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IN THE CIRC UIT COU RT OF

THE FIFT EEN TH JUD ICIA L CIRC UIT
IN AND FOR PAL M BEA CH COU NTY , FLO RIDA

FIRS T AME RICA N BANK, as

succe ssor by merg er to Bank of Cora l DCA Case No.:
Gabl es,LL C, Lowe r Court Case No.:
50-2016-CA-009292

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Plain tiff
DEFENDANTS' NOTICE OF
APPEAL
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NOTICE IS GIVEN that Laurence Schneider and Steph

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per, appeal to the Fourth District Court of Appeals a Final

Judgm ent whic h the lower Court
erroneously rendered [see Fla. R. App. P. 9.020(h)J on June
26, 2017.
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The nature of the order is a final judgm ent of foreclosur

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mere ly requesting appeal on the foreclosure, but of the entire

trial record and case. Defe ndan ts'
case was disposed of via summ ary judgm ent, without a
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contested hearing, due to a scheduling

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conflict, and a host of other improper action(s) by Plain

tiff and its counsel of record, whic h have
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been brought to the trial court 's attention, and shall be inclu
ded in Defe ndan ts opening brief. A
true and correct copy of the final judgm ent is attached herew
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FILED: PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, SHARON R.

BOCK, CLERK, 07/18/2017 0
 Respectfully Submitted,
Date: July 18, 2017
Boca Raton, FL

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LAURENCE S. SCHNEIDER, Pro Se
STEPHANIE L. SCHNEIDER, Pro Se

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360 E. COCONUT PAL M DRIVE
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
larry@sacapitalpartners.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 502016-CA-009292

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FIRST AMERICAN BANK, as

successor by merger to Bank of
Coral Gables, LLC, ~4,

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Plaintiff,
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STEPHANIE L. SCHNEIDER, et al., ~~'o/
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ORDER GRAN T~IRS T AMERICAN'S
MOTION FOR-SUMMARY JUDGME NT
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THIS CAUSE came ~ oe heard before this Court on June 26, 2017
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Plaintiff's, FIRST AMERICAN BANK; Motion for Summary Judgmen
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Certificate of Servic ed~ May 25, 2017) and the Court having reviewed
the file, having
heard argume ~\FIRS T AMERICAN BANK and being otherwise fully
advised In the
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preml~ ~~lere by

ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that Plaintitrs Motion for Summary

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Judgment is hereby GRANTED.

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FILED: PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, SHARON R. BOCK, CLERK. 6/27/2017 3:00:00
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FILED: PALM BEAC H COUN TY. FL. SHAR ON R. BOCK . CLER K.

07/18/ 2017 09:08: 47 AM
 DONE AND ORDERE 'n Chambers in aim Beach County, lorida on this 26 th .S(.,

dayofJ~

Copies furnished to:

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Henry H. Bolz, Ill, Esq.
Laurence S. Schneider
Stephanie L. Schnelder
Jay S. Levin, Esq.

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FILED: PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, SHARON R. BOCK, CLERK. 6/27/2017 3:00:00 PM
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 Interest from March 16, 2016 to date of this Judgment .................... . $69,646.52
Florida Ad Valorem/real property taxes for 2014, 2015 and 2016 .... . $66,870.93
Total ................................................•----····· ··•·•••••• ••••••••• ••••• $1,625,072.21

That shall bear interest at the rate of 5.05% per year.

3. Lien of Property. Plaintiff, FIRST AMERICAN BANK, holds a lien for the
total
sum superior to all claims or estates of Defendants, on the following described
property

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in Palm Beach County, Florida:

"Lot 37 of the Fox Hill Estates of Boca Raton, according to the Plat thereof,
as recorded In Plat Book 87, Page 4, of the Pub lie Records of Palm Beach
County, Florida:

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Commonly known as 17685 Circle Pond Court, Boca Raton, Florida 33496-10
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("Property").

4. Sale of Property. If the total sum with Interest at the rate described in Paragrap

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2 and all costs accrued subsequent to this Judgment are not paid, the Clerk of
this Court
shall sell the Property at public sale on fn<fS\ \lJ 12<}(f-to the highest bidder for
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cash, except as prescribed in Paragraph 5, at the Courthouse located at 205
N. Dixie
Highway in Palm Beach County In West Palm Beach, Florida, in accordance with
section
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45.031, Florida Statutes (2013), using the following method: By electronic sale
beginning
at !O ·.O0M~ at the prescribed date at https://mypalmbeachclerk.clerkauction.com.
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5. Costs. Plaintiff, FIRST AMERICAN BANK, shall advance all subsequent costs
of
this action and shall be reimbursed for them by the Clerk if Plaintiff, FIRST AMERIC
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BANK, is not the purchaser of the Property for sale, provided that the purchase
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Property for sale shall be responsible for the documentary stamps payable
on the
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certificate of title. If Plaintiff, FIRST AMERICAN BANK, is the purchaser, the Clerk
shall
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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 502016-CA-D09292

DIVISION AW

FIRST AMERICAN BANK, as

successor by merger to Bank of
Coral Gables, LLC,

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Plaintiff,

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STEPHANIE L. SCHNEIDER, et al.,

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Defendants.

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THIS CAUSE came on before this Court upon the Motion for Summary Judgment

fifed by First American Bank which was heard by the Court at a 45-minute specially set
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hearing on Monday, June 26, 2017, and the Court, having heard and considered
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argument from First American Bank, it Is

ORDERED AND ADJUDGED THAT:

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1. Judgment Is GRANTED in favor of Plaintiff, FIRST AMERICAN BANK, and against

Defendants, LAURENCE S. SCHNEIDER, STEPHANIE L. SCHNEIDER and THE OAKS

AT BOCA RATON PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC.

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2. Amounts Due. Plaintiff, FIRST AMERICAN BANK, 2295 Galiano Street, Coral
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Gables, Florida 33134, is due:

Principal •... ......................................................................................... $1,488,554.76

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 credit Plaintiff's bid with the total sum with Interest and costs accruing subsequ
ent to this
Judgment, or such part of It as is necessary to pay the bid in full.

6. Distribution of Proceeds. On filing the certificate of title the Clerk shall distribute

the proceeds of the sale, so far as they are sufficient, by paying: first, all of
Plaintiffs
costs; second, documentary stamps affoced to the certificate; third, Plaintiffs
attorneys'
fees; fourth, the total sum due to plaintiff, less the items paid, plus interest
at the rate

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prescribed in Paragraph 2 from this date to the date of the sale; and by retaining
any
remaining amount pending further order of this Court.

7. Right of Redemption/Right of Possession. On filing the certificate of

sale,

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Defendants and all persons claiming under or against Defendants since the
filing of the

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Notice of Lis Pendens shall be foreclosed of all estate or claim In the Property
and
Defendants' right of redemption as prescribed by section 45.0315, Florida Statutes
(2013)

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shall be terminated, except as to claims or rights under chapter 718 or chapter
720,
Florida Statutes, if any. Upon the filing of the certificate of title, the persona
named on
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the certificate of title shall be let into possession of the Property.

8. Attorneys' Fees. The Court finds that Plaintiff, FIRST AMERICAN BANK,
Is
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entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and expenses incurred In connectio

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this action. The Court will retain jurisdiction to determine the total amounts of
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fees, costs and expenses to which Plaintiff Is entitled.

9. Jurisdic tion Retained. Jurisdiction of this action is retained to enter fLJrther

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orders that are proper including, without limitation, a deficiency judgment

IF THIS PROPERTY IS SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION, THERE MAY

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ADDITIONAL MONEY FROM THE SALE AFTER PAYMENT OF PERSON

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 ENTITLED TO BE PAID FROM THE SALE PROCEEDS PURSUANT TO THE FINAL

JUDGMENT.

IF YOU ARE A SUBORDINATE LIENHOLOER CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS

REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO

LATER THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL

NOT BE ENTITLED. TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS.

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DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers in Palm Beach County, Florida on this __
day of_ _ _ __, 2017.

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Henry H. Bolz, Ill, Esq.
Keller & Bolz, LLP
Attorneys for First American Bank
121 Majorca Avenue, #200
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Coral Gables, FL 33134

Laurence S. Schneider
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360 E Coconut Palm Road

Boca Raton, FL 33432

Stephanie L. Schnelder
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360 E Coconut Palm Road

Boca Raton, FL 33432

Jay S. Levin, Esq.

Sachs, Sax, Caplan
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Attorneys for The Oaks at Boca Raton Property Owners' Association, Inc.
6111 Broken Sound Parkway, N.W., #200,
Boca Raton, FL 33487
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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 502016-CA-009292

DIVISION AW

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FIRST AMERICAN BANK, as
successor by merger to Bank of
Coral Gables, LLC,

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Plaintiff,

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AMEND ED FINAL JUDGM ENT

THIS CAUSE came before this Court on June 26, 2017 upon Plaintiff's, FIRST
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AMERICAN BANK, Motion for Summary Judgment (bearing a Certificate of Service

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May 25, 2017) and the Court having granted the aforementioned Motion,

IT IS ADJUDGED that:
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1. Judgment is GRANTED in favor of Plaintiff, FIRST AMERICAN BANK, and against

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Defendant, LAURENCE S. SCHNEIDER.

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2. Plaintiff, FIRST AMERICAN BANK, 2295 Galiano Street, Coral Gables, Florida
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33134, recover from Defendant, LAURENCE S. SCHNEIDER, 360 E Coconut Palm

Road
Boca Raton, FL 33432, Social Security No. , the sum of $1,625,072.21,
which shall bear interest at the rate of 5.05% per year, for which let execution issue.
 3. The Court finds that Plaintiff, FIRST AMERICA
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attorneys' fees, costs and expe nses incurred
in connection with this action. The Court
will retain jurisdiction to determine the total
amounts of attorneys' fees, costs and
expenses to which Plaintiff is entitied.

ORDERED in Chambers in Palm Beach County,

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Florida on this so day of_ _
9u'dr:i -'I , 2017.

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Copies furnished to:

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Henr y H. Bolz, Ill, Esq.
Keller & Bolz, LLP
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Attorneys for First American Bank
121 Majorca Avenue, #200
Coral Gables, FL 33134
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Laurence S. Schneider
360 E Coconut Palm Road
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Boca Raton, FL 33432

Stephanie L. Schneider
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360 E Coconut Palm Road

Boca Raton, FL 33432
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Jay S. Levin, Esq.

Sachs, Sax, Caplan
Attorneys for The Oaks at Boca Raton Property
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Owners' Association, Inc.

6111 Broken Sound Parkway, N.W., #200,
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Boca Raton, FL 33487

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