Civil Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CVI02085
Case Name
CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT v. JOSEPH WILLIAM BENNETT, et al.
File Date
8/25/2025
Case Status
Open

Parties

Party Name
CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT
Address
PO BOX 862
FINDLAY, OH 45839-0862
Attorney
Label
Plaintiff
Party Name
JOSEPH WILLIAM BENNETT
Address
15395 TOWNSHIP RD # 37
ARLINGTON, OH 45814
Attorney
Label
Defendant
Party Name
CASANDRA LYNN BENNETT
Address
522 W LINCOLC ST
FINDLAY, OH 45840
Attorney
Label
Defendant

Services

Requested For
Summons - Small Claims
Requested On
9/23/2025
Requested By
Party Served
JOSEPH WILLIAM BENNETT
Method
Regular Mail
Status
Perfected
Completed On
9/23/2025
Requested For
Summons - Small Claims
Requested On
9/19/2025
Requested By
Party Served
CASANDRA LYNN BENNETT
Method
Regular Mail
Status
Perfected
Completed On
9/19/2025
Requested For
Summons - Small Claims
Requested On
8/25/2025
Requested By
Party Served
JOSEPH WILLIAM BENNETT
Method
Certified Mail
Status
Failed
Completed On
9/22/2025
Requested For
Summons - Small Claims
Requested On
8/25/2025
Requested By
Party Served
CASANDRA LYNN BENNETT
Method
Certified Mail
Status
Unclaimed
Completed On
9/17/2025

Claims/Judgments

Claim Number
1
Claim Description
CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT v. JOSEPH WILLIAM BENNETT, et al.
File Date
8/25/2025
Claim Type
Claim between plaintiff(s) and defendant(s)
Prayer Amount
$1,913.26

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Small Claims 12/23/2025 4:45:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Small Claims 9/30/2025 4:45:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry
11/19/2025 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT
11/19/2025 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to JOSEPH WILLIAM BENNETT
11/19/2025 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to CASANDRA LYNN BENNETT
11/19/2025 Small Claims set for 12/23/2025 at 04:45 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
11/19/2025 Free Form Judgment Notice issued to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT
11/19/2025 Free Form Judgment Notice issued to JOSEPH WILLIAM BENNETT
11/19/2025 Free Form Judgment Notice issued to CASANDRA LYNN BENNETT
11/19/2025 Judgment This Day, November 19, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that This matter comes on upon review of the Court. The United States Postal Service has returned the regular mail summons (and the assignment notice) for the Small Claims hearing in this case marked “__NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED____”. Therefore it appears that there was no service of summons prior to the hearing before the Magistrate. Therefore the Court vacates the Judgment Entry filed on __10/15/2025__ adopting the Magistrate’s decision. Because of the failure of summons, this matter shall be continued for service and scheduled for a new hearing date before the Small Claims Magistrate. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE
11/19/2025 DEF COPY OF JUDGMENT ENTRY RETURNED FROM POST OFFICE MARKED NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED
11/3/2025 DEF COPY OF MAGISTRATE'S DECISION RETURNED FROM POST OFFICE MARKED NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED
10/15/2025 Judgment Entry Notice issued to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT
10/15/2025 Judgment Entry Notice issued to JOSEPH WILLIAM BENNETT
10/15/2025 Judgment Entry Notice issued to CASANDRA LYNN BENNETT
10/15/2025 JE: This matter comes on this day, 10/15/2025, for a review of the Magistrates Decision issued in this matter on September 30, 2025. 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 JOSEPH WILLIAM BENNETT, CASANDRA LYNN BENNETT in the sum of $1913.26 , together with interest at the rate of 8.00%, commencing from 08/22/2025 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 $669.64. ALAN D HACKENBERG, JUDGE
10/15/2025 JUDGMENT GRANTED FOR JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF of $1913.26 with interest at the rate of 8.000% from 08/22/2025 for CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT rendered on 10/15/2025
9/30/2025 Magistrate Report Notice issued to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT
9/30/2025 Magistrate Report Notice issued to JOSEPH WILLIAM BENNETT
9/30/2025 Magistrate Report Notice issued to CASANDRA LYNN BENNETT
9/30/2025 Magistrate's Report: This cause came for Hearing this day September 30, 2025. CASANDRA LYNN BENNETT FAILED TO APPEAR. SERVICE MADE. JOSEPH WILLIAM BENNETT FAILED TO APPEAR. SERVICE MADE. CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT APPEARED. 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 JOSEPH WILLIAM BENNETT, CASANDRA LYNN BENNETT in the sum of $1913.26, together with interest at the rate of 8.00%, commencing from 08/22/2025 and costs. Magistrate's Notes : ADDITIONAL JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF FOR THE REASONABLE COSTS OF COLLECTION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NOT TO EXCEED $669.64. ROBROY L CROW, Magistrate
9/22/2025 Summons - Small Claims notice issued to JOSEPH WILLIAM BENNETT via Regular Mail
9/22/2025 Service for Summons - Small Claims to JOSEPH WILLIAM BENNETT sent via Regular Mail was Perfected on 09/23/2025 Answer Due Date : 10/21/2025
9/22/2025 Service for Summons - Small Claims to JOSEPH WILLIAM BENNETT sent via Certified Mail was Failed on 09/22/2025 Receipt Number 9414814903030614529225 Failure Reason: RETURN TO SENDER: UNCLAIMED
9/18/2025 Summons - Small Claims notice issued to CASANDRA LYNN BENNETT via Regular Mail
9/18/2025 Service for Summons - Small Claims to CASANDRA LYNN BENNETT sent via Regular Mail was Perfected on 09/19/2025 Answer Due Date : 10/17/2025
9/18/2025 Service for Summons - Small Claims to CASANDRA LYNN BENNETT sent via Certified Mail was Unclaimed on 09/17/2025 Receipt Number 9414814903030614529218
9/18/2025 Paid $21.00 for Cost/524 SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND receipt# 2025428919 by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 213635
9/18/2025 Paid $16.00 for Cost/501 CLERK & BAILIFF FEES receipt# 2025428919 by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 213635
9/18/2025 Paid $3.00 for Cost/515 ELECTRONIC IMAGING receipt# 2025428919 by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 213635
9/18/2025 Paid $10.89 for Cost/511 CIVIL STATE ADDITION FEE receipt# 2025428919 by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 213635
9/18/2025 Paid $13.00 for Cost/540 MUNI CT IMPROVEMENT FUND receipt# 2025428919 by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 213635
9/18/2025 Paid $5.00 for Cost/541 COURT COMPUTERIZATION FU receipt# 2025428919 by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 213635
9/18/2025 Paid $0.11 for Cost/590 CIV ST ADDITION FEE (1%) receipt# 2025428919 by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 213635
9/18/2025 Paid $1.00 for Cost/518 MEDIATION receipt# 2025428919 by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 213635
8/27/2025 PLAINTIFF SMALL CLAIMS SUMMONS notice issued to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT via Personal Service
8/27/2025 Summons - Small Claims notice issued to CASANDRA LYNN BENNETT via Certified Mail 9414814903030614529218
8/27/2025 Summons - Small Claims notice issued to JOSEPH WILLIAM BENNETT via Certified Mail 9414814903030614529225
8/27/2025 Small Claims set for 09/30/2025 at 04:45 PM in room 202
8/27/2025 Original Claim $1913.26 Filed, CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT
8/27/2025 Case Designation Sheet filed.
8/27/2025 Precipe for Regular Mail filed if Certified Mail returned REFUSED OR UNCLAIMED.

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