On November 13, 2013 a
Answer
was filed
involving a dispute between
and
in the District Court of Butler County.
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
| CIVIL DIVISION
30 Pie BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO
STEVE aoe TS fy : CASE NO. 2013-11-3162
5561 Hollyhock 41 Y
West Chester, Si 43669 : Judge
Plaintiff : ANSWER AND COUNTER
CLAIM
VS.
ROBYN GRAVES
5920 E. Woodmont Ave.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45213
Defendant
Comes now the Defendant Robyn Graves {hereinafier referred to as “Defendant” of
“Graves” by and through counsel and for her Answer and Counterclaim against Plaintiff Nolte
states as follows:
L. Admit.
2. Admit.
3. Admit that both Plaintiff and Defendant are owners of the described Butler County Ohio
real property.
4. Admit.
5. Admit.
6. Admit.
7. Admit that both Plaintiff and Defendant signed a mortgage to Guardian Saving Bank,
denied that Defendant took on any liability for the repayment of the Note.
8. Admit.9. Admit.
10. Admit.
Li. Admit.
12. Admit to the extent previously plead.
13. Admit.
14. Admit to the extent previously plead.
15. Admit property is not susceptible to division. Defendant states that she demands to have
the property appraised to be sold at the highest value obtainable. Denied in part to Plaintiff
taking said property.
16. | Admit to the extent previously plead
17. Denied.
18. Admit to the extent previously plead.
19. Denied.
AFFIRMITIVE DEFENSES
A. Failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted.
B. Accord and satisfaction
Cc. Claimants own conduct
D. Duress
E. Fraud in the Inducement
F. Laches
G. Unclean Hands
H. Attorney Fees not PermissibleI. Offset
J. Unconscionability
K. Frustration of Purpose
L. Unjust Enrichment
M. Release
No Damages
Now as her Counterclaim against Plaintiff, Defendant states as follows:
FIRST CLAIM FOR RELIEF
1. Defendant hereby reiterates and incorporates by reference all admissions contained in
paragraphs | through 19 of the Plaintiff's Complaint as if fully re-written hereon.
2. Pursuant to ORC Sec. 5307.01, Defendant demands partition of the Property.
SECOND CLAIM FOR RELIEF
3. Defendant hereby reiterates and incorporates by reference all allegations contained in
paragraphs | through 2 of the Counterclaim as though fully re-written hereon.
4. The Property is not subject to division. Accordingly, Defendant requests that the
Property be appraised pursuant to ORC 5307.09, that the Defendant be given the opportunity to
take the Property at the appraised value and, in the absence of election, and that the Property be
sold on the open market to the highest bidder and Defendant to retain her equitable portion of the
sale proceeds.
THIRD CLAIM FOR RELIEF
5, Defendant hereby reiterates and incorporates by reference all allegations contained in
paragraphs 1 through 4 of the Counterclaim as though fully re-written hereon.
6. Defendant requests exclusive possession of the Property.FOURTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF
7. Defendant hereby reiterates and incorporates by reference all allegations contained in
paragraphs 1 through 6 of the Counterclaim as though fully re-written hereon.
8. Defendant requests an equitable apportionment of the legal fees and costs incurred in the
mater pursuant to ORC 5307.25
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests the following:
That an Order of Partition be Ordered.
The appraisal of the Real Property.
The title of the Property be awarded to Defendant.
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An equitable apportionment of the legal fees and costs of the action.
E. All additional retief that the Defendant may be granted pursuant to Statute, Law and
Equity.
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Respessity Submited, -
Te Gee
Edwin L. Vardiman, Jr. [0070574]
Attorney for Defendant Graves
7416 Jager Court
Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
513-232-1703/1707 fax
Edwin@vardimanlaw.com
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Thereby certify that a true and accurate qaPy ‘Orgoin; WER has been served
to Counsel for the Plaintiff via US Mail this y } day 9:
Edwin L. Vardiman, Jr. (0070574]MARY_L. SWAIN
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PROVIDE SERVICE TO THIS INDIVIDUAL:
Name: Ste ew E, Ne He
Address: SS lel Idol Chee ko oe
City: Wet cM é She State: ou Zip Code: dy Sob fp
Today’s Date: st .
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Plaintiff: Steven Wo Fe -VS- Defendant:
PRECIPE FOR SERVICE
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO
TYPE OF SERVICE:
Q) Ordinary Mail 2 Personal Service by Butler County Sheriff
Certified Mail OQ Foreign County Sheriff
Appointed Process Server Residence Service
THE CLERK OF COURTS IS INSTRUCTED TO SERVE THE Fi OLLOWIN' & DOCUMENTS:
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REQUESTING PARTY: ed d: . A
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Name:
Address: ql E- a eh
City: (lp State: J zip Code:_& § 7X Phone 5 f in Qe 2-4 Fos
GOVERNMENT SERVICES CENTER @ 315 HIGH STREET @ SUITE 550 @ HAMILTON, OHIO 45011-6016
513-887-3278 @ 513-887-3966 (fax) © clerkmail@butlercountyohio.org
wwww.butlercountyclerk.org
Judge
Hedric, Honorable Craig D.
Track Judge’s New Case
Document Filed Date
January 30, 2014
Case Filing Date
November 13, 2013
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