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. • John Bollenbacher, 4251 15th Road, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $21,325. Debts: $169,850. • Charles II and Sunshine Doss, 315 Ulrich Drive, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $13,800. Debts: $23,812. • Alma Ousley, 211 Walnut St., Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $67,310. Debts: $70,710. • Lynn Ulerick, also known as Lynn Brown, 1116 Wabash Ave., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $194,400. Debts: $163,882.
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 $7 in December was Rebecca A. Waddle, 27, Warsaw. Expired Plate - Fined $7 in November was Clifford M. Smith, 21, North Webster. Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in May was Daniel Vera, 27, North Webster. Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in May was Daniel Vera, 27, North Webster.
Superior Court I Filings The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding: Complaints • Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Tracy S. Barton, South CR 25W, Warsaw, $6,169.33; Kimberly and Michael D. Griffith, Sandy Drive, Warsaw, $4,127.56; Henry J. and Susan D. Gutowski, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, $3,893.67; Pamela and Willie McKnight, South CR 750W, Claypool, $3,879.79; Tanisha S. and Jeremy Railsback, East CR 350N, Warsaw, $3,413.17; Juan and Ronda L. Salas, South CR 950W, Mentone, $3,965.78; Lisa F. and Kevin Smith, West CR 300N, Etna Green, $4,285.44. • CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements: Michael W. and Rebecca Hancock, Kokomo, $7,113.06, and Carolyn McFarland, Knox, $6,657.14. • Cavalry SPV II LLC v. Catherine E. Love, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,471.78 due on account, plus interest and court costs. • Discover Bank v. Todd Yates, South Walnut Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $4,952.39 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. Marriage Dissolution Bollinger Gabriel Dean Bollinger, Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw, and Jill Marie Bollinger, Brunswick, Mo. They were married Oct. 2, 2001, and separated Feb. 15, 2003. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court Filings The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding: Complaints • Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Clayton D. Sloan, Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $8,185.96 due on account, plus court costs. • Fred Curtis v. Melodie and Richard L. Rodgers, West North Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring the Rodgers to abate the nuisance on their real estate, an unspecified amount for damage suffered by the alleged nuisance and for court costs. • Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Charles E. Griffin, East Koher Road South, Syracuse, and Lucas M. Griffin, East Keith Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $9,347.78 due on agreement, plus court costs. Marriage Dissolutions Johnson Matthew Kirk Johnson, Prince Charming Way, Cromwell, and Lesley Renee Johnson, Fort Wayne. They were married April 15, 2000, and separated Dec. 15, 2002. There are no minor children. Mead Richard L. and Kriss Mead, East Walnut Street, Nappanee. They were married Feb. 14, 2002, and separated Feb. 28, 2003. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court Judgments The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding: Complaint • Randy Keck v. Royce Conner. After a jury trial, plaintiff awarded $7,823.49, plus interest and court costs. Dismissal The following case was dismissed without prejudice: • Truserv Corp., formerly known as Cotter & Co., v. Hall True Value Hardware Co. Inc. Marriage Dissolution The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated: • Julio Reyes and Elizabeth Malagon. April 17.
