Cotton et al v. City of Eureka, California et al

Filing 211

ORDER re Jury Instructions. Signed by Judge ARMSTRONG on 9/7/11. (lrc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/8/2011)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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OAKLAND DIVISION

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7 SIEHNA M. COTTON, a minor, by and

Case No: C 08-04386 SBA

Megan McClure, her guardian ad litem; and
8 MARTIN COTTON, SR., an individual,

ORDER RE JURY INSTRUCTIONS

Plaintiffs,

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vs.

11 CITY OF EUREKA, CALIFORNIA, a

political subdivision of the State of California,
12 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT, CALIFORNIA,

a political subdivision of the State of
13 California, et al.,
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Defendants.

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During the pretrial conference held on September 6, 2011, the parties indicated that,

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in light of the Court’s in limine and summary judgment rulings, certain of their previously

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submitted jury instructions may no longer be applicable. In addition, the City Defendants

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indicated their intention to submit an instruction with regard to Plaintiffs’ eighth claim

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under the fourteenth amendment for interference with familial association. Accordingly,

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IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the parties shall meet and confer forthwith

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regarding the joint set of proposed jury instructions, as well as their separately proposed

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instructions—including the City Defendants’ proposed instruction on Plaintiffs’ fourteenth

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amendment claim. By no later than Noon on September 12, 2011, the parties shall notify

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the Court, in writing, whether there are any modifications or withdrawals to the joint set of

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instructions and/or separately proposed instructions. In addition, the City Defendants shall

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submit their proposed jury instruction on Plaintiffs’ fourteenth amendment claim, along

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with a statement as to whether all parties agree with the proposed instruction. If no

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agreement has been reached, by no later than Noon on September 12, 2011, each side shall

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submit a one-page memorandum stating their position on the proposed instruction.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: September 7, 2011

______________________________
SAUNDRA BROWN ARMSTRONG
United States District Judge

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