HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-cv-2063-CNS-MEH - City Of Fort Collins V. Open International, Et Al. - 281 - Courtroom Minutes 11.1.2023IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
JUDGE CHARLOTTE N. SWEENEY
Civil Action: 21-cv-02063-CNS-SBP Date: November 1, 2023
Courtroom Deputy: Julie Dynes Court Reporter: Sarah Mitchell
Parties Counsel
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
Case Collard
John Duval
Maral Shoaei
Andrea Wechter
Plaintiff/Counter Defendant
v.
OPEN INTERNATIONAL LLC
OPEN INVESTMENTS LLC
Kevin McAdam
Alexandria Pierce
Paul Swanson
Alexander White
Defendant/Counter Claimant
COURTROOM MINUTES
JURY TRIAL DAY EIGHT
Court in Session: 8:28 a.m.
Discussion held on jury instructions and closing time-limit of 45 minutes.
Jury present.
Jury instructed as to witness testimony and impeachment, inconsistent statements, or conduct.
Defense witness, Jairo Contreras, called and sworn.
8:33 a.m. Direct examination of Mr. Contreras by Ms. Pierce.
8:50 a.m. Cross examination of Mr. Contreras by Ms. Shoaei.
Exhibit 81 is admitted.
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9:00 a.m. Redirect examination of Mr. Contreras by Ms. Pierce.
Exhibits 569 and 651 (2nd and 3rd emails) are admitted.
Defense witness, William Corredor, called and sworn.
9:11 a.m. Direct examination of Mr. Corredor by Mr. Swanson.
10:13 a.m. Court in recess – jury excused.
10:30 a.m. Court in session – jury present.
10:31 a.m. Continued direct examination of Mr. Corredor by Mr. Swanson.
Exhibit 694 is admitted, exhibit 720 is played but not admitted.
11:46 a.m. Cross examination of Mr. Corredor by Mr. Collard.
12:15 p.m. Court in recess – jury excused.
1:20 p.m. Court in session - jury present.
1:21 p.m. Continued cross examination of Mr. Corredor by Mr. Collard.
2:15 p.m. Redirect examination of Mr. Corredor by Mr. Swanson.
Exhibit 477 is admitted.
Juror questions reviewed at the bench.
2:42 p.m. Juror questions asked of Mr. Corredor by the Court.
2:43 p.m. Additional questions asked of Mr. Corredor by Mr. Collard.
2:44 p.m. Additional questions asked of Mr. Corredor by Mr. Swanson.
Jury excused.
Discussion held on remaining witness and trial timing.
2:46 p.m. Court in recess.
2:59 p.m. Court in session – jury present.
Defense witness, Peter Schulman, called and sworn.
3:01 p.m. Direct examination of Mr. Schulman by Mr. McAdam.
4:08 p.m. Cross examination of Mr. Schulman by Ms. Shoaei.
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4:41 p.m. Redirect examination of Mr. Schulman by Mr. McAdam.
Jury excused, to return tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
Discussion held on remaining witnesses and jury instructions.
Parties are to return at 8:15 a.m. to discuss jury instructions.
Court in Recess: 4:57 p.m. Trial continued. Total time in Court: 06:54
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