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Nature of Suit Code: 625
Nature of Suit: Drug Related Seizure of Property
Cause of Action: 21:881 Forfeiture Property-Drugs

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ) Civil No. 08cv0673-JAH(LSP)

)

Plaintiff, )

) ORDER GRANTING

v. ) MOTION FOR JUDGMENT 

) BY DEFAULT AGAINST ALL

ONE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ) POTENTIAL CLAIMANTS AND

LOCATED AT 9411 VISTA ALETA, ) FORFEITING THE DEFENDANT 

VALLEY CENTER, CALIFORNIA, ) TO THE UNITED STATES

AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS )

AND APPURTENANCES )

AFFIXED THERETO, )

)

Defendant. )

____________________________________)

This matter came before the Court for hearing on November 3, 2008, on the Plaintiff

Government’s motion for an order granting it default judgment. No written opposition to the

motion was filed or otherwise received. Further, no one made an appearance in court to challenge

the forfeiture. Based upon the government’s motion, the hearing, and upon review of the Court’s

file in this matter, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:

1. The government’s motion is GRANTED.

2. The Court makes the following findings and conclusions:

a. On April 14, 2008, a verified complaint for forfeiture was filed against the

above defendant, 9411 Vista Aleta, Valley Center, California, and All Improvements and

Appurtenances Affixed Thereto (“defendant property”), more particularly described as:

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ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 185-181-11-00

THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6,

TOWNSHIP 11 SOUTH, RANGE 2 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO

MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, AS FURTHER

DESCRIBED.

b. On June 27, 2008, the Complaint was posted on the front door of the

residence by a duly authorized United States Marshal.

c. On June 11, 2008, Notice of Judicial Forfeiture Proceedings and a copy of

the Complaint for Forfeiture were sent by certified mail to the following potential claimants at their

addresses of record:

Name and Address

Kevin D. Kennedy

1221 Adobe Terrace

Vista CA 92081-6335

William K. Mueller, Esq.

400 S. Melrose Drive, Suite 101

Vista CA 92081

Paul W. Wylie

Agent for Service of Process

Metrocities Mortgage Corp.

15301 Ventura Blvd., Suite D320

Sherman Oaks CA 91403

Article No.

7004 2510 0003 3017 4212

7004 2510 0003 3017 4199

7004 2510 0003 3017 4205

Result

Signed for as received on

6/16/08.

Signed for as received on

6/12/08.

Signed for as received on or

about 6/20/08.

d. On July 15, 22 and 29, 2008, pursuant to Rule G(5) of the Supplemental

Rules for Admiralty or Maritime and Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions, notice was published

in the San Diego Commerce newspaper.

e. On September 5, 2008 a Declaration of and Request for Clerk's Entry of

Default was filed in this case. A Clerk's Entry of Default was filed September 9, 2008 as

Document No. 9.

f. On September 24, 2008, the government filed its Notice of Motion and

Motion for Judgment by Default as to All Potential Claimants. 

g. Plaintiff’s verified Complaint for Forfeiture sets forth adequate evidence

demonstrating the forfeitability of the defendant property and no one has come forward to dispute

the facts. The government has demonstrated by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant

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property facilitated narcotics trafficking, in violation of Chapter 13, Title 21, United States Code,

and forfeitable pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Section 881(a)(7). 

3. The defendant property is hereby condemned and forfeited to the United States of

America pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Section 881(a)(7). Judgment shall be entered

on Plaintiff’s complaint in favor of the United States of America.

4. The United States Marshals Service shall dispose of the forfeited property according

to law. Costs incurred by the United States Marshals Service, the Drug Enforcement

Administration and any other governmental agencies which were incident to the seizure, custody

and storage of the defendant property shall be the first charge against the forfeited defendant.

DATED: November 14, 2008

JOHN A. HOUSTON

United States District Judge

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