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‘CIRCUIT CLERK GREG WALLIS
FILED FOR RECORD BY
RSCOTTPOLSTONO..
DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 2020
TIME: 14:42:05
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF INDEPENDENCE COUNTY, ARKANSAS
DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION
LUNDEN ALEXIS ROBERTS: PLAINTIFF
v. CAUSE NO. 32DR-19-187-2
ROBERT HUNTER BIDEN DEFENDANT
|ON TO AND MOTION FOR PROT) ORDER
in ("Defendant" herein), by and through his attomey of
record, Brent M Langdon of LANGDON®*DAVIS, L.L-P., and seeks protection fom the Notice
of Deposition issued to Defendant, and would show the following:
1. This case is not set for trial until May 13, 2020,
2. On February 24, 2020, Notice of Deposition of Defendant was emailed to
‘undersigned counsel setting the deposition for March 5, 2020, See Exhibit "4",
3. OnFebruary 17, 2020, Defendant supplemented his discovery.
4, OnFebruary 17, 2020 at 9:18 pm counsel for Plaintiff sent an email stating, “I want
to take your client's deposition on either March 3rd or March Sth at 9:00 aim. in Little Rock. Let
‘me know which day works best for your client. If your client hasn't picked a day by tomorrow at
5:00 p.m,, I will pick the day.” The undersigned replied immediately that he was unavailable due
to a mediation March 3 and temporary orders hearing March Sth. See Exhibit "B",
5. On February 18, 2020 per PlaintifP's “deadline” prior to 5:00'pm the undersigned
provided notice to Plaintiff's counsel that Defendant “can be available April 1, 2020 which would
be after all the written discovery would be either received, hearing (if necessary), and time to
deliver what may be ordered. My client cannot be available prior to that date.” See Exhibit "2".02-25~’ 20 13:33. FROM- Langdon Davis law 903-223-5227 T-264 0004/0010 F-809
6. No further discussions were had prior to receiving the attached Notice of
Deposition on February 24, 2020 for a deposition to occur within ten (10) days of the notice.
7. Having no response to this attempt to confer in good faith, this request was
diligently filed.
8. The undersigned remains set for hearing on March 5, 2020 in Cass County, Texas
and is not otherwise available.
9. A deposition taken without leave of court pursuant to a notice under Rule 30(6)(2)
shall not be used against a party who demonstrates that, when served with the notice, it was unable
through the exercise of diligence to obtain counsel to represent it at the taking of the deposition;
nor shall a-deposition be used against a party who, having received less than 11 days notice of a
deposition, has promptly upon receiving such notice filed a motion for a protective order under
Rule 26(c)(2) requesting that the deposition not be held or be held at a different time or place and
such motion is pending at the time the deposition is held. See Ark R. Civ. P, 32(a)(3). fi
10, In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by the Rules of Civil
Procedure, the day of the service of the notice is not included but the last day is; however if the
period of time is less than fourteen (14) days, intermediate Saturdays and Sundays are not included,
See Ark. R. Civ. P. 6. The Notice of Deposition was received on February 24, 2020 for the
deposition to occur on March $, 2020, which would be the eighth (8%) day per Rule 6.
11. _ The reasonableness of the Notice of Deposition for Defendant to appear in Little
Rock, Arkansas is unduly burdensome and oppressive thereby entitling Defendant to a protective
order pursuant to Ark. R. Civ. P 26(¢).
12, Additionally, the unnecessary fling ofthe Notice of Deposition only ignites media
attention and awareness of the deposition which indicates the intent of the Notice of Deposition is
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forthe purpose to unreasonably “annoy, embarrass, or oppress” Defendant and entitling Defendant
to a protective order pursuant to Ark. R. Civ. P 26(¢).
FOR THESE REASONS, Defendant, Robert Hunter Biden, seeks a protective order of the
Court of and from the Notice of Deposition, for his fees expended in having to file this motion,
and for such other and further relief to which he may be entitled.
Respectfully submitted,
LANGDON*DAVIS, LLP.
5902 Summerfield, Suite A
Texatkana, TX 75505-5547
Tel: (903) 223-3246
Fax: (903) 223-5227,
By:
Brent M.
AR State Bar No. 90042
E-mail: blangdon@)datty.com
Attorney for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Tarif tat rs copy ofthe sbove was served on each izey of record or psty on the
25" day of February 2020, as follows:
Clinton W. Lancaster Via Electronic Mail clint@thelancasterlawfirm.com
Jennifer M. Lancaster Via Electronic Mail jennifer@thelancasterlavefirm.com
LANCASTER & LANCASTER
LAW FIRM, PLLC
P.O. Box 1295
Benton, Arkansas 72018
Brent M. Langdon
Attorney for Defendant
‘Rober widen ~Tndepandenen Conny, AR Na S2DR-191073
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413 N Marat Street ‘Tet (501)776-2224
FLEE ction 'W. Lancaster P.O. Boe 1295 ‘Fas: (501) 778-6186,
Jennifer M. Lancaster Benton, Arkansas 72015 ww TheLancasterLawFirm.com.
Rebruary 24,2020
Greg Wallis, CIRCUIT CLERK
County Conithouse
192. Main Street
Batesville, AR 72501
BY FIRST CLASS MAIL AND FACSIMILE
RE: LUNDEN ROBERTS v, HUNTER BIDEN (02578).
IND. CO. CIR. CT, CASE NO.: 32DR-19-187
SECOND NOTICE OF DEPOSITION
Dear Mr. Clerk:
Please file the enclosed document(s), This document does not need to be sealed. ‘Ido not need a return copy as
I will download one from court connect.
Thank you.
inton caster
Partner, Attorney at Lew
Enos,
co: Brent Langdon (email)
EXHIBIT
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“INTHE CIRCUIT couRT OF INDEPENDENCE COUNTY, ARKANSAS
LUNDEN ALEXIS ROBERTS PLAINTIFF
ial Case No: 32DR-19-187
ROBERT HUNTER BIDEN + DEFENDANT ] 1ST DIV.
NOTICE OF DEP ION
‘NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the Ark. R, Civ. P. 80, plaintiff's
attorney will take the-deposition of the defendant, Robert Hunter Biden, upon oral
examination, in the above referencod matter before a notary public or any other duly
authorized officer on
continuing until complete.
: ‘The deposition will bs taken at BUSHMAN COURT REPORTING, located at
recording method is intended to be both stenographic and by audiovisual means.
‘That the defendant is requested to bring all exhibits he might introduce at any
hearing or trial to the deposition.
Respectfully Submitted,
Benton, Arkansas 72018
P: (601) 776-2224
QeSINAL, F: (601) 778-6186
UereaWeH * E: jonnifer@tholancasterlawfirm.com
E: clint@thelancasterlawfirm.com
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Clinton W. Lancaster, 2011179
‘CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that a copy of the foregoing has been delivered by the below method
to tho following person or persons:
(_] Firet Class Mail. [_] Facsinsilo Yams (Jaocnor [“] Hand Delivery
Brent Langdon
blangdon@ldatty.com
on thie. pay of FEBRUARY, 2020.
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Brent Langdon
From: Brent Langdon
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 4:48 PM
To: Jennifer Lancaster
ce: Clinton W. Lancaster
Subject: RE: Depositions
My client can be available April 1, 2020. That is after the all the written discovery would be either received, hearing (if
Necessary), and time to deliver what may be ordered. My client cannot be aveilable prior to that date.
Bonn rier. LANGDON DAVIS
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From: Jennifer Lancaster
‘Sent: Monday, February 17, 2020 9:21 PM
To: Brent Langdon
Ce: Clinton W. Lancaster
‘Subject: Re: Depositions
‘That dete doesn’t work for either of us now.
Jennifer M. Lancaster,
Partner, Attorney at Law
LANCASTER & LANCASTER
LAW FIRM, PLLC
jenni
Tel: (501) 776-2224 EXHIBIT
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attorney-client communications. Ifit appears that this communication was addressed or sent to you in
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‘On Mon, Feb 17, 2020 at 9:17 PM Brent Langdon wrote:
Clint was saying March 12th. I have mediation March 3 and temp orders hearing March Sth.
Reply from Brent's Iphone. Excuse the typos. If you were not the intended respondent to this e-mail, notify and delete.
Thank you
From: Jennifer Lancaster
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2020 8:58:02 PM
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