Supreme Court

Case: 06-0527    
06-0527
06/27/2006
Petition for Review originally filed as 53.7(f)
THE LOCAL CHURCH, LIVING STREAM MINISTRY, ET AL. 
HARVEST HOUSE PUBLISHERS, JOHN ANKERBERG, AND JOHN WELDON 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
02/09/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Rodney A. Smolia.  Submitted by Rodney A. Smolia, Dean and George Allen Professor of Law University of Richmond School of Law, Richmond VA 23173.  Phone 804-289-8197; Fax 804-287-1819
12/18/2006Motion for RehearingRehearing filed in Petition for Review Pet's mo/re.  On behalf of The Local Church, Living Stream Ministry, et al.
11/20/2006Amended Brief filedReceived (instead of filed) Amended amicus curiae brief on behalf of Dr. Norman Geisler. (no phone, fax, address provided)
11/13/2006Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Dr. Norman Geisler in opposition to pet/rev.  Submitted by Dr. Norman Geisler.  (he did not include and address, phone or fax on the brief)
10/27/2006Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to response to petition for review filed on behalf of THE LOCAL CHURCH, LIVING STREAM MINISTRY, ET AL.
10/27/2006Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Brief of Amici Curiae Association of American Publishers, Inc., et al. in response to the petition for review of The Local Church, Living Stream Ministry, et al. submitted by atty., Luis G. Zambrano, 200 Crescent Court, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas, 75201, ph # 214-746-7700
10/13/2006Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Exhibits titled Tab D to response to petition for review filed on behalf of Harvet House Publishers, et al.  Consists of Encyclopedia of Cults and New Religions.
10/13/2006Response to PetitionRespondent Response to petition for review filed on behalf of Harvest House Publishers, John Ankerberg and John Weldon.
08/21/2006Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Answers in Action.  Filed by Gretchen Passantino.  PO Box 2067, Costa Mesa, CA 92628.  Phone 949-646-9042.
08/14/2006Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Christian Research Institute.  Filed by Hank Hanegraaf, President and Chairman of the Board; PO Box 8500, Charlotte NC 28271-8500.  NO PHONE OR FAX
08/14/2006Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Rodney Stark, PhD; Derek H. Davis, PhD; Edwin S. Gaustad PhD; James M. Dunn, PhD; J. Gordon PhD; H. Newton Malony, PhD; Stuart Wright PhD; Rev. Jerry Smith; Ronald B. Flowers, PhD; Williams L. Pitts, Jr, PhD; and Mark G. Toulouse PhD.    NO FAX, PHONE OR ADDRESS AVAILABLE FOR ANY OF THESE AMICUS
08/14/2006Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Robert Oppedisano, John Van Diest, Doug Ross, Sealy Yates, John Yinger, Peter Kerridge, and John Pierce.  Filed by Christopher Ferebee;  NO FAX, PHONE OR ADDRESS AVAILABLE.
08/14/2006Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Ambassador Lord, Platt & Levin; Rev. Wai; Dr. Irons; Bette Bao Lord; Sidney Rittenberg; Travis B. Bryan III;  Filed by Travis B. Bryan, III; 102 East 26th Street; Bryan TX 77803.  Phone 979-775-3900.  Fax 979-775-2021.
08/02/2006Appendix FiledPetitioner Appendix attached to petition for review.
08/02/2006Petition for ReviewPetitioner Pet. for review filed on behalf of The Local Church, Living Stream Ministry, et al.  
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/19/2006Case forwarded to Court 
12/18/2006Motion for Rehearing  Pet's mo/re.  On behalf of The Local Church, Living Stream Ministry, et al.
12/01/2006Petition for Review disposedDenied
11/22/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
11/21/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
11/20/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
11/20/2006Amended Brief filed  Amended amicus curiae brief on behalf of Dr. Norman Geisler. (no phone, fax, address provided)
11/19/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
11/18/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
11/17/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
11/13/2006Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Dr. Norman Geisler in opposition to pet/rev.  Submitted by Dr. Norman Geisler.  (he did not include and address, phone or fax on the brief)
10/27/2006Reply to Response  Reply to response to petition for review filed on behalf of THE LOCAL CHURCH, LIVING STREAM MINISTRY, ET AL.
10/27/2006Amicus Curiae Brief received  Brief of Amici Curiae Association of American Publishers, Inc., et al. in response to the petition for review of The Local Church, Living Stream Ministry, et al. submitted by atty., Luis G. Zambrano, 200 Crescent Court, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas, 75201, ph # 214-746-7700
10/23/2006Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to Mr. Bloom informing him that he needs to pro hac in this case or have a Texas attorney sign off on his amicus in order to submit the amicus to the Court.  He said that he would get back to me.
10/16/2006Letter Received  Letter rec'd from Douglas Ross, amicus party, requesting that his name be withdrawn from the amicus case.  
10/13/2006Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made regarding filing fee for exhibits, spoke with Lisa, she will mail the check out for Monday delivery.  
10/13/2006Exhibits in case/cause filed  Exhibits titled Tab D to response to petition for review filed on behalf of Harvet House Publishers, et al.  Consists of Encyclopedia of Cults and New Religions.
10/13/2006Response to Petition  Response to petition for review filed on behalf of Harvest House Publishers, John Ankerberg and John Weldon.
09/13/2006Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 10/13/06; mlbx rule d/n/a
09/05/2006Case forwarded to Court 
08/21/2006Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Answers in Action.  Filed by Gretchen Passantino.  PO Box 2067, Costa Mesa, CA 92628.  Phone 949-646-9042.
08/14/2006Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Christian Research Institute.  Filed by Hank Hanegraaf, President and Chairman of the Board; PO Box 8500, Charlotte NC 28271-8500.  NO PHONE OR FAX
08/14/2006Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Rodney Stark, PhD; Derek H. Davis, PhD; Edwin S. Gaustad PhD; James M. Dunn, PhD; J. Gordon PhD; H. Newton Malony, PhD; Stuart Wright PhD; Rev. Jerry Smith; Ronald B. Flowers, PhD; Williams L. Pitts, Jr, PhD; and Mark G. Toulouse PhD.    NO FAX, PHONE OR ADDRESS AVAILABLE FOR ANY OF THESE AMICUS
08/14/2006Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Robert Oppedisano, John Van Diest, Doug Ross, Sealy Yates, John Yinger, Peter Kerridge, and John Pierce.  Filed by Christopher Ferebee;  NO FAX, PHONE OR ADDRESS AVAILABLE.
08/14/2006Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Ambassador Lord, Platt & Levin; Rev. Wai; Dr. Irons; Bette Bao Lord; Sidney Rittenberg; Travis B. Bryan III;  Filed by Travis B. Bryan, III; 102 East 26th Street; Bryan TX 77803.  Phone 979-775-3900.  Fax 979-775-2021.
08/02/2006Appendix Filed  Appendix attached to petition for review.
08/02/2006Petition for Review  Pet. for review filed on behalf of The Local Church, Living Stream Ministry, et al.  
06/29/2006Letter Received  Letter from pet addressed to 1st COA regarding the record that pet's currently have checked out until 6/28/06. (1)
06/28/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted pets' m/e/t to file petition is granted until August 2, 2006
06/27/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file pet/rev.  On behalf of The Local Church, Living Stream Ministry, et al.
03/08/2007Case Stored  G02 Row 7 E-4
03/07/2007Notice sent to Court of Appeals  Order sent to the Court of Appeals
02/16/2007Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing dismissed as moot Motion to defer ruling on mo/re pending submission of amicus brief dismissed as moot
02/16/2007Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
02/09/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Rodney A. Smolia.  Submitted by Rodney A. Smolia, Dean and George Allen Professor of Law University of Richmond School of Law, Richmond VA 23173.  Phone 804-289-8197; Fax 804-287-1819
01/12/2007Miscellaneous Motion  Motion to defer ruling on mo/re pending submission of amicus brief.  On behalf of The Local Church, et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
03/08/2007Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 7 E-4
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Geisler, NormanAmicus Curiae 
American Publishers, Inc. et al. Amicus CuriaeMr. Luis Guillermo Zambrano
Smolla, Rodney A.Amicus CuriaeMr. Rodney A. Smolla
Answers in ActionAmicus CuriaeMs. Gretchen Passantino
The Local Church, Living Stream MinistryPetitionerMs. Deborah Drooz
Mr. Barry B. Langberg
Mr. Craig T. Enoch
Mr. Kevin H. Dubose
Mr. Douglas Alexander
Mr. Douglas Mark Selwyn
Hanegraaff, HankAmicus CuriaeMr. Hank Hanegraaff
Ambassador Lord, Platt & Levin Amicus CuriaeHonorable Travis B. Bryan III
Harvest House PublishersRespondentMr. J. Shelby Sharpe
Mr. Donald David Jackson
Mr. Mark R. Trachtenberg
Ms. Lynne Liberato
Mr. Thomas Williams
Court of Appeals Information:
Reversed & Rendered 
190 SW3d 204, 01-05-06 
1st Court of Appeals 
Honorable Sherry Radack 
Trial Court Information
80th District Court 
Harris 
Honorable Kent C. Sullivan 
2001-65993