Maryland District Court
Judge:Catherine C Blake
Case #: 1:18-cv-03988
Nature of Suit950 Other Statutes - Constitutionality of State Statutes
Cause28:1331 Constitutionality of State Statutes
Case Filed:Dec 27, 2018
Terminated:Jul 11, 2019
Last checked: Tuesday Jun 25, 2019 4:41 AM EDT
Defendant
Linda H. Lamone
Annapolis, MD 21401
Represented By
Andrea William Trento
Office Of The Attorney General
contact info
Plaintiff
Robert S. Johnston, III
Represented By
Mark A Grannis
Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP
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Mark D. Davis
Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP
contact info
Plaintiff
Libertarian Party of Maryland
PO BOX 176
ABINGDON, MD 21401
Represented By
Mark A Grannis
Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP
contact info
Mark D. Davis
Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP
contact info

GPO Jul 11 2019
MEMORANDUM. Signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake on 7/11/2019. (krs, Deputy Clerk)

Docket last updated: 04/01/2025 11:59 PM EDT
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
33 33 appeal USCA Mandate Wed 03/25 12:16 PM
MANDATE of USCA as to27 Notice of Appeal filed by Robert S. Johnston, III, Libertarian Party of Maryland (slss, Deputy Clerk)
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Tuesday, March 03, 2020
32 32 appeal USCA Judgment Tue 03/03 10:45 AM
JUDGMENT of USCA (certified copy) "Affirming" the judgment of the District Court as to27 Notice of Appeal filed by Robert S. Johnston, III, Libertarian Party of Maryland. (slss, Deputy Clerk)
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Friday, August 23, 2019
31 31 appeal Transcript - Appeal Fri 08/23 1:35 PM
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT for dates of 1/31/19, before Judge Blake, re27 Notice of Appeal Court Reporter/Transcriber Douglas J. Zweizig, RDR, CRR, Telephone number 410-962-4474. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Does this satisfy all appellate orders for this reporter? - Y. Redaction Request due 9/13/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/23/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/21/2019.(dz, Court Reporter)
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Friday, August 09, 2019
30 30 appeal Appeal Transcript Request Fri 08/09 5:22 PM
TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT by Robert S. Johnston, III, Libertarian Party of Maryland for proceedings held on 1/31/2019 before Judge Blake, re27 Notice of Appeal - Transcript due by 10/15/2019. (Court Reporter: Douglas Zweizig)(slss, Deputy Clerk)
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Friday, July 26, 2019
29 29 appeal USCA Case Number Fri 07/26 9:30 AM
USCA Case Number 19-1783 for27 Notice of Appeal filed by Robert S. Johnston, III, Libertarian Party of Maryland - ase Manager - Anisha Walker. (slss, Deputy Clerk)
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Thursday, July 25, 2019
28 28 appeal Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to USCA Thu 07/25 10:10 AM
Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re27 Notice of Appeal. IMPORTANT NOTICE: To access forms which you are required to file with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit please go to http://www.ca4.uscourts.gov and click on Forms & Notices.(slss, Deputy Clerk)
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Wednesday, July 24, 2019
27 27 appeal Notice of Appeal Wed 07/24 11:38 AM
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to26 Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Robert S. Johnston, III, Libertarian Party of Maryland. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 0416-8140693.(Davis, Mark)
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Thursday, July 11, 2019
26 26 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Thu 07/11 12:39 PM
ORDER granting22 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss; dismissing this case with prejudice; closing this case. Signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake on 7/11/2019. (krs, Deputy Clerk)
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25 25 13 pgs order Memorandum Opinion Thu 07/11 12:37 PM
MEMORANDUM. Signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake on 7/11/2019. (krs, Deputy Clerk)
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Monday, March 25, 2019
24 24 respm Reply to Response to Motion Mon 03/25 9:07 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re22 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Linda H. Lamone.(Trento, Andrea)
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Monday, March 11, 2019
23 23 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Mon 03/11 5:58 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re22 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Robert S. Johnston, III, Libertarian Party of Maryland.(Grannis, Mark)
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Monday, February 25, 2019
22 22 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Mon 02/25 5:59 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Linda H. Lamone(Trento, Andrea)
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Att: 1 Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
Friday, February 08, 2019
21 21 order Scheduling Order Mon 02/11 10:51 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Judge George Levi Russell, III on 2/8/2019. (krs, Deputy Clerk)
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20 20 corresp Miscellaneous Fri 02/08 3:06 PM
Correspondence re: Joint Motion for Scheduling Order (Grannis, Mark)
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Friday, February 01, 2019
19 19 trial Stipulation Return Exhibits Fri 02/01 11:44 AM
Stipulation re: Return of exhibits to Counsel. (krs, Deputy Clerk)
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18 18 trial Exhibit List Fri 02/01 11:44 AM
DEFENDANT'S EXHIBIT LIST. (krs, Deputy Clerk)
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Thursday, January 31, 2019
17 17 minutes Motion Hearing Fri 02/01 8:43 AM
Motion Hearing held on 1/31/2019 re11 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Robert S. Johnston, III, Libertarian Party of Maryland before Judge Catherine C. Blake.(Court Reporter: Douglas Zweizig) (jks, Deputy Clerk)
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16 16 1 pgs order Order on Motion for TRO Thu 01/31 4:52 PM
ORDER DENYING11 Motion for TRO and Preliminary Injunction; Status Report due 2/8/2019. Signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake on 1/31/2019. (hmls, Deputy Clerk)
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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
15 15 respm Reply to Response to Motion Wed 01/30 11:33 AM
REPLY to Response to Motion re11 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Robert S. Johnston, III, Libertarian Party of Maryland.(Grannis, Mark)
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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
14 14 misc Supplemental Tue 01/29 10:19 AM
Supplemental to13 Response in Opposition to Motion,, filed by Linda H. Lamone Exhibit 10 to Decl. of Andrea W. Trento (not accepted by ECF with filing of Dkt 13) (Trento, Andrea)
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Monday, January 28, 2019
13 13 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Mon 01/28 5:01 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re11 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Linda H. Lamone.(Trento, Andrea)
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Att: 1 Affidavit Declaration of Andrea W. Trento,
Att: 2 Exhibit 1 to Trento Declaration,
Att: 3 Exhibit 2 to Trento Declaration,
Att: 4 Exhibit 3 Trento Declaration,
Att: 5 Exhibit 4 to Trento Declaration,
Att: 6 Exhibit 5 to Trento Declaration,
Att: 7 Exhibit 6 to Trento Declaration,
Att: 8 Exhibit 7 to Trento Declaration,
Att: 9 Exhibit 8 to Trento Declaration,
Att: 10 Exhibit 9 to Trento Declaration,
Att: 11 Affidavit Declaration of Mary C. Wagner
Friday, January 25, 2019
12 12 corresp Miscellaneous Fri 01/25 9:30 AM
Correspondence re: Briefing Schedule and Preservation of Status Quo (Grannis, Mark)
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
minutes Telephone Conference Fri 02/01 11:43 AM
Telephone Conference held on 1/23/2019 before Judge Catherine C. Blake. (kam, Deputy Clerk)
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Tuesday, January 22, 2019
11 11 motion Temporary Restraining Order Tue 01/22 10:14 AM
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Robert S. Johnston, III, Libertarian Party of Maryland(Grannis, Mark)
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Att: 1 Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Affidavit,
Att: 3 Affidavit,
Att: 4 Affidavit,
Att: 5 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 6 Text of Proposed Order
Friday, January 18, 2019
10 10 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 01/18 8:58 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Andrea William Trento on behalf of Linda H. Lamone (Trento, Andrea)
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Thursday, January 17, 2019
9 9 service Summons Returned Executed Thu 01/17 9:18 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Robert S. Johnston, III, Libertarian Party of Maryland. Linda H. Lamone served on 1/3/2019, answer due 1/24/2019.(Grannis, Mark)
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8 8 notice QC Notice - Miscellaneous Thu 01/17 8:32 AM
QC NOTICE:7 Certificate of Service filed by Robert S. Johnston, III, Libertarian Party of Maryland was filed incorrectly. **Incorrect event used. Refile using the event "Summons returned executed" and enter date of service. It has been noted as FILED IN ERROR, and the document link has been disabled. (krs, Deputy Clerk)
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
7 7 service Certificate of Service Wed 01/16 4:57 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Robert S. Johnston, III, Libertarian Party of Maryland (Grannis, Mark)
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Wednesday, January 09, 2019
6 6 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 01/09 3:51 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Mark D. Davis on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Davis, Mark)
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utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Wed 01/09 2:02 PM
Case reassigned to Judge Catherine C. Blake. Magistrate Judge A. David Copperthite no longer assigned to the case. (cags, Deputy Clerk)
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Friday, December 28, 2018
4 4 service Summons Issued Fri 12/28 8:08 AM
Summons Issued 21 days as to Linda H. Lamone.(jb5, Deputy Clerk)
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3 3 order 25 Pct Mag - Case Management Order Fri 12/28 7:59 AM
Case Management Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge A. David Copperthite on 12/28/2018. (jb5, Deputy Clerk)
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2 2 notice 25 Pct Mag - Notice of Case Assignment to a Magistrate Judge Fri 12/28 7:56 AM
NOTICE of Case Assignment. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge A. David Copperthite. Robert S. Johnston, III, Libertarian Party of Maryland or counsel for Robert S. Johnston, III, Libertarian Party of Maryland are directed to the Magistrate Judge Pilot Project Procedures which can be downloaded[LINK:here] . Pursuant to Standing Order 2018-04, which can be downloaded[LINK:here] , counsel has 14 days from the date of this notice to file their consent, or decline to consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge which can be downloaded[LINK:here] . To file your consent, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge . To file your declination, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Decline to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge . Failure to file a consent or declination will result in issuance of an Order to Show Cause. Please review the case management order that has been issued in this case. Magistrate Election Form due by 1/11/2019. (jb5, Deputy Clerk)
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Thursday, December 27, 2018
1 1 cmp Complaint Thu 12/27 5:32 PM
COMPLAINT against Linda H. Lamone ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0416-7752544.), filed by Robert S. Johnston, III, Libertarian Party of Maryland.(Grannis, Mark)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Summons L. Lamone