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Case Information

Filed 2023-03-08
Type Cc Other Real Estate Actions
Docket 119 entries
Disposition dismissed

Parties

Plaintiff Mentesana, Michael|Dryer, Kent|Michael P. Mentesana, Trustee Of Robert S. Mentesana Trust
Defendant Clayton Properties Group, Inc.|Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.|C.s. Carey Inc.
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Hon. Kanatzar James Francis

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Docket Entries

  2. roposed Order Filed Order of Dismissal With Prejudice; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: GRACE JOCHIMS MILLER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL MENTESANA, MICHAEL P. MENTESANA, TRUSTEE OF ROBERT S. MENTESANA TRUST, CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC., EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC., SUMMIT HOMES
  3. otion to Dismiss Joint Stipulation of Dismissal With Prejudice; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: GRACE JOCHIMS MILLER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL MENTESANA, MICHAEL P. MENTESANA, TRUSTEE OF ROBERT S. MENTESANA TRUST, CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC., EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC., SUMMIT HOMES
  5. oluntary Dismissal Filed Stipulation of Dismissal With Prejudice - CS Carey; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KENT DRYER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL MENTESANA, MICHAEL P. MENTESANA, TRUSTEE OF ROBERT S. MENTESANA TRUST
  6. ismissed by Parties
  8. udge/Clerk - Note Communication from parties confirming cancellation of trial setting.
  9. earing/Trial Cancelled Received word from parties of resolution. Associated Entries: 04/18/2024 - Jury Trial Scheduled Scheduled For: 06/23/2025; 9:00 AM; JAMES FRANCIS KANATZAR; Jackson - Independence
  11. otice to Take Deposition Notice to Take Deposition of Matt Arndt; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KENT DRYER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL MENTESANA, MICHAEL P. MENTESANA, TRUSTEE OF ROBERT S. MENTESANA TRUST
  13. ert Serv Resp Req Prod Doc Th Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: GRACE JOCHIMS MILLER On Behalf Of: EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC.
  15. otion Denied Associated Entries: 03/17/2025 - Motion for Extension of Time +
  16. rder Order denying Plaintiffs' Motion to Extend the Deadline for Completion of Discovery.
  18. ert Serv of Rspns to Interrog Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: GRACE JOCHIMS MILLER On Behalf Of: EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC.
  20. otice Notice of Withdrawal and Entry of Appearance of Substitute Counsel; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ELIZABETH LEE REIHER On Behalf Of: CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC., SUMMIT HOMES
  22. uggestions in Opposition Defendants Joint Suggestions in Opposition to Plaintiffs Motion to Extend; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: THERESA ANN OTTO On Behalf Of: CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC., SUMMIT HOMES
  24. otion for Extension of Time Plaintiffs Motion to Extend the Deadline for Completion of Discovery; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KENT DRYER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL MENTESANA, MICHAEL P. MENTESANA, TRUSTEE OF ROBERT S. MENTESANA TRUST Associated Entries: 04/01/2025 - Motion Denied
  25. ert Serv Resp Req Prod Doc Th Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TURNER R BROCK On Behalf Of: CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC., SUMMIT HOMES
  26. ert Serv Answers Interrog Fil Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: GRACE JOCHIMS MILLER On Behalf Of: EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC.
  28. otc Change of Address Filed Notice of Change of Address; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: STEVEN FELICIANO CORONADO On Behalf Of: C.S. CAREY INC.
  30. otice to Take Deposition Notice to Take Deposition Duces Tecum; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: THERESA ANN OTTO On Behalf Of: CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC., SUMMIT HOMES
  32. ist of Witnesses C.S. Carey Expert Designations; Exhibit A; Exhibit B; Exhibit C; Exhibit D; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACOB DONALD BIELENBERG On Behalf Of: C.S. CAREY INC.
  34. ist of Witnesses DEFENDANT CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC. DBA SUMMIT HOMESS DESIGNATION OF RETAINED AND NON RETAINED EXPERTS PURSUANT TO MISSOURI RULE 56.01B6 AND 7; Exhibit A; Exhibit B; Exhibit C; Exhibit D; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: THERESA ANN OTTO On Behalf Of: SUMMIT HOMES
  35. ist of Witnesses Defendants Designation of Retained and Non-Retained Experts; Exhibit A; Exhibit B; Exhibit C; Exhibit D; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: GRACE JOCHIMS MILLER On Behalf Of: EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC.
  37. otice to Take Deposition Notice to Take Deposition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TURNER R BROCK On Behalf Of: CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC., SUMMIT HOMES
  38. ertificate of Service Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TURNER R BROCK On Behalf Of: CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC., SUMMIT HOMES
  40. ert Serv of Rspns to Interrog Certificate of Service of Plaintiffs Discovery Responses to Defendant C.S. Carey, Inc.; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KENT DRYER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL MENTESANA, MICHAEL P. MENTESANA, TRUSTEE OF ROBERT S. MENTESANA TRUST
  42. otion Denied Associated Entries: 07/23/2024 - Motion to Dismiss +
  43. rder Order regarding Defendant Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice for Plaintiff's Failure to Respond to Court Order.
  45. otion Granted/Sustained Associated Entries: 07/15/2024 - Mot for Enfor of Discovery +
  46. rder Order regarding Defendant C.S. Carey's Motion for Enforcement of Discovery.
  48. eply Defendants Reply in Support of Its Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice for Plaintiffs Failure to Respond to Court Order and Request for Sanctions; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: GRACE JOCHIMS MILLER On Behalf Of: EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC.
  50. esponse Filed Plaintiffs Response to Defendant Emery Sapp Sons Incs Motion to Dismiss; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KENT DRYER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL MENTESANA, MICHAEL P. MENTESANA, TRUSTEE OF ROBERT S. MENTESANA TRUST
  51. ert Serv of Rspns to Interrog Certificate of Service of Plaintiffs Discovery Responses to Defendant Clayton Properties Group Inc.; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KENT DRYER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL MENTESANA, MICHAEL P. MENTESANA, TRUSTEE OF ROBERT S. MENTESANA TRUST
  52. ert Serv of Rspns to Interrog Certificate of Service of Plaintiffs Discovery Responses to Defendant Emery Sapp Sons Inc; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KENT DRYER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL MENTESANA, MICHAEL P. MENTESANA, TRUSTEE OF ROBERT S. MENTESANA TRUST
  53. otion Granted/Sustained Associated Entries: 06/26/2024 - Motion to Compel +
  54. rder Plaintiff is ordered to respond to Defendant Clayton Properties Group's discovery requests within five days of this order.
  55. roposed Order Filed Order to Dismiss All Claims Against Defendant Emery Sapp Sons, Inc. With Prejudice; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: GRACE JOCHIMS MILLER On Behalf Of: EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC.
  56. uggestions in Support Suggestions in Support of Motion to Dismiss With Prejudice for Plaintiffs Failure to Respond to Court Order and Request for Sanctions; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: GRACE JOCHIMS MILLER On Behalf Of: EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC.
  57. otion to Dismiss Motion to Dismiss With Prejudice for Plaintiffs Failure to Respond to Court Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: GRACE JOCHIMS MILLER On Behalf Of: EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC. Associated Entries: 10/29/2024 - Motion Denied
  58. otion Granted/Sustained Associated Entries: 06/26/2024 - Mot for Enfor of Discovery +
  59. rder Order GRANTING Motion for Enforcement of Discovery
  60. roposed Order Filed Proposed Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACOB DONALD BIELENBERG On Behalf Of: C.S. CAREY INC.
  61. uggestions in Support Suggestions in Support of Motion for Enforcement of Discovery; Exhibit A; Exhibit B; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACOB DONALD BIELENBERG On Behalf Of: C.S. CAREY INC.
  62. ot for Enfor of Discovery Motion for Enforcement of Discovery; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACOB DONALD BIELENBERG On Behalf Of: C.S. CAREY INC. Associated Entries: 10/24/2024 - Motion Granted/Sustained
  63. roposed Order Filed Proposed Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TURNER R BROCK On Behalf Of: CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC., SUMMIT HOMES
  64. otion to Compel Defendant Clayton Properties Group Inc dba Summit Homes Motion to Compel and Motion for Sanctions; Exhibit A; Exhibit B; Exhibit C; Exhibit D; Exhibit E; Exhibit F; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TURNER R BROCK On Behalf Of: CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC., SUMMIT HOMES Associated Entries: 07/24/2024 - Motion Granted/Sustained
  65. roposed Order Filed Order to Compel Plaintiffs Discovery Responses; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: GRACE JOCHIMS MILLER On Behalf Of: EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC.
  66. uggestions in Support Suggestions in Support of Defendants Motion for Enforcement of Discovery; Exhibit A; Exhibit B; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: GRACE JOCHIMS MILLER On Behalf Of: EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC.
  67. ot for Enfor of Discovery Defendant Motion for Enforcement of Discovery; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: GRACE JOCHIMS MILLER On Behalf Of: EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC. Associated Entries: 07/18/2024 - Motion Granted/Sustained
  68. rder Order Granting Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Claim for Punitive Damages.
  69. otion Granted/Sustained Associated Entries: 03/22/2024 - Motion to Dismiss +
  70. rder After Case Mgmt Conf Scheduling Order
  71. ury Trial Scheduled Associated Entries: 06/04/2025 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled + Scheduled For: 06/23/2025; 9:00 AM; JAMES FRANCIS KANATZAR; Jackson - Independence
  72. ase Mgmt Conf Held Associated Entries: 02/23/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 02/23/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Scheduled For: 04/19/2024; 8:30 AM; JAMES FRANCIS KANATZAR; Jackson - Independence
  73. ert Serv of Interrog Filed C.S. Carey 4-2-24 COS of Opening ROGs and 1st RFP to Plaintiffs; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: STEVEN FELICIANO CORONADO On Behalf Of: C.S. CAREY INC.
  74. ntry of Appearance Filed Jacob Bielenberg Entry of Appearance for C.S. Carey, Inc.; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACOB DONALD BIELENBERG On Behalf Of: C.S. CAREY INC.
  75. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: STEVEN FELICIANO CORONADO On Behalf Of: C.S. CAREY INC.
  76. nswer Filed Answer; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: STEVEN FELICIANO CORONADO On Behalf Of: C.S. CAREY INC.
  77. ertificate of Service Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TURNER R BROCK On Behalf Of: CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC.
  78. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TURNER R BROCK On Behalf Of: CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC.
  79. nswer Filed Defendant Clayton Properties Group Inc dba Summit Homes Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Plaintiffs Petition for Damages; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: THERESA ANN OTTO On Behalf Of: CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC.
  80. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance and Designation of Lead Attorney; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: THERESA ANN OTTO On Behalf Of: CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC.
  81. ert Serv Req Prod Docs Things Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: GRACE JOCHIMS MILLER On Behalf Of: EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC.
  82. roposed Order Filed Order Granting Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs Claim for Punitive Damages; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: GRACE JOCHIMS MILLER On Behalf Of: EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC.
  83. uggestions in Support Defendant Emery Sapp Sons, Inc.s Suggestions in Support of its Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs Claim for Punitive Damages; Exhibit A, Petition for Damages; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: GRACE JOCHIMS MILLER On Behalf Of: EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC.
  84. otion to Dismiss Defendant Emery Sapp Sons, Inc.s Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs Claim for Punitive Damages; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: GRACE JOCHIMS MILLER On Behalf Of: EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC. Associated Entries: 05/14/2024 - Motion Granted/Sustained
  85. nswer Filed Defendant Emery Sapp Sons, Inc.s Answer to Plaintiffs Petition for Damages; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: GRACE JOCHIMS MILLER On Behalf Of: EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC.
  86. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: GRACE JOCHIMS MILLER On Behalf Of: EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC.
  87. rder - Special Process Server
  88. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 04/18/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Held Scheduled For: 04/19/2024; 8:30 AM; JAMES FRANCIS KANATZAR; Jackson - Independence
  89. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 01/12/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Associated Entries: 01/16/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 04/18/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Held Hearing Continued From: 02/23/2024; 8:30 AM Case Management Conference
  90. otion Special Process Server Amended Motion and Order to Appoint Private Process Server. Filed By: KENT DRYER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL MENTESANA, MICHAEL P. MENTESANA, TRUSTEE OF ROBERT S. MENTESANA TRUST
  91. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMOS-167, for C.S. CAREY INC..
  92. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-1730, for EMERY SAPP & SONS, INC..
  93. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-1728, for CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC..
  94. rder - Special Process Server
  95. otion Special Process Server Motion and Order to Appoint Private Process Server. Filed By: KENT DRYER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL MENTESANA, MICHAEL P. MENTESANA, TRUSTEE OF ROBERT S. MENTESANA TRUST
  96. orrespondence Sent PPS24
  97. otion Special Process Server Motion and Order to Appoint Private Process Server. Filed By: KENT DRYER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL MENTESANA, MICHAEL P. MENTESANA, TRUSTEE OF ROBERT S. MENTESANA TRUST
  98. orrespondence Sent
  99. lias Summons Requested Request for Alias Summons. Filed By: KENT DRYER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL MENTESANA, MICHAEL P. MENTESANA, TRUSTEE OF ROBERT S. MENTESANA TRUST
  100. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 02/23/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 02/23/2024; 8:30 AM; JAMES FRANCIS KANATZAR; Jackson - Independence
  101. earing Continued/Rescheduled Last continuance request Associated Entries: 11/17/2023 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 02/23/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 01/12/2024; 8:30 AM Case Management Conference
  102. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 01/12/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 01/12/2024; 8:30 AM; JAMES FRANCIS KANATZAR; Jackson - Independence
  103. ase Mgmt Conf Held Associated Entries: 09/18/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 10/24/2023 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Scheduled For: 11/17/2023; 8:30 AM; JAMES FRANCIS KANATZAR; Jackson - Independence
  104. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/17/2023 - Case Mgmt Conf Held Scheduled For: 11/17/2023; 8:30 AM; JAMES FRANCIS KANATZAR; Jackson - Independence
  105. otion Granted/Sustained Associated Entries: 10/23/2023 - Motion for Continuance +
  106. rder to Vacate/Set Aside Associated Entries: 10/20/2023 - Order of Dismissal +
  107. otion for Continuance Motion. Filed By: KENT DRYER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL MENTESANA, MICHAEL P. MENTESANA, TRUSTEE OF ROBERT S. MENTESANA TRUST Associated Entries: 10/24/2023 - Motion Granted/Sustained
  108. rder of Dismissal Dismissal set aside per Court Order dated 10/24/2023
  109. rder of Dismissal Dismissal set aside per Court Order dated 10/24/2023 Associated Entries: 10/24/2023 - Order to Vacate/Set Aside
  110. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Scheduled For: 10/20/2023; 8:30 AM; JAMES FRANCIS KANATZAR; Jackson - Independence
  111. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 08/04/2023 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/17/2023 - Case Mgmt Conf Held Hearing Continued From: 09/19/2023; 8:30 AM Case Management Conference
  112. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 09/18/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 09/19/2023; 8:30 AM; JAMES FRANCIS KANATZAR; Jackson - Independence
  113. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 06/29/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 06/29/2023 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Hearing Continued From: 08/04/2023; 8:30 AM Case Management Conference
  114. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 08/04/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 08/04/2023; 8:30 AM; JAMES FRANCIS KANATZAR; Jackson - Independence
  115. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 03/09/2023 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 08/04/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 06/30/2023; 8:30 AM Case Management Conference
  116. orrespondence Sent svc instructions
  117. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 06/29/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 06/30/2023; 8:30 AM; JAMES FRANCIS KANATZAR; Jackson - Independence
  118. udge Assigned
  119. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: KENT DRYER

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