Petition to foreclose lien on abandoned vehicle due to unpaid fees.
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- Published
- Category
- Abandonment
- City
- Tifton
- Case #
- 2026-96
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File an Answer
Submit your answer to the claim within ten days of receiving this notice.
- 2
Contact the Plaintiff
Reach out to Rusty Moore Body Shop at rustymoorebodyshop@gmail.com for more information.
- 3
Review Fees
Check the total fees of $3112.48 and prepare to address them in your response.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the abandoned vehicle notice?
- The case number is 2026-96.
- What should I do if I receive this notice?
- You must file an answer within ten days to avoid lien foreclosure.
- What are the fees associated with the abandoned vehicle?
- Total fees amount to $3112.48, including towing and storage costs.
- How can I contact the plaintiff regarding this notice?
- You can email Rusty Moore Body Shop at rustymoorebodyshop@gmail.com.
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Full Notice Text
A-340MAGISTRATE COURT OF DOUGHERTY COUNTY, GEORGIA Case No: 2026-96 AV912 318 4037 Rusty Moore Body Shop 288 MacDonald LaneTifton, GA 31794rustymoorebodyshop@gmail.com, Plaintiffvs.Vikero Kegler1608 W. Highland AvenueAlbany, GA 31707Vehicle OwnerMotor Vehicle Description:2007 Honda Accord Blue 4 door 1HGCM56497A008533 PETITION FOR ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE LIEN FORECLOSURE NOW COMES PETITIONER, a towing or storage facility, repair facility salvage dealer, and files this petition to foreclose on the above-referenced abandoned motor vehicle. Date vehicle was left at repair facility: 11/1/2025Date information was requested from Department of Revenue or authorized entity (copy of owner information attached): 1/12/2026 Date and method of first notice was mailed: 1/21/2026.The accrued fees allowed under OCGA § 40-11-19, as set forth below, have not been paid. PETITIONER PRAYS that the lien be foreclosed and an order be issued to allow for public sale of the vehicle to satisfy a lien for the following amounts: Removal (Towing) Fee: $0.00Storage: (At $50.00 per day for 10 days) $100.00Future Storage Fee: $50.00 per day from date of filing this action through 25 Repair Fees (if applicable, with invoice attached): $ 3000.00 Cost of Obtaining Owner Information: $2.00Notification/Advertising Fees: $10.48TOTAL: $3112.48PETITIONER ALSO PRAYS for prejudgment interest at the rate of 4% per annum from which the OCGA § 40-11-19 notification was received, 15% attorney's fees (if applicable), and all costs of court. Sworn to and Subscribed before me This 23rd day of March, 2026.KMerksNotary Public or Clerk My Commission Expires: Alexis MacDonaldPlaintiff/Attorney for Plaintiff SUMMONS YOU MUST FILE AN ANSWER TO THIS CLAIM NO LATER THAN TEN (10) DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE USING THE STANDARDIZED ANSWER FORM PROVIDED. FAILURE TO FILE A TIMELY ANSWER WILL RESULT IN FORECLOSURE OF THE LIEN AND A COURT ORDER AUTHORIZING DISPOSITION OF THE VEHICLE PURSUANT TO OCGA 40-11-19.2. April 4, 11, 2026