White Lightning Sportfisherman, Inc. v. M/V Susie-Q, et al

Filing 31

ORDER - On October 4, 2018, the court held a hearing on defendants' motion to abstain and renewed motion for hearing to fix the quantum of Rule E Special Bond. After hearing oral argument and considering the record, the court denied defendants' motion to abstain [D.E. 16] and set the quantum for the bond at $386,835.27. See Supplemental Rule E(S)(a). Signed by Chief Judge James C. Dever III on 10/4/2018. (Sellers, N.)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
EASTERN DIVISION
In Admiralty
No. 4:18-CV-77-D
WlllTE LIGH1NING SPORTFISHERMAN, )
INC., d/b/a Lightning Yachts,
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Plaintiff,
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v.
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MN SUSIE Q (O.N. 1089047) (Hull ID
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No. HATFB571H900), her boats, tackle,
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apparel, furniture, engines, fishing history
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and permits, and appurtenances, etc., in rem, )
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and
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TIMOTHY STEPHEN RHODES, and
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SUZANNE WILLIAMS RHODES,
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in personam,
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Defendants. )

ORDER

On October 4, 2018, the court held a hearing on defendants' motion to abstain and renewed

motion for hearing to fix the quantum of Rule E Special Bond. After hearing oral argument and
considering the record, the court denied defendants' motion to abstain [I).E. 16] and set the quantum
for the bond at $386,835.27. See Supplemental Rule E(S)(a).
SO ORDERED. This _j:_ day of October 2018.

JSC.DEVERill
Chief United States District Judge