Testerman et al v. NH Secretary of State et al
Plaintiff: Karen Testerman, Lynn-Diane Briggs and Wayne Paul Saya, Sr.
Defendant: NH Secretary of State and NH Republican State Committee
Other: Attorney Norman J Silber
Case Number: 1:2023cv00499
Filed: November 7, 2023
Court: US District Court for the District of New Hampshire
Presiding Judge: Andrea K Johnstone
Referring Judge: Joseph N Laplante
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Voting
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 5, 2024 Filing 66 Exhibit List for 1/5/2024 Evidentiary Hearing submitted NH Republican State Committee. (jb)
January 5, 2024 Filing 65 Exhibit List for 1/5/2024 Evidentiary Hearing submitted by Lynn-Diane Briggs, Wayne Paul Saya, Sr, Karen Testerman. (jb)
January 5, 2024 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph N. Laplante. EVIDENTIARY HEARING on the issue of standing held on 1/5/2024. Witnessess Appearing: Karen Testerman, Nikki McCarter, Lynn-Diane Briggs, Wayne Paul Saya, Sr. Evidence introduced. (Court Reporter: Liza W. Dubois) (Pltfs Atty: Karen Testerman, Lynn-Diane Briggs, Wayne Paul Saya, Sr.) (Defts Atty: Brendan Avery O'Donnell, Bryan K. Gould, Jacob Rhodes)(Total Hearing Time: 2 hours, 35 minutes) (jb)
January 3, 2024 Filing 64 Amended Witness List for 1/5/2024 Evidentiary Hearing by Lynn-Diane Briggs, Wayne Paul Saya, Sr, Karen Testerman. (Attachments: #1 Email re unable to file electronically)(jb)
January 3, 2024 Filing 63 Statement of Facts and Memorandum of Law in Support of 'Standing' by Lynn-Diane Briggs, Wayne Paul Saya, Sr, Karen Testerman (Attachments: #1 Email re unable to file electronically)(jb)
January 3, 2024 Filing 62 Request for Findings of Fact and Rulings of Law for January 5, 2024 Hearing by NH Republican State Committee. (Rhodes, Jacob)
January 3, 2024 Filing 61 Final Witness List for January 5, 2024 Hearing by NH Republican State Committee. (Rhodes, Jacob)
January 3, 2024 Filing 60 Final Witness List for January 5 2024 Jurisdictional Hearing by NH Secretary of State. (O'Donnell, Brendan)
January 3, 2024 Filing 59 Request for Findings of Fact and Rulings of Law by NH Secretary of State. (O'Donnell, Brendan)
January 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 58 ORDER granting #54 MOTION to Quash Plaintiff Testerman's Subpoena for Documents and sustaining defendant Ager's objection. So Ordered by Judge Joseph N. Laplante.(jb)
January 3, 2024 Opinion or Order ENDORSED ORDER reviewing #57 Status Report. Text of Order: Reviewed. So Ordered by Judge Joseph N. Laplante.(jb)
January 2, 2024 Filing 57 STATUS REPORT by NH Republican State Committee : Ongoing (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Saya Email to Gould, #2 Exhibit B - Gould Email to Saya, #3 Exhibit C - Testerman Subpoena to Ager, #4 Exhibit D - Rhodes Email to Testerman, #5 Exhibit E - Objection to Ager Subpoena)(Rhodes, Jacob)
January 2, 2024 NOTICE of Hearing. In Chambers Conference via video-conference set for 1/2/2024 at 03:00 PM before Judge Joseph N. Laplante.(jb)
January 2, 2024 Opinion or Order ENDORSED ORDER granting #56 Motion for Norman J. Silber to Withdraw as Attorney. Text of Order: Granted. So Ordered by Judge Joseph N. Laplante.(jb)
January 2, 2024 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph N. Laplante. IN CHAMBERS CONFERENCE held via video-conference on 1/2/2024. (Court Reporter: Brenda Hancock) (Pltfs Atty: Karen Testerman, Lynn-Diane Briggs, Wayne Paul Saya, Sr.) (Defts Atty: Brendan Avery O'Donnell, Bryan K. Gould, Jacob Rhodes)(Total Hearing Time: 46 minutes) (jb)
January 2, 2024 RESCHEDULING NOTICE of Hearing (time change only). Evidentiary Hearing reset for 1/5/2024 at 09:30 AM (from 1:30 PM) before Judge Joseph N. Laplante.(jb)
January 1, 2024 Filing 56 MOTION for Norman J. Silber to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Norman J Silber. Attorney Norman Jules Silber added to party Norman J Silber(pty:oth).Follow up on Objection on 1/16/2024. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion to Withdraw)(Silber, Norman)
December 31, 2023 Filing 55 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Norman Jules Silber on behalf of Norman J Silber (Silber, Norman)
December 29, 2023 Filing 54 MOTION to Quash Plaintiff Testerman's Subpoena for Documents filed by NH Secretary of State.Follow up on Objection on 1/12/2024. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(O'Donnell, Brendan)
December 29, 2023 RESCHEDULING HEARING NOTICE (to change presiding judge). Evidentiary Hearing set for 1/5/2024 at 01:30 PM before Judge Joseph N. Laplante.(jb)
December 28, 2023 Filing 53 Witness List for 1/5/2024 Evidentiary Hearing by Lynn-Diane Briggs, Wayne Paul Saya, Sr, Karen Testerman. (jb)
December 28, 2023 Filing 52 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by NH Republican State Committee.Follow up on Objection on 1/11/2024. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(Rhodes, Jacob)
December 28, 2023 Filing 51 RESPONSE re #40 Plaintiff Wayne Paul Saya, Sr. Second Amended Motion for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief - To Conform to Corrections Made Within the Amended Complaint as Jointed by Plaintiff filed by NH Secretary of State. (O'Donnell, Brendan) Modified on 12/29/2023 correct document association (jb).
December 28, 2023 Filing 50 OBJECTION to #40 Plaintiff Wayne Paul Saya, Sr. Second Amended Motion for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief - To Conform to Corrections Made Within the Amended Complaint as Joined by Plaintiff filed by NH Republican State Committee. Follow up on Reply on 1/4/2024. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Rhodes, Jacob) Modified on 12/29/2023 to correct document association. (jb).
December 28, 2023 Filing 49 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint, ECF 32-1) filed by NH Secretary of State.Follow up on Objection on 1/11/2024. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law)(O'Donnell, Brendan)
December 28, 2023 ENDORSED ORDER granting #43 Pro Se Motion to Participate in Electronic Filing. Text of Order: Granted. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(jb)
December 28, 2023 ENDORSED ORDER granting #44 Pro Se Motion to Participate in Electronic Filing. Text of Order: Granted. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(jb)
December 28, 2023 ENDORSED ORDER granting #35 MOTION by Pro Se Plaintiff "Wayne Paul Saya, Sr." for Joinder as a Plaintiff in #32 Motion for Leave to File for Leave of the Court to File Motion to Amend Complaint Text of Order: Granted. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(jb)
December 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 48 PROCEDURAL ORDER re January 5, 2024 hearing. Hearing will be limited to the issue of plaintiffs' standing. Filing requirements and deadlines set in Order issued December 21, 2023 (doc. no. #46 ) are suspended. On or before January 3, 2024, parties to file witness list, exhibit list and proposed findings of fact and rulings of law in this case as outlined. So Ordered by Judge Joseph N. Laplante.(jb)
December 26, 2023 NOTICE of Hearing. PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Hearing set for 1/5/2024 01:30 PM before US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. (bd)
December 26, 2023 CORRECTED HEARING NOTICE (to correct hearing type). Evidentiary Hearing set for 1/5/2024 01:30 PM before US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. (bd)
December 26, 2023 Opinion or Order ENDORSED ORDER granting #47 MOTION for Leave of the Court to File this Late Objection with Memorandum to Defendant Secretary of State's Motion to Dismiss and to Join with Defendant Chris Ager's Motion to Dismiss. Text of Order: Granted. The court construes the pleading (doc. no. #47 ) as the objection to the pending motions to dismiss (doc. no. #27 and #28 ). So Ordered by Judge Joseph N. Laplante.(jb)
December 22, 2023 Filing 47 MOTION for Leave of the Court to File this Late Objection with Memorandum to Defendant Secretary of State's Motion to Dismiss and to Join with Defendant Chris Ager's Motion to Dismiss filed by Lynn-Diane Briggs, Wayne Paul Saya, Sr, Karen Testerman.(jb)
December 22, 2023 ENDORSED ORDER granting #32 Assented to MOTION for Leave of the Court to File Motion to Amend Complaint; granting in part and denying in part #40 Plaintiff Wayne Paul Saya, Sr. Second Amended Motion for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief - To Conform to Corrections Made Within the Amended Complaint as Joined by Plaintiff; granting #33 Assented to MOTION by Pro Se Plaintiff "Lynn-Diane Briggs" for Joinder as a Pro Se Plaintiff in the Amended Complaint of Karen Testerman in Above-Named Non-Class Action; #41 Plaintiff "Karen Testerman" Assented to Motion for Joinder; granting #42 Plaintiff "Lynn-Diane Briggs" Assented to Motion for Joinder; denying as moot #29 Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint; denying as moot #16 MOTION of "Karen Testerman" for Extension of Time to File Motion for Expedited Consideration For Preliminary Injunctive Relief; denying as moot #30 Assented to MOTION for Joinder as Pro Se Plaintiff in the Amended Complaint; denying as moot #31 Assented to MOTION for Joinder as a Pro Se Plaintiff in the Amended Complaint; denying as moot #18 Partially Assented to MOTION to Extend Time to Object/Respond; denying as moot #36 Partially Assented to MOTION to Extend Time to Object/Respond to Motions for Preliminary Injunctions. Text of Order: Plaintiff Karen Testerman's Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint (32) is GRANTED. ECF No. 32-1 is the operative complaint. Plaintiff Wayne Saya's Second Amended Motion for Expedited Consideration (40) is GRANTED to the extent that ECF No. 40-1 is the operative motion for preliminary injunction, and is otherwise DENIED. Plaintiff Lynn-Diane Briggs' Motion for Joinder (33) is GRANTED. Plaintiff Karen Testerman's Motion for Joinder (41) is GRANTED. Plaintiff Lynn-Diane Briggs' Motion for Joinder (42) is Granted. Plaintiff Wayne Saya's Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint (29) is DENIED as moot. Plaintiff Karen Testerman's Motion to Extend Time (16) is DENIED as moot. Plaintiff Karen Testerman's Motion for Joinder (30) is DENIED as moot. Plaintiff Lynn-Diane Briggs' Motion for Joinder (31) is DENIED as moot. Defendants' Motions to Extend Time (18) and (36) are DENIED as moot. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(jb)
December 22, 2023 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #9 MOTION for Protective Order Governing Confidential Documents and Information; denying without prejudice #11 MOTION for Protective Order Governing Confidential Documents and Information; denying #12 MOTION for the Court to Take Judicial Notice, by Recognizing Plaintiff Karen Testerman Will Not Be Requesting a Protective Order Governing Confidential Documents and Information; denying as moot #15 MOTION of "Karen Testerman" For the Court to Waive Rule 6 Time Requirements for Defendants to File Their Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint; denying as moot #17 MOTION of "Lynn-Diane Briggs" for the Court to Waive Rule 6 Time Requirements for Defendants to File Their Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint. Text of Order: Plaintiff Wayne Saya's and Plaintiff Diane-Lynn Briggs' Motions for Protective Order (9) and (11) are DENIED without prejudice as premature. Protective Orders govern the confidentiality of materials produced during discovery. See LR 26.2. Plaintiff Karen Testerman's Motion for Judicial Notice (12) is DENIED, as the subject matter of the motion is not appropriate for judicial notice. See Fed. R. Evid. 201. Plaintiff Karen Testerman's Motion to Waive Rule 6 Time Requirements (15) is DENIED as moot, in light of the court's December 21, 2023, scheduling order. Plaintiff Lynn-Diane Briggs' Motion to Waive Rule 6 Time Requirements (17) is DENIED as moot for the same reason. So Ordered. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(jb)
December 22, 2023 ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #19 Plaintiff "Karen Testerman" Motion for Leave Requesting the Court to Dismiss her Non-Complying Motion for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief and Allow Plaintiff's Motion of the Same Title with Accompanying Declaration to Serve as Being Seperated from the Non-Complying Class; denying as moot #20 Plaintiff "Karen Testerman" Amended Motion and Memorandum for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunction; denying as moot #21 AMENDED MOTION for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief; denying as moot #22 Amended Motion of "Lynn-Diane Briggs" for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief; denying #24 MOTION for the Court to Take Judicial Notice Plaintiff "Karen Testerman" is Currently Challenging Defendant Chris Ager Counsel as a Conflict of Interest in This Current Federal Court Action Text of Order: Plaintiff Karen Testerman's Motion for Leave to File (19) is DENIED as moot. Plaintiff Karen Testerman's Amended Motion to Expedite (20), plaintiff Wayne Saya's Amended Motion to Expedite (21), and Plaintiff Lynn-Diane Briggs' Amended Motion to Expedite (22) are DENIED as moot. Plaintiff Karen Testerman's Motion for the Court to Take Judicial Notice (24) is DENIED, as the subject matter of the motion is not appropriate for judicial notice. See Fed. R. Evid. 201. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(jb) Modified on 12/29/2023 to remove endorsed order duplicate text: (jb).
December 21, 2023 Filing 46 PROCEDURAL ORDER re 1/5/2024 Preliminary Injunction Motion Hearing. Timelines and Statement of Fact deadlines as outlined by 1/2/2024. Witness Lists by 12/28/2023. Exhibit Lists and Proposed Findings of Fact and Rulings of Law by 1/4/2024. Plaintiff to file proposed order as outlined by 1/4/2024. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(jb)
December 21, 2023 Filing 45 PROCEDURAL ORDER re #27 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, #28 Motion to Dismiss; #32 Assented to MOTION for Leave of the Court to File Motion to Amend Complaint and #40 Plaintiff Wayne Paul Saya, Sr. Second Amended Motion for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief - To Conform to Corrections Made Within the Amended Complaint as Joined by Plaintiff. Plaintiffs' response to pending motions to dismiss (doc. nos. #27 and #28 ) due by 12/22/2023. Responses to Amended Complaint (doc. no. #32 ) due 12/28/2023 and Responses to Motion for Preliminary Injunction (doc. no. #40 ) due by 1/4/2024. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(jb)
December 21, 2023 Minute Entry for proceedings held before US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE held on 12/21/2023. Scheduling order to issue. (Pltfs Atty: Karen Testerman, Lynn-Diane Briggs, Wayne Paul Saya, Sr.) (Defts Atty: Brendan Avery O'Donnell, Bryan K. Gould, Jacob Rhodes) (Tape #10:05; 10:33)(Total Hearing Time: 40 Min) (bd)
December 21, 2023 HEARING NOTICE re: #40 Plaintiff Wayne Paul Saya, Sr. Second Amended Motion for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief - To Conform to Corrections Made Within the Amended Complaint as Jointed by Plaintiff. Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction set for 1/5/2024 at 01:30 PM before Judge Joseph N. Laplante.(jb)
December 21, 2023 CORRECTED HEARING NOTICE (to correct presiding judge) re: #40 Plaintiff Wayne Paul Saya, Sr. Second Amended Motion for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief - To Conform to Corrections Made Within the Amended Complaint. Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction set for 1/5/2024 at 01:30 PM before US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(jb)
December 20, 2023 Filing 44 Pro Se Motion to Participate in Electronic Filing filed by Lynn-Diane Briggs.Follow up on Objection on 1/3/2024. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(jb)
December 20, 2023 Filing 43 Pro Se Motion to Participate in Electronic Filing filed by Karen Testerman.Follow up on Objection on 1/3/2024. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(jb)
December 19, 2023 Filing 39 OBJECTION to #24 MOTION for the Court to Take Judicial Notice Plaintiff "Karen Testerman" is Currently Challenging Defendant Chris Ager Counsel as a Conflict of Interest in This Current Federal Court Action filed by NH Republican State Committee. Follow up on Reply on 12/26/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Gould, Bryan)
December 18, 2023 Filing 42 Plaintiff "Lynn-Diane Briggs" Assented to Motion for Joinder in the #40 Amended Memorandum of Law of Plaintiff Wayne Paul Saya, Sr., in Support of his Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief filed by Lynn-Diane Briggs. (Attachments: #1 Assent to Joinder)(jb)
December 18, 2023 Filing 41 Plaintiff "Karen Testerman" Assented to Motion for Joinder in the #40 Amended Memorandum of Law of Plaintiff Wayne Paul Saya, Sr., in Support of his Amended Expedited Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief filed by Karen Testerman. (Attachments: #1 Assent to Joinder)(jb)
December 18, 2023 Filing 40 Plaintiff Wayne Paul Saya, Sr. Second Amended Motion for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief - To Conform to Corrections Made Within the Amended Complaint as Joined by Plaintiff filed by Wayne Paul Saya, Sr.Follow up on Objection on 1/2/2024. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law)(jb) .
December 18, 2023 Filing 38 NOTICE of Joinder in Defendant Chris Ager's Motion to Extend - ECF Doc 36 by NH Secretary of State.(O'Donnell, Brendan)
December 15, 2023 Filing 37 OBJECTION to #17 MOTION of "Lynn-Diane Briggs" for the Court to Waive Rule 6 Time Requirements for Defendants to File Their Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint filed by NH Republican State Committee. Follow up on Reply on 12/22/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Rhodes, Jacob)
December 15, 2023 Filing 36 Partially Assented to MOTION to Extend Time to Object/Respond to Motions for Preliminary Injunctions filed by NH Republican State Committee.Follow up on Objection on 12/29/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(Rhodes, Jacob)
December 13, 2023 Filing 35 MOTION by Pro Se Plaintiff "Wayne Paul Saya, Jr." for Joinder as a Plaintiff in #32 Assented to MOTION for Leave to File for Leave of the Court to File Motion to Amend Complaint filed by Wayne Paul Saya, Sr.Follow up on Objection on 12/27/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(jb)
December 13, 2023 Filing 34 OBJECTION to #15 MOTION of "Karen Testerman" For the Court to Waive Rule 6 Time Requirements for Defendants to File Their Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint filed by NH Republican State Committee. Follow up on Reply on 12/20/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Gould, Bryan)
December 13, 2023 Filing 33 Assented to MOTION by Pro Se Plaintiff "Lynn-Diane Briggs" for Joinder as a Pro Se Plaintiff in the Amended Complaint of Karen Testerman in Above-Named Non-Class Action re: #32 Assented to MOTION for Leave to File for Leave of the Court to File Motion to Amend Complaint filed by Lynn-Diane Briggs. (Attachments: #1 Email confirming assent of defendants)(jb)
December 13, 2023 Filing 32 Assented to MOTION for Leave of the Court to File Motion to Amend Complaint filed by Karen Testerman. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit Email confirming assent of defendants)(jb)
December 11, 2023 Filing 31 Assented to MOTION for Joinder as a Pro Se Plaintiff in the Amended Complaint of Wayne Paul Saya, Sr. in the Above-Named Non-Class Action re: #29 Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint and Prayer for Declaratory and Preliminary Injunctive Relief filed by Lynn-Diane Briggs. (Attachments: #1 Email confirming assent of defendants)(jb)
December 11, 2023 Filing 30 Assented to MOTION for Joinder as Pro Se Plaintiff in the Amended Complaint of Wayne Paul Saya, Sr. in Above-Named Non-Class Action re: #29 Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint and Prayer for Declaratory and Preliminary Injunctive Relief filed by Karen Testerman. (Attachments: #1 Email confirming assent of defendants)(jb)
December 11, 2023 Filing 29 Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint and Prayer for Declaratory and Preliminary Injunctive Relief filed by Wayne Paul Saya, Sr. (Attachments: #1 Motion to Amend Complaint, #2 Amended Complaint, #3 Email confirming assent of defendants)(jb)
December 8, 2023 Filing 28 MOTION to Dismiss for lack of standing and failure to state a claim filed by NH Republican State Committee.Follow up on Objection on 12/22/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Dismissal)(Rhodes, Jacob)
December 6, 2023 Filing 27 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by NH Secretary of State.Follow up on Objection on 12/20/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law in support of secretary of state's motion to dismiss)(O'Donnell, Brendan)
December 6, 2023 Filing 23 Assented to MOTION to Extend Time to Answer to December 8, 2023 filed by NH Republican State Committee.(Rhodes, Jacob)
December 6, 2023 ENDORSED ORDER granting #23 Assented to MOTION to Extend Time to Answer to December 8, 2023 re #1 Complaint. Text of Order: Granted. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. Answer Follow Up on 12/8/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(jb)
December 6, 2023 NOTICE of Conference. Case Management Conference set for 12/18/2023 10:00 AM before US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. (bd)
December 6, 2023 RESCHEDULING NOTICE of Hearing. Case Management Conference set for 12/21/2023 10:00 AM before US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. (bd)
December 5, 2023 Filing 26 Plaintiff "Wayne Paul Saya, Sr." Motion for Leave Requesting the Court to Dismiss His Non-Complying Motion for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief and Allow Plaintiff's Later-Filed Motion of the Same Title with Accompanying Declaration to Serve as Being Seperated from the Non-Complying Class filed by Wayne Paul Saya, Sr.Follow up on Objection on 12/19/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(jb)
December 5, 2023 Filing 25 Plaintiff "Lynn-Diane Briggs" Motion for Leave Requesting the Court to Dismiss Her Non-Complying Motion for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief and Allow Plaintiff's Later-Filed Motion of the Same Title with Accompanying Declaration to Serve as Being Seperated from the Non-Complying Class filed by Lynn-Diane Briggs.Follow up on Objection on 12/19/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(jb)
December 5, 2023 Filing 24 MOTION for the Court to Take Judicial Notice Plaintiff "Karen Testerman" is Currently Challenging Defendant Chris Ager Counsel as a Conflict of Interest in This Current Federal Court Action filed by Karen Testerman.Follow up on Objection on 12/19/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(jb)
December 5, 2023 Filing 22 Amended Motion of "Lynn-Diane Briggs" for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief filed by Lynn-Diane Briggs. Follow up on Objection on 12/19/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Lynn-Diane Briggs, #2 Exhibit List to Exhibits, #3 Exhibit A - 9/13/23 Memorandum to City and Town Clerks and Supervisors of the Checklist, #4 Exhibit B - 10/12/23 Email, #5 Exhibit C -10/11/23 Article, #6 Exhibit D - 10/6/23 Letter to Chris Ager)(jb) Modified on 12/6/2023 to add Exhibit D description (jb).
December 5, 2023 ENDORSED ORDER granting #10 MOTION for Leave to Amend Motion for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief.. Text of Order: Granted. The deputy clerk shall re-docket the amended motion and any exhibits attached to the Motion for Leave to File using the appropriate event in CMECF. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(jb)
December 4, 2023 Filing 21 AMENDED MOTION for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief filed by Wayne Paul Saya, Sr. Follow up on Objection on 12/18/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Wayne Paul Saya, Sr., #2 Exhibit to Declaration of Wayne Paul Saya, Sr. - CV, #3 Exhibit List to Amended Motion, #4 Exhibit A - 9/13/23 Memorandum to City and Town Clerks and Supervisors of the Checklist, #5 Exhibit B - 10/12/23 Email, #6 Exhibit C - 10/11/23 Article, #7 Exhibit D - 10/6/23 Letter to Chris Ager)(jb)
December 4, 2023 ENDORSED ORDER granting #5 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Motion for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief.. Text of Order: Granted. The deputy clerk shall re-docket the amended motion and any exhibits attached to the Motion for Leave to File using the appropriate event in CMECF. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(jb)
December 4, 2023 Filing 19 Plaintiff "Karen Testerman" Motion for Leave Requesting the Court to Dismiss her Non-Complying Motion for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief and Allow Plaintiff's Motion of the Same Title with Accompanying Declaration to Serve as Being Seperated from the Non-Complying Class filed by Karen Testerman. Served on 12/4/2023.Follow up on Objection on 12/18/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(jb)
December 1, 2023 Filing 20 Plaintiff "Karen Testerman" Amended Motion and Memorandum for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunction filed by Karen Testerman. Served on 12/1/2023. Follow up on Objection on 12/15/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: #1 Declaration of "Karen Testerman" in Support of Plaintiff's Amended Motion and Memorandum for Expedited Injunctive Relief, #2 Exhibit Exhibit List to Exhibits, #3 Exhibit A-Memo dated 9/13/23 from Scanlan to City and Town Clerk's, #4 Exhibit B-Email dated 10/9/23 from Scanlan re Norman Silber's request, #5 Exhibit C-NH news article, #6 Exhibit D-Letter from Testerman to Ager, #7 Exhibit E-NH GOP Annual Meeting 1/28/23, #8 Exhibit F-Testerman Letter dated 10/5/23 to Ager, #9 Exhibit G-Testerman email dated 10/5/23 to Ager, #10 Exhibit H - Testerman Letter dated 10/6/23 to Ager, #11 Exhibit I-10/11/23 NH Bulletin News Article)(jb)
November 29, 2023 Filing 18 Partially Assented to MOTION to Extend Time to Object/Respond to #2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction to December 6, 2023 filed by NH Secretary of State.Follow up on Objection on 12/13/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(O'Donnell, Brendan)
November 29, 2023 Filing 17 MOTION of "Lynn-Diane Briggs" for the Court to Waive Rule 6 Time Requirements for Defendants to File Their Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Lynn-Diane Briggs. Follow up on Objection on 12/13/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(jb)
November 27, 2023 Filing 16 MOTION of "Karen Testerman" for Extension of Time to File Motion for Expedited Consideration For Preliminary Injunctive Relief, with Sworn Declaration filed by Karen Testerman.Follow up on Objection on 12/11/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(jb) (jb). Modified on 11/28/2023 to add document (jb).
November 27, 2023 Filing 15 MOTION of "Karen Testerman" For the Court to Waive Rule 6 Time Requirements for Defendants to File Their Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Karen Testerman.Follow up on Objection on 12/11/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(jb)
November 21, 2023 Filing 14 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jacob Rhodes on behalf of NH Republican State Committee Attorney Jacob Rhodes added to party NH Republican State Committee(pty:dft).(Rhodes, Jacob)
November 21, 2023 Filing 13 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Bryan K. Gould on behalf of NH Republican State Committee Attorney Bryan K. Gould added to party NH Republican State Committee(pty:dft).(Gould, Bryan)
November 21, 2023 Filing 12 MOTION for the Court to Take Judicial Notice, by Recognizing Plaintiff Karen Testerman Will Not Be Requesting a Protective Order Governing Confidential Documents and Information filed by Karen Testerman.Follow up on Objection on 12/5/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(jb)
November 20, 2023 Filing 11 MOTION for Protective Order Governing Confidential Documents and Information filed by Lynn-Diane Briggs.Follow up on Objection on 12/4/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Protective Order Governing Confidential Documents and Information, #2 Certificate of Service)(jb)
November 20, 2023 Filing 10 MOTION for Leave to Amend Motion for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief filed by Lynn-Diane Briggs.Follow up on Objection on 12/4/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Amended Motion of "Lynn-Diane Briggs" for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief, #2 Exhibit Declaration of Lynn-Diane Briggs in Support of My Amended Motion for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief, #3 Exhibit Exhibit List to Amended Motion, #4 Exhibit A - 9/13/23 Memorandum to City and Town Clerks and Supervisors of the Checklist, #5 Exhibit B - 10/12/23 Email, #6 Exhibit C - 10/11/23 Article, #7 Exhibit D - 10/6/23 Letter to Chris Ager)(jb)
November 20, 2023 Filing 9 MOTION for Protective Order Governing Confidential Documents and Information filed by Wayne Paul Saya, Sr. Follow up on Objection on 12/4/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Protective Order Governing Confidential Documents and Information, #2 Certificate of Service)(jb)
November 20, 2023 Filing 8 Addendum/ to #5 MOTION for Leave to File Amend Motion for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief by Wayne Paul Saya, Sr. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - 9/13/23 Memorandum to City and Town Clerks and Supervisors of the Checklist, #2 Exhibit B - 10/12/23 Email, #3 Exhibit C - 10/11/23 Article, #4 Exhibit D - 10/6/23 Letter to Chris Ager, #5 Exhibit Declaration of Wayne Paul Saya, Sr., #6 Exhibit Wayne P. Saya, Sr. Curriculum Vitae, #7 Certificate of Service)(jb)
November 17, 2023 Filing 5 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Motion for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief filed by Wayne Paul Saya, Sr. Follow up on Objection on 12/1/2023. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Amended Motion for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunctive Relief)(jb)
November 16, 2023 Filing 7 Return of Service Executed as to NH Republican State Committee by All Plaintiffs. Served/Mailed on 11/15/2023. Answer Follow Up on 12/6/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(jb)
November 16, 2023 Filing 6 Return of Service Executed as to NH Secretary of State by All Plaintiffs. Served/Mailed on 11/15/2023. Answer Follow Up on 12/6/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(jb)
November 16, 2023 Filing 4 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Brendan Avery O'Donnell on behalf of NH Secretary of State Attorney Brendan Avery O'Donnell added to party NH Secretary of State(pty:dft).(O'Donnell, Brendan)
November 8, 2023 Filing 3 Summonses issued by mail as to NH Republican State Committee, NH Secretary of State. Counsel shall serve all documents in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. (Attachments: #1 Notice ECF)(ed)
November 8, 2023 NOTICE. This case has been designated for Electronic Case Filing. All further submissions shall be filed in compliance with the Administrative Procedures for Electronic Case Filing. Pro se litigants are not required to file electronically and may continue to file documents in paper format. Persons filing electronically are strongly encouraged to complete the interactive training modules available on the courts website. To access these modules, click #HERE. (ed)
November 7, 2023 Filing 2 MOTION for Expedited Consideration for Preliminary Injunction Relief filed by Lynn-Diane Briggs, Wayne Paul Saya, Sr, Karen Testerman.(ed)
November 7, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against NH Republican State Committee, NH Secretary of State (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 1043) filed by Karen Testerman, Wayne Paul Saya, Sr, Lynn-Diane Briggs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits, #2 Summonses)(ed)
November 7, 2023 Case assigned to Judge Joseph N. Laplante and US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. The case designation is: 1:23-cv-499-JL-AJ. Please show this number with the judge designation on all future pleadings. (ed)

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