Supreme Court

Case: 04-0016    
04-0016
01/05/2004
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
MICHIANA EASY LIVIN' COUNTRY, INC., D/B/A MICHIANA R.V. 
JAMES G. HOLTEN 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
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.
06/13/2005Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed Rehearing filed on behalf of James G. Holten
02/07/2005Post submission brief filedPetitioner Post submission brief filed on behalf of Michiana Easy Livin' Country Inc.
01/19/2005Post submission brief filedRespondent Post submission brief filed on behalf of James G. Holten
07/02/2004Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent, James G. Holten's brief in response to petitioner's brief on the merits
05/27/2004Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Michiana Easy Livin' Country, Inc. d/b/a Michiana R.V.'s brief on the merits
04/02/2004Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to response to pet. for review filed on behalf of Michiana Easy Livin Country, Inc., d/b/a Michiana  R.V.  
03/22/2004Response to PetitionRespondent on behalf of James G. Holten (sase in control folder, no extra copy)
01/05/2004Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attached to petition for review
01/05/2004Petition for ReviewPetitioner on behalf of Michiana Easy Livin' Country, Inc., d/b/a Michiana R.V.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/15/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits;  EBrief #04001602
12/15/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Respondent's Brief on the Merits;  EBrief #04001601
12/03/2004Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument To be argued 01-06-05
12/03/2004Petition for Review granted  To be argued on 01-06-05
12/03/2004Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
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.
09/08/2005Case Stored  G02/13-B-1
09/08/2005Mandate issued  Mandate and cost bill issued.
09/02/2005Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting. Justice Wainright and Justice Johnson not sitting
07/02/2004Brief on the Merits  Respondent, James G. Holten's brief in response to petitioner's brief on the merits
06/27/2005Description of document returned to Supreme Court  from Mr. William G. Rossick; according to State Bar is under Administrative Suspension
06/16/2005Description of document returned to Supreme Court  from Mr. Charles Watson and from Mr. Kelly Kowis.  Addresses updated from State Bar, and letter/opinions resent.
06/13/2005Case forwarded to Court 
06/13/2005Motion for Rehearing  Rehearing filed on behalf of James G. Holten
06/09/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Respondent's m/e/t to file response brief was granted until 07-07-04.  Reply brief due 07-22-04.  Briefs due n/l/t 3:00 pm, mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further req. for ext. of time will be disfavored.
06/08/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Respondent, James G. Holten's unopposed m/e/t to file response brief on the merits
05/27/2005Motion to substitute disposedFiling granted Petitioner's motion to substitute counsel for petitioner from Charles Watson & Kelly Kowis to Larry D. Thompson & Robert Smith, Jr. granted
05/27/2005Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
05/27/2005Dissenting opinion issued.Issued
05/27/2005Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
05/27/2005Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
05/27/2004Brief on the Merits  Michiana Easy Livin' Country, Inc. d/b/a Michiana R.V.'s brief on the merits
05/26/2005Motion to Substitute filed  Petitioner's motion to substitute counsel.  On behalf of Michiana Easy Livin' Country, Inc., et al.  Charles A. Watson and Kelly M. Kowis moves to w/draw as attorney of record and substitute Larry D. Thompson & Robert Smith, Jr.
05/05/2004Record Received (See Remarks)  Inventory in remarks
04/27/2004Record Requested in Case  Emailed David Chino @ 1st COA
04/27/2004Brief on the Merits Ordered  Pet brief is due 05-27-04, resp brief is due 06-16-04, reply brief is due 07-01-04; all briefs are due n/l/t 3:00 p.m., mlbx rule d/n/a
04/02/2004Reply to Response  Reply to response to pet. for review filed on behalf of Michiana Easy Livin Country, Inc., d/b/a Michiana  R.V.  
03/22/2004Response to Petition  on behalf of James G. Holten (sase in control folder, no extra copy)
02/25/2004Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Response is due March 26, 2004 n/l/t 5:00 pm., mlbx rule d/n/a  
02/07/2005Post submission brief filed  Post submission brief filed on behalf of Michiana Easy Livin' Country Inc.
02/03/2004Case forwarded to Court 
01/30/2004Response Waiver filed  Response waiver to petition for review filed on behalf of James G. Holten
01/19/2005Post submission brief filed  Post submission brief filed on behalf of James G. Holten
01/06/2005Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioner by Kelly M. Kowis;  argued on behalf of respondent by Brock C. Akers.
01/05/2004Appendix Filed  appendix attached to petition for review
01/05/2004Petition for Review  on behalf of Michiana Easy Livin' Country, Inc., d/b/a Michiana R.V.
01/04/2005Phone call from Clerk's Office  Called petitioner to inform them motion to substitute counsel for oral argement was granted
01/04/2005Motion to substitute disposedFiling granted Petitioners' motion to substitute counsel for oral argument is granted; Mr. Kelly M. Kowis has bee substituted for Mr. Charles A. Watson for oral agrument
01/04/2005Motion to Substitute filed  Motion to substitute counsel for oral argument filed on behalf of Michiana Easy Livin Country Inc.   Mr. Kelly Knowis wishes to substitute in place of Mr. Charles A. Watson.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
09/08/2005Case StoredCase stored.G02/13-B-1
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Coachmen Recreational Vehicle CompanyOther interested party Mr. Charles A. Watson
Ford Motor CompanyOther interested party Mr. Craig M. Patrick
Ms. Evelyn L. Becker
Michiana Easy Livin' Country, Inc.PetitionerMr. Charles A. Watson
Mr. William G. Rossick
Mr. Larry D. Thompson
Mr. Robert G. Smith Jr.
Mr. Kelly Michael Kowis
Holten, James G.RespondentMr. Neal D. Kieval
Mr. Brock C. Akers
Coachmen Industries, Inc.Other interested party Mr. Charles A. Watson
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed [duplicate 3] 
127 SW3d 89, 10-09-03 
1st Court of Appeals 
Honorable Sherry Radack 
Trial Court Information
334th District Court 
Harris 
Honorable Dale Wainwright 
00-35433