Supreme Court

Case: 04-1036    
04-1036
11/17/2004
Second Petition for Review originally filed as 53.7(f)
MICHAEL L. CASS 
PATRICIA LOVE STEPHENS, ET AL. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
10/13/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
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.
01/29/2007Motion for Rehearing for pet #2 Rehearing filed in Petition for Review Pet #2 Frank W. Cass' mo/re.
01/29/2007Motion for RehearingRehearing filed in Petition for Review Pet #1 Michael L. Cass' mo/re.
06/19/2006Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's brief on the merits.  On behalf of Patricia Love Stephens, et al.
03/21/2006Appendix FiledPetitioner Appendix in support of Michael L. Cass' brief on the merits.  (part 1, 12 copies, part 2, 12 copies)  
03/21/2006Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Brief on the merits filed on behalf of Michael L. Cass  (pet #1)
03/21/2006Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Brief on the merits filed on behalf of Frank W. Cass (pet #2)
10/21/2005Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply in support of petition for review filed on behalf of Michael Cass (seq #1)
10/17/2005Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply in support of petition for review filed on behalf of pet #2, Frank W. Cass
09/30/2005Response to PetitionRespondent Response to petition #2 Frank W. Cass.  On behalf of Patricia Love Stephens.
09/30/2005Response to PetitionRespondent Response to petition #1 Michael L. Cass.  On behalf of Patricia Love Stephens.
05/25/2005Appendix FiledPetitioner Appendix attached to pet. for review filed on behalf of Frank W. Cass  (seq #2)
05/25/2005Petition for Review #2Petitioner Pet. for review filed on behalf of Frank W. Cass (seq #2)  
05/25/2005Appendix FiledPetitioner Appendix attached to pet. for review.  (seq #1)
05/25/2005Petition for ReviewPetitioner Pet. for review filed on behalf of Michael L. Cass (seq #1)  
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/29/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04103602  Frank Cass - Petitioner's Reply Brief 10/17/05
12/29/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04103601  Frank Cass - Petition for Review 5/25/05
12/28/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Pet #2 Frank W. Cass' m/e/t to file mo/re granted.  Mo/re due n/l/t 5:00 p.m. on 1/29/07.
12/28/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Pet #1 Michael L. Cass' agreed m/e/t to file mo/re granted.  Mo/re due n/l/t 5:00 p.m. on 1/29/07.
12/28/2006Address Change   Change of address for attorney Gregory K. Ackels.  (updated cm)
12/28/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Pet #2 Frank W. Cass' m/e/t to file mo/re.
12/27/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Pet #1 Michael L. Cass' agreed m/e/t to file mo/re.
12/22/2004Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet#2 Frank Cass' m/e/t to file petition for review granted.  Pet #2 due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on January 26, 2005.
12/22/2004Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet #1 Michael Cass' 2nd m/e/t to file petition for review granted.  Petition #1 due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on January 26, 2005.
12/22/2004Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  2nd motion for extension of time to file pet. for review filed on behalf of Michael L. Cass (seq #1)
12/21/2004Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  2nd motion for extension of time to file pet. for review filed on behalf of Frank W. Cass  (seq #2)
12/20/2005Record Requested in Case 
12/19/2005Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 1/18/06; Rsp br due 2/7/06; Reply br due 2/22/05; mlbx rule d/n/a
12/15/2006Petition for Review disposedDenied
12/15/2006Petition for Review disposedDenied
11/30/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet #1 Michael Cass' m/e/t to file petition for review granted.  Pet #1 due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on December 27, 2004.
11/30/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet #2 Frank Cass' m/e/t to file petition for review granted.  Petition for review #2 due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on December 27, 2004.
11/24/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Agreed motion to extend time filed on behalf of pet #2, Frank W. Cass  
11/17/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  On behalf of Michael L. Cass #1
10/21/2005Reply to Response  Reply in support of petition for review filed on behalf of Michael Cass (seq #1)
10/17/2005Reply to Response  Reply in support of petition for review filed on behalf of pet #2, Frank W. Cass
10/13/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
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.
09/30/2005Response to Petition  Response to petition #2 Frank W. Cass.  On behalf of Patricia Love Stephens.
09/30/2005Response to Petition  Response to petition #1 Michael L. Cass.  On behalf of Patricia Love Stephens.
08/30/2005Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Rsp Patricia Love Stephens' 2nd m/e/t to file requested response to both petitions granted.  Requested response due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 9/30/05; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will not be considered.
08/22/2005Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Respondents' second m/e/t to file response to petitions for review.  On behalf of Patricia Love Stephens, et al.
07/27/2005Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Rsp Patricia Love Stephens' m/e/t to file requested response to both petitions granted.  Requested response due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 8/31/05; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
07/18/2005Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Respondent, Patricia Love Stephens, et al. first motion to extend time to respond to petitions for review.
07/03/2006MET to file reply disposed ofForm Letter sent in response to motion for extension of time pets, Michael L. Cass' and Frank W. Cass' agreed m(s)/e/t to file reply briefs on the merits have been considered. Receipt of a reply within fifteen days, as allowed by TEX. R. APP. P. 55.7, is not jurisdiction; standard letter sent
07/03/2006MET to file reply disposed ofForm Letter sent in response to motion for extension of time pets, Michael L. Cass' and Frank W. Cass' agreed m/e/t(s) to file reply briefs on the merits have been considered. Receipt of a reply within fifteen days, as allowed by TEX. R. APP. P. 55.7, is not jurisdiction; standard letter sent
06/30/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Michael L. Cass' agreed motion to extend time to file reply brief on the merits  (seq #1)
06/30/2005Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested responses to both petitions for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on August 1, 2005; mlbx rule d/n/a
06/27/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Petitioner #2 Frank W. Cass' agreed m/e/t to file reply brief on the merits.
06/22/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04103606  Respondent's Brief on the Merits 6/19/06
06/19/2006Document received (See Remarks)  Appendix Vol 1-3 (12 copies of each).  Filed in 04-1079.  On behalf of Patricia Love Stephens.
06/19/2006Brief on the Merits  Respondent's brief on the merits.  On behalf of Patricia Love Stephens, et al.
06/07/2005Case forwarded to Court 
06/07/2005Case forwarded to Court 
06/06/2005Response Waiver filed  On behalf of Patricia Love Stephens, et al.  Waiver to both petitions for review. (2)
05/25/2005Appendix Filed  Appendix attached to pet. for review filed on behalf of Frank W. Cass  (seq #2)
05/25/2005Petition for Review #2  Pet. for review filed on behalf of Frank W. Cass (seq #2)  
05/25/2005Appendix Filed  Appendix attached to pet. for review.  (seq #1)
05/25/2005Petition for Review  Pet. for review filed on behalf of Michael L. Cass (seq #1)  
05/20/2005Description of document returned to Supreme Court  from Mr. Marc Culp.  Corrected Suite # and resent notice.
05/17/2005Sixth Motion for Extensions of Time to File Petition of Review disposedDenied Frank W. Cass' sixth m/e/t to file petition for review denied.
05/17/2005Sixth Motion for Extensions of Time to File Petition of Review disposedDenied Pet Michael Cass' 6th m/e/t to file petition for review denied.
05/13/2005Sixth Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  6th motion for extension of time to file pet. for review filed on behalf of Michael L. Cass (seq #1)
05/13/2005Sixth Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Sixth request for extension of time to file pet. for review filed on behalf of Frank W. Cass (seq #2)
04/26/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Rsp's second m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  Rsp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 6/19/06; Reply br due 7/5/06; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
04/25/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  2nd motion for extension of time to file brief on the merits filed on behalf of Patricia Love Stephens
04/14/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Rsp's m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  Rsp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 5/18/06; Reply br due 6/2/06; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
04/13/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Respondent Patricia Love Stephens, et als' m/e/t to file responses to briefs on the merits.
03/21/2006Appendix Filed  Appendix in support of Michael L. Cass' brief on the merits.  (part 1, 12 copies, part 2, 12 copies)  
03/21/2006Brief on the Merits  Brief on the merits filed on behalf of Michael L. Cass  (pet #1)
03/21/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04103605  Frank Cass - Petitioner's Brief on the Merits 3/21/06
03/21/2006Brief on the Merits  Brief on the merits filed on behalf of Frank W. Cass (pet #2)
03/18/2005Fifth Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet #2 Frank Cass' 5th m/e/t to file petition for review granted.  Petition for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on May 25, 2005.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
03/17/2005Fifth Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  5th Motion for extension of time to file pet. for review filed on behalf of Frank W. Cass (seq #2)
03/16/2005Fifth Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet Michael L. Cass' 5th m/e/t to file petition for review granted. Petition for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on May 25, 2005.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
03/15/2005Fifth Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  5th motion for extension of time to file pet. for review filed on behalf of Michael L. Cass (seq # 1)
03/10/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted PET #1 FRANK W. CASS' 2ND AGREED M/E/T TO FILE BRIEF ON THE MERITS GRANTED.  PET BR DUE N/L/T 3:00 P.M. ON 3/21/06; RSP BR DUE 4/10/06; REPLY BR DUE 4/25/06; MLBX RULE D/N/A.  FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME WILL STRONGLY BE DISFAVORED.
03/10/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted PET #1 MICHAEL L. CASS' 2ND M/E/T TO FILE BRIEF ON THE MERITS GRANTED.  PET BR DUE N/L/T 3:00 P.M. ON 3/21/06; RSP BR DUE 4/10/06; REPLY BR DUE 4/25/06; MLBX RULE D/N/A.  FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME WILL STRONGLY BE DISFAVORED.
03/08/2007Record returned to Court of Appeals  Record returned to the Court of Appeals
03/08/2007Case Stored  G02 Row 7 E-4
03/08/2007Notice sent to Court of Appeals  Order sent to the Court of Appeals
03/02/2007Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
03/02/2007Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
03/01/2005Fourth Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet#2 Frank W. Cass' 4th m/e/t to file petition for review granted.  Petition for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on March 25, 2005.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
02/25/2005Fourth Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Frank W. Cass' 4th request for extension of time to file pet for rev. (seq#2)
02/23/2005Fourth Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet #1 Michael L. Cass' 4th m/e/t to file petition for review granted.  Petition for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on March 28, 2005.  Further requests for extensions of time will be strongly disfavored.
02/18/2005Fourth Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  4th motion to extend time to file pet. for review filed on behalf of Michael L. Cass  (seq #1 )
02/17/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Frank W. Cass 2nd agreed  m/e/t to file brief on the merits.    
02/08/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Pet #1 Michael L. Cass' 2nd m/e/t to file brief on the merits.
02/08/2006Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to Ms. Brandy Manning regarding her m/e/t to file response to motion for sanctions.  I told Ms. Manning that there was not a motion for sanctions filed in this case.  (the motion was filed in 04-1079 Mr. Cass did not file the motion in this case).  Per Ms. Manning she was trying to be precaucious.  She said to go ahead and shred the motion and the $10 check.
01/30/2007Case forwarded to Court 
01/30/2007Case forwarded to Court 
01/29/2007Motion for Rehearing for pet #2   Pet #2 Frank W. Cass' mo/re.
01/29/2007Motion for Rehearing  Pet #1 Michael L. Cass' mo/re.
01/25/2005Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Petitioner #2 Frank Cass 3rd 53.7 is granted until 02-28-05; Petition #2 is due 02-28-05; FUTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME WILL BE DISFAVORED
01/24/2005Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Third motion to abate the filing of pet. for review or alternative request for extension of time to file pet. for review filed on behalf of Frank W. Cass  
01/20/2005Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Seq #1 Michael Cass 3rd 53.7 is granted until 02-28-05, FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME WILL BE STRONGLY DISFAVORED
01/18/2005Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Third motion for extension of time to file pet. for review filed on behalf of Michael L. Cass (seq #1)  
01/13/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Pet#2 Frank Cass' m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.   Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 2/21/06; Rsp br 3/13/06; Reply br due 3/28/06; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
01/13/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Pet #1 Michael Cass' m/e/t to file briefs on the merits granted.  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 2/21/06; Rsp br 3/13/06; Reply br due 3/28/06; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
01/12/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Petitioner #2 Frank W. Cass' agreed m/e/t to file brief on the merits.
01/11/2006Case Record Filed   inventory in remarks.
01/11/2006Sealed document filed in case  1 manila env. "Testimony of Patricia Love Stephens", rec'vd w/CA Record.
01/11/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04103604  Response to Petition for Review of Frank W. Cass 9/30/05
01/11/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04103603  Response to Petition for Review of Michael L. Cass 9/30/05
01/09/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  First motion to extend time to file brief on the merits filed on behalf of Michael L. Cass  
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
03/08/2007Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 7 E-4
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Cass, Frank W.PetitionerMr. Gregory K. Ackels
Cass, Michael L.PetitionerMr. Michael L. Cass
Mr. Marc S. Culp
Suttons Elizabeth Stephens Irrevocable Trust RespondentMr. John A. "Jad" Davis Jr.
SSH TrustRespondentMr. John A. "Jad" Davis Jr.
Stephens, Patricia LoveRespondentMr. Mark Edwards
Mr. G. Luke Ashley
Ms. Brandy Manning
Mr. John A. "Jad" Davis Jr.
Walter H. Stephens TrustRespondentMr. John A. "Jad" Davis Jr.
Heather Love Stephens Irrevocable TrustRespondentMr. John A. "Jad" Davis Jr.
Court of Appeals Information:
Aff As Ref 
156 SW3d 38, 08-31-04 
8th Court of Appeals 
Honorable David W. Chew 
Trial Court Information
112th District Court 
Reagan 
Honorable M. Brock Jones 
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