Civil Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CVF01818
Case Name
HONDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION v. BRAXTON A KLESMIT, et al.
File Date
7/24/2025
Case Status
Open

Parties

Party Name
HONDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Address
17655 ECHO DRIVE
MARYSVILLE, OH 43040
Attorney
WELTMAN WEINBERG REIS CO LPA
Label
Plaintiff
Party Name
BRAXTON A KLESMIT
Address
2140 MILESTONE DR
FINDLAY, OH 45840
Attorney
Label
Defendant
Party Name
AFTON S BROWN
Address
512 W GROVE ST
KENTON, OH 43326
Attorney
Label
Defendant

Services

Requested For
Summons - Civil
Requested On
8/28/2025
Requested By
Party Served
AFTON S BROWN
Method
Regular Mail
Status
Perfected
Completed On
8/28/2025
Requested For
Summons - Civil
Requested On
8/22/2025
Requested By
Party Served
AFTON S BROWN
Method
Regular Mail
Status
Perfected
Completed On
8/22/2025
Requested For
Summons - Civil
Requested On
7/24/2025
Requested By
Party Served
BRAXTON A KLESMIT
Method
Certified Mail
Status
Perfected
Completed On
7/30/2025
Requested For
Summons - Civil
Requested On
7/24/2025
Requested By
Party Served
AFTON S BROWN
Method
Certified Mail
Status
Failed
Completed On
8/20/2025

Claims/Judgments

Claim Number
1
Claim Description
HONDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION v. BRAXTON A KLESMIT, et al.
File Date
7/24/2025
Claim Type
Claim between plaintiff(s) and defendant(s)
Prayer Amount
$4,294.64
Judgment Number
1
Judgment
Judgment Date
12/2/2025
Judgment Amount
$2,097.01
Judgment Number
2
Judgment
ACCRUED INTEREST THROUGH 06/13/2025
Judgment Date
12/2/2025
Judgment Amount
$544.14
Judgment Number
3
Judgment
ACCRUED INTEREST
Judgment Date
12/2/2025
Judgment Amount
$835.84

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Pre-Trial with Judge 11/17/2025 3:00:00 PM 208 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 10/27/2025 1:30:00 PM 208 STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry
12/2/2025 JUDGMENT GRANTED FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT of $835.84 for HONDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION rendered on 12/02/2025
12/2/2025 JUDGMENT GRANTED FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT of $544.14 for HONDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION rendered on 12/02/2025
12/2/2025 JUDGMENT GRANTED FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT of $2097.01 with interest at the rate of 11.740% from 06/13/2025 for HONDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION rendered on 12/02/2025
11/21/2025 Envelope Notice issued to BRAXTON A KLESMIT
11/21/2025 Envelope Notice issued to AFTON S BROWN
11/21/2025 CANCELLED Trial for 12/08/2025 at 03:30 PM in room 208 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
11/21/2025 Therefore, the Court ORDERS that Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment be GRANTED as no disputes of material fact exist. The Court, having granted the Motion for Summary Judgment against Braxton A. Klesmit and Afton S. Brown, awards Judgment in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant Braxton A. Klesmit in the principal sum of $2,197.63 together with accrued interest of $835.84 through June 13, 2025, and interest thereafter on the principal sum at the rate of 18.00% per annum and against the Defendant Braxton A. Klesmit and Defendant Afton S. Brown, jointly and severally, in the principal sum of $2,097.01 together with accrued interest of $544.14 through June 13, 2025, and interest thereafter on the principal sum at the rate of 11.74% per annum. Costs assessed to Defendant Braxton A. Klesmit and Defendant Afton S. Brown, jointly and severally. S/JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
11/21/2025 Motion for Summary Judgment GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 11/21/2025 (REIS)
10/30/2025 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to BRAXTON A KLESMIT
10/30/2025 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to WELTMAN WEINBERG REIS CO LPA
10/30/2025 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to AFTON S BROWN
10/30/2025 Trial set for 12/08/2025 at 03:30 PM in room 208 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
10/30/2025 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to BRAXTON A KLESMIT
10/30/2025 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to WELTMAN WEINBERG REIS CO LPA
10/30/2025 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to AFTON S BROWN
10/30/2025 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 11/17/2025 at 03:00 PM in room 208 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
10/30/2025 THE FOLLOWING APPEARED ON 10/27/25 FOR PRETRIAL: COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANT. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: THIS CASE SHALL BE SCHEDULED FOR ANOTHER PRETRIAL IN APPROXIMATELY 75 DAYS. ALL PARTIES AND COUNSEL SHALL APPEAR. THIS PRE-TRIAL SHALL BE WITH THE COURT. NO REQUEST FOR COUNSEL TO APPEAR BY PHONE WILL BE GRANTED. THE PLAINTIFF(S) AND/OR DEFENDANT(S) IS/ARE GRANTED LEAVE TO FILE A MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 20, 2025. THIS CASE SHALL BE SCHEDULED FOR TRIAL, WITH A FINAL PRE-TRIAL WITH THE COURT APPROXIMATELY 10-14 DAYS PRIOR TO TRIAL. ALL PARTIES AND COUNSEL SHALL BE PRESENT FOR TRIAL AND THE FINAL PRE-TRIAL. NO REQUESTS TO APPEAR BY PHONE WILL BE GRANTED. TRIAL BRIEFS, INCLUDING RELEVANT CITATIONS OF AUTHORITY, SHALL BE FILED PRIOR TO THE FINAL PRE-TRIAL. PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS (IF APPLICABLE) SHALL BE FILED AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE TRIAL. ANY PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS SHALL BE FILED PRIOR TO THE FINAL PRE-TRIAL. THE CLERK OF COURTS SHALL SERVE COPIES OF THIS ORDER UPON ALL PARTIES NOT IN DEFAULT OR THEIR COUNSEL OF RECORD. S/ JUDGE BISHOP
10/24/2025 RECEIVED PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT. HOLD FOR 28 DAYS TO ALLOW DEFENDANTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO RESPOND. S/ JUDGE BISHOP
10/23/2025 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by HONDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION/Plaintiff on 10/23/2025 /by attorney (REIS)
10/2/2025 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to BRAXTON A KLESMIT
10/2/2025 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to WELTMAN WEINBERG REIS CO LPA
10/2/2025 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to AFTON S BROWN
10/2/2025 Pre-Trial set for 10/27/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 208 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
9/29/2025 RECEIVED DEFENDANTS ANSWER TO COMPLAINT. SET FOR PT. S/ JUDGE BISHOP
9/29/2025 Answer filed by AFTON S BROWN/Defendant on 09/29/2025 (FILED BY BOTH DEFENDANTS)
8/27/2025 Summons - Civil notice issued to AFTON S BROWN via Regular Mail
8/27/2025 Service for Summons - Civil to AFTON S BROWN sent via Regular Mail was Perfected on 08/28/2025 Answer Due Date : 09/25/2025
8/27/2025 PRECIPE FOR REGULAR MAIL filed by HONDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION/Plaintiff on 08/27/2025 /by attorney (REIS)
8/21/2025 Summons - Civil notice issued to AFTON S BROWN via Regular Mail
8/21/2025 Service for Summons - Civil to AFTON S BROWN sent via Regular Mail was Perfected on 08/22/2025 Answer Due Date : 09/19/2025
8/21/2025 FAILURE OF SERVICE Notice issued to WELTMAN WEINBERG REIS CO LPA
8/21/2025 Service for Summons - Civil to AFTON S BROWN sent via Certified Mail was Failed on 08/20/2025 Receipt Number 9414814903030614523490 Failure Reason: RETURN TO SENDER: UNCLAIMED
7/30/2025 Service For Summons - Civil to BRAXTON A KLESMIT sent via Certified Mail was Perfected on 07/30/2025 Answer Due Date: 08/27/2025 Receipt Number 9414814903030614523506
7/24/2025 Paid $3.00 for Cost/515 ELECTRONIC IMAGING receipt# 2025422762 by WELTMAN WEINBERG REIS CO LPA. Payment credited to HONDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. CHECK# 1304887
7/24/2025 Paid $0.26 for Cost/590 CIV ST ADDITION FEE (1%) receipt# 2025422762 by WELTMAN WEINBERG REIS CO LPA. Payment credited to HONDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. CHECK# 1304887
7/24/2025 Paid $13.00 for Cost/540 MUNI CT IMPROVEMENT FUND receipt# 2025422762 by WELTMAN WEINBERG REIS CO LPA. Payment credited to HONDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. CHECK# 1304887
7/24/2025 Paid $25.74 for Cost/511 CIVIL STATE ADDITION FEE receipt# 2025422762 by WELTMAN WEINBERG REIS CO LPA. Payment credited to HONDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. CHECK# 1304887
7/24/2025 Paid $5.00 for Cost/541 COURT COMPUTERIZATION FU receipt# 2025422762 by WELTMAN WEINBERG REIS CO LPA. Payment credited to HONDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. CHECK# 1304887
7/24/2025 Paid $1.00 for Cost/518 MEDIATION receipt# 2025422762 by WELTMAN WEINBERG REIS CO LPA. Payment credited to HONDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. CHECK# 1304887
7/24/2025 Paid $21.00 for Cost/524 SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND receipt# 2025422762 by WELTMAN WEINBERG REIS CO LPA. Payment credited to HONDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. CHECK# 1304887
7/24/2025 Paid $61.00 for Cost/501 CLERK & BAILIFF FEES receipt# 2025422762 by WELTMAN WEINBERG REIS CO LPA. Payment credited to HONDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. CHECK# 1304887
7/24/2025 Summons - Civil notice issued to AFTON S BROWN via Certified Mail 9414814903030614523490
7/24/2025 Summons - Civil notice issued to BRAXTON A KLESMIT via Certified Mail 9414814903030614523506
7/24/2025 Original Claim $4294.64 Filed, HONDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
7/24/2025 Case Designation Sheet filed.
7/24/2025 Precipe for Regular Mail filed if Certified Mail returned REFUSED OR UNCLAIMED.

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