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Case Information

Filed 2024-11-08
Type Cc Replevin
Docket 63 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Plaintiff Bommarito, John|Martin, Michael|Merkle, Zachary Stephen
Defendant Bruere, Ashtin|Bruere, John
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Judge

Hon. Smith Brittney R

St. Charles County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  1. otion for Extension of Time Motion For Extension of Time; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOEL B EISENSTEIN On Behalf Of: ASHTIN BRUERE
  2. nswer Filed Plaintiff Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Defendant Counterclaim; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHAEL MARTIN On Behalf Of: JOHN BOMMARITO
  3. ertificate of Service Certificate of Service-Emailing Discovery Requests to Defendant Ashtin Bruere; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHAEL MARTIN On Behalf Of: JOHN BOMMARITO
  4. ounterclaim\Petition Filed Defendants Answer and Counter Claim; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOEL B EISENSTEIN On Behalf Of: ASHTIN BRUERE
  5. ase Review Scheduled Scheduled For: 04/07/2025; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
  6. rder for Continuance CASE CONTINUED TO 4/7/25 FOR STATUS; SO ORDERED BRS/jbm Associated Entries: 11/20/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Scheduled For: 01/31/2025; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
  7. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ZACHARY STEPHEN MERKLE On Behalf Of: JOHN BOMMARITO
  8. ounterclaim\Petition Filed Defendants Answer and Counter Claim; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOEL B EISENSTEIN On Behalf Of: ASHTIN BRUERE
  9. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 01/31/2025 - Order for Continuance + Scheduled For: 01/31/2025; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
  10. rder for Continuance CASE CONTINUED TO 1/31/25 FOR CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE; SO ORDERED BRS/jbm Associated Entries: 11/15/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Scheduled For: 11/20/2024; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
  11. rder of Dismissal COMES NOW PLAINTIFF AND DISMISSES THE ABOVE STYLED CASE WITHOUT PREJUDICE AS TO JOHN BRUERE ONLY. KT
  12. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ZACHARY STEPHEN MERKLE On Behalf Of: JOHN BOMMARITO
  13. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOEL B EISENSTEIN On Behalf Of: ASHTIN BRUERE
  14. ummons Personally Served Document ID - 24-SMCC-2777; Served To - JOHN BRUERE; Served Date - 11/15/2024; Served Time - 14:30:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
  15. ffidavit Special Process Serv Return of Service - Ashtin Bruere. Filed By: MICHAEL MARTIN On Behalf Of: JOHN BOMMARITO
  16. ffidavit Special Process Serv SUMMONS WAS ALREADY RETURNED YESTERDAY/Return of Service - John Bruere. Filed By: MICHAEL MARTIN On Behalf Of: JOHN BOMMARITO
  17. ismissed Dismissal of Defendant John Bruere Without Prejudice. Filed By: MICHAEL MARTIN On Behalf Of: JOHN BOMMARITO
  18. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOEL B EISENSTEIN On Behalf Of: ASHTIN BRUERE
  19. amily Member/Roommate Served Document ID - 24-SMCC-2776; Served To - ASHTIN BRUERE; Served Date - 11/18/2024; Served Time - 13:55:00; Service Type - SD; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -SUMMONS SERVED TO TIMOTHY WOODS, CO-RESIDENT TO ASHTIN BRUERE
  20. ote to Clerk eFiling
  21. otice of Service SD-SER-24-10634 24-SMCC-2776; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
  22. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: JOHN T BRUERE
  23. nswer Filed answer to petition by defendant, John Bruere; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN T BRUERE On Behalf Of: JOHN BRUERE
  24. ond-Cash Bond Posted Full Amt Bond Amount Posted: $20,000.00 Bond Payment Type: Check Bond Bond ID: 24ADBND2171 Filed By: JOHN BOMMARITO
  25. rder PURSUANT TO THE ORDER ENTERED ON 11/15/24 DIRECTING PLAINTIFF TO POST A BOND OF $20,000, CORUT NOTES THAT THE BOND WAS POSTED TODAY, 11/18/24, IN FULL; SO ORDERED BRS/jbm Filed By: BRITTNEY R SMITH
  26. otice of Service SD-SER-24-10634 24-SMCC-2776; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
  27. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: MICHAEL MARTIN
  28. equest for Notc of Hrg Filed CASE IS ALREADY SCHEDULED FOR THIS DATE. Notice of Hearing. Filed By: MICHAEL MARTIN On Behalf Of: JOHN BOMMARITO
  29. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled MOTION FOR IMMEDIATE POSSESSION REVISED Event Information: New Event: Case Management Conference; Associated Entries: 11/20/2024 - Order for Continuance + Scheduled For: 11/20/2024; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
  30. equest for Notc of Hrg Filed THE REQUESTED HEARING DATE IS NOT A GOOD DATE FOR THIS DIVISION OR THE DOCKET IS FULL- PLEASE SEND IN AN AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING TO HAVE YOUR MOTION HEARD ON A DIFFERENT DATE. HMB Notice of Hearing; Motion to Shorten Time on Notice of Hearing. Filed By: MICHAEL MARTIN On Behalf Of: JOHN BOMMARITO
  31. otion Granted/Sustained THE COURT HEREBY GRANTS HIS MOTION FOR ORDER OF IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE DOG AT ISSUE; THE SHERIFF IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY AND TO THEN DELIVER IT TO PLAINTIFF AS SOON AS IS PRACTICABLE, TONY SHALL REMAIN IN PLAINTIFF'S POSSESSION PENDING FURTHER ORDER(S) OF THE COURT; PLAINTIFF IS ORDERED TO EXECUTE AND FILE A BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; CASE SET ON 11/20/24 FOR CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE; SO ORDERED BRS/jbm Filed By: BRITTNEY R SMITH Associated Entries: 11/14/2024 - Motion Filed +
  32. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: MICHAEL MARTIN
  33. otion Filed Motion for Order of Immediate Possession. Filed By: MICHAEL MARTIN On Behalf Of: JOHN BOMMARITO Associated Entries: 11/15/2024 - Motion Granted/Sustained +
  34. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-2777, for BRUERE, JOHN SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. SPA
  35. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-2776, for BRUERE, ASHTIN SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. SPA
  36. rder - Special Process Server Associated Entries: 11/08/2024 - Motion Special Process Server +
  37. ffidavit Special Process Serv Return of Service - Ashtin Bruere. Filed By: MICHAEL MARTIN On Behalf Of: JOHN BOMMARITO
  38. iling Info Sheet eFiling
  39. otion Special Process Server Request for Appointment of Special Process Server. On Behalf Of: JOHN BOMMARITO Associated Entries: 11/14/2024 - Order - Special Process Server
  40. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-2776, for BRUERE, ASHTIN SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. SPA
  41. rder - Special Process Server Associated Entries: 11/08/2024 - Motion Special Process Server +
  42. ote to Clerk eFiling
  43. iling Info Sheet eFiling
  44. otion Special Process Server Request for Appointment of Special Process Server. On Behalf Of: JOHN BOMMARITO Associated Entries: 11/14/2024 - Order - Special Process Server
  45. nswer Filed answer to petition by defendant, John Bruere; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN T BRUERE On Behalf Of: JOHN BRUERE
  46. ond-Cash Bond Posted Full Amt Bond Amount Posted: $20,000.00 Bond Payment Type: Check Bond Bond ID: 24ADBND2171 Filed By: JOHN BOMMARITO
  47. rder PURSUANT TO THE ORDER ENTERED ON 11/15/24 DIRECTING PLAINTIFF TO POST A BOND OF $20,000, CORUT NOTES THAT THE BOND WAS POSTED TODAY, 11/18/24, IN FULL; SO ORDERED BRS/jbm Filed By: BRITTNEY R SMITH
  48. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: MICHAEL MARTIN
  49. equest for Notc of Hrg Filed CASE IS ALREADY SCHEDULED FOR THIS DATE. Notice of Hearing. Filed By: MICHAEL MARTIN On Behalf Of: JOHN BOMMARITO
  50. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled MOTION FOR IMMEDIATE POSSESSION REVISED Event Information: New Event: Case Management Conference; Associated Entries: 11/20/2024 - Order for Continuance + Scheduled For: 11/20/2024; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
  51. equest for Notc of Hrg Filed THE REQUESTED HEARING DATE IS NOT A GOOD DATE FOR THIS DIVISION OR THE DOCKET IS FULL- PLEASE SEND IN AN AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING TO HAVE YOUR MOTION HEARD ON A DIFFERENT DATE. HMB Notice of Hearing; Motion to Shorten Time on Notice of Hearing. Filed By: MICHAEL MARTIN On Behalf Of: JOHN BOMMARITO
  52. otion Granted/Sustained THE COURT HEREBY GRANTS HIS MOTION FOR ORDER OF IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE DOG AT ISSUE; THE SHERIFF IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY AND TO THEN DELIVER IT TO PLAINTIFF AS SOON AS IS PRACTICABLE, TONY SHALL REMAIN IN PLAINTIFF'S POSSESSION PENDING FURTHER ORDER(S) OF THE COURT; PLAINTIFF IS ORDERED TO EXECUTE AND FILE A BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; CASE SET ON 11/20/24 FOR CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE; SO ORDERED BRS/jbm Filed By: BRITTNEY R SMITH Associated Entries: 11/14/2024 - Motion Filed +
  53. otion Filed Motion for Order of Immediate Possession. Filed By: MICHAEL MARTIN On Behalf Of: JOHN BOMMARITO Associated Entries: 11/15/2024 - Motion Granted/Sustained +
  54. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-2777, for BRUERE, JOHN SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. SPA
  55. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-2776, for BRUERE, ASHTIN SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. SPA
  56. rder - Special Process Server Associated Entries: 11/08/2024 - Motion Special Process Server +
  57. iling Info Sheet eFiling
  58. otion Special Process Server Request for Appointment of Special Process Server. On Behalf Of: JOHN BOMMARITO Associated Entries: 11/14/2024 - Order - Special Process Server

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