Hackford et al v. Scarlet Land Services et al
| Lisa Hackford and Brandon Hackford |
| Scarlet Land Services and J. Marcus Davis |
| 2:2025cv00520 |
| June 30, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Utah |
| Dale A Kimball |
| Cecilia M Romero |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal- Other Contract |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 42
NOTICE of Appearance by R. Kade Baird on behalf of J. Marcus Davis, Scarlet Land Services (Baird, R. Kade)
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Filing 41
SCHEDULING ORDER granting #38 Stipulated Motion for Scheduling Order. Amended Pleadings due by 3/31/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 3/31/2026. Expert Discovery due by 7/31/2026. Dispositive Motions due by 8/31/2026. See Order for additional deadlines and details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 12/16/2025. (eat)
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Filing 40
MOTION REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero - #38 MOTION for Scheduling Order. (eat)
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Filing 39
ANSWER to #17 Amended Complaint filed by J. Marcus Davis, Scarlet Land Services.(Baxter, Stevan)
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Filing 38
MOTION for Scheduling Order/REPORT OF ATTORNEY PLANNING MEETING. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Scheduling Order)(Horvat, Stephen) Modified on 12/15/2025 by changing event type to Motion for Scheduling Order (eat).
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Filing 37
MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART #18 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint. The claims brought by Lisa Hackford, individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Todd Killian, are DISMISSED without prejudice. The court declines to dismiss the claims brought by Brandon Hackford, as Trustee of the TripleKRanch Trust. Plaintiffs' #19 Conditional Motion for Leave to Amend is DENIED AS MOOT; and Defendants' #30 Motion to Strike and/or Disregard Extraneous Matters is DENIED AS MOOT. The hearing previously set for December 11, 2025, is vacated. Signed by Judge Dale A. Kimball on 12/1/2025. (eat)
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Filing 36
REPLY to Response to Motion re #30 MOTION to Strike #23 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion,,, and/or Disregard the Extraneous Matters Raised in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants J. Marcus Davis, Scarlet Land Services. (Baxter, Stevan)
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Filing 35
AMENDED NOTICE OF ZOOM HEARING ON MOTIONS re Defendants' #18 MOTION to Dismiss, Plaintiffs' #19 MOTION to Amend Complaint, and Defendants' #30 MOTION to Strike (Notice generated by Judge Kimball's Chambers): Motion Hearing is set for 12/11/2025 at 02:00 PM before Judge Dale A. Kimball. The hearing will be conducted via Zoom. The Zoom participation information is as follows:Join ZoomGov Meeting:https://www.zoomgov.com/j/16133447407?pwd=RWtlVFM2c2tmWXZKYUp5NVhTbkZ5UT09&omn=1605280168Meeting ID: 161 3344 7407Password: 584299 (eat)
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Filing 34
REQUEST to Submit for Decision re #19 MOTION to Amend Complaint #17 Amended Complaint and Memorandum in Support (Conditional) filed by Plaintiffs Brandon Hackford, Lisa Hackford. (Horvat, Stephen)
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Filing 33
REPLY to Response to Motion re #19 MOTION to Amend Complaint #17 Amended Complaint and Memorandum in Support (Conditional) filed by Plaintiffs Brandon Hackford, Lisa Hackford. (Horvat, Stephen)
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Filing 32
RESPONSE to Motion re #30 MOTION to Strike #23 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion,,, and/or Disregard the Extraneous Matters Raised in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Evidentiary Objection filed by Plaintiffs Brandon Hackford, Lisa Hackford. (Horvat, Stephen)
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Filing 31
Motions No Longer Referred: #30 MOTION to Strike #23 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, and/or Disregard the Extraneous Matters Raised in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss. District Judge Dale A. Kimball will handle the motion. (jed)
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Filing 30
MOTION to Strike #23 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion,,, and/or Disregard the Extraneous Matters Raised in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants J. Marcus Davis, Scarlet Land Services. Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero.(Baxter, Stevan)
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Filing 29
REPLY to Response to Motion re #18 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants J. Marcus Davis, Scarlet Land Services. (Baxter, Stevan)
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Filing 28
RESPONSE to Motion re #19 MOTION to Amend Complaint #17 Amended Complaint and Memorandum in Support (Conditional) filed by Defendants J. Marcus Davis, Scarlet Land Services. (Baxter, Stevan)
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Filing 27
NOTICE OF ZOOM HEARING ON MOTION re #18 Defendants' MOTION to Dismiss (Notice generated by Judge Kimball's Chambers): Motion Hearing is set for 12/11/2025 at 02:00 PM before Judge Dale A. Kimball. The hearing will be conducted via Zoom. The Zoom participation information is as follows:Join ZoomGov Meeting:https://www.zoomgov.com/j/16133447407?pwd=RWtlVFM2c2tmWXZKYUp5NVhTbkZ5UT09&omn=1605280168Meeting ID: 161 3344 7407Password: 584299 (eat)
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Filing 26
DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting #24 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply to #18 Defendants' MOTION to Dismiss; and granting #25 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Overlength Reply. Defendants' deadline to file a reply to the Motion to Dismiss is extended to 9/17/2025, and the reply may be up to 20 pages in length. Signed by Judge Dale A. Kimball on 9/4/2025. No attached document. (eat)
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Filing 25
Stipulated MOTION for Leave to File Overlength Reply and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendants J. Marcus Davis, Scarlet Land Services. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Order) Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero.(Baxter, Stevan)
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Filing 24
Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendants J. Marcus Davis, Scarlet Land Services. Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero.(Baxter, Stevan) Modified on 9/4/2025 by changing event type to motion for extension of time to file response/reply (eat).
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Filing 23
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #18 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss filed by Plaintiffs Brandon Hackford, Lisa Hackford. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - December 13 Letter, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Assignment, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C - Sample Lease 1953, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Sample Lease 1964, #5 Exhibit Exhibit E - Sample Lease 1966, #6 Exhibit Exhibit F - Sample Lease 2007-A, #7 Exhibit Exhibit G - Sample Lease 2007-B, #8 Exhibit Exhibit H - Killian Leases, #9 Exhibit Exhibit I - Sample Lease 2011, #10 Exhibit Exhibit J - Sample Lease 2017, #11 Exhibit Exhibit K - Sample Lease 2025 (Petro-Hunt), #12 Exhibit Exhibit L - Sample Lease 2025 (InterWest), #13 Exhibit Exhibit M - Judge Greggs-Talley Declaration, #14 Exhibit Exhibit N - Patty Webb Affidavit, #15 Exhibit Exhibit O - Sample Royalty Statement)(Horvat, Stephen)
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Filing 22
ORDER granting #21 Motion for Leave to File Overlength Opposition to Motion to Dismiss. It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiffs may file an opposition of up to 50 pages. Signed by Judge Dale A. Kimball on 8/27/2025. (eat)
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Filing 21
MOTION for Leave to File Overlength Opposition to Motion to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Brandon Hackford, Lisa Hackford. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion for Leave to File Overlength Opposition to Motion to Dismiss) Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero.(Horvat, Stephen)
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Filing 20
AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION of Thomas W Bachtell in Opposition re #18 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss filed by Plaintiffs Brandon Hackford, Lisa Hackford. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Biography, #2 Exhibit B - "One Year" Term Assignment, #3 Exhibit C - Sample Lease 1953, #4 Exhibit D - Sample Lease 1954, #5 Exhibit E - Sample Lease 1966, #6 Exhibit F - Sample Lease 2007-A, #7 Exhibit G - Sample Lease 2007-B, #8 Exhibit H - Killian Leases, #9 Exhibit I - Sample Lease 2011, #10 Exhibit J - Sample Lease 2017, #11 Exhibit K - Sample Lease 2025 (Petro-Hunt), #12 Exhibit L - Sample Lease 2025 (InterWest))(Horvat, Stephen)
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Filing 19
MOTION to Amend Complaint #17 Amended Complaint and Memorandum in Support (Conditional) filed by Plaintiffs Brandon Hackford, Lisa Hackford. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Proposed Second Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit B - Redline)(Horvat, Stephen)
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Filing 18
Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants J. Marcus Davis, Scarlet Land Services. (Baxter, Stevan)
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Filing 17
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by Lisa Hackford, Brandon Hackford. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B) (Horvat, Stephen)
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Filing 16
DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting Motions for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorneys Corey F. Wehmeyer, Brock R. Skelley, Stephanie S. Dishman, and Brent Bauer for Defendants J. Marcus Davis and Scarlet Land Services (Docket Entries #12 , #13 , #14 , and #15 ).Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utah's local rules from the court's web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Judge Dale A. Kimball on 7/14/2025. No attached document. (eat)
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Filing 15
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Brent Bauer , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5485344,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Defendants J. Marcus Davis, Scarlet Land Services. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Pro Hac Vice Application Bauer, #2 Order Granting Pro Hac Vice Application Bauer)(Baxter, Stevan)
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Filing 14
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Stephanie Dishman , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5485335,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Defendants J. Marcus Davis, Scarlet Land Services. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Pro Hac Vice Application Dishman, #2 Order Granting Pro Hac Vice Application Dishman)(Baxter, Stevan)
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Filing 13
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Brock R. Skelley , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5485328,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Defendants J. Marcus Davis, Scarlet Land Services. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Pro Hac Vice Application Skelley, #2 Text of Proposed Order Order Granting Pro Hac Vice Application Skelley)(Baxter, Stevan)
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Filing 12
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Corey F. Wehmeyer , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5485314,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Defendants J. Marcus Davis, Scarlet Land Services. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Pro Hac Vice Application Wehmeyer, #2 Order Granting Pro Hac Vice Application (Wehmeyer))(Baxter, Stevan)
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Filing 11
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under FRCP 7.1 filed by Defendant Scarlet Land Services. (Baxter, Stevan)
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Filing 10
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under FRCP 7.1 filed by Defendant J. Marcus Davis. (Baxter, Stevan)
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Filing 9
ORDER TO PROPOSE SCHEDULE - See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 7/2/2025. (eat)
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Filing 8
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero under 28:636 (b)(1)(A), Magistrate Judge to hear and determine all nondispositive pretrial matters. No attached document. Signed by Judge Dale A. Kimball on 7/1/2025. (eat)
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Filing 7
ORDER granting #6 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Respond to the Original Complaint (Docket Entry #2 ). Defendants' deadline to answer or respond to the Original Complaint is extended to Monday, 7/21/2025. Signed by Judge Dale A. Kimball on 7/1/2025. (eat)
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Filing 6
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer and Memorandum in Support to Answer Complaint filed by Defendants J. Marcus Davis, Scarlet Land Services. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Baxter, Stevan)
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Filing 5
NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS for appearance Pro Hac Vice emailed to attorney Corey F. Wehmeyer, Brock R. Skelley, Brent Bauer and Stephanie Dishman for J. Marcus Davis, Scarlet Land Services. (sg)
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Filing 4
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. For the benefit of the public and the bar, the District of Utah offers judicial settlement conference as an alternative for dispute resolution assistance in all civil cases and bankruptcy adversary proceedings. The court offers this alternative because, when compared with litigation, it can resolve a dispute faster, at less expense, and with solutions that are better able to meet the parties' needs and interests. Parties may file a stipulated motion for judicial settlement conference. A form #motion is available on the court's website. Notice e-mailed or mailed to Defendants J. Marcus Davis, Scarlet Land Services, Plaintiffs Brandon Hackford, Lisa Hackford. (sg)
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Filing 3
NOTICE OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE AVAILABILITY TO PRESIDE OVER CASE- Under 28 U.S.C. 636(c), Fed. R. Civ. P. 73, and DUCivR 72-3, you are hereby notified that a magistrate judge for the District of Utah may conduct any or all proceedings in this case, including a jury or bench trial and entry of a final judgment. Exercise of this jurisdiction by the magistrate judge is permitted only if all parties voluntarily sign and return the form. To consent, return the Consent Form to the clerk's office within 21 days via email at [email protected] or mail at the address on the form. Please do not efile the Consent Form in the case. Notice emailed or mailed to Defendants J. Marcus Davis, Scarlet Land Services, Plaintiffs Brandon Hackford, Lisa Hackford. (Notice generated by Clerks Office) Form due by 7/21/2025. (sg)
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Filing 2
NOTICE OF REMOVAL from 8th District, Duchene County, case number 250800016, (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AUTDC-5474231) filed by J. Marcus Davis, Scarlet Land Services. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A (Part 1), #2 Exhibit A (Part 2), #3 Exhibit A (Part 3), #4 Exhibit A (Part 4), #5 Exhibit A (Part 5), #6 Civil Cover Sheet Coversheet) (Baxter, Stevan)
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Filing 1
Case has been indexed. Defendants J. Marcus Davis, Scarlet Land Services is directed to E-File the Notice of Removal and civil cover sheet (found under Complaints and Other Initiating Documents) and pay the filing fee of $ 405 by the end of the business day.NOTE: The court will not have jurisdiction and a judge will not be assigned until the opening document is electronically filed and the filing fee paid in the CM/ECF system. (kec)
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Judge Dale A. Kimball added. Case number will now read 2:25-cv-00520-DAK. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (sg)
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