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
RfTORNEY 6R PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name,
.‘ ar number, and FOR COURT USE ONLY
:.
address)
Richard L. Crabtree 148759
L/O of Richard L. Crabtree
1395 Ridgewood Dr #300
Chico, CA 95973
TELEPHONEN0.: 53 O - 566 - llll 53 O
FAXN0.(0ptionaI):
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566 - 92 O3
E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional)
:
ATTORNEY F0R(~ame): Mel ine &' Rabo Farms , Inc
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Butte
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SUPERIOR COURT 0F CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF
ymammww; 655 Oleander Avenue
MAILING ADDRESS:
CITYAND ZIP CODE: Chico , CA 95 92 6 FEB II g zans
BRANCH NAME: Sin nu
C rk .
Edward Meline, et al.
MANTWHPmunmR:
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DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: Jack Meline, et al.
CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT CASE NUMBER:
(Check one): m UNLIMITED CASE D LIMITED CASE 12 7 1 8 0
(Amount demanded (Amount demanded is $25,000
exceeds $25,000) or less)
A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled as follows:
Date: 2 /24/O6 Time: lO : 3 O am Dept.: Div.: Room:
Address of court (if different from the address above):
INSTRUCTIONS: All applicable boxes must be checked, and the specified information must be provided.
1. Party or parties (answer one) :
a. m This statement is submitted by party (name) : Mel ine & Rabo Farms , Inc .
b. D This statement is submitted jointly 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'In the complaint and cross- complaint have been served, have appeared, or have been dismissed
b. D The following parties named'In the complaint or cross- complaint
or
(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) :
C. D 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 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
CM‘110[Rel January
2005
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5 PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER:
DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT:
Edwa
Jack
Meline,
Meline, et
et
a1.
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:ASE NUMBER:
127180
4. b. Provide a brief statement of the case, including any damages.(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 earnings. 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 jurytrial m a nonjury trial(ifmore 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 ling
of the complaint(if
iwtwmmmx The case is very complicated and has been assigned to a
referee.
c. Dates on which parties or attorneys will not be available for trial(specify dates and explain reasons for unavailability):
3/6—17/06 - Placer County Trial (Case No. SCV17827); 3/27—4/3/06 —
Butte County Trial (Case No. 132014); 4/10-17/06 (vacatior
6/21-7/5/06 (vacation); 10/23—11/3/06 - USDC Trial (CIV—S—O4-1103 DFJ KJ'MPS)
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 a 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
I PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER:
—DEFENDANT/RESP0NDENT:
Edwa
Jack
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Meline,
l i ne ,
et
et
al.
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:Ase NUMBER;
l27l80
10. d. The party or parties are willing to participate in (check all that apply):
(1) m 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)
(3) D 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) D Bindingjudicial arbitration
(5) D Binding private arbitration
(6) D Neutral case evaluation
(7) m Other (specify) : Rule 1600 . 5 (a)
e. D This matter issubject tomandatory judicial arbitration because the amount in controversy does not exceed the statutory limit.
f. D Plaintiff elects
to refer this casetojudicialarbitration and agrees to limit recovery to the amount specied in Code of Civil
Procedure section 1141 .1 1.
g. D This case isexempt from rule 1601 (b) of the California Rules of Court (specify exemption):
judicial arbitration under
11. Settlement conference
m The party or parties are willing to participate in an early settlement conference(specify when)
:
12. Insurance
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(explain)
:
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
D The party or parties intend to
le a 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
a The party or parties expect tole the following motions before trial(specify moving party, type of motion, and issues):
CM-110 [Rev. January 1, 2005]
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CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT 0N
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Meline
PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: Edwa Mel ine , et al .
A :Ase NUMBER-
12 7 l 8 O
—DEFENDANT/RESP0NDENT: Jack Meline, et a1.
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 discovery):
Pam Description Date
Extensive discovery
remains to be
accomplished prior to
trial.
c. D The following discovery issues are anticipated (specify):
18. Economic Litigation
a. D This isa limitedcivil case (i.e.,
of Civil Procedure sections 90
the amount demanded is $25,000 or less) and the economic litigation procedures in Code
through 98 will apply to this case.
b. D This isa limitedcivil caseand a motion to withdraw the case from the economic litigation procedures or for additional
discovery willbe led (if checked, explain specicallywhy economic litigation procedures relating to discovery or trial
should not app/y 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
(mmWmmeammmoz Judge Watkins has been appointed 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 of the 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 (ifany) :
l 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.
Date: February 8, 2006
Richard L. Crabtree
(TYPE 0R PRINT NAME)
t’//
mp5 0R PRINT NAME) (sucNATUREor PARTY 0R AWORNEY)
D Additional signatures are attached
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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 1395
Ridgewood Drive, Suite 300, Chico, California 95973. 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 February 9, 2006 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
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
1838 Feather River Blvd
Oroville, CA 95965
Charleton Pearse
Vicki Hartigan
McMurchie, Weill, et al.
1030 Fifteenth St, Ste 300
Sacramento, CA 95814
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 1395 Ridgewood Drive, Suite 300, Chico,
California 95973, 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 February 9, 2006 at Chico
California.
MAIL/M
ne M.yMcLaughli
WWI
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CM-110 RfTORNEY 6R PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, .‘ ar number, and FOR COURT USE ONLY :. address) Richard L. Crabtree 148759 L/O of Richard L. Crabtree 1395 Ridgewood Dr #300 Chico, CA 95973 TELEPHONEN0.: 53 O - 566 - llll 53 O FAXN0.(0ptionaI): — 566 - 92 O3 E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional) : ATTORNEY F0R(~ame): Mel ine &' Rabo Farms , Inc UMP—‘11 . Butte E SUPERIOR COURT 0F CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ymammww; 655 Oleander Avenue MAILING ADDRESS: CITYAND ZIP CODE: Chico , CA 95 92 6 FEB II g zans BRANCH NAME: Sin nu C rk . Edward Meline, et al. MANTWHPmunmR: (5' -_ / Ut‘ DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: Jack Meline, et al. CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT CASE NUMBER: (Check one): m UNLIMITED CASE D LIMITED CASE 12 7 1 8 0 (Amount demanded (Amount demanded is $25,000 exceeds $25,000) or less) A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled as follows: Date: 2 /24/O6 Time: lO : 3 O am Dept.: Div.: Room: Address of court (if different from the address above): INSTRUCTIONS: All applicable boxes must be checked, and the specified information must be provided. 1. Party or parties (answer one) : a. m This statement is submitted by party (name) : Mel ine & Rabo Farms , Inc . b. D This statement is submitted jointly 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'In the complaint and cross- complaint have been served, have appeared, or have been dismissed b. D The following parties named'In the complaint or cross- complaint or (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) : C. D 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 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. Page1of 4 Form Ado led for Mandatory Use JudICIa Council of Califomla CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT Cal. Rules of Court. rule 212 CM‘110[Rel January 2005 1. M Martin Dean's Essenlia/ Forms Me l l ne . 5 PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: Edwa Jack Meline, Meline, et et a1. al . ‘ l :ASE NUMBER: 127180 4. b. Provide a brief statement of the case, including any damages.(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 earnings. 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 jurytrial m a nonjury trial(ifmore 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 ling of the complaint(if iwtwmmmx The case is very complicated and has been assigned to a referee. c. Dates on which parties or attorneys will not be available for trial(specify dates and explain reasons for unavailability): 3/6—17/06 - Placer County Trial (Case No. SCV17827); 3/27—4/3/06 — Butte County Trial (Case No. 132014); 4/10-17/06 (vacatior 6/21-7/5/06 (vacation); 10/23—11/3/06 - USDC Trial (CIV—S—O4-1103 DFJ KJ'MPS) 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 a 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 (Rev. January 1. 2005]T M CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT on Page 2 Martin Dean's Essenllal Forms Meline I PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: —DEFENDANT/RESP0NDENT: Edwa Jack - Me Meline, l i ne , et et al. a l . ‘ I :Ase NUMBER; l27l80 10. d. The party or parties are willing to participate in (check all that apply): (1) m 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) (3) D 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) D Bindingjudicial arbitration (5) D Binding private arbitration (6) D Neutral case evaluation (7) m Other (specify) : Rule 1600 . 5 (a) e. D This matter issubject tomandatory judicial arbitration because the amount in controversy does not exceed the statutory limit. f. D Plaintiff elects to refer this casetojudicialarbitration and agrees to limit recovery to the amount specied in Code of Civil Procedure section 1141 .1 1. g. D This case isexempt from rule 1601 (b) of the California Rules of Court (specify exemption): judicial arbitration under 11. Settlement conference m The party or parties are willing to participate in an early settlement conference(specify when) : 12. Insurance 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(explain) : 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 D The party or parties intend to le a 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 a The party or parties expect tole the following motions before trial(specify moving party, type of motion, and issues): CM-110 [Rev. January 1, 2005] Mart/n Dean's Essential Forms TM CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT 0N Page 3 Meline PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: Edwa Mel ine , et al . A :Ase NUMBER- 12 7 l 8 O —DEFENDANT/RESP0NDENT: Jack Meline, et a1. 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 discovery): Pam Description Date Extensive discovery remains to be accomplished prior to trial. c. D The following discovery issues are anticipated (specify): 18. Economic Litigation a. D This isa limitedcivil case (i.e., of Civil Procedure sections 90 the amount demanded is $25,000 or less) and the economic litigation procedures in Code through 98 will apply to this case. b. D This isa limitedcivil caseand a motion to withdraw the case from the economic litigation procedures or for additional discovery willbe led (if checked, explain specicallywhy economic litigation procedures relating to discovery or trial should not app/y 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 (mmWmmeammmoz Judge Watkins has been appointed 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 of the 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 (ifany) : l 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. Date: February 8, 2006 Richard L. Crabtree (TYPE 0R PRINT NAME) t’// mp5 0R PRINT NAME) (sucNATUREor PARTY 0R AWORNEY) D Additional signatures are attached CM-110 (Rev. January 1. 20051 Mart/n Dean's Essential Forms TM CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT Page 4 of 4 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 1395 Ridgewood Drive, Suite 300, Chico, California 95973. 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 February 9, 2006 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 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 1838 Feather River Blvd Oroville, CA 95965 Charleton Pearse Vicki Hartigan McMurchie, Weill, et al. 1030 Fifteenth St, Ste 300 Sacramento, CA 95814 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 1395 Ridgewood Drive, Suite 300, Chico, California 95973, 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 February 9, 2006 at Chico California. MAIL/M ne M.yMcLaughli WWI