Cooper, et al v. Kossan

Federal Civil Lawsuit Virginia Eastern District Court, Case No. 1:98-cv-00679-LMB
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No Logo Barbara Eckert, Plaintiff

Represented by Richard D. Carter PLLC

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Space Richard Dennis Carter +1 703 549 0076 +1 703 299 8740 rcarter@richcarterlaw.com
No Logo Ivy Cooper, Plaintiff

Represented by Richard D. Carter PLLC

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Space Richard Dennis Carter +1 703 549 0076 +1 703 299 8740 rcarter@richcarterlaw.com
No Logo Vernon Shirley, Plaintiff

Represented by Richard D. Carter PLLC

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No Logo William E. Taylor, Jr., Plaintiff

Represented by Richard D. Carter PLLC

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No Logo Robert L. Kossan, Defendant

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Other Parties
No Logo Robert L. Kossan, Debtor
Attributes
Office Alexandria
Filed 5/13/1998
Jury Demand None
Demand $0
Nature of Suit 423 - Bankruptcy Withdrawal, Rule 28 U.S.C. ยง 157
Cause Section 29 U.S.C. § 1145 E.R.I.S.A.
Jurisdiction Federal Question
Disposition Judgment - Court Trial
County Alexandria City
Terminated 12/15/1998
Origin 1
Reopened None
Lead Case None
Related Case
Other Court Cases Adv.P. 98-1105[USBC EDVA - ALEX], Case98-10369-MVB[USBC EDVA - ALEX]
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Blank 53 Filed: 10/29/1999, Entered: 11/1/1999 Satisfaction of Judgment
SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT as defts Robert Kossan, Frances Kossan and Mary Kossan Copies Mailed: yes (clerk)
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Blank 52 Filed: 3/22/1999, Entered: 3/25/1999 USCA Order
USCA Order ( copy) states that the Court DISMISSES this appeal for failure to prosecute pursuant to Local Rule 45. (clerk)
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Blank 51 Filed: 2/24/1999, Entered: 3/3/1999 Miscellaneous Document
Brief in support of [50-1] motion To Incorporate Robert Kossan's Opposition to Pltfs Motion for Atty's Fees - filed by Fran Kossan. (clerk)
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Blank 50 Filed: 2/24/1999, Entered: 3/3/1999 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
MOTION To Incorporate Robert Kossan's Opposition to Pltfs Motion for Atty's Fees - filed by Fran Kossan. (clerk)
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Blank 48 Filed: 2/3/1999, Entered: 2/4/1999 Response/Reply - Miscellaneous
REPLY MEMORANDUM in support by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William E. Taylor Jr., Barbara Eckert of motion for atty fees by the pltfs (Filed at 97-1294) (clerk)
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Blank 49 Filed: 2/1/1999, Entered: 2/9/1999 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER states that this matter is settled as to Charles Gloeckner. -ent. & filed. ( signed by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) Modified on 02/12/1999
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Blank 47 Filed: 2/1/1999, Entered: 2/2/1999 Stipulation
STIPULATION of dismissal states that this matter settled as to Charles Gloeckner. (clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 2/1/1999, Entered: 2/3/1999 Memorandum in Opposition
MEMORANDUM by Robert L. Kossan in opposition to to pltfs' motion for atty fees (Filed at 97-1294) (clerk)
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Blank 46 Filed: 1/19/1999, Entered: 1/25/1999 Remark
ATTACHMENT to Affidavit of Richard D. Carter filed by plaintiff Ivy Cooper, plaintiff Vernon Shirley, plaintiff William E. Taylor Jr., plaintiff Barbara Eckert re: Plaintiffs Petition for Fees (orig. with CA 97-1294-A) (klau)
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Blank 45 Filed: 12/15/1998, Entered: 12/29/1998 Judgment*
JUDGMENT in favor of Ivy Cooper for $89,069.18; Vernon Shirley for $192,122.80; Barbara Eckert for $97,271.93; and William E. Taylor Jr. for $216,049.43, against Robert L. Kossan and Frances Kossan, jointly and severally, for a total judgment of $594,513.34, plus reasonable attorneys fees and costs of this litigation. This judgment is not dischargeable in bankruptcy. JUDGMENT is hereby entered against third-party defendants Robert and Anita Parris, jointly and severally, in favor of third-party plaintiffs Robert and Frances Kossan in the amount of $51,674.30. The Parrises will not be required to pay the Kossans any money until the plaintiffs have received the entire $594,513.94 judgment from the Kossans. Copies Mailed: yes (stas)
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Blank 44 Filed: 12/15/1998, Entered: 12/16/1998 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER for the reasons stated in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion, it is hereby ORDERED that judgment be and is entered against defendants Robert and Frances Kossan, jointly and severally, in favor of Ivy Cooper for $89,069.18; Vernon Shirley for $192,122.80; Barbara Eckert for $97,271.93; and William Taylor for $216,049.43, for a total judgment of $594,513.34, plus reasonable attorneys fees and costs of this litigation. This judgment is not dischargeable in bankruptcy. It is further ORDERED that judgment be and is entered against third-party defts Robert and Anita Parris, jointly and severally, in favor of third-party pltfs Robert and Frances Kossan in the amount of $51,674.30. the Parrises will not be required to pay the Kossans any money until the pltfs have received the entire $594,513.94 judgment from the Kossans. (See Order for Details) ( signed by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ) Copies Mailed: yes (stas)
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Blank 43 Filed: 12/15/1998, Entered: 12/16/1998 Memorandum and OpinionCourt Filing
MEMORANDUM OPINION - filed ( signed by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ) Copies Mailed: yes (stas)
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Blank -- Filed: 12/15/1998, Entered: 1/12/1999 Terminated Case
Case closed (stas)
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Blank -- Filed: 12/15/1998, Entered: 1/12/1999 Case Assigned/Reassigned
CASE assigned to Judge Leonie M. Brinkema (stas)
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Blank -- Filed: 11/24/1998, Entered: 11/25/1998 Order
ORDER, for the reasons stated from the bench, dft Frances Kossan's motion to amend order granting partial S/J is denied w/o prej. (orig. in lead case) ( signed by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 11/20/1998, Entered: 11/20/1998 Exhibit
Exhibits received by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William E. Taylor Jr., Barbara Eckert (5 large black binders) (clar)
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Blank 42 Filed: 11/18/1998, Entered: 11/19/1998 Discovery - Miscellaneous
Supplemental Rule 26(a)(3) Expert Disclosure Statement by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William E. Taylor Jr., Barbara Eckert (clar)
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Blank 40 Filed: 11/13/1998, Entered: 11/17/1998 Notice of Hearing.
NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 12/4/98 for [38-1] motion by Frances Kossan to Amend Order granting partial summary judgment (clerk)
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Blank 39 Filed: 11/13/1998, Entered: 11/17/1998 Memorandum in Support
MEMORANDUM in support of [38-1] motion by Frances Kossan to Amend Order granting partial summary judgment (clerk)
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Blank 38 Filed: 11/13/1998, Entered: 11/17/1998 Motion to Amend/Correct
MOTION by Frances Kossan to Amend Order granting partial summary judgment (clerk)
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Blank 41 Filed: 11/10/1998, Entered: 11/18/1998 Objection
OBJECTION by defendant Robert L. Kossan to Supplement [36-1] exhibits list by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper (clar)
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Blank -- Filed: 10/30/1998, Entered: 11/3/1998 Minutes-Miscellaneous
Minute entry: Judge Brinkema. Reporter: Thomson. Appearances of counsel. Motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor, Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper for partial summary judgment against Frances Kossan - granted. $167,200. as to Ms. Kossan. Parties to submit order. (clerk) Modified on 11/03/1998
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Blank 37 Filed: 10/28/1998, Entered: 10/29/1998 Reply to Response to Motion
REPLY by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William E. Taylor Jr., Barbara Eckert to response to [32-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper for Partial Summary Judgment against Frances Kossan by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper (clerk)
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Blank 36 Filed: 10/26/1998, Entered: 10/27/1998 Exhibit
Supplemental Exhibit list by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William E. Taylor Jr., Barbara Eckert (org filed in 97-1294) (clar)
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Blank 35 Filed: 10/15/1998, Entered: 10/16/1998 Notice of Hearing.
NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 10/30/98 for [32-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper for Partial Summary Judgment against Frances Kossan (clar)
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Blank 34 Filed: 10/15/1998, Entered: 10/16/1998 Remark
Statement of Undisputed Facts filed by plaintiff Ivy Cooper, plaintiff Vernon Shirley, plaintiff William E. Taylor Jr., plaintiff Barbara Eckert (clar)
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Blank 33 Filed: 10/15/1998, Entered: 10/16/1998 Memorandum in Support
MEMORANDUM by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William E. Taylor Jr., Barbara Eckert in support of [32-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper for Partial Summary Judgment against Frances Kossan (large pleading) (clar)
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Blank 32 Filed: 10/15/1998, Entered: 10/16/1998 Motion for Summary Judgment
MOTION by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper for Partial Summary Judgment against Frances Kossan (clar)
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Blank 31 Filed: 9/17/1998, Entered: 9/18/1998 Stipulation
Stipulation of Facts filed by Robert L. Kossan (clar)
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Blank 30 Filed: 9/17/1998, Entered: 9/18/1998 Witness List
Witness list by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William E. Taylor Jr., Barbara Eckert (clar)
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Blank 29 Filed: 9/17/1998, Entered: 9/18/1998 Exhibit
Exhibit list by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William E. Taylor Jr., Barbara Eckert (clar)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/17/1998, Entered: 9/18/1998 Pretrial Conference - Final
Pre-Trial Conference held; Judge Bryan; Appearance of counsel. Case set for trial by court on 11/23/98 (clar)
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Blank 28 Filed: 9/4/1998, Entered: 9/11/1998 Notice of Hearing.
NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 9/11/98 for [26-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Compel, set for 10:00 9/11/98 for [26-2] motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper for Sanctions (clar)
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Blank 27 Filed: 9/4/1998, Entered: 9/11/1998 Memorandum in Support
MEMORANDUM by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William E. Taylor Jr., Barbara Eckert in support of [26-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Compel by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper, [26-2] motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper for Sanctions (clar)
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Blank 26 Filed: 9/4/1998, Entered: 9/11/1998 Motion to Compel
MOTION by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Compel , and for by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper for Sanctions (clar)
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Blank 24 Filed: 8/21/1998, Entered: 8/24/1998 OrderCourt Filing
ORDERED for the reasons stated in open court, pltfs motion for summary Judgment is GRANTED IN PART. Pltfs motion for S/J is GRANTED as to defendant Robert L. Kossan's liability regarding the health insurance and the ERISA notice claims. Pltfs' motion for summary Judgment is also GRANTED as to the dischargeability in bankruptcy of Robert L. Kossan's debts arising from any judgments regarding the health insurance, ERISA notice, and breach of fiduciary duty claims. Plaintiffs' Motion for S/J is DENIED in all other respects. ORDERED that judgment be and is entered in favor of pltfs regarding Robert L. Kossan's liability for the health insurance and the ERISA notice claims. The actual damages to be awarded on these claims remains for trial unless resolved by the parties. ORDERED that all debts of Robert L. Kossan arising from the health insurance, ERISA notice, and breach of fiduciary duty claims are not dischargeable in any bankruptcy proceeding. ( signed by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 8/21/1998, Entered: 8/24/1998 Minutes-Miscellaneous
Minute entry: Judge Brinkema. Reporter Thomson. Appearances of counsel. Matter on for pltfs motion for S/J - argued and granted in part and denied in part. Order to follow. (clerk)
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Blank 23 Filed: 8/18/1998, Entered: 8/20/1998 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER that these consolidated civil actions are set for a pretrial conference before Chief Judge Claude M. Hilton in room 800 @ 10:15 a.m., on thursday 9/17/98 - ent & filed ( signed by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ) Copies Mailed: yes (clar)
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Blank 22 Filed: 8/17/1998, Entered: 8/20/1998 Reply to Response to Motion
REPLY by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William E. Taylor Jr., Barbara Eckert to response to Robert Kossan's Opposition to plaintiff's motion for summary judgment (clar)
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Blank 25 Filed: 8/12/1998, Entered: 9/3/1998 Response in Opposition to Motion
RESPONSE by Robert L. Kossan in opposition to [17-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper for Summary Judgment against Robert Kossan (clar)
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Blank 21 Filed: 8/4/1998, Entered: 8/6/1998 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER, that CA97-1284, CA98-679, CA98-714 & CA98-715 are consolidated; the stay previously entered in 97-1284 be and is lifted. Discovery in these consolidated actions be and is opened for a period not to exceed 45 days from the date of this Order; all parties , appear in Courtroom 800 on 9/17/98 @ 1:40 p.m. for a Pretrial Conference; Robert Kossan be and is granted leave to file a response to the Summary Judgment motion by no later than COB on 8/12/98. Pltf have until COB 8/17/98 to file a reply. (see order for details) - ent & filed ( signed by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ) Copies Mailed: yes (clar)
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Blank -- Filed: 8/4/1998, Entered: 8/6/1998 Set/Clear Flags
Consolidated Member Case . Lead Case Number: 1cv97 1294 (clar)
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Blank 20 Filed: 7/22/1998, Entered: 7/23/1998 Notice of Hearing.
NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 8/21/98 for [17-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper for Summary Judgment against Robert Kossan (psid)
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Blank 19 Filed: 7/22/1998, Entered: 7/23/1998 Remark
Statement of Undisputed Facts filed by plaintiff Ivy Cooper, plaintiff Vernon Shirley, plaintiff William E. Taylor Jr., plaintiff Barbara Eckert (psid)
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Blank 18 Filed: 7/22/1998, Entered: 7/23/1998 Memorandum in Support
MEMORANDUM of points and authorities by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William E. Taylor Jr., Barbara Eckert in support of [17-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper for Summary Judgment against Robert Kossan (LARGE pleading) (psid)
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Blank 17 Filed: 7/22/1998, Entered: 7/23/1998 Motion for Summary Judgment
MOTION by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper for Summary Judgment against Robert Kossan (psid)
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Blank 16 Filed: 7/13/1998, Entered: 7/15/1998 Answer
ANSWER to Complaint by Robert L. Kossan (clerk)
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Blank 15 Filed: 6/22/1998, Entered: 6/24/1998 Bankruptcy Appeal
BANKRUPTCY RECORD on appeal received (clerk)
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Blank 14 Filed: 6/18/1998, Entered: 6/19/1998 Amended Complaint
AMENDED COMPLAINT by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William E. Taylor Jr., Barbara Eckert (Answer due 6/29/98 for Robert L. Kossan ) amending ; (clerk)
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Blank 13 Filed: 6/18/1998, Entered: 6/19/1998 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER granting [10-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Amend the Complaint.-ent. & filed. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Theresa C. Buchanan ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk)
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Blank 12 Filed: 6/12/1998, Entered: 6/15/1998 Notice of Hearing.
NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 6/19/98 for [10-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Amend the Complaint (clerk)
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Blank 11 Filed: 6/12/1998, Entered: 6/15/1998 Memorandum in Support
MEMORANDUM by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William E. Taylor Jr., Barbara Eckert in support of [10-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Amend the Complaint by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper (clerk)
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Blank 10 Filed: 6/12/1998, Entered: 6/15/1998, Terminated: 6/18/1998 Motion to Amend/Correct
MOTION by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Amend the Complaint (clerk)
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Blank 9 Filed: 6/2/1998, Entered: 6/4/1998 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER OF CLARIFICATION, that the motion wo withdraw reference was granted only as to the issues raised in the adversary proceeding. The remaining issues raised in the bankruptcy will remain in the bankruptcy court.-ent. & filed. ( signed by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk)
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Blank 8 Filed: 5/15/1998, Entered: 5/26/1998 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER granting [2-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Withdraw the Reference. ORDERED that the complaint filed by the plaintiffs in this action in the bankruptcy court proceed in this Court. ( signed by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk)
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Blank 6 Filed: 5/15/1998, Entered: 5/21/1998 Notice of Hearing.
NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 5/15/98 for [2-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Withdraw the Reference (filed in US Bankruptcy Court 4/23/98) (ltun)
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Blank -- Filed: 5/15/1998, Entered: 5/26/1998 Minutes-Miscellaneous
Minute entry: Judge Brinkema. Reporter Thomson. Appearances of counsel, Matter on for pltf's motion to withdraw reference - granted. Order to follow. (clerk)
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Blank 7 Filed: 5/13/1998, Entered: 5/21/1998 Reply to Response to Motion
REPLY by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William E. Taylor Jr., Barbara Eckert to response to [2-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Withdraw the Reference (filed in US Bankruptcy Court 4/23/98) (ltun)
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Blank 5 Filed: 5/13/1998, Entered: 5/21/1998 Response in Opposition to Motion
OBJECTION by Robert L. Kossan to and opposition to [2-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Withdraw the Reference (filed in US Bankruptcy Court 4/20/98) (ltun)
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Blank 4 Filed: 5/13/1998, Entered: 5/21/1998 Notice of Hearing.
NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 5/8/98 for [2-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Withdraw the Reference (filed in US Bankrupcty Court 4/7/98) (ltun)
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Blank 3 Filed: 5/13/1998, Entered: 5/21/1998 Memorandum in Support
MEMORANDUM by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William E. Taylor Jr., Barbara Eckert in support of [2-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Withdraw the Reference (filed in US Bankruptcy Court 4/7/98) (ltun)
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Blank 2 Filed: 5/13/1998, Entered: 5/21/1998, Terminated: 5/15/1998 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
MOTION by Barbara Eckert, William E. Taylor Jr., Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Withdraw the Reference (filed in US Bankrupcty Court 4/7/98) (ltun)
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Blank 1 Filed: 5/13/1998, Entered: 5/21/1998 Docket Annotation
US Bankrupcty Court Transmittal of Withdrawal of Reference Motion together with copy of US Bankruptcy Docket Sheet and Complaint. (ltun) Modified on 05/21/1998
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