Smith v. Smith
Plaintiff: Colin David Smith
Defendant: Sarah Elizabeth Smith
Case Number: 4:2019cv00784
Filed: October 1, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Reed C O'Connor
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 28 FINAL JUDGMENT: In accordance with the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law issued this same day and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 58, it is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that Petitioner's request to have his children returned to Argentina is DENIED. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 11/20/2019) (skg)
November 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 27 FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: Accordingly, the Court DENIES Petitioner's request to have his children returned to Argentina. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 11/20/2019) (skg)
November 20, 2019 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:27. Wed Nov 20 14:41:59 CST 2019 (crt)
November 20, 2019 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:28. Wed Nov 20 17:09:49 CST 2019 (crt)
November 18, 2019 Filing 26 Exhibit List by Colin David Smith. (LaMorgese, Brad)
November 15, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER: The agreed exhibit list shall be filed on or before Monday, November 18, 2019. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 11/15/2019) (skg)
November 15, 2019 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:25. Fri Nov 15 10:37:34 CST 2019 (crt)
November 14, 2019 Filing 24 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Reed C. O'Connor: Motion Hearing held on 11/14/2019. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Brad LaMorgese, John Kappel; Defense - Drew Williamson, Paul Leopold. (Court Reporter: Denver Roden) (Exhibits admitted - Agreed exhibit list to be filed). Time in Court - 3:22. (chmb) Modified on 11/26/2019 (chmb).
November 13, 2019 Filing 23 RESPONSE filed by Colin David Smith re: #21 Trial Brief (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s)) (LaMorgese, Brad)
November 7, 2019 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:22. Thu Nov 7 08:24:54 CST 2019 (crt)
November 6, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER: Accordingly, the hearing is now set for Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 316 of the Eldon B. Mahon United States Courthouse, located at 501 W. 10th Street, Fort Worth, Texas. All relevant parties are ORDERED to attend. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 11/6/2019) (skg)
November 5, 2019 Filing 21 TRIAL BRIEF by Sarah Elizabeth Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s), #3 Exhibit(s), #4 Exhibit(s), #5 Exhibit(s), #6 Exhibit(s), #7 Exhibit(s)) (Caswell, Gary)
November 4, 2019 Filing 20 RESPONSE filed by Colin David Smith re: #19 First MOTION to Continue Hearing Date (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s)) (LaMorgese, Brad)
November 4, 2019 Filing 19 First MOTION to Continue Hearing Date filed by Sarah Elizabeth Smith (Williamson, Drew)
November 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER granting #17 Motion to Extend Time. Responses due by 11/5/2019. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 11/1/2019) (skg)
November 1, 2019 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:18. Fri Nov 1 14:34:51 CDT 2019 (crt)
October 31, 2019 Filing 17 First MOTION to Extend Time Briefing Deadline filed by Sarah Elizabeth Smith (Williamson, Drew)
October 30, 2019 Filing 16 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Drew Paul Williamson for Paul M. Leopold on behalf of Sarah Elizabeth Smith. (Williamson, Drew)
October 29, 2019 Filing 15 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,,,, filed by Sarah Elizabeth Smith. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (Caswell, Gary)
October 29, 2019 Filing 14 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Drew Paul Williamson on behalf of Sarah Elizabeth Smith. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Williamson, Drew)
October 29, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #12 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Gary Caswell. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 10/29/2019) (chmb) (hc)
October 29, 2019 Filing 12 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number 0539-10368002) filed by Sarah Elizabeth Smith (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Proposed Order)Attorney Gary Caswell added to party Sarah Elizabeth Smith(pty:dft) (Caswell, Gary)
October 28, 2019 Filing 11 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Sarah Elizabeth Smith; served on 10/26/2019. (LaMorgese, Brad) Modified to correct served party on 10/29/2019 (wxc).
October 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ELECTRONIC ORDER finding as moot #7 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 10/25/2019) (chmb) (hc) Copy to Defendant on 10/28/2019 (bcr).
October 25, 2019 Filing 9 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,,,, filed by Sarah Elizabeth Smith. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (edm)
October 24, 2019 Filing 7 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Court filed by Sarah Elizabeth Smith. (edm)
October 24, 2019 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:8. Thu Oct 24 17:24:00 CDT 2019 (crt)
October 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER: Respondent must submit a response brief no later than October 31, 2019. This matter is set for an expedited hearing on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in the Fifth Floor Courtroom of the Eldon B. Mahon United States Courthouse, located at 501 W. 10th Street, Fort Worth, Texas. Respondent, any attorneys for Respondent, and the attorneys for Petitioner are ORDERED to attend. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 10/23/2019) (skg)
October 22, 2019 Filing 6 MOTION Set Briefing deadline and Hearing Date filed by Colin David Smith (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s)) (LaMorgese, Brad)
October 9, 2019 Filing 5 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Sarah Elizabeth Smith ; served on 10/4/2019. (LaMorgese, Brad)
October 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER: Accordingly, it is ORDERED that: Petitioner properly serve the Defendant. See Order for further specifics. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 10/2/2019) (skg)
October 1, 2019 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Sarah Elizabeth Smith. (edm)
October 1, 2019 Filing 2 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge O Connor. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (edm)
October 1, 2019 Filing 1 VERIFIED COMPLAINT AND PETITION FOR RETURN OF CHILDREN TO ARGENTINA AND ISSUANCE OF SHOW CAUSE ORDER against Sarah Elizabeth Smith filed by Colin David Smith. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10304908) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s)) (LaMorgese, Brad)

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Plaintiff: Colin David Smith
Represented By: Brad M LaMorgese
Represented By: John J Kappel
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Defendant: Sarah Elizabeth Smith
Represented By: Drew Paul Williamson
Represented By: Paul Michael Leopold
Represented By: Gary Caswell
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