Times-Union Court News 01-25-2000

July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.

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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• David L. Marshall, 34, and Jennie Lynn Miller, 26, both of North Highland Place, Warsaw.
• Edward Altum, 57, East CR 1050N, Syracuse, and Christine L. Smith, 50, East High Street, Etna Green.
• Martin R. Bahney, 40, and Ruth A. Himes, 44, both of Oldfather Street, Warsaw.
• Christopher Scott Overmyer, 26, Warsaw, and Wendy Lea Long, 27, South Harding Street, Warsaw.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tom Stoops and Laura Helfrich, $1,827.83; Lester Miller, $594; Monica Knight, $3,000.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. vs. Jerry and Torie Wilkins. Plaintiff awarded $293.79.
• Kehler Law Office vs. Steven K. Farmer. Plaintiff awarded $1,362.50.
• United Recovery Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Juanita Shumaker, $959.02, and Melissa K. Marshall, $444.73.
• Gary and Tammy Rothenberger vs. Stephen and Traci Walker. Plaintiffs awarded $1,256.07.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. vs. Scott D Kelsey. Plaintiff awarded $2,388.49.
• Warsaw Parks LLC awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Maximiano R. Alvarado, $599, and Patricia Hall, $1,260.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David A. Bornes, $283.81, and Timmy Lee and Phyllis Smith, $208.58.
• Joanne M. Kolbe vs. Ronald Blanton. Plaintiff awarded $158.59.
• One Call Water Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Greg Hubartt, $1,791.45; Bonnie Warren, $209.14; Robin Hopkins, $1,495; and Jack and Joy Morris, $71.60.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Daniel J. Jackson, $378.52; Erik and Tina Johnstone, $430.54; Paul E. Vines, $352.68; Estaven Ganero, $193.12; and David M. Walker, $924.31.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: William C. Hood, $435; Ray J. Skelton, $735; James C. Blair and Penny Konkle, $935.35; Randall L. and Johnney M. Laughlin, $525; and John Avery, $965.
• Chris Longacre vs. Brian R. Koczka. Plaintiff awarded $2,000.
• Christy L. Coonce and Lana M. Rice vs. Chelsey Reagan and Heather A. Arford. Plaintiffs awarded $133.
• Dianne L. Plummer awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tony and Rhonda Williams, $657.81; Jared and Danielle VanNess, $1,050; and Sarah Knight, $821.03.
• Jessie L. Savant vs. Jamie Stambaugh. Plaintiff awarded $515.
• Monteith Tire Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rick, $413.15, and Matt Trier, $164.62.
• Ace Hardware of Warsaw vs. John Burnau. Plaintiff awarded $234.74.
• Garl Wetters vs. Thad T. and Laura Cooper. Plaintiff awarded $882.91.
• Joanne M. Kolbe vs. Jacqueline Clapp. Plaintiff awarded $286.35.
• Green & Cates vs. Wendy S. Padgett. Plaintiff awarded $908.27.
• Richard Ellison vs. Robert and Susan Keck. Plaintiff awarded $1,868.
• Bryon J. Berry vs. Chasity Combs. Plaintiff awarded $551.77.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Annette F. Yoh, $1,087; Bertha J. Mantey, $174.33; and Kurt David, $154.39.
• Lavender Law Offices vs. Lesley T. Crawford. Plaintiff awarded $850.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. vs. Juan J. Coronado. Plaintiff awarded $555.

Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in January was Salvador Lugo, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December were Tim W. Dawson, 21, Warsaw; Clifford D. Wolf, 28, Milford; Jon A. Cox, 18, Leesburg; Shawn P. Dorgan, 17, Warsaw; and Christine M. Sheets, 32, Claypool.
Fined $27 in November were Tammy L. Ault, 25, Warsaw; Eric C. Kimball, 17, Warsaw; Dale M. Jackson, 17, Warsaw; and Derrick P. Golden, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was Willis E. Wienhorst, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January were Cole Y. Hyden, 19, Leesburg; George W. Paiva, 34, Warsaw; Amanda R. Sloas, 21, Warsaw; and Dustin J. Hollar, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were William G. Poe, 36, Claypool; James M. Beer, 21, Syracuse; Kevin L. Long, 35, Silver Lake; Dartria N. Harrison, 25, Warsaw; David Tran, 18, Warsaw; Tim J. Sylvester, 36, Pierceton; Rodney A. Grossman, 19, Warsaw; Mark D. McGillem, 22, Winona Lake; Douglas L. Marbarger, 39, Silver Lake; and Marvin Clay, 70, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November were Christopher A. Blake, 25, Warsaw; Rigoberto H. Valencia, 26, Warsaw; and Tyler B. Silveus, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Mary A. Rassi, 66, Milford.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January were Carlos Cuautle, 21, Warsaw, and Alfonso D. Briano, 20, Akron.
Fined $7 in December was Marvin Clay, 70, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was Maria J. Cervantes, 34, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in January was Justin E. Sauer, 17, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in January was Salvador Lugo, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Gaylynn Harris, 32, Pierceton.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January was Julie R. Yoder, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Misty R. Kinsey, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Jack E. Miller, 21, Claypool.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in January was Julie R. Yoder, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December was Anthony W. Chesnut, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in December was Reginald L. Gibbs, 20, Mentone.
Fined $50 in November was Christopher R. Goble, 24, Winona Lake.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in January was Richard Madden, 53, Leesburg.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in December was Cielo Socorro, 22, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in December was Zachariah L. Harding, 20, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in December was Jeffrey A. Scram, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November were Jennifer L. Shoemaker, 21, Warsaw, and Josh A. Saylor, 22, Warsaw.
Improper Passing To Left - Fined $7 in December was Brandon D. Roberts, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November was Christopher R. Collett, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Flashing Signal - Fined $7 in November was Mary E. Berkey, 51, Etna Green.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in January was Clifford W. Thomas, 51, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was Jason P. Miller, 18, Milford.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Kristina Elliott, West Lake Park Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,173.09 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Key Bank USA, doing business as Autofinance Inc., vs. Yvonne and William Vance, East CR 125S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $6,279.56 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Timothy Lee Miner, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw; and Caroline Miner, Akron; Commercial Loan Services Inc.; National Loan Investors, L.P.; Diversified Financial Southeast; and Diversified Financial Systems. Plaintiff seeks $59,021.62 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Robert Sherrard vs. Chesley Edwards, North Seventh Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks wages owed, plus double the amount of wages due and attorney fees.
• First Union National Bank vs. Donald E. Adkins, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw, and Commercial Credit Loans Inc. Plaintiff seeks $112,013.41 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: John G. Shock, Ind. 13N, Pierceton, $1,827.45; Robert Blackford, West CR 250S, $2,537.35; and Alice Bartman, East Wesley Lane, North Webster, $3,970.39.
• National City Bank, as successor to First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: James V. Calhoun, Sandcastle Drive, Warsaw, $8,327.84; Ronald and Sabrina A. Powell, Silver Lake, $8,724.03; and Daril D. and Brenda K. Hall, East CR 650S, Pierceton, $5,555.18.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. David B. Fulkerson, Gilliam Drive, Warsaw, and Larry Burkhart, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $440.17 due from Fulkerson on a promissory note, plus interest and court costs, (2) $2,319.97 from Fulkerson for three times the amount of a nonsufficient funds check and for attorney fees; and (3) $4,462.66 due from Fulkerson and Burkhart on a promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Keith Alan Scott vs. Christina Lynn Conwell, North Clemente Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of personal property or, in case possession cannot be given, for $10,000, plus interest, an unspecified amount to compensate for his loss, treble damages, attorney fees and partition of property.
• Northwest Mortgage Inc., doing business as Directors Acceptance, vs. Jeffrey and Norma Christine Prater, South Main Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $74,413.12 due on promissory note, plus interest, $1,750 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Farm Family Mutual Insurance Co., individually and as subrogee of Ervin and Delores Bradley, vs. Secrist Building Inc., doing business as Purofirst Disaster Services, East Pearl Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract, plus court costs.
• Virgil and Katie Reynolds vs. Steve Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered by Virgil in a July 15, 1999, fall at Lane's Phillips 66, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Thomas Larkin vs. Tiffany D. Wyant, by her next friend, Robert W. Wyant, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 10, 1999, auto accident at the intersection of Kings Highway and Publisher's Drive, Winona Lake. Plaintiff requests at trial by jury.
• SAC Finance vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Beverly L. Dawson and Jeff L. Hale, EMS B6A Lane, Leesburg, $3,488.92; Jesse W. Harter, North CR 175E, Warsaw, $6,140.63; Frank M. and Donna R. Sobieck, Plymouth, $7,885.43; and Cecil P. and Crystal L. Van Blaricom, Plymouth, $8,864.35.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Claude J. Ogle, Plymouth. Plaintiff seeks $6,319.66 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Walmer Supply Inc. vs. Apex Mechanical Contractor Inc., South Bend. Plaintiff seeks $22,803.43 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Jeffrey A. McGuire, EMS B61K Lane, Warsaw, vs. Stephanie L. Gesaman, EMS B4 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks a contribution for various joint debts incurred.
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. vs. Tammy R. Walls, Edgewater Drive, Syracuse; Marquise Financial Services; ONB Finance Co. Inc.; and Bee Home Mortgage & Finance Inc. Plaintiff seeks $72,199.89 due on note, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., vs. Bruce J. Leslie, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,039.18 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. the following people for amounts due on contract, plus court costs: Tomasita Bettinger, Shady Lane, Warsaw, and Juan and Margarita Adame, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Donna Moseley, Columbus, Ohio.
• Sands Mini Mart Inc. vs. J&N Investments and Neil Fribley, Crown Point. Plaintiff seeks $49,438 for breach of contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Ray Trump, West CR 1000S, South Whitley, $1,112.20; Rita Tudor, Wabash, $1,683; Teresa S. Hall, West Huntington Street, North Webster, $1,048; Peggy J. Gallegos, U.S. 30E, Warsaw, $1,083.50; Leshia Brooks, North Webster, $1,023; and Dallas Bailey, South CR 1400E, Akron, $2,734.93.

Marriage Dissolutions
Allen
Dianne Kay Allen, West Elm Street, Pierceton, and Robert Allen, South CR 500E, Warsaw. They were married June 16, 1985, and separated May 30, 1998. There are no minor children.
Harvey
Pamela Sue Harvey, Hillside Drive, Syracuse, and William R. Harvey, North Kern Road, Syracuse. They were married July 2, 1993, and separated Oct. 2, 1999. There are no minor children.
Miotto
Robert E. Miotto, East CR 300N, Warsaw, and Angelica Miotto, Kosciusko County. They were married Jan. 17, 1998, and separated Jan. 2, 2000. There are no minor children.
Prater
Ralph F. Prater, Elm Street, North Webster, and Lynn Ann Prater, EMS D22A Lane, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 5, 1995, and separated Dec. 6, 1999. There is one minor child.
Ralstin
Eldon K. Ralstin, East Haiden Drive, Syracuse, and Marlene M. Ralstin, Kosciusko County. They were married May 24, 1997, and separated Dec. 9, 1999. There is one minor child.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. vs. Edwin A. Roadruck, et al. Plaintiff awarded in rem judgment against Roadruck of $53,180.90 and mortgage ordered foreclosed, with sale of property to satisfy judgment.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. William G. May. Plaintiff awarded $4,232, plus interest and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Roderick E. Blankenship. Plaintiff awarded $7,837.12 by default, plus court costs.

Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Barbara and James Risner vs. Florence T. Martzloff.
• Westfield Acceptance Corp. vs. Jose Valdez.
• Angella L. Martz vs. Richard and Sherrie Cusick.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. Paul. R. David.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Connie B. and Michael J. Pope. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $114 per week in child support. Jan. 6.
• Pami and Mitchell Hunsberger. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $109 per week in child support. Jan. 7.
• Barbara S. (former name Kelley restored) and Kent Alex Bunch. Jan. 10.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Wilma Wood vs. Don and Laura Bixel. Plaintiff seeks removal of lateral support to the Bixels' carport on her property and an order quieting the title to the property in Kists & Woods Addition in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• CreditMax Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus court costs: Tammy M. Hamilton, North Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, $8,140.61; Evelyn Jackson, $6,675.78; and Stephanie S. Lane, Plymouth, and Timothy J. Lane, Columbia City, $9,968.87.
• First Union National Bank of North Carolina vs. Rex D. and Mary Louise Alley, East Mill Street, Pierceton; Bay View Bank, San Mateo, Calif.; and Nation City Mortgage Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $119,463.80 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Larry and Darlene Burkel, EMS C17 Lane, Warsaw, vs. Charles Lewallen, J&R Trucking Inc., Fort Wayne, and The St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and losses resulting from a July 14, 1998, auto accident on Packerton Road. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• The CIT Group/Sales Financing Inc. vs. Kimberly M. Heath, also known as Kimberly Hunter, and Lofty Lee Hunter, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of collateral used to secure loan.
• Donald R. Wolfram, M.D., vs. Joey Michelle Mayhew, Winamac. Plaintiff seeks an order compelling responses to discover, plus court costs and dismissal of proposed complaint for alleged medical malpractice.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California vs. Catherine M. King, West Pine Street, Pierceton; Lakeland Homes Inc., Patterson Road, Warsaw; and Jay A. King. Plaintiff seeks $60,621.48 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Source One Mortgage Corp. vs. Carol A. and Dwayne Zon, of South Main Street, Claypool, and of Hobart, and John and Jane Doe, South Main Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $43,927.33 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Christopher D., Kenneth and Kathie Clark vs. Tammi D. Mazura and Whitko Community School Corp. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 16, 1998, auto accident on CR 850S in Jackson Township, Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.

Marriage Dissolutions
Beatty/Magnus
Deborah L. Beatty and Donald R. Magnus, South CR 700E, North Manchester. They were married Dec. 21, 1999, and separated Jan. 11, 2000. There are no minor children.
Poe
Frank Andrew Poe, Kosciusko County, and Sandra Lee Poe, Richmond. They were married April 6, 1999, and separated Nov. 16, 1999. There are no minor children.
Valentine
Barbara and David P. Valentine, East Market Street, Warsaw. They were married June 29, 1991, and separated in August 1999. There are two minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Paul Dale and Marianne Rice. Plaintiff awarded $52,988.49 by default, plus interest, $2,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Philip J. and Fanny I. Kelley, FirstPlus Financial Inc. and Household Finance Corp. III. Plaintiff awarded $155,445.51 by default and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Fire and Casualty Co., (subrogee of Steven Keene) vs. Monica Kay Morrow. Plaintiff awarded $4,809.53 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Debbie L. Marsillett, United Recovery Services Inc. and Martin Financial Management Inc. Plaintiff awarded $23,278.01 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Patrick O'Connell vs. Michael T. Warner. Plaintiff awarded $1,853.61, plus court costs and interest.

Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• James Gilbert Harrison, doing business as Harrison & Son Plumbing & Heating, vs. Donald and Ann Weisehan. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Northeast Indiana District Council of Carpenters vs. American Telephone and Telegraph Co. and Lucent Technologies Inc. Each party to pay own court costs.
• Rebecca M. Callaghan vs. Larken Income Plus Ltd., et al.
• Scott R. and Lisa C. Blevins vs. Eugene H. Polk.
• Chad R. Harris and Scott L. Meadows vs. Loretta L. Treece.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Jon M. Heckman Jr. vs. Marc A. Gould and Auto Owners Insurance Co. This case is dismissed against Auto Owners Insurance and remains pending against Gould.
• GE Capital Mortgage Services Inc. vs. Lee M. Bradley, et al.

Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Michael J. and Christy R. Duzan. Jan. 5.
• George D. and Brenda Lea Munro. Jan. 5.
• Harlan and Diana Amburgy. Jan. 5.
• Kirby J. Lemond and Michelle R. (former name Snyder restored). Jan. 5.
• Ruth and Shane Himes. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Jan. 5.
• Deborah Ann and Larry G. Ooley. Jan. 7.
• William W. Julian and Patricia A. (former name Manns restored). Jan. 7.
• Kelli Monce and Andrew M. Paseka. Jan. 10.
• Ronald Dean Harris and Kimberly Ann McClafferty. Jan. 12.
• Jeremiah Bradley and Wendi (former name Replogle restored). Jan. 12.
• Elza L. and Sherry P. Sullivan. FAther awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Jan. 12.
• Stephen N. and Stephanie L. Flannery. Father awarded custody of one and mother awarded custody of two of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Jan. 12.
• Tye Elaine and Michael Eugene Scott. Jan. 13.
• Gladys and Donald Rollins. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $62.50 per week in child support.
Jan. 14.

Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Darwin Hurd, 13970 S. Elm Road, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,040. Debts: $22,543.
• Morris and Debra Patrick, 105 N. Franklin St., Sidney. Chapter 7. Assets: $8,650. Debts: $25,513.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• David L. Marshall, 34, and Jennie Lynn Miller, 26, both of North Highland Place, Warsaw.
• Edward Altum, 57, East CR 1050N, Syracuse, and Christine L. Smith, 50, East High Street, Etna Green.
• Martin R. Bahney, 40, and Ruth A. Himes, 44, both of Oldfather Street, Warsaw.
• Christopher Scott Overmyer, 26, Warsaw, and Wendy Lea Long, 27, South Harding Street, Warsaw.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tom Stoops and Laura Helfrich, $1,827.83; Lester Miller, $594; Monica Knight, $3,000.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. vs. Jerry and Torie Wilkins. Plaintiff awarded $293.79.
• Kehler Law Office vs. Steven K. Farmer. Plaintiff awarded $1,362.50.
• United Recovery Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Juanita Shumaker, $959.02, and Melissa K. Marshall, $444.73.
• Gary and Tammy Rothenberger vs. Stephen and Traci Walker. Plaintiffs awarded $1,256.07.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. vs. Scott D Kelsey. Plaintiff awarded $2,388.49.
• Warsaw Parks LLC awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Maximiano R. Alvarado, $599, and Patricia Hall, $1,260.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David A. Bornes, $283.81, and Timmy Lee and Phyllis Smith, $208.58.
• Joanne M. Kolbe vs. Ronald Blanton. Plaintiff awarded $158.59.
• One Call Water Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Greg Hubartt, $1,791.45; Bonnie Warren, $209.14; Robin Hopkins, $1,495; and Jack and Joy Morris, $71.60.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Daniel J. Jackson, $378.52; Erik and Tina Johnstone, $430.54; Paul E. Vines, $352.68; Estaven Ganero, $193.12; and David M. Walker, $924.31.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: William C. Hood, $435; Ray J. Skelton, $735; James C. Blair and Penny Konkle, $935.35; Randall L. and Johnney M. Laughlin, $525; and John Avery, $965.
• Chris Longacre vs. Brian R. Koczka. Plaintiff awarded $2,000.
• Christy L. Coonce and Lana M. Rice vs. Chelsey Reagan and Heather A. Arford. Plaintiffs awarded $133.
• Dianne L. Plummer awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tony and Rhonda Williams, $657.81; Jared and Danielle VanNess, $1,050; and Sarah Knight, $821.03.
• Jessie L. Savant vs. Jamie Stambaugh. Plaintiff awarded $515.
• Monteith Tire Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rick, $413.15, and Matt Trier, $164.62.
• Ace Hardware of Warsaw vs. John Burnau. Plaintiff awarded $234.74.
• Garl Wetters vs. Thad T. and Laura Cooper. Plaintiff awarded $882.91.
• Joanne M. Kolbe vs. Jacqueline Clapp. Plaintiff awarded $286.35.
• Green & Cates vs. Wendy S. Padgett. Plaintiff awarded $908.27.
• Richard Ellison vs. Robert and Susan Keck. Plaintiff awarded $1,868.
• Bryon J. Berry vs. Chasity Combs. Plaintiff awarded $551.77.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Annette F. Yoh, $1,087; Bertha J. Mantey, $174.33; and Kurt David, $154.39.
• Lavender Law Offices vs. Lesley T. Crawford. Plaintiff awarded $850.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. vs. Juan J. Coronado. Plaintiff awarded $555.

Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in January was Salvador Lugo, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December were Tim W. Dawson, 21, Warsaw; Clifford D. Wolf, 28, Milford; Jon A. Cox, 18, Leesburg; Shawn P. Dorgan, 17, Warsaw; and Christine M. Sheets, 32, Claypool.
Fined $27 in November were Tammy L. Ault, 25, Warsaw; Eric C. Kimball, 17, Warsaw; Dale M. Jackson, 17, Warsaw; and Derrick P. Golden, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was Willis E. Wienhorst, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January were Cole Y. Hyden, 19, Leesburg; George W. Paiva, 34, Warsaw; Amanda R. Sloas, 21, Warsaw; and Dustin J. Hollar, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were William G. Poe, 36, Claypool; James M. Beer, 21, Syracuse; Kevin L. Long, 35, Silver Lake; Dartria N. Harrison, 25, Warsaw; David Tran, 18, Warsaw; Tim J. Sylvester, 36, Pierceton; Rodney A. Grossman, 19, Warsaw; Mark D. McGillem, 22, Winona Lake; Douglas L. Marbarger, 39, Silver Lake; and Marvin Clay, 70, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November were Christopher A. Blake, 25, Warsaw; Rigoberto H. Valencia, 26, Warsaw; and Tyler B. Silveus, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Mary A. Rassi, 66, Milford.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January were Carlos Cuautle, 21, Warsaw, and Alfonso D. Briano, 20, Akron.
Fined $7 in December was Marvin Clay, 70, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was Maria J. Cervantes, 34, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in January was Justin E. Sauer, 17, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in January was Salvador Lugo, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Gaylynn Harris, 32, Pierceton.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January was Julie R. Yoder, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Misty R. Kinsey, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Jack E. Miller, 21, Claypool.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in January was Julie R. Yoder, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December was Anthony W. Chesnut, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in December was Reginald L. Gibbs, 20, Mentone.
Fined $50 in November was Christopher R. Goble, 24, Winona Lake.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in January was Richard Madden, 53, Leesburg.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in December was Cielo Socorro, 22, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in December was Zachariah L. Harding, 20, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in December was Jeffrey A. Scram, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November were Jennifer L. Shoemaker, 21, Warsaw, and Josh A. Saylor, 22, Warsaw.
Improper Passing To Left - Fined $7 in December was Brandon D. Roberts, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November was Christopher R. Collett, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Flashing Signal - Fined $7 in November was Mary E. Berkey, 51, Etna Green.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in January was Clifford W. Thomas, 51, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was Jason P. Miller, 18, Milford.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Kristina Elliott, West Lake Park Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,173.09 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Key Bank USA, doing business as Autofinance Inc., vs. Yvonne and William Vance, East CR 125S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $6,279.56 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Timothy Lee Miner, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw; and Caroline Miner, Akron; Commercial Loan Services Inc.; National Loan Investors, L.P.; Diversified Financial Southeast; and Diversified Financial Systems. Plaintiff seeks $59,021.62 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Robert Sherrard vs. Chesley Edwards, North Seventh Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks wages owed, plus double the amount of wages due and attorney fees.
• First Union National Bank vs. Donald E. Adkins, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw, and Commercial Credit Loans Inc. Plaintiff seeks $112,013.41 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: John G. Shock, Ind. 13N, Pierceton, $1,827.45; Robert Blackford, West CR 250S, $2,537.35; and Alice Bartman, East Wesley Lane, North Webster, $3,970.39.
• National City Bank, as successor to First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: James V. Calhoun, Sandcastle Drive, Warsaw, $8,327.84; Ronald and Sabrina A. Powell, Silver Lake, $8,724.03; and Daril D. and Brenda K. Hall, East CR 650S, Pierceton, $5,555.18.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. David B. Fulkerson, Gilliam Drive, Warsaw, and Larry Burkhart, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $440.17 due from Fulkerson on a promissory note, plus interest and court costs, (2) $2,319.97 from Fulkerson for three times the amount of a nonsufficient funds check and for attorney fees; and (3) $4,462.66 due from Fulkerson and Burkhart on a promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Keith Alan Scott vs. Christina Lynn Conwell, North Clemente Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of personal property or, in case possession cannot be given, for $10,000, plus interest, an unspecified amount to compensate for his loss, treble damages, attorney fees and partition of property.
• Northwest Mortgage Inc., doing business as Directors Acceptance, vs. Jeffrey and Norma Christine Prater, South Main Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $74,413.12 due on promissory note, plus interest, $1,750 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Farm Family Mutual Insurance Co., individually and as subrogee of Ervin and Delores Bradley, vs. Secrist Building Inc., doing business as Purofirst Disaster Services, East Pearl Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract, plus court costs.
• Virgil and Katie Reynolds vs. Steve Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered by Virgil in a July 15, 1999, fall at Lane's Phillips 66, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Thomas Larkin vs. Tiffany D. Wyant, by her next friend, Robert W. Wyant, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 10, 1999, auto accident at the intersection of Kings Highway and Publisher's Drive, Winona Lake. Plaintiff requests at trial by jury.
• SAC Finance vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Beverly L. Dawson and Jeff L. Hale, EMS B6A Lane, Leesburg, $3,488.92; Jesse W. Harter, North CR 175E, Warsaw, $6,140.63; Frank M. and Donna R. Sobieck, Plymouth, $7,885.43; and Cecil P. and Crystal L. Van Blaricom, Plymouth, $8,864.35.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Claude J. Ogle, Plymouth. Plaintiff seeks $6,319.66 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Walmer Supply Inc. vs. Apex Mechanical Contractor Inc., South Bend. Plaintiff seeks $22,803.43 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Jeffrey A. McGuire, EMS B61K Lane, Warsaw, vs. Stephanie L. Gesaman, EMS B4 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks a contribution for various joint debts incurred.
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. vs. Tammy R. Walls, Edgewater Drive, Syracuse; Marquise Financial Services; ONB Finance Co. Inc.; and Bee Home Mortgage & Finance Inc. Plaintiff seeks $72,199.89 due on note, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., vs. Bruce J. Leslie, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,039.18 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. the following people for amounts due on contract, plus court costs: Tomasita Bettinger, Shady Lane, Warsaw, and Juan and Margarita Adame, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Donna Moseley, Columbus, Ohio.
• Sands Mini Mart Inc. vs. J&N Investments and Neil Fribley, Crown Point. Plaintiff seeks $49,438 for breach of contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Ray Trump, West CR 1000S, South Whitley, $1,112.20; Rita Tudor, Wabash, $1,683; Teresa S. Hall, West Huntington Street, North Webster, $1,048; Peggy J. Gallegos, U.S. 30E, Warsaw, $1,083.50; Leshia Brooks, North Webster, $1,023; and Dallas Bailey, South CR 1400E, Akron, $2,734.93.

Marriage Dissolutions
Allen
Dianne Kay Allen, West Elm Street, Pierceton, and Robert Allen, South CR 500E, Warsaw. They were married June 16, 1985, and separated May 30, 1998. There are no minor children.
Harvey
Pamela Sue Harvey, Hillside Drive, Syracuse, and William R. Harvey, North Kern Road, Syracuse. They were married July 2, 1993, and separated Oct. 2, 1999. There are no minor children.
Miotto
Robert E. Miotto, East CR 300N, Warsaw, and Angelica Miotto, Kosciusko County. They were married Jan. 17, 1998, and separated Jan. 2, 2000. There are no minor children.
Prater
Ralph F. Prater, Elm Street, North Webster, and Lynn Ann Prater, EMS D22A Lane, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 5, 1995, and separated Dec. 6, 1999. There is one minor child.
Ralstin
Eldon K. Ralstin, East Haiden Drive, Syracuse, and Marlene M. Ralstin, Kosciusko County. They were married May 24, 1997, and separated Dec. 9, 1999. There is one minor child.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. vs. Edwin A. Roadruck, et al. Plaintiff awarded in rem judgment against Roadruck of $53,180.90 and mortgage ordered foreclosed, with sale of property to satisfy judgment.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. William G. May. Plaintiff awarded $4,232, plus interest and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Roderick E. Blankenship. Plaintiff awarded $7,837.12 by default, plus court costs.

Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Barbara and James Risner vs. Florence T. Martzloff.
• Westfield Acceptance Corp. vs. Jose Valdez.
• Angella L. Martz vs. Richard and Sherrie Cusick.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. Paul. R. David.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Connie B. and Michael J. Pope. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $114 per week in child support. Jan. 6.
• Pami and Mitchell Hunsberger. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $109 per week in child support. Jan. 7.
• Barbara S. (former name Kelley restored) and Kent Alex Bunch. Jan. 10.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Wilma Wood vs. Don and Laura Bixel. Plaintiff seeks removal of lateral support to the Bixels' carport on her property and an order quieting the title to the property in Kists & Woods Addition in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• CreditMax Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus court costs: Tammy M. Hamilton, North Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, $8,140.61; Evelyn Jackson, $6,675.78; and Stephanie S. Lane, Plymouth, and Timothy J. Lane, Columbia City, $9,968.87.
• First Union National Bank of North Carolina vs. Rex D. and Mary Louise Alley, East Mill Street, Pierceton; Bay View Bank, San Mateo, Calif.; and Nation City Mortgage Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $119,463.80 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Larry and Darlene Burkel, EMS C17 Lane, Warsaw, vs. Charles Lewallen, J&R Trucking Inc., Fort Wayne, and The St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and losses resulting from a July 14, 1998, auto accident on Packerton Road. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• The CIT Group/Sales Financing Inc. vs. Kimberly M. Heath, also known as Kimberly Hunter, and Lofty Lee Hunter, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of collateral used to secure loan.
• Donald R. Wolfram, M.D., vs. Joey Michelle Mayhew, Winamac. Plaintiff seeks an order compelling responses to discover, plus court costs and dismissal of proposed complaint for alleged medical malpractice.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California vs. Catherine M. King, West Pine Street, Pierceton; Lakeland Homes Inc., Patterson Road, Warsaw; and Jay A. King. Plaintiff seeks $60,621.48 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Source One Mortgage Corp. vs. Carol A. and Dwayne Zon, of South Main Street, Claypool, and of Hobart, and John and Jane Doe, South Main Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $43,927.33 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Christopher D., Kenneth and Kathie Clark vs. Tammi D. Mazura and Whitko Community School Corp. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 16, 1998, auto accident on CR 850S in Jackson Township, Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.

Marriage Dissolutions
Beatty/Magnus
Deborah L. Beatty and Donald R. Magnus, South CR 700E, North Manchester. They were married Dec. 21, 1999, and separated Jan. 11, 2000. There are no minor children.
Poe
Frank Andrew Poe, Kosciusko County, and Sandra Lee Poe, Richmond. They were married April 6, 1999, and separated Nov. 16, 1999. There are no minor children.
Valentine
Barbara and David P. Valentine, East Market Street, Warsaw. They were married June 29, 1991, and separated in August 1999. There are two minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Paul Dale and Marianne Rice. Plaintiff awarded $52,988.49 by default, plus interest, $2,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Philip J. and Fanny I. Kelley, FirstPlus Financial Inc. and Household Finance Corp. III. Plaintiff awarded $155,445.51 by default and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Fire and Casualty Co., (subrogee of Steven Keene) vs. Monica Kay Morrow. Plaintiff awarded $4,809.53 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Debbie L. Marsillett, United Recovery Services Inc. and Martin Financial Management Inc. Plaintiff awarded $23,278.01 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Patrick O'Connell vs. Michael T. Warner. Plaintiff awarded $1,853.61, plus court costs and interest.

Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• James Gilbert Harrison, doing business as Harrison & Son Plumbing & Heating, vs. Donald and Ann Weisehan. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Northeast Indiana District Council of Carpenters vs. American Telephone and Telegraph Co. and Lucent Technologies Inc. Each party to pay own court costs.
• Rebecca M. Callaghan vs. Larken Income Plus Ltd., et al.
• Scott R. and Lisa C. Blevins vs. Eugene H. Polk.
• Chad R. Harris and Scott L. Meadows vs. Loretta L. Treece.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Jon M. Heckman Jr. vs. Marc A. Gould and Auto Owners Insurance Co. This case is dismissed against Auto Owners Insurance and remains pending against Gould.
• GE Capital Mortgage Services Inc. vs. Lee M. Bradley, et al.

Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Michael J. and Christy R. Duzan. Jan. 5.
• George D. and Brenda Lea Munro. Jan. 5.
• Harlan and Diana Amburgy. Jan. 5.
• Kirby J. Lemond and Michelle R. (former name Snyder restored). Jan. 5.
• Ruth and Shane Himes. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Jan. 5.
• Deborah Ann and Larry G. Ooley. Jan. 7.
• William W. Julian and Patricia A. (former name Manns restored). Jan. 7.
• Kelli Monce and Andrew M. Paseka. Jan. 10.
• Ronald Dean Harris and Kimberly Ann McClafferty. Jan. 12.
• Jeremiah Bradley and Wendi (former name Replogle restored). Jan. 12.
• Elza L. and Sherry P. Sullivan. FAther awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Jan. 12.
• Stephen N. and Stephanie L. Flannery. Father awarded custody of one and mother awarded custody of two of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Jan. 12.
• Tye Elaine and Michael Eugene Scott. Jan. 13.
• Gladys and Donald Rollins. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $62.50 per week in child support.
Jan. 14.

Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Darwin Hurd, 13970 S. Elm Road, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,040. Debts: $22,543.
• Morris and Debra Patrick, 105 N. Franklin St., Sidney. Chapter 7. Assets: $8,650. Debts: $25,513.
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