Supreme Court

Case: 04-0160    
04-0160
02/20/2004
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
MARIA CRISTINA BRITTINGHAM-SADA DE AYALA 
KEVIN MICHAEL MACKIE, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ANCILLARY ESTATE OF JUAN ROBERTO BRITTINGHAM-MCLEAN, DECEASED 
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.
05/22/2006Motion for RehearingPetitioner's motion for rehearing of cause filed Petitioner's mo/re.  On behalf of Maria Cristina Brittingham-Sada de Ayala.
04/19/2005Additional citations received.Petitioner On behalf of Maria Cristina Brittingham-Sada de Ayala.  Wanted to bring to the Courts attention recent activity that may affect the above-referenced appeal.  Copy of cited case attached to letter.
04/12/2005Appendix FiledRespondent Appendix: titled "Mexican Court Decisions" (12) filed w/ post submission letter brief.
04/12/2005Post submission brief filedRespondent On behalf of John R. Brittingham Aguirre.
03/22/2005Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Exhibits filed on behalf of Juan R. Brittingham Aguirre
01/21/2005Additional citations received.Petitioner Petitioner (opinion from the US Spreme Court)
12/03/2004Additional citations received.Petitioner On behalf of Petitioners, Maria Cristina Brittingham, et al.  Wanted to bring to Court's attention recent activity in the underlying case.  
11/22/2004Additional citations received.Petitioner Petitioner's letter of additional authority.  Want to bring to Courts attention the recent decision in another case.
09/20/2004Reply BriefPetitioner Reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of Maria Cristina Brittingham, Sada de Ayala
09/01/2004Brief on the MeritsRespondent on behalf of respondent, John R. Brittingham's brief on the merits
09/01/2004Brief on the MeritsRespondent Co-respondent's, Kevin Michael Mackie, Sucessor personal representative of the ancillary Estate of Juan Roberto Brittingham-McLean, Deceased, response brief (adopts by reference the brief filed by respondent, John R. Aguirre)
08/10/2004Brief filed by another party adopted. Other than Petitioner, Respondent, Relator etc. Letter brief expressing the intent to adopt by reference the arguments asserted in the peitioners brief on behalf of Global Financial Services, L.L.C.
07/28/2004Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's brief on the merits
05/06/2004Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to response to pet.  for review filed on behalf of Maria Christina Brittingham-Dada De Ayala
04/16/2004Response to PetitionIntervenor Response to pet. for review on behalf of Juan R. Brittingham Aguirre
04/15/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus curiae letter on behalf of Roberto Tijerina in support of the motion to abate of Maria Christina Brittingham-Sada, submitted by att., Kenneth A. Valls, P.O. Drawer, 420048, Laredo, Texas  956-722-1417  (sent up per aw)
04/13/2004Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to response to motion to abate filed on behalf of Maria Christa Brittingham
03/03/2004Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attached to petition for review
03/03/2004Petition for ReviewPetitioner on behalf of Maria Cristina Brittingham-Sada De Ayala
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/03/2004Additional citations received.  On behalf of Petitioners, Maria Cristina Brittingham, et al.  Wanted to bring to Court's attention recent activity in the underlying case.  
11/22/2004Additional citations received.  Petitioner's letter of additional authority.  Want to bring to Courts attention the recent decision in another case.
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.
09/20/2004Reply Brief  Reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of Maria Cristina Brittingham, Sada de Ayala
09/17/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Pet's m/e/t to file reply brief granted.  Reply brief is due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on September 20, 2004.  
09/17/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to Wendell Hall letting him know his m/e/t to file pet's reply brief was granted until 9/20/04.
09/16/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to att.,  Wendall Hall, regarding unpaid fee.  Left message requesting payment of fee.
09/16/2004Notice requesting filing fee  Fee request sent to att., Wendell Hall for unpaid filing fee of misc. motion
09/16/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of Maria Cristina Brittingham et al.
09/01/2004Brief on the Merits  on behalf of respondent, John R. Brittingham's brief on the merits
09/01/2004Brief on the Merits  Co-respondent's, Kevin Michael Mackie, Sucessor personal representative of the ancillary Estate of Juan Roberto Brittingham-McLean, Deceased, response brief (adopts by reference the brief filed by respondent, John R. Aguirre)
08/19/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for extension of time to file response brief granted.  Resp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 9/1/04; Reply br due 9/16/04;  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
08/18/2004Notice requesting filing fee  requested $10.00 for filing of m/e/t to file response brief, letter sent to Mr. Martinez
08/18/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  called Mr. Martinez re:  need $10.00 fee and add'l copies of m/e/t to file appellee's response brief
08/18/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for extension of time to file appellee's response brief on behalf of Estate of Juan R. Brittingham McLean (1)
08/17/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  To Mr. Homero Martinez's office in re:   faxing letter of 6/14/04 requesting briefs on the merits.  Spoke to Diana & she informed me that they have a new address.  I told her to send in address change letter. She  informed me they are working on an m/e/t.
08/13/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed m/e/t to file Respondent's brief granted.  Resp br due 9/1/04, Reply br due 9/16/04; all briefs due n/l/t 3:00 p.m.; mlbx rule d/n/a; Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
08/12/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  M/E/T to file response brief on the merits filed on behalf of Juan R. Brittingham Aguirre  
08/10/2004Brief filed by another party adopted.   Letter brief expressing the intent to adopt by reference the arguments asserted in the peitioners brief on behalf of Global Financial Services, L.L.C.
07/28/2004Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's brief on the merits
07/14/2006Case Stored  G02/9-C-5
07/14/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed m/e/t to file Pet's brief on the merits is granted.  Pet's brief due 7/28/04; Resp brief due 8/17/04; Reply brief due 9/1/04 n/l/t 3:00 p.m.; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
07/13/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Petitioner's unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits
06/22/2004Record Received (See Remarks)  Inventory in remarks
06/19/2006Mandate issued  mandate and cost bill issued
06/16/2005Document received (See Remarks)  Adam P. Schiffer is now lead counsel for Global Financial Services, et al.   Updated CM.  (original filed in 05-0142)
06/14/2004Record Requested in Case  Emailed Darlene Dawsey @ 4th COA
06/14/2004Brief on the Merits Ordered  Petitioner's brief is due 07-14-04, resp brief is due 08-03-04, petitioner's reply brief is due 08-18-04; all briefs are due n/l/t 3:00 p.m.; mlbx rule d/n/a
06/09/2006New majority opinion substituted for prior opinionIssued
06/09/2006Previous opinion withdrawn  Opinion issued April 21, 2006 withdrawn and substituted
06/09/2006Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting.
05/22/2006Case forwarded to Court 
05/22/2006Motion for Rehearing  Petitioner's mo/re.  On behalf of Maria Cristina Brittingham-Sada de Ayala.
05/06/2004Reply to Response  Reply to response to pet.  for review filed on behalf of Maria Christina Brittingham-Dada De Ayala
05/05/2004Letter Filed  letter from Rosemarie Kanusky re: copy of response to parties (1)
05/04/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Pet's partially opposed and partially unopposed m/e/t to file mo/re is granted until May 22, 2006;  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
05/02/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Partially opposed and partially unopposed motion to extend time to file motion for rehearing filed on behalf of Maria Cristina Brittingham-Sada De Ayala
04/21/2006Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
04/21/2006Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed and dismissed
04/20/2004Case forwarded to Court 
04/19/2005Additional citations received.  On behalf of Maria Cristina Brittingham-Sada de Ayala.  Wanted to bring to the Courts attention recent activity that may affect the above-referenced appeal.  Copy of cited case attached to letter.
04/16/2004Response to Petition  Response to pet. for review on behalf of Juan R. Brittingham Aguirre
04/15/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus curiae letter on behalf of Roberto Tijerina in support of the motion to abate of Maria Christina Brittingham-Sada, submitted by att., Kenneth A. Valls, P.O. Drawer, 420048, Laredo, Texas  956-722-1417  (sent up per aw)
04/13/2004Reply to Response  Reply to response to motion to abate filed on behalf of Maria Christa Brittingham
04/13/2004Motion to Abate disposedDenied Emergency motion to abate ancillary probate proceedings pending pet for review or, in the alternative, petition for writ of prohibition is denied.
04/12/2005Appendix Filed  Appendix: titled "Mexican Court Decisions" (12) filed w/ post submission letter brief.
04/12/2005Post submission brief filed  On behalf of John R. Brittingham Aguirre.
04/12/2004Response to Motion filed  Response to emergency motion to abate ancillary probate proceedings pending pet. for review or in the alternative, pet. for writ of prohibition  filed on behalf Juan R. Brittingham Aguirre
04/08/2004Motion to Abate filed  Maria Cristina Brittingham-Sada de Ayala's emergency motion to abate ancillary probate proceedings pending pet. for review or, in the alternative, pet. for a writ of prohibition
04/05/2004Letter Filed  Letter filed to inform the court that opposing counsel did not oppose the ext. of time to file response to pet for review, however, they do not approve as they believe that Mr. Brittingham is not a party to the appeal.  
04/01/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Respondents' m/e/t to file response to the petition for review is granted until 04-16-04
03/30/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  First motion to extend time to file response to pet. for review filed on behalf of John R. Brittingham
03/22/2005Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioner by Rosemarie Kanusky; argued on behalf of respondent by Shannon H. Ratliff.
03/22/2005Exhibits in case/cause filed  Exhibits filed on behalf of Juan R. Brittingham Aguirre
03/14/2005Notice of Appearance  Notice of appearance of counsel filed on behalf of Kevin Michael Mackie and the estate of Juan R. Brittingham et al., by att., Randall Pulman (updated in cm)  
03/04/2005Notice of Appearance  Notice of appearance of counsel filed on behalf of Juan R. Brittingham Aguirre by att., Shannon H. Ratliff
03/03/2005Phone call from Clerk's Office  to Shannon Ratliff, spoke w/Barbara to inform her that Mr. Ratliff will have to file a notice of appearance as counsel, if he intends to argue on behalf of respondent in this case.
03/03/2004Appendix Filed  appendix attached to petition for review
03/03/2004Petition for Review  on behalf of Maria Cristina Brittingham-Sada De Ayala
02/23/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04016006  Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits   Filed 9/20/04
02/23/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04016005  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits   Filed:  7/28/04
02/23/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04016004  Petitioner's Reply Brief   Filed:  5/6/04
02/23/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04016003  Petition for Review   Filed:  3/3/04
02/23/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04016002  Respondent's Brief on the Merits   Filed:   9/1/04
02/23/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04016001  Response to Petition for Review   Filed:  4/16/04
02/20/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Petitioner's m/e/t to file pet. for review was granted until March 5, 2004.
02/20/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Petitioner's first m/e/t to file pet. for review
02/11/2005Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument
02/11/2005Petition for Review granted 
02/11/2005Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
01/26/2005Correction filed (See Remarks)  Corrected opinion due to missing page provided on behalf of Maria Crintina Brittingham-Sada de Ayala.  Opinion is from the 4th Court of Appeals.  
01/21/2005Additional citations received.  Petitioner (opinion from the US Spreme Court)
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
07/14/2006Case StoredCase stored.G02/9-C-5
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Tijerina, RobertoAmicus CuriaeMr. Kenneth A. Valls
Brittingham-Sada de Ayala, Maria CristinaPetitionerMr. Carlos M. Zaffirini Sr.
Ms. Rosemarie Kanusky
Mr. W. Wendell Hall
Ms. Lara Johnson Newman
Brittingham Aguirre, John R.RespondentMr. Bruce John Werstak III
Diab, Jose Flores ZaherOther interested party Mr. Jason Murray Davis
The Estate of Juan Roberto Brittingham-McLeanRespondentMr. Randall A. Pulman
Mr. Homero G. Martinez
Mr. Alcide Federico Longoria
Mr. Shannon H. Ratliff
Global Financial Services L.L.C. Other interested party Mr. Christian Garza
Mr. Julio A. Garcia
Mr. Michael W. Perrin
Mr. Adam P. Schiffer
Court of Appeals Information:
AFF'D/REV'D/REN'D/REM'D 
131 SW3d 3, 07-02-03 
4th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Paul W. Green 
Trial Court Information
County Court at Law No 1 
Webb 
Honorable Alvin J. Morales 
2000PB7000049-L1