Matthews, et al v. USA
Plaintiff: Edward O Matthews and (Deceased) Dorothy J Matthews
Defendant: United States of America
Case Number: 4:2000cv04131
Filed: November 27, 2000
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Office: Houston Office
Presiding Judge: Nancy F Atlas
Nature of Suit: Taxes
Cause of Action: 26 U.S.C. § 7422 IRS: Refund Taxes
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 31, 2002 Opinion or Order Filing 34 Telephone Minute Entry Order: Apprs: T Redding, T Womack f/pltf; M Powell, D Coffman f/deft. Telephone status conference held. This case will be administratively closed pursuant to agreement by the parties pending a ruling by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Ct Reporter: A Manley , entered. Parties ntfd. ( Signed by Judge Nancy F. Atlas ) (ljackson)
May 31, 2002 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER OF ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSING, entered. This case is administratively closed without prejudice. Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Nancy F. Atlas ) (ljackson)
May 31, 2002 Case closed (ljackson)
November 21, 2001 Pretrial conference/motion hearing set for 12/14/01 at 4:00 is cancelled. Counsel notified by e-mail. (case manager sa)(fmremp) Modified on 11/29/2001
October 4, 2001 Filing 32 REPLY by USA to Pltfs response to USA's [22-1] motion for partial dismissal of pltfs' complaint , filed (psmith) (hler, ).
September 28, 2001 Filing 31 DECLARATION OF Teresa J. Womack Re: Edward O Matthews, Dorothy J Matthews , filed. (fmremp) (hler, ).
September 28, 2001 Filing 30 RESPONSE by Edward O. Matthews, Dorothy J. Matthews to [22-1] Motion For Partial Dismissal Of Pltfs' Complaint. filed. (fmremp) (hler, ).
September 28, 2001 Filing 29 RESPONSE by USA in opposition to [27-1] motion for partial summary judgment based on statute of limitations for 1984 , filed ( part 2 0f 2 ) (fmremp) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/30/2010: #1 Exhibit, #2 Continuation, #3 Continuation, #4 Continuation) (hler, ). (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/30/2010: #5 Continuation, #6 Continuation, #7 Continuation, #8 Continuation, #9 Tax Document, #10 Continuation) (hler, ). (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/30/2010: #11 Continuation, #12 Continuation) (hler, ).
September 26, 2001 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER entered: The [26-1] motion to file out of time is GRANTED. The reply deadline is extended to Sept 24, 2001. Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Nancy F. Atlas ) (psmith)
September 24, 2001 Filing 27 MOTION for partial summary judgment based on statute of limitations for 1984 and supporting brief by Edward O Matthews, Dorothy J Matthews, Motion Docket Date 10/14/01 [27-1] motion , filed. (in brown expandable folder) (fmremp) Modified on 09/25/2001 (hler, ).
September 24, 2001 Filing 26 UNOPPOSED MOTION to file out of time by Edward O Matthews, Dorothy J Matthews, Motion Docket Date 10/14/01 [26-1] motion , filed. (fmremp) (hler, ).
September 24, 2001 Rec'd and Frwd To CRD: proposed order re: pltf's motion for partial summary judgement for recovery based on the statute of limitations for 1984, filed. (fmremp)
September 19, 2001 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER granting [24-1] motion for extension of deadlines to file reply deadline until 9/21/01, entered; Parties notified. (signed by Judge Nancy F. Atlas) (ddarneille) Modified on 09/21/2001
September 14, 2001 Filing 24 UNOPPOSED MOTION for extension of deadlines to file reply deadline by Edward O Matthews, Motion Docket Date 10/4/01 [24-1] motion , filed. (hlerma) (hler, ).
September 14, 2001 Filing 23 BRIEF by USA in support of its [22-1] motion for partial dismissal of pltfs' complaint , filed. (ltien) (hler, ). (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/30/2010: #1 Tax Documents) (hler, ). (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/30/2010: #2 Tax Documents, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit) (hler, ).
September 14, 2001 Filing 22 MOTION for partial dismissal of pltfs' complaint by USA, Motion Docket Date 10/4/01 [22-1] motion , filed. (ltien) (hler, ).
July 9, 2001 Opinion or Order Filing 21 DOCKET CONTROL/SCHEDULING ORDER. Anticipated length of trial: 3 days. Deadlines set: Joining of parties 9/12/01; Amending of pleadings 9/12/01; Pltf/Counter-Pltf expert witness list due date: designation within 30 days after ruling on dispositive motions, reports due within 90 days thereafter; Deft/Counter-Deft expert witness list due date: designation within 30 days after ruling on dispositive motions, reports due within 90 days thereafter; Discovery to be completed within 180 days after ruling on dispositive motions; Mediation strongly suggested, ADR must be completed within 120 days after the close of discovery; Deft's deadline for filing dispositive motions: 9/14/01, pltf's response due 9/28/01, deft's reply due 10/12/01; Pltf's deadline for filing dispositive motions: 9/14/01, deft's response due 9/28/01, pltf's reply due 10/12/01; all other dispositive motions due 30 days after closing of discovery. The Court shall schedule a status conference re: pltf's dispositive motion for 3:00 12/14/01 before Judge Nancy F. Atlas ; The court shall schedule a status conference re: deft's dispositive motion for 3:00 12/14/01 before Judge Nancy F. Atlas. All other pretrial motions due 30 days after the close of discovery; Joint pretrial order will be filed by 90 days after the close of discovery; Docket call to be set at prerial conference held on motions, entered. Parties notified. (signed by Judge Nancy F. Atlas) (ddarneille)
July 6, 2001 Filing 20 Joint Proposed Scheduling Order/REQUEST by Edward O Matthews, Dorothy J Matthews, USA for entry of proposed docket control order and for a pretrial conference and/or oral argument three months after the deadline for replying to motions, filed. (ltien) (hler, ).
June 20, 2001 Filing 19 REQUEST For Extension of Time to File Amended Docket Control Order - granted. Docket control order is now due July 6, 2001; by Edward O Matthews, Dorothy J Matthews, USA , filed. (psmith) (hler, ).
May 30, 2001 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Minute Entry Order: Pretrial Conference Held; Apps: T. Redding/T. Womack for Pltf and M. Powell for Deft; vacating [12-1] Scheduling order Parties to file an agreed motion concerning possible stay and administrative closure in this case, or a proposed amended scheduling order by 6/8/01 Ct Reporter: A. Traylor , entered. Parties ntfd. ( Signed by Judge Nancy F. Atlas ) (mlerma)
May 29, 2001 Filing 16 ANSWER by USA to pltfs' first amended complaint, filed. (ddarneille) (hler, ).
May 17, 2001 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Certified copy of REASSIGNMENT ORDER , entered; cases 00-2419, 00-2848, 00-2992, 00-3198, 00-3777, 00-4131 and 01-680 are reassigned to Judge Atlas as cases related to 00-1297. A status conference shall be held on 5/30/01 at 12:30. These cases are NOT consolidated at this time. Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Nancy F. Atlas ) (ltien)
May 17, 2001 CASE reassigned to Judge Nancy F. Atlas (ltien)
May 8, 2001 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER granting [13-1] motion for leave to amend the complaint to correct party in interest for Dorothy J Matthews, Deceased; to reflect Edward O Matthews as the Trustee for same as the proper representative , entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore ) (mlerma)
April 2, 2001 Filing 14 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT by Edward O Matthews, Trustee of the Dorothy J Matthews Marital Trust, (Answer due 4/12/01 for USA ) amending [1-1] complaint, filed. (fmremp) (hler, ).
April 2, 2001 Filing 13 MOTION for leave to amend the complaint to correct party in interest for Dorothy J Matthews, Deceased; to reflect Edward O Matthews as the Trustee for same as the proper representative by Pltfs Edward O Matthews, and Dorothy J Matthews, Motion Docket Date 4/22/01 [13-1] motion , filed. (fmremp) (hler, ).
February 20, 2001 Opinion or Order Filing 12 SCHEDULING ORDER setting Amending of pleadings 4/1/01 ; Joining of parties 4/1/01 ; Pltf expert witness list submitted by 4/15/01 ; Deft expert witness list submitted by 4/15/01 ; Discovery cutoff 10/1/01 ; Deadline for filing all dispositive motions 11/1/01 ; Deadline for filing non-dispositive motions 11/1/01 ; Deft shall supply the Pltf with a final version of its pretrial order by 02/12/02; Pretrial order to be submitted on or before 2/15/02 ; Docket call deadline 1:30 2/22/02 ; before Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore; Case is subjedt to being call to trial on short notice during March, 2002 , entered. Parties notified. Trial Term: 3 days Jury Trial( Signed by Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore ) (mlerma) Modified on 02/26/2001
February 14, 2001 Filing 11 Minute entry of Rule 16 Scheduling Conference held 2/14/01 before District Judge Vanessa D Gilmore, filed; Apps: Teresa Womack f/Pltf; Michael Powell f/Deft; Ct Reporter: Jackie Smith; Scheduling Order entered (fmremp) (hler, ).
February 6, 2001 Filing 10 JOINT DISCOVERY/Case Management Plan by Edward O Matthews, Dorothy J Matthews and USA, filed. (fmremp) (hler, ).
February 6, 2001 Filing 9 ANSWER to Complaint by USA, filed. (sguevara) (hler, ).
February 1, 2001 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER reset scheduling conference for 2:00 2/14/01 before Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore , entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore ) (hlerma)
January 9, 2001 Filing 7 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS by USA , filed. (mlerma) (hler, ).
December 21, 2000 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER granting Pltf's [4-1] motion to re-set scheduling conference Reset scheduling conference for 1:30 2/16/01 before Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore , entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore ) (fmremp) Modified on 12/27/2000
December 11, 2000 Filing 5 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Edward O Matthews, Dorothy J Matthews , filed. (fmremp) (hler, ).
December 11, 2000 Filing 4 MOTION to re-set scheduling conference by Edward O Matthews, Dorothy J Matthews, Motion Docket Date 12/31/00 [4-1] motion , filed. (fmremp) (hler, ).
December 1, 2000 Opinion or Order Filing 3 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER Regarding Discovery Motions, Motions for Summary Judgement and Analogous Motions to Dismiss, entered. Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore ) (psmith)
November 27, 2000 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Order setting Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference on 1:00 1/5/01 before Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore and Order to Disclose Interested Persons, filed. ( Signed by Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore ) Parties notified. (bchurchill) (hler, ).
November 27, 2000 Filing 1 COMPLAINT by Edward O Matthews, Dorothy J Matthews filed; FILING FEE $ 150.00 RECEIPT # 505540 (bchurchill) (hler, ). (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/29/2010: #1 Exhibit) (hler, ).

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Plaintiff: Edward O Matthews
Represented By: Teresa Jean Womack
Represented By: Thomas E Redding
Represented By: Sallie W Gladney
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Plaintiff: (Deceased) Dorothy J Matthews
Represented By: Teresa Jean Womack
Represented By: Thomas E Redding
Represented By: Sallie W Gladney
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Defendant: United States of America
Represented By: David B. Coffin
Represented By: Michael D Powell
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