Benson v. Family Tree Corporation, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: John Benson
Defendant: Family Tree Corporation, Inc., Desert Partners IV, L.P., Ann Kemske, Jon Kemske, Brigham Oil & Gas, L.P. and Oasis Petroleum Inc.
Case Number: 0:2017cv03839
Filed: August 18, 2017
Court: US District Court for the District of Minnesota
Office: DMN Office
County: Hennepin
Presiding Judge: Michael J. Davis
Presiding Judge: Franklin L. Noel
Nature of Suit: Other Contract
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2201
Jury Demanded By: None

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February 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 231 MEMORANDUM OF LAW & ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: Plaintiffs' Motion for Rule 59(e) to Alter or Amend Order and Judgment 220 is DENIED. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 2/1/2021. (GRR)
September 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 227 ORDER in Response to 217 Letter to District Judge. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. The Court DENIES AS MOOT Plaintiffs Letter Request to File a Motion for Reconsideration 217 . 2. Defendants shall file their opposition to Plaintiffs' ; Rule 59(e) motion within 30 days of the date of the filing of this Order. 3. Plaintiffs shall file their reply in support of their Rule 59(e) motion within 50 days of the date of the filing of this Order. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 9/30/2020.(GRR)
August 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 214 ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. The Court ADOPTS IN PART and MODIFIES IN PART the Report and Recommendation dated June 2, 2020 185 . 2. Defendants' Motion to Dismiss 170 is GRANTED and this matter is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 8/18/2020.(GRR)
December 4, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 132 ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. The Report and Recommendation 131 is ADOPTED in its entirety. 2. Plaintiff John Benson's Motion for Default Judgment 94 is DENIED. 3. Defendant Brigham Oil & Gas, L.P.'s Motion to Set Aside an Entry of Default and Dismiss the Complaint 98 is GRANTED. Brigham Oil & Gas, L.P. is DISMISSED as a Defendant in this lawsuit. (Written Opinion). Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 12/4/2018. (GRR)
October 25, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 130 ORDER granting 114 Motion to Quash.(Written Opinion) Signed by Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz on 10/24/2018. (AJS)
March 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 81 MEMORANDUM OF LAW & ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. Defendant Family Tree Corporation and Desert Partners IV, L.P.'s Motion to Dismiss 15 is GRANTED, and Family Tree Corporation and Desert Partners IV, L.P. are DISMISSED as Defendants in this lawsuit. 2. Plaintiff John Benson's Motion for a Judgment on the Pleadings 64 - 65 is DENIED. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 3/7/2018. (GRR)
October 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 58 ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS for 45 Report and Recommendation, (Written Opinion). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff's motion for judgment on the pleadings and for an injunction/temporary restraining order 34 is DENIED. Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 10/27/17. (KMW)
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Defendant: Family Tree Corporation, Inc.
Represented By: Nicholas C. Grant
Represented By: John A Markert
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Defendant: Desert Partners IV, L.P.
Represented By: Nicholas C. Grant
Represented By: John A Markert
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Defendant: Ann Kemske
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Defendant: Oasis Petroleum Inc.
Represented By: Paul Forster
Represented By: Blaine T Johnson
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