Supreme Court

Case: 08-0265    
08-0265
04/08/2008
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
CITY OF DALLAS 
VSC, LLC 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
08/17/2011Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed E-FILED: Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of VSC, LLC.
12/28/2009Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedRespondent VSC LLC's Response to State of Texas' Amicus Brief. (12)
09/14/2009Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief (12) filed on behalf of the State of Texas.  Submitted by James Ho, Solicitor General, Office of the Attorney General, P.O Box 12548, Austin TX, 78711, Tel. (512)936-1896.
03/05/2009Reply BriefPetitioner PET's Reply brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of the City of Dallas, TX.
02/17/2009Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's brief on the merits filed on behalf of VSC LLC (orig & 11)
11/26/2008Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Pet's brief on the merits.  On behalf of City of Dallas. (12)
08/29/2008Reply to ResponsePetitioner PET's Reply to resp's response to PFR (12) filed on behalf of City of Dallas.
08/15/2008Response to PetitionRespondent Response to PFR (12) filed on behalf of VSC LLC.
05/05/2008Appendix FiledPetitioner attached to PFR
05/05/2008Petition for ReviewPetitioner PFR appendix attached (12) filed on behalf of the City of Dallas.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/31/2009Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted by pet atty by Charles Estee of City of Attorney's Office in Dallas
12/30/2009Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted by AMC atty (sharing 5 minutes with pet) Bill Davis, Assistant Solicitor General of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin
12/28/2009Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed  VSC LLC's Response to State of Texas' Amicus Brief. (12)
12/18/2008Motion 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 1/15/09; Reply br due 1/30/09; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
12/16/2008Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Agreed m/e/t to file resp's brief on the merits.  On behalf of VSC, LLC. (12)
12/04/2009Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Unopposed motion of the State of Texas participate in oral argument as amicus curiae granted; Time allotted to argue:  15/20/5 minutes
12/02/2009Motion to Argue filed  Unopposed motion of the State of Texas participate in oral argument as amicus curiae (12).
11/26/2008Brief on the Merits  Pet's brief on the merits.  On behalf of City of Dallas. (12)
11/20/2009Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  Vacation Notice for Resp, VSC, LLC.'s Lead Counsel.  Mr. James C. Mosser will be on vacation from Dec. 24, 2009 thru Jan 1, 2010. (1)
10/31/2011Case Stored  G02 Row 19 H-5 (2 vols)
10/24/2008Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted City of Dallas' agreed motion to extend time to file its brief on the merits granted.  pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 11/26/08; Rsp br due 12/16/08; Reply br due 12/31/08; mlbx rle d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
10/23/2009Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for OA on January 19, 2010 @ 9 am; time allotted to argue 20/20 minutes
10/23/2009Petition for Review granted 
10/23/2009Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
10/22/2008Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Agreed m/e/t to file pet's brief on the merits.  On behalf of City of Dallas. (12)
10/15/2008Case Record Filed   INVENTORY IN MAIN REMARKS SECTION
10/07/2011Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
09/30/2011Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
09/30/2008Record Requested in Case 
09/26/2008Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 10/27/08; Rsp br due 11/17/08; Reply br due 12/2/08; mlbx rule d/n/a
09/14/2009Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief (12) filed on behalf of the State of Texas.  Submitted by James Ho, Solicitor General, Office of the Attorney General, P.O Box 12548, Austin TX, 78711, Tel. (512)936-1896.
08/29/2008Reply to Response  PET's Reply to resp's response to PFR (12) filed on behalf of City of Dallas.
08/17/2011Case forwarded to Court 
08/17/2011Motion for Rehearing  E-FILED: Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of VSC, LLC.
08/15/2008Response to Petition  Response to PFR (12) filed on behalf of VSC LLC.
08/03/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted The Solicitor General's 3rd m/e/t to file invitational brief expressing the views of the State is granted.  The brief is due September 14, 2009.  No Further Requests for exts of time will be considered.  The brief should comply with TEX. R. APP. 55.3.
07/31/2009Motion for Extension of Time filed  Unopposed third m/e/t to file "invited" amicus brief.  On behalf of the State of Texas. (3)
07/23/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted The Solicitor General's 2nd m/e/t to file invitational brief expressing the views of the State is granted.  The brief is due August 25, 2009.  No Further Requests for exts of time will be considered.  The brief should comply with TEX. R. APP. 55.3.
07/22/2008Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted M/e/t to file requested response is granted.   Response is due n/l/t 3pm, August 15, 2008.  Further requests will be disfavored.  mailbox rule dna.
07/21/2009Motion for Extension of Time filed  Unopposed second m/e/t to file "invited" amicus brief.  On behalf of State of Texas. (4)
07/20/2011Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing granted.  Rehearing due 8/17/11.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
07/19/2011Certification (various) in case received  E-FILED   Certificate of Conference indicates that Motion for Extension is unopposed.  (HARD COPIES REC'D)
07/18/2011Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  E-FILED  Motion for extension of time to file motion for rehearing filed on behalf of VSC LLC. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
07/16/2008Phone call from Clerk's Office  Spoke w/ Mr. Mosser.  Requested $10.00 fee for m/e/t.
07/16/2008Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  RSP's m/e/t to file response (12) filed behalf of VSC, LLC.
07/01/2011Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
07/01/2011Dissenting opinion issued.Issued
07/01/2011Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
06/18/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted The Solicitor General's m/e/t to file invitational brief expressing the views of the State is granted.  The brief is due August 5, 2009.  Further Requests for exts of time will be disfavored.  The brief should comply with TEX. R. APP. 55.3.
06/17/2009Motion for Extension of Time filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file "invited" amicus brief.  On behalf of the State of Texas. (3)
06/16/2008Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 7/16/08; mlbx rule d/n/a
06/05/2009Solicitor general invited to file brief  The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the State.  The brief should be filed on or before July 6, 2009.  
05/13/2008Case forwarded to Court 
05/09/2008Response Waiver filed  On behalf of VSC, LLC (orig & 11)
05/05/2008Appendix Filed  attached to PFR
05/05/2008Petition for Review  PFR appendix attached (12) filed on behalf of the City of Dallas.
04/14/2008Certification (various) in case received  Certificate of Conference:  53.7 is unopposed.  (1) Filed on behalf of the City of Dallas.
04/09/2008Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted M/e/t to file pet/rev is granted.   Pet/rev is due May 5, 2008.
04/08/2008Call received  Mr. Mosser informed the Court that the RSP does not oppose the 53.7.
04/08/2008Phone call from Clerk's Office  Spoke w/ Mr. Mosser's asst.  Requested whether or not the RSP is opposed to 53.7.
04/08/2008Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed 
03/06/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted M/e/t to file reply bom is granted.   Reply br was filed March 5, 2009.
03/05/2009Reply Brief  PET's Reply brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of the City of Dallas, TX.
03/05/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Agreed m/e/t to file reply brief on the merits. On behalf of City of Dallas. (3)
02/17/2009Brief on the Merits  Respondent's brief on the merits filed on behalf of VSC LLC (orig & 11)
01/19/2010Oral argument   argued on behalf of petitioner Charles Estee; argued on behalf of respondent by James C. Mosser and Alexis F. Steinberg; argued on behalf of amicus curiae, The State of Texas, by Bill Davis
01/16/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted second m/e/t to file resp's brief on the merits granted.  Rsp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m on 2/17/09; Reply br due 3/4/09; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will not be considered.
01/15/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Agreed m/e/t to file resp's brief on the merits. On behalf of VSC, LLC. (3)
01/08/2010Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted by rsp atty James C. Mosser and Alexis F. Steinberg of Mosser Law PLLC of Dallas
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
10/31/2011Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 19 H-5 (2 vols)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
City of DallasPetitionerMr. Thomas P. Perkins Jr.
The Honorable Barbara E. Rosenberg
Ms. Shereen Ali El Domeiri
Mr. James B. Pinson
Mr. Charles Steven Estee
VSC, LLCRespondentMr. Byron K. Henry
Ms. Alexis Katz Caughey
Ms. Alexis Faye Mosser
Mr. James C. Mosser
OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL OF TEXASAmicus CuriaeMr. Bill Davis
Mr. James C. Ho
Court of Appeals Information:
Aff/Pt and Rev/Pt 
242 SW3d 584, 01-04-08 
5th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Kerry P. FitzGerald 
Trial Court Information
191st District Court 
Dallas 
Honorable Catharina Haynes 
02-05408