Times-Union Court News 05-28-2003
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaint
• Platinum Financial Services Corp., as assignee of Vision Management Services Inc., as assignee of Discover Card, v. Melinda R. Alexander. Plaintiff awarded $7,312.19 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Tammy C. (former name Tranter restored) and Karim Michael Torres. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $234 per week in child support. May 7.
• Raeburn and Patti Bradley. May 7.
• Patricia Ann and Glenn Dare Nichols. May 7.
Other Action
• Paul Hoffer v. Charles Fruitt. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• CitiBank (South Dakota)/NA v. Jeramy W. Sumpter. Plaintiff awarded $2,315.79 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ameriquest Mortgage Co. v. James L. Sechrist, et al. Plaintiff awarded $53,181.09 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Kevin D. and Rebecca J. Shepherd and First Source Bank. Plaintiff awarded $144,173.83 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA, formerly known as Washington Mutual Home Loans Inc., v. Jerrod S. Childers, Kristy L. Shaw and American General Financial Services Inc. Plaintiff awarded $95,173.92 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Indymac Bank, FSB, v. Charles D. Hall, Beneficial Indiana Inc., Credit Bureau of Wells County and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff awarded $118,091.52 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. Richard F. and Tera R. Koontz and National City Bank. Plaintiff awarded $120,358.43 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co., v. Ricky S. Combs. Plaintiff awarded $8,679.40 by default, plus court costs.
• Bank One/NA v. Brian F. and Laura J. Shroyer, Professional Account Service and Financial Services of Whitley County. Plaintiff awarded $69,718.19 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Wendy K. Evans and Home Equity of America Inc. Plaintiff awarded $64,154.78 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. v. Keith A. and Lynn A. Wronka, Advanta Finance Corp., Fred L. Curtis and Enchanted Hills Community Association Inc. Plaintiff awarded $149,658.93 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA, successor by merger to Bank United, v. Scott H. and Trina B. Fields and the secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Plaintiff awarded $75,273.18 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Fidelity Federal Savings Bank v. Lonnie L. and Marvin D. Perry. Plaintiff awarded $93,832.38 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Westfield Insurance Co. v. Yaste, Zent & Rye Agency Inc. Summary judgment granted in favor of defendant.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Dewayne E. Slone. Plaintiff awarded $92,084.99 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA, successor to North American Mortgage Co., v. Monika A. Shaw, American General Financial Services Inc. and Jackie T. and John B. Driscoll. Plaintiff awarded $76,848.87 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Fred Curtis v. Melodie and Richard L. Rodgers. Plaintiff awarded nothing from defendants. Court costs taxed to defendants.
• Suntrust Mortgage Inc. v. Faith L. Border. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $58,019.48, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Changes
• Judy Renee Chiddister's request to change her name to Judy Renee Pelance is granted.
• Judy Renee Chiddister's request to change the names of her minor children from Robert Joseph Chiddister and Maria Renee Chiddister to Robert Joseph Pelance and Maria Renee Pelance, respectively, is granted.
• Lesley Fiandt's request to change her name to Lesley Lonzen is granted.
• Danielle P. Wiggs' request to change her name to Danielle P. Bumbaugh is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Marianne Kelsey v. Angela L. Smith and Rusty Dauzart.
• Jason and Belinda Thrams v. David Bjella, doing business as McGyver's Home Repair and Construction.
• Linda and Glen Hughes v. Charles G. Cunningham.
• Tippy Investments Inc. v. Robert and Lloyd Gift and Joyce Brower.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Noah M. and Alena J. Miller.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Gale Jr. and Teresa M. Baumgartner. May 5.
• Gary Zimmerman and Zoyla (former name Cruz restored). May 7.
• Scott David Mehlberg and Kristy Erin (former name Kelly restored). May 8.
• Benjamin Bronkema and Julie Messmore. May 9.
• Laura G. (former name Rivera restored) and Paul E. Miller. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $83 per week in child support. May 9.
• Robin M. (former name Cole restored) and Dale R. Alley. May 9.
• Robyn (former name Kellermann restored) and Robert Mast. May 9.
• Rachel E. and Darren J. Bettinger. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. May. 9.
• Deborah E. and Anthony Lynch. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $150 per week in child support. May 9.
• Anna B. (former name Hoover-Blosser restored) and Timothy L. Slusser. May 9.
• Michael R. and Elizabeth A. Karr. Father awarded custody of couple's three children. Mother ordered to pay $108 per week in child support. May 12.
• Steve Schuler and Christina C. (former name Stewart restored). May 12.
• Renee and Kevin Capps. May 13. Child custody and support to be determined at a later date.
• Abigail S. (former name Bruce restored) and Jason M. Arnold. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. May 14.
• Teffany L. and William J. Hoek. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $65 per week in child support. May 14.
• Richard P. and Jennifer A. Gibson. May 16.
• Marlies and Phillip W. West. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $254.76 per week in child support. May 16.
• Kimberly Rae and Michael Riecke. May 19.
• Denise and Chad Jones. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $300 per week in child support. May 22.
• Melissa and Aaron Gruber. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. May 23.
Other Action
• Daniel Smith's request for reinstatement of driving privileges is granted.
• Tracy L. Landis v. Ronald D. Landis. This case is referred to mediation, with David C. Cates presiding.
• Stanley R. Myers' request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment and rehabilitation purposes only.
• Erica Bowser v. Yvonne Conn. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
• Terry Shepherd, doing business as Terry Shepherd Construction, v. Brian and Teresa Schmidt. This case is referred to mediation, with Marvin D. McLaughlin presiding. [[In-content Ad]]
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaint
• Platinum Financial Services Corp., as assignee of Vision Management Services Inc., as assignee of Discover Card, v. Melinda R. Alexander. Plaintiff awarded $7,312.19 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Tammy C. (former name Tranter restored) and Karim Michael Torres. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $234 per week in child support. May 7.
• Raeburn and Patti Bradley. May 7.
• Patricia Ann and Glenn Dare Nichols. May 7.
Other Action
• Paul Hoffer v. Charles Fruitt. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• CitiBank (South Dakota)/NA v. Jeramy W. Sumpter. Plaintiff awarded $2,315.79 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ameriquest Mortgage Co. v. James L. Sechrist, et al. Plaintiff awarded $53,181.09 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Kevin D. and Rebecca J. Shepherd and First Source Bank. Plaintiff awarded $144,173.83 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA, formerly known as Washington Mutual Home Loans Inc., v. Jerrod S. Childers, Kristy L. Shaw and American General Financial Services Inc. Plaintiff awarded $95,173.92 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Indymac Bank, FSB, v. Charles D. Hall, Beneficial Indiana Inc., Credit Bureau of Wells County and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff awarded $118,091.52 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. Richard F. and Tera R. Koontz and National City Bank. Plaintiff awarded $120,358.43 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co., v. Ricky S. Combs. Plaintiff awarded $8,679.40 by default, plus court costs.
• Bank One/NA v. Brian F. and Laura J. Shroyer, Professional Account Service and Financial Services of Whitley County. Plaintiff awarded $69,718.19 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Wendy K. Evans and Home Equity of America Inc. Plaintiff awarded $64,154.78 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. v. Keith A. and Lynn A. Wronka, Advanta Finance Corp., Fred L. Curtis and Enchanted Hills Community Association Inc. Plaintiff awarded $149,658.93 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA, successor by merger to Bank United, v. Scott H. and Trina B. Fields and the secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Plaintiff awarded $75,273.18 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Fidelity Federal Savings Bank v. Lonnie L. and Marvin D. Perry. Plaintiff awarded $93,832.38 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Westfield Insurance Co. v. Yaste, Zent & Rye Agency Inc. Summary judgment granted in favor of defendant.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Dewayne E. Slone. Plaintiff awarded $92,084.99 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA, successor to North American Mortgage Co., v. Monika A. Shaw, American General Financial Services Inc. and Jackie T. and John B. Driscoll. Plaintiff awarded $76,848.87 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Fred Curtis v. Melodie and Richard L. Rodgers. Plaintiff awarded nothing from defendants. Court costs taxed to defendants.
• Suntrust Mortgage Inc. v. Faith L. Border. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $58,019.48, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Changes
• Judy Renee Chiddister's request to change her name to Judy Renee Pelance is granted.
• Judy Renee Chiddister's request to change the names of her minor children from Robert Joseph Chiddister and Maria Renee Chiddister to Robert Joseph Pelance and Maria Renee Pelance, respectively, is granted.
• Lesley Fiandt's request to change her name to Lesley Lonzen is granted.
• Danielle P. Wiggs' request to change her name to Danielle P. Bumbaugh is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Marianne Kelsey v. Angela L. Smith and Rusty Dauzart.
• Jason and Belinda Thrams v. David Bjella, doing business as McGyver's Home Repair and Construction.
• Linda and Glen Hughes v. Charles G. Cunningham.
• Tippy Investments Inc. v. Robert and Lloyd Gift and Joyce Brower.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Noah M. and Alena J. Miller.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Gale Jr. and Teresa M. Baumgartner. May 5.
• Gary Zimmerman and Zoyla (former name Cruz restored). May 7.
• Scott David Mehlberg and Kristy Erin (former name Kelly restored). May 8.
• Benjamin Bronkema and Julie Messmore. May 9.
• Laura G. (former name Rivera restored) and Paul E. Miller. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $83 per week in child support. May 9.
• Robin M. (former name Cole restored) and Dale R. Alley. May 9.
• Robyn (former name Kellermann restored) and Robert Mast. May 9.
• Rachel E. and Darren J. Bettinger. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. May. 9.
• Deborah E. and Anthony Lynch. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $150 per week in child support. May 9.
• Anna B. (former name Hoover-Blosser restored) and Timothy L. Slusser. May 9.
• Michael R. and Elizabeth A. Karr. Father awarded custody of couple's three children. Mother ordered to pay $108 per week in child support. May 12.
• Steve Schuler and Christina C. (former name Stewart restored). May 12.
• Renee and Kevin Capps. May 13. Child custody and support to be determined at a later date.
• Abigail S. (former name Bruce restored) and Jason M. Arnold. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. May 14.
• Teffany L. and William J. Hoek. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $65 per week in child support. May 14.
• Richard P. and Jennifer A. Gibson. May 16.
• Marlies and Phillip W. West. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $254.76 per week in child support. May 16.
• Kimberly Rae and Michael Riecke. May 19.
• Denise and Chad Jones. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $300 per week in child support. May 22.
• Melissa and Aaron Gruber. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. May 23.
Other Action
• Daniel Smith's request for reinstatement of driving privileges is granted.
• Tracy L. Landis v. Ronald D. Landis. This case is referred to mediation, with David C. Cates presiding.
• Stanley R. Myers' request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment and rehabilitation purposes only.
• Erica Bowser v. Yvonne Conn. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
• Terry Shepherd, doing business as Terry Shepherd Construction, v. Brian and Teresa Schmidt. This case is referred to mediation, with Marvin D. McLaughlin presiding. [[In-content Ad]]
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