Times-Union Court News 09-10-2002
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 Sharon Christner:
• Alonso Contreras, 18, and Patricia Lee Diaz, 18, both of North Roosevelt Street, Warsaw.
• Ryan Charles Dewitt, 21, and Stephany Lin Sawyer, 21, both of Ind. 19N, Etna Green.
• Ernest Eugene Gibson Jr., 25, East Heritage Drive, Pierceton, and Ashley Leann Harmon, 19, West Tower Street, Pierceton.
• Robert Nathan Hurd, 30, and Kelly Ann Whitaker, 25, both of Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw.
• William W. McCutchen III, 38, and Tracey Elizabeth Loomis, 37, both of Richmond, Va.
• Jerald W. Rea, 54, and Jan L. Hackleman, 57, both of North Lung Lane, Syracuse.
• Juan Carlos Rico, 24, Maye Street, Warsaw, and Judy May Sanchez, 21, Greenhill Drive, Warsaw.
• Mark Alan Shortz, 48, and Lori Bolesky Jones, 41, both of East Eastridge Drive, Warsaw.
• Shane William Wallace, 23, East Nordman Drive, Syracuse, and Gretchen Elizabeth Cripe, 20, North Green Avenue, Syracuse.
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 $82.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in August were Timothy A. Holloway, 35, Claypool; Keith R. Jones, 24, Claypool; Armando Cervantes-Malagon, 26, Warsaw; Jeremy A. Hartzell, 19, Nappanee; Marc L. Powell, 27, Rochester; and Andrew D. Kline, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Amanda K. Janda, 26, Warsaw; Pedro Trujillo, 34, Milford; David R. Brown, 42, Warsaw; Jillinda Corson, 31, Warsaw; Javier Cortez, 28, Mentone; Teresa A. Tersigni, 42, Silver Lake; Evelia B. Acosta, 20, Warsaw; Alfredo Serrano, 54, Burket; Brenna R. Good, 18, Warsaw; and Gloria J. Gohlke, 50, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in August were Russell W. Brown Jr., 16, Warsaw; Christine L. Swanson, 17, Warsaw; Wendy M. Tilden, 20, Akron; Juan Rosas, 34, Akron; Derek G. Munson, 21, Cromwell; and Brian M. Krull, 31, Claypool.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August were Sergio Guzman Jr., 23, Warsaw; Christopher A. Gerber, 20, Leesburg; Marco A. Capuchino, 17, Syracuse; Gilberto Cerda, 44, Warsaw; and Oliver Gonzalez, 20, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in August were Megan A. Jones, 17, Syracuse, and Brooks D. Sumpter, 16, Leesburg.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in August was Russell W. Brown Jr., 16, Warsaw.
Log Book Not Current - Fined $17 in August was Kent A. Coldren, 34, Warsaw.
Fail To Drive On Right Side - Fined $7 in August was Robert B. Ahrns, 62, North Webster.
No Or Inadequate Muffler - Fined 47 in August was Marco A. Capuchino, 17, Syracuse.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in August were Brooks D. Sumpter, 16, Leesburg, and Jose A. Arias, 19, Winona Lake.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in August were Linda R. Mullins, 53, Mentone, and Carlie J. Shepherd, 36, Pierceton.
Wrong Way On One-Way Road - Fined $7 in August was Laine V. Gosney, 19, Warsaw.
Having A Radar Detector In A Commercial Vehicle - Fined $17 in August was Jerry J. Eberly, 43, South Whitley.
The following people also paid $82 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in July was Scott M. Hipsher, 39, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in August were Antoinette M. Walker, 58, Warsaw; Michael D. Ryman. 20, Warsaw; John E. Franklin IV, 17, Winona Lake; Sandra K. Engelberth, 40, Warsaw; Carl N. Wendel, 83, Warsaw; Gilberto Cerda, 44, Warsaw; Ryan C. Aranda, 20, Warsaw; and Aubrey M. Pfister, 18, Winona Lake.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaint
• State of Indiana - Indiana State Police v. Joy D. Fair, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,737.50 for damage resulting from a June 11, 2001, auto accident.
Marriage Dissolution
Davis
James Davis, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Brandi L. Davis, Plymouth. They were married Nov. 8, 2001, and separated Aug. 16, 2002. 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
• Indiana Receivables Inc., assignee of Direct Merchants, v. Eydie and Jeffrey Darnell. Plaintiff awarded $10,810.97 by default.
• Providian National Bank v. Ruth Bond. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $8,970.14, plus interest.
• Discover Bank v. Dawn Snowden. Plaintiff awarded $5,280.18 by default.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Michael L. Sherry. Plaintiff awarded $7,109.57 by default, plus interest.
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. v. Kerri A. Garr. Plaintiff awarded $67,552.04 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. Orin A. and Debora A. Boyd, Bank One/NA and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff awarded $69,253.71 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.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals v. Dallas Fireline, doing business as Fireline Construction.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• DaimlerChrysler Services North America, LLC, v. Brad A. Lahey.
• Great Lakes Collection Bureau Inc. v. Delbert Dan Surfus Jr.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Rhonda J. and David L. Truex. Aug. 30.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• The Bank of New York v. Kolin Young, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw; Stephen L. Davis, trustee of the Stephen L. Davis trust; and John and Jane Doe, residents at 209 E. Harrison St., Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $55,962.47 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.
• Stephen R. Rodgers v. Stephen A. and Deborah Godsell, Markle, and RE/MAX Rainbow Realtors and Joel Curry, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks recision of real estate purchase agreement and an unspecified amount to compensate for damages, plus attorney fees. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• GE Capitol Mortgage Services Inc. v. Lee M. and Kimberly D. Bradley, Ind. 13S, Claypool; Medical & Dental Business Bureau, Fort Wayne; and Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union, Wabash. Plaintiff seeks $57,141.26 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.
• First Bank/NA v. Jason D. and Kimberly Blevins, Channel Road, Warsaw, and Old Republic Insured Financial Acceptance Corp., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $33,645.27 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.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA, successor by merger to Bank United, v. Thomas H. and Mary Lou Naibauer, Raintree Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $70,501.01 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.
Name Changes
• Donna Ruth Smith seeks to change the names of her minor children from Kevin Alan Hyndman and Jessica Rose Hyndman to Kevin Alan Smith and Jessica Rose Smith, respectively.
Marriage Dissolution
Barber
Linda Denise Barber, South Union Street, Warsaw, and Donald William Barber, Hemet, Calif. They were married July 4, 1984, and separated July 10, 1997. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis v. Donald E. Jr. and Katherine M. Ditton, et al. Plaintiff awarded $92,086.24 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.
• The Bank of New York v. Blake E. and Debbie J. Neeley, et al. Plaintiff awarded $89,427.25 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.
• Capital One v. Noreen A. Courson. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $2,809.67, plus court costs.
• Gary Baker v. Sabrina Littlejohn. Plaintiff awarded $4,563, plus interest.
• Heather Johnson-Sauders v. Todd C. Custer. After a one-day bench trial, plaintiff was awarded $175,000 for injuries suffered and expenses incurred. Court costs taxed to defendant.
• Wickes Inc. v. Marva Custom Homes, LLC. Plaintiff awarded $29,519.65 by default, plus court costs.
• Insuremax Insurance Co. v. Jose and Marcos Lozano, Edward Hussey and State Farm Insurance Co. Plaintiff has no duty to pay damages or to defend any suit or claim arising from a July 10, 2001, auto accident between Marcos Lozano and Edward Hussey.
• Associates Financial Services Co. Inc. v. Gabriel J. and Traci L. Stephen. Plaintiff awarded $57,609.47 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.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Rosa Kindig Garcia v. Saundra Hoagland Greeley.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Charlotte and Walter Westerman v. Virgil and Cynthia Gagnon.
• Bill Doom v. William Jr. and Patrick Medley.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Homeside Lending Inc. v. David M. Collins.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Rudolph J. and Marilyn L. Puchan. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $800 per month in child support. Aug. 23.
• JoEllen Corinne and Patrick David John Parker. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $64 per week in child support. Aug. 26.
• Paula and Rodney Yates. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $158 per week in child support. Aug. 28.
• Laura L. and Kevin Maurice Hunter. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Aug. 30.
• Jodi Lea and Brian D. O'Brien. Aug. 30.
• Sherry and Alan Shepherd. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $120 per week in child support. Aug. 30.
• Wesley E. and Susan K. Smith. Sept. 4.
• Carri and Andrew Wright. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $200 per week in child support. Sept. 4.
Other Action
• Dallas H. and Linda L. Campbell v. Bobbi L. Henthorn. This case is referred to mediation, with Thomas R. Lemon presiding.
• Kimberly K. and Jeffrey Oswalt v. Donald Chadwick Jr. The Hon. Michael D. Cook of Marshall Circuit Court is appointed special judge in this matter.
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 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.
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.
• Benny Cline, 6319 Prairie Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $865. Debts: $39,390.
• Jesse and Rita Ferguson, 3160 Stoneburner Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,600. Debts: $33,303.
• Christina Herendeen, 1692 E. CR 200N #188, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $29,195. Debts: $81,933.
• Rex Long, 3939 N. CR 100E, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $182,787. Debts: $260,933. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Alonso Contreras, 18, and Patricia Lee Diaz, 18, both of North Roosevelt Street, Warsaw.
• Ryan Charles Dewitt, 21, and Stephany Lin Sawyer, 21, both of Ind. 19N, Etna Green.
• Ernest Eugene Gibson Jr., 25, East Heritage Drive, Pierceton, and Ashley Leann Harmon, 19, West Tower Street, Pierceton.
• Robert Nathan Hurd, 30, and Kelly Ann Whitaker, 25, both of Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw.
• William W. McCutchen III, 38, and Tracey Elizabeth Loomis, 37, both of Richmond, Va.
• Jerald W. Rea, 54, and Jan L. Hackleman, 57, both of North Lung Lane, Syracuse.
• Juan Carlos Rico, 24, Maye Street, Warsaw, and Judy May Sanchez, 21, Greenhill Drive, Warsaw.
• Mark Alan Shortz, 48, and Lori Bolesky Jones, 41, both of East Eastridge Drive, Warsaw.
• Shane William Wallace, 23, East Nordman Drive, Syracuse, and Gretchen Elizabeth Cripe, 20, North Green Avenue, Syracuse.
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 $82.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in August were Timothy A. Holloway, 35, Claypool; Keith R. Jones, 24, Claypool; Armando Cervantes-Malagon, 26, Warsaw; Jeremy A. Hartzell, 19, Nappanee; Marc L. Powell, 27, Rochester; and Andrew D. Kline, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Amanda K. Janda, 26, Warsaw; Pedro Trujillo, 34, Milford; David R. Brown, 42, Warsaw; Jillinda Corson, 31, Warsaw; Javier Cortez, 28, Mentone; Teresa A. Tersigni, 42, Silver Lake; Evelia B. Acosta, 20, Warsaw; Alfredo Serrano, 54, Burket; Brenna R. Good, 18, Warsaw; and Gloria J. Gohlke, 50, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in August were Russell W. Brown Jr., 16, Warsaw; Christine L. Swanson, 17, Warsaw; Wendy M. Tilden, 20, Akron; Juan Rosas, 34, Akron; Derek G. Munson, 21, Cromwell; and Brian M. Krull, 31, Claypool.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August were Sergio Guzman Jr., 23, Warsaw; Christopher A. Gerber, 20, Leesburg; Marco A. Capuchino, 17, Syracuse; Gilberto Cerda, 44, Warsaw; and Oliver Gonzalez, 20, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in August were Megan A. Jones, 17, Syracuse, and Brooks D. Sumpter, 16, Leesburg.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in August was Russell W. Brown Jr., 16, Warsaw.
Log Book Not Current - Fined $17 in August was Kent A. Coldren, 34, Warsaw.
Fail To Drive On Right Side - Fined $7 in August was Robert B. Ahrns, 62, North Webster.
No Or Inadequate Muffler - Fined 47 in August was Marco A. Capuchino, 17, Syracuse.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in August were Brooks D. Sumpter, 16, Leesburg, and Jose A. Arias, 19, Winona Lake.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in August were Linda R. Mullins, 53, Mentone, and Carlie J. Shepherd, 36, Pierceton.
Wrong Way On One-Way Road - Fined $7 in August was Laine V. Gosney, 19, Warsaw.
Having A Radar Detector In A Commercial Vehicle - Fined $17 in August was Jerry J. Eberly, 43, South Whitley.
The following people also paid $82 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in July was Scott M. Hipsher, 39, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in August were Antoinette M. Walker, 58, Warsaw; Michael D. Ryman. 20, Warsaw; John E. Franklin IV, 17, Winona Lake; Sandra K. Engelberth, 40, Warsaw; Carl N. Wendel, 83, Warsaw; Gilberto Cerda, 44, Warsaw; Ryan C. Aranda, 20, Warsaw; and Aubrey M. Pfister, 18, Winona Lake.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaint
• State of Indiana - Indiana State Police v. Joy D. Fair, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,737.50 for damage resulting from a June 11, 2001, auto accident.
Marriage Dissolution
Davis
James Davis, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Brandi L. Davis, Plymouth. They were married Nov. 8, 2001, and separated Aug. 16, 2002. 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
• Indiana Receivables Inc., assignee of Direct Merchants, v. Eydie and Jeffrey Darnell. Plaintiff awarded $10,810.97 by default.
• Providian National Bank v. Ruth Bond. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $8,970.14, plus interest.
• Discover Bank v. Dawn Snowden. Plaintiff awarded $5,280.18 by default.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Michael L. Sherry. Plaintiff awarded $7,109.57 by default, plus interest.
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. v. Kerri A. Garr. Plaintiff awarded $67,552.04 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. Orin A. and Debora A. Boyd, Bank One/NA and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff awarded $69,253.71 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.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals v. Dallas Fireline, doing business as Fireline Construction.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• DaimlerChrysler Services North America, LLC, v. Brad A. Lahey.
• Great Lakes Collection Bureau Inc. v. Delbert Dan Surfus Jr.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Rhonda J. and David L. Truex. Aug. 30.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• The Bank of New York v. Kolin Young, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw; Stephen L. Davis, trustee of the Stephen L. Davis trust; and John and Jane Doe, residents at 209 E. Harrison St., Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $55,962.47 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.
• Stephen R. Rodgers v. Stephen A. and Deborah Godsell, Markle, and RE/MAX Rainbow Realtors and Joel Curry, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks recision of real estate purchase agreement and an unspecified amount to compensate for damages, plus attorney fees. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• GE Capitol Mortgage Services Inc. v. Lee M. and Kimberly D. Bradley, Ind. 13S, Claypool; Medical & Dental Business Bureau, Fort Wayne; and Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union, Wabash. Plaintiff seeks $57,141.26 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.
• First Bank/NA v. Jason D. and Kimberly Blevins, Channel Road, Warsaw, and Old Republic Insured Financial Acceptance Corp., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $33,645.27 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.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA, successor by merger to Bank United, v. Thomas H. and Mary Lou Naibauer, Raintree Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $70,501.01 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.
Name Changes
• Donna Ruth Smith seeks to change the names of her minor children from Kevin Alan Hyndman and Jessica Rose Hyndman to Kevin Alan Smith and Jessica Rose Smith, respectively.
Marriage Dissolution
Barber
Linda Denise Barber, South Union Street, Warsaw, and Donald William Barber, Hemet, Calif. They were married July 4, 1984, and separated July 10, 1997. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis v. Donald E. Jr. and Katherine M. Ditton, et al. Plaintiff awarded $92,086.24 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.
• The Bank of New York v. Blake E. and Debbie J. Neeley, et al. Plaintiff awarded $89,427.25 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.
• Capital One v. Noreen A. Courson. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $2,809.67, plus court costs.
• Gary Baker v. Sabrina Littlejohn. Plaintiff awarded $4,563, plus interest.
• Heather Johnson-Sauders v. Todd C. Custer. After a one-day bench trial, plaintiff was awarded $175,000 for injuries suffered and expenses incurred. Court costs taxed to defendant.
• Wickes Inc. v. Marva Custom Homes, LLC. Plaintiff awarded $29,519.65 by default, plus court costs.
• Insuremax Insurance Co. v. Jose and Marcos Lozano, Edward Hussey and State Farm Insurance Co. Plaintiff has no duty to pay damages or to defend any suit or claim arising from a July 10, 2001, auto accident between Marcos Lozano and Edward Hussey.
• Associates Financial Services Co. Inc. v. Gabriel J. and Traci L. Stephen. Plaintiff awarded $57,609.47 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.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Rosa Kindig Garcia v. Saundra Hoagland Greeley.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Charlotte and Walter Westerman v. Virgil and Cynthia Gagnon.
• Bill Doom v. William Jr. and Patrick Medley.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Homeside Lending Inc. v. David M. Collins.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Rudolph J. and Marilyn L. Puchan. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $800 per month in child support. Aug. 23.
• JoEllen Corinne and Patrick David John Parker. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $64 per week in child support. Aug. 26.
• Paula and Rodney Yates. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $158 per week in child support. Aug. 28.
• Laura L. and Kevin Maurice Hunter. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Aug. 30.
• Jodi Lea and Brian D. O'Brien. Aug. 30.
• Sherry and Alan Shepherd. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $120 per week in child support. Aug. 30.
• Wesley E. and Susan K. Smith. Sept. 4.
• Carri and Andrew Wright. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $200 per week in child support. Sept. 4.
Other Action
• Dallas H. and Linda L. Campbell v. Bobbi L. Henthorn. This case is referred to mediation, with Thomas R. Lemon presiding.
• Kimberly K. and Jeffrey Oswalt v. Donald Chadwick Jr. The Hon. Michael D. Cook of Marshall Circuit Court is appointed special judge in this matter.
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 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.
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.
• Benny Cline, 6319 Prairie Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $865. Debts: $39,390.
• Jesse and Rita Ferguson, 3160 Stoneburner Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,600. Debts: $33,303.
• Christina Herendeen, 1692 E. CR 200N #188, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $29,195. Debts: $81,933.
• Rex Long, 3939 N. CR 100E, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $182,787. Debts: $260,933. [[In-content Ad]]
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