Fennell v. United States of America

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF RHODE ISLAND
ERNEST FENNELL,
Plaintiff,
v.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Defendant.
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No. 23-cv-128-JJM-AEM
TRIAL ORDER
This case is ready for a bench trial. 	On or before April 20, 2026, the parties
are to meet and confer and file a joint Notice that states the following:
1. 	How many total trial days (assume full days) will it take for the case to be
tried?
2. 	How many witnesses does each side intend to call with a list of the witnesses
for each side, and the approximate time for direct and cross for each witness?
3. 	Are there any outstanding issues that need to be resolved before this case can
be tried?
4. 	What efforts have been made to mediate this case? 	Would a referral to
mediation possibly resolve this case?
5. 	Are there any dates between now and the end of December 2026 when the
attorneys or witnesses are unavailable for trial?
All counsel and parties are notified that this case may be called for trial at any
time.
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IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/John J McConnell, Jr.
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John J. McConnell, Jr.
Chief United States District Judge
April 6, 2026
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