Case: Goodwin v. Cotton

5:18-cv-05226 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas

Filed Date: Oct. 9, 2018

Closed Date: Jan. 11, 2019

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Samuel mann (9/14/2026)

People

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Judge(s)

Holmes, Paul Kinloch (Arkansas)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Goodwin, Deborah Joyce (Arkansas)

Attorney for Defendant

Creed, Seth (Arkansas)

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Documents in this case
1

5:18-cv-05226

Notice of Removal From State Court

Nov. 15, 2018

Nov. 15, 2018

Pleading / Motion / Brief
3

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Complaint

Arkansas state trial court

Nov. 15, 2018

Nov. 15, 2018

Complaint
7

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Motion to Dismiss

Dec. 14, 2018

Dec. 14, 2018

Pleading / Motion / Brief
8

5:18-cv-05226

Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss

Dec. 14, 2018

Dec. 14, 2018

Pleading / Motion / Brief
9

5:18-cv-05226

Order

Jan. 11, 2019

Jan. 11, 2019

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Docket for: Goodwin v. Cotton
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1 Nov. 15, 2018

NOTICE OF REMOVAL from District Court of Washington County, Small Claims Court, case number SC-18-89., filed by U.S. Senator Tom Cotton. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Complaint from Small Claims Court)(lgd) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

1 Exhibit Complaint from Small Claims Court

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2 Nov. 15, 2018

CIVIL COVER SHEET for case initiated by Tom Cotton. (lgd) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

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3 Nov. 15, 2018

COMPLAINT filed in small claims court against Tom Cotton, filed by Deborah Joyce Goodwin.(lgd) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

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4 Nov. 15, 2018

Magistrate Notice/Consent Form furnished and mailed to non cm ecf participant in Springdale, AR. (lgd) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

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5 Nov. 15, 2018

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Tom Cotton. (Creed, Seth) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

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Nov. 15, 2018

TEXT ONLY CLERK'S NOTICE in Removal Case re Service of Process to file affidavits of service (or copies of proof of service filed in state court) for defendant(s) who have already been served with summons and a copy of the complaint, and file proof of service in this court regarding defendant(s) to be served in the future. If service is not perfected on a defendant within 90 days after filing the complaint, a show cause order will issue and the complaint against that defendant is subject to dismissal pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 4(m). Mailed to non cm ecf participant in Springdale, AR. (lgd)

Nov. 15, 2018

TEXT ONLY CLERK'S ORDER requiring parties to request a trial by jury within 14 days from date of this order, if desired and allowed by law. Text Only Order mailed to non cm ecf participant in Springdale, AR. (lgd)

6 Nov. 16, 2018

TEXT ONLY ORDER granting 5 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant Tom Cotton's Answer is due on December 17, 2018. Signed by Honorable P. K. Holmes, III on November 16, 2018. (cds) (Entered: 11/16/2018)

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7 Dec. 14, 2018

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Tom Cotton. (Creed, Seth) (Entered: 12/14/2018)

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8 Dec. 14, 2018

MEMORANDUM BRIEF in Support of 7 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Tom Cotton. (Creed, Seth) (Entered: 12/14/2018)

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9 Jan. 11, 2019

ORDER granting 7 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction ***Civil Case DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE per PKH chambers. Signed by Honorable P. K. Holmes, III on January 11, 2019. (tg) (Entered: 01/11/2019)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Arkansas

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) project

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 9, 2018

Closing Date: Jan. 11, 2019

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Individual voter

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: Unknown

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Federal

Tom Cotton

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Western District of Arkansas 5:18-cv-05226

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Sought:

Damages

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Amount Defendant Pays: 0

Issues

Voting:

Voting: General & Misc.

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