Supreme Court

Case: 04-0607    
04-0607
07/07/2004
Mandamus Set to Argue
IN RE THE JOHN G. AND MARIE STELLA KENEDY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
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.
03/25/2010Letter brief Relator Rel's letter response to Rlp's letter brief of March 10, 2010.  On behalf of Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation. (12)
03/10/2010Letter brief Real Parties in Interest Letter regarding the effect of the 2009 amendement to Texas Health and Safety Code 711.004(c) (12) filed on behalf of Ann M. Fernandez.
12/17/2009Letter brief Relator Letter to advise the Court of a recent statutory amendment that is relevant to one of the issues in this mandamus proceeding.  On behalf of The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation. (12)
05/27/2008Additional citations received.Relator Citing cases: 13-06-00149-CV, Ann M. Fernandez v. Frost National Bank, et al.; 13-06-00170-CV & 13-06-00539-CV, Ann M. Fernandez v. The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation.  Copies of the Opinions are attached.  On behalf of The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation. (12)
04/28/2006Appendix FiledRelator Appendix to relator's brief of affect of trial court proceedings on petition for writ of mandamus filed on behalf of The John G. Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation
04/28/2006Brief on the MeritsRelator Brief on affect of trial court proceedings on petition for writ of mandamus filed on behalf of The John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation
04/28/2006Letter brief Real Parties in Interest Letter brief filed on behalf of Ann M. Fernandez
03/15/2005Reply BriefRelator Reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation
01/14/2005Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest On behalf of Ann M. Fernandez.  
11/23/2004Brief on the MeritsRelator Relator's brief on the merits
08/18/2004Reply to ResponseRelator Relator's reply in support of pet. for writ of mandamus
07/07/2004Appendix FiledRelator Appendix attached to pet. for writ of mandamus  
07/07/2004Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator Pet. for writ of mandamus filed on behalf of The John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/17/2009Letter brief   Letter to advise the Court of a recent statutory amendment that is relevant to one of the issues in this mandamus proceeding.  On behalf of The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation. (12)
12/17/2008Address Change   From atty. for rlp, Anna Fernandez, Deborah Hankinson, Hankinson & Levinger.  Address already updated in CM.
12/06/2006Designation of Lead Counsel   New lead counsel for intenvenor The State of Texas is Susan K. Staricka.  updated CM.
12/06/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted RLP Ann Fernandez's m/e/t to file unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  Rlp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 1/14/05, Reply br due 1/31/05; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
12/02/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Real Party in interest's unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits.
12/02/2004Notice of Appearance  Notice of appearance of new lead counsel and additional counsel.  Deborah G. Hankinson will now be lead counsel on behalf of Ann M. Fernandez, real party in interest.
11/23/2004Appendix to any instrument  Appendix to the relator's brief on the merits (orig + 11)
11/23/2004Brief on the Merits  Relator's brief on the merits
11/22/2006Letter Filed  Real party in interest Ann M. Fernandez submits reply to the responses filed by Relator in each of the causes listed above.  (also enter in 04-0608)
10/24/2006Letter Filed  Letter filed  by relator, John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation,  to call attention to incorrect statement in the status report that was filed by real party in interest, Ann Fernandez.
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.
09/29/2005Oral argument   Argued on behalf of relators by Michael A. Hatchell and Jacqueline M. Stroh;  argued on behalf of real party by Deborah Hankinson.
09/26/2008cause reinstated to active docket 
09/26/2008Abatement Order Lifted  abatement order issued February 15, 2008 is lifted; stay order remains in place
09/26/2006Status report filed  Requested status report.  On behalf of The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy.
09/26/2006Status report filed  Requested status report on behalf Ann M. Fernandez. (12)
09/23/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Real Party Ann Fernandez's unopposed m/e/t to file briefs granted.  Rel br due 11/23/04, Resp br due 12/28/04, Reply br due 1/10/05; Briefs due n/l/t 3:00 p.m.; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
09/20/2005Notice of Appearance  Marcos G. Ronquillo enters an apearance as additional counsel in this case as attorney for Ann M. Fernandez.
09/20/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits filed on behalf of real party in interest, Ann Fernandez
09/13/2006Call received  from Mr. Skip Watson requesting that notice also be given to Mr. Jorge Rangel.  Updated CM so Mr. Rangel would also receive notice.
09/13/2004Description of document returned to Supreme Court  Postcard to Mr. Robert L. Knebel
09/13/2004Document received (See Remarks)  original signature copy of lead counsel designation rec'd 09-10-04 via fax
09/12/2006Status Report requested  Status report requested due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 9/26/06; mlbx rule d/n/a
09/10/2010Case Stored  G02 Row 16 A-1 (2 vols)
09/10/2004Designation of Lead Counsel   notice of lead counsel for Frost National Bank (1)  Jacqueline M. Stroh is lead counsel (rec'd via fax)
09/08/2005Phone call from Clerk's Office  left vm message for Jackie Sroh (04-0608) to confirm that she agreed to share 20 min time w/Mike Hatchell on behalf of relators
09/07/2004Brief on the Merits Ordered  Rel 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
08/19/2004Correction filed (See Remarks)  Correction filed regarding cite that was referred to in reply that was filed on 08-18-04, line 21 should be to *10, not *8.
08/18/2004Appendix to any instrument  supplemental appendix to relator's reply in support of pet. for writ of mandamus
08/18/2004Reply to Response  Relator's reply in support of pet. for writ of mandamus
08/04/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  Spoke with Judge Dorsey; He will be filing a response filed on 07-08-04 is a response to the motion for temporary relief only. He will be filing responses to the petition and the petition in 04-0608 the first of next week (Aug 8-9)
08/03/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  called Michael McCrea's office re:  should response be in both cases--they stated it should have been filed in both cases
07/21/2005Address Change   Address change for Mid-Continent Casualty Company attorneys Mr. Richard P. Hogan and Jennifer Bruch Hogan.  already updated in CM.
07/13/2004Case forwarded to Court 
07/08/2004Response to Motion filed  Real party in interest response to the motion to emergency temporary relief
07/08/2004Stay Order issued  Stay order issued staying the 01-29-04 and 06-18-04 TC orders until further order of this Court
07/08/2004Motion for temporary relief disposedFiling granted
07/08/2004Call received  Mr. Watson would like to be contacted in place of Mr. Hatchel (Mr. Hatchel is out of town)
07/07/2004Case Record Filed   (Common) record filed in support of pet. for writ of mandamus.  Originals  filed in 04-0608.  Record consist of Reporters Record, volumes 1-9, Clerks Exhibit, P-1 thru P-11, KTR: 1-9, KMK: 1-3, tapes  
07/07/2004Motion for temporary relief  Motion for emergency temporary relief filed on behalf of The John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation
07/07/2004Appendix Filed  Appendix attached to pet. for writ of mandamus  
07/07/2004Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  Pet. for writ of mandamus filed on behalf of The John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation
07/05/2005Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  Returned Check #20289, $75.00 to Michael Hatchell.  Submiss fee already paid on 4/20/05.
06/23/2010Certified cys of cost bill sent to attys of record  Cost Bill Issued
06/21/2007Motion to substitute disposedFiling granted Motion to withdraw Mike A. Hatchell, Charles Watson, Jr. and Susan Kidwell as counsel of record and substitute as attorney in charge, Macey Reasoner Stokes granted
06/15/2007Motion to Substitute filed  Motion to Withdraw and to substitute Appellate Counsel, (4) filed on behalf of The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation.  Locke Liddell & Sapp LLP wish to withdraw as counsel and be substituted w/ Ms. Macey Reasoner Stokes.
06/10/2005Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument consolidated for OA w/ case 04-0608 on 9/29/05 @ 9:00 a.m.; time allotted to argue:  20/20 mins
06/04/2008Status report filed  RLP's Status Report (12) filed on behalf of Ann M. Fernandez.
05/27/2008Additional citations received.  Citing cases: 13-06-00149-CV, Ann M. Fernandez v. Frost National Bank, et al.; 13-06-00170-CV & 13-06-00539-CV, Ann M. Fernandez v. The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation.  Copies of the Opinions are attached.  On behalf of The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation. (12)
05/08/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04060705  The Foundation Relator's Brief on Affect of Trial Court Proceedings 4/28/06
05/02/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04060704  Real Party in Interest's Supplemental Letter Brief 4/28/06
04/28/2006Appendix Filed  Appendix to relator's brief of affect of trial court proceedings on petition for writ of mandamus filed on behalf of The John G. Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation
04/28/2006Brief on the Merits  Brief on affect of trial court proceedings on petition for writ of mandamus filed on behalf of The John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation
04/28/2006Letter brief   Letter brief filed on behalf of Ann M. Fernandez
04/21/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04060703  The Foundation Relator's Reply Brief on the Merits 3/15/05
04/21/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04060702  Fernandez Real Party's Brief on the Merits 1/14/05
04/21/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04060701  The Foundation Relator's Brief on the Merits 11/23/04
04/16/2010Stay Order lifted  stay order issued July 8, 2004 is lifted
04/16/2010Opinion issuedWrit of Mandamus conditionally granted
04/13/2006Supreme Court requests parties to file additonal briefs  consolidated w/ 04-0608 - The Court requests that the parties provide additional briefing addressing the status of related proceedings in the courts below and how, if at all, those proceedings affect the mandamus cases pending in this Court.
04/08/2005Mandamus Set to Argue 
04/08/2005Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedCase set for oral argument
04/08/2005Cases consolidated by Supreme Court  Consolidated for oral argument with Case No. 04-0608
03/30/2006Letter Filed  Letter from relator advising the Court of further developments in one of the trial courts follow oral argument in this case.  On behalf of John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation.
03/25/2010Letter brief   Rel's letter response to Rlp's letter brief of March 10, 2010.  On behalf of Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation. (12)
03/22/2006Motion for temporary relief disposedDenied relator's second motion for emergency temporary relief denied
03/21/2007Designation of Lead Counsel   Lead counsel change of State of Texas to Mr. Bruce V. Griffiths (changed CM)
03/20/2006Supplement to Motion filed  Supplemental appendix to second motion for emergency temporary relief filed on behalf of The John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation  
03/20/2006Motion for temporary relief  Second motion for emergency temporary relief filed on behalf of The John G. & Marie Stella Kennedy Memorial Foundation
03/20/2006Call received  from Mr. Skip Watson; will be filing a "motion to expand existing stay" today.
03/15/2007Status report filed  Status Report filed on behalf of RLP, Ann M. Fernandez.  (12)
03/15/2007Status report filed  Status Report filed on behalf of The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation. (12)
03/15/2005Reply Brief  Reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation
03/13/2007Status report filed  On behalf of Intervenor, ExxonMobil Corp. (12)
03/10/2010Phone call from Clerk's Office  Spoke w/ Ms. Hankinson's asst.  She informed the Court that she will send O + 11 copies of the letter brief filed for the case 04-0608.
03/10/2010Letter brief   Letter regarding the effect of the 2009 amendement to Texas Health and Safety Code 711.004(c) (12) filed on behalf of Ann M. Fernandez.
03/05/2007Status Report requested  SC of Tx requests that parties file a status report in above-referenced case.  The status report is due to be filed in this office no later than 3:00 p.m., March 15, 2007.  PLEASE NOTE TEX. R. APP. P. 9.2(b), does not apply.  
02/22/2005Letter Received  Letter received from attorney Mark Schwartz asking the Court to remove him from notice list.
02/17/2005Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Relators' 2nd m/e/t to file reply brief is granted until 03-15-05; mlbx rule d/n/a; FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
02/16/2005Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  2nd unopposed motion for extension of time to file reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation
02/15/2008Order of the Court IssuedMatter in Supreme Court of Texas Abated
01/26/2005Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Relators' m/e/t to file reply brief is granted until 02-22-05; mlbx rule d/n/a; FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME WILL BE DISFAVORED
01/26/2005Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Relator's unopposed m/e/t to file reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial  Foundation.
01/23/2006Notice received  Notice from Relator's to add Mr. Charles "Skip" Watson to the mailing list to recieve notice. (already was receiving notice)
01/14/2005Brief on the Merits  On behalf of Ann M. Fernandez.  
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
09/10/2010Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 16 A-1 (2 vols)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Frost National Bank IntervenorMr. J. G. "Buster" Adami Jr.
Mr. Thomas H. Crofts Jr.
Mr. Jeffrey T. Knebel
Ms. Jacqueline M. Stroh
Mr. Stephen Jody Helman
Mr. J. A. (Tony) Canales
Estate of Elena Suess Kenedy (deceased) IntervenorMr. J. G. "Buster" Adami Jr.
The State of Texas IntervenorMr. Bruce V. Griffiths
Mr. John W. Vinson
Ms. Susan K. Staricka
Suess, PabloIntervenorMr. J. G. "Buster" Adami Jr.
ExxonMobil Corporation/Exxonmobil Oil Corporation IntervenorMr. Shannon H. Ratliff
Mr. John Matthew Sjoberg
Fernandez, AnnaReal Party in Interest Ms. Deborah G. Hankinson
Ms. Elana S. Einhorn
Ms. Jennifer Bruch Hogan
Mr. Joseph Bonner Dorsey
Mr. Sam A. Westergren
Mr. Richard P. Hogan Jr.
Ms. Michele Anne Mobley
Mr. Mark Schwartz
Mr. Marcos Ronquillo
Mr. Michael C. McCrea
The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation RelatorMr. Jon D. Brooks
Ms. Susan A. Kidwell
Mr. Jorge C. Rangel
Mr. Mike A. Hatchell
Mr. Richard L. Leshin
Mr. Charles R. 'Skip' Watson Jr.
Ms. Macey Reasoner Stokes
Missionary Oblate Fathers of TexasIntervenorMr. Daniel McNeel Lane Jr.
Mr. David Roy Nelson
Trustees of the John G. Kenedy, Jr. Charitable Trust IntervenorMr. J. G. "Buster" Adami Jr.
Court of Appeals Information:
Denied 
___ SW3d ___, 07-06-04 
13th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Per Curiam 
Trial Court Information
Kenedy County Court 
Kenedy 
Honorable Guy Herman 
395, 395A, 395B, 395C