Bryan Pennington, et al v. Carl Hefner, et al
| Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington, E.P., next friend Bryan O. Pennington, S.P., next friend Bryan O. Pennington, B.P. 2, next friend Bryan O. Pennington and B.P. 1, next friend Bryan O. Pennington |
| Carl Hefner, Stoddard County, Rodger Seal and Travis Maddox |
| 25-3374 |
| December 2, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit |
| Other Civil Rights |
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| BRIEF FILED - APPELLANT REPLY BRIEF filed by B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P.. w/service 05/29/2026 , Length: 5,882 words 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. due 06/03/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs [5645375] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 05/29/2026 10:07 AM] |
| CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5645009-2 ] motion file brief out of time filed by Daniel John Kolde. [5645372] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 05/29/2026 10:03 AM] |
| REPLY brief of B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5645106] [25-3374] (DJK) [Entered: 05/28/2026 05:07 PM] |
| Brief deficiency notice sent to counsel, Daniel John Kolde and Russell David Oliver for Appellants B.P. 1, E.P., S.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and B.P. 2. [5645092] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 05/28/2026 04:41 PM] |
| MOTION to file brief out of time, filed by Attorney Daniel John Kolde for Appellants B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. w/service 05/28/2026. [5645009] [25-3374] (DJK) [Entered: 05/28/2026 03:44 PM] |
| REPLY brief of B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5644985] [25-3374] (DJK) [Entered: 05/28/2026 03:27 PM] |
| CLERK ORDER:The appellants motion for an extension of time to file the reply brief is granted to May 26, 2026. Requests for extensions of time are not favored and should be filed in advance of the due date. Requests for extensions of time may only be granted for good cause. A statement that opposing counsel consents to an extension does not demonstrate good cause. No further extension will be granted with respect to the appellants reply brief. [ # 5642611-2 ] [5642702] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 05/21/2026 11:22 AM] |
| MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 05/26/2026, filed by Attorney Daniel John Kolde for Appellants B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. w/service 05/21/2026. [5642611] [25-3374] (DJK) [Entered: 05/21/2026 09:57 AM] |
| CORRECTED/INITIAL certificate of service for Paper Brief , Doc No. [ # 5636704-2 ], filed by Appellees Carl Hefner and Stoddard County [5636710] [25-3374]--[Edited 05/06/2026 by CRJ. Entry edited to relate certificate to paper briefs.] (MRS) [Entered: 05/05/2026 05:01 PM] |
| Paper copies Appellee/Respondent brief, [ # 5633442-2 ] filed by Carl Hefner and Stoddard County 10 paper copies received. Paper brief deficiency due 05/11/2026. SEE ATTACHED NOTICE. [5636704] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 05/05/2026 04:33 PM] |
| Paper copies Appellee/Respondent brief, [ # 5632911-2 ] filed by Travis Maddox 10 paper copies received. [5635688] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 05/01/2026 04:57 PM] |
| Paper copies Appellee/Respondent brief, [ # 5633434-2 ] filed by Rodger Seal 10 paper copies received. [5635687] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 05/01/2026 04:51 PM] |
| APPELLEE brief of Rodger Seal submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5633380] [25-3374] (ADH) [Entered: 04/28/2026 09:57 AM] |
| Brief deficiency notice sent to counsel, Attorney Andrew David Holder for Appellee Rodger Seal. [5633370] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 04/28/2026 09:29 AM] |
| Brief deficiency notice sent to counsel, Attorney Michelle Rene Stewart for Appellees Stoddard County and Carl Hefner. [5633373] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 04/28/2026 09:42 AM] |
| BRIEF FILED - APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Rodger Seal, w/service 04/28/2026 , Length: 7,919 words 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Rodger Seal due 05/04/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs [5633434] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 04/28/2026 11:13 AM] |
| APPELLEE brief of Carl Hefner and Stoddard County submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5633396] [25-3374] (MRS) [Entered: 04/28/2026 10:18 AM] |
| BRIEF FILED - APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Carl Hefner and Stoddard County, w/service 04/28/2026 , Length: 30 pages 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Carl Hefner and Stoddard County due 05/04/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. Reply brief of B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. due on 05/19/2026. [5633442] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 04/28/2026 11:24 AM] |
| APPELLEE brief of Rodger Seal submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5633212] [25-3374] (ADH) [Entered: 04/27/2026 04:35 PM] |
| APPELLEE brief of Stoddard County submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5633200] [25-3374] (MRS) [Entered: 04/27/2026 04:22 PM] |
| BRIEF FILED - APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Travis Maddox, w/service 04/27/2026 , Length: 29 pages 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Travis Maddox due 05/04/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs [5632911] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 04/27/2026 10:17 AM] |
| APPELLEE brief of Travis Maddox submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5632888] [25-3374] (CLH) [Entered: 04/27/2026 09:46 AM] |
| Brief deficiency notice sent to counsel, Attorney Christopher Lee Heigele for Appellee Travis Maddox. [5632854] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 04/27/2026 09:27 AM] |
| APPELLEE brief of Travis Maddox submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5632819] [25-3374] (CLH) [Entered: 04/27/2026 08:37 AM] |
| JUDGE ORDER:Animal Legal Defense Fund's motion for leave to file an amicus brief is denied. [ # 5616952-2 ] Adp Mar 2026 [5622851] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 03/27/2026 11:47 AM] |
| RESPONSE in opposition to motion for leave to file an amicus curiae brief on behalf of Appellants [ # 5616952-2 ], filed by Christopher Lee Heigele for Appellee Travis Maddox, Andrew David Holder for Appellee Rodger Seal and Michelle Rene Stewart for Appellees Stoddard County and Carl Hefner [5620267] [25-3374]--[Edited 03/24/2026 by CRJ. Entry edited to correct docket text.] (CLH) [Entered: 03/19/2026 02:27 PM] |
| CLERK ORDER:Parties are notified that absent the filing of a formal objection within 10 days, the motion of Animal Legal Defense Fund for leave to participate as amicus curiae in support of Appellants will be deemed granted. [5617120] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 03/11/2026 09:56 AM] |
| MOTION interested party, Animal Legal Defense Fund , for leave to file amicus curiae brief on behalf of Appellants. w/service 03/10/2026. [5616952] [25-3374]--[Edited 03/11/2026 by CRJ. Entry edited to correct docket text.] (SER) [Entered: 03/10/2026 07:36 PM] |
| RECORD FILED - JOINT APPENDIX, 11 volumes, 3 boxes, Comments: 3 Sets. 1 Set per Box. [5614621] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 03/04/2026 10:27 AM] |
| Paper copies Appellant/Petitioner Brief, [ # 5611594-2 ] filed by B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. 10 paper copies received. w/Addendum attached [5614593] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 03/04/2026 09:56 AM] |
| CORRECTED/INITIAL certificate of service for Paper Brief , Doc No. [5614593-2], Court Record , Doc No. [5614621-2], filed by Appellants B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. [5613125] [25-3374]--[Edited 03/04/2026 by CRJ. Entry edited to relate certificate to paper briefs and appendix] (DJK) [Entered: 02/27/2026 02:17 PM] |
| CLERK ORDER:Animal Legal Defense Fund 's motion for extension of time to file an amicus brief is granted. Amicus brief due 03/10/2026. [ # 5612709-2 ] [5612858] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 02/27/2026 10:04 AM] |
| CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5612446-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Michelle Rene Stewart. Brief of Carl Hefner, Travis Maddox, Rodger Seal and Stoddard County due 04/27/2026. [5612801] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 02/27/2026 09:12 AM] |
| MOTION interested party, Animal Legal Defense Fund , for extension of time to file brief until 03/10/2026 w/service 02/26/2026. [5612709] [25-3374] (SER) [Entered: 02/26/2026 06:03 PM] |
| MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 04/27/2026, filed by Attorney Michelle Rene Stewart for Appellees Carl Hefner and Stoddard County w/service 02/26/2026. [5612446] [25-3374] (MRS) [Entered: 02/26/2026 12:10 PM] |
| ***DOCUMENT LOCKED***MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 04/27/2026, filed by Attorney Michelle Rene Stewart for Appellees Carl Hefner and Stoddard County w/service 02/25/2026. [5611835] [25-3374]--[Edited 02/27/2026 by CRJ. Counsel has refiled the extension request. See history #5612446] (MRS) [Entered: 02/25/2026 11:49 AM] |
| BRIEF FILED - APPELLANT BRIEF filed by B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P.. w/service 02/24/2026 , Length: 10,883 words 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. due 03/02/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. Brief of Carl Hefner, Travis Maddox, Rodger Seal and Stoddard County due on 03/26/2026 [5611594] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 02/24/2026 04:32 PM] |
| APPELLANT brief of B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5611054] [25-3374] (DJK) [Entered: 02/23/2026 08:08 PM] |
| ADDENDUM of APPELLANT FILED by Appellants B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. , w/service 02/20/2026 [5610349] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 02/20/2026 02:38 PM] |
| Brief deficiency notice sent to counsel, Attorney Daniel John Kolde for Appellants B.P. 1, E.P., S.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and B.P. 2. [5610339] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 02/20/2026 02:26 PM] |
| Addendum of APPELLANT submitted for review by B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Tylla Pennington, S.P. and Bryan O. Pennington. To open/view this addendum, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. [5609483] [25-3374] (DJK) [Entered: 02/19/2026 12:27 AM] |
| CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5608987-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Daniel John Kolde. Brief of B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. due 02/18/2026. Appendix due on 02/18/2026. [5609281] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 02/18/2026 11:47 AM] |
| APPELLANT brief of B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5609482] [25-3374] (DJK) [Entered: 02/18/2026 11:46 PM] |
| MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 02/18/2026, filed by Attorney Daniel John Kolde for Appellants B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. w/service 02/17/2026. [5608987] [25-3374] (DJK) [Entered: 02/17/2026 07:14 PM] |
| MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 02/17/2026, filed by Attorney Daniel John Kolde for Appellants B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. w/service 02/09/2026. [5606114] [25-3374] (DJK) [Entered: 02/09/2026 12:29 PM] |
| CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5606114-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Daniel John Kolde. Brief of B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. due 02/17/2026. Appendix due on 02/17/2026. [5606191] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 02/09/2026 02:14 PM] |
| CLERK ORDER:Granting in Part [ # 5594126-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Daniel John Kolde [5594191] Brief of B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. due 02/11/2026. Appendix due on 02/11/2026 [5594191] [25-3374] (CRJ) [Entered: 01/06/2026 04:21 PM] |
| MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 02/23/2026, filed by Attorney Daniel John Kolde for Appellants B.P. 1, B.P. 2, E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. w/service 01/06/2026. [5594126] [25-3374]--[Edited 01/06/2026 by CRJ. Entry edited to correct docket text.] (DJK) [Entered: 01/06/2026 03:19 PM] |
| APPEARANCE filed by Daniel J. Kolde for Appellants B.P., B.P., E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. w/service 01/05/2026 [5593245] [25-3374] (DJK) [Entered: 01/05/2026 09:30 AM] |
| ***DOCUMENT LOCKED***APPEARANCE filed by Daniel J. Kolde for Appellants B.P., B.P., E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. w/service 12/29/2025 [5591646] [25-3374]--[Edited 01/06/2026 by CRJ. Counsel has refiled the appearance form with the correct spelling of Bryan Pennington. See history #5593245] (DJK) [Entered: 12/29/2025 09:59 AM] |
| METHOD of appendix preparation filed by Appellants S.P., Tylla Pennington, Bryan O. Pennington, E.P., B.P. and B.P. - Joint Appendix - w/service 12/17/2025 [5589398] [25-3374] (RDO) [Entered: 12/17/2025 03:36 PM] |
| Certificate of transcript filed by Appellants S.P., Tylla Pennington, Bryan O. Pennington, E.P., B.P. and B.P.. No Transcript[5589397] [25-3374] (RDO) [Entered: 12/17/2025 03:34 PM] |
| STATEMENT of issues filed by Appellants S.P., Tylla Pennington, Bryan O. Pennington, E.P., B.P. and B.P. - w/service 12/17/2025. [5589395] [25-3374] (RDO) [Entered: 12/17/2025 03:33 PM] |
| ***DOCUMENT LOCKED***APPEARANCE filed by Daniel J. Kolde for Appellants E.P., B.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. w/service 12/17/2025 [5589379] [25-3374]--[Edited 12/30/2025 by CRJ. Counsel has refiled the appearance form. See history #5591646.] (DJK) [Entered: 12/17/2025 03:10 PM] |
| APPEARANCE filed by Andrew D. Holder for Appellee Rodger Seal w/service 12/04/2025 [5584870] [25-3374] (ADH) [Entered: 12/04/2025 04:30 PM] |
| APPEARANCE filed by Christopher L. Heigele for Appellee Travis Maddox w/service 12/03/2025 [5583833] [25-3374] (CLH) [Entered: 12/03/2025 09:07 AM] |
| APPEARANCE filed by Michelle R. Stewart for Appellees Carl Hefner and Stoddard County w/service 12/03/2025 [5583991] [25-3374] (MRS) [Entered: 12/03/2025 11:01 AM] |
| Originating court document filed consisting of notice of appeal, docket entries, Memorandum & Order 10/31/2025, and Judgment 10/31/2025. [5583632] [25-3374] (CMH) [Entered: 12/02/2025 03:08 PM] |
| BRIEFING SCHEDULE SET AS FOLLOWS: Appendix due on 01/12/2026. BRIEF OF APPELLANT B.P., B.P., E.P., Bryan O. Pennington, Tylla Pennington and S.P. due 01/12/2026. Appellee brief is due 30 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the brief of appellant. [5583633] [25-3374] (CMH) [Entered: 12/02/2025 03:10 PM] |
| Civil case docketed. [5583629] [25-3374] (CMH) [Entered: 12/02/2025 03:04 PM] |
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