Freeman v. Woolston et al

Filing 228

ORDER Setting Bench Trial set for 10/7/2013 08:30 AM in Courtroom C202 before Judge David M. Ebel. Trial Preparation Conference set for 8/20/2013 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom C202 before Judge David M. Ebel by Judge David M. Ebel on 05/21/13. (jjhsl, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Civil Action No. 11-cv-01756-DME-MJW
MARCUS LELAND FREEMAN,
Plaintiff,
v.
WOOLSTON, Vocational Instructor,
LIKENS, Educational Department,
Defendants.
ORDER SETTING TRIAL DATES AND DEADLINES
This matter is before the Court upon a review of the file. To ensure that all pretrial phases of the case are complete before the commencement of the bench trial,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
This Order may not be modified by agreement of the parties. Upon timely
application, however, either or both parties may seek modification as may be necessary
to meet a bona fide emergency, to avoid irreparable injury or harm, or as may otherwise
be necessary to do substantial justice.
A. TRIAL AND TRIAL PREPARATION SETTINGS
This matter has been scheduled for a 4-day bench trial on the docket of Judge
David M. Ebel, to occur in the Byron G. Rogers U.S. District Courthouse, Courtroom
C202, 2d Floor, 1929 Stout Street, Denver, Colorado, to commence on October 7,
2013, at 8:30 a.m. At the time of the Final Pretrial Conference held on May 8, 2013, the
Final Trial Preparation Conference was set for October 2, 2013. That hearing has been

rescheduled and will also serve as a Status Conference. The Final Trial
Preparation Conference/Status Conference is rescheduled to occur on August 20,
2013, at 10:00 a.m. If there is a conflict for that particular date, a motion to reset
may be filed. Lead counsel who will try the case shall attend.

B. MOTIONS DEADLINES
The motions deadlines have passed.

C. TRIAL PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS
Because Plaintiff may be appearing via video for trial, the deadlines to submit the
following documents will be set at the time of the Final Trial Preparation
Conference/Status Conference scheduled on August 20, 2013:
(1)

a witness list, containing names, addresses, and estimated length of time for
testimony;

(2)

an exhibit list, with stipulations for authenticity except on those exhibits noted;
and

(3)

a certification that the parties have met in an effort to settle the litigation.

1. Conflicts in Scheduling. Continuances of the trial will be granted only in truly
exceptional circumstances.
2. Video and Special Equipment. If you intend to use electronic equipment,
advise the courtroom deputy clerk no later than two weeks before trial.

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3. Trial Briefs. Please advise the Court at the Final Trial Preparation
Conference/Status Conference if you wish to file trial briefs, which may not be filed
unless authorized by the Court. Briefs requested shall be filed on a date set by the
Court. Unless otherwise specified, trial briefs shall be limited to 10 pages.
4. Issues to be addressed at the Final Trial Preparation Conference/Status
Conference. The parties shall be prepared to address the following issues:
1)

submission deadlines for the above-referenced documents referenced in
Paragraph C;

2)

sequestration of witnesses;

3)

presentation of exhibits;

4)

timing of presentation of witnesses and evidence;

5)

any stipulations as to fact or law; and

8)

any other issue affecting the duration or course of the trial.
DATED:

May 21st

, 2013.
BY THE COURT:
s/ David M. Ebel
David M. Ebel
United States Circuit Judge

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