United States of America upon the relation and for the use of the Tennessee Valley Authority v. An Easement and Right -of-Way over 0.98 Acre of Land, More or Less, in Knox County Tennessee, et al
Plaintiff: United States of America upon the relation and for the use of the Tennessee Valley Authority
Defendant: An Easement and Right -of-Way over 0.98 Acre of Land, More or Less, in Knox County Tennessee and Joyce Fritts
Case Number: 3:2024cv00037
Filed: February 1, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: Clifton L Corker
Referring Judge: Jill E McCook
2 Judge: Debra C Poplin
Nature of Suit: Condemnation
Cause of Action: 43 U.S.C. § 945 Compensation for Land Condemnation
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 28, 2024 Filing 23 NOTICE OF NONCONSENT by United States of America upon the relation and for the use of the Tennessee Valley Authority (Pevy, John)
March 28, 2024 Filing 22 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Pevy, John)
March 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER granting #16 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: #https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra C. Poplin on 03/07/2024. This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court. (HSN)
March 5, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER: Generally, scheduling orders will be entered by the Court after a telephonic scheduling conference unless otherwise requested by the parties. It is therefore ORDERED: 1. As soon as practicable, but in no event later than 30 days from the first appearance of a defendant, or if that has already occurred, within 30 days of this order, the parties must confer, in a conference arranged by plaintiff's counsel, for the purpose of considering the nature and basis of their claims and defenses. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 03/05/2024. (CAT)
March 4, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER: The parties are ordered to confer and return the attached form within the time provided.Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 3/4/24. (Attachments: #1 Other Notice of Consent/Non-Consent) (ABF)
March 4, 2024 Filing 18 NOTICE OF FILING (CM/ECF SERVICE LIST) by Joyce Fritts re #17 Answer to Complaint, #16 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (ABF)
March 4, 2024 Filing 17 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, by Joyce Fritts.(ABF)
March 4, 2024 Filing 16 MOTION for Barry Ehlers to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Joyce Fritts. (Mr. Ehlers is pending admission; no fee required) (ABF)
March 4, 2024 Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: #16 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Joyce Fritts (ABF)
February 28, 2024 Filing 15 NOTICE by United States of America upon the relation and for the use of the Tennessee Valley Authority of Completion of Service of Pleadings upon all Defendants as of February 12, 2024 (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service and Affidavit of Service)(Chase, James)
February 16, 2024 Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by John E Pevy on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Pevy, John)
February 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER OF POSSESSION re #10 MOTION Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for Entry of an Order. It is hereby ORDERED that the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), as agent of the United States of America, be put into immediate possession of the property rights described in the Declaration of Taking filed in this action to the extent necessary to permit TVA to carry on any of its operations described in the pleadings filed herein, and that the Defendants in such action surrender possession of said property rights to TVA.Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 02/09/2024. (AGG)
February 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER. Magistrate Judge Jill E McCook no longer assigned to case, Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Debra C Poplin. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on February 8, 2024. (SAC)
February 7, 2024 Filing 11 MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re #10 MOTION Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for Entry of an Order of Immediate Possession filed by United States of America upon the relation and for the use of the Tennessee Valley Authority. (Chase, James)
February 7, 2024 Filing 10 MOTION Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for Entry of an Order of Immediate Possession by United States of America upon the relation and for the use of the Tennessee Valley Authority. (Chase, James)
February 7, 2024 Filing 9 NOTICE by United States of America upon the relation and for the use of the Tennessee Valley Authority of Tendering Deposit (Chase, James)
February 7, 2024 A check for $112,100.00 received on 2/7/24 receipt #300003218 and deposited per Order #8 . (ABF)
February 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER DIRECTING DEPOSIT OF FUNDS: It is hereby ORDERED that the Clerk of this Court shall accept a check for $112,100 to be deposited pursuant to the Declaration of Taking [Doc. 1-3] filed in this action, and any future funds to be deposited in this action. It is further ORDERED that counsel presenting this order serve a copy thereof on the Clerk of this Court or his Chief Deputy. Absent the aforesaid service, the Clerk is hereby relieved of personal liability relative to compliance with this order. It is further ORDERED that all funds received shall be deposited in the Court Registry Investment System (CRIS) administered by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts pursuant. See Order for additional details. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 02/02/2024. (Copy of Order sent to the Court's Financial Officers through NEF) (CAT)
February 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER OF RECUSAL.Signed by Magistrate Judge Jill E McCook on 2/1/24. (ABF)
February 1, 2024 Filing 6 MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re #5 MOTION to Deposit Funds Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for Entry of an Order Directing Deposit of Funds filed by All Plaintiffs. (Chase, James)
February 1, 2024 Filing 5 MOTION to Deposit Funds Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for Entry of an Order Directing Deposit of Funds by United States of America upon the relation and for the use of the Tennessee Valley Authority. (Chase, James)
February 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Order Governing Motions To Dismiss. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 02/01/2024. (CAT)
February 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Order Governing Depositions. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 02/01/2024. (CAT)
February 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Order Governing Sealing Confidential Information. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 02/01/2024. (CAT)
February 1, 2024 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by United States of America upon the relation and for the use of the Tennessee Valley Authority. (Attachments: #1 Property Description, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Declaration of Taking, #4 Property Description, #5 Map, #6 Notice of Condemnation, #7 Property Description)(Chase, James)
February 1, 2024 District Judge Clifton L Corker and Magistrate Judge Jill E McCook added. (CAT)
February 1, 2024 No summons received with initiating documents. Therefore, summons not issued as to All Defendants. (CAT)

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