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Cuyahoga County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2023-10-13
Status INACTIVE
Type Tax Foreclosure
Docket 79 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Treasurer Of Cuyahoga County, Oh
Defendant Unknown Heirs Of Joan Paynter|Bradley W. Paynter|Amanda E. Paynter|Ashley M. Paynter|State Of Ohio Department Of Taxation C/o Ohio Attorney General|Unk. Heris, Devisees, Legatees, Assignees, Executors, Administrators And Legal Representatives Of Leona Zorko
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Hon. JOHN D SUTULA

Cuyahoga County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. CASE FILED: COMPLAINT W PRELIMINARY JUDICIAL REPORT
  2. DEPOSIT REQUIRED FOR COSTS TO CLERK $2,138.48 SHERIFF
  3. CONFIRMATION OF SALE(57622405) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: CLEVELAND, OHIO LAND REUTILIZATION DEPARTMENT 812 HURON ROAD EAST SUITE 800 CLEVELAND, OH 44115-0000
  4. CERTIFIED COPY OF JUDGMENT ENTRY OF CONFIRMATION OF SALE SENT TO SHERIFF OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO CIVIL DIVISION, OFFICE OF THE FISCAL OFFICER, & CLEVELAND, OHIO LAND REUTILIZATION DEPARTMENT
  5. CONFIRMATION OF SALE (LAND BANK CITY)
  6. ORDER OF SALE Parcel Number: 105-30-073, 105-30-074 ORDER OF SALE, WITH REPORT OF SALE ATTACHED, RETURNED 05/21/2025. SOLD TO CLEVELAND LAND REUTILIZATION PROGRAM. NO SALE FORECLOSURE CLERK FEE - $5.00 LEGAL NEWS ABSTRACT $ 5.00 *****SHERIFF FEES***** NOTICE TO PRINTER 3.00 ORDER OF SALE FEE 50.00 POUNDAGE(*) 437.94 COST OF DEED PREPERATION 50.00 LEGAL NEWS 138.00 =======TOTAL OF FEES $678.94 .
  7. LEGAL NEWS ABSTRACT $ 5.00
  8. NO SALE FORECLOSURE CLERK FEE - $5.00
  9. ON THIS DATE 04/07/2025 ORDER OF SALE ISSUED TO SHERIFF - NONPRODUCTIVE LAND. THE ABOVE CAPTIONED CASE IS SCHEDULED FOR SHERIFF SALES ON 05/07/2025 AT 09:00 AM AT HTTPS:\\CUYAHOGA.SHERIFFSALEAUCTION.OHIO.GOV; IF THE PROPERTY IS NOT SOLD AT FIRST SALE A SECOND SALE AT THE SAME LOCATION IS SCHEDULED FOR 05/21/2025 AT 09:00 AM NOTICE ISSUED PARCEL(S): 105-30-073
  10. REAL AUCTION TAX DELINQUENT
  11. JUDGMENT ENTRY(55554834) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: ASHLEY M. PAYNTER 8620 WILLOW ROAD BURBANK, OH 44214
  12. JUDGMENT ENTRY(55554833) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: AMANDA E. PAYNTER 2707 COLBURN AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44109-0000
  13. JUDGMENT ENTRY(55554832) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: BRADLEY W. PAYNTER 3688 INDEPENDENCE ROAD CLEVELAND, OH 44105
  14. JUDGMENT ENTRY(55554830) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MICHAEL COLLIN FYFFE [email protected]
  15. JUDGMENT ENTRY(55554829) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: LAURA L. PETERS [email protected]
  16. JUDGMENT ENTRY(55554828) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: ANTHONY J GIUNTA [email protected]
  17. ORDER ADOPTING MAGISTRATE'S DECISION AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE. ORDER SEE JOURNAL. FINAL. PURSUANT TO CIV.R. 58(B), THE CLERK OF COURTS IS DIRECTED TO SERVE THIS JUDGMENT IN A MANNER PRESCRIBED BY CIV.R. 5(B). THE CLERK MUST INDICATE ON THE DOCKET THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ALL PARTIES, THE METHOD OF SERVICE, AND THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SERVICE. NOTICE ISSUED
  18. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(55393012) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: ASHLEY M. PAYNTER 8620 WILLOW ROAD BURBANK, OH 44214
  19. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(55393011) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: AMANDA E. PAYNTER 2707 COLBURN AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44109-0000
  20. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(55393010) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: BRADLEY W. PAYNTER 3688 INDEPENDENCE ROAD CLEVELAND, OH 44105
  21. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(55393009) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MICHAEL COLLIN FYFFE [email protected]
  22. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(55393008) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: LAURA L. PETERS [email protected]
  23. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(55393007) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: ANTHONY J GIUNTA [email protected]
  24. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION WITH FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW NONPRODUCTIVE LAND - CITY INTEREST WITH ANSWERS FILED AND SENT TO ALL PARTIES ON SERVICE PAGE.
  25. CASE CALLED FOR HEARING. ONLY PLAINTIFF APPEARED THROUGH COUNSEL. NO COURT REPORTER, BUT DIGITALLY RECORDED. THE COURT FINDS IN FAVOR OF PLAINTIFF AND AUTHORIZES A DECREE OF FORECLOSURE. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION TO ISSUE. NOTICE ISSUED
  26. TELEPHONE TAX HEARING SET FOR 11/20/2024 AT 11:15 AM. THE CASE IS SET FOR TELEPHONE HEARING. ANY PARTY MAY APPEAR AT THE TELEPHONE HEARING BY CALLING 216-443-8505 TEN MINUTES PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED TIME OF THE HEARING. NOTICE ISSUED
  27. MOTION FILED FOR P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ANTHONY J GIUNTA 0040353 SET DATE FOR TAX HEARING, FILED 10/25/2024, IS GRANTED. NOTICE ISSUED
  28. MOTION FILED FOR P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ANTHONY J GIUNTA 0040353 SET DATE FOR TAX HEARING 10/25/2024 - GRANTED
  29. NOTICE FILED BY P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ATTORNEY ANTHONY J GIUNTA 0040353 FILING SUPPLEMENTAL FINAL JUDICIAL REPORT
  30. LEGAL NEWS ABSTRACT
  31. PROOF OF PUBLICATION FILED - LEGAL NEWS FEE $762.8
  32. AFFIDAVIT SERVICE BY PUBLICATION, FORECLOSURE $250 SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
  33. SUPPLEMENTAL COMPLAINT $75 SUPPLEMENTAL COMPLAINT
  34. A REVIEW OF THE DOCKET SUGGESTS THAT PLAINTIFF FAILED TO NAME A NECESSARY PARTY, SPECIFICALLY LEONA ZORKO. PLAINTIFF IS GRANTED LEAVE UP TO AND INCLUDING SEPTEMBER 6, 2024, TO FILE EITHER AN AMENDED COMPLAINT OR SUPPLEMENTAL COMPLAINT TO ADD ALL NECESSARY PARTIES TO THIS MATTER. NOTICE ISSUED
  35. TELEPHONE TAX HEARING SET FOR 08/07/2024 AT 11:00 AM. THE CASE IS SET FOR TELEPHONE HEARING. ANY PARTY MAY APPEAR AT THE TELEPHONE HEARING BY CALLING 216-443-8505 TEN MINUTES PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED TIME OF THE HEARING. NOTICE ISSUED
  36. MOTION FILED FOR P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH MICHAEL COLLIN FYFFE 0100093 SET DATE FOR TAX HEARING, FILED 05/31/2024, IS GRANTED. NOTICE ISSUED
  37. MOTION FILED FOR P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH MICHAEL COLLIN FYFFE 0100093 SET DATE FOR TAX HEARING 06/05/2024 - GRANTED
  38. NOTICE FILED BY P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ATTORNEY MICHAEL COLLIN FYFFE 0100093 FILING MILITARY AFFIDAVIT
  39. NOTICE FILED BY P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ATTORNEY MICHAEL COLLIN FYFFE 0100093 FILING CITY OF CLEVELAND LAND AFFIDAVITS
  40. NOTICE FILED BY P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ATTORNEY MICHAEL COLLIN FYFFE 0100093 FILING FINAL JUDICIAL REPORT
  41. LEGAL NEWS ABSTRACT
  42. PROOF OF PUBLICATION FILED - LEGAL NEWS FEE $793.2
  43. AFFIDAVIT SERVICE BY PUBLICATION, FORECLOSURE $250 SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
  44. SUMS COMPLAINT(53187966) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: AMANDA E. PAYNTER 2707 COLBURN AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44109-0000 ANSWER DATE: 03/28/2024
  45. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  46. WRIT FEE
  47. REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED ORDINARY MAIL
  48. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 52817928 RETURNED 2/7/2024 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT PAYNTER/AMANDA /E. - UNCLAIMED NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  49. SUMS COMPLAINT(52817928) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: AMANDA E. PAYNTER 2707 COLBURN AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44109-0000
  50. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  51. WRIT FEE
  52. REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED CERTIFIED MAIL
  53. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 52135094 RETURNED 11/07/2023 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT PAYNTER/AMANDA /E. - NOT DELIVRBL AS ADDR NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  54. ANSWER FILED BY D5 STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION ATTORNEY LAURA L. PETERS 0063425 STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION
  55. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 52135094 RETURNED 11/7/2023 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT PAYNTER/AMANDA /E. - UNCLAIMED NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  56. USPS RECEIPT NO. 52135096 DELIVERED BY USPS 10/23/2023 STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION PROCESSED BY COC 11/01/2023.
  57. USPS RECEIPT NO. 52135095 DELIVERED BY USPS 10/20/2023 PAYNTER /ASHLEY /M. PROCESSED BY COC 10/25/2023.
  58. USPS RECEIPT NO. 52135093 DELIVERED BY USPS 10/19/2023 PAYNTER/BRADLEY /W. PROCESSED BY COC 10/25/2023.
  59. SUMS COMPLAINT(52135096) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION 30 E. BROAD ST., 14TH FLOOR COLUMBUS, OH 43215
  60. SUMS COMPLAINT(52135095) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: ASHLEY M. PAYNTER 8620 WILLOW ROAD BURBANK, OH 44214
  61. SUMS COMPLAINT(52135094) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: AMANDA E. PAYNTER 13120 WOODWARD BLVD. CLEVELAND, OH 44125
  62. SUMS COMPLAINT(52135093) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: BRADLEY W. PAYNTER 3688 INDEPENDENCE ROAD CLEVELAND, OH 44105
  63. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  64. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  65. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  66. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  67. WRIT FEE
  68. WRIT FEE
  69. WRIT FEE
  70. WRIT FEE
  71. MAGISTRATE BRIAN S GOZELANCZYK ASSIGNED (MANUALLY)
  72. IT IS ORDERED BY THE COURT THAT THIS CAUSE BE REFERRED TO THE COURT MAGISTRATE TO TRY THE ISSUES OF LAW AND FACT ARISING THEREIN AND REPORT WITHOUT UNNECESSARY DELAY. NOTICE ISSUED
  73. JUDGE JOHN D SUTULA ASSIGNED (RANDOM)
  74. LEGAL RESEARCH
  75. LEGAL AID
  76. COMPUTER FEE
  77. CLERK'S FEE
  78. LEGAL NEWS
  79. DEPOSIT AMOUNT PAID MICHAEL COLLIN FYFFE Draw Down Account 00DD01DR

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