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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

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Northern District of California

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

SAMANDA DORGER, et al.,

Plaintiffs,

v.

CITY OF NAPA, et al.,

Defendants.

Case No. 12-cv-00440-WHO 

AMENDED CIVIL PRETRIAL ORDER 

The jury trial has been continued in this matter to May 12, 2014, beginning at 8:30 A.M. with 

an attorney conference and jury selection to follow thereafter. The Pretrial Conference has been 

continued to April 28, 2014 at 2:00 P.M.

1. Pretrial Conference and Statement 

Not less than 28 days prior to the Pretrial Conference, counsel shall exchange (but not file or 

lodge) the papers described in Civil L.R. 16-10(b)(7), (8), (9) and (10), and any motions in limine. 

At least 21 days before the final Pretrial Conference, lead trial counsel shall meet and confer with 

respect to: 

 Preparation and content of the joint pretrial conference statement; 

 Resolution of any differences between the parties regarding the preparation and content of the 

joint pretrial conference statement and the preparation and exchange of pretrial materials to be 

served and filed pursuant to this Order. To the extent such differences are not resolved, the 

parties will present the issues in the pretrial conference statement so that the judge may rule on 

the matter during the Pretrial Conference; and 

 Settlement. 

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At least 14 days prior to the Pretrial Conference, the parties shall file a joint pretrial conference 

statement containing the following information: 

a. The Action 

(i) Substance of the Action. A brief description of the substance of claims and defenses 

which remain to be decided. 

(ii) Relief Prayed. A detailed statement of all the relief claimed, particularly itemizing 

all elements of damages claimed as well as witnesses, documents, or other evidentiary material to be 

presented concerning the amount of those damages. 

b. The Factual Basis of the Action 

(i) Undisputed Facts. A plain and concise statement of all relevant facts not reasonably 

disputable, as well as which facts parties will stipulate for incorporation into the trial record without 

the necessity of supporting testimony or exhibits.

(ii) Disputed Factual Issues. A plain and concise statement of all disputed factual issues 

which remain to be decided. 

(iii) Agreed Statement. A statement assessing whether all or part of the action may be 

presented upon an agreed statement of facts. 

(iv) Stipulations. A statement of stipulations requested or proposed for pretrial or trial 

purposes. 

c. Disputed Legal Issues 

(i) Points of Law. Without extended legal argument, a concise statement of each 

disputed point of law concerning liability or relief, citing supporting statutes and decisions setting forth 

briefly the nature of each party's contentions concerning each disputed point of law, including 

procedural and evidentiary issues. 

(ii) Proposed Conclusions of Law. If the case is to be tried without a jury, unless 

otherwise ordered, parties should briefly indicate objections to proposed conclusions of law. 

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d. Trial Preparation 

(i) Witnesses to be Called. A list of all witnesses likely to be called at trial, other than 

solely for impeachment or rebuttal, together with a brief statement following each name describing the 

substance of the testimony to be given. 

(ii) Exhibits, Schedules and Summaries. A list of all documents and other items to be 

offered as exhibits at the trial, other than solely for impeachment or rebuttal, with a brief statement 

following each describing its substance or purpose and the identity of the sponsoring witness. Unless 

otherwise ordered, parties will indicate their objections to the receipt in evidence of exhibits and 

materials lodged and that counsel have conferred respecting such objections. 

(iii) Estimate of Trial Time. An estimate of the number of court days needed for the 

presentation of each party's case, indicating possible reductions in time through proposed stipulations, 

agreed statements of facts, or expedited means of presenting testimony and exhibits. 

(iv) Use of Discovery Responses. Counsel shall cite possible presentation at trial of 

evidence, other than solely for impeachment or rebuttal, through use of excerpts from depositions, 

from interrogatory answers, or from responses to requests for admission. Counsel shall indicate any 

objections to use of these materials and that counsel has conferred respecting such objections. 

(v) Further Discovery or Motions. A statement of all remaining discovery or motions, 

including motions in limine.

e. Trial Alternatives and Options 

(i) Settlement Discussion. A statement summarizing the status of settlement 

negotiations and indicating whether further negotiations are likely to be productive. 

(ii) Consent to Trial Before a Magistrate Judge. A statement whether reference of all or 

part of the action to a master or magistrate judge is feasible, including whether the parties consent to a 

court or jury trial before a magistrate judge, with appeal directly to the Ninth Circuit. 

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(iii) Amendments, Dismissals. A statement of requested or proposed amendments to 

pleadings or dismissals of parties' claims or defenses. 

(iv) Bifurcation, Separate Trial of Issues. A statement of whether bifurcation or a 

separate trial of specific issues is feasible and desired. 

2. Witnesses 

a. Juy Trials. The Pretrial Conference Statement shall include the witness list required in 

part by 1(d)(1) above. In addition, in the case of expert witnesses, the summary shall clearly state the 

expert's theories and conclusions and the basis therefore and shall be accompanied by a curriculum 

vitae; if the expert has prepared a report in preparation for the testimony, a copy thereof shall be 

furnished to opposing counsel. Witnesses not included on the list may be excluded from testifying. 

b. Non-Jury Trials. In non-jury cases, any party may serve and lodge with the Court a 

written narrative statement of the proposd direct testimony of each witness under that party's control in 

lieu of a summary. Each statement shall be marked as an exhibit and shall be in a form suitable to be 

received into evidence. 

3. Jury Instructions 

a. Joint Set of Instructions. The parties shall jointly prepare a set of jury instructions, and 

shall file the proposed instructions at least fourteen days prior to the Pretrial Conference. The 

submission shall contain both agreed upon instructions (which shall be so noted), and contested 

instructions, all in the order in which they should be read to the jury. Where contested instructions are 

included, they should be annotated both with the proponent’s authority for seeking the instruction and 

the opponent’s reason for opposition. Counsel shall deliver to Chambers a copy of the joint 

submission, on a CD/DVD in Word format. The label shall include the case number and a description 

of the documents. 

b. Substance and Format of Instructions. The instructions shall cover all substantive 

issues and other points not covered by the Ninth Circuit Manual of Model Jury Instructions. Each 

requested instruction shall be typed in full on a separate page and citations to the authorities upon 

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which the instruction is based shall be included. Instructions shall be brief, clear, written in plain 

English, and free of argument. Pattern or form instructions shall be revised to address the particular 

facts and issues of this case. 

c. Preliminary Statement and Instructions. If the parties wish to have a preliminary 

statement read to the jury, and/or preliminary instructions given to the jury, they shall jointly prepare 

and file the text of the proposed preliminary statement and/or preliminary instructions at least fourtten 

days prior to the Pretrial Conference. 

d. Voir Dire and Verdict Forms. Each party shall serve and file proposed questions for 

jury voir dire and a proposed Form of Verdict at least fourteen days prior to the Pretrial Conference. 

4. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law 

In non-jury cases, each party shall file at least fourteen days prior to the Pretrial Conference 

proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on all material issues. The Court requests that the 

parties hyperlink each proposed Finding of Fact to any supporting evidence. Proposed Findings shall 

be brief, written in plain English, and free of pejorative language, conclusions and argument. Parties 

shall deliver to Chambers copies of Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on a CD/DVD 

in Word format. The label shall include the name of the parties, the case number and a description of 

the documents. 

5. Exhibits 

a. Provide Copies of Exhibits to Other Parties. Each party shall provide every other party 

with one set of all proposed exhibits, charts, schedules, summaries, diagrams, and other similar 

documentary materials to be used in its case in chief at trial, together with a complete list of all such 

proposed exhibits. Voluminous exhibits shall be reduced by elimination of irrelevant portions or 

through the use of summaries. Each item shall be pre-marked with a trial exhibit sticker (not 

deposition exhibit label), and defendant’s exhibit numbers shall be sequenced to begin after plaintiff's 

exhibit numbers. If there are numerous exhibits, they should be provided in three-ring binders with 

marked tab separators. All exhibits which have not been provided as required are subject to exclusion. 

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b. Stipulations re Admissibility. At least fourteen days prior to the Pretrial Conference, 

the parties shall make a good faith effort to stipulate to exhibits’ admissibility. If stipulation is not 

possible, the parties shall make every effort to stipulate to authenticity and foundation absent a 

legitimate (not tactical) objection.

c. Objections to Exhibits. In addition to the exhibit list, counsel shall confer with respect 

to any other objections to exhibits in advance of the Pretrial Conference. Each party shall file a 

statement briefly identifying each item objected to, the grounds for the objection, and the position of 

the offering party at least fourteen days prior to the date set for the Pretrial Conference. 

d. Provide Copies of Exhibits to Court. Three sets of exhibits shall be provided to the 

Court on the Friday prior to the trial date. Each set shall be in binders, marked, tabbed, and indexed 

and shall be delivered/mailed directly to Chambers. Parties are to comply with Local Rule 16-10(b)(7). 

e. Disposition of Exhibits after Trial. Upon the conclusion of the trial, each party shall 

retain its exhibits through the appellate process. It is each party’s responsibility to make arrangements 

with the Clerk of Court to file the record on appeal. 

6. Motions In Limine 

Any party wishing to have motions in limine heard prior to the commencement of trial must 

file them at least fourteen days prior to the date set for the Pretrial Conference. All motions in limine 

shall be contained in one document, limited to 25 pages pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-2(b), with each 

motion listed as a subheading. Opposition to the motions in limine shall be contained in one document, 

limited to 25 pages, with corresponding subheadings, and shall be filed and served at least seven days 

prior to the Pretrial Conference. No reply papers will be considered. The motions will be heard at the 

Pretrial Conference or at such other time as the Court may direct. Nothing in this provision prevents a 

party from noticing its motions in limine regularly for hearing on or prior to the final date for hearing 

dispositive motions. No leave to file under seal will be granted with respect to motions in limine. 

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7. Other Pretrial Matters 

a. Status Conferences. Any party desiring to confer with the Court may, upon notice to all 

other parties, arrange a conference through the Courtroom Deputy, Jean Davis, at 415-522-2077 or 

whocrd@cand.uscourts.gov. 

b. Settlement Conferences. Parties wishing to arrange a settlement conference before 

another judge or Magistrate Judge may do so by contacting the Courtroom Deputy. 

c. Daily Transcripts. Should a daily transcript and/or realtime reporting be desired, the 

parties shall make arrangements with Debra Campbell, Court Reporter Supervisor, at 415-522-2079 or 

Debra_Campbell@cand.uscourts.gov, at least 14 calendar days prior to the trial date. 

8. Miscellaneous 

a. The Court takes a photograph of each witness prior to the witness' testimony.

b. Please DO NOT call Chambers. If you need to contact the Courtroom Deputy, please 

call 415-522-2077 and leave a message if the deputy is not available, or email 

whocrd@cand.uscourts.gov.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: January 3, 2014

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WILLIAM H. ORRICK

United States District Judge

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