In Re: Samson Resources Corp.

Filing 4

Recommendation that Bankruptcy Appeal be withdrawn from mandatory mediation. Signed by Judge Mary Pat Thynge on 6/23/20. (cak)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
In re:

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SAMSON RESOURCES CORP.,
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Debtors.
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DIANE S. JONES,
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Appellant,
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v.
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SAMSON RESOURCES CORP.,
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Appellee.
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Chapter 11
Case No. 15-11934 (BLS)

C. A. No. 20-725-RGA
Adv. Pro. No. 19-50381 (BLS)

RECOMMENDATION
At Wilmington this 23rd day of June, 2020.
WHEREAS, pursuant to paragraph 2(a) of the Procedures to Govern
Mediation of Appeals from the United States Bankruptcy Court for this District dated
September 11, 2012, Magistrate Judge Thynge reviewed the Memorandum Order of
the Honorable Brendan L. Shannon dated May 26, 2020 to determine the
appropriateness of mediation in this matter. The Notice of Appeal was docketed on
June 1, 2020.
WHEREAS, as a result of the above screening process, the Memorandum
Order addresses issues that are not amenable to mediation and mediation at this stage
would not be a productive exercise, a worthwhile use of judicial resources nor warrant
the expense of the process.

WHEREAS, if no objections are filed to this Recommendation and the
Court affirms this Recommendation, a scheduling order for briefing will need to be
entered.
THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED that, pursuant to paragraph 2(a)
Procedures to Govern Mediation of Appeals from the United States Bankruptcy Court
for this District and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b), this matter be withdrawn from the mandatory
referral for mediation and proceed through the appellate process of this Court. The
parties are advised they may file objections to this Recommendation pursuant to 28
U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B), FED. R. CIV. P. 72(a) and D. DEL. LR 72.1.

/s/ Mary Pat Thynge
Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Mary Pat Thynge

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