Supreme Court

Case: 03-0836    
03-0836
09/17/2003
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
VALENCE OPERATING COMPANY 
ELMAGENE W. DORSETT 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
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.
08/23/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Citation Oil & Gas Crop., by Morgan L. Copeland, Jr., et al. Vinson & Elkins, LLP, 2300 First City Tower, 1001 Fannin Street, Houston, Tx 77003-6760, 713-758-2661
04/02/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf Texas Oil & Gas Association, by Everard A. Marseglia, Jr., 713-651-0422
02/27/2004Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent relying on brief filed with the court of appeals (12)
02/20/2004Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's brief on the merits
12/12/2003Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to response to petition for review filed on behalf of Valence Operating Company
11/19/2003Response to PetitionRespondent On behalf of Elmagene W. Dorsett
10/03/2003Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedAmicus Curiae Amicus Curiae letter brief filed by Texas Oil & Gas Association. att., Everard A.  Marseglia Jr., 1415 Louisiana, Suite 3300,
Houston,  Tx. 713-651-0422
09/17/2003Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attached
09/17/2003Petition for ReviewPetitioner on behalf of Valence Operating Company
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/12/2003Reply to Response  Reply to response to petition for review filed on behalf of Valence Operating Company
12/03/2003MET to file reply disposed ofForm Letter sent in response to motion for extension of time Standard letter sent
12/01/2003Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Petitioner's m/e/t to file resply to respondent's response to pet's pet. for review
11/19/2003Response to Petition  On behalf of Elmagene W. Dorsett
10/22/2003Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response is due n/l/t 5:00 pm., 11-21-03
10/14/2003Letter Received  Letter received from The American Association of Professional Landmen, regarding their intent to likely file an amicus brief in support of Valance Operating Compary, if the petition for review is granted.  
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.
10/03/2003Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae letter brief filed by Texas Oil & Gas Association. att., Everard A.  Marseglia Jr., 1415 Louisiana, Suite 3300,
Houston,  Tx. 713-651-0422
09/30/2003Case forwarded to Court 
09/29/2004Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioner by Thomas A. Zabel; argued on behalf of respondent by Edwin E. Buckner, Jr.  
09/24/2003Response Waiver filed  On behalf of Elmagene W. Dorsett
09/17/2003Appendix Filed  appendix attached
09/17/2003Petition for Review  on behalf of Valence Operating Company
09/15/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Ebrief for amicus Citation Oil & Gas Corp, EBRIEF# 03083604
09/13/2004Notice of Appearance  Thomas A. Zabel to appear on behalf of pet. for oral argument (12--1 copy to GP and orig. & 1 in control folder, rest up)
09/08/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  to atty Thomas A. Zabel and requested a "Notice of Appearance."  Mr. Zabel submitted an amended oral argument submission form to argue in place of Michael E. Warwick, on behalf of petitioner.  
08/23/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  Called and spoke w/Ara Hardig regarding cert. of compliance for disk on amicus of Citation Oil & Gas Corp.
08/23/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Citation Oil & Gas Crop., by Morgan L. Copeland, Jr., et al. Vinson & Elkins, LLP, 2300 First City Tower, 1001 Fannin Street, Houston, Tx 77003-6760, 713-758-2661
07/08/2005Case Stored  G02/13-A-4
07/07/2005Mandate issued  Mandate and cost bill issued.
07/02/2004Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument
06/09/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Respondent's ebrief for response brief, EBRIEF # 03083603
06/09/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Texas Oil & Gas Assc. ebrief for amicus curiae brief, EBRIEF#03083602
06/09/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Petitioner's e-brief for brief on the merits, EBRIEF #03083601
05/20/2005Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
05/20/2005Concurring Opinion issued.Issued by Justice Brister
05/20/2005Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
05/14/2004Petition for Review granted  Petition for review granted.  The date and time for oral argument has not been determined.
05/14/2004Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
04/02/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  on behalf Texas Oil & Gas Association, by Everard A. Marseglia, Jr., 713-651-0422
02/27/2004Brief on the Merits  Respondent relying on brief filed with the court of appeals (12)
02/20/2004Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's brief on the merits
02/04/2004Record Received (See Remarks)  Inventory in remarks
01/21/2004Record Requested in Case  Emailed Kim  @ 6th CA
01/21/2004Brief on the Merits Ordered  Petitioner's brief is due 02-20-04, resp brief is due 03-11-04, reply brief is due 03-26-04
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
07/08/2005Case StoredCase stored.G02/13-A-4
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Citation Oil & Gas Corp.Amicus CuriaeMr. Gary C. Johnson
Ms. Catherine 'Cathy' B. Smith
Ms. Ara L. Ayles
Mr. Morgan Copeland Jr.
DORSETT, ELMAGENE W.RespondentMr. Edwin E. Buckner
VALENCE OPERATING COMPANYPetitionerMr. Thomas A. Zabel
Mr. Michael E. Warwick
Texas Oil and Gas AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Everard Marseglia Jr.
Court of Appeals Information:
REVERSED/RENDERED/REMAND 
111 SW3d 224, 06-13-03 
6th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Josh R. Morriss 
Trial Court Information
71st District Court 
Harrison 
Honorable Bonnie Leggat 
00-0627A