A partition lawsuit has been filed regarding property ownership.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Sarasota
- Case #
- 2025-CA-006584-NC
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Serve Your Answer
Send your answer to Matthew C. Frey by May 11, 2026.
- 2
File with Court
File your original answer at the Clerk's Office, 2000 Main Street, Sarasota, FL.
- 3
Contact for Assistance
If you need help, contact the Sarasota County Jury Office at least 7 days before court.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a partition lawsuit?
- A partition lawsuit is a legal action to divide property among co-owners.
- How do I respond to the lawsuit?
- You must serve your answer to the plaintiff's attorney and file it with the court.
- What happens if I don't respond?
- If you fail to respond, a Judgment by Default may be entered against you.
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Full Notice Text
FIRST INSERTION Notice Of Action In The Circuit Court Of The Twelfth Judicial Circuit In And For Sarasota County, Florida Case No. 2025-CA-006584-NC Kenneth J. Heald, Plaintiff, v. Adeline Teeter Hoff, et al.; Defendants. To: Adeline Teeter Hoff, if alive, or if dead her unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other unknown parties claiming by, through, under or against her. Beverly Bills Perry, if alive, or if dead her unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other unknown parties claiming by, through, under or against her. Connie Smeatin, if alive, or if dead her unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other unknown parties claiming by, through, under or against her. Harvey Smeatin, if alive, or if dead his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other unknown parties claiming by, through, under or against him. Jerry Teeter, if alive, or if dead his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other unknown parties claiming by, through, under or against him. Loraine Smeatin Vonglis, if alive, or if dead her unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other unknown parties claiming by, through, under or against her. Shirley Ann Teeter, if alive, or if dead her unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other unknown parties claiming by, through, under or against her. and any parties claiming any right, title, interest, or possession in and to the lands and property subject to the action A partition lawsuit in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, in and for Sarasota County, Florida, involving real property more specifically described as: Legal Description: Lot 45, Block 5, Eastwood Oaks Subdivision - Unit No. 5, the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 1, Public Records of Sarasota County, Florida. Property Address: 3896 Hawkeye Circle, Sarasota, Florida 34232-1541 Property Record Information No: 2033140019 (the property) against the Defendants named in the caption above; Case Number 2025-CA-006584-NC, is pending in the Circuit Court for Sarasota County, Florida, Civil Division, the address of which is 2000 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34237. The name and address of the Plaintiffs attorney is set forth below. You are hereby notified that a Complaint involving the above-described real property has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your answer or pleading to said Complaint on Plaintiffs attorney of record, Matthew C. Frey, Campione & Hackney, P.A., 2750 Dora Avenue, Tavares, Florida 32778, and file the original answer or pleading in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Twelfth Judicial Circuit, 2000 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34237, Sarasota County, Florida, on or before May 11, 2026 following the date of the first publication of this Notice of Action. If you fail to do so, a Judgment by Default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in said Complaint. This notice shall be published once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Sarasota County Jury Office, P.O. Box 3079, Sarasota, Florida 34230-3079, (941)861-7400, at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Witness my hand and the seal of this court April 2, 2026 KAREN E RUSHING, CLERK G. Kopinsky As Deputy Clerk Campione & Hackney, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff /s/ Matthew C. Frey Matthew C. Frey Florida Bar No. 106359 2750 Dora Avenue Tavares, Florida 32778 Telephone: 352-343-4561 Telefacsimile: 352-343-7456 Primary Email: mfrey@campionehackney.com Secondary Email: legalassistant@campionehackney.com April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 2026 26-00781S