Your case is unique, but you are not alone.

About 41,000 new cases are filed in U.S. courts every weekday. Behind each one is a person trying to understand what happens next. Here’s what the public record can tell you about this matter — and about the people deciding it.

  • Know your judge

    Every judge has a pattern — what they grant, what they deny, how they handle the kinds of motions your case will see.

  • Know your attorney

    See an attorney’s actual track record — case types, courts, and how they’ve performed in front of this judge before.

  • Know your court

    Every courthouse has its own rhythm — filing-to-resolution times, common dispositions, how often cases like yours settle.

Is this judge more likely to rule for the plaintiff or the defendant in cases of this type?

How has your attorney actually performed in front of this judge?

AICasePredict surfaces patterns from public court records. We don’t predict outcomes and we don’t recommend changing your attorney — that’s a conversation for you and them. We just show you what the record already says.

Full Analytics Report

  • Complete case narrative
  • Judge details and rulings
  • Case disposition and outcome
  • All docket entries
  • Related cases and filings
$20
One-time purchase
Photo of Cuyahoga County

Court

Cuyahoga County

Ohio

View Court Profile

Case Information

Filed 2023-06-06
Status INACTIVE
Type Tax Foreclosure
Docket 64 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Treasurer Of Cuyahoga County, Oh
Defendant James M. Sauter|State Of Ohio, Department Of Taxation
Photo of Hon. JOHN D SUTULA

Judge

Hon. JOHN D SUTULA

Cuyahoga County (OH)

Ohio

View Judge Profile

Lawyers

Docket Entries

  1. CASE FILED: COMPLAINT W PRELIMINARY JUDICIAL REPORT
  2. DEPOSIT REQUIRED FOR PAYMENT FROM TREASURER $933.97 PROSECUTING ATTY, MICHAEL C. O'MALLEY
  3. CERTIFIED COPY OF JUDGMENT ENTRY OF FORFEITURE ISSUED AND DELIVERED TO THE OFFICE OF THE FISCAL OFFICER AND REAL PROPERTY DEPARTMENT.
  4. ORDER OF FORFEITURE COURT COST ASSESSED AS DIRECTED.
  5. ORDER OF SALE Parcel Number: 784-28-077 ORDER OF SALE, WITH REPORT OF SALE ATTACHED, RETURNED 07/17/2024. FORFEIT TO STATE. 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(*) 0.00 COST OF DEED PREPERATION 0.00 LEGAL NEWS 138.00 =======TOTAL OF FEES $191.00 .
  6. LEGAL NEWS ABSTRACT $ 5.00
  7. NO SALE FORECLOSURE CLERK FEE - $5.00
  8. REAL AUCTION TAX DELINQUENT
  9. ON THIS DATE 06/03/2024 ORDER OF SALE ISSUED TO SHERIFF - OTHER LAND. THE ABOVE CAPTIONED CASE IS SCHEDULED FOR SHERIFF SALES ON 07/03/2024 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 07/17/2024 AT 09:00 AM NOTICE ISSUED PARCEL(S): 784-28-077
  10. JUDGMENT ENTRY(53575464) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: JAMES M. SAUTER 5211 MILO AVENUE MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137
  11. JUDGMENT ENTRY(53575463) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: ANTHONY J GIUNTA [email protected]
  12. JUDGMENT ENTRY(53575462) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MELANIE CORNELIUS [email protected]
  13. 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
  14. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(53304738) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: ANTHONY J GIUNTA [email protected]
  15. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(53304737) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MELANIE CORNELIUS [email protected]
  16. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION OTHER LANDS-CITY FILED AND SENT TO ALL PARTIES ON SERVICE PAGE.
  17. 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
  18. TELEPHONE TAX HEARING SET FOR 03/13/2024 AT 11:45 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
  19. MOTION FILED FOR P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ANTHONY J GIUNTA 0040353 SET DATE FOR TAX HEARING, FILED 02/09/2024, IS GRANTED. NOTICE ISSUED
  20. MOTION FILED FOR P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ANTHONY J GIUNTA 0040353 SET DATE FOR TAX HEARING 02/12/2024 - GRANTED
  21. NOTICE FILED BY P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ATTORNEY ANTHONY J GIUNTA 0040353 FILING MILITARY AFFIDAVIT
  22. NOTICE FILED BY P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ATTORNEY ANTHONY J GIUNTA 0040353 NOTICE OF FILING CITY OF MAPLE HTS LAND AFFIDAVIT
  23. NOTICE FILED BY P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ATTORNEY ANTHONY J GIUNTA 0040353 FILING FINAL JUDICIAL REPORT
  24. LEGAL NEWS ABSTRACT
  25. PROOF OF PUBLICATION FILED - LEGAL NEWS FEE $476.8
  26. AFFIDAVIT SERVICE BY PUBLICATION, FORECLOSURE $250 SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
  27. 52249657 ON 12/14/2023 THE WITHIN NAMED SAUTER/JAMES/M. WAS NOT SERVED. FAILURE OF SERVICE BY S.P.S. DUE TO FAILURE OF SERVICE.
  28. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 52099245 RETURNED 11/7/2023 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT SAUTER/JAMES/M. - UNCLAIMED NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  29. SUMS COMPLAINT(52249657) SENT BY SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER. TO: JAMES M. SAUTER 4545 EAST 104TH ST CLEVELAND, OH 44125-0000
  30. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  31. WRIT FEE
  32. REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED PERSONAL SERVICE BY PROCESS SERVER
  33. SUMS COMPLAINT(52099245) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: JAMES M. SAUTER 4545 EAST 104TH ST CLEVELAND, OH 44125-0000
  34. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  35. WRIT FEE
  36. REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED CERTIFIED MAIL
  37. CERTIFIED MAIL NUMBER 51285628 ADDRESSED TO JAMES M. SAUTER(D1) NOT RETURNED BY THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE AFTER 60 DAYS. NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY.
  38. SUMS COMPLAINT(51285628) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: JAMES M. SAUTER 4545 EAST 104TH ST CLEVELAND, OH 44125-0000
  39. WRIT FEE
  40. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  41. REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED CERTIFIED MAIL
  42. ANSWER FILED BY D2 STATE OF OHIO, DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION ATTORNEY MELANIE CORNELIUS 0029808 STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION
  43. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 51008566 RETURNED 7/5/2023 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT SAUTER/JAMES/M. - VACANT NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  44. SUMS COMPLAINT(51008566) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: JAMES M. SAUTER 36250 LAKESHORE BLVD APT 410 EASTLAKE, OH 44095-0000
  45. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  46. WRIT FEE
  47. REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED CERTIFIED MAIL
  48. USPS RECEIPT NO. 50826570 DELIVERED BY USPS 06/16/2023 STATE OF OHIO, DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION PROCESSED BY COC 06/21/2023.
  49. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 50826569 RETURNED 6/12/2023 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT SAUTER/JAMES/M. - VACANT NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  50. MAGISTRATE BRIAN S GOZELANCZYK ASSIGNED (MANUALLY)
  51. SUMS COMPLAINT(50826570) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: STATE OF OHIO, DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION 30 E BROAD STREET, 14TH FLOOR COLUMBUS, OH 43215
  52. SUMS COMPLAINT(50826569) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: JAMES M. SAUTER 5211 MILO AVENUE MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137
  53. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  54. WRIT FEE
  55. WRIT FEE
  56. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  57. 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
  58. JUDGE JOHN D SUTULA ASSIGNED (RANDOM)
  59. LEGAL RESEARCH
  60. LEGAL AID
  61. COMPUTER FEE
  62. CLERK'S FEE
  63. LEGAL NEWS
  64. DEPOSIT AMOUNT PAID ANTHONY J GIUNTA Draw Down Account 00DD01DR

See the patterns behind this case

The free view above tells you who’s in the room. The detailed reports below show how the room tends to behave — using the same public records lawyers quietly rely on before every hearing.

  • Judge Report

    How this judge has ruled in cases like yours — case mix, motion outcomes, and historical docket. Judges set the floor of what’s possible in your courtroom.

  • Attorney vs Judge Report

    Everything in the Judge Report, plus how your attorney has actually performed in front of this judge. Attorneys move you off the floor — or don’t.

One-time payment, no subscription. Reports describe past public court activity — they don’t predict outcomes and they aren’t legal advice.

Get Free Case Details

Enter your email to receive case information including parties, docket entries, and status updates.

By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

Need this case removed? Enter your email above — the confirmation email includes a case removal link.

Legal Analytics Has Been Featured In

Featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, The New Yorker, Above The Law, American Bar Association, and more