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Case 1:04-cv—01540-G|\/IS Document 76 Filed 05/08/2006 Page 1 of 1
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May 8, 2006
Via CM/ECF
The Hon. Gregory M. Sleet
United States District Court Judge
844 King Street
Lock Box 19
Wilmington, DE 19801
In re: Debbie Bailey v. Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc., et. al.
C. A. N0. 04-1540-GMS
Dear Judge Sleet:
Trial in this case is scheduled to commence on June 19, 2006. This week, I was notified
by the Delaware Supreme Court that en banc oral argument in the case of Butler v. Newark
Countgg Club, No. 387, 2005, in which I represent the appellee, has been scheduled for
Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at l2 Noon in Dover.
I will have to be present for argument in that matter and if it goes forward on that date, it
would render me unavailable for most of the trial day in Bailey.
I am writing to advise the Court and counsel of this problem and to seek some guidance
concerning it. I am not sure of the present state of Federal/State relations in matters of this
nature, but I could request a rescheduling of the oral argument on the grounds of the Bailey trial,
although my experience is that the Supreme Court is less amenable to rescheduling en banc
arguments than those before a three-justice panel.
Would it be appropriate to request a teleconference with your Honor to discuss this issue?
Respectiiilly, -
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METjr/lsc MASON E. TURNER, JR.
cc: Stephen B. Potter, Esq.
Leon Aussprung, Esq.