDER FOR STAY DUE TO BANKRUPTCY
  63. E-NOTICE OF BANKRUPTCY FILING FILED BY: Attorney: RITCH, JUSTIN M (85358)
  64. E-INVOICE FILED BY TRUMBULL COUNTY LEGAL NEWS AND PAID DIRECT BY PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY; AMOUNT $540.00
  65. E-MOTION TO VACATE AND RETURN DEPOSIT TO BUYER FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Attorney: RITCH, JUSTIN M (85358)
  66. E-ORDER TO VACATE SHERIFF'S SALE AND RETURN DEPOSIT TO BUYER
  67. FIRST NOTICE OF DELINQUENT COURT COSTS SENT U S BANK TRUST NA was sent notice for $1,105.01. Balance: $1,105.01 Past Due: $1,105.01 Printed on 04/12/2024 10:18:29.18.
  68. SECOND NOTICE OF DELINQUENT COURT COSTS SENT U S BANK TRUST NA was sent notice for $1,105.01. Balance: $1,105.01 Past Due: $1,105.01 Printed on 05/13/2024 10:17:44.80.
  69. E-INTERNAL JUDGMENT ENTRY: ORDER OF DISCHARGE FROM U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT - BETTY JO FRAMPTON
  70. E-NOTICE THAT AUTOMATIC STAY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Attorney: RITCH, JUSTIN M (85358)
  71. E-PRAECIPE FOR ALIAS ORDER OF SALE WITHOUT REAPPRAISAL FILED BY Attorney: RITCH, JUSTIN M (85358). ORDER OF SALE ISSUED TO SHERIFFS ON 05-23-24
  72. PLTF'S DEPOSIT TO BE APPLIED U S BANK TRUST NA was sent notice for $1,105.01. Balance: $1,105.01 Past Due: $1,105.01 Printed on 06/12/2024 10:43:36.45.
  73. E-NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE WITH SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: RITCH, JUSTIN M (85358)
  74. MEMO: SHERIFF SALE SET 07/25/2024 AT 9:00 A.M.
  75. POSTAGE
  76. SHERIFF FEES
  77. COSTS SENT TO ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE FOR COLLECTIONS U S BANK TRUST NA amount sent to collections: 1,105.01
  78. E-NOTICE OF BANKRUPTCY WITH SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: CHANEY III, JOHN H. (56193)
  79. E-PROOF OF PUBLICATION FILED BY: TRUMBULL COUNTY LEGAL NEWS
  80. E-RETURN OF TRUMBULL COUNTY SHERIFF: ORDER OF SALE RETURN: SALE CANCELLED
  81. ALERT CANCELLED/CASE NOT COMPLETED AS SALE WAS CANCELED. JEN FROM AG'S OFFICE WAS NOTIFIED TO REMOVE THE DEBT COLLECTION. AGO COLLECTIONS canceled on: 08/06/2024 For: U S BANK TRUST NA
  82. XXX FORECLOSURE SALE COST STATEMENT SENT TO: $1707.65+ $150.00= $1857.65 JUSTIN M RITCH (Attorney) on behalf of U S BANK TRUST NA (PLAINTIFF)
  83. COSTS SENT TO ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE FOR COLLECTIONS U S BANK TRUST NA amount sent to collections: 1,707.65

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