Exco Operating Co L P v. Chesapeake Operating L L C et al (5:16-cv-00979), Louisiana Western District Court

Louisiana Western District Court
Judge:S Maurice Hicks, Jr
Referred: Mark L Hornsby
Case #: 5:16-cv-00979
Nature of Suit190 Contract - Other Contract
Cause28:1332 Diversity-(Citizenship)
Case Filed:Jul 01, 2016
Terminated:Apr 30, 2019
Last checked: Wednesday Dec 28, 2016 3:20 AM CST
Defendant
Chesapeake Louisiana L P
6100 N Western Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Represented By
William H L Kaufman
Ottinger Hebert
contact info
Patrick Stephen Ottinger
Ottinger Hebert
contact info
David K McCrory
Ottinger Hebert
contact info
Defendant
Chesapeake Operating L L C
6100 N Western Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Represented By
William H L Kaufman
Ottinger Hebert
contact info
Patrick Stephen Ottinger
Ottinger Hebert
contact info
David K McCrory
Ottinger Hebert
contact info
Plaintiff
Exco Operating Co L P
12377 Merit Drive, Suite 1700
Dallas, TX 75271
Represented By
Leland G Horton
Bradley Murchison Et Al
contact info
Frank John Reeks, Jr
Bradley Murchison Et Al
contact info
Tara R Jones
Bradley Murchison Et Al
contact info


Docket last updated: 01/19/2024 11:59 PM CST
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
49 49 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss/Joint or Voluntary Tue 04/30 10:44 AM
JUDGMENT granting48 Joint Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Chief Judge S Maurice Hicks, Jr on 4/30/2019. (crt,McDonnell, D)
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Monday, April 29, 2019
48 48 motion Dismiss/Joint or Voluntary Mon 04/29 12:20 PM
JOINT/VOLUNTARY MOTION to Dismiss by All Parties.(aty,McCrory, David) Modified on 4/29/2019 to edit filers (Putch, A)
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Att: 1 Proposed order
Monday, April 08, 2019
47 47 1 pgs order Memorandum Order Mon 04/08 3:14 PM
MEMORANDUM ORDER: Exco reports it is likely this action will be resolved within bankruptcy proceedings. Accordingly, the court will defer acting on38 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. Counsel are directed to advise the court of any decision by the bankruptcy court that affects this civil action. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 4/8/2019. (crt,Putch, A)
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Thursday, January 10, 2019
46 46 minutes Status Conference Fri 01/11 11:23 AM
MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby: STATUS CONFERENCE held on 1/10/2019. (crt,Keller, J)
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45 45 order Scheduling Order - Hicks Fri 01/11 10:15 AM
AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 11/18/2019 at 08:30 AM in Shreveport Court House before Chief Judge S Maurice Hicks Jr. Pretrial Conference set for 10/17/2019 at 09:30 AM in Shreveport Court House before Chief Judge S Maurice Hicks Jr. Pretrial Order due by 10/10/2019. Plaintiffs Expert Info/Reports due by 6/30/2019. Defendants Expert Info/Reports due by 8/15/2019. Discovery deadline 5/10/2019. Expert Depositions due by 9/30/2019. Daubert Motions due by 10/21/2019. Proposed Pretrial Order inserts and exhibits exchanged by 9/5/2019. Conference/Meeting of counsel to prepare pretrial order to be held by 9/19/2019. Motions in Limine due by 10/3/2019. Trial Depositions due by 10/28/2019. Trial Brief/Pretrial Submissions due by 11/12/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 1/10/2019. (crt,Putch, A)
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Monday, January 07, 2019
44 44 order Minute Entry 1 - Terminate Hearings ~Util - Set Hearings Mon 01/07 4:27 PM
ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: The status conference originally set for 1/8/19 has been reset for 1/10/19 at 10:30 a.m. in chambers before Magistrate Judge Hornsby. Out-of-town counsel may participate by telephone. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L. Hornsby on 1/7/2019. (crt,Stephens, M)
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Monday, December 17, 2018
43 43 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Continue Order on Motion for Hearing Mon 12/17 3:41 PM
ORDER granting42 Motion to Continue Trial. IT IS ORDERED that the trial date of 6/24/2019 be continued, along with all pretrial deadlines. A status conference is set for 1/8/2019 at 10:30 a.m. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 12/17/2018. (crt,Keifer, K)
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Thursday, December 13, 2018
42 42 motion Continue Thu 12/13 2:44 PM
Joint MOTION to Continue Trial Date and Pretrial Deadlines and To Request Status Conference to Reset Scheduling Order with consent by Exco Operating Co L P. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby.(aty,Horton, Leland)
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Att: 1 Proposed order
Monday, October 22, 2018
41 41 respm Reply to Response to Motion Mon 10/22 3:43 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re38 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Chesapeake Louisiana L P, Chesapeake Operating L L C. (aty,McCrory, David)
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Monday, October 15, 2018
40 40 17 pgs respm Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Mon 10/15 10:03 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re38 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Exco Operating Co L P.(aty,Horton, Leland)
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Att: 1 Affidavit,
Att: 2 Exhibit ExA to Gaebe Aff,
Att: 3 Exhibit ExB to Gaebe Aff,
Att: 4 Statement of material facts
Monday, October 01, 2018
39 39 notice Notice of Motion Setting Mon 10/01 8:47 AM
NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding:38 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment . Motions referred to Chief Judge S Maurice Hicks, Jr. (crt,Putch, A)
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Friday, September 28, 2018
38 38 motion Partial Summary Judgment Fri 09/28 2:26 PM
MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Chesapeake Louisiana L P, Chesapeake Operating L L C.(aty,McCrory, David)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - Affidavit of Deven Bowles,
Att: 2 Memorandum / Brief,
Att: 3 Statement of material facts
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
37 37 order Scheduling Order - Hicks Thu 08/23 10:16 AM
AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 6/24/2019 at 8:30 AM in Shreveport Court House before Chief Judge S Maurice Hicks Jr. Pretrial Conference set for 5/16/2019 at 2:00 PM in chambers before Chief Judge S Maurice Hicks Jr. Pretrial Order due by 5/9/2019. Witness List due by 10/22/2018. Defendant's witness list is due seven (7) days after receipt of plaintiff's list. Plaintiffs Expert Info/Reports due by 2/1/2019. Defendants Expert Info/Reports due by 3/1/2019. Discovery deadline 12/20/2018. Expert Depositions due by 4/1/2019. Daubert Motions due by 4/22/2019. Proposed Pretrial Order inserts and exhibits exchanged by 4/4/2019. Conference/Meeting of counsel to prepare pretrial order to be held by 4/18/2019. Motions in Limine due by 5/2/2019. Trial Depositions due by 5/28/2019. Trial Brief/Pretrial Submissions due by 6/17/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 8/22/2018. (crt,Keller, J)
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36 36 minutes Status Conference Thu 08/23 10:01 AM
MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby: Telephone STATUS CONFERENCE held on 8/22/2018. (crt,Keller, J)
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Monday, August 13, 2018
35 35 order Minute Entry 1 - Terminate Hearings ~Util - Set Hearings Mon 08/13 9:47 AM
ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: Due to a court conflict, the TELEPHONE Status Conference originally set for 8/14/2018 is RESCHEDULED for 8/22/2018 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Mark L. Hornsby. Counsel for Plaintiff will initiate the conference call. The use of cell phones is prohibited. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L. Hornsby on 8/13/2018. (crt,Guin, P.)
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Friday, August 10, 2018
34 34 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Enroll as Counsel Fri 08/10 4:00 PM
ORDER granting33 Motion for Margaret N. Pressly to Enroll as Counsel for Exco Operating Co L P. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 8/10/2018. (crt,Putch, A)
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Thursday, August 09, 2018
33 33 motion Enroll as Counsel Thu 08/09 3:37 PM
MOTION for Margaret N. Pressly to Enroll as Counsel by Exco Operating Co L P. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby.(aty,Horton, Leland)
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Att: 1 Proposed order
Thursday, May 10, 2018
32 32 minutes Status Conference 1 - Terminate Scheduling Order Deadlines ~Util - Set Hearings Thu 05/10 6:37 PM
MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby: Telephone STATUS CONFERENCE held on 5/10/2018. All existing deadlines are vacated. A follow-up telephone status conference, to be arranged by Mr. Horton, will be held on August 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. The use of cell phones is prohibited. Any party may request an earlier status conference by contacting the undersigned. (crt,Keller, J)
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Wednesday, November 15, 2017
31 31 minutes Status Conference ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings Thu 11/16 1:12 PM
MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby: TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE held on 11/15/2017. Plaintiffs Witness List due by 3/30/2018. Discovery deadline 5/30/2018. A follow-up Telephone Status Conference set for 5/10/2018 01:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. Mr. Horton is directed to make arrangements for the call. The use of cell phones is prohibited. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Keller, J)
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Monday, August 21, 2017
30 30 1 pgs minutes Status Conference 1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings Mon 08/21 2:36 PM
MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby: Telephone STATUS CONFERENCE held on 8/21/2017. Chesapeake is in the process of reviewing 70,000 emails for relevancy and privilege prior to producing them to Plaintiff. It is anticipated that the review process will be complete by the end of October. All existing deadlines (set in Doc. 28) are vacated. The following new deadlines will control: Witness List due by 1/30/2018. Discovery deadline 3/30/2018. A follow-up telephone Status Conference set for 11/15/2017 at 10:00 AM with Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. Mr. McCrory is directed to make arrangements for the call. The use of cell phones is prohibited. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Delgado, S)
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Thursday, August 17, 2017
29 29 order Minute Entry 1 - Terminate Hearings ~Util - Set Hearings Thu 08/17 3:09 PM
ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: Due to an attorney conflict, the TELEPHONE Status Conference set in this matter for 8/18/2017 has been RESCHEDULED for 8/21/2017 at 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Mark L. Hornsby. Mr. McCrory will initiate the conference call. The use of cell phones is prohibited. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L. Hornsby on 8/17/2017. (crt,Guin, P.)
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Wednesday, May 17, 2017
28 28 1 pgs minutes Status Conference ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings Thu 05/18 2:23 PM
MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby: STATUS CONFERENCE held on 5/17/2017. Plaintiff's good-faith will call witness list due by 9/15/2017, and Defendant's due 7 days thereafter. Fact Discovery deadline 11/15/2017. Plaintiff's Expert Info/Reports due by 12/19/2017. Defendants Expert Info/Reports due by 1/23/2018. A follow-up telephone status conference is set for 8/18/2017 at 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Keifer, K)
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Friday, February 10, 2017
27 27 1 pgs minutes Status Conference ~Util - Set Hearings Fri 02/10 1:48 PM
MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby: TelephoneSTATUS CONFERENCE held on 2/10/2017. Written discovery remains outstanding to Chesapeake and several third parties. There is insufficient time in theschedule for the parties to complete discovery and get expert reports. Accordingly, the Scheduling Order18 is vacated, and the November 13, 2017 trial date is continued. A follow-up telephone Status Conference, to be initiated by counsel for Defendants, is set for 5/17/2017 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. The use of cell phones is prohibited. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Delgado, S)
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Thursday, February 02, 2017
26 26 order Minute Entry ~Util - Set Hearings Thu 02/02 9:38 AM
ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: A TELEPHONE Status Conference is set for 2/10/2017 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Mark L. Hornsby to discuss scheduling. Counsel for Plaintiff will initiate the conference call. The use of cell phones is prohibited. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L. Hornsby on 2/2/2017. (crt,Guin, P.)
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utility Set/Reset Hearings Thu 02/02 10:47 AM
Reset Hearings per 26 : Telephone Status Conference set for 2/10/2017 at 10:00 AM in before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Delgado, S)
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Thursday, December 08, 2016
25 25 8 pgs order Order on Motion for Protective Order Thu 12/08 3:46 PM
AGREED PROTECTIVE ORDER granting24 Motion for Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 12/8/2016. (crt,Keifer, K)
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Wednesday, December 07, 2016
24 24 3 pgs motion Protective Order Wed 12/07 11:44 AM
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Entry of Agreed Protective Order by Chesapeake Louisiana L P, Chesapeake Operating L L C. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby.(aty,McCrory, David) Modified on 12/7/2016 to edit text. (Putch, A)
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Att: 1 3 pgs Memorandum / Brief,
Att: 2 1 pgs Certificate of Conference,
Att: 3 8 pgs Proposed order
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
23 23 11 pgs answer Answer to Amended Complaint Tue 10/25 4:21 PM
Affirmative Defenses and ANSWER to22 Amended Complaint by Chesapeake Louisiana L P, Chesapeake Operating L L C.(aty,McCrory, David)
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Monday, October 17, 2016
22 22 11 pgs cmp Amended Complaint Thu 10/20 11:04 AM
SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against Chesapeake Louisiana L P, Chesapeake Operating L L C with Jury Demand filed by Exco Operating Co L P.(crt,Putch, A)
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Att: 1 Exhibits
21 21 order Order on Motion to Amend/Correct Thu 10/20 10:56 AM
ORDER granting20 Motion to Amend/Correct Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 10/17/2016. (crt,Putch, A)
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Friday, October 14, 2016
20 20 4 pgs motion Amend/Correct Fri 10/14 3:53 PM
MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint with Jury Demand filed by Exco Operating Co L P.(aty,Jones, Tara) Modified on 10/14/2016 to more accurately identify the pleading submitted. (Putch, A)
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Att: 1 Proposed Second Amended Complaint,
Att: 2 Proposed order
utility Motions Transferred Fri 10/14 4:55 PM
Motions Transferred regarding20 MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Putch, A)
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016
19 19 minutes Scheduling Conference Fri 09/16 4:51 PM
MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held on 9/14/2016. (crt,Keifer, K)
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18 18 6 pgs order Scheduling Order - Hicks Thu 09/15 10:16 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 11/13/2017 at 08:30 AM in before Judge S Maurice Hicks. Pretrial Conference set for 10/12/2017 at 01:30 PM in Chambers before Judge S Maurice Hicks. Pretrial Order due by 10/5/2017. Joinder of Parties and Amendment of Pleadings due by 10/14/2016. Witness List due by 12/15/2016. Plaintiffs Expert Info/Reports due by 3/15/2017. Defendants Expert Info/Reports due by 4/15/2017. Discovery deadline 3/15/2017. Expert Depositions due by 6/15/2017. Dispositive Motions due by 7/15/2017. Daubert Motions due by 7/15/2017. Proposed Pretrial Order inserts and exhibits exchanged by 8/31/2017. Conference/Meeting of counsel to prepare pretrial order to be held by 9/14/2017. Motions in Limine due by 9/28/2017. Trial Depositions due by 10/23/2017. Trial Brief/Pretrial Submissions due by 11/6/2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 9/14/2016. (crt,Putch, A)
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Wednesday, September 07, 2016
17 17 4 pgs misc Rule 26(f) Report Wed 09/07 1:49 PM
RULE 26(f) Report by Exco Operating Co L P . (aty,Jones, Tara)
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Tuesday, August 23, 2016
16 16 10 pgs answer Answer to Amended Complaint Tue 08/23 9:25 AM
ANSWER to14 Amended Complaint by Chesapeake Louisiana L P, Chesapeake Operating L L C.(aty,McCrory, David) Modified on 8/23/2016 to edit text. (Putch, A)
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Friday, August 19, 2016
15 15 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Enroll as Counsel Mon 08/22 4:37 PM
ORDER granting12 Motion for Tara R Jones to Enroll as Counsel on behalf of Exco Operating Co L P. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 8/19/2016. (crt,Putch, A)
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14 14 cmp Amended Complaint Mon 08/22 4:35 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against Chesapeake Louisiana L P, Chesapeake Operating L L C with Jury Demand filed by Exco Operating Co L P.(crt,Putch, A)
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Att: 1 Exhibit
13 13 order Order on Motion to Amend/Correct Mon 08/22 4:28 PM
ORDER granting11 Motion to Amend/Correct Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 8/19/2016. (crt,Putch, A)
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
12 12 motion Enroll as Counsel Wed 08/17 5:46 PM
MOTION for Tara R. Jones to Enroll as Counsel by Exco Operating Co L P. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby.(aty,Reeks, Frank)
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Att: 1 Proposed order
11 11 4 pgs cmp Amended Complaint Wed 08/17 5:32 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand filed by Exco Operating Co L P.(aty,Reeks, Frank)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1-Amended Complaint,
Att: 2 Proposed order
utility Motions Transferred Thu 08/18 11:07 AM
Motions Transferred regarding11 MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Putch, A)
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Tuesday, August 09, 2016
10 10 order Minute Entry/Order Reassigning Case Tue 08/09 2:05 PM
MINUTE ENTRY REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge S Maurice Hicks. Judge Elizabeth E Foote no longer assigned to case. Issued by Tony R Moore, Clerk of Court, on 8/9/2016. (crt,Reeves, T)
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Thursday, August 04, 2016
9 9 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Thu 08/04 9:08 AM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Chesapeake Louisiana L P, Chesapeake Operating L L C. (aty,McCrory, David) Modified on 8/4/2016 to add corporate parents. (Putch, A)
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Wednesday, August 03, 2016
8 8 order Order of Recusal Wed 08/03 5:24 PM
ORDER OF RECUSAL. Referred to Chief Judge for reassignment. Signed by Judge Elizabeth E Foote on 8/3/2016. (crt,Keifer, K)
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7 7 order Order Setting Scheduling Conference Wed 08/03 3:18 PM
ORDER: Scheduling Conference set for 9/14/2016 10:30 AM in Chambers before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. Rule 26 Conference between parties to take place before 8/24/2016. Initial Disclosures exchanged by 9/7/2016. Rule 26 Report due by 9/7/2016. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 8/3/16. (crt,Delgado, S)
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Tuesday, August 02, 2016
6 6 2 pgs order Memorandum Order Wed 08/03 1:55 PM
MEMORANDUM ORDER: The Chesapeake entities have appeared in this court numerous times, and their citizenship has been set forth in detail in prior cases, but it must be set forth on the record of this case if the parties wish to ensure that jurisdiction is firmly established. Exco is directed to file an amended complaint, seeking leave of court if then required by FRCP 15, and set forth in detail the citizenship of the Chesapeake defendants. Counsel for the Chesapeake entities are directed to promptly provide the necessary information to counsel for Exco to avoid delay in the resolution of this preliminary issue. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 8/2/2016. (crt,Putch, A)
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Monday, August 01, 2016
5 5 10 pgs answer Answer to Complaint Mon 08/01 5:58 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint, by Chesapeake Louisiana L P, Chesapeake Operating L L C.(Attorney David K McCrory added to party Chesapeake Louisiana L P(pty:dft), Attorney David K McCrory added to party Chesapeake Operating L L C(pty:dft))(aty,McCrory, David)
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4 4 service Summons Returned Executed Mon 08/01 5:08 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Exco Operating Co L P. All Defendants. (aty,Reeks, Frank)
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Wednesday, July 06, 2016
3 3 6 pgs service Summons Issued - All (Form Included) Wed 07/06 11:21 AM
SUMMONS ISSUED as to Chesapeake Louisiana L P, Chesapeake Operating L L C (crt,Putch, A)
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Friday, July 01, 2016
2 2 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Fri 07/01 4:09 PM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Exco Operating Co L P. (aty,Reeks, Frank)
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1 1 10 pgs cmp Complaint Fri 07/01 3:50 PM
COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $400, receipt number 0536-3114070) filed by Exco Operating Co L P.(Attorney Frank John Reeks, Jr added to party Exco Operating Co L P(pty:pla))(aty,Reeks, Frank)
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Att: 1 1 pgs Exhibit A,
Att: 2 3 pgs Exhibit B,
Att: 3 1 pgs Civil cover sheet
utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Wed 07/06 11:18 AM
CASE Assigned to Judge Elizabeth E Foote and Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Putch, A)
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