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Nature of Suit Code: 190
Nature of Suit: Other Contract Actions
Cause of Action: 28:1441 Petition For Removal--Other Contract

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See Droste v. Julien, 477 F.3d 1030 (8th Cir. 2007).

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

RICHARD SHEPPARD ARNOLD UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE

500 W. CAPITOL, ROOM D444

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-3325

(501) 604-5140

Facsimile (501) 604-5149

March 1, 2010

Mr. Patrick J. Goss 

Rose Law Firm 

120 East Fourth Street 

Little Rock, AR 72201-2893 

Re: S&S v. Pancho’s et al; 2:08CV00220 -- Motion to Exclude Defense Counsel.

Dear Mr. Goss: 

You better saddle-up and be prepared to try this case as lead, and probably only, counsel of record

in view of the fact that I am much inclined to disqualify Mr. Tate and his firm if any member of the

firm will, or may, testify at the trial. 

By copy of this letter, Mr. Tate, and his firm, are directed to declare themselves as in or out as

witnesses. This must be done before 4 p.m., tomorrow, March 2, 2010.

If Mr. Tate or a member of his firm are going to testify at trial, depositions should be redacted to

ensure that the jury does not see them as both witnesses and advocates.1

The above would apply to any other evidence that might identify them as lawyers working on this

case. 

I have not decided whether “advise of counsel” is a defense; nor have I decided whether it can be

used as a mitigating factor with respect to punitive damages. 

I will voir dire the jury about the possibility of punitive damages being an issue, but the trial will be

bifurcated. If the jury finds for S&S on the issue of liability, then the second stage of the trial

(punitive damages) will commence. I will welcome suggestions as to how the punitive damages stage

should be handled procedurally (opening arguments, what if any additional evidence, etc.?). 

Cordially,

/s/ Wm. R. Wilson, Jr.

Original to the Clerk of the Court

cc: Other counsel of record.

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