Supreme Court

Case: 03-0555    
03-0555
06/19/2003
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
SHELL OIL COMPANY, MOTIVA ENTERPRISES LLC, EQUILON ENTERPRISES LLC, AND EQUIVA SERVICES LLC 
HRN, INC., ET AL. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
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.
02/04/2004Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner Petitioners' oral argument demonstrative exhibits
01/27/2004Reply to ResponsePetitioner Petitioner files reply to response to Shell's allegations of their factual misstatements filed by respondents HRN Inc. et al.  
01/14/2004Response to PetitionRespondent Response  to Shell's allegations of their factual misstatements filed on behalf of HRN Inc. et al.
11/20/2003Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Merits brief of amicus curiae Exxon Mobile Corporation, by Roger Townsend, Alexander Dubose Jones & Townsend LLP, 1844 Harvard Street, Houston, TX  77008-4243, 713-523-2358
11/17/2003Response to PetitionRespondent respondents HRN, Inc., et al's response to amicus brief submitted by BP Products of North America, Inc.
11/13/2003Reply BriefPetitioner petitioners' reply brief on the merits
10/29/2003Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondents' brief on the merits
10/27/2003Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of BP Products North America, Inc., by Richard A. Schwartz, 909 Fannin Street, Ste. 2000, Houston, TX  77010, 713-752-0017
10/09/2003Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Shell Oil Company, Motiva Enterprises LLC, Equilon Enterprises LLC and Equiva Services LLC's brief on the merits
09/02/2003Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to resp. to pet. for review on behalf of Shell Oil Company, ET AL.
08/15/2003Response to PetitionRespondent On behalf of HRN, Inc., ET AL
07/15/2003Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Exxon Mobil Corporation, by Roger D. Townsend, 3229 D'Amico St., Ste. 250, Houston, TX. 77019 (713) 523-2358
06/19/2003Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attached
06/19/2003Petition for ReviewPetitioner on behalf of Shell Oil Company, ET AL.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/22/2003Document filed (see remarks)  CD-ROMs on behalf of Shell Oil Company, containing the briefs and record in electronic format (12)
12/19/2003Case set for oral argument  Set for sunmission 02-04-04
12/19/2003Petition for Review grantedCase set for oral argument
12/19/2003Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Set for sunmission at 9:00 am., 02-04-04
12/08/2003Miscellaneous Motion  Petitioners' unopposed motion for leave to file corresponding electronic briefs on CD-Rom
12/04/2003M/L/F Misc Mo DispFiling granted Respondents' m/l/f response to BP's Amicus Brief was granted.  Response was filed 11-17-03.
12/03/2003Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Raymond Christopher Heck's motion for admission pro hac vice was granted.
12/03/2003Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Richard Cartier Godfrey's motion for admission pro hac vice was granted.
12/03/2003Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Andrew Alan Kassof's motion for admission pro hac vice was granted.
12/03/2003Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Richard A. Schwartz's motion in support of motions for admission pro hac vice was granted.
11/20/2003Call received  call from Mr. Schwartz's office re: wanted Mr. Richard C. Godfrey to be listed as lead counsel for amicus BP Products, we listed him as lead and gave him checks for him to get notices per AW
11/20/2003Phone call from Clerk's Office  called Mr. Schwartz's office re: motions for amicus parties to be admitted pro hac vice--they do not need to be admitted pro vice, sent $40.0 check back
11/20/2003Amicus Curiae Brief received  Merits brief of amicus curiae Exxon Mobile Corporation, by Roger Townsend, Alexander Dubose Jones & Townsend LLP, 1844 Harvard Street, Houston, TX  77008-4243, 713-523-2358
11/18/2003Miscellaneous Motion  motion by Raymond Christopher Heck for admission pro hac vice
11/18/2003Miscellaneous Motion  motion by Richard Cartier Godfrey for admission pro hac vice
11/18/2003Miscellaneous Motion  Motion by Andrew Alan Kassof for admission pro hac vice
11/18/2003Miscellaneous Motion  Motion in support of motions for admission pro hac vice on behalf of attorneys for Amicus BP Products North America Inc.
11/17/2003Response to Petition  respondents HRN, Inc., et al's response to amicus brief submitted by BP Products of North America, Inc.
11/17/2003Notice requesting filing fee  requested $10.00 for filing of m/l/f, letter sent to Sylvia Davidow
11/17/2003Motion for leave to file miscellaneous motion  Respondents' motion for leave to respond to BP's amicus brief in support of petitioners Shell, et al.
11/13/2003Reply Brief  petitioners' reply brief on the merits
11/02/2004Case Stored  G01/10-A-3, 4, & 5  (18 folders)
10/29/2003Brief on the Merits  Respondents' brief on the merits
10/27/2004Mandate issued  Mandate and cost bill issued.
10/27/2003Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of BP Products North America, Inc., by Richard A. Schwartz, 909 Fannin Street, Ste. 2000, Houston, TX  77010, 713-752-0017
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.
10/09/2003Brief on the Merits  Shell Oil Company, Motiva Enterprises LLC, Equilon Enterprises LLC and Equiva Services LLC's brief on the merits
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.
09/24/2003Record Received (See Remarks)  Inventory in remarks
09/09/2003Brief on the Merits Ordered  Pet/s brief on the merits due 10/09/03, resp/s br is due 10/29/03, pet/s reply br is due 11/13/03, all br's due n/l/t 5:00 pm, mlbx rule d/n/a.
09/09/2003Record Requested in Case  Faxed Roderick Luckadue @ 14th CA
09/02/2003Reply to Response  Reply to resp. to pet. for review on behalf of Shell Oil Company, ET AL.
08/27/2004Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
08/27/2004Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
08/18/2003Notice from Counsel of a change in address  notice of address change for amicus attorney, Roger D. Townsend. Change reflected in case management under Mr. Townsend's name
08/15/2003Response to Petition  On behalf of HRN, Inc., ET AL
07/17/2003Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested Response due August 18, 2003. Response due n/l/t 5:00 pm. Mlbx rule d/n/a.
07/15/2003Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Exxon Mobil Corporation, by Roger D. Townsend, 3229 D'Amico St., Ste. 250, Houston, TX. 77019 (713) 523-2358
07/01/2003Case forwarded to Court 
06/26/2003Response Waiver filed  On behalf of HRN, Inc., ET AL
06/19/2003Appendix Filed  appendix attached
06/19/2003Petition for Review  on behalf of Shell Oil Company, ET AL.
02/04/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Amicus Exxon Mobil Corp's ebrief for their amicus curiae brief, EBRIEF #03055506
02/04/2004Oral argument   Argued for petitioners by J. Michael Baldwin;  Atgued for respondent by Ronald J. Mann.
02/04/2004Exhibits in case/cause filed  Petitioners' oral argument demonstrative exhibits
02/03/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  calls were made to both sides to notify them that both m/l/t from both sides were granted
02/03/2004M/L/F Misc Mo DispFiling granted Respondent-Dealers' m/l/f response to Shell's allegations of thier factural misstatements is granted
02/03/2004M/L/F Misc Mo DispFiling granted Petitioners' conditional motion for leave to file reply to respondent-Dealers' response to Shell's allegations of thier factual misstatements is granted
01/27/2004Reply to Response  Petitioner files reply to response to Shell's allegations of their factual misstatements filed by respondents HRN Inc. et al.  
01/27/2004Motion for leave to file miscellaneous motion  Conditional motion for leave to file reply to respondent-dealers' response to Shell's allegations of their factual misstatements filed on behahlf of Shell Oil Company, et al.
01/20/2004Certification (various) in case received  Certificate of conference and service to respondent-Dealers' motion for leave to respond to Shell's Allegations of their factual misstatements
01/15/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to request certificate of conference.  They will fax and mail.
01/14/2004Response to Petition  Response  to Shell's allegations of their factual misstatements filed on behalf of HRN Inc. et al.
01/14/2004Motion for leave to file miscellaneous motion  Motion for leave to respond to the reply brief submitted by pet., Shell Oil Company et al. filed on behalf of HRN Inc. et al. \
01/12/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Amicus BP Products North America's ebrief for amicus brief, EBRIEF# 03055505
01/06/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Respondents' ebrief for brief in response to BP's Amicus Brief, EBRIEF# 03055502
01/06/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Respondents' ebrief for response brief on the merits, EBRIEF# 03055501
01/02/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Petitioners' ebrief for reply brief on the merits, EBRIEF# 03055504
01/02/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Petitioners' ebrief for brief on the merits, EBRIEF# 03055503
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
11/02/2004Case StoredCase stored.G01/10-A-3, 4, & 5 (18 folders)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
ABUZAID, MAGEDRespondentMs. Sylvia Davidow
HRN, INC.RespondentMr. George M. Fleming
Mr. Ronald J. Mann
AFSHARI, IRADJRespondentMr. Robert L. Steinberg
ADAMS, KENRespondentHonorable Michael O'Brien
ADAMS, THOMASRespondentMs. Anita Kawaja
BP Products North America Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. Richard C. Godfrey
Mr. Richard A. Schwartz
MOTIVA ENTERPRISES LLCPetitionerMr. J. Gregory Copeland
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATIONAmicus CuriaeMr. Roger D. Townsend
AKSHAR, GHANEMRespondentMr. Paul B. Rosen
EQUILON ENTERPRISES LLCPetitionerMr. J. Michael Baldwin
SHELL OIL COMPANYPetitionerMs. Macey Reasoner Stokes
Ms. Ann Spiegel
EQUIVA SERVICES LLCPetitionerMr. David Michael Rodi
Mr. Richard A. Brooks
Court of Appeals Information:
AFF'D IN PART/REV'D PART 
102 SW3d 205, 02-13-03 
14th Court of Appeals 
Honorable WANDA MCKEE FOWLER 
Trial Court Information
234th District Court 
Harris 
Honorable Scott A. Brister 
1999-28202