Case: Montgomery County Republican Committee v. Higgs

8:15-cv-00845 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: March 26, 2015

Closed Date: March 31, 2015

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Case Summary

This is a case alleging that a Maryland county Republican Committee committed financial and election related crimes. On March 26, 2015, plaintiff, an individual suing on behalf of the Montgomery County Maryland Republican Central Committee (“MCRCC”) sued the defendants, various newly elected members of the MCRCC, arguing criminal and financial wrongdoing and abuse of position by public officials. Plaintiff sought an emergency, ex parte order from the court that would: (1) invalidate MCRCC’s No…

This is a case alleging that a Maryland county Republican Committee committed financial and election related crimes.

On March 26, 2015, plaintiff, an individual suing on behalf of the Montgomery County Maryland Republican Central Committee (“MCRCC”) sued the defendants, various newly elected members of the MCRCC, arguing criminal and financial wrongdoing and abuse of position by public officials. Plaintiff sought an emergency, ex parte order from the court that would: (1) invalidate MCRCC’s November 11, 2014 election results; (2) require the Maryland State Republican Central Committee to conduct a financial audit of MCRCC’s records; (3) prohibit the Defendants from having access to any MCRCC assets; (4) suspend financial decisions and appointments made by any MCRCC member elected at the November 11, 2014 election; and (5) transfer MCRCC assets to the Maryland State Republican Central Committee. This case was filed in the District of Maryland.

On March 31, 2015, the court dismissed the complaint. The court found that plaintiff (1) failed to satisfy the necessary requirements for a temporary restraining order, including proof that the case was likely to succeed on the merits; (2) the complaint did not comply with federal pleading requirements; (3) the complaint was too broad, confusing, and failed to state any plausible grounds for relief; and (4) there was little evidence of irreparable harm in the absence of emergency relief.

The case is now closed.

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Elliot Letts (4/9/2024)

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Judge(s)

Titus, Roger W. (Maryland)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Committee, Montgomery County (Maryland)

Judge(s)

Titus, Roger W. (Maryland)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Committee, Montgomery County (Maryland)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1 8:15-cv-00845	Complaint Montgomery County Republican C v. Higgs	March 26, 2015	March 26, 2015 Complaint
3 8:15-cv-00845	Order to Dismiss Montgomery County Republican C v. Higgs	March 31, 2015	March 31, 2015 Order/Opinion

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/46098644/montgomery-county-republican-central-committee-v-higgs/

Last updated Aug. 8, 2025, 7:05 a.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT for Emergency Restraining Order and for Judicial Review for Court Ordered Audit by the State Republican Party and Show Cause Hearing to Invalidate the Central Committee Leadership Election of November 11, 2014 against Katja Bullock, Michael Higgs, Rakeshkumar Patel, Mark Uncapher filed by Montgomery County Republican Central Committee. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1a, # 2 Exhibit 1b, # 3 Exhibit 2a, # 4 Exhibit 2b, # 5 Exhibit 2c, # 6 Text of Proposed Order, # 7 Summonses, # 8 Civil Cover Sheet)(kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/26/2015) 1 Exhibit 1a View on RECAP 2 Exhibit 1b View on RECAP 3 Exhibit 2a View on RECAP 4 Exhibit 2b View on RECAP 5 Exhibit 2c View on RECAP 6 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP 7 Summonses View on RECAP 8 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 26, 2015	March 26, 2015 Clearinghouse
2	MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Montgomery County Republican Central Committee. Responses due by 4/13/2015.(kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/26/2015)	March 26, 2015	March 26, 2015 Clearinghouse
3	ORDER DISMISSING CASE without Prejudice; DENYING 1 COMPLAINT for Emergency Restraining Order and for Judicial Review for Court Ordered Audit; DENYING 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; and CLOSING the Case. Signed by Judge Roger W Titus on 3/30/2015. (c/m 3/31/15 rs) (rss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/31/2015)	March 31, 2015	March 31, 2015 RECAP