Supreme Court

Case: 06-0023    
06-0023
01/11/2006
Second Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY D/B/A UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY 
PATRICIA LIMMER, BILLYE JOYCE SMITH, AND BOBBY JEAN NOTHNAGEL 
Appellate Briefs
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10/18/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/17/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/16/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/15/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/14/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
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.
12/10/2009Motion for Rehearing for pet #2 Petitioner's motion for rehearing of cause filed Pet #2 Mo/Re.  On behalf of Patricia Limmer, et al. (12)
03/28/2008Post submission brief filedRespondent Patricia Limmer, et al.'s response to pet's post-submission brief.  (12)
03/19/2008Post submission brief filedEvent related to first petition filed in case. Response to post-argument letter brief.  On behalf of Missouri Pacific Railroad. (12)
11/16/2007Post submission brief filedRespondent Filed on behalf of Patricia Limmer, et al. (pet#2) (12)
05/31/2007Reply BriefEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Pet #2 Patricia Limmer's reply brief on the merits.
04/23/2007Reply BriefPetitioner Petitioner #1 Missouri Pacific Railroad Co. et al's  Reply Brief on Merits
03/16/2007Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's brief on the merits.  On behalf of Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, et al. (12)
02/01/2007Brief on the MeritsRespondent Pet #2 Patricia Limmer, et al's respondents brief on the merits.
12/22/2006Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Brief on the merits filed on behalf of Patricia Limmer, et al. (Seq. #2)
11/10/2006Appendix FiledPetitioner Appendix to brief on the merits. (12)
11/10/2006Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Brief on the merits filed on behalf of Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, et al. (Seq. #1)
06/22/2006Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply in support of petition for review by the Limmer Parties (pet #2)
06/05/2006Response to PetitionRespondent response to petition #2, on behalf of Missouri Pacfic Railroad Company d/b/a Union Pacific Railroad Company (pet 1)
06/05/2006Reply to ResponsePetitioner reply to response to petition #1, on behalf of Missouri Pacfic Railroad Company d/b/a Union Pacific Railroad Company (pet 1)
05/03/2006Amicus Curiae Brief receivedAmicus Curiae Brief of the Association of American Railroads in support of pet/rev.  Filed by James L. Walker, Jackson Walker LLP, 112 East Pecan St., Suite 2400, San Antonio TX 78205.  Phone 210-978-7700.  Fax 210-978-7790.
05/02/2006Response to PetitionRespondent Response filed on behalf of the Limmer Parties.  
04/26/2006Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of BNSF Railway Co. in support of pet/rev.  Filed by Wayne L. Robbins, Jr., 2500 Lou Menk Drive, AOB-3, Ft. Worth, TX 76131-2828.  Phone 817-352-2317.  Fax 817-352-2398.
03/30/2006Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix (12)
03/30/2006Petition for ReviewPetitioner On behalf of pet #1 Missouri Pacific Railroad Co.
03/30/2006Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attached.
03/30/2006Petition for Review #2Petitioner On behalf of Pet #2 Patricia Limmer, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/29/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06002309  MOPAC - Petitioner's Brief on the Merits - Filed: 11/10/2006
12/29/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed 2nd m/e/t to file respondents' brief on the merits.  On behalf of Patricia Limmer, et al.
12/29/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06002310  Limmer - Petitioners' Brief on the Merits 12/22/06
12/22/2006Brief on the Merits  Brief on the merits filed on behalf of Patricia Limmer, et al. (Seq. #2)
12/14/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Cross Pet Patricia Limmer, et al's third unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 1/10/07; Rsp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 1/30/07; Reply br due 2/14/07; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions will not be considered.
12/10/2009Case forwarded to Court 
12/10/2009Motion for Rehearing for pet #2   Pet #2 Mo/Re.  On behalf of Patricia Limmer, et al. (12)
12/07/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed 3rd m/e/t to file petitioners' brief on the merits.  On behalf of Pet #2 Patricia Limmer, et al.
12/04/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted RSP/Cross Pet Patricia Limmer, et al's unopposed m/e/t to file resp brief on the merits granted.  Rsp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 1/2/07; Reply br due 1/17/07; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
11/29/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed first m/e/t to file respondents' brief on the merits.  On behalf of Pet #2 Patricia Limmer, et al.
11/16/2007Post submission brief filed  Filed on behalf of Patricia Limmer, et al. (pet#2) (12)
11/15/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06002308  Limmer - Petitioners' Reply Brief 6/22/06
11/15/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06002307  MOPAC - Petitioner's Reply Brief 6/5/06
11/15/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06002306  MOPAC - Response to Petition for Review 6/5/06
11/15/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06002305  Amicus Curiae Brief of Assoc. of American Railroads 5/3/06
11/15/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06002304  Limmer - Response to Petition for Review 5/2/06
11/15/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06002303  Amicus Curiae Brief of BNSF Railway Co. 4/26/06
11/15/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06002302  Limmer - Petition for Review 3/30/06
11/15/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06002301  MOPAC - Petition for Review 3/30/06
11/15/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06002309  MOPAC - Petitioner's Brief on the Merits 11/10/06
11/14/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Pet's unopposed 2nd m/e/t to file cross-pet's brief on the merits granted.  Pet Limmer's brief due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 12/11/06; Rsp br due 1/2/07; Reply br due 1/17/07; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
11/13/2007Oral argument  
11/13/2007Oral argument   on behalf of petitioner Missouri Pacific Mr. Mike A. Hatchell; on behalf of cross-pet/respondents Honorable Deborah G. Hankinson and Mr. David Gunn
11/12/2007Motion to expand time for oral argument disposedDenied Limmer Parties' Unopposed Motion to Clarify Oral Argument Format & for Rebuttal denied
11/12/2007Motion to expand time for oral argument  Limmer Parties' Unopposed Motion to Clarify Oral Argument Format & for Rebuttal (original + 11)
11/10/2006Appendix Filed  Appendix to brief on the merits. (12)
11/10/2006Brief on the Merits  Brief on the merits filed on behalf of Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, et al. (Seq. #1)
11/08/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed second motion for extension of time to file cross petitioners brief on the merits.  (Patricia Limmer, et al)
11/06/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Limmer's m/e/t to file mo/re is granted.   Mo/re is due December 9, 2009.  FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED
11/05/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Unopposed m/e/t to file rehearing to pet/rev #2.  On behalf of Pet 2, Patricia Limmer, et al. (3)
11/03/2009Description of document returned to Supreme Court  Letter to Mr. Harding J. Rowe - called to verify address and resent to correct address.
10/23/2009Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
10/23/2009Opinion issuedIssued
10/23/2009Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
10/18/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/17/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/16/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/15/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/14/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
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.
10/10/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Cross Pet Patricia Limmer, et al's unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted:  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 11/10/06; Rsp br due 11/30/06; Reply br due 12/15/06; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
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.
10/06/2010Letter Filed  from the US Supreme Court Clerk's Office to inform that the petition for writ of certiorari has been denied. (1)
10/04/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed first motion for extension of time to file cross petitioners' brief on the merits.  (Patricia Limmer, seq #2)
10/04/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Pet's unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted:  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 11/10/06; Rsp br due 11/30/06; Reply br due 12/15/06; mlbx rule d/n/a
09/25/2006Case Record Filed   inventory in remarks.
09/25/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed motion for extension of time to file brief on the merits.  On behalf of Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., et al. (pet#1)
09/11/2006Record Requested in Case 
09/11/2006Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 10/11/06; Rsp br due 10/31/06; Reply br due 11/15/06 mlbx rule d/n/a
07/27/2007Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Closes out 2nd process
07/27/2007Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for OA on 11/13/07 @ 9 a.m.; Time allotted to argue - 20/20 minutes
07/16/2007Call received  BH received e-mail from Mike Hatchell stating he had no conflict with a November setting for oral argument.
07/16/2007Phone call from Clerk's Office  BH called attorney Mike Hatchell regarding scheduling case for argument in November.  Left voicemail requesting return call.
06/22/2006Reply to Response  Reply in support of petition for review by the Limmer Parties (pet #2)
06/05/2006Response to Petition  response to petition #2, on behalf of Missouri Pacfic Railroad Company d/b/a Union Pacific Railroad Company (pet 1)
06/05/2006Reply to Response  reply to response to petition #1, on behalf of Missouri Pacfic Railroad Company d/b/a Union Pacific Railroad Company (pet 1)
06/04/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06002314  Limmer - Petitioners' Reply Brief on the Merits 5/31/07
06/01/2007Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument
06/01/2007Petition for Review granted 
06/01/2007Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
06/01/2007Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument
06/01/2007Petition for Review granted 
06/01/2007Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
05/31/2007Reply Brief  Pet #2 Patricia Limmer's reply brief on the merits.
05/25/2007Motion 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 5/30/07; mlbx rule d/n/a
05/22/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed M/E/T to file Reply Brief, filed on behalf of Pet #2) Patricia Limmer, et al.
05/16/2006Letter Filed  Letter from Union Pacific letting the Court know that they plan on filing an 8 page reply and 15 page response on June 5, 2006 to the pet/revs.
05/05/2006Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response of Missouri Pacific Railroad to Limmer's petition for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 6/5/06; mlbx rule d/n/a
05/03/2006Amicus Curiae Brief received  Brief of the Association of American Railroads in support of pet/rev.  Filed by James L. Walker, Jackson Walker LLP, 112 East Pecan St., Suite 2400, San Antonio TX 78205.  Phone 210-978-7700.  Fax 210-978-7790.
05/02/2006Response to Petition  Response filed on behalf of the Limmer Parties.  
05/02/2006Case forwarded to Court 
05/02/2006Case forwarded to Court 
04/26/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06002313  MOPAC - Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits 4/23/07
04/26/2006Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of BNSF Railway Co. in support of pet/rev.  Filed by Wayne L. Robbins, Jr., 2500 Lou Menk Drive, AOB-3, Ft. Worth, TX 76131-2828.  Phone 817-352-2317.  Fax 817-352-2398.
04/25/2006Response Waiver filed  Pet #1 Missouri Pacific RR Co. and Union Pacific's waiver of response.
04/23/2007Reply Brief  Petitioner #1 Missouri Pacific Railroad Co. et al's  Reply Brief on Merits
04/19/2010Letter Filed  from the Supreme Court of the United States Office of the Clerk to advise the Court that on April 15, 2010 they received and filed the "Petition for Writ of Certiorari" and placed on the docket April 16, 2010 as No. 09-1255. (1)
03/30/2006Appendix Filed  appendix (12)
03/30/2006Petition for Review  On behalf of pet #1 Missouri Pacific Railroad Co.
03/30/2006Appendix Filed  appendix attached.
03/30/2006Petition for Review #2  On behalf of Pet #2 Patricia Limmer, et al.
03/28/2008Post submission brief filed  Patricia Limmer, et al.'s response to pet's post-submission brief.  (12)
03/23/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06002312  MOPAC - Respondent's Brief on the Merits 3/16/07
03/19/2008Post submission brief filed  Response to post-argument letter brief.  On behalf of Missouri Pacific Railroad. (12)
03/16/2007Brief on the Merits  Respondent's brief on the merits.  On behalf of Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, et al. (12)
03/16/2006Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pets Patricia Limmer, et al.'s 3rd m/e/t to file petrev granted until March 30, 2006.
03/14/2006Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Unopposed third motion for extension of time to file petition for review filed on behalf of cross petitioner, Patricia Limmer et al.
03/10/2006Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted PET #1 MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD CO'S 3RD AGREED M/E/T TO FILE PETITION FOR REVIEW GRANTED.  PETITION FOR REVIEW DUE N/L/T 5:00 P.M. ON 3/30/06.
03/09/2006Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Pet #1 Missouri Pacific Railroad Co.'s 3rd m/e/t to file pet/rev.
02/22/2006Description of document returned to Supreme Court  from Mr. David Lee Crawford.  Address updated by change of address filed on January 30, 2006.
02/15/2006Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet Patricia Limmer, et al's m/e/t to file petition for review granted.  Petition for review due n/l/t 5:00 p.m. on 3/15/06.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
02/14/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Form Letter sent in response to motion for extension of time Standard letter sent in response to Unopposed m/e/t to file reply brief on the merits.
02/13/2006Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Pet#2 Patricia Limmer Unopposed second m/e/t to file pet/rev.
02/12/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file petitioner's reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of pet #1 Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., et al.
02/10/2010Case Stored  G02 Row 16 D-1 (5 vols); D-2 (5 vols); and D-3 (2 boxes of exhibits)
02/10/2006Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet#1 Missouri Pacific Road RR Co.'s 2nd m/e/t to file petition for review granted.  Petition for review due n/l/t 5:00 p.m. on 3/15/06.
02/10/2006Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Second unopposed motion for extension of time to file petition for review filed on behalf of Missouri Pacific Railroad Company  
02/05/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06002311  Limmer - Respondents' Brief on the Merits 2/1/07
02/01/2007Brief on the Merits  Pet #2 Patricia Limmer, et al's respondents brief on the merits.
01/30/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Rsp Missouri Pacific RR Co's m/e/t to file resp brief on the merits granted.  Rsp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 3/16/07; Reply br due 4/2/07; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
01/29/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  2nd unoppposed m/e/t to file resp's brief on the merits filed on behalf of (Pet. #1) Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, et al.
01/15/2010Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
01/15/2010Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting.
01/12/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet's unopposed m/e/t to file Patricia Limmer, et al's petition for review granted.  Petition for review due n/l/t 5:00 p.m. on 2/13/06.
01/12/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Unopposed m/e/t to file Missouri Pacific R.R. Co, et al's petition for review granted.  Petition for review due n/l/t 5:00 p.m. on 2/13/06.
01/12/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review #2 filed  Pet #2 Patricia Limmer, Billye Joyce Smith and Bobbye Jean Nothnagel's unopposed m/e/t to file pet/rev.
01/11/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Unopposed motion for extension of time to file petition for review filed on behalf of Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
01/10/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Missouri Pacific's m/e/t to file rsp brief on the merits granted.  Rsp br due n/l/t 3:00 on 2/12/07; Reply br due 2/27/07; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
01/08/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file respondent's brief on the merits.   On behalf of pet #1 Missouri Pacific Railroad Co.
01/03/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Limmer, et al's unopposed 2nd m/e/t to file rsp brief on the merits granted.  Rsp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 2/1/07; Reply br due 2/16/07; mlbx rule d/n/a.  
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
02/10/2010Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 16 D-1 (5 vols); D-2 (5 vols); and D-3 (2 boxes of exhibits)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Association of American RailroadsAmicus CuriaeMr. James L. Walker
BNSF Railroad CompanyAmicus CuriaeMr. Wayne Lindsey Robbins Jr.
Missouri Pacific Railroad CompanyPetitionerMs. Molly H. Hatchell
Mr. Harding J. Rome
Mr. Mike A. Hatchell
Ms. Kathleen Hopkins Alsina
Mr. David Lee Crawford
Union Pacific Railroad CompanyPetitionerMr. Mike A. Hatchell
Limmer, PatriciaRespondentMr. Russell S. Post
Ms. Elana S. Einhorn
Mr. David Gunn
Ms. Collyn A. Peddie
Ms. Deborah G. Hankinson
Mr. Carl V. Crow
Court of Appeals Information:
Reversed & Rendered 
180 SW3d 803, 11-29-05 
14th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Eva Guzman 
Trial Court Information
151st District Court 
Harris 
Honorable Caroline E. Baker 
95-42790