This notice is a summons for a foreclosure action against the property.
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- Published
- Category
- Foreclosure
- City
- Elmira
- Case #
- 2025-6076
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What to do next
- 1
Contact an Attorney
Speak to an attorney for guidance on how to respond to the summons.
- 2
Prepare Your Answer
Draft your answer to the complaint and ensure it is ready for submission.
- 3
File Your Answer
File your answer with the court and serve a copy to the plaintiff's attorney.
- 4
Meet Deadlines
Ensure all actions are completed within the specified 20 or 30-day timeframe.
Frequently asked questions
- What should I do if I receive a foreclosure summons?
- You must respond by serving a copy of your answer to the plaintiff's attorney.
- How long do I have to respond to the summons?
- You have 20 days to respond if served personally, or 30 days if not.
- What happens if I don't respond to the summons?
- A default judgment may be entered against you, and you could lose your home.
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Full Notice Text
Summons SUMMONS?SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF CHEMUNG ? U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, -against- BETSY ANN LANSING A/K/A BETSY A. GREENAKER ; ROBERT C. LEVISTER; ANTHONY TODD MOSS; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW, NEXT-OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS AND PARTIES HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT FLORENCE LEVISTER, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (WESTERN DISTRICT); "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #10" inclusive, the names of the ten last name Defendants being fictitious, real names unknown to the Plaintiff, the parties intended being persons or corporations having an interest in, or tenants or persons in possession of, portions of the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, Defendants - Index No. 2025-6076 Plaintiff Designates Chemung County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject premises is situated in Chemung County. To the above named Defendants? YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance upon the Plaintiff's attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the date of service or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. If you fail to so appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated March 9, 2026. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME ? If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Christopher P. Baker, J.S.C. Dated: March 9, 2026 Filed: March 9, 2026. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 701 Grove Street, Elmira, New York 14901. Dated: September 9, 2025 Filed: September 12, 2025 Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Mark R. Knuckles, Esq., 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591 Phone: (914) 345-3020 April 29, May 6, 13, 20 2026 LNYS0506915