Lack of Availability of Alternative Sanctions. x~x*PLett40009p3Jx iQ EqI&y,W0d7/AoQz4 |L@zBL@@ ` ,p See, e.g., Gill v. Gill, 455 S.W.2d 545, 546 (Ky.1970) (in reversing dismissal for lack of prosecution under abuse of discretion standard, recognizing that [e]ach case must be considered in the light of the particular circumstances involved and length of time is not alone the test of diligence.). Mediation. All rights reserved. Temporary Restraining Order (TRO). A Latin phrase meaning for oneself. Representing oneself in any kind of case. Dismissal. The courts denial of a motion or objection requested by a party. 2002) (internal quotation marks and footnotes omitted). Flege instead wanted to take Brian's deposition and schedule a defense medical examination. x of Fed.R.Civ.P. Rule 41.01 - Voluntary dismissal; effect thereof (1) By plaintiff; by stipulation.. Subject to the provisions of Rule 23.05, of Rule 66, and of any statute, an action, or any claim therein, may be dismissed by the plaintiff without order of court, by filing a notice of dismissal at any time before service by the adverse party of an answer or of a motion for summary judgment, whichever first . 1. Following further briefing, the trial court denied the motion to vacate, finding dismissal appropriate because of the general nature of the dilatory practice of this case and the lack of affirmative action by plaintiffs reflected by both the trial court record and plaintiffs' counsel's affidavit. 18. We Address Only CR 41.02 Dismissals, Not CR 77.02 Dismissals, in this Opinion. Apparently, the trial court here did not employ alternative sanctions first before dismissing the case.29 Naturally, we recognize that dismissal is an extreme remedy; and the trial court must carefully determine whether, under the facts and circumstances of the case, this extreme remedy is truly warranted30 or whether alternative sanctions might suffice to deal with problems of delay.31 Under the facts of this case, however, we cannot say that the trial court abused its discretion in dismissing this case rather than employing alternative sanctions, especially in light of the record of substantial delays in this case. Statute of Limitations. For the foregoing reasons, this Court affirms the decision of the Court of Appeals affirming the trial court's order dismissing for lack of prosecution. Trial courts must make explicit findings on the record so that the parties and appellate courts will be properly apprised of the basis for the trial court's rulings; and the appellate courts can assess whether the trial court properly considered the totality of the circumstances in dismissing the case. And the trial court was free to reject the plaintiffs' explanation that they had already been planning to seek a trial date because the record shows that a motion to dismiss was actually filed first, and the trial court was not required to accept plaintiffs' assertions concerning their intent.23. stipulation of dismissal as a motion to dismiss under Rule 21. Party. 29. Note: Fillable forms are not compatible with the Firefox web browser. Action. Dismissed Without Prejudice. Id. In other cases, the Court of Appeals has similarly reversed dismissals where the trial court's order does not reflect that it considered all relevant factors, such as those factors listed in Ward or Scarborough, but simply focused on a single dilatory act or a period of delay.18 This was consistent with our established precedent, which states that [e]ach case must be considered in the light of the particular circumstances involved and length of time is not alone the test of diligence.19 However, to the extent that other cases have held or suggested that all factors listed in Ward must always be fully discussed in all orders dismissing cases for lack of prosecution under CR 41.02, those cases are overruled.20. A decision by the court usually directing a party to do or not do some act, such as an order to exclude certain evidence. Rather, to rule properly on a motion to dismiss for lack of prosecution, the trial court must assess all factors relevant to that particular case, which might include some or all factors listed in Ward and may include other factors.11. 0000072117 00000 n It found prejudice in lack of availability of witnesses and lack of recollection of the accident by any witnesses not yet called by deposition, although, apparently, at least some fact witnesses have already been deposed; and the trial court does not specifically identify any witnesses as having become unavailable. Bailiff. Involuntary Treatment (Alcohol and Drug Abuse) - Caseys Law, Mediation / Alternative Dispute Resolution, Protective Orders - Domestic Violence / Interpersonal Violence, Now available: Revised legal forms due to 2022 legislation. 12. Appellants cite Little v. Yeutter, 984 F.2d 160, 162 (6th Cir.1993) for the proposition that [a]bsent a showing of a clear record of delay or contumacious conduct, the order of dismissal is an abuse of discretion, such that the district court is limited to lesser sanctions designed to achieve compliance. We note that federal case law construing federal rules (even those similar to our state court rules) does not control how we construe our state court rules. To agree with or rule in favor of the partys request. hn1_e"I(*,J(JVb*yw$jizochp| k"v$o \oFbgDZY O\VUq?xgJlMn9=8/jqyk02j\4cz-zj&eh*.O N.2u#O%^h@[YAJ6J&76jjz[Y1wY6!lNsNxrPzn]KCH+#|ba{V*JqR{o+qcvU817uc$Wcf?[n[[]E>7 ;:nr(MnS5(j"pob"7brOzH@@_(|ncU#@ITPc)SKCLu&S2]a$9'`eH>_BWR~2gNyP&AOw/ZLGrfQk>Z:Ck;4 wd$h_m 'h Readers are urged to consult their own legal counsel on any specific legal questions concerning a specific situation. Finding. In any event, even though there perhaps was not contumacious conduct here, there is evidence to support a finding of a clear record of delay; and, thus, we cannot say the trial court erred in granting dismissal rather than employing alternative sanctions. But under the facts of this case, we do not think it was reversible error for the trial court to consider questionable liability of one defendant as one factor to consider or to infer possible lack of merit from inadequately explained delay. 2004). 0000008553 00000 n Brief. Indiana. 1987). SUPREME COURT TO HEAR ARGUMENTS ON OCTOBER 24, 2019 IN FRANKFORT, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE ORDERS RACHELLE NICHOLE HOWELL, MICHELE BRADLEY, RODGER MOORE, TIMOTHY BELCHER, MICHAEL SHIELDS, SC: SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 DECISIONS OF THE SUPREME COURT OF KENTUCKY (MINUTES) (117-132), Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Travis M. Bredhold Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Efrain Diaz Jr. Commonwealth of Kentucky v. 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Protective Order. We now reaffirm that the trial court must consider all factors relevant to that case in ruling upon such a motion. [United States Code], Section 362(a)(1) 8b (6) would seem to stay any action in the [Kentucky civil action]. The notice stated that the trial court would be informed when the bankruptcy stay was lifted. 2182, 33 L.Ed.2d 101 (1972) at 532. Interrogatory. 0000030642 00000 n Motion to Dismiss has the meaning ascribed to it in the Recitals. Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 41 (a) [USCS Fed Rules Civ Proc R 41] a plaintiff may voluntarily dismiss the case. Provide court schedules and information about how to get a case scheduled. x+ | The plaintiffs then appealed the dismissal to the Court of Appeals. Also called a case or lawsuit. While we do not hold that a plaintiff must swell the official record with filings in order to prosecute his case, nonetheless, it was permissible for the trial court to consider the fact that for years, plaintiffs had acted responsively, rather than proactively, as demonstrated by the filings of record. Another word for defendant. After filing the motion to set the case for trial, the plaintiffs also filed a response to Karen's motion to dismiss. In civil cases, the person against whom a lawsuit is filed. Rule 12.01 - When presented. 0000015997 00000 n hl K.Given Consideration of Multiple Relevant Factors, Trial Court Did Not Abuse its Discretion in Dismissing Case for Lack of Prosecution. To cancel or rescind a court order. When a trial court is presented with a Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure (CR) 12.02 motion to dismiss, the court must take every well-pleaded allegation of the complaint as true and construe it in the light most favorable to the opposing party. 842 63 Custody. In doing so, it stated that those plaintiffs who fail to make a record of their activities risk having their cases dismissed for lack of prosecution. 0000053680 00000 n Learn more about FindLaws newsletters, including our terms of use and privacy policy. %PDF-1.4 % Gall v. Scroggy, 725 S.W.2d 867 (Ky.App. Testimony, documents or objects presented at a trial to prove a fact. Presumably, the trial court did not view setting a trial date to be a fair way to prompt final resolution of the case because it found that the plaintiffs' delays in responding to defendants' discovery requests impeded the defendants' ability to establish their defenses. Send to me at mike@kycourtreport.com. The email address cannot be subscribed. Testimony. B. individuals to assist them in their official capacities or their pursuit of Because the Court will consider matters outside the pleadings in ruling on the motion, the Court will treat the motion as a motion for summary judgment. A court order to collect money or property. 0000030196 00000 n The trial court found the fifth factor, prejudice, weighed in favor of dismissal. Despite its recommendation that it would be well for trial courts to consider the factors listed in Scarborough in determining whether to grant motions to dismiss for lack of prosecution under CR 41.02, the Court of Appeals in Ward did not reverse the dismissal because of the lack of discussion of each of these factors. A motion from the state urging the judge to reject the defense motion to dismiss includes a memo from the Ohio Bureau . Motion to Dismiss Definition. Expenses in prosecuting or defending a case in court. Id. 21. 0000002281 00000 n A meeting of the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors was held via teleconference on January 20, 2023 . Questioning by a party or the attorney of a party of a witness for the other side. By the time the plaintiff identified its trial expert several months after the trial court's deadline for doing so had passed, the defendant had filed a motion to exclude the expert's testimony or, in the alternative, a motion for a continuance of the scheduled trial. D.We Construe Precedent on CR 41.02 Dismissals for Lack of Prosecution as Requiring Consideration of All Relevant Factors, but Not as Requiring Discussion of Every Factor Listed in Caselaw, such as Ward. Probate. 0000006787 00000 n KY. Trial is (tentatively) set November 19, 2018. A neutral third party (the mediator) meets with the parties to help them find and agree upon a solution. Is it necessary to file papers periodically in the trial court's record to withstand a CR 41.02 motion to dismiss for lack of prosecution, as the Court of Appeals opinion suggests? This case arose from a 1999 interstate highway collision between vehicles operated by Karen Jaroszewski and Charles F. Flege. endstream endobj 27 0 obj <>stream 0000005641 00000 n Readers are urged to consult their own legal counsel on any specific legal questions concerning a specific situation. In a lawsuit, the harm caused to the one who is injured. 0000005455 00000 n Does seeking mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution count as prosecution? Making false statements under oath. Check your court papers to see if you have completed the signatures, have the proper notarization, and have the correct county name and case number. Circuit court clerks manage the records of Circuit and District courts and are located in every Kentucky county. Ward, 809 S.W.2d at 719 (In ruling on a motion for involuntary dismissal, the trial court must take care in analyzing the circumstances and must justify the extreme action of depriving the parties of their trial.). %%EOF The guided interviews are user-friendly, requiring only that the user answer a series of questions. Currentness. Ex Parte. endstream endobj 24 0 obj <>stream 0000072689 00000 n hb```"f eaf7&3waK9Npy-oIlU 0000003003 00000 n I. Defendant. endstream endobj 25 0 obj <>stream The legal method for giving a copy of the court papers being filed to other parties in a case. We emphasize that failure to assert the right will make it difficult for a defendant to prove that he was denied a speedy trial. 0000009944 00000 n Click the link below to use the tool for your legal matter:. Circuit Court Clerk. But we encourage parties to pursue diligent resolution of their cases by appropriate means, such as conducting discovery in a timely manner under the civil rules or pursuing alternative dispute resolution. At the time of the collision, Brian Jaroszewski and Amy Page-Jaroszewski were traveling with Karen1 in a rented van from New York through northern Kentucky. In the future, the trial court must base its decision to dismiss under CR 41.02 upon the totality of the circumstances; and it should take into account all relevant factors, whether or not those factors are listed in Ward. Give you an opinion about what will happen if you bring your case to court. Ward, 809 S.W.2d at 719, citing Scarborough, 747 F.2d at 875-78. To fail to respond or answer to the plaintiffs claims by filing the required court document, such as an Answer. The use of Ward by the Court of Appeals as an illustrative guideline, rather than a mandatory checklist, was proper and consistent with the totality of the circumstances test. Sometimes, the plaintiff or a prosecutor makes a motion to dismiss a case because it has been settled out of court. Filing. The courts decision or jurys decision on issues of fact. G.Dismissal in Ward Overturned for Failure to Assess All Relevant Factors, Not for Lack of Explicit Discussion of Each Factor Listed in Scarborough. x In January 2002, Karen's counsel filed in the record a notice that Alamo Rent-A-Car, the company from which Karen had rented the van, had recently filed bankruptcy and that [t]he automatic stay provisions of 11 U.S.C. Earlier this week, Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr was censured by the state legislature after being blocked from speaking since the prior week. at 595 n. 23. MEMBERS PRESENT DPL STAFF . Although we decline to adopt any specific set of factors that must be considered by trial courts, we note that other jurisdictions have listed other factors as possibly appropriate for consideration in determining the propriety of dismissing a case for lack of prosecution. Legal representatives in certain civil cases provided for free or at a reduced cost for eligible low-income individuals. In the response, the plaintiffs reminded the trial court of the 2002 bankruptcy stay and of the fact that discovery resumed after the stay was allegedly lifted. Allegedly, Flege first heard of some prior injuries at Brian's deposition and was unable to obtain medical records relating to these injuries from medical providers, who stated that the records were too old to be available. Objection. By viewing the posts, contents and other information on this website, the reader understands there is no attorney-client relationship between the reader and the website/blog publisher and that it should not be used as a substitute for legal advice from a licensed professional attorney. Rule 12.08 - Waiver or preservation of certain defenses. The basic purposes of dismissals for want of prosecution under CR 41.02 and its federal counterpart, Fed.R.Civ.P. Motivated by the need for a clear written record of the facts and circumstances that moved the trial court to dismiss a case for lack of prosecution, the Court of Appeals developed precedent beginning with Ward that suggests or requires the trial court to analyze certain listed factors. Civil. Admittedly, we have some doubts concerning the trial court's analysis of this particular factor; and we cannot wholeheartedly accept authority encouraging the trial court to consider the merits when ruling on a motion to dismiss for lack of prosecution. If you need help with a civil legal matter and cannot afford an attorney, there are resources available to assist you.TheKentucky Access to Justice Commissionand Kentucky'scivil legal aidprogramsprovide answers to common legal questions and offer self-help forms, guides and other tools atkyjustice.org. After Brian objected to having to travel outside New York for the medical examination, Flege filed a motion to compel discovery. A formal request, usually written, to a court which starts a special proceeding. See, Norton v. Perry, COA, Pub. J. A judges decision to end the case. attorney. Pari-Mutuel Clerks' Union of Kentucky, Local 541, SEIU, AFL-CIO v. Kentucky Jockey Club, 551 S.W.2d 801, 803 (Ky. 1977). Kentucky Civil Procedure - Small Claims - Motions State: Kentucky Control #: KY-023-SC Instant Download Buy now Available formats: Adobe PDF Free Preview Description Related Forms How to Guide Free Preview Pro Se Motion Template Kentucky Motion Summary Free Info All forms provided by US Legal Forms, the nations leading legal forms publisher. Often motions have a memorandum filed with them that explains the legal reasons why the court should grant the motion. 0000058939 00000 n Notice shall be given to each attorney of record of every case in which no pretrial step has been taken within the last year, that the case will be dismissed in thirty days for want of prosecution except for good cause shown. They claimed that any delay in obtaining medical records was unintentional and, apparently, due to health care providers' lack of cooperation. Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE), Petition for Domestic Violence/Interpersonal Protective Order, Petition for Expungement of Misdemeanor or Traffic Offense, Civil Motion for Waiver of Costs and Fees, Petition & Application for Guardian/Conservator of a Minor, Eviction Relief Fund: How to Apply (English), Eviction Relief Fund: How to Apply (Spanish), Your Day in Court: A Self-Represented Litigants Guide to the Kentucky Courts, Guide to Basic Kentucky Probate Procedures, Kentucky Court of Appeals Basic Appellate Practice, Kentucky Court of Justice: The Judicial Branch at a Glance, Tips to Avoid Disaster-Related Legal Issues. Kentucky addresson January 7, 2021. As for the third listed Ward factor, whether the attorney's conduct was willful and in bad faith, the trial court's finding is confusing because the trial court states that plaintiff's attorney's conduct was willful and in bad faith as evidenced by the delay in procuring information on Brian's prior injuries. Petition. In criminal cases, the person who is arrested and charged with a crime. In June 2005, Karen filed a motion to dismiss for lack of prosecution, citing CR 41.02.3 Her memorandum in support of this motion argued that [t]his case has remained inactive since Flege had taken depositions in early 2004. This party isreferred to as the "movant." The plaintiffs' response provided, in part, that: Plaintiffs' counsel then began working on discovering the rental car documents and verification of which entity held this coverage. The guided interview tool, A2J Guided Interviews, uses the answers to complete the needed legal form. It usually contains facts and the laws (cases, statutes, regulations, etc.) Answer. These guidelines explain some things that court staff can and cannot do for you. 23. See, e.g., Lee v. Friedman, 637 N.E.2d 1318, 1320 (Ind.Ct.App.1994) (appropriate factors for determining whether trial court abused discretion in granting dismissal for lack of prosecution include: the length of the delay; the reason for the delay; the degree of personal responsibility on the part of the plaintiff; the degree to which the plaintiff will be charged for the acts of his attorney; the amount of prejudice to defendant caused by the delay; the presence or absence of a lengthy history of having deliberately proceeded in a dilatory fashion; the existence and effectiveness of sanctions less drastic than dismissal which fulfill the purposes of the rules and the desire to avoid court congestion; the desirability of deciding the case on the merits; and the extent to which plaintiff has been stirred into action by a threat of dismissal as opposed to diligence on the plaintiff's part.); Lowery v. Atterbury, 113 N.M. 71, 823 P.2d 313, 316 (1992) (adopting flexible totality of the circumstances standard for determining the propriety of dismissing for lack of prosecution and indicating that various factors may be considered, including (1) whether the plaintiff personally contributed to the delay; (2) whether the delay caused the defendant actual prejudice; and (3) whether the delay can be characterized as intentional.). 0000043682 00000 n Provide official court forms and instructions. In their response, they alleged they had been cooperating with the Defendants and had not failed to answer discovery or respond to requests for the same. They stated their counsel had been diligently trying to secure requested information and argued no motion to compel had been filed for lack of cooperation; rather, the Motion to Compel filed concerned whether the defense medical exam would occur in Cincinnati or New York. Foreclosure. Subpoena. A courts order to appear in court to testify as a witness, produce evidence or both. In Forma Pauperis. 195, 204-05 (1987). x+ | Provide legal advice or tell you whether you should bring your case to court. A court proceeding that is not criminal, such as hearings on family disputes, wills, emergency protective orders (EPOs) and domestic violence orders (DVOs). He alleged that the plaintiffs had failed to file any responsive pleadings in the record in over four years and that all pleadings contained in the trial court's official record were filed by the defendants.4 He also contended that the plaintiffs had deliberately delayed responding to discovery requests, resulting in some medical records becoming unavailable.5 Stating that plaintiffs had done absolutely nothing to advance this case, other than filing the motion to set for trial, Flege argued that [b]ecause of the age of the Defendant [Flege], age of the case, and the potential loss of witnesses, this case should not be allowed to continue., The plaintiffs filed a response to Flege's motion. Appellants assert that it was difficult for Brian to obtain medical records during his incarceration; they do not say it was impossible. Direct Examination. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Std of Review: Motion to Dismiss for failure to state a claim CR 12.02(f), Civil Procedure Protections for incarcerated defendants served in civil action addressed. Rule 12.07 - Consolidation of defenses in motion. As the legislature considered a ban on . 8. See, e.g., Toler v. Rapid American, 190 S.W.3d 348, 351 (Ky.App.2006) (As the trial court's decision to dismiss here appears to have been based almost exclusively on the Tolers' inaction from January 2002 to May 2004, we believe that the Ward factors are particularly relevant. This is well-established by both the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure and every court that has addressed the issue. At FindLaw.com, we pride ourselves on being the number one source of free legal information and resources on the web. It instead reflects that the court's decision was based almost exclusively upon the fact that there was a two-and-a-half-year lack of activity. See, also Carruthers v.Edwards, COA, Published, 8/12/2012: CR 12.02(f) sets forth the standard for dismissing a complaint for failure to state a claim. 30. 24. Default. 26. x+ | F.Ward Court Provided Guidelines, Not Rigid Requirements, for Consideration of Motions to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution. Counsel did initiate telephone calls to the parties inquiring about resetting the mediation in mid 2004. Weather. 0000033428 00000 n The trial court also generally found that the defendants were prejudiced27 by spoliation and/or lack of evidence in regard to both liability and/or damages28 The trial court also made reference to the fact that the plaintiffs had not noticed depositions themselves, which may not in itself have been determinative of their intent to prosecute so long as they were cooperative with defense requests. As for the second factor listed in Ward, whether plaintiffs were dilatory,25 the trial court noted their failure to initiate activity of record in the case and noted that all of their court filings after 2001 were merely responsive to the defendants' discovery requests, rather than affirmative, proactive filings. These could be relevant considerations in addition to those listed in Ward. Applying the totality of the circumstances test in the case at hand, we conclude that the trial court properly weighed the totality of the circumstances (including the weighing of relevant concerns listed in Ward and other factors not listed in Ward) and did not abuse its discretion in dismissing this case for lack of prosecution. Although the trial court's finding of spoliation of evidence is not made with much specificity, one possible specific evidentiary issue discussed at oral argument was changes to the highway since the accident. To have a notary public establish the authenticity of the signature on a legal document by seeing the person sign. A motion asking the judge to throw out one or more claims or an entire lawsuit. In July 2003, Flege filed a notice to take the deposition of Michael Smith, a witness to the accident. A lien (see definition) may be filed against the property. Posted by Michael Stevens | Jan 29, 2011 | Standards of Review | 0 |. 0000004026 00000 n Giving the circuit court clerk legal papers that become part of the case file. The Fayette County Legal Help Center offers free legal information for people who are handling certain legal matters on their own. A party to a lawsuit can get court costs and fees waived by filing a paper that shows they have no money to pay. . Certain documents (such as complaints, answers, motions, memoranda) filed under court rules with the court by the parties in a civil or criminal case. While such a fact must certainly be considered in determining whether to dismiss a case for lack of prosecution, it is not the only fact to be examined.); Stapleton v. Shower, 251 S.W.3d 341, 343-44 (Ky.App.2008) (vacating dismissal for lack of prosecution as [i]n the case now before this Court, there is absolutely no reference to any of the Ward factors. Brian JAROSZEWSKI and Amy Page-Jaroszewski, Appellants, v. Charles F. FLEGE and Karen Jaroszewski, Appellees. Respondent. Injunctions. And we construe recent Kentucky cases as offering guidelines for trial courts on pertinent factors for consideration when confronted with a lack-of-prosecution motion under CR 41.02, rather than as establishing a formula to be applied mechanically. To get started, you can download legal forms and self-help publications, find a list of common legal terms and contact the civil legal aid program that serves your region.. 0000009041 00000 n Of course, prejudice stemming from delay would presumably cut both ways since a delay in bringing the case to trial would dim the memories of witnesses for both the plaintiffs and the defendants. Can also refer to a particular document in the court file. 5. Northern Kentucky. Other than the motion to compel filed to obtain a medical examination of Brian in Cincinnati, no motion to compel was filed in this case. Cross-Examination. The trial court apparently did not find the delay in supplying information on Brian's prior injuries to be adequately explained by local counsel's affidavit. The KAJC is collaborating with attorneys and Kentucky's civil legal aid programs to assist low-income individuals with non-criminal legal issues. 0000002428 00000 n But then the trial court states that local counsel was disadvantaged by action or lack of action by New York counsel. The judge will then review each side's motion, and give the court's decision at a predetermined hearing date. endstream endobj 167 0 obj <>stream 0WQ\P(A8t!PZioo-!] AYF&"@]UZ8$\c$6=|KLu6.NoECU`x.iV|I?ncO&&NL:GG# LQ Improper use of a form, or alteration of a form (beyond mere completion) District Court. DISMISS WITHOUT PREJUDICE To dismiss a case with the ability for the case to be refiled or brought; WANT OF PROSECUTION A motion made by a party for a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that; DIRECTED VERDICT When a court directs that a verdict must occur based upon essential facts presented or; INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE When there is not enough . In the case at hand, the application of Ward is law of the case because the Court of Appeals remanded it for consideration of these factors on the appeal of the initial dismissal; and discretionary review was not sought from the opinion of the Court of Appeals vacating and remanding the initial dismissal.21. All rights reserved. Each piece of evidence is an exhibit. 0000046916 00000 n endstream endobj 19 0 obj <>stream Marshals Service to complete service. SCOKY: Covid The Kentucky Supreme Court said the Boone and Scott County courts could proceed, but none of their orders would be in effect until the state supreme court has a final say.
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