American United Life Insurance Company v. Sumpter et al

Filing 20

ORDER granting 18 Motion to Strike Defendant Joanna Arthur's demand for a jury trial with respect to her Counterclaim. Defendant Sumpter's request for a jury trial as to his Crossclaim against Defendant Arthur shall remain. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dennis Howell on 02/03/2015. (thh)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
CHARLOTTE DIVISION
3:14cv586
AMERICAN UNITED LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY.,

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Plaintiff,
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v.
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STEVEN BRUCE SUMPTER and
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JOANNA ARTHUR,
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Defendants.
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ORDER

Pending before the Court is the Motion to Strike [# 18]. Plaintiff moves to
strike Defendant Joanna Arthur’s demand for a jury trial. Counsel for both
Defendants consent to the Motion to Strike [# 18]. Upon a review of the motion
and the record, and for good cause shown, the Court GRANTS the motion [# 18].
The Court STRIKES Defendant Arthur’s demand for a jury trial with respect to
her Counterclaim. Defendant Sumpter’s request for a jury trial as to his
Crossclaim against Defendant Arthur shall remain.

Signed: February 3, 2015

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