Ludlow v. BNSF Railway Company

Filing 149

ORDER - The Clerk shall withhold judgment. On or before Friday, December 13, 2013, the plaintiff shall file an application, supporting brief and index of evidence if the plaintiff seeks attorney fees and nontaxable costs. On or before Monday, J anuary 13, 2014, the defendant may reply to the application, brief and index of evidence submitted by the plaintiff seeking attorney fees and nontaxable costs. Counsel are advised to consult and follow NECivR 54.3 and 54.4. Ordered by Senior Judge Richard G. Kopf. (AOA)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
KIRK J. LUDLOW,
Plaintiff,
V.
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY, a
Delaware corporation,
Defendant.

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4:12CV3113

ORDER

Today, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff on one claim. The jury
found for the defendant on the other claim. The question of attorney fees and nontaxable
costs must now be addressed. The lawyers have agreed that judgment should be withheld
until that issue is resolved. Therefore,
IT IS ORDERED that:
1.

The Clerk shall withhold judgment.

2.

On or before Friday, December 13, 2013, the plaintiff shall file an
application, supporting brief and index of evidence if the plaintiff seeks
attorney fees and nontaxable costs.

3.

On or before Monday, January 13, 2014, the defendant may reply to the
application, brief and index of evidence submitted by the plaintiff seeking
attorney fees and nontaxable costs.

4.

Counsel are advised to consult and follow NECivR 54.3 and 54.4.

DATED this 14th day of November, 2013.
BY THE COURT:
Richard G. Kopf
Senior United States District Judge