IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO

Civil Action No. 11-cv-01756-DME-MJW

MARCUS LELAND FREEMAN,

Plaintiff,

v.

WOOLSTON, Vocational Instructor,

LIKENS, Educational Department,

Defendants.

ORDER SETTING TRIAL DATES AND DEADLINES

This matter is before the Court upon a review of the file. To ensure that all pretrial phases of the case are complete before the commencement of the bench trial, 

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:

This Order may not be modified by agreement of the parties. Upon timely 

application, however, either or both parties may seek modification as may be necessary 

to meet a bona fide emergency, to avoid irreparable injury or harm, or as may otherwise 

be necessary to do substantial justice.

A. TRIAL AND TRIAL PREPARATION SETTINGS

This matter has been scheduled for a 4-day bench trial on the docket of Judge 

David M. Ebel, to occur in the Byron G. Rogers U.S. District Courthouse, Courtroom 

C202, 2d Floor, 1929 Stout Street, Denver, Colorado, to commence on October 7, 

2013, at 8:30 a.m. At the time of the Final Pretrial Conference held on May 8, 2013, the 

Final Trial Preparation Conference was set for October 2, 2013. That hearing has been 

Case 1:11-cv-01756-DME-MJW Document 228 Filed 05/21/13 USDC Colorado Page 1 of 3
2

rescheduled and will also serve as a Status Conference. The Final Trial 

Preparation Conference/Status Conference is rescheduled to occur on August 20, 

2013, at 10:00 a.m. If there is a conflict for that particular date, a motion to reset 

may be filed. Lead counsel who will try the case shall attend.

B. MOTIONS DEADLINES

The motions deadlines have passed.

C. TRIAL PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS

Because Plaintiff may be appearing via video for trial, the deadlines to submit the 

following documents will be set at the time of the Final Trial Preparation 

Conference/Status Conference scheduled on August 20, 2013: 

(1) a witness list, containing names, addresses, and estimated length of time for 

testimony;

(2) an exhibit list, with stipulations for authenticity except on those exhibits noted;

and

(3) a certification that the parties have met in an effort to settle the litigation.

1. Conflicts in Scheduling. Continuances of the trial will be granted only in truly 

exceptional circumstances. 

2. Video and Special Equipment. If you intend to use electronic equipment, 

advise the courtroom deputy clerk no later than two weeks before trial.

Case 1:11-cv-01756-DME-MJW Document 228 Filed 05/21/13 USDC Colorado Page 2 of 3
3

3. Trial Briefs. Please advise the Court at the Final Trial Preparation 

Conference/Status Conference if you wish to file trial briefs, which may not be filed 

unless authorized by the Court. Briefs requested shall be filed on a date set by the 

Court. Unless otherwise specified, trial briefs shall be limited to 10 pages.

4. Issues to be addressed at the Final Trial Preparation Conference/Status 

Conference. The parties shall be prepared to address the following issues:

1) submission deadlines for the above-referenced documents referenced in 

Paragraph C;

2) sequestration of witnesses;

3) presentation of exhibits;

4) timing of presentation of witnesses and evidence;

5) any stipulations as to fact or law; and

8) any other issue affecting the duration or course of the trial.

DATED: May 21st , 2013.

BY THE COURT:

s/ David M. Ebel

 

David M. Ebel

United States Circuit Judge

Case 1:11-cv-01756-DME-MJW Document 228 Filed 05/21/13 USDC Colorado Page 3 of 3