Weslease 2018 Operating LP v. Sandy Creek Foundation et al
Plaintiff: Weslease 2018 Operating LP and J Robert Forshey
Defendant: Sandy Creek Foundation, Mitchel Brown, Christianson Anderson, Ashlie Anderson, Richard Coakley, Joe D. Ballard, Buffalo Creek Surveyor, LLC, Braithwaite Prime, Mark Sutton, Russell Brown, Thomas Gass, Victory Life Pentecostal Church of Fort Worth, Inc., Whitney Martin, Justin Martin and Pat Potts
Case Number: 4:2026cv00631
Filed: May 22, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Mark Pittman
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-(Citizenship)
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 17, 2026 Filing 34 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Victory Life Pentecostal Church of Fort Worth, Inc. ; served on 7/14/2026. (Bryan, Justin)
July 17, 2026 Filing 33 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Braithwaite Prime. (knb)
July 16, 2026 Filing 32 MOTION for Substituted Service on Defs. Joe D. Ballard and Buffalo Creek Surveyor LLC filed by Weslease 2018 Operating LP (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Bryan, Justin)
July 16, 2026 Filing 31 Request for Clerk to issue Default Judgment filed by Weslease 2018 Operating LP. (Bryan, Justin)
July 7, 2026 Filing 30 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Mitchel Brown. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Swedlow, Leif)
July 7, 2026 Filing 29 ANSWER to #18 Amended Complaint,,, filed by Mitchel Brown. 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. 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. (Swedlow, Leif)
June 24, 2026 Filing 28 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Russell Brown. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Cramer, Michael)
June 24, 2026 Filing 27 ANSWER to #18 Amended Complaint,,, filed by Russell Brown. 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. 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 Michael R Cramer added to party Russell Brown(pty:dft) (Cramer, Michael)
June 23, 2026 Filing 26 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Sandy Creek Foundation. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Taylor, Sam)
June 23, 2026 Filing 25 DEFENDANT SANDY CREEK FOUNDATIONS ORIGINAL ANSWER to #18 Amended Complaint,,, #1 Complaint,,,, with Jury Demand filed by Sandy Creek Foundation. 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. 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., DEFENDANT SANDY CREEK FOUNDATIONS ORIGINAL ANSWER to #18 Amended Complaint,,, #1 Complaint,,,, with Jury Demand filed by Sandy Creek Foundation. 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 Sam E Taylor, II added to party Sandy Creek Foundation(pty:dft) (Taylor, Sam)
June 22, 2026 Filing 24 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Pat Potts. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Norred, Solomon)
June 22, 2026 Filing 23 ANSWER to #18 Amended Complaint,,, filed by Pat Potts. 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. 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 Solomon George Norred added to party Pat Potts(pty:dft) (Norred, Solomon)
June 15, 2026 Filing 22 ANSWER to #1 Complaint filed by Justin Martin, Whitney Martin. 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. (knb)
June 12, 2026 Filing 21 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Mitchel Brown ; served on 6/10/2026. (Bryan, Justin)
June 12, 2026 Filing 20 SUMMONS Returned Unexecuted as to Joe D. Ballard. (Bryan, Justin)
June 12, 2026 Filing 19 SUMMONS Returned Unexecuted as to Buffalo Creek Surveyor, LLC. (Bryan, Justin)
June 11, 2026 Filing 18 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Ashlie Anderson, Christianson Anderson, Joe D. Ballard, Mitchel Brown, Russell Brown, Buffalo Creek Surveyor, LLC, Richard Coakley, Thomas Gass, Justin Martin, Whitney Martin, Patt Potts, Braithwaite Prime, Sandy Creek Foundation, Mark Sutton, Victory Life Pentecostal Church of Fort Worth, Inc. filed by Weslease 2018 Operating LP. 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. (Bryan, Justin)
June 11, 2026 Filing 17 ANSWER to #1 Complaint filed by Ashlie Anderson. 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. (knb)
June 11, 2026 Filing 16 ANSWER to #1 Complaint filed by Christianson Anderson. 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. (knb)
June 10, 2026 Filing 15 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Braithwaite Prime ; served on 6/2/2026. (Bryan, Justin)
June 2, 2026 Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Patt Potts ; served on 6/1/2026. (Bryan, Justin) Modified service date per PDF on 6/3/2026 (mmw).
May 28, 2026 Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Whitney Martin ; served on 5/26/2026. (Bryan, Justin)
May 28, 2026 Filing 12 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Justin Martin ; served on 5/26/2026. (Bryan, Justin)
May 27, 2026 Filing 11 SUMMONS Returned Unexecuted as to Thomas Gass. (Bryan, Justin)
May 27, 2026 Filing 10 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Sandy Creek Foundation ; served on 5/26/2026. (Bryan, Justin)
May 26, 2026 Filing 9 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Christianson Anderson ; served on 5/22/2026. (Bryan, Justin)
May 26, 2026 Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Ashlie Anderson ; served on 5/25/2026. (Bryan, Justin) Modified service date per PDF on 5/27/2026 (mmw).
May 26, 2026 Filing 7 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)
May 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER: The above styled and numbered case is TRANSFERRED to the docket of United States District Judge Mark T. Pittman. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 5/26/2026) (mmw)
May 22, 2026 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Ashlie Anderson, Christianson Anderson, Joe D. Ballard, Mitchel Brown, Russell Brown, Buffalo Creek Surveyor, LLC, Richard Coakley, Thomas Gass, Justin Martin, Whitney Martin, Patt Potts, Braithwaite Prime, Sandy Creek Foundation, Mark Sutton, Victory Life Pentecostal Church of Fort Worth, Inc.. (saw)
May 22, 2026 Filing 4 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. 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. (saw)
May 22, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE of Related Case filed by WESLEASE 2018 OPERATING LP (Bryan, Justin)
May 22, 2026 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by WESLEASE 2018 OPERATING LP. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Bryan, Justin)
May 22, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by WESLEASE 2018 OPERATING LP. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16472385) 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) (Bryan, Justin)

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Plaintiff: Weslease 2018 Operating LP
Represented By: Jonathan Moses Vivat
Represented By: Justin Neal Bryan
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Plaintiff: J Robert Forshey
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Defendant: Sandy Creek Foundation
Represented By: Sam E Taylor, II
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Defendant: Joe D. Ballard
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Defendant: Buffalo Creek Surveyor, LLC
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Defendant: Braithwaite Prime
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Defendant: Mark Sutton
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Defendant: Russell Brown
Represented By: Michael R Cramer
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Defendant: Thomas Gass
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Defendant: Victory Life Pentecostal Church of Fort Worth, Inc.
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Defendant: Whitney Martin
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Defendant: Justin Martin
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Defendant: Pat Potts
Represented By: Solomon George Norred
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