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Case Information

Filed 2023-01-17
Status Closed
Type Eqa Equitable Action Involving Any Right, Title Or Interest In Land, G.l. Chapter 185, 1 (k)
Docket 30 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Bank Of America, N.a., As
Defendant Steinmetz, Howard M.|Steinmetz, Amy

Lawyers

Docket Entries

  1. omplaint filed.
  2. ase assigned to the Average Track per Land Court Standing Order 1:04.
  3. and Court miscellaneous filing fee Receipt: 437518 Date: 01/17/2023
  4. and Court surcharge Receipt: 437518 Date: 01/17/2023
  5. and Court summons Receipt: 437518 Date: 01/17/2023
  6. niform Counsel Certificate for Civil Cases filed by Plaintiff.
  7. lease be advised that this case has been REASSIGNED to the Honorable Jennifer S.D. Roberts. Judge Roberts's Sessions Clerk is Kathleen M. Hayes, who can be reached directly via email at [email protected]. Please direct all correspondence for the Court to Clerk Hayes and ensure that you add the Court's initials at the end of the case number: 23 MISC 000020 (JSDR). Email notice to: Attorney Peter V. Guaetta. Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Plaintiff: Peter Vincent Guaetta, Esq. [email protected] Sent On: 01/25/2023 11:29:31
  8. he case has been assigned to the A Track. Notice sent. Judge: Roberts, Hon. Jennifer S.D. Notice of Judge and Track Assignment was generated and sent to: Plaintiff: Peter Vincent Guaetta, Esq. [email protected] Sent On: 01/25/2023 11:31:27
  9. ummons returned to Court with service on Howard M. Steinmetz, Amy Steinmetz filed. As to Howard M. Steinmetz - 01/31/2023: Service by leaving at the last and usual place of abode and by mailing 1st class; As to Amy Steinmetz - 01/31/2023: Service by leaving at the last and usual place of abode and by mailing 1st class.
  10. etter of Rebuttal from Defendant Howard Steinmetz, filed.
  11. vent Scheduled Judge: Roberts, Hon. Jennifer S.D. Event: Case Management Conference VIA ZOOM Date: 03/16/2023 Time: 09:00 AM Email notice to: Attorney Peter V. Guaetta and Pro Se Defendant Howard M. Steinmetz.
  12. vent Resulted: Case Management Conference scheduled on: 03/16/2023 09:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled a the emailed request of Attorney Guaetta who has a conflict. Hon. Jennifer S.D. Roberts, Presiding
  13. vent Scheduled Judge: Roberts, Hon. Jennifer S.D. Event: Case Management Conference VIA ZOOM Date: 03/24/2023 Time: 09:00 AM Email notice to: Attorney Peter V. Guaetta and Pro Se Defendant Howard M. Steinmetz.
  14. vent Resulted: Case Management Conference scheduled on: 03/24/2023 09:00 AM Has been: Held via video. Attorney Peter V. Guaetta appeared for plaintiff and defendant Howard Steinmetz appeared pro se. The court set a discovery deadline of June 26, 2023 and scheduled a further Status Conference for June 27, 2023 at 9:00 a.m., to be held via videoconference, to report on discovery and determine whether the case should proceed by dispositive motion or trial. Email notice to: Attorney Peter V. Guaetta and Pro Se Defendant Howard Steinmetz. Hon. Jennifer S.D. Roberts, Presiding
  15. otice of Docket Entry: Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Plaintiff: Peter Vincent Guaetta, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Howard M. Steinmetz [email protected]
  16. cheduled Judge: Roberts, Hon. Jennifer S.D. Event: Status Conference VIA ZOOM Date: 06/27/2023 Time: 09:00 AM Email notice to: Attorney Peter V. Guaetta and Pro Se Defendant Howard Steinmetz.
  17. vent Resulted: Status Conference scheduled on: 06/27/2023 09:00 AM Has been: Held via video. Attorney Peter V. Guaetta appeared for plaintiff and no appearance was made by or on behalf of the defendants. After discussion with the court regarding discovery, and the defendants' failure to respond thereto, Attorney Guaetta is to file and serve a motion to compel discovery within the next 30 days, or by July 28, 2023. Email notice to: Attorney Peter V. Guaetta. Hon. Jennifer S.D. Roberts, Presiding
  18. otice of Docket Entry: Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Plaintiff: Peter Vincent Guaetta, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Howard M. Steinmetz [email protected]
  19. TRICKEN BY THE COURT (REFER TO 07/17/2023 NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY) Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Discovery Responses, filed.
  20. otice of Docket Entry: The court is in receipt of Plaintiff's Motion To Compel Discovery Responses ("the Motion"), which relies upon the procedures set forth in Uniform Summary Process Rule 7. The Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure, not the Uniform Summary Process Rules, are applicable to proceedings in this court. Accordingly, the Motion is STRICKEN. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to file and serve a motion that complies with the rules of civil procedure. Email notice to: Attorney Peter V. Guaetta and Pro Se Defendant Howard M. Steinmetz. Judge: Roberts, Hon. Jennifer S.D. Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Plaintiff: Peter Vincent Guaetta, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Howard M. Steinmetz [email protected]
  21. cheduled Judge: Roberts, Hon. Jennifer S.D. Event: Status Conference VIA ZOOM Date: 08/18/2023 Time: 09:30 AM Email notice to: Attorney Peter V. Guaetta and Pro Se Defendant Howard M. Steinmetz.
  22. ssented To Motion to Continue Status Conference (scheduled August 18, 2023 for thirty (30) days), filed.
  23. equest for Default pursuant to Mass. R.Civ.P.55(a) on Defendant Amy Steinmetz, filed.
  24. efendant Amy Steinmetz defaulted pursuant to Mass. R.Civ. P. 55(a). (Patterson, Rec.)
  25. ssented To Motion to Continue Status Conference ALLOWED. Status Conference via Zoom scheduled August 18, 2023 at 9:30 AM is VACATED. Status Conference via Zoom rescheduled to September 21, 2023 at 10:00 AM. Email notice to: Attorney Peter V. Guaetta and Pro Se Defendant Howard M. Steinmetz. Judge: Roberts, Hon. Jennifer S.D. Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Plaintiff: Peter Vincent Guaetta, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Howard M. Steinmetz [email protected] Sent On: 08/15/2023 14:47:41
  26. vent Resulted: Status Conference scheduled on: 08/18/2023 09:30 AM Has been: Rescheduled Hon. Jennifer S.D. Roberts, Presiding
  27. cheduled Judge: Roberts, Hon. Jennifer S.D. Event: Status Conference VIA ZOOM Date: 09/21/2023 Time: 10:00 AM Email notice to: Attorney Peter V. Guaetta and Pro Se Defendant Howard M. Steinmetz.
  28. vent Resulted: Status Conference scheduled on: 09/21/2023 10:00 AM Has been: Held via video. Attorney Peter V. Guaetta appeared for plaintiff and no appearance was made by or on behalf of the defendants. Attorney Guaetta reported that he has been in discussions with Mr. Steinmetz to resolve the matter but has not heard from him since the beginning of September. If the parties feel that a further status conference would be beneficial, counsel may contact Clerk Hayes to schedule a date. In the event that settlement negotiations are unsuccessful, the court set a deadline of December 1, 2023 for the filing and service of a motion for summary judgment. Email notice to: Attorney Peter V. Guaetta. Hon. Jennifer S.D. Roberts, Presiding
  29. otice of Docket Entry: Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Plaintiff: Peter Vincent Guaetta, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Howard M. Steinmetz [email protected]
  30. tipulation of Dismissal, filed.

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