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Defiance County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2024-06-27
Status OPEN
Type Other Tort
Docket 20 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Simon, Sandra|Sandra Simon, Executrix Of The Estate Of John Michael Simon, Deceased
Defendant Sprow, Holly
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Judge

Hon. SCHMENK JOSEPH N

Defiance County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. NOTICE OF HEARING Notice (Civil) Sent On: 11:49:50
  2. CASE DESIGNATION FORM 10:26 AM Attorney: HARTLE, JOSEPH S
  3. CIVIL COMPLAINT FILED 10:26 AM Attorney: HARTLE, JOSEPH S Receipt: 175451 Date:
  4. PRAECIPE FILED 10:26 AM Attorney: HARTLE, JOSEPH S
  5. CERTIFIED MAIL ISSUED Issue Date: Service: SUMMONS ON COMPLAINT Method: CERTIFIED MAILER Cost Per: 0.0000 HOLLY SPROW MAILING ADDRESS 5379 WONDERLY ROAD HICKSVILLE, OH 43526 Tracking Number: 9414726699042215600261
  6. SUMMONS ISSUED BY CERT MAIL TO: HOLLY SPROW Attorney: HARTLE, JOSEPH S
  7. JURY DEMAND 08:59 AM
  8. ANSWER 08:59 AM Attorney: SMITH, J. ALAN
  9. NOTICE OF SUBMISSION 08:59 AM Attorney: SMITH, J. ALAN
  10. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAILER Issued : Service : SUMMONS ON COMPLAINT Served : Return : on : SPROW, HOLLY Signed By : HOLLY SPROW Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042215600261
  11. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE 12:30 PM Attorney: SMITH, J. ALAN
  12. NOTICE OF HEARING Notice (Civil) Sent On: 13:36:51
  13. MOTION FILED 12:53 PM Attorney: HARTLE, JOSEPH S
  14. NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITION 02:40 PM Attorney: SMITH, J. ALAN
  15. NOTICE OF HEARING Notice (Civil) Sent On: 09:55:06
  16. JUDGMENT ENTRY: PLTFF'S MOTION IS GRANTED. IT IS ORDERED THAT THE PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE SET FOR JULY 21, 2025 AT 3:00 PM IS HEREBY VACATED AND RESET FOR A TELEPHONE PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE ON AUGUST 18, 2025 AT 3:00 PM.
  17. NOTICE OF FILING DEPOSITION OF SANDRA SIMON DATED 7-8-2025
  18. DEPOSITION OF SANDRA SIMON DATED JULY 8, 2025
  19. COPY OF LETTER FROM MEDIATOR TO JOSEPH HARTLE AND J ALAN SMITH VIA EMAIL Attorney: DELFAVERO, CHRISTOPHER D, MEDIATION COORDINATOR
  20. COPY OF LETTER FROM MEDIATOR TO JOSEPH HARTLE AND J ALAN SMITH VIA EMAIL Attorney: DELFAVERO, CHRISTOPHER D, MEDIATION COORDINATOR

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