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William G. Baskerville, Shirley A. Baskerville, J.B. Foster, Lorraine L. Foster, Also Known as Lorraine Laveda Foster Roy E. Schwasinger William J. Logan Nancy L. Logan v. Federal Land Bank, a Corporation, Also Known as Farm Credit Services, Also Known as Farm Credit Bank of Wichita, Formerly Known as the Federal Land Bank of Wichita First Interstate Bank of Fort Collins, N.A. Ernest L. Wimmer, an Individual Hill, Hill, and Manges, P.C. William F. Dressel, an Individual Charles E. Matheson, an Individual Fischer, Brown, Huddleson & Gunn, P.C. Stephen J. Jouard, an Individual Saxton, Shively, Strommen and Holst J.A. Simplot Company, Doing Business as Simplot Soilbuilders

Citations: 25 F.3d 1055; 1994 U.S. App. LEXIS 22817; 1994 WL 232117Docket: 93-1450

Court: Court of Appeals for the First Circuit; June 1, 1994; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In this case, plaintiffs initiated a lawsuit against multiple banks, law firms, judges, and individuals following the seizure of their farms and personal properties to satisfy loans. They alleged fraud by government agencies associated with the Federal Land Bank and included requests for documents under the Freedom of Information Act. The district court dismissed the case, citing the lack of a properly stated claim, the absolute immunity of judges, and improper service of defendants. Plaintiffs failed to submit a timely amended complaint, leading to dismissal. On appeal, the Tenth Circuit Court reviewed the case and affirmed the district court's decision, noting the inadequacy of the plaintiffs' brief and rejecting their motions. Additionally, the court granted a motion by Judge Dressel to join the federal appellees' brief. The court highlighted that some appellants lacked standing to appeal as they were denied intervention in the district court. The judgment is not a binding precedent except under specific legal doctrines, and its citation is generally disapproved, with exceptions outlined in a prior General Order.

Legal Issues Addressed

Absolute Judicial Immunity

Application: The judges involved in the case were dismissed from the lawsuit due to their protection under absolute judicial immunity.

Reasoning: The district court dismissed the case on several grounds: ... (2) the judges involved were protected by absolute immunity, ...

Freedom of Information Act Requests

Application: The plaintiffs included requests for documents under the Freedom of Information Act, which were part of their broader claims.

Reasoning: Their complaint included requests for documents under the Freedom of Information Act ...

Proper Service of Process

Application: The case was dismissed because the plaintiffs failed to properly serve the defendants.

Reasoning: The district court dismissed the case on several grounds: ... (3) the defendants were not served properly.

Standards for Appellate Briefs

Application: The appellate court found the plaintiffs' brief insufficient as it failed to raise substantial legal issues, and the court declined to construct arguments on their behalf.

Reasoning: On appeal, the plaintiffs submitted a poorly organized brief that failed to raise substantial issues. The Tenth Circuit Court determined that it was not required to construct an argument for the plaintiffs.

Standing to Appeal

Application: Certain individuals listed as appellants were found to lack standing to appeal because they were denied intervention at the district court level.

Reasoning: Additionally, it was noted that some individuals listed as appellants lacked standing to appeal as they were denied intervention in the district court.