Owen Barnaby v. MI, et al
| OWEN W. BARNABY |
| STATE OF MICHIGAN, GRETCHEN WHITMER, Governor, JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM, Former Governor, RICK SNYDER, Former Governor, KENDELL ASBENSON, DANA NESSEL, Attorney General, CITY OF BENTON HARBOR, MI, NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP, MI, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP, MI, BERRIEN COUNTY, MI, BERRIEN COUNTY, MI BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, BRET WITSKOWSKI, Berrien County, MI Treasurer, in his individual and official capacities, SHELLY WEICH, Berrien County, MI Treasuser, LORI D. JARVIS, Berrien County, MI Registar, LORA L. FREEHLING, Berrien County, MI Registar, KATHLEEN CULBERSON, Berrien County, MI Notary Public, DONNA B. HOWARD, Attorney, MCKINLEY R. ELLIOTT, Attorney, JAMES T. MCGOVERN, Attorney, JEFFREY ROBERT HOLMSTROM, Attorney, HOLMSTROM LAW, PLC, MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS, MABEL J. MAYFIELD, Circuit Judge, GARY J. BRUCE, Circuit Judge, ELIZABETH T. CLEMENT, Circuit Judge, ELIZABETH L. GLEICHER, Circuit Judge, CHRISTOPHER M. MURRAY, Circuit Judge, BERRIEN COUNTY, MI TRIAL COURT, for the State of Michigan, BRIDGET MARY MCCORMACK, Circuit Judge and ALFRED M. BUTZBAUGH, Former Circuit Judge |
| 26-1007 |
| January 2, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit |
| Real Property: Other |
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| Filing 39 RESPONSE in opposition filed regarding a motion to issue sanctions, [ # 37 ]; previously filed by Mr. Thomas J. Rheaume, Jr. in 26-1007, 26-1256. Response from Party Mr. Owen W. Barnaby in 26-1007 Certificate of Service:05/19/2026. [26-1007, 26-1256] (JBO) [Entered: 05/19/2026 03:04 PM] |
| Filing 38 RESPONSE in opposition filed regarding a motion to issue sanctions, [ # 36 ]; previously filed by Mr. Drew W. Broaddus in 26-1007, 26-1256. Response from Party Mr. Owen W. Barnaby in 26-1007 Certificate of Service:05/19/2026. [26-1007, 26-1256] (JBO) [Entered: 05/19/2026 03:04 PM] |
| Filing 37 MOTION filed by Mr. Thomas J. Rheaume, Jr. for City of Benton Harbor, MI in 26-1256, 26-1007 to issue sanctions. Certificate of Service: 05/14/2026. [26-1256, 26-1007] (TJR) [Entered: 05/14/2026 01:58 PM] |
| Filing 36 MOTION filed by Mr. Drew W. Broaddus for Holmstrom Law, PLC and Jeffrey Robert Holmstrom in 26-1007, Mr. Drew W. Broaddus for Jeffrey Robert Holmstrom and Holmstrom Law, PLC in 26-1256 to issue sanctions. Certificate of Service: 05/13/2026. [26-1007, 26-1256] (DWB) [Entered: 05/13/2026 11:36 AM] |
| Filing 35 ***LOCKED, COUNSEL IS ADVISED TO FILE AS A MOTION FOR SANCTIONS*** MOTION filed by Mr. Drew W. Broaddus for Holmstrom Law, PLC and Jeffrey Robert Holmstrom in 26-1007, Mr. Drew W. Broaddus for Jeffrey Robert Holmstrom and Holmstrom Law, PLC in 26-1256 for Frivolous Appeal Sanctions under FRAP 38 Certificate of Service: 05/13/2026. [26-1007, 26-1256]--[Edited 05/13/2026 by JBO] (DWB) [Entered: 05/13/2026 10:12 AM] |
Filing 34
ORDER filed to consolidate for submission the following cases: 26-1007 and 26-1256. [26-1007, 26-1256] (JBO) [Entered: 05/12/2026 09:48 AM]
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Filing 33
ORDER filed Upon review, the plaintiffs motion is GRANTED, and the supplemental affidavit is accepted for filing and will be submitted along with his response in opposition. [ # 31 ]. (JBO) [Entered: 05/06/2026 08:09 AM]
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| Filing 32 NOTIFICATION filed by Mr. Owen W. Barnaby regarding Affidavit of Plaintiff- Appellant. Certificate of Service: 04/26/2026. (JBO) [Entered: 04/28/2026 11:57 AM] |
| Filing 31 Appellant MOTION filed by Mr. Owen W. Barnaby to file motion for supplemental affidavit in support of Plaintiff-Appellant objections to motion for rule 38 sanction. Certificate of service: 04/26/2026. (JBO) [Entered: 04/28/2026 11:53 AM] |
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Filing 30
ORDER filed Upon review, the plaintiffs motion to consolidate is GRANTED, and these matters will be consolidated for purposes of submission at the close of briefing in No. 26-1256 [ # 29 ] [ # 7499515-2 ]. The plaintiffs motion to file an amended brief is GRANTED [ # 7503476-2 ]. The clerk will lock on the docket the appellant brief filed on March 17, 2026, and the case shall proceed on the amended appellant brief filed March 23, 2026. [26-1007, 26-1256] (JBO) [Entered: 03/23/2026 04:49 PM]
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| Filing 29 Appellant MOTION filed by Mr. Owen W. Barnaby to consolidate for submission the following cases: 26-1007 and 26-1256. Certificate of service: 03/12/2026. (JBO) [Entered: 03/12/2026 03:28 PM] |
| Filing 28 APPELLANT'S REPLY BRIEF filed by Party Mr. Owen W. Barnaby Certificate of Service:03/12/2026.--[Edited 03/12/2026 by JBO] (JBO) [Entered: 03/12/2026 12:42 PM] |
| Filing 27 Appellant RESPONSE in opposition filed regarding a motion to issue sanctions; previously filed by filed by Mr. Kevin Joseph Campbell in 26-1007. Response from Party Mr. Owen W. Barnaby. Certificate of Service:03/12/2026. (JBO) [Entered: 03/12/2026 11:34 AM] |
| Filing 26 APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Ms. Kimberly K. Pendrick for Kendell Asbenson, Honorable Elizabeth T. Clement, Elizabeth L. Gleicher, Jennifer M. Granholm, Bridget Mary McCormack, Michigan Court of Appeals, Christopher M. Murray, Dana Nessel, Rick Snyder, MI and Gretchen Whitmer. Certificate of Service: 03/09/2026. Argument Request: not requested. [26-1007] (KKP) [Entered: 03/09/2026 04:19 PM] |
| Filing 25 APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Mr. Thomas J. Rheaume, Jr. for City of Benton Harbor, MI. Certificate of Service: 03/09/2026. Argument Request: not requested. [26-1007] (TJR) [Entered: 03/09/2026 03:45 PM] |
| Filing 24 MOTION filed by Mr. Kevin Joseph Campbell for Berrien County, MI, Berrien County, MI Board Of Commissioners, Berrien County, MI Trial Court, Gary J. Bruce, Kathleen Culberson, McKinley R. Elliott, Lora L. Freehling, Donna B. Howard, Mabel J. Mayfield, James T. McGovern, Shelly Weich and Bret Witskowski to issue sanctions. Certificate of Service: 03/09/2026. [26-1007] (KJC) [Entered: 03/09/2026 03:32 PM] |
| Filing 23 APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Mr. Kevin Joseph Campbell for Berrien County, MI, Berrien County, MI Board Of Commissioners, Berrien County, MI Trial Court, Gary J. Bruce, Kathleen Culberson, McKinley R. Elliott, Lora L. Freehling, Donna B. Howard, Mabel J. Mayfield, James T. McGovern, Shelly Weich and Bret Witskowski. Certificate of Service: 03/09/2026. Argument Request: requested. [26-1007] (KJC) [Entered: 03/09/2026 03:30 PM] |
| Filing 22 APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Mr. Theodore Seth Koches for Board Of Trustees Of Niles Charter Township, MI and Niles Charter Township, MI. Certificate of Service: 02/23/2026. Argument Request: not requested. [26-1007] (TSK) [Entered: 02/23/2026 04:15 PM] |
| Filing 21 RULING LETTER SENT granting Appellee's motion to extend time 14 days to file brief [ # 20 ] filed by Mr. Kevin Joseph Campbell., resetting briefing schedule: appellee brief now due 03/09/2026. (JBO) [Entered: 02/20/2026 11:17 AM] |
| Filing 20 MOTION filed by Mr. Kevin Joseph Campbell for Berrien County, MI, Berrien County, MI Board Of Commissioners, Berrien County, MI Trial Court, Gary J. Bruce, Kathleen Culberson, McKinley R. Elliott, Lora L. Freehling, Donna B. Howard, Mabel J. Mayfield, James T. McGovern, Shelly Weich and Bret Witskowski to extend time to file brief. Certificate of Service: 02/20/2026. [26-1007] (KJC) [Entered: 02/20/2026 11:12 AM] |
| Filing 19 *** LOCKED, COUNSEL IS ADVISED TO REFILE AS A MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF***MOTION filed by Mr. Kevin Joseph Campbell for Berrien County, MI, Berrien County, MI Board Of Commissioners, Berrien County, MI Trial Court, Gary J. Bruce, Kathleen Culberson, McKinley R. Elliott, Lora L. Freehling, Donna B. Howard, Mabel J. Mayfield, James T. McGovern, Shelly Weich and Bret Witskowski to extend timeCertificate of Service: 02/20/2026. [26-1007]--[Edited 02/20/2026 by JBO] (KJC) [Entered: 02/20/2026 10:37 AM] |
| Filing 18 APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Mr. Drew W. Broaddus for Holmstrom Law, PLC and Jeffrey Robert Holmstrom. Certificate of Service: 01/26/2026. Argument Request: not requested. [26-1007] (DWB) [Entered: 01/26/2026 01:24 PM] |
| Filing 17 BRIEFING LETTER SENT setting briefing schedule: appellee brief due 02/23/2026; The Appellant's brief was filed on 1/15/2026. (JBO) [Entered: 01/22/2026 07:20 AM] |
| Filing 16 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: T. Seth Koches ; Niles Charter Township, MI and Board Of Trustees Of Niles Charter Township, MI makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? no 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? no Certificate of Service: 01/20/2026. [26-1007] (TSK) [Entered: 01/20/2026 04:15 PM] |
| Filing 15 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Board Of Trustees Of Niles Charter Township, MI and Niles Charter Township, MI by T. Seth Koches. Certificate of Service: 01/20/2026. [26-1007] (TSK) [Entered: 01/20/2026 04:13 PM] |
| Filing 14 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Thomas J. Rheaume, Jr. ; City of Benton Harbor, MI makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? No 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? No Certificate of Service: 01/16/2026. [26-1007] (TJR) [Entered: 01/16/2026 01:27 PM] |
| Filing 13 APPEARANCE filed for Appellee City of Benton Harbor, MI by Fawzeih H. Daher. Certificate of Service: 01/16/2026. [26-1007] (FHD) [Entered: 01/16/2026 01:16 PM] |
| Filing 12 APPEARANCE filed for Appellee City of Benton Harbor, MI by Thomas J. Rheaume, Jr.. Certificate of Service: 01/16/2026. [26-1007] (TJR) [Entered: 01/16/2026 12:43 PM] |
| Filing 11 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Kevin Joseph Campbell ; Berrien County, MI, Berrien County, MI Board Of Commissioners, Shelly Weich, Lora L. Freehling, Donna B. Howard, McKinley R. Elliott, Mabel J. Mayfield, Gary J. Bruce, Berrien County, MI Trial Court, Kathleen Culberson, James T. McGovern and Bret Witskowski makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? No 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? No Certificate of Service: 01/15/2026. [26-1007] (KJC) [Entered: 01/15/2026 10:28 AM] |
| Filing 10 APPELLANT BRIEF filed by Mr. Owen W. Barnaby Certificate of Service:01/15/2026. Argument Request: not received. (JBO) [Entered: 01/15/2026 07:32 AM] |
| Filing 9 NOTIFICATION filed by Mr. Owen W. Barnaby regarding the filing of an Appellant's brief. Certificate of Service: 01/15/2026. (JBO) [Entered: 01/15/2026 07:31 AM] |
| Filing 8 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Berrien County, MI, Berrien County, MI Board Of Commissioners, Shelly Weich, Lora L. Freehling, Donna B. Howard, McKinley R. Elliott, Mabel J. Mayfield, Gary J. Bruce, Berrien County, MI Trial Court, Kathleen Culberson, James T. McGovern and Bret Witskowski by Kevin Joseph Campbell. Certificate of Service: 01/14/2026. [26-1007] (KJC) [Entered: 01/14/2026 05:16 PM] |
| Filing 7 ***LOCKED, COUNSEL IS ADVISED TO FILE APPEARANCE FORM AND CORPORATE DISCLOSURE INDIVIDUALLY***APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Board Of Trustees Of Niles Charter Township, MI and Niles Charter Township, MI by T. Seth Koches. Certificate of Service: 01/14/2026. [26-1007]--[Edited 01/14/2026 by JBO] (TSK) [Entered: 01/14/2026 03:56 PM] |
| Filing 6 NOTIFICATION filed by Mr. Owen W. Barnaby regarding NOA received in the pro se mail box 12-31-25. Certificate of Service: 12/31/2025. (JBO) [Entered: 01/06/2026 04:05 PM] |
| Filing 5 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees MI, Gretchen Whitmer, Jennifer M. Granholm, Rick Snyder, Kendell Asbenson, Dana Nessel, Honorable Elizabeth T. Clement, Bridget Mary McCormack, Elizabeth L. Gleicher, Christopher M. Murray and Michigan Court of Appeals by Kimberly K. Pendrick. Certificate of Service: 01/05/2026. [26-1007] (KKP) [Entered: 01/05/2026 03:25 PM] |
| Filing 4 Update fee status change to paid. USCA appeal fee paid in DC on 1/2/26 by plaintiff Owen W. Barnaby in the amount of $605, receipt number 100008257 (JBO) [Entered: 01/02/2026 03:57 PM] |
| Filing 3 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Drew W. Broaddus ; Holmstrom Law, PLC makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? No 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? No Certificate of Service: 01/02/2026. [26-1007] (DWB) [Entered: 01/02/2026 02:38 PM] |
| Filing 2 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Jeffrey Robert Holmstrom and Holmstrom Law, PLC by Drew W. Broaddus. Certificate of Service: 01/02/2026. [26-1007] (DWB) [Entered: 01/02/2026 02:37 PM] |
| Filing 1 Civil Case Docketed. Notice filed by Appellant Mr. Owen W. Barnaby. Transcript needed: n. (JBO) [Entered: 01/02/2026 01:20 PM] |
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