Security Service Federal Credit Union v. First American Mortgage Funding, LLC et al

Filing 597

COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ORDER for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer: A Motion Hearing was held on 3/15/2011. ORDERED: The Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling Order as to the Expert Witness Deadlines Only, doc # 590 , is GRANTED . The Scheduling Order, doc # 439 , is amended to extend the deadline to designate experts to JUNE 1, 2011, and the deadline for rebuttal experts to JUNE 15, 2011. THE COURT WILL NOT MOVE THE DISPOSITIVE MOTION DEADLINE AND WILL NOT MOVE THE DATE O F THE FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE. The Supplement to Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling Order as to the Expert Witness Deadlines Only, doc # 592 is GRANTED. Stewart Title of California's Motion for Setting of Mandatory Settlement Conference With M agistrate Judge Shaffer, doc # 595 is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The parties shall submit Updated Confidential Settlement Statements on or before MAY 2, 2011. Counsel are required to create a master list of all depositions that are currently schedu led by 8:00 a.m. on MARCH 16, 2011. Counsel are required to send a copy of the master list to all parties by NOON on MARCH 18, 2011. A Telephonic Status Conference is set for 3/18/2011 at 01:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer. (Counsel shall coordinate a conference call among themselves prior to contacting the court at 303.844.2117 at the scheduled time.) By Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer. (FTR: Linda Kahoe) (cbscd)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer
Civil Action No.: 08-cv-00955-WYD-CBS Date: March 15, 2011
SECURITY SERVICE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC, et al., LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY, NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY OF COLORADO, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendants. William Douglas Depuy

FTR - Reporter Deck - Courtroom A402 Courtroom Deputy: Linda Kahoe
Austin D. Garner

Ivan Moore Call

Charles A. Greenhouse

FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC, Third-Party Plaintiff, vs. STEWART TITLE OF CALIFORNIA, INC., ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY, LAWYER'S TITLE COMPANY, LINDA ANDERSON, et al., SHARON CARLEO, GERALD CARLEO, Third-Party Defendants. Pro se (via phone) Tammy M. Alcock Stuart Harris Pack Ivan Moore Call (via phone)

FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE, INC., CONSTRUCTION DISBURSEMENT SERVICES, INC., WILLIAM DePUY, JEFFREY JORDAN, SHAUN JORDAN, MARK CAMPBELL, KEVIN B. JORDAN,

William Douglas Depuy

Pro se Pro se Pro se Pro se Pro se

Cross-Claim Plaintiffs, v. KENNETH E. NORTH, PARADISE RANCH VIEW MIRAGE, LLC, GILGER HOMES, LLC, KIRK GILGER, NEW CENTURY BUILDERS, INC., SUNDANCE MORTGAGE, LLC, THE ARTISAN GROUP, LLC, DBA ARTISAN DEVELOPMENT GROUP, AND/OR EHLINE CO., Cross-Claim Defentants.

FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC, CONSTRUCTION DISBURSEMENT SERVICES, INC., KEVIN B. JORDAN, Counterclaim Plaintiffs, v. SECURITY SERVICE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Counterclaim Defendant.

COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ORDER HEARING: MOTIONS HEARING Court in session: 1:34 p.m. Court calls case. Appearances of counsel and pro se parties. Discussion and arguments regarding the Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling Order as to the Expert Witness Deadlines Only, doc #[590], filed 3/4/2011. ORDERED: The Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling Order as to the Expert Witness Deadlines Only, doc #[590], is GRANTED. The Scheduling Order, doc #[439], is amended to extend the deadline to designate experts to JUNE 1, 2011, and the deadline for rebuttal experts to JUNE 15, 2011. THE COURT WILL NOT MOVE THE DISPOSITIVE MOTION DEADLINE AND WILL NOT MOVE THE DATE OF THE FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE. Discussion and arguments regarding the Supplement to Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling Order as to the Expert Witness Deadlines Only, doc #[592], filed 3/7/2011. ORDERED: The Supplement to Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling Order as to the Expert Witness Deadlines Only, doc #[592] is GRANTED.

Discussion and arguments regarding Stewart Title of California's Motion for Setting of Mandatory Settlement Conference With Magistrate Judge Shaffer, doc #[595], filed 3/10/2011. ORDERED: Stewart Title of California's Motion for Setting of Mandatory Settlement Conference With Magistrate Judge Shaffer, doc #[595] is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. ORDERED: The parties shall submit Updated Confidential Settlement Statements on or before MAY 2, 2011. The settlement statements must describe, in detail, the strengths and weaknesses of the case. In addition, each party shall indicate a specific dollar amount it is willing to offer or accept in settlement. As a matter of professional courtesy, the parties are REQUIRED to respond to a demand or offer of settlement.
Parties participating in ECF shall e-mail Confidential Settlement Statements, which are fifteen (15) pages or less including attachments, in PDF format to [e-mail]. ALL Confidential Settlement Statements that are over fifteen (15) pages including attachments are to be submitted to the court as hard copies and shall be delivered to the office of the Clerk of the Court in an envelope marked "PRIVATE PER MAGISTRATE JUDGE SHAFFER'S ORDERS."

Discussion regarding deposition schedules and duplicate deposition notices. ORDERED: Counsel are required to create a master list of all depositions that are currently scheduled by 8:00 a.m. on MARCH 16, 2011. Counsel are required to send a copy of the master list to all parties, and indicate whether or not the parties object to any of the scheduled depositions, by NOON on MARCH 18, 2011. If a party objects, good cause must be shown, in writing, and with the understanding that the party intends to be present (in person or telephonically) at the deposition(s). The court requests that counsel fax a copy of the master list to chambers. ORDERED: A Telephonic Status Conference is set for 1:00 p.m. on Friday, MARCH 18, 2011 to advise the court of any objections to the deposition schedule. (Counsel shall coordinate a conference call among themselves prior to contacting the court at 303.844.2117 at the scheduled time.) HEARING CONCLUDED. Court in recess: Total time in court: 2:21 p.m. 00:47

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