Supreme Court

Case: 04-0263    
04-0263
03/22/2004
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS, AND RAJ SHARMA, IN HIS CAPACITY AS THE BUILDING OFFICIAL OF THE CITY OF DALLAS 
DOUG VANESKO AND GRACE VANESKO 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
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.
02/14/2005Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Frank R. Trabold and FRT Investments, LTD. By Jonathan Vinson, Jackson Walker L.L.P., 901 Main Street, Suite 6000, Dallas TX 75202.  Ph 214-953-6000, Fax 214-953-5822.
01/28/2005Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas, Greater Fort Worth Builders Association, and Randall Goss.  By Julia F. Pendery of Godwin Gruber LLP 1201 Elm Street, Suite 1700, Dallas TX 75270. Ph - 214-939-4400, F - 214-760-7332
01/26/2005Additional citations received.Petitioner Notice of additional cites filed on behalf of The City of Dallas
11/29/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Home Builders Assoc. of Greater Dallas, Fort Worth Builders Assoc., and Dallas homeowner Randall Goss.  By Julia F. Pendery, 1201 Elm Street, Suite 1700, Dallas TX 75270-2084.  Phone (214)939-4400 and (800)662-8393; Fax (214)760-7332.
11/23/2004Reply BriefPetitioner City of Dallas' reply brief on the merits.
11/08/2004Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondents' brief on ther merits
10/18/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Dallas Homeowners League.  Atty - Maxine Aaronson, 3131 McKinney Ave, Ste 420, Dallas TX 75204.  Phone 214-220-2050. fax 214-220-2066.
10/18/2004Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Brief on the merits filed on behalf of Board of Adjustment of the City of Dallas, Texas
10/12/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Texas Municipal League (TML).  By Snapper Carr, 1821 Rutherford Lane Ste 400 Austin TX 78754-5128.  Phone - 512/231-7400. Fax 512/231-7490.
08/26/2004Reply to ResponsePetitioner Petitioners reply in support of pet. for review
08/06/2004Response to PetitionRespondent Response to pet. for review filed on behalf of Doug Vanesko and Grace Vanesko
05/03/2004Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attached
05/03/2004Petition for ReviewPetitioner on behalf of City of Dallas, Texas, et al.
04/29/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief of The Texas Municipal League, and the Texas CIty Attorneys Association in support of pet. for review,  submitted by att., Snapper L. Carr, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 400, Austin, Tx., 512-231-7400, 512-231-7490  
04/28/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of Dallas Homeowners League, Lower Greenville Neighborhood Assc. and Oak Law Assc., by Maxine Aaronson, et al, 3131 McKinney Ave., Ste. 420, Dallas, TX  75204, 214-220-2050
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/29/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04026302  Amicus Curiae Brief on behalf of Dallas Homeowners League, Et Al.
12/29/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04026301  Respondents' Brief on the Merits
12/17/2004Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set to be argued 02-15-05
12/17/2004Petition for Review granted  Pet is to be argued 02-15-05
12/17/2004Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
11/29/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  On behalf of Home Builders Assoc. of Greater Dallas, Fort Worth Builders Assoc., and Dallas homeowner Randall Goss.  By Julia F. Pendery, 1201 Elm Street, Suite 1700, Dallas TX 75270-2084.  Phone (214)939-4400 and (800)662-8393; Fax (214)760-7332.
11/23/2004Reply Brief  City of Dallas' reply brief on the merits.
11/08/2004Brief on the Merits  Respondents' brief on ther merits
10/18/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  On behalf of Dallas Homeowners League.  Atty - Maxine Aaronson, 3131 McKinney Ave, Ste 420, Dallas TX 75204.  Phone 214-220-2050. fax 214-220-2066.
10/18/2004Brief on the Merits  Brief on the merits filed on behalf of Board of Adjustment of the City of Dallas, Texas
10/12/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  On behalf of Texas Municipal League (TML).  By Snapper Carr, 1821 Rutherford Lane Ste 400 Austin TX 78754-5128.  Phone - 512/231-7400. Fax 512/231-7490.
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.
09/28/2004Record Received (See Remarks)  Inventory in remarks
09/16/2004Record Requested in Case  Emailed Cathy Henderson @ 5th COA
09/16/2004Brief on the Merits Ordered  Petitioner's brief is due n/l/t 3:00 p.m., 10-18-04, resp br is due 11-08-04, reply bri is due 11-23-04, mlbx rule d/n/a
08/26/2004Reply to Response  Petitioners reply in support of pet. for review
08/06/2004Response to Petition  Response to pet. for review filed on behalf of Doug Vanesko and Grace Vanesko
06/30/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Respondents' unopposed m/e/t to file response to petition for review was granted until August 10, 2004.  Further req. for ext. of time will be disfavored.
06/22/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  called Mr. Albright's office spoke with Kathy re: $10.00 fee,  she is to overnight to us today
06/22/2004Notice requesting filing fee  requested $10.00 for m/e/t to file response to petition for review, letter sent to Mr. Roger Albright
06/22/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Respondents' unopposed m/e/t to file response to petition for review
06/02/2004Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to the petition for review is due n/l/t 3:00 p.m.; 07-02-04, mlbx rule d/n/a
05/30/2006Case Stored  G02/9-B-4
05/23/2006Mandate issued  Mandate and cost bill issued.
05/11/2004Case forwarded to Court 
05/06/2004Response Waiver filed  Resp. waiver to pet. for review filed on behalf of Doug Vanesko and Grace Vanesko
05/03/2004Appendix Filed  appendix attached
05/03/2004Petition for Review  on behalf of City of Dallas, Texas, et al.
04/29/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus brief of The Texas Municipal League, and the Texas CIty Attorneys Association in support of pet. for review,  submitted by att., Snapper L. Carr, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 400, Austin, Tx., 512-231-7400, 512-231-7490  
04/28/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  on behalf of Dallas Homeowners League, Lower Greenville Neighborhood Assc. and Oak Law Assc., by Maxine Aaronson, et al, 3131 McKinney Ave., Ste. 420, Dallas, TX  75204, 214-220-2050
04/07/2006Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
04/07/2006Dissenting opinion issued.Issued Justice O'Neill delivered a dissenting opinion
04/07/2006Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment;  Justice Green delivered the opinion of the Court, joined by all but Justice O'Neill dissenting
03/22/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted 53.7 motion is granted until 04-26-04; Petition for review is due 04-26-04
03/22/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  on behalf of City of Dallas, Texas, et al.
02/15/2005Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioners by Christopher D. Bowers;  argued on behalf of respondents by Roger Albright;  argued on behalf of amicus curiae by Julia F. Pandery.
02/14/2005Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Frank R. Trabold and FRT Investments, LTD. By Jonathan Vinson, Jackson Walker L.L.P., 901 Main Street, Suite 6000, Dallas TX 75202.  Ph 214-953-6000, Fax 214-953-5822.
02/14/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04026305  Amicus Curiae Brief of Frank R. Travold, Et Al.
02/10/2005Fax Cover Letter 
02/10/2005Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Motion for leave to present oral argument by Amici Curiae granted (on behalf of Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas Amici attorney Julia Pendery)
02/09/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04026303  Amicus Curiae Brief on behalf of Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas, Et Al.
02/03/2005Certification (various) in case received  Certificate of Conference on motion for leave to present oral argument by Amici Curiae, Home Builders Assoc. of Greater Dallas (1).
02/02/2005Notice requesting filing fee  Letter sent to Ms. Julia Pendery requesting the $10 filing fee for motion for leave to present oral argument.  
02/02/2005Phone call from Clerk's Office  Called made to Ms. Pendery's office s/w Cindy.  Asked if they could overnight a $10 check for the motion to present oral argument.  She said that she would speak to Ms. Pendery on this matter.
02/02/2005Motion to Argue filed  Motion for leave to present oral argument by amici curiae.  On behalf of Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas.  Amici attorney Julia Pendery would like to participate in the argument.
01/28/2005Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas, Greater Fort Worth Builders Association, and Randall Goss.  By Julia F. Pendery of Godwin Gruber LLP 1201 Elm Street, Suite 1700, Dallas TX 75270. Ph - 214-939-4400, F - 214-760-7332
01/26/2005Phone call from Clerk's Office  left vm message for Julia Pendery (amicus atty)  to inform her that she's required to file a motion to argue on behalf of respondents pur TRAP 59.6.
01/26/2005Additional citations received.  Notice of additional cites filed on behalf of The City of Dallas
01/04/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04026304  Petitioners' Reply
01/04/2005Phone call from Clerk's Office  lft vm message for Chris Bowers, the ebrief for pets' brief on the merits is corrupt.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
05/30/2006Case StoredCase stored. 
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Board of Adjustment of the City of Dallas, TexasPetitionerMr. Christopher D. Bowers
Oak Lawn AssociationAmicus CuriaeMs. Maxine Aaronson
Home Builders Association of Greater DallasAmicus CuriaeMs. Julia F. Pendery
Trabold, Frank R.Amicus CuriaeMr. Jonathan G. Vinson
Vanesko, GraceRespondentMr. Roger Albright
Lower Greenville Neighborhood AssociationAmicus CuriaeMs. Maxine Aaronson
The Texas Municipal League/The Texas City Attorneys AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Snapper Carr
Sharma, RajPetitionerMr. Christopher D. Bowers
Vanesko, DougRespondentMr. Roger Albright
City of Dallas, TexasPetitionerMr. Christopher D. Bowers
Mr. Paul A. Fletcher
Dallas Homeowners LeagueAmicus CuriaeMs. Angela Hunt
Ms. Maxine Aaronson
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed [duplicate 3] 
127 SW3d 220, 11-19-03 
5th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Martin E. Richter 
Trial Court Information
193rd District Court 
Dallas 
Honorable David Evans 
DV-00-01591-L