BRIAN FITZPATRICK, ET AL. VS KELLY M. MEREDITH, D.C., ET AL.
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SC2018-1119
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2018-07-06
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Closed
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Classification |
Discretionary Review - Notice to Invoke - Direct Conflict of Decisions
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Court |
Supreme Court of Florida
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Originating Court |
Circuit Court for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, St. Lucie County
562011CA000898AXXXHC
Circuit Court for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, St. Lucie County
4D17-3438
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Parties
Name |
Lai Fong Fitzpatrick
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Role |
Petitioner
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Status |
Active
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Name |
Brian Fitzpatrick
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Role |
Petitioner
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Status |
Active
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Representations |
CHRISTOPHER M. LARMOYEUX
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Name |
Kelly M. Meredith, D.C.
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Role |
Respondent
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Status |
Active
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Representations |
Scott D. Kirschbaum
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Name |
FLORIDA SPINE AND DISC CENTER, INC.
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Role |
Respondent
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Status |
Active
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Representations |
Jeffrey M. Kirsch
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Name |
Hon. Janet C. Croom
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Role |
Judge/Judicial Officer
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Status |
Active
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Name |
Joseph E. Smith
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Role |
Lower Tribunal Clerk
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Status |
Active
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Docket Entries
Docket Date |
2018-07-16
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Counsel Withdrawal
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Description |
ORDER-COUNS WITHDRAWAL GR ~ The motion to withdraw as attorney of record for petitioners is granted and Kreusler-Walsh, Vargas & Serafin, P.A., is hereby allowed to withdraw as co-counsel for petitioners.
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Docket Date |
2018-11-20
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Type |
Disposition
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Subtype |
Dism Voluntary
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Description |
DISP-DISMISSED-VOLUNTARY ~ Petitioners having filed a proper notice of dismissal pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.350(b), it is ordered that the petition for review is hereby voluntarily dismissed.
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Docket Date |
2018-10-15
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Type |
Motion
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Subtype |
Notice-Dismiss (Voluntary)
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Description |
NOTICE-DISMISS (VOLUNTARY)
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On Behalf Of |
Brian Fitzpatrick
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View |
View File
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Docket Date |
2018-10-01
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Type |
Miscellaneous Document
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Subtype |
Status Report
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Description |
STATUS REPORT
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On Behalf Of |
Brian Fitzpatrick
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View |
View File
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Docket Date |
2018-08-31
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Stay Proceedings FSC (Bankruptcy)
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Description |
ORDER-STAY PROCEEDINGS FSC (BANKRUPTCY) ~ Petitioners' Motion to Toll Briefing Schedule Pending Disposition of Motion to Stay Proceedings Pending Settlement is hereby granted.Upon consideration of petitioners' Motion to Stay Proceedings Pending Settlement, it is ordered that the proceedings in this Court are hereby stayed pending the disposition of Case No. 9:18-bk-12704, which is now pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.Counsel is to advise this Court thirty days from the date of this order, and every thirty days thereafter, of the status of the bankruptcy proceedings in Case No. 9:18-bk-12704. Notwithstanding the foregoing, counsel shall advise this Court of the conclusion of the bankruptcy proceedings within ten days from the date of the disposition.
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Docket Date |
2018-08-30
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Type |
Motion
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Subtype |
Toll Time
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Description |
MOTION-TOLL TIME ~ MOTION TO TOLL BRIEFING SCHEDULE PENDING DISPOSITION OF MOTION TO STAY PROCEEDINGS PENDING SETTLEMENT
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On Behalf Of |
Brian Fitzpatrick
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View |
View File
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Docket Date |
2018-08-01
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Extension of Time (Juris Brief)
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Description |
ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (JURIS BRIEF-PETITIONER) ~ Petitioners' motion for extension of time is granted, and petitioners are allowed to and including August 31, 2018, in which to serve the brief on jurisdiction. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied. All other times will be extended accordingly.
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Docket Date |
2018-07-23
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Type |
Motion
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Subtype |
Supplement to Motion
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Description |
SUPPLEMENT TO MOTION ~ AMENDED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIMETO SERVE JURISDICTIONAL BRIEF
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On Behalf Of |
Brian Fitzpatrick
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View |
View File
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Docket Date |
2018-07-13
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Type |
Motion
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Subtype |
Toll Time
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Description |
MOTION-TOLL TIME
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On Behalf Of |
Brian Fitzpatrick
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View |
View File
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Docket Date |
2018-07-06
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Type |
Misc. Events
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Subtype |
Fee Status
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Description |
A3:Paid In Full - $300
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Docket Date |
2018-07-11
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Type |
Event
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Subtype |
Fee Paid in Full - $300
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Description |
Fee Paid In Full - $300
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Docket Date |
2018-07-11
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Type |
Letter-Case
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Subtype |
Acknowledgment Letter-New Case
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Description |
ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER-NEW CASE
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Docket Date |
2018-07-06
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Type |
Notice
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Subtype |
Invoke Discretionary Jurisdiction
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Description |
NOTICE-DISCRETIONARY JURIS (DIRECT CONFLICT)
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On Behalf Of |
Brian Fitzpatrick
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View |
View File
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BRIAN FITZPATRICK and LAI FONG FITZPATRICK VS KELLY M. MEREDITH, D.C. and FLORIDA SPINE AND DISC CENTER, INC.
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4D2017-3438
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2017-11-07
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Closed
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Classification |
NOA Non Final - Circuit Civil - Other
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Court |
4th District Court of Appeal
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Originating Court |
Circuit Court for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, St. Lucie County
562011CA000898
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Parties
Name |
BRIAN FITZPATRICK
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Role |
Appellant
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Status |
Active
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Representations |
Stephanie L. Serafin, Rebecca Mercier Vargas, CHRISTOPHER MASON LARMOYEUX, Jane Kreusler-Walsh
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Name |
LAI FONG FITZPATRICK
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Role |
Appellant
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Status |
Active
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Name |
FLORIDA SPINE AND DISC CENTER, INC.
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Role |
Appellee
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Status |
Active
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Name |
KELLY M. MEREDITH, D.C.
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Role |
Appellee
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Status |
Active
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Representations |
Scott David Kirschbaum, Robin A. Blanton, JOHN B. MARION, GLENN J. WEBBER, JEFFREY MICHAEL KIRSCH
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Name |
Hon. Janet C. Croom
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Role |
Judge/Judicial Officer
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Status |
Active
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Name |
Clerk - St. Lucie
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Role |
Lower Tribunal Clerk
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Status |
Active
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Name |
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT CLERK
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Role |
Lower Tribunal Clerk
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Status |
Active
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Docket Entries
Docket Date |
2018-11-21
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Type |
Supreme Court
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Subtype |
Supreme Court Miscellaneous
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Description |
Supreme Court Disposition ~ SC18-1119
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Docket Date |
2018-08-31
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Type |
Supreme Court
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Subtype |
Supreme Court Order
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Description |
Misc. Supreme Court Order ~ SC17-3438 CASE STAYED
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Docket Date |
2018-07-11
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Type |
Supreme Court
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Subtype |
Acknowledged Receipt from Supreme Court
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Description |
Ack. Receipt from Supreme Court ~ SC18-1119
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Docket Date |
2018-07-06
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Type |
Notice
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Subtype |
Notice
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Description |
Notice sent to the Supreme Court
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Docket Date |
2018-07-05
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Type |
Supreme Court
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Subtype |
Notice to Invok. Disc. Jur. FSC
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Description |
Notice of Discretionary Jurisdiction to Supreme Court
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On Behalf Of |
BRIAN FITZPATRICK
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Docket Date |
2018-07-05
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Type |
Notice
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Subtype |
Notice of Appearance
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Description |
Notice of Appearance
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On Behalf Of |
BRIAN FITZPATRICK
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Docket Date |
2018-06-22
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Type |
Mandate
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Subtype |
Mandate
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Description |
Mandate
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Docket Date |
2018-06-22
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Type |
Misc. Events
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Subtype |
West Publishing
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Description |
West Publishing
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Docket Date |
2018-06-06
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Type |
Disposition by Opinion
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Subtype |
Affirmed
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Description |
Affirmed - Authored Opinion
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Docket Date |
2018-06-06
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order on Motion/Request for Oral Argument
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Description |
Order Denying Oral Argument ~ ORDERED that appellee, Kelly M. Meredith, D.C.'s March 21, 2018 and appellants', December 20, 2017 requests for oral argument are denied.
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Docket Date |
2018-03-21
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Type |
Motions Relating to Oral Argument
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Subtype |
Motion/Request for Oral Argument
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Description |
Request for Oral Argument
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On Behalf Of |
KELLY M. MEREDITH, D.C.
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Docket Date |
2018-03-12
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Type |
Brief
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Subtype |
Reply Brief
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Description |
Appellant's Reply Brief
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On Behalf Of |
BRIAN FITZPATRICK
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Docket Date |
2018-02-16
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
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Description |
Order Granting EOT for Appellant's Reply Brief ~ ORDERED that appellants’ February 15, 2018 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellants shall serve the reply brief within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. In addition, if the reply brief is served after the time provided for in this order, it may be stricken.
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Docket Date |
2018-02-15
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Type |
Motions Extensions
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Subtype |
Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
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Description |
Mot. for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief
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On Behalf Of |
BRIAN FITZPATRICK
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Docket Date |
2018-02-02
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Type |
Brief
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Subtype |
Answer Brief
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Description |
Appellee's Answer Brief
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On Behalf Of |
KELLY M. MEREDITH, D.C.
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Docket Date |
2018-01-03
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
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Description |
Order Granting EOT for Answer Brief ~ ORDERED that appellee's December 27, 2017 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellee shall serve the answer brief within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. In addition, appellee is notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein may foreclose appellee's right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal.
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Docket Date |
2017-12-27
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Type |
Motions Extensions
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Subtype |
Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
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Description |
Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief
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On Behalf Of |
KELLY M. MEREDITH, D.C.
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Docket Date |
2017-12-20
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Type |
Motions Relating to Oral Argument
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Subtype |
Motion/Request for Oral Argument
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Description |
Request for Oral Argument
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On Behalf Of |
BRIAN FITZPATRICK
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Docket Date |
2017-12-20
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Type |
Brief
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Subtype |
Initial Brief
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Description |
Initial Brief on Merits
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On Behalf Of |
BRIAN FITZPATRICK
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Docket Date |
2017-12-20
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Type |
Record
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Subtype |
Appendix
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Description |
Appendix to Brief
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On Behalf Of |
BRIAN FITZPATRICK
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Docket Date |
2017-11-16
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
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Description |
Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellants’ November 14, 2017 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellants shall serve the initial brief within thirty (30) days from the current due date. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
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Docket Date |
2017-11-14
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Type |
Motions Extensions
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Subtype |
Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
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Description |
Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
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On Behalf Of |
BRIAN FITZPATRICK
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Docket Date |
2017-11-08
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Type |
Letter
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Subtype |
Acknowledgment Letter
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Description |
Acknowledgment Letter
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Docket Date |
2017-11-07
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Type |
Misc. Events
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Subtype |
Fee Status
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Description |
A3:Paid In Full - $300
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Docket Date |
2017-11-07
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Type |
Notice
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Subtype |
Notice of Appeal
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Description |
Notice of Appeal Filed
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On Behalf Of |
BRIAN FITZPATRICK
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BRIAN FITZPATRICK and LAI FONG FITZPATRICK VS KELLY M MEREDITH, D.C., et al
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4D2017-2262
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2017-07-20
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Closed
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Classification |
NOA Non Final - Circuit Civil - Other
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Court |
4th District Court of Appeal
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Originating Court |
Circuit Court for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, St. Lucie County
2011CA000898
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Parties
Name |
BRIAN FITZPATRICK
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Role |
Appellant
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Status |
Active
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Representations |
CHRISTOPHER MASON LARMOYEUX
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Name |
LAI FONG FITZPATRICK
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Role |
Appellant
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Status |
Active
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Name |
ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
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Role |
Appellee
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Status |
Active
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Name |
KELLY M MEREDITH, D.C.
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Role |
Appellee
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Status |
Active
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Representations |
Robin A. Blanton, Ana Diaz Noa, Scott David Kirschbaum, JOHN B. MARION, Kenneth N. Johnson, JEFFREY MICHAEL KIRSCH, Stanley Dale Klett, GLENN J. WEBBER
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Name |
FLORIDA SPINE AND DISC CENTER, INC.
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Role |
Appellee
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Status |
Active
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Name |
Martin County School District
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Role |
Appellee
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Status |
Active
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Name |
Bank of America, N.A.
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Role |
Appellee
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Status |
Active
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Name |
ALLIED PROFESSIONALS INS. CO.
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Role |
Appellee
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Status |
Active
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Name |
Hon. Janet C. Croom
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Role |
Judge/Judicial Officer
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Status |
Active
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Name |
Clerk - St. Lucie
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Role |
Lower Tribunal Clerk
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Status |
Active
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Docket Entries
Docket Date |
2017-09-05
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Type |
Record
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Subtype |
Appendix
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Description |
Appendix to Brief
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On Behalf Of |
BRIAN FITZPATRICK
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Docket Date |
2017-09-05
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Type |
Motions Relating to Oral Argument
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Subtype |
Motion/Request for Oral Argument
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Description |
Request for Oral Argument ~ RESPONSE HAS BEEN FILED.
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On Behalf Of |
BRIAN FITZPATRICK
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Docket Date |
2017-09-05
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Type |
Brief
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Subtype |
Initial Brief
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Description |
Initial Brief on Merits
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On Behalf Of |
BRIAN FITZPATRICK
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Docket Date |
2017-08-23
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order on Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction
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Description |
ORD-Deny Relinquishment of Jurisdiction ~ ORDERED that appellee's August 7, 2017 motion to relinquish jurisdiction is denied.
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Docket Date |
2017-08-16
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Type |
Response
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Subtype |
Objection
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Description |
Objection ~ TO MOTION TO RELINQUISH.
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On Behalf Of |
BRIAN FITZPATRICK
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Docket Date |
2017-08-07
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Type |
Motions Other
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Subtype |
Motion To Relinquish Jurisdiction
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Description |
Motion To Relinquish Jurisdiction
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On Behalf Of |
KELLY M MEREDITH, D.C.
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Docket Date |
2018-02-09
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Type |
Mandate
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Subtype |
Mandate
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Description |
Mandate
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Docket Date |
2018-02-09
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Type |
Misc. Events
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Subtype |
West Publishing
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Description |
West Publishing
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Docket Date |
2018-01-18
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Type |
Disposition by Opinion
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Subtype |
Affirmed
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Description |
Affirmed - Per Curiam Affirmed
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Docket Date |
2018-01-18
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order on Motion/Request for Oral Argument
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Description |
Order Denying Oral Argument ~ ORDERED that the appellants' September 5, 2017 request for oral argument is denied.
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Docket Date |
2017-11-15
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Type |
Brief
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Subtype |
Reply Brief
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Description |
Appellant's Reply Brief ~ AMENDED TO ANSWER BRIEF.
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On Behalf Of |
BRIAN FITZPATRICK
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Docket Date |
2017-10-26
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order Striking Filing
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Description |
Order Striking Appendix - Non-Compliance With R. 9.220 ~ ORDERED that the appellee's appendix to the answer brief is stricken as not in compliance with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.220(c), which was amended effective October 1, 2017, in that it was not bookmarked in compliance with Rule 9.220(c)(3). An amended appendix in compliance with Rule 9.220(c) shall be filed within two (2) days from the date of this order.
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Docket Date |
2017-10-26
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Type |
Record
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Subtype |
Appendix
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Description |
Appendix to Brief
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On Behalf Of |
KELLY M MEREDITH, D.C.
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Docket Date |
2017-10-24
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Type |
Record
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Subtype |
Appendix
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Description |
Appendix to Brief ~ **STRICKEN**
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On Behalf Of |
KELLY M MEREDITH, D.C.
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Docket Date |
2017-10-24
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Type |
Response
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Subtype |
Response
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Description |
Response ~ TO REQUEST FOR OA
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On Behalf Of |
KELLY M MEREDITH, D.C.
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Docket Date |
2017-10-24
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Type |
Brief
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Subtype |
Answer Brief
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Description |
Appellee's Answer Brief ~ (ALLIED PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE CO.)
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On Behalf Of |
KELLY M MEREDITH, D.C.
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Docket Date |
2017-09-26
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
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Description |
Order Granting EOT for Answer Brief ~ ORDERED that appellee, Allied Professionals Insurance Company's, September 21, 2017 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellee shall serve the answer brief within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. In addition, appellee is notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein may foreclose appellee's right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal.
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Docket Date |
2017-09-22
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Type |
Motions Extensions
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Subtype |
Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
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Description |
Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief ~ ALLIED PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY.
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On Behalf Of |
KELLY M MEREDITH, D.C.
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Docket Date |
2017-08-03
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
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Description |
Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant's August 1, 2017 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
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Docket Date |
2017-08-01
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Type |
Motions Extensions
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Subtype |
Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
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Description |
Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
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On Behalf Of |
BRIAN FITZPATRICK
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Docket Date |
2017-07-21
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Type |
Letter
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Subtype |
Acknowledgment Letter
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Description |
Acknowledgment Letter
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Docket Date |
2017-07-20
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Type |
Misc. Events
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Subtype |
Fee Status
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Description |
A3:Paid In Full - $300
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Docket Date |
2017-07-20
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Type |
Notice
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Subtype |
Notice of Appeal
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Description |
Notice of Appeal Filed
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On Behalf Of |
BRIAN FITZPATRICK
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