Civil Case Details

General Information

Case Number
22CVI01953
Case Name
CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT v. KENNETH LEE DECKER
File Date
9/12/2022
Case Status
Open

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Parties

Party Name
CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT
Address
PO BOX 862
FINDLAY, OH 45840-0862
Attorney
SCOTT L BASINGER
Label
Plaintiff
Party Name
KENNETH LEE DECKER
Address
646 CENTER ST
FINDLAY, OH 45840
Attorney
Label
Defendant

Services

Requested For
Contempt
Requested On
4/21/2026
Requested By
Party Served
KENNETH LEE DECKER
Method
Personal & or Residence
Status
Residence
Completed On
4/27/2026
Requested For
Debtors Exam
Requested On
12/31/2025
Requested By
Party Served
KENNETH LEE DECKER
Method
Certified Mail
Status
Perfected
Completed On
1/3/2026
Requested For
Debtors Exam
Requested On
5/8/2024
Requested By
Party Served
KENNETH LEE DECKER
Method
Certified Mail
Status
Perfected
Completed On
5/11/2024
Requested For
Summons - Small Claims
Requested On
9/12/2022
Requested By
Party Served
KENNETH LEE DECKER
Method
Certified Mail
Status
Perfected
Completed On
10/10/2022

Claims/Judgments

Claim Number
1
Claim Description
CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT v. KENNETH LEE DECKER
File Date
9/12/2022
Claim Type
Claim between plaintiff(s) and defendant(s)
Prayer Amount
$822.36
Judgment Number
1
Judgment
ADDITIONAL JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF FOR THE REASONABLE COSTS OF COLLECTION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NOT TO EXCEED $287.83.
Judgment Date
1/4/2023
Judgment Amount
$822.36

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Contempt of Court 5/4/2026 1:30:00 PM 206 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Debtors Examination 3/9/2026 1:30:00 PM 206 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 1/26/2026 1:30:00 PM 206 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Contempt of Court 9/30/2024 1:30:00 PM 206 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Debtors Examination 7/8/2024 1:30:00 PM 206 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Small Claims 12/20/2022 5:00:00 PM
Continued 10/18/2022 5:00:00 PM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry
4/27/2026 Service for Contempt to KENNETH LEE DECKER sent via Personal & or Residence was Residence on 04/27/2026 Special Instructions: 635 WYANDOT ST. TO JAVIN DECKER
4/21/2026 Contempt notice issued to KENNETH LEE DECKER via Personal & or Residence
4/16/2026 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to KENNETH LEE DECKER
4/16/2026 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to SCOTT L BASINGER
4/16/2026 Contempt of Court set for 05/04/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 206 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 04/16/2026
4/15/2026 Contempt SET FOR HEARING by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 04/15/2026 (BASINGER)
4/14/2026 Paid $3.00 for Cost/515 ELECTRONIC IMAGING receipt# 2026411706 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 217163
4/14/2026 Paid $13.00 for Cost/540 MUNI CT IMPROVEMENT FUND receipt# 2026411706 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 217163
4/14/2026 Paid $5.00 for Cost/541 COURT COMPUTERIZATION FU receipt# 2026411706 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 217163
4/14/2026 Paid $1.00 for Cost/518 MEDIATION receipt# 2026411706 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 217163
4/14/2026 Paid $21.00 for Cost/524 SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND receipt# 2026411706 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 217163
4/14/2026 Paid $17.00 for Cost/501 CLERK & BAILIFF FEES receipt# 2026411706 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 217163
4/14/2026 PRECIPE FOR PERS &/OR RES SVC filed by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT/Plaintiff on 04/14/2026 /by attorney (BASINGER)
4/14/2026 Contempt filed by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT/Plaintiff on 04/14/2026 /by attorney (BASINGER)
3/10/2026 DEFENDANT(S) FAILED TO APPEAR FOR DEBTORS EXAM DESPITE GOOD SERVICE. PLAINTIFF GRANTED LEAVE TO FILE CONTEMPT. PLAINTIFF TO FILE CONTEMPT IN 30 DAYS. S/BY JUDGE ALAN D. HACKENBERG.
1/28/2026 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to KENNETH LEE DECKER
1/28/2026 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to SCOTT L BASINGER
1/28/2026 Debtors Examination continued to 03/09/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 206 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
1/27/2026 Free Form Judgment Notice issued to KENNETH LEE DECKER
1/27/2026 Free Form Judgment Notice issued to SCOTT L BASINGER
1/27/2026 Judgment This Day, January 27, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER AND HANCOCK COUNTY BEING UNDER A LEVEL THREE ROADWAY EMERGENCY ON JANUARY 26, 2026 THE HEARING SHALL BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE WITH THE COURT. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE
1/3/2026 Service For Debtors Exam to KENNETH LEE DECKER sent via Certified Mail was Perfected on 01/03/2026 Receipt Number 9414814903030614549995
12/31/2025 Debtors Exam notice issued to KENNETH LEE DECKER via Certified Mail 9414814903030614549995
12/30/2025 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to KENNETH LEE DECKER
12/30/2025 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to SCOTT L BASINGER
12/30/2025 Debtors Examination set for 01/26/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 206 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 12/30/2025
12/30/2025 Debtor Examination SET FOR HEARING by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 12/30/2025 (BASINGER)
12/29/2025 Paid $17.00 for Cost/501 CLERK & BAILIFF FEES receipt# 2025440472 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 214644
12/29/2025 Paid $13.00 for Cost/540 MUNI CT IMPROVEMENT FUND receipt# 2025440472 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 214644
12/29/2025 Paid $5.00 for Cost/541 COURT COMPUTERIZATION FU receipt# 2025440472 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 214644
12/29/2025 Paid $1.00 for Cost/518 MEDIATION receipt# 2025440472 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 214644
12/29/2025 Paid $21.00 for Cost/524 SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND receipt# 2025440472 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 214644
12/29/2025 Paid $3.00 for Cost/515 ELECTRONIC IMAGING receipt# 2025440472 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 214644
12/29/2025 PRECIPE FOR CERT MAIL (REISSUE BY ORD MAIL IF CERT MAIL RETD UNCLAIMED OR REFUSED) filed by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT/Plaintiff on 12/26/2025 /by attorney (BASINGER)
12/29/2025 Debtor Examination filed by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT/Plaintiff on 12/26/2025 /by attorney (BASINGER)
10/1/2024 DEFENDANT APPEARED, INFORMAL EXAM HELD. CONTEMPT WITHDRAWN. S/BY JUDGE ALAN D. HACKENBERG.
8/22/2024 Service for Contempt to KENNETH LEE DECKER sent via Personal Service was Perfected on 08/15/2024 Special Instructions: RESIDENCE - SERVED TO MOM VIRGINIA DECKER
8/13/2024 Contempt notice issued to KENNETH LEE DECKER via Personal Service
8/12/2024 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to KENNETH LEE DECKER
8/12/2024 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to SCOTT L BASINGER
8/12/2024 Contempt of Court set for 09/30/2024 at 01:30 PM in room 206 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 08/12/2024
8/12/2024 Contempt SET FOR HEARING by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 08/09/2024 (BASINGER)
8/8/2024 Paid $3.00 for Cost/515 ELECTRONIC IMAGING receipt# 2024425493 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 205127
8/8/2024 Paid $13.00 for Cost/540 MUNI CT IMPROVEMENT FUND receipt# 2024425493 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 205127
8/8/2024 Paid $5.00 for Cost/541 COURT COMPUTERIZATION FU receipt# 2024425493 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 205127
8/8/2024 Paid $1.00 for Cost/518 MEDIATION receipt# 2024425493 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 205127
8/8/2024 Paid $21.00 for Cost/524 SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND receipt# 2024425493 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 205127
8/8/2024 Paid $17.00 for Cost/501 CLERK & BAILIFF FEES receipt# 2024425493 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 205127
8/8/2024 Contempt filed by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT/Plaintiff on 08/05/2024 /by attorney (BASINGER)
8/8/2024 PRECIPE FOR PERSONAL SERVICE filed by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT/Plaintiff on 08/05/2024 /by attorney (BASINGER)
7/8/2024 DEFENDANT(S) FAILED TO APPEAR FOR DEBTORS EXAM DESPITE GOOD SERVICE. PLAINTIFF GRANTED LEAVE TO FILE CONTEMPT. PLAINTIFF TO FILE CONTEMPT IN 30 DAYS. S/BY JUDGE ALAN D. HACKENBERG.
5/11/2024 Service For Debtors Exam to KENNETH LEE DECKER sent via Certified Mail was Perfected on 05/11/2024 Receipt Number 9414814903030614450635
5/8/2024 Debtors Exam notice issued to KENNETH LEE DECKER via Certified Mail 9414814903030614450635
5/8/2024 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to KENNETH LEE DECKER
5/8/2024 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to SCOTT L BASINGER
5/8/2024 Debtors Examination set for 07/08/2024 at 01:30 PM in room 206 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 05/08/2024
5/1/2024 Debtor Examination SET FOR HEARING by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 05/01/2024 (BASINGER)
4/29/2024 Paid $3.00 for Cost/515 ELECTRONIC IMAGING receipt# 2024413915 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 202954
4/29/2024 Paid $13.00 for Cost/540 MUNI CT IMPROVEMENT FUND receipt# 2024413915 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 202954
4/29/2024 Paid $5.00 for Cost/541 COURT COMPUTERIZATION FU receipt# 2024413915 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 202954
4/29/2024 Paid $1.00 for Cost/518 MEDIATION receipt# 2024413915 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 202954
4/29/2024 Paid $21.00 for Cost/524 SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND receipt# 2024413915 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 202954
4/29/2024 Paid $17.00 for Cost/501 CLERK & BAILIFF FEES receipt# 2024413915 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 202954
4/29/2024 PRECIPE FOR CERT MAIL (REISSUE BY ORD MAIL IF CERT MAIL RETD UNCLAIMED OR REFUSED) filed by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT/Plaintiff on 04/29/2024 /by attorney (BASINGER)
4/29/2024 Debtor Examination filed by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT/Plaintiff on 04/29/2024 /by attorney (BASINGER)
2/22/2024 Entry of Appearance filed by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT/Plaintiff on 02/20/2024 /by attorney (BASINGER)
1/4/2023 Judgment Entry Notice issued to KENNETH LEE DECKER
1/4/2023 Judgment Entry Notice issued to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT
1/4/2023 JUDGMENT GRANTED FOR JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF of $822.36 with interest at the rate of 3.00% from 09/12/2022 for CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT rendered on 01/04/2023
1/4/2023 JE: This matter comes on this day, 01/04/2023, for a review of the Magistrates Decision issued in this matter on December 20, 2022. Upon consideration thereof, the Court finds as follows: No objection to the Magistrates Decision was filed. It is therefore ORDERED that JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF be granted in favor of CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT and against KENNETH LEE DECKER in the sum of $822.36 , together with interest at the rate of 3.00%, commencing from 09/12/2022 and costs.Upon consideration of the Magistrates Decision, it is therefore ORDERED that: ADDITIONAL JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF FOR THE REASONABLE COSTS OF COLLECTION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NOT TO EXCEED $287.83. ALAN D HACKENBERG, JUDGE
12/20/2022 Magistrate Report Notice issued to KENNETH LEE DECKER
12/20/2022 Magistrate Report Notice issued to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT
12/20/2022 Magistrate's Report: This cause came for Hearing this day December 20, 2022. CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT APPEARED. KENNETH LEE DECKER FAILED TO APPEAR. SERVICE MADE. Upon consideration of the evidence, the Magistrate renders the following decision: JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF in favor of CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT and against KENNETH LEE DECKER in the sum of $822.36, together with interest at the rate of 3.00%, commencing from 09/12/2022 and costs. Magistrate's Notes : ADDITIONAL JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF FOR THE REASONABLE COSTS OF COLLECTION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NOT TO EXCEED $287.83. ROBROY L CROW, Magistrate
10/18/2022 Magistrate Report Notice issued to KENNETH LEE DECKER
10/18/2022 Magistrate Report Notice issued to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT
10/18/2022 JE: This cause came for Hearing this day October 18, 2022. CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT APPEARED. KENNETH LEE DECKER APPEARED. SERVICE MADE. Upon consideration of the evidence, the Magistrate renders the following decision: That the case be continued until 12/20/2022 BASIS: TO GATHER DOCUMENTS
10/18/2022 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to KENNETH LEE DECKER
10/18/2022 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT
10/18/2022 Small Claims continued to 12/20/2022 at 05:00 PM Continuance Requested by Defendant for TO GATHER DOCUMENTS
10/11/2022 Paid $6.00 for Cost/501 CLERK & BAILIFF FEES receipt# 2022427907 by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 133144
10/11/2022 Paid $21.00 for Cost/524 SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND receipt# 2022427907 by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 133144
10/11/2022 Paid $1.00 for Cost/518 MEDIATION receipt# 2022427907 by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 133144
10/11/2022 Paid $0.11 for Cost/590 CIV ST ADDITION FEE (1%) receipt# 2022427907 by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 133144
10/11/2022 Paid $5.00 for Cost/541 COURT COMPUTERIZATION FU receipt# 2022427907 by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 133144
10/11/2022 Paid $13.00 for Cost/540 MUNI CT IMPROVEMENT FUND receipt# 2022427907 by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 133144
10/11/2022 Paid $10.89 for Cost/511 CIVIL STATE ADDITION FEE receipt# 2022427907 by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 133144
10/11/2022 Paid $3.00 for Cost/515 ELECTRONIC IMAGING receipt# 2022427907 by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 133144
10/10/2022 Service For Summons - Small Claims to KENNETH LEE DECKER sent via Certified Mail was Perfected on 10/10/2022 Receipt Number 9414814903030614350249
9/12/2022 PLAINTIFF SMALL CLAIMS SUMMONS notice issued to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT via Personal Service
9/12/2022 Summons - Small Claims notice issued to KENNETH LEE DECKER via Certified Mail 9414814903030614350249
9/12/2022 Small Claims set for 10/18/2022 at 05:00 PM
9/12/2022 Precipe for Regular Mail filed if Certified Mail returned REFUSED OR UNCLAIMED.
9/12/2022 Case Designation Sheet filed.
9/12/2022 Original Claim $822.36 Filed, CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT

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