LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION In the Court of Common Pleas of Van Wert County, Ohio, Case No. CV-19-07-110, Plaintiff, The Farmers & Merchants State Bank v. Marianne M. Cook, et al., Defendants. The Unknown Personal Representatives, Heirs, and Devisees, of Harold D. Cook, Jr., if any, whose last known address is unknown, will take notice that on July 08, 2019, The Farmers & Merchants State Bank (“Plaintiff’), filed a Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Van Wert County, in Case No. CV-19-110, against Marianne M. Cook, the Unknown Personal Representatives, Heirs, and Devisees, of Harold D. Cook, Jr., if any, and others, demanding judgment against Marianne M. Cook in the amount of $29,054.49, plus interest and costs, and foreclosure of the Mortgage recorded at Volume 338, Page 2612, Van Wert County, Ohio, official records; all relating to certain real property situated in the City of Van Wert,

in Van Wert County, State of Ohio, commonly known as 611 Leeson Avenue, Van Wert, Ohio 435891, Parcel No. 12-026504-000. The Complaint further demands that all Defendants be required to set forth any claim, lien or interest asserted in the property, or be forever barred; that Plaintiff’s Mortgage be declared to be a valid first and best lien upon the property; that Plaintiffs Mortgage be foreclosed; that all liens be marshalled; that the equity of redemption of all Defendants be forever barred, and the property be sold in accordance with law; that upon sale of such property that proceeds be paid to Plaintiff to satisfy the amount of its existing liens and interests, together with its disbursements, advancements and costs, and for such other legal and equitable relief to which Plaintiff may be entitled. The Unknown Personal Representatives, Heirs, and Devisees, of Harold D. Cook, Jr., if any, are further notified that they are required to answer the Complaint within 28 days of the last publication of this Notice, the answer date being August 24, 2019,

or judgment may be rendered against them as demanded by plaintiff.

Thomas A. McWatters III Attorney for Plaintiff

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