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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A‘n'OR'NEVbR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name,
.' Irnumber, and address): FOR COURT USE ONLY
“L—Richard L. Crabtree 148759
L/O of Richard L. Crabtree
854 Manzanita Court #110
Chico , CA 9592 6
TELEPHONEN0.: 530-898-0228 FAXNO.(0p1iona/):530-898-0877
E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional):
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nmmmvmammm; Meline & Rabo Farms, Inc. F
SUPERIOR COURT 0F CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Butte 'j“”“§agrbggt
STREET ADDRESS: 655 Ol eander Avenue i: '
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MAILING ADDRESS:
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CITY AND ZIP CODE: CA 9 5 92 6 D Sha l
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land Clerk D
BRANCH NAME:
PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: Edward Mefine, et a1. Bywz Deputy
DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT:Jack Meline, et a1.
CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT CASE NUMBER:
(Check one): m UNLIMITED CASE
(Amount demanded
D LIMITED CASE
(Amount demanded is $25,000
12 7 l8 0/
exceeds $25,000) or less)
A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled as follows:
Date: November 5, 2 004 Time: 10 : 3 0 a .m. Dept: TBA Div.: Room:
Address of court (if different from the address above):
INSTRUCTIONS: All applicable boxes must be checked, and the specied information must be provided.
1. Party or parties (answer one) :
a. m This statement is submitted by party (name) : Meline Sc Rabo Farms , Inc .
b. D This statement is Submittedjointly by parties (names) :
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. D All parties named inthe complaint and cross-complaint have been served, or have appeared, or have been dismissed.
b. D The following parties named inthe complaint or cross-complaint
(1) D have not been served (specify names and explain why not):
(2) D have been served but have not appeared and have not been dismissed(specify names):
(3) D have had a default entered against them (Specify names) z
c. D The following additional parties may be added (specify names, nature ofinvo/vement incase, and the date by which
they may be served) :
4. Description of case
a. Type of case in m complaint D cross-complaint (describe, including causes of action):
Complaint for partition and temporary restraining order, preliminary
and permanent injunctions
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CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT Cal. Rules of Court,
rule 212
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PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: Edward zline , et al . Ase NUMBER:
-2 7l 8O
DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT:Jack Meline , et al .
4. b. Provide a brief statement of the case. including any damages.(lfpersonal injUIy 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.)
Partition action
D (If more space is needed, check this box and attach a page designated as Attachment 4b.)
5. Jury or nonjury trial
The party or parties request D a jury trial m a nonjury trial (if more than one party, provide the name of each party
requesting a jury trial) :
6. Trial date
a. D The trial has been set for(date) :
b. m No trial date has been set. This case will be ready for trial within 12 months of the date of the filing of the complaint(if
iwtwmmmx Numerous lengthy delays and failed settlement attempts.
c. Dates on which parties or attorneys will not be available for tria|(specify dates and explain reasons for unavailability):
December 15—31, 2004 (vacation)
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 m by the attorney or party listed in the caption D by the following:
Attorney:
Firm:
Address:
Telephone number:
Fax number:
E-mail address:
. Party represented:
D Additional representation is described in Attachment 8.
9. Preference
D This case is entitled to preference (specify code section):
10. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
a. Counsel m has D has not provided the ADR information package identied in rule 201 .9 to the client and has
reviewed ADR options with the client.
b. D All parties have agreed to a form of ADR. ADR will be completed by (date) :
c. D The case has gone to an ADR process (indicate status) :
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Meline
PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER:Edward :line, et al. . ASENUMBER;
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i27180
—DEFENDANT/RESPONDENTzJack Meline, et a1.
10. d. The party or parties are willing to participate i‘n (check all that apply):
(1) m Mediation The parties have participated in a mediation .
(2) D 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)
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(3) Nonbinding judicial arbitration under Code of Civil Procedure section 1141 .12 (discovery to remain open until 30 days
before trial; order required under Cal. Rules of Court, rule 1612)
(4) a Binding judicial arbitration
(5) D Binding private arbitration
(6) D Neutral case evaluation
(7) m Other (specify) :
Rule 1600.5(a)
e. D This matter is subject to mandatory judicial arbitration because the amount in controversy does not exceed the statutory limit.
f. D Plaintiff elects to refer this case in Code of Civil
to judicial arbitration and agrees to limit recovery to the amount specied
Procedure section 1141 .1 1.
g. D This case is exempt from judicial arbitration under rule 1600.5 of the California Rules of Court (specify exemption):
11. Settlement conference
m The party or parties are willing to participate in an early settlement conference(specify when)
: After new counsel for the
12. Insurance
Rabo parties has been selected.
a. D Insurance carrier, if any, for party ling
this statement(name) :
b. Reservation of rights: D Yes D No
c. D Coverage issues will signicantly affect resolution of this case(exp/ain)
:
13. Jurisdiction
Indicate any matters that may affect the court's jurisdiction or processing of this case, and describe the status.
D Bankruptcy D Other (specify):
Status:
14. Related cases, consolidation, and coordination
a. D There are companion, underlying, or related cases.
(1) Name of case:
(2) Name of court:
(3) Case number:
(4) Status:
D Additional cases are described in Attachment 14a.
b. D A motion to D consolidate D coordinate will be
led by (name party):
15. Bifurcation
a The party or parties intend to lea motion for an order bifurcating, severing, or coordinating the following issues or causes
of
action (specify moving party,- type of motion, and reasons):
16. Other motions
D The party or parties expect tole the following motions before trial(specify moving party, type ofmotion, and issues):
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PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: Edwarc aline , et al . :Ase NUMBER;
l 27l 8O
”DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT:Jack Meline, et al.
17. Discovery
a. D The party or parties have completed all discovery.
b. m The following discovery will be completed by the date specied(descn'be all anticipated discovely):
P Description gag
Extensive discovery
remains to be
accomplished prior to
trial.
c. D The following discovery issues are anticipated (specify)
:
18. Economic Litigation
a. D 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. D 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 specically why economic litigation procedures relating to discovery or trial
should not apply to this case):
19. Other issues
m The party or parties request that the following additional matters be considered or determined at the case management
coMmmmeawedyk The corporation does not oppose the appointment of
Judge Watkins as a referee in this matter.
20. Meet and confer
a. m The party or parties have met and conferred with all parties on all subjects required by rule 212 ofthe California Rules of
Court (if not, explain):
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) : m none D attached as Attachment 21.
22. Total number of pages attached (if any) :
|am completely familiar with this case 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 of the case
management
conference, including the written authority of the party where required.
Dam October l9, 2004 /'\
Richard L. Crabtree
(TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF PARTY OR ATTORNEY)
(TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF PARTY OR ATTORNEY)
D Additional signatures are attached
CM-1 10 [New July 1. 2002] CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT Page 4 0f 4
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Meline
Proof of Service
I am a citizen of the United States and employed in the
County of Butte; I am over the age of eighteen years and not a
party to the within action. My business address is 854 Manzanita
Court, Suite llO, Chico, California 95926. I am readily familiar
with the practice for collection and processing of
correspondence/documents for mailing with the United States
Postal Service and that said correspondence/documents are
deposited with the United States Postal Service in the ordinary
course of business on the same day.
On October l9, 2004 I served the within: Case Management
Statement on the parties below by placing a true copy thereof in
a sealed envelope and served same on the parties/counsel,
addressed as follows:
John Jeffrey Carter
Sara Mathis
Carter Law Office
329 Flume Street
PO Box 3606
Chico, CA 95927
Nels Christensen
Christensen & Schwarz, LLP
l Governors Lane
Chico, CA 95926
James Berglund
1639 Bird Street
OrOVille, CA 95965
Raymond Sandelman
3075 Cohasset Road, Suite 1
Chico, CA 95973
William Ward
9 Williamsburg Lane
Chico, CA 95926
The following is a procedure in which service of this document
was effected:
XXXX U.S. Postal Service (by placing for‘collection and
deposit in the United States mail a copy of said
document at 854 Manzanita Court, Suite llO, Chico,
California 95926, in a sealed envelope, with postage
full prepaid).
Federal Express
Personal Service
FAX
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is
true and correct under the laws of the State of California and
that this declaration was executed on October 19, 2004 at Chico,
California.
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x - A CM-110 ‘ . A‘n'OR'NEVbR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, .' Irnumber, and address): FOR COURT USE ONLY “L—Richard L. Crabtree 148759 L/O of Richard L. Crabtree 854 Manzanita Court #110 Chico , CA 9592 6 TELEPHONEN0.: 530-898-0228 FAXNO.(0p1iona/):530-898-0877 E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional): ‘4: Butte Cou nmmmvmammm; Meline & Rabo Farms, Inc. F SUPERIOR COURT 0F CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Butte 'j“”“§agrbggt STREET ADDRESS: 655 Ol eander Avenue i: ' } Cr MAILING ADDRESS: ' E U j g 20mg E gin; Chico , CITY AND ZIP CODE: CA 9 5 92 6 D Sha l ' land Clerk D BRANCH NAME: PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: Edward Mefine, et a1. Bywz Deputy DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT:Jack Meline, et a1. CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT CASE NUMBER: (Check one): m UNLIMITED CASE (Amount demanded D LIMITED CASE (Amount demanded is $25,000 12 7 l8 0/ exceeds $25,000) or less) A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled as follows: Date: November 5, 2 004 Time: 10 : 3 0 a .m. Dept: TBA Div.: Room: Address of court (if different from the address above): INSTRUCTIONS: All applicable boxes must be checked, and the specied information must be provided. 1. Party or parties (answer one) : a. m This statement is submitted by party (name) : Meline Sc Rabo Farms , Inc . b. D This statement is Submittedjointly by parties (names) : 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. D All parties named inthe complaint and cross-complaint have been served, or have appeared, or have been dismissed. b. D The following parties named inthe complaint or cross-complaint (1) D have not been served (specify names and explain why not): (2) D have been served but have not appeared and have not been dismissed(specify names): (3) D have had a default entered against them (Specify names) z c. D The following additional parties may be added (specify names, nature ofinvo/vement incase, and the date by which they may be served) : 4. Description of case a. Type of case in m complaint D cross-complaint (describe, including causes of action): Complaint for partition and temporary restraining order, preliminary and permanent injunctions Page 1 of 4 Form Judlual for Mandatory Use Adogled ounCII OI CalIfomIa CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT Cal. Rules of Court, rule 212 CM-Iio [New July 1. 2002] Martin Dean's Essential FormsTM Me l l l'le PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: Edward zline , et al . Ase NUMBER: -2 7l 8O DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT:Jack Meline , et al . 4. b. Provide a brief statement of the case. including any damages.(lfpersonal injUIy 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.) Partition action D (If more space is needed, check this box and attach a page designated as Attachment 4b.) 5. Jury or nonjury trial The party or parties request D a jury trial m a nonjury trial (if more than one party, provide the name of each party requesting a jury trial) : 6. Trial date a. D The trial has been set for(date) : b. m No trial date has been set. This case will be ready for trial within 12 months of the date of the filing of the complaint(if iwtwmmmx Numerous lengthy delays and failed settlement attempts. c. Dates on which parties or attorneys will not be available for tria|(specify dates and explain reasons for unavailability): December 15—31, 2004 (vacation) 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 m by the attorney or party listed in the caption D by the following: Attorney: Firm: Address: Telephone number: Fax number: E-mail address: . Party represented: D Additional representation is described in Attachment 8. 9. Preference D This case is entitled to preference (specify code section): 10. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) a. Counsel m has D has not provided the ADR information package identied in rule 201 .9 to the client and has reviewed ADR options with the client. b. D All parties have agreed to a form of ADR. ADR will be completed by (date) : c. D The case has gone to an ADR process (indicate status) : CM-110 [New July 1. 2002l CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT Page 2 of 4 Martin Dean‘s Essenlla/ Forms TM Meline PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER:Edward :line, et al. . ASENUMBER; ' i27180 —DEFENDANT/RESPONDENTzJack Meline, et a1. 10. d. The party or parties are willing to participate i‘n (check all that apply): (1) m Mediation The parties have participated in a mediation . (2) D 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) D r (3) Nonbinding judicial arbitration under Code of Civil Procedure section 1141 .12 (discovery to remain open until 30 days before trial; order required under Cal. Rules of Court, rule 1612) (4) a Binding judicial arbitration (5) D Binding private arbitration (6) D Neutral case evaluation (7) m Other (specify) : Rule 1600.5(a) e. D This matter is subject to mandatory judicial arbitration because the amount in controversy does not exceed the statutory limit. f. D Plaintiff elects to refer this case in Code of Civil to judicial arbitration and agrees to limit recovery to the amount specied Procedure section 1141 .1 1. g. D This case is exempt from judicial arbitration under rule 1600.5 of the California Rules of Court (specify exemption): 11. Settlement conference m The party or parties are willing to participate in an early settlement conference(specify when) : After new counsel for the 12. Insurance Rabo parties has been selected. a. D Insurance carrier, if any, for party ling this statement(name) : b. Reservation of rights: D Yes D No c. D Coverage issues will signicantly affect resolution of this case(exp/ain) : 13. Jurisdiction Indicate any matters that may affect the court's jurisdiction or processing of this case, and describe the status. D Bankruptcy D Other (specify): Status: 14. Related cases, consolidation, and coordination a. D There are companion, underlying, or related cases. (1) Name of case: (2) Name of court: (3) Case number: (4) Status: D Additional cases are described in Attachment 14a. b. D A motion to D consolidate D coordinate will be led by (name party): 15. Bifurcation a The party or parties intend to lea motion for an order bifurcating, severing, or coordinating the following issues or causes of action (specify moving party,- type of motion, and reasons): 16. Other motions D The party or parties expect tole the following motions before trial(specify moving party, type ofmotion, and issues): cM-no [Newiuly 1. 20021 CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT Page: on Mart/n Dean's Essential Forms TM Meline PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: Edwarc aline , et al . :Ase NUMBER; l 27l 8O ”DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT:Jack Meline, et al. 17. Discovery a. D The party or parties have completed all discovery. b. m The following discovery will be completed by the date specied(descn'be all anticipated discovely): P Description gag Extensive discovery remains to be accomplished prior to trial. c. D The following discovery issues are anticipated (specify) : 18. Economic Litigation a. D 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. D 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 specically why economic litigation procedures relating to discovery or trial should not apply to this case): 19. Other issues m The party or parties request that the following additional matters be considered or determined at the case management coMmmmeawedyk The corporation does not oppose the appointment of Judge Watkins as a referee in this matter. 20. Meet and confer a. m The party or parties have met and conferred with all parties on all subjects required by rule 212 ofthe California Rules of Court (if not, explain): 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) : m none D attached as Attachment 21. 22. Total number of pages attached (if any) : |am completely familiar with this case 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 of the case management conference, including the written authority of the party where required. Dam October l9, 2004 /'\ Richard L. Crabtree (TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF PARTY OR ATTORNEY) (TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF PARTY OR ATTORNEY) D Additional signatures are attached CM-1 10 [New July 1. 2002] CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT Page 4 0f 4 Martin Dean's Essenilal Forms TM Meline Proof of Service I am a citizen of the United States and employed in the County of Butte; I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to the within action. My business address is 854 Manzanita Court, Suite llO, Chico, California 95926. I am readily familiar with the practice for collection and processing of correspondence/documents for mailing with the United States Postal Service and that said correspondence/documents are deposited with the United States Postal Service in the ordinary course of business on the same day. On October l9, 2004 I served the within: Case Management Statement on the parties below by placing a true copy thereof in a sealed envelope and served same on the parties/counsel, addressed as follows: John Jeffrey Carter Sara Mathis Carter Law Office 329 Flume Street PO Box 3606 Chico, CA 95927 Nels Christensen Christensen & Schwarz, LLP l Governors Lane Chico, CA 95926 James Berglund 1639 Bird Street OrOVille, CA 95965 Raymond Sandelman 3075 Cohasset Road, Suite 1 Chico, CA 95973 William Ward 9 Williamsburg Lane Chico, CA 95926 The following is a procedure in which service of this document was effected: XXXX U.S. Postal Service (by placing for‘collection and deposit in the United States mail a copy of said document at 854 Manzanita Court, Suite llO, Chico, California 95926, in a sealed envelope, with postage full prepaid). Federal Express Personal Service FAX I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct under the laws of the State of California and that this declaration was executed on October 19, 2004 at Chico, California. ' \