On March 06, 2002 a
Party Statement
was filed
involving a dispute between
Meline, Charlen M,
Meline, Edward Richard,
Meline, Robert J,
Meline, Stephen, Iv,
and
Edgington, Melanie G,
Jessee, Nelda F,
Meline, David L,
Meline, Jack,
Meline & Rabo Farms Inc, A California Corporation,
Meline, Robert J,
Meline, Stephen, Iv,
Meline, Violet Arlene,
for (26) Unlimited Other Real Property
in the District Court of Butte County.
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CM-110
ATTORNEY OR PARTY WlTHOUT A1-‘I'ORNEY
(I , stale bar number, and address): FOR COURT USE ONLY
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W. Z. JEFFERSON BROWN, SBN 38996
PRICE & BROWN
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Box 1420
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Chico, CA 95927 Superi O FCourt F
TELEPHONEN0.:(530) 343-4412 FAXNO.(0priona/):(530) 343-7251 (I I
E—MAILADDRESS (Optional):
ATrORNEY FOR (Name): (see l.a. )
SUPERIOR COURT 0F CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF BUTTE
STREEr ADDRESS: 655 Oleander Ave .
MAILINGADDRESS: I
CITYANDZIP CODE: Chlcor CA 95926
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BRANCHNAME:
pLAINnFF/PETITIONER: EDWARD RICHARD MELINE, et a1.
DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: JACK MELINE, et al.
CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT CASE NUMBER:
(Check one): E] UNLIMITED CASE D LIMITED CASE
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(Amount demanded (Amount‘demanded is $25,000 O
exceeds $25,000)
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or less)
A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled as follows:
Date: 10/10/03 Time: lO : 30 a.m. Dept: TBA Div.: Room:
Address of court (if different ffom the address above):
INSTRUCTIONS: All applicable boxes must be checked, and the specified information must be provided.
Defendants and cross—defendants RON RABO,
1. Party or parties (answerone): MICI-REL RABO, NICK RABO, MRY RABO SCHWEIGEER
a. This statementis submitted by party (name): and SUE HELLER, as Realtors Of the ESt. Of
b. D This statementis submitted jointly by parties (names): Dorothy May RabOr Dec'dr and as Successors
in interest to the Fred and Dorothy Rabo
Rabo 1994 Irrevocable Trust dated 12/19/94
2. Complaint and cross-complaint (to be answered by plaintiffs and cross-complainants only)
a. The complaint was led on (date):
b. D The cross-complaint. if any. was led on (date):
3. Service (to be answered by plaintiffs and cross-complainants only)
a. S All parties named in the complaint and cross-complaint have been served, or have
appeared. or have been dismissed.
b. E The following parties named in the complaint or cross-complaint
(1) D have not been served (specify names and explain why not):
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(2) have been served but have not appeared and have not been dismissed (specify names):
(3) have had a default entered against them (specify names):
c. C] The following additional parties may be added {specify names, nature ofinvo/vement in case, and the date by which.
they may be served): ‘
4. Description ofcase '
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a. Type of case in complaint cross-complaint (describe, including causes of action):
The complaint seeks partition of real propenty and an injunction.
The cross-complaint seeks partition of additional real property.
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PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: EDWMD RICHARD MELINE, et a1. CASENUMBERI
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4. b. Provide a brief statement ofthe case, including any démages. (lfpersonal injury damages are sought, specify the injury and
damages claimed, including medical expenses to date [indicate source and amount], estimated future medical expenses, lost
earnings to date,and estimated future lost eamings. If equitable relief is sought,
describe the nature of the relief.)
These defendants adopt the Case Management Statement submitted on
behalf of defendants Jack Meline and Sharon Meline.
[:3 (lfmore space is needed, check this box and attach a page designated as Attachment 4b.)
5. Jury or nonjury trial
The party or parties request a jury trial x a nonjury trial (ifmore than one party, provide the name ofeach party
requesting a jury trial):
6. Trial date
a. DX The trial has been set for (date):
b. No trial date has been set. This case will be ready for trial within
12 months ofthe date ofthe ofthe complaint (if
ling
not,explain):
c. Dates on which parties or attorneys will not be available for trial (specify dates and explain reasons for
unavailability):
7. Estimated length of trial
.
The party or parties estimate that the trial will take (check one):
a. m days (specify number): 6
b. D hours (short causes) (specify):
8. Trial representation (to be answered for each party)
The party or parties will be represented at trial by the attorney or party listed
in thecaption El by the following:
Attorney:
eta-“weeps”
Firm:
Address:
Telephone number:
Fax number:
E-mail address:
Party represented:
Additional representation is described in Attachment 8.
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9.
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Preference
This case is entitledto preference (specify code section):
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
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a. Counsel i— has has not provided the ADR information package identied in rule201.9 to the client and has
reviewed ADR options with the client.
b. All parties have agreed to a form ofADR. ADR will be completed by (date):
c. D The case has gone to an ADR process (indicate status):
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PLAINTIFF/PETITIONERI EDW; _-,.. RICHARD MELINE, et al . CASE NUMBER:
JACK MELINEI al' ‘
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EEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: 9t
10. d. The party or parties are willing to participate in (check all that app/y):
(1) Mediation - Previous mediation has resulted
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Ln a tentative_
settlement.
(2) L—J Nonbinding judicial arbitration under Code of Civil Procedure section 1141.12 (discovery to close 15 days before
arbitration under Cal. Rules of Court, rule 1612)
(3) Nonbinding judicial arbitration under Code of Civil Procedure section1141.12 (discovery to remain open until 3O days
Rules of Court, rule 1612)
before trial; order required under Cal.
(4) Bindingiudicial arbitration
(5) I: Binding private arbitration
(6) CI Neutral case evaluation
(7) l: Other (spec/m:
e. [:3 This matter is subject to mandatory judicial arbitration because the amount in controversy does not exceed the statutory limit'
f. [:3 Plaintiff elects to refer this case tojudicial arbitration and agrees to limit recovery to the amount specified in Code of Civil
Procedure section 1141.1 1.
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g. _J This case is exempt from judicial arbitration under rule 1600.5 ofthe California Rules of Court (specify
exemption):
11. Settlement conference
’_X The party or parties are willing to participate in an early settlement conference (s
eci when): '~
These defendants adopt the Case Management ta ement submitted
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on behalf
of defendants Jack Meline and Sharon Meline.
i2. insurance ,
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a. Insurance carrier, if any. for party ling
this statement (name):
b. Reservation of rights: Yes No
c. Coverage issues will signicantly affect resolution of this case (explain):
13. Jurisdiction
Indicate any matters that may affect the court's jurisdiction or processing ofthis case. and describe the status.
l: Bankruptcy I: Other (specify):
Status:
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14. Related cases, consolidation, and coordination
a. There are companion, underlying. or related cases.
(1) Name of case:
(2) Name of court:
(3) Case number:
(4) Status:
Additional cases are described in Attachment 14a.
b. D A motion to consolidate coordinate will be led by (name party):
15. Bifurcation
D The party or parties intend to le
action (specify moving party,
a motion for an order bifurcating, severing. or coordinating the following issues or causes
of
type of motion, and reasons):
16. Other motions
i The party or parties expect tole the following motions before trial (specify and issues):
moving party, type ofmotion,
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PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER:
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EDWAE RICHARD MELINE , et.,al . . CASE NUMBER:
12 71 8 O
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DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: JACK MELINE , et a1. ‘
17. Discovery .
a. The party or parties have completed all discovery.
b. [X] The following discovery will be completed by the date specied (descn'be all anticipated discovery):
Pam Description
These defendants agree with the Case Management Statement submitted
on behalf of defendants Jack Meline and Sharon Meline.
c. D The following discovery issues are anticipated (specify):
18. Economic Litigation
a. Cl V
This is a limited civil case (i.e., the amount demanded is $25,000 or less) and the economic litigation procedures in Code
of Civil Procedure sections 90 through 98 will apply to this case.
b. E This is a limited civil case
and a motion to withdraw the case from the economic litigation procedures or for additional
discovery will be led (if checked,explain specifically why economic litigation procedures relating to discovery or tn'a/
should not app/y to this case):
19. Other issues
The party or parties request that the following additional matters be considered or determined at the casemanagement
conference (specify):
20. Meet and confer
a. LE]. The party or parties have met and conferred with all parties on all subjects required by rule 212 of the California Rules of
COUlifnoteXP/aini' The parties are on the verge of completing a settlement.
b. After meeting and conferring as required by rule 212 of the California Rules of Court. the parties agree on the following
(specify):
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21. Case management orders
Previous case management orders in this case are (check one): none D attached as Attachment 21.
22. Total number of pages attached (if any): ( 2
l am case
completely familiar with this and will be fully prepared to discuss the status of discovery and ADR. as well as other issues
raised by this statement, and will
possess the authority to enter into stipulations on these issues at the time ofthe case
management
conference, including the writtenauthority ofthe party where required.
Date; Septembet 26 , 2003
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W. Z. Jefferson Brown
(TYPE 0R PRINT NAME)
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(SIGNAKJRE orlmg 0R AWORNEY)
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0M4“) lNeWJU'Y
1-20°21 CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT Fag“ °"‘
PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL
I, declare that:
I am a resident of the County of Butte, State of California. I am over the age
of eighteen years and not a party to the within matter; my business address is 466
Vallombrosa Avenue, Chico, California. I am familiar with this rm’s practice for
collection and processing correspondence for mailing with the United States Postal Service
pursuant to which practice all correspondence will be deposited with the United States
Postal Service the same day and in the ordinary course of business.
On September 26, 2003, I served the CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT on
the parties in said cause by placing a true copy thereof, enclosed in a sealed envelope with
rst-class postage thereon, and placed for collection and mailing following ordinary
business practices, addressed as follows:
John Jeffery Carter
Attorney at Law
P. O. Box 3606
Chico, CA 95927—3606
Nels A. Christensen
Christensen 8r,Schwarz
l Governors Lane
Chico, CA 95926
William A. Ward
Attorney at Law
9 Williamsburg Lane
Chico, CA 95926
James B. Berglund
Attorney at Law
1639 Bird St.
Oroville, CA 95965
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California
that the foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration was executed on
September 26, 2003, at Chico, California.
O Cheryl Goodwin
LAW OFFICES OF
PRICE & BROWN
P.O. BOX 1420
CHICO, CA 95927
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CM-110 ATTORNEY OR PARTY WlTHOUT A1-‘I'ORNEY (I , stale bar number, and address): FOR COURT USE ONLY __ W. Z. JEFFERSON BROWN, SBN 38996 PRICE & BROWN F B Utte . p. o. _ Box 1420 / 0U m Chico, CA 95927 Superi O FCourt F TELEPHONEN0.:(530) 343-4412 FAXNO.(0priona/):(530) 343-7251 (I I E—MAILADDRESS (Optional): ATrORNEY FOR (Name): (see l.a. ) SUPERIOR COURT 0F CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF BUTTE STREEr ADDRESS: 655 Oleander Ave . MAILINGADDRESS: I CITYANDZIP CODE: Chlcor CA 95926 ‘ BRANCHNAME: pLAINnFF/PETITIONER: EDWARD RICHARD MELINE, et a1. DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: JACK MELINE, et al. CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT CASE NUMBER: (Check one): E] UNLIMITED CASE D LIMITED CASE l27l8 (Amount demanded (Amount‘demanded is $25,000 O exceeds $25,000) ' or less) A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled as follows: Date: 10/10/03 Time: lO : 30 a.m. Dept: TBA Div.: Room: Address of court (if different ffom the address above): INSTRUCTIONS: All applicable boxes must be checked, and the specified information must be provided. Defendants and cross—defendants RON RABO, 1. Party or parties (answerone): MICI-REL RABO, NICK RABO, MRY RABO SCHWEIGEER a. This statementis submitted by party (name): and SUE HELLER, as Realtors Of the ESt. Of b. D This statementis submitted jointly by parties (names): Dorothy May RabOr Dec'dr and as Successors in interest to the Fred and Dorothy Rabo Rabo 1994 Irrevocable Trust dated 12/19/94 2. Complaint and cross-complaint (to be answered by plaintiffs and cross-complainants only) a. The complaint was led on (date): b. D The cross-complaint. if any. was led on (date): 3. Service (to be answered by plaintiffs and cross-complainants only) a. S All parties named in the complaint and cross-complaint have been served, or have appeared. or have been dismissed. b. E The following parties named in the complaint or cross-complaint (1) D have not been served (specify names and explain why not): H (2) have been served but have not appeared and have not been dismissed (specify names): (3) have had a default entered against them (specify names): c. C] The following additional parties may be added {specify names, nature ofinvo/vement in case, and the date by which. they may be served): ‘ 4. Description ofcase ' ~ a. Type of case in complaint cross-complaint (describe, including causes of action): The complaint seeks partition of real propenty and an injunction. The cross-complaint seeks partition of additional real property. Page1 of 4 Form Adopled tor Mandatory Use . Judicial Council of Califomla CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT Cal. Rules of Court, SOWe] t CM-1 1o (New July 1, 2002] ut “'9 2‘2 ns EdPus PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: EDWMD RICHARD MELINE, et a1. CASENUMBERI TJEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: JACK MELINE, et a1. 127180 4. b. Provide a brief statement ofthe case, including any démages. (lfpersonal injury damages are sought, specify the injury and damages claimed, including medical expenses to date [indicate source and amount], estimated future medical expenses, lost earnings to date,and estimated future lost eamings. If equitable relief is sought, describe the nature of the relief.) These defendants adopt the Case Management Statement submitted on behalf of defendants Jack Meline and Sharon Meline. [:3 (lfmore space is needed, check this box and attach a page designated as Attachment 4b.) 5. Jury or nonjury trial The party or parties request a jury trial x a nonjury trial (ifmore than one party, provide the name ofeach party requesting a jury trial): 6. Trial date a. DX The trial has been set for (date): b. No trial date has been set. This case will be ready for trial within 12 months ofthe date ofthe ofthe complaint (if ling not,explain): c. Dates on which parties or attorneys will not be available for trial (specify dates and explain reasons for unavailability): 7. Estimated length of trial . The party or parties estimate that the trial will take (check one): a. m days (specify number): 6 b. D hours (short causes) (specify): 8. Trial representation (to be answered for each party) The party or parties will be represented at trial by the attorney or party listed in thecaption El by the following: Attorney: eta-“weeps” Firm: Address: Telephone number: Fax number: E-mail address: Party represented: Additional representation is described in Attachment 8. , 9. ' Preference This case is entitledto preference (specify code section): Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) E _‘|0. a. Counsel i— has has not provided the ADR information package identied in rule201.9 to the client and has reviewed ADR options with the client. b. All parties have agreed to a form ofADR. ADR will be completed by (date): c. D The case has gone to an ADR process (indicate status): CM” "Wt" ‘-20°21 CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT Page 2 of 4 PLAINTIFF/PETITIONERI EDW; _-,.. RICHARD MELINE, et al . CASE NUMBER: JACK MELINEI al' ‘ l 27l 80 EEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: 9t 10. d. The party or parties are willing to participate in (check all that app/y): (1) Mediation - Previous mediation has resulted _ Ln a tentative_ settlement. (2) L—J Nonbinding judicial arbitration under Code of Civil Procedure section 1141.12 (discovery to close 15 days before arbitration under Cal. Rules of Court, rule 1612) (3) Nonbinding judicial arbitration under Code of Civil Procedure section1141.12 (discovery to remain open until 3O days Rules of Court, rule 1612) before trial; order required under Cal. (4) Bindingiudicial arbitration (5) I: Binding private arbitration (6) CI Neutral case evaluation (7) l: Other (spec/m: e. [:3 This matter is subject to mandatory judicial arbitration because the amount in controversy does not exceed the statutory limit' f. [:3 Plaintiff elects to refer this case tojudicial arbitration and agrees to limit recovery to the amount specified in Code of Civil Procedure section 1141.1 1. j g. _J This case is exempt from judicial arbitration under rule 1600.5 ofthe California Rules of Court (specify exemption): 11. Settlement conference ’_X The party or parties are willing to participate in an early settlement conference (s eci when): '~ These defendants adopt the Case Management ta ement submitted _ on behalf of defendants Jack Meline and Sharon Meline. i2. insurance , — a. Insurance carrier, if any. for party ling this statement (name): b. Reservation of rights: Yes No c. Coverage issues will signicantly affect resolution of this case (explain): 13. Jurisdiction Indicate any matters that may affect the court's jurisdiction or processing ofthis case. and describe the status. l: Bankruptcy I: Other (specify): Status: ' 14. Related cases, consolidation, and coordination a. There are companion, underlying. or related cases. (1) Name of case: (2) Name of court: (3) Case number: (4) Status: Additional cases are described in Attachment 14a. b. D A motion to consolidate coordinate will be led by (name party): 15. Bifurcation D The party or parties intend to le action (specify moving party, a motion for an order bifurcating, severing. or coordinating the following issues or causes of type of motion, and reasons): 16. Other motions i The party or parties expect tole the following motions before trial (specify and issues): moving party, type ofmotion, CM'11OIN9WJU'Y ‘~ 20°21 CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT Page 3 of 4 PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: ‘ EDWAE RICHARD MELINE , et.,al . . CASE NUMBER: 12 71 8 O __ DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: JACK MELINE , et a1. ‘ 17. Discovery . a. The party or parties have completed all discovery. b. [X] The following discovery will be completed by the date specied (descn'be all anticipated discovery): Pam Description These defendants agree with the Case Management Statement submitted on behalf of defendants Jack Meline and Sharon Meline. c. D The following discovery issues are anticipated (specify): 18. Economic Litigation a. Cl V This is a limited civil case (i.e., the amount demanded is $25,000 or less) and the economic litigation procedures in Code of Civil Procedure sections 90 through 98 will apply to this case. b. E This is a limited civil case and a motion to withdraw the case from the economic litigation procedures or for additional discovery will be led (if checked,explain specifically why economic litigation procedures relating to discovery or tn'a/ should not app/y to this case): 19. Other issues The party or parties request that the following additional matters be considered or determined at the casemanagement conference (specify): 20. Meet and confer a. LE]. The party or parties have met and conferred with all parties on all subjects required by rule 212 of the California Rules of COUlifnoteXP/aini' The parties are on the verge of completing a settlement. b. After meeting and conferring as required by rule 212 of the California Rules of Court. the parties agree on the following (specify): ' 21. Case management orders Previous case management orders in this case are (check one): none D attached as Attachment 21. 22. Total number of pages attached (if any): ( 2 l am case completely familiar with this and will be fully prepared to discuss the status of discovery and ADR. as well as other issues raised by this statement, and will possess the authority to enter into stipulations on these issues at the time ofthe case management conference, including the writtenauthority ofthe party where required. Date; Septembet 26 , 2003 - W. Z. Jefferson Brown (TYPE 0R PRINT NAME) ' > i ' \x M/ (SIGNAKJRE orlmg 0R AWORNEY) D (TYPE 0R PRINT NAME) (SIGNATUREor pARTY 0R AITORNEY) E Additional signatures are attached 0M4“) lNeWJU'Y 1-20°21 CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT Fag“ °"‘ PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL I, declare that: I am a resident of the County of Butte, State of California. I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to the within matter; my business address is 466 Vallombrosa Avenue, Chico, California. I am familiar with this rm’s practice for collection and processing correspondence for mailing with the United States Postal Service pursuant to which practice all correspondence will be deposited with the United States Postal Service the same day and in the ordinary course of business. On September 26, 2003, I served the CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT on the parties in said cause by placing a true copy thereof, enclosed in a sealed envelope with rst-class postage thereon, and placed for collection and mailing following ordinary business practices, addressed as follows: John Jeffery Carter Attorney at Law P. O. Box 3606 Chico, CA 95927—3606 Nels A. Christensen Christensen 8r,Schwarz l Governors Lane Chico, CA 95926 William A. Ward Attorney at Law 9 Williamsburg Lane Chico, CA 95926 James B. Berglund Attorney at Law 1639 Bird St. Oroville, CA 95965 I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration was executed on September 26, 2003, at Chico, California. O Cheryl Goodwin LAW OFFICES OF PRICE & BROWN P.O. BOX 1420 CHICO, CA 95927