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Trumbull County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2022-09-27
Status CLOSED
Type Cv Civil
Docket 39 entries
Disposition Judgment

Parties

Plaintiff Discover Bank
Defendant Smith, James
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Judge

Hon. MCKAY W WYATT

Trumbull County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. DEPOSIT FROM: Receipt: 451503 Date: 09/27/2022
  2. SPECIAL PROJECTS JUDGES Receipt: 451503 Date: 09/27/2022
  3. E-INITIAL CIVIL FEE Receipt: 451503 Date: 09/27/2022
  4. E-OTHER CIVIL COMPLAINT Attorney: MULLEN, DAVID (89053) Receipt: 456387 Date: 01/11/2023
  5. SUMMONS ISSUED TO DEFENDANT(S). Receipt: 456387 Date: 01/11/2023
  6. Issue Date: 09/28/2022 Service: OTHER CIVIL COMPLAINT W/ EXHIBITS Method: CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Cost Per: $8.25 SMITH, JAMES 236 E BROADWAY AVE GIRARD, OH 44420 Tracking No: 948900900027627464674 Receipt: 456387 Date: 01/11/2023
  7. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 09/28/2022 Service : OTHER CIVIL COMPLAINT W/ EXHIBITS Served : 10/03/2022 Return : 10/12/2022 On : SMITH, JAMES Signed By : JAMES K SMITH Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027627464674
  8. E-MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT WITH SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: MULLEN, DAVID (89053)
  9. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 11/18/2022 15:53:59.37
  10. HEARING SET: Event: MOTION FOR DEFAULT-BEFORE MAGISTRATE JAMI BISHOP Date: 12/19/2022 Time: 1:30 pm Judge: MCKAY, W WYATT Location: COURTROOM 4 THIS HRG. WILL BE CONDUCTED BY TELEPHONE. AFFIDAVIT & ENTRY MUST BE IN FILE BEFORE HEARING DATE. NOTE ALL AFFIDAVITS MUST BE BASED ON PERSONEL KNOWLEDGE. IF ATTENDING PLEASE CALL 330 675 7871. NO IN PERSON ATTENDANCE DUE TO COVID 19 Result: GRANTED
  11. E-DEFAULT GRANTED IN FAVOR OF PLAINTIFF AGAINST DEFENDANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,713.96 PLUS INTEREST AND COSTS. Receipt: 456387 Date: 01/11/2023
  12. Issue Date: 12/19/2022 Service: FINAL APPEALABLE ORDER Method: REGULAR MAIL - ENVELOPE Cost Per: $ SMITH, JAMES 236 E BROADWAY AVE GIRARD, OH 44420 Tracking No: R000148859 ATTY MULLEN VIA EMAIL
  13. POSTAGE Receipt: 456387 Date: 01/11/2023
  14. COMPLETE RECORD Receipt: 456387 Date: 01/11/2023
  15. POSTAGE Receipt: 456387 Date: 01/11/2023
  16. DEFENDANT COSTS FOR FILING FEE (10/1/13) Receipt: 456865 Date: 01/20/2023
  17. DEFENDANT COSTS FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS-JUDGES FEE 2012 INCREASE Receipt: 456865 Date: 01/20/2023
  18. XXX COST STATEMENT SENT TO: $243.39 JAMES SMITH (DEFENDANT);
  19. NON-PAYMENT OF DELINQUENT COURT COSTS Receipt: 456865 Date: 01/20/2023
  20. REFUND OF DEPOSIT TO: DAVID MULLEN
  21. REFUND OF DEPOSIT TO: DAVID MULLEN
  22. GARNISHMENT OTHER THAN PERSONAL EARNINGS AFFIDAVIT AND NOTICE TO DEFENDANT FILED BY: KRISHNA K VELAYUDHAN (Attorney) on behalf of DISCOVER BANK (PLAINTIFF) Receipt: 462595 Date: 05/02/2023 ***SENT GARNISHMENT BACK TO FIRM BECAUSE JUDGE NEEDED A PLACE TO PUT HIS SIGNATURE. INSTRUCTED FIRM NOT TO RESEND THE $25.00 ONLY THE $1.00 CHECK. CORRECTED GARNISHMENT CAME IN JUNE 6, 2023***
  23. GARNISHMENT PERSONAL EARNINGS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT AND REQUEST FOR HEARING FILED BY KRISHNA K VELAYUDHAN (Attorney) on behalf of DISCOVER BANK (PLAINTIFF) Receipt: 463995 Date: 05/26/2023
  24. ORDER OF GARNISHMENT
  25. Issue Date: 06/02/2023 Service: ORDER/GARNISHMENT Method: CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Cost Per: $8.30 US SAFETY GEAR INC. ATTN: PAYROLL 5001 ENTERPRISE DRIVE NW WARREN, OH 44481 Tracking No: 948900900027627461108
  26. GARNISHMENT ISSUED TO: US SAFETY GEAR, INC.
  27. GARNISHMENT OTHER THAN PERSONAL EARNINGS AFFIDAVIT AND NOTICE TO DEFENDANT FILED BY KRISHNA K VELAYUDHAN (Attorney) on behalf of DISCOVER BANK (PLAINTIFF)
  28. ORDER OF GARNISHMENT
  29. Issue Date: 06/08/2023 Service: ORDER/GARNISHMENT Method: CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Cost Per: $8.30 JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA 50 W. WILSON BRIDGE ROAD WORTHINGTON, OH 43085 Tracking No: 948900900027627461192
  30. HEARING SET: Event: GARNISHMENT HEARING Date: 06/23/2023 Time: 9:30 am Judge: MCCARTHY, PATRICK F Location: MAGISTRATE HEARING ROOM jpm chase Result: NO SHOW
  31. NOTICE TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR OTHER THAN PERSONAL EARNINGS ISSUED TO: JAMES SMITH
  32. ANSWER OF GARNISHEE ($10,000 OR LESS) US SAFETY GEAR, INC.; JUDGMENT DEBTOR IS EMPLOYED; GARNISHMENT EFFECTIVE NEXT PAY OF 6-23-23; 25% DISPOSABLE WAGES $249.50 PER PAY (BI WEEKLY) DEDUCTION GOAL $12,898.77
  33. REGULAR MAIL SENT TO: JAMES SMITH ON: 06/12/2023
  34. ANSWER OF GARNISHEE ($10,000 OR LESS) JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA - NO FUNDS AVAILABLE
  35. ANSWER OF GARNISHEE ($10,000 OR LESS)US SAFETYGEAR INC/JAMES SMITH Receipt: 465628 Date: 06/28/2023
  36. ANSWER OF GARNISHEE ($10,000 OR LESS)US SAFETYGEAR INC/JAMES K SMITH Receipt: 466259 Date: 07/11/2023
  37. ANSWER OF GARNISHEE ($10,000 OR LESS)US SAFETYGEAR INC/JAMES K SMITH Receipt: 467132 Date: 07/26/2023
  38. ANSWER OF GARNISHEE ($10,000 OR LESS) US SAFETYGEAR INC/ JAMES K SMITH Receipt: 467925 Date: 08/11/2023
  39. ANSWER OF GARNISHEE ($10,000 OR LESS) US SAFETYGEAR INC/ JAMES K SMITH Receipt: 468503 Date: 08/22/2023

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