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Case Information

Filed 2022-10-17
Status CLOSED
Type Cv Civil
Docket 33 entries
Disposition Judgment entered

Parties

Plaintiff Portfolio Recovery Associates Llc
Defendant Buchkoski, Edward S
Photo of Hon. RICE RONALD J

Judge

Hon. RICE RONALD J

Trumbull County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. DEPOSIT FROM: Receipt: 452364 Date: 10/17/2022
  2. SPECIAL PROJECTS JUDGES Receipt: 452364 Date: 10/17/2022
  3. E-INITIAL CIVIL FEE Receipt: 452364 Date: 10/17/2022
  4. E-OTHER CIVIL COMPLAINT Attorney: KUNC, HANNAH (100627) Receipt: 464041 Date: 05/26/2023
  5. SUMMONS ISSUED TO DEFENDANT(S). Receipt: 464041 Date: 05/26/2023
  6. Issue Date: 10/18/2022 Service: OTHER CIVIL COMPLAINT W/ EXHIBITS Method: CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Cost Per: $8.25 BUCHKOSKI, EDWARD S 128 MAPLE ST NEWTON FALLS, OH 44444 Tracking No: 948900900027627465052 Receipt: 464041 Date: 05/26/2023
  7. UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 10/18/2022 Service : OTHER CIVIL COMPLAINT W/ EXHIBITS Served : Return : 11/09/2022 On : BUCHKOSKI, EDWARD S Signed By : Reason : UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : UNCLAIMED, CARD SENT 11/10/22 Tracking #: 948900900027627465052
  8. E-INSTRUCTIONS FILED Attorney: KUNC, HANNAH (100627)
  9. Issue Date: 01/24/2023 Service: COMPLAINT Method: REGULAR US MAIL WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Cost Per: $2.00 BUCHKOSKI, EDWARD S 128 MAPLE ST NEWTON FALLS, OH 44444 Tracking No: R000013994 Receipt: 464041 Date: 05/26/2023
  10. REGULAR MAIL SENT TO: EDWARD S BUCHKOSKI ON: 01/24/2023
  11. HEARING SET: Event: FIRST STATUS CONFERENCE Date: 04/04/2023 Time: 10:15 am Judge: RICE, RONALD J Location: COURTROOM 2 Result: ALREADY RESET
  12. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 03/03/2023 12:22:11.41
  13. E-MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT WITH SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: KNOPF, MICHAEL (102454)
  14. HEARING SET: Event: FIRST STATUS CONFERENCE/MTN FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT Date: 04/25/2023 Time: 11:00 am Judge: RICE, RONALD J Location: COURTROOM 2 Result: GRANTED
  15. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 03/17/2023 15:21:41.99
  16. E-DEFAULT GRANTED IN FAVOR OF PLAINTIFF AGAINST DEFENDANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,101.41 PLUS COSTS Receipt: 464041 Date: 05/26/2023
  17. COMPLETE RECORD Receipt: 464041 Date: 05/26/2023
  18. POSTAGE Receipt: 464041 Date: 05/26/2023
  19. DEFENDANT COSTS FOR FILING FEE (10/1/13)
  20. DEFENDANT COSTS FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS-JUDGES FEE 2012 INCREASE
  21. XXX COST STATEMENT SENT TO: $244.85 EDWARD S BUCHKOSKI (DEFENDANT);
  22. NON-PAYMENT OF DELINQUENT COURT COSTS
  23. REFUND OF DEPOSIT TO: WELTMAN WEINBERG & REIS CO LPA
  24. FIRST NOTICE OF DELINQUENT COURT COSTS SENT BUCHKOSKI, EDWARD S was sent notice for $244.85. Balance: $244.85 Past Due: $244.85 Printed on 07/14/2023 09:58:41.77.
  25. SECOND NOTICE OF DELINQUENT COURT COSTS SENT BUCHKOSKI, EDWARD S was sent notice for $244.85. Balance: $244.85 Past Due: $244.85 Printed on 08/14/2023 16:29:35.45.
  26. PRECIPE FOR CERTIFICATE OF JUDGMENT FILED BY ATTY HANNAH KUNC. CERTIFICATE OF JUDGMENT ENTERED IN JLD 295 PAGE 274.
  27. PLTF'S DEPOSIT TO BE APPLIED BUCHKOSKI, EDWARD S was sent notice for $244.85. Balance: $244.85 Past Due: $244.85 Printed on 09/13/2023 08:59:41.48.
  28. GARNISHMENT PERSONAL EARNINGS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT AND REQUEST FOR HEARING FILED BY HANNAH KUNC (Attorney) on behalf of PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC (PLAINTIFF) Receipt: 470118 Date: 09/27/2023
  29. ORDER OF GARNISHMENT
  30. Issue Date: 10/06/2023 Service: ORDER/GARNISHMENT Method: CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Cost Per: $8.93 SWAGELOCK COMPANY 29500 SOLON ROAD SOLON, OH 44139 Tracking No: 948900900027649751252
  31. GARNISHMENT ISSUED TO: SWAGELOCK COMPANY
  32. COSTS SENT TO ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE FOR COLLECTIONS EDWARD BUCHKOSKI amount sent to collections: 244.85
  33. ANSWER OF GARNISHEE ($10,000 OR LESS) SWAGELOR MANUFACTURING - NO FUNDS.

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