ICEE Co v. Brantley Default Judgment Order Deadline May 1 2026
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The US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana issued a memorandum order in ICEE Co et al v. Jeff Brantley (Civil Action No. 25-cv-008) on March 31, 2026. The court directed plaintiffs, who obtained entry of default, to file a Motion for Default Judgment by May 1, 2026. The motion must be supported by affidavits and documentation proving the validity of service, defendant's liability, and any damages sought. Plaintiffs were warned that failure to comply may result in dismissal for failure to prosecute.
“Plaintiffs are now directed to file, by May 1, 2026, a Motion for Default Judgment that is fully supported by affidavits, documentation or other evidence sufficient to prove the validity of service of process, the liability of the defendant, and the amount of any damages sought.”
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The court issued a memorandum order requiring plaintiffs ICEE Co et al to file a Motion for Default Judgment by May 1, 2026. The motion must include affidavits and documentation sufficient to establish validity of service of process, liability of defendant Jeff Brantley, and the amount of damages sought. The order references Crain v. E&M Operating (W.D. La. 2019) and Leedo Cabinetry v. James Sales & Distribution (5th Cir. 1998) for guidance on evidentiary hearing requirements. Plaintiffs who fail to meet the deadline risk dismissal of the civil action for failure to prosecute.
Parties involved in similar dormant litigation should ensure compliance with court-directed deadlines and maintain active case status to avoid dismissal. This order underscores the importance of timely prosecution following default judgment entry.
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March 31, 2026 Get Citation Alerts Download PDF Add Note
ICEE CO ET AL v. JEFF BRANTLEY
District Court, W.D. Louisiana
- Citations: None known
- Docket Number: 5:25-cv-00008
Precedential Status: Unknown Status
Trial Court Document
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA
SHREVEPORT DIVISION
ICEE CO ET AL CIVIL ACTION NO. 25-cv-008
VERSUS JUDGE VAN HOOK
JEFF BRANTLEY MAGISTRATE JUDGE HORNSBY
MEMORANDUM ORDER
Plaintiffs have obtained entry of default, but the case has sat dormant for several
months. Plaintiffs are now directed to file, by May 1, 2026, a Motion for Default Judgment
that is fully supported by affidavits, documentation or other evidence sufficient to prove
the validity of service of process, the liability of the defendant, and the amount of any
damages sought. If this case has been resolved, Plaintiffs should file a stipulation of or
motion for voluntary dismissal.
Many of the rules relevant to motions for default judgments can be found in Crain
v. E&M Operating, L.L.C., No. 18-CV-00548, 2019 WL 6770732 (W.D. La. 2019). The
motion must be supported by a memorandum that explains the legal basis for liability and
damages or other relief sought, and that states whether an evidentiary hearing is necessary
under the rules explained in Crain and Leedo Cabinetry v. James Sales & Distribution, Inc., 157 F.3d 410, 414 (Sth Cir. 1998). The motion must be accompanied by a proposed
judgment. If Plaintiffs fail to take the steps required by this order, this civil action may be
dismissed for failure to prosecute.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED in Shreveport, Louisiana, this 31st day of March,
2026.
Mark L. Hornsby
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