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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
STREET ADDRESS: 720 Ninth STREET
MAILING ADDRESS: 720 Ninth STREET
CITY AND ZIPCODE: Sacramento, CA 95814-1311
BRANCH NAME: Gordon D Schaber Courthouse
PHONE NUMBER: (916) 874-5522
SHORT TITLE: RODNEY ABBOTT. ET AL VS. RONALD PAUL BRITSCHGI. ET AL
NOTICE OF CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE CASE NUMBER:
AND ORDER TO APPEAR 07AS04450
Hearing Date
The above entitled action has been set for a case management conference at 08:30 AM on 04/03/2008 in 39
accordance with California Rules of Court 212. You must be familiar with the case and be fully prepared to
participate effectively in the case management conference.
Case Management Statement
All parties must file and serve a case management statement at least 15 calendar days before the case
management conference. Parties are encouraged to file a single joint case management statement.
Minimum Requirements
Prior to the filing of the case management statement, the parties should have done the following:
-Served all parties named in the complaint within 60 days after it is filed
-Ensured that all defendants and cross-defendants have answered, been dismissed, or had their defaults entered
-Met and conferred with all parties as required by CRC 212 (f) to discuss and resolve issues set forth therein.
Tentative Ruling
Following its review of the case management statement(s), the court may determine that a case management
conference is not necessary.
To determine whether an appearance is required, the parties must check the court’s tentative rulings after 2:00 p.m.
on the day before the Thursday calendar by accessing the court’s internet website at
www.saccourt.com.
Case Management Orders
At the case management conference, the court will consider whether the case should be ordered to judicial
arbitration or referred to other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Whether or not a case management
conference is held, the court will issue a case management order shortly after the scheduled conference date.
Service of Case Management Notice
Unless otherwise ordered by the court, plaintiff shall serve a copy of this notice on any party to the complaint
appearing after the court issued this notice. The cross-complaint shall have the same obligation with respect to the
cross-complaint.
Certification Filed in Lieu of Case Management Statement
If parties in the action file a certification on a form provided by the court at least 15 calendar days prior to the date of
the case management conference that the case is short cause (five hours or less of trial time), that the pleading
stage is complete and that the case will be ready for trial within 60 days, the case will be exempted from any further
case management requirements and will be set for trial within 60-120 days. The certification shall be filed in lieu of a
case management statement.
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NOTICE OF CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND ORDER TO APPEAR
Compliance
Failure to comply with this notice or to appear at the case management conference may result in the imposition of
sanctions (including dismissal of the case, striking of the answer, or payment of money).
Continuances
As provided by Local Rule 11.05 (c), a case management conference will not be continued except on a showing of good
cause. If your case management conference is continued on motion or by the court on its own motion all parties shall file
and serve a new case management statement at least 15 calendar days before the continued case management
conference.
Dated: 02/23/2008
, Judge of the Superior Court
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NOTICE OF CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND ORDER TO APPEAR
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
720 Ninth STREET Sacramento, CA 95814-1311
COURTCALL TELEPHONIC APPEARANCES
Counsel may make a CourtCall Appearance as follows:
1. NOT LESS THAN FIVE (5) COURT DAYS BEFORE THE HEARING DATE, serve and file a Request for
Telephonic
Appearance;
2. Payment of a fee of $55.00 to CourtCall, LLC.
A confirmation form CourtCall, LLC will be faxed to your office upon the filing and fee payment outlined above.
A CourtCall appearance is made as part of the weekly C.M.P. calendar. Unless notified to the contrary, all counsel who
have timely filed their request and have paid the fee may appear by dialing the toll-free teleconference number provided
by CourtCall, LLC. A pre-hearing check-in will occur five minutes before the scheduled hearing time.
A CourtCall appearance is voluntary and may be made without consent of the other party or advance consent of the
Court.
The Court, however, reserves the discretion to require personal appearance. In matters where only the one party
elects to make a CourtCall Appearance, the matter will be heard on the Court’s speakerphone.
CourtCall, LLC (888) 88-COURT (26878)
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COURTCALL TELEPHONIC APPEARANCES
How to use CourtCall for the
Weekly Case Management Program Calendars
Making the Telephonic Appearance
Filling Out the Form
1. Fill out and Notify: No less than five (5) court days Make the call only after eliminating, to the greatest extent possible,
before the hearing, notify all other counsel and parties all ambient noise. Speaking directly into a handset is required during
appearing in propria persona that you intend to make a the appearance. Use of a speaker phone while waiting for the case
CourtCall Appearance. Fill out the Request for to be called is permissible, but only if the speakerphone can be
Telephonic Appearance form. Check the box indicating muted. Use of a cellular, cordless, or personal computer telephone
method of payment of the $55.00 Telephonic Appearance device is prohibited and sanctionable.
Fee.
2. Deliver Form and Fee to CourtCall, LLC: Deliver (via Call the department's dedicated telephonic appearance number not
fax, mail, or personal delivery) to CourtCall, LLC, a copy less than five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time to
of the Request for Telephonic Appearance, not less than check in with the Clerk. When prompted, dial the 6-digit Access
five (5) court days prior to the scheduled hearing. The Code provided by CourtCall, LLC. You will be advised whether you
Telephonic Appearance is confirmed as a result of receipt are joining the call in progress or are the first to call.
of form and payment. Late payment or late filing will
preclude confirmation of a Telephonic Appearance to the
Court. If you are scheduled to appear in multiple departments on the same
day, it is your responsibility to coordinate appearances with
Payment by Credit Card: Fill out credit card CourtCall, LLC.
information only on the copy of the form sent to
CourtCall, LLC, and have that copy signed and dated
by the person whose name is on the credit card. Do not All attorneys appearing via telephone for the calendar will be calling
fill out the credit card information on the copy on the same number to join the calendar. If you are the first person
served on the parties. on the call, please be patient, even if you experience silence, as the
Clerk will join the call in due course. As others join the call, you will
Payment by Check: Make check payable to CourtCall, hear a mild "beep-beep" indicating others are joining on the line.
LLC. Check must be received by CourtCall, LLC not Until your case is called, please do not speak except to check in with
less than five (5) court days prior to the hearing. the Clerk. When checking in with the Clerk, state and spell your
name, the name of your law firm, and the party being represented. If
the Clerk does not join the call within ten (10) minutes after the
3. Proof of Payment/Telephonic Appearance scheduled hearing time, call CourtCall, LLC, at (888) 88-COURT
Confirmation: A copy of your Request for Telephonic and you will receive assistance with the problem.
Appearance form stamped "Payment Received and
Appearance Status Confirmed by CourtCall, LLC" is
faxed to you not less than three court days prior to the
hearing. If you do not receive faxed proof of If the call is in progress and your hear voices, wait until an
payment/appearance status, call CourtCall, LLC, opportunity arises to speak without interrupting others. The Clerk
immediately to verify status. Without confirmation, the may be checking in attorneys. If Court has commenced, DO NOT
Court will not permit telephonic appearance. INTERRUPT. You will have the opportunity to speak when the Court
calls your case for hearing.
4. Matters Dropped from Calendar: In the event that your
scheduled hearing has been dropped from the calendar,
you must notify CourtCall, LLC, by 5:00 p.m. on the day Each time you speak during the hearing, state your name for the
prior to the hearing. If notification is timely made, your record. Please conduct your appearance with the same degree of
telephonic appearance will be canceled and a partial courtesy and courtroom etiquette as would be required during a
refund of $40 will be made. personal appearance. Do not utilize the "hold" button, as it is not
within the policy of the Court to wait for an attorney to rejoin the line.
5. Arbitration/Designation Status Conference
Appearance: Those cases appropriate for arbitration
selection which use CourtCall will follow the steps above For information and questions about the Telephone Appearance
for the court hearing. To select an arbitrator following the Program, please call CourtCall, LLC, rather than the Clerk.
court hearing, parties shall contact opposing counsel,
select arbitrators and call the Arbitration unit at
916-874-5463 by 3:00 p.m. the day of the hearing.
COURTCALL TELEPHONIC APPEARANCES Page: 4
Arbitration Phone-In Selection Procedures
The Arbitration Unit will accept phone-in selections on Tuesdays from 8:30am to 4:00pm. The parties should agree on a minimum
of four names, in order of preference, from the Arbitrator Panel List prior to calling the Arbitration Unit. Only one attorney is to call
regarding the case.
Phone-in Selection Procedure
(916) 874 -5522
Please be prepared with the following information:
• Case Number
• Case Name
• Name of person calling and name of firm (if applicable)
• Four names in order of preference for selection as arbitrator and alternate arbitrator
The Court will appoint arbitrators if parties fail to make a selection.
Arbitrator Panel List is available at the front counter in Room 102 of the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento, 720
Ninth Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, or on the Courts Internet Website at
www.saccourt.com/civil/act/ActiveArbitratorList.htm.
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ARBITRATION PHONE-IN SELECTION PROCEDURES
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
Gordon D Schaber Courthouse
720 Ninth STREET
Sacramento, CA 95814-1311
SHORT TITLE: RODNEY ABBOTT. ET AL VS. RONALD PAUL BRITSCHGI. ET AL
CASE NUMBER:
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY MAIL
07AS04450
I certify that I am not a party to this cause. I certify that a true copy of the attached was mailed following standard
court practices in a sealed envelope with postage fully prepaid, addressed as indicated below. The mailing and
this certification occurred at Sacramento, California, on 02/25/2008.
Clerk of the Court, by: , Deputy
John A Britton Todd A Jones
3741 Douglas Boulevard # 380 655 University Avenue # 225
Roseville, CA 95661 Sacramento, CA 95825
Craig N Lundgren Steven S Nimoy
3620 American River # 215 6345 Balboa Boulevard # 325
Sacramento, CA 95864 Encino, CA 91316
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CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY MAIL
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FOR COURT USE ONLY SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO STREET ADDRESS: 720 Ninth STREET MAILING ADDRESS: 720 Ninth STREET CITY AND ZIPCODE: Sacramento, CA 95814-1311 BRANCH NAME: Gordon D Schaber Courthouse PHONE NUMBER: (916) 874-5522 SHORT TITLE: RODNEY ABBOTT. ET AL VS. RONALD PAUL BRITSCHGI. ET AL NOTICE OF CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE CASE NUMBER: AND ORDER TO APPEAR 07AS04450 Hearing Date The above entitled action has been set for a case management conference at 08:30 AM on 04/03/2008 in 39 accordance with California Rules of Court 212. You must be familiar with the case and be fully prepared to participate effectively in the case management conference. Case Management Statement All parties must file and serve a case management statement at least 15 calendar days before the case management conference. Parties are encouraged to file a single joint case management statement. Minimum Requirements Prior to the filing of the case management statement, the parties should have done the following: -Served all parties named in the complaint within 60 days after it is filed -Ensured that all defendants and cross-defendants have answered, been dismissed, or had their defaults entered -Met and conferred with all parties as required by CRC 212 (f) to discuss and resolve issues set forth therein. Tentative Ruling Following its review of the case management statement(s), the court may determine that a case management conference is not necessary. To determine whether an appearance is required, the parties must check the court’s tentative rulings after 2:00 p.m. on the day before the Thursday calendar by accessing the court’s internet website at www.saccourt.com. Case Management Orders At the case management conference, the court will consider whether the case should be ordered to judicial arbitration or referred to other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Whether or not a case management conference is held, the court will issue a case management order shortly after the scheduled conference date. Service of Case Management Notice Unless otherwise ordered by the court, plaintiff shall serve a copy of this notice on any party to the complaint appearing after the court issued this notice. The cross-complaint shall have the same obligation with respect to the cross-complaint. Certification Filed in Lieu of Case Management Statement If parties in the action file a certification on a form provided by the court at least 15 calendar days prior to the date of the case management conference that the case is short cause (five hours or less of trial time), that the pleading stage is complete and that the case will be ready for trial within 60 days, the case will be exempted from any further case management requirements and will be set for trial within 60-120 days. The certification shall be filed in lieu of a case management statement. Page: 1 NOTICE OF CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND ORDER TO APPEAR Compliance Failure to comply with this notice or to appear at the case management conference may result in the imposition of sanctions (including dismissal of the case, striking of the answer, or payment of money). Continuances As provided by Local Rule 11.05 (c), a case management conference will not be continued except on a showing of good cause. If your case management conference is continued on motion or by the court on its own motion all parties shall file and serve a new case management statement at least 15 calendar days before the continued case management conference. Dated: 02/23/2008 , Judge of the Superior Court Page: 2 NOTICE OF CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND ORDER TO APPEAR SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO 720 Ninth STREET Sacramento, CA 95814-1311 COURTCALL TELEPHONIC APPEARANCES Counsel may make a CourtCall Appearance as follows: 1. NOT LESS THAN FIVE (5) COURT DAYS BEFORE THE HEARING DATE, serve and file a Request for Telephonic Appearance; 2. Payment of a fee of $55.00 to CourtCall, LLC. A confirmation form CourtCall, LLC will be faxed to your office upon the filing and fee payment outlined above. A CourtCall appearance is made as part of the weekly C.M.P. calendar. Unless notified to the contrary, all counsel who have timely filed their request and have paid the fee may appear by dialing the toll-free teleconference number provided by CourtCall, LLC. A pre-hearing check-in will occur five minutes before the scheduled hearing time. A CourtCall appearance is voluntary and may be made without consent of the other party or advance consent of the Court. The Court, however, reserves the discretion to require personal appearance. In matters where only the one party elects to make a CourtCall Appearance, the matter will be heard on the Court’s speakerphone. CourtCall, LLC (888) 88-COURT (26878) Page: 3 COURTCALL TELEPHONIC APPEARANCES How to use CourtCall for the Weekly Case Management Program Calendars Making the Telephonic Appearance Filling Out the Form 1. Fill out and Notify: No less than five (5) court days Make the call only after eliminating, to the greatest extent possible, before the hearing, notify all other counsel and parties all ambient noise. Speaking directly into a handset is required during appearing in propria persona that you intend to make a the appearance. Use of a speaker phone while waiting for the case CourtCall Appearance. Fill out the Request for to be called is permissible, but only if the speakerphone can be Telephonic Appearance form. Check the box indicating muted. Use of a cellular, cordless, or personal computer telephone method of payment of the $55.00 Telephonic Appearance device is prohibited and sanctionable. Fee. 2. Deliver Form and Fee to CourtCall, LLC: Deliver (via Call the department's dedicated telephonic appearance number not fax, mail, or personal delivery) to CourtCall, LLC, a copy less than five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time to of the Request for Telephonic Appearance, not less than check in with the Clerk. When prompted, dial the 6-digit Access five (5) court days prior to the scheduled hearing. The Code provided by CourtCall, LLC. You will be advised whether you Telephonic Appearance is confirmed as a result of receipt are joining the call in progress or are the first to call. of form and payment. Late payment or late filing will preclude confirmation of a Telephonic Appearance to the Court. If you are scheduled to appear in multiple departments on the same day, it is your responsibility to coordinate appearances with Payment by Credit Card: Fill out credit card CourtCall, LLC. information only on the copy of the form sent to CourtCall, LLC, and have that copy signed and dated by the person whose name is on the credit card. Do not All attorneys appearing via telephone for the calendar will be calling fill out the credit card information on the copy on the same number to join the calendar. If you are the first person served on the parties. on the call, please be patient, even if you experience silence, as the Clerk will join the call in due course. As others join the call, you will Payment by Check: Make check payable to CourtCall, hear a mild "beep-beep" indicating others are joining on the line. LLC. Check must be received by CourtCall, LLC not Until your case is called, please do not speak except to check in with less than five (5) court days prior to the hearing. the Clerk. When checking in with the Clerk, state and spell your name, the name of your law firm, and the party being represented. If the Clerk does not join the call within ten (10) minutes after the 3. Proof of Payment/Telephonic Appearance scheduled hearing time, call CourtCall, LLC, at (888) 88-COURT Confirmation: A copy of your Request for Telephonic and you will receive assistance with the problem. Appearance form stamped "Payment Received and Appearance Status Confirmed by CourtCall, LLC" is faxed to you not less than three court days prior to the hearing. If you do not receive faxed proof of If the call is in progress and your hear voices, wait until an payment/appearance status, call CourtCall, LLC, opportunity arises to speak without interrupting others. The Clerk immediately to verify status. Without confirmation, the may be checking in attorneys. If Court has commenced, DO NOT Court will not permit telephonic appearance. INTERRUPT. You will have the opportunity to speak when the Court calls your case for hearing. 4. Matters Dropped from Calendar: In the event that your scheduled hearing has been dropped from the calendar, you must notify CourtCall, LLC, by 5:00 p.m. on the day Each time you speak during the hearing, state your name for the prior to the hearing. If notification is timely made, your record. Please conduct your appearance with the same degree of telephonic appearance will be canceled and a partial courtesy and courtroom etiquette as would be required during a refund of $40 will be made. personal appearance. Do not utilize the "hold" button, as it is not within the policy of the Court to wait for an attorney to rejoin the line. 5. Arbitration/Designation Status Conference Appearance: Those cases appropriate for arbitration selection which use CourtCall will follow the steps above For information and questions about the Telephone Appearance for the court hearing. To select an arbitrator following the Program, please call CourtCall, LLC, rather than the Clerk. court hearing, parties shall contact opposing counsel, select arbitrators and call the Arbitration unit at 916-874-5463 by 3:00 p.m. the day of the hearing. COURTCALL TELEPHONIC APPEARANCES Page: 4 Arbitration Phone-In Selection Procedures The Arbitration Unit will accept phone-in selections on Tuesdays from 8:30am to 4:00pm. The parties should agree on a minimum of four names, in order of preference, from the Arbitrator Panel List prior to calling the Arbitration Unit. Only one attorney is to call regarding the case. Phone-in Selection Procedure (916) 874 -5522 Please be prepared with the following information: • Case Number • Case Name • Name of person calling and name of firm (if applicable) • Four names in order of preference for selection as arbitrator and alternate arbitrator The Court will appoint arbitrators if parties fail to make a selection. Arbitrator Panel List is available at the front counter in Room 102 of the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento, 720 Ninth Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, or on the Courts Internet Website at www.saccourt.com/civil/act/ActiveArbitratorList.htm. Page: 5 ARBITRATION PHONE-IN SELECTION PROCEDURES SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO Gordon D Schaber Courthouse 720 Ninth STREET Sacramento, CA 95814-1311 SHORT TITLE: RODNEY ABBOTT. ET AL VS. RONALD PAUL BRITSCHGI. ET AL CASE NUMBER: CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY MAIL 07AS04450 I certify that I am not a party to this cause. I certify that a true copy of the attached was mailed following standard court practices in a sealed envelope with postage fully prepaid, addressed as indicated below. The mailing and this certification occurred at Sacramento, California, on 02/25/2008. Clerk of the Court, by: , Deputy John A Britton Todd A Jones 3741 Douglas Boulevard # 380 655 University Avenue # 225 Roseville, CA 95661 Sacramento, CA 95825 Craig N Lundgren Steven S Nimoy 3620 American River # 215 6345 Balboa Boulevard # 325 Sacramento, CA 95864 Encino, CA 91316 Page: 6 CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY MAIL