Daniel Mack Traynor
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“the United States' Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED.”
“At this stage, it is simply too late to certify a question of law this Court has already resolved. ... Accordingly, the United States' Motion for Certified Question is DENIED.”
“North Dakota's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment is GRANTED insofar as the undisputed evidence shows the Corps failed to follow its mandatory permitting procedures. ... In this regard, North Dakota's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment is DENIED.”
“Because the issues raised by the Parties can be decided on the record and the relevant caselaw, the Court concludes a hearing on the matter is unnecessary. Accordingly, North Dakota's Motion for Hearing is DENIED.”
“Royalty's Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED”
“Grayson Mill's Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED, in part, and DENIED, in part”
“MBI's Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED.”
“The State of North Dakota’s Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction is GRANTED. This case is, therefore, DISMISSED.”
“the Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss Claim One are GRANTED for the same reasons articulated in Case No. 1:18-cv-236, Doc. No. 290.”
“the Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss are GRANTED. The Amended Complaint is DISMISSED with prejudice.”
“Because this Order dismisses the Amended Complaint with prejudice, the City and County Defendants’ Motion to Strike is MOOT.”
“Baker’s Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 2255 (Doc. No. 178) is DENIED.”
“the Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED. The Complaint is DISMISSED with prejudice.”
“Hall’s motion to vacate, set aside, or correct a sentence pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255 (Doc. No. 96) is DENIED.”
“the Motions for Leave to File under Seal are DENIED. The Parties are directed to file each document publicly without restriction.”
“Lazalde’s Motion to Vacate under 28 U.S.C. Section 2255 is DENIED. The Motion to Vacate is, therefore, DISMISSED.”
“Royalty’s Motion for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs is GRANTED, in part, and DENIED, in part. The Clerk of Court is directed to amend the judgment to award Royalty attorneys’ fees in the amount of $82,063.20 and costs totaling $350.”
“the Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss Indictment is GRANTED, in part, and DENIED, in part. The Indictment is DISMISSED without prejudice.”
“the Court GRANTS the United States Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. No. 117) regarding Officer Webb’s use of taser being objectively reasonable, and that it was objectively reasonable for Officer Webb to use deadly force”
“Plaintiff’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Doc. No. 119) is DENIED”
“Plaintiffs request for a hearing regarding the summary judgment motions (Doc. No. 127) is hereby MOOT.”
Caseload & timing
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Durations span a 12-day alien-detainee habeas to a 535-day oil-and-gas lease case. Keyword sample; not a representative caseload. Several cases (Structural Preservation Systems; EEOC v. East 40; West v. Bullrock; AstraZeneca v. Wrigley) remain pending.
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