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Plaintiff,
vs.
NEIL J. GILLESPIE AND MARK GILLESPIE
AS CO-TRUSTEES OF THE GILLESPIE
FAMILY LIVING TRUST AGREEMENT
DATED FEBRUARY 10, 1997, ET AL.
Defendants.
________________________________________/
MOTION TO DISQUALIFY JUDGE STEVEN ROGERS
by Neil J. Gillespie
This Motion Is Supported By Two Affidavits
I move to disqualify the Honorable Steven Rogers (Judge Rogers) as judge in this action
under Fla. Stat. 38.10, Rule 2.330 Fla. R. Jud. Admin., the Code of Judicial Conduct for the
State of Florida, and Supreme Court of Florida Administrative Order No. AOSC14-66, because I
fear that I will not receive a fair trial in this cause because of specifically described prejudice or
bias of the judge. The specific grounds in support of this motion are as follows:
2.
Judge Rogers was assigned to my residential home foreclosure case, captioned above,
after Judge Jennifer Bass recused herself ex mero motu on May 10, 2016.
3.
I learned on Friday afternoon August 12, 2016 that Judge Rogers has a practice
preference page hosted by the Fifth Judicial Circuit, found at the link below. (Exhibit 1)
http://www.circuit5.org/c5/judges-and-judicial-officers/judges/marion-county-judges/steven-g-rogers-circuit-judge/
4.
Judge Rogers Circuit Civil page Order Establishing Motion Practice Procedure
http://www.circuit5.org/c5/wp-admin/Docs/Rogers/Motion%20Practice%20Order.pdf
Judge Rogers Order Establishing Motion Practice Procedure requires legal memorandum in
making any written motion or other application to the Court: (Exhibit 2)
It is ADJUDGED that to facilitate an orderly progression of this matter and better
informed decisions by the Court, all future motions shall be filed with the Clerk of the
Court pursuant to Rule 1.080(e), Fla. R. Civ. P., and handled in the following manner:
1. Legal memorandum required. In making any written motion or other application to the
Court for the entry of an order of any kind, the moving party shall file and serve with
such motion or application a legal memorandum with citations to authority in support of
the relief requested...
This requirement exceeds the requirements of the Fla. R. Civ. Pro, and is an unconstitutional
burden on pro se, nonlawyer litigants. Is this Order intended only for Florida licensed attorneys?
There is no information for pro se nonlawyers, or self-represented persons.
5.
Hearing, The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) - Cancel Hearing Set For Today At 10:30
AM, see Filing # 45143404 E-Filed 08/12/2016 09:33:17 AM.
7.
My emergency motion was permitted under paragraph 12 of the Order. Judicial Assistant
Glenda Reed called me on August 12, 2016 at 10:58am from 352-401-7836, the Judges office.
8.
Ms. Reed said Judge Rogers saw my emergency motion in the file, proceeded with the
10:30 AM hearing, but she did not know the status of my emergency motion, and said that an
Order would be issued for the hearing. Taking that as true, Judge Rogers violated Canon 3B(8):
Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3
B. Adjudicative Responsibilities.
(8) A judge shall dispose of all judicial matters promptly, efficiently, and fairly.
http://www.floridasupremecourt.org/decisions/ethics/canon3.shtml
Judge Rogers saw my emergency motion, but proceeded with the hearing anyway, without
disclosing whether my motion was granted, which denied me the right to appear telephonically,
which was not fair. On February 4, 2013, I gave Notice of Compliance With Rule 2.516, and
Designation of E-mail Address for me, Neil J. Gillespie, neilgillespie@mfi.net (Exhibit 3). Judge
Rogers failed to notify me by email that the hearing would proceed without me, that was not fair.
9.
Ms. Reed said the purpose of her phone call was responding to my telephone voice
message left August 12, 2016 at 9:52 AM to office of Judge Rogers at 352-401-7836 requesting
to appear telephonically, if my emergency motion was not granted. Ms. Reed said she did not get
my message until after the hearing was over.
10.
Ms. Reed did not say whether she or the Judge got my fax before the hearing.
12.
13.
I received a delivery failure for the following names. Exhibit 4. The names associated
The Hearing Requests & Procedures page says all scheduling is done via e-mail: For
All Hearing Requests, Email requests to: rogers.hearings@circuit5.org (all scheduling is done
via e-mail). Because I cannot send email to the 5th Judicial Circuit, I am denied access to court.
15.
The Hearing Requests & Procedures page also says, For Case Related Questions or
On or about March 19, 2015 blocked the email of the 5th Circuits General Counsel
Grace Fagan, (gfagan@circuit5.org) due to her harassment and refusal to provide a response to
my ADA accommodation request made December 10, 2014. In retaliation, I was denied access
to every email ending in @circuit5.org. As a private citizen, I can lawfully block email from a
single bully like Grace Fagan. But the state, here the 5th Judicial Circuit, cannot lawfully deny
me access to every email ending in @circuit5.org without violating my access to courts.
The Plaintiff did not sue the only borrower, Penelope Gillespie.
The Plaintiffs Complaint, paragraph 4: Plaintiff is entitled to enforce the Note and
Mortgage, pursuant to F.S. 673.3011, as the owner and holder of an instrument.
I filed Defenses and Claims in Recoupment - Section 673.3051(1)(a)2, Fla. Stat. lack of legal
capacity of the borrower, that extinguished all equities of redemption. (more defenses exist)
Available: Defenses and Claims in Recoupment - Section 673.3051(1)(a)3, Fla. Stat. Fraud
that induced the obligor to sign the instrument with neither knowledge nor reasonable
opportunity to learn of its character or its essential terms.
The Plaintiff does not have standing to sue anyone. The Plaintiff has not complied with F.S.
702.015(4), Elements of complaint; lost, destroyed, or stolen note affidavit.
The copy of the note that Mr. Harrell says is attached to the Complaint is defective and does
not have anything attached, no alonge, and nothing showing a chain of custody. That copy
was taken from my HUD complaint as an example of wrongdoing, not compliance with law.
Florida is a judicial foreclosure state. The citations to Floridas foreclosure statutes are:
Florida Statutes Sections 702.01 through 702.11, and
Florida Statutes Sections 45.031 through 45.0315.
Chapter 702, Foreclosure of Mortgages and Statutory Liens, is a forward foreclosure statute.
Florida does not have a judicial reverse mortgage foreclose statute. Therefore no jurisdiction.
The response January 26, 2016 of Leslie Jacobs for Attorney General Pam Bondi does not
show jurisdiction of the Florida Courts over a disputed HECM. (Exhibit 6).
RMS letter of September 26, 2013: Date of First Legal Filing: 01/02/2013. HECM
foreclosure must commence within 6 months. 24 C.F.R. 206.125(d)(1). The Plaintiffs First
Legal Filing is past the 6 month commencement 24 C.F.R. 206.125(d)(1). (Exhibit 7)
Memorandum of Law
Note: The old Rule 2.160 Fla. R. Judicial Admin. has been replaced by Rule 2.330.
17.
Fla. Code Jud. Conduct, Canon 3E(1) A judge shall disqualify himself or herself where
his or her impartiality might reasonably be questioned. This verified motion shows the
impartiality of Judge Rogers might reasonably be questioned:
Judge Rogers saw my emergency motion, but proceeded with the hearing, without disclosing
whether my motion was granted, which denied me the right to appear telephonically.
Judge Rogers Hearing Requests & Procedures page says all scheduling is done via email. Because I cannot send email to the 5th Judicial Circuit, I am denied access to court.
Judge Rogers Hearing Requests & Procedures page also says, For Case Related Questions
or General Inquiries: Email questions or submissions to greed@circuit5.org. Because I
cannot send email to the 5th Judicial Circuit, I am denied access to court.
18.
Litigant's right to impartial judge. The importance of the duty of rendering a righteous
judgment is that of doing it in such a manner as would raise no suspicion of the fairness and
integrity of the judge. State ex rel. Arnold v. Revels, 113 So.2d 218, Fla.App. 1 Dist.,1959.
Every litigant is entitled to nothing less than the cold neutrality of an impartial judge, (Mathew
v. State, 837 So.2d 1167, Fla.App. 4 Dist.,2003.) and the law intends that no judge will preside
in a case in which he or she is not wholly free, disinterested, impartial, and independent. State v.
Steele, 348 So.2d 398, Fla.App. 1977. When a judge enters into the proceedings and becomes a
participant, a shadow is cast upon judicial neutrality so that his or her disqualification is
required. Evans v. State, 831 So.2d 808, Fla.App. 4 Dist., 2002.
19.
The conditions requiring the disqualification of the judge to act in that particular case are
prescribed by statute. 38.02 Fla. Stat. The basic tenet for the disqualification of a judge is that a
judge must satisfy the appearance of justice. Hewitt v. State, 839 So.2d 763, Fla.App. 4 Dist.,
7
2003. The question of disqualification focuses on those matters from which a litigant may
reasonably question a judge's impartiality rather than the judge's perception of his or her ability
to act fairly and impartially. Wargo v. Wargo, 669 So.2d 1123, Fla.App. 4 Dist.,1996.
20.
The term "recusal" is most often used to signify a voluntary action to remove oneself as a
judge; however, the term "disqualification" refers to the process by which a litigant may seek to
remove a judge from a particular case. Sume v. State, 773 So.2d 600, Fla.App. 1 Dist.,2000.
Question whether disqualification of a judge is required focuses on those matters from which a
litigant may reasonably question a judge's impartiality rather than the judge's perception of his
ability to act fairly and impartially. Wests F.S.A. Code of Jud. Conduct, Canon 3(E)(1), Stevens
v. Americana Healthcare Corp. of Naples, 919 So.2d 713 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2d Dist. 2006).
Question of disqualification of a trial judge focuses on those matters from which a litigant may
reasonably question a judge's impartiality rather than the court's own perception of its ability to
act fairly and impartially. Wests F.S.A. 38.10, Valdes-Fauli v. Valdes-Fauli, 903 So.2d 214,
Fla.App. 3 Dist.,2005 reh'g denied, (Feb. 17, 2005).
21.
Sufficiency of motion or affidavit of prejudice. A motion to disqualify must show that the
party fears that he or she will not receive a fair trial or hearing because: (1) of a specifically
described prejudice or bias of the judge; Fla. R. Jud. Admin., Rule 2.160 (d)(1). Generally, the
critical determination in deciding the legal sufficiency of a motion to disqualify has been
whether the facts alleged would prompt a reasonably prudent person to fear he or she would not
receive a fair trial, Barnhill v. State, 834 So.2d 836 Fla., 2002. If a motion to recuse is
technically sufficient and the facts alleged therein also would prompt a reasonably prudent
person to fear that he or she could not get a fair and impartial trial from the judge, the motion is
legally sufficient and should be granted. Coleman v. State, 866 So.2d 209, Fla.App. 4 Dist.,2004.
The motion to disqualify a judge should contain facts germane to the judge's undue bias,
prejudice, or sympathy. Chamberlain v. State, 881 So.2d 1087, Fla.,2004.
22.
whether the alleged facts would create in a reasonably prudent person a well-founded fear of not
receiving a fair and impartial trial. Fla. R. Jud. Admin., Rule 2.160 (f), Rodriguez v. State, 919
So.2d 1252, Fla.,2005, as revised on denial of reh'g, (Jan. 19, 2006). The primary consideration
in determining whether motion to disqualify trial judge should be granted is whether the facts
alleged, if true, would place a reasonably prudent person in fear of not receiving a fair and
impartial trial. Arbelaez v. State, 898 So.2d 25, Fla.,2005, reh'g denied, (Mar. 18, 2005). A
motion for disqualification must be granted if the alleged facts would cause a reasonably prudent
person to have a well-founded fear that he/she would not receive a fair and impartial trial. Jarp v.
Jarp, 919 So.2d 614, Fla.App. 3 Dist.,2006. The test a trial court must use in determining
whether a motion to disqualify a judge is legally sufficient is whether the facts alleged would
place a reasonably prudent person in fear of not receiving a fair and impartial trial. Scott v. State,
909 So.2d 364, Fla.App. 5 Dist.,2005, reh'g denied, (Sept. 2, 2005). The motion to disqualify a
judge must be well-founded and contain facts germane to the judge's undue bias, prejudice, or
sympathy. Scott v. State, 909 So.2d 364, Fla.App. 5 Dist.,2005, reh'g denied, (Sept. 2, 2005).
23.
that they will not receive fair and impartial trial, or that judge has pre-judged case. Williams v.
Balch, 897 So.2d 498, Fla.App. 4 Dist., 2005.
24.
Time for filing motion; waiver of objection. A motion to disqualify shall be filed within a
reasonable time not to exceed 10 days after discovery of the facts constituting the grounds for the
motion and shall be promptly presented to the court for an immediate ruling. Fla. R. Jud.
Admin., Rule 2.160(e). Although a petition to disqualify a judge is not timely filed,
extraordinary circumstances may warrant the grant of an untimely motion to recuse. KlapperBarrett v. Nurell, 742 So.2d 851, Fla.App. 5 Dist.,1999.
25.
Judicial determination of initial motion. The judge against whom an initial motion to
disqualify us directed shall determine only the legal sufficiency if the motion an shall not pass on
the truth of the facts alleged. Fla. R. Judicial Admin. 2.160(f). No other reason for denial shall
be stated, and an order of denial shall not tale issue with the motion. Fla. R. Judicial Admin.
2.160(f). Accordingly, a judge may not rule on the truth of the facts alleged or address the
substantive issues raised by the motion but may only determine the legal sufficiency of the
motion. Knarich v. State, 866 So.2d 165 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2d Dist. 2004). In determining
whether the allegations that movant will not receive a fair trial so as to disqualify a judge are
sufficient, the facts alleged must be taken as true (Frengel v. Frengel, 880 So.2d 763, Fla.App. 2
Dist.,2004), and must be viewed from the movant's perspective. Siegel v. State, 861 So.2d 90,
Fla.App. 4 Dist.,2003.
26.
Case law forbids trial judges to refute facts set forth in a motion to disqualify, and their
doing so will result in judicial disqualification irrespective of the facial sufficiency of the
underlying claim. Brinson v. State, 789 So.2d 1125, Fla.App. 2 Dist.,2001. A trial judge's
attempt to refute charges of partiality thus exceeds the scope of inquiry on a motion to disqualify
and alone establishes grounds for disqualification. J & J Industries, Inc. v. Carpet Showcase of
Tampa Bay, Inc., 723 So.2d 281, Fla.App. 2 Dist.,1998.
27.
Whether the motion is legally sufficient is a pure question of law; it follows that the
proper standard of review is the de novo standard (Sume v. State, 773 So.2d 600 Fla.App. 1
Dist.,2000) and an order denying a motion to disqualify a trial judge is reviewed for abuse of
10
Once a motion for disqualification has been filed, no further action can be taken by the
trial court, even if the trial court is not aware of the pending motion. Brown v. State
863 So.2d 1274, Fla.App. 1 Dist.,2004. A judge presented with a motion to disqualify him- or
herself must rule upon the sufficiency of the motion immediately and may not consider other
matters before considering the disqualification motion. Brown v. State 863 So.2d 1274, Fla.App.
1 Dist.,2004. The court is required to rule immediately on the motion to disqualify the judge,
even though the movant does not request a hearing. Fuster-Escalona v. Wisotsky, 781 So.2d
1063, Fla.,2000. The rule places the burden on the judge to rule immediately, the movant is not
required to nudge the judge nor petition for a writ of mandamus. G.C. v. Department of Children
and Families, 804 So.2d 525 Fla.App. 5 Dist., 2002.
Certification. The undersigned movant certifies that the motion and the movant's statements
are made in good faith.
Neil J. Gillespie
8092 SW 115th Loop
Ocala, Florida 34481
Tel. 352-854-7807
Email: neilgillespie@mfi.net
The Hon. Steven Rogers, Circuit Court Judge, Fifth Judicial Circuit, 110 NW 1st Ave. Ocala, FL
34475 Email: srogers@circuit5.org, was served through the portal as shown on the service list,
and a paper copy by U.S. Mail.
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Gregory C. Harrell
General Counsel to David R. Ellspermann,
Marion County Clerk of Court & Comptroller
P.O. Box 1030
Ocala, Florida 34478-1030
Email: gharrell@marioncountyclerk.org
Neil J. Gillespie and Mark Gillespie as Co-Trustees of the Gillespie Family Living Trust
Agreement dated February 10, 1997; Terminated Trust, February 2, 2015
8092 SW 115th Loop
Ocala, FL 34481
Email: neilgillespie@mfi.net
Neil J. Gillespie
8092 SW 115th Loop
Ocala, FL 34481
Email: neilgillespie@mfi.net
Mark Gillespie
7504 Summer Meadows Drive
Ft. Worth, TX 76123
Email: mark.gillespie@att.net
Termination of the Gillespie Family Living Trust Agreement Dated February 10, 1997
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Lot(s) ], Block G, OAK RUN WOODSIDE TRACT, according to the Plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 2 at Page(s) 106 through I ]2, inclusive of the Public Records of
Marion County, Florida.
4.
Pursuant to my authority as Trustee of the Trust, and acting in that capacity, I transferred
the remaining trust property to the beneficiary, myself, on January 14, 2015.
5.
Pursuant to my authority as Trustee of the Trust, and acting in that capacity, I hereby
terminate the Trust as provided by Fla. Stat. 736.0414, and Article V, the Trust. The total fair
market value of the assets of the Trust is zero. The Trust served its intended purpose of
transferring the property to the beneficiary without going through probate.
6.
Pursuant to Fla. Stat. 736.0414 Modification or tenn ination of uneconomic trust. (1)
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Office Information
Marion County Judicial Center
110 N.W. 1st Avenue
Room #507
Ocala, FL 34475
Judicial Assistant: Glenda Reed
Email: greed@circuit5.org
Office: 352-401-7836
2015 Family Court Pretrial/Trial Schedule
Hearing Requests & Procedures
Circuit Civil Case Management Conference Procedures
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Circuit Civil Order Establishing Motion Practice Procedure
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other application to the Court for the entry of an order of any kind, the moving
party shall file and serve with such motion or application a legal memorandum
with citations to authority in support of the relief requested. A supporting
memorandum may be incorporated into the body of the motion but should be
clearly titled, "Motion to/for------------and Memorandum of Law."
The following motions need not be accompanied by a
memorandum of law:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
motion or other application shall file and serve, within twenty (20) days after
being served with such motion or application, a legal memorandum with citations
to authority in opposition to the relief requested. Failure to respond within the
time allowed may be deemed sufficient cause for granting the motion by default
or for the Court to construe that there is no objection to the motion. If a party has
no objection to a motion and does not intend to file a responsive memorandum,
counsel should file a written notice with the Clerk of the Court so indicating.
3.
determines further argument of his clients position is required, counsel shall file
a reply within five (5) days of the receipt of opposing memorandum.
4.
filing a motion to compel pursuant to Rule 1.380, Fla. R. Civ. P., or a motion for
protective order pursuant to Rule 1.280(c), counsel shall confer and correspond
with counsel for the opposing party in a good faith effort to resolve by agreement
the issues raised, and shall certify to the Court at the time of filing the motion that
s/he has conferred with opposing counsel and has been unable to resolve the
dispute and shall attach to the motion a copy of the correspondence with
opposing counsel of the good faith effort to resolve the discovery dispute. The
failure to comply with this paragraph may result in the Court entering an order
striking, without prejudice, the discovery motion.
5.
complete failure to respond to discovery, discovery motions shall: (1) quote in full
each interrogatory, question on deposition, request for admission, or request for
production to which the motion is addressed; (2) quote in full the objection and
grounds given therefore; and (3) state (with citations to authority) the reasons
such objection should be overruled or sustained. If there is an allegation in the
motion to compel of a complete failure to respond or object to discovery and
there has been no request for an extension of time, then the Court may enter an
ex parte order compelling discovery. See, Waters v. American General
Corporation, 770 So. 2d 1275 (Fla. 4th DCA 2000).
6.
determined by the Court on the basis of motion papers and legal memoranda
unless a hearing is required by rule or law. (For example, under Rule 1.510, Fla.
R. Civ. P., summary judgment motions must be set for hearing. This would
not, however, extinguish the requirement that the motion be accompanied by and
responded to with memoranda taking into consideration the time frame under
Rule 1.510, Fla. R. Civ. P., for filing supporting and opposing affidavits, etc.)
The Court may permit oral argument upon the written request of
any interested party or upon the Courts own motion. Requests for oral argument
must accompany the motion or opposing legal memorandum and must estimate
the time required for argument. When a request for hearing is granted, counsel
for the requesting party will be asked to coordinate the calendars of the Court
and counsel or the Court, on its own, may schedule the hearing.
7.
Motions to be filed with the Clerk. All original pleadings and papers
9.
any form, or citing authorities or presenting argument with respect to any matter
awaiting decision, shall be made in writing in accordance with this order and in
appropriate form pursuant to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, and unless
invited or directed by the Court, should not be addressed or presented to the
Court in the form of a letter or the like.
10.
NEIL J. GILLESPIE
NEIL J. GILLESPIE CO-TRUSTEE OF THE GILLESPIE FAMILY LIVING TRUST
AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 10, 1997
Pursuant to Rule 2.516, the undersigned designates the following email address for the
purpose electronic service of documents and pleadings in this case:
Email: neilgillespie@mfi.net
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED February 4, 2013
NEIL J. GILLESPIE
8092 SW 115th Loop
Ocala, Florida 34481
Telephone: (352) 854-7807
Email: neilgillespie@mfi.net
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HEARINGREQUESTS&PROCEDURES:
ForAllHearingRequests:
Emailrequeststo:rogers.hearings@circuit5.org(allschedulingisdoneviaemail)
Pleaseprovidethecasename&numberintheSubjectline,&includeintherequestthe
titleoftheMotion(allmotionsneedtobeefiledpriortotheschedulingofahearing)
andtheamountoftimerequested.
ForCaseRelatedQuestionsorGeneralInquiries:
Emailquestionsorsubmissionstogreed@circuit5.org
NOTE:
AllmotionsneedtobeefiledtotheClerkoftheCourt.*
Proposedordersmaybeforwardedto:greed@circuit5.orgIFallpartiesincludedinthe
CertificateofServicemaybeservedviaemail.
IftherearepartiestotheactionthatrequireserviceoftheOrderviaU.S.Mailthe
proposedOrder,aswellascopiesforconforming&selfaddressed/postagepaid
envelopesforthoseparticularparties,needtobeforwardedbymailtotheJudges
officeat:110NW1stAvenue,Suite507,Ocala,FL34475.
Forall(remaining)partiesthathaveadesignatedemailaddressonfile,signedOrders
willbeforwardedviaemail.
*Pleaseincludethedesignatedemailaddress(oraddresses,maximumof3)fortheattorneys
officeinthesignatureblockofeachfiledMotion.
A property right can be created only by state law. Once a property right is established, the
determination of what process is due before that right can be deprived is a question answered by
the federal Constitution. Kingsford v. Salt Lake City Sch. Dist., 247 F.3d 1123 (10th Cir. 2001).
U.S. Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. in Thompson-El v. Bank of America, 1:12-CV-840TWT, District Court, N.D. GA held in an Order entered December 12, 2012:
Federal question cases are those arising under the Constitution, laws, or treaties of the
United States. 28 U.S.C. 1331 A case arises under federal law if federal law creates
the cause of action, or if a substantial disputed issue of federal law is a necessary element
of a state law claim. Pacheco de Perez v. AT&T Co., 139 F.3d 1368, 1373 (11th Cir.
1998) (citing Franchise Tax Bd. of Cal. v. Construction Laborers Vacation Trust for S.
Cal., 463 U.S. 1, 13 (1983)).
Thank you for the courtesy of a response.
Sincerely,
Neil J. Gillespie
8092 SW 115th Loop
Ocala, Florida 34481
Tel. 352-854-7807
Email: neilgillespie@mfi.net
Cc: Leslie Jacobs, Email: Leslie.Jacobs@myfloridalegal.com
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Neil Gillespie
From:
To:
Sent:
Subject:
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050
(850) 245-0140(o)
"Neil Gillespie" ---01/26/2016 12:08:55 PM---TO: Attorney General Pam Bondi: I do not have an
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TO: Attorney General Pam Bondi: I do not have an acknowledgment for this record request.
cc: Leslie Jacobs.
Public Records Request. F.S. 119.07(1)(c) All public records requests shall be acknowledged
promptly and in good faith. Access to public records and meetings, Art. I, Sec. 24, Fla. Const.
----- Original Message ----From: Neil Gillespie
To: Pam Bondi ; Leslie Jacobs
Cc: Neil Gillespie
Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2016 8:40 AM
Subject: Record Request_HECM_Reverse_Mortgage_to_FlaAttyGen_Jan-21-2016
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Leslie Jacobs/OAG]
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BEFORE ME, this day personally appeared NEIL J. GILLESPIE, who upon being dilly
sworn deposed upon oath as follows:
1.
I am over the age of eighteen and competent to testify as to the facts and matters herein.
2.
I make this affidavit upon personal knowledge unless expressly stated otherwise.
3.
My verified motion to disqualify Judge Steven Rogers is true, correct and accurate.
4.
I have a reasonable fear of not receiving a fair trial before Judge Steven Rogers and
becoming the target of further deprivation of rights under color of law, intimidation, interference,
and/or retaliation in part for having exercised and asserted my rights, including but not limited
to, having opposed acts and practices taken by him against me prohibited by the Florida Code of
Judicial Conduct in this matter, and his wrongful deprivation of my rights under color of law.
5.
My reasonable fear is further based upon the grolDlds stated in my verified motion to
disqualify Judge Steven Rogers, which are by reference incorporated herein. My verified motion
to disqualify Judge Steven Rogers states those grounds, which need not be repeated herein.
6.
The acts and conduct of Judge Steven Rogers have caused me grave and serious injustice,
and inflicted upon me cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment, including but not limited to,
disability discrimination, and deprivation of rights lDlder color of law.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this ~ day of August, 2016, by Neil J. Gillespie, who is
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NEIL J. GILLESPIE AND MARK GILLESPIE
AS CO-TRUSTEES OF THE GILLESPIE
FAMILY LIVING TRUST AGREEMENT
DATED FEBRUARY 10, 1997, ET AL.
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AFFIDAVIT OF NEIL J. GILLESPIE
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BEFORE ME this day personally appeared NEIL J. GILLESPIE who, being duly sworn
deposes and says:
I.
I am over the age of eighteen and competent to testify as to the facts and matters herein.
2.
I make this affidavit upon personal knowledge unless expressly stated othenvise.
3.
Paragraph 18 of Defendants' Verified Emergency ADA Motion To Cancel Hearing, The
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) - Cancel Hearing Set For Today At 10: 30 AM states:
"Disability and illness have prevented me from making this motion sooner."
4.
I sought private cOlBlsel to represent me in this case, by email on Tuesday, August 09,
2016 at 5:55 PM. My email to Dawn Ellis, Esq., a Florida licensed lawyer whom I found
recommended on a foreclosure website, appears at Exhibit I with her response. Ms. Ellis
declined representation by email on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 9:15 AM, stating, "I'm
sorry I don't handle that type of matter. Best of luck to you. Thank you, Dawn Ellis, Esq."
5.
Since early June, 2016 I had a series of unforeseen medical problems, including:
On June 7, 2016 the crown on my tooth #18 broke and fell out.
On June 8, 2016 my dentist, Dr. Stephen Dunn, DDS, examined me at his office in Ocala
and said tooth # 18 could not be saved. Oral surgery of erupted was needed to remove the
roots, $242.00. Due to indigence I postponed the surgery until July 2016.
On June 17, 2016 I was examined for pain at tooth #2. The tooth was beyond repair. Oral
surgery of erupted was diagnosed, $242.00. Amoxicillin 500 MGx 28 was prescribed.
On July 5, 2016 I injured my tongue while eating. Dr. Dunn found a pwcture wound,
prescribed Peridex rinse, and postponed oral surgery of erupted tooth #2, #18. Exhibit 2.
On August 4, 2016 Dr. Dunn surgically removed erupted tooth #2 and erupted #18.
Amoxicillin 500 MG x 28 and pain medication prescribed. Suture removal is
scheduled for Monday August 15, 2016 at 2:00 PM. Exhibit 3.
6.
Since July 17, 2016 I was without the drug Nuvigil. The TevaCares Foundation notified
me by letter August 3, 2016 that my annual application for Nuvigil was approved. (Exhibit 4).
Nuvigl helps me focus, but is too costly for me to buy. I have been on the program for several
years, but gaps in coverage occur during the annual application when paperwork is missing.
7.
My sync-your-refills program does not sync narcotic medications, which ran out before
my SS disability income arrived. Variation in pay dates means a gap in coverage for other meds.
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this ~ day of August, 2016, by Neil J. Gillespie, who is
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Thank you,
Dawn Ellis, Esq.
My Florida Probate, PA
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(352) 726-5444
Fax (352) 726-6117
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confidential and intended only for the use of the recipient named above. If the reader of this email is not the
intended recipient, you are notified that any use, distribution, or copying of this communication is
STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you receive this communication in error, please notify Dawn Ellis,
immediately by telephone (352) 726-5444, or (866) 465-8046 and return the original message to her at the
above address via the United States Postal Service. Thank You.
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Termination of the Gillespie Family Living Trust Agreement Dated February 10, 1997
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MARION
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BEFORE ME, this day personally appeared NEIL J. GILLESPIE, who upon being duly
sworn deposed upon oath as follows:
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My name is Neil J. Gillespie. I am over eighteen years of age. This affidavit is given on
I am sole Trustee of the Gillespie Family Living Trust Agreement Dated February 10,
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My Florida residential homestead property is the sole asset of the Trust, property address
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8092 SW 115th Loop, Ocala, Florida 34481, Marion County, Florida, (the "property") where I
have lived in the property continuously and uninterruptedly since February 9, 2005, Tax ID No.
7013-007-00 I, legal description:
Lot(s) ], Block G, OAK RUN WOODSIDE TRACT, according to the Plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 2 at Page(s) 106 through I ]2, inclusive of the Public Records of
Marion County, Florida.
4.
Pursuant to my authority as Trustee of the Trust, and acting in that capacity, I transferred
the remaining trust property to the beneficiary, myself, on January 14, 2015.
5.
Pursuant to my authority as Trustee of the Trust, and acting in that capacity, I hereby
terminate the Trust as provided by Fla. Stat. 736.0414, and Article V, the Trust. The total fair
market value of the assets of the Trust is zero. The Trust served its intended purpose of
transferring the property to the beneficiary without going through probate.
6.
Pursuant to Fla. Stat. 736.0414 Modification or tenn ination of uneconomic trust. (1)
After notice to the qualified beneficiaries, the trustee of a trust consisting of trust property
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having a total value less than $50,000 may terminate the trust if the trustee concludes that the
value of the trust. property is insufficient to justify the cost of administration.
FURTHER AFFIANT SA YETH NOT,
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me, this 2nd day of February, 2015,
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July 6, 2016
I seriously considered going to the West Marion Hospital ER last night, but since the tongue
might be considered a mouth/dental injury, I decided to consult you first.
Currently I am scheduled to be in your office tomorrow, July 7, 2016 @2:30 PM, for removal of
erupted tooth #18, and for removal of erupted tooth #2, see the attached treatment plans.
Presently I am having considerable pain and discomfort relative to the injury to my tongue. I am
also having difficulty swallowing, which is also painful. Please advise if you want to cancel the
two extractions scheduled for tomorrow. At your request, I can come to your office today for
evaluation of the injury to my tongue. I writing because I cannot speak well now, and dont want
to be misunderstood during an initial phone call to your office about this matter. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Neil J. Gillespie, 8092 SW 115th Loop, Ocala, Florida 34481
Email: neilgillespie@mfi.net, Tel. 352-854-7807
Cc. Mark Gillespie; attachments
Prescription Record
Stephen H. Dunn, DDS, PA
NPI:
1164500278
July 6,2016
DEAReg. No:
License No.:
800624088
10481
July 6, 2016
Name:
Address:
Neil Gillespie
8092 SW 115 Loop
Ocala, FL 34481
RX:
Peridex
Dispense:
1 Pint
sig. Rinse 1/2 oz. for 30 seconds
8.1.0.
DOB: 03/19/56
Age:
60
Name:
Address:
Neil Gillespie
8092 SW 115 Loop
Ocala, FL 34481
Account:
Gillespie, Neil
RX
Peridex
Dispense
1 Pint
sig. Rinse 1/2 oz. for 30 seconds
8.I.0.
Refills
ID:
468401
DOB: 03/19/56
Age:
60
Alerts
Refills
Signature
Neil Gillespie
8092 SW 115 Loop
Ocala, FL 34481
Dear Neil,
Dr. Dunn has prescribed Peridex for you. Please follow these instructions for its use:
STATEMENT OF
SERVICES
RENDERED
Thursday
August 4, 2016
ACCOUNT NUMBER
468400
Neil Gillespie
8092 SW 115 Loop
Ocala, FL 34481
PATIENT
CODE
DESCRIPTION
TH.
Neil
7210
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Neil
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Neil
Neil
PREVIOUS
ACCOUNT
BALANCE
0.00
Next Appt.
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SURF.
AMOUNT
242.00
1 Cash Payment
482.00CR
51
EST. INS
242.00
2.00CR
TODAY'S
CHARGES
TODAY'S
PAYMENTS
NEW
ACCOUNT
BALANCE
482.00
482.00
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Day
Date
Time
Mon
August 15,2016
02:00p
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THIS AMOUNT
0.00
Reason
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Suture Removal
Prescription Record
NPI:
1164500278
August 4, 2016
800624088
10481
August 4, 2016
Name:
Address:
Neil Gillespie
8092 SW 115 Loop
Ocala, FL 34481
RX:
Amoxicillin 500 mg
Dispense:
28
take 1 tablet every 8 hou rs until
complete
DOB: 03/19/56
Age:
60
Neil Gillespie
8092 SW 115 Loop
Ocala, FL 34481
Account:
Gillespie, Neil
RX
Amoxicillin 500 mg
Dispense
28
take 1 tablet every 8 hours until
complete
Refills
Alerts
Refills
Name:
Address:
Signature
Ocala, FL 34476
1(352)873-2000 x
Neil Gillespie
8092 SW 115 Loop
Ocala, FL 34481
Dear Neil,
Dr. Dunn has prescribed Amoxicillin 500 mg for you. Please follow these instructions for its use:
Take One tablet every 8 hours, until complete
ID:
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DOB: 03/19/56
Age:
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