Supreme Court

Case: 09-0048    
09-0048
01/20/2009
Third Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
MCI SALES AND SERVICE, INC., F/K/A HAUSMAN BUS SALES, INC. AND MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V., F/K/A DINA AUTOBUSES, S.A. DE C.V. 
JAMES HINTON, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DOLORES HINTON, DECEASED, ET AL. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
09/16/2010Letter brief Event related to first petition filed in case. MCI Sales and Service, Inc., et al, Pet#1, letter brief in response to letter brief of James Hinton on 8/24/10. (orig & 11)
08/24/2010Post submission brief filedRespondent Respondents/Cross Petitioners James Hinton, et al.'s Post-Submission Letter Brief. (12)
08/12/2010Additional citations received.Event related to subsequent petition filed in case. Citing: Priester v. Cromer, No. 26846, 2010 S.C. LEXIS 267 (Aug. 2, 2010). A copy of the court's opinion is attached to this additional cite letter. On behalf of MCI Sales & Service, Inc.  (orig  & 12 copies)
07/01/2010Post submission brief filedPetitioner Post-submission letter brief in response to letter brief filed on 06/10/10 (12) filed on behalf of MCI Sales and Service, Inc.
06/10/2010Post submission brief filedRespondent Post-submission brief on behalf of pet#2, James Hinton, et al.  to apprise the Court of recent developments germane to the Federal preemption issue pending before the Court in this case. (orig & 11)
04/09/2010Post submission brief filedEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Post submission letter brief (12) filed on behalf of MCI Sales and Service, Inc.
03/30/2010Post submission brief filedRespondent Post-submission letter brief (12) filed on behalf of James Hinton, et al.
03/23/2010Exhibits in case/cause filedEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Bench exhibits filed on behalf of MCI titled Bench Exhibit on Preemption.  (orig & 11)
03/19/2010Additional citations received.Event related to subsequent petition filed in case. Citing case: Lake v. The Memphis Landsmen, L.L.C., No. W2009-00526-COA-R3-CV, 2010 Tenn.App. LEXIS 200 (Tenn. Ct. App. Mar. 15, 2010).  On behalf of Pets 3/Cross-Resps, MCI Sales & Service, Inc., et al. (12)
10/16/2009Reply BriefEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. MCI's reply to Hinton's brief on the merits.  (orig & 11)
10/16/2009Reply BriefEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. HInton, Pet#2, reply to MCI's response to cross-pet Hinton's brief on the merits. (orig & 11)
09/29/2009Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response to cross-petitioner's brief on the merits.  Filed on behalf of MCI (orig & 11)
09/29/2009Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's brief on the merits.  On behalf of James Hinton (orig & 11)
09/02/2009Brief on the MeritsEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Pet's brief on the merits. On behalf of PET 2, James Hinton, et al. (12)
09/02/2009Appendix FiledEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. attached to petition
09/02/2009Brief on the MeritsEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. PET #3's brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of MCI Sales and Service Inc.
07/07/2009Appendix FiledEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. On behalf of MCI Sales and Service, Inc. (12)
07/03/2009Petition for Review #3Petitioner On behalf of MCI Sales and Service, Inc., f/k/a Hausman Bus Sales, Inc.
06/16/2009Reply to ResponseEvent related to first petition filed in case. Pet#1 Motor Coach Industries Mexico's reply to Hinton's response to pet/rev. (12)
06/11/2009Reply to ResponseEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Pet#2, Hinton's, reply to MCI'S response to cross-petition for review (orig & 11)
06/01/2009Response to PetitionRespondent Response to pet/rev #1.  On behalf of (pet 2) James Hinton. (12)
05/22/2009Response to PetitionRespondent Response to pet/rev #2.  On behalf of (pet 1) Motor Coach Industries Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (12)
03/25/2009Appendix FiledEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. attached to petition
03/25/2009Petition for Review #2Event related to subsequent petition filed in case. PET #2's petition appendix attached (12) filed on behalf of James Hinton, et al.
02/25/2009Appendix FiledPetitioner Appendix attachd to PFR
02/25/2009Petition for ReviewPetitioner On behalf of Motor Coach Industries Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (12)
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/17/2010Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
12/17/2010Opinion issuedIssued
12/17/2010Opinion issuedIssued
12/17/2010Dissenting opinion issued.Issued Chief Justice Jefferson delivered an opinion, dissenting in part
12/17/2010Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment affirmed/remanded to trial court
12/17/2010Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted motion to take judicial notice granted
12/11/2009Phone call from Clerk's Office  to Craig Enoch.  RE: to request $10 filing fee for motion to take judicial notice.  S/w Mr. Enoch's legal assit., and she will mail the fee today.
12/11/2009Miscellaneous Motion  James Hinton, et al.'s (Pet #2) Motion to Request to take Judicial Notice. (12)
10/30/2009Case Record Filed   INVENTORY IN MAIN REMARKS SECTION
10/16/2009Reply Brief  MCI's reply to Hinton's brief on the merits.  (orig & 11)
10/16/2009Reply Brief  HInton, Pet#2, reply to MCI's response to cross-pet Hinton's brief on the merits. (orig & 11)
10/14/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Joint m/e/t to file reply briefs is granted.  Reply briefs are due n/l/t 3pm, October 16, 2009.  further reqs will be disfavored.  mailbox rule dna.
10/13/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  JOINT m/e/t to file pets' reply briefs on the merits.  On behalf of PET 1, Motor Coach Industries, et al., PET 2, James Hinton, et al. & PET 3, MCI Sales and Service, Inc. (12)
10/12/2009Call received  We will be receiving a motion for extension of time to file a reply brief tomorrow by overnight mail.  Informed her that we try rule on these motions the same day, but I couldn't gaurantee it.  
09/29/2009Brief on the Merits  Response to cross-petitioner's brief on the merits.  Filed on behalf of MCI (orig & 11)
09/29/2009Brief on the Merits  Respondent's brief on the merits.  On behalf of James Hinton (orig & 11)
09/17/2010Letter Filed  Letter in response to 09-15-10 letter brief (12) filed on behalf of James Hinton.
09/17/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Joint m/e/t to file resps' bom is granted.   Resps' brs are due n/l/t 3pm, September 29, 2009.  Replies are due n/l/t 3pm, October 14, 2009.  further reqs will be disfavored.  mailbox rule dna.
09/16/2010Document filed (see remarks)  MCI Sales and Service, Inc., et al., Pet#1, Dept. of Transportation's informational handout attached to letter brief (orig & 11)
09/16/2010Letter brief   MCI Sales and Service, Inc., et al, Pet#1, letter brief in response to letter brief of James Hinton on 8/24/10. (orig & 11)
09/16/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed, joint motion for a one-week extension of time to file response briefs on the merits (12) filed on behalf of James Hinton and Motor Coach Industries.
09/03/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #09004804  Hinton - Petitioner's Brief on the Merits  Filed: 09/02/09
09/02/2009Brief on the Merits  Pet's brief on the merits. On behalf of PET 2, James Hinton, et al. (12)
09/02/2009Appendix Filed  attached to petition
09/02/2009Brief on the Merits  PET #3's brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of MCI Sales and Service Inc.
08/24/2010Phone call from Clerk's Office  replied via email to Craig Enoch's legal assistant to enforce SC order 10-9065 (e-copies of docs).
08/24/2010Post submission brief filed  Respondents/Cross Petitioners James Hinton, et al.'s Post-Submission Letter Brief. (12)
08/12/2010Additional citations received.  Citing: Priester v. Cromer, No. 26846, 2010 S.C. LEXIS 267 (Aug. 2, 2010). A copy of the court's opinion is attached to this additional cite letter. On behalf of MCI Sales & Service, Inc.  (orig  & 12 copies)
08/04/2025Record Received (See Remarks)  Third party scanned part of record.
07/20/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Joint M/e/t to file pets' bom is granted.   Pets' brs are due n/l/t 3pm, September 2, 2009.  Resps' brs are due n/l/t 3pm, September 22, 2009.  Replies are due n/l/t 3pm, October 7, 2009.  Further reqs will be disfavored.  mailbox rule dna.
07/17/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Joint motion for extension of time to file briefs on the merits (12) filed on behalf of James Hinton and Motor Coach Industries Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
07/17/2009Cases consolidated by Supreme Court  consolidated with 09-0540 and restyled  as MCI Sales and Service, Inc., f/k/a Hausman Bus Sales, Inc. and Motor Coach Industries Mexico, S.A. de C.V., f/k/a Dina Autobuses, S.A. de C.V. v. James Hinton, individually and as representative of The Estate of Dolores Hinton, deceased, et al.
07/17/2009Motion to Consolidate disposedFiling granted
07/15/2009Phone call from Clerk's Office  BH called Ms. Fowler to confirm that all of the petitioners join in the motion to consolidate.  Ms. Fowler said all the petitioners join the motion.
07/09/2009Document filed (see remarks)  Petition for Review on behalf of James Hinton, et al; originally filed in 09-0540.
07/07/2009Appendix Filed  On behalf of MCI Sales and Service, Inc. (12)
07/03/2009Petition for Review #3  On behalf of MCI Sales and Service, Inc., f/k/a Hausman Bus Sales, Inc.
07/03/2009Motion to Consolidate filed  Joint Motion to Consolidate case numbers 09-0540 and 09-0048.  On behalf of MCI Sales and James Hinton, et al.  (hard copies filed in 09-0540)
07/02/2009Record Requested in Case 
07/02/2009Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 8/3/09; Rsp br due 8/24/09; Reply br due 9/8/09; mlbx rule d/n/a
07/01/2010Post submission brief filed  Post-submission letter brief in response to letter brief filed on 06/10/10 (12) filed on behalf of MCI Sales and Service, Inc.
06/16/2009Reply to Response  Pet#1 Motor Coach Industries Mexico's reply to Hinton's response to pet/rev. (12)
06/11/2009Reply to Response  Pet#2, Hinton's, reply to MCI'S response to cross-petition for review (orig & 11)
06/10/2010Post submission brief filed  Post-submission brief on behalf of pet#2, James Hinton, et al.  to apprise the Court of recent developments germane to the Federal preemption issue pending before the Court in this case. (orig & 11)
06/08/2009MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted James Hinton, et al's m/e/t to file reply to response is granted.  Reply is due June 12, 2009.  FURTHER REQS WILL BE DISFAVORED.  MAILBOX RULE DNA.
06/05/2009Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  PET #2's unopposed motion for extension of time to file reply (3) filed on behalf of James Hinton.
06/01/2009Response to Petition  Response to pet/rev #1.  On behalf of (pet 2) James Hinton. (12)
05/25/2011Document filed (see remarks)  Letter from Supreme Court of the United States denying certiorari. (1)
05/22/2009Response to Petition  Response to pet/rev #2.  On behalf of (pet 1) Motor Coach Industries Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (12)
04/30/2009Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested responses to both petitions for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 6/1/09; mlbx rule d/n/a
04/13/2010Phone call from Clerk's Office  Requested electronic copy of post-submission letter brief.
04/09/2010Post submission brief filed  Post submission letter brief (12) filed on behalf of MCI Sales and Service, Inc.
03/31/2009Case forwarded to Court 
03/31/2009Case forwarded to Court 
03/30/2010Post submission brief filed  Post-submission letter brief (12) filed on behalf of James Hinton, et al.
03/25/2009Appendix Filed  attached to petition
03/25/2009Petition for Review #2  PET #2's petition appendix attached (12) filed on behalf of James Hinton, et al.
03/24/2010Oral argument   argued on behalf of petitioner by Thomas C. Wright; argued on behalf of cross pet/rsp by Craig T. Enoch and Thomas K. Brown (Justice Green not sitting)
03/24/2010Oral argument   argued on behalf of petitioner by Thomas C. Wright; argued on behalf of cross pet/rsp by Craig T. Enoch and Thomas K. Brown (Justice Green not sitting)
03/24/2010Oral argument   argued on behalf of petitioner by Thomas C. Wright; argued on behalf of cross pet/rsp by Craig T. Enoch and Thomas K. Brown (Justice Green not sitting)
03/23/2011Notice received  Petition for writ of certiorar was filed on March 17, 2011 in the United States Supreme Court.
03/23/2010Exhibits in case/cause filed  Bench exhibits filed on behalf of MCI titled Bench Exhibit on Preemption.  (orig & 11)
03/19/2010Additional citations received.  Citing case: Lake v. The Memphis Landsmen, L.L.C., No. W2009-00526-COA-R3-CV, 2010 Tenn.App. LEXIS 200 (Tenn. Ct. App. Mar. 15, 2010).  On behalf of Pets 3/Cross-Resps, MCI Sales & Service, Inc., et al. (12)
03/16/2009Call received  Call received from asst.  She did not receive the extra petition that was sent back to her.  Told her to send another copy.
03/03/2011Case Stored  G02 Exhibit Room F1 - G-2 (3 vols + 14 boxes)
02/25/2010Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted by rsp attys Craig T. Enoch of Winstead PC of Austin and Thomas K. Brown of Fisher, Boyd, Brown & Huguenard, L.L.P. of Houston
02/25/2009Appendix Filed  Appendix attachd to PFR
02/25/2009Petition for Review  On behalf of Motor Coach Industries Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (12)
02/24/2010Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted by pet#1 and pet#3 atty Thomas C. Wright of Wright Brown & Close, LLP of Houston
02/12/2010Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for OA on 3/24/10 @ 9 a.m.; time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
02/12/2010Petition for Review granted 
02/12/2010Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
02/12/2010Set for SubmissionCase set for oral argument
02/12/2010Petition for Review granted 
02/12/2010Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
02/12/2010Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for OA on 3/24/10 @ 9 a.m.; time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes
02/12/2010Petition for Review granted 
02/12/2010Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
02/11/2011Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
01/21/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted M/e/t to file pet/rev is granted.   Pet/rev is due February 23, 2009.
01/20/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  PET's unopposed motion for extension of time to file PFR (3) filed on behalf of Motor Coach Industries Mexico.
01/08/2010Response to Motion filed  MCI Sales and Service, Inc., et al.'s (Pet #3) response to request to take judicial notice.  (12)
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
03/03/2011Case StoredCase stored.G02 Exhibit Room F1 - G-2 (3 vols + 14 boxes)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Motor Coach Industries Mexico, S.A. de C.V.PetitionerMr. John C. Dacus
Mr. Thomas C. Wright
Ms. Wanda McKee Fowler
Mr. Chad Michael Forbes
Mr. James R. Dunnam
Mr. Darrell L. Barger
Mr. Michael A. Choyke
MCI Sales and Service, Inc. Petitioner 3Mr. John C. Dacus
Ms. Wanda McKee Fowler
Mr. Thomas C. Wright
Mr. Darrell L. Barger
Mr. Michael A. Choyke
Hinton, JamesRespondentMr. Stephen E. Harrison II
Mr. William Guy Arnot III
Mr. Justin Joseph Presnal
Mr. Wayne Fisher
Mr. Craig T. Enoch
Mr. Thomas K. Brown
Mr. Timothy M. Sulak
Court of Appeals Information:
Reversed and Remanded 
272 SW3d 17, 09-10-08 
10th Court of Appeals 
Honorable William R. Vance 
Trial Court Information
170th District Court 
McLennan 
Honorable Jim Meyer 
2003-2308-4