319 Judges Order Re Suspend Discovery

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In the United States Court of Federal Claims No. 13-465 C (Filed: March 19, 2014) ************************************* FAIRHOLME FUNDS, INC., et al., * * Plaintiffs, * * v. * * THE UNITED STATES, * * Defendant. * ************************************* ORDER On February 26, 2014, this court issued an order suspending the briefing schedule regarding defendant’s motion to dismiss, pending fact discovery regarding whether this court possesses jurisdiction. On March 17, 2014, defendant filed a motion to lift this stay, or in the alternative, a motion for reconsideration of the court’s stay. In order to promote the efficient administration of justice and to prevent inconsistent rulings, the court DENIES defendant’s request. Further, the court amends its February 26, 2014 order to reflect that the parties’ joint status report proposing a discovery schedule regarding jurisdiction is due no later than Friday, March 21, 2014. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/ Margaret M. Sweeney JUDGE MARGARET M. SWEENEY Case 1:13-cv-00465-MMS Document 34 Filed 03/19/14 Page 1 of 1

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In the United States Court of Federal Claims

No. 13-465 C (Filed: March 19, 2014)

************************************* FAIRHOLME FUNDS, INC., et al., * * Plaintiffs, * * v. *

* THE UNITED STATES, * * Defendant. * *************************************

ORDER

On February 26, 2014, this court issued an order suspending the briefing schedule

regarding defendant’s motion to dismiss, pending fact discovery regarding whether this court possesses jurisdiction. On March 17, 2014, defendant filed a motion to lift this stay, or in the alternative, a motion for reconsideration of the court’s stay. In order to promote the efficient administration of justice and to prevent inconsistent rulings, the court DENIES defendant’s request.

Further, the court amends its February 26, 2014 order to reflect that the parties’ joint

status report proposing a discovery schedule regarding jurisdiction is due no later than Friday, March 21, 2014.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

s/ Margaret M. Sweeney JUDGE MARGARET M. SWEENEY

Case 1:13-cv-00465-MMS Document 34 Filed 03/19/14 Page 1 of 1