Dalton Hay Company, LLC v Texas Pride Hay Cubes, LLC et al
| Dalton Hay Company, LLC |
| Texas Pride Hay Cubes, LLC, Tall Cedar Ranch, LLC, The Ranch at Stephenville, LLC, Larton, LLC, Melanie Helton and Troy Helton |
| 4:2026cv00630 |
| May 22, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Jeffrey L Cureton |
| Contract: Other Contract |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1330 Breach of Contract |
| Defendant |
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| Filing 30 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Melanie Helton, Troy Helton, Larton, LLC, Tall Cedar Ranch, LLC, Texas Pride Hay Cubes, LLC, The Ranch at Stephenville, LLC. (Rhodes, Victoria) |
Filing 29
ORDER FOR REVISED JOINT STATUS REPORT AND MODIFIED INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC CASE FILING (ECF): To enable this Court to enter an appropriate Scheduling Order, it is ORDERED that within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this Order the parties file a Revised Joint Status Report. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 7/10/2026) (hcc)
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Filing 28
ORDER: The Parties have indicated in their Joint Status Report that they consent to a trial before a United States Magistrate Judge. ECF No. #27 . It is therefore ORDERED that the above-captioned case is hereby reassigned to United States Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Cureton for all further proceedings. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/10/2026) (hcc)
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| Filing 27 Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Dalton Hay Company, LLC. (Fuller, John) |
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Filing 26
ORDER: Lead counsel for each party or designee attorney with appropriate authority and any unrepresented party must confer in an in-person, face-to-face conference as soon as practicable. As a result of the Scheduling Conference, counsel must prepare and submit a Report Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order by July 10, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/2/2026) (knb)
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| Filing 25 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Texas Pride Hay Cubes, LLC. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Rhodes, Victoria) |
| Filing 24 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,,,, filed by Texas Pride Hay Cubes, LLC. 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.Attorney Victoria Lynn Rhodes added to party Texas Pride Hay Cubes, LLC(pty:dft) (Rhodes, Victoria) |
| Filing 23 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Melanie Helton. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Rhodes, Victoria) |
| Filing 22 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,,,, filed by Melanie Helton. 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.Attorney Victoria Lynn Rhodes added to party Melanie Helton(pty:dft) (Rhodes, Victoria) |
| Filing 21 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Troy Helton. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Rhodes, Victoria) |
| Filing 20 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,,,, filed by Troy Helton. 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.Attorney Victoria Lynn Rhodes added to party Troy Helton(pty:dft) (Rhodes, Victoria) |
| Filing 19 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Tall Cedar Ranch, LLC. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Rhodes, Victoria) |
| Filing 18 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,,,, filed by Tall Cedar Ranch, LLC. 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.Attorney Victoria Lynn Rhodes added to party Tall Cedar Ranch, LLC(pty:dft) (Rhodes, Victoria) |
| Filing 17 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Larton, LLC. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Rhodes, Victoria) |
| Filing 16 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,,,, filed by Larton, LLC. 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.Attorney Victoria Lynn Rhodes added to party Larton, LLC(pty:dft) (Rhodes, Victoria) |
| Filing 15 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by The Ranch at Stephenville, LLC. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Rhodes, Victoria) |
| Filing 14 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,,,, filed by The Ranch at Stephenville, LLC. 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.Attorney Victoria Lynn Rhodes added to party The Ranch at Stephenville, LLC(pty:dft) (Rhodes, Victoria) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James Frederick Sanders on behalf of Dalton Hay Company, LLC. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Sanders, James) |
| Filing 12 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to The Ranch at Stephenville, LLC ; served on 5/30/2026. (Fuller, John) |
| Filing 11 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Tall Cedar Ranch, LLC ; served on 5/30/2026. (Fuller, John) |
| Filing 10 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Larton, LLC ; served on 5/30/2026. (Fuller, John) |
| Filing 9 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Troy Helton ; served on 5/30/2026. (Fuller, John) |
| Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Melanie Helton ; served on 5/30/2026. (Fuller, John) |
| Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Texas Pride Hay Cubes, LLC ; served on 5/29/2026. (Fuller, John) |
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Filing 6
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting in part and denying in part #5 Motion to Extend Time to Obtain Local Counsel. Accordingly, the deadline for Plaintiff to secure local counsel is July 1, 2026. No leave to proceed without local counsel will be granted. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/9/2026)(chmb)
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| Filing 5 MOTION to Extend Time of time to secure local counsel filed by Dalton Hay Company, LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Extension) (Fuller, John) |
| Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Melanie Helton, Troy Helton, Larton, LLC, Tall Cedar Ranch, LLC, Texas Pride Hay Cubes, LLC, The Ranch at Stephenville, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Additional Page(s) Summons issued, #2 Additional Page(s) Summons issued) (bdb) |
| Filing 3 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. (bdb) |
| Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by DALTON HAY COMPANY, LLC. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Fuller, John) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by DALTON HAY COMPANY, LLC. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16472168) 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 Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit(s)) (Fuller, John) |
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