Letter from Smiley to three judge panel RE: Pretrial Order
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October 27, 1999
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State of North Carolina
MICHAEL F. EASLEY Department of Justice
ATTORNEY GENERAL P. O. BOX 629 REPLY TO: Tiare B. Smiley
BALEIGH Special Litigation
27602-0629 (919) 716-6900
FAX: (919) 716-6763
October 27, 1999
The Honorable Lacy H. Thornburg
United States Circuit Judge Designee, Fourth Circuit
241 U.S. Courthouse
100 Otis Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
The Honorable Terrence W. Boyle
Chief District Court Judge
306 East Main Street, Federal Building
Post Office Drawer 306
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27907
The Honorable Richard L. Voorhees
United States District Court Judge
195 Charles R. Jonas Federal Bldg.
401 W. Trade Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Re: Cromartie Pretrial Order
Dear Sirs:
Counsel for the parties previously corresponded with the Court offering a proposal for the
content and timing of a final pretrial order in this case. In light of the recent order continuing the trial
from November 1, 1999, to a time still to be determined, counsel have again conferred and agree that
the additional time can be put to good use because it will allow the parties more time to work on the
content of the pretrial order.
Counsel will continue to take steps to facilitate the pretrial process and hope to confer next
week to propose a new time frame for completing the final pretrial order under the less narrow time
The Honorable Lacy H. Thornburg
The Honorable Terrence W. Boyle
The Honorable Richard L. Voorhees
October 27, 1999
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constraints which now exist. Once a trial date is established, it will be possible to finalize a pretrial
order that the parties hope will be acceptable to the Court. Any guidance which you can offer in
preparing for the trial of this matter will be appreciated.
Sincerely
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Tiare B. Smiley
Special Deputy Attorney General
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