Supreme Court

Case: 04-0194    
04-0194
03/01/2004
Second Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
EMZY T. BARKER, III AND AVA BARKER D/B/A BRUSHY CREEK BRAHMAN CENTER AND BRUSHY CREEK CUSTOM SIRES 
WALTER W. ECKMAN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS NOMINEE AND TRUSTEE, ECKMAN, INC., AND LARRY ECKMAN 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
10/13/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
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.
12/18/2006Motion for Rehearing for pet #2 Respondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed Respondent Walter W. Eckman, et al's motion for rehearing. (pet #2)
11/22/2005Post submission brief filedPetitioner Post-submission brief in response to questions asked during oral argument of this case.  On behalf of petitioner #1 Emzy T. Barker, et al.
11/14/2005Additional citations received.Petitioner Notice of additional cites filed on behalf of pet #1, Enzy Barker
04/26/2005Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Texans for Lawsuit Reform.  Filed by P.M. Schenkkan w/ Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, P.C., PO Box 98, Austin TX 78767. Ph - 512-480-5600. Fax 512-480-5873.
04/06/2005Reply BriefPetitioner On behalf of Emzy T. Barker, III, et al. (seq #1).
04/06/2005Reply BriefPetitioner The Eckmans' reply to cross-respondents' brief on the merits. (seq#2)
03/22/2005Brief on the MeritsRespondent On behalf of Walter E. Eckman, et al. (seq#2)
03/22/2005Brief on the MeritsRespondent On behalf of Emzy T. Barker, III, et al. (seq#1)
"Cross-Repondent's Brief on the Merits (Limitations Issue)  
02/08/2005Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioners' #1  Emzy T. Barker, III, et al's petitioner's brief on the merits
02/08/2005Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner #2,  Walter W. Eckman, et al's petitioners' brief on the merits
10/18/2004Amended Response to Petition for Review filedRespondent First amended response to pet/review on behalf of Walter W. Eckman, et al.  (Seq#2).
10/18/2004Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attached to amended pet/review.
10/18/2004Amended Petition for Review filedPetitioner First amended cross-petition for review on behalf of Walker E. Eckman, et al. (Seq#2)
09/27/2004Petition Reinstated  Petition #2 is reinstated
09/27/2004Petition Reinstated  Petition #1 is reinstated
05/13/2004Petition for Review #2Petitioner Respondents and Cross-Petitioners' cross-petition for review, Seq. #2
05/13/2004Response to PetitionRespondent Response to the pet. for review on behalf of Walter W. Eckman, et al., Seq. #2
04/08/2004Appendix FiledPetitioner Appendix attached to pet. for review.
04/08/2004Petition for ReviewPetitioner Pet. for review filed on behalf of Emzy T. Barker III et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/29/2004Record Received (See Remarks)  Inventory in remarks
12/27/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Joint motion for extension of time to file brief on the merits granted.  Pet's br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 2/8/05; Rsp br due 2/28/05; Reply br due 3/15/05; mlbx rule d/n/a.  
12/23/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Joint motion for extension of time to file brief on the merits
12/18/2006Case forwarded to Court 
12/18/2006Motion for Rehearing for pet #2   Respondent Walter W. Eckman, et al's motion for rehearing. (pet #2)
12/08/2004Record Requested in Case  Emailed David Chino @ 1st COA - cced Clerk, NV & CJ
12/08/2004Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Pet brief due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 1/7/05, Resp br due 1/27/05, Reply br due 2/11/05; mlbx rule d/n/a
12/01/2006Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
12/01/2006Opinion issuedIssued closes second process
12/01/2006Opinion issuedjudgments below reversed/remanded tc f/settlement
11/22/2005Post submission brief filed  Post-submission brief in response to questions asked during oral argument of this case.  On behalf of petitioner #1 Emzy T. Barker, et al.
11/17/2005Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioners by J. Brett Busby;  argued on behalf of respondents by Robert L. Ketchand
11/17/2005Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioners by J. Brett Busby;  argued on behalf of respondents by Robert L. Ketchand
11/14/2005Additional citations received.  Notice of additional cites filed on behalf of pet #1, Enzy Barker
11/10/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04019410  Texans for Lawsuit Reform Amicus Curiae Brief 4/26/05
11/10/2005Phone call from Clerk's Office  to Amicus Atty Pete Scnenkkan requested ebrief
10/18/2004Amended Response to Petition for Review filed  First amended response to pet/review on behalf of Walter W. Eckman, et al.  (Seq#2).
10/18/2004Appendix Filed  appendix attached to amended pet/review.
10/18/2004Amended Petition for Review filed  First amended cross-petition for review on behalf of Walker E. Eckman, et al. (Seq#2)
10/13/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
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.
10/06/2004Motion for leave to file brief disposedFiling granted Motion for leave to file first amended response to petition for review filed on behalf of Walter W. Eckman et al. granted
10/06/2004Motion for Leave to File Amended Petition disposedFiling granted Motion for leave to file first amended cross-petition for review filedon behalf of Walter W. Eckman et al. granted
(incorporated into motion for leave to file first amended response to pet. for review)
10/05/2004Case forwarded to Court 
10/05/2004Case forwarded to Court 
10/04/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04019409  Barker - Petitioners' Reply Brief on the Merits 4/6/05
10/04/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04019408  Barker - Respondents' Brief on the Merits 3/22/05
10/04/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04019407  Barker - Petitioners' Brief on the Merits 2/8/05
10/04/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04019406  Barker - Petition for Review 4/8/04
10/04/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to resp., Constance O'Doherty Barnes regarding additional $10.00 file fee.  The fee will be overnighted.  
10/04/2004Notice requesting filing fee  Fee request sent to att., Constance O'Doherty Barnes, regarding unpaid filing fee for m/l/f  
10/04/2004Motion for Leave to File Amended Brief filed  Motion for leave to file first amended response to petition for review filed on behalf of Walter W. Eckman et al.
09/27/2004Petition Reinstated  Petition #2 is reinstated
09/27/2004Petition Reinstated  Petition #1 is reinstated
09/27/2004Abatement Order Lifted  Abatement order issued June 4, 2004, is lifted
09/27/2004Motion to reinstate case disposedFiling granted
09/26/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04019405  Eckman - Petitioners' Reply Brief on the Merits 4/6/05
09/26/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04019404  Eckman - Respondents' Brief on the Merits 3/22/05
09/26/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04019401  Eckman - Amended Response to the Petition 10/18/04
09/26/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04019403  Eckman - Petitioners' Brief on the Merits 2/8/05
09/26/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04019402  Eckman - Amended Petition for Review 10/18/04
09/20/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to att., Mr. Ketchand, regarding unpaid filing fee for misc. motion.  Will overnight check.
09/20/2004Notice requesting filing fee  Fee request sent to att., Robert Ketchand regarding unpaid filing fee for misc. motion  
09/20/2004Motion to Reinstate Case filed  Motion to reinstate case suspended by bankruptcy filed on behalf of Walter W. Eckman and Larry Eckman
09/16/2005Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument
09/16/2005Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument both pets set for submission on 11/17/05 @ 9:00 a.m. (20/20 minutes allotted to argue)
09/16/2005Petition for Review granted 
09/16/2005Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
09/16/2005Petition for Review granted 
09/16/2005Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
07/03/2006Address Change   Address change for pet#1 attorney J. Brett Busby. (3)
06/24/2005Notice from Counsel of a change in address  Change of address for petitioner's attorney Richard P. Hogan.  CM was already updated w/ correct address.
06/04/2004Order of the Court IssuedAbated due to bankruptcy petitions #1 & 2
06/04/2004Petition for Review disposedMatter in Supreme Court of Texas Abated petition #2
06/04/2004Petition for Review disposedMatter in Supreme Court of Texas Abated
05/26/2004Notice of Bankruptcy  Notice of bankruptcy filed on behalf of Emzy T. Barker III et al.  (1 extra copy )
05/25/2004Case forwarded to Court 
05/13/2004Notice requesting filing fee  requested $75.00 for filing of pet. for review, letter sent to Mr. Robert L. Ketchand
05/13/2004Petition for Review #2  Respondents and Cross-Petitioners' cross-petition for review, Seq. #2
05/13/2004Response to Petition  Response to the pet. for review on behalf of Walter W. Eckman, et al., Seq. #2
05/11/2004Case forwarded to Court 
04/26/2005Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Texans for Lawsuit Reform.  Filed by P.M. Schenkkan w/ Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, P.C., PO Box 98, Austin TX 78767. Ph - 512-480-5600. Fax 512-480-5873.
04/08/2004Appendix Filed  Appendix attached to pet. for review.
04/08/2004Petition for Review  Pet. for review filed on behalf of Emzy T. Barker III et al.
04/06/2005Reply Brief  On behalf of Emzy T. Barker, III, et al. (seq #1).
04/06/2005Reply Brief  The Eckmans' reply to cross-respondents' brief on the merits. (seq#2)
03/22/2005Brief on the Merits  On behalf of Walter E. Eckman, et al. (seq#2)
03/22/2005Brief on the Merits  On behalf of Emzy T. Barker, III, et al. (seq#1)
"Cross-Repondent's Brief on the Merits (Limitations Issue)  
03/02/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet's m/e/t to file pet for review is granted until 4/6/04.
03/01/2007Case Stored  G02/7-D-5
03/01/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  on behalf of Emzy T. Barker, III, et al.
02/27/2007Mandate issued  Mandate and cost bill issued.
02/25/2005Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Joint m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  Rsp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 3/22/05; Reply br due 4/6/05; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
02/23/2007Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
02/17/2005Motion for Extension of Time filed  Joint motion for extension of time to file brief on the merits filed on behalf of Emzy T. Barker and Walter W. Eckman et al.  
02/08/2005Brief on the Merits  Petitioners' #1  Emzy T. Barker, III, et al's petitioner's brief on the merits
02/08/2005Brief on the Merits  Petitioner #2,  Walter W. Eckman, et al's petitioners' brief on the merits
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
03/01/2007Case StoredCase stored.G02/7-D-5
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Brushy Creek Brahman CenterPetitionerMr. Richard P. Hogan Jr.
Brushy Creek Custom SiresPetitionerMr. Richard P. Hogan Jr.
Eckman, Inc.RespondentMr. Robert L. Ketchand
Barker, III, Emzy T.PetitionerMr. Richard P. Hogan Jr.
Honorable Justin Brett Busby
Mr. Mark W. Owen
Ms. Jennifer Bruch Hogan
Mr. Richard N. Evans II
Eckman, Walter W.RespondentMs. Jennifer G. Black
Mr. Robert L. Ketchand
Ms. Constance O'Doherty Barnes
Mr. David Walter Eckman
Texans for Lawsuit ReformAmicus CuriaeMr. P. M. Schenkkan
Barker, AvaPetitionerMr. Richard P. Hogan Jr.
Eckman, LarryRespondentMr. Robert L. Ketchand
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed [duplicate 3] 
213 SW3d 360, 01-22-04 
1st Court of Appeals 
Honorable Sherry Radack 
Trial Court Information
151st District Court 
Harris 
Honorable Caroline E. Baker 
97-29163