Judge Davis Grants Motion to Serve Third Party Subpoena Before Rule 26(f) Conference

Haya Real Estate, LLC secured permission from Magistrate Judge Ivan D. Davis to serve a third-party subpoena ahead of the mandatory Rule 26(f) conference. The ruling came during a motion hearing on February 13, 2026, where counsel for the plaintiff appeared and argued the motion.

The court granted the motion, signaling the judge’s willingness to allow early discovery steps in this case. The official order confirming the ruling is expected to follow.

The motion to serve a subpoena before the Rule 26(f) conference is notable because it bypasses the usual discovery scheduling process. Rule 26(f) requires parties to meet and plan discovery, but the court’s approval here permits Haya Real Estate to seek information from a third party immediately. This suggests the plaintiff sees urgency or strategic value in obtaining that evidence early.

Details about the underlying dispute, the parties involved beyond Haya Real Estate, or the jurisdiction remain undisclosed. The docket number and court are not publicly available, limiting insight into the broader context of the litigation. The case remains active, with no further filings or hearings reported since the February motion hearing.

The judge’s decision to grant early subpoena service may shape the pace and scope of discovery. It also raises questions about the nature of the evidence sought and its potential impact on the case’s trajectory. Without additional filings or orders, the case’s substantive issues and claims remain unclear.

The next significant development will likely be the issuance of the formal order reflecting the court’s ruling. That order will clarify the scope and limits of the subpoena. Subsequent motions or responses from the subpoenaed third party could also influence discovery and case management going forward.