Halvorsen, et al v. Cox, et al
| TRACIE HALVORSEN, STEVEN HUBER, WAYNE WICKIZER, DANIEL NEWBY and NANCY INMAN |
| SPENCER COX, DEIDRE M. HENDERSON, CURTIS BRAMBLE, DANIEL MCCAY, MIKE SCHULZ, J. STUART ADAMS, BRIAN MCKENZIE, MATTHEW B. DURRANT, Justice, ROBERT AXSON, KIM COLEMAN, CHRIS NULL and STATE OF UTAH |
| 26-4018 |
| February 18, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit |
| Civil (RICO) |
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| Filing 55 [11306208] Paper copies of appellees' brief received from J. Stuart Adams, Robert Axson, Curtis Bramble, Kim Coleman, Spencer Cox, Matthew B. Durrant, Deidre M. Henderson, Daniel McCay, Brian McKenzie, Chris Null, Mike Schulz and State of Utah. [26-4018] [Entered: 08/07/2026 01:23 PM] |
| Filing 54 [11305587] Minute order filed - Pursuant to 10th Cir. R. 31.5, paper copies of all merits briefs that have not already been submitted are now due. This directive extends to briefs not yet filed but does not extend to any appendix volumes filed. Paper copies of briefs not yet filed will be due 5 days after filing of the electronic versions. All copies must be exact replicas of the electronic filing(s), including all attachments. Number of copies due: 3. Paper copies of appellee brief due 08/10/2026 by J. Stuart Adams, Robert Axson, Curtis Bramble, Kim Coleman, Spencer Cox, Matthew B. Durrant, Justice, Deidre M. Henderson, Daniel McCay, Brian McKenzie, Chris Null, Mike Schulz and State of Utah [26-4018] [Entered: 08/05/2026 04:01 PM] |
| Filing 53 [11305461] Appellants' reply brief filed by Tracie Halvorsen and Steven Huber. Served on 08/05/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-4018] [Entered: 08/05/2026 01:06 PM] |
| Filing 52 [11300324] Minute order filed - the brief submitted by Cox, Henderson, Bramble, Mccay, Schulz, Adams, Durrant, and State of Utah is accepted for filing. The parties will be notified via separate docket entry if paper copies are required. Appellants' reply brief now due 08/07/2026 for Steven Huber and Tracie Halvorsen. (Text Only - No Attachment) [26-4018] [Entered: 07/20/2026 02:08 PM] |
| Filing 51 [11300288] Minute order filed - the brief submitted by Robert Axson, Kim Coleman and Chris Null is accepted for filing. The parties will be notified via separate docket entry if paper copies are required. (Text Only - No Attachment) [26-4018] [Entered: 07/20/2026 01:36 PM] |
| Filing 50 [11299988] Appellee/Respondent's brief filed by J. Stuart Adams, Curtis Bramble, Spencer Cox, Matthew B. Durrant, Deidre M. Henderson, Daniel McCay, Mike Schulz and State of Utah. Served on: 07/17/2026. Manner of service: email. Oral argument requested? No. Word/page count: 7701. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [26-4018] SG [Entered: 07/17/2026 05:40 PM] |
| Filing 49 [11299946] Minute order filed - the brief submitted by appellee McKenzie is accepted for filing. The parties will be notified via separate docket entry if paper copies are required. (Text Only - No Attachment) [26-4018]--[Edited 07/20/2026 by EB to clarfy party filer and to remove deadline for reply brief] [Entered: 07/17/2026 03:43 PM] |
| Filing 48 [11299943] Appellee/Respondent's brief filed by Robert Axson, Kim Coleman and Chris Null. Served on: 07/17/2026. Manner of service: US mail, email. Oral argument requested? No. Word/page count: 10933. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [26-4018] DLW [Entered: 07/17/2026 03:41 PM] |
| Filing 47 [11299776] Appellee/Respondent's brief filed by Brian McKenzie. Served on: 07/17/2026. Manner of service: US mail, email. Oral argument requested? No. Word/page count: 3434. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [26-4018] RBH [Entered: 07/17/2026 12:22 PM] |
| Filing 46 [11299379] Notice of appellees' deficient brief received from Robert Axson, Kim Coleman and Chris Null. See attached letter for specifics. Appellees' brief now due 07/20/2026 for Robert Axson, Kim Coleman and Chris Null [26-4018] [Entered: 07/16/2026 01:10 PM] |
Filing 45
[11299246] Order filed by Judges Bacharach and Phillips on the motion for a statement of reasons supporting the extension of time, for an order barring further extensions and notice of notification to the U.S. Department of Justice filed by Appellants Tracie Halvorsen and Mr. Steven Huber. The motion is construed as a petition requesting panel reconsideration of its 06/12/2026 order. As construed, the motion is denied. Served on 07/16/2026. [26-4018] [Entered: 07/16/2026 09:40 AM]
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| Filing 44 This entry has been removed from the docket. [EB] Corrected brief was filed on 07/17/2026 [11298661] Appellee/Respondent's brief filed by Robert Axson, Kim Coleman and Chris Null. Served on: 07/14/2026. Manner of service: email. Oral argument requested? No. Word/page count: 49. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [26-4018] --[Edited 07/16/2026 by EB Brief is cited as deficient] DLW [Entered: 07/14/2026 04:04 PM] |
| Filing 43 [11298525] Appellants' motion filed by Tracie Halvorsen and Steven Huber for a statement of reasons supporting the extension of time, for an order barring further extensions and notice of notification to the U.S. Department of Justice. Served on 07/13/2026 and 07/14/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-4018] [Entered: 07/14/2026 01:08 PM] |
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Filing 42
[11290062] Order filed by Judges Bacharach and Phillips granting appellees' motion to extend time to file response brief Appellees' response brief is now due on or before 07/17/2026 for J. Stuart Adams, Robert Axson, Curtis Bramble, Kim Coleman, Spencer Cox, Matthew B. Durrant, Justice, Deidre M. Henderson, Daniel McCay, Brian McKenzie, Chris Null, Mike Schulz, and State of Utah. Served on 06/12/2026. Text only entry - no attachment. [26-4018] [Entered: 06/12/2026 04:02 PM]
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| Filing 41 [11289696] Motion filed by Appellees J. Stuart Adams, Curtis Bramble, Spencer Cox, Matthew B. Durrant, Deidre M. Henderson, Daniel McCay, Mike Schulz and State of Utah, Kim Coleman, Robert Axson, Chris Null, Brian McKenzie to extend time to file appellee/respondent's brief until 07/17/2026. Served on: 06/11/2026. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [26-4018] SG [Entered: 06/11/2026 02:14 PM] |
| Filing 40 [11289692] Entry of appearance filed by Mr. Steve Geary for State of Utah, Mike Schulz, Daniel McCay, Deidre M. Henderson, Matthew B. Durrant, Spencer Cox, Curtis Bramble, and J. Stuart Adams. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: y (The parties listed are or were counsel of record). Served on 06/11/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-4018] [Entered: 06/11/2026 01:59 PM] |
| Filing 39 [11289657] Entry of appearance submitted by Steve Geary for Appellees Spencer Cox, State of Utah, Deidre M. Henderson, J. Stuart Adams, Curtis Bramble, Daniel McCay, Mike Schulz and Matthew B. Durrant for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 06/11/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-4018] --[Edited 06/11/2026 by AT - to remove PDF as pleading was filed on 6/11/2026.] SG [Entered: 06/11/2026 01:03 PM] |
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Filing 38
[11288749] Order filed by Judges Moritz and Eid denying motion for clarification filed by Appellants Tracie Halvorsen and Mr. Steven Huber. Served on 06/09/2026. [26-4018] [Entered: 06/09/2026 10:32 AM]
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| Filing 37 [11284765] Order filed by Chief Deputy Clerk granting in part Appellants' motion to clarify briefing schedule. Appellees response brief remains due on June 17, 2026. The court will set a deadline for appellants optional reply brief upon receipt of the last-filed answer brief. Please see Order for additional information. Served on 05/26/2026. [26-4018] [Entered: 05/26/2026 10:10 AM] |
| Filing 36 [11284523] Appellants' motion filed by Tracie Halvorsen and Steven Huber to clarify briefing schedule. Served on 05/18/2026 and 05/22/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-4018] [Entered: 05/22/2026 01:31 PM] |
| Filing 35 [11282968] Minute order filed - Appellees' response brief is due on or before 06/17/2026 for J. Stuart Adams, Robert Axson, Curtis Bramble, Kim Coleman, Spencer Cox, Matthew B. Durrant, Justice, Deidre M. Henderson, Daniel McCay, Brian McKenzie, Chris Null, Mike Schulz, and State of Utah. (Text Only - No Attachment) [26-4018] [Entered: 05/18/2026 12:24 PM] |
| Filing 34 [11282965] Order filed by Chief Deputy Clerk of the Court - This matter is before the court on the Notice of Partial Withdrawal of Appeal by Plaintiffs Wickizer, Daniel Newby, and Nancy Inman and Explicit Reservation of Rights filed by Wickizer, Daniel Newby, and Nancy Inman. The court construes the Notice as motion for voluntary dismissal. Upon consideration, the court grants the as-construed motion. See attached order for further details. Served on 05/18/2026. [26-4018] [Entered: 05/18/2026 12:20 PM] |
| Filing 33 [11282729] Notice of Partial Withdrawal of Appeal filed by Nancy Inman, Daniel Newby and Wayne Wickizer. Served on 05/16/2026 by email. [26-4018]--[Edited 05/18/2026 by AT to add title of pleading to docket entry.] JBT [Entered: 05/16/2026 12:26 AM] |
| Filing 32 [11281635] Appellants' motion for clarification regarding May 5, 2026 order denying stay filed by Tracie Halvorsen and Mr. Steven Huber. Served on 05/13/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-4018] [Entered: 05/13/2026 09:20 AM] |
| Filing 31 [11280047] Order filed by Clerk of the Court, at the direction of the court, granting appellants' second motion for 30-day extension of time to file the opening brief. Appellants' brief is now due on 06/05/2026 for Nancy Inman, Daniel Newby and Wayne Wickizer. Future motions to extend time not filed at least 3 days before the brief's due date may be denied. See 10th Cir. R. 27.6(B). Additional extensions will not be granted absent extraordinary circumstances. Served on 05/07/2026. Text only entry - no attachment. [26-4018] [Entered: 05/07/2026 10:26 AM] |
| Filing 30 [11279860] Motion filed by Appellants Nancy Inman, Daniel Newby and Wayne Wickizer to extend time to file appellant/petitioner's brief until 06/08/2026. Served on: 05/06/2026. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [26-4018] JBT [Entered: 05/06/2026 08:43 PM] |
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Filing 29
[11279082] Order filed by Judges Moritz and Eid denying Appellants' motion for stay and denying Apellants' motion to supplement the record on appeal and grant Appellants' leave to file a reply to the response of Appellees Robert Axson, Kim Coleman, and Chris Null. See attached order for additional details. Served on 05/05/2026. [26-4018] [Entered: 05/05/2026 10:35 AM]
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| Filing 28 [11279068] Appellants' Reply to URP Appellees' Response [23] In Support of Motion to Stay District Attorney Fee Proceedings and/or for Injunction Pending Appeal Pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 8 filed by Tracie Halvorsen and Mr. Steven Huber [ # 23 ] filed pursuant to the court's 5/5/2026 order. Served on 04/30/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-4018] [Entered: 05/05/2026 10:27 AM] |
| Filing 27 [11277967] Appellants' Motion to File Reply to [23] Response to Motion to Stay as Timely Filed by Tracie Halvorsen and Mr. Steven Huber. Served on 04/30/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-4018] [Entered: 04/30/2026 01:41 PM] |
| Filing 26 [11275052] Reply filed by Tracie Halvorsen and Mr. Steven Huber to state and legislative appellees' [ # 25 ] response to [ # 17 ] motion for stay of district court attorney fee proceedings and/or for injunction pending appeal. Served on 04/17/2026 by US mail and 04/21/2026 by email. [26-4018]--[Edited 04/24/2026 by ART to correct text] [Entered: 04/21/2026 03:18 PM] |
| Filing 25 [11272740] Response filed by Spencer Cox, State of Utah, Deidre M. Henderson, J. Stuart Adams, Curtis Bramble, Daniel McCay and Mike Schulz to Appellant's Motion to Stay District Court Attorneys' Fees Proceedings Pending Appeal. Served on 04/13/2026. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [26-4018] ETM [Entered: 04/13/2026 08:57 PM] |
| Filing 24 [11272552] Motion filed by Appellees Robert Axson, Kim Coleman and Chris Null to supplement the record on appeal. Served on: 04/13/2026. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [26-4018] DLW [Entered: 04/13/2026 02:01 PM] |
| Filing 23 [11272550] Response filed by Robert Axson, Kim Coleman and Chris Null to Motion To Stay District Attorney Fee Proceedings And/Or For Injunction Pending Appeal Pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 8 (Dkt. 17). Served on 04/13/2026. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [26-4018] DLW [Entered: 04/13/2026 02:00 PM] |
| Filing 22 [11270198] Order filed by Clerk of the Court granting Appellants' motion to extend time to file appellants' brief. Appellants' brief is now due on 05/06/2026 for Nancy Inman, Daniel Newby, and Wayne Wickizer. No further extensions will be granted on the Clerk's authority. Because the court has already prepared the record for this appeal [CTA10 Dkt. No. 6], the court relieves counsel from the obligation to file an appendix with the brief and directs counsel instead to cite to the record. If necessary, counsel may file a motion to supplement the existing record on appeal. Served on 04/06/2026. Text only entry - no attachment. [26-4018] [Entered: 04/06/2026 09:20 AM] |
| Filing 21 [11270093] Motion filed by Appellants Nancy Inman, Daniel Newby and Wayne Wickizer to extend time to file appellant/petitioner's brief until 05/06/2026. Served on: 04/03/2026. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [26-4018] JBT [Entered: 04/03/2026 03:57 PM] |
| Filing 20 [11270087] Entry of appearance filed by Jeffrey B. Teichert for Wayne Wickizer, Daniel Newby and Nancy Inman. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 04/03/2026. Manner of Service: email [26-4018] [Entered: 04/03/2026 03:42 PM] |
| Filing 19 [11270072] Entry of appearance submitted by Jeffrey B. Teichert for Appellants Nancy Inman, Daniel Newby and Wayne Wickizer for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 04/03/2026. Manner of Service: email. --[Edited 04/03/2026 by MLB to remove pdf from docket; entry filed on 04/03/2026][26-4018] JBT [Entered: 04/03/2026 03:18 PM] |
| Filing 18 [11269921] Appellants' opening brief filed by Tracie Halvorsen and Steven Huber. Served on 04/03/2026 by email. Required 10th Cir. R. 28.2 Attachments Included? n. [26-4018] [Entered: 04/03/2026 11:01 AM] |
| Filing 17 [11269915] Appellants' motion filed by Tracie Halvorsen and Steven Huber for stay of district court attorney fee proceedings and/or for injunction pending appeal. Served on 04/03/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-4018] [Entered: 04/03/2026 10:54 AM] |
| Filing 16 [11264987] Consent to electronic service filed by filed by Tracie Halvorsen, Steven Huber, Nancy Inman, Daniel Newby and Wayne Wickizer. Served on 03/17/2026 by US mail and 03/18/2026 by email. [26-4018]--[Edited 03/18/2026 by ART to correct text] [Entered: 03/18/2026 02:14 PM] |
| Filing 15 [11264971] Entry of appearance filed by Tracie Halvorsen, Steven Huber, Nancy Inman, Daniel Newby and Wayne Wickizer. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 03/17/2026 by US mail and 03/18/2026 by email [26-4018]--[Edited 03/18/2026 by ART to correct text] [Entered: 03/18/2026 01:50 PM] |
| Filing 14 Triplicate submission has been removed from the docket. [DD] [11260990] Entry of appearance submitted by Clifford B. Parkinson for Appellees Robert Axson, Kim Coleman and Chris Null for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 03/05/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-4018] CBP [Entered: 03/05/2026 09:16 AM] |
| Filing 13 [11260888] Entry of appearance filed by Erin T. Middleton for State of Utah, Mike Schulz, Daniel McCay, Deidre M. Henderson, Spencer Cox, Curtis Bramble, and J. Stuart Adams. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: y (The parties listed are or were counsel of record). Served on 03/04/2026. Manner of Service: US mail, email. [26-4018] [Entered: 03/04/2026 03:43 PM] |
| Filing 12 [11260869] Entry of appearance submitted by Erin T. Middleton and Anikka Hoidal for Appellees J. Stuart Adams, Curtis Bramble, Spencer Cox, Deidre M. Henderson, Daniel McCay, Mike Schulz and State of Utah for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 03/04/2026. Manner of Service: US mail, email. [26-4018] --[Edited 03/04/2026 by AT to remove PDF as pleading was filed on 3/4/2026] JDM [Entered: 03/04/2026 03:20 PM] |
| Filing 11 [11260700] Entry of appearance filed by Mr. Jacob David Mortensen for Matthew B. Durrant. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: y (The parties listed are or were counsel of record). Served on 03/04/2026. Manner of Service: email, US mail. [26-4018] [Entered: 03/04/2026 10:51 AM] |
| Filing 10 [11260675] Entry of appearance submitted by Jacob D. Mortensen for Appellee Matthew B. Durrant for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 03/04/2026. Manner of Service: US mail, email. [26-4018] --[Edited 03/04/2026 by AT to remove PDF as pleading was filed on 3/4/2026.] JDM [Entered: 03/04/2026 10:22 AM] |
| Filing 9 [11260670] Entry of appearance filed by Mr. Brennan H. Moss, Clifford B. Parkinson, and Mr. David Loren Washburn for Robert Axson, Kim Coleman, and Chris Null. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 03/04/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-4018] [Entered: 03/04/2026 10:15 AM] |
| Filing 8 This duplicate entry submission has been removed from the docket. [AT] [11260651] Entry of appearance submitted by Brennan H. Moss for Appellees Robert Axson, Kim Coleman and Chris Null for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 03/04/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-4018] BHM [Entered: 03/04/2026 09:41 AM] |
| Filing 7 [11260650] Entry of appearance submitted by D. Loren Washburn for Appellees Robert Axson, Kim Coleman and Chris Null for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 03/04/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-4018] --[Edited 03/04/2026 by AT to remove PDF as pleading was filed on 3/4/2026.] DLW [Entered: 03/04/2026 09:38 AM] |
| Filing 6 [11260608] Record on appeal filed. No. of Volumes: 3, Comments: Vols I-III Pleadings. [26-4018] [Entered: 03/04/2026 08:10 AM] |
| Filing 5 [11259401] Entry of appearance filed by Mr. R. Blake Hamilton, Janise K. Macanas and Mr. John R. Richardson for Brian McKenzie. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 02/26/2026. Manner of Service: email [26-4018] [Entered: 02/26/2026 04:23 PM] |
| Filing 4 [11259317] Entry of appearance submitted by R. Blake Hamilton; Janise K. Macanas; John R. Richardson for Appellee Brian McKenzie for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 02/26/2026. Manner of Service: US mail, email. --[Edited 02/26/2026 by MLB to remove pdf from docket; entry filed on 2/26/26][26-4018] RBH [Entered: 02/26/2026 02:42 PM] |
| Filing 3 [11258327] Jurisdictional review complete. Appellants' brief due on 04/06/2026 for Tracie Halvorsen, Steven Huber, Nancy Inman, Daniel Newby and Wayne Wickizer. Record on appeal 10th circuit due 03/17/2026. [26-4018] [Entered: 02/24/2026 08:56 AM] |
| Filing 2 [11258326] Fee paid. Date paid in District Court on 02/23/2026. Text only entry; no document attached. [26-4018] [Entered: 02/24/2026 08:54 AM] |
| Filing 1 [11257087] Civil case docketed. Preliminary record filed. DATE RECEIVED: 02/18/2026 Fee and notice of appearance is due by 03/20/2026 for Tracie Halvorsen, Steven Huber, Nancy Inman, Daniel Newby and Wayne Wickizer. Notice of appearance due on 03/04/2026 for J. Stuart Adams, Robert Axson, Curtis Bramble, Kim Coleman, Spencer Cox, Matthew B. Durrant, Justice, Deidre M. Henderson, Daniel McCay, Brian McKenzie, Chris Null, Mike Schulz and State of Utah. [26-4018] [Entered: 02/18/2026 03:57 PM] |
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