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MCCLAIN COUNTY • CJ-2026-00071

Tinker Federal Credit Union v. David C. Phillips

Filed: Mar 9, 2026
Type: CJ

What's This Case About?

Let’s cut right to the chase: a credit union is suing an Oklahoma couple for $13,000 over a 2017 Ford Edge and a credit card bill — and yes, they did repossess the car, sell it for $8,400, and then still want the couple to pay the difference like this is some kind of reverse lemonade stand economics. Welcome to Crazy Civil Court, where the stakes are low, the paperwork is high, and the drama is 100% real.

Meet David and Martha M. Phillips — a married couple from Oklahoma City who, back in 2019, decided to upgrade from whatever they were driving to a gently used 2017 Ford Edge. Nothing wrong with that. It’s a solid midsize SUV, the kind of vehicle that says, “I’ve made it to middle age and I still want cup holders.” They financed it through Tinker Federal Credit Union — a financial institution that, despite the name, is not run by elves from Tinker Bell, but is actually a real credit union serving military and civilian members in central Oklahoma. The deal went down at Zeck Ford in Purcell, and the Phillips signed on the dotted line for a total financed amount of $30,647.97 at a modest 4.74% interest. Monthly payments? A tidy $432.78 for 84 months. All very standard, very boring — until, of course, the payments stopped.

Now, here’s where things get juicy. The credit union didn’t just wake up one day and say, “Hey, let’s sue some retirees.” According to the filing, the Phillips defaulted on the loan. No surprise there — people default all the time. But what makes this case a slow-burn legal snack is what happened next. On February 3, 2025 — yes, 2025, which means this lawsuit was filed after the events, like a financial true crime docuseries — Tinker repossessed the Ford Edge. And not in some Fast & Furious midnight smash-and-grab, either. They did it legally, peacefully, and then promptly sold the car at auction for $8,400. That’s… not a lot for a 2017 SUV, but also not nothing. But here’s the kicker: after the sale, the credit union claims the Phillips still owe $6,291.37 on the loan. That’s because the car didn’t cover the full balance — interest, fees, and the remaining principal added up to more than the resale value. So now, Tinker wants the couple to pay the “deficiency” — the gap between what the car sold for and what they still owe. It’s like if you returned a sweater to Nordstrom, they gave you $20 store credit, and then mailed you a bill for the other $80. Only this time, it’s the courts enforcing it.

But wait — there’s more! The lawsuit isn’t just about the car. Oh no. In a move that screams “we’re really scraping the barrel here,” Tinker also claims the Phillips defaulted on a credit card they opened with the credit union around the same time. That balance? $5,985.05. So now we’re talking about a total demand of roughly $12,276.42 — not quite the $13k headline number, but close enough to make a decent clickbait headline. The credit card claim is straightforward: they stopped paying, the account went south, and now the credit union wants its money. No repossession there, no collateral — just cold, hard debt.

So why are we in court? Legally speaking, Tinker is making two claims: breach of contract for the auto loan (because they didn’t pay, the car got repossessed and sold, and there’s still a balance), and breach of contract for the credit card (because they didn’t pay that either). Both are garden-variety debt collection claims — the bread and butter of civil court. The credit union is asking for the money, plus interest, plus attorney’s fees (which could be up to 15% of the balance, according to the contract), and court costs. They’re also asking the court to order the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission to hand over the Phillips’ employment info — a common move in debt cases to figure out if the defendants have a paycheck that can be garnished. Oh, and just to cover their bases, they filed affidavits confirming that neither David nor Martha is in the military — required under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which gives active-duty troops extra protections in civil cases. The SCRA checks came back clean: no deployments, no reserves, no drama. Just two civilians in Oklahoma City who apparently fell behind on their bills.

Now, let’s talk about what $12,000 means in this context. Is it a lot? Well, yes and no. For a credit union, it’s not a fortune, but it’s also not pocket change — especially when you factor in collection costs and legal fees. For the Phillips? If they’re on a fixed income, $12k could be a year’s worth of groceries. But here’s the thing: they did sign a contract. They did agree to pay. They did give the credit union a security interest in the car. And when they stopped paying, the credit union followed the playbook: repossession, sale, deficiency claim. It’s all by the book. No shady repo men, no illegal fees, no hidden clauses — just the cold, mechanical grind of consumer debt enforcement.

So what’s the most absurd part? Honestly? The Millennium charge. Yes, you read that right. In the itemization of the auto loan, buried between admin fees and tag costs, is a mysterious $3,748 charge “to Zeck Ford Oklahoma for MILLENNIUM.” What is “Millennium”? A paint protection package? An extended warranty? A time-share in the year 3000? The contract doesn’t say. It just says “MILLENNIUM” in all caps, like it’s a secret code or a cult initiation fee. And the Phillips signed off on it — along with a $789 “R.Q.O.D. KEY” fee and a $498 “IN R.O.A.D. TAG” charge. What is R.Q.O.D.? “Ready Queue of Doom”? “Royal Quest of Debt”? We may never know. But one thing’s clear: if you finance a car in Oklahoma, you’re not just buying an SUV — you’re buying into a linguistic mystery box.

Our take? Look, debt is serious. Defaulting on loans has consequences. But this case is a perfect example of how the consumer finance machine grinds people down — one $500 add-on fee at a time. The Phillips may have made financial mistakes, but they also got sold a car with over $7,000 in “other charges” tacked onto the price — nearly a quarter of the total financed amount. And now, after losing the car, they’re still on the hook for thousands. It’s not fraud. It’s not theft. It’s just… a lot. And while we’re not rooting for anyone to dodge their debts, we are rooting for more transparency at car dealerships — and for someone, somewhere, to finally explain what “MILLIENNIUM” actually means. Until then, we’ll be here, watching the docket, waiting for the next chapter in the great Oklahoma Ford Edge saga.

Case Overview

Petition
Jurisdiction
District Court of McClain County, Oklahoma
Relief Sought
$6,291 Monetary
Plaintiffs
Defendants
Claims
# Cause of Action Description
1 breach of contract - deficiency L53
2 breach of contract - credit card

Petition Text

7,284 words
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MCCLAIN COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA TINKER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Case No. CJ 26-71 DAVID C. PHILLIPS AND MARTHA M. PHILLIPS, Defendants. PETITION Plaintiff, Tinker Federal Credit Union ("TFCU"), for its cause of action against the Defendants, David C. Phillips and Martha M. Phillips ("Defendants"), jointly and severally, alleges and states as follows: CLAIM ONE: BREACH OF CONTRACT – DEFICIENCY L53 1. On or about November 21, 2019, Defendants executed a Promissory Note (hereinafter referred to as the "Contract"), and became obligated to pay TFCU the principal amount of $30,647.97, plus interest at 4.7400% per annum, according to the terms of the Contract. A copy of the Contract is attached hereto as Exhibit "A". 2. As part of the Contract and to secure the performance of Defendants, they executed a Security Agreement and granted TFCU a security interest in a 2017 FORD EDGE (hereinafter referred as the "Collateral"). TFCU properly perfected its security interest in accordance with Oklahoma law. 3. Defendants failed to pay pursuant to the terms of the Contract, despite demand by TFCU, and are therefore in default under the Contract and Security Agreement. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE 4. On or before February 3, 2025, TFCU repossessed the Collateral. TFCU is entitled to a repossession title to the Collateral from the Oklahoma Tax Commission. 5. On February 3, 2025, the Collateral was sold for $8,400.00. With respect to the sale, TFCU complied with all notice requirements set forth by law. The sale was held in a commercially reasonable manner. 6. After deducting the net proceeds from the sale of the Collateral, the balance due on the Contract as of February 3, 2025 was $6,291.37. 7. TFCU is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and its reasonable costs of collection under the terms of the Contract and Security Agreement and under 12 O.S. §936. 8. Pursuant to the Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act of 2003, TFCU has reviewed the Department of Defense website and determined Defendants are not in the military. See the Affidavit attached hereto as Exhibit “B”. 9. Pursuant to 40 O.S. §4-508(D), TFCU requests an Order that at any time or times subsequent to the filing of this order, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission shall produce, within thirty (30) days of receipt of this order, employment information of the Defendants. WHEREFORE, Tinker Federal Credit Union prays that this Court enter money judgment for TFCU and against Defendants, David C. Phillips and Martha M. Phillips, jointly and severally, in the amount of $6,291.37, plus interest since February 3, 2025, at a rate of 4.7400% per annum until paid and all contractual charges as set forth in the Contract and Plaintiff's court costs and a reasonable attorney's fee and all other relief this Court deems just. CLAIM TWO: BREACH OF CONTRACT – CREDIT CARD 10. On or about December 1, 2019, Defendants opened a credit card account (hereinafter referred to as the "Contract") with TFCU, and became obligated to pay TFCU for all charges made thereon. See Exhibit “C”. 11. Defendants defaulted on the Contract by failing to timely pay and are indebted to TFCU in the amount of $5,985.05 as of December 30, 2024. 12. TFCU is entitled to contractual interest, reasonable attorney's fees and its reasonable costs of collection under the terms of the Contract and under 12 O.S. §936. WHEREFORE, Tinker Federal Credit Union prays for judgment against Defendants, David C. Phillips and Martha M. Phillips, jointly and severally for $5,985.05, plus contractual interest, TFCU’s reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred in pursuit of this action and with its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred in collection of the Judgment and for such other and further relief as this Court deems just and proper. Respectfully submitted, Jeffery S. Ludlam, OBA #17822 HALL & LUDLAM, PLLC 210 Park Ave, Suite 3001 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 600-9500 Telephone (405) 871-5403 Facsimile [email protected] LLAW 553-OK-ARB-eps-14 7/19 RETAIL INSTALLMENT SALE CONTRACT – SIMPLE FINANCE CHARGE (WITH ARBITRATION PROVISION) Buyer Name and Address (including County and Zip Code) DAVID C PHILLIPS 4720 NW 70TH ST OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73132 OKLAHOMA Co-Buyer Name and Address (including County and Zip Code) MARTHA M PHILLIPS 4720 NW 70TH ST OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73132 OKLAHOMA Seller-Creditor (Name and Address) ZECK FORD OKLAHOMA 2605 N 8TH AVENUE PURCELL, OK 73076 DEAL# 320948 CUST# 121857 You, the Buyer (and Co-Buyer, if any), may buy the vehicle below for cash or on credit. By signing this contract, you choose to buy the vehicle on credit under the agreements in this contract. You agree to pay the Seller - Creditor (sometimes "we" or "us" in this contract) the Amount Financed and Finance Charge in U.S. funds according to the payment schedule below. We will figure your finance charge on a daily basis. The Truth-In-Lending Disclosures below are part of this contract. <table> <tr> <th>New/Used</th> <th>Year</th> <th>Make and Model</th> <th>Odometer</th> <th>Vehicle Identification Number</th> <th>Primary Use For Which Purchased</th> </tr> <tr> <td>USED</td> <td>2017</td> <td>FORD EDGE</td> <td>39503</td> <td>2FMPK3K91HBC47572</td> <td>Personal, family, or household unless otherwise indicated below<br><input type="checkbox"> business<br><input type="checkbox"> agricultural<br><span>N/A</span></td> </tr> </table> FEDERAL TRUTH-IN-LENDING DISCLOSURES <table> <tr> <th rowspan="2">ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE<br>The cost of your credit as a yearly rate.</th> <th colspan="4">FINANCE CHARGE<br>The dollar amount the credit will cost you.</th> <th colspan="2">Amount Financed<br>The amount of credit provided to you or on your behalf.</th> <th colspan="2">Total of Payments<br>The amount you will have paid after you have made all payments as scheduled.</th> <th colspan="2">Total Sale Price<br>The total cost of your purchase on credit, including your down payment of</th> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.74 %</td> <td>$5705.55</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>$30647.97</td> <td>$36853.52</td> <td>$36853.52</td> <td>$0.00</td> <td>$36853.52</td> </tr> </table> Your Payment Schedule Will Be: <table> <tr> <th>Number of Payments</th> <th>Amount of Payments</th> <th>When Payments Are Due</th> </tr> <tr> <td>84</td> <td>432.78</td> <td>Monthly beginning<br>02/18/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>N/A</td> <td>N/A</td> <td>N/A</td> </tr> </table> Or As Follows: N/A Late Charge. If payment is not received in full within 10 days after it is due, you will pay a late charge of $28.00 or 5% of the part of the payment that is late, whichever is greater. Prepayment. If you pay early, you will not have to pay a penalty. Security Interest. You are giving a security interest in the vehicle being purchased. Additional Information: See this contract for more information including information about nonpayment, default, any required repayment in full before the scheduled date and security interest. Used Car Buyers Guide. The information you see on the window form for this vehicle is part of this contract. Information on the window form overrides any contrary provisions in the contract of sale. Spanish Translation: Guía para compradores de vehículos usados. La Información que ve en el formulario de la ventana para este vehículo forma parte del presente contrato. La información del formulario de la ventana deja sin efecto toda disposición en contrario contenida en el contrato de venta. WARRANTIES SELLER DISCLAIMERS Unless the Seller makes a written warranty, or enters into a service contract within 90 days from the date of this contract, the Seller makes no warranties, express or implied, on the vehicle, and there will be no implied warranties of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. This provision does not affect any warranties covering the vehicle that the vehicle manufacturer may provide. NO COOLING OFF PERIOD State law does not provide for a "cooling off" or cancellation period for this sale. After you sign this contract, you may only cancel it if the seller agrees or for legal cause. You cannot cancel this contract simply because you change your mind. This notice does not apply to home solicitation sales. NOTICE: ANY HOLDER OF THIS CONSUMER CREDIT CONTRACT IS SUBJECT TO ALL CLAIMS AND DEFENSES WHICH THE DEBTOR COULD ASSERT AGAINST THE SELLER OF GOODS OR SERVICES OBTAINED PURSUANT HERETO OR WITH THE PROCEEDS HEREOF. RECOVERY HEREUNDER BY THE DEBTOR SHALL NOT EXCEED AMOUNTS PAID BY THE DEBTOR HEREUNDER. The preceding NOTICE applies only to goods or services obtained primarily for personal, family, or household use. In all other cases, Buyer will not assert against any subsequent holder or assignee of this contract any claims or defenses the Buyer (debtor) may have against the Seller, or against the manufacturer of the vehicle or equipment obtained under this contract. Agreement to Arbitrate: By signing below, you agree that, pursuant to the Arbitration Provision on page 4 of this contract, you or we may elect to resolve any dispute by neutral binding arbitration and not by a court action. See the Arbitration Provision for additional information concerning this agreement to arbitrate. Buyer Signed: ___________________________ Co-Buyer Signed: ___________________________ EXHIBIT A ITEMIZATION OF AMOUNT FINANCED 1 Cash Price (including S N/A sales/excise tax) $23489.00 (1) 2 Total Downpayment = Trade-in砷FORD F-150 (Year) (Make) (Model) Gross Trade-In Allowance $6000.00 Lease Pay Off Made By Seller $12716.97 Equate N/A Trade In -$4716.97 + Cash $4000.00 + Other N/A $NA + Other N/A $NA + Other N/A $NA (If total downpayment is negative, enter "0" and see 4 below) $0.00 (2) 3 Unpaid Balance of Cash Price (1 minus 2) $23489.00 (3) 4 Other Charges Including Amounts Paid to Others on Your Behalf (Seller may keep part of these amounts): A Cost of Optional Credit Insurance Paid to Insurance Company or Companies. Life $N/A Disability $N/A B Vendor's Simple Interest Insurance Paid to Insurance Company $N/A C Other Optional Insurance Paid to Insurance Company or Companies $N/A D Optional Gap Contract $898.00 E Official Fees Paid to Government Agencies $N/A to N/A for N/A $N/A to N/A for N/A $N/A to N/A for N/A $N/A F Government Taxes Not Included in Cash Price $N/A G Government License and/or Registration Fees $N/A H Government Certificate of Title Fees $N/A I Other Charges (seller must identify who is paid and describing purpose.) to TELLE RAS ESTATE YEARLY for Prior Credit or Lease Balance $718.97 to ZEEK FORD OKLAHOMA for ADMIN FEE $499.00 to ZEEK FORD OKLAHOMA for MILLENNIUM $3748.00 to N/A for N/A $N/A to ZEEK FORD OKLAHOMA for IN R.O.A.D. TAG $498.00 to N/A for N/A $N/A to N/A for N/A $N/A to N/A for N/A $N/A to ZEEK FORD OKLAHOMA for R.Q.O.D. KEY $789.00 to N/A for N/A $N/A Total Other Charges and Amounts Paid to Others on Your Behalf $7149.97 (4) S Amount Financed (3 + 4) $30647.97 (5) OPTION: ☐ You pay no finance charge if the Amount Financed, Item 5, is paid in full on or before N/A . Year N/A . SELLER'S INITIALS N/A VENDOR'S SINGLE INTEREST INSURANCE (VSI Insurance): If the preceding box is checked, the Creditor requires VSI insurance for the initial term of the contract to protect the Creditor for loss or damage to the vehicle (collision, fire, theft, concealment, skip). VSI insurance is for the Creditor's sole protection. This insurance does not protect your interest in the vehicle. You may choose the insurance company through which the VSI insurance is obtained. If you elect to purchase VSI insurance through the Creditor, the cost of this insurance is $ N/A and is also shown in item 4B of the Itemization of Amount Financed. The coverage is for the initial term of the contract. Any insurer issuing VSI insurance waives its rights to subrogation against the buyer. OPTIONAL GAP CONTRACT: A gap contract (debt cancellation contract) is not required to obtain credit and will not be provided unless you sign below and agree to pay the extra charge. If you choose to buy a gap contract, the charge is shown in item 4D of the Itemization of Amount Financed. See your gap contract for details on the terms and conditions it provides. It is a part of this contract. Term #4 Model MILLIENNIUM. GAP Name of Gap Contract I want to buy a gap contract. Buyer Signs X [signature] Co-Buyer Signed X MR Insurance. You may buy the physical damage insurance this contract requires from anyone you choose who is acceptable to us. You may also provide the physical damage insurance through an existing policy owned or controlled by you that is acceptable to us. You are not required to buy any other insurance to obtain credit unless the box indicating Vendor's Single Interest insurance is required is checked below. If any insurance is checked below, policies or certificates from the named insurance companies will describe the terms and conditions. Check the insurance you want and sign below: Optional Credit Insurance ☐ Credit Life: ☐ Buyer ☐ Co-Buyer ☐ Both ☐ Credit Disability: ☐ Buyer ☐ Co-Buyer ☐ Both Premium: Credit Life $ N/A Credit Disability $ N/A Insurance Company Name N/A Home Office Address N/A Cash life insurance and credit disability insurance are not required to obtain credit. Your decision to buy or not buy credit life insurance and credit disability insurance will not be a factor in the credit approval process. They will not be provided unless you sign and agree to pay the extra cost. If you choose this insurance, the cost is shown in item 4A of the Itemization of Amount Financed. Credit life insurance is based on your last payment due date. This insurance may not pay if you owe on this contract when you make take delivery. Credit disability insurance does not cover any increase in your payment or in the number of payments. Coverage for credit life insurance and credit disability insurance ends on the original due date for the last payment unless a different term for the insurance is chosen below. Other Optional Insurance ☐ Type of Insurance N/A Term N/A Premium $ N/A Insurance Company Name N/A Home Office Address N/A ☐ Type of Insurance N/A Term N/A Premium $ N/A Insurance Company Name N/A Home Office Address N/A Other optional insurance is not required to obtain credit. Your decision to buy or not buy other optional insurance will not be a factor in the credit approval process. It will not be provided unless you sign and agree to pay the extra cost. I want the insurance checked above. ☐ N/A N/A Buyer Signature Date ☐ N/A N/A Co-Buyer Signature Date THIS INSURANCE DOES NOT INCLUDE INSURANCE ON YOUR LIABILITY FOR BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED TO OTHERS. WITHOUT SUCH INSURANCE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE THIS VEHICLE ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS. ARBITRATION PROVISION PLEASE REVIEW - IMPORTANT - AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS 1. EITHER YOU OR WE MAY CHOOSE TO HAVE ANY DISPUTE BETWEEN US DECIDED BY ARBITRATION AND NOT IN COURT OR BY JURY TRIAL. 2. IF A DISPUTE IS ARBITRATED, YOU WILL GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE AS A CLASS REPRESENTATIVE OR CLASS MEMBER ON ANY CLASS CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST US INCLUDING ANY RIGHT TO CLASS ARBITRATION OR ANY CONSOLIDATION OF INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATIONS. 3. DISCOVERY AND RIGHTS TO APPEAL IN ARBITRATION ARE GENERALLY MORE LIMITED THAN IN A LAWSUIT, AND OTHER RIGHTS THAT YOU AND WE WOULD HAVE IN COURT MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ARBITRATION. Any claim or dispute, whether in contract, tort, statute or otherwise (including the interpretation and scope of this Arbitration Provision, and the arbitrability of the claim or dispute), between you and us or our employees, agents, successors or assigns, which arises out of or relates to your credit application, purchase or condition of this vehicle, this contract or any resulting transaction or relationship (including any such relationship with third parties who do not sign this contract) shall, at your or our election, be resolved by neutral, binding arbitration and not by a court action. If federal law provides that a claim or dispute is not subject to binding arbitration, this Arbitration Provision shall not apply to such claim or dispute. Any claim or dispute is to be arbitrated by a single arbitrator on an individual basis and not as a class action. You expressly waive any right you may have to arbitrate a class action. You may choose the American Arbitration Association, 1633 Broadway, 10th Floor, New York, New York 10019 (www.adr.org), or any other organization to conduct the arbitration subject to our approval. You may get a copy of the rules of an arbitration organization by contacting the organization or visiting its website. Arbitrators shall be attorneys or retired judges and shall be selected pursuant to the applicable rules. The arbitrator shall apply governing substantive law and the applicable statute of limitations. The arbitration hearing shall be conducted in the federal district in which you reside unless the Seller-Creditor is a party to the claim or dispute, in which case the hearing will be held in the federal district where this contract was executed. We will pay your filing, administration, service or case management fee and your arbitrator or hearing fee up to a maximum of $5000, unless the law or the rules of the chosen arbitration organization require us to pay more. The amount we pay may be reimbursed in whole or in part by decision of the arbitrator if the arbitrator finds that any of your claims is frivolous under applicable law. Each party shall be responsible for its own attorney, expert and other fees, unless awarded by the arbitrator under applicable law. If the chosen arbitration organization's rules conflict with this Arbitration Provision, then the provisions of this Arbitration Provision shall control. Any arbitration under this Arbitration Provision shall be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. § 1 et. seq.) and not by any state law concerning arbitration. Any award by the arbitrator shall be in writing and will be final and binding on all parties, subject to any limited right to appeal under the Federal Arbitration Act. You and we retain the right to seek remedies in small claims court for disputes or claims within that court's jurisdiction, unless such action is transferred, removed or appealed to a different court. Neither you nor we waive the right to arbitrate by using self-help remedies, such as repossession, or by filing an action to recover the vehicle, to recover a deficiency balance, or for individual injunctive relief. Any court having jurisdiction may enter judgment on the arbitrator's award. This Arbitration Provision shall survive any termination, payoff or transfer of this contract. If any part of this Arbitration Provision, other than waivers of class action rights, is deemed or found to be unenforceable for any reason, the remainder shall remain enforceable. If a waiver of class action rights is deemed or found to be unenforceable for any reason in a case in which class action allegations have been made, the remainder of this Arbitration Provision shall be unenforceable. HOW THIS CONTRACT CAN BE CHANGED: This contract contains the entire agreement between you and us relating to this contract. Any change to this contract must be in writing and we must sign it. No oral changes are binding. Buyer Signs _____________Co-Buyer Signs ________ If any part of this contract is invalid, all other parts stay valid. We may delay or refrain from enforcing any of our rights under this contract without losing them. For example, we may extend the time for making some payments without extending the time for making others. See the rest of this contract for other important agreements. The Annual Percentage Rate may be negotiable with the Seller. The Seller may assign this contract and retain its right to receive a part of the Finance Charge. NOTICE TO RETAIL BUYER: Do not sign this contract in blank. You are entitled to a copy of the contract at the time you sign. Keep it to protect your legal rights. You agree to the terms of this contract. You confirm that before you signed this contract, we gave it to you, and you were free to take it and review it. You acknowledge that you have read all pages of this contract, including the arbitration provision above, before signing below. You confirm that you received a completely filled-in copy when you signed it. Buyer Signs _____________ Co-Buyer Signs _____ Date 11/21/2019 If the "business" box is checked in "Primary Use for Which Purchased?", Print Name N/A Title N/A Co-Buyers and Other Owners — A co-buyer is a person who is responsible for paying the entire debt. An other owner is a person whose name is on the title to the vehicle but does not have to pay the debt. The other owner agrees to the security interest in the vehicle given to us in this contract. Other owner signs here N/A Address N/A Seller signs ZECK FORD OKLAHOMA Date 11/2/2019 By FINANAGER Title FINANAGER Seller assigns its interest in this contract to TONKIR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (Assignee) under the terms of Seller's agreement(s) with Assignee. [ ] Assigned with recourse [X] Assigned without recourse [ ] Assigned with limited recourse OTHER IMPORTANT AGREEMENTS 1. FINANCE CHARGE AND PAYMENTS a. How we will figure Finance Charge. We will figure the Finance Charge on a daily basis at the Annual Percentage Rate on the unpaid part of the Amount Financed. b. How we will apply payments. We may apply each payment to the earned and unpaid part of the Finance Charge, to the unpaid part of the Amount Financed and to other amounts you owe under this contract in any order we choose as the law allows. c. How late payments or early payments change what you must pay. We based the Finance Charge, Total of Payments, and Total Sale Price shown on page 1 of this contract, on the assumption that you will make every payment on the day it is due. Your Finance Charge, Total of Payments, and Total Sale Price will be more if you pay late and less if you pay early. Changes may take the form of a larger or smaller final payment or, at our option, more or fewer payments of the same amount as your scheduled payment with a smaller final payment. We will send you a notice telling you about these changes before the final scheduled payment is due. d. You may prepay. You may prepay all or part of the unpaid part of the Amount Financed at any time without penalty. If you do so, you must pay the earned and unpaid part of the Finance Charge and all other amounts due up to the date of your payment. e. Your right to refinance a balloon payment. A balloon payment is a scheduled payment that is more than twice as large as the average of your earlier scheduled payments. If you are buying the vehicle primarily for personal, family or household use, you have the right to refinance the balloon payment when due without penalty. The terms of the refinancing will be no less favorable to you than the terms of this contract. This provision does not apply if we adjusted your payment schedule to your seasonal or irregular income. 2. YOUR OTHER PROMISES TO US a. If the vehicle is damaged, destroyed, or missing. You agree to pay us all you owe under this contract even if the vehicle is damaged, destroyed, or missing. b. Using the vehicle. You agree not to remove the vehicle from the U.S. or Canada, or to sell, rent, lease, or transfer any interest in the vehicle or this contract without our written permission. You agree not to expose the vehicle to misuse, seizure, confiscation, or involuntary transfer. If we pay any repair bills, storage bills, taxes, fines, or charges on the vehicle, you agree to repay the amount when we ask for it. c. Security Interest. You give us a security interest in: • The vehicle and all parts or goods put on it; • All money or goods received (proceeds) for the vehicle; • All insurance, maintenance, service, or other contracts we finance for you; and • All proceeds from insurance, maintenance, service, or other contracts we finance for you. This includes any refunds of premiums or charges from the contracts. This secures payment of all you owe on this contract. It also secures your other agreements in this contract. You will make sure the title shows our security interest (lien) in the vehicle. You will not allow any other security interest to be placed on the title without our written permission. d. Insurance you must have on the vehicle. You agree to have physical damage insurance covering loss of or damage to the vehicle for the term of this contract. The insurance must cover our interest in the vehicle. You agree to name us on your insurance policy as an additional insured and as loss payee. If you do not have this insurance, we may, if we choose, buy physical damage insurance. If we decide to buy physical damage insurance, we may either buy insurance that covers your interest and our interest in the vehicle, or buy insurance that covers only our interest. If we buy either type of insurance, we will tell you which type and the charge you must pay. The charge will be the premium for the insurance and a finance charge computed at the Annual Percentage Rate shown on page 1 of this contract. If the vehicle is lost or damaged, you agree that we may use any insurance settlement to reduce what you owe or repair the vehicle. 3. IF YOU PAY LATE OR BREAK YOUR OTHER PROMISES a. You may owe late charges. You will pay a late charge on each late payment as shown on page 1 of this contract. Acceptance of a late payment does not excuse your late payment or mean that you may keep making late payments. If you pay late, we may also take the steps described below. b. You may have to pay all you owe at once. If you break your promises (default), we may demand that you pay all you owe on this contract at once. Default means: • You do not pay any payment on time; • You give false, incomplete, or misleading information during credit application; • You start a proceeding in bankruptcy or one is started against you or your property; or • You break any agreements in this contract. The amount you will owe will be the unpaid part of the Amount Financed plus the earned and unpaid part of the Finance Charge, any late charges, and any amounts due because you defaulted. c. You may have to pay collection costs. If we hire an attorney who is not our salaried employee to collect what you owe, you will pay the attorney's fee and court costs the law permits. The maximum attorney's fee you will pay will be 15% of the amount you owe, unless a court awards an additional amount. d. We may take the vehicle from you. If you default, we may take (repossess) the vehicle from you if we do so peacefully and if the law allows it. If your vehicle has an electronic tracking device (such as GPS), you agree that we may use the device to find the vehicle. If we take the vehicle, any accessories, equipment, and replacement parts will stay with the vehicle. If any personal items are in the vehicle, we may store them for you. If you do not ask for these items back, we may dispose of them as the law allows. e. How you can get the vehicle back. If we take it. If we repossess the vehicle, you may pay to get it back (redeem). We will tell you how much to pay to redeem. Your right to redeem ends when we sell the vehicle. f. We will sell the vehicle if you do not get it back. If you do not redeem, we will sell the vehicle. We will send you a written notice of sale before selling the vehicle. We will apply the money from the sale, less allowed expenses, to the amount you owe. Allowed expenses are expenses we pay as a direct result of taking the vehicle, holding it, preparing it for sale, and selling it. Attorney fees and court costs, if the law permits, are also allowed expenses. If any money is left (surplus), we will pay it to you unless the law requires us to pay it to someone else. If money from the sale is not enough to pay the amount you owe, you must pay the rest to us unless the law provides otherwise. If you do not pay this amount when we ask, we may charge you interest at a rate not exceeding the highest lawful rate until you pay. g. What we may do about optional insurance, maintenance, service, or other contracts. This contract may contain charges for optional insurance, maintenance, service, or other contracts. If we demand that you pay all you owe at once or we repossess the vehicle, you agree that we may claim benefits under these contracts and cancel them to obtain refunds of unearned charges to reduce what you owe or repair the vehicle. If the vehicle is a total loss because it is confiscated, damaged, or stolen, we may claim benefits under these contracts and cancel them to obtain refunds of unearned charges to reduce what you owe. 6. What happens to returned Insurance, maintenance, service, or other contract charges. If we get a refund of insurance, maintenance, service, or other contract charges, you agree that we may subtract the refund from what you owe. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MCCLAIN COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA TINKER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ) ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) vs. ) Case No. ) DAVID C. PHILLIPS AND MARTHA ) ) M. PHILLIPS, ) ) Defendants. SCRA AFFIDAVIT State of Oklahoma ) ) County of Oklahoma ) I, Lisa J. Ludlam, state that I am an attorney for Hall & Ludlam, PLLC, authorized to make this affidavit on its behalf in this case. As of the current date, the Defendant, DAVID C. PHILLIPS, is not in military service according to the SCRA website. I have used the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Website (https://scra.dmdc.osd.mil/) to determine the Defendant’s military status as attached hereto. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 and 12 O.S. § 426, I state under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on February 20, 2026. Lisa J. Ludlam, OBA 18267 HALL & LUDLAM, PLLC 210 Park Ave., Ste. 3001 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 P: 405-600-9500 | E: [email protected] [email protected] Attorneys for Tinker Federal Credit Union Department of Defense Manpower Data Center Status Report Pursuant to Servicemembers Civil Relief Act SSN: XXX-XX-5498 Birth Date: Aug-XX-1952 Last Name: PHILLIPS First Name: DAVID Middle Name: C Status As Of: Feb-20-2026 Certificate ID: KKQLT2XHK6Q9RMS <table> <tr> <th colspan="5">On Active Duty On/Active Duty Status Date</th> </tr> <tr> <th>Active Duty Start Date</th> <th>Active Duty End Date</th> <th>Status</th> <th>Service Component</th> </tr> <tr> <td>NA</td> <td>NA</td> <td>No</td> <td>NA</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4">This response reflects the individuals’ active duty status based on the Active Duty Status Date</td> </tr> </table> <table> <tr> <th colspan="5">Left Active Duty Within 367 Days of Active Duty Status Date</th> </tr> <tr> <th>Active Duty Start Date</th> <th>Active Duty End Date</th> <th>Status</th> <th>Service Component</th> </tr> <tr> <td>NA</td> <td>NA</td> <td>No</td> <td>NA</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4">This response reflects where the individual left active duty status within 357 days preceding the Active Duty Status Date</td> </tr> </table> <table> <tr> <th colspan="5">The Member or His/Her Unit Was Notified of a Future Call-Up to Active Duty on Active Duty Status Date</th> </tr> <tr> <th>Order Notification Start Date</th> <th>Order Notification End Date</th> <th>Status</th> <th>Service Component</th> </tr> <tr> <td>NA</td> <td>NA</td> <td>No</td> <td>NA</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4">This response reflects whether the individual or his/her unit has received early notification to report for active duty</td> </tr> </table> Upon searching the data banks of the Department of Defense Manpower Data Center, based on the information that you provided, the above is the status of the individual on the active duty status date as to all branches of the Uniformed Services (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, NOAA, Public Health, and Coast Guard). This status includes information on a Servicemember or his/her unit receiving notification of future orders to report for Active Duty. The Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) is an organization of the Department of Defense (DoD) that maintains the Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) database which is the official source of data on eligibility for military medical care and other eligibility systems. The DoD strongly supports the enforcement of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 USC App. § 3901 et seq, as amended) (SCRA) (formerly known as the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940). DMDC has issued hundreds of thousands of "does not possess any information indicating that the individual is currently on active duty" responses, and has experienced only a small error rate. In the event the individual referenced above, or any family member, friend, or representative asserts in any manner that the individual was on active duty for the active duty status date, or is otherwise entitled to the protections of the SCRA, you are strongly encouraged to obtain further verification of the person's status by contacting that person's Service. Service contact information can be found on the SCRA website's FAQ page (Q35) via this URL: https://scra.dmdc.osd.mil/scra/#faqqs. If you have evidence the person was on active duty for the active duty status date and you fail to obtain this additional Service verification, punitive provisions of the SCRA may be invoked against you. See 50 USC App. § 3921(c). This response reflects the following information: (1) The individual's Active Duty status on the Active Duty Status Date (2) Whether the individual left Active Duty status within 367 days preceding the Active Duty Status Date (3) Whether the individual or his/her unit received early notification to report for active duty on the Active Duty Status Date. More information on "Active Duty Status" Active duty status as reported in this certificate is defined in accordance with 10 USC § 101(d)(1). Prior to 2010 only some of the active duty periods less than 30 consecutive days in length were available. In the case of a member of the National Guard, this includes service under a call to active service authorized by the President or the Secretary of Defense under 32 USC § 502(f) for purposes of responding to a national emergency declared by the President and supported by Federal funds. All Active Guard Reserve (AGR) members must be assigned against an authorized mobilization position in the unit they support. This includes Navy Training and Administration of the Reserves (TARs), Marine Corps Active Reserve (ARs) and Coast Guard Reserve Program Administrator (RPAs). Active Duty status also applies to a Uniformed Service member who is an active duty commissioned officer of the U.S. Public Health Service or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA Commissioned Corps). Coverage Under the SCRA is Broader in Some Cases Coverage under the SCRA is broader in some cases and includes some categories of persons on active duty for purposes of the SCRA who would not be reported as on Active Duty under this certificate. SCRA protections are for Title 10 and Title 14 active duty records for all the Uniformed Services periods. Title 32 periods of Active Duty are not covered by SCRA, as defined in accordance with 10 USC § 101(d)(1). Many times orders are amended to extend the period of active duty, which would extend SCRA protections. Persons seeking to rely on this website certification should check to make sure the orders on which SCRA protections are based have not been amended to extend the inclusive dates of service. Furthermore, some protections of the SCRA may extend to persons who have received orders to report for active duty or to be inducted, but who have not actually begun active duty or actually reported for induction. The Last Date on Active Duty entry is important because a number of protections of the SCRA extend beyond the last dates of active duty. Those who could rely on this certificate are urged to seek qualified legal counsel to ensure that all rights guaranteed to Service members under the SCRA are protected WARNING: This certificate was provided based on a last name, SSN/date of birth, and active duty status date provided by the requester. Providing erroneous information will cause an erroneous certificate to be provided. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MCCLAIN COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA TINKER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) vs. ) Case No. ) DAVID C. PHILLIPS AND MARTHA ) M. PHILLIPS, ) Defendants. SCRA AFFIDAVIT State of Oklahoma ) County of Oklahoma ) I, Lisa J. Ludlam, state that I am an attorney for Hall & Ludlam, PLLC, authorized to make this affidavit on its behalf in this case. As of the current date, the Defendant, MARTHA M. PHILLIPS, is not in military service according to the SCRA website. I have used the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Website (https://scra.dmdc.osd.mil/) to determine the Defendant’s military status as attached hereto. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 and 12 O.S. § 426, I state under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on February 20, 2026. Lisa J. Ludlam, OBA 18267 HALL & LUDLAM, PLLC 210 Park Ave., Ste. 3001 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 P: 405-600-9500 | E: [email protected] [email protected] Attorneys for Tinker Federal Credit Union Department of Defense Manpower Data Center Status Report Pursuant to Servicemembers Civil Relief Act SSN: XXX-XX-8364 Birth Date: Oct-XX-1956 Last Name: PHILLIPS First Name: MARTHA Middle Name: M Status As Of: Feb-20-2026 Certificate ID: 3LW53VYVSLT3ZZW On Active Duty On Active Duty Status Date <table> <tr> <th>Active Duty Start Date</th> <th>Active Duty End Date</th> <th>Status</th> <th>Service Component</th> </tr> <tr> <td>NA</td> <td>NA</td> <td>No</td> <td>NA</td> </tr> </table> This response reflects the individual's active duty status based on the Active Duty Status Date Left Active Duty Within 367 Days of Active Duty Status Date <table> <tr> <th>Active Duty Start Date</th> <th>Active Duty End Date</th> <th>Status</th> <th>Service Component</th> </tr> <tr> <td>NA</td> <td>NA</td> <td>No</td> <td>NA</td> </tr> </table> This response reflects where the individual left active duty status within 367 days preceding the Active Duty Status Date The Member or His/Her Unit Was Notified of a Future Call-Up to Active Duty on Active Duty Status Date <table> <tr> <th>Order Notification Start Date</th> <th>Order Notification End Date</th> <th>Status</th> <th>Service Component</th> </tr> <tr> <td>NA</td> <td>NA</td> <td>No</td> <td>NA</td> </tr> </table> This response reflects whether the individual or his/her unit has received early notification to report for active duty Upon searching the data banks of the Department of Defense Manpower Data Center, based on the information that you provided, the above is the status of the individual on the active duty status date as to all branches of the Uniformed Services (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, NOAA, Public Health, and Coast Guard). This status includes information on a Servicemember or his/her unit receiving notification of future orders to report for Active Duty. The Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) is an organization of the Department of Defense (DoD) that maintains the Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) database which is the official source of data on eligibility for military medical care and other eligibility systems. The DoD strongly supports the enforcement of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 USC App. § 3901 et seq, as amended) (SCRA) (formerly known as the Soldiers' and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940). DMDC has issued hundreds of thousands of "does not possess any information indicating that the individual is currently on active duty" responses, and has experienced only a small error rate. In the event the individual referenced above, or any family member, friend, or representative asserts in any manner that the individual was on active duty for the active duty status date, or is otherwise entitled to the protections of the SCRA, you are strongly encouraged to obtain further verification of the person’s status by contacting that person’s Service. Service contact information can be found on the SCRA website's FAQ page (Q35) via this URL: https://scra.dmdc.osd.mil/scra/#faqs. If you have evidence the person was on active duty for the active duty status date and you fail to obtain this additional Service verification, punitive provisions of the SCRA may be invoked against you. See 50 USC App. § 3921(c). This response reflects the following information: (1) The individual's Active Duty status on the Active Duty Status Date (2) Whether the individual left Active Duty status within 367 days preceding the Active Duty Status Date (3) Whether the individual or his/her unit received early notification to report for active duty on the Active Duty Status Date. More information on "Active Duty Status" Active duty status as reported in this certificate is defined in accordance with 10 USC § 101(d)(1). Prior to 2010 only some of the active duty periods less than 30 consecutive days in length were available. In the case of a member of the National Guard, this includes service under a call to active service authorized by the President or the Secretary of Defense under 32 USC § 502(f) for purposes of responding to a national emergency declared by the President and supported by Federal funds. All Active Guard Reserve (AGR) members must be assigned against an authorized mobilization position in the unit they support. This includes Navy Training and Administration of the Reserves (TARs), Marine Corps Active Reserve (ARs) and Coast Guard Reserve Program Administrator (RPAs). Active Duty status also applies to a Uniformed Service member who is an active duty commissioned officer of the U.S. Public Health Service or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA Commissioned Corps). Coverage Under the SCRA is Broader in Some Cases Coverage under the SCRA is broader in some cases and includes some categories of persons on active duty for purposes of the SCRA who would not be reported as on Active Duty under this certificate. SCRA protections are for Title 10 and Title 14 active duty records for all the Uniformed Services periods. Title 32 periods of Active Duty are not covered by SCRA, as defined in accordance with 10 USC § 101(d)(1). Many times orders are amended to extend the period of active duty, which would extend SCRA protections. Persons seeking to rely on this website certification should check to make sure the orders on which SCRA protections are based have not been amended to extend the inclusive dates of service. Furthermore, some protections of the SCRA may extend to persons who have received orders to report for active duty or to be inducted, but who have not actually begun active duty or actually reported for induction. The Last Date on Active Duty entry is important because a number of protections of the SCRA extend beyond the last dates of active duty. Those who could rely on this certificate are urged to seek qualified legal counsel to ensure that all rights guaranteed to Service members under the SCRA are protected WARNING: This certificate was provided based on a last name, SSN/date of birth, and active duty status date provided by the requester. Providing erroneous information will cause an erroneous certificate to be provided.
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