Husky Ventures v. B55 Investments, et al
HUSKY VENTURES, INC. |
CHRISTOPHER MCARTHUR, an individual |
B55 INVESTMENTS, LTD. |
17-6034 |
February 1, 2017 |
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit |
Other Real Property Actions |
Docket Report
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[10623155] Notice of withdrawl filed by B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur. Served on 01/31/2019 by email. --[Edited 02/05/2019 by MLB to clarify docket text][17-6034] SEC [Entered: 01/31/2019 09:23 AM] |
[10617313] Mandate issued. [17-6034] [Entered: 01/09/2019 07:54 AM] |
[10613278] Order filed by Judges Holmes, Matheson and Moritz (as set forth in the court's opinion) denying the motion to certify question of state law filed by Appellants B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur as moot. (Text only entry - no attachment.) [17-6034] [Entered: 12/18/2018 04:30 PM] |
[10613280] Dismissed in part and Affirmed in part. Terminated on the merits after oral hearing. Written, signed, published. Judges Holmes (authoring), Matheson and Moritz. Mandate to issue. [17-6034] [Entered: 12/18/2018 04:34 PM] |
[10613282] Judgment for opinion filed. [17-6034] [Entered: 12/18/2018 04:36 PM] |
[10558290] Order filed by Clerk of the Court granting Daniel Rosales' motion to withdraw as attorney for appellee. Served on 05/11/2018. [17-6034] [Entered: 05/11/2018 10:42 AM] |
[10558277] Motion filed by Appellee Husky Ventures, Inc. for attorney Daniel Rosales to withdraw as counsel. Served on: 05/11/2018. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034] SWS [Entered: 05/11/2018 10:24 AM] |
[10543320] Motion filed by Appellee Husky Ventures, Inc. for attorney Kyle W. Brenton to withdraw as counsel. Served on: 03/15/2018. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034] KWB [Entered: 03/15/2018 03:17 PM] |
[10543360] Order filed by Clerk of the Court granting Kyle W. Brenton's motion to withdraw as attorney for appellee. Served on 03/15/2018. [17-6034] [Entered: 03/15/2018 03:59 PM] |
[10528481] Case argued by Stephen Csajaghy for the appellant, and by Shannon Stevenson for the appellee, and submitted to Judges Holmes, Matheson and Moritz. [17-6034] [Entered: 01/16/2018 12:11 PM] |
[10521726] Appellant's supplemental brief filed by B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur. 0 (Per Court Order) paper copies to be provided to the court. Served on 12/15/2017. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034] SEC [Entered: 12/15/2017 01:18 PM] |
[10521816] Appellee/Respondent's supplemental brief filed by Husky Ventures, Inc.. Served on 12/15/2017. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034]--[Edited 12/15/2017 by KLP to correct the docket text.] SWS [Entered: 12/15/2017 04:09 PM] |
[10519009] Order filed by Clerk of the Court. The parties shall file simultaneous supplemental briefs no longer than 10 pages in a 13 or 14-point font addressing this court's jurisdiction to consider the Defendants' appeal from the district court's denial of their Motion for a New Trial. Memorandum briefs are due on 12/15/2017 for B55 Investments, Ltd., Christopher McArthur and Husky Ventures, Inc. Hard copies need not be submitted. (Please refer to the order for additional information.) Served on 12/05/2017. [17-6034] [Entered: 12/05/2017 02:39 PM] |
[10513677] Calendar Acknowledgment Form filed by Husky Ventures, Inc.. Served on 11/14/2017. Manner of Service: email. [17-6034] SWS [Entered: 11/14/2017 04:31 PM] |
[10513036] Calendar Acknowledgment Form filed by B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur. Served on 11/13/2017. Manner of Service: email. [17-6034] SEC [Entered: 11/13/2017 02:16 PM] |
[10512049] Calendar notice sent to counsel. Arguments to be held on 01/16/2018 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom II, Byron White United States Courthouse, Denver, CO. Counsel is required to go to http://www.ca10.uscourts.gov under the argument calendar tab to obtain an important notice regarding calendared cases and required forms. The calendar acknowledgment form must be completed and filed with the clerk via Electronic Case Filing within 10 days of today's date. [17-6034] [Entered: 11/08/2017 02:04 PM] |
[10500856] Appellant/Petitioner's reply brief filed by B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur. 7 (Counseled) paper copies to be provided to the court. Served on 09/25/2017. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034] SEC [Entered: 09/25/2017 03:44 PM] |
[10497040] Reply filed by B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur to in Support of Appellants' Motion to Certify Question of Determinative State Law to Oklahoma Supreme Court and Appellee's Response to Motion to Certify Question of State Law. Served on 09/11/2017. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034] SEC [Entered: 09/11/2017 03:50 PM] |
[10497044] Minute Order filed by Clerk of the Court referring appellant's reply in support of motion to certify question of state law to Oklahoma Supreme Court [ # 10497040-2 ] to the panel of judges that will later be assigned to consider this case on the merits (no ruling will issue at this time). Served on 09/11/2017. Text only entry - no attachment. [17-6034] [Entered: 09/11/2017 04:03 PM] |
[10493369] Motion filed by Appellants B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur to file motion for extension of time to file a reply brief until 09/11/2017. Served on: 08/25/2017. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. --[Edited 08/25/2017 by MLB to edit relief code and docket text][17-6034] SEC [Entered: 08/25/2017 01:05 PM] |
[10493376] Order filed by Clerk of the Court granting attorney motion to extend time to file reply brief until 09/11/2017 (6 days) for Christopher McArthur and B55 Investments, Ltd.. Served on 08/25/2017. Text only entry - no attachment. [17-6034] [Entered: 08/25/2017 01:16 PM] |
[10493396] Motion filed by Appellants B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur to extend time to file a reply brief until 09/29/2017. Served on: 08/25/2017. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034] SEC [Entered: 08/25/2017 01:47 PM] |
[10493409] Order filed by Clerk of the Court granting in part Appellants' unopposed motion to extend time to file apet reply brief. Appellant's optional reply brief is due on 09/25/2017 for Christopher McArthur and B55 Investments, Ltd. No further extensions will be granted on the Clerk's authority. Served on 08/25/2017. [17-6034] [Entered: 08/25/2017 02:06 PM] |
[10492577] Minute order filed - Appellant's optional reply brief now due 09/05/2017 for Christopher McArthur and B55 Investments, Ltd.. (Text Only - No Attachment) [17-6034] [Entered: 08/23/2017 12:02 PM] |
[10492100] Minute order filed referring Appellee's response to certify questions [ # 10492018-2 ] to the panel of judges that will later be assigned to consider this case on the merits (no ruling will issue at this time). Served on 08/22/2017. Text only entry - no attachment. [17-6034] [Entered: 08/22/2017 09:06 AM] |
[10492018] Response filed by Husky Ventures, Inc. to Appellants' Motion to Certify Question of Determinative State Law to Oklahoma Supreme Court. Served on 08/21/2017. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034] SWS [Entered: 08/21/2017 07:38 PM] |
[10492020] Appellee/Respondent's brief filed by Husky Ventures, Inc.. 7 (Counseled) paper copies to be provided to the court. Served on: 08/21/2017. Manner of service: email. Oral argument requested? Yes. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034] SWS [Entered: 08/21/2017 09:16 PM] |
[10482728] Motion filed by Appellee Husky Ventures, Inc. to extend time to file appellee's brief until 09/01/2017. Served on: 07/14/2017. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes.--[Edited 07/14/2017 by KF to correct the relief code and modify the text] [17-6034] SWS [Entered: 07/14/2017 12:32 PM] |
[10482786] Order filed by Judges Matheson and Bacharach. Appellee's second opposed motion to extend time to file eres brief is granted in part. Appellee's brief is due on 08/21/2017 for Husky Ventures, Inc. The court will not grant additional extensions absent extraordinary circumstances. Served on 07/14/2017. [17-6034] [Entered: 07/14/2017 02:33 PM] |
[10482407] Notice of appearance filed by Daniel Michael Rosales, Jr., and Mr. Kyle W. Brenton for Husky Ventures, Inc. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 07/12/2017. Manner of Service: email. [17-6034] [Entered: 07/13/2017 11:20 AM] |
[10482332] Notice of appearance submitted by Kyle W. Brenton and Daniel Rosales for Appellee Husky Ventures, Inc. for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 07/13/2017. Manner of Service: email. [17-6034]--[Edited 07/13/2017 by JM to remove PDF as pleading was filed by the court on 7/13/17.] KWB [Entered: 07/13/2017 09:50 AM] |
[10475174] Order filed by Clerk of the Court granting Attorney John M. Bowlin's motion to withdraw as attorney for appellee. Served on 06/15/2017. [17-6034] [Entered: 06/15/2017 03:52 PM] |
[10475078] Motion filed by Appellee Husky Ventures, Inc. for attorney John M. Bowlin Attorney Mr. John M. Bowlin for Appellee Husky Ventures, Inc. to withdraw as counsel.. Served on: 06/15/2017. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034] JMB [Entered: 06/15/2017 01:59 PM] |
[10474531] Order filed by Clerk of the Court extending time to file appellee's brief until 07/21/2017 for Husky Ventures, Inc. No further extensions will be granted on the clerk's authority. Served on 06/14/2017. Text only entry - no attachment. [17-6034] [Entered: 06/14/2017 08:01 AM] |
[10474490] Motion filed by Appellee Husky Ventures, Inc. to extend time to file a response until 07/21/2017. Served on: 06/13/2017. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034] SWS [Entered: 06/13/2017 04:40 PM] |
[10470174] Minute order filed - Appellee's brief now due 06/21/2017 for Husky Ventures, Inc. (Text Only - No Attachment) [17-6034] [Entered: 05/25/2017 02:26 PM] |
[10470150] Errata sheet filed by B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur to Appellants' Opening Brief. 7 paper copies to be provided to the court. Served on 05/25/2017. Manner of Service: email. [17-6034] SEC [Entered: 05/25/2017 01:53 PM] |
This entry has been removed from the docket. [KLP] These volumes were consolidated in another entry. [10468992] Appellant's appendix filed by B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur. Total number of volumes filed: 5. Served on 05/22/2017. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034] SEC [Entered: 05/22/2017 03:05 PM] |
[10469004] Appellant's appendix filed by B55 Investments, Ltd., and Mr. Christopher McArthur. Total number of volumes filed: 12 (volumes 17-28). Served on 05/22/2017. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034]--[Edited 05/24/2017 by KLP to consolidated Volumes 24-28 into this entry.] SEC [Entered: 05/22/2017 03:17 PM] |
[10469000] Appellant's appendix filed by B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur. Total number of volumes filed: 16 (volumes 1-16). Served on 05/22/2017. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034]--[Edited 05/24/2017 by KLP to add Volumes 1-5 to this entry.] SEC [Entered: 05/22/2017 03:12 PM] |
This entry has been removed from the docket. [KLP] Consolidated to another entry. [10469009] Appellant's appendix filed by B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur. Total number of volumes filed: 5. Served on 05/22/2017. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034] SEC [Entered: 05/22/2017 03:21 PM] |
[10468758] Appellant/Petitioner's brief filed by B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur. 7 (Counseled) paper copies to be provided to the court. Served on 05/19/2017 by email. Oral argument requested? Yes. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034]--[Edited 05/22/2017 by KLP to attach a single PDF (brief and attachments consolidated.)]--[Edited 05/25/2017 by KLP to attach an errata sheet.] SEC [Entered: 05/19/2017 04:45 PM] |
This entry has been removed from the docket. [KLP] Corrected appendix filed. [10468770] Appellant's appendix filed by B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur. Total number of volumes filed: 1. Served on 05/19/2017. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034] SEC [Entered: 05/19/2017 11:55 PM] |
[10467975] Notice of appearance submitted by Shannon Wells Stevenson, John M. Bowlin for Appellee Husky Ventures, Inc. for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 05/17/2017. Manner of Service: email. [17-6034] --[Edited 05/17/2017 by SLS to remove PDF file from docket.] JMB [Entered: 05/17/2017 03:05 PM] |
[10467999] Notice of appearance filed by Mrs. Shannon Wells Stevenson, Esq. and Mr. John M. Bowlin for Husky Ventures, Inc. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 05/17/2017. Manner of Service: email. [17-6034] [Entered: 05/17/2017 03:37 PM] |
[10461348] Motion filed by Appellants B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur to certify question of state law. Served on: 04/21/2017. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034] SEC [Entered: 04/21/2017 12:35 PM] |
[10461346] Motion filed by Appellants B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur to abate case and stay enforcement of judgment. Served on: 04/21/2017. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034] SEC [Entered: 04/21/2017 12:32 PM] |
[10461489] Order filed by Clerk of the Court on the motion to certify question of state law [ # 10461348-2 ] and motion to abate case and stay enforcement of judgment filed by Appellants B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur. The court will allow the motion to certify to remain filed on the docket, but no action will be taken on it at this time. The motion to certify is referred to the panel of judges that will later be assigned to consider this case on the merits. The opening brief and appendix remain due 05/19/2017. Appellee may respond to the motion to certify at the time the answer brief is filed. The request to abate is denied. The request to stay enforcement of the judgment is denied without prejudice to renewal. Please see the attached order for additional information. Served on 04/21/2017. [17-6034] [Entered: 04/21/2017 04:06 PM] |
[10460549] Order filed by Clerk of the Court the abatement of proceedings in this appeal is lifted. Appellants' brief and appendix due on 05/19/2017 for B55 Investments, Ltd. and Christopher McArthur. Appellants are not required to file a status report. Served on 04/19/2017. [17-6034] [Entered: 04/19/2017 09:02 AM] |
[10460363] Order filed by Clerk of the Court the abatement of this appeal shall continue. Additionally, the Clerk of the United States District of Oklahoma is directed to supplement the preliminary appellate record by transmitting to this court a copy of the order deciding the pending motion for new trial and an updated docket sheet. Status report due 05/17/2017 by B55 Investments, Ltd. and Christopher McArthur. Served on 04/18/2017. [17-6034] [Entered: 04/18/2017 01:43 PM] |
[10460440] Supplemental preliminary record filed. Contents: Docket sheet and order denying new trial. [17-6034] [Entered: 04/18/2017 04:04 PM] |
[10460007] Status report filed by B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur. Served on 04/17/2017. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034] SEC [Entered: 04/17/2017 02:27 PM] |
[10453892] Notice of appearance filed by Travis Paul Brown for Husky Ventures, Inc. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n (parties named previously disclosed). Served on 03/23/2017. Manner of Service: email. [17-6034] [Entered: 03/23/2017 02:08 PM] |
[10453881] Notice of appearance submitted by Travis P. Brown for Appellee Husky Ventures, Inc. for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 03/23/2017. Manner of Service: email. [17-6034] --[Edited 03/23/2017 by SLS to remove PDF file from docket entry.] TPB [Entered: 03/23/2017 01:48 PM] |
[10452322] Status report filed by B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur. Served on 03/17/2017. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required (privacy, paper copy and virus) certifications: Yes. [17-6034] SEC [Entered: 03/17/2017 09:05 AM] |
[10452529] Order filed by Clerk of the Court (LLS) continuing abatement. If the district court has not decided the motion for new trial within thirty days, appellants shall file another status report. Status report due 04/17/2017 by B55 Investments, Ltd. and Christopher McArthur. Please see attached order for additional information. Served on 03/17/2017. [17-6034] [Entered: 03/17/2017 01:59 PM] |
[10447443] Notice of appearance submitted by John P. Albert for Appellee Husky Ventures, Inc. for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 02/27/2017. Manner of Service: US mail. [17-6034]--[Edited 02/27/2017 by JM to remove PDF as pleading was filed by the court on 2/27/17.] JPA [Entered: 02/27/2017 02:11 PM] |
[10447493] Notice of appearance filed by John Paul Albert for Husky Ventures, Inc.. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: y. All interested parties listed have been previously disclosed to the court. Served on 02/27/2017. Manner of Service: US mail, email. [17-6034] [Entered: 02/27/2017 03:05 PM] |
[10447442] Notice of appearance submitted by Brady L. Smith for Appellee Husky Ventures, Inc. for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 02/27/2017. Manner of Service: US mail.--[Edited 02/27/2017 by KF. PDF removed. The pleading is filed on 2/27/17] [17-6034] BLS [Entered: 02/27/2017 02:09 PM] |
[10447513] Notice of appearance filed by Brady L Smith for Husky Ventures, Inc.. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. (The names listed are parties or attorneys previously listed in this case.) Served on 02/27/2017. Manner of Service: US mail, email [17-6034] [Entered: 02/27/2017 03:22 PM] |
[10444538] Order filed by Clerk of the Court (LLS). This appeal will become effective when the district court enters an order deciding the motion for new trial. Upon notification that the motion has been ruled upon, the court will vacate the abatement and the appeal will proceed. Status report due 03/17/2017 by B55 Investments, Ltd. and Christopher McArthur if the district court hasn't decided the motion by that time. Served on 02/15/2017. [17-6034] [Entered: 02/15/2017 11:09 AM] |
[10444421] Filed notice record is complete. Served on 02/15/2017. Appellants' brief and appendix due on 03/27/2017 for B55 Investments, Ltd., and Christopher McArthur. [17-6034] [Entered: 02/15/2017 09:28 AM] |
[10444270] Notice of appearance filed by Mr. Stephen E. Csajaghy and Ms. Marisa Bryn Hudson-Arney for Mr. Christopher McArthur and B55 Investments, Ltd. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 02/14/2017. Manner of Service: email. [17-6034] [Entered: 02/14/2017 02:56 PM] |
This entry has been removed from the docket by MB - form re-filed on 02/14/17 to include electronic signature. [10444269] Notice filed that the transcript is already on file in the district court filed by Mr. Stephen E. Csajaghy for Mr. Christopher McArthur and B55 Investments, Ltd.. Served on: 02/14/2017. Manner of Service: email. [17-6034] SEC [Entered: 02/14/2017 02:55 PM] |
[10444268] Docketing statement filed by B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur. Served on 02/14/2017. Manner of Service: email. [17-6034]--[Edited 02/14/2017 by KLP to delete the PDFs. This was deficient and has been re-filed.] SEC [Entered: 02/14/2017 02:53 PM] |
[10444260] Notice of appearance submitted by Stephen E. Csajaghy Marisa Hudson-Arney for Appellants B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 02/14/2017. Manner of Service: email. [17-6034] --[Edited 02/14/2017 by SLS to remove PDF file from docket entry.] SEC [Entered: 02/14/2017 02:35 PM] |
[10444290] Notice of deficient docketing statement received from B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur. Type of deficiency: Counsel did not sign the pleading. Corrected docketing statement due 02/24/2017 for B55 Investments, Ltd. and Christopher McArthur. [17-6034] [Entered: 02/14/2017 03:23 PM] |
[10444321] Minute order filed - Notice due that record is complete by 03/13/2017 for Carmelita Reeder Shinn. (Text Only - No Attachment) [17-6034] [Entered: 02/14/2017 04:28 PM] |
[10444312] Notice filed that the transcript is already on file in the district court filed by Mr. Stephen E. Csajaghy for Mr. Christopher McArthur and B55 Investments, Ltd.. Served on: 02/14/2017. Manner of Service: email. [17-6034] SEC [Entered: 02/14/2017 04:08 PM] |
[10444293] Notice of appearance submitted by Arthur W. Schmidt for Appellee Husky Ventures, Inc. for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 02/14/2017. Manner of Service: US mail.--[Edited 02/14/2017 by KF. PDF removed. The pleading is filed on 2/14/17] [17-6034] AWS [Entered: 02/14/2017 03:29 PM] |
[10444309] Docketing statement filed by B55 Investments, Ltd. and Mr. Christopher McArthur. Served on 02/14/2017. Manner of Service: email. [17-6034]--[Edited 02/14/2017 by KLP to attach a searchable PDF of the form.] SEC [Entered: 02/14/2017 04:07 PM] |
[10444298] Notice of appearance filed by Arthur W Schmidt for Husky Ventures, Inc. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: y. Served on 02/14/2017. Manner of Service: US mail [17-6034] [Entered: 02/14/2017 03:35 PM] |
[10441143] Civil case docketed. Preliminary record filed. DATE RECEIVED: 02/01/2017. Transcript order form and docketing statement due 02/15/2017 for B55 Investments, Ltd. and Christopher McArthur. Notice of appearance due on 02/15/2017 for B55 Investments, Ltd., Husky Ventures, Inc. and Christopher McArthur. [17-6034] [Entered: 02/01/2017 02:03 PM] |
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