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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2023-07-19
Type Cc Foreclosure
Docket 71 entries
Disposition Default judgment

Parties

Plaintiff Midfirst Bank|Tarpley, Linda S|Bright, Jason Olier|Edwards, Zachary George
Defendant Souders, Lovetta|Of Lovetta Souders, Unknown Spouse|Souders, James L.|Doe, A/k/a Unknown Occupant/tenant, John/jane|Midland Funding, Llc|State Of Missouri Mo Dept Of Revenue|Keeling, Ross D|Usa On Behalf Of The Sec Of Housing And Urban Development|Moss, Christa Barber|Assistant Us Attorney|United States Attorney General
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Hon. Garrett Kenneth R Iii

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Docket Entries

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  2. Default Judgment
  3. Judgment Entered
  4. Motion Granted/Sustained Associated Entries: 12/04/2023 - Motion for Default Judgment +
  5. Hearing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 11/06/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 11/06/2023 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Scheduled For: 01/22/2024; 8:30 AM; KENNETH R GARRETT III ; Jackson - Independence
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  7. Proposed Judmt/Dec Dis Filed Proposed Judgment entry; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: LINDA S TARPLEY On Behalf Of: MIDFIRST BANK
  8. Affidavit Filed Affidavit for Judgment; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: LINDA S TARPLEY On Behalf Of: MIDFIRST BANK
  9. Proposed Judmt/Dec Dis Filed Judgment; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: LINDA S TARPLEY On Behalf Of: MIDFIRST BANK
  10. Affidavit Filed Affidavit in Support of Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: LINDA S TARPLEY On Behalf Of: MIDFIRST BANK
  11. Affidavit Filed Military affidavit; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: LINDA S TARPLEY On Behalf Of: MIDFIRST BANK
  12. Affidavit Filed Military affidavit; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: LINDA S TARPLEY On Behalf Of: MIDFIRST BANK
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  14. Notice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing on MFD; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: LINDA S TARPLEY On Behalf Of: MIDFIRST BANK
  15. Motion for Default Judgment Motion for Default J; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: LINDA S TARPLEY On Behalf Of: MIDFIRST BANK Associated Entries: 01/22/2024 - Motion Granted/Sustained
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  17. Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 01/22/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 01/22/2024; 8:30 AM; KENNETH R GARRETT III ; Jackson - Independence
  18. Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 07/20/2023 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 01/22/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Hearing Continued From: 11/06/2023; 8:30 AM Case Management Conference
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  20. Proposed Judmt/Dec Dis Filed CONSENT TO JUDGMENT; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTA BARBER MOSS On Behalf Of: USA ON BEHALF OF THE SEC OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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  22. Note to Clerk eFiling Filed By: ROSS D KEELING
  23. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROSS D KEELING On Behalf Of: STATE OF MISSOURI - MO DEPT OF REVENUE
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  25. Family Member/Roommate Served Document ID - 23-SMCC-9578; Served To - SOUDERS, JAMES L.; Server - SMITH, MICHAEL E; Served Date - 20-SEP-23; Served Time - 19:05:00; Service Type - Civil Process Server; Reason Description - Served; Service Text - LEFT WITH JEFF CARPTNER (CARPENTER)/ ROOMMATE
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  27. Answer Filed Answer of The United States of America; Exhibit A; Exhibit B; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTA BARBER MOSS On Behalf Of: USA ON BEHALF OF THE SEC OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
  28. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTA BARBER MOSS On Behalf Of: USA ON BEHALF OF THE SEC OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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  30. Family Member/Roommate Served Document ID - 23-SMCC-9577; Served To - SOUDERS, LOVETTA; Server - MELKOWSKI, ANTHONY C.; Served Date - 07-SEP-23; Served Time - 14:33:00; Service Type - Civil Process Server; Reason Description - Served; Service Text - LEFT WITH JADE SOUDERS/ DAUGHTER
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  32. Note to Clerk eFiling Filed By: MICHAEL SHAYNE KISLING
  33. Consent Filed DORs Consent to Judgment; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHAEL SHAYNE KISLING On Behalf Of: STATE OF MISSOURI - MO DEPT OF REVENUE
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  35. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 23-SMCC-9578, for SOUDERS, JAMES L..
  36. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 23-SMCC-9577, for SOUDERS, LOVETTA.
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  38. Memorandum Filed Memorandum Regarding Alias Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: LINDA S TARPLEY On Behalf Of: MIDFIRST BANK
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  40. Corporation Served Document ID - 23-SMCC-8042; Served To - STATE OF MISSOURI - MO DEPT OF REVENUE; Server - ; Served Date - 27-JUL-23; Served Time - 12:23:00; Service Type - Sheriff Department; Reason Description - Served
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  42. Corporation Served Document ID - 23-SMCC-8041; Served To - MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC; Server - ; Served Date - 26-JUL-23; Served Time - 08:00:00; Service Type - Sheriff Department; Reason Description - Served; Service Text - CSC LAWYERS S LEWIS - DESIGNEE
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  44. Summons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 23-SMCC-8037; Served To - SOUDERS, LOVETTA; Server - MELKOWSKI, ANTHONY C.; Served Date - 03-AUG-23; Served Time - 23:59:00; Service Type - Civil Process Server; Reason Description - Vacant House or Lot; Service Text - PER NEIGHBORS
  45. Summons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 23-SMCC-8038; Served To - OF LOVETTA SOUDERS, UNKNOWN SPOUSE; Server - MELKOWSKI, ANTHONY C.; Served Date - 03-AUG-23; Served Time - 23:59:00; Service Type - Civil Process Server; Reason Description - Vacant House or Lot; Service Text - PER NEIGHBORS
  46. Summons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 23-SMCC-8040; Served To - DOE, A/K/A UNKNOWN OCCUPANT/TENANT, JOHN/JANE; Server - MELKOWSKI, ANTHONY C.; Served Date - 03-AUG-23; Served Time - 23:59:00; Service Type - Civil Process Server; Reason Description - Vacant House or Lot; Service Text - PER NEIGHBORS
  47. Corporation Served Document ID - 23-SMCC-8043; Served To - ASSISTANT US ATTORNEY; Server - SALVATORE J. LICATA; Served Date - 02-AUG-23; Served Time - 10:43:00; Service Type - Civil Process Server; Reason Description - Served; Service Text - LEFT WITH ROBIN BRODERICK/ LEG ASST
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  49. Summons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 23-SMCC-8039; Served To - SOUDERS, JAMES L.; Server - MELKOWSKI, ANTHONY C.; Served Date - 01-AUG-23; Served Time - 23:59:00; Service Type - Civil Process Server; Reason Description - No Such Address
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  51. Retn Serv-Reg/Cert Mail Succs Document ID - 23-SMCM-468; Served To - UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL; Server - ; Served Date - 25-JUL-23; Served Time - 04:58:00; Service Type - Certified Mail; Reason Description - Served
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  53. Retn Serv-Reg/Cert Mail Succs Document ID - 23-SMCM-467; Served To - USA ON BEHALF OF THE SEC OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; Server - ; Served Date - 24-JUL-23; Served Time - 08:00:00; Service Type - Certified Mail; Reason Description - Served
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  55. Certificate of Mailing Document ID: 23-CMDN-1465, for UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL.
  56. Certificate of Mailing Document ID: 23-CMDN-1464, for USA ON BEHALF OF THE SEC OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
  57. Summons Issued-Reg/Cert Mail Document ID: 23-SMCM-468, for UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL.
  58. Summons Issued-Reg/Cert Mail Document ID: 23-SMCM-467, for USA ON BEHALF OF THE SEC OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
  59. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 23-SMCC-8043, for ASSISTANT US ATTORNEY.
  60. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 23-SMCC-8042, for STATE OF MISSOURI - MO DEPT OF REVENUE.
  61. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 23-SMCC-8041, for MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC.
  62. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 23-SMCC-8040, for DOE, A/K/A UNKNOWN OCCUPANT/TENANT, JOHN/JANE.
  63. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 23-SMCC-8039, for SOUDERS, JAMES L..
  64. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 23-SMCC-8038, for OF LOVETTA SOUDERS, UNKNOWN SPOUSE.
  65. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 23-SMCC-8037, for SOUDERS, LOVETTA.
  66. Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/06/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 11/06/2023; 8:30 AM; KENNETH R GARRETT III ; Jackson - Independence
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  68. Filing Info Sheet eFiling
  69. Memorandum Filed Memorandum Regarding Service. On Behalf Of: MIDFIRST BANK
  70. Affidavit for Service by Mail Affidavit for Service by Certified Mail. On Behalf Of: MIDFIRST BANK
  71. CRIFS/Unredacted Document Redaction Certification. On Behalf Of: MIDFIRST BANK

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