Cooper, et al v. Kossan

Federal Civil Lawsuit Virginia Eastern District Court, Case No. 1:98-cv-00714-LMB
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No Logo Barbara Eckert, Plaintiff

Represented by Richard D. Carter PLLC

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No Logo Ivy Cooper, Plaintiff

Represented by Richard D. Carter PLLC

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No Logo Vernon Shirley, Plaintiff

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No Logo William Taylor, Plaintiff

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No Logo Mary Frances Kossan, Defendant

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No Logo Mary Frances Kossan, Debtor

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Attributes
Office Alexandria
Filed 5/20/1998
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 12/9/1998
Origin 1
Reopened None
Lead Case None
Related Case
Other Court Case 98-12832-AM[USBC EDVA]
Def Custody Status
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Blank 53 Filed: 10/29/1999, Entered: 11/3/1999 Satisfaction of Judgment
SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT filed by Pltfs. (clerk)
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Blank 52 Filed: 5/19/1999, Entered: 5/21/1999 Writ Issued
Writ of FIFA returned 5/19/99 unexecuted as to Mary Frances Kossan (clerk)
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Blank 51 Filed: 4/19/1999, Entered: 4/26/1999 Writ Issued
Writ of FIFA returned 4/19/99 unexecuted as to Mary Frances Kossan (case settled) (clerk)
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Blank 50 Filed: 4/19/1999, Entered: 4/26/1999 Writ Issued
Writ of FIFA returned 4/19/99 unexecuted as to Mary Frances Kossan (case settled) (clerk)
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Blank 49 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 -- Filed: 3/17/1999, Entered: 3/17/1999 Summons Issued
GARNISHMENT SUMMONS issued and mailed to attorney for sevice as to debtor: Mary Kosssan Rutherford; Garnishee: ADECCO TAD Technical (clerk) Modified on 03/19/1999
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Blank -- Filed: 3/17/1999, Entered: 3/17/1999 Writ Issued
Writ of FIFA (original & 1) and given to the attorney for service by SPS for Mary Frances Kossan Garnishees: ADECCO TAD Technical (clerk) Modified on 03/19/1999
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Blank 48 Filed: 2/25/1999, Entered: 3/17/1999 Summons Issued
SUGGESTION for Garnishment Summons as to debtor Mary Kossan Rutherford; Returnable for 10:00 5/21/99 (clerk) Modified on 03/19/1999
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Blank 47 Filed: 2/24/1999, Entered: 3/3/1999 Miscellaneous Document
Brief in support of [46-1] motion To Incorporate Robert Kossan's Opposition to Pltfs Motion for Atty's Fees - filed by Frank Kossan. (clerk)
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Blank 46 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 Frank Kossan. (clerk)
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Blank -- Filed: 2/12/1999, Entered: 2/12/1999 Writ Issued
Writ of FIFA issued for Mary Frances Kossan (given to the Marshall service) (clerk) Modified on 02/17/1999
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Blank 42 Filed: 2/3/1999, Entered: 2/4/1999 Response/Reply - Miscellaneous
REPLY MEMORANDUM in support by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William Taylor, Barbara Eckert of motion for atty fees by pltfs (Filed at 97-1294 (clerk)
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Blank 45 Filed: 2/1/1999, Entered: 2/9/1999 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER states that this matter was 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 -- Filed: 2/1/1999, Entered: 2/3/1999 Memorandum in Opposition
BRIEF in opposition by Robert Kossan to pltf's motion for atty fees (Filed at 97-1294) (clerk)
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Blank 44 Filed: 1/28/1999, Entered: 2/5/1999 Memorandum in Support
MEMORANDUM by Mary Frances Kossan in support of [43-1] opposition to pltf's motion for attorney's fees (clerk)
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Blank 43 Filed: 1/28/1999, Entered: 2/5/1999 Objection
OPPOSITION to pltf's motion for attorney's fees and costs by Mary Frances Kossan (clerk)
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Blank 41 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 Taylor, plaintiff Barbara Eckert re: Plaintiffs' Petition for Fees (orig. with CA 97-1294-A) (klau)
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Blank 40 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 Taylor for $216,049.43 against Robert 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 sent: yes (stas) Modified on 12/29/1998
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Blank 39 Filed: 12/15/1998, Entered: 12/17/1998 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 38 Filed: 12/15/1998, Entered: 12/17/1998 Memorandum and OpinionCourt Filing
MEMORANDUM OPINION - filed ( signed by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ) Copies Mailed: yes (stas)
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Blank 37 Filed: 12/9/1998, Entered: 12/11/1998 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER that judgment is entered in favor of plaintiffs and against Mary Kossan in the sum of $3,500.00; and it is further ORDERED that the court may assess costs and attorney fees at the conslusion of the litigaion involving plainitffs' claims against Robert and Fran Kossan; and it is further ORDERED that the judgment for $3,500.00 is deemed nondischargeable and the court reserved decision on whether any assessed attorney fees and/or costs shall be deemed nondischargeable - ent & filed ( signed by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ) Copies Mailed: yes (clar)
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Blank -- Filed: 12/9/1998, Entered: 1/12/1999 Terminated Case
Case closed (stas)
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Blank -- Filed: 12/9/1998, 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 motio to amend order granting partial S/J is denied w/o prej. ( signed by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk)
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Blank 36 Filed: 11/20/1998, Entered: 11/20/1998 Miscellaneous Document
Notice of Acceptance of Rule 68 Offer of Judgment by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William Taylor, Barbara Eckert (clar)
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Blank -- Filed: 11/20/1998, Entered: 11/20/1998 Exhibit
Exhibits received by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William Taylor, Barbara Eckert (5 large black binders) (clar)
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Blank 35 Filed: 11/18/1998, Entered: 11/19/1998 Discovery - Miscellaneous
Supplemental Rule 26(a)(3) Expert Disclosure Statement by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William Taylor, Barbara Eckert (clar)
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Blank 33 Filed: 11/13/1998, Entered: 11/17/1998 Notice of Hearing.
NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 12/4/98 for [31-1] motion by Frances Kossan to Amend order granting partial summary judgment (clerk)
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Blank 32 Filed: 11/13/1998, Entered: 11/17/1998 Memorandum in Support
MEMORANDUM in support of [31-1] motion by Frances Kossan to Amend order granting partial summary judgment (clerk)
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Blank 31 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 34 Filed: 11/5/1998, Entered: 11/18/1998 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER that plaintiffs' Motion for partial summary judgment against Frances Kossan be and the same hereby is Granted; and it is further, Ordered that partial judgment be entered against Frances Kossan and in favor of plaintiffs in the amount of $167,200.00 and it is further Ordered that a constructive trust be placed on the assest s of Frances Kossan as of 1/1/94, in favor of plaintiffs for the satisfaction of the judgment; and it is further, Ordered that a constructive trust be placed on the assets transferred by Frances Kossan in violation of the constructive trust, including; (A) the home and property was transferred to the TRD Trust on or about 2/9/98, and described in such transfer as Lot 300, Section 7, South Wales which had been transferred to Frances Kossan by Deed of Dodson Homes, Inc. dated 12/4/98; and (B) the repayment of the seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000.00) transferred by Frances Kossan to Robert J. Kossan as memorialized in the Agreement signed by Frances Kossan on 3/4/98, and by Robert J. Kossan on 3/10/98; and (C) attorneys fees paid by Frances Kossoan on behalf of herself and/or others in violation of the constructive trust; and (D) any other assets which Frances Kossan transferred in violation of the constructive trust. ORDERED that for plaintiffs' request for attorneys fees shall be deferred until the resolution of the entire matter pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(d); and it is further, ORDERED that this case shall proceed on all remaining counts of the complaint and the Adversary Proceedings - ent & filed ( signed by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ) Copies Mailed: yes (clar)
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Blank 30 Filed: 11/2/1998, Entered: 11/3/1998 Objection
OBJECTION by defendant Mary Frances Kossan to [28-1] exhibits list by Barbara Eckert, William Taylor, 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 Taylor, Vernon Shirely, Ivy Cooper for partial summary judgment - granted. $167,200.00 as to Ms. Kossan. Parties to submit order. (clerk)
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Blank 29 Filed: 10/28/1998, Entered: 10/29/1998 Reply to Response to Motion
REPLY by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William Taylor, Barbara Eckert to response to [23-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William Taylor, Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper for Partial Summary Judgment by Barbara Eckert, William Taylor, Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper (clerk)
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Blank 28 Filed: 10/26/1998, Entered: 10/27/1998 Exhibit
Supplemental Exhibit list by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William Taylor, Barbara Eckert (org filed in 97-1294) (clar)
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Blank 27 Filed: 10/20/1998, Entered: 10/22/1998 Miscellaneous Document
Offer of Judgment by Mary Frances Kossan (clar)
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Blank 26 Filed: 10/15/1998, Entered: 10/16/1998 Notice of Hearing.
NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 10/30/98 for [23-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William Taylor, Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper for Partial Summary Judgment (clar)
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Blank 25 Filed: 10/15/1998, Entered: 10/16/1998 Remark
Statement of Undisputed Facts filed by plaintiff Ivy Cooper, plaintiff Vernon Shirley, plaintiff William Taylor, plaintiff Barbara Eckert (clar)
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Blank 24 Filed: 10/15/1998, Entered: 10/16/1998 Memorandum in Support
MEMORANDUM by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William Taylor, Barbara Eckert in support of [23-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William Taylor, Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper for Partial Summary Judgment (large pleading) (clar)
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Blank 23 Filed: 10/15/1998, Entered: 10/16/1998 Motion for Summary Judgment
MOTION by Barbara Eckert, William Taylor, Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper for Partial Summary Judgment (clar)
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Blank 22 Filed: 9/17/1998, Entered: 9/18/1998 Stipulation
Stipulation of Facts filed by Mary Frances Kossan (clar)
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Blank 21 Filed: 9/17/1998, Entered: 9/18/1998 Miscellaneous Document
Pretrial Statement (Witness List and Exhibit List) by Mary Frances Kossan (clar)
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Blank 20 Filed: 9/17/1998, Entered: 9/18/1998 Witness List
Witness list by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William Taylor, Barbara Eckert (clar)
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Blank 19 Filed: 9/17/1998, Entered: 9/18/1998 Exhibit
Exhibit list by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William Taylor, 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 18 Filed: 9/4/1998, Entered: 9/11/1998 Notice of Hearing.
NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 9/11/98 for [16-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William Taylor, Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Compel, set for 10:00 9/11/98 for [16-2] motion by Barbara Eckert, William Taylor, Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper for Sanctions (clar)
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Blank 17 Filed: 9/4/1998, Entered: 9/11/1998 Memorandum in Support
MEMORANDUM by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William Taylor, Barbara Eckert in support of [16-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William Taylor, Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Compel [16-2] motion by Barbara Eckert, William Taylor, Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper for Sanctions (clar)
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Blank 16 Filed: 9/4/1998, Entered: 9/11/1998 Motion to Compel
MOTION by Barbara Eckert, William Taylor, Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Compel , and for by Barbara Eckert, William Taylor, Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper for Sanctions (clar)
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Blank 14 Filed: 8/21/1998, Entered: 8/24/1998 OrderCourt Filing
ORDERED pltfs motion for S/J is GRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PART, Granted as to defendant Robert Kossan's liability regarding the health insurance and the ERISA notice claims. Pltfs motion for S/J is also granted as to the dischargeability in bankruptcy of Robert Kossan's debts arising from any judgments regarding the health insurance, ERIS notice, and breach of fiduciary duty claims. Pltfs motion for S/J is DENIED in all other respects, and 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 alaims. Actual damages to be awarded on these claims remains fro 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 dischargeaboe in any bankruptcy proceeding. ( signed by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk)
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Blank 13 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 12 Filed: 8/17/1998, Entered: 8/20/1998 Reply to Response to Motion
REPLY by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William Taylor, Barbara Eckert to response to Robert Kossan's Opposition to plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment (clar)
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Blank 15 Filed: 8/12/1998, Entered: 9/3/1998 Response in Opposition to Motion
RESPONSE in opposition by Robert L. Kossan to pltf's motion for summary judgment agaist the deft Robert L. Kossan (clar)
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Blank 11 Filed: 8/4/1998, Entered: 8/6/1998 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER, that CA97-1294, CA98-679, CA98-714 & CA98-715 are consolidated; the stay previously entered in 97-1294 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 , apppear 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. Pltfs 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 10 Filed: 7/14/1998, Entered: 7/15/1998 Bankruptcy Appeal
BANKRUPTCY RECORD on appeal received red folder (clar)
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Blank 9 Filed: 6/2/1998, Entered: 6/5/1998 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER granting in part, denying in part [2-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William Taylor, Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Withdraw the Reference; Ordered that the reference be and is withdrawn only as to those issues that pertain to the movants' ERISA claims against the debtor. (see order for details) - ent & filed. ( signed by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ) Copies Mailed: yes (clar)
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Blank 8 Filed: 5/29/1998, Entered: 6/2/1998 Bankruptcy Appeal
Supplemental BANKRUPTCY RECORD on appeal 1 pleading received (clar)
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Blank 7 Filed: 5/20/1998, Entered: 5/22/1998 Miscellaneous Document
Response to by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William Taylor, Barbara Eckert [5-1] objection by Mary Frances Kossan to Motion to Withdraw Reference (clerk)
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Blank 6 Filed: 5/20/1998, Entered: 5/22/1998 Memorandum in Support
MEMORANDUM by Mary Frances Kossan in support of [5-1] opposition to Motion to Withdrawn Reference (clerk)
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Blank 5 Filed: 5/20/1998, Entered: 5/22/1998 Objection
OBJECTION by defendant Mary Frances Kossan to [2-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William Taylor, Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Withdraw the Reference (clerk)
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Blank 4 Filed: 5/20/1998, Entered: 5/22/1998 Notice of Hearing.
NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 5/29/98 for [2-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William Taylor, Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Withdraw the Reference (clerk)
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Blank 3 Filed: 5/20/1998, Entered: 5/22/1998 Memorandum in Support
MEMORANDUM by Ivy Cooper, Vernon Shirley, William Taylor, Barbara Eckert in support of [2-1] motion by Barbara Eckert, William Taylor, Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Withdraw the Reference (clerk)
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Blank 2 Filed: 5/20/1998, Entered: 5/22/1998, Terminated: 6/2/1998 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
MOTION by Barbara Eckert, William Taylor, Vernon Shirley, Ivy Cooper to Withdraw the Reference (filed in US Bankrupcty Court 4/29/98) (clerk)
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Blank 1 Filed: 5/20/1998, Entered: 5/22/1998 Docket Annotation
US Bankrupcty Court Transmittal of Withdrawl of Reference Motion together with copy of US Bankruptcy Docket Sheet and Complaint. (clerk)
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