DILLINGHAM v. ESTATE OF EDWARD EARL GOODWAY JR et al
Plaintiff: CHARLES DILLINGHAM
Defendant: ESTATE OF EDWARD EARL GOODWAY JR, TERAYSA FORRESTER, CHERYL HOWER and MARLO GOODWAY
Case Number: 5:2026cv00052
Filed: February 19, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: MICHAEL J FRANK
Referring Judge: T KENT WETHERELL
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 53 (b) - Prelim & Perm Inj Relief & other Equita
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER re #30 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal. In accordance with Plaintiff's notice, Doc. #30 , this action is DISMISSED without prejudice pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i). The clerk of the court shall close the case file. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 3/13/2026. (jcw)
March 13, 2026 Filing 30 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by CHARLES DILLINGHAM (jcw)
March 13, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #30 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal. (jcw)
March 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER denying #15 - #16 Motion, #18 - #23 Motions. Until Plaintiff files an amended complaint that identifies a basis for the District Court to exercise subject-matter jurisdiction, Plaintiff shall not file any motions or documents in this case. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 3/5/2026. (jcw)
March 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Accordingly, it is ORDERED the clerk of the court shall file the document on the docket without filing them under seal. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 3/5/2026. (jcw)
March 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER denying #7 MOTION TO SEAL CASE, #8 MOTION FOR IN-CHAMBERS CONFERENCE, #9 MOTION FOR EQUITABLE ACCOUNTING, #10 EMERGENCY MOTION. The clerk of the court shall strike Plaintiff's proposed second amended "bill in equity," Doc. #5 . The clerk of the court shall send to Plaintiff: a. a notice of voluntary dismissal form; and b. a civil complaint form. This case number should be written on the forms. On or before 3/19/2026, Plaintiff shall:a. file a notice of voluntary dismissal; or b. file an amended complaint, titled "Second Amended Complaint" that identifies a basis for the District Court to exercise subject-matter jurisdiction. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 3/5/2026. (jcw)(Forms sent as ordered.)
March 5, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #23 MOTION FOR INTERIM EQUITABLE PROTECTIVE RELIEF, #16 MOTION FOR EMERGENCY IN-CHAMBERS REVIEW, #14 Notice, #27 Affidavit, #21 MOTION TO RECLASSIFY AS SPECIAL EQUITY PROCEEDING, #15 MOTION TO RECLASSIFY AS SPECIAL EQUITY PROCEEDING, #13 Notice, #20 MOTION to Seal Case, #22 MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE SUPERVISION OF TRUST RES, #19 MOTION FOR IN-CAMERA REVIEW, #28 Notice, #26 Affidavit, #17 Affidavit, #18 MOTION FOR IN-CHAMBERS CONSIDERATION, #24 Affidavit, #25 Affidavit. Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (jcw)
March 4, 2026 Filing 28 NOTICE titled "THE TWENTY MAXIMS OF EQUITY" by CHARLES DILLINGHAM (jcw)
March 4, 2026 Filing 27 AFFIDAVIT / DECLARATION OF DELIVERY TO CHAMBERS by CHARLES DILLINGHAM. (jcw)
March 4, 2026 Filing 26 AFFIDAVIT / DECLARATION OF TRUSTEE VACANCY by CHARLES DILLINGHAM. (jcw)
March 4, 2026 Filing 25 AFFIDAVIT / DECLARATION OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP by CHARLES DILLINGHAM. (jcw)
March 4, 2026 Filing 24 AFFIDAVIT / DECLARATION OF TRUST RES by CHARLES DILLINGHAM. (jcw)
March 4, 2026 Filing 23 MOTION FOR INTERIM EQUITABLE PROTECTIVE RELIEF by CHARLES DILLINGHAM. (jcw)
March 4, 2026 Filing 22 MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE SUPERVISION OF TRUST RES by CHARLES DILLINGHAM. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (jcw)
March 4, 2026 Filing 21 MOTION TO RECLASSIFY AS SPECIAL EQUITY PROCEEDING by CHARLES DILLINGHAM. (jcw)
March 4, 2026 Filing 20 MOTION TO SEAL ENTIRE PROCEEDING by CHARLES DILLINGHAM. (jcw)
March 4, 2026 Filing 19 MOTION FOR IN-CAMERA REVIEW by CHARLES DILLINGHAM. (jcw)
March 4, 2026 Filing 18 MOTION FOR IN-CHAMBERS CONSIDERATION by CHARLES DILLINGHAM. (jcw)
March 4, 2026 Filing 17 AFFIDAVIT re #16 MOTION FOR EMERGENCY IN-CHAMBERS REVIEW by CHARLES DILLINGHAM. (jcw)
March 4, 2026 Filing 16 MOTION FOR EMERGENCY IN-CHAMBERS REVIEW by CHARLES DILLINGHAM. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (jcw)
March 4, 2026 Filing 15 MOTION TO RECLASSIFY AS SPECIAL EQUITY PROCEEDING by CHARLES DILLINGHAM. (jcw)
March 4, 2026 Filing 14 SPECIAL BILL IN EQUITY JURISDICTION by CHARLES DILLINGHAM (jcw)
March 4, 2026 Filing 13 COVER PAGE PRIVATE EQUITY PACKET by CHARLES DILLINGHAM (jcw)
March 2, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #9 MOTION FOR EQUITABLE ACCOUNTING, #8 MOTION FOR IN-CHAMBERS CONFERENCE, EX PARTE, IN CAMERA AND SEALED CONSIDERATION (PRIVATE CHAMBERS REQUEST), #5 Proposed Second Amended Bill in Equity, #7 MOTION to Seal Case, #10 EMERGENCY MOTION FOR PROTECTION OF TRUST RES, #6 NOTICE OF NON-ADVERSARIAL EQUITABLE POSTURE. Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (jcw)
February 27, 2026 Filing 10 EMERGENCY MOTION FOR PROTECTION OF TRUST RES by CHARLES DILLINGHAM. (jcw)
February 27, 2026 Filing 9 MOTION FOR EQUITABLE ACCOUNTING by CHARLES DILLINGHAM. (jcw)
February 27, 2026 Filing 8 MOTION FOR IN-CHAMBERS CONFERENCE, EX PARTE, IN CAMERA AND SEALED CONSIDERATION (PRIVATE CHAMBERS REQUEST) by CHARLES DILLINGHAM. (jcw)
February 27, 2026 Filing 7 MOTION TO SEAL CASE AND FOR PROTECTIVE HANDLING OF RECORD by CHARLES DILLINGHAM. (jcw)
February 27, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE OF NON-ADVERSARIAL EQUITABLE POSTURE by CHARLES DILLINGHAM (jcw)
February 27, 2026 Filing 5 *** STRICKEN PER #11 ORDER*** PROPOSED SECOND AMENDED BILL IN EQUITY., filed by CHARLES DILLINGHAM. (jcw) Modified on 3/5/2026 (jcw).
February 25, 2026 Filing 4 AMENDED BILL OF EQUITY FOR ORIGINAL JURISDICTION by CHARLES DILLINGHAM (Attachments: #1 Letter) (jcw)
February 25, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #4 AMENDED BILL OF EQUITY FOR ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (jcw)
February 20, 2026 Filing 3 Notice to Pro Se (jcw)
February 20, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #1 Complaint, 2 Filing Fee Received. (jcw)
February 19, 2026 Filing 2 Filing fee: $ 405.00, receipt number 300002238. Fee status updated to paid. (jcw)
February 19, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT titled "SPECIAL PRIVATE JURISDICTION BILL IN EQUITY" against ESTATE OF EDWARD EARL GOODWAY JR, TERAYSA FORRESTER, MARLO GOODWAY, CHERYL HOWER, filed by CHARLES DILLINGHAM. (Attachments: #1 Cover Letter, #2 Exhibits)(Filing fee was paid. No service copies filed.) (jcw)

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