New Jersey District Court
Judge:John Michael Vazquez
Referred: James B Clark
Case #: 2:16-cv-01477
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:Mar 16, 2016
Terminated:Jun 28, 2018
Last checked: Monday Sep 12, 2016 5:26 AM EDT
Defendant
HUDSON COUNTY
Defendant
JOHN/JANE DOE(S) I-IV
Defendant
KENNETH KOLICH
Represented By
BENJAMIN HENRY ZIEMAN
State Of New Jersey
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STEPHEN RALPH TUCKER
New Jersey Office Of The Attorney General
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Defendant
CHONDA ROSARIO
Represented By
BENJAMIN HENRY ZIEMAN
State Of New Jersey
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STEPHEN RALPH TUCKER
New Jersey Office Of The Attorney General
contact info
Defendant
MARK SOJAK
Represented By
BENJAMIN HENRY ZIEMAN
State Of New Jersey
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STEPHEN RALPH TUCKER
New Jersey Office Of The Attorney General
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Defendant
HONEY SPIRITO
Represented By
BENJAMIN HENRY ZIEMAN
State Of New Jersey
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STEPHEN RALPH TUCKER
New Jersey Office Of The Attorney General
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Plaintiff
SAMY JECROIS
Represented By
LOUIS CHARLES SHAPIRO
Louis Charles Shapiro, P.A.
contact info

GPO Jun 01 2017
OPINION. Signed by Judge John Michael Vazquez on 06/01/2017. (ek)
Docket last updated: 6 hours ago
Friday, June 29, 2018
44 44 2 pgs order Order Fri 06/29 3:24 PM
ORDER that the motion to dismiss all federal and state law claims against the Defendants, Detectives Sojak, Kolich, Spirito and Rosario is GRANTED; that all federal and state law claims against Defendants, Detectives Sojak, Kolich, Spirito and Rosario, in Plaintiffs Complaint are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE; it is further ordered that the Clerk's Office shall close this matter. Signed by Judge John Michael Vazquez on 6/29/2018. (ld, )
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Thursday, June 28, 2018
43 43 2 pgs order Order of Dismissal Thu 06/28 12:23 PM
ORDER, that Court's 6/1/201832 Order on Motion to Dismiss, is hereby VACATED and it is further Ordered that the motion of the remaining Defendants (Mark Sojak, Kenneth Kolich, and Honey Spirito) to dismiss the Complaint (D.E. 1) for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted (D.E. 9) is GRANTED on the basis of qualified immunity as to all federal and state law claims. It is further Ordered that this matter is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE, and the Clerk's office shall close this matter.. Signed by Judge John Michael Vazquez on 6/28/2018. (JB, )
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42 42 misc Letter Thu 06/28 12:22 PM
Letter from Louis Charles Shapiro, Esq. re41 Letter. (SHAPIRO, LOUIS)
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41 41 misc Letter Thu 06/28 11:58 AM
Letter from Defendants submitting Order pursuant to Local Rule 79.4. (RIGGS, CHRISTOPHER)
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40 40 appeal USCA Mandate (Terminates Appeal) Thu 06/28 8:24 AM
MANDATE of USCA issued.
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Att: 1 mandate letter,
Att: 2 opinion
appeal Mandate Notice Thu 06/28 8:29 AM
Pursuant to Local Rule 79.4, notice is hereby given of the Appellate ruling filed on 06/06/2018. In the event that the mandate or judgment provides for costs or directs a disposition other than an affirmance, the prevailing party shall prepare and submit an order implementing the mandate or judgment. (dam, )
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Wednesday, June 06, 2018
39 39 appeal USCA Judgment (Use if Mandate will follow) Wed 06/06 8:39 AM
USCA JUDGMENT as to34 Notice of Appeal (USCA) filed by KENNETH KOLICH, HONEY SPIRITO, CHONDA ROSARIO, MARK SOJAK. Vacated and Remanded judgment/order of the District Court. (ca3kr)
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Friday, August 25, 2017
38 38 misc Transcript Fri 08/25 4:29 PM
Transcript of Proceedings of a Motion Hearing held on 5/9/2017, before Judge John Michael Vazquez. Court Reporter/Transcriber John Stone (201-341-6742). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Court Reporter/Transcription Agency due, but not filed, by 9/15/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/25/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/27/2017. (sm, )
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Monday, July 24, 2017
37 37 misc Transcript Request Mon 07/24 10:55 AM
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by KENNETH KOLICH, MARK SOJAK, HONEY SPIRITO for proceedings held on May 9, 2017 before Judge Hon. John Michael Vazquez, U.S.D.J... (FERLICCHI, BETH)
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Friday, July 21, 2017
36 36 misc Letter Fri 07/21 12:11 PM
Letter from MICHAEL L. DERMODY, ESQ. (DERMODY, MICHAEL)
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Wednesday, July 05, 2017
35 35 appeal USCA Notice of Docketing (Case No & Mgr Assigned) Wed 07/05 10:26 AM
USCA Case Number 17-2426 for34 Notice of Appeal (USCA), filed by KENNETH KOLICH, HONEY SPIRITO, CHONDA ROSARIO, MARK SOJAK. USCA Case Manager Kirsi (Document Restricted - Court Only) (ca3kr)
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Friday, June 30, 2017
34 34 appeal Notice of Appeal (USCA Philadelphia) Fri 06/30 2:19 PM
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to31 Opinion,32 Order on Motion to Dismiss,,,,, by KENNETH KOLICH, CHONDA ROSARIO, MARK SOJAK, HONEY SPIRITO. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 0312-7939627. 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.(FERLICCHI, BETH)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Thursday, June 29, 2017
33 33 cmp Amended Complaint Thu 06/29 1:13 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants All Defendants., filed by SAMY JECROIS.(SHAPIRO, LOUIS)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Thursday, June 01, 2017
32 32 order Order on Motion to Dismiss Thu 06/01 4:29 PM
ORDER granting in part and denying in part Defendants'9 Motion to Dismiss: The Defendants' motion is GRANTED as to Plaintiff's claim based on the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, and Count III is dismissed without prejudice, etc.; DENIED as to Detectives Sojak, Kolich, and Spirito, and Counts I, II, VI, VII, VIII, IX, and X remain as to the three detectives; ORDER granting Hudson County's14 Motion to Dismiss and Count V is dismissed without prejudice; Plaintiff has thirty (30) days to file an amended complaint, etc. Signed by Judge John Michael Vazquez on 06/01/2017. (ek)
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31 31 25 pgs order Opinion Thu 06/01 4:22 PM
OPINION. Signed by Judge John Michael Vazquez on 06/01/2017. (ek)
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Friday, May 19, 2017
30 30 respm Reply Brief to Opposition to Motion Fri 05/19 9:48 AM
REPLY BRIEF to Opposition to Motion filed by SAMY JECROIS re14 Cross MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) ,9 MOTION to Dismiss (SHAPIRO, LOUIS)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Friday, May 12, 2017
29 29 respoth Brief Fri 05/12 11:52 PM
BRIEF Officer Defendants' Supplemental Brief on Motion to Dismiss(FERLICCHI, BETH)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
28 28 minutes Motion Hearing Tue 05/09 11:36 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John Michael Vazquez: Motion Hearing held on 5/9/2017 re14 Cross MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) filed by HUDSON COUNTY,9 MOTION to Dismiss filed by KENNETH KOLICH, HONEY SPIRITO, CHONDA ROSARIO, MARK SOJAK. Court reserved on motions (Court Reporter/Recorder John stone.) (rg, )
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Wednesday, May 03, 2017
27 27 misc Letter Wed 05/03 4:42 PM
Letter re 24 Order,,, Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings,,. (FERLICCHI, BETH)
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Tuesday, May 02, 2017
26 26 misc Letter Tue 05/02 10:59 AM
Letter from MICHAEL L. DERMODY, ESQ. (DERMODY, MICHAEL)
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Monday, May 01, 2017
25 25 misc Letter Mon 05/01 1:04 PM
Letter from Louis Charles Shapiro, Esq.. (SHAPIRO, LOUIS)
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Monday, April 24, 2017
24 24 order Order ~Util - Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Mon 04/24 12:44 PM
TEXT ORDER: DIRECTING Plaintiff to provide the Court with additional documentation. Paragraph 73 of the Complaint refers to the supporting probable cause statement affirmatively presented to a Superior Court Judge. D.E. 1. Plaintiff must submit the probable cause statement submitted to the Superior Court Judge, along with the arrest warrant on or before May 1, 2017. Oral argument on the pending9 MOTION to Dismiss and14 Cross MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) is set for 5/9/2017 at 10:00 AM. Counsel are required to confirm attendance via letter filed on CM/ECF no later than 5/3/17. So Ordered by Judge John Michael Vazquez on 4/24/17. (rg, )
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Wednesday, January 11, 2017
23 23 misc Substitution of Attorney Wed 01/11 10:54 AM
Substitution of Attorney - Attorney STEPHEN RALPH TUCKER and BENJAMIN HENRY ZIEMAN terminated. Attorney BETH ANNE FERLICCHI for KENNETH KOLICH,BETH ANNE FERLICCHI for CHONDA ROSARIO,BETH ANNE FERLICCHI for MARK SOJAK,BETH ANNE FERLICCHI for HONEY SPIRITO added..(FERLICCHI, BETH)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Tuesday, November 08, 2016
22 22 misc Letter Tue 11/08 11:13 AM
Letter re20 Brief in Opposition to Motion,14 Cross MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) ,9 MOTION to Dismiss ,21 Reply Brief to Opposition to Motion,. (SHAPIRO, LOUIS)
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Monday, October 31, 2016
21 21 respm Reply Brief to Opposition to Motion Mon 10/31 9:01 AM
REPLY BRIEF to Opposition to Motion filed by KENNETH KOLICH, CHONDA ROSARIO, MARK SOJAK, HONEY SPIRITO re9 MOTION to Dismiss (ZIEMAN, BENJAMIN)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A (part 1),
Att: 2 Exhibit A (part 2),
Att: 3 Certificate of Service
Monday, October 24, 2016
20 20 respm Brief in Opposition to Motion Mon 10/24 12:43 PM
BRIEF in Opposition filed by SAMY JECROIS re14 Cross MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) ,9 MOTION to Dismiss and Motion to Dismiss of Defendants Sojak, Kolich, Spirito and Rosario(SHAPIRO, LOUIS)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
19 19 answer Answer to Complaint Crossclaim Wed 10/12 10:28 AM
ANSWER to Complaint with JURY DEMAND , CROSSCLAIM against HUDSON COUNTY by HUDSON COUNTY.(DERMODY, MICHAEL)
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Wednesday, September 28, 2016
18 18 order Order Wed 09/28 12:23 PM
TEXT ORDER: Plaintiff's request for an extension of time to file an opposition to D.E. 9 is granted. The new return date is November 7, 2016 and the opposition papers shall be filed no later than October 24, 2016. No further extensions shall be granted. So Ordered by Judge John Michael Vazquez on 9/28/16. (rg, )
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17 17 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Wed 09/28 10:24 AM
Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to9 MOTION to Dismiss by SAMY JECROIS.(SHAPIRO, LOUIS)
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Att: 1 Certification of Louis Charles Shapiro, Esquire,
Att: 2 Statement That No Brief is Necessary,
Att: 3 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 4 Certificate of Service
16 16 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Wed 09/28 9:59 AM
TEXT ORDER: Defendant's motion for an extension of time to file an opposition to D.E. 9 is denied as moot. The relief sought has already been granted in D.E. 13. Signed by Judge John Michael Vazquez on 09/28/16. (rg, )
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Tuesday, September 27, 2016
15 15 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Tue 09/27 5:34 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to9 MOTION to Dismiss by SAMY JECROIS.(SHAPIRO, LOUIS)
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Att: 1 Certification of Louis Charles Shapiro, Esquire,
Att: 2 Statement That No Brief is Necessary,
Att: 3 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 4 Certificate of Service
utility Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Tue 09/27 9:19 AM
Set Deadlines as to14 Cross MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6). Motion set for 11/7/2016 before Judge John Michael Vazquez. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (seb)
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Monday, September 26, 2016
14 14 motion Dismiss Mon 09/26 3:27 PM
Cross MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) by HUDSON COUNTY.(DERMODY, MICHAEL)
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Att: 1 Brief Supporting Brief
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
13 13 order Order ~Util - Terminate Motions ~Util - Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Tue 09/13 2:47 PM
TEXT ORDER: Granting relief for extension of time filed by SAMY JECROIS(D.E.12). Resetting returnable date as to9 MOTION to Dismiss for 10/17/2016. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court.). So Ordered by Judge John Michael Vazquez on 9/13/14. (rg, )
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12 12 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Tue 09/13 1:05 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings, by SAMY JECROIS.(SHAPIRO, LOUIS)
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Att: 1 Certification Certification of Louis Charles Shapiro, Esquire,
Att: 2 Statement Statement That No Brief is Necessary,
Att: 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Form of Order,
Att: 4 Certificate of Service
Monday, September 12, 2016
11 11 order Order ~Util - Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Tue 09/13 9:05 AM
ORDER Resetting Deadlines as to9 MOTION to Dismiss.( Motion set for 10/3/2016 before Judge John Michael Vazquez. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court.). Signed by Judge John Michael Vazquez on 9/12/2016. (seb)
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Tuesday, August 30, 2016
10 10 respm Letter Rule 7.1 Tue 08/30 2:55 PM
Rule 7.1(d)(5) Letter for an automatic extension of the return date of a dispositive motion re9 MOTION to Dismiss . (SHAPIRO, LOUIS)
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
9 9 motion Dismiss Wed 08/17 10:15 AM
MOTION to Dismiss by KENNETH KOLICH, CHONDA ROSARIO, MARK SOJAK, HONEY SPIRITO. Responses due by 9/6/2016(ZIEMAN, BENJAMIN)
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Att: 1 Brief,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 3 Certificate of Service
utility Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Wed 08/17 10:28 AM
Set Deadlines as to9 MOTION to Dismiss. Motion set for 9/19/2016 before Judge John Michael Vazquez. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (seb)
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Friday, July 29, 2016
8 8 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Fri 07/29 4:24 PM
ORDER granting7 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. It is ORDERED that defendants, Mark Sojak, Kenneth Kolich, Honey Spirito, and Chonda Rosatio, are hereby granted leave to answer, move or otherwise reply to Plaintiff's complaint within twenty days from the date of this order. Signed by Magistrate Judge James B. Clark on 7/29/2016. (seb)
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Wednesday, July 27, 2016
utility Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Wed 07/27 8:24 AM
Set Deadlines as to7 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Complaint. Motion set for 9/6/2016 before Judge John Michael Vazquez. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (seb)
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Tuesday, July 26, 2016
7 7 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Tue 07/26 4:41 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Complaint, by KENNETH KOLICH, CHONDA ROSARIO, MARK SOJAK, HONEY SPIRITO.(ZIEMAN, BENJAMIN)
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Att: 1 Declaration,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 3 Statement that No Brief is Necessary,
Att: 4 Certificate of Service
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
6 6 order Order Tue 06/28 2:41 PM
ORDER re4 Letter extending Defendants' time to answer or move to dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint for a period of 30 days. Signed by Magistrate Judge James B. Clark on 6/28/2016. (seb)
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Monday, June 27, 2016
5 5 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 06/27 1:58 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by BENJAMIN HENRY ZIEMAN on behalf of KENNETH KOLICH, CHONDA ROSARIO, MARK SOJAK, HONEY SPIRITO(ZIEMAN, BENJAMIN)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
4 4 misc Letter Mon 06/27 1:50 PM
Letter from DAG Benjamin H. Zieman seeking a 30-day extension to answer or move to dismiss Plaintiff''s Complaint re1 Complaint,. (ZIEMAN, BENJAMIN)
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Tuesday, June 14, 2016
utility Update Answer Due Deadline Tue 06/14 11:57 AM
Clerk`s Text Order - The document3 Application for Clerk's Order to Ext Answer/Proposed Order, submitted by CHONDA ROSARIO, KENNETH KOLICH, MARK SOJAK, HONEY SPIRITO has been GRANTED. The answer due date has been set for 6/27/2016. (seb)
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Monday, June 13, 2016
3 3 misc Application for Clerk Order to Ext Answer/Proposed Order Mon 06/13 9:14 PM
Application and Proposed Order for Clerk's Order to extend time to answer as to Mark Sojak, Kenneth Kolich, Honey Spirito and Chonda Rosario. Attorney STEPHEN RALPH TUCKER for KENNETH KOLICH,STEPHEN RALPH TUCKER for CHONDA ROSARIO,STEPHEN RALPH TUCKER for MARK SOJAK,STEPHEN RALPH TUCKER for HONEY SPIRITO added.(TUCKER, STEPHEN)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Friday, March 18, 2016
2 2 service Summons Issued Fri 03/18 12:41 PM
SUMMONS ISSUED as to HUDSON COUNTY, KENNETH KOLICH, CHONDA ROSARIO, MARK SOJAK, HONEY SPIRITO Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. Issued By *STEPHEN BOND* (seb)
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Wednesday, March 16, 2016
1 1 15 pgs cmp Complaint Fri 03/18 12:39 PM
COMPLAINT against HUDSON COUNTY, JOHN/JANE DOE(S) I-IV, KENNETH KOLICH, CHONDA ROSARIO, MARK SOJAK, HONEY SPIRITO ( Filing and Admin fee $ 400 receipt number 0312-6982674) with JURY DEMAND, filed by SAMY JECROIS.(seb)
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Att: 1 15 pgs Complaint Part 2,
Att: 2 Civil Cover Sheet