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Mahoning County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2023-08-29
Status CLOSED
Type Civil Canfield
Docket 25 entries
Disposition judgment

Parties

Plaintiff Discover Bank Co Discover Products Inc.|Capital One N.a. Succ By Mer To Discover Bank
Defendant Balestra, John
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Judge

Hon. Johnson Molly K

Mahoning County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

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  2. Issue Date: 08/30/2023 Service: SUMMONS ISSUED Method: (CNF) CERTIFIED MAIL Cost Per: $ BALESTRA, JOHN 3665 INDIAN RUN DR APARTMENT 6 CANFIELD, OH 44406 Tracking No: 941472669904218568644
  3. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CNF) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 08/30/2023 Service : SUMMONS ISSUED Served : 09/11/2023 Return : 09/11/2023 On : BALESTRA, JOHN Signed By : Reason : (CNF) SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : SIGNED - NO SERVICE DATE. Tracking #: 941472669904218568644
  4. - CASE TO BE DISMISSED IN 30 DAYS WITHOUT PREJUDICE PURSUANT TO CIV R 41(B)(1) STATUS OF CIVIL CASE Sent on: 09/25/2023 14:05:34.35
  5. ANSWER FILED BY: DEFENDANT JOHN BALESTRA
  6. HEARING SCHEDULED Event: CIVIL PRE-TRIAL (C) Date: 11/17/2023 Time: 9:00 am Judge: JOHNSON, MOLLY K Location: COUNTY COURT # 5
  7. COUNSEL PRESENT FOR PLAINTIFF: PRESENT COUNSEL PRESENT FOR DEFENDANT: NOT PRESENT DISCOVERY TO BE COMPLETED IN: 45 DAYS DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS, IF ANY, IN: 90 DAYS TRIAL TO: BENCH SET FOR BENCH TRIAL IN: 120 DAYS OTHER: /S/ MKJ
  8. HEARING SCHEDULED Event: CIVIL TRIAL (C) Date: 03/06/2024 Time: 9:00 am Judge: JOHNSON, MOLLY K Location: COUNTY COURT # 5 Result: CANCELLED
  9. MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS FILED BY PLAINTIFF Attorney: WEINBERG ESQ, ALEXANDER C (90421)
  10. JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED BY PLAINTIFF Attorney: WEINBERG ESQ, ALEXANDER C (90421)
  11. JUDGMENT ENTRY: THIS CAUSE CAME ON FOR HEARING THIS 13TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024 UPON THE COMPLAINT OF THE PLAINTIFF, THE ANSWER OF THE DEFENDANT AND MOTION FOR JUDGMENT. THIS COURT FINDS THE MOTION WELL TAKEN, THEREBY GRANTING JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF THE PLAINTIFF, DISCOVER BANK, AND AGAINST DEFENDANT, JOHN A BALESTRA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,962.18 TOGETHER WITH INTEREST FROM DATE OF JUDGEMENT AT THE STATUTORY RATE. JUDGMENT ENTRY SIGNED /S/ JUDGE MOLLY K JOHNSON Attorney: WEINBERG ESQ, ALEXANDER C (90421)
  12. CERTIFICATE OF JUDGMENT REQUESTED Attorney: WEINBERG ESQ, ALEXANDER C (90421) Receipt: 144004 Date: 03/22/2024
  13. CERTIFICATE OF JUDGMENT ISSUED CERTIFICATE OF JUDGMENT Sent on: 03/22/2024 14:49:12.47
  14. CERTIFICATE OF JUDGMENT RETURNED FILED: JL DOCKET & PAGE:254JD995/327-340
  15. NOTICE OF: NOTICE OF MERGER BY PLAINTIFF :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: DISCOVER BANK CO DISCOVER PRODUCTS INC. :: Filed By: ALEXANDER C WEINBERG
  16. Certificate of Service
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