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SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2002-023490
03/03/2004
Docket Code 314
Form V314A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE ROBERT L. GOTTSFIELD
M. Johnson
Deputy
FILED: 03/04/2004
NORTH CANYON RANCH OWNERS
ASSOCIATION
ALLISON B MURRAY
v.
EVELYN CEPHUS, et al.
CONSTANCE E SUTTON
BANKRUPTCY FILED
The Court has received notification that defendant Evelyn and Kevin Cephus has filed a
petition under the Bankruptcy Code.
IT IS ORDERED placing this case/claim(s) on the Inactive Calendar until September 3,
2004 (180 days) as to defendants Evelyn and Kevin Cephus (debtor).
This case/claim(s) will be dismissed on September 3, 2004 unless prior to the scheduled
dismissal date plaintiff demonstrates he/she/they/it have moved to lift the stay but the request has
not been ruled upon or has been denied; or he/she/they/it have sought to reduce the claim(s)
against the debtor to judgment in the Bankruptcy Court in an adversary proceeding and the
adversary proceeding has not yet been resolved despite diligence in seeking such a resolution; or
he/she/they/it have obtained severance of the claim(s) against the debtor from the claim(s)
against the other parties to the action, if any; or he/she/they/it have demonstrated a reasonable
basis for continuance of the case on the inactive calendar.
Any party may ask the Court to schedule an informal status conference before the 180-
day period expires to inform the Court what action, if any, is undertaken in the Bankruptcy Court
that would permit this case to proceed.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2002-023490
03/15/2004
Docket Code 078
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE ROBERT L. GOTTSFIELD
B. Navarro
Deputy
FILED: 03/17/2004
NORTH CANYON RANCH OWNERS
ASSOCIATION
ALLISON B MURRAY
CONSTANCE E SUTTON
v.
EVELYN CEPHUS, et al.
EVELYN CEPHUS
AND KEVIN CEPHUS
4049 W CIELO GRANDE
GLENDALE AZ 85301
MINUTE ENTRY
Based on advice of Judge Pro Tem, this matter has settled.
IT IS ORDERED terminating and dismissing this matter in its entirety with prejudice on
April 23, 2004 without further notice or order, unless any party requests a telephonic hearing
prior to said date. This matter shall not be considered an active or inactive case on this Court’s
calendar from and after said date.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED vacating the Final Pretrial Conference set for April 28,
2004 and the Jury Trial set for May 4, 2004.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the requirements of Rule 58(d) are waived out of
necessity, on the part of the Court, to shorten the administrative time involved in the processing
of a separate written order and to conserve judicial resources. This minute entry is accordingly
signed as a formal written order of the Court.
/ s / HONORABLE ROBERT L. GOTTSFIELD
JUDICIAL OFFICER OF THE SUPERIOR COURT
04/16/2004 — CV2002023490 CEPHUS, EVELYN 04/16/2004 HONORABLE ROBERT L. GOTTSFIELD View Minute Entry ↑ top
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SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2002-023490
04/16/2004
Docket Code 042
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE ROBERT L. GOTTSFIELD
T. Melius
Deputy
FILED: 04/23/2004
NORTH CANYON RANCH OWNERS
ASSOCIATION
ALLISON B MURRAY
v.
EVELYN CEPHUS, et al.
CONSTANCE E SUTTON
MINUTE ENTRY
Based on review of the records that this matter has now ended against all defendants,
IT IS ORDERED terminating this matter. The matter shall not be considered an active or
inactive case on this Court’s calendar.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the requirements of Rule 58(d) are waived out of
necessity, on the part of the Court, to shorten the administrative time involved in the processing
of a separate written order and to conserve judicial resources. This minute entry is accordingly
signed as a formal written order of the Court.
/S/ HONORABLE ROBERT L. GOTTSFIELD
JUDICIAL OFFICER OF THE SUPERIOR COURT
07/23/2003 — CV2002023490 CEPHUS, EVELYN 07/23/2003 COMMISSIONER R. JEFFREY WOODBURN View Minute Entry ↑ top
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SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2002-023490
07/23/2003
Docket Code 005
Form V005
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
COMMISSIONER R. JEFFREY WOODBURN
S. Carrillo
Deputy
FILED: 07/30/2003
NORTH CANYON RANCH OWNERS
ASSOCIATION
ALLISON B MURRAY
v.
EVELYN CEPHUS, et al.
KEVIN CEPHUS
EVELYN MARIE CEPHUS
4049 W CIELO GRANDE
GLENDALE AZ 85310
CIVIL DEFAULT HEARING
Counsel, Allison B. Murray, is present on behalf of Plaintiff. Defendant, Kevin Cephus,
is present on his own behalf.
A court reporter is not present.
LET THE RECORD REFLECT Defendant filed a Motion for Continuance. Argument to
the Court is heard.
The Court having considered the argument presented,
IT IS ORDERED denying Defendant’s Motion for Continuance; the default hearing will
proceed. Defendant is advised he cannot contest the liability action but may contest the
monetary damages portion of this proceeding.
Allison B. Murray, previously sworn, testifies.
The Court having considered the testimony presented and Defendant having no objection
to the amount sought in the judgment,
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2002-023490
07/23/2003
Docket Code 005
Form V005
Page 2
IT IS ORDERED granting judgment against Defendants Evelyn Cephus and Kevin
Cephus, all in accordance with the formal written Default Judgment signed by the Court on July
23, 2003 and filed (entered) by the Clerk on July 23, 2003.
Matter concludes.
FILED: Motion for Continuance
Order for Continuance (unsigned)
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SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2002-023490
10/22/2003
Docket Code 026
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE ROBERT L. GOTTSFIELD
M. Johnson
Deputy
FILED: 10/28/2003
NORTH CANYON RANCH OWNERS
ASSOCIATION
ALLISON B MURRAY
v.
EVELYN CEPHUS, et al.
CONSTANCE E SUTTON
MINUTE ENTRY
Pursuant to plaintiff’s motion to set,
IT IS ORDERED setting a Telephonic Comprehensive Pre-Trial conference on
December 9, 2003 at 8:15 a.m. (15 min.). Counsel are to contact this division at 602-506-3132
to confirm their telephonic appearance.
The purpose of the conference is to find a date for trial that is compatible with the
calendars of counsel, the parties, and their witnesses. Appropriate deadlines for other pretrial
matters, such as discovery, the filing of motions, Alternate Dispute Resolution, and other matters
set forth in Rule 16 (b) will be discussed.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2002-023490
11/12/2003
Docket Code 083
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE ROBERT L. GOTTSFIELD
M. Johnson
Deputy
FILED: 11/17/2003
NORTH CANYON RANCH OWNERS
ASSOCIATION
ALLISON B MURRAY
v.
EVELYN CEPHUS, et al.
CONSTANCE E SUTTON
MINUTE ENTRY
Due to the court’s unavailability,
IT IS ORDERED changing time of comprehensive pretrial conference on December 9,
2003 at 9:45 a.m.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2002-023490
12/09/2003
Docket Code 089
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE ROBERT L. GOTTSFIELD
M. Johnson
Deputy
FILED: 12/18/2003
NORTH CANYON RANCH OWNERS
ASSOCIATION
ALLISON B MURRAY
v.
EVELYN CEPHUS, et al.
CONSTANCE E SUTTON
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE
RESOLUTION - CCC
MINUTE ENTRY
9:50 a.m. This is the time of pretrial conference. Counsel Allison B. Murray is present
on behalf of plaintiff. Counsel Constance Sutton is present on behalf of defendant CIT
Mortgage. Both are present telephonically.
Court Reporter Lorraine Chalkey is present.
Discussions are held.
IT IS ORDERED setting this case for a jury trial on May 4, 2004 at 9:30 a.m.
Estimated length of trial: 2 days.
THIS IS A FIRM TRIAL SETTING. A MOTION TO CONTINUE BASED ON LACK
OF PREPARATION WILL NOT BE GRANTED.
1. Discovery shall be completed on or before March 4, 2004.
2. Final Supplemental Disclosure statements shall be completed on or before February 4,
2004.
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2002-023490
12/09/2003
Docket Code 089
Form V000A
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3. A final pre-trial conference is set for April 28, 2004 at 8:45 a.m.
4. A joint pretrial statement in accordance with Rule 16(d), Arizona Rules of Civil
Procedure, shall be due at the time of the pre-trial conference date.
5. Jury Instructions are to be provided at the pre-trial conference.
6. All Motions in Limine shall be filed 30 actual days before the trial date. Responses shall
be filed 10 actual (calendar) days before the trial date. No replies allowed. All Motions in Limine
shall be faxed to Court and counsel. All Motions in Limine shall be heard on April 28, 2004 at
8:45 a.m. (15 min.).
7. At the pre-trial conference, counsel shall provide the Court with copies of any
deposition transcripts to be read to the jury. The offering party should highlight the portions to
be read. The other side should highlight Rule 106 additions. Any objections for the Court to rule
on should be clearly marked in the margin.
8. In the ordinary case, counsel may assume the jury will be picked and opening statements
will take place in the morning. Witnesses will then be called on the first day. Trial days are
normally 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., four days a week (Monday -
Thursday).
9. At the pre-trial conference, counsel shall be prepared to discuss:
(a) time limits in voir dire, opening statements, examination of witnesses and closing
statements.
(b) stipulation as to the foundation and authenticity of exhibits.
(c) preliminary jury instructions.
10. Counsel shall make arrangements with the Clerk of the Court for marking exhibits 5
days prior to trial date.
11. One day's jury fees will be assessed unless the Court is notified of settlement before
2:00 p.m. on the judicial day before trial.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall conduct a settlement conference on
or before March 1, 2004 with the Alternative Dispute Resolution section of the Superior Court
with a Judge Pro Tem.
9:54 a.m. Matter concludes.
