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Case 1:04-cv-00541-CCM

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Filed 10/11/2006

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IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS ____________________________________ ) STOCKTON EAST WATER DISTRICT, ) et al., ) ) Plaintiffs, ) No. 04-541 L ) v. ) Judge Christine Odell Cook Miller ) UNITED STATES, ) ) Defendant. ) ____________________________________) PLAINTIFFS' RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION IN LIMINE REGARDING DAMAGES EVIDENCE On September 29, 2006, Defendant filed a motion in limine to exclude from trial all testamentary and documentary evidence relating to damages, correctly pointing out that the trial set for October 23, 2006, is intended to determine liability only. Plaintiffs share Defendant's view that proof of Plaintiffs' damages is not necessary in order for the Court to determine liability for breach of contract in this case. Accordingly, Plaintiffs do not oppose Defendant's motion, and consent to entry of an order that the parties shall introduce no evidence of damages at this trial. Plaintiffs do, however, reserve the right to present the witnesses and exhibits identified in Defendant's motion to the extent that those witnesses and exhibits are relevant on other issues in this trial. Respectfully submitted,

/s Roger J. Marzulla Roger J. Marzulla Nancie G. Marzulla Marzulla & Marzulla 1350 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Suite 410 Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 822-6760 (202) 822-6774 (facsimile)

Case 1:04-cv-00541-CCM

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Dated: October 11, 2006 Of counsel: Jeanne M. Zolezzi Jennifer L. Spaletta Herum Crabtree Brown 2291 West March Lane Suite B100 Stockton, CA 95207 (209) 472-7700 (209) 472-7986 (facsimile)

Counsel for Plaintiffs

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