LIT UPDATE & COMMENTARY
Jan 16, 2025
The lease to own rental price of $30k per month with a purchase price around $3.9M in 2023 (HCAD Tax value $3.25M), when Zillow managed to revalue the sprawling home at half it’s market value of $6.2M. Today, the value per Zillow is now “unknown” – since they are now part of ONITY – as such we have to look to HAR, which values the home at $7.2M. Additionally, even HCAD valued the home at $5.8M in 2023.
Dyke v. 1515 South Holdings, LLC (4:24-cv-05092)
District Court, S.D. Texas
| CAB |
U.S. District Court
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Houston)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 4:24-cv-05092
| Dyke v. 1515 South Holdings, LLC Assigned to: Judge Lee H Rosenthal
Cause: 28:1331 Fed. Question |
Date Filed: 12/27/2024 Jury Demand: None Nature of Suit: 230 Rent Lease & Ejectment Jurisdiction: Diversity |
| Plaintiff | ||
| Scott Van Dyke | represented by | Sanford L Dow Dow Golub Remels & Gilbreath, PLLC 2700 Post Oak Bld Suite 1750 Houston, TX 77056 713-526-3700 Email: dow@dowgolub.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED |
| V. | ||
| Defendant | ||
| 1515 South Holdings, LLC | represented by | Jason David Kraus The Kraus Law Firm Suite 350 19500 SH 249 Ste 350 Houston, TX 77070 281-781-8677 Email: jdk@krausattorneys.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED |
| Date Filed | # | Docket Text |
|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2024 | 1 | NOTICE OF REMOVAL from 215th District Court, case number 2024-88245 (Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXSDC-32682899) filed by 1515 South Holdings, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit) (Kraus, Jason) (Entered: 12/27/2024) |
| 12/27/2024 | 2 | DECLARATION of Carson Rasmussen re: 1 Notice of Removal, filed. (Kraus, Jason) (Entered: 12/27/2024) |
| 12/30/2024 | 3 | CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bmn4) (Entered: 12/30/2024) |
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| Transaction Receipt | |||
| 01/16/2025 12:28:43 |
Did former Judge Mike Engelhart of Harris County District Court’s wife and Panelist Eva S Engelhart discuss Erick Delarue and other legal bandits at the Bankruptcy Conference today – wherein he defied BK Judges’ orders to thwart foreclosure (as Trustee)? https://t.co/X4dO29PnMf https://t.co/pwY46SHOtL
— lawsinusa (@lawsinusa) January 16, 2025
202268697
ENGELHART, EVA S (IN HER CAPACITY AS CHAPTER 7 TRU vs. VAN DYKE, SCOTT VINCENT
OCT 20, 2022 | REPUBLISHED BY LIT: OCT 21, 2022
DEC 23, 2022 JAN 19, FEB 11, FEB 26, MAR 21, APR 21, AUG 6, 2023
Non suit finally entered on Jul. 10, 2023. LIT’s on point, once again.
Do You Think Judge Hubby and Trustee Spouse Discussed the 18-year Ole Litigation and Lawsuit, suggesting $20M+ in Fraudulent Transfers – Since they Share the Same Bed – or Would this Be a Big Secret in the Household to Preserve Legal Ethics, even though The Case is Assigned to Another Hand-Picked Judge who’s known to Violate the Rule of Law?
Value of the home incredibly drops from $6.4 million to $3.2 million, a 50 percent drop…
Withdrawal of Claim (Jul. 5, 2023)
DEC 23, 2022 JAN 19, FEB 11, FEB 26, MAR 21, APR 21, JUN 20, 2023
No movement, no notice of dismissal for want of prosecution either. Oh, that’s right, the Judge can just holla’ down the hall to Judge Engelhart and remind him his wife’s not pursuin’ the case actively and that’s a problem.
NOV 30, 2022
Well it looks like Van Dyke is followin’ LIT’s article. He’s dropped the sale of his residence as the case has died after filing of the petition.
OCT 29, NOV 10
Are y’all waitin’ for the election first in case LIT offers up any more bad press to Judge Mike Engelhart’s Appellate Court Campaign? No movement on the TRO or anything since filed on Oct 20, 2022…
On the Move, Judge?
Published on Aug. 6, 2023
Real Property Records for their former home, now an investment property at 4402 Holt.
The Engelhart’s new home is obviously listed in name of corporation or similar, since they are aware LIT is interested in real estate owned by the Judiciary as matters of public concern.
Bookmark for updates as LIT tracks this case.
p.s. no TRO issued as at Oct 26, 2022.
A Dishonorable Judge’s Wife Enters Harris County Court, Seeking Property and Millions in Monetary Relief https://t.co/3VrgZMRMhT
p.s. great deal for 1515 SOUTH BLVD
HOUSTON TX 77006 listed on Friday
…if you can beat the Judge’s Wife to a TRO @HARMembers @MikeEngelhart— lawsinusa (@lawsinusa) October 24, 2022
MS. EVA SHAFIR ENGELHART, Ross Banks May Cron & Cavin, PC
Massively Overwhelming 2020 Kickoff Fundraiser – Line Out the Door – Valets Complaining – for Judge Engelhart!
Published on 5/22/19
Texas Lawyer Eva Engelhart and Attorney Cris Feldman (right) and Attorney Tom Ganucheau (rear) with cake and sparklers for Eva’s birthday!
The Harris County area legal community came back – and in greater numbers, for Judge Engelhart for his 2020 Re-Election Campaign. It was a veritable “who’s who” of Houston’s litigation community, and many others. As the photos show, there was a long line out the door of the reception room, almost to the front door of La Griglia. The valets were complaining they had nowhere to park the cars!
Judge Engelhart gave a compelling speech about his efficiency and fairness as a Judge. He described his plan for winning the 2020 Democratic Primary and the General Election in November 2020. Everyone who came out to support Judge Engelhart had a good time, with great food and energized friends uniting for a good cause.
The fundraiser was a terrific success for Judge Engelhart’s campaign, as the campaign will have the resources it needs to run a daunting campaign. And, as importantly, it showed the great respect the legal community has for Judge Engelhart’s work on the bench.
An additional highlight was a surprise celebration of Judge Engelhart’s wife, Eva’s birthday! The whole crowd sang happy birthday.
More than one guest remarked they had never seen such a crowd at a district judge’s fundraiser. Attorney Randy Canche said, after the event,
“I can’t stress enough what a fantastic, smart, and fair Judge Mike Engelhart has been. I urge Harris County voters to re-elect him again this year.”
Judge Engelhart agreed, saying in his speech last night:
“I intend to win this race!”
Randy Canche [lawyer] and Nick Oweyssi [lawyer] with Judge Engelhart
Lisa White Watkins has been representing creditors for over 25 years in state and federal courts.
Her emphasis on Creditors’ Rights includes pre and post-judgment collections, enforcement of foreign judgments, and enforcing judgments as a Court-Appointed Receiver.
Lisa practices before all trial and appellate courts of Texas, including the Texas Supreme Court, and is admitted to practice in federal district courts, U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, and before the United States Supreme Court.
Lisa and Bruce Watkins with Judge Engelhart at La Griglia. Watkins - Creditor Rights - Law (http://watkinslawhouston.com/)
Bruce Watkins has been actively pursuing commercial debt collection and business litigation on behalf of his clients for more than 30 years. Bruce is Board Certified in Civil Trial by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He practices before all trial and appellate courts of Texas, including the Texas Supreme Court, and has litigated and argued cases across Texas in federal district courts, U.S. Bankruptcy Courts and federal appellate courts, and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.
Bruce serves as a Court-Appointed Receiver in both state and federal courts.
JUDGE THORNTON DOESN'T CARE ABOUT THE RULE OF LAW EITHER
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Associated Energy Group LLC’s non-compete agreement is a perfect example of the type of employer abusive contract that should be outlawed.
Deceased Larry Preston’s Son’s Sale of Humble Property to Gold Coast Equity LLC for Ten Bucks
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Pro Se’s Seeking to Stop Foreclosure of Their Home Were Told to Pony Up 10X Usual Cash Bond
Whether a commercial property subject to millions of dollars or loans, or if its a starter condo: $100 cash bond was set by judge in HCDC.
