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Case Information

Filed 2025-06-03
Status Closed
Type Small Claims $500.01 Thru $2,500
Docket 25 entries
Disposition judgment

Parties

Plaintiff Denton, Thomas E
Defendant Fields, Brett|Miller, Clint M
Photo of Hon. Umholtz, Stewart J

Judge

Hon. Umholtz, Stewart J

Peoria County (IL)

Illinois

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Docket Entries

  1. 03/12/2026 REVIEW (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Umholtz, Stewart J) Result: Held
  2. 12/04/2025 Judgment-Favor Plntf (Judicial Officer: Umholtz, Stewart J) Civil Judgment - Award Awarded To: THOMAS E DENTON Awarded Against: Brett Fields Amount: $1,000.00 Entered: 12/04/2025
  3. Civil Judgment - Award
  4. Awarded To: THOMAS E DENTON Awarded Against: Brett Fields Amount: $1,000.00 Entered: 12/04/2025
  5. OTHER EVENTS AND HEARINGS
  6. 06/03/2025 INITIALIZE CASE
  7. 06/03/2025 MO/PET - WAIVE FEES
  8. 06/03/2025 SUMMONS
  9. 06/05/2025 ORDER
  10. 06/06/2025 COMMENT
  11. 06/16/2025 PAUPER STATUS (10:15 AM) (Judicial Officer Umholtz, Stewart J) Result: Held
  12. 06/16/2025 ORDER - FEES WAIVED BY COURT ORDER
  13. 06/16/2025 SUMMONS ISSUED
  14. 08/07/2025 SUMMONS RETURNED NOT SERVED
  15. 08/21/2025 1ST APPEARANCE (9:10 AM) (Judicial Officer Umholtz, Stewart J) Result: Held
  16. 08/21/2025 CONTINUANCE ORDER
  17. 10/02/2025 ALIAS (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Umholtz, Stewart J) Result: Held
  18. 10/02/2025 COMMENT
  19. 10/02/2025 Amended Filing
  20. 10/02/2025 EXHIBITS
  21. 10/02/2025 SUMMONS - ALIAS
  22. 10/02/2025 Alias Summons (Issued)
  23. 11/14/2025 SUMMONS SERVED BY PERSONAL SERVICE
  24. 11/24/2025 Video Writ Sent
  25. 12/04/2025 1ST APPEARANCE (9:40 AM) (Judicial Officer Umholtz, Stewart J) Result: Held

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