Makeen v. State of Colorado, The et al
Filing
92
COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ORDER for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer: Motion Hearing held on 5/5/2015. Denying 78 Motion to Strike. Withdrawing without prejudice 84 Motion for Leave. Finding as moot 24 Motion for TRO. FTR: Courtroom A-402. (amont, )
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer
Civil Action: 14‐cv‐03452‐CMA‐CBS
Date: May 5, 2015
Courtroom Deputy: Amanda Montoya
FTR – Reporter Deck‐Courtroom A402
Parties:
Counsel:
AKEEM MAKEEN,
Pro se
Plaintiff,
v.
THE STATE OF COLORADO, et al.,
Patrick Sayas
Cristina Helm
Defendant.
COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ORDER
HEARING: MOTION HEARING
Court in session: 02:04 p.m.
Court calls case. Appearances of counsel.
At the last hearing, the court provided Real‐Time and a court reporter. Mr. Makeen stated the
Real‐Time was not helpful and did not use it. Real‐Time and a court reporter were not provided
today. Mr. Makeen agrees with the court in not providing these resources and does not require
them at further hearings.
ORDERED: Plaintiff’s Verified Petition and Application for Temporary Restraining Order and
Order to Show Cause Why a Preliminary Injunction Should Not Issue is DENIED AS
MOOT. The Plaintiff has filed an amended motion.
Plaintiff’s MOTION [78] to Strike Defendant State’s Affirmative Defenses is
DENIED. This motion is premature. If the defendants raise an affirmative
defense, Mr. Makeen may renew his motion.
Discussion regarding the status of the civil cases the Plaintiff is involved in.
This hearing for oral argument regarding Corrected Plaintiff’s Verified Petition and Application
for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause Why a Preliminary Injunction Should
Not Issue. Mr. Makeen is asking the court to direct the State of Colorado and the City and
County of Denver to appoint for him, Leta Holden or a qualified note taker to be present at any
and all court proceedings within the state of Colorado in which he is a party.
Mr. Makeen makes oral motion for a sequestration order of the witnesses.
ORDERED: Mr. Makeen’s oral motion is GRANTED.
Mr. Makeen calls witness Kelly Boe. Witness sworn.
2:31 p.m.
Direct examination by Mr. Makeen. Plaintiff’s exhibit 1 is offered and admitted.
2:42 p.m.
Cross examination by Patrick Sayas.
2:46 p.m.
Re‐direct by Mr. Makeen.
2:49 p.m.
Re‐cross by Mr. Sayas.
Witness excused.
Mr. Makeen testifies on behalf of himself. Mr. Makeen sworn.
2:50 p.m.
Testimony by Mr. Makeen.
2:54 p.m.
IN RECESS
2:58 p.m.
IN SESSION
Mr. Makeen excuses himself without testifying.
Mr. Sayas calls witness Cheri Davis. Witness sworn.
2:59 p.m.
Direct examination by Mr. Sayas.
3:05 p.m.
Cross examination by Mr. Makeen.
Witness excused.
Ms. Helm calls witness Suzanne Rezook.
3:11 p.m.
Direct examination by Ms. Helm.
3:19 p.m.
Cross examination by Mr. Makeen.
Witness excused.
Ms. Helm calls witness Barbi Frias.
Direct examination by Ms. Helm.
3:34 p.m.
3:50 p.m.
Cross examination by Mr. Makeen.
Witness excused.
4:03 p.m.
IN RECESS
4:09 p.m.
IN SESSION
Oral argument from parties regarding the motion. Parties shall await a written
RECOMMENDATION from the court. Briefing on the motion for preliminary injunction is closed.
Mr. Makeen makes oral motion to withdraw Plaintiff’s Fourth MOTION [84] for Leave to Amend
Complaint.
ORDERED: Mr. Makeen’s oral motion is GRANTED and Plaintiff’s Fourth MOTION [84] for
Leave to Amend Complaint is WITHDRAWN without prejudice.
HEARING CONCLUDED.
Court in recess: 05:33 p.m.
Total time in court: 02:19
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