Supreme Court

Case: 09-0053    
09-0053
01/21/2009
Second Petition for Review under Tex. R. App. P. 53.1
HARRISON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT 
THE PEOPLES GAS, LIGHT AND COKE COMPANY 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
07/15/2010Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filedPetitioner Reply to Motion for Rehearing. On behalf of Harrison Central Appraisal District. (3)
07/12/2010Response to Motion for RehearingRespondent The People Gas Light and Coke Company's Response to Motion for Rehearing of Denial of Petitions for Review. (3)
06/25/2010Letter brief Petitioner Letter brief filed on behalf of Harrison Central Appraisal District to bring to the Court's attention a treatise on state taxation that recently criticized the decisions by the intermediate court of appeals in this case.  (orig & 11)
05/14/2010Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus curiae brief on behalf of TASB Legal Assistance Fund, submitted by Mr. Don Cruse, Law Office of Don Cruse, 1108 Lavaca St., Suite 110-436, Austin, TX.  78701  Phone (512) 853-9100, Fax (512) 870-9002.  (orig & 11)
04/28/2010Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Texas Association of Counties submits Amicus letter brief in support of Petitioner 1, Harrison County Appraisal District.  Submitted by Quincy Quinlan, Assoc. General Counsel, 1210 San Antonio, Austin, Texas 78701. [Ph] 512-478-8753, [Fx] 512-478-3573. (12)
04/28/2010Motion for RehearingRehearing filed in Petition for Review Petitioner's Motion for Rehearing of Denial of Petition for Review #1. On behalf of (Pet 1), Harrison Central Appraisal District. (12)
02/16/2010Additional citations received.Respondent Citing amicus briefs filed by Interstate Natural Gas Assoc. of American and American Gas Assoc. in the case of Missouri Gas Energy.  Copies of these amicus are enclosed. (12)  On behalf of The People Gas Light and Coke Company.
01/28/2010Additional citations received.Event related to first petition filed in case. Citing Amicus Curie filed on Jan 26, 2010 in the Missouri Gas case, which is pending before the US Supreme Court.  See "In Re Assessment of Personal Property Taxes Against  Missouri Gas Energy, ---P.3d.---, 2008 WL 4648330 (Okla. Oct. 21, 2008). [Amicus brief attached to this letter] (12)  On behalf of Harrison Central Appraisal District.
09/15/2009Reply BriefEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Pet's REPLY brief on the merits. On behalf of PET 2, The People Gas Light & Coke Company. (12)
08/31/2009Reply BriefEvent related to first petition filed in case. Petitioner's #1, Harrison Central Appraisal District reply brief on the merits (consolidated w/ response brief on the merits). (orig & 11)
08/31/2009Brief on the MeritsRespondent Petitioner's #1, Harrison Central Appraisal District response brief on the merits (consolidated w/ reply brief on the merits). (orig & 11)
08/10/2009Brief on the MeritsRespondent Resp's brief on the merits (incorporated w/pet brief on the merits).  On behalf of PET 2, The People Gas Light and Coke Company. (12)
08/10/2009Brief on the MeritsEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Pet's brief on the merits (incorporated w/response brief on the merits).  On behalf of PET 2, The People Gas Light and Coke Company. (12)
07/06/2009Brief on the MeritsEvent related to first petition filed in case. Pet's brief on the merits. On behalf of PET 1, Harrison Central Appraisal District. (12)
05/07/2009Reply to ResponseEvent related to first petition filed in case. Reply to response to pet/rev #1.  On behalf of (pet 1) Harrison Central Appraisal District. (12)
04/23/2009Response to PetitionRespondent Response to pet/rev #1.  On behalf of (pet #2) The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Co. (12)
04/08/2009Reply to ResponseEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. PET's reply to response to petition (12) filed on behalf of The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Co.
03/25/2009Response to PetitionRespondent Pet #1, Harrison Central Appraisal District's response to Pet#2, The Peoples Gas, Light and Coke Company pet/review (orig & 11)
02/18/2009Appendix FiledEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Appendix attached to PFR #2.
02/18/2009Petition for Review #2Petitioner On behalf of The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company. (12)
01/21/2009Appendix FiledPetitioner attached to petition
01/21/2009Petition for ReviewPetitioner PFR appendix attached (12) filed on behalf of Harrison Central Appraisal Dist.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
10/14/2010Case Stored  Row 17 I-2
10/06/2010Record returned to Court of Appeals  Record returned to the Court of Appeals
10/01/2010Notice sent to Court of Appeals  Certified copy of notice sent to the Court of Appeals
10/01/2010Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
09/15/2009Reply Brief  Pet's REPLY brief on the merits. On behalf of PET 2, The People Gas Light & Coke Company. (12)
08/31/2009Reply Brief  Petitioner's #1, Harrison Central Appraisal District reply brief on the merits (consolidated w/ response brief on the merits). (orig & 11)
08/31/2009Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's #1, Harrison Central Appraisal District response brief on the merits (consolidated w/ reply brief on the merits). (orig & 11)
08/10/2009Brief on the Merits  Resp's brief on the merits (incorporated w/pet brief on the merits).  On behalf of PET 2, The People Gas Light and Coke Company. (12)
08/10/2009Brief on the Merits  Pet's brief on the merits (incorporated w/response brief on the merits).  On behalf of PET 2, The People Gas Light and Coke Company. (12)
08/07/2009Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.motion granted in part Agreed motion concerning page limits on combined briefs granted in part.  Letter says:  The Supreme Court of Texas granted in part the Agreed Motion Concerning Page Limits on Combined Briefs in the above-referenced case.  Each party is allowed 15 additional pages for the “combined” briefs.
08/04/2009Miscellaneous Motion  Agreed motion concerning page limits on combined briefs (12) filed on behalf of Harrison Central Appraisal Dist. and The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company.  
07/16/2010Call received  Call from Laurie Ratliff letting the Court know that this case is similiar to 09-0273.
07/15/2010Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filed  Reply to Motion for Rehearing. On behalf of Harrison Central Appraisal District. (3)
07/12/2010Response to Motion for Rehearing  The People Gas Light and Coke Company's Response to Motion for Rehearing of Denial of Petitions for Review. (3)
07/09/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Rsp M/e/t to file People's br and cross point is granted.   Peoples' resp bom and cross point bom is due n/l/t 3pm, August 10, 2009.  HCAD's reply bom and resp to Peoples' cross-point is due n/l/t 3pm, August 31, 2009.  Peoples' reply bom is due on September 15, 2009.  NO FURTHER REQS WILL BE CONSIDERED.  MAILBOX RULE DNA.
07/08/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #09005307  Harrison - Petitioner's Brief on the Merits  Filed: 07/06/09
07/08/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  PET #2's unopposed motion for extension of time to file Peoples Gas Light & Co.'s response brief and brief on cross point (4).
07/06/2009Brief on the Merits  Pet's brief on the merits. On behalf of PET 1, Harrison Central Appraisal District. (12)
06/25/2010Letter brief   Letter brief filed on behalf of Harrison Central Appraisal District to bring to the Court's attention a treatise on state taxation that recently criticized the decisions by the intermediate court of appeals in this case.  (orig & 11)
06/19/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Joint Motion for adjustment of briefing schedule is granted.   HCAD's pet's bom is due n/l/t 3pm, July 6, 2009.  Peoples' resp bom and cross point bom is due n/l/t 3pm, July 27, 2009.  HCAD's reply bom and resp to Peoples' cross-point is due n/l/t 3pm, August 17, 2009.  Peoples' reply bom is due on September 1, 2009.  FURTHER REQS WILL BE DISFAVORED.  MAILBOX RULE DNA.
06/18/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  JOINT motion for adjustment to briefing schedule.  On behalf of (pet 1), Harrison Central Appraisal District and (pet 2) The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company. (3)
06/16/2010Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Response to rehearing is due no later than 3pm, July 12, 2010.  further requests will be disfavored.  mailbox rule does not apply.
06/11/2009Case Record Filed   INVENTORY IN MAIN REMARKS SECTION
06/10/2010Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed motion for extension of time to file response (2) filed on behalf of Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co.
06/08/2010Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to motion for rehearing due no later than 3:00 p.m. on 6/23/10; mailbox rule does not apply
06/08/2009Record Requested in Case 
06/05/2009Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 7/6/09; Rsp br due 7/27/09; Reply br due 8/11/09; mlbx rule d/n/a
05/14/2010Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus curiae brief on behalf of TASB Legal Assistance Fund, submitted by Mr. Don Cruse, Law Office of Don Cruse, 1108 Lavaca St., Suite 110-436, Austin, TX.  78701  Phone (512) 853-9100, Fax (512) 870-9002.  (orig & 11)
05/07/2009Reply to Response  Reply to response to pet/rev #1.  On behalf of (pet 1) Harrison Central Appraisal District. (12)
05/05/2010Phone call from Clerk's Office  to Mr. Quinlan. Re: to enforce SC order 09-9193 (e-copies of docs);   left message.
05/04/2010Case forwarded to Court 
04/28/2010Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Texas Association of Counties submits Amicus letter brief in support of Petitioner 1, Harrison County Appraisal District.  Submitted by Quincy Quinlan, Assoc. General Counsel, 1210 San Antonio, Austin, Texas 78701. [Ph] 512-478-8753, [Fx] 512-478-3573. (12)
04/28/2010Motion for Rehearing  Petitioner's Motion for Rehearing of Denial of Petition for Review #1. On behalf of (Pet 1), Harrison Central Appraisal District. (12)
04/23/2009Response to Petition  Response to pet/rev #1.  On behalf of (pet #2) The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Co. (12)
04/08/2009Reply to Response  PET's reply to response to petition (12) filed on behalf of The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Co.
03/30/2010Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Harrison Central's motion to extend time to file motion for rehearing is granted.  The rehearing is due April 28, 2010.  FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED
03/29/2010Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Unopposed m/e/t to file pet's mo/re. On behalf of Pet 1, Harrison Central Appraisal District. (3)
03/25/2009Response to Petition  Pet #1, Harrison Central Appraisal District's response to Pet#2, The Peoples Gas, Light and Coke Company pet/review (orig & 11)
03/12/2010Petition for Review disposedDenied
03/12/2010Petition for Review disposedDenied
03/05/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company's M/e/t to file response is granted.   Response is due n/l/t 3pm, April 24, 2009.  FURTHER REQS WILL BE DISFAVORED.  MAILBOX RULE DNA.
03/04/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  PET #2's unopposed motion for extension of time to file response (3) filed on behalf of People's Gas Light and Coke Co.
03/03/2010Letter Filed  Letter from pet#1, Harrison Central, letting the Court know that U.S. Supp Ct. No. 08-1458 was denied on 3/1/10, and peititoners are urging that the Court grant petition for review. (12).  
02/24/2009Case forwarded to Court 
02/23/2009Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 3/25/09; mlbx rule d/n/a
02/18/2009Appendix Filed  Appendix attached to PFR #2.
02/18/2009Petition for Review #2  On behalf of The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company. (12)
02/16/2010Additional citations received.  Citing amicus briefs filed by Interstate Natural Gas Assoc. of American and American Gas Assoc. in the case of Missouri Gas Energy.  Copies of these amicus are enclosed. (12)  On behalf of The People Gas Light and Coke Company.
01/28/2010Additional citations received.  Citing Amicus Curie filed on Jan 26, 2010 in the Missouri Gas case, which is pending before the US Supreme Court.  See "In Re Assessment of Personal Property Taxes Against  Missouri Gas Energy, ---P.3d.---, 2008 WL 4648330 (Okla. Oct. 21, 2008). [Amicus brief attached to this letter] (12)  On behalf of Harrison Central Appraisal District.
01/27/2009Case forwarded to Court 
01/23/2009Response Waiver filed  Response waiver (12) filed on behalf of The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Co.
01/21/2009Appendix Filed  attached to petition
01/21/2009Petition for Review  PFR appendix attached (12) filed on behalf of Harrison Central Appraisal Dist.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
10/14/2010Case StoredCase stored.Row 17 I-2
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
The Peoples Gas, Light and Coke CompanyRespondentMs. Katherine D. Mackillop
Mr. Jayash M. Chadha
Mr. Jasper G. Taylor
Mr. George Valton Jones
Harrison Central Appraisal DistrictPetitionerMr. Matt John Morrison
Mr. Douglas Alexander
Mr. Roy L. Armstrong
Mr. Roger D. Townsend
Mr. D. Kirk Swinney
Ms. Amy Warr
Mr. Matthew Tepper
Texas Association of CountiesAmicus CuriaeMr. Quincy Quinlan
TASB Legal Assistance FundAmicus CuriaeMr. Don W. Cruse Jr.
Court of Appeals Information:
Reversed & Rendered 
270 SW3d 208, 09-24-08 
6th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Josh R. Morriss 
Trial Court Information
71st District Court 
Harrison 
Honorable Bonnie Leggat 
05-0381