Supreme Court

Case: 09-0109    
09-0109
02/05/2009
Petition for Writ of Mandamus
IN RE THE HONORABLE GUY HERMAN 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
05/19/2009Reply BriefRelator Relator's reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of The Honorable Guy Herman (orig & 11)
05/06/2009Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Rlp's, Robert, Romand and Daniel Alpert, brief on the merits (orig & 11)
05/06/2009Waiver of Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest RLP's brief waiver w/ COA brief attached (12) filed on behalf of Karen S. Gerstner, et al.
05/01/2009Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus letter (12) filed on behalf of and submitted by Russell Verney, 6812 Summer Meadow Lane, Dallas, TX 75252, (214)770-1196.
03/17/2009Brief on the MeritsRelator Relator's brief on the merits filed on behalf of The Honorable Guy Herman (orig & 11)
03/05/2009Supplement to ResponseReal Parties in Interest Supplemental response to mandamus (12) filed on behalf of the "Alperts"
02/19/2009Reply to Petition for Writ of MandamusRelator Reply to response to pet for writ of mandamus.  On behalf of Honorable Guy Herman. (12)
02/17/2009Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest RLP's response to mandamus and response to motion incorporation (12) filed on behalf of the Alperts'.
02/17/2009Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest RLP's response to mandamus and response to motion incorporation (12) filed on behalf of Karen S. Gerstner's.
02/13/2009Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief on behalf of The Honorable Jeff Wentworth submitted by The Honorable Jeff Wentworth, P.O. Box 12068, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas  78711.  Phone (512) 463-0125, Fax (512) 463-7794. (orig & 11)
02/05/2009Appendix FiledRelator Appendix attached to mandamus.
02/05/2009Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator On behalf of Hon. Guy Herman. (12)
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
08/31/2009Case Stored  G02 Row 27 A-2
07/03/2009Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedDenied
07/03/2009Stay Order lifted  stay order issued 3/6/09 lifted
07/02/2009Letter Filed  Letter to notify the Court of recent legislation that amends Government Code Chapter 35 regarding the reassignment of probate judges following recusal or disqualifation.  On behalf of Hon. Guy Herman. (12)
05/19/2009Reply Brief  Relator's reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of The Honorable Guy Herman (orig & 11)
05/06/2009Brief on the Merits  Rlp's, Robert, Romand and Daniel Alpert, brief on the merits (orig & 11)
05/06/2009Document filed (see remarks)  COA brief attached to brief waiver (12) filed on behalf of Karen S. Gerstner, et al.
05/06/2009Waiver of Brief on the Merits  RLP's brief waiver w/ COA brief attached (12) filed on behalf of Karen S. Gerstner, et al.
05/01/2009Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus letter (12) filed on behalf of and submitted by Russell Verney, 6812 Summer Meadow Lane, Dallas, TX 75252, (214)770-1196.
04/07/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted M/e/t to file RLP's bom is granted.   RLP's br is due n/l/t 3pm, May 6, 2009.  Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, May 21, 2009.  Further Reqs will be disfavored.  Mailbox rule dna.
04/06/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  RSP's unopposed motion for extension of time to file response brief (3) filed on behalf of the "Alperts".
03/18/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #09010906  Relator's Brief on the Merits  Filed: 03/17/09
03/17/2009Brief on the Merits  Relator's brief on the merits filed on behalf of The Honorable Guy Herman (orig & 11)
03/17/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #09010905  Gerstner - Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus  Filed: 02/17/09
03/12/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #09010904  Alpert - Supplemental Response to Petition  Filed: 03/05/09
03/12/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #09010903  Reply to Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus  Filed: 02/19/09
03/12/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #09010902  Alpert - Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus  Filed: 02/17/09
03/12/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #09010901  Petition for Writ of Mandamus  Filed: 02/05/09
03/06/2009Motion for leave to file supplemental brief disp.Filing granted RLP's motion for leave to file supplemental respone to petition for writ of mandamus and response to Gerstner's filing in support of petition granted
03/06/2009Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Rel br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 4/6/09; Rsp br due 4/27/09; Reply br due 5/12/09; mlbx rule d/n/a
03/06/2009Stay Order issued 
03/06/2009Motion for temporary relief disposedFiling granted Motion for temporary relief granted
03/05/2009Supplement to Response  Supplemental response to mandamus (12) filed on behalf of the "Alperts"
03/05/2009Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Brief filed  RLP's motion for leave to file supplemental respone to petition for writ of mandamus and response to Gerstner's filing in support of petition (12) filed on behalf of the "Alperts".
02/20/2009Amended Certificate  REL's amended certificate of service to reply (12) filed on behalf of Guy Herman.
02/19/2009Reply to Petition for Writ of Mandamus  Reply to response to pet for writ of mandamus.  On behalf of Honorable Guy Herman. (12)
02/17/2009Phone call from Clerk's Office  BH returned call from attorney Vance Christopher who represents the trustee.  Mr. Christopher wanted to know whether the Court was expecting a response from the trustee.  BH left message stating the Court was not expecting a response from the trustee.
02/17/2009Response to Motion filed  RLP's response to mandamus and response to motion incorporated (12) filed on behalf of the Alperts'.
02/17/2009Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  RLP's response to mandamus and response to motion incorporation (12) filed on behalf of the Alperts'.
02/17/2009Response to Motion filed  RLP's response to mandamus and response to motion incorporation (12) filed on behalf of Karen S. Gerstner's.
02/17/2009Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  RLP's response to mandamus and response to motion incorporation (12) filed on behalf of Karen S. Gerstner's.
02/13/2009Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus brief on behalf of The Honorable Jeff Wentworth submitted by The Honorable Jeff Wentworth, P.O. Box 12068, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas  78711.  Phone (512) 463-0125, Fax (512) 463-7794. (orig & 11)
02/06/2009Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to RLP attorneys regarding requested response to both motion and petition for writ of mandamus due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 2/17/09; mlbx rule d/n/a
02/06/2009Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for writ of mandamus and motion for temporary relief due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 2/17/09; mlbx rule d/n/a
02/06/2009Amended Certificate  Amended certificate of conference for motion for temp relief.  On behalf of Honorable Guy Herman. (12)
02/06/2009Call received  Call from Jody Hughes letting the Court know that he will be filing an amended certificate of conference.
02/05/2009Motion for temporary relief  Motion for temporary relief (incorporated w/mandamus) filed on behalf of Hon. Guy Herman.
02/05/2009Appendix Filed  Appendix attached to mandamus.
02/05/2009Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  On behalf of Hon. Guy Herman. (12)
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
08/31/2009Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 27 A-2
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Alpert, RobertReal Party in Interest Ms. Claudia Frost
Mr. Christopher J. Richart
Ms. Bobbie G. Bayless
Wentworth, JeffAmicus CuriaeMr. Jeff Wentworth
Riley, MarkReal Party in Interest Ms. Sharon B. Gardner
Mr. C. Vance Christopher
Mr. Edward J. Hennessy
Verney, RussellAmicus CuriaeMr. Russell Verney
Gerstner, KarenReal Party in Interest Mr. Joseph Anthony Scamardi
Ms. Martha Janette Stone
Mr. David L. Miller
Herman, GuyRelatorMr. C. Andrew Weber
Mr. James C. Ho
Mr. Gregory Abbott
Mr. David S. Morales
Mr. John F. Morehead
Mr. Joseph David Hughes
Court of Appeals Information:
Cond Grant/Pt and Den/Pt 
276 SW3d 592, 12-04-08 
1st Court of Appeals 
Honorable Jane N. Bland 
Trial Court Information
Probate Court No 2 
Harris 
Honorable Michael J. Wood 
305,232-404