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Nature of Suit Code: 442
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights Employment
Cause of Action: 42:2000e Job Discrimination (Employment)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

JONESBORO DIVISION

ROY LEE MARSHALL, ET AL. PLAINTIFFS

vs. CASE NO. 3:04CV00249GH

CITY OF OSCEOLA DEFENDANT

ORDER

On March 8, 2007, the Court entered an Order changing the trial from Jonesboro

to Little Rock. Defendant objects, noting that most of the parties’ witnesses reside in

either Osceola or Jonesboro. Defendant contends that moving the trial to Little Rock will

increase the costs of this litigation. Plaintiffs do not object to the change of venue. They

contend that Little Rock would provide a “more neutral site” for the trial as many of

defendant’s witnesses are city officials and well-known citizens of Osceola and Jonesboro.

Divisional venue has been abolished. Therefore, venue is proper in the Eastern

District of Arkansas. While there may be some higher costs with having witnesses travel

from Osceola or Jonesboro to Little Rock, the Court is not persuaded that the costs are

exorbitant, particularly when compared to the costs associated with Court personnel

traveling to Jonesboro for a lengthy trial. Furthermore, the courtroom in Jonesboro is not

available for a two week trial, as is anticipated by the parties.

The trial will proceed as scheduled in Little Rock and the objection is denied. 

IT IS SO ORDERED this 22nd day of March, 2007.

 ________________________________________ UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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