Case: Williams v. Mancini

2:20-cv-02715 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee

Filed Date: Oct. 28, 2020

Closed Date: Aug. 31, 2021

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John Hood (5/29/2026)

People

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Judge(s)

Norris, Mark Saalfield (Tennessee)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
1

Complaint for Money Damages, Declaratory Judgment and Injunctive Relief

Sept. 24, 2020

Sept. 24, 2020

Complaint
8

2:20-cv-02715

Temporary Restraining Order

Oct. 27, 2020

Oct. 27, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
9

2:20-cv-02715

Order on Motion for TRO

Oct. 28, 2020

Oct. 28, 2020

Order/Opinion
12

2:20-cv-02715

Temporary Restraining Order

Dec. 17, 2020

Dec. 17, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
15

2:20-cv-02715

Defendant Mark Goins’ Motion to Dismiss

Williams V. Mancini, Et Al

Jan. 29, 2021

Jan. 29, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
15-1

2:20-cv-02715

Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendant Mark Goins’ Motion to Dismiss

Williams V. Mancini, Et Al

Jan. 29, 2021

Jan. 29, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
15-1

2:20-cv-02715

Memorandum Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss

Jan. 29, 2021

Jan. 29, 2021

Justification Memo
20-1

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Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss

May 7, 2021

May 7, 2021

Justification Memo
20

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Response to Motion

May 8, 2021

May 8, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
21

2:20-cv-02715

Order Granting Defendant Mark Goins’ Motion to Dismiss and Order Dismissing Case Without Prejudice Against Defendants Mancini and Phillips

Williams V. Mancini, Et Al

Aug. 31, 2021

Aug. 31, 2021

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Temporary Restraining Order

1 Affidavit

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Oct. 28, 2020

Oct. 28, 2020

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9

Order on Motion for TRO

Oct. 28, 2020

Oct. 28, 2020

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10

Withdraw as Attorney

Nov. 19, 2020

Nov. 19, 2020

Setting Letter - Skype

Dec. 14, 2020

Dec. 14, 2020

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Temporary Restraining Order

1 Exhibit 8

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2 Exhibit 9

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3 Exhibit 10

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4 Exhibit 11

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5 Exhibit 12

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6 Envelope

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Dec. 17, 2020

Dec. 17, 2020

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Status Conference

Dec. 17, 2020

Dec. 17, 2020

14

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

Dec. 18, 2020

Dec. 18, 2020

15

Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction AND Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim

1 Memorandum Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss

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Jan. 29, 2021

Jan. 29, 2021

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Order to Show Cause

April 5, 2021

April 5, 2021

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Notice of Appearance

April 15, 2021

April 15, 2021

18

Response to Order to Show Cause

April 19, 2021

April 19, 2021

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Order

April 23, 2021

April 23, 2021

20

Response to Motion

1 Memorandum Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss

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May 8, 2021

May 8, 2021

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ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT MARK GOINS' MOTION 15 TO DISMISS AND ORDER DISMISSING CASE WITHOUT PREJUDICE AGAINST DEFENDANTS MANCINI AND PHILLIPS. Signed by Judge Mark S. Norris on 08/31/2021. (Norris, Mark)

Aug. 31, 2021

Aug. 31, 2021

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Judgment

Aug. 31, 2021

Aug. 31, 2021

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Tennessee

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) project

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 28, 2020

Closing Date: Aug. 31, 2021

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Disqualified congressional candidate

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: Yes

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

County

Shelby County Election Commissioner

Private Entity/Person

Chairwoman of the Tennessee Democratic Party

State

Coordinator of Tennessee Elections

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

42 U.S.C. § 1985

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), 18 U.S.C. §§ 1961 et seq.

Voting Rights Act, section 2, 52 U.S.C. § 10301 (previously 42 U.S.C. § 1973)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Freedom of speech/association

Other Dockets:

Western District of Tennessee 2:20-cv-02715

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Non-settlement Outcome

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Sought:

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Voting:

Candidate qualifications

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