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Court

Trumbull County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2022-07-29
Status CLOSED
Type Cv Civil
Docket 62 entries
Disposition judgment

Parties

Plaintiff Huntington National Bank
Defendant Shafer, Jr, Clifton J|Unknown Spouse If Any|Trumbull County Treasurer|Geauga Savings Bank Fsb
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Judge

Hon. RICE RONALD J

Trumbull County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. DEPOSIT FROM: Receipt: 448611 Date: 07/29/2022
  2. E-FORECLOSURE FEE Receipt: 448611 Date: 07/29/2022
  3. SPECIAL PROJECTS JUDGES Receipt: 448611 Date: 07/29/2022
  4. FORECLOSURE SPECIAL PROJECTS Receipt: 448611 Date: 07/29/2022
  5. E-FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT Attorney: COX, DANIEL A (76469)
  6. E-PRELIMINARY JUDICIAL REPORT FILED BY: Attorney: COX, DANIEL A (76469)
  7. E-INSTRUCTIONS FILED Attorney: COX, DANIEL A (76469)
  8. E-INSTRUCTIONS FILED Attorney: COX, DANIEL A (76469)
  9. SUMMONS ISSUED TO DEFENDANT(S).
  10. Issue Date: 08/01/2022 Service: CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Method: CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Cost Per: $8.25 SHAFER JR, CLIFTON J 778 BRACEVILLE ROBINSON ROAD NEWTON FALLS, OH 44444 Tracking No: 948900900027627467631 SHAFER JR, CLIFTON J 2426 LEIBY OSBORNE ROAD SOUTHINGTON, OH 44470 Tracking No: 948900900027627467632 UNKNOWN SPOUSE IF ANY OBO CLINTON J SHAFER JR 778 BRACEVILLE ROBINSON ROAD NEWTON FALLS, OH 44444 Tracking No: 948900900027627467633 UNKNOWN SPOUSE IF ANY OBO CLINTON J SHAFER JR 2426 LEIBY OSBORNE ROAD SOUTHINGTON, OH 44470 Tracking No: 948900900027627467634 TRUMBULL COUNTY TREASURER 160 HIGH STREET NW #2 WARREN, OH 44481 Tracking No: 948900900027627467635 GEAUGA SAVINGS BANK FSB SERVE HIGHEST OFFICER FOUND 20 S BROAD STREET CANFIELD, OH 44406 Tracking No: 948900900027627467636
  11. SUMMONS ISSUED TO DEFENDANT(S).
  12. Issue Date: 08/01/2022 Service: CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Method: PERSONAL SERVICE Provider: PROCESS SERVER - GREENTREE LEGAL LLC Cost Per: $ SHAFER JR, CLIFTON J 778 BRACEVILLE ROBINSON ROAD NEWTON FALLS, OH 44444 Tracking No: P000062798 SHAFER JR, CLIFTON J 2426 LEIBY OSBORNE ROAD SOUTHINGTON, OH 44470 Tracking No: P000062799 UNKNOWN SPOUSE IF ANY OBO CLINTON J SHAFER JR 778 BRACEVILLE ROBINSON ROAD NEWTON FALLS, OH 44444 Tracking No: P000062800 UNKNOWN SPOUSE IF ANY OBO CLINTON J SHAFER JR 2426 LEIBY OSBORNE ROAD SOUTHINGTON, OH 44470 Tracking No: P000062801
  13. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 08/01/2022 Service : CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Served : 08/02/2022 Return : 08/02/2022 On : TRUMBULL COUNTY TREASURER Signed By : KELLY SZMBOLIK Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027627467635
  14. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 08/01/2022 Service : CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Served : 08/03/2022 Return : 08/09/2022 On : SHAFER JR, CLIFTON J Signed By : C J SHAFER JR Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027627467631
  15. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 08/01/2022 Service : CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Served : 08/02/2022 Return : 08/09/2022 On : SHAFER JR, CLIFTON J Signed By : SIGNED NOT LEGIBLE Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027627467632
  16. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 08/01/2022 Service : CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Served : 08/03/2022 Return : 08/09/2022 On : UNKNOWN SPOUSE IF ANY Signed By : C J SHAFER JR Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027627467633
  17. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 08/01/2022 Service : CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Served : 08/02/2022 Return : 08/09/2022 On : UNKNOWN SPOUSE IF ANY Signed By : SIGNED NOT LEGIBLE Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027627467634
  18. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 08/01/2022 Service : CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Served : 08/03/2022 Return : 08/09/2022 On : GEAUGA SAVINGS BANK FSB Signed By : ED SCHLEGEL Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027627467636
  19. E-RETURN OF PROCESS SERVER: PERSONALLY SERVED ON CLINTON J. SHAFER ON 8-10-22; BY JOHN C. RICHARDS, PROCESS SERVER
  20. E-RETURN OF PROCESS SERVER: RESIDENT SERVICE ON NAME UNKNOWN, UNKNOWN SPOUSE IF ANY OF CLINTON J. SHAFER, JR. BY SERVING CLINTON SHAFER, JR.; PROCESS SERVER JOHN C. RICHARDS
  21. E-ANSWER OF DEFENDANT FARMERS NATIONAL BANK OF CANFIELD SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO GEAUGA SAVINGS BANK WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: CRAWFORD, STEPHEN J (68480)
  22. E-NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: LILLY, JEFFREY A. (70885)
  23. E-ANSWER WITH SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: LILLY, JEFFREY A. (70885)
  24. HEARING SET: Event: FIRST STATUS CONFERENCE Date: 01/24/2023 Time: 9:30 am Judge: RICE, RONALD J Location: COURTROOM 2 Result: DATES
  25. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 12/02/2022 11:21:21.06
  26. E-SUGGESTION OF DEATH WITH SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: LILLY, JEFFREY A. (70885)
  27. HEARING SET: Event: FINAL PRE TRIAL Date: 06/06/2023 Time: 9:15 am Judge: RICE, RONALD J Location: COURTROOM 2 Result: CONSENT ENTRY FILED
  28. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 01/24/2023 12:09:19.88
  29. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 01/24/2023 12:10:27.54
  30. HEARING SET: Event: TRIAL TO COURT Date: 06/28/2023 Time: 8:30 am Judge: RICE, RONALD J Location: COURTROOM 2 Result: CONSENT ENTRY FILED
  31. E-ORDER FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULE
  32. E-NOTICE OF CONSENT JUDGMENT ENTRY AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE SUBMITTED: Attorney: COX, DANIEL A (76469)
  33. E-DECREE OF FORECLOSURE
  34. Issue Date: 04/26/2023 Service: FINAL APPEALABLE ORDER Method: REGULAR MAIL - ENVELOPE Cost Per: $ UNKNOWN SPOUSE IF ANY OBO CLINTON J SHAFER JR 778 BRACEVILLE ROBINSON ROAD NEWTON FALLS, OH 44444 Tracking No: R000154024 UNKNOWN SPOUSE IF ANY OBO CLINTON J SHAFER JR 2426 LEIBY OSBORNE ROAD SOUTHINGTON, OH 44470 Tracking No: R000154025 ATTYS GRIFFITH, COX, CRAWFORD & LILLY VIA EMAIL
  35. POSTAGE
  36. E-MOTION TO APPOINT PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Attorney: COX, DANIEL A (76469)
  37. E-EXHIBIT FILED BY: Attorney: COX, DANIEL A (76469)
  38. E-MOTION AMENDED MOTION TO APPOINT PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Attorney: COX, DANIEL A (76469)
  39. E-EXHIBIT FILED Attorney: COX, DANIEL A (76469)
  40. E-NOTICE TO COURT WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Attorney: COX, DANIEL A (76469)
  41. E-ORDER GRANTING PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER, RUSSELL T KIKO, JR.
  42. E-PRAECIPE FOR ORDER OF SALE TO BE CONDUCTED BY PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER FILED BY Attorney: COX, DANIEL A (76469). ORDER OF SALE ISSUED TO PSO RUSSELL T KIKO JR ON 07-24-23
  43. E-PRAECIPE FOR ORDER OF APPRAISAL TO THE SHERIFF OF TRUMBULL COUNTY FILED BY Attorney: COX, DANIEL A (76469). ORDER OF APPRAISAL ISSUED TO SHERIFFS (DEANNA) ON 07-24-23
  44. E-RETURN OF TRUMBULL COUNTY SHERIFF: LAND APPRAISEMENT FOR $90,000
  45. E-NOTICE OF PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER AUCTION WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: CRAWFORD, STEPHEN J (68480)
  46. E-AFFIDAVIT OF ACCOUNT Attorney: CRAWFORD, STEPHEN J (68480)
  47. E-RETURN OF PROCESS SERVER: PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER'S RETURN OF SALE PROCEEDING WITH ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: COX, DANIEL A (76469)
  48. COMPLETE RECORD Receipt: 476280 Date: 02/01/2024
  49. POSTAGE Receipt: 472801 Date: 11/20/2023
  50. APPRAISER FEES FOR JENNIFER BOKER Receipt: 476280 Date: 02/01/2024
  51. XXX PHONE REQUESTED PRIVATE SALE COST STATEMENT SENT TO: $386.33- $72.00= $314.33+ $150.00(DEPOSIT)= $464.33 DANIEL A COX (Attorney) on behalf of HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK (PLAINTIFF)
  52. E-MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ENTRY CONFIRMING SALE AND ORDERING DISTRIBUTION OF SALES PROCEEDS WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERIVCE FILED BY: Attorney: COX, DANIEL A (76469)
  53. E-CONFIRMATION OF SALE Receipt: 476281 Date: 02/01/2024
  54. RELEASE OF MORTGAGE (O.R.C. 5301.40) PRIOR TO FILING OF SAME CC: TRUMBULL COUNTY RECORDER Receipt: 476281 Date: 02/01/2024
  55. Issue Date: 12/28/2023 Service: FINAL APPEALABLE ORDER Method: REGULAR MAIL - ENVELOPE Cost Per: $ UNKNOWN SPOUSE IF ANY OBO CLINTON J SHAFER JR 778 BRACEVILLE ROBINSON ROAD NEWTON FALLS, OH 44444 Tracking No: R000164781 UNKNOWN SPOUSE IF ANY OBO CLINTON J SHAFER JR 2426 LEIBY OSBORNE ROAD SOUTHINGTON, OH 44470 Tracking No: R000164782 ATTY LILLY, GRIFFITH, CRAWFORD & COX VIA EMAIL
  56. POSTAGE Receipt: 476281 Date: 02/01/2024
  57. TRUMBULL COUNTY RECORDER FEE FOR RELEASE OF MORTGAGE Receipt: 476281 Date: 02/01/2024
  58. XXX POST CONFIRMATION COST STATEMENT SENT TO: $90.26 DANIEL A COX (Attorney) on behalf of HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK (PLAINTIFF)
  59. E-MOTION TO DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO THE ESTATE OF CLINTON SHAFER WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Attorney: LILLY, JEFFREY A. (70885)
  60. E-ORDER FOR DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS Receipt: 476294 Date: 02/02/2024
  61. DEPOSIT FROM: OVERPAYMENT OF COURT COSTS PER COST BILL FROM EVEREST LAND TITLE AGENCY LTD CHECK NUMBER 104792 Receipt: 476280 Date: 02/01/2024
  62. DEPOSIT FROM: HOLD UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THE COURT PER CONFIRMATION OF SALE. CHECK FROM EVEREST LAND TITLE AGENCY LTD, CHECK # 104798 Receipt: 476283 Date: 02/01/2024

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