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State of Minnesota District Court
Filed in District Court
Goodhue County Statemmm First Judicial District
Court File Number: 25-CV-18-2431 l
DEC II 20m Case Type: Wrongful Death
BRANDON VAUGHN LAWHEAD Scheduling Order
506 W OAKLAND AVE ADR Mandated
AUSTIN MN 55912
In Re: Pamela Kay Squire vs Jacob Paul Nelson, Christopher John Small
Based upon the information submitted by the parties pursuant to Rule 104 (b) of the Minnesota General Rules
of Practice, this Order establishes the following deadlines or specific dates:
1. Additional parties
Joinder of additional parties, by amendment or third-party practice, shall be accomplished by March 29,
2019. Parties, including newly added parties, may submit a Civil Cover Sheet in accordance with Rule 104
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of the Rules 0f General Practice.
Discovery
Discovery shall comply with the parties’ Discovery Plan as required by Rule 26.06 (b) of the Rules of Civil
Procedure. Any party may request a discovery conference with the court. The Discovery Plan shall be filed
with the court as required by the Rule. Discovery shall be completed (i.e.,all depositions completed, all
times for responses to interrogatories, requests for admissions, completed) on or before March 29, 2019.
. Independent Medical Exams
Independent Medical examinations (if applicable) shall be completed by May 30, 2019.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
ADR shall be completed no later than June 28, 2019. Attorneys and parties with full authority to settle the
case are required to participate in Mediation or Non-Binding Arbitration. The parties shall select an ADR
neutral on or before May 30, 2019.
A list of qualified ADR Neutrals may be found at:
http://www.mncourts.gov/apps/adr/adr query.asp
Motions
A. A11 non-dispositive motions shall be heard by June 28, 2019.
B. All dispositive motions shall be heard by April 30, 2019.
C. Motions in limine shall be served and filed by July 15, 2019.
The parties are encouraged to review the Expedited Informal Non Dispositive Motion provided in Rule
115.04 (d) of the Rules of General Practice.
Pretrial Conference
A pretrial or settlement conference will be set by request and with prior agreement of all counsel on
tentative dates.
Complex Cases
The parties should immediately advise the court if the case is “Complex” as defined by Rule 146 of the
Rules of General Practice by filing a CCP Election Form.
8. Trial Date
A trial by Jury in this matter shall begin on July 29, 2019 at 1:00 PM at:
Goodhue County District Court
454 West Sixth Street
Red Wing MN 55066
9. Trial Information
Joint Statement of the Case (Rule 112), instructions, verdict form, witness and exhibit lists shall be served
and filed by July 15, 2019. The parties shall identify all expert witnesses and provide all parties copies 0f
any expert witness reports by:
Plaintiff: May 30, 2019
All other parties: June 28, 2019
10. Settlement
Plaintiff shall notify the court in writing within 48 hours of settlement (pursuant to Rule 121) and by phone
within 12 hours of the settlement.
11. Continuance
One continuance per party may be granted by court administration. Before a continuance is granted, all
parties and court administration must agree on a new trial date. One subsequent request for continuance can
be granted by written stipulation of all parties with a proposed order for approval by a judge. Please call
court administration for available dates prior to submitting the stipulation. All other requests for
continuance must be made by formal motion before a presiding district coun judge pursuant to Minnesota
General Rules of Practice, Rule 122.
12. Self-Represented Parties
Ifyou are noted as Pro Se, our records indicate that an attorney does not represent you. If this is incorrect,
please notify your attorney of receipt of this notice. If you are representing yourself, you will be expected to
comply with the Rules of Procedure that apply to this proceeding and the Rules of Evidence. The “Self
Help” portion of the Minnesota Judicial Branch Public Website (www.mncourts.gov/selfhelp) will help you
understand your responsibilities regarding this matter and will provide information that may help you
prepare for court appearances.
Dated: December 11, 201 8 Christopher Charming,
Court Administrator
By: mt MLM?
Deputy aerim Administrator
Goodhue County District Court
454 West Sixth Street
Red Wing MN 55066
65 1 -267~4800
CC: CHRISTOPHER JOHN SMALL
State of Minnesota Filed in District
Com District Court
GOOdhue County State Of Mimesom
First Judicial District
Court File Number: zs-CV-18-2431
DEC i; 201B 1
Case Type: Wrongful Death
CHRISTOPHER JOHN SMALL Scheduling Order
11508 ILEX ST NW ADR Mandated
COON RAPIDS MN 55448
In Re: Pamela Kay Squire vs Jacob Paul Nelson, Christopher John Small
Based upon the information submitted by the parties pursuant to Rule 104 (b) of the Minnesota General Rules
of Practice, this Order establishes the following deadlines or specific dates:
1. Additional parties
Joinder of additional parties, by amendment or third-party practice, shall be accomplished by March 29,
2019. Parties, including newly added parties, may submit a Civil Cover Sheet in accordance with Rule 104
of the Rules of General Practice.
Discovery
Discovery shall comply with the parties’ Discovery Plan as required by Rule 26.06 (b) of the Rules of Civil
Procedure. Any party may request a discovery conference with the court. The Discovery Plan shall be filed
with the court as required by the Rule. Discovery shall be completed (i.e.,all depositions completed, all
times for responses to interrogatories, requests for admissions, completed) on or before March 29, 2019.
Independent Medical Exams
Independent Medical examinations (if applicable) shall be completed by May 30, 2019.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
ADR shall be completed n0 later than June 28, 2019. Attorneys and parties with full authority to settle the
case are required to participate in Mediation or Non—Binding Arbitration. The parties shall select an ADR
neutral on or before May 30, 2019.
A list of qualified ADR Neutrals may be found at:
http://www.mncourts.gov/apps/adr/adr query.a;g
Motions
A. All non-dispositive motions shall be heard by June 28, 2019.
B. A11 dispositive motions shall be heard by April 30, 2019.
C. Motions in limine shall be served and filed by July 15, 2019.
The parties are encouraged to review the Expedited Informal Non Dispositive Motion provided in Rule
115.04 (d) of the Rules of General Practice.
Pretrial Conference
A pretrial 0r settlement conference will be set by request and with prior agreement of all counsel on
tentative dates.
Complex Cases
The parties should immediately advise the court if the case is “Complex” as defined by Rule 146 of the
Rules of General Practice by filing a CCP Election Form.
8. Trial Date
A trial by Jury in this matter shall begin on July 29, 2019 at 1:00 PM at:
Goodhue County District Court
454 West Sixth Street
Red Wing MN 55066
9. Trial Information
Joint Statement of the Case (Rule 112), instructions, verdict form, witness and exhibit lists shall be served
and filed by July 15, 2019. The parties shall identify all expert witnesses and provide all parties copies of
any expert witness reports by:
Plaintiff: May 30, 2019
All other parties: June 28, 2019
10. Settlement
Plaintiff shall notify the court in writing within 48 hours of settlement (pursuant to Rule 121) and by phone
within 12 hours of the settlement.
11. Continuance
One continuance per party may be granted by court administration. Before a continuance is granted, all
parties and court administration must agree on a new trial date. One subsequent request for continuance can
be granted by written stipulation of all parties with a proposed order for approval by a judge. Please call
court administration for available dates prior to submitting the stipulation. All other requests for
continuance must be made by formal motion before a presiding district court judge pursuant to Minnesota
General Rules of Practice, Rule 122.
12. Self-Represented Parties
If you are noted as Pro Se, our records indicate that an attorney does not represent you. If this is incorrect,
please notify your attorney of receipt of this notice. If you are representing yourself, you will be expected to
comply with the Rules of Procedure that apply to this proceeding and the Rules of Evidence. The “Self
Help” portion of the Minnesota Judicial Branch Public Website (www.mncourts.gov/selfl1elp) will help you
understand your responsibilities regarding this matter and will provide information that may help you
prepare for court appearances.
Dated: December 11, 2018 Christopher Charming,
Court Administrator
By: Pg MLJ
Deputyxéourt Administrator
Goodhue County District Court
454 West Sixth Street
Red Wing MN 55066
651-267-4800
CC: BRANDON VAUGHN LAWHEAD