Supreme Court

Case: 04-0247    
04-0247
03/17/2004
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
THE COUNTY OF DALLAS 
LINDA L. WILAND, AS ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE ESTATE OF STANLEY GAINES, JIM GILLIAND, AND SONIA AVINA 
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.
05/01/2006Post submission brief filedPetitioner Petitioner's post submission brief.  On behalf of The County of Dallas.
03/15/2006Post submission brief filedRespondent Respondents' post-submission brief addressing Matagorda Co. Hospital District v. Burwell, 49 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 370 (February 24, 2006).  On behalf of Linda L. Wiland, et al.
04/08/2005Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas in support of denial of pet for rev.  Filed by Richard W. Carter, C.L.E.A.T., 904 Collier, Street, Ft. Worth, TX 76102.  Ph 817-882-9543. Fax 817-882-9586.
03/29/2005Post submission brief filedRespondent On behalf of Linda L. Wiland, et al.
03/22/2005Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Exhibits filed on behalf of Linda L. Wiland et al.
01/24/2005Reply BriefPetitioner Reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of The County of Dallas
12/29/2004Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's brief on the merits.
11/08/2004Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's brief on the merits
07/16/2004Supplemental Brief filedRespondent Supplemental brief in support of response to pet. for review filed on behalf of Linda L. Wiland et al.
07/09/2004Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to response to pet. for review filed on behalf of The County of Dallas    
06/22/2004Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Exhibits to response to pet. for review filed on behalf of Linda L. Wiland et al. (1 original copy only,  of 2 tape cassettes, placed in CF per AW, typed transcripts of the tape are included in each response)  
06/22/2004Response to PetitionRespondent Response to pet. for review filed on behalf of Linda Wiland et al.  
04/21/2004Appendix FiledPetitioner Appendix attached to pet. for review
04/21/2004Petition for ReviewPetitioner Pet. for review filed on behalf of The County of Dallas   (1 extra copy, no sase)
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/29/2004Brief on the Merits  Respondent's brief on the merits.
11/08/2004Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's brief on the merits
10/29/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Rsp unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  Rsp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 12/29/04; Reply br due 1/13/05; mlbx rule d/n/a.   Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
10/27/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Respondent's unopposed motion for extension of time to file brief on the merits.
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.
09/30/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Pet's unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  Pets br due 11/8/04, Resp br due 11/29/04, Reply br due 12/14/04; briefs due n/l/t 3:00 p.m.; mlbx rule d/n/a. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
09/30/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for extension of time to file brief on the merits filed on behalf of County of Dallas
09/15/2004Record Received (See Remarks)  Inventory in remarks
09/07/2004Brief on the Merits Ordered  Pet brief is due n/l/t 3:00 p.m., 10-07-04, resp brief is due 10-027-04, reply brief is due 11-12-04, all briefs are due n/l/t 3:00 p.m., mlbx rule d/n/a
09/07/2004Record Requested in Case  Emailed Cathy Henderson @ 5th COA
07/19/2004Correction filed (See Remarks)  incorrect statement on page three of County of Dallas' reply brief
07/16/2004Supplemental Brief filed  Supplemental brief in support of response to pet. for review filed on behalf of Linda L. Wiland et al.
07/16/2004Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Brief filed  Motion for leave to file supplemental brief filed on behalf of Linda W. Wiland et al.  Motion carried until case disp'd
07/09/2004Reply to Response  Reply to response to pet. for review filed on behalf of The County of Dallas    
06/22/2004Exhibits in case/cause filed  Exhibits to response to pet. for review filed on behalf of Linda L. Wiland et al. (1 original copy only,  of 2 tape cassettes, placed in CF per AW, typed transcripts of the tape are included in each response)  
06/22/2004Response to Petition  Response to pet. for review filed on behalf of Linda Wiland et al.  
06/22/2004Case forwarded to Court 
05/11/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Respondents' unopposed m/e/t to file response to pet. for review was granted until June 21, 2004.  Further req. for ext. of time will be disfavored.
05/10/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Respondents' unopposed m/e/t to file response to pet. for review
05/09/2007Call received  requesting the mandate be resent to the new Dallas County District Clerk, Gary Fitzsimmons.  Mailed copies of notice letter, mandate, and cost bill this date.
05/01/2006Post submission brief filed  Petitioner's post submission brief.  On behalf of The County of Dallas.
04/21/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to att., Rick Thompson, regarding unpaid filing fee, spoke with assist., fee will be submitted right away.
04/21/2004Notice requesting filing fee  Fee request sent to att., Rick Thompson, regarding unpaid filing fee for pet. for review
04/21/2004Appendix Filed  Appendix attached to pet. for review
04/21/2004Petition for Review  Pet. for review filed on behalf of The County of Dallas   (1 extra copy, no sase)
04/11/2007Case Stored  G02/6-A-5
04/08/2005Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas in support of denial of pet for rev.  Filed by Richard W. Carter, C.L.E.A.T., 904 Collier, Street, Ft. Worth, TX 76102.  Ph 817-882-9543. Fax 817-882-9586.
04/05/2007Mandate issued  Mandate and cost bill issued.
03/29/2005Post submission brief filed  On behalf of Linda L. Wiland, et al.
03/22/2005Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioners by Deborah G. Hankinson;  argued on behalf of respondents by Douglas Alexander.
03/22/2005Exhibits in case/cause filed  Exhibits filed on behalf of Linda L. Wiland et al.
03/18/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet The County of Dallas' m/e/t to file pet for review is granted until 4/21/04.
03/17/2005Call received  from Douglas Alexander to inform the Court that he will argue on behalf of respondents in 04-0247 & 04-0631;  James Belt has agreed not to argue.
03/17/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  on behalf of The County of Dallas
03/15/2006Post submission brief filed  Respondents' post-submission brief addressing Matagorda Co. Hospital District v. Burwell, 49 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 370 (February 24, 2006).  On behalf of Linda L. Wiland, et al.
03/04/2005Phone call from Clerk's Office  spoke w/Kennon @ Doug Alexander's office, she will call me back to confirm if respondent's counsel in 04-0247 & 04-0631, have agreed to share 20 mins.
02/24/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04024709  Respondent's Brief on the Merits Filed:  12/29/04
02/24/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04024708  Appendix to Respondent's Supplemental Brief Filed:  7/16/04
02/24/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04024707  Respondent's Supplemental Brief Filed:  7/16/04
02/24/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04024706  Response to Petition Attachment 3 Filed:  6/22/04
02/24/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04024705  Response to Petition Attachment 2 Filed:  6/22/04
02/24/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04024704  Response to Petition Attachment 1 Filed:  6/22/04
02/24/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04024703  Response to Petition for Review Filed:  6/22/04
02/23/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04024702  Petitioner's Reply Brief   Filed:  1/24/05
02/23/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04024701  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits   Filed:  11/8/04
02/16/2007Concurring and Dissenting Opinion deliveredIssued Justice  Brister concurring in part and dissenting in part, joined by Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice O'Neill, and Justice Medina.
02/16/2007Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
02/16/2007Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed and remanded to trial court The judgment of the court of appeals is reversed, and the case is remanded to the trial court for further proceedings;  Justice Hecht joined by Justice Wainwright, Justice Green, Justice Johnson, and Justice Willett.
02/11/2005Motion for leave to file brief disposedFiling dismissed as moot Rsp unopposed m/l/f supplemental brief in support of their response to petition for review is dismissed as moot.
02/11/2005Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument consolidated for oral argument only with Case No. 04-0631
02/11/2005Petition for Review granted 
02/11/2005Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
01/24/2005Reply Brief  Reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of The County of Dallas
01/12/2005Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Pet's unopposed m/e/t to file reply brief on the merits granted.  Pet's reply br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 1/24/05; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will not be considered.
01/12/2005Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed motion for extension of time to file reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of The County of Dallas
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
04/11/2007Case StoredCase stored.G02/6-A-5
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of TexasAmicus CuriaeMr. Richard W. Carter
Avina, SoniaRespondentMr. Steven K. DeWolf
The County of DallasPetitionerMr. Marc H. Richman
Mr. Grant Hugh Brenna
Mr. Bart Bevers
Ms. Deborah G. Hankinson
Mr. William Richard (Rick) Thompson II
Wiland, Linda L.RespondentMr. Haakon Thomas Donnelly
Mr. Douglas Alexander
Ms. Alexandra W. Albright
Mr. Todd R. Hixon
Mr. Steven K. DeWolf
Estate of Stanley GainesRespondentMr. Steven K. DeWolf
Gilliand, JimRespondentMr. Steven K. DeWolf
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed [duplicate 3] 
124 SW3d 390, 12-30-03 
5th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Douglas S. Lang 
Trial Court Information
95th District Court 
Dallas 
Honorable Karen Gren Scholer 
01-4784-D