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Case Information

Filed 2024-02-16
Status CLOSED
Type Cv Civil
Docket 39 entries
Disposition judgment entered

Parties

Plaintiff Discover Bank
Defendant Ralston, Louis E
Photo of Hon. LOGAN ANDREW D

Judge

Hon. LOGAN ANDREW D

Trumbull County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. DEPOSIT FROM: Receipt: 477009 Date: 02/16/2024
  2. SPECIAL PROJECTS JUDGES Receipt: 477009 Date: 02/16/2024
  3. E-INITIAL CIVIL FEE Receipt: 477009 Date: 02/16/2024
  4. E-OTHER CIVIL COMPLAINT Attorney: TRAUT, TED M (0072514)
  5. SUMMONS ISSUED TO DEFENDANT(S).
  6. Issue Date: 02/16/2024 Service: OTHER CIVIL COMPLAINT W/ EXHIBITS Method: CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Cost Per: $9.22 RALSTON, LOUIS E P O BOX 255 WEST FARMINGTON, OH 44491 Tracking No: 948900900027650087960 Receipt: 493634 Date: 12/19/2024
  7. E-INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: TRAUT, TED M (0072514)
  8. Issue Date: 05/16/2024 Service: COMPLAINT Method: CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Cost Per: $9.22 RALSTON, LOUIS E P O BOX 255 WEST FARMINGTON, OH 44491 Tracking No: 948900900027650081425 Receipt: 493634 Date: 12/19/2024
  9. E-INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: TRAUT, TED M (0072514)
  10. Issue Date: 07/26/2024 Service: COMPLAINT Method: CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Cost Per: $9.58 RALSTON, LOUIS E P O BOX 255 WEST FARMINGTON, OH 44491 Tracking No: 948900900027650082889 Receipt: 493634 Date: 12/19/2024
  11. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 07/26/2024 Service : COMPLAINT Served : 08/06/2024 Return : 08/14/2024 On : RALSTON, LOUIS E Signed By : LOUIS RALSTON Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027650082889
  12. UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 05/16/2024 Service : COMPLAINT Served : Return : 08/16/2024 On : RALSTON, LOUIS E Signed By : Reason : UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : UNCLAIMED, CARD SENT 8/19/24 Tracking #: 948900900027650081425
  13. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 09/12/2024 10:37:43.75
  14. HEARING SET: Event: FIRST STATUS CONFERENCE Date: 11/14/2024 Time: 8:30 am Judge: LOGAN, ANDREW D Location: COURTROOM 1 VIA PHONE--PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL TO INITIATE THE CALL-UNREPRESENTED PARTIES TO CALL COURT PRIOR TO HEARING DATE AND PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION--COURT NUMBER-330-675-2564 Result: GRANTED
  15. E-MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT WITH SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: TRAUT, TED M (0072514)
  16. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 10/01/2024 09:24:50.52
  17. E-DEFAULT GRANTED IN FAVOR OF PLAINTIFF FOR THE SUM OF $5,481.47 PLUS COSTS Receipt: 493634 Date: 12/19/2024
  18. COMPLETE RECORD Receipt: 493634 Date: 12/19/2024
  19. POSTAGE Receipt: 493634 Date: 12/19/2024
  20. DEFENDANT COSTS FOR FILING FEE (10/1/13)
  21. DEFENDANT COSTS FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS-JUDGES FEE 2012 INCREASE
  22. XXX COST STATEMENT SENT TO: $262.70 LOUIS E RALSTON (DEFENDANT);
  23. GARNISHMENT OTHER THAN PERSONAL EARNINGS AFFIDAVIT AND NOTICE TO DEFENDANT FILED BY: TED M TRAUT (Attorney) on behalf of DISCOVER BANK (PLAINTIFF) Receipt: 493231 Date: 12/12/2024
  24. NON-PAYMENT OF DELINQUENT COURT COSTS
  25. ORDER OF GARNISHMENT
  26. Issue Date: 12/26/2024 Service: GARNISHMENT Method: CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Cost Per: $9.58 US BANK PO BOX 30869 PORTLAND, OR 97294 Tracking No: 948900900027664378013
  27. GARNISHMENT ISSUED TO: US BANK.
  28. HEARING SET: Event: GARNISHMENT HEARING Date: 01/22/2025 Time: 9:30 am Judge: HALL, ASHLEY R. Location: Result: NO SHOW
  29. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 12/31/2024 09:43:30.99
  30. Issue Date: 01/02/2025 Service: NOTICE TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR Method: REGULAR US MAIL WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Cost Per: $2.90 RALSTON, LOUIS E P O BOX 255 WEST FARMINGTON, OH 44491 Tracking No: R000015574
  31. NOTICE TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR OTHER THAN PERSONAL EARNINGS ISSUED TO: LOUIS E. RALSTON.
  32. REGULAR MAIL SENT TO: LOUIS E RALSTON ON: 01/02/2025
  33. PRECIPE FOR CERTIFICATE OF JUDGMENT FILED BY ATTY ALEXANDER WEINBERG. CERTIFICATE OF JUDGMENT ENTERED IN JLD 400 PAGE 101.
  34. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 12/26/2024 Service : GARNISHMENT Served : 12/31/2024 Return : 01/08/2025 On : US BANK Signed By : SIGNED NOT LEGIBLE Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027664378013
  35. ANSWER OF GARNISHEE ($10,000 OR LESS) US BANK - YES FUNDS; NO MONIES SENT.
  36. ANSWER OF GARNISHEE ($10,000 OR LESS)US BANK/LOUIS E RALSTON Receipt: 495099 Date: 01/21/2025
  37. E-MOTION FOR PAY IN ORDER FILED BY: Attorney: WEINBERG, ALEXANDER C (90421)
  38. E-ORDER FOR GARNISHMENT PAYMENT
  39. PAYMENT OF GARNISHMENT PROCEEDS TO: DISCOVER BANK (NON-CONTINUOUS ODF- MAIL TO: C/O WELTMAN WEINBERG & REIS CO LPA)

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