Van Nort v. Fair et al

Filing 30

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Motion Hearing held on 4/22/2011 before Magistrate Judge Robert A. McQuaid, Jr. Crtrm Administrator: Jennifer Cotter; Pla Counsel: Scottie Ray Van Nort, In Pro Per (telephonically); Def Counsel: Brent Kolve t and Kevin Pick; FTR #: 9:01:21 a.m. - 9:21:48 a.m.; Courtroom: 2. 28 Motion to Stay or Extend Time to Complete Discovery is GRANTED in accordance with the terms as set forth in the minutes. Discovery due by 7/22/2011; Dis positive Motions due by 8/22/2011; Proposed Joint Pretrial Order due by 9/22/2011. Case Nos. 3:09-cv-0109-RCJ-RAM (Van Nort v. Asher, et al.) and 3:09-cv-0110-RCJ-RAM (Van Nort v. Fair,et al.) shall be consolidated with Case No. 3:09-cv-0042-LRH -RAM (Van Nort v. Fair, et al.). The base number shall be 3:09-cv-0042-LRH-RAM and all further docketing shall be filed in the designated base case. Please see attached minutes for further details. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JC)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF NEVADA
RENO, NEVADA
SCOTTIE RAY VAN NORT,
Plaintiff,
vs.
GLEN FAIR, et al.,
Defendants;

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SCOTTIE RAY VAN NORT,
Plaintiff,
vs.
RICK ASHER, et al.,
Defendants;
and
SCOTTIE RAY VAN NORT,
Plaintiff,
vs.
GLEN FAIR, et al.,
Defendants.

CASE NO. 3:09-CV-0042-LRH-RAM

CASE NO. 3:09-CV-0109-RCJ-RAM

CASE NO. 3:09-CV-0110-RCJ-RAM

MINUTES OF THE COURT
DATED: APRIL 22, 2011

PRESENT: HONORABLE ROBERT A. McQUAID, JR., U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Deputy Clerk: JENNIFER COTTER

Reporter: FTR: 9:01:21 a.m. - 9:21:48 a.m.

Counsel for Plaintiff(s): SCOTTIE RAY VAN NORT, In Pro Per (telephonically)
Counsel for Defendant(s): BRENT KOLVET and KEVIN PICK
PROCEEDINGS: MOTION HEARING
9:01 a.m. Court convenes.
The Court addresses the subject motions.
Motion to Consolidate (Docket #90 in Case 3:09-cv-0109-RCJ-RAM)
IT IS ORDERED that the Motion to Consolidate is GRANTED. Case Nos.
3:09-cv-0109-RCJ-RAM (Van Nort v. Asher, et al.) and 3:09-cv-0110-RCJ-RAM (Van Nort v. Fair,

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3:09-CV-0042-LRH-RAM (Van Nort v. Fair, et al.)
3:09-CV-0109-RCJ-RAM (Van Nort v. Asher, et al.)
3:09-CV-0110-RCJ-RAM (Van Nort v. Fair, et al.)
April 22, 2011
et al.) shall be consolidated with Case No. 3:09-cv-0042-LRH-RAM (Van Nort v. Fair, et al.). The
base number shall be 3:09-cv-0042-LRH-RAM and all further docketing shall be filed in the
designated base case.
Application for Entry of Default (Docket #28 in Case 3:09-cv-0110-RCJ-RAM)
IT IS ORDERED that the Application for Entry of Default is DENIED.
Motion to Strike Answer (Docket #32 in Case 3:09-cv-0110-RCJ-RAM)
IT IS ORDERED that the Motion to Strike is DENIED.
Motion to Stay or Extend Time to Complete Discovery (Docket #34 in Case
3:09-cv-0110-RCJ-RAM and #28 in Case 3:09-cv-0042-LRH-RAM)
IT IS ORDERED THAT the subject motion is GRANTED to the extent that the last day to complete
discovery is extended to July 22, 2011. The last day to file dispositive motions shall be August 22,
2011. A stipulated joint pretrial order shall be filed no later than September 22, 2011, or thirty (30)
days after the decision on any dispositive motions. There shall be no further extensions of these
deadlines absent extraordinary circumstances.
Some discussion takes place regarding Plaintiff's ability to view certain disks in his file. Mr. Kolvet
agrees to check with the adult high school program at the prison to see if they have appropriate
equipment available, and if it would be acceptable for Plaintiff to view said disks. He further
represents that he will advise the Court, within ten (10) days, of his findings.
Motion for Order to Expand Copy Limit (Docket #98 in Case 3:09-cv-0109-RCJ-RAM)
IT IS ORDERED that the Motion to Expand Copy Limit is GRANTED. Plaintiff shall be allowed
an additional $125.00 over and above his copy allowance for the purpose of litigating these cases
only.
9:21 a.m. Court adjourns.
LANCE S. WILSON, CLERK
By: /s/
Deputy Clerk