Caekaert et al v. Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. et al
| Camilla Mapley, Tracy Caekaert and Camillia Mapley |
| Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc., Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. and Bruce Mapley, Sr. |
| Hardin Congregation |
| 1:2020cv00052 |
| April 24, 2020 |
| US District Court for the District of Montana |
| Timothy J Cavan |
| Susan P Watters |
| P.I.: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury |
| Both |
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Filing 130
TRANSCRIPT of Motion for Sanctions held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 before Judge Honorable Susan P. Watters. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER, the clerks office, or the court reporter. NOTICE: A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST REDACTION MUST BE FILED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THIS FILING. Contact court reporter Kim Marchwick, 406-671-2307, marchwickkim@gmail.com. For further information, please see the Transcript Redaction Procedure and Schedule on the Court Reporters page of our website.. Redaction Request due 6/6/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/16/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/15/2022. (Marchwick, Kim)
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Filing 129
ORDER GRANTING #128 Motion to Continue Certain Scheduling Order Deadlines. READ ORDER FOR DETAILS. Discovery due by 1/31/2023. Motions due by 4/28/2023. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 5/3/2022. (AMC)
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Filing 128
Unopposed MOTION to Continue Certain Scheduling Order Deadlines Ryan R. Shaffer appearing for Plaintiffs Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 127
NOTICE of Acknowledgment of Pro Hac Vice Order by Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley re #126 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Merrill, Matthew)
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Filing 126
ORDER granting Plaintiff's #125 Motion to Admit Matthew L. Merrill to Appear Pro Hac Vice NOTE: Instructions to request Montana CM/ECF registration through PACER are found #here. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 4/26/2022. (EMH)
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Filing 125
Unopposed MOTION Matthew L. Merrill to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 262 receipt number AMTDC-2858620.) Ryan R. Shaffer appearing for Plaintiffs Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A M. Merrill Affidavit and Certification in Support of PHV Application, #2 Text of Proposed Order) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 124
TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM by Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley for proceedings held on 04/05/2022 before Judge Susan P. Watters. Court reporter Kim Marchwick. Type of transcript: 30-Day. Transcript due by 5/9/2022. (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 123
TEXT ORDER GRANTING #116 Motion to Supplement. Judge addressed the motion at the motion hearing held on 4/5/2022. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 4/5/2022. (AMC)
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Filing 122
MINUTE ENTRYMinute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Susan P. Watters: MOTION HEARING (THE MINUTE ENTRY IS ENTERED IN BOTH CASES CV-20-52-BLG-SPW AND CV-20-59-BLG-SPW) held on 4/5/2022 re #101 MOTION for Sanctions filed by Camillia Mapley, Tracy Caekaert. Appearing on behalf of Plaintiffs Caekert and Rowland are attorneys Robert Stepans and Ryan Shaffer, James Murnion (by ZOOM no speaking roll, listening in ). Appearing on behalf of Watchtower Pennsylvania are attorneys Chris Sweeney, Gerry Fagan, Jordan FitzGerald, Watchtower New York are attorneys Joe Taylor (by ZOOM) and Jon Wilson. Judge addresses the pending Plaintiffs motion to supplement the record on motions for sanctions. GRANTS motion which is docket entry 116 in CV-20-52-BLG-SPW and docket entry 105 in CV-20-59-BLG-SPW. Oral arguments held by both sides and the Judge will take the motions under advisement. Hearing commenced at 9:30 am and concluded at 10:45 am. (Court Reporter Kim Marchwick.) (Law Clerk: C. Thingvold), (Hearing held in Billings-SMC) (AMC)
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Filing 121
ORDER granting #120 Motion for Leave to Appear Jon A. Wilson appearing for Defendant Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York. Joel M. Taylor may appear via ZOOM at the hearing set for Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 9:30 AM. Judge Watters Chambers will email Mr. Taylor with the zoom conferencing information Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 4/4/2022. (EMH)
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Filing 120
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Remotely at Oral Arguments Jon A. Wilson appearing for Defendant Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Wilson, Jon)
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Filing 119
ORDER granting #118 MOTION FOR JAMES C. MURNION TO APPEAR REMOTELY AT ORAL ARGUMENTS. James C. Murnion may appear via ZOOM at the hearing set for Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.. Judge Watters' Chambers will email Mr. Murnion on Friday, April 1, 2022 with the ZOOM conferencing information. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 3/31/2022. (EMH)
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Filing 118
Unopposed MOTION FOR JAMES C. MURNION TO APPEAR REMOTELY AT ORAL ARGUMENTS Ryan R. Shaffer appearing for Plaintiffs Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 117
Brief/Memorandum in Support re #116 MOTION to Supplement the Record on Their Motion for Sanctions (ECF Doc. 101) filed by Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Don Adams Affidavit and Supporting Document) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 116
MOTION to Supplement the Record on Their Motion for Sanctions (ECF Doc. 101) Ryan R. Shaffer appearing for Plaintiffs Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 115
ORDER RESETTING HEARING DATE. Order granting #114 Unopposed MOTION to Vacate and Reset Hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Sanctions. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that oral argument set for 3/25/2022 is VACATED and RESET for 4/5/2022 at 9:30 AM in the Snowy Mountains Courtroom. The hearing shall be held jointly with the hearing in Case No. CV-20-59-BLG-SPW. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 3/21/2022. (EMH)
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Filing 114
Unopposed MOTION to Vacate and Reset Hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Sanctions Gerry Fagan appearing for Defendant Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Fagan, Gerry)
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Filing 113
ORDER granting #112 Unopposed MOTION to Vacate and Reset Hearing filed by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc. Oral argument reset for 3/25/2022 at 09:30 AM in Billings, MT before Judge Susan P. Watters. This hearing shall be held jointly with the hearing in case CV-20-59-BLG-SPW. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 2/2/2022. (EMH) Modified on 2/15/2022 to link to motion for santions(EMH).
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Filing 112
Unopposed MOTION to Vacate and Reset Hearing Gerry Fagan appearing for Defendant Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Fagan, Gerry) Modified on 2/15/2022 to link to motion for santions doc 101(EMH).
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Filing 111
ORDER granting #110 Motion for Protective Order. The Stipulated Confidentiality Agreement and Protective Order (Doc. 110-1) is hereby adopted. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 1/27/2022. (EMH)
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Filing 110
Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order Ryan R. Shaffer appearing for Plaintiffs Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 Proposed Stipulated Confidentiality Agreement & Protective Order, #2 Text of Proposed Order) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 109
REPLY to Response to Motion re #101 MOTION for Sanctions filed by Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 2021-03-08 WTPA Responses to 3rd Jurisdictional Discovery, #2 Exhibit 2 Excerpts from 2021-04-23 Depo. Transcript James Rowland) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 108
ORDER Setting Hearing on #101 MOTION for Sanctions . IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Defendant Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania's #107 Motion is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that oral argument is set for 2/11/2022 at 09:30 AM in Billings, MT before Judge Susan P. Watters. This hearing shall be held jointly with the hearing in Case No. CV-20-59-BLG-SPW. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 1/4/2022. (EMH)
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Filing 107
Unopposed MOTION for Hearing on Pltfs' Motion for Sanctions Christopher Sweeney appearing for Defendant Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Sweeney, Christopher)
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Filing 106
RESPONSE to Motion re #101 MOTION for Sanctions filed by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Plaintiffs' proposed Rule 11 motion for sanctions, #2 Exhibit WTPA's response to plaintiffs' RFP 25, #3 Exhibit James Rowland deposition excerpts) (Sweeney, Christopher)
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Filing 105
SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 9/5/2023 at 01:30 PM in Billings, MT before Judge Susan P. Watters. Jury Trial set for 9/18/2023 at 09:00 AM in Billings, MT before Judge Susan P. Watters. Amended Pleadings due by 2/14/2022. Discovery due by 10/31/2022. Joinder of Parties due by 2/14/2022. Motions due by 1/30/2023. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 8/28/2023. READ ORDER FOR ALL SCHEDULING DETAILS. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 12/20/2021. (EMH)
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Filing 104
ORDER granting #103 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #101 MOTION for Sanctions . Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 12/17/2021. (EMH)
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Filing 103
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Pltfs' Motion for Sanctions Jordan Walter FitzGerald appearing for Defendant Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (FitzGerald, Jordan)
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Filing 102
Brief/Memorandum in Support re #101 MOTION for Sanctions filed by Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 2021-11-18 Affirmation of J. Taylor, #2 Exhibit 2 2021-04-23 Excerpts of Depo. Transcript James Rowland, #3 Exhibit 3 2021-08-27 Ltr to WTPA's Counsel, #4 Exhibit 4 Other Case Sanction Orders) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 101
MOTION for Sanctions Ryan R. Shaffer appearing for Plaintiffs Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 100
Def Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society of PA ANSWER to #22 Amended Complaint, , CROSSCLAIM against Bruce Mapley, Sr by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc.. (Sweeney, Christopher)
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Filing 99
NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc. (Sweeney, Christopher)
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Filing 98
Order Setting: Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 12/17/2021 at 11:00 AM in Billings, MT before Judge Susan P. Watters. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 11/15/2021. (EMH)
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Filing 97
Letter (email)addressed to the Judge/Court received by chambers from defendant Bruce Mapley (filed applicable party access) (EMH)
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Filing 96
RESPONSE to Motion re #13 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction PLAINTIFFS' RESPONSE BRIEF IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA'S MOTION TO DISMISS PURSUANT TO RULE 12(b)(2), Fed.R.Civ.P filed by Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley. (Attachments: #1 Appendix to Plaintiffs' Response Brief in Opposition to WTPA's Rule 12(b)(2) Motion to Dismiss) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 95
NOTICE by Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley re #94 Notice (Other) PLAINTIFFS' NOTICE RE: WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA'S WITHDRAWAL OF ITS RULE 12(b)(2) MOTION TO DISMISS (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A 2021-08-27 Ltr. to DF re Motion to Dismiss) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 94
NOTICE by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc. re #13 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction , #14 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Withdrawal of MTD for Lack of Jurisdiction (Wilson, Jon)
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Filing 93
ORDER, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that defendants shall submit payment to Plaintiffs in the amount of $22,631.80 for attorneys fees and costs. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 9/28/2021. (EMH)
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Filing 92
RESPONSE to Motion re #56 MOTION to Compel Jurisdictional Discovery Responses and for Costs and Fees Plaintiff's Statement of Attorneys' Fees and Costs filed by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc., Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.. (Wilson, Jon)
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Filing 91
STIPULATION FOR THE TAKING OF REMOTE DEPOSITIONS by Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley. (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 90
ORDER granting #89 Motion for Scheduling Order Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 9/15/2021. (JLE)
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Filing 89
Unopposed MOTION FOR SCHEDULING ORDER RE: REMAINDER OF JURISDICTIONAL PHASE OF CASE Ryan R. Shaffer appearing for Plaintiffs Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 88
STATEMENT re #85 Order on Motion to Compel Plaintiffs' Statement of Attorneys' Fees And Costs re: Motion to Compel by Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Affidavit of Ryan R. Shaffer re Fees and Costs, #2 Exhibit B Affidavit of James C. Murnion re Fees and Costs) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 87
NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel removing Aaron Dunn and substituting Brett C. Jensen by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc., Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. (Wilson, Jon)
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Filing 86
ORDER, Upon consideration of the Hardin Congregation's #83 Request for Clarification and Plaintiffs' #84 Notice and response to the Request the Court hereby revises its previous #82 Order and directs the Congregation toproduce the identified documents without redaction. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 8/30/2021. (EMH)
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Filing 85
ORDER granting Plaintiffs Tracy Caekaert and Camilia Mapley's #56 MOTION to Compel Jurisdictional Discovery Responses and for Costs and Fees. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 8/24/2021. (EMH)
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Filing 84
NOTICE by Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley re #83 MOTION to Clarify Order re: Motion to Compel Hardin Congregation's Subpoena Notice of Documents Referenced by the Hardin Congregation (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 2021-08-11 R. Shaffer Letter to K. Funyak, #2 Exhibit Redacted documents produced by Hardin Congregation pursuant to the Courts Order re Motion to Compel Hardin Congregations Subpoena) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 83
MOTION to Clarify Order re: Motion to Compel Hardin Congregation's Subpoena Kevin M. Funyak appearing for Intervenor Hardin Congregation (Funyak, Kevin)
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Filing 82
ORDER granting in part and denying in part #58 Motion to Compel. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 7/30/2021. (EMH)
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Filing 81
Remark: Clerks office received Hardin Congregation's in camera documents over the counter in sealed envelope- delivered to SPW Chambers for review. (EMH)
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Filing 80
NOTICE by Hardin Congregation re #79 Order,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,, Submission of Documents delivered to Court (Funyak, Kevin)
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Filing 79
ORDER, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs Tracy Caekaert and Camillia Mapley's #58 Motion to Compel re the Hardin Congregation Subpoena is STAYED pending the Court's in camera review of the documents. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Hardin Congregation must produce an unredacted version of all documents described in the Privilege Log (Doc. 59-3), except documents 2 and 3, for the Court's review within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 6/30/2021. (EMH)
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Filing 78
MINUTE ENTRYMinute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Susan P. Watters: MOTION HEARING held on 6/23/2021 re #56 MOTION to Compel Jurisdictional Discovery Responses and for Costs and Fees filed by Camillia Mapley, Tracy Caekaert. Present in the courtroom on behalf of Plaintiffs attorneys Ryan Shaffer, Robert Stepans, law student Katy Gannon. Appearing on behalf of defendants attorneys Aaron Dunn, Jon Wilson, Joel Taylor (by phone). This is the time set for oral argument on Plaintiffs Motion to Compel Jurisdictional Discovery Responses and For Costs and Fees. Arguments made by both sides. The Judge will take the motion under advisement. Hearing commenced at 9:35 am and concluded at 10:52 am. (Court Reporter Rich Mattson.) (Law Clerk: C. Thingvold), (Hearing held in Billings-SMC) (AMC)
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Filing 77
ORDER GRANTING #76 Motion Pro Hac Vice Counsel to Appear Remotely at Oral Argument. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 6/21/2021. (AMC)
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Filing 76
Unopposed MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Counsel to Appear Remotely at Oral Argument Jon A. Wilson appearing for Defendants Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc., Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Wilson, Jon)
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Filing 75
MINUTE ENTRYMinute EntryMOTION HEARING held on 6/2/2021 re #58 MOTION to Compel the Hardin Congregation Subpoena filed by Camillia Mapley, Tracy Caekaert. Present in the courtroom on behalf of Plaintiffs attorneys James Murnion, Ryan Shaffer and law student Katy Gannon. Appearing on behalf of defendants, intervenor defendant attorneys Kevin Funyak, Jon Wilson, Aaron Dunn, Joel Taylor (by phone). This is the time for oral argument on Plaintiffs Motion to Compel Subpoena. Arguments made and Judge will take the motion under advisement.Hearing commenced at 9:30 am and concluded at 10:32 am. (Court Reporter Becky Sabo.) (Law Clerk: C. Thingvold), (Hearing held in Billings-SMC) (AMC)
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Filing 74
Order, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants Watch Tower Bible and Tract of Pennsylvania and Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.'s #73 MOTION for Hearing re #56 MOTION to Compel Jurisdictional Discovery Responses and for Costs and Fees is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that oral argument hearing is set for 6/23/2021 at 9:30 AM. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 5/26/2021. (EMH)
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Filing 73
MOTION for Hearing re #56 MOTION to Compel Jurisdictional Discovery Responses and for Costs and Fees Jon A. Wilson appearing for Defendants Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc., Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. (Wilson, Jon)
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Filing 72
REPLY to Response to Motion re #56 MOTION to Compel Jurisdictional Discovery Responses and for Costs and Fees filed by Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 1972 Organization for Kingdom-Preaching and Disciple-Making, #2 Exhibit 2 Excerpts from Depo. of James Rowland, #3 Exhibit 3 2021-04-28 WTPA's 2nd Supp Responses to Pls 3rd Set of Jurisdictional Discovery) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 71
Order Setting: Oral argument re [ #58 MOTION to Compel the Hardin Congregation Subpoena filed by Hardin Congregation. Hearing set for 6/2/2021 at 09:30 AM in Billings, MT before Judge Susan P. Watters. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 5/18/2021. (EMH)
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Filing 70
MOTION for Hearing re #58 MOTION to Compel the Hardin Congregation Subpoena Kevin M. Funyak appearing for Intervenor Hardin Congregation (Funyak, Kevin)
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Filing 69
REPLY to Response to Motion re #58 MOTION to Compel the Hardin Congregation Subpoena filed by Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley. (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 68
RESPONSE to Motion re #58 MOTION to Compel the Hardin Congregation Subpoena Joinder in Doc. 66 filed by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc., Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.. (Wilson, Jon)
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Filing 67
RESPONSE to Motion re #56 MOTION to Compel Jurisdictional Discovery Responses and for Costs and Fees filed by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc., Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Joint Jurisdictional Discovery Plan, #2 Exhibit January 22, 2021 Correspondence, #3 Exhibit February 12, 2021 Correspondence, #4 Exhibit March 22, 2021 Correspondence, #5 Exhibit April 8, 2021 Correspondence, #6 Exhibit WTNY Resp. to 1st J. Disc, #7 Exhibit WTPA Resp. to 2nd J. Disc, #8 Exhibit WTNY Resp. to 2nd J. Disc, #9 Exhibit WTPA Resp. to 3rd J. Disc) (Wilson, Jon)
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Filing 66
Brief Opposing Plaintiff's re #58 MOTION to Compel the Hardin Congregation Subpoena filed by Intervenor Hardin Congregation. (EMH)
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Filing 65
ORDER granting Hardin Congregation's 63] Motion to Intervene. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 5/5/2021. (EMH)
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Filing 64
Brief/Memorandum in Support re #63 MOTION to Intervene filed by Hardin Congregation. (EMH) (Main Document 64 replaced on 5/4/2021) (EMH).
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Filing 63
MOTION to Intervene Kevin M. Funyak appearing for Intervenor Hardin Congregation . (1) Opposition Brief) (EMH).
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Filing 62
ORDER granting #61 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #56 MOTION to Compel Jurisdictional Discovery Responses and for Costs and Fees. READ ORDER FOR RESPONSE DEADLINES. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 4/29/2021. (EMH)
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Filing 61
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Briefs to Motion to Compel Jurisdictional Discovery Responses Jon A. Wilson appearing for Defendants Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc., Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Wilson, Jon)
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Filing 60
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley re #59 Brief/Memorandum in Support, #58 MOTION to Compel the Hardin Congregation Subpoena (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 59
Brief/Memorandum in Support re #58 MOTION to Compel the Hardin Congregation Subpoena filed by Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 2021-01-11 SDT to Hardin Congregation, #2 Exhibit 2 2021-02-11 Hardin Congregation Response to SDT, #3 Exhibit 3 Privilege Log) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 58
MOTION to Compel the Hardin Congregation Subpoena Ryan R. Shaffer appearing for Plaintiffs Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 57
Brief/Memorandum in Support re #56 MOTION to Compel Jurisdictional Discovery Responses and for Costs and Fees filed by Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A March 8, 2021 WTPAs Resp. to Plfs. RFP No. 61, #2 Exhibit B March 22, 2021 Brown Law Firm Correspondence, #3 Exhibit C Excerpts from 1972 Kingdom Ministry School Course, #4 Exhibit D November 1, 1995 WTPA Letter to All Bodies of Elders, #5 Exhibit E March 8, 2021 WTPAs Resp to RFPs 73 78; April 19, 2021 WTPAs Supp. Resp. to RFPs 76, 78, #6 Exhibit F Def. WTNYs Ans. to Plfs. Ints. 6, 7, #7 Exhibit G Excerpts from December 15, 1997 Branch Organization manual, #8 Exhibit H March 8, 2021 WTNYs Ans. to Plfs. Int. No. 9, 15;December 29, 2020 WTPAs Ans. to Plfs. Int. No. 25, 26; WTPAs Supp. Ans. to Plfs Int. No. 26, #9 Exhibit I S-2B Form re Servant Recommendation Form, #10 Exhibit J March 8, 2021 Def. WTPAs Ans. to RFA No. 4, 6, 7, #11 Exhibit K December 29, 2020 WTPAs Ans. to Plfs. RFA No.14, #12 Exhibit L March 8, 2021 WTPAs Ans. to Plfs. RFA No. 26) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 56
MOTION to Compel Jurisdictional Discovery Responses and for Costs and Fees Ryan R. Shaffer appearing for Plaintiffs Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 55
ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the deadline for completion of depositions, currently set for April 30, 2021 is VACATED pending resolution of Plaintiffs' forthcoming written discovery motion. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 4/13/2021. (EMH)
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Filing 54
NOTICE by Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley PLAINTIFFS' NOTICE OF WRITTEN DISCOVERY AND ASSOCIATED CONFERRAL EFFORTS (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 53
ORDER SETTING ( Telephonic Status Conference set for 4/13/2021 at 09:30 AM in Billings, MT before Judge Susan P. Watters.) GRANTED #52 Unopposed MOTION for Hearing (Status Conference) filed by Camillia Mapley, Tracy Caekaert. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 3/29/2021. (AMC)
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Filing 52
Unopposed MOTION for Hearing (Status Conference) Ryan R. Shaffer appearing for Plaintiffs Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 51
ORDER GRANTING #50 Motion for Protective Order Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 3/23/2021. (AMC)
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Filing 50
Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order Guy W. Rogers appearing for Defendants Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc., Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc., Cross Claimants Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc., Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-Stipulated Protective Order, #2 Text of Proposed Order) (Rogers, Guy)
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Filing 49
ORDER GRANTING #48 Motion to Amend Jurisdictional Discovery Scheduling Order Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 2/26/2021. (AMC)
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Filing 48
Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct #42 Order Jurisdictional Discovery Scheduling Order Ryan R. Shaffer appearing for Plaintiffs Tracy Caekaert, Camillia Mapley (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 47
ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall be permitted to conduct discovery into WTPA's and WTNY's corporate relationshipt from 1973 to 1992. WTPA's arguments to restrict the scope of discovery (Doc #38 at 9) is DENIED. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 11/30/2020. (EMH)
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Filing 46
Letter received in the mail from pro se defendant Bruce Mapley (EMH)
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Filing 45
NOTICE : CONSENT TO ELECTRONIC SERVICE by Bruce Mapley, Sr (CM ECF updated to add Bruce Mapley to electronic service) (EMH)
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Filing 44
Brief/Response to Order re #42 Order Plaintiffs' Brief Re: Scope of Jurisdictional Discovery filed by Tracy Caekaert, Camilla Mapley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A 1977-12-15 Branch Organization, #2 Exhibit B 1972-10 Kingdom Ministry School Course, #3 Exhibit C 1989-12-01 Watchtower Magazine, #4 Exhibit D 1999-01-21 WTBT PA Lrt. to Elders re Child Abuse) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 43
NOTICE of Appearance by Aaron M. Dunn on behalf of Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc., Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. (Dunn, Aaron)
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Filing 42
JURISDICTIONAL DISCOVERY SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 10/14/2020. (EMH) Modified on 10/22/2020 Copy Order mailed to pro se party Bruce Mapley(EMH).
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Filing 41
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Susan P. Watters: Telephonic Pretrial Conference held on 10/8/2020. (Law Clerk: C.Thingvold), (EMH)
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Filing 40
PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL STATEMENT by Tracy Caekaert, Camilla Mapley. (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 39
PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL STATEMENT by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.. (Rogers, Guy)
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Filing 38
PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL STATEMENT by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc.. (Rogers, Guy)
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Remark: PHV attorney Joel Taylor is now registered with CM ECF and can receive electronic notices in this case. (EMH)
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Filing 37
STATEMENT of Inability to Stipulate to Any Facts by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc., Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.. (Rogers, Guy)
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Filing 36
JOINT DISCOVERY PLAN by Tracy Caekaert, Camilla Mapley. (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 35
Remark: CM ECF Registration letter mailed to admitted PHV attorney Joel M. Taylor. (mailed with copy of Order granting appearance) (EMH)
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Filing 34
ORDER granting defendant's Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc., and Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvanias #33 Motion to Admit Joel M. Taylor to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 9/15/2020. (S.N. contacted to add attorney to database) (EMH)
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Filing 33
Unopposed MOTION Joel M. Taylor to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 255 receipt number 0977-2542754.) Jon A. Wilson appearing for Defendants Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc., Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-Declaration--Joel M. Taylor, #2 Exhibit 2-Proposed Order) (Wilson, Jon)
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Filing 32
ORDER PROVIDING FOR JURISDICTIONAL DISCOVERY - READ ORDER FOR DETAILS (Preliminary Pretrial Statement due by 10/1/2020., Joint Discovery Plan due by 9/24/2020., Statement of Stipulated Facts due by 10/1/2020., Telephonic Pretrial Conference set for 10/8/2020 at 09:30 AM in Billings, MT before Judge Susan P. Watters.) Granting: #28 MOTION to Supplement Record Re: Plaintiffs' Response to Defendant WTPA's Motion to Dismiss filed by Camilla Mapley, Tracy Caekaert. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 8/14/2020. (AMC) Modified on 10/22/2020 Copy of Order mailed with document 42 (EMH).
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Filing 31
RESPONSE to Motion re #28 MOTION to Supplement Record Re: Plaintiffs' Response to Defendant WTPA's Motion to Dismiss filed by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc.. (Rogers, Guy)
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Filing 30
NOTICE by Tracy Caekaert, Camilla Mapley Notice of Service of Previously Filed Documents to Unrepresented Party (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 29
Brief/Memorandum in Support re #28 MOTION to Supplement Record Re: Plaintiffs' Response to Defendant WTPA's Motion to Dismiss filed by Tracy Caekaert, Camilla Mapley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A 1997-03-04 WBTS Ltr to Elders re Child Abusers, #2 Exhibit B 1987-05-15 WBTS Ltr. to Elders re Ecclesiastical Priv., #3 Exhibit C 1995-01-02 WBTS Ltr to Elders re Pre. App to Gilead School, #4 Exhibit D 1995-01-11 WBTS Ltr to Elder re Victims of Child Abuse, #5 Exhibit E Pl's Supp. Exhibit in Support of Mt for Leave to File 2nd Amended Complaint and to Add WBTS of PA) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 28
MOTION to Supplement Record Re: Plaintiffs' Response to Defendant WTPA's Motion to Dismiss Ryan R. Shaffer appearing for Plaintiffs Tracy Caekaert, Camilla Mapley (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 27
ANSWER to #22 Amended Complaint, , CROSSCLAIM against Bruce Mapley, Sr by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.. (Wilson, Jon)
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Filing 26
NOTICE of Filing Exhibits Second Affidavit of Philip Brumley re: #25 Brief/Memorandum in Support (Wilson, Jon)
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Filing 25
Brief/Memorandum in Support re #13 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc.. (Wilson, Jon)
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Filing 24
SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 3/21/2022 at 01:30 PM in Billings, MT before Judge Susan P. Watters. Jury Trial set for 4/4/2022 at 09:00 AM in Billings, MT before Judge Susan P. Watters. Amended Pleadings due by 1/15/2021. Discovery due by 12/1/2021. Motions due by 1/3/2022. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 3/7/2022. READ ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 7/21/2020. (EMH) Modified on 7/22/2020 Order mailed to pro se party Bruce Mapley Sr (EMH).
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MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Susan P. Watters: Telephonic Pretrial Conference held on 7/21/2020. (Law Clerk: C. Thingvold), (EMH)
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Filing 23
PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL STATEMENT by Tracy Caekaert, Camilla Mapley. (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 22
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Tracy Caekaert, Camilla Mapley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - 2020-03-26 Shirley Gibson Signed Affidavit, #2 Exhibit B - 2020-04-14 James Rowland Signed Affidavit, #3 Exhibit C 2020-04-15 Mark O'Donnell Signed Affidavit w Ex. A, #4 Exhibit D - R.C.M. 10-1304) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 21
RESPONSE to Motion re #13 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Tracy Caekaert, Camilla Mapley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Website Example, #2 Exhibit B - Examples of written church policies, #3 Exhibit C - September 18, 1970 Ltr. from WTPA, #4 Exhibit D - May 9, 2002 Ltr. from WTPA to BBC Panorama) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 20
ERRATA #1 Complaint, . (Attachments: #1 2020-04-15 Mark O'Donnell Signed Affidavit w Ex. A) (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 19
PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL STATEMENT by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.. (Rogers, Guy)
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Filing 18
STATEMENT of Inability to Stipulate to Any Facts by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.. (Rogers, Guy)
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Filing 17
JOINT DISCOVERY PLAN by Tracy Caekaert, Camilla Mapley. (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 16
NOTICE by Tracy Caekaert, Camilla Mapley Joint Notice of Related Case (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 15
ANSWER to #1 Complaint, with Jury Demand , CROSSCLAIM against Bruce Mapley, Sr by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.. (Rogers, Guy)
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Filing 14
Brief/Memorandum in Support re #13 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 Brumley Affidavit) (Rogers, Guy)
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Filing 13
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Guy W. Rogers appearing for Defendant Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc. (Rogers, Guy)
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Filing 12
Letter received in the mail from Defendant Bruce Mapley (EMH)
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Filing 11
Letter received by SPW Chambers from Defendant Bruce Mapley Sr. (EMH)
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Filing 10
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Tracy Caekaert, Camilla Mapley. Bruce Mapley, Sr served on 5/14/2020, answer due 6/4/2020. (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 9
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Tracy Caekaert, Camilla Mapley. Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc. served on 5/5/2020, answer due 6/22/2020. (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 8
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Tracy Caekaert, Camilla Mapley. Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. served on 5/5/2020, answer due 6/22/2020. (Shaffer, Ryan)
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Filing 7
PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL CONFERENCE ORDERPreliminary Pretrial Statement due by 7/13/2020. Joint Discovery Plan due by 7/6/2020. Statement of Stipulated Facts due by 7/13/2020. Telephonic Pretrial Conference set for 7/20/2020 at 01:00 PM in Billings, MT before Judge Susan P. Watters. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 5/20/2020. (Copy Order mailed to pro se party Bruce Mapley, Sr.) (EMH)
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Filing 6
ORDER granting #5 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc. answer due 6/22/2020; Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. answer due 6/22/2020. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 5/20/2020. (EMH)
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Filing 5
NOTICE of Appearance by Jon A. Wilson on behalf of Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc., Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Wilson, Jon) Modified on 5/20/2020 (EMH).
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Filing 4
Letter from deputy clerk. Sent via email to Mr. Mapley. (JEH)
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Filing 3
Letter from Defendant Bruce Mapley Sr. (Attachments: #1 Summons returned) (EMH)
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Remark: Pro se defendant Bruce Mapley mailed a pro se filing information booklet from Billings Clerks office. (EMH)
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Filing 2
Summons Issued as to Bruce Mapley, Sr, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc., Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. (JEH)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against Bruce Mapley, Sr, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Inc., Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc., filed by Tracy Caekaert, Camilla Mapley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Civil Cover Sheet) (JEH)
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Filing fee: $ 400.00, receipt number 0977-2473378. (JEH)
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