USA v. The Hall Family Trust, et al
Plaintiff: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Defendant: ESTATE OF FRANCES V. SCOTT, ESTATE OF NEIL ALAN SCOTT, A & F FAMILY PURE TRUST and MICHAEL ALAN SCOTT, as Managing Trustee of the A & F Family Pure Trust and as de facto Personal Representative of the Estate of Neil Alan Scott
Cross Claimant: RUSSELL MERTON HALL, as Trustee of the Hall Family Trust Dated June 8, 2001, THE HALL FAMILY TRUST DATED JUNE 8, 2001 and AMY HEDWIG HALL, as Trustee of the Hall Family Trust Dated June 8, 2001
Case Number: 19-56432
Filed: December 10, 2019
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Tax Suits
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 19, 2020 Filing 22 Filed order (Deputy Clerk: JW) Appellants motion to voluntarily dismiss this appeal (Docket Entry No. [ # 20 ]) is granted. Fed. R. App. P. 42(b). A copy of this order shall serve as and for the mandate of this court. [11900125] (WL) [Entered: 11/19/2020 04:34 PM]
November 16, 2020 Filing 21 MEDIATION ORDER FILED: By 11/30/2020, Appellants to file a motion or stipulation to dismiss, or contact the circuit mediator. See order for details. [11894918] (BLS) [Entered: 11/16/2020 05:15 PM]
November 16, 2020 Filing 20 Filed (ECF) Appellants Amy Hedwig Hall, Russell Merton Hall and The Hall Family Trust Dated June 8, 2001 Corrected Motion to dismiss case voluntarily pursuant to FRAP 42(b). Date of service: 11/16/2020. [11894505] [19-56432] (Ragland, Karen) [Entered: 11/16/2020 03:03 PM]
October 14, 2020 Filing 19 MEDIATION ORDER FILED: By 11/13/2020, Appellants to file a motion or stipulation to dismiss, or contact the circuit mediator. The briefing schedule previously set by the court is vacated. See order for details. [11859224] (BLS) [Entered: 10/14/2020 06:16 PM]
September 11, 2020 Filing 18 Streamlined request [17] by Appellants Amy Hedwig Hall, Russell Merton Hall and The Hall Family Trust Dated June 8, 2001 to extend time to file the brief is approved. Streamlined requests allow for 30 days. Amended briefing schedule: Appellants Amy Hedwig Hall, Russell Merton Hall and The Hall Family Trust Dated June 8, 2001 opening brief due 10/19/2020. Appellees A & F Family Pure Trust, Estate of Frances V. Scott, Estate of Neil Alan Scott and Michael Alan Scott answering brief due 11/18/2020. The optional reply brief is due 21 days from the date of service of the answering brief. [11820601] (BG) [Entered: 09/11/2020 12:01 PM]
September 11, 2020 Filing 17 Filed (ECF) Streamlined request for extension of time to file Opening Brief by Appellants Russell Merton Hall, Amy Hedwig Hall and The Hall Family Trust Dated June 8, 2001. New requested due date is 10/16/2020. [11820453] [19-56432] (Ragland, Karen) [Entered: 09/11/2020 11:19 AM]
July 23, 2020 Filing 16 MEDIATION ORDER FILED: This case is RELEASED from the Mediation Program. Counsel are requested to contact the Circuit Mediator should circumstances develop that warrant settlement discussions while the appeal is pending. [11764020] (BLS) [Entered: 07/23/2020 02:51 PM]
June 26, 2020 Filing 15 Filed order MEDIATION (JW): The mediation conference, scheduled for June 30, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., will be held by video in this matter. Each participant will receive an email with video instructions only they can use to participate in the conference. Counsel must notify the Circuit Mediator immediately with any changes to participants at Jonathan_Westen@ca9.uscourts.gov. In all other respects, the courts order of June 1, 2020 (Docket Entry No. [ # 12 ]) shall govern. [11735049] (WL) [Entered: 06/26/2020 01:46 PM]
June 24, 2020 Filing 14 MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - DIAL-IN Conference w/ counsel for appellee only, 06/26/2020, 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time. See order for details. [11732845] (BLS) [Entered: 06/24/2020 05:25 PM]
June 23, 2020 Filing 13 MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - DIAL-IN Conference w/ appellants only, 06/24/2020, 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time. See order for details. [11731421] (BLS) [Entered: 06/23/2020 05:26 PM]
June 1, 2020 Filing 12 Filed order MEDIATION (JW): A mediation will be held on June 30, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., at the Edward J. Schwartz U. S. Courthouse, 221 West Broadway, San Diego, California, 92101. Unless excused by the Circuit Mediator prior to the scheduled conference, each party shall be represented by counsel of record and a client representative having full authority to negotiate and settle the case on any terms at the conference. Mediation statements no longer than 10 pages shall be submitted to the Circuit Mediator via e-mail (Jonathan_Westen@ca9.uscourts.gov) on or before June 23, 2020, by 12:00 p.m. (noon). Should a party require more than 10 pages for their mediation brief, counsel should contact the Circuit Mediator prior to the date for submission to discuss such. Mediation statements shall be double-spaced, and should contain brief statements of the following.... Mediation statements shall not be filed with the court. The briefing schedule previously set by the court is amended as follows: appellants' opening brief is due September 18, 2020; appellees' answering brief is due October 19, 2020; appellants' optional reply brief is due within 21 days from the service date of the answering brief. (SEE ORDER FOR FULL TEXT) [11706883] (WL) [Entered: 06/01/2020 01:28 PM]
April 16, 2020 Filing 11 Filed order MEDIATION (JW): The briefing schedule previously set by the court is amended as follows: appellants' opening brief is due June 26, 2020; appellees' answering brief is due July 27, 2020; appellants' optional reply brief is due within 21 days from the service date of the answering brief. [11663148] (JBS) [Entered: 04/16/2020 01:26 PM]
March 31, 2020 Filing 10 Filed order MEDIATION (JW): The in-person mediation previously scheduled for April 9, 2020, is rescheduled for May 29, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., at the Edward J. Schwartz U. S. Courthouse, 221 West Broadway, San Diego, California, 92101, telephone (619) 557-5600. The parties should gather in Room No. 5170-B on the 5th Floor. Mediation statements no longer than 10 pages shall be submitted to the Circuit Mediator via e-mail (Jonathan_Westen@ca9.uscourts.gov) on or before May 22, 2020, by 12:00 p.m. (noon). In all other respects, the courts order of February 27, 2020, shall govern. [11646939] (JBS) [Entered: 03/31/2020 10:50 AM]
March 5, 2020 Filing 9 Added Attorney(s) Lenden Franklin Webb for party(s) Appellee Michael Alan Scott Appellee Estate of Frances V. Scott Appellee Estate of Neil Alan Scott Appellee A & F Family Pure Trust, in case 19-56432. [11619986] (RR) [Entered: 03/05/2020 04:27 PM]
March 5, 2020 Filing 8 Filed (ECF) notice of appearance of Lenden Franklin Webb (WEBB LAW GROUP, APC. 466 W Fallbrook Ave. Suite 102. Fresno, CA 93711) for Appellees Estate of Frances V. Scott, Michael Alan Scott, Estate of Neil Alan Scott and A & F Family Pure Trust. Date of service: 03/05/2020. (Party was previously proceeding with counsel.) [11619072] [19-56432] (Webb, Lenden) [Entered: 03/05/2020 09:53 AM]
February 27, 2020 Filing 7 Filed order MEDIATION (JW): An in-person mediation will be held on April 9, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., at the Edward J. Schwartz U. S. Courthouse, 221 West Broadway, San Diego, California, 92101, telephone (619) 557-5600. The parties should gather in Room No. 5170-B on the 5th Floor. Unless excused by the Circuit Mediator prior to the scheduled conference, each party shall be represented by counsel of record and a client representative having full authority to negotiate and settle the case on any terms at the conference. Mediation statements no longer than 10 pages shall be submitted to the Circuit Mediator via e-mail (Jonathan_Westen@ca9.uscourts.gov) on or before April 2, 2020, by 12:00 p.m. (noon). Should a party require more than 10 pages for their mediation brief, counsel should contact the Circuit Mediator prior to the date for submission to discuss such... Counsel may also identify any documents filed with the district court that they wish the Circuit Mediator to review prior to the mediation. The parties will be expected to sign the confidentiality agreement attached as Exhibit A to this order. Participants should plan to spend the entire day engaged in meaningful settlement discussions and come prepared with thoughtful solutions to this dispute. It is recommended that counsel review with their clients the information contained in the Mediation Program web site: http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/mediation with particular emphasis on section E Preparing for Mediation. (SEE ORDER FOR FULL TEXT) [11611741] (JBS) [Entered: 02/27/2020 04:07 PM]
February 5, 2020 Filing 6 Filed order MEDIATION (JW): The briefing schedule previously set by the court is amended as follows: appellants' opening brief is due May 12, 2020; appellees' answering brief is due June 12, 2020; appellants' optional reply brief is due within 21 days from the service date of the answering brief. [11587082] (JBS) [Entered: 02/05/2020 04:30 PM]
January 23, 2020 Filing 5 MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - DIAL-IN AssessmentConference, 01/31/2020, 11:00 a.m., PACIFIC Time. The briefing schedule previously set by the court remains in effect. See order for instructions and details. [11571415] (VS) [Entered: 01/23/2020 09:47 AM]
December 23, 2019 Filing 4 MEDIATION ORDER FILED: The Mediation Program of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals facilitates settlement while appeals are pending. By 01/13/2020, counsel for all parties intending to file briefs in this matter are requested to inform the Circuit Mediator by email of their clients' views on whether the issues on appeal or the underlying dispute might be amenable to settlement presently or in the foreseeable future. This communication will be kept confidential, if requested... This communication should not be filed with the court... The existing briefing schedule remains in effect... [11542967] (BLS) [Entered: 12/23/2019 05:26 PM]
December 16, 2019 Filing 3 The Mediation Questionnaire for this case was filed on 12/16/2019. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please use the following # link . Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts.[11534380]. [19-56432] (AD) [Entered: 12/16/2019 06:44 PM]
December 16, 2019 Filing 2 Filed (ECF) Appellants Amy Hedwig Hall, Russell Merton Hall and The Hall Family Trust Dated June 8, 2001 Mediation Questionnaire. Date of service: 12/16/2019. [11534281] [19-56432] (Ragland, Karen) [Entered: 12/16/2019 04:46 PM]
December 10, 2019 Filing 1 DOCKETED CAUSE AND ENTERED APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL. SEND MQ: Yes. The schedule is set as follows: Appellants Amy Hedwig Hall, Russell Merton Hall and The Hall Family Trust Dated June 8, 2001 Mediation Questionnaire due on 12/17/2019. Transcript ordered by 01/03/2020. Transcript due 02/03/2020. Appellants Amy Hedwig Hall, Russell Merton Hall and The Hall Family Trust Dated June 8, 2001 opening brief due 03/13/2020. Appellees A & F Family Pure Trust, Estate of Frances V. Scott, Estate of Neil Alan Scott and Michael Alan Scott answering brief due 04/13/2020. Appellant's optional reply brief is due 21 days after service of the answering brief. [11527047] (JBS) [Entered: 12/10/2019 11:15 AM]

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Defendant: ESTATE OF FRANCES V. SCOTT
Represented By: Alyssa Kiley
Represented By: Lenden Franklin Webb Esquire
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Defendant: ESTATE OF NEIL ALAN SCOTT
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Defendant: A & F FAMILY PURE TRUST
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Defendant: MICHAEL ALAN SCOTT, as Managing Trustee of the A & F Family Pure Trust and as de facto Personal Representative of the Estate of Neil Alan Scott
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Cross claimant: RUSSELL MERTON HALL, as Trustee of the Hall Family Trust Dated June 8, 2001
Represented By: Karen A. Ragland
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Cross claimant: THE HALL FAMILY TRUST DATED JUNE 8, 2001
Represented By: Karen A. Ragland
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Cross claimant: AMY HEDWIG HALL, as Trustee of the Hall Family Trust Dated June 8, 2001
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