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Missouri Unified County

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Case Information

Filed 2024-01-10
Type Cc Appl To Enf Mechanics Lien
Docket 27 entries
Disposition dismissed

Parties

Plaintiff W&j Enterprises, Llc|Hunter, Scott A
Defendant Lay Construction L.l.c.|Independent Bank|Peter Piper, Llc|Ward Parkway Retail Associates, Llc
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Hon. Burnett S Margene

Missouri

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Docket Entries

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  2. Voluntary Dismissal Filed Voluntary Dismissal With Prejudice; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SCOTT A HUNTER On Behalf Of: W&J ENTERPRISES, LLC
  3. Dismissed by Parties Associated Entries: 01/11/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Scheduled For: 04/09/2024; 9:00 AM; S MARGENE BURNETT; Jackson - Kansas City
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  5. Notice of Service Return of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SCOTT A HUNTER On Behalf Of: W&J ENTERPRISES, LLC
  6. Notice of Service Return of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SCOTT A HUNTER On Behalf Of: W&J ENTERPRISES, LLC
  7. Corporation Served Document ID - 24-SMCC-343; Served To - WARD PARKWAY RETAIL ASSOCIATES, LLC; Served Date - 01/18/2024; Served Time - 10:00:00; Service Type - SD; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
  8. Corporation Served Document ID - 24-SMCC-341; Served To - PETER PIPER, LLC; Served Date - 01/17/2024; Served Time - 08:00:00; Service Type - SD; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
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  10. Motion to Dismiss Motion To Dismiss - separate defendants Ward Parkway, Independent Bank; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JAMES ALLEN KESSINGER On Behalf Of: INDEPENDENT BANK, WARD PARKWAY RETAIL ASSOCIATES, LLC
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  12. Corporation Served Document ID - 24-SMOS-37; Served To - INDEPENDENT BANK; Served Date - 01/26/2024; Served Time - 10:00:00; Service Type - SD; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -RA DAVID BROOKS
  13. Notice of Service Return of Service. Filed By: SCOTT A HUNTER On Behalf Of: W&J ENTERPRISES, LLC
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  15. Motion for Extension of Time Motion For Extension of Time to File Pleading Responsive to Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JAMES ALLEN KESSINGER On Behalf Of: INDEPENDENT BANK, WARD PARKWAY RETAIL ASSOCIATES, LLC
  16. Note to Clerk eFiling
  17. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance for Defendant Ward Parkway Retail Associates and Independent Bank; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. On Behalf Of: INDEPENDENT BANK, WARD PARKWAY RETAIL ASSOCIATES, LLC
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  19. Garnishment Returned Served Document ID - 24-SMCC-340; Served To - LAY CONSTRUCTION L.L.C.; Server - ; Served Date - 29-JAN-24; Served Time - 09:30:00; Service Type - Sheriff Department; Reason Description - Served; Service Text - SERVED TO MARTY BUTLER
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  21. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-343, for WARD PARKWAY RETAIL ASSOCIATES, LLC.
  22. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-341, for PETER PIPER, LLC.
  23. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMOS-37, for INDEPENDENT BANK.
  24. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-340, for LAY CONSTRUCTION L.L.C..
  25. Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled jb Associated Entries: 03/19/2024 - Dismissed by Parties Scheduled For: 04/09/2024; 9:00 AM; S MARGENE BURNETT; Jackson - Kansas City
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  27. Filing Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: SCOTT A HUNTER

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