Case: Davis v. Commonwealth Election Commission

1:14-cv-00002 | District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands

Filed Date: Jan. 27, 2014

Closed Date: June 2, 2014

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Case Summary

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People

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Judge(s)

Manglona, Ramona V (Northern Mariana Islands)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Rayphand, Jeanne H. (Northern Mariana Islands)

Attorney for Defendant

Brasington, Charles E. (Northern Mariana Islands)

Lochabay, David (Northern Mariana Islands)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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Reply to Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment

April 9, 2014

April 9, 2014

Pleading / Motion / Brief
13

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Reply to Plaintiff’s Opposition to Defendants’ Cross Motion for Summary Judgment

April 17, 2014

April 17, 2014

Pleading / Motion / Brief
15

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MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART PLAINTIFF’S MOTION AND DEFENDANT’S CROSS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

May 20, 2014

May 20, 2014

Order/Opinion

2014 WL 2014

18

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Order Awarding Fees and Taxing Costs

June 2, 2014

June 2, 2014

Order/Opinion
20

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Notice of Appeal and Representation Statement

June 5, 2014

June 5, 2014

Pleading / Motion / Brief
23

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Order

Oct. 14, 2014

Oct. 14, 2014

Order/Opinion
27

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Plantiff’s Opposition To Motion For Sequestration of Ballots Pending Appeal

Oct. 21, 2014

Oct. 21, 2014

Pleading / Motion / Brief
29

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Decision and Order Denying Defendants’ Motion for Sequestration of Ballots Pending Appeal

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

Order/Opinion

2014 WL 2014

30

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Opinion

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Dec. 28, 2016

Dec. 28, 2016

Order/Opinion

844 F.3d 844

31

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Order

Feb. 27, 2017

Feb. 27, 2017

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/5117019/davis-v-commonwealth-election-commission/

Last updated Nov. 30, 2023, 5:06 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against Commonwealth Election Commission, Robert A. Guerrero, Eloy S. Inos, Frances M. Sablan (Filing Fee: $400.00, Receipt Number: MPX1 3090.) filed by John H Davis, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (BTC) (Entered: 01/27/2014)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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Jan. 27, 2014

Jan. 27, 2014

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Summons Issued as to Commonwealth Election Commission. (BTC)

Jan. 27, 2014

Jan. 27, 2014

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Summons Issued as to Frances M. Sablan. (BTC)

Jan. 27, 2014

Jan. 27, 2014

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Summons Issued as to Robert A. Guerrero. (BTC)

Jan. 27, 2014

Jan. 27, 2014

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Summons Issued as to Eloy S. Inos. (BTC)

Jan. 27, 2014

Jan. 27, 2014

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ANSWER to Complaint for Declaratory Judgment and Injunctive Relief by Commonwealth Election Commission, Robert A. Guerrero, Eloy S. Inos, Frances M. Sablan. Related document: 1 Complaint filed by John H Davis, Jr.. (Brasington, Charles) (Entered: 02/12/2014)

Feb. 12, 2014

Feb. 12, 2014

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ORDER RE:Case Management Conference. Case Management Conference set for 2/25/2014 08:30 AM in Courtroom 101 before Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona.. Signed by Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona on 02/13/2014. (BTC) (Entered: 02/13/2014)

Feb. 13, 2014

Feb. 13, 2014

PACER
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MOTION for Summary Judgment Jeanne H. Rayphand appearing for Plaintiff John H Davis, Jr Responses due by 3/6/2014 (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Plaintiff) (Rayphand, Jeanne) (Entered: 02/16/2014)

1 Affidavit Declaration of Plaintiff

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Feb. 16, 2014

Feb. 16, 2014

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Set/Reset Hearings: re 4 MOTION for Summary JudgmentMotion Hearing set for 3/20/2014 01:30 PM in Courtroom 101 before Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona. (BTC)

Feb. 18, 2014

Feb. 18, 2014

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STIPULATION re 3 Case Management Conference Setting and (Re) Set Dated for Cross Motions, Oppositions, Replies and Hearing by Eloy S. Inos, Frances M. Sablan, Commonwealth Election Commission, Robert A. Guerrero David Lochabay appearing for Defendants Eloy S. Inos, Frances M. Sablan, Commonwealth Election Commission, Robert A. Guerrero (Lochabay, David) (Entered: 02/18/2014)

Feb. 18, 2014

Feb. 18, 2014

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ORDER Granting 5 Stipulation to Vacate Case ManagementConference Setting And (Re)set Dates for Cross Motions,Oppositions, Replies And Hearing. Signed by Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona on 02/19/2014. (DPB) (Entered: 02/19/2014)

Feb. 19, 2014

Feb. 19, 2014

PACER

Set/Reset Hearings Re: 6 . All Motion Hearings will be heard on 4/24/2014 01:30 PM in Courtroom 101 before Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona. (DPB)

Feb. 19, 2014

Feb. 19, 2014

PACER

Set Hearing: In Chambers Conference set for 2/24/2014 12:45 PM in Chambers before Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona. (ACH)

Feb. 21, 2014

Feb. 21, 2014

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona: In Chambers Conference held on 2/24/2014. Attorney Jeanne Rayphand appeared on behalf of plaintiff. Attorneys Gilbert Birnbrich and David Lochabay appeared on behalf of defendants. (ACH)

Feb. 24, 2014

Feb. 24, 2014

PACER
7

STIPULATION to Extend Page Limit by Eloy S. Inos, Frances M. Sablan, Commonwealth Election Commission, Robert A. Guerrero, Joint MOTION for Order to Extend Page Limit Charles E. Brasington appearing for Defendants Eloy S. Inos, Frances M. Sablan, Commonwealth Election Commission, Robert A. Guerrero (Brasington, Charles) (Entered: 02/27/2014)

Feb. 27, 2014

Feb. 27, 2014

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DOCKETED IN ERROR-- Pursuant to General order 12-2 Proposed Orders are not to be electronically filed Proposed MOTION for Order re 7 STIPULATION to Extend Page Limit by Eloy S. Inos, Frances M. Sablan, Commonwealth Election Commission, Robert A. GuerreroJoint MOTION for Order to Extend Page Limit Charles E. Brasington appearing for Defendants Commonwealth Election Commission, Robert A. Guerrero, Eloy S. Inos, Frances M. Sablan (Brasington, Charles) Modified on 2/27/2014 (DPB). (Entered: 02/27/2014)

Feb. 27, 2014

Feb. 27, 2014

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9

ORDER Granting 7 Stipulation as to Page Extension. Signed by Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona on 02/27/2014.(DPB) (Entered: 02/27/2014)

Feb. 27, 2014

Feb. 27, 2014

PACER

Terminate Motion: 7 Stipulation as to Page Extension. (TPM)

Feb. 27, 2014

Feb. 27, 2014

PACER

Terminate Document: 8 (Document Docketed in Error). (TPM)

Feb. 27, 2014

Feb. 27, 2014

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Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Charles E. Brasington appearing for Defendants Commonwealth Election Commission, Robert A. Guerrero, Eloy S. Inos, Frances M. Sablan (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment and Cross Motion for Summary Judgment, # 2 Supplement Notice of Cross Motion for Summary Judgment) (Brasington, Charles) (Entered: 03/20/2014)

1 Supplement Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff

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2 Supplement Notice of Cross Motion for Summary Judgment

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March 20, 2014

March 20, 2014

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NOTICE Of Intent to Take Judicial Notice. Signed by Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona on 03/24/2014. (BTC) The Court intends to take judicial notice of census counts and demographic information in the following documents: Report on the Administration of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands for the Period July 1, 1948 to June 30, 1949) # 1 Report on the Administration of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands for the Period July 1, 1949 to June 30, 1950, # 2 Report on the Administration of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands for the Period July 1, 1951 to June 30, 1952) Handbook on the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (Navy Dept, 1948) Modified on 5/23/2017 (TVW). (Entered: 03/24/2014)

March 24, 2014

March 24, 2014

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 4 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 10 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment, RESPONSE in Support filed by John H Davis, Jr. (Rayphand, Jeanne) (Entered: 04/09/2014)

April 9, 2014

April 9, 2014

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 12 Response in Opposition to Motion, Response in Support of Motion Reply to Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Cross Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Commonwealth Election Commission, Robert A. Guerrero, Frances M. Sablan. (Brasington, Charles) (Entered: 04/17/2014)

April 17, 2014

April 17, 2014

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona: Motions Hearing held on 4/24/2014 re 4 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by John H Davis, Jr., 10 Cross Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Eloy S. Inos, Frances M. Sablan, Robert A. Guerrero, Commonwealth Election Commission. (Court Reporter PAG) (TPM) (Entered: 04/28/2014)

April 24, 2014

April 24, 2014

PACER

Motions Taken Under Advisement: 4 Motion for Summary Judgment, 10 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment . (TPM)

April 24, 2014

April 24, 2014

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MEMORANDUM DECISION and ORDER Granting In Part and Denying In Part Plaintiff's Motion and Defendant's Cross Motion for Summary Judgment re: 4 and 10 . Signed by Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona on 05/20/2014. (BTC) (Entered: 05/20/2014)

May 20, 2014

May 20, 2014

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BILL OF COSTS PLAINTIFF'S REQUEST FOR COSTS AND FEES by John H Davis, Jr. (Rayphand, Jeanne) (Entered: 05/22/2014)

May 22, 2014

May 22, 2014

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RESPONSE filed by Frances M. Sablan, Commonwealth Election Commission, Robert A. Guerrero re 16 Bill of Costs LR 7.1(c) Statement of No Opposition. (Brasington, Charles) (Entered: 05/30/2014)

May 30, 2014

May 30, 2014

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ORDER Awarding Fees and Taxing Costs re 16 . Signed by Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona on 06/02/2014. (BTC) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

June 2, 2014

June 2, 2014

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ENTRY of Judgment. Signed by Clerk of Court Heather L. Kennedy on 6/2/2014. (TVW) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

June 2, 2014

June 2, 2014

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NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 15 Memorandum Decision and Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Plaintiff's Motion and Defendant's Cross Motion for Summary Judgment. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number MPX1-0003259. (TVW) (Entered: 06/05/2014)

June 5, 2014

June 5, 2014

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TRANSCRIPT Designation and Ordering Form (DPB ) (Entered: 06/20/2014)

June 20, 2014

June 20, 2014

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TRANSCRIPT of Motion for Summary Judgment/Cross Motion for Summary Judgment Proceedings held on 04/24/2014 before Judge Chief Judge, Ramona V. Manglona. Court Reporter: PAG. Pursuant to Judicial Conference Policy, this transcript will be available for inspection and review at the office of the Clerk of Court for a 90 day period, beginning from the date of filing. If you would like a copy of the transcript during the 90 day period it will be available for purchase from the court reporter. After 90 days this transcript will be remotely available to the public through PACER. (BTC) (Entered: 07/25/2014)

July 25, 2014

July 25, 2014

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UNITED STATES Court of Appeals For The Ninth Circuit ORDER (DPB ) (Entered: 10/15/2014)

Oct. 14, 2014

Oct. 14, 2014

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Emergency MOTION to Expedite Briefing & Hearing of Defendant's Motion to Sequester Ballots Pending Appeal Charles E. Brasington appearing for Defendants Commonwealth Election Commission, Robert A. Guerrero, Eloy S. Inos, Frances M. Sablan (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Stipulation of Parties) (Brasington, Charles) (Entered: 10/15/2014)

Oct. 15, 2014

Oct. 15, 2014

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ORDER Granting Motion to Expedite and Setting Briefing Schedule and Hearing re: 24 Motion to Expedite. Signed by Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona on 10/15/2014. (BTC) (Entered: 10/15/2014)

Oct. 15, 2014

Oct. 15, 2014

PACER

Set/Reset Hearings: re 25 Order on Motion to Expedite Motion Hearing set for 10/29/2014 02:00 PM in Courtroom 101 before Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona. (BTC)

Oct. 15, 2014

Oct. 15, 2014

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Pending Appeal Charles E. Brasington appearing for Defendants Commonwealth Election Commission, Robert A. Guerrero, Eloy S. Inos, Frances M. Sablan (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Motion, # 2 Affidavit Declaration of R. Guerrero, # 3 Affidavit Declaration of Counsel) (Brasington, Charles) (Entered: 10/15/2014)

1 Notice of Motion

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2 Affidavit Declaration of R. Guerrero

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3 Affidavit Declaration of Counsel

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Oct. 15, 2014

Oct. 15, 2014

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Reset Hearings: re Set/Reset Hearings Motion Hearing set for 10/29/2014 at 2:00 PM is re-set to 10/29/2014 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 101 before Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona. (BTC)

Oct. 15, 2014

Oct. 15, 2014

PACER

Reset Hearings: re Set/Reset Hearings Motion Hearing set for 10/29/2014 at 2:30PM is re-set to 10/27/2014 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 101 before Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona. (BTC)

Oct. 17, 2014

Oct. 17, 2014

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PLAINTIFF'S OPPOSITION To Motion for Sequestration of Ballots Pending Appeal re 26 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Pending Appeal filed by John H Davis, Jr. (BTC) (Entered: 10/21/2014)

Oct. 21, 2014

Oct. 21, 2014

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona: Motion Hearing held on 10/27/2014 re 26 Motion for Sequestration of Ballots Pending Appeal filed by Eloy S. Inos, Frances M. Sablan, Robert A. Guerrero, Commonwealth Election Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit and Witness List) (Court Reporter FTR) (TPM) (Entered: 10/27/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

PACER

Motion Taken Under Advisement: 26 Motion for Sequestration of Ballots Pending Appeal, filed by Defendants. (TPM)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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DECISION and ORDER Denying Defendants' Motion for Sequestration of Ballots Pending Appeal. Signed by Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona on 10/27/2014. (TVW) (Entered: 10/27/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

Clearinghouse

Terminate Motion: 26 Motion for Sequestration of Ballots Pending Appeal. (TPM)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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USCA OPINION of United States Court of Appeals re 20 Notice of Appeal (BTC) (Entered: 12/28/2016)

Dec. 28, 2016

Dec. 28, 2016

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ORDER of United States Court of Appeals re 20 Notice of Appeal filed by Eloy S. Inos, Frances M. Sablan, Robert A. Guerrero, Commonwealth Election Commission (BTC) (Entered: 02/28/2017)

Feb. 27, 2017

Feb. 27, 2017

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MANDATE of United States Court of Appeals re 20 Notice of Appeal. (FPA) (Entered: 03/08/2017)

March 7, 2017

March 7, 2017

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Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction

April 11, 2017

April 11, 2017

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Order on Motion for Order

April 11, 2017

April 11, 2017

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Order on Motion for Order

April 11, 2017

April 11, 2017

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Case Details

State / Territory: Northern Mariana Islands

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 27, 2014

Closing Date: June 2, 2014