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Bankruptcy filing stays Jones matter; judge explains service and consequences of default in Thomas Allen case
Summary
Court paused activity on cases affected by a Chapter 7 filing by Roshunda Jones and explained that Thomas Allen received service on 08/12/2024; Judge Hayward described how failure to answer led to a default judgment and urged defendants to respond to summons and complaints promptly.
Counsel informed Judge Hayward that Roshunda Jones had filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, and the judge ordered a stay of related proceedings pending the bankruptcy court's direction. The court explained the stay process and that no further action would be taken in the affected matter until the bankruptcy outcome is known.
Judge Hayward also reviewed a separate default judgment situation involving Thomas Allen, explaining that the record shows personal service was accomplished on August 12, 2024 at 2787 Shelley Lane, Ellenwood, GA 30294. The judge stressed that being served starts a deadline to answer in writing and that failure to do so can result in a default judgment and subsequent collection actions, such as garnishment. She advised litigants to respond to papers and to communicate with opposing counsel if they need to negotiate a resolution.
The court stayed the affected case(s) and instructed counsel to notify the court upon development in the bankruptcy matter.
