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Case Title
Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Christopher D. Sell, Kerry Joan Sell
Court: District Court for Baltimore County – Civil System
Location: Catonsville
Case Number: 080200081351993
Case Type: Civil – Contract/Debt Collection
Filing Date: 04/05/1993
Status: Closed (Judgment Satisfied on 07/14/2010)

Defendants
Name: Christopher D. Sell
Name: Kerry Joan Sell
Address: omitted
Sex: Male & Female
Race: White

Plaintiff
Name: Ford Motor Credit Company
Attorney: Anne M. Hrehorovich
Attorney Address: 100 S Charles St, 9th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201

Charge Summary
Type of Case: Civil suit for unpaid auto loan
Claimed Amount: $3,879.16
Final Judgment: $4,720.35 (including attorney’s fees and court costs)
Judgment Date: 07/01/1993
Disposition: Default Judgment – Defendants did not appear
Judgment Renewed: 07/08/2004
Judgment Satisfied (Paid Off): 07/14/2010

Collection Actions & Employer/Bank Info
After the court ruled in favor of Ford Motor Credit, the company pursued multiple writs of garnishment to collect the debt, targeting both employment wages and bank accounts. This included:

• Catholic Charities of Baltimore (One of Christopher Sell’s known employers at the time)
  
  

• Howard County Government (Another verified employer during the judgment enforcement period)
  
  

• Citrus Café, LLC (An additional employer listed in wage garnishment)
  
  

• Household Bank, Wachovia Bank, NationsBank, and Bank of America (Banks contacted for account garnishment)
  
  

Several garnishment attempts failed when employers no longer employed the defendants or banks reported no accessible funds.

Documents on Record

• Writs of Garnishment for wages and bank accounts
  
  

• Multiple service returns and garnishment status reports
  
  

• Judgment renewal documentation (2004)
  
  

• Satisfaction of Judgment (2010)
  
  

Summary in Plain English
Christopher and Kerry Sell took out an auto loan with Ford Motor Credit but didn’t repay it. Ford sued and won the case by default in 1993. Over the next 17 years, Ford tried to collect the debt by garnishing their wages and bank accounts. Employers like Catholic Charities and Howard County were contacted, along with banks like Wachovia and Bank of America. After years of attempts and a judgment renewal in 2004 to keep the case active, the debt was finally settled in 2010, and the case was officially closed.

Case Overview: Baltimore Gas & Electric Co vs. Kerry Joan Sell - Contract Case

Case Information:

• Court System: District Court for Baltimore County – Civil
  
  

• Location: Towson, Maryland
  
  

• Case Number: 08-04-0032742-1994
  
  

• Case Title: Baltimore Gas & Electric Co vs. Kerry Joan Sell
  
  

• Case Type: Contract
  
  

• Filing Date: December 20, 1994
  
  

• Case Status: Closed
  
  

Plaintiff Information:

• Plaintiff Name: Baltimore Gas & Electric Co
  
  

• Address: Liberty & Lexington St, Baltimore, MD 21201
  
  

• Plaintiff Attorney: Ronald S. Canter
  
  

• Attorney Address: The Law Offices of Ronald S Canter, LLC, 2200 Research Blvd, Suite 560, Rockville, MD 20850
  
  

• Attorney Appearance Date: December 20, 1994
  
  

Defendant Information:

• Defendant Name: Kerry Joan Sell
  
  

• Address: omitted
  
  

Garnishee Information:

• Howard County Government
  
  

  • Served via Barbara M. Cooke or Dale Neubert
    
    

  • Address: 3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
    
    

  • Role: Garnishee for property garnishment, indicating possible liens or withholding of assets under this jurisdiction
    
    

• NationsBank
  
  

  • Served via Manager of Legal Support
    
    

  • Address: 100 S. Charles St, 3rd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201
    
    

  • Garnishee Attorney: Kimberly Lynn Limbrick
    
    

  • Attorney Address: Crosswhite, Limbrick & Sinclair, LLP, 24 Hooks Lane, Suite 314, Baltimore, MD 21208
    
    

  • Attorney Appearance Date: December 20, 1994
    
    

  • Role: Garnishee for wage garnishment, suggesting Kerry Joan Sell was employed by or had accounts linked with NationsBank at the time of wage garnishment proceedings
    
    

Charge Details:

• Cause Description: Regular Claim – Contract dispute filed by Baltimore Gas & Electric Co
  
  

• Claim Amount: $609.39
  
  

• Remedy: Judgment entered in favor of plaintiff for the contract amount and associated fees
  
  

Judgment & Disposition:

• Judge: Robert N. Dugan
  
  

• Judgment Ordered Date: January 23, 1996
  
  

• Judgment Entry Date: January 29, 1996
  
  

• Judgment Expiration Date: January 23, 2008
  
  

• Amount of Judgment: $644.39 (includes principal amount $609.39 and court filing fee of $35.00)
  
  

• Post-Judgment Interest: Accrued at legal rate until paid
  
  

• Attorney Fees: No additional attorney fees awarded
  
  

• Judgment Status: Expired as of January 23, 2008
  
  

Court Scheduling & Service History:

• Trial Date Set: March 10, 1995 (trial later deleted; no trial held)
  
  

• Service of Process: Defendant served on February 17, 1995
  
  

• Writ of Garnishment of Property Issued: June 4, 1996
  
  

• Writ of Garnishment of Wages Issued: April 14, 1998
  
  

• Wage Garnishment Service Completed: May 4, 1998
  
  

• Garnishee Report of Employment Received: May 18, 1998
  
  

  • This report confirms employment status relevant to wage garnishment enforcement
    
    

• Judgment Expiration Filed: February 7, 2008
  
  

What Does This Mean for the Defendant?

Kerry Joan Sell was subject to a civil contract claim brought by Baltimore Gas & Electric Co for $609.39. The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, resulting in a judgment for $644.39 including fees. Enforcement steps were pursued via garnishment of both property (through Howard County Government) and wages (through NationsBank), indicating that Sell had employment or financial ties subject to garnishment orders. The wage garnishment confirms employment or income source was verified in 1998. After the judgment expired in 2008, the case officially closed, with no further legal action noted.

Case Title
RESCO v. Kerry Joan Sell

Court:
District Court – Civil System

Location:
Fayette Ave, Maryland

Case Number:
01-01-0010445-1997

Case Type:
Civil – Contract

Filing Date:
03/11/1997

Status:
Closed (Dismissed under Rule 3-507 on 09/24/1998)

Defendant
Name: Kerry Joan Sell
Address: omitted
Sex: Female
Race: Not Specified

Plaintiff
Name: RESCO
Address: 211 E Lombard St, Suite 262, Baltimore, MD 21202

Charge Summary
Type of Case: Contract dispute – Regular Claim
Claimed Amount: $3,867.49
Final Judgment: Case dismissed (no judgment entered)
Judgment Date: 09/24/1998
Disposition: Complaint dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction (Rule 3-507)

Collection Actions & Employer/Bank Info

• No wage garnishments or bank garnishments recorded in this case.
  
  

• No employers or financial institutions were listed as garnishees.
  
  

• Case dismissal ended all collection attempts.
  
  

Documents on Record

• Initial Case Filing (03/11/1997)
  
  

• Notice of Trial (Trial originally set for 05/30/1997, later deleted)
  
  

• Notice of Complaint Dismissal under Rule 3-507 (09/24/1998)
  
  

Summary in Plain English
RESCO filed a contract claim against Kerry Joan Sell for $3,867.49. The case proceeded initially but was dismissed almost a year and a half later for lack of jurisdiction, meaning the court decided it could not hear the case. No judgment was made against Sell, no collection actions like wage garnishments were pursued, and no trial occurred. The dismissal closed the matter without financial penalty or further legal obligation for the defendant.

Case Title

Lawrence Gordon, MD v. Kerry Sell, et al

Court:

District Court for Carroll County – Civil System

Location:

Carroll, Maryland

Case Number:

10-02-0000913-2000

Case Type:

Civil – Contract

Filing Date:

April 7, 2000

Case Status:

Closed (Judgment Satisfied on 12/08/2005)

Parties Involved

Plaintiff:
Name: Lawrence Gordon, MD
Address: 301 Watersville Road, Mt Airy, MD 21771

Defendants:
Name: Kerry Sell
omitted

Name: Christopher Sell
omitted

Judgment Summary

Judgment Type

Judgment Against

Judgment In Favor Of

Judgment Date

Judgment Amount

Status

Satisfied Date

Affidavit Judgment

Kerry Sell

Lawrence Gordon, MD

05/30/2000

$431.00 (incl. fees)

Satisfied

12/08/2005

Consent Judgment

Christopher Sell

Lawrence Gordon, MD

05/30/2000

$431.00 (incl. fees)

Satisfied

12/08/2005

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  Principal Amount: $361.00 each defendant
  
  

• Filing Fee: $70.00
  
  

• Interest Rate: Legal rate applied post-judgment
  
  

• Judgment Expiration: May 30, 2012
  
  

Case Background & Process

• Nature of Case:
  This case involved a contract dispute where Lawrence Gordon, MD, filed claims against Kerry and Christopher Sell, each for the amount of $361 related to unpaid debts or services rendered.
  
  

• Claims Filed:
  Two separate regular claims were filed simultaneously against each defendant on April 7, 2000.
  
  

• Service of Process:
  The defendants were served via Carroll County Sheriff's Office with documented service dates of April 25, 2000 (Kerry Sell) and May 16, 2000 (Christopher Sell).
  
  

• Trial & Judgment:
  The trial was initially set for May 30, 2000, but was cancelled due to judgment entry by affidavit and consent. Judgments were entered on May 30–31, 2000, for both defendants in favor of Dr. Gordon.
  
  

• Satisfaction of Judgment:
  Both judgments were satisfied and officially marked closed on December 8, 2005. Notices of satisfaction were sent to the defendants shortly after.
  
  

Documents on Record

• Initial Case Filing and Affidavit Claims (04/07/2000)
  
  

• Notices of Trial and Service Outcomes (April–May 2000)
  
  

• Affidavit Judgment and Consent Judgment Entries (05/30–31/2000)
  
  

• Notices of Judgment Entry (05/31/2000)
  
  

• Satisfaction of Judgment (12/08–09/2005)
  
  

Additional Notes

• The relatively small amount ($361 each) suggests this was likely a straightforward debt collection or payment dispute, possibly related to medical services provided by Dr. Gordon.
  
  

• There are no records of garnishments or wage attachments linked to the defendants in this case.
  
  

• Both defendants had separate but related claims, resolved together.
  
  

• The case was resolved without prolonged litigation, concluding with a consent judgment and subsequent satisfaction after payment.
  
  

Plain English Summary

Lawrence Gordon, MD filed claims against Kerry and Christopher Sell for unpaid debts in 2000. The court entered judgments against both defendants after proper service and affidavit filings. Both defendants eventually satisfied their debts in full by late 2005, closing the case. This was a typical civil contract dispute resolved without trial, with payments made to satisfy the owed amounts including court fees.

Case Title
Kerry Sell, et al v. Christopher Sell

Court:
Circuit Court for Carroll County – Family Division

Location:
Carroll Circuit Court, Maryland

Case Number:
06-C-00-031876

Case Type:
Divorce – Absolute

Filing Date:
06/13/2000

Case Status:
Closed / Inactive

Judicial Officers:
Judge: Beck, R. E.
Magistrate: Uebersax, Ralph T

Involved Parties

Plaintiff
Name: Kerry Sell
Address: 2121 Gillis Falls Rd, Apt C, Woodbine, MD 21797

Defendant
Name: Christopher Sell
Address: 409 Poole Rd, Westminster, MD 21157

Additional Plaintiff
Carroll County Bureau of Support Enforcement
Address: 10 Distillery Drive, Westminster, MD 21157

Court Scheduling Information

Event Type

Event Date

Event Time

Judicial Officer

Location

Result

Hearing - Magistrate’s Merits

01/25/2010

9:30 AM

Uebersax, Ralph T

Carroll Circuit Court - Judge Uebersax Docket

Concluded / Held

Key Documents & Motions

• Initial Filing & Motions (2000 – 2002): Motions for processing, costs, and case conversion from AS400 to UCS system.
  
  

• Case Reopened & Child Support Modification Petition (06/22/2009): Christopher Sell filed to modify child support.
  
  

• Summons Issued & Served to Kerry Sell (06/23/2009 / Served 07/22/2009).
  
  

• Answer filed by Kerry Sell (11/09/2009).
  
  

• Hearing notices and reports on mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution (Dec 2009 – Jan 2010).
  
  

• Magistrate’s Report and Recommendation filed (02/09/2010).
  
  

• Court Order on Child Support (02/26/2010).
  
  

• Case Closed Notice (02/26/2010).
  
  

• Family Law Notice served to Carroll County Bureau of Support Enforcement (12/10/2010).
  
  

Service Information

• Writ of Summons issued: 06/23/2009
  
  

Summary of Case Proceedings
This divorce case filed in June 2000 between Kerry Sell and Christopher Sell involved the dissolution of marriage and included child support enforcement through the Carroll County Bureau of Support Enforcement. Over the years, the case saw motions relating to costs and procedural conversions. The case was reopened in mid-2009 to address a petition by Christopher Sell to modify child support arrangements.

Following proper service of summons and response filings, the case proceeded to a magistrate’s merits hearing in January 2010, after which a report and recommendation on child support was issued in February 2010. The court subsequently issued an order modifying child support, and the case was closed shortly after.

Additional Notes

• No specific information regarding employment or garnishment actions was provided in the case records.
  
  

• Both parties appeared without legal counsel during key hearings.
  
  

• The involvement of the Carroll County Bureau of Support Enforcement indicates enforcement and modification of child support obligations were significant elements of the case.
  
  

Case Title

Kerry Sell vs. Christopher Sell

Court:

Circuit Court for Carroll County – Family Division

Location:

Carroll Circuit Court, Maryland

Case Number:

06-C-01-033899

Case Type:

Divorce – Absolute

Filing Date:

May 15, 2001

Case Status:

Closed / Inactive

Judicial Officer:

Judge Luke K. Burns, Jr.

Parties Involved

Plaintiff:
Name: Kerry Sell
Address: omitted

Defendant:
Name: Christopher Sell
Address: omitted

Case Timeline & Activity

• Filing: The divorce case was filed on May 15, 2001, by Kerry Sell against Christopher Sell.
  
  

• Fees: Filing fees totaling $90 ($80 filing fee plus $10 legal services surcharge) were paid on May 16, 2001.
  
  

• Hearings:
  
  

  • A Master’s hearing was held on January 2, 2002.
    
    

  • Some scheduled events, including an “At Issue” hearing on November 28, 2001, and a status conference on January 11, 2002, were canceled.
    
    

• Case Processing: The case was converted from the AS400 system to UCS on August 23, 2002, indicating digital system migration and data updating.
  
  

• Final Status: Case marked closed/inactive after completion of proceedings. No publicly available record of trial or detailed judgment orders in the summary.
  
  

Documents on Record

• Initial case filing and payment receipts (05/15–16/2001)
  
  

• Motions and processing notes (03/14/2002)
  
  

• Event cancellations and hearing notes (late 2001 to early 2002)
  
  

• System conversion documentation (08/23/2002)
  
  

Additional Notes

• This was an absolute divorce proceeding initiated by Kerry Sell.
  
  

• The addresses listed indicate that Kerry resided in Woodbine, MD, while Christopher resided in Westminster, MD during the case.
  
  

• The presence of a Master’s hearing indicates that issues such as property division, custody, or support may have been discussed, though no explicit orders or outcomes are detailed here.
  
  

• The case closure and inactivity status suggest resolution, but no explicit final judgment text is available in the data.
  
  

Plain English Summary

Kerry Sell filed for absolute divorce from Christopher Sell in May 2001 in Carroll County’s Family Court. The case went through standard procedural steps including payment of fees, scheduled hearings (some canceled), and a Master’s hearing early in 2002. The court case was eventually closed without detailed public record of final rulings in this summary. Both parties resided in different nearby towns in Maryland. This represents a typical family law case processed and concluded in the early 2000s.

Case Title

Kerry Sell vs. William Anderson

Court:

Circuit Court for Carroll County – Family Division

Location:

Carroll Circuit Court, Maryland

Case Number:

06-C-09-054943

Case Type:

Child Support

Filing Date:

November 2, 2009

Case Status:

Closed / Inactive

Judicial Officer:

Judge Thomas F. Stansfield

Magistrate:

John S. Constantinides

Parties Involved

Plaintiff:
Name: Kerry Sell
Address: omitted

Defendant:
Name: William Donald Anderson Jr.
Address: omitted

Employer (for wage withholding):
Name: Safeway Inc
Address: PO Box 52131, Phoenix, AZ 85072

Case Timeline & Activity

• Filing: Kerry Sell filed a petition for child support on November 2, 2009.
  
  

• Responses: William Anderson Jr. answered the petition the same day. Both parties submitted uncontested information sheets and financial statements.
  
  

• Hearing: A Magistrate’s hearing was held on January 13, 2010. Both parties appeared without attorneys. During the hearing, the parties agreed on the child support amount, and testimony was taken.
  
  

• Report & Recommendation: Magistrate Constantinides issued a written report and recommendation on January 26, 2010.
  
  

• Consent Order: On February 5, 2010, the court entered a Consent Order for Child Support, copies sent to both parties.
  
  

• Wage Withholding: An Earnings Withholding Order was issued on August 3, 2010, directed to Safeway Inc. This order authorized wage garnishment from the defendant’s employer to enforce child support payments. Certified mail was successfully received by Safeway Inc on August 16, 2010.
  
  

Documents on Record

• Petition for Child Support (11/02/2009)
  
  

• Defendant’s Answer (11/02/2009)
  
  

• Information Sheets (Uncontested) for both parties (11/02/2009)
  
  

• Financial Statement of Plaintiff (11/02/2009)
  
  

• Hearing Notice (11/09/2009)
  
  

• Mediation and ADR Report (11/13/2009)
  
  

• Magistrate Hearing Sheet and Result (01/13/2010)
  
  

• Magistrate’s Report & Recommendation (01/26/2010)
  
  

• Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (01/26/2010)
  
  

• Consent Order of Court (02/05/2010)
  
  

• Earnings Withholding Order to Safeway Inc. (08/03/2010)
  
  

• Certified Mail Return Receipt from Safeway Inc. (08/19/2010)
  
  

Plain English Summary

In November 2009, Kerry Sell filed for child support against William Donald Anderson Jr. Both parties submitted their financial information and appeared at a Magistrate hearing in January 2010, where they agreed on the child support amount. The Magistrate issued a report, and the court entered a consent order formalizing the support agreement in February 2010. To ensure payment, an earnings withholding order was sent to William Anderson’s employer, Safeway Inc., in August 2010, authorizing wage garnishment for child support. The case was then closed and marked inactive.

Case Title

Kerry T. Sell vs. Bird Brain Inc

Court:

Circuit Court for Baltimore County – Civil Division

Location:

Baltimore County Circuit Court, Maryland

Case Number:

03-C-11-002801

Case Type:

Tort – Other

Filing Date:

March 23, 2011

Case Status:

Closed / Inactive

Judicial Officer:

To Be Assigned

Parties Involved

Plaintiff:

• Kerry T. Sell
  
  

• Address: omitted
  
  

• Attorney (until 02/15/2019): Andrew George Slutkin (Silverman Thompson Slutkin & White, Baltimore, MD)
  
  

Defendant:

• Bird Brain Inc
  
  

• Address for service: Courtney A King, 52 E Cross Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
  
  

• Attorney (until 02/15/2019): Rodger O. Robertson (The Law Office of Joseph M. Jagielski, Hartford, CT)
  
  

Third-Party Defendants:

• Leona Bowling and Maurice Bowling
  
  

• Address: 8813 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD 21133
  
  

• Attorney (until 02/15/2019): Douglas C.T. Maloon (Law Offices of Douglas C.T. Maloon, Towson, MD)
  
  

Case Events and Proceedings

• Complaint Filed: March 23, 2011, including a request for jury trial.
  
  

• Summons Issued: March 25, 2011 for Bird Brain Inc and June 17, 2011 for the Bowling defendants.
  
  

• Service of Process: Certified mail service to Bird Brain Inc on April 18, 2011, response received June 17, 2011.
  
  

• Defendant’s Answer: Bird Brain Inc answered on June 14, 2011.
  
  

• Third-Party Complaint: Filed by Bird Brain Inc on June 14, 2011 against Maurice and Leona Bowling.
  
  

• Third-Party Defendants’ Answer: Filed July 25, 2011, with a request for jury trial.
  
  

• Mediation Session: Scheduled for October 31, 2011, but was cancelled/vacated.
  
  

• Settlement Hearings:
  
  

  • February 28, 2012 – Hearing held, case settled on record before Judge Thomas J. Bollinger.
    
    

  • March 20, 2012 – Scheduled hearing cancelled.
    
    

• Case Outcome:
  
  

  • February 28, 2012 – Settlement agreement reached on the record, case dismissed with prejudice.
    
    

  • March 30, 2012 – Motion for order of dismissal by defendant marked moot due to prior dismissal.
    
    

Plain Language Summary

Kerry T. Sell filed a civil tort lawsuit against Bird Brain Inc. in March 2011. Bird Brain Inc. responded and filed a third-party complaint against Maurice and Leona Bowling. The parties engaged in litigation activities including answers, summons, and discovery. A mediation session was scheduled but later cancelled. The case was ultimately settled on the record during a hearing on February 28, 2012, and dismissed with prejudice, meaning the case cannot be refiled. All attorneys withdrew by early 2019.