HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021CV30426 - City Of Fort Collins V. Aaron Million, Jordan Fox-Million; Million Agricultural Investments, Ltd., Arlo Richardson Aka Arlo Lee Richardson; The Pleasant Valley And Lake Canal Ditch Company - 055 - Court Trial Setting1
DISTRICT COURT, LARIMER COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO
201 LAPORTE AVENUE, SUITE 100
FORT COLLINS, CO 80521-2761
PHONE: (970) 494-3500
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Plaintiff(s): City of Fort Collins,
v.
Defendant(s): Aaron Million et al.
FOR COURT USE
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Case No. 21 CV 30426
Courtroom: 5B
COURT TRIAL SETTING ORDER
Daniel St. John and John Duval, Counsel for the Plaintiff, and Jeffrey Kahn, Counsel for
the Defendant – Pleasant Valley, appear via Webex for case management conference on
May 19, 2022. The other Defendants failed to appear. The Court sets a 3-day Court trial
to begin February 6, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.,
Each Counsel must file and exchange witness lists and exhibit lists 14 days prior to
trial/hearing. Counsel must comply with CJD 11-01. Exhibits must be marked by
number for the Plaintiff and letter for the Defendant. Each page of a multiple page
exhibit of series of photos must be uniquely marked, i.e. exhibit A -7, A-8…. Bates
numbers are acceptable.
The Parties should meaningfully confer at least 7 days prior to the trial/hearing and
discuss exhibits. Where possible, the Parties should stipulate to the admissibility to
exhibits especially exhibits common to all Parties’ lists.
No party shall plug into/access the Judicial network.
Conduct and Demeanor
Counsel, parties and witnesses are expected to treat one another, all witnesses, the
Court and staff with courtesy and respect. Counsel must stand when making objections
and otherwise addressing the Court. Counsel must show one another exhibits prior to
DATE FILED: May 19, 2022 11:33 AM
CASE NUMBER: 2021CV30426
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approaching the witness stand. Counsel should ask to approach the Court, witnesses
stand, or the reporter’s table.
Counsel should instruct their witness regarding any potential orders that impact that
witness. Further, Counsel must inform witnesses about any sequestration order and
make best efforts to ensure the order is complied with.
Counsel should inform witnesses that they must answer questions clearly and verbally.
They must not speak at the same time as counsel nor may they ask Counsel questions
while on the stand. Witnesses may not argue with Counsel. They should not chew
gum or otherwise bring food or drink in the Courtroom. Witnesses must have all
electronic equipment turned completely off. All witnesses and Counsel should refer to
others by their surnames unless that other person is a child.
It is the duty of each attorney to inform their witnesses regarding these instructions. All
requirements in this Order are mandatory and may be modified only upon motion and
order.
Dated: May 19, 2022.
BY THE COURT:
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Gregory M. Lammons
District Court Judge