H. Robert Warren, et al. v. Campbell Farming, et al

OP 10-0493 ·Original Proceeding ·Closed
Docket OP 10-0493
Type Original Proceeding — Certified question
Outcome Opinion issued answering a certified question, outcome unknown
Lower court case 09-2169

Key dates

Closed Jan 19, 2012
Classified May 11, 2011
Appeal filed Oct 12, 2010
Oral argument Sep 16, 2011
Opinion issued Dec 30, 2011
Sent to the court Apr 6, 2011
Submitted for decision Sep 16, 2011
Appellant Opening Brief Filed Apr 5, 2011

Calculated

from the docket dates
Classified to Opinion 232
Filing date to Opinion 444
Filing date to closed 464
Opinion to closed 19
Oral argument to Opinion 104
Sent to court to oral argument 163
Submitted for decision to Opinion 268

Tags

Closed Opinion issued answering a certified question, outcome unknown Opinion synopsis issued Oral Argument Published opinion

Parties

Respondent
Campbell Farming Corporation
Represented by Sean M. Morris
Petitioner
H. Robert Warren
Represented by Mary E. Duncan
Petitioner
Joan Crocker
Represented by Mary E. Duncan
Respondent
Robert Gately
Represented by Sean M. Morris
Respondent
Stephanie Gately
Represented by Sean M. Morris

Opinion

H. Robert Warren, et al. v. Campbell Farming, et al, 2011 MT 324

Unknown opinion on December 30, 2011, in a 7 to 0 published opinion.

Events

most recent first
Event - Case Closed Jan 19, 2012 11:05 AM Closing Notice
Notice - Outgoing - Remittitur Issued Jan 19, 2012 11:01 AM Closing Notice
Opinion - Synopsis of Opinion Dec 30, 2011 1:31 PM Synopsis
Opinion - Published, Rice, Daniels test does not apply to Stephanie's role in the director conflict of interest transaction. However, the claim of breach of fiduciary duties against Stephanie in her capacity as majority shareholder is governed by Montana common law, and the Daniels test applies Dec 30, 2011 1:27 PM Opinion
Event - Oral Argument Presented by Mary E. Duncan for the petitioner and Clinton W. Marrs for the respondent. The matter was taken under advisement at 10:40 a.m Sep 16, 2011 2:44 PM Event
Notice - Incoming - Appearance of Sean Morris on behalf of Defendants Campbell Farming Corporation, Stephanie Gately and Robert Gately Sep 1, 2011 12:36 PM Notice - Incoming
Notice - Outgoing - Oral Argument Scheduled for Friday, 9/16/11 at 10:00 a.m. at the Red Lion Hotel, 20 NO. Main Street, Kalispell, MT Jun 9, 2011 11:51 AM Notice - Outgoing
Order - Oral Argument - Amending Schedule and hereby setting oral argument for Friday, 9/16/11 at 10:00 a.m. at Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell, MT. No further motions for rescheduling will be granted Jun 9, 2011 11:18 AM Order - Other
Response/Objection - to Motion to reschedule oral argument. copies to Court Jun 3, 2011 11:13 AM Response
Motion - Unopposed - Oral Argument - Reschedule oral argument (sent to court) Jun 1, 2011 10:45 AM Motion
Notice - Outgoing - Oral Argument Re-Scheduled May 25, 2011 4:07 PM Notice - Outgoing
Order - Oral Argument rescheduled for Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 9:30 a.m May 25, 2011 3:52 PM Order - Other
Motion - Unopposed - Oral Argument - Reschedule. copies to Court May 20, 2011 3:44 PM Motion
Notice - Outgoing - Oral Argument Scheduled May 11, 2011 2:18 PM Notice - Outgoing
Order - Classified - Oral Argument - Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at 9:30 a.m May 11, 2011 1:57 PM Classifying Notice
Notice - Incoming - of Non-Availability Apr 18, 2011 3:13 PM Notice - Incoming
Event - Case Sent to Court Apr 6, 2011 10:32 AM Classifying Notice
Brief - Appellant Reply Apr 5, 2011 10:30 AM Appellant Opening Brief
Extension - Grant of Extension until April 5, 2011, to file Reply Brief Mar 22, 2011 4:01 PM Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Extension of Time - Brief (Reply Brief) Mar 18, 2011 10:15 AM Motion
Brief - Certified Question - Response Mar 9, 2011 3:59 PM Brief
Extension - Grant of Extension until March 9, 2011, to file Appellee's brief Mar 7, 2011 2:44 PM Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Extension of Time - Brief (Appellee) Mar 4, 2011 1:55 PM Motion
Notice - Incoming - Errata Feb 8, 2011 11:11 AM Notice - Incoming
Notice - Incoming - Appearance (Clinton W. Marrs) Feb 7, 2011 10:45 AM Notice - Incoming
Brief - Certified Question - Opening Feb 4, 2011 9:57 AM Brief
Order - the application of CLINTON W. MARRS to appear pro hac vice is GRANTED Jan 18, 2011 10:26 AM Order - Other
Motion - Unopposed - Pro Hac Vice application of Clinton W. Marrs. copies to Court Jan 10, 2011 2:12 PM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Plaintiffs are granted until 2/4/11 to file their opening brief Dec 14, 2010 1:37 PM Order - Extension
Motion for Extension of Time to File Opening Brief. to Court Dec 13, 2010 3:09 PM Motion
Notice - Incoming - Appearance for Plaintiffs: Laurence R. Martin and Mary E. Duncan Dec 6, 2010 3:01 PM Notice - Incoming
Order -following counsel's compliance with the pro hac vice rules, the parties shall file briefs addressing the questions as formulated; opening brief of Plaintiffs being filed on or before 60 days from this order. Thereafter, briefing shall proceed in accordance with the rules Oct 27, 2010 1:55 PM Order - Other
Rulings - Other Courts - Order-Certifying Question. copies to Court. (Note: copies of the Briefs from the U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit, were sent with the Certified Questions) Oct 12, 2010 2:41 PM Ruling