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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2022-08-24
Type Fc Dissolution W/o Children
Docket 47 entries
Disposition dismiss

Parties

Defendant Nibarger, David R.
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Judge

Hon. Melenbrink Victor Joseph

Jefferson County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

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  2. Notice
  3. Dismiss by Ct w/o Prejudice SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  4. Order to Withdraw CAUSE CALLED, NEITHER PARTY APPEARS. THE COURT GRANTS THE MOTIONS TO WITHDRAW FILED BY BOTH ATTORNEYS. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  5. Hearing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 04/28/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 04/28/2023 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Scheduled For: 05/25/2023; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
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  7. Notice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JENNIFER LYNN BREEDLOVE On Behalf Of: CYNTHIA S. NIBARGER
  8. Motion to Shorten Time Motion to Shorten Time; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JENNIFER LYNN BREEDLOVE
  9. Motion to Withdraw Motion to Withdraw; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JENNIFER LYNN BREEDLOVE
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  11. Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled IN PERSON Associated Entries: 05/25/2023 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 05/25/2023; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  12. Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 03/31/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 03/31/2023 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Associated Entries: 05/25/2023 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Hearing Continued From: 04/28/2023; 9:00 AM Case Management Conference
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  14. Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled This case will be heard remotely via the WEBEX teleconference platform. Parties appearing for this docket must either install the "Cisco Webex Meetings" application on a phone or tablet, or must use the Webex software on a laptop or desktop computer. Registration for a Webex account is required for attorneys, and encouraged for everyone else. Presence by video is also strongly encouraged, but not required. Upon signing in to the meeting you will be assigned to the waiting room until your case is taken up. It is recommended that attendees use test their ability to connect to the meeting beforehand. If an attorney or party is unable to comply with the above requirements, contact the court BEFORE the court date. JeffCo Div 5 (Melenbrink) Docket. Meeting number: 146 323 9063. Meeting password: 23D5. If you cannot use the Webex application, call (408) 418-9388, and then enter the meeting ID to join by audio only. Associated Entries: 04/28/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 04/28/2023; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  15. Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 02/16/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 02/16/2023 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Associated Entries: 04/28/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 03/31/2023; 9:00 AM Case Management Conference
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  17. Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled This case will be heard remotely via the WEBEX teleconference platform. Parties appearing for this docket must either install the "Cisco Webex Meetings" application on a phone or tablet, or must use the Webex software on a laptop or desktop computer. Registration for a Webex account is required for attorneys, and encouraged for everyone else. Presence by video is also strongly encouraged, but not required. Upon signing in to the meeting you will be assigned to the waiting room until your case is taken up. It is recommended that attendees use test their ability to connect to the meeting beforehand. If an attorney or party is unable to comply with the above requirements, contact the court BEFORE the court date. JeffCo Div 5 (Melenbrink) Docket. Meeting number: 146 323 9063. Meeting password: 23D5. If you cannot use the Webex application, call (408) 418-9388, and then enter the meeting ID to join by audio only. Associated Entries: 03/31/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 03/31/2023; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  18. Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 01/19/2023 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Associated Entries: 03/31/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 02/16/2023; 9:00 AM Case Management Conference
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  20. Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled This case will be heard remotely via the WEBEX teleconference platform. Parties appearing for this docket must either install the "Cisco Webex Meetings" application on a phone or tablet, or must use the Webex software on a laptop or desktop computer. Registration for a Webex account is required for attorneys, and encouraged for everyone else. Presence by video is also strongly encouraged, but not required. Upon signing in to the meeting you will be assigned to the waiting room until your case is taken up. It is recommended that attendees use test their ability to connect to the meeting beforehand. If an attorney or party is unable to comply with the above requirements, contact the court BEFORE the court date. JeffCo Div 5 (Melenbrink) Docket. Meeting number: 146 323 9063. Meeting password: 23D5. If you cannot use the Webex application, call (408) 418-9388, and then enter the meeting ID to join by audio only. Associated Entries: 02/16/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 02/16/2023; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
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  22. Judge Assigned PER ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 11-04-22 THIS CAUSE IS ASSIGNED TO DIVISION FIVE
  23. Hearing/Trial Cancelled ADMINSTRATIVE TRANSFER TO DIVISION 5 Associated Entries: 10/18/2022 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 10/18/2022 - Pre-trial Conference Scheduled Scheduled For: 12/01/2022; 9:00 AM; JOSEPH ALFRED RATHERT; Jefferson
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  25. Notice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BENJAMIN KYLE KNUCKLES On Behalf Of: DAVID R. NIBARGER
  26. Motion to Withdraw Motion to Withdraw; Correspondence; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BENJAMIN KYLE KNUCKLES
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  28. Pre-trial Conference Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/28/2022 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled + Scheduled For: 12/01/2022; 9:00 AM; JOSEPH ALFRED RATHERT; Jefferson
  29. Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 09/01/2022 - Pre-trial Conference Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/28/2022 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled + Hearing Continued From: 10/19/2022; 1:00 PM Pre-trial Conference
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  31. Order Granting Ext of Time SO ORDERED: JOSEPH A. RATHERT, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. ONE
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  33. Motion for Extension of Time Request for Additional Time; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO JUDGE Filed By: BENJAMIN KYLE KNUCKLES On Behalf Of: DAVID R. NIBARGER
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  35. Notice of Service Service Return on Respondent; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JENNIFER LYNN BREEDLOVE On Behalf Of: CYNTHIA S. NIBARGER
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  37. Pre-trial Conference Scheduled Associated Entries: 10/18/2022 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 10/19/2022; 1:00 PM; JOSEPH ALFRED RATHERT; Jefferson
  38. Summons Withdrawn Document ID - 22-SM32-309; Served To - NIBARGER, DAVID R.; Server - ; Served Date - 31-AUG-22; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Other; Reason Description - Recalled/Withdrawn; Service Text - ATTORNEY ENTERED
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  40. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BENJAMIN KYLE KNUCKLES On Behalf Of: DAVID R. NIBARGER
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  42. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 22-SM32-309, for NIBARGER, DAVID R..
  43. Filing Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: JENNIFER LYNN BREEDLOVE
  44. Summ Req-Circuit Pers Serv Request for Summons. Filed By: JENNIFER LYNN BREEDLOVE On Behalf Of: CYNTHIA S. NIBARGER
  45. Certificate of Dissolution Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage. Filed By: JENNIFER LYNN BREEDLOVE
  46. Confid Filing Info Sheet Filed Confidential Case Filing Information Sheet. Filed By: JENNIFER LYNN BREEDLOVE
  47. Dissolution Filed Family Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

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