Docket Sheet for 4:02-CV-576 U.S. District Court,

Eastern District of Arkansas

Jury verdict entry on Line 42
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 JURY DISC
 HLJ
 U.S. District Court
 USDC for the Eastern District of Arkansas (Little Rock)
 
 CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 02-CV-576
 
Hart, et al v. Little Rock, City of Filed: 09/17/02
Assigned to: Judge James M. Moody Jury demand: Plaintiff
Demand: $0,000 Nature of Suit: 440
Lead Docket: None Jurisdiction: Federal Question
Dkt # in Pulaski Cty Circuit : is CV02-9060
Dkt # in USDC E/D AR : is 4:02CV00251
 
Cause: 28:1441 Petition for Removal- Civil Rights Act
 
JERRY HART  Patrick R. James
 plaintiff [COR LD NTC]
 Samuel A. Perroni
 [COR LD NTC]
 Perroni & James
  801 West Third Street
 Little Rock, AR 72201-2103
 (501) 372-6555
 
ANDRE DYER Patrick R. James
 plaintiff (See above)
  [COR LD NTC]
 Samuel A. Perroni
 [term 08/01/03]
 (See above)
 [COR LD NTC]
 
 v.
 
LITTLE ROCK, CITY OF  Thomas M. Carpenter
 defendant [COR LD NTC]
 William C. Mann, III
 [COR LD NTC]
 E. Shane Springs
  (501) 371-6897
 [COR LD NTC]
 Little Rock City Attorney’s
 Office
 500 West Markham Street
  Room 310
 Little Rock, AR 72201-1496
 (501) 371-4527
 
JERRY HART; ANDRE DYER
 
 plaintiff
 
 
 v.
 
LITTLE ROCK, CITY OF
 
 defendant

Proceedings include all events
Date Filed	Doc. No.	Image	Description
09/17/2002	1	Yes: 26 Page(s); 622 KB; PDF	NOTICE of Petition for Removal from Pulaski Cty Circuit Court; Case Number: CV02-9060; $150.00 filing fee paid, receipt #104072 [Date Entered: 09/18/02, By: meh]
09/17/2002	--	No	COMPLAINT for declaratory judgment and injunctive relief and demand for a trial by Jury [Date Entered: 09/18/02, By: meh]
09/17/2002	--	No	DEMAND for jury trial by plaintiffs [Date Entered: 09/18/02, By: meh]
09/17/2002	--	No	ANSWER by defendant [Date Entered: 09/18/02, By: meh]
09/17/2002	2	Yes: 2 Page(s); 44 KB; PDF	NOTICE of related case by defendant Case Number: 4:02CV000251 [Date Entered: 09/18/02, By: meh]
10/23/2002	3	Yes: 2 Page(s); 31 KB; PDF	ORDER (DOC) Case reassigned to Judge James M. Moody (cc: all counsel) [Date Entered: 10/24/02, By: loj]
10/29/2002	4	Yes: 2 Page(s); 37 KB; PDF	ORDER by Judge James M. Moody finding the motion NOTICE of related case by defendant Case Number: 4:02CV000251 [2-1] moot (cc: all counsel) [Date Entered: 10/29/02, By: ti]
01/13/2003	5	Yes: 3 Page(s); 57 KB; PDF	JOINT RULE 26(f) REPORT by parties [Date Entered: 01/13/03, By: ti]
02/18/2003	6	Yes: 3 Page(s); 95 KB; PDF	FINAL SCHEDULING ORDER (DOC); jury trial set for 9:15 am the week of 9/8/03 in Little Rock; discovery due by 7/10/03; pretrial info sheet due by 8/19/03 (cc: all counsel) [Date Entered: 02/18/03, By: ti]
06/25/2003	7	Yes: 1 Page(s); 18 KB; PDF	ENTRY OF APPEARANCE for defendant by attorney E. Shane Springs [Date Entered: 06/25/03, By: ti]
07/07/2003	8	Yes: 2 Page(s); 33 KB; PDF	MOTION by defendant for an extension of time to complete discovery [Date Entered: 07/08/03, By: ti]
07/10/2003	9	Yes: 2 Page(s); 39 KB; PDF	JOINT STATUS REPORT by parties (2 to 3 day trial) [Date Entered: 07/11/03, By: ti]
07/14/2003	10	Yes: 2 Page(s); 32 KB; PDF	RESPONSE by plaintiffs to motion for an extension of time to complete discovery [8-1] [Date Entered: 07/15/03, By: ti]
07/21/2003	11	Yes: 2 Page(s); 31 KB; PDF	MOTION by defendant for enlargement of time to file motions [Date Entered: 07/22/03, By: ti]
07/22/2003	12	Yes: 2 Page(s); 29 KB; PDF	ORDER by Judge James M. Moody granting motion for an extension of time to complete discovery [8-1] until 7/25/03 (cc: all counsel) [Date Entered: 07/22/03, By: ti]
07/22/2003	13	Yes: 2 Page(s); 31 KB; PDF	MOTION by defendant for summary judgment [Date Entered: 07/23/03, By: ti]
07/22/2003	14	No	MEMORANDUM BRIEF by defendant in support of motion for summary judgment [13-1] [Date Entered: 07/23/03, By: ti]
07/22/2003	15	Yes: 4 Page(s); 77 KB; PDF	STATEMENT OF FACTS (Local Rule 56.1) by defendant in support of motion for summary judgment [13-1] [Date Entered: 07/23/03, By: ti]
07/23/2003	16	Yes: 2 Page(s); 29 KB; PDF	ORDER by Judge James M. Moody granting motion for enlargement of time to file motions [11-1]; deft shall have up to and including 7/22/03 in which to file motions (cc: all counsel) [Date Entered: 07/24/03, By: ti]
08/01/2003	17	Yes: 2 Page(s); 28 KB; PDF	NOTICE by plaintiff of filing Realignment of Counsel [Date Entered: 08/04/03, By: ti]
08/01/2003	18	Yes: 2 Page(s); 30 KB; PDF	MOTION by plaintiffs for extension of time to respond to deft’s motion for summary judgment [Date Entered: 08/04/03, By: ti]
08/06/2003	19	Yes: 2 Page(s); 27 KB; PDF	ORDER by Judge James M. Moody granting motion for extension of time to respond to deft’s motion for summary judgment [18-1] [13-1] until 8/8/03 (cc: all counsel) [Date Entered: 08/07/03, By: ti]
08/07/2003	20	Yes: 3 Page(s); 45 KB; PDF	RESPONSE by plaintiffs to motion for summary judgment [13-1] [Date Entered: 08/08/03, By: ti]
08/07/2003	21	Yes: 25 Page(s); 687 KB; PDF	BRIEF by plaintiffs in support of motion response [20-1] [Date Entered: 08/08/03, By: ti]
08/07/2003	22	Yes: 4 Page(s); 85 KB; PDF	RESPONSE by plaintiffs to statement of undisputed facts [15-1] [Date Entered: 08/08/03, By: ti]
08/07/2003	23	Yes: 12 Page(s); 282 KB; PDF	STATEMENT OF UNCONTESTED FACTS (Local Rule 56.1) by plaintiffs [Date Entered: 08/08/03, By: ti]
08/19/2003	24	Yes: 5 Page(s); 98 KB; PDF	RESPONSE by defendant to pltf’s statement of facts [23-1] [Date Entered: 08/20/03, By: ti]
08/19/2003	25	Yes: 2 Page(s); 28 KB; PDF	REPLY by defendant to response to motion for summary judgment [13-1] [Date Entered: 08/20/03, By: ti]
08/19/2003	26	Yes: 9 Page(s); 244 KB; PDF	MEMORANDUM BRIEF by defendant in support of motion reply [25-1] [Date Entered: 08/20/03, By: ti]
08/27/2003	27	Yes: 6 Page(s); 114 KB; PDF	PRETRIAL DISCLOSURE SHEET by defendant; estimated length of trial 3 days [Date Entered: 08/28/03, By: ti]
08/29/2003	28	Yes: 2 Page(s); 36 KB; PDF	MOTION by plaintiffs for order of writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum [Date Entered: 08/29/03, By: ti]
08/29/2003	29	Yes: 3 Page(s); 58 KB; PDF	ORDER (DOC) granting motion for order of writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum [28-1]; it is therefore ordered that the writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum be issued for Michael Leon Bullock to be present to testify at thetrial of the above styled case; pltf shall bear any costs associated with transportation (cc: all counsel) [Date Entered: 08/29/03, By: ti]
08/29/2003	--	No	WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD TESTIFICANDUM issued as to Michael Leon Bullock [Date Entered: 08/29/03, By: ti]
08/29/2003	30	Yes: 5 Page(s); 94 KB; PDF	MOTION by plaintiffs in limine [Date Entered: 08/29/03, By: ti]
08/29/2003	30	Yes: 5 Page(s); 94 KB; PDF	INCORPORATED BRIEF by plaintiffs in support of motion in limine [30-1] [Date Entered: 08/29/03, By: ti]
09/03/2003	31	Yes: 4 Page(s); 64 KB; PDF	MOTION by defendant in limine to prohibit certain testimony [Date Entered: 09/04/03, By: ti]
09/03/2003	32	Yes: 7 Page(s); 165 KB; PDF	MEMORANDUM BRIEF by defendant in support of motion in limine to prohibit certain testimony [31-1] [Date Entered: 09/04/03, By: ti]
09/03/2003	33	Yes: 5 Page(s); 89 KB; PDF	RESPONSE by defendant to pltfs’ stipulation of facts [23-1] [Date Entered: 09/04/03, By: ti]
09/04/2003	34	Yes: 2 Page(s); 34 KB; PDF	ORDER OF REFERRAL (DOC) this case has been referred to Magistrate Judge Forster to conduct a settlement conference; the conference is scheduled to commence on Monday 9/8/03 at 10:00 am in Little Rock, the parties or individuals withauthority to compromise the lawsuit, are directed to attend the settlement conference (cc: all counsel) [Date Entered: 09/04/03, By: ti]
09/05/2003	35	Yes: 3 Page(s); 36 KB; PDF	MOTION by plaintiff in limine regarding pecuniary interests [Date Entered: 09/08/03, By: ti]
09/05/2003	36	Yes: 6 Page(s); 138 KB; PDF	RESPONSE by plaintiffs to motion in limine to prohibit certain testimony [31-1] [Date Entered: 09/08/03, By: ti]
09/08/2003	37	No	CLERK’S MINUTES: settlement conference held before Judge Forster in LR; Sam Perroni and Patrick James present w/pltfs; Tom Carpenter, Debby Vickers and Mark Hayes present for dfts; parties unable to reach agreement; caseto remain on Judge Moody’s trial docket; CRD Cecilia Norwood [Date Entered: 09/09/03, By: cn]
09/10/2003	--	No	CLERK’S MINUTES: Pretrial conference in Chamber w/lawyers; granting motion in limine regarding pecuniary interests [35-1]; granting in part and denying in party motion in limine [30-1]; order to be entered granting in part anddenying in part deft’s motion in limine; order to be entered denying deft’s motion for summary judgment Jury trial began before Judge Moody; 22 jurors selected; court and parties conduct voir dire; 12 jurors selected and sworn; court gives opening instructions; parties make opening statements; pltf begins evidence (C. Fant) [Date Entered: 09/10/03, By: mj]
09/10/2003	38	Yes: 8 Page(s); 209 KB; PDF	ORDER by Judge James M. Moody denying deft’s motion for summary judgment [13-1] (cc: all counsel) [Date Entered: 09/10/03, By: ti]
09/10/2003	39	Yes: 2 Page(s); 38 KB; PDF	ORDER by Judge James M. Moody denying motion in limine to prohibit certain testimony [31-1]; pursuant to Rule 701 of the Federal Rules of Evidence, the Court finds that the motion should be denied as to the testimony and admissionsof Stacy Witherell; however the motion is granted as to the evidence of subsequent remedial measures and the statements of Judge Humphrey (cc: all counsel) [Date Entered: 09/10/03, By: ti]
09/10/2003	--	No	CLERK’S MINUTES: JURY TRIAL begun before Judge James M. Moody. Day 1. Jury selection completed. Plaintiffs’ proof begun. (Ct. Rep. -- Carolyn Fant) [Date Entered: 09/11/03, By: mh]
09/11/2003	40	Yes: 7 Page(s); 164 KB; PDF	RESPONSE by defendant to motion in limine and INCORPORATED BRIEF [Date Entered: 09/11/03, By: ti]
09/11/2003	--	No	CLERK’S MINUTES: JURY TRIAL resumed before Judge James M. Moody. Day 2. Plaintiffs’ proof concluded. (Ct. Rep. -- Carolyn Fant) [Date Entered: 09/11/03, By: mh]
09/12/2003	41	No	CLERK’S MINUTES: Jury trial ended before Judge Moody; jury returns verdict in favor of plaintiffs (C. Fant) [Date Entered: 09/12/03, By: mj]
09/12/2003	42	No	VERDICT for plaintiffs Andre Dyer and Jerry Hart against defendant City of Little Rock [Date Entered: 09/12/03, By: mj]
09/12/2003	43	No	Jury instructions given to the jury by the court [Date Entered: 09/12/03, By: mj]
09/12/2003	44	No	Jury instructions submitted by Counsel and refused by Court [Date Entered: 09/12/03, By: mj]
09/15/2003	45	Yes: 3 Page(s); 39 KB; PDF	MOTION by plaintiffs for permanent injunction and to seal record [Date Entered: 09/16/03, By: ti]
09/19/2003	46	Yes: 18 Page(s); 550 KB; PDF	MEMORANDUM BRIEF by defendant in support of motion for judgment as a matter of law pursuant to FRCP 50 [Date Entered: 09/22/03, By: ti]
09/24/2003	47	Yes: 2 Page(s); 37 KB; PDF	MOTION by plaintiff for extension of time to respond to deft’s motion for judgment as a matter of law [Date Entered: 09/24/03, By: ti]
09/24/2003	48	Yes: 2 Page(s); 34 KB; PDF	ORDER by Judge James M. Moody granting motion for extension of time to respond to deft’s motion for judgment as a matter of law [47-1] until 10/3/03 (cc: all counsel) [Date Entered: 09/24/03, By: ti]
09/26/2003	49	Yes: 4 Page(s); 111 KB; PDF	RESPONSE by defendant to motion for permanent injunction [45-1] and motion to seal the record [45-2] [Date Entered: 09/29/03, By: ti]
10/03/2003	50	Yes: 24 Page(s); 630 KB; PDF	RESPONSE by plaintiffs to deft’s motion for judgment as a matter of law and incorporated MEMORANDUM OF LAW [Date Entered: 10/03/03, By: ti]