Default judgment of foreclosure granted against the estate of Dennie Gilmore.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY, FLORIDA
CITY OF CHIPLEY, a Florida municipal corporation,
Plaintiff,
Case No. 2023-CA-47
v.
ESTATE OF DENNIE GILMORE a/k/a DENNIE GILMORE, deceased, and ALL HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, SPOUSES AND CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF DENNIE GILMORE a/k/a DENNIE GILMORE, deceased,
Defendants. ______________________/

DEFAULT FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE
THIS CAUSE having come before the Court on Plaintiffs Motion for Default Final Judgment of Foreclosure and the Court having reviewed the record and being otherwise fully advised on these premises, finds as follows:
1. Plaintiff filed a Complaint for Foreclosure of a Code Enforcement Lien on or about April 10, 2023. Doc. No. 008.
2. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, IN THIS CASE, IS IDENTIFIED AS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 15 IN BLOCK A IN HAGERMAN ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF CHIPLEY, FLORIDA BEING IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, ACCORDING TO THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE WEST 193 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 215 FEET SOUTH; THENCE EAST 193 FEET; THENCE NORTH 215 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING
LESS AND EXCEPT:
A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN CHIPLEY, WASHINGTON COUNTY FLORIDA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE POINT WHERE THE CENTERLINE OF 6TH STREET (FLORIDA HIGHWAY #77) INTERSECTS THE CENTERLINE OF CAMPBELLTON AVENUE AND RUN THENCE N 8941E, ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF CAMPBELLTON AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 1567.63 FEET; THENCE RUN S 0019E A DISTANCE OF 20.0 FEET TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF CAMPBELLTON AVENUE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN N 8941E A DISTANCE OF 80.0 FEET TO AN EXISTING IRON PIPE SAID POINT BEING 4.87 FEET WEST OF THE NE CORNER OF LOT 15, BLOCK A, HAGERMAN ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF CHIPLEY, FLORIDA); THENCE RUN S 01 16E A DISTANCE OF 100.0 FEET; THENCE RUN S 8941W A DISTANCE OF 80.0 FEET; THENCE RUN N 0116W A DISTANCE OF 100.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING A PART OF LOT OF 15, BLOCK A, OF HAGERMANS ADDITION, BEING IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, WASHINGTON COUNTY, FLORIDA
located at 1209 Campbellton Avenue, Chipley, Florida (tax parcel numbered 00-2710-0000).
3. Plaintiff has provided notice to Defendants by publication in a paper of record for four consecutive weeks. The Court finds evidence of such publication sufficient upon review of the Court file. Further, the Court finds that the Plaintiff attempted personal service upon Defendant, DENNIE GILMORE, JR., heir of the ESTATE OF DENNIE GILMORE, and an officer of this state authorized to effect service of process issued an affidavit of non-service, which is in the Court file.
4. On or about January 3, 2024, this Court appointed an Administrator Ad Litem.
5. On or about June 12, 2024, the Administrator Ad Litem filed its Report ( Doc. No. 029 , which determined that Defendant, DENNIE GILMORE, JR., was the sole heir to the ESTATE OF DENNIE GILMORE.
6. Defendant, DENNIE GILMORE, JR., has failed to file any responsive pleading in the above-styled cause.
7. A Default Judgment was entered on September 22, 2025, against Defendant, DENNIE GILMORE, JR. Doc. No. 48.
THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED:
1. Plaintiffs Motion for Default Final Judgment of Foreclosure is GRANTED .
2. Amounts Due and Owing. Plaintiff, CITY OF CHIPLEY, is due $100,300.00 in fines, $3,158.75 in Attorneys Fees, and $2,568.17 in costs for a total of $106,026.92. That total of $106,026.92 shall bear interest at the statutory rate.
3. Lien on Property. Plaintiff holds a lien for the total sum superior to any claim or estate of Defendants, on the following described real property in Washington County, Florida.
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 15 IN BLOCK A IN HAGERMAN ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF CHIPLEY, FLORIDA BEING IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, ACCORDING TO THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE WEST 193 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 215 FEET SOUTH; THENCE EAST 193 FEET; THENCE NORTH 215 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING
LESS AND EXCEPT:
A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN CHIPLEY, WASHINGTON COUNTY FLORIDA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE POINT WHERE THE CENTERLINE OF 6TH STREET (FLORIDA HIGHWAY #77) INTERSECTS THE CENTERLINE OF CAMPBELLTON AVENUE AND RUN THENCE N 8941E, ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF CAMPBELLTON AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 1567.63 FEET; THENCE RUN S 0019E A DISTANCE OF 20.0 FEET TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF CAMPBELLTON AVENUE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN N 8941E A DISTANCE OF 80.0 FEET TO AN EXISTING IRON PIPE SAID POINT BEING 4.87 FEET WEST OF THE NE CORNER OF LOT 15, BLOCK A, HAGERMAN ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF CHIPLEY, FLORIDA); THENCE RUN S 01 16E A DISTANCE OF 100.0 FEET; THENCE RUN S 8941W A DISTANCE OF 80.0 FEET; THENCE RUN N 0116W A DISTANCE OF 100.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING A PART OF LOT OF 15, BLOCK A, OF HAGERMANS ADDITION, BEING IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, WASHINGTON COUNTY, FLORIDA
located at 1209 Campbellton Avenue, Chipley, Florida (tax parcel numbered 00-2710-0000).
4. Sale of Property. If the total sum with interest at the rate described in Paragraph Two (2) and all costs accrued subsequent to this Judgment are not paid, the Clerk of this Court shall sell the real property at public sale on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (CT) to the highest bidder or bidders via online auction at www.washington.realforeclose.com , in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes.
5. Costs. Plaintiff shall advance all subsequent costs of this action and shall be reimbursed for them by the Clerk if Plaintiff is not the purchaser of the property for sale, provided, however, that the purchaser of the property for sale shall be responsible for the documentary stamps payable on the Certificate of Title. If Plaintiff is the purchaser, the Clerk shall credit Plaintiffs bid with the total sum with interest and costs accruing subsequent to this judgment, or such part of it, as necessary to pay the bid in full.
6. Distribution of Proceeds. On filing of the Certificate of Title, the Clerk shall distribute the proceeds of the sale, so far as they are sufficient by paying: first, all of Plaintiffs costs; second, documentary stamps affixed to the Certificate; third, Plaintiffs attorneys fees; fourth, the total sum due to Plaintiff, less the items paid, plus interest at the rate described in Paragraph Two (2) from this date to the date of the sale; and by retaining any remaining amount pending the further order of this Court.
7. Right of Possession. On filing of the Certificate of Sale, Defendants, and any persons claiming under or against Defendants since the filing of the Notice of Lis Pendens shall be foreclosed of all estate or claim in the property, except as to claims or rights under Chapter 718 or Chapter 720, Florida Statutes, if any. Upon the filing the Certificate of Title, the person named on the Certificate of Title shall be let into possession of the property.
8. Jurisdiction. Jurisdiction of this action is retained to enter further orders that are proper, including, without limitation, a personal money judgment. In particular, without limiting the foregoing, the Court expressly retains jurisdiction for the entry of a money judgment against Defendants for the amounts claimed in this action, including all foreclosure and other attorneys fees and taxable costs in this action, in the event that personal service of process is perfected.
IF THIS PROPERTY IS SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION, THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL MONEY FROM THE SALE AFTER PAYMENT OF PERSONS WHO ARE ENTITLED TO BE PAID FROM THE SALE PROCEEDS PURSUANT TO THIS DEFAULT FINAL JUDGMENT.
IF YOU ARE A SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDER CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS.
DONE AND ORDERED on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Chipley, Washington County, Florida.
Christopher N. Patterson
Circuit Court Judge

April 15, 22, 2026
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