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Ruston v. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints et al

Plaintiff:	Lester Jon Ruston
Defendant:	Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley, Victor James Ruston, Margaret Elizabeth Ruston, Jerry Henderson, Allison Ruston-Smith, Mel Chadwick, Kent Robertson, Ian James Ruston, Brad Oates and Larry K. Hercules

Case Number:	2:2006cv00526
Filed:	June 30, 2006

Court:	Utah District Court
Office:	Central Office [ Court Info ]
County:	Salt Lake
Presiding Judge:	Judge Dee Benson
Referring Judge:	Magistrate Judge David Nuffer

Nature of Suit:	P. Petitions - Civil Rights
Cause:	28:1331 Fed. Question: Civil Rights Violation
Jurisdiction:	Federal Question
Jury Demanded By:	Plaintiff

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June 30, 2006	1	SEALED DOCUMENT MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis (Received by the court on: 06/15/06) filed by Plaintiff Lester Jon Ruston. (rlr, )
June 30, 2006	2	ORDER granting [1] Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. . Signed by Judge Samuel Alba on 06/29/06. (rlr, )
June 30, 2006	3	COMPLAINT against Kent Robertson, Ian James Ruston, Brad Oates, Larry K. Hercules, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley, Victor James Ruston, Margaret Elizabeth Ruston, Jerry Henderson, Allison Ruston-Smith, Mel Chadwick (Fee Status: IFP), filed by Lester Jon Ruston.Assigned to Judge Dee Benson (rlr, )
July 13, 2006	4	MOTION to Compel relief 18 USC 3771 and 3521 filed by Plaintiff Lester Jon Ruston. (kpf, )
July 17, 2006	5	AMENDMENT AND SUPPLENTATION TO COMPLAINT against all defendants, filed by Ian James Ruston.(kpf, )
July 20, 2006	6	ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge David Nuffer under 28:636 (b)(1)(B), Magistrate to handle case up to and including R&R on all dispositive matters. Signed by Judge Dee Benson on 7/19/06. (asp, )
August 14, 2006	7	AFFIDAVIT of Lester Jon Ruston in support of RICO Allegations and Plaintiffs memorandum of Points and authorities in support of RICA Allegations filed by Lester Jon Ruston. (kpf, )
September 11, 2006	8	MOTION for Default Judgment as to defendant(s) all dft's filed by Plaintiff Lester Jon Ruston. (kpf, )
September 11, 2006	9	AFFIDAVIT of Lester Jon Rushton re 8 MOTION for Default Judgment as to defendant(s) all dft's filed by Lester Jon Ruston. (kpf, )
November 15, 2006	10	NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew K. Richards on behalf of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley (Richards, Matthew)
November 15, 2006	11	MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendants Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley. (Richards, Matthew)
November 15, 2006	12	MEMORANDUM in Support re 11 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendants Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit F# 7 Exhibit G# 8 Exhibit H# 9 Exhibit I# 10 Exhibit J)(Richards, Matthew)
December 4, 2006	13	RESPONSE to dfts motion to dismiss re 11 MOTION to Dismiss, filed by Plaintiff Lester Jon Ruston. (kpf, )
December 7, 2006	14	MOTION for Leave to File amended complaint filed by Plaintiff Lester Jon Ruston. (kpf, )
December 7, 2006	15	DOCUMENTS LODGED consisting of Pla's summoned to be served. (kpf, )
December 20, 2006	16	REPLY to Response to Motion re 14 MOTION for Leave to File amended complaint and in Support of Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Starr, Justin)
December 20, 2006	17	MEMORANDUM in Support re 11 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendants Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(rlr, )
January 8, 2007	18	MOTION for Service of Process filed by Plaintiff Lester Jon Ruston. Motions referred to David Nuffer.(asp)
January 16, 2007	19	MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by Plaintiff Lester Jon Ruston. Motions referred to David Nuffer.(asp)
January 19, 2007	20	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 19 MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by Defendants Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley. (Starr, Justin)
January 29, 2007	21	DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER 34 ORDER ; RESPONSE re 16 Reply Memorandum/Reply to Response to Motion, 17 Memorandum in Support of Motion, filed by Plaintiff Lester Jon Ruston. (asp) Modified on 8/13/2007 added stricken information to docket text (asp).
February 2, 2007	22	MOTION to Strike 21 Response (NOT to motion) filed by Defendants Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley. Motions referred to David Nuffer.(Starr, Justin)
February 22, 2007	23	ORDER denying 4 Motion to Compel. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 02/21/2007. (asp)
March 7, 2007	24	REPLY to Response to Motion/Plaintiffs omnibus traverse to dft's motion to strike/motion for sanctions re 22 MOTION to Strike 21 Response (NOT to motion) filed by Plaintiff Lester Jon Ruston. (kpf)
May 11, 2007	25	NOTICE of Change of Address by Lester Jon Ruston (kpf)
May 11, 2007	26	MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint 3 Complaint, filed by Plaintiff Lester Jon Ruston. Motions referred to David Nuffer.(kpf)
June 12, 2007	27	Defendant's MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 26 MOTION to Amend/Correct 3 Complaint, filed by Defendants Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley. (Richards, Matthew)
June 22, 2007	28	MOTION to Amend/Correct 3 Complaint, filed by Plaintiff Lester Jon Ruston. Motions referred to David Nuffer.(ce)
June 22, 2007	29	REPLY to Response to Motion re 26 MOTION to Amend/Correct 3 Complaint, filed by Plaintiff Lester Jon Ruston. (ce)
July 25, 2007	30	MOTION for joinder of additional parties supplementation to request for a TRO filed by Plaintiff Lester Jon Ruston. Motions referred to David Nuffer.(kpf)
August 3, 2007	31	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 30 MOTION for joinder of additional parties supplementation to request for a TRO filed by Defendants Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley. (Richards, Matthew)
August 6, 2007	32	PETITION for Writ of Mandamus by Lester Jon Ruston. (kpf)
August 13, 2007	33	MEMORANDUM DECISION denying leave to proceed without prepayment of fees. Plaintiff is to pay the entire $350 filing fee within 30 days from the date of this order. Failure to do so will result in the dismissal of the complaint. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 08/13/2007. (asp)
August 13, 2007	34	ORDER granting 22 Motion to Strike 21 Response (NOT to motion). Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 08/13/2007. (asp)
August 13, 2007	35	Emergency motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Plaintiff Lester Jon Ruston. Motions referred to David Nuffer.(kpf)
August 20, 2007	36	ORDER denying 14 Motion for Leave to File ; denying 18 Motion for Service of Process ; denying 19 Motion to Appoint Counsel ; denying 26 Motion to Amend/Correct ; denying 28 Motion to Amend/Correct ; denying 30 Motion for joinder of additional parties supplementation to request for a TRO ; denying 32 PETITION for Writ of Mandamus. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 08/20/2007. (asp)
August 23, 2007	37	REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 8 MOTION for Default Judgment as to defendant(s) all dft's filed by Lester Jon Ruston.Objections to R&R due by 9/7/2007. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 08/22/2007. (asp)
August 24, 2007	38	MOTION to Disqualify Judge filed by Plaintiff Lester Jon Ruston. Motions referred to David Nuffer.(ce)
October 9, 2007	39	ORDER DISMISSING CASE - Court dismisses the case WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Case Closed Judge David Nuffer no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Dee Benson on 10/08/07. (rlr)

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