Supreme Court

Case: 01-0430    
01-0430
05/21/2001
Second Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
KING RANCH, INC., ET AL. 
WILLIAM WARREN CHAPMAN, III, ET AL. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
10/19/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/18/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/17/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/16/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/15/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/14/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/13/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/12/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/11/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/10/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/09/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/08/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/07/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/06/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
03/01/2004Writ of Certiorari filed  writ of certiorari filed in Supreme Court of the U.S. on Feb. 19, 2004
09/29/2003Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed On behalf of Respondents' William Warren Chapman III, et al.  Record remains in the clerk's office
08/20/2003Post submission brief filedRespondent Respondent, William Warren Chapman, III post submission brief
04/01/2003Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Oral Argument Exhibits on behalf of William Warren Chapman, III
12/06/2002Reply BriefPetitioner Petitioner, King Ranch, Inc. ET Al. reply brief on the merits.Sequence #: 01
12/06/2002Reply BriefPetitioner Petitioner, Exxon Corporation reply brief on the meritsSequence #: 02
11/21/2002Brief on the MeritsRespondent on behalf of William Warren Chapman, III, ET AL.
09/12/2002Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of The John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation, by Darrell Barger, 800 N. Shoreline Blvd., St.200, Corpus Christi, Tx 78401 (361)866-8009
08/20/2002Brief on the MeritsPetitioner King Ranch's  brief on the meritsSequence #: 01
06/28/2002Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Exxon Corporation's Brief on the meritsSequence #: 02
05/24/2002Reply to ResponsePetitioner Exxon Corporation's reply to responseSequence #: 02
05/24/2002Reply to ResponsePetitioner King Ranch Inc.'s reply to respondent's response to petition for review (extra copy in control folder)Sequence #: 01
05/13/2002Response to PetitionRespondent response to pets. for review on behalf of William Warren Chapman, III, et al original signature copy to be sent, original filed 5-15-02
01/10/2002Petition Reinstated  Sequence #: 02
01/10/2002Petition Reinstated  Sequence #: 01
09/11/2001Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Adami, McNeill Paisley & Appell P.O. Bx 331 Alice, TX 78333 (361)668-8101 The John G. Kenedy, Jr. Charitable Trust, Attorney J.G. Adami
09/07/2001Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner exhibits to petitioners' opposition to respondents' emergency motion for relie fSequence #: 01
09/07/2001Reply BriefPetitioner petitioner's opposition to respondents' emergency motion for reliefSequence #: 01
08/28/2001Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of Texas for Lawsuit Reform P.M. Schenkkan, P.O. Box 98, Austin, Tx 78767, 480-5600
08/14/2001Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix (12)Sequence #: 01
08/14/2001Petition for ReviewPetitioner On behalf of The King Ranch, Inc., et al.Sequence #: 01
08/13/2001Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix (12)Sequence #: 02
08/13/2001Petition for ReviewPetitioner On behalf of Exxon CorporationSequence #: 02
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/27/2001Documents filed; see remarks  Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law from Hon. Nanette Hasette, 28th Dist Court, Nueces County.
12/27/2001Letter Received  copy of letter sent to Nueces Co Dist Clerk requesting additional findings of fact and recharacterization of findings as conslusions.
12/23/2002Notice from Counsel of a change in address  on behalf of John B. Thomas and Laura B. Rowe, attorneys for King RanchSequence #: 01
12/06/2002Reply Brief  Petitioner, King Ranch, Inc. ET Al. reply brief on the merits.Sequence #: 01
12/06/2002Reply Brief  Petitioner, Exxon Corporation reply brief on the meritsSequence #: 02
12/02/2003Case Stored  G02/26-A-3&4  (9 folders)
12/01/2003Mandate issued  Mandate and cost bill issued.
11/26/2002Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Resp/s m/e/t to file brief granted until 11-21-02. Pet/s reply brief due 12-06-02.  br's due n/l/t 5:00 pm.  Mlbx rule d/n/a.
11/21/2003Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting. William Chapman petitioner #2
11/21/2002Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  respondents' 3rd m/e/t to file brief on the merits
11/21/2002Brief on the Merits  on behalf of William Warren Chapman, III, ET AL.
11/05/2002Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Resp/s m/e/t to file resp. to Exxon and King Ranch's brief was granted until 11/19/02. Pet/s reply brief due 12/4/02. Br/s due n/l/t 5:00 pm. Mlbx rule dna
11/04/2002Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  William Warren Chapman, III, et al's m/e/t to file response brief to Exxon Corp and King Ranch, et al's brief on the merits
10/19/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/18/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/17/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/16/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/15/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/14/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/13/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/12/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/11/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/10/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/09/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/08/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/07/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/06/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/01/2002Notice from Counsel of a change in address  change of address of atty. Rick Foster
09/29/2003Case forwarded to Court  RECORD REMAINS IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE
09/29/2003Motion for Rehearing  On behalf of Respondents' William Warren Chapman III, et al.  Record remains in the clerk's office
09/24/2002Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Resp/s resp. br due 10-19-02. Pet/s reply brief due 11-4-02. Response brief to Exxon Corp. & King Ranch's brief both due 10-19-02 n/l/t 5:00 pm. Mlbx r/d/n/a
09/20/2001Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted motion to remand for attorney disqualification proceedings and for discovery is granted.
09/20/2001Motion to Abate disposedFiling granted The motion to abate is granted; the case is removed from the Court's active docket until 12/20/01.
09/20/2001Order of the Court Issued  2 petitions.  Abatement order issued.  The Court abates the petitions while attorney disqualification proceeding are pending in TC.
09/20/2001Petition for Review disposedMatter in Supreme Court of Texas Abated the Court abates the petition for review while attorney disqualification proceedings are pending in the trial court.Sequence #: 01
09/20/2001Petition for Review disposedMatter in Supreme Court of Texas Abated The petition for review is abated while attorney disqualification proceedings are pending in the trial court.Sequence #: 02
09/19/2002Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Respondent, William Warren Chapman III, et al 2nd M/E/T to file response to multiple petitioners brief on the merits
09/16/2003Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted William Warren Chapman, III's m/e/t to file mo/re was granted until 09-26-03.
09/12/2003Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  William Warren Chapman, III, ET AL's m/e/t to file mo/re
09/12/2002Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of The John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation, by Darrell Barger, 800 N. Shoreline Blvd., St.200, Corpus Christi, Tx 78401 (361)866-8009
09/11/2001Amicus Curiae Brief received  Adami, McNeill Paisley & Appell P.O. Bx 331 Alice, TX 78333 (361)668-8101 The John G. Kenedy, Jr. Charitable Trust, Attorney J.G. Adami
09/08/2003Description of document returned to Supreme Court  Ltr. to Mr. J.A.(Tony) Canales - remailed to correct address
09/07/2001Exhibits in case/cause filed  exhibits to petitioners' opposition to respondents' emergency motion for relie fSequence #: 01
09/07/2001Reply Brief  petitioner's opposition to respondents' emergency motion for reliefSequence #: 01
09/04/2001Miscellaneous Motion  Respondents' motion to remand for attorney disqualification proceedings & for discovery
09/04/2001Motion to Abate filed  Respondents motion to abate to petition
09/04/2001Motion to Strike filed  Respondents' motion to strike petition for review & to restrict access to work
09/04/2001Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Petitioners requested to respond to the motion to remand, motion to strike and restrict access, and motion to abate; due 9/10/01
08/28/2003Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered CONVERSION EVENT: auto-inserted to match archive disposition info.
08/28/2003Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record  judgment issued
08/28/2003Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered The Ct. reverses the COA's judgment & renders judgment. Opin by Justice Jeffer son, Justice Enoch and Justice O'Neill n/s
08/28/2001Amicus Curiae Brief received  on behalf of Texas for Lawsuit Reform P.M. Schenkkan, P.O. Box 98, Austin, Tx 78767, 480-5600
08/20/2003Post submission brief filed  Respondent, William Warren Chapman, III post submission brief
08/20/2002Brief on the Merits  King Ranch's  brief on the meritsSequence #: 01
08/14/2001Appendix Filed  appendix (12)Sequence #: 01
08/14/2001Petition for Review  On behalf of The King Ranch, Inc., et al.Sequence #: 01
08/13/2001Appendix Filed  appendix (12)Sequence #: 02
08/13/2001Petition for Review  On behalf of Exxon CorporationSequence #: 02
07/24/2002Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Respondents' response brief to Exxon Corp.'s brief was granted until 9-9-02. Exxon Corp.'s reply brief due 9-24-02. Briefs due n/l/t 5:00 pm. Mlbx r/d/n/a.
07/23/2002Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  RESP, WILLIAM WARREN CHAPMAN, ET AL, M/E/T TO FILE BRIEF TO EXXON'S BRIEF ON T THE MERITS
07/16/2002Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted King Ranch, Inc., et al, except Exxon Corp.'s brief due 8-20-02, resp/s br due 9-9-02, pet/s reply br due 9-24-02. Brs due n/l/t 5:00 pm. Mlbx rule d/n/a.
07/15/2002Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  King Ranch, Inc., 2nd m/e/t to file brief on the merits no extra copy of motion, stmpd env attached to motion in control folder
06/28/2002Brief on the Merits  Exxon Corporation's Brief on the meritsSequence #: 02
06/27/2002Record Received (See Remarks)  see inventory in remarks section
06/19/2001Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted CONVERSION EVENT: auto-inserted to match archive disposition info.
06/19/2001Petition due  On August 10, 2001
06/19/2001Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Second agreed motion for extension of time for filing petitions for review. Pet due Aug. 10, 2001.Sequence #: 01
06/18/2002Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted All pet/s except Exxon Corp.'s brief on the merits due 7-31-02. Resp/s br. due 8-20-02, Pet/s reply br due 9-4-02. Brs due n/l/t 5:00 pm. Mlbx rule d/n/a.
06/18/2001Description of document returned to Supreme Court  to Mr. Komkov.  Re-mailed to adjusted address.
06/17/2002Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  King Ranch, Inc., et al's m/e/t to file brief on the merits
06/14/2001Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  King Ranch, et al. 2nd m/e/t to file petition for reviewSequence #: 01
05/31/2002Brief on the Merits Ordered  Pet's brief on the merits is due 07-01-02, resp br is due 07-22-02, pet's repl y is due 08-06-02, all br's due n/l/t 5:00 pm., mlbx rule d/n/a
05/31/2002Record Requested in Case  Spoke and faxed the 13th CA - spoke to Patty
05/30/2002Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Respondents motion requesting the Court to take judicial notice of its file in  this case & case #01-1230 was granted
05/25/2001Supplement to Motion filed  Petitioner neglected to attach to the 53.7 motion, the postcard notice overrul ing mo/re in COASequence #: 01
05/24/2002Reply to Response  King Ranch Inc.'s reply to respondent's response to petition for review (extra copy in control folder)Sequence #: 01
05/24/2002Reply to Response  Exxon Corporation's reply to responseSequence #: 02
05/22/2001Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Petitioners' m/e/t to file petition for review was granted until 07-11-01; pet ition is due 07-11-01Sequence #: 01
05/22/2001Petition due  Petition is due 07-11-01
05/21/2001Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  on behalf of King Ranch, Inc., et al.Sequence #: 01
05/13/2002Miscellaneous Motion  Request to take judicial notice on behalf of William Warren Chapman, et al
05/13/2002Response to Petition  response to pets. for review on behalf of William Warren Chapman, III, et al original signature copy to be sent, original filed 5-15-02
04/16/2002Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Respondents' M/E/T to file response to petition was granted. Response is due n/l/t 5 pm, 5/13/02, m/bx rule d/n/a.
04/15/2002Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  rspd, William Warren Chapman, III's m/e/t to file response
04/07/2003Description of document returned to Supreme Court  Ltr. to Mr. J.A.(Tony) Canales - resent to correct box number
04/02/2003Created for Data Conversion -- an event inserted to correspond to the submitted date of a process  CONVERSION EVENT: auto-inserted to match archive submitted date.
04/02/2003Created for Data Conversion -- an event inserted to correspond to the submitted date of a process  CONVERSION EVENT: auto-inserted to match archive submitted date.
04/02/2003Oral argument   Argued for petitioners by Mike A. Hatchell; argued for respondents by Craig S. Smith.
04/01/2003Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits on behalf of William Warren Chapman, III
03/31/2003Call received  from J. Scott Carothers said he will not argue this cause, and Mike Hatchell will argue the entire 20 minutes on behalf of petiitoners.
03/28/2003M/L/F Misc Mo DispFiling granted The motion for leave to present exhibits by powerpoint during oral argument is granted
03/20/2003Motion for leave to file miscellaneous motion  Respondent's m/f/l to present exhibits by powerpoint during oral argument
03/13/2002Response to petition, motion, etc. due  Response due by 5:00 p.m., April 12, 2002.
03/13/2002Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Response is due by 5:00 p.m., April 12, 2002; no filing fee.
03/01/2004Writ of Certiorari filed  writ of certiorari filed in Supreme Court of the U.S. on Feb. 19, 2004
02/20/2003Phone call from Clerk's Office  left messages for Mike Hatchell and J. Scott Carothers to inform them they will have to share the 20 minute argument on behalf of petitioners.
02/12/2002Case forwarded to Court 
01/30/2003Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Respondent, William Warren Chapman, III, ebrief for his response brief EBRIEF 01043005
01/28/2003Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Petitioner, Exxon Corporation's, ebrief for their brief on the merits EBRIEF 01043003Sequence #: 02
01/28/2003Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Petitioner, Exxon Corporation, ebrief for their reply brief EBRIEF 01043004Sequence #: 02
01/27/2003Electronic copies of brief posted to website  King Ranch's ebrief for thier brief on the merits EBREIF 01043001Sequence #: 01
01/27/2003Electronic copies of brief posted to website  King Ranch's ebrief for their reply to the brief on the merits EBRIEF 01043002Sequence #: 01
01/16/2003Petition for Review disposedFiling granted CONVERSION EVENT: auto-inserted to match archive disposition info.
01/16/2003Petition for Review disposedFiling granted CONVERSION EVENT: auto-inserted to match archive disposition info.
01/16/2003Created for Data Conversion -- an event inserted to correspond to the submission date of a process  CONVERSION EVENT: auto-inserted to match archive submission info.
01/16/2003Created for Data Conversion -- an event inserted to correspond to the submission date of a process  CONVERSION EVENT: auto-inserted to match archive submission info.
01/16/2003Petition for Review disposedFiling granted CONVERSION EVENT: auto-inserted to match archive begin date.
01/16/2003Amount of time allotted for oral argument.  20 minutes per side.
01/16/2003Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Petition on behalf of Exxon Corporation.Sequence #: 02
01/16/2003Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Petition on behalf of King Ranch, Inc., et al.Sequence #: 01
01/16/2003Set for Submission  To be argued Wednesday, April 2, 2003.
01/10/2002Motion to Strike filedDenied The motion to strike is denied.
01/10/2002Petition Reinstated  Sequence #: 02
01/10/2002Petition Reinstated  Sequence #: 01
01/10/2002Supreme Court order lifted and/or vacated  The Court's abatement order of 9/20/01, is lifted and the case is returned to the Court's active docket.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
12/02/2003Case StoredCase stored.G02/26-A-3&4 (9 folders)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
REYNOLDS, KATHERINE BERKLEYPetitionerMr. Leon Vadim Komkov
KING RANCH OIL & GAS, INC.PetitionerMs. Laura B. Rowe
Mr. Stacy Lee Williams
Mr. Richard G. "Rick" Foster
Mr. J. A. (Tony) Canales
Mr. Jess H. Hall Jr.
Mr. John B. Thomas
Mr. Roland Garcia Jr.
KING RANCH, INC.PetitionerMr. Russell H. McMains
Ms. Karen Chisolm Brisch
Mr. Mike A. Hatchell
Ms. Molly H. Hatchell
EILAND, WILLIAM C.PetitionerMr. Robert R. Sykes
ALEXANDER, CAROLINE RANDALLPetitionerMr. Howard P. Newton
STORIE, MARY KING ESTILL FEAREPetitionerMs. Carroll G. Martin
CHAPMAN, WILLIAM WARRENRespondentMr. Craig Stephen Smith
PORTER, BENJAMIN M.RespondentMr. Donald B. Edwards
REYNORDS, KATHERINE BERKLEYPetitionerMr. Leon Vadim Komkov
ESTILL, JR., ESTATE OF RICHARDPetitionerMr. J. W. Cooper Jr.
EXXON CORPORATIONPetitionerMs. Gerri M. Fore
Mr. J. Scott Carothers
CRANE, MARION P.RespondentMr. William R. Edwards
JOHN G. & MARIA STELLA KENEDYAmicus CuriaeMr. Darrell L. Barger
CRANE, SARAH P.RespondentMr. Michael G. Terry
CHAPMAN, III, WILLIAM WARRENRespondentMr. John B. Gsanger
CLEMENT, MARTIN W.PetitionerMr. Keith R. Verges
Mr. Mark T. Davenport
ALEXANDER, CLAIREPetitionerMr. James Hall Robichaux
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXASPetitionerMs. Mary Taylor Henderson
PORTER FEAREY TRUSTPetitionerMr. Edward J. Schroeder
Court of Appeals Information:
Reversed/Remanded 
41 SW3d 693, 01-11-01 
13th Court of Appeals 
Honorable FREDERICO HINOJOSA 
Trial Court Information
28th District Court 
Nueces 
Honorable Nanette Hasette 
95-2273-A