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

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

NORTHERN DIVISION

IN RE ELIJAH AND MARY

STINY TRUSTS No. 3:19-cv-346-DPM

ORDER

The trustee's unopposed motion to retain appellate counsel to

handle the appeals on Della Moore's share and by Elijah ("Eli") George

Stiny, Doc. 374, is granted. The trust is entitled to experienced and able

counsel on appeal. The trustee is occupied with distribution issues,

which need his full attention, while Lilly has long focused his practice

in the trial courts. The trustee's nominee, Brett Watson, has wide and

deep experience in appellate litigation. His $300 hourly rate, and the

$15,000 refundable retainer, are reasonable. The Court therefore

authorizes the trustee to sign the proposed engagement letter with

Watson's firm, pay the firm the full retainer from Regions Account No.

xxxx4646, and take all necessary steps to respond to the appeals.

So Ordered.

D.P. Marshall Jr. '

United States District Judge

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