Opinion ID: 2570487
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 6

Heading: Johnson v. Ellis County

Text: Boone represented the plaintiffs, owners of an exotic animal zoo, in an action to enjoin the enforcement of an ordinance prohibiting the operation of their business in Ellis County. The case was filed on October 24, 1994, in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas, with Magistrate Reid presiding. On January 17, 1995, 2 days after the deadline to amend the pleadings, the judge issued an order granting the plaintiffs' motion to amend their complaint and to file a response to the defendant's motion to dismiss. The judge gave the plaintiffs until January 20, 1995, to file an amended complaint. On January 24, 1995, 4 days after the extended deadline, the plaintiffs filed another motion to amend, providing no reason for the late filing of the motion. On February 1, 1995, Magistrate Reid issued an order denying the plaintiffs' motion to amend the complaint out of time. The case resulted in a settlement whereby the Johnsons were specifically excepted from enforcement of the ordinance. The Panel found that Boone intentionally disobeyed the court's scheduling order and a court rule. Boone asserts to this court that his misconduct was not intentional but negligent.