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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2024-07-10
Type Cc Other Tort
Docket 28 entries
Disposition default judgment

Parties

Plaintiff Jones, Lora|Mendel, Thomas Kelly
Defendant Stephanie Morris Nissan, Llc|Santander Consumer Usa Inc
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Judge

Hon. Mittelhauser Jeff A

Benton County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

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  2. Default Judgment
  3. Sound Recording Log Sheet
  4. Judgment Entered Judgment in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant Stephanie Morris Nissan. LLC in the amount of $40,870.75, plus attorneys' fees in the amount of $6,145.00, plus costs in the amount of $157.86 , plus interest. (4)
  5. Motion Hearing Held FTR Gold. Plaintiff is in court in person and with attorney Thomas Mendel. Defendant Stephanie Morris Nissan appears not. Defendant was duly served on July 11, 2024 and has not filed an answer. Defendant is in default. Motion for Default Judgment is taken up. Evidence is presented. Court enters judgment per formal entry filed. JM (4) Associated Entries: 08/27/2024 - Motion Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 09/10/2024; 9:00 AM; JEFF A MITTELHAUSER; Circuit Division Pettis
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  7. Notice of Dismissal Amended Notice of Dismissal With Prejudice of Def Santander Consumer USA. Filed By: THOMAS KELLY MENDEL On Behalf Of: LORA JONES
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  9. Motion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 09/10/2024 - Motion Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 09/10/2024; 9:00 AM; JEFF A MITTELHAUSER; Circuit Division Pettis
  10. Notice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing. Filed By: THOMAS KELLY MENDEL On Behalf Of: LORA JONES
  11. Motion for Default Judgment Motion for Default Judgment. Filed By: THOMAS KELLY MENDEL On Behalf Of: LORA JONES
  12. Notice of Dismissal Notice of Dismissal Without Prejudice of Defendant Santander Consumer USA, Inc. Filed By: THOMAS KELLY MENDEL On Behalf Of: LORA JONES
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  14. Agent Served Document ID - 24-SMCC-189; Served To - STEPHANIE MORRIS NISSAN, LLC; Served Date - 07/11/2024; Served Time - 10:57:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
  15. Notice of Service Servers Return - RA Missouri Secretary of State 24-SMCC-189. Filed By: THOMAS KELLY MENDEL On Behalf Of: LORA JONES
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  17. Agent Served Document ID - 24-SMCC-191; Served To - SANTANDER CONSUMER USA INC,; Served Date - 07/12/2024; Served Time - 12:25:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
  18. Notice of Service Servers Return - Santander. Filed By: THOMAS KELLY MENDEL On Behalf Of: LORA JONES
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  20. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-191, for SANTANDER CONSUMER USA INC
  21. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-189, for STEPHANIE MORRIS NISSAN, LLC
  22. Order - Special Process Server Order for Special Process Server appointing Marybeth Rice and Richard Raymond. (38)
  23. Order - Special Process Server Order for Special Process Server appointing Rufus Harmon. (38)
  24. Filing Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: THOMAS KELLY MENDEL
  25. Motion Special Process Server Motion for Appointment of Person to Serve Process. Filed By: THOMAS KELLY MENDEL On Behalf Of: LORA JONES
  26. Motion Special Process Server Motion for Appointment of Person to Serve Process. Filed By: THOMAS KELLY MENDEL On Behalf Of: LORA JONES
  27. otion Special Process Server Motion for Appointment of Person to Serve Process. Filed By: THOMAS KELLY MENDEL On Behalf Of: LORA JONES
  28. otion Special Process Server Motion for Appointment of Person to Serve Process. Filed By: THOMAS KELLY MENDEL On Behalf Of: LORA JONES

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