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Case Information

Filed 2024-06-12
Status Closed
Type Civil
Docket 71 entries
Disposition default

Parties

Plaintiff The Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Defendant Koppin, Cody L.
Photo of Hon. STEVENSON JAMES F

Judge

Hon. STEVENSON JAMES F

Shelby County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. COST BILL FILED.
  2. CIVIL COMPLAINT FILED. COMPLAINT FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT eFiling submission date: 06/12/2024 03:58 PM Attorney: POTTS, THOMAS J Applies To: KOPPIN, CODY L. (Defendant)
  3. SUMMONS ON COMPLAINT COSTS (N) SUMMONS ON COMPLAINT Sent On: 06/14/2024 08:00:57 Receipt: 217376 Date: 09/10/2024
  4. SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL Issue Date: 06/14/2024 Service: SUMMONS W/CERT. COPY COMPLAINT, RETURN REQUESTED Method: SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAILER-RETURNABLE BY LAW Cost Per: 0.0000 CODY L. KOPPIN SERVICE ADDRESS 13765 FORT LORAMIE SWANDERS ROAD SIDNEY, OH 45365 Tracking Number: 9414726699042223734521 CODY L. KOPPIN DEFAULT ADDRESS 14555 STALEY ROAD ANNA, OH 45302 Tracking Number: 9414726699042223734538
  5. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CP ACCOUNT Receipt: 217376 Date: 09/10/2024
  6. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S) Receipt: 217376 Date: 09/10/2024
  7. SERVICE SUCCESSFUL Method : SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAILER-RETURNABLE BY LAW Issued : 06/14/2024 Service : SUMMONS W/CERT. COPY COMPLAINT, RETURN REQUESTED Served : 06/27/2024 Return : 07/01/2024 on : KOPPIN, CODY L. Signed By : Reason : SUCCESSFUL Comment : SIGNED FOR BY L KOPPIN Tracking #: 9414726699042223734538
  8. MOTION FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE ALONG WITH PROPOSED ORDER MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT FILED ALONG WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE eFiling submission date: 07/30/2024 12:17 PM Attorney: POTTS, THOMAS J
  9. DEFAULT ORDER/JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED Applies To: THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK (Plaintiff); KOPPIN, CODY L. (Defendant); POTTS, THOMAS J (Attorney) on behalf of THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK (Plaintiff) BD 7/31/2024 Receipt: 217376 Date: 09/10/2024
  10. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S) Receipt: 217376 Date: 09/10/2024
  11. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CL ACCOUNT Receipt: 217376 Date: 09/10/2024
  12. JUDGMENT DEBTOR EXAM MOTION FILED WITH PROPOSED ORDER SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION (1 SERVICE) MOTION AND AFFIDAVIT FOR EXAMINATION OF JUDGMENT DEBTOR WITH PROPOSED ORDER FOR EXAMINATION OF JUDGMENT DEBTOR eFiling submission date: 08/01/2024 02:16 PM Attorney: POTTS, THOMAS J Receipt: 216460 Date: 08/01/2024
  13. SCHEDULING INFORMATION FILED Judge: STEVENSON, JAMES F Event: JUDGMENT DEBTOR EXAMINATION Date: 09/03/2024 Time: 03:00 PM
  14. JUDGMENT DEBTOR EXAMINATION ORDER FILED. 9/3/24 3:00 PM Applies To: KOPPIN, CODY L. (Defendant); POTTS, THOMAS J (Attorney) on behalf of THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK (Plaintiff)
  15. NOTICE TO SERVE COSTS (N) NOTICE TO SERVE Sent On: 08/05/2024 12:05:48 Receipt: 217376 Date: 09/10/2024
  16. SERVICE BY SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT RETURNABLE ACCORDING TO LAW. Issue Date: 08/05/2024 Service: NOTICE TO SERVE Method: SERVICE BY SHELBY CO. SHERIFF RETURNABLE BY LAW Cost Per: 0.0000 CODY L. KOPPIN DEFAULT ADDRESS 14555 STALEY ROAD ANNA, OH 45302 Tracking Number: 11111111111000018878
  17. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CL ACCOUNT Receipt: 217376 Date: 09/10/2024
  18. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CP ACCOUNT Receipt: 217376 Date: 09/10/2024
  19. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S) Receipt: 217376 Date: 09/10/2024
  20. SERVICE SUCCESSFUL BY SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT Method : SERVICE BY SHELBY CO. SHERIFF RETURNABLE BY LAW Issued : 08/05/2024 Service : NOTICE TO SERVE Served : 08/05/2024 Return : 08/06/2024 on : KOPPIN, CODY L. Signed By : Reason : SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF SERVICE SUCCESSFUL Comment : SERVED BY DEP MATTHEW LUTHMAN Tracking #: 11111111111000018877 Receipt: 217376 Date: 09/10/2024
  21. NOTICE OF FAILURE OF SERVICE ISSUED TO CODY KOPPIN. Applies To: POTTS, THOMAS J (Attorney) on behalf of THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK (Plaintiff) Receipt: 217376 Date: 09/10/2024
  22. RETURNED MAIL FOR CODY L KOPPIN DEFAULT JUDGMENT ENTRY NO BETTER ADDRESS / 13765 FORT LORAMIE SWANDERS RD, SIDNEY, OH 45365 - HAD CERTIFIED MAIL RETD FROM THIS ADDRESS
  23. SERVICE UNSUCCESSFUL Method : SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAILER-RETURNABLE BY LAW Issued : 06/14/2024 Service : SUMMONS W/CERT. COPY COMPLAINT, RETURN REQUESTED Served : 08/07/2024 Return : 08/09/2024 on : KOPPIN, CODY L. Signed By : Reason : CERTIFIED MAIL UNSUCCESSFUL Comment : NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED / UNABLE TO FORWARD Tracking #: 9414726699042223734521
  24. MOTION FOR CONTEMPT WITH PROPOSED ORDER SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION eFiling submission date: 09/06/2024 09:13 AM Attorney: POTTS, THOMAS J Receipt: 217354 Date: 09/10/2024 Applies To: KOPPIN, CODY L. (Defendant)
  25. COST BILL FILED.
  26. SCHEDULING INFORMATION FILED Judge: STEVENSON, JAMES F Event: HEARING ON CONTEMPT FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY Date: 10/07/2024 Time: 11:00 AM
  27. ORDER ENTRY FILED. ORDER ENTRY TO SHOW CAUSE, SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 7, 2024 AT 11:00AM. Applies To: THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK (Plaintiff); KOPPIN, CODY L. (Defendant) Receipt: 219288 Date: 12/11/2024
  28. PRAECIPE / REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED. 09/18/2024 02:56 PM Attorney: POTTS, THOMAS J
  29. SUMMONS ON CONTEMPT COSTS SUMMONS IN CONTEMPT-PLAINTIFF Sent On: 09/18/2024 15:32:00 Receipt: 219288 Date: 12/11/2024
  30. SERVICE BY SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT RETURNABLE ACCORDING TO LAW. Issue Date: 09/18/2024 Service: SUMMONS ON CONTEMPT (PLAINTIFF REQUESTED) Method: SERVICE BY SHELBY CO. SHERIFF RETURNABLE BY LAW Cost Per: 0.0000 CODY L. KOPPIN DEFAULT ADDRESS 14555 STALEY ROAD ANNA, OH 45302 Tracking Number: 11111111111000019064
  31. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CL ACCOUNT Receipt: 219288 Date: 12/11/2024
  32. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CP ACCOUNT Receipt: 219288 Date: 12/11/2024
  33. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S) Receipt: 219288 Date: 12/11/2024
  34. SERVICE SUCCESSFUL BY SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT Method : SERVICE BY SHELBY CO. SHERIFF RETURNABLE BY LAW Issued : 09/18/2024 Service : SUMMONS ON CONTEMPT (PLAINTIFF REQUESTED) Served : 09/23/2024 Return : 09/24/2024 on : KOPPIN, CODY L. Signed By : Reason : SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF SERVICE SUCCESSFUL Comment : SERVED BY DEPUTY RATERMAN Tracking #: 11111111111000019064 Receipt: 219478 Date: 12/19/2024
  35. MOTION TO REOPEN/CONTEMPT WITH PROPOSED ORDER SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION MOTION FOR CONTEMPT WITH PROPOSED ORDER-ENTRY FOR BENCH WARRANT eFiling submission date: 10/17/2024 08:14 AM Attorney: POTTS, THOMAS J Receipt: 218104 Date: 10/17/2024
  36. ORDER ENTRY FILED. Upon consideration of Cody L. Koppin in failing to comply with this Court's previous orders and upon due deliberation, it is hereby ORDERED that the Clerk of this Court issue a bench warrant against Defendant, Cody L. Koppin. It is FURTHER ORDERED that if found, Defendant, Cody L. Koppin, shall be brought before this Court to comply with and perform all requirements of this Court's previous orders hereinbefore mentioned, or post bond in the amount of the judgment rendered in this action, the sum of $3,519.50, plus interest at the rate of 10.053% per annum on the unpaid principal balance from January 23, 2024, late charges, all fees, costs, and attorney fees as provided in the Note. Receipt: 219288 Date: 12/11/2024
  37. (ADULT PROBATION USE)NCIC INFORMATION SHEET 10/22/2024 04:01 PM
  38. BENCH WARRANT ISSUED TO THE SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR SERVICE UPON CODY KOPPIN Receipt: 219288 Date: 12/11/2024
  39. BENCH WARRANT- ORDER ENTRY FILED CT, SO, SPD 10/23/24 KA Applies To: KOPPIN, CODY L. (Defendant); POTTS, THOMAS J (Attorney) on behalf of THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK (Plaintiff) Receipt: 219288 Date: 12/11/2024
  40. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CL ACCOUNT Receipt: 219288 Date: 12/11/2024
  41. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CP ACCOUNT Receipt: 219288 Date: 12/11/2024
  42. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S) Receipt: 219288 Date: 12/11/2024 Receipt: 219289 Date: 12/11/2024
  43. SCHEDULING INFORMATION FILED Judge: STEVENSON, JAMES F Event: HEARING ON BOND Date: 10/25/2024 Time: 02:00 PM
  44. ORDER OF THE COURT COMMITMENT RELEASE FORM- RELEASE FROM JAIL, DEBTOR EXAM COMPLETED eFiling submission date: 10/25/2024 03:25 PM COPY FAXED TO SO, SPD 10/25/24 KA Receipt: 219288 Date: 12/11/2024
  45. OFFICIAL SHORTHAND REPORTERS CERTIFICATE FILED. 10/25/2024 03:25 PM Receipt: 219478 Date: 12/19/2024
  46. FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION COVER SHEET TO SO FILED
  47. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S) Receipt: 219288 Date: 12/11/2024
  48. SERVICE BY SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT RETURNABLE ACCORDING TO LAW. BENCH WARRANT SERVED BY DEPUTY THOMAS ATWOOD Receipt: 219289 Date: 12/11/2024 Receipt: 219478 Date: 12/19/2024
  49. FINGERPRINT CARD RECEIVED
  50. COST BILL SENT AND FILED.
  51. ITEMIZED BILL THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK was sent bill for $114.31 printed on 12/11/2024
  52. GARNISHMENT OF PERSONAL EARNINGS FILING FEE FILED. SENT TO CT -LP 12/12/2024 Receipt: 219351 Date: 12/12/2024 Receipt 219351 has been reapplied.
  53. AFFIDAVIT, ORDER AND NOTICE OF GARNISHMENT OF PERSONAL EARNINGS FILED.
  54. SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL Issue Date: 12/20/2024 Service: CERTIFIED MAILER ONLY Method: SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAILER-RETURNABLE BY LAW Cost Per: 0.0000 WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE DEFAULT ADDRESS 5135 PEARSON RD BLDG 10 WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH 45433 Tracking Number: 9414726699042223743554
  55. NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDING TO COLLECT DEBT FILED.
  56. NOTICE TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR OF GARNISHMENT OF PERSONAL EARNINGS FILED.
  57. THE ORIGINAL AND TWO COPIES OF AFFIDAVIT, ORDER AND NOTICE OF GARNISHMENT OF PERSONAL EARNINGS, ONE COPY OF INTERIM REPORT AND ANSWER OF EMPLOYER, COPY OF EMPLOYERS GUIDE TO PROCESSING GARNISHMENTS ISSUED TO EMPLOYER FOR JUDGMENT DEBTOR BY CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT #9414 7266 9904 2223 7435 54 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED. INCLUDED WITH MAILING TO THE EMPLOYER FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR WERE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS: ONE COPY OF AFFIDAVIT ORDER & NOTICE, TWO COPIES OF NOTICE TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR OF GARNISHMENT OF PERSONAL EARNINGS, TWO COPIES OF REQUEST FOR HEARING FORM, AND A S.A.S.E.
  58. MISC PAPERWORK
  59. SERVICE SUCCESSFUL Method : SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAILER-RETURNABLE BY LAW Issued : 12/20/2024 Service : CERTIFIED MAILER ONLY Served : 12/27/2024 Return : 12/30/2024 on : WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE Signed By : Reason : SUCCESSFUL Comment : SIGNED BY JG? LP 12/30/2024 Tracking #: 9414726699042223743554
  60. JAMES KITCHEN, PH# 614-306-5644, PH# 937-904-2169, CALLED THE OFFICE STATING THE INCORRECT GARNISHEE IS LISTED ON THIS CASE. HE STATED IT SHOULD BE DOD GARNISHMENT, DEFENSE FINANCE & ACCOUNTING SERVICE, CLEVELAND LOCATION. HE ASKED THAT I LOOK IT UP ON GOOGLE AND GET IT CORRECTED. I REQUESTED A PRAECIPE BE FAXED OR MAILED IN STATING THIS INFORMATION SO WE COULD PROCEED WITH PROPER STEPS TO GET THE GARNISHEE CHANGED. HE RESPONDED, "HE'S NOT DOING ANYTHING WITH IT. IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY AND HE IS CONSIDERING THE MATTER CLOSED ON HIS END." 1/14/25 LSG
  61. COST BILL FILED.
  62. GARNISHMENT OTHER THAN PERSONAL EARNINGS FILING FEES Receipt: 220240 Date: 01/30/2025 CT 1/30/25 KA
  63. AFFIDAVIT, ORDER AND NOTICE OF GARNISHMENT OF PROPERTY OTHER THAN PERSONAL EARNINGS AND ANSWER OF GARNISHEE FILED.
  64. SCHEDULING INFORMATION FILED Judge: SELL, TIMOTHY S Event: HEARING ON GARNISHMENT Date: 02/21/2025 Time: 10:30 AM
  65. SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL Issue Date: 02/10/2025 Service: CERTIFIED MAILER ONLY Method: SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAILER-RETURNABLE BY LAW Cost Per: 0.0000 CODY L. KOPPIN DEFAULT ADDRESS 14555 STALEY ROAD ANNA, OH 45302 Tracking Number: 9414726699042223745480 PNC BANK DEFAULT ADDRESS 2221 W MICHIGAN STREET SIDNEY, OH 45365 Tracking Number: 9414726699042223745497
  66. NOTICE TO THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR OF GARNISHMENT OF PROPERTY OTHR THAN PERSONAL EARNINGS FILED. IF A HEARING IS REQUESTED BY THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR IT WILL BE HELD ON: 2/21/2025 AT 10:30 A.M.
  67. THE ORIGINAL AND 1 COPY OF THE AFFIDAVIT, ORDER AND NOTICE OF GARNISHMENT OTHER THAN PERSONAL EARNINGS, AND CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.00 ISSUED TO: PNC BANK BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED. RECEIPT# 9414 7266 9904 2223 7454 97
  68. 2 COPIES OF THE NOTICE TO THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR, 2 COPIES OF THE AFFIDAVIT, ORDER AND NOTICE OF GARNISHMENT OTHER THAN PERSONAL EARNINGS, 2 COPIES OF THE REQUEST FOR HEARING FORM, AND A S.A.S.E. ISSUED TO THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED. RECEIPT# 9414 7266 9904 2223 7454 80
  69. SERVICE SUCCESSFUL Method : SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAILER-RETURNABLE BY LAW Issued : 02/10/2025 Service : CERTIFIED MAILER ONLY Served : 02/12/2025 Return : 02/13/2025 on : PNC BANK Signed By : Reason : SUCCESSFUL Comment : SIGNED FOR BY AMANDA REDMON Tracking #: 9414726699042223745497
  70. SERVICE SUCCESSFUL Method : SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAILER-RETURNABLE BY LAW Issued : 02/10/2025 Service : CERTIFIED MAILER ONLY Served : 02/13/2025 Return : 02/18/2025 on : KOPPIN, CODY L. Signed By : Reason : SUCCESSFUL Comment : SIGNED BY DAWN SHEFER Tracking #: 9414726699042223745480
  71. ANSWER OF GARNISHEE FILED BY: PNC BANK NO FUNDS AVAILABLE Applies To: POTTS, THOMAS J (Attorney) on behalf of THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK (Plaintiff)

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