Challenger Cresson I, LLC v. Sanders, Independent Executor of the Estate of Pearl Smelley et al
| Challenger Cresson I, LLC |
| Cresson Moon Properties, LP, Richard David Smelley, Amy Elizabeth Smelley, Tammy Marie Graham, Gregory Scott Graham, Deborah Ruth Davis, David Glenn Davis and Bill Sanders |
| ADR Provider |
| Richard David Smelley, David Glenn Davis, Amy Elizabeth Smelley, Gregory Scott Graham, Tammy Marie Graham, Bill Sanders, Deborah Ruth Davis and Cresson Moon Properties, LP |
| Challenger Cresson I, LLC |
| 4:2026cv00231 |
| February 27, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Mark Pittman |
| Contract: Other Contract |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract |
| Defendant |
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Filing 15
SCHEDULING ORDER: This case is set for trial on this Court's four-week docket beginning March 8, 2027. Joinder of Parties due by 6/16/2026. Amended Pleadings due by 6/16/2026. Deadline for mediation is on or before 9/9/2026. Discovery due by 10/9/2026. Motions due by 11/9/2026. Pretrial Order due by 2/11/2027. The court appoints Donald E Herrmann as mediator. #Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/17/2026) (mmw) Modified on 4/21/2026 (mmw).
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| Filing 14 Joint STATUS REPORT Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order filed by Challenger Cresson I, LLC. (Brownshadel, Blake) |
| Filing 13 FIRST AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Challenger Cresson I, LLC. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Brownshadel, Blake) Modified text per PDF on 4/14/2026 (mmw). |
| Filing 12 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Cresson Moon Properties, LP, David Glenn Davis, Deborah Ruth Davis, Gregory Scott Graham, Tammy Marie Graham, Bill Sanders, Amy Elizabeth Smelley, Richard David Smelley. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Hunt, Lee) |
| Filing 11 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,,,,, with Jury Demand filed by Richard David Smelley, David Glenn Davis, Amy Elizabeth Smelley, Gregory Scott Graham, Tammy Marie Graham, Bill Sanders, Deborah Ruth Davis, Cresson Moon Properties, LP. 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., COUNTERCLAIM against All Plaintiffs filed by Richard David Smelley, David Glenn Davis, Amy Elizabeth Smelley, Gregory Scott Graham, Tammy Marie Graham, Bill Sanders, Deborah Ruth Davis, Cresson Moon Properties, LP (Hunt, Lee) |
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Filing 10
ORDER: Proposed Scheduling Order due by 4/16/2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/2/2026) (wxc) Modified docket text on 4/8/2026 (hcc).
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| Filing 9 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Cresson Moon Properties, LP, David Glenn Davis, Deborah Ruth Davis, Gregory Scott Graham, Tammy Marie Graham, Bill Sanders, Amy Elizabeth Smelley, Richard David Smelley filed by Challenger Cresson I, LLC. 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. (mmw) |
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Filing 8
ORDER ON PLAINTIFF'S UNOPPOSED #7 MOTION FOR LEAVETO FILE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT: The Court hereby GRANTS Plaintiff's Motion in its entirety. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/1/2026) (mmw)
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| Filing 7 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint filed by Challenger Realty Group, LLC (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) 1) (Brownshadel, Blake) |
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Filing 6
ORDER: After consideringDefendants' #5 Motion, the Court is of the opinion that it should be and is hereby GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. Accordingly, the Court orders that Defendants' deadline to answer or respond to Plaintiff's Original Complaint is April 9, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/25/2026) (mmw)
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| Filing 5 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Cresson Moon Properties, LP, David Glenn Davis, Deborah Ruth Davis, Gregory Scott Graham, Tammy Marie Graham, Bill Sanders, Amy Elizabeth Smelley, Richard David Smelley (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Attorney Scott A Wheatley added to party Cresson Moon Properties, LP(pty:dft), Attorney Scott A Wheatley added to party David Glenn Davis(pty:dft), Attorney Scott A Wheatley added to party Deborah Ruth Davis(pty:dft), Attorney Scott A Wheatley added to party Gregory Scott Graham(pty:dft), Attorney Scott A Wheatley added to party Tammy Marie Graham(pty:dft), Attorney Scott A Wheatley added to party Bill Sanders(pty:dft), Attorney Scott A Wheatley added to party Amy Elizabeth Smelley(pty:dft), Attorney Scott A Wheatley added to party Richard David Smelley(pty:dft) (Wheatley, Scott) |
| Filing 4 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Challenger Realty Group, LLC. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Brownshadel, Blake) |
| Filing 3 Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (mmw) |
| Filing 2 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge Pittman. 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. 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. All counsel and unrepresented parties are also reminded of the judge-specific requirement that they read and abide by (1) Dondi Properties Corp. v. Commerce Savings & Loan Assoc., 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988);(2) the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas;(3) the Texas Lawyers Creed;(4) the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct;and (5) Judge-Specific Requirements of Judge Pittman. (mmw) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Challenger Realty Group, LLC. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16235653) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements and # Judge Specific 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) 1, #2 Exhibit(s) 2, #3 Exhibit(s) 3, #4 Exhibit(s) 4, #5 Exhibit(s) 5, #6 Exhibit(s) 6, #7 Exhibit(s) 7, #8 Exhibit(s) 8, #9 Exhibit(s) 9, #10 Exhibit(s) 10, #11 Exhibit(s) 11, #12 Cover Sheet) (Brownshadel, Blake) |
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