Supreme Court

Case: 04-1004    
04-1004
11/09/2004
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
HOOVER SLOVACEK L.L.P., FORMERLY HOOVER, BAX & SLOVACEK, L.L.P. 
JOHN B. WALTON, JR. 
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.
09/21/2006Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply in support of petitioner's motion for rehearing (Hoover Slovacek LLP, formerly Hoover, Bax, & Slovacek, L.L.P. (pet #1)
09/01/2006Response to PetitionRespondent Respondent's response to petitioner's motion for rehearing (John B. Walton Jr, pet #2.)
07/21/2006Response to Motion for RehearingPetitioner's motion for rehearing of cause filed Petitioner's response to respondent's motion for rehearing.  (pet #1 HOOVER SLOVACEK L.L.P., FORMERLY HOOVER, BAX & SLOVACEK, L.L.P.)
07/19/2006Motion for Rehearing for pet #2 Respondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed Respondent's motion for rehearing.  On behalf of pet#2 John B. Walton, Jr.
07/17/2006Motion for RehearingPetitioner's motion for rehearing of cause filed Mo/re on behalf of Hoover Slovacek, LLP, et al.
09/26/2005Reply BriefPetitioner Petitioner's reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of Hoover Slovacek LLP.
08/11/2005Brief on the MeritsRespondent Brief on the merits filed on behalf of John B. Walton Jr.
06/20/2005Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's brief on the merits.  On behalf of Hoover Solvacek LLP, et al.
03/07/2005Reply to ResponsePetitioner On behalf of Hoover Slovacek, et al.
02/18/2005Response to PetitionRespondent Response to pet. for review filed on behalf of John B. Walton Jr.
01/18/2005Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attached to petition.
01/18/2005Petition for ReviewPetitioner On behalf of Hoover Slovacek LLP.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/27/2006Case remanded and record returned to the Court of Appeals.  Cause remanded and record returned to the 9th Court of Appeals.
12/27/2006Mandate issued  Mandate and cost bill issued.
12/17/2004Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Unopposed 2nd m/e/t to file petition for review granted.  Petition for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on January 18, 2005.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
12/16/2004Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Unopposed second motion for extension of time to file pet. for review filed on behalf of Hoover Slovacek LLP
12/01/2005Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioner by Charles R. Watson, Jr.;  argued on behalf of respondent by Daniel J. Sheehan, Jr.
11/09/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Unopposed m/e/t to file petition for review granted.  Petition for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on December23, 2004.
11/09/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  On behalf of Hoover Slovacek
11/03/2006Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued The Court's judgment issued June 30, 2006, is withdrawn and substituted with the judgment issued this date.
11/03/2006Judgment WithdrawnWithdrawn The Court's judgment issued June 30, 2006, is withdrawn and substituted.
11/03/2006Previous opinion withdrawnWithdrawn The Court withdraws its dissenting opinion issued June 30, 2006, and issues a substituted dissenting opinion.
11/03/2006Previous opinion withdrawnWithdrawn The Court withdraws its majority opinion issued June 30, 2006, and issues a substituted majority opinion.
11/03/2006Dissenting Opinion substituted for prior dissentIssued The Court affirms in part and reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court; ; Justice Hecht delivered the substituted dissenting opinion of the Court, joined by Justice Medina and Justice Willett.
11/03/2006New majority opinion substituted for prior opinionCourt of Appeals' judgment affirm and reverse in part; remand to court of appeals The Court affirms in part and reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court; Chief Justice Jefferson delivered the substituted majority opinion of the Court, joined by Justice O'Neill, Justice Wainwright, Justice Brister, Justice Green, and Justice Johnson.
11/03/2006Rehearing of cause granted 
11/03/2006Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied on behalf of John B. Walton, Jr.
11/03/2006Motion for Rehearing - DisposedFiling granted Pet #1 Hoover Slovacek L.L.P.
10/19/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04100406  Petitioner's Reply Brief 3/7/05
10/19/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04100405  Petition for Review 1/18/05
10/14/2005Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for OA on 12/1/05 @ 9:00 a.m.
10/14/2005Petition for Review granted 
10/14/2005Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
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.
09/26/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04100404  Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits 9/26/05
09/26/2005Reply Brief  Petitioner's reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of Hoover Slovacek LLP.
09/22/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04100409  Hoover - Petitioner's Reply Brief on Rehearing 9/21/06
09/21/2006Reply to Response  Reply in support of petitioner's motion for rehearing (Hoover Slovacek LLP, formerly Hoover, Bax, & Slovacek, L.L.P. (pet #1)
09/20/2005Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed m/e/t to file reply brief on the merits granted.  Reply br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 9/26/05; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
09/16/2005Motion 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 Hoover Slovacek
09/01/2006Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to verify lead attorney.  Lead attorney is John Phalen Jr.  (CM is correct)  
09/01/2006Response to Petition  Respondent's response to petitioner's motion for rehearing (John B. Walton Jr, pet #2.)
08/30/2005Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed m/e/t to file reply brief on the merits granted.  Reply br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 9/16/05; mlbx rule d/n/a
08/24/2005Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t for filing reply to brief on the merits.  On behalf of Hoover Slovacek LLP, et al.
08/22/2006Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to Hoover Slovacek, et al's motion for rehearing due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 9/1/06; mlbx rule d/n/a
08/17/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04100403  Respondent's Brief on the Merits 8/11/05
08/17/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04100402  Response to Petition for Review 2/18/05
08/11/2005Brief on the Merits  Brief on the merits filed on behalf of John B. Walton Jr.
07/25/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04100408  Hoover - Response to Motion for Rehearing 7/21/06
07/25/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04100407  Hoover - Petitioner's Motion for Rehearing 7/17/06
07/21/2006Response to Motion for Rehearing  Petitioner's response to respondent's motion for rehearing.  (pet #1 HOOVER SLOVACEK L.L.P., FORMERLY HOOVER, BAX & SLOVACEK, L.L.P.)
07/19/2006Case forwarded to Court 
07/19/2006Motion for Rehearing for pet #2   Respondent's motion for rehearing.  On behalf of pet#2 John B. Walton, Jr.
07/17/2006Case forwarded to Court 
07/17/2006Motion for Rehearing  Mo/re on behalf of Hoover Slovacek, LLP, et al.
06/30/2006Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordWithdrawn Judgment issued this date withdrawn and substituted.
06/30/2006Dissenting opinion issued.Withdrawn Justice Hecht's dissenting opinion is withdrawn and substituted
06/30/2006Opinion issuedWithdrawn Majority opinion is withdrawn and substituted.
06/30/2005Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  Rsp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 8/11/05; Reply br due 8/26/05; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
06/29/2005Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed motion for extension of time for filing brief on the merits filed on behalf of John B. Walton Jr.
06/21/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04100401  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits 6/20/05
06/20/2005Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's brief on the merits.  On behalf of Hoover Solvacek LLP, et al.
05/17/2005Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed m/e/t to file pet's brief on the merits granted.  Pets br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 6/20/05; Rsp br due 7/11/05; Reply br due 7/26/05; mlbx rule d/n/a
05/13/2005Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed motion for extension of time to file brief on the merits filed on behalf of Hoover Slovacek LLP
04/29/2005Case Record Filed   inventory in remarks.
04/21/2005Record Requested in Case 
04/19/2005Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested - Pets br due 5/19/05; Rsp br due 6/8/05; Reply br due 6/23/05; briefs due n/l/t 3:00 p.m.; mlbx rule d/n/a
03/07/2005Reply to Response  On behalf of Hoover Slovacek, et al.
02/22/2005Case forwarded to Court 
02/18/2005Response to Petition  Response to pet. for review filed on behalf of John B. Walton Jr.
01/29/2007Letter Received  Letter rec'd letting the Court know that Winkler Cty District Clerk rec'd the SC mandate. (1)
01/23/2007Case Stored  G02/8-F-4
01/23/2006Notice received  Notice from pet's to add Mr. Charles "Skip" Watson to the mailing list to recieve notice.  updated CM w/ notice only.
01/18/2005Appendix Filed  appendix attached to petition.
01/18/2005Petition for Review  On behalf of Hoover Slovacek LLP.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
01/23/2007Case StoredCase stored.G02/8-F-4
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Walton, Jr., John B.RespondentMr. Michael L. Atchley II
Mr. Daniel J. Sheehan Jr.
Mr. John M. Phalen Jr.
Hoover Slovacek LLPPetitionerMr. Charles R. 'Skip' Watson Jr.
Mr. Mike A. Hatchell
Ms. Molly H. Hatchell
Mr. Steven L. Hughes
Mr. Thomas Phillips
Court of Appeals Information:
Reversed and Rendered 
149 SW3d 834, 10-14-04 
8th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Susan Larsen 
Trial Court Information
109th District Court 
Winkler 
Honorable James L. Rex 
13,201-A