Default Judgment

BOYLE DISTRICT COURT Cases handled recently in Boyle District Court, listed by name, charge, fine and jail sentence, where applicable, include the following. Court costs also were assessed in most cases. Ages and addresses are listed if available. Charles S. McAnly, 39, Scrubgrass Road, driving under the influence of intoxicants, $250, license suspended 120 days; no seat belt, $25; and possession of open alcohol container in vehicle, dismissed. CIVIL JUDGMENTS Civil judgments handed down in Boyle Circuit Court include: E.N. Johnson Oil Co. vs. David Murphy, default judgment for plaintiff, $50,000.

WILLS PROBATED: Nora M. Linville, died February 15, Betty Lou Clevenger, executrix. Maurice D. Flynn, died February 22, Mary Beth Hendricks and Robert D. Flynn, co-executors. Jack Crim, died March 1, James E. Crim, executor. Beulah Johnson, died January 24, Jenny Blevins, executrix. Beverly G. Yeiser, died February 4, Gerald N. Yeiser, executor. Ima Johnson Compton, died March 3, Elaine Copher, executrix. Minnie A. Anderson, died September 19, Matt W. Anderson, executor.

Dear Editor Col. Riley, by letter posted Jan. 7, commented on the Obama campaign's defense of lawsuits challenging Obama's citizenship. Under the open court system in the U.S.A., anybody can sue anybody else at any time for any reason, and it is up to a court, not a clerk or other functionary, to decide if the case should go forward. Of course, Obama's people filed denials of the claims - that is routine procedure to avoid being saddled with a default judgment. As to the truth of the allegations - there is a fascinating article at FactCheck.

BOYLE DISTRICT COURT Cases handled recently in Boyle District Court, listed by name, charge, fine and jail sentence, where applicable, include the following. Court costs also were assessed in most cases. Ages and addresses are listed if available. Commissioner Adam Miller presiding Hillary D. Caudill, 21, Burgin, theft by deception less than $500, check diversion program. Jessica N. Lynn, 26, Liberty, theft by deception less than $500, check diversion program.