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An Extension in SCO v IBM on Requests for Admission
Sunday, June 04 2006 @ 11:21 AM EDT

The parties in SCO v. IBM have stipulated to an extension of time for each side to respond to requests for admission, and Judge Brooke Wells has so ordered. Here's the Order RE Requests for Admission [PDF], the parties' Stipulation and Joint Motion of the Parties Regarding Requests for Admission [PDF] and the Proposed Order RE Requests for Admission [PDF].

The new deadline is August 4, 2006. It must be summer, because otherwise it seems quite a long delay.

But here's something else of interest I just noticed. I don't want to leap to conclusions, but did you notice that SCO has been listing Wells as the Magistrate Judge in SCO v. Novell filings now, as well as in SCO v. IBM?

I first saw it in an otherwise insignificant filing, an ORDER GRANTING EX PARTE MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE OVERLENGTH MEMORANDUM [PDF]. The order is signed by Judge Kimball, though, so until we get confirmation, I suggest a wait-and-see position on this. It is possible that SCO copied and pasted a header and no one noticed or cared. But they had to change the docket number, so they couldn't just copy and paste wholesale, and they had to change the name of the defendant too. I see no indication on Pacer that Wells has been assigned to this case. But there she is, listed in the Order's header.

I went to check the other recent SCO filings in the Novell case, and they all list her too, which I just hadn't noticed myself before. Novell's filings do not list a magistrate judge at all. For example, compare the header on SCO's Ex Parte Motion for Leave to File Overlength Memorandum [PDF] or its Memorandum in Opposition to Novell's Motion to Stay Claims Raising Issues Subject to Arbitration [PDF] with Novell's Answer to SCO's Second Amended Complaint and Counterclaims [PDF].

I copy and paste headers myself, and they no doubt reuse them too, because that's one of the things computers are good for, so it could just be that. But it is possible that there has been an assignment since early May when Novell last filed and late May, when SCO filed next, and that their most recent filings reflect it. If so, it would mean there will be no magistrate learning curve.

Here they all are as text, in the following order: the IBM Order re Requests for Admission, then the Stipulation, then the Proposed Order, and finally the Novell Order.

*************************************

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF UTAH


THE SCO GROUP, INC.

Plaintiff/Counterclaim-Defendant,

v.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES
CORPORATION,

Defendant/Counterclaim-Plaintiff.

ORDER RE REQUESTS FOR
ADMISSION

Civil No. 2:03CV0294 DAK

Honorable Dale A. Kimball

Magistrate Judge Brooke C. Wells


Based upon the stipulation of the parties, and good cause appearing,

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall have an extension of time, to and including August 4, 2006, within which to respond to all outstanding Requests for Admission.

DATED this 2nd day of June, 2006.

BY THE COURT

___[signature]_____
Brooke C. Wells
Magistrate Judge


***************************

SNELL & WILMER L.L.P.
Alan L. Sullivan (3152)
Todd M. Shaughnessy (6651)
Amy F. Sorenson (8947)
[address, phone, fax]
CRAVATH, SWAINE & MOORE LLP
Evan R. Chesler (admitted pro hac vice)
David R. Marriott (7572)
[address, phone, fax]

Attorneys for Defendant/Counterclaim-Plaintiff
International Business Machines Corporation


IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF UTAH


THE SCO GROUP, INC.,

Plaintiff/Counterclaim-Defendant,

v.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
MACHINES CORPORATION,

Defendant/Counterclaim-Plaintiff.
STIPULATION AND JOINT MOTION
OF THE PARTIES REGARDING
REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION


Case No. 2:03CV0294 DAK

Honorable Dale A. Kimball

Magistrate Judge Brooke C. Wells

1

The parties, through their counsel of record, hereby stipulate and jointly move the Court for an Order enlarging the time for the parties to respond to pending Requests for Admission. Specifically, the parties agree that they shall have an extension of time, to and including August 4, 2006, within which to respond to all outstanding Requests for Admission. The parties submit concurrently herewith a proposed Order confirming this deadline.

DATED this 31st day of May, 2006.

SNELL & WILMER L.L.P.
Alan L. Sullivan
Todd M. Shaughnessy
Amy F. Sorenson

CRAVATH, SWAINE & MOORE
Evan R. Chesler
David R. Marriott

By___/s/ Todd M. Shaughnessy___
Counsel for Defendant International
Business Machines Corporation

DATED this 31st day of May, 2006.

HATCH, JAMES & DODGE, P.C.
Brent O. Hatch
Mark F. James

BOIES, SCHILLER & FLEXNER LLP
Edward Normand

By /s/ Edward Normand
Counsel for Plaintiff
(e-filed with authorization from counsel)

2

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on the 31st day of May, 2006, a true and correct copy of the foregoing was electronically filed with the Clerk of the Court and delivered by CM/ECF system to the following:
Brent O. Hatch
Mark F. James
HATCH, JAMES & DODGE, P.C.
[address]

Stephen N. Zack
Mark J. Heise
BOIES, SCHILLER & FLEXNER LLP
[address]

Robert Silver
Edward Normand
BOIES, SCHILLER & FLEXNER LLP
[address]

/s/ Todd M. Shaughnessy

3

************************************

SNELL & WILMER L.L.P.
Alan L. Sullivan (3152)
Todd M. Shaughnessy (6651)
Amy F. Sorenson (8947)
[address, phone, fax]
CRAVATH, SWAINE & MOORE LLP
Evan R. Chesler (admitted pro hac vice)
David R. Marriott (7572)
[address, phone, fax]

Attorneys for Defendant/Counterclaim-Plaintiff
International Business Machines Corporation


IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF UTAH


THE SCO GROUP, INC.,

Plaintiff/Counterclaim-Defendant,

v.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
MACHINES CORPORATION,

Defendant/Counterclaim-Plaintiff.
[PROPOSED]
ORDER RE REQUESTS FOR
ADMISSION

Civil No. 2:03CV0294 DAK

Honorable Dale A. Kimball

Magistrate Judge Brooke C. Wells

Based upon the stipulation of the parties, and good cause appearing,

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall have an extension of time, to and including August 4, 2006, within which to respond to all outstanding Requests for Admission.

DATED this ___ day of ____________, 2006.

BY THE COURT

____________________________
Brooke C. Wells
Magistrate Judge

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

HATCH, JAMES & DODGE, P.C.
Brent O. Hatch
Mark F. James

BOIES, SCHILLER & FLEXNER LLP
Edward Normand

___/s/ Edward Normand________________
Counsel for Plaintiff
(e-filed with authorization from counsel)

2

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on the 31st day of May, 2006, a true and correct copy of the foregoing was electronically filed with the Clerk of the Court and delivered by CM/ECF system to the following:
Brent O. Hatch
Mark F. James
HATCH, JAMES & DODGE, P.C.
[addresses]

Stephen N. Zack
Mark J. Heise
BOIES, SCHILLER & FLEXNER LLP
[address]

Robert Silver
Edward Normand
BOIES, SCHILLER & FLEXNER LLP
[address]

___/s/ Todd M. Shaughnessy___

3

**************************
Brent O. Hatch (5715)
Mark F. James (5295)
HATCH, JAMES & DODGE
[address, phone, fax]
Robert Silver (admitted pro hac vice)
Edward Normand (admitted pro hac vice)
BOIES, SCHILLER & FLEXNER LLP
[address, phone, fax]
Stuart H. Singer (admitted pro hac vice)
BOIES, SCHILLER & FLEXNER LLP
[address, phone, fax]
Stephen N. Zack (admitted pro hac vice)
BOIES, SCHILLER & FLEXNER LLP
[address, phone, fax]

Attorneys for The SCO Group, Inc.


IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF UTAH


THE SCO GROUP, INC.,

Plaintiff/Counterclaim-Defendant,

v.

NOVELL, INC.

Defendant/Counterclaim-Plaintiff.
ORDER GRANTING EX PARTE
MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE
OVERLENGTH MEMORANDUM


Case No. 2:03CV0139 DAK
Honorable Dale A. Kimball
Magistrate Judge Brooke C. Wells


This matter comes before the Court on the Ex Parte Motion of Plaintiff The SCO Group, Inc. (“SCO”) for Leave to File Overlength Memorandum in opposition to Defendant Novell, Inc.’s (“Novell’s”) Motion to Stay Claims Raising Issues Subject to Arbitration. The Court, having considered the matter, hereby determines that good cause and exceptional circumstances

exist and here ORDERS that SCO be granted leave to file its overlength Memorandum that consists of 26 pages, exclusive of the face sheet, table of contents, table of authorities and exhibits.

DATED: May 31, 2006.

BY THE COURT:

___[signature]______
Honorable Dale A. Kimball

2


  


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Off topic here please
Authored by: billyskank on Sunday, June 04 2006 @ 11:26 AM EDT
Clickable links preferred, thanks.

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Corrections here please
Authored by: billyskank on Sunday, June 04 2006 @ 11:29 AM EDT
Thanks.

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MJ Wells ?
Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, June 04 2006 @ 12:21 PM EDT
If MJ Wells really has taken over this case then I guess it's a toss-up who is
less pleased - The lady for having to put up with more BS&F antics or
BS&F suddenly facing a judge that already knows their games.

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An Extension in SCO v IBM on Requests for Admission
Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, June 04 2006 @ 12:33 PM EDT
So is it now time to notify Judge Robinson (the Red Hat
vs. SCO judge)? She said that if the SCO vs. IBM case got
delayed even one week, she would restart the Red Hat vs.
SCO case. I think a delay of 2 months qualifies.

--

Tony O'Bryan


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Reason for magistrate judge?
Authored by: cmc on Sunday, June 04 2006 @ 01:21 PM EDT
What's the reason to have a magistrate judge? I assume it's so that the trial
judge doesn't have to deal with everything, but wouldn't it be easier (and more
resourceful) for one judge to rule all aspects of the case? Or are there
different levels of judges wherein each level has its own expertise?

cmc

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An Extension in SCO v IBM on Requests for Admission
Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, June 04 2006 @ 02:31 PM EDT
What is a Request for Admission, and when were they due before?

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An Extension in SCO v IBM on Requests for Admission
Authored by: tredman on Sunday, June 04 2006 @ 10:46 PM EDT
Is it common for a judge and magistrate judge to be paired up on a regular
basis, or is it simply luck of the draw? I would think the advantages to having
a pairing like that would include a certain amount of efficiency that wouldn't
exist if the two weren't familiar with how the other operates.

---
Tim
"I drank what?" - Socrates, 399 BCE

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What admissions are left ?
Authored by: Anonymous on Monday, June 05 2006 @ 12:26 PM EDT
PJ, or sombody. Perhaps you could summarise which admissions are still left to
be answered ? I had thought that they were all fully briefed by now.

Also:
Could this be a subtle hint to Wells that she should give a ruling on the 198
items ? Perhaps IBM feel they must delay things until the get that ?

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