Zervitz v. Hollywood Pictures, et al

Federal Civil Lawsuit Maryland District Court, Case No. 1:94-cv-01068-WMN
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No Logo Samuel A. Zervitz, Plaintiff

Represented by Gorman and Williams PC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Francis Joseph Gorman +1 410 528 0600 +1 410 528 0602 FJGorman@GandWlaw.com
v.
No Logo Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc., Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Gridley Bruce +1 909 805 6886
Space Benjamin R. Civiletti +1 410 244 7600 +1 410 244 7742
No Logo Hollywood Pictures and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc., Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Gridley Bruce +1 909 805 6886
Space Benjamin R. Civiletti +1 410 244 7600 +1 410 244 7742

Represented by Rollins Smalkin Richards and Mackie LLC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Thomas C Gentner +1 410 727 2443 +1 410 727 8390 tgentner@rsrm.com
No Logo Interscope Communications, Inc., Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Gridley Bruce +1 909 805 6886
Space Benjamin R. Civiletti +1 410 244 7600 +1 410 244 7742

Represented by Rollins Smalkin Richards and Mackie LLC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Thomas C Gentner +1 410 727 2443 +1 410 727 8390 tgentner@rsrm.com
No Logo Robert W. Cort, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

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Space Gridley Bruce +1 909 805 6886
Space Benjamin R. Civiletti +1 410 244 7600 +1 410 244 7742

Represented by Rollins Smalkin Richards and Mackie LLC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Thomas C Gentner +1 410 727 2443 +1 410 727 8390 tgentner@rsrm.com
No Logo Rosalie Swedlin, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

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Space Gridley Bruce +1 909 805 6886
Space Benjamin R. Civiletti +1 410 244 7600 +1 410 244 7742

Represented by Rollins Smalkin Richards and Mackie LLC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Thomas C Gentner +1 410 727 2443 +1 410 727 8390 tgentner@rsrm.com
No Logo Ted Field, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Gridley Bruce +1 909 805 6886
Space Benjamin R. Civiletti +1 410 244 7600 +1 410 244 7742

Represented by Rollins Smalkin Richards and Mackie LLC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Thomas C Gentner +1 410 727 2443 +1 410 727 8390 tgentner@rsrm.com
Attributes
Office Baltimore
Filed 4/22/1994
Jury Demand Both
Demand $250000
Nature of Suit 820 - Property Rights: Copyright
Cause Section 17 U.S.C. § 101 Copyright Infringement
Jurisdiction Federal Question
Disposition Dismissed - Settled
County Baltimore City
Terminated 6/27/1997
Origin 1
Reopened None
Lead Case None
Related Case
Other Court Case 97-1022[]
Def Custody Status
Flag CLOSED
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Blank -- Filed: 6/30/1997, Entered: 7/2/1997 Add and Terminate Judges
CASE NO LONGER REFERRED TO Magistrate Judge Paul W. Grimm (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 6/30/1997, Entered: 7/2/1997 Settlement Conference
Settlement conference held in chambers before USMJ GRIMM. (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 146 Filed: 6/27/1997, Entered: 7/2/1997 Order
ORDER (Certified copy), from the U.S. Court of Appeals, for the fourth circuit, "Dismissing" the appeal pursuant to rule 42(b), of the federal rules of appellate procedure. (c/s). (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 145 Filed: 6/27/1997, Entered: 7/1/1997 Stipulation of DismissalCourt Filing
STIPULATION of dismissal/Satisfaction of Judgment and "APPROVAL" (signed by Judge Frederic N. Smalkin 6/26/97; c/m, j/b & micro 6/27/97 mjl) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 6/27/1997, Entered: 7/1/1997 Terminated Case
Case closed (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 144 Filed: 5/7/1997, Entered: 5/7/1997 Certificate of Clerk
Copy of Certificate of Clerk certifying record as complete for appeal purposes for [125-1] appeal by defendantsssss (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 143 Filed: 5/5/1997, Entered: 5/7/1997 Transcript -Appeal
TRANSCRIPT filed [125-1] appeal by Buena Vista Pictures, Robert W. Cort, Ted Field, Rosalie Swedlin, Interscope, Hollywood Pictures for dates of October 14, l994 (Filed separately) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 142 Filed: 4/14/1997, Entered: 4/17/1997 Transcript -Appeal
TRANSCRIPT filed [125-1] appeal by Buena Vista Pictures, Robert W. Cort, Ted Field, Rosalie Swedlin, Interscope, Hollywood Pictures for dates of July 1, 2, 3, 8. 9; September 16, 17, 18, 19; December 13, 1996. (10 Volumes) (Filed separately) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 3/31/1997, Entered: 4/4/1997 Settlement Conference
Settlement conference held in chambers. (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 141 Filed: 2/14/1997, Entered: 2/19/1997 Correspondence
CORRESPONDENCE from USMJ Grimm to counsel RE: Settlement conference scheduled for 3/31/97. (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 2/12/1997, Entered: 2/18/1997 Case Referred to Magistrate Judge
CASE REFERRED Magistrate Judge Clarence E. Goetz to Magistrate Judge Paul W. Grimm (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 140 Filed: 1/31/1997, Entered: 2/18/1997 Appeal Transcript Request
Transcript requested [125-1] appeal by Buena Vista Pictures, Robert W. Cort, Ted Field, Rosalie Swedlin, Interscope, Hollywood Pictures Transcript due (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 139 Filed: 1/27/1997, Entered: 1/27/1997 Order Referring Case to Magistrate JudgeCourt Filing
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Clarence E. Goetz for settlement or other ADR conference (as to all post judgment issues regarding costs, fees and injunctive relief) ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 1/21/97 )(REFERRED TO USMJ 1/21/97; cc 1/24/97 cl) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 137 Filed: 1/23/1997, Entered: 1/24/1997 OrderCourt Filing
MARGINAL ORDER granting [135-1] joint motion to supplement the record on appeal ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 1/23/97)(c/m 1/24/97 jk) (jmk, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 01/27/1997
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Blank 136 Filed: 1/17/1997, Entered: 1/27/1997 Designation of Record on Appeal
JOINT DESIGNATION with attachments by Samuel A. Zervitz, Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Max Apple, Buena Vista Pictures of record on appeal (attachments filed separately). (jmk, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 01/27/1997
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Blank 135 Filed: 1/17/1997, Entered: 1/22/1997, Terminated: 1/23/1997 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
JOINT MOTION with attachments by Samuel A. Zervitz, Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Max Apple, Vista Pictures to supplement the record on appeal (attachments filed separately)(c/s 1/22/97 jk) (jmk, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 134 Filed: 1/15/1997, Entered: 1/21/1997 Response
RESPONSE by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Buena Vista Pictures to [133-1] motion for Proposed Permanent Injunction by Samuel A. Zervitz. (c/s Nickerson/Goetz) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 133 Filed: 1/15/1997, Entered: 1/21/1997 Motion for Permanent Injunction
MOTION by Samuel A. Zervitz for Proposed Permanent Injunction . (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 1/13/1997, Entered: 1/13/1997, Terminated: 6/27/1997 USCA Case Number
USCA Case Number Re: [125-1] appeal by Buena Vista Pictures, Robert W. Cort, Ted Field, Rosalie Swedlin, Interscope, Hollywood Pictures USCA NUMBER: 97-1022 (Deborah Daniel) (jas, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 131 Filed: 1/3/1997, Entered: 1/6/1997 OrderCourt Filing
INFORMAL LETTER/ORDER "DIRECTING" plaintiff's counsel to submit a proposed injunction consisrant with the description of same in plaintiff's first post-hearing filing by 1/9/97; and "DIRECTING" defendants to respond within one week as therein. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 1/3/97; c/m chambers ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 130 Filed: 1/3/1997, Entered: 1/3/1997 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER retaining record for use in ongoing litigation with exceptions as therein more particularly set forth ( signed 1/3/97 by Judge William M. Nickerson )(c/m 1/3/97 jk) (jmk, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 129 Filed: 1/2/1997, Entered: 1/3/1997 Response in Support of Motion
MEMORANDUM IN FURTHER SUPPORT by Samuel A. Zervitz in support of [98-1] motion for Permanent Injunction by Samuel A. Zervitz (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 12/31/1996, Entered: 12/31/1996, Terminated: 6/27/1997 Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet
Notice of appeal and certified copy of docket to USCA: [125-1] appeal by Buena Vista Pictures, Robert W. Cort, Ted Field, Rosalie Swedlin, Interscope, Hollywood Pictures (jmk, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 128 Filed: 12/30/1996, Entered: 12/31/1996 Response
RESPONSE by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Buena Vista Pictures to [127-1] opposition response by Samuel A. Zervitz, [127-1] response reply by Samuel A. Zervitz and exhibits A thru D. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 127 Filed: 12/24/1996, Entered: 12/26/1996 Response in Opposition
RESPONSE by Samuel A. Zervitz in opposition to [126-1] motion for Discovery regarding plaintiff's motion for an award of attorney's fees by defendants. (c/s Nickerson/Goetz) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 127 Filed: 12/24/1996, Entered: 12/26/1996 Reply to Response to Motion
REPLY by Samuel A. Zervitz to defendants' memorandum in opposition to [98-1] motion for Permanent Injunction by Samuel A. Zervitz. (c/s Nickerson/Goetz) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 126 Filed: 12/20/1996, Entered: 12/23/1996 Motion for Discovery
MOTION with memorandum in support by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Buena Vista Pictures for Discovery regarding plaintiff's motion for an award of attorney's fees . (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 12/20/1996, Entered: 12/31/1996 USCA Appeal Fees
USCA appeal fees received $ 105.00 (Receipt #137465) (jmk, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 125 Filed: 12/16/1996, Entered: 12/17/1996 Notice of Appeal
NOTICE OF APPEAL by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Buena Vista Pictures . Fee Status: filing fee not paid Appeal record due on 1/15/97 (c/s akc, appeal packet mailed to counsel 12/17/96 jk)(Filing fee paid 12/20/96 - receipt #137465) (jmk, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 12/31/1996
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Blank -- Filed: 12/13/1996, Entered: 12/13/1996 Motion Hearing
Motion hearing before J. Nickerson re: [100-1] motion for award of Attorney's Fees under 17 U.S.C. Sec. 505 by Samuel A. Zervitz, [99-1] motion for an award of costs pursuant to Section 505 of the copyright act by Samuel A. Zervitz, [98-1] motion for Permanent Injunction by Samuel A. Zervitz argued and held sub-curia. Counsel to submit briefs: defendant by 12/20/96 and plaintiff by 12/14/96 (Reporter: D. Becker). (mjl, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 12/13/1996
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Blank 124 Filed: 11/26/1996, Entered: 11/27/1996 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER "DENYING defendants' [101-1] motion for New Trial, and [101-2] motion for Judgment Not Withstanding the Verdict; "GRANTING IN PART DENYING IN PART" Hollywood Pictures, Inc. and Buena Vista Distribution, Inc. [103-1] motion for Judgment Not Withstanding the Verdict, and [103-2] motion to Modify/Amend [94-1] order; [102-1] motion for New Trial, and [102-2] motion for remittitur as to the award of actual damages; and "MODIFYING" 9/19/96 Judgment such that a) the award of actual damages is reduced to Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00); b) in place of items 2 & 3, the following is inserted: "That judgment is entered in favor of plaintiff against defendants Hollywood Pictures, Inc. and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. in the amount of Five Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand, Six Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($557,616.00) for profits. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 11/26/96; c/m mjl ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 11/27/1996
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Blank 123 Filed: 11/26/1996, Entered: 11/27/1996 MemorandumCourt Filing
MEMORANDUM ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 11/26/96; c/m mjl ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 122 Filed: 11/8/1996, Entered: 11/8/1996 Notice of Appearance
NOTICE of attorney appearance for Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Buena Vista Pictures by Benjamin R. Civiletti (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 121 Filed: 11/5/1996, Entered: 11/6/1996 Response in Opposition
RESPONSE by Samuel A. Zervitz in opposition to [103-1] motion for Judgment Not Withstanding the Verdict by Buena Vista Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, [103-2] motion to Modify/Amend [94-1] order by Buena Vista Pictures, Hollywood Pictures (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 120 Filed: 10/30/1996, Entered: 10/31/1996 Reply to Response to Motion
REPLY by Hollywood Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort to response in opposition of plaintiff to their [102-1] motion for New Trial and, [102-2] motion for remittitur as to the award of actual damages. (c/s Nickerson/Goetz) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 119 Filed: 10/30/1996, Entered: 10/31/1996 Reply to Response to Motion
REPLY BRIEF by Hollywood Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort to response in opposition of plaintiff to their [103-1] motion for Judgment Not Withstanding the Verdict and, [103-2] motion to Modify/Amend [94-1] order. (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 118 Filed: 10/30/1996, Entered: 10/31/1996 Reply to Response to Motion
REPLY by Hollywood Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort to response in opposition of plaintiff to their [101-1] motion for New Trial and, [101-2] motion for Judgment Not Withstanding the Verdict. (c/s Nickerson/Goetz) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 117 Filed: 10/30/1996, Entered: 10/31/1996, Terminated: 10/30/1996 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER "GRANTING" [117-1] motion to have the original bond filed by defendants on 10/7/96 returned. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 10/30/96; c/m mjl ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 117 Filed: 10/30/1996, Entered: 10/31/1996, Terminated: 10/30/1996 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
LETTER/MOTION by Thomas C. Gentner to have the original bond filed by defendants on 10/7/96 returned . (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 116 Filed: 10/22/1996, Entered: 10/30/1996 Bond
AMENDED SUPERSEDEAS BOND for the sum of One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars - $ 1,800,000.00 entered by Hollywood Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 115 Filed: 10/22/1996, Entered: 10/24/1996 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER "GRANTING" [113-1] motion for Stay of proceedings to enforce a judgment, and [113-2] motion for approval of the amended supersedeas bond. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 10/22/96; c/m chambers ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 114 Filed: 10/21/1996, Entered: 10/22/1996, Terminated: 10/21/1996 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER "GRANTING" [114-1] stipulation/joint motion to Extend Time for defendants to file reply memoranda to plaintiff's oppositions to 10/30/96 ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 10/21/96; c/m chambers ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 114 Filed: 10/21/1996, Entered: 10/22/1996, Terminated: 10/21/1996 Motion for Extension of Time
STIPULATION/JOINT MOTION by parties to Extend Time for defendants to file reply memoranda to plaintiff's oppositions to 10/30/96 (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 113 Filed: 10/18/1996, Entered: 10/22/1996, Terminated: 10/22/1996 Motion to Stay
MOTION by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Buena Vista Pictures for Stay of proceedings to enforce a judgment , and for approval of the amended supersedeas bond . (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 112 Filed: 10/16/1996, Entered: 10/17/1996 Response in Opposition
RESPONSE by Samuel A. Zervitz in opposition to [101-1] motion for New Trial and, [101-2] motion for Judgment Not Withstanding the Verdict by defendants, and Exhibit A. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 111 Filed: 10/16/1996, Entered: 10/17/1996 Response in Opposition
RESPONSE by Samuel A. Zervitz in opposition to defendants' [102-1] motion for New Trial and [102-2] motion for remittitur as to the award of actual damages. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 110 Filed: 10/16/1996, Entered: 10/17/1996 Response in Opposition
RESPONSE by Samuel A. Zervitz in opposition to [103-1] motion for Judgment Not Withstanding the Verdict and [103-2] motion to Modify/Amend [94-1] order by Hollywood Pictures and Buena Vista Pictures. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 109 Filed: 10/15/1996, Entered: 10/17/1996 Reply to Response to Motion
REPLY by Samuel A. Zervitz to response by defendants to [98-1] motion for Permanent Injunction by Samuel A. Zervitz. (c/s Nickerson/Goetz) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 108 Filed: 10/15/1996, Entered: 10/17/1996 Reply to Response to Motion
REPLY by Samuel A. Zervitz to response in opposition of defendants to [100-1] motion for award of Attorney's Fees under 17 U.S.C. Sec. 505 by Samuel A. Zervitz. (c/s Nickerson/Goetz) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 107 Filed: 10/7/1996, Entered: 10/8/1996, Terminated: 10/7/1996 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER "GRANTING" [107-1] joint motion to Stay of execution ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 10/7/96; c/m chambers ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 107 Filed: 10/7/1996, Entered: 10/8/1996, Terminated: 10/7/1996 Motion to Stay
JOINT MOTION by parties to Stay of execution (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 106 Filed: 10/7/1996, Entered: 10/8/1996 Bond
POSTING OF BOND in the amount of $ 1,800,000.00 entered by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Buena Vista Pictures. (c/s) (COPY; ORIGINAL BOND RETURNED TO COUNSEL PER ORDER OF COURT 10/30/96 - SEE PLEADING #117) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 10/31/1996
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Blank 105 Filed: 10/7/1996, Entered: 10/8/1996 Response in Opposition
RESPONSE by Hollywood Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort in opposition to [100-1] motion for award of Attorney's Fees under 17 U.S.C. Sec. 505 by Samuel A. Zervitz, attachments and request for hearing. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 104 Filed: 10/7/1996, Entered: 10/8/1996 Response in Opposition
RESPONSE by Hollywood Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort in opposition to [98-1] motion for Permanent Injunction by Samuel A. Zervitz, Exhibits A and B and request for hearing. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 103 Filed: 10/4/1996, Entered: 10/7/1996 Motion for Judgment NOV
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION with memorandum in support by Hollywood Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures for Judgment Not Withstanding the Verdict , or in the alternative to Modify/Amend [94-1] order , and request for hearing. (c/s Nickerson/Goetz) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 102 Filed: 10/4/1996, Entered: 10/7/1996 Motion for New Trial
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION with memorandum in support by Hollywood Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort for New Trial , or in the for remittitur as to the award of actual damages , and request for hearing. (c/s Nickerson/Goetz) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 101 Filed: 10/4/1996, Entered: 10/7/1996, Terminated: 11/26/1996 Motion for New Trial
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION with memorandum in support by Hollywood Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort for New Trial , and/or for Judgment Not Withstanding the Verdict , request for hearing and Exhibits A thru C. (c/s Nickerson/Goetz) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 100 Filed: 9/30/1996, Entered: 10/1/1996 Motion for Attorney Fees
MOTION with memorandum in support by Samuel A. Zervitz for award of Attorney's Fees under 17 U.S.C. Sec. 505 and exhibits A thru C. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 99 Filed: 9/30/1996, Entered: 10/1/1996 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
MOTION with memorandum in support by Samuel A. Zervitz for an award of costs pursuant to Section 505 of the copyright act , and exhibit A. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 98 Filed: 9/30/1996, Entered: 10/1/1996 Motion for Permanent Injunction
MOTION with memorandum in support by Samuel A. Zervitz for Permanent Injunction . (Attachment to memorandum rec'd 10/9/96) (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 10/17/1996
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Blank 97 Filed: 9/20/1996, Entered: 9/20/1996 Judgment*Court Filing
JUDGMENT for Samuel A. Zervitz against Hollywood Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, jointly and severally, in the amount of Two Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Dollars ($222,000.00); in favor of plaintiff against defendant Hollywood Pictures in the amount of Two Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand, Eight Hundred Eight Dollars ($278,808.00) for profits; in favor of plaintiff against defendant Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. in the amount of Two Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand, Eight Hundred Eight Dollars ($278,808.00) for profits; in favor of plaintiff against defendant Interscope Communications, Inc. in the amount of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000.00) for profits; that any and all prior rulings made by this Court disposing of any claims against any parties are incorporated by reference herein; and that there being no just reason for delay in the entry of this judgment, it is deemed to be final for purposes of filing an appeal and execution. (5/90%) ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 9/20/96; c/m & jb, Micro mjl ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 96 Filed: 9/20/1996, Entered: 9/20/1996 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER "DIRECTING" that all physical exhibits be returned to the custody of and retained by counsel who offered them, pending appeal. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 9/20/96; c/m mjl ) (counsel consented to a received indicated exhibits) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 95 Filed: 9/20/1996, Entered: 9/20/1996 ~Notice (other)
NOTICE/CERTIFICATION of counsel for plaintiff and defendants RE: Exhibits to be submitted to jury. (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 94 Filed: 9/20/1996, Entered: 9/20/1996 OrderCourt Filing
MARGINAL ORDER "DENYING" [87-1] motion of Hollywood Picutres and Buenue Vista Pictures for judgment as a matter of law. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 9/19/96; c/m 9/20/96 mjl ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 93 Filed: 9/20/1996, Entered: 9/20/1996 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER "DIRECTING" U.S. Marshal to provide lunch and dinner for the jury and bailiff while the jury is deliberating. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 9/19/96) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 92 Filed: 9/19/1996, Entered: 9/20/1996 Remark
Jury Verdict Form. (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 91 Filed: 9/19/1996, Entered: 9/20/1996 Exhibit
Exhibit list by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Max Apple, Buena Vista Pictures (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 90 Filed: 9/19/1996, Entered: 9/20/1996 Exhibit
Exhibit list by Samuel A. Zervitz (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/19/1996, Entered: 9/23/1996 Remark
Jury polled at the request of defendant. (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/19/1996, Entered: 9/23/1996 Special Verdict Form
JURY VERDICT for Samuel A. Zervitz against Hollywood Pictures, Buena Vista, Interscope, Field, Cort & Swedlin, jointly & severally for $222,000.00; for plaintiff against Hollywood Pictures for $278.808 (profits); for plaintiff against Buena Vista for $278.808 (profits); and for plaintiff against Interscope for $600,000.00 (profits). (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/19/1996, Entered: 9/23/1996 Remark
Bailiff Sworn: Derrick Morton (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/19/1996, Entered: 9/23/1996 Remark
Court's Charge to the Jury. (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/19/1996, Entered: 9/23/1996 Remark
Closing Arguments of Counsel. (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/19/1996, Entered: 9/23/1996 Oral Motion
ORAL MOTION in open court by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Buena Vista Pictures for Mistrial based upon alleged attorney misconduct, or in the alternative for an additional jury instruction, argued and "DENIED", for reasons stated on the record. (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/19/1996, Entered: 9/23/1996 Remark
Motion of Defendants Hollywood Pictures and Buena Vista for Judgment as a Matter of Law, argued and "DENIED", for reasons stated on the record. (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/19/1996, Entered: 9/23/1996 Jury Trial Held
JURY TRIAL - Day 9 - held before J. Nickerson (Reporter: D. Becker). (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 89 Filed: 9/18/1996, Entered: 9/19/1996 Response in Support of Motion
MEMORANDUM by Samuel A. Zervitz on the need to admit into evidence proof of the expense and profit margins of defendants Hollywood Pictures and Buena Vista Distribution. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 88 Filed: 9/18/1996, Entered: 9/19/1996 Motion to Amend/Correct
MOTION by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Max Apple to Amend/Revise [62-1] instructions jury by and verdict sheet . (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 87 Filed: 9/18/1996, Entered: 9/19/1996, Terminated: 9/20/1996 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
MOTION with memorandum in support by Hollywood Pictures and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. for judgment as a matter of law . (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/18/1996, Entered: 9/19/1996 Jury Trial Held
JURY TRIAL - Day 8 - held before J. Nickerson (Reporter: D. Becker). (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 86 Filed: 9/17/1996, Entered: 9/19/1996 Jury Instructions
Defendants' proposed modifications to selected Jury instructions. (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/17/1996, Entered: 9/17/1996 Jury Trial Held
JURY TRIAL - Day 7 - held before J. Nickerson (Reporter D. Becker). (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/16/1996, Entered: 9/17/1996 Remark
With the consent of counsel, and approval of the Court, Juror No. 1 was excused from further consideration of this case. (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/16/1996, Entered: 9/17/1996 Jury Trial Held
JURY TRIAL - Day 6 - held before J. Nickerson (Reporter: D. Becker). (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 85 Filed: 9/13/1996, Entered: 9/13/1996 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER "GRANTING" [84-1] motion of defendants to use technical equipment at trial. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 9/12/96; c/m chambers ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 84 Filed: 9/13/1996, Entered: 9/13/1996, Terminated: 9/13/1996 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
MOTION by defendants to use technical equipment at trial points and authorities and Exhibits A and B. (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 83 Filed: 9/3/1996, Entered: 9/12/1996 Transcript
Transcript of court proceedings held before Nickerson, J. on 7/9/96. (FILED SEPERATELY) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 82 Filed: 9/3/1996, Entered: 9/12/1996 Transcript
Transcript of court proceeding (Testimony of Marie Rowe) held before Nickerson, J. on 7/8/96. (FILED SEPERATELY) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 81 Filed: 9/3/1996, Entered: 9/12/1996 Transcript
Transcript of court proceedings held before Nickerson, J. on 7/8/96. (FILED SEPERATELY) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 80 Filed: 9/3/1996, Entered: 9/12/1996 Transcript
Transcript of court proceedings held before Nickerson, J. on 7/3/96. (FILED SEPERATELY) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 79 Filed: 8/5/1996, Entered: 8/12/1996 Transcript
Transcript (Excerpt) of proceedings of Testimony of Dr. Mark Crispin Miller held before Nickerson, J. on 7/3/96 - Donna Becker, Reporter (FILED SEPERATELY) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 08/14/1996
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Blank 78 Filed: 7/15/1996, Entered: 7/17/1996 OrderCourt Filing
MARGINAL ORDER "GRANTING" [73-1] motion for judgment order dismissing counts III, VIII, and VI for reasons stated on the record on 7/9/96 ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 7/15/96; c/m mjl) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 77 Filed: 7/15/1996, Entered: 7/17/1996 OrderCourt Filing
MARGINAL ORDER "GRANTING IN PART, DENYING IN PART" [72-1] motion for judgment order dismissing Counts I, II, III, VI, and VIII; "GRANTING" as to counts II, III, VI and VIII and "DENYING" count I for reasons stated on the record on 7/9/96. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 7/15/96; c/m mjl) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 76 Filed: 7/10/1996, Entered: 7/10/1996 OrderCourt Filing
MARGINAL ORDER "DENYING" [57-1] motion in Limine to exclude any testimony from defendant's expert (Richard Lanham) about value of story treatments and screenplays ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 7/9/96; c/m 7/10/96 mjl) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 75 Filed: 7/10/1996, Entered: 7/10/1996 OrderCourt Filing
MARGINAL ORDER "GRANTING" [56-1] motion in Limine to exclude references by counsel, testimony, and evidence about three ther writers/screenplays ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 7/9/96; c/m chambers) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 07/10/1996
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Blank 74 Filed: 7/9/1996, Entered: 7/10/1996 Response in Opposition
RESPONSE by Samuel A. Zervitz in opposition to [72-1] motion for judgment order dismissing Counts I, II, III, VI, and VIII by defendantsssss, [73-1] motion for judgment order dismissing counts III, VIII, and VI by defendants. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 7/9/1996, Entered: 7/10/1996 Remark
Case suspended until 9/l6/96--jurors excused until that time. (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 7/9/1996, Entered: 7/10/1996 Remark
Motion of Defendants for Judgment (Paper No. 73), argued and "GRANTED" in its entirety, for reasons stated on the record. (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 7/9/1996, Entered: 7/10/1996 Remark
Motion of Defendants for Judgment (Paper No. 72), argued and "GRANTED" as to Counts II, III, VI and VIII; and "DENIED" as to Count I, for reasons stated on the record. (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 7/9/1996, Entered: 7/10/1996 Oral Motion
ORAL MOTION in open court by Samuel A. Zervitz in Limine to preclude the admission of defendants' exhibits 336 and 337 - argued and "GRANTED" in part, and "DENIED" in part, for reasons stated on the record. (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 7/9/1996, Entered: 7/10/1996 Remark
Motion of Plaintiff in Limine to exclude any testimony from defendant's expert about the value of story treatments and screenplays - "DENIED". (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 7/9/1996, Entered: 7/10/1996 Remark
Motion of Plaintiff in Limine to exclude references by counsel, testimony and evidence about three other writers/screenplays (Paper No. 56) - "GRANTED". (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 7/9/1996, Entered: 7/10/1996 Remark
With the consent of counsel and approval of the Court, Juror No. 3 was excused from further consideration of the case. (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 7/9/1996, Entered: 7/10/1996 Jury Trial Held
JURY TRIAL - Day 5 - held before J. Nickerson (Reporter: Donna Becker). (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 73 Filed: 7/8/1996, Entered: 7/10/1996, Terminated: 7/15/1996 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
MOTION with memorandum in support by defendants for judgment order dismissing counts III, VIII, and VI (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 72 Filed: 7/8/1996, Entered: 7/10/1996, Terminated: 7/15/1996 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
MOTION by defendants for judgment order dismissing Counts I, II, III, VI, and VIII . (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 71 Filed: 7/8/1996, Entered: 7/9/1996 OrderCourt Filing
MARGINAL ORDER "GRANTING" [10-1] motion of defendant Max Apple to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Person ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 7/8/96; c/m 7/9/96 mjl)) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 7/8/1996, Entered: 7/8/1996 Jury Trial Held
JURY TRIAL - Day 4 - held before J. Nickerson (Reporter: Donna Becker). (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 7/3/1996, Entered: 7/8/1996 Jury Trial Held
JURY TRIAL - Day 3 - held before Judge Nickerson (Reporter: Donna Becker). (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 70 Filed: 7/2/1996, Entered: 7/3/1996 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER "GRANTING" [69-1] motion to use technical equipment at trial ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 7/2/96; c/nd & cso mjl) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 69 Filed: 7/2/1996, Entered: 7/3/1996, Terminated: 7/2/1996 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
MOTION by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Max Apple to use technical equipment at trial . (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 7/2/1996, Entered: 7/3/1996 Remark
With the consent of counsel and approval of the Court, Juror No. 6 was excused from further consideration of the case. (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 7/2/1996, Entered: 7/3/1996 Jury Trial Held
JURY TRIAL - Day 2 - held before J. Nickerson (Reporter: Donna Becker). (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 7/1/1996, Entered: 7/2/1996 Remark
Opening Statements of Counsel. (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 7/1/1996, Entered: 7/2/1996 Jury Impaneled
Jury impaneled and sworn before J. Nickerson. (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 7/1/1996, Entered: 7/2/1996 Description not available
Jurors sworn and examined on voir dire. (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 7/1/1996, Entered: 7/2/1996 Jury Trial Held
JURY TRIAL - Day 1 - held before J. Nickerson (Reporter: Donna Becker). (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 68 Filed: 6/28/1996, Entered: 6/28/1996 Pretrial Memorandum
PRETRIAL MEMORANDUM of plaintiff. (c/s Nickerson/Goetz) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 6/13/1996, Entered: 7/2/1996 Pretrial Conference - Final
Pre-trial conference held before J. Nickerson (in chambers). (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 6/7/1996, Entered: 6/19/1996 Settlement Conference
Settlement conference held before U.S.M.J. GOETZ. (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 67 Filed: 5/23/1996, Entered: 5/29/1996 Correspondence
CORRESPONDENCE from U.S.M.J. GOETZ to counsel RE: settlement conference of 6/7/96. (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 66 Filed: 5/21/1996, Entered: 5/22/1996 Order Referring Case to Magistrate JudgeCourt Filing
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Clarence E. Goetz for settlement conference. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 5/13/96) (REFERRED TO U.S.M.J. 5/13/96; CC 5/21/96 be) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 65 Filed: 3/4/1996, Entered: 3/5/1996 Reply to Response to Motion
REPLY by Samuel A. Zervitz to response to [56-1] motion in Limine to exclude references by counsel, testimony, and evidence about three ther writers/screenplays by Samuel A. Zervitz. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 64 Filed: 3/4/1996, Entered: 3/5/1996 Reply to Response to Motion
REPLY by Samuel A. Zervitz to response to [57-1] motion in Limine to exclude any testimony from defendant's expert (Richard Lanham) abouy the value of story treatments and screenplays by Samuel A. Zervitz. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 63 Filed: 3/1/1996, Entered: 3/1/1996 Scheduling OrderCourt Filing
SECOND AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 3/1/96; c/m mjl) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 2/28/1996, Entered: 3/1/1996 Status Conference
Status conference held before J. Nickerson (in chambers). (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 62 Filed: 2/20/1996, Entered: 2/20/1996 Proposed Jury Instructions
Proposed Jury instructions by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Max Apple. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 61 Filed: 2/20/1996, Entered: 2/20/1996, Terminated: 6/27/1997 Response in Opposition
RESPONSE by defendants in opposition to [56-1] motion in Limine to exclude references by counsel, testimony, and evidence about three other writers/screenplays by Samuel A. Zervitz and Exhibits A thru C. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 60 Filed: 2/20/1996, Entered: 2/20/1996, Terminated: 6/27/1997 Response in Opposition
RESPONSE by defendants in opposition to [57-1] motion in Limine to exclude any testimony from defendant's expert (Richard Lanham) about the value of treatments and screenplays by Samuel A. Zervitz. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 59 Filed: 2/16/1996, Entered: 2/20/1996 Voir Dire Questions
Proposed Voir dire questions by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Max Apple. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 58 Filed: 2/16/1996, Entered: 2/20/1996 Voir Dire Questions
Voir dire questions by Samuel A. Zervitz (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 2/13/1996, Entered: 3/1/1996 Pretrial Conference - Final
Pre-trial conference held before J. Nickerson (in chambers). (mjl, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 57 Filed: 2/9/1996, Entered: 2/12/1996, Terminated: 7/10/1996 Motion in Limine
MOTION by Samuel A. Zervitz in Limine to exclude any testimony from defendant's expert (Richard Lanham) abouy the value of story treatments and screenplays . (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 56 Filed: 2/9/1996, Entered: 2/12/1996, Terminated: 7/10/1996 Motion in Limine
MOTION by Samuel A. Zervitz in Limine to exclude references by counsel, testimony, and evidence about three ther writers/screenplays . (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 55 Filed: 10/6/1995, Entered: 10/10/1995 Remark
Written disclosure of required expert witness information. (Mark Crispin Miller, Expert Witness) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 54 Filed: 10/6/1995, Entered: 10/10/1995 Remark
Written disclosure of required expert witness information. (Valerie E. Costantini, Expert Witness) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 53 Filed: 9/25/1995, Entered: 9/26/1995 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER "GRANTING" [52-1] motion of plaintiff to modify schedule to permit him additional time to designate expert witness on or before 10/10/95 and "DIRECTING" defendants to designate expert witnesses by 11/10/95 as therein set forth.( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 9/25/95; c/m chambers ) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 52 Filed: 9/13/1995, Entered: 9/13/1995, Terminated: 9/25/1995 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
MOTION by Samuel A. Zervitz to modify schedule to permit him additional time to designate expert (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 51 Filed: 4/3/1995, Entered: 4/3/1995 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER dated 3/31/95 denying [32-1] motion for Summary Judgment ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson ) (c/m Chambers) (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 50 Filed: 4/3/1995, Entered: 4/3/1995 MemorandumCourt Filing
MEMORANDUM ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson ) (c/m Chambers) (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 49 Filed: 3/31/1995, Entered: 3/31/1995, Terminated: 3/31/1995 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER dated 3/31/95 granting [49-1] motion for Stacy E. Finn to Withdraw as Attorney (Terminated Stacy E. Finn. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson ) (c/m Chambers) (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 49 Filed: 3/31/1995, Entered: 3/31/1995, Terminated: 3/31/1995 Motion to Withdraw
MOTION by Samuel A. Zervitz for Stacy E. Finn to Withdraw as Attorney (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 3/31/1995, Entered: 3/31/1995 Remark
Motion of Plaintiff to Strike support memorandum - Granted. (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 3/31/1995, Entered: 3/31/1995 Remark
Motion of Defendants for Summary Judgment - held sub curia. (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 3/31/1995, Entered: 3/31/1995 Remark
Motion of defendant Max Apple to Dismiss - Granted, for reasons stated on the record. (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 3/31/1995, Entered: 3/31/1995 Remark
Argument of Counsel (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 3/31/1995, Entered: 3/31/1995 Motion Hearing
Motion hearing re: [47-1] motion to Strike [46-1] support memorandum [32-1] motion for Summary Judgment at 3/31/95, motion of defendant Max Apple to Dismiss (ER:) (slf, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 07/29/1999
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Blank 48 Filed: 3/30/1995, Entered: 3/30/1995 Notice of Appearance
NOTICE of attorney appearance for Samuel A. Zervitz by Francis J. Gorman. (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 47 Filed: 3/23/1995, Entered: 3/24/1995 Motion to Strike
MOTION by Samuel A. Zervitz to Strike [46-1] support memorandum (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 46 Filed: 3/20/1995, Entered: 3/21/1995 Response in Support of Motion
MEMORANDUM by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Max Apple in support of [32-1] motion for Summary Judgment (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 45 Filed: 1/20/1995, Entered: 1/23/1995 Remark
Plaintiff's Rule 26 Disclosures. (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 44 Filed: 1/19/1995, Entered: 1/23/1995 Remark
Request of Plaintiff for Hearing. (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 43 Filed: 1/10/1995, Entered: 1/11/1995 Reply to Response to Motion
REPLY by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort and Max Apple to response of plaintiff to [32-1] motion of defendants for Summary Judgment and attachments. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 42 Filed: 1/6/1995, Entered: 1/9/1995, Terminated: 1/6/1995 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER granting [42-1] joint motion to Extend Time to file a reply to plaintiff's opposition to motion for summary judgment, until on or before January 4, 1995 ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson) (c/m 1/6/95-mjl) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 42 Filed: 1/6/1995, Entered: 1/9/1995, Terminated: 1/6/1995 Motion for Extension of Time
JOINT MOTION by plaintiff and defendants to Extend Time to file a reply to plaintiff's opposition to motion for summary judgment . (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 41 Filed: 12/22/1994, Entered: 12/27/1994 Remark
Declaration of Allan Taber. (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 40 Filed: 12/21/1994, Entered: 12/23/1994, Terminated: 12/21/1994 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER dated 12/21/94 granting [40-1] joint motion to Extend Time for defendant to file a reply is extended to 12/22/94. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson ) (c/m Chambers) (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 40 Filed: 12/21/1994, Entered: 12/23/1994, Terminated: 12/21/1994 Motion for Extension of Time
JOINT MOTION by Samuel A. Zervitz, Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Max Apple to Extend Time for defendant to file a reply (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 39 Filed: 12/9/1994, Entered: 12/12/1994 Local Rule
Local Rule 26 of defendants. (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 38 Filed: 11/28/1994, Entered: 11/29/1994 Response in Opposition
RESPONSE by Samuel A. Zervitz in opposition to [32-1] motion for Summary Judgment (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 37 Filed: 11/14/1994, Entered: 11/16/1994, Terminated: 11/14/1994 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER dated 10/11/94 granting [37-1] joint motion to Extend Time for plaintiff to file a response is extended to 11/28/94. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson ) (c/m Chambers) (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 37 Filed: 11/14/1994, Entered: 11/16/1994, Terminated: 11/14/1994 Motion for Extension of Time
JOINT MOTION by Samuel A. Zervitz, Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Max Apple to Extend Time for plaintiff to file a response (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 36 Filed: 11/2/1994, Entered: 11/14/1994, Terminated: 11/2/1994 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER dated 11/2/94 granting [36-1] joint motion to Extend Time for plaintiff to file response is extended to 11/28/94. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson ) (c/m chambers) (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 36 Filed: 11/2/1994, Entered: 11/14/1994, Terminated: 11/2/1994 Motion for Extension of Time
JOINT MOTION by Samuel A. Zervitz, Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Max Apple to Extend Time for plaintiff to file response (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 35 Filed: 11/2/1994, Entered: 11/8/1994 Status Report
STATUS REPORT by Samuel A. Zervitz, Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Max Apple and APPROVAL J. NICKERSON dated 11/1/94. (c/m Chambers) (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 34 Filed: 10/21/1994, Entered: 10/21/1994 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER dated 10/21/94, granting [23-1] motion of plaintiff for Reconsideration of [20-1] order granting Motion of defendants' to file Amendment to their Answer to Complaint denying [19-1] motion of defendants for Leave to Amend [9-1] Answer to Complaint vacating [20-1] order ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson ) (c/m Chambers) (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 33 Filed: 10/21/1994, Entered: 10/21/1994 MemorandumCourt Filing
MEMORANDUM ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson ) (c/m Chambers) (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 10/14/1994, Entered: 10/14/1994 Remark
Held sub-curia. (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 10/14/1994, Entered: 10/14/1994 Remark
Argument of Counsel. (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 10/14/1994, Entered: 10/14/1994 Motion Hearing
Motion hearing re: [23-1] motion for Reconsideration of [20-1] order granting Motion of defendants' to file Amendment to their Answer to Complaint on 10/14/94. Reporter: Prince (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 32 Filed: 10/11/1994, Entered: 10/12/1994, Terminated: 4/3/1995 Motion for Summary Judgment
MOTION with memorandum in support by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Max Apple for Summary Judgment and attachments. (file separately) (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 31 Filed: 10/4/1994, Entered: 10/6/1994 Response in Opposition
RESPONSE by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Max Apple in opposition to [23-1] motion for Reconsideration of [20-1] order granting Motion of defendants' to file Amendment to their Answer to Complaint (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 30 Filed: 9/22/1994, Entered: 9/28/1994 OrderCourt Filing
Letter ORDER dated 9/22/94 informing Counsel a hearing is scheduled for 10/7/94 at 3:00 p.m. as therein set forth. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson ) (c/m Chambers) (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 29 Filed: 9/21/1994, Entered: 9/21/1994, Terminated: 6/27/1997 Response in Opposition
RESPONSE by Samuel A. Zervitz in opposition to [27-1] response reply (slf, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 28 Filed: 9/14/1994, Entered: 9/14/1994 Remark
Reassignment letter mailed to parties. (lad, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/14/1994, Entered: 9/14/1994 Case Assigned/Reassigned
CASE reassigned to Judge William M. Nickerson (lad, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 27 Filed: 9/1/1994, Entered: 9/7/1994 Reply to Response to Motion
REPLY by Max Apple to response to his [10-1] motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Person and Supplemental Declaration. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 09/12/1994
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Blank 26 Filed: 8/4/1994, Entered: 9/12/1994 Response in Opposition
RESPONSE by Samuel A. Zervitz in opposition to [19-1] motion of defendants' for Leave to Amend [9-1] Answer to Complaint. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 26 Filed: 8/4/1994, Entered: 9/12/1994 Response in Support of Motion
REPLY MEMORANDUM by Samuel A. Zervitz in support of his [23-1] motion for Reconsideration of [20-1] order granting Motion of defendants' to file Amendment to their Answer to Complaint. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 25 Filed: 7/26/1994, Entered: 8/8/1994, Terminated: 7/26/1994 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER "granting" [25-1] motion of defendants' to Moot Motions of plaintiff to Strike Notice of Depositions of defendants' Rosalie Swedlin and Robert Cort; "mooting" [18-1] motion of plaintiff to Strike the Notice of Deposition of Defendant Robert Cort; and " mooting" [17-1] motion of plaintiff to Strike the Notice of Deposition of Defendant Rosalie Swedlin ( signed by Sr. Judge Herbert F. Murray ) (c/m chambers) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 25 Filed: 7/26/1994, Entered: 8/8/1994, Terminated: 7/26/1994 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Letter MOTION by defendants' to Moot Motions of plaintiff to Strike Notice of Depositions of defendants' Rosalie Swedlin and Robert Cort (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 24 Filed: 7/22/1994, Entered: 7/25/1994 Response in Opposition
RESPONSE (Answer) by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Max Apple in opposition to [23-1] opposition response by plaintiff to Order granting Motion of defendants'; to Amend their Answer to complaint, [23-1] motion of plaintiff for Reconsideration of [20-1] order granting Motion of defendants' to file Amendment to their Answer to Complaint, Memorandum and Request for hearing. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 23 Filed: 7/7/1994, Entered: 7/25/1994, Terminated: 10/21/1994 Response in Opposition
RESPONSE by Samuel A. Zervitz in opposition to [19-1] motion of defendants' for Leave to Amend [9-1] Answer to Complaint. (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 23 Filed: 7/7/1994, Entered: 7/25/1994, Terminated: 7/22/1994 Motion for Reconsideration
MOTION by Samuel A. Zervitz for Reconsideration of [20-1] order granting Motion of defendants' to file Amendment to their Answer to Complaint (c/s) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 22 Filed: 7/7/1994, Entered: 7/25/1994, Terminated: 7/7/1994 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER "granting" [22-1] motion of defendants' for Bruce Gridley to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Sr. Judge Herbert F. Murray ) (c/m chambers) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 22 Filed: 7/7/1994, Entered: 7/25/1994, Terminated: 7/7/1994 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
MOTION by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Max Apple for Bruce Gridley to Appear Pro Hac Vice (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 21 Filed: 7/6/1994, Entered: 7/25/1994 Amended Answer to Complaint
(AMENDMENT) AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort : amends [9-1] answer (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 20 Filed: 7/6/1994, Entered: 7/25/1994 OrderCourt Filing
MARGINAL ORDER "granting" [19-1] motion of defendants' for Leave to Amend [9-1] Answer to Complaint ( signed by Sr. Judge Herbert F. Murray ) (c/m chambers) (mdd, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 19 Filed: 7/1/1994, Entered: 7/5/1994, Terminated: 7/6/1994 Motion to Amend/Correct
MOTION by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Max Apple for Leave to Amend [9-1] Answer to Complaint , and Proposed Amendment to Answer of Defendants to Complaint. (c/s) (cmh, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 18 Filed: 6/22/1994, Entered: 6/27/1994 Motion to Strike
MOTION by Plaintiff, Samuel A. Zervitz to Strike the Notice of Deposition of Defendant Robert Cort (lad, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 17 Filed: 6/22/1994, Entered: 6/27/1994 Motion to Strike
MOTION by Plaintif, Samuel A. Zervitz to Strike the Notice of Deposition of Defendant Rosalie Swedlin (lad, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 16 Filed: 6/9/1994, Entered: 6/24/1994 Response in Opposition
RESPONSE by Samuel A. Zervitz in opposition to [10-1] motion of defendant Max Apple to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Person, and Exhibits A and B. (c/s) (cmh, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 15 Filed: 5/24/1994, Entered: 6/15/1994 Summons Returned Executed
RETURN OF SERVICE executed by registered mail as to Robert W. Cort 5/3/94. Answer due on 5/23/94 for Robert W. Cort. (cmh, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 14 Filed: 5/24/1994, Entered: 6/15/1994 Summons Returned Executed
RETURN OF SERVICE executed by registered mail as to Ted Field 5/3/94. Answer due on 5/23/94 for Ted Field. (cmh, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 13 Filed: 5/24/1994, Entered: 6/15/1994 Summons Returned Executed
RETURN OF SERVICE executed by registered mail as to Rosalie Swedlin 5/3/94. Answer due on 5/23/94 for Rosalie Swedlin. (cmh, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 12 Filed: 5/24/1994, Entered: 6/15/1994 Summons Returned Executed
RETURN OF SERVICE executed by registered mail upon Resident Agent as to Interscope 5/3/94. Answer due on 5/23/94 for Interscope. (cmh, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 11 Filed: 5/24/1994, Entered: 6/15/1994 Summons Returned Executed
RETURN OF SERVICE executed by registered mail upon Resident Agent of Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. as to Hollywood Pictures 5/2/94. Answer due on 5/22/94 for Hollywood Pictures. (cmh, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 10 Filed: 5/23/1994, Entered: 6/15/1994, Terminated: 7/8/1996 Motion to Dismiss
MOTION with memorandum in support by Max Apple to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Person , Exhibit A, and Request for Hearing. (c/s) (cmh, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 9 Filed: 5/23/1994, Entered: 6/15/1994 Answer
ANSWER to Complaint by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort (Attorney Thomas C. Gentner); jury demand. (cmh, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 8 Filed: 5/16/1994, Entered: 5/19/1994 Summons Returned Executed
RETURN OF SERVICE executed by personal service as to Max Apple 5/4/94. Answer due on 7/4/94 for Max Apple. (cmh, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 7 Filed: 5/12/1994, Entered: 5/18/1994 Summons Returned Executed
RETURN OF SERVICE executed by personal service as to Robert W. Cort 5/4/94. Answer due on 7/4/94 for Robert W. Cort. (cmh, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 6 Filed: 5/12/1994, Entered: 5/18/1994 Summons Returned Executed
RETURN OF SERVICE executed by personal service as to Ted Field 5/2/94. Answer due on 7/4/94 for Ted Field. (cmh, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 5 Filed: 5/12/1994, Entered: 5/18/1994 Summons Returned Executed
RETURN OF SERVICE executed by personal service as to Interscope 5/2/94. Answer due on 7/4/94 for Interscope. (cmh, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 4 Filed: 5/12/1994, Entered: 5/18/1994 Summons Returned Executed
RETURN OF SERVICE executed by personal service upon the Resident Agent Marsha L. Reed as to Hollywood Pictures 5/4/94. Answer due on 7/4/94 for Hollywood Pictures. (cmh, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 3 Filed: 4/28/1994, Entered: 4/28/1994 Remark
Copyright Certificate mailed to Register of Copyrights. (copy) (cmh, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 2 Filed: 4/25/1994, Entered: 4/28/1994 Summons Issued
SUMMONS(ES) (20 days) issued for Hollywood Pictures, Interscope, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Max Apple. (cmh, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 04/28/1994
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Blank 1 Filed: 4/22/1994, Entered: 4/28/1994 Jury Demand
DEMAND for jury trial by Samuel A. Zervitz. (cmh, Deputy Clerk)
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Blank 1 Filed: 4/22/1994, Entered: 4/28/1994 Complaint
COMPLAINT and Exhibit 1 filed; FILING FEE $ 120.00 RECEIPT # 003564 (cmh, Deputy Clerk)
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