Smith et al v. United States of America et al

Filing 54

REMINDER NOTICE OF UPCOMING TRIAL (5/7/2012) AND FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE (4/30/2012). Signed by Judge William Alsup on 3/14/2012. (whasec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/14/2012)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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ROBERT SMITH and JODI SMITH,

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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Plaintiffs,

No. C 10-00212 WHA

v.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNITED
STATES POSTAL SERVICE, TIMOTHY
MUNSIL, and DOES 1–20, inclusive,

REMINDER NOTICE OF
UPCOMING TRIAL AND
FINAL PRETRIAL
CONFERENCE

Defendants.

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This notice serves as a friendly reminder that this case remains set for a FINAL

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PRETRIAL CONFERENCE on

APRIL 30, 2012, at 2:00 P.M., with a BENCH TRIAL on

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MAY 7, 2012. Please consult the existing case management order and review and follow all

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standing guidelines and orders of the undersigned for civil cases on the Court’s website at

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http://www.cand.uscourts.gov. Continuances will rarely be granted.

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The final pretrial conference will be an important event, for it will be there that the

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shape of the upcoming trial will be determined, including in limine orders, time limits and

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exhibit mechanics. Lead trial counsel must attend.

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To avoid any misunderstanding with respect to the final pretrial conference and trial,

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the Court wishes to emphasize that all filings and appearances must be made — on pain of

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dismissal, default or other sanction — unless and until a dismissal fully resolving the case is

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received. It will not be enough to inform the clerk that a settlement in principle has been

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reached or to lodge a partially executed settlement agreement or to lodge a fully executed

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agreement (or dismissal) that resolves less than the entire case. Where, however, a

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fully-executed and unconditional settlement agreement clearly and fully disposing of the entire

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case is lodged reasonably in advance of the pretrial conference or trial and only a ministerial

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act remains, the Court will arrange a status conference to work out an alternate procedure

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pending a formal dismissal.

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Please state whether the Court can be of further ADR assistance (but avoid stating
offers, counteroffers or dollar amounts).

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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Dated: March 14, 2012.

WILLIAM ALSUP
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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