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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2021-12-01
Type Cc Quiet Title
Docket 84 entries
Disposition default judgment

Parties

Plaintiff Guardian Tax Mo, Llc|Walterbach, Scott Francis
Defendant Miller, Charles|Miller, Justean|Deutsche Bank National Trust Company|The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District|St. Louis County, Missouri
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Hon. Mclaughlin, Nancy Watkins

St. Louis County (MO)

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Docket Entries

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  2. Certif Copies/Leg File Prepard Certified Copy Mailed to Attorney S. Walterbach.
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  4. Request Filed Request for Certified Copy of Judgment; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH On Behalf Of: GUARDIAN TAX MO, LLC
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  6. Judge/Clerk - Note NO TAX
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  8. Default Judgment
  9. Judgment Entered THE COURT HEREBY ADJUDGES AND DECREES THAT THE PLAINTIFF'S COLLECTOR'S DEED IS VALID AND PLAINTIFF HAS FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN 2300 VORHOF DRIVE, ST. LOUIS COUNTY, WITH ALL THE RIGHTS AND APPURTENANCES PERTAINING THERETO, AS AGAINST NAMED DEFENDANTS HEREIN AND AS AGAINST ANY AND ALL OUTSTANDING UNRECORDED INTERESTS OR CLAIMS. SO ORDERED: JUDGE NANCY M. WATKINS MCLAUGHLIN Associated Entries: 12/06/2022 - Motion Hearing Scheduled + Scheduled For: 12/16/2022; 10:30 AM; NANCY WATKINS MCLAUGHLIN; St Louis County
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  11. Motion Hearing Scheduled DISPOSITIVE MOTION Associated Entries: 12/16/2022 - Judgment Entered + Scheduled For: 12/16/2022; 10:30 AM; NANCY WATKINS MCLAUGHLIN; St Louis County
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  13. Proposed Judmt/Dec Dis Filed Proposed Final Judgment; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH On Behalf Of: GUARDIAN TAX MO, LLC
  14. Notice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH
  15. Motion for Default Judgment Plaintiffs Motion for Default Judgment Judgment on the Pleadings; Exhibit 1; Exhibit A; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH
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  17. Order Withdrawing Attorney: LEAVE GRANTED. SO ORDERED: JUDGE NANCY M. WATKINS MCLAUGHLIN
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  19. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: LAURA M ROBB On Behalf Of: ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI
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  21. Affidavit of Publication Affidavit of Publication; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH On Behalf Of: GUARDIAN TAX MO, LLC
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  23. Not Ord for Serv by Pub Issued NOTICE AND ORDER OF PUBLICATION ISSUED AND E-MAILED TO THE COUNTIAN. FIRST PUBLICATION DATE SEPTEMBER 6, 2022. NOTICE, ORDER AND PETITION SENT TO
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  25. Order ORDER OF PUBLICATION IS HEREBY GRANTED. SO ORDERED: JUDGE NANCY M. WATKINS MCLAUGHLIN Associated Entries: 08/09/2022 - Motion Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 08/26/2022; 8:30 AM; NANCY WATKINS MCLAUGHLIN; St Louis County
  26. Memorandum Filed Memorandum of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH On Behalf Of: GUARDIAN TAX MO, LLC
  27. Notice Notice Upon Order for Service By Publication; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH On Behalf Of: GUARDIAN TAX MO, LLC
  28. Proposed Order Filed Order of Publication; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH
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  30. Motion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 08/09/2022 - Notice of Hearing Filed + Associated Entries: 08/26/2022 - Order + Scheduled For: 08/26/2022; 8:30 AM; NANCY WATKINS MCLAUGHLIN; St Louis County
  31. Notice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH On Behalf Of: GUARDIAN TAX MO, LLC Associated Entries: 08/09/2022 - Motion Hearing Scheduled
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  33. Order COURT WILL CONSIDER MOTION UPON NOTICE AND HEARING. SO ORDERED: JUDGE NANCY M. WATKINS MCLAUGHLIN
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  35. Note to Clerk eFiling Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH
  36. Motion Filed Verified Motion for Service by Publication; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH On Behalf Of: GUARDIAN TAX MO, LLC
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  38. Consent Filed Consent to Petition to Quiet Title; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JONATHON BLAKE BURFORD On Behalf Of: ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI
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  40. Affidavit of Publication Affidavit of Publication; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH On Behalf Of: GUARDIAN TAX MO, LLC
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  42. Not Ord for Serv by Pub Issued NOTICE AND ORDER OF PUBLICATION ISSUED AND EMAILED TO THE COUNTIAN. FIRST PUBLICATION DATE 03/29/2022. COPY OF NOTICE, ORDER, AND PETITION SENT TO CHARLES MILLER AND JUSTEAN MILLER BY FIRST-CLASS MAIL TO LAST KNOWN ADDRESS.
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  44. Summons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 22-SMOS-153; Served To - DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY; Server - ; Served Date - 17-MAR-22; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Sheriff Department; Reason Description - Non-est
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  46. Order ORDER OF PUBLICATION IS HEREBY GRANTED. SO ORDERED: JUDGE NANCY M. WATKINS MCLAUGHLIN Associated Entries: 02/07/2022 - Notice + Associated Entries: 02/07/2022 - Proposed Order Filed +
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  48. Alias Summons Issued Document ID: 22-SMOS-153, for DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY.Summons Attached in PDF Form for Attorney to Retrieve from Secure Case.Net and Process for Service.
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  50. Summ Req-Circ Pers Serv O/S Request for Out Of State Alias Summons; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH On Behalf Of: GUARDIAN TAX MO, LLC
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  52. Waiver of Rights MSD Waiver Per Memo; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KENNETH D. GOINS On Behalf Of: THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
  53. Proposed Order Filed Order of Publication; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH On Behalf Of: GUARDIAN TAX MO, LLC Associated Entries: 03/14/2022 - Order +
  54. Notice Notice of Publication; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH Associated Entries: 03/14/2022 - Order +
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  56. Summons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 21-SMOS-1117; Served To - DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY; Server - ; Served Date - 05-JAN-22; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Sheriff Department; Reason Description - Non-est
  57. Notice of Service Return of Service Non Est; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH On Behalf Of: GUARDIAN TAX MO, LLC
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  59. Motion Filed Motion for Payment of Taxes Owed; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JONATHON BLAKE BURFORD On Behalf Of: ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI
  60. Answer Filed Answer to Petition to Quiet Title Pursuant to Collectors Deed for Taxes and for Ejectment; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JONATHON BLAKE BURFORD On Behalf Of: ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI
  61. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JONATHON BLAKE BURFORD On Behalf Of: ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI
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  63. Agent Served Document ID - 21-SMCC-10882; Served To - THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT; Server - ; Served Date - 27-DEC-21; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Special Process Server; Reason Description - Served
  64. Notice of Service SPS RETURNS. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH On Behalf Of: GUARDIAN TAX MO, LLC
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  66. Agent Served Document ID - 21-SMCC-10883; Served To - ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI; Server - ; Served Date - 17-DEC-21; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Special Process Server; Reason Description - Served
  67. Notice of Service SPS RETURNS. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH On Behalf Of: GUARDIAN TAX MO, LLC
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  69. Summons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 21-SMCC-10880; Served To - MILLER, JUSTEAN; Server - ; Served Date - 14-DEC-21; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Special Process Server; Reason Description - Non-est
  70. Summons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 21-SMCC-10879; Served To - MILLER, CHARLES; Server - ; Served Date - 14-DEC-21; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Special Process Server; Reason Description - Non-est
  71. Notice of Service SPS RETURNS. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH On Behalf Of: GUARDIAN TAX MO, LLC
  72. Notice of Service SPS RETURNS. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH On Behalf Of: GUARDIAN TAX MO, LLC
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  74. Motion Special Process Server SPS APPROVED Request for Special Process Server. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH On Behalf Of: GUARDIAN TAX MO, LLC
  75. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 21-SMCC-10883, for ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI.
  76. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 21-SMCC-10882, for THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT.
  77. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 21-SMCC-10880, for MILLER, JUSTEAN.
  78. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 21-SMCC-10879, for MILLER, CHARLES.
  79. Summ Issd- Circ Pers Serv O/S Document ID: 21-SMOS-1117, for DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY.
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  81. Filing Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH
  82. Summ Req-Circ Pers Serv O/S Request for Out of State Summons. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH On Behalf Of: GUARDIAN TAX MO, LLC
  83. Motion Special Process Server Request for Special Process Server. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH
  84. Pet Filed in Circuit Ct Petition to Quiet Title; Exhibit 1. Filed By: SCOTT FRANCIS WALTERBACH

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