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Case TitleLEONARD v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
DistrictDistrict of New Jersey
CityCamden
Case Number1:2010cv06625
Date Filed2010-12-21
Date Closed2013-08-26
JudgeJudge Robert B. Kugler
PlaintiffHAROLD LEONARD
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
AppealThird Circuit 12-2356
AppealThird Circuit 13-4238
Documents
Docket
Complaint
Opinion/Order [29]
Opinion/Order [39]
Opinion/Order [40]
FOIA Project Annotation: The court ruled in favor of the IRS and granted summary judgment to the government.
Issues: Housekeeping
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2010-12-211COMPLAINT against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number CAM000760.), filed by HAROLD LEONARD.(nz, ) (Entered: 12/22/2010)
2010-12-212SUMMONS ISSUED as to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. Issued By *Nicholas Zotti* (nz, ) (Entered: 12/22/2010)
2011-03-093Application and Proposed Order for Clerk's Order to extend time to answer as to U.S. Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service. Attorney CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT SANDERS for U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE added. (SANDERS, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 03/09/2011)
2011-03-094Clerk's Order to extend time to answer as to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; answer due 3/23/2011. (js) (Entered: 03/10/2011)
2011-03-235Letter from United States seeking second extension to respond to complaint. (SANDERS, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 03/23/2011)
2011-03-256LETTER ORDER Granting request to extend time to answer to 4/22/11. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 3/25/11. (js) (Entered: 03/25/2011)
2011-04-227ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.(SANDERS, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 04/22/2011)
2011-04-258Order, Initial Conference set for 5/18/2011 at 11:30 AM in Room 2060 before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 4/25/11. (js) (Entered: 04/25/2011)
2011-05-169STATUS REPORT as to Proposed Discovery Plan by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Plaintiff's Proposed Discovery Plan, # 2 Exhibit B Defendant's Proposed Discovery Plan)(SANDERS, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 05/16/2011)
2011-05-1810Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider: Initial Scheduling Conference held on 5/18/2011. (CD #415.) (dmr) (Entered: 05/18/2011)
2011-05-1811SCHEDULING ORDER: Plaintiff is granted leave to file an Amended Complaint by 6/1/2011. By 6/1/2011, plaintiff shall serve his Brief to support his claim that he is entitled to discovery. Defendant shall respond by 6/15/2011.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 5/18/2011. (dmr) (Entered: 05/18/2011)
2011-05-2712AMENDED COMPLAINT against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, filed by HAROLD LEONARD.(js) (Entered: 05/31/2011)
2011-05-3113Letter from HAROLD LEONARD dated 5/31/11 addressed to Judge Schneider, Re: Supplemental Papers on Discovery request. (js) (Entered: 05/31/2011)
2011-06-0314ORDERED that Deft shall answer the amended complaint by 6/15/2011. ORDERED that if Deft does not file a Motion to Dismiss by 6/15/2011, deft shall file a Motion for Summary Judgment by 6/15/2011. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 6/3/2011. (drw, ) n.m. (Entered: 06/03/2011)
2011-06-1615ANSWER to Amended Complaint by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.(SANDERS, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
2011-07-1516Letter from United States seeking extension to file motion for summary judgment. (SANDERS, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 07/15/2011)
2011-07-1917LETTER ORDER GRANTING Request to extend the time to file disp. motions up until 7/29/11. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 7/19/11. (js) (Entered: 07/19/2011)
2011-07-2818MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Statement of Undisputed Facts, # 4 Exhibit A First FOIA Request, # 5 Exhibit B Second FOIA Request, # 6 Exhibit C Form 211, # 7 Exhibit D Form 211A, # 8 Declaration of Robert Wearing, # 9 Declaration of Jeanne Willis)(SANDERS, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 07/28/2011)
2011-07-28Setting Deadlines as to 18 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Motion set for 9/6/2011 before Judge Robert B. Kugler. The motion will be decided on the papers. No appearances required unless notified by the court. (js) (Entered: 07/29/2011)
2011-08-2219CROSS MOTION for Summary Judgment AND Response to Deft's 18 Motion for Summary Judgment by HAROLD LEONARD. (js) (Entered: 08/22/2011)
2011-08-22Setting Deadlines as to 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Motion set for 9/19/2011 before Judge Robert B. Kugler. The motion will be decided on the papers. No appearances required unless notified by the court. (js) (Entered: 08/22/2011)
2011-09-0220APPLICATION/PETITION for Adjournment of September 19, 2011, Motion Date pursuant to Local Rule 7.1 for by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. (SANDERS, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 09/02/2011)
2011-09-0221Rule 7.1(d)(5) Letter for an automatic extension of the return date of a dispositive motion re 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 18 MOTION for Summary Judgment to October 3, 2011 filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. (SANDERS, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 09/02/2011)
2011-09-1222Letter from HAROLD LEONARD in opposition to 21 Letter Rule 7.1. (js) (Entered: 09/12/2011)
2011-09-1923RESPONSE in Opposition re 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 Tax Court Docket Sheet, # 2 Exhibit 2 Draft Agreed Order submitted to Tax Court, # 3 Exhibit Burcham Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Keys Declaration)(SANDERS, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 09/19/2011)
2011-09-2624Exhibit to 23 Response in Opposition to Motion, by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 Signed copy of Tax Court Order)(SANDERS, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 09/26/2011)
2011-10-2125Letter from HAROLD LEONARD addressed to Judge Schneider dated 10/20/11, Re: Out of time responses and exhibits. (js) (Entered: 10/21/2011)
2011-10-2426Letter Request for Sanctions by HAROLD LEONARD. (js) (Entered: 10/24/2011)
2011-11-0227Letter from Internal Revenue Service in Response to Plaintiffs Letters of 10/21 and 10/24 re 26 Letter, 25 Letter. (SANDERS, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 11/02/2011)
2011-11-0728Letter from HAROLD LEONARD dated 11/6/11 addressed to Judge Schneider in response to 27 Letter from Internal Revenue Service in Response to Plaintiffs Letters of 10/21 and 10/24. (js) (Entered: 11/07/2011)
2012-03-0929OPINION FILED. Signed by Judge Robert B. Kugler on 3/9/12. (js) (Entered: 03/09/2012)
2012-03-0930ORDER denying without prejudice 18 Motion for Summary Judgment, denying without prejudice 19 Motion for Summary Judgment and Defendant is ordered to submit a Vaughn index and any materials responsive to Plaintiffs request for Forms 211 and 211A to the Court for in camera review, and Defendant is further ordered to respond to Plaintiffs other FOIA request in the manner detailed in the Courts accompanying Opinion. Signed by Judge Robert B. Kugler on 3/9/12. (js) (Entered: 03/09/2012)
2012-03-2731NOTICE by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE re 30 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,, Notice of In Camera Submission (SANDERS, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 03/27/2012)
2012-04-1632ORDER, that Defendants motion for summary judgment as to Plaintiffs Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for any and all IRS FORMS 211 and211A is GRANTED, etc. Signed by Judge Robert B. Kugler on 4/16/12. (js) (Entered: 04/16/2012)
2012-05-0933NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 32 Order by HAROLD LEONARD. The Clerk's Office hereby certifies the record and the docket sheet available through ECF to be the certified list in lieu of the record and/or the certified copy of the docket entries. (Attachments: # 1 Application IFP, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Sent to Chambers)(th, ) (Entered: 05/09/2012)
2012-05-1034ORDER Granting Application to Proceed w/o Prepayment of Fees for Appeal. Signed by Judge Robert B. Kugler on 5/10/12. (th, ) (Entered: 05/11/2012)
2012-05-1635USCA Case Number 12-2356 for 33 Notice of Appeal (USCA), filed by HAROLD LEONARD. USCA Case Manager Caitlyn (CJG) (Document Restricted - Court Only) (ca3cjg) (Entered: 05/16/2012)
2013-02-1136MOTION for Summary Judgment by HAROLD LEONARD. (tf, ) (Entered: 02/11/2013)
2013-02-11Set Deadlines as to 36 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Motion set for 3/18/2013 before Judge Robert B. Kugler. The motion will be decided on the papers. No appearances required unless notified by the court. (tf, ) (Entered: 02/11/2013)
2013-02-2837Rule 7.1(d)(5) Letter for an automatic extension of the return date of a dispositive motion re 36 MOTION for Summary Judgment . (SANDERS, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 02/28/2013)
2013-02-28Resetting Deadlines as to 36 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Motion set for 4/1/2013 before Judge Robert B. Kugler. The motion will be decided on the papers. No appearances required unless notified by the court. (js) (Entered: 02/28/2013)
2013-03-1838Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. Responses due by 3/25/2013 (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Text of Proposed Order, # 4 Exhibit Keys Declaration, # 5 Exhibit Inman Declaration)(SANDERS, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 03/18/2013)
2013-03-18Setting Deadlines as to 38 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment . Motion set for 4/15/2013 before Judge Robert B. Kugler. The motion will be decided on the papers. No appearances required unless notified by the court. (js) (Entered: 03/19/2013)
2013-08-2639OPINION. Signed by Judge Robert B. Kugler on 8/26/2013. (drw) (Entered: 08/26/2013)
2013-08-2640ORDER granting Deft's 38 Cross Motion for Summary Judgment; denying Pltf's 36 Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Robert B. Kugler on 8/26/2013. (drw) (Entered: 08/26/2013)
2013-08-26***Civil Case Terminated. (drw) (Entered: 08/26/2013)
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