Supreme Court

Case: 04-0608    
04-0608
07/07/2004
Mandamus Set to Argue
IN RE FROST NATIONAL BANK, FORMER EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ELENA SUESS KENEDY, DECEASED; FROST NATIONAL BANK AND PABLO SUESS, TRUSTEES OF THE JOHN G. KENEDY, JR. CHARITABLE TRUST; AND THE MISSIONARY OBLATE FATHERS OF TEXAS 
 
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.
03/11/2010Letter 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.
04/28/2006Supplemental appendix Relator Supplemental appendix/record to petition for writ of mandamus filed on behalf of Frost National Bank et al.
04/28/2006Brief on the MeritsRelator Additional briefing filed on behlf of Frost National Bank et al.
03/30/2006Supplement to Petition filedRelator Relators' supplement to their petition for writ of mandamus.  On behalf of Frost National Bank, et al.
01/31/2005Reply BriefRelator Relator's reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of Frost National Bank, et al.
01/14/2005Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Brief on the merits on behalf of Ann M. Fernandez.  Originals filed in case #04-0607.
11/23/2004Brief on the MeritsRelator Relators' brief on the merits.  On behalf of Frost National Bank, et al. and The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immuculate of Texas.
07/29/2004Reply to ResponseRelator Relators' reply to response to petition for writ of mandamus
07/08/2004Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest response to petition for writ of mandamus on behalf of Ann Fernandez (hard copies filed in Case No. 04-0607)
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 Frost National Bank et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/17/2008Address Change   Atty for rlp, Anna Fernandez, Deborah Hankinson, Hankinson Levinger.  Address already updated in CM
12/06/2006Document received (See Remarks)  New lead counsel for intenvenor The State of Texas is Susan K. Staricka.  updated CM. (hard copy filed in 04-0607)
12/06/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted RLP's unopposed m/e/t to file resp brief on the merits granted.  Resp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 1/14/05; Reply br due on 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.
11/23/2004Brief on the Merits  Relators' brief on the merits.  On behalf of Frost National Bank, et al. and The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immuculate of Texas.
11/22/2006Document received (See Remarks)  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)
10/23/2006Letter Filed  Letter in response to the status report file by real party in interest.  On behalf of Frost National Bank, et al.
10/09/2008Letter Filed  Letter informing the Court that Mr. Hatchell is not counsel of record, and requesting removal of his name from mailing list (1).
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
09/26/2006Status report filed  Status report submitted on behalf of Frost National Bank, et al.
09/26/2006Document received (See Remarks)  Requested status report.  On behalf of Ann M. Fernandez.  (original filed in 04-0607)
09/24/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Real Party's unopposed m/e/t to file briefs granted.  Rel br due 11/23/04, Rsp 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.
09/20/2005Document received (See Remarks)  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 motion for extension of time to file brief on the merits filed on behalf of Ann Fernandez
09/14/2006Letter Received  Letter from intervenor's atty Mr. Thomas O. Barton letting the Court know that his firm no longer represents The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation.  He asked if his name be removed from the service list.  (he has been removed)
09/13/2004Document received (See Remarks)  original signature copy of designation of lead counsel rec'd via fax 09-10-04 on behalf of counsel for Frost National Bank (filed in case 04-0607)
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 (1 vol + 1 box) & A-2 (2 boxes)
09/10/2004Designation of Lead Counsel   lead counsel for Frost National Bank will be Jacqueline M. Stroh for the firm of Crofts & Callaway, P.C. (1 rec'd via fax)
09/08/2005Phone call from Clerk's Office  left vm message for Jackie Sroh 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
07/29/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  AW called Judge Dorsey re: if a response to mandamus was ever sent--he stated no that only a response to motion was sent via fax--response never got logged in
07/29/2004Reply to Response  Relators' reply to response to petition for writ of mandamus
07/13/2004Case forwarded to Court 
07/08/2004Response to Motion filed  response to motion for temp. relief on behalf of Ann Fernandez (hard copy in Case No. 04-0607)
07/08/2004Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  response to petition for writ of mandamus on behalf of Ann Fernandez (hard copies filed in Case No. 04-0607)
07/08/2004Fax Cover Letter 
07/08/2004Stay Order issued 
07/08/2004Motion for temporary relief disposedFiling granted
07/07/2004Motion for temporary relief  Motion for immediate temporary relief filed on behalf of Frost National Bank et al.
07/07/2004Appendix Filed  Appendix attached to pet. for writ of mandamus  
07/07/2004Case Record Filed   (Consolidated record for 04-0607, 04-0608) 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  
07/07/2004Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  Pet. for writ of mandamus filed on behalf of Frost National Bank et al.
06/23/2010Certified cys of cost bill sent to attys of record  Cost Bill Issued
06/10/2005Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument consolidated w/ case 04-0607 for OA on 9/29/05 @ 9:00 a.m.; time allotted to argue:  20/20 mins
05/28/2008Status report filed  Status Report (12) filed on behalf of Frost National Bank, et al.
05/02/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04060807  Relators' Additional Briefing 4/28/06
05/02/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04060806  Real Party in Interest's Supplemental Letter Brief 4/28/06
04/28/2006Document received (See Remarks)  Letter brief filed on behalf of Ann M. Fernandez
04/28/2006Supplemental appendix   Supplemental appendix/record to petition for writ of mandamus filed on behalf of Frost National Bank et al.
04/28/2006Brief on the Merits  Additional briefing filed on behlf of Frost National Bank et al.
04/21/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04060805  Frost, Et Al. Relators' Reply Brief on the Merits 1/31/05
04/21/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04060804  Fernandez Real Party's Brief on the Merits 1/14/05
04/21/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04060803  Frost, Et Al. Relators' Brief on the Merits 11/23/04
04/21/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04060802  Frost, Et Al. Relators' Reply Brief 7/29/04
04/21/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04060801  Frost Nat'l Bank,  Et Al.'s Petition for Writ of Mandamus 7/7/04
04/16/2010Stay Order lifted  stay order issued July 8, 2004, lifted
04/16/2010Opinion issuedWrit of Mandamus conditionally granted
04/13/2006Supreme Court requests parties to file additonal briefs  consolidated w/04-0607 - 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.  Brief due 4/28/06; mlbx rule d/n/a
04/08/2005Mandamus Set to Argue 
04/08/2005Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedCase set for oral argument consolidated with Case No. 04-0607
04/08/2005Cases consolidated by Supreme Court  Consolidated for oral argument with Case No. 04-0607
03/30/2006Supplement to Petition filed  Relators' supplement to their petition for writ of mandamus.  On behalf of Frost National Bank, et al.
03/21/2007Designation of Lead Counsel   New Lead Counsel for State of Texas is Mr. Bruce V. Griffiths (updated CM)
03/15/2007Status report filed  Status report filed on behalf of Frost National Bank, et al. (12)
03/15/2007Status report filed  Status Report filed on behalf of RLP, Ann M. Fernandez. (12)
03/13/2007Status report filed  On behalf of intervenor, ExxonMobil Corp. (12)
03/11/2010Letter 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.
03/07/2007Designation of Lead Counsel   Michele Mobley is the person who should be receiving notices in the case for the rlp.  Mr. Mark Schwartz asks to be taken off the notice system.  udpated cm.
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.  
02/15/2008Order of the Court IssuedMatter in Supreme Court of Texas Abated
01/31/2005Reply Brief  Relator's reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of Frost National Bank, et al.
01/26/2010Letter Filed  Letter advises Court of a recent amendment to section 711.004 to the Texas health and Safety Code (12) filed on behalf of Frost National Bank.
01/14/2005Brief on the Merits  Brief on the merits on behalf of Ann M. Fernandez.  Originals filed in case #04-0607.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
09/10/2010Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 16 A-1 (1 vol + 1 box) & A-2 (2 boxes)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
The State of Texas IntervenorMs. Susan K. Staricka
Mr. Bruce V. Griffiths
Mr. John W. Vinson
Missionary Oblate Fathers of TexasRelatorMr. David Roy Nelson
Mr. Daniel McNeel Lane Jr.
The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation IntervenorMr. Richard J. Hatch
Mr. Ray Chester
Mr. Bruce Sams Hawn
Mr. Charles R. 'Skip' Watson Jr.
Mr. Jon D. Brooks
Mr. Mike A. Hatchell
Mr. Richard L. Leshin
Mr. Jorge C. Rangel
Mr. Thomas O. Barton
Fernandez, AnnaReal Party in Interest Mr. Mark Schwartz
Ms. Michele Anne Mobley
Mr. Sam A. Westergren
Mr. Marcos Ronquillo
Mr. Richard P. Hogan Jr.
Mr. Joseph Bonner Dorsey
Ms. Jennifer Bruch Hogan
Ms. Elana S. Einhorn
Mr. Michael C. McCrea
Ms. Deborah G. Hankinson
Suess, PabloRelatorMr. J. G. "Buster" Adami Jr.
ExxonMobil Corporation/Exxonmobil Oil Corporation IntervenorMr. Shannon H. Ratliff
Mr. John Matthew Sjoberg
Trustees of the John G. Kenedy, Jr. Charitable Trust RelatorMr. J. G. "Buster" Adami Jr.
Estate of Elena Suess Kenedy (deceased) RelatorMr. J. G. "Buster" Adami Jr.
Frost National Bank RelatorMr. J. G. "Buster" Adami Jr.
Mr. Jeffrey T. Knebel
Ms. Tara Leigh Adami
Mr. Stephen Jody Helman
Ms. Jacqueline M. Stroh
Mr. Thomas H. Crofts Jr.
Mr. J. A. (Tony) Canales
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