BUTLER et al v. Selene Finance, L.P.

Florida Southern District Court
Judge:Aileen M Cannon
Referred: Shaniek Mills Maynard
Case #: 2:24-cv-14272
Nature of Suit890 Other Statutes - Other Statutory Actions
Cause28:1331 Federal Question
Case Filed:Aug 23, 2024
Terminated:Dec 06, 2024
Last checked: Wednesday Feb 19, 2025 3:26 AM EST
Defendant
Selene Finance, L.P.
Represented By
Ralph William Confreda, Jr.
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
contact info
Plaintiff
Penny Butler
1873 Northeast 3rd Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Represented By
Matthew David Bavaro
Loan Lawyers
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Jessica Krassner
contact info
Plaintiff
Sylvester Butler
1873 Northeast 3rd Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Represented By
Matthew David Bavaro
Loan Lawyers
contact info
Jessica Krassner
contact info


Docket last updated: 3 hours ago
Monday, April 14, 2025
42 42 1 pgs order Order Dismissing/Closing Case or Party Mon 04/14 9:55 AM
ORDER CLOSING CASE AND DISMISSING WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 4/14/2025. See attached document for full details. (ebz)
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Friday, April 11, 2025
41 41 misc Stipulation of Dismissal - aty Fri 04/11 10:15 AM
STIPULATION of Dismissal Without Prejudice by Selene Finance, L.P.(Confreda, Ralph)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Thursday, April 10, 2025
40 40 order Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Thu 04/10 8:46 AM
PAPERLESS ORDER denying without prejudice39 Plaintiffs' "Motion for Stipulations to Protect Butler Rights and Ensure Enforceability, Including Request for Damages." The Motion does not contain a certificate of conferral as required by Local Rule 7.1(a)(2). See S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(a)(2). Additionally, this case has been administratively closed since December 6, 202426 . The Order Administratively Closing Case notes that "[i]f the parties fail to complete the expected settlement, any party may move the Court to reopen the case." To date, no party has moved to reopen the case. Nor does the record reflect a basis to do so. For these reasons, Plaintiffs' Motion39 is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE . The parties are reminded of their Court-ordered deadline of April 11, 2025, to file a Stipulation of Dismissal in accordance with the Court's Order Administratively Closing Case26 . Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 4/10/2025. (bbk)
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Wednesday, April 09, 2025
39 39 motion Miscellaneous Relief Wed 04/09 2:25 PM
MOTION for Stipulations to Protect Butler Rights and Ensure Enforceability, including Request for Damages by Penny Butler, Sylvester Butler. (ebz)
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Monday, March 10, 2025
38 38 order Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Mon 03/10 11:29 AM
PAPERLESS ORDER granting37 Plaintiffs' Motion for Notice of Intent to Proceed Pro Se. Plaintiffs have complied with the Court's prior Order32 and elected to proceed pro se. Accordingly, on or before April 11, 2025 , the parties shall file a Stipulation of Dismissal in accordance with the Court's Order Administratively Closing Case26 and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 3/10/2025. (bbk)
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Thursday, March 06, 2025
37 37 motion Miscellaneous Relief Thu 03/06 4:45 PM
MOTION for Notice of Intent to Proceed as a Pro Se Litigant re 36 Order, by Penny Butler, Sylvester Butler. (ebz)
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Tuesday, March 04, 2025
36 36 order - Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached) Tue 03/04 7:38 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Plaintiffs' Consent to NEFs Forms, filed on February 26, 202534 35 . To date, however, Plaintiffs have not yet filed a Notice of Intent to Proceed Pro Se, which the Court required them to do by February 27, 202532 . Accordingly, on or before March 7, 2025 , Plaintiffs shall file a Notice of Intent to Proceed Pro Se. No further extensions of this deadline will be permitted . Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 3/4/2025. (bbk)
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025
35 35 misc Consent by Pro Se Litigant (Non-Prisoner) to receive Notices of Electronic Filing Wed 02/26 3:43 PM
Consent by Pro Se Litigant (Non-Prisoner) Sylvester Butler to receive Notices of Electronic Filing at email address: SPButler777@gmail.com See DE34 for image. (ebz)
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34 34 misc Consent by Pro Se Litigant (Non-Prisoner) to receive Notices of Electronic Filing Wed 02/26 3:41 PM
Consent by Pro Se Litigant (Non-Prisoner) Penny Butler to receive Notices of Electronic Filing at email address: 001177threat@gmail.com (ebz)
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Friday, January 31, 2025
33 33 notice Notice of Compliance Fri 01/31 3:13 PM
NOTICE of Compliance by Penny Butler, Sylvester Butler re32 Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney,. Attorney Jessica Krassner added to party Penny Butler(pty:pla). (Krassner, Jessica)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
Thursday, January 30, 2025
32 32 2 pgs order Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Thu 01/30 4:31 PM
ORDER granting31 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Matthew David Bavaro representing Butler, Penny (Plaintiff) and Butler, Sylvester (Plaintiff) withdrawn from case. Deadline to obtain new counsel 2/27/2025. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 1/30/2025. See attached document for full details. (jas)
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
31 31 motion Withdraw as Attorney Tue 01/21 8:52 AM
Second MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Matthew D. Bavaro for / by PENNY BUTLER, SYLVESTER BUTLER. Responses due by 2/4/2025.(Bavaro, Matthew)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Wednesday, January 08, 2025
30 30 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time Wed 01/08 4:29 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER granting29 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Stipulation of Dismissal. On or before January 21, 2025 , the parties shall file a stipulation of dismissal in accordance with the Court's order26 . Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 1/8/2025. (bbk)
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Tuesday, January 07, 2025
29 29 motion Extension of Time Tue 01/07 5:53 PM
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to file Stipulation for Dismissal re26 Order Dismissing/Closing Case, by Selene Finance, L.P.. Responses due by 1/21/2025. (Confreda, Ralph)
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
28 28 order Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Tue 12/31 4:15 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER denying without prejudice27 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney for failure to comply with Local Rule 7.1(a)(3). Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 12/31/2024. (bbk)
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Monday, December 23, 2024
27 27 motion Withdraw as Attorney Mon 12/23 4:10 PM
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Matthew D. Bavaro for / by PENNY BUTLER, SYLVESTER BUTLER. Responses due by 1/6/2025.(Bavaro, Matthew)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Friday, December 06, 2024
26 26 2 pgs order Order Dismissing/Closing Case or Party Fri 12/06 10:11 AM
ORDER ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSING CASE. Any scheduled hearings are CANCELED, any pending motions are DENIED AS MOOT, and all deadlines are TERMINATED. Stipulation of Dismissal due 01/07/2025. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 12/6/2024. See attached document for full details. (ar24)
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Thursday, December 05, 2024
25 25 notice Notice of Settlement - aty Thu 12/05 1:39 PM
NOTICE of Settlement Joint by PENNY BUTLER, SYLVESTER BUTLER (Bavaro, Matthew)
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Wednesday, December 04, 2024
24 24 misc Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement Wed 12/04 12:50 PM
Defendant's Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement [Second Amended] by Selene Finance, L.P. identifying Other Affiliate Selene Ventures GP, LLC, Other Affiliate Selene Ventures, LLC, Other Affiliate Selene Holdings, LLC, Other Affiliate Selene Holdings, LLC, Other Affiliate Premium Partners, LLC, Other Affiliate Mortgage Solutions Holdings LLC for Selene Finance, L.P. (Confreda, Ralph)
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23 23 order Scheduling Order Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge Wed 12/04 9:20 AM
AMENDED ORDER SETTING TRIAL, SETTING PRE-TRIAL DEADLINES, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: ( Jury Trial set for 11/3/2025 09:00 AM in Fort Pierce Division before Judge Aileen M. Cannon, Calendar Call set for 10/28/2025 01:45 PM in Fort Pierce Division before Judge Aileen M. Cannon, Amended Pleadings due by 1/31/2025, Discovery due by 6/6/2025, Expert Discovery due by 6/6/2025, Fact Discovery due by 6/6/2025, Joinder of Parties due by 1/31/2025, Mediation Deadline 7/1/2025, In Limine Motions due by 9/30/2025, Dispositive Motions due by 7/8/2025, Motions due by 7/8/2025, Pretrial Stipulation due by 9/30/2025.) ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Shaniek M. Maynard for appropriate disposition of all pro hac vice motions, motions to withdraw and/or substitute counsel, and pretrial motions related to discovery. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 12/4/2024. See attached document for full details. (ebz)
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
22 22 order Scheduling Order Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge Wed 11/27 4:33 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER: ( Jury Trial set for 11/3/2025 09:00 AM in Fort Pierce Division before Judge Aileen M. Cannon., Calendar Call set for 10/28/2025 01:45 PM in Fort Pierce Division before Judge Aileen M. Cannon., Pretrial Conference set for 10/28/2025 01:45 PM in Fort Pierce Division before Judge Aileen M. Cannon., Amended Pleadings due by 1/31/2025., Discovery due by 6/6/2025., Joinder of Parties due by 1/31/2024., Mediation Deadline 7/1/2025., In Limine Motions due by 9/30/2025., Motions due by 9/30/2025., Pretrial Stipulation due by 9/30/2025.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard for Discovery Matters. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 11/27/2024. See attached document for full details. (ar24)
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Tuesday, November 26, 2024
21 21 notice Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction and Instruction to Filer - Attorney Wed 11/27 11:54 AM
Clerk's Notice to Filer re20 Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement,. Other Affiliates/Corporate Parents Not Entered ; ERROR - The Filer failed to enter all Other Affiliates/Corporate Parents from the Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement. Filer is instructed to refile their Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement and enter the missing Other Affiliates/Corp Parents. Note - Other Affiliates/Corporate Parents do not appear on the docket sheet. (ebz)
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20 20 misc Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement Tue 11/26 5:42 PM
Amended Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by Selene Finance, L.P. identifying Other Affiliate Selene Ventures GP, LLC, Other Affiliate Selene Ventures, LLC, Other Affiliate Selene Holdings, LLC, Other Affiliate Premium Partners, LLC, Other Affiliate Mortgage Solutions Holdings LLC for Selene Finance, L.P. (Confreda, Ralph)
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19 19 misc Scheduling Report - Rule 26(f)/16.1 Tue 11/26 4:39 PM
Second SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by PENNY BUTLER, SYLVESTER BUTLER(Bavaro, Matthew)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Tuesday, November 05, 2024
18 18 2 pgs order Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report Tue 11/05 3:57 PM
ORDER REQUIRING UPDATED JOINT SCHEDULING REPORT AND CERTIFICATES OF INTERESTED PARTIES. Joint Scheduling Report due by 11/26/2024. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 11/5/2024. See attached document for full details. (ebz)
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Monday, November 04, 2024
17 17 answer Answer to Complaint Mon 11/04 4:47 PM
ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by Selene Finance, L.P..(Confreda, Ralph)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
16 16 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Tue 10/22 1:29 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER granting in part15 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to respond to1 Plaintiffs' Complaint. On or before November 4, 2024 , Defendant shall respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint. No further extensions of this deadline will be granted . Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 10/22/2024. (bbk)
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utility ~Util - Set/Reset Response/Answer Due Deadline Wed 10/23 11:20 AM
Set/Reset Response/Answer Due Deadline: Selene Finance, L.P. response/answer due 11/4/2024. Per DE 16 Order. (ebz)
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Monday, October 21, 2024
15 15 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Mon 10/21 4:35 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to1 Complaint, by Selene Finance, L.P..(Confreda, Ralph)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
Tuesday, October 08, 2024
14 14 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Tue 10/08 9:39 AM
PAPERLESS ORDER granting Defendant's13 Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint. Defendant shall respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint on or before October 21, 2024 . Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 10/8/2024. (bbk)
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utility ~Util - Set/Reset Response/Answer Due Deadline Wed 10/09 9:01 AM
Set/Reset Response/Answer Due Deadline: Selene Finance, L.P. response/answer due 10/21/2024. Per DE 14 Order. (ebz)
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Monday, October 07, 2024
13 13 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Mon 10/07 12:07 PM
Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to1 Complaint, by Selene Finance, L.P.. (Confreda, Ralph)
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Friday, September 27, 2024
12 12 misc Scheduling Report - Rule 26(f)/16.1 Fri 09/27 12:17 PM
Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by PENNY BUTLER, SYLVESTER BUTLER (Bavaro, Matthew)
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Tuesday, September 17, 2024
11 11 misc Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement Tue 09/17 4:25 PM
Defendant's Corporate Disclosure Statement by Selene Finance, L.P. identifying Corporate Parent SELENE HOLDINGS LLC, Corporate Parent Mortgage Solutions Holdings, LLC, Corporate Parent Premium Partners, LLC, Other Affiliate Selene Ventures GP, LLC, Other Affiliate Selene Ventures, LLC for Selene Finance, L.P. (Confreda, Ralph)
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10 10 misc Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement Tue 09/17 3:11 PM
Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement - NONE disclosed by PENNY BUTLER, SYLVESTER BUTLER (Bavaro, Matthew)
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
9 9 order - Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached) Thu 09/12 10:15 AM
PAPERLESS ORDER granting Defendant's8 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond/Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint1 . Defendant shall respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint1 on or before October 7, 2024 . Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 9/12/2024. (bbk)
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utility ~Util - Set/Reset Response/Answer Due Deadline Thu 09/12 1:49 PM
Set/Reset Response/Answer Due Deadline: Selene Finance, L.P. response/answer due 10/7/2024. Per DE 9 Order. (ebz)
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
8 8 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Wed 09/11 2:09 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to1 Complaint, by Selene Finance, L.P..(Confreda, Ralph)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
7 7 notice Notice of Attorney Appearance Wed 09/11 2:08 PM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ralph William Confreda, Jr on behalf of Selene Finance, L.P.. Attorney Ralph William Confreda, Jr added to party Selene Finance, L.P.(pty:dft). (Confreda, Ralph)
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024
6 6 order - Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached) Tue 08/27 11:22 AM
NOTICE OF COURT PRACTICES ON SEALING/REDACTION: Notwithstanding the requirements of Local Rule 5.4 and/or any protective order, the parties are prohibited from filing anything under seal or from redacting any content from a court filing or exhibit/attachment (except for the personal data identifiers listed in Section 6A of this District's CM/ECF Administrative Procedures) unless the party with a stated interest in sealing/redaction first seeks and obtains permission from the Court via a motion for leave. The motion for leave must be filed after meaningful conferral with the opposing party (or parties) and be filed publicly except as authorized by prior Court order. Additionally, the motion for leave shall specify the particularized basis for sealing the proposed material; shall describe the information/documents to be sealed with as much specificity as possible but without attaching the proposed sealed material; shall indicate the proposed duration of the seal request and the reasons why means other than sealing are unavailable or unsatisfactory; shall contain a separate certificate of conference section indicating the results of the parties' meaningful conferral; and shall be filed at last three business days before any related deadline to permit adequate Court consideration. The party seeking authorization to seal material shall not file or otherwise attach the subject material until the Court has ruled on the motion for leave. Finally, all parties are advised that mere designation of material as confidential and/or otherwise subject to a protective order does not bind the Court, does not supplant the requirements of the Local Rules on sealing, and does not otherwise relieve the party seeking sealing/redaction from justifying its request under applicable legal principals governing the presumption of public access to civil proceedings. Failure to comply with this Notice may result in immediate unsealing of any unauthorized shielded material. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 8/27/2024. (mdo)
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Monday, August 26, 2024
5 5 service Summons (Affidavit) Returned Executed Mon 08/26 12:11 PM
SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by PENNY BUTLER, SYLVESTER BUTLER. Selene Finance, L.P. served on 8/26/2024, response/answer due 9/16/2024.(Bavaro, Matthew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Proof of Service
Friday, August 23, 2024
4 4 service Summons Issued Fri 08/23 2:10 PM
Summons Issued as to Selene Finance, L.P.. (ar24)
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3 3 notice Notice of Pending, Refiled, Related or Similar Actions Fri 08/23 2:04 PM
Notice of Pending, Refiled, Related or Similar Actions by PENNY BUTLER, SYLVESTER BUTLER (Bavaro, Matthew)
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2 2 order Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent Fri 08/23 2:03 PM
Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Aileen M. Cannon. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek M. Maynard is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (ar24)
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1 1 cmp Complaint Fri 08/23 1:20 PM
COMPLAINT against Selene Finance, L.P.. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-17782070, filed by PENNY BUTLER, SYLVESTER BUTLER.(Bavaro, Matthew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B,
Att: 3 Exhibit C,
Att: 4 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 5 Summon(s)