Case: Knapp v. City of Coeur D'Alene

2:14-cv-00441 | U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho

Filed Date: Oct. 17, 2014

Closed Date: 2016

Clearinghouse coding complete

Case Summary

On October 17, 2014, a Christian couple who are ordained ministers and run a wedding chapel in Idaho filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and state law against the City of Coeur d'Alene. The plaintiffs, represented by Alliance Defending Freedom, asked the court to prohibit the city from enforcing the anti-discrimination ordinance that prohibits the plaintiffs from refusing to marry same-sex couples. The plaintiffs also sought a declaratory judgment that this ordinance violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution and damages. Specifically, the plaintiffs claim that, because they are ordained ministers who believe that marriage is a union between a man and a woman, an ordinance that prohibits them from refusing to marry same-sex couples violates their religious freedom. Furthermore, because each day that the couple refuses to perform a single same-sex wedding ceremony counts as a new charge against them, they could be sentenced to thirty years in jail and $30,000 in fines for refusing to marry one couple for a month.

On three subsequent occasions, the parties stipulated to a brief stay of proceedings, and indicated to the court that a settlement of the action was a distinct possibility. The action did not settle and, on February 23, 2015, the defendant moved to dismiss the claim.

On March 16, 2015, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint. They allege a violation of (1) their First Amendment right to freedom of speech, including compelled speech, viewpoint discrimination, unconstitutional conditions, and unbridled discretion; (2) their First Amendment right to free exercise of religion; (3) their rights under the Idaho Free Exercise of Religion Protected Act (FERPA); (4) their Fourteenth Amendment right to equal protection; and (5) Fourteenth Amendment right to due process. Plaintiffs sought compensatory and nominal damages, temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction, a declaratory judgment, and attorneys’ fees.

On March 31, 2015, Judge Ronald E. Bush denied plaintiffs’ motion for temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction as moot, as the passage of time since the original filing, the multiple stays, and the amended complaint presented a different context than the one which prompted the motion originally. This meant that the defendant’s motion to dismiss was also denied as moot.

On March 25, 2016, the court filed a memorandum opinion and (1) found that the plaintiffs had standing to bring a claim for economic injuries for the single day of October 15, 2014 when they closed their business location; (2) granted the defendant’s motion to dismiss the first amended complaint as the plaintiffs did not have standing to bring a claim for economic injuries for other periods; and (3) that the plaintiffs did not have standing to bring a pre-enforcement challenge to the anti-discrimination ordinance. 172 F.Supp.3d 1118.

On April 12, 2016, the defendant served an offer of judgment on plaintiffs. On April 29, 2016, plaintiffs accepted the offer and notified the court accordingly. The court subsequently awarded plaintiffs $1000.01, plus reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs prior to the date of the offer of judgment. $1000.01 was paid to the plaintiffs on May 3, 2016, and filed as satisfaction of judgment on May 24, but there was no mention of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

Summary Authors

Katherine Reineck (2/1/2015)

Dawn Lui (12/4/2018)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/5176056/parties/knapp-v-city-of-coeur-dalene/

Judge(s)

Bush, Ronald E. (Idaho)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Gray, Rory Thomas (Georgia)

Attorney for Defendant

Brown, Landon Scott (Idaho)

Naylor, Jacob H. (Idaho)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Cortman, David A. (Georgia)

Judge(s)

Bush, Ronald E. (Idaho)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Gray, Rory Thomas (Georgia)

Robinson, Virginia McNulty (Idaho)

Scruggs, Jonathan A (Arizona)

Sharp, John Matthew (Georgia)

Attorney for Defendant

Brown, Landon Scott (Idaho)

Naylor, Jacob H. (Idaho)

Naylor, Kirtlan G (Idaho)

Other

Cortman, David A. (Georgia)

Tedesco, Jeremy D. (Arizona)

Theriot, Kevin H. (Kansas)

Attorney Contact Information via CourtListener

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

2:14-cv-00441	Docket [PACER] Knapp v. City of Coeur d'Alene	May 24, 2016	May 24, 2016 Docket
1 2:14-cv-00441	Complaint Knapp v. City of Coeur d'Alene	Oct. 17, 2014	Oct. 17, 2014 Complaint
29 2:14-cv-00441	First Amended Complaint Knapp v. City of Coeur d'Alene	March 16, 2015	March 16, 2015 Complaint
32 2:14-cv-00441	Order Knapp v. City of Coeur d'Alene	March 31, 2015	March 31, 2015 Order/Opinion
43 2:14-cv-00441	Memorandum Decision and Order Knapp v. City of Coeur d'Alene	March 25, 2016	March 25, 2016 Order/Opinion

show / hide documents

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/5176056/knapp-v-city-of-coeur-dalene/

Last updated March 30, 2026, 4:31 a.m.

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Oct. 17, 2014	COMPLAINT against City of Coeur d'Alene ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0976-1219793.), filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Summons to City Attorney, # 3 Summons Summons to Mayor, # 4 Exhibit 1 to Complaint, # 5 Exhibit 2 to Complaint, # 6 Exhibit 3 to Complaint, # 7 Exhibit 4 to Complaint, # 8 Exhibit 5 to Complaint, # 9 Exhibit 6 to Complaint, # 10 Exhibit 7 to Complaint, # 11 Exhibit 8 to Complaint)(Robinson, Virginia) Modified on 10/20/2014 - Exhibit 5 (1 CD), Exhibit 6 (1 CD), and Exhibit 7 (1 CD) received by the Clerk's Office and is on the shelf in the file room (st). 1 Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 2 Summons Summons to City Attorney View on PACER 3 Summons Summons to Mayor View on PACER 4 Exhibit 1 to Complaint View on PACER 5 Exhibit 2 to Complaint View on PACER 6 Exhibit 3 to Complaint View on PACER 7 Exhibit 4 to Complaint View on PACER 8 Exhibit 5 to Complaint View on PACER 9 Exhibit 6 to Complaint View on PACER 10 Exhibit 7 to Complaint View on PACER 11 Exhibit 8 to Complaint View on PACER	RECAP
2	Oct. 17, 2014	Corporate Disclosure Statement by Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, Evelyn Knapp. (Robinson, Virginia)	RECAP
3	Oct. 17, 2014	MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Virginia McNulty Robinson appearing for Plaintiffs Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, Evelyn Knapp. Responses due by 11/10/2014 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Robinson, Virginia) 1 Memorandum in Support View on PACER	RECAP
4	Oct. 17, 2014	MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE APPEARANCE by David A. Cortman. ( Filing fee $ 225 receipt number 0976-1219848.)Virginia McNulty Robinson appearing for Plaintiffs Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, Evelyn Knapp. Responses due by 11/10/2014 (Robinson, Virginia)	RECAP
5	Oct. 17, 2014	MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE APPEARANCE by Kevin H. Theriot. ( Filing fee $ 225 receipt number 0976-1219878.)Virginia McNulty Robinson appearing for Plaintiffs Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, Evelyn Knapp. Responses due by 11/10/2014 (Robinson, Virginia)	RECAP
6	Oct. 17, 2014	MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE APPEARANCE by Jeremy D. Tedesco. ( Filing fee $ 225 receipt number 0976-1219884.)Virginia McNulty Robinson appearing for Plaintiffs Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, Evelyn Knapp. Responses due by 11/10/2014 (Robinson, Virginia)	RECAP
7	Oct. 17, 2014	MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE APPEARANCE by Jonathan A. Scruggs. ( Filing fee $ 225 receipt number 0976-1219886.)Virginia McNulty Robinson appearing for Plaintiffs Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, Evelyn Knapp. Responses due by 11/10/2014 (Robinson, Virginia)	RECAP
8	Oct. 17, 2014	MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE APPEARANCE by Rory Thomas Gray. ( Filing fee $ 225 receipt number 0976-1219889.)Virginia McNulty Robinson appearing for Plaintiffs Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, Evelyn Knapp. Responses due by 11/10/2014 (Robinson, Virginia)	RECAP
9	Oct. 20, 2014	Summons Issued as to City of Coeur d'Alene. (Print attached Summons for service.) (Attachments: # 1 issued summons)(st) 1 issued summons View on PACER	RECAP
10	Oct. 20, 2014	DOCKET ENTRY ORDER approving 4 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of attorney David Andrew Cortman for Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, and Evelyn Knapp; approving 5 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of attorney Kevin H Theriot for Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, and Evelyn Knapp; approving 6 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of attorney Jeremy D Tedesco for Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, and Evelyn Knapp; approving 7 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of attorney Jonathan A Scruggs for Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, and Evelyn Knapp; approving 8 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of attorney Rory Thomas Gray for Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, and Evelyn Knapp. Per General Order 206, out-of-state counsel shall immediately register for ECF. (Notice sent to CM/ECF Registration Clerk) (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (st)	RECAP
11	Oct. 21, 2014	NOTICE of Appearance by Kirtlan G Naylor on behalf of City of Coeur d'Alene (Naylor, Kirtlan)	RECAP
12	Oct. 27, 2014	NOTICE of Assignment to Magistrate Judge and Requirement for Consent sent to counsel for City of Coeur d'Alene, Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, Evelyn Knapp re 11 Notice of Appearance. Consent/Objection to Magistrate due by 12/29/2014. (st)	RECAP
13	Oct. 28, 2014	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Hitching Post Weddings LLC. City of Coeur d'Alene served on 10/20/2014, answer due 11/10/2014. (Robinson, Virginia)	RECAP
14	Oct. 28, 2014	ERRATA re 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Hitching Post Weddings LLC. (Robinson, Virginia) Modified on 10/29/2014 to edit text per Corrective Entry (cjm).	RECAP
	Oct. 29, 2014	CORRECTIVE ENTRY - The entry docket number 14 Summons Returned Executed filed by Hitching Post Weddings LLC was filed incorrectly in this case as the wrong event was used. This document is a corrected version of the document filed at Docket 13 so the correct event is Errata. No action is needed by the filing party as the Clerk's Office will edit the entry. (cjm)
15	Nov. 10, 2014	Joint MOTION to Stay Pending Potential Settlement Kirtlan G Naylor appearing for Defendant City of Coeur d'Alene. Responses due by 12/4/2014 (Naylor, Kirtlan)	RECAP
16	Nov. 24, 2014	ORDER RE: JOINT PETITION FOR STAY OF PROCEEDINGS PENDING POTENTIAL SETTLEMENT 15 . IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the proceedings in this matter will be stayed for 60 days from the date of the parties' request; therefore, Defendant's response to Plaintiffs' Complaint is due on or before 1/9/2015.The parties are additionally reminded of the 10/27/2014 Notice of Assignment to Magistrate Judge and Requirement for Consent 12 . Signed by Judge Ronald E. Bush. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (st)	RECAP
17	Dec. 2, 2014	Docket entry only - CONSENT to Magistrate Judge filed. (st) (Entered: 12/03/2014)	RECAP
18	Dec. 3, 2014	ALL PARTIES HAVE CONSENTED TO PROCEED BEFORE A US MAGISTRATE JUDGE(st) (Entered: 12/04/2014)	RECAP
19	Jan. 6, 2015	Second MOTION to Stay Pending Potential Settlement Kirtlan G Naylor appearing for Defendant City of Coeur d'Alene. Responses due by 1/30/2015 (Naylor, Kirtlan)	RECAP
20	Jan. 7, 2015	DOCKET ENTRY ORDER GRANTING 19 Second Joint Petition for Stay of Proceedings. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the proceedings in this matter will be stayed for twenty-one (21) days; therefore, Defendant's response to Plaintiffs' Complaint is due on or before January 30, 2015. Signed by Judge Ronald E. Bush. (dg)	RECAP
21	Jan. 28, 2015	Third MOTION to Stay Pending Potential Settlement Kirtlan G Naylor appearing for Defendant City of Coeur d'Alene. Responses due by 2/23/2015 (Naylor, Kirtlan)	RECAP
22	Feb. 2, 2015	ORDER RE: THIRD JOINT PETITION FOR STAY OF PROCEEDINGS re 21 Third Joint Petition for Stay of Proceedings. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the proceedings in this matter will be stayed until 2/27/2015, at which time Defendants' response to Plaintiffs' Complaint will be due. This being the third stay, no additional stays will be granted. Signed by Judge Ronald E. Bush. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (st)	RECAP
23	Feb. 2, 2015	NOTICE of Hearing: Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 3/4/2015 02:00 PM (Mountain)in Telephonic Hearing - Boise Courtroom 7 before Judge Ronald E. Bush. (Attachments: # 1 Litigation Plan Materials due 3/2/15 at 5pm (Mtn.). * Instructions for preparation of conference are contained in this Notice with attachments.(lc) 1 Litigation Plan Materials View on PACER	RECAP
24	Feb. 23, 2015	MOTION to Dismiss Kirtlan G Naylor appearing for Defendant City of Coeur d'Alene. Responses due by 3/19/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Declaration of M. Gridley, # 3 Exhibit A to Declaration of M. Gridley, # 4 Exhibit B to Declaration of M. Gridley)(Naylor, Kirtlan) 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss View on PACER 2 Declaration of M. Gridley View on PACER 3 Exhibit A to Declaration of M. Gridley View on PACER 4 Exhibit B to Declaration of M. Gridley View on PACER	RECAP
25	March 2, 2015	SCHEDULING CONFERENCE FORM - LITIGATION PLAN by Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, Evelyn Knapp. (Robinson, Virginia)	RECAP
26	March 4, 2015	DOCKET TEXT AMENDED NOTICE of Hearing: The TSC set for today is VACATED and reset. Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 3/9/2015 11:30 AM( (*MOUNTAIN TIME) in Telephonic Hearing - Boise Courtroom 7 before Judge Ronald E. Bush. Ms.Robinson shall initiate the Conference Call to (208) 334-1495.(lc)	RECAP
27	March 9, 2015	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronald E. Bush: Scheduling Conference held on 3/9/2015. Case Management Order shall be entered setting forth deadlines. (Court Reporter/ESR lcase.) (lc)	RECAP
28	March 9, 2015	CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Amended Pleadings due by 4/17/2015. Factual Discovery due by 9/4/2015. Joinder of Parties due by 4/17/2015. Judicially Supervised Settlement Conference shall be held by 8/31/2015. Dispositive Motions due by 10/16/2015. Signed by Judge Ronald E. Bush. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (st)	RECAP
29	March 16, 2015	AMENDED COMPLAINT against City of Coeur d'Alene, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10)(Robinson, Virginia) Modified on 3/17/2015 - Exhibit 6 (1 DVD), Exhibit 7 (1 DVD), and Exhibit 8 (1 DVD) received by the Clerk's Office and is on the shelf in the file room (st). 1 Exhibit 1 View on PACER 2 Exhibit 2 View on PACER 3 Exhibit 3 View on PACER 4 Exhibit 4 View on PACER 5 Exhibit 5 View on PACER 6 Exhibit 6 View on PACER 7 Exhibit 7 View on PACER 8 Exhibit 8 View on PACER 9 Exhibit 9 View on PACER 10 Exhibit 10 View on PACER	RECAP
30	March 19, 2015	RESPONSE to Motion re 24 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, Evelyn Knapp. Replies due by 4/6/2015.(Robinson, Virginia)	RECAP
31	March 30, 2015	MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint Kirtlan G Naylor appearing for Defendant City of Coeur d'Alene. Responses due by 4/23/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Declaration of M. Gridley, # 3 Exhibit A to Declaration of M. Gridley, # 4 Exhibit B to Declaration of M. Gridley)(Naylor, Kirtlan) 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss View on PACER 2 Declaration of M. Gridley View on PACER 3 Exhibit A to Declaration of M. Gridley View on PACER 4 Exhibit B to Declaration of M. Gridley View on PACER	RECAP
32	March 31, 2015	ORDER RE: PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND/OR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS denying as moot 3 Motion for TRO and denying as moot 24 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Ronald E. Bush. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (st)	RECAP
33	April 23, 2015	RESPONSE to Motion re 31 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, Evelyn Knapp. Replies due by 5/11/2015.(Robinson, Virginia)	RECAP
34	May 11, 2015	REPLY to Response to Motion re 31 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by City of Coeur d'Alene.(Naylor, Kirtlan)	RECAP
35	June 2, 2015	DOCKET TEXT NOTICE of Hearing on Motion 31 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint : Motion Hearing set for 7/20/2015 01:15 PM (Pacific Time) in Coeur d Alene - District Courtroom before Judge Ronald E. Bush. (lc)	RECAP
	June 2, 2015	Notice of Hearing on Motion
36	June 16, 2015	DOCKET TEXT AMENDED NOTICE of Hearing on Motion 31 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint : This Hearing requires a TIME CHANGE ONLY to 11:15 am (Pacific) Motion Hearing set for 7/20/2015 11:15 AM in Coeur d Alene - District Courtroom before Judge Ronald E. Bush. (lc)	RECAP
	June 16, 2015	Notice of Hearing on Motion
37	July 7, 2015	MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE APPEARANCE by J. Matthew Sharp. ( Filing fee $ 225 receipt number 0976-1320357.)Virginia McNulty Robinson appearing for Plaintiffs Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, Evelyn Knapp. Responses due by 7/31/2015 (Robinson, Virginia)	RECAP
38	July 9, 2015	DOCKET ENTRY ORDER approving 37 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of attorney John Matthew Sharp for Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, and Evelyn Knapp. Per General Order 206, out-of-state counsel shall immediately register for ECF. (Notice sent to CM/ECF Registration Clerk) (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (st)	RECAP
	July 9, 2015	Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance
39	July 20, 2015	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronald E. Bush: Motion Hearing held on 7/20/2015 re 31 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by City of Coeur d'Alene. Argument heard by both parties. The matter is taken under advisement. (Court Reporter/ESR Lynette Parson.) (lp)	RECAP
40	July 27, 2015	Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery and to Suspend Deadlines for Fact Discovery, Settlement Conference, and Dispositive Motions Jeremy D Tedesco appearing for Plaintiffs Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, Evelyn Knapp. Responses due by 8/20/2015 (Tedesco, Jeremy)	RECAP
41	July 28, 2015	ORDER GRANTING JOINT PETITION AND STAYING DISCOVERY AND SUSPENDING DEADLINES FOR FACT DISCOVERY, SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE, AND DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS re 40 Joint MOTION. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: Discovery is stayed and the deadlines for completing fact discovery, holding a settlement conference, and filing dispositive motions are hereby suspended. Signed by Judge Ronald E. Bush. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (st)	RECAP
42	Dec. 1, 2015	NOTICE of Change of Address by Virginia McNulty Robinson (Robinson, Virginia)	RECAP
43	March 25, 2016	MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER RE: DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS FIRSTAMENDED COMPLAINT granting in part and denying in part 31 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Ronald E. Bush. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (cjs)	RECAP
44	April 4, 2016	STIPULATION re 41 Order, Terminate Motions, Terminate Deadlines,,,,,, by City of Coeur d'Alene. (Naylor, Kirtlan)	RECAP
45	April 5, 2016	ORDER EXTENDING DEADLINES re 44 Stipulation. (Discovery due by 8/30/2016. Mediation or Judicially Supervised Settlement Conference shall be held by 6/24/2016. Dispositive Motions due by 10/17/2016.). Signed by Judge Ronald E. Bush. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (st)	RECAP
46	April 29, 2016	JUDGMENT Offer Accepted (Notice of Acceptance) by Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, Evelyn Knapp . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Tedesco, Jeremy) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER	RECAP
47	May 3, 2016	JUDGMENT. This Court awards Plaintiff $1,000.01, plus reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred by Plaintiffs as to these Defendants prior to the date of the Offer of Judgment in an amount to be set by this Court. Signed by Judge Ronald E. Bush. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (st)	RECAP
48	May 12, 2016	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Plaintiffs' Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Nontaxable Costs Jeremy D Tedesco appearing for Plaintiffs Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, Evelyn Knapp. Responses due by 6/6/2016 (Tedesco, Jeremy)	RECAP
49	May 12, 2016	DOCKET ENTRY ORDER RE 48 MOTION for Extension of Time. Defendant shall file a response by 10:00 a.m. (Mountain) on May 16, 2016. The Court will attempt to resolve the at-issue Motion as soon as practicable thereafter. All deadlines remain in-effect unless otherwise ordered; as such, the parties shall plan accordingly. Signed by Judge Ronald E. Bush. (dg)	RECAP
	May 12, 2016	Order
50	May 13, 2016	WITHDRAWAL OF DOCUMENT re: 48 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Plaintiffs' Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Nontaxable Costs filed by Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Evelyn Knapp, Donald Knapp. (Tedesco, Jeremy)	RECAP
51	May 16, 2016	DOCKET ENTRY ORDER DENYING AS MOOT 48 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Ronald E. Bush.	RECAP
	May 16, 2016	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
52	May 24, 2016	SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT re 47 Judgment, by Hitching Post Weddings LLC, Donald Knapp, Evelyn Knapp. (Tedesco, Jeremy)	RECAP

show / hide docket entries

Case Details

State / Territory:

Idaho

Case Type(s):

Public Benefits/Government Services

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Same-Sex Marriage

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 17, 2014

Closing Date: 2016

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A Christian couple who operate a wedding chapel and wish to refuse to marry same-sex couples

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

City

City of Coeur d'Alene

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

State law

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Equal Protection

Freedom of speech/association

Free Exercise Clause

Other Dockets:

District of Idaho 2:14-cv-00441

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Confession of Judgment

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief request withdrawn/mooted

Amount Defendant Pays: $1000.01

Issues

General/Misc.:

Marriage

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Impact

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

LGBTQ+:

LGBTQ+

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Knapp v. City of Coeur D'Alene, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, http://www.dev.clearinghouse.net/case/14254/ (last updated 12/4/2018).