judyrecords
search tips
740 million+
United States Court Cases

District Of Columbia Court Of Appeals Record

M&M DECORATORS,INC., ET AL V. JOSE MANUEL SOLLOSO

Case Information: 08-CV-1614
Short Caption:M&M DECORATORS,INC., ET AL V. JOSE MANUEL SOLLOSOClassification:Appeals - Civil - Other Civil
Superior Court or Agency Case Number:CAB545-07Filed Date:12/15/2008

Opening Event Date:12/15/2008Case Status:Closed
Record Completed:07/07/2010Post-Decision Matter Pending:
Briefs Completed:
Argued/Submitted:
Disposition:Next Scheduled Action:
Mandate Issued:01/05/2011

Party Information
Appellate RoleParty NameIFPAttorney(s)Arguing AttorneyE-Filer
AppellantM & M Decorators Inc.N
Randy McRaeNY
AppellantWilliams Mcclain N
Randy McRaeNY
AppelleeJose Manuel Solloso N
Jesse A. GadsonNY

Events
Event DateStatusDescriptionResult
12/15/2008NOTICE OF APPEAL
01/07/2009 On consideration of the notice of appeal filed in this case and it appearing that this appeal meets the initial criteria for inclusion in the mandatory mediation program, See Administrative Order M229-07, it is ORDERED that appellant must within 20 days from the date of this order complete and file with this court a single copy of the statement regarding transcript(*). Motions for extensions of time to file this form must give specific reasons for a short extension and are not looked upon favorably. Where transcript(s) necessary for this appeal have been ordered and completed for non-appeal purposes, appellant must advise the Court Reporting Division to forward those transcript(s) for inclusion in the record on appeal. If partial transcripts are being ordered, appellant must file a statement of issues to be presented with this court within 10 calendar days from the date of this order. See D.C. App. R. 10(b)(3)(A). It is F/ORDERED that counsel for all parties must, within 20 days from the date of this order, individually complete and file with this court two (2) copies of the screening statement(*). Motions for extensions of time to file this form must give specific reasons for a short extension and are not looked upon favorably. If after review of all information the case is selected for inclusion in the mandatory mediation program, counsel will be contacted by the Senior Judge assigned as mediator and must comply with all provisions of administrative order M229-07. If the case is not selected, the appeal will proceed without any delay. It is FURTHER ORDERED that failure of the parties to comply with this order may result in the imposition of sanctions. (*) available for completion online. (GP) elp
02/03/2009 On consideration of this court's order of January 7, 2009, which directed counsel for appellants to file the statement regarding transcript, and counsel for all parties to file individual screening statement, and it appearing that both parties have failed to comply with the order, it is ORDERED that counsel for appellants shall within 10 calendar days from the date of this order submit the statement regarding transcript, and two (2) copies of the screening statement available for completion online, accompanied by a motion for leave to file out of time. The motion should set forth good cause for the failure either to timely file the documents or to request an extension of time within which to do so. Failure to comply with this order shall subject this appeal to dismissal without further notice. See D.C. App. R. 13. It is FURTHER ORDERED that counsel for appellee shall, within 10 calendar days from the date of this order, submit with this court two (2) copied of the screening statement available for completion online, accompanied by a motion for leave to file out of time. The motion should set forth good cause for the failure either to timely file the statement or to request an extension of time within which to do so. Failure to comply with this order may result in the imposition of sanctions. (GP) elp
02/11/2009MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE MED SCR STATEMENT (aple) (no oppo)
02/11/2009RECEIVED - civil screening statement (aple)
02/12/2009MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE MED SCR STATEMENT (aplt) and statement regarding transcripts (no oppo)
02/12/2009RECEIVED - civil appeals screening statement (aplt)
02/12/2009RECEIVED - statement regarding transcripts
02/19/2009 On consideration of appellants' consent motion for leave to late file the lodged statement regarding transcript and screening statement, and appellee's consent motion for leave to late file the lodged screening statement,it is ORDERED that appellants' motion is granted and the lodged statement regarding transcript and screening statement are filed. It is (MORE)
02/19/2009STATEMENT REGARDING TRANSCRIPT(S) - Appellant (RT-NEEDED/RT-ORDERED for 11/17/08 & 11/18/08)
02/19/2009CIVIL APPEALS SCREENING STATEMENT - Appellant
02/19/2009 FURTHER ORDERED that appellee's motion is granted and the lodged screening statement is filed, (GP) elp
02/19/2009CIVIL APPEALS SCREENING STATEMENT - Appellee
02/23/2009NO MEDIATION
06/16/2009 On consideration of the notice of appeal and the statement regarding transcript filed with this court on February 19, 2009, and it appearing that there is no order for transcript pending with the Court Reporting Division of the Superior Court for this appeal, it is ORDERED that appellants shall advise this court within 10 calendar days from the date of this order as to the status of the transcripts. Failure to comply shall subject this appeal to dismissal without further notice. See D.C. App. R. 13. (GP) elp
06/29/2009COUNSEL'S MOTION TO WITHDRAW FOR BUSINESS REASONS Granted
06/29/2009APPEARANCE of Attorney Randy McRae for Appellants
06/29/2009STATEMENT of Appellant M&M Decorators Inc. regarding transcript
07/08/2009 On consideratioin of the motion of David Branch, Esquire, to withdraw as counsel of record for appellant, the notice of appearance filed by Randy McCrae, Esquire, and the transcript status report, it is ORDERED that the motion of David Branch, Esquire, is granted and his appearance is hereby withdrawn as counsel of record for appellant. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk shall enter the appearance of Randy McCrae, Esquire, as counsel of record for appellant. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the appellant shall within 20 days from the date of this order advise this court as to the status of the transcripts. Failure to comply with the order shall subject this appeal to dismissal without further notice. See D.C. App. R. 13. (ETW) elp
07/28/2009APPELLANT'S ANSWER/RESPONSE - to court order 7/8/09 re: status report *Receipt attached showing that transcript has been ordered for 11/17/08 (elp)
08/12/2009 It appearing that appellants have been notified by the Court Reporting Division of the Superior Court that the transcript requested for this appeal have been prepared and are ready for transmittal to this court, it is ORDERED that appellants shall within 10 calendar days from the date of this order make the necessary arrangements to have the transcripts transmitted to this court. It is FURTHER ORDERED that appellants shall, within 10 calendar days from the date of this order, file a notice showing that appellants have paid for the transcript and attach a copy of the receipt to the notice. Failure to comply with this order shall subject this appeal to dismissal without further notice. See D.C. App. R. 13. (GP) elp
08/27/2009APPELLANT'S MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURAL MOTION for an extension of time to submit transcript (opp)
08/31/2009RECORD INDEX
09/22/2009 On consideration of appellants' request for an extension of time to transmit the transcript, to which no opposition has been filed, it is ORDERED that the motion is granted and appellants shall make the necessary arrangements to have the transcripts submitted to this court within 30 days from the date of this order. Failure to comply with this order shall subject this appeal to dismissal without further notice. See D.C. App. R. 13. (GP) elp
10/22/2009RECEIVED - aplt's request for ext of time to subimit transcript. (called for copies)
10/28/2009APPELLANT'S MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURAL MOTION for ext of time to submit transcript to 30 days.
11/17/2009 On consideration of appellants' second request for an extension of time to submit the transcript, to which no opposition has been filed, it is ORDERED that the motion is granted and appellants shall make the necessaray arrangements to have the transcripts submitted to this court within 30 days from the date of this order. Failure to comply with this order shall subject this appeal to dismissal without further notice. See D.C. App. R. 13 (GP) elp
12/22/2009ORDERED that this appeal is hereby dismissed. See D.C. App. R. 13. (ETW)
12/22/2009DISMISSED
12/30/2009APPELLANT'S MOTION TO REINSTATE APPEAL (Titled Motion to Vacate Dismissal of Appeal).
01/25/2010 On consideration of appellants' motion to vacate dismissal of appeal, to which no opposition has been filed, and it appearing there is a related probate matter pending in the Superior Court, and uppon further consideration of this court's order of December 22, 2009, which dismissed this appeal, it is ORDERED that this court's order issued on December 22, 2009, is vacated and this appeal is hereby reinstated. It is FURTHER ORDERED that this appeal is hereby stayed pending the outcome of the related probate matter pending in the Superior Court. It is (MORE)
01/25/2010CASE STAYED
01/25/2010 FURTHER ORDERED that appellant shall within 30 days from the date of this order and every 30 days thereafter, file a statement with this court as to the status of the probate matter pending in the Superior Court. (ETW) elp
01/29/2010APPELLEE'S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION of Court's 1/25/10 order of reinstatement.
02/19/2010 On consideration of appellee's motion for reconsideration of this court's order of January 25, 2010, which stayed this appeal pending the the outcome of a related matter in the trial court,to which no opposition has been filed, and it appearing that appellant's served apellee with all motions filed in this case as evidenced by the certificate of service that accompanied the motions, it is ORDERED that appellee's motion for reconsideration based on failure of service is denied. It is FURTHER ORDERED that appellants' status statement remains due to be filed with this court on or before February 24, 2010. (ETW) elp
02/19/2010RECEIVED Appellant's Memo in Opposition to Appellee's Motion for Reconsideration of Court's Order dated 1/25/10 to Reinstate.
02/24/2010STATEMENT, from Appellant, regarding the Estate of David McClain and pending transcript.
03/10/2010STATEMENT of Appellant regarding the probate matter pending in the Superior Court
04/09/2010STATEMENT - from Appellant regarding the probate matter pending in the Superior Court (still pending)
05/10/2010STATEMENT - from Appellant regarding the probate matter pending in the Superior Court - still pending
06/10/2010STATEMENT- from aplt re: status
06/30/2010 On further consideration of this court's order of January 25, 2010, staying this appeal and the status statement filed by counsel for appellant, and it appearing that David McClain was not a party to the proceedings in the Superior Court, and it further appearing that transcripts requested for this appeal have been prepared and are ready for transmittal to this court, it is ORDERED that appellants shall show cause, within 20 days from the date of this order, why the stay should not be vacated. It is FURTHER ORDERED that appellant shall, within 20 days from the date of this order, make the necessary arrangments to have the transcripts transmitted to this court. Failure to comply with this order shall subject this appeal to dismissal without further notice. (ETW) elp
07/07/2010SUPPLEMENTAL RECORD#1 (144-pgs/ronan 11/17/08 proc.)w/cd
07/07/2010RECORD COMPLETED
07/20/2010APPELLANT'S ANSWER/RESPONSE- to 6/30/10 order and a transcript status attached
08/25/2010Per appellant's response filed on July 20, 2010, only one transcript is needed for this appeal for the proceeding date of 11/17/08
08/27/2010 On consideration of this court's order of June 30, 2010, which directed appellants to show cause why the stay entered in this case on January 25, 2010, should not be vacated, the response thereto, and it appearing that the complete record on appeal has been filed with this court, it is ORDERED that the stay entered by this court's order of January 25, 2010, is hereby vacated. It is (MORE)
08/27/2010PROCEED WITH APPEAL, NO LONGER ON HOLD/STAYED
08/27/2010 FURTHER ORDERED that appellants' brief and the appendix including the documents required by D.C. app. R. 30 (a)(1), shall be filed within 40 days from the date of this order, and appellee's brief shall be filed within 30 days thereafter. See D.C. App. R. 31. (ETW) elp
10/06/2010APPELLANT'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF (opp) (elp)
10/20/2010 On consideration of appellants' motion for an enlargement of time within which to file the brief and the appendix, to which no opposition has been filed, it is ORDERED that the motion is granted and appellants' brief and the appendix shall be filed on or before November 5, 2010. (JAC) elp
11/08/2010APPELLANT'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF until Appellant's estate can appoint or determine to appoint a personal representative for winding up the affairs (unopposed)
11/10/2010 On consideration of appellants' motion for an enlargement of time to file the brief and the appendix, to which no opposition has been filed, it is ORDERED that the motion is granted and appellants' brief and the appendix shall be filed with this court on or before December 6, 2010. Any further requests for extensions of time will be looked upon with disfavor and granted only upon a showing of good cause. (JAC) elp
12/06/2010MISCELLANEOUS - suggestion of death
12/13/2010 On consideration of the suggestion of death filed by appellants' counsel, and the motion of Randy McRae, Esquire, to withdraw his appearance as counsel of record for appellants and it appearing that appellants are deceased, it is ORDERED that the motion of Randy McRae, esquire, is granted and his appearance is hereby withdrawn as counsel of record for appellants. It is FURTHER ORDERED, sua sponte, that this appeal is hereby dismissed without prejudice to filing a motion to reinstate if Estates are opened and Personal Representative appointed. (ETW) elp
12/13/2010DISMISSED
01/05/2011ERROR-REUSE
01/05/2011MANDATE ISSUED