Times-Union Court News 12-07-1999
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Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Karp's Inc., doing business as Vanderbilt Flour Co., vs. John C. Lamb, doing business as Lamb's Retail Bakery, also known as Lamb's Country Bakery. Plaintiff seeks $8,257.85 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees, treble damages and court costs. This case was moved on a change of venue from Marion County.
• Terry Leek, Hepler Drive, Warsaw, vs. Barbara Ellen Leek Farmer, Gilbert, Ariz. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate on Hepler Drive, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. James W. and Kimberly S. Streby, Churubusco. Plaintiff seeks $5,287.06 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Grange Insurance Companies (subrogee of Mark and Linda Price) vs. John T. Young, South High Street, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks $3,781 as paid to insured claimants, the Prices, after an April 26, 1999, auto accident on North Detroit Street, south of Canal Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Grauel Enterprises Inc., doing business as Mr. Steve's Rent To Own, vs. Cary G. Smith, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) possession of rented property or the value thereof, plus $346.17 for alleged unlawful detention of property and for attorney fees and court costs, and (2) $4,015.53 for alleged conversion of property, plus court costs.
• Grauel Enterprises Inc., doing business as Mr. Steve's Rent To Own, vs. Jeff Schultz, EMS B60 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) possession of rented property or the value thereof, plus $1,396.12 for alleged unlawful detention of property and for attorney fees and court costs, and (2) $4,188.36 for alleged conversion of property, plus court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Brenda K. Gilley, North Broadway Street, Mentone, $2,238.37, and Gerhid L. Homes, Inwood Circle, Syracuse, $689.67.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Carma and Charlie Page, Ind. 19N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $3,853.51 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Alan Kramer vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of an Oct. 20 decision to deny a requested variance.
• Concord Financial Services vs. Donald and Margie Caverley, Taylor Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,155.85 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Layman
Marie Layman, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw, and Andy Layman, Boydston Street, Warsaw. They were married April 11, 1992, and separated Oct. 8, 1999. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Lake City Builders Inc. vs. Elrod Day Cares Inc. Plaintiff awarded $9,745.93 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Amy E. Robertson, $2,400.49, and Michael R. Osborn, $1,416.40.
• Lake City Builders Inc. vs. Howard S. Grimm Jr. Plaintiff awarded $3,150 by default, plus interest, $1,000 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mechanic's lien as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Byrider Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs against the following people: Robert L. Banghard, $6,590.88; Lyle D. and Lyle D. Baron Sr., $2,107.08; Mark P. Creightney, $4,62.01.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• David A. Clark vs. Wawasee Community School Corp., et al.
• Deborah C. Ferdon vs. Hook-SuperX Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Terry L. Loe.
Marriage Dissolution
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Dennis and Trudy Detwiler.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Judy Craig, Milford, vs. Mark Dyer, North CR 650E, Warsaw, and Bison Mfg., New Paris. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from termination of contract.
• Sue E. Medley vs. Daniel Duque, North CR 900W, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 18, 1998, auto accident in the parking lot of Outboard Marine Corp., East Chicago Street, Syracuse, while Medley was a pedestrian. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Kaylee Leasing Rentals and Sales Inc. vs. David A. Everly, Golf Heights Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from a March 16, 1999, auto accident involving a car leased from Kaylee. Plaintiff also seeks lost lease payments, profits per lease agreement and court costs.
Name Change
• Jeannette Nadine Cormican seeks to change her name to Jeannette Nadine Vickery.
Marriage Dissolutions
Lafferty
Victoria Lafferty, Rieder Street, Warsaw, and Paul D. Lafferty, Prestonsburg, Ky. They were married April 24, 1992, and separated Oct. 24, 1999. There are no minor children.
McClarnon
Jeffrey M. McClarnon, Kosciusko County, and Colleen L. McClarnon, EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg. They were married Sept. 25, 1999, and separated Nov. 9, 1999. There are no minor children.
Ott
Jeffrey L. and Denise A. Ott, East High Circle Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 15, 1995, and separated Nov. 16, 1999. There are no minor children.
Reiff
Emily M. Reiff, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Clinton Presley R. Reiff, East CR 300N, Warsaw. They were married April 18, 1998, and separated Nov. 18, 1999. There are no minor children.
Reynolds
Barbara Reynolds, Pierceton, and Phillip Reynolds, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 10,1997, and separated Oct. 31, 1999. There is one minor child.
Thorn
Michael E. Thorn, Kosciusko County, and Ethel S. Thorn, Springhill Road, Warsaw. They were married May 19, 1990, and separated Nov. 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Wolf
Patricia Ann Wolf, South Franklin Street, Mentone, and Kenneth William Wolf Jr., White Creek Drive, Rochester. They were married July 4, 1994, and separated July 21, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Union National Bank vs. Shawn G. and Stacey S. Hovendon and Empire Funding Corp. Plaintiff awarded $62,128.47 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.
• National City Bank, Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. John L. Pfefferle. Plaintiff awarded $4,409.40 by default.
• National City Bank, Indiana, vs. Ray Blosser and Joe Jenkins. Plaintiff awarded $8,288.41 by default.
• American General Finance awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Mike B. and Donna J. Rigney, $698.04, and David L. Henson, $3,048.23.
• The Finance Co. vs.Timothy J. Pennington. Plaintiff awarded $7,253.38 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Name Change
• Mary E. Fisher Shively's request to change her name to Mary E. Fisher is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Sally J. Hammond vs. Joseph P. Woods.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Evelyn L. Alspaugh vs. Hua Mei/John Wong's Restaurant.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank, Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Dale L. and Wanietta C. Mort.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Janice S. and Michael R. Osborn. Nov. 16.
• Melinda and Mark A. Wright. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $40 per week in child support. Nov. 16.
• Sara (former name Arambura restored) and Antonio Salazar. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Nov. 19.
• Howard and Mary Lou Patrick. Nov. 19.
• Lori J. and Christopher C. Clark. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. Nov. 19.
• Kristi K. and Mark A. Alfano. Mother and father each awarded custody of one of the couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. Nov. 22.
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Kay and Mitchell Goon.
Other Action
• Kristy B. Wolkins' request for a restricted driving permit is granted, allowing her to drive for employment and rehabilitation purposes only.
• Charles D. Walters' request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
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.
• Otis Boggs Jr., Lot 87 Meadows, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $74,882. Debts: $74,064.
• Lisa Boocher, 11389 N. CR 300E, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,972. Debts: $32,278.
• Steve Hall, also known as Stevie Hall, and Virginia Hall, also known as Jenny Hall, 424 W. Railroad St., Etna Green. Chapter 7. Assets: $34,992. Debts: $57,233.
• Steve Hartley, 9848 Lincoln Road, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $99,963. Debts: $129,290.
• Samuel and Jackelyn Ochstein, 506 N. Harris St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $88,008. Debts: $160,052.
• Jay Riley Sr., P.O. Box 21, Etna Green. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,215. Debts: $25,710.
• Hugh Rogers Jr., 1629-E N. Meridian Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $16,715. Debts: $30,215.
• Rick Cable, 10402 Ind. 15S #21, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $15,204. Debts: $42,383.
• Chester and Catherine Crum, 711 N. Ellsworth St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $36,320. Debts: $77,940.
• Anna Groves, also known as Anna Quellman, 505 Clinic Court, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,325. Debts: $18,741.
• Jay Morehead Jr., 112 S. Scott St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $950. Debts: $126,658.
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Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Karp's Inc., doing business as Vanderbilt Flour Co., vs. John C. Lamb, doing business as Lamb's Retail Bakery, also known as Lamb's Country Bakery. Plaintiff seeks $8,257.85 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees, treble damages and court costs. This case was moved on a change of venue from Marion County.
• Terry Leek, Hepler Drive, Warsaw, vs. Barbara Ellen Leek Farmer, Gilbert, Ariz. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate on Hepler Drive, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. James W. and Kimberly S. Streby, Churubusco. Plaintiff seeks $5,287.06 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Grange Insurance Companies (subrogee of Mark and Linda Price) vs. John T. Young, South High Street, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks $3,781 as paid to insured claimants, the Prices, after an April 26, 1999, auto accident on North Detroit Street, south of Canal Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Grauel Enterprises Inc., doing business as Mr. Steve's Rent To Own, vs. Cary G. Smith, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) possession of rented property or the value thereof, plus $346.17 for alleged unlawful detention of property and for attorney fees and court costs, and (2) $4,015.53 for alleged conversion of property, plus court costs.
• Grauel Enterprises Inc., doing business as Mr. Steve's Rent To Own, vs. Jeff Schultz, EMS B60 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) possession of rented property or the value thereof, plus $1,396.12 for alleged unlawful detention of property and for attorney fees and court costs, and (2) $4,188.36 for alleged conversion of property, plus court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Brenda K. Gilley, North Broadway Street, Mentone, $2,238.37, and Gerhid L. Homes, Inwood Circle, Syracuse, $689.67.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Carma and Charlie Page, Ind. 19N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $3,853.51 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Alan Kramer vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of an Oct. 20 decision to deny a requested variance.
• Concord Financial Services vs. Donald and Margie Caverley, Taylor Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,155.85 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Layman
Marie Layman, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw, and Andy Layman, Boydston Street, Warsaw. They were married April 11, 1992, and separated Oct. 8, 1999. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Lake City Builders Inc. vs. Elrod Day Cares Inc. Plaintiff awarded $9,745.93 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Amy E. Robertson, $2,400.49, and Michael R. Osborn, $1,416.40.
• Lake City Builders Inc. vs. Howard S. Grimm Jr. Plaintiff awarded $3,150 by default, plus interest, $1,000 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mechanic's lien as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Byrider Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs against the following people: Robert L. Banghard, $6,590.88; Lyle D. and Lyle D. Baron Sr., $2,107.08; Mark P. Creightney, $4,62.01.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• David A. Clark vs. Wawasee Community School Corp., et al.
• Deborah C. Ferdon vs. Hook-SuperX Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Terry L. Loe.
Marriage Dissolution
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Dennis and Trudy Detwiler.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Judy Craig, Milford, vs. Mark Dyer, North CR 650E, Warsaw, and Bison Mfg., New Paris. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from termination of contract.
• Sue E. Medley vs. Daniel Duque, North CR 900W, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 18, 1998, auto accident in the parking lot of Outboard Marine Corp., East Chicago Street, Syracuse, while Medley was a pedestrian. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Kaylee Leasing Rentals and Sales Inc. vs. David A. Everly, Golf Heights Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from a March 16, 1999, auto accident involving a car leased from Kaylee. Plaintiff also seeks lost lease payments, profits per lease agreement and court costs.
Name Change
• Jeannette Nadine Cormican seeks to change her name to Jeannette Nadine Vickery.
Marriage Dissolutions
Lafferty
Victoria Lafferty, Rieder Street, Warsaw, and Paul D. Lafferty, Prestonsburg, Ky. They were married April 24, 1992, and separated Oct. 24, 1999. There are no minor children.
McClarnon
Jeffrey M. McClarnon, Kosciusko County, and Colleen L. McClarnon, EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg. They were married Sept. 25, 1999, and separated Nov. 9, 1999. There are no minor children.
Ott
Jeffrey L. and Denise A. Ott, East High Circle Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 15, 1995, and separated Nov. 16, 1999. There are no minor children.
Reiff
Emily M. Reiff, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Clinton Presley R. Reiff, East CR 300N, Warsaw. They were married April 18, 1998, and separated Nov. 18, 1999. There are no minor children.
Reynolds
Barbara Reynolds, Pierceton, and Phillip Reynolds, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 10,1997, and separated Oct. 31, 1999. There is one minor child.
Thorn
Michael E. Thorn, Kosciusko County, and Ethel S. Thorn, Springhill Road, Warsaw. They were married May 19, 1990, and separated Nov. 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Wolf
Patricia Ann Wolf, South Franklin Street, Mentone, and Kenneth William Wolf Jr., White Creek Drive, Rochester. They were married July 4, 1994, and separated July 21, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Union National Bank vs. Shawn G. and Stacey S. Hovendon and Empire Funding Corp. Plaintiff awarded $62,128.47 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.
• National City Bank, Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. John L. Pfefferle. Plaintiff awarded $4,409.40 by default.
• National City Bank, Indiana, vs. Ray Blosser and Joe Jenkins. Plaintiff awarded $8,288.41 by default.
• American General Finance awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Mike B. and Donna J. Rigney, $698.04, and David L. Henson, $3,048.23.
• The Finance Co. vs.Timothy J. Pennington. Plaintiff awarded $7,253.38 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Name Change
• Mary E. Fisher Shively's request to change her name to Mary E. Fisher is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Sally J. Hammond vs. Joseph P. Woods.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Evelyn L. Alspaugh vs. Hua Mei/John Wong's Restaurant.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank, Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Dale L. and Wanietta C. Mort.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Janice S. and Michael R. Osborn. Nov. 16.
• Melinda and Mark A. Wright. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $40 per week in child support. Nov. 16.
• Sara (former name Arambura restored) and Antonio Salazar. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Nov. 19.
• Howard and Mary Lou Patrick. Nov. 19.
• Lori J. and Christopher C. Clark. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. Nov. 19.
• Kristi K. and Mark A. Alfano. Mother and father each awarded custody of one of the couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. Nov. 22.
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Kay and Mitchell Goon.
Other Action
• Kristy B. Wolkins' request for a restricted driving permit is granted, allowing her to drive for employment and rehabilitation purposes only.
• Charles D. Walters' request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
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.
• Otis Boggs Jr., Lot 87 Meadows, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $74,882. Debts: $74,064.
• Lisa Boocher, 11389 N. CR 300E, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,972. Debts: $32,278.
• Steve Hall, also known as Stevie Hall, and Virginia Hall, also known as Jenny Hall, 424 W. Railroad St., Etna Green. Chapter 7. Assets: $34,992. Debts: $57,233.
• Steve Hartley, 9848 Lincoln Road, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $99,963. Debts: $129,290.
• Samuel and Jackelyn Ochstein, 506 N. Harris St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $88,008. Debts: $160,052.
• Jay Riley Sr., P.O. Box 21, Etna Green. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,215. Debts: $25,710.
• Hugh Rogers Jr., 1629-E N. Meridian Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $16,715. Debts: $30,215.
• Rick Cable, 10402 Ind. 15S #21, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $15,204. Debts: $42,383.
• Chester and Catherine Crum, 711 N. Ellsworth St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $36,320. Debts: $77,940.
• Anna Groves, also known as Anna Quellman, 505 Clinic Court, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,325. Debts: $18,741.
• Jay Morehead Jr., 112 S. Scott St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $950. Debts: $126,658.
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