Supreme Court

Case: 03-1066    
03-1066
11/20/2003
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
ARKOMA BASIN EXPLORATION COMPANY, INC., ET AL. 
FMF ASSOCIATES 1990-A, LTD., ET AL. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
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.
03/24/2008Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filedPetitioner Reply in Support of MO/Re (12) filed on behalf of Arkoma Basin Exploration Co., Inc. et al.
03/12/2008Response to Motion for RehearingRespondent Response to MO/RE (12) filed on behalf of FMF Associates 1990-A, Ltd.
03/12/2008Response to Motion for RehearingPetitioner Response to MO/RE (12) filed on behalf of Arkoma Basin Exploration Co.
02/14/2008Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed Resps' mo/re.  On behalf of FMF Associates 1990-A, Ltd., et al. (12)
02/13/2008Motion for RehearingPetitioner's motion for rehearing of cause filed Pet's mo/re.   On behalf of Arkoma Basin Exploration Company, Inc., et al. (12)
12/01/2005Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Exhibits for oral argument.  On behalf of FMF Associates 1990-A, Ltd., et al.  Styled Arkoma Waived its Complaints Regarding Damages Evidence. (12)
06/03/2005Additional citations received.Petitioner Additional cites on behalf of Arkoma Basin Exploration Co.  Petitioner wanted to call to Courts attention to the case of Carl J. Battaglia MB PA v. Alexander (02-0701).
11/15/2004Reply BriefPetitioner Petitioners' reply brief on the merits
10/29/2004Brief on the MeritsRespondent Brief on the merits filed on behalf of FMF Associates 1990-A, LTD, et al.
09/09/2004Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Brief on the merits on behalf of petitioners
06/09/2004Reply to ResponsePetitioner reply in support of pet. for review
05/26/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of TX Alliance of Energy Producers, by Alex Mills, President, 719 Scott Ave., Ste. 500, Wichita Falls, TX  76301 (940)723-4131
05/21/2004Response to PetitionRespondent Response to pet. review filed on behalf of FMF Associates 1990-A, et al.
05/20/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief of H.J. Gruy, 333 Clay Street, Suite 3850, Tx. 77002, Ph #713-739-1000, fax #713-739-6112, in support of Jack Crichton's letter dated April 27, 2004, and the pet.,  Arkoma Basin Exploration Co.
05/12/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of Aaron Cawley, by Aaron Cawley, Cawley Gillespie & Assc., Inc.
04/29/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of Jack Crichton, by Jack Crichton, Ste. 175, 10830 N. Central Expwy., Dallas, TX  75231
04/28/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus curiae letter submitted in support of the pet. for review by the East Texas Producers & Royalty Owners Association, by Larry T. Long, P.O. Box 1777, Kilgore, Tx., 903-984-8005      
04/26/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of Lance Holland, Regal Realtors, 3125 Ridge Road, Rockwall, TX  75032, 972-771-6970
04/08/2004Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to response,  in support of motion to release security filed on behalf of Arkoma Basin Exploration Co.  (rec. via fax,  1 copy only, sent to aw)  (original and 11 rec'd and sent up per aw on 04-09-04)
04/02/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus letter of Citizens Bank of Kilgore Store, submitted on behalf of Arkoma Basin Exploration Co., by., Senior Vice President, B. Charles Spradlin   (certificate of service attached)  
03/30/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedAmicus Curiae The Court strikes the amicus letter with the following notations: The letter violates Tex. R. App. P 11.
03/26/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedAmicus Curiae On behalf of H.J. Gruy, in support of Jack Crichton's letter dated 12-05-03
03/01/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of Larry T. Long, East Texas Producers & Royalty Owners Assc., P.O. Box 1777, Kilgore, TX  75663, 903-984-8005
03/01/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of B. Charles Spradlin, 301 East Main, P.O. Box 1700, Kilgore, Texas  75663-1700, 903-984-8671
03/01/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of Lance Holland, 3125 Ridge Road, Rockwall, Texas  75032, 972-771-6970
03/01/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of Aaron Cawley, 302 Fort Worth Club Building, 306 West Seventh Street, Fort Worth, TX  76102-4987, 817-336-2461
03/01/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of Jack Crichton by Jack Crichton, Crichton & Associates, 10830 North Central Expwy., Ste. 175, Dallas, TX  75231, 214-692-7872
02/20/2004Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attached to petition for review
02/20/2004Petition for ReviewPetitioner on behalf of Arkoma Basin Exploration Company, Inc., et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/01/2005Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioners by P. Michael Jung and David M. Gunn;  argued on behalf of respondent by Cynthia Hollingsworth.
12/01/2005Exhibits in case/cause filed  Exhibits for oral argument.  On behalf of FMF Associates 1990-A, Ltd., et al.  Styled Arkoma Waived its Complaints Regarding Damages Evidence. (12)
11/20/2003Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Petitioners' unopposed m/e/t to file petition was granted until January 21, 2004.
11/20/2003Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Motion for extension of time to file petition for review filed on behalf of Arkoma Basin Exploration Company, Inc.
11/15/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03106604  Petitioners' Reply Brief on the Merits 11/15/04
11/15/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03106603  Respondents' Brief on the Merits 10/29/04
11/15/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03106602  Petitioners' Brief on the Merits 9/9/04
11/15/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03106601  Response to Petition for Review 5/21/04
11/15/2005Phone call from Clerk's Office  to attys, P. Michael Jung and Cynthia Hollingsworth requested submiss forms via fax
11/15/2004Reply Brief  Petitioners' reply brief on the merits
11/04/2005Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., December 1, 2005.  Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
11/04/2005Petition for Review granted 
11/04/2005Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
10/29/2004Brief on the Merits  Brief on the merits filed on behalf of FMF Associates 1990-A, LTD, et al.
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.
09/29/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed m/e/t to file respondent's brief granted.  Rsp br due 10/29/04, Reply br due 11/15/04; all briefs due n/l/t 3:00 p.m.; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
09/29/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed motion to extend time to file brief on the merits filed on behalf of FMF Associates 1990-A, LTD., et al.
09/09/2004Brief on the Merits  Brief on the merits on behalf of petitioners
08/23/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed m/e/t for 2nd extension of time to file brief of Petitioners granted.  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 9/9/04; Rsp br due 9/29/04; Reply br due 10/14/04; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
08/23/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Petitioners' unopposed m/e/t to file brief of petitioners
07/28/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Petitioners'  m/e/t to file brief was granted until 08-30-04.  Resp. br due 09-20-04.  Reply brief due 10-05-04.  Briefs due n/l/t 3:00 pm, mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further req. for ext. of time will be disfavored.
07/28/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits filed on behalf of Arkoma Basin Exploration Company et al.
07/14/2004Record Received (See Remarks)  Inventory in remarks
06/30/2004Record Requested in Case  Emailed Cathy Henderson @ 5th COA
06/29/2004Brief on the Merits Ordered  Pet's brief is due 07-29-04, resp brief is due 08-18-04, reply brief is due 09-02-04.  All briefs are due n/l/t 3:00 pm., mlbx rule d/n/a  
06/12/2008Case Stored  G02 Row 3 G-1 (1-8 vols); G-2 (9-16 vols); and G-3 (17-24 vols)
06/11/2008Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
06/09/2004Reply to Response  reply in support of pet. for review
06/03/2005Additional citations received.  Additional cites on behalf of Arkoma Basin Exploration Co.  Petitioner wanted to call to Courts attention to the case of Carl J. Battaglia MB PA v. Alexander (02-0701).
05/26/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  on behalf of TX Alliance of Energy Producers, by Alex Mills, President, 719 Scott Ave., Ste. 500, Wichita Falls, TX  76301 (940)723-4131
05/21/2004Response to Petition  Response to pet. review filed on behalf of FMF Associates 1990-A, et al.
05/20/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus brief of H.J. Gruy, 333 Clay Street, Suite 3850, Tx. 77002, Ph #713-739-1000, fax #713-739-6112, in support of Jack Crichton's letter dated April 27, 2004, and the pet.,  Arkoma Basin Exploration Co.
05/12/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  on behalf of Aaron Cawley, by Aaron Cawley, Cawley Gillespie & Assc., Inc.
05/02/2008Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
05/02/2008Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
04/29/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  on behalf of Jack Crichton, by Jack Crichton, Ste. 175, 10830 N. Central Expwy., Dallas, TX  75231
04/28/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus curiae letter submitted in support of the pet. for review by the East Texas Producers & Royalty Owners Association, by Larry T. Long, P.O. Box 1777, Kilgore, Tx., 903-984-8005      
04/26/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  on behalf of Lance Holland, Regal Realtors, 3125 Ridge Road, Rockwall, TX  75032, 972-771-6970
04/23/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Respondents' agreed m/e/t to file response was granted until May 21, 2004.  Response due n/l/t 3:00 pm, mlbx rule d/n/a.
Further req. for ext. of time will be disfavored.
04/19/2004Notice requesting filing fee  Requested $10.00 for filing of m/e/t to file response, letter sent to Cynthia Hollingsworth
04/19/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Respondents' agreed m/e/t to file response to pet. for review
04/08/2004Reply to Response  Reply to response,  in support of motion to release security filed on behalf of Arkoma Basin Exploration Co.  (rec. via fax,  1 copy only, sent to aw)  (original and 11 rec'd and sent up per aw on 04-09-04)
04/07/2004Response to Motion filed  Respondents FMF Associates 1990-A, Ltd., et al's response to motion to release security (sase in control folder, no extra copy)
04/02/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus letter of Citizens Bank of Kilgore Store, submitted on behalf of Arkoma Basin Exploration Co., by., Senior Vice President, B. Charles Spradlin   (certificate of service attached)  
04/02/2004Letter Received  Letter rec'd to correct the style for respondent  in this case from FMF Associates 1900-A, Ltd, et al, to the correct style of: FMF Associates 1990-A, Ltd., et al (style corrected)
03/31/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03106609  Petitioners' Reply in Support of Motion for Rehearing  Filed: 03/24/08
03/31/2004Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response 
03/31/2004Miscellaneous Motion  Arkoma Basin Exploration Co., Inc., et al.'s Motion to Release Security
03/30/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedFiled document is struck by the Court The Court strikes the amicus letter with the following notations: The letter violates Tex. R. App. P 11.
03/26/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  On behalf of H.J. Gruy, in support of Jack Crichton's letter dated 12-05-03
03/24/2008Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filed  Reply in Support of MO/Re (12) filed on behalf of Arkoma Basin Exploration Co., Inc. et al.
03/22/2004Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  requested response due n/l/t 3:00 p.m., 04-21-04, mlbx rule d/n/a
03/21/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03106608  Petitioner's Response to Motion for Rehearing  Filed: 03/12/08
03/21/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03106607  Respondent's Response to Motion for Rehearing  Filed: 03/12/08
03/16/2004Case forwarded to Court 
03/12/2008Response to Motion for Rehearing  Response to MO/RE (12) filed on behalf of FMF Associates 1990-A, Ltd.
03/12/2008Response to Motion for Rehearing  Response to MO/RE (12) filed on behalf of Arkoma Basin Exploration Co.
03/10/2004Response Waiver filed  on behalf of FMF Associates 1990-A, ltd., FMF Assc. 1988-B, Ltd., FMF Lazare, Ltd., FMF HMY, Ltd., et al, response waiver to petition for review
03/03/2004Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See RemarksFiled document is struck by the Court Pursuant to T.R.A.P. 11, the Court strikes the amicus letters submitted by Alex Mills.
03/02/2004Returned document(s). See Remarks.  Returned struck amicus letters to Larry T. Long, Lance Holland, B. Charles Spradlin, Aaron Cawley and Jack Crichton.  Original and one copy of each are in the control folder.
03/02/2004Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See RemarksFiled document is struck by the Court Pursuant to T.R.A.P. 11, the Court strikes the amicus letters submitted by Larry T. Long, Lance Holland, B. Charles Spradlin, Aaron Cawley, and Jack Crichton.
03/01/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  on behalf of Larry T. Long, East Texas Producers & Royalty Owners Assc., P.O. Box 1777, Kilgore, TX  75663, 903-984-8005
03/01/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  on behalf of B. Charles Spradlin, 301 East Main, P.O. Box 1700, Kilgore, Texas  75663-1700, 903-984-8671
03/01/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  on behalf of Lance Holland, 3125 Ridge Road, Rockwall, Texas  75032, 972-771-6970
03/01/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  on behalf of Aaron Cawley, 302 Fort Worth Club Building, 306 West Seventh Street, Fort Worth, TX  76102-4987, 817-336-2461
03/01/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  on behalf of Jack Crichton by Jack Crichton, Crichton & Associates, 10830 North Central Expwy., Ste. 175, Dallas, TX  75231, 214-692-7872
02/26/2008Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested responses to both motions for rehearing due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 3/12/08; mlbx rule d/n/a
02/26/2004Letter Received  Letter rec'd that did not conform to amicus rules, attempted to call to Alex Mills, did not rec. answer/will call again to advise Mr. Mills that he must comply with amicus rules, & to provide proper number copies per aw(no ans. ever rec'd, strike)      
02/20/2004Appendix Filed  appendix attached to petition for review
02/20/2004Petition for Review  on behalf of Arkoma Basin Exploration Company, Inc., et al.
02/19/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03106606  Respondent's Motion for Rehearing  Filed: 02/14/08
02/19/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03106605  Petitioner's Motion for Rehearing  Filed: 02/13/08
02/14/2008Letter Filed  Letter w/ Certiified Mail Receipt for Pet's MO/RE (1), showing "proof of timely mailing" of MO/RE.
02/14/2008Case forwarded to Court 
02/14/2008Motion for Rehearing  Resps' mo/re.  On behalf of FMF Associates 1990-A, Ltd., et al. (12)
02/13/2008Case forwarded to Court 
02/13/2008Motion for Rehearing  Pet's mo/re.   On behalf of Arkoma Basin Exploration Company, Inc., et al. (12)
01/25/2008Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
01/25/2008Concurring and Dissenting Opinion deliveredIssued
01/25/2008Opinion issuedCourt affirms in part, reverses in part and renders court of appeals' judgment
01/25/2008Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing dismissed as moot motion to release security dismissed as moot
01/15/2004Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet's unopposed 2nd m/e/t to file pet for review is granted and is due 2/20/04.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
01/15/2004Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Petitioners' unopposed second m/e/t to file pet. for review (extra copy in control folder, no sase)
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
06/12/2008Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 3 G-1 (1-8 vols); G-2 (9-16 vols); and G-3 (17-24 vols)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Arkoma Basin Exploration Company, Inc.PetitionerMr. Howard Jay Klatsky
Mr. P. Michael Jung
Mr. C. Gregory Shamoun
Mr. David Gunn
Mr. Kenneth S. Beat
Kelldorf, Mark S.PetitionerMr. David Gunn
Crichton, JackAmicus CuriaeMr. Jack Crichton
Cawley, AaronAmicus CuriaeAaron Cawley
Arkoma Basin Exploration Company, Inc.PetitionerMr. David Gunn
Gruy, H. J.Amicus CuriaeH. J. Gruy
Holland, LanceAmicus CuriaeMr. Lance Holland
FMF Associates 1988-B, Ltd.RespondentMs. Cynthia C. Hollingsworth
FMF Greenwald, Ltd.RespondentMs. Cynthia C. Hollingsworth
Texas Alliance of Energy ProducersAmicus CuriaeMr. Alex Mills
Arkoma Basin Minerals, Inc.PetitionerMr. David Gunn
FMF HMY, Ltd.RespondentMs. Cynthia C. Hollingsworth
FMF Lazare, Ltd.RespondentMs. Cynthia C. Hollingsworth
Long, Larry T.Amicus CuriaeMr. Larry T. Long
FMF Friedman, Ltd.RespondentMs. Cynthia C. Hollingsworth
FMF Kahn, Ltd.RespondentMs. Cynthia C. Hollingsworth
FMF Associates 1990-A, LTD.RespondentMs. Cynthia C. Hollingsworth
Mr. Brian P. Sanford
Mr. Jeremy Martin
Ms. Shelby Danielle Angel
Spradlin, B. CharlesAmicus CuriaeMr. B. Charles Spradlin
Gruy, H. J.Amicus CuriaeMr. H. J. Gruy
FMF Smallwood, Ltd.RespondentMs. Cynthia C. Hollingsworth
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed [duplicate 3] 
118 SW3d 445, 08-21-03 
5th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Kerry P. FitzGerald 
Trial Court Information
382nd District Court 
Rockwall 
Honorable Brett A. Hall 
1-95-470