Export Development Canada v. Marquis Solar Frame Works, Inc. et al

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN
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EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CANADA,
TEMPORARY RESTRAINING
Plaintiff, ORDER
v. 25-cv-751-wmc
MARQUIS SOLAR FRAME WORKS, INC.,
and MARQUIS STAR HOLDING, INC.,
Defendants.
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Based upon the evidence supporting plaintiff’s motion for a temporary restraining
order (dkt. #39), including defendant Marquis Star Holding, Inc.’s absence from this state
under Wis. Stat. § 811.03(1)(a) and the suspicious timing of recent offers to sell real estate
assets held by it in this state, arguments by counsel at yesterday’s hearing, and good cause
having been found for equitable relief pending the possible issuance of a preliminary
injunction,
IT IS ORDERED that defendants Marquis Solar Frame Works, Inc. and Marquis
Star Holding, Inc. (the “Defendants”) are temporarily restrained from causing or
participating in the disposition or dilution of any ownership, possessory, security, or equity
interest they hold, directly or indirectly, in the real property at: (1) 205 Industrial Circle,
Stoughton, WI 53589; and (2) 1600 Williams Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589, absent
immediate escrowing of all net proceeds after payment to any lenders or lienors holding
mortgages or security interests in that real property provided those persons are not (and
never have been) directly or indirectly employed, owned, or controlled, in whole or in part,
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by the defendants or any of their current or former officers, employees, or direct or indirect
owners.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defendants may consummate a transaction
that would otherwise be prohibited by this TRO provided: (1) they believe in good faith it
is for fair market value; (2) it is with a person or entity with whom they have no direct or
indirect (past or present) personal, familial, financial, employment, or business
relationship; (3) at least seven days in advance of the closing the sales documents are shared
with plaintiff’s counsel; and (4) the proceeds are held in escrow net of closing expenses
payable to persons or entities who are not (and never have been) directly or indirectly
employed, owned, or controlled, in whole or in part, by the defendants or any of their
current or former officers, employees, or direct or indirect owners.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any opposition to the plaintiff’s motion for a
preliminary injunction shall be filed with the court on or before January 9, 2026, and any
reply shall be filed on or before January 16, 2026, with a hearing to be held on that motion
in this courthouse at 9:30 am, January 21, 2026, if necessary.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(c), plaintiff shall
not be required to post a bond at this time and may enter this order as a lien on either
property.
Entered this 12th day of December, 2025.
BY THE COURT:
/s/
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WILLIAM M. CONLEY
District Judge
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