Supreme Court

Case: 09-0399    
09-0399
05/13/2009
Second Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY, ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY AND VASTAR RESOURCES, INC. 
STANLEY G. MARSHALL, JR., ROBERT RAY MARSHALL, CATHERINE IRENE MARSHALL F/K/A CATHERINE I.M. HASHMI, AND MARGARET ANN MARSHALL F/K/A MARGARET A.M. JEFFUS, BY AND THROUGH DAVID JEFFUS, AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET MARSHALL 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
07/18/2011Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed E-FILED  Respondents Vaquillas Ranch Co., Ltd., et al.'s SECOND Motion for Rehearing. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
06/24/2011Reply to ResponseRespondent E-FILED  Vaquillas Reply in Support of Supplement to Motion for Rehearing. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
06/23/2011Response to Brief filedEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Petitioner #2 Wagner Oil Co., et al.'s Letter in response to Vaquillas' Supplement to Motion for Rehearing. (2)
06/23/2011Supplement to Motion for RehearingRespondent E-FILED  Respondent Vaquillas' Supplement to Motion for Rehearing. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
06/16/2011Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filedRespondent E-FILED  Vaquillas Ranch Co., Ltd.'s Reply in Support of Motion for Rehearing. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
05/31/2011Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed EFILED:  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Vaquillas Ranch Co., Ltd., Vaquillas Unproven Minerals, Ltd., and Vaquillas Proven Minerals, Ltd.  HARD COPIES RECEIVED
05/26/2011Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of the Marshalls. (2)
04/21/2011Post submission brief filedRespondent Reply to Wagner's Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of Vaquillas Ranch Co, Ltd., Vaquillas Unproven Minerals, Ltd. and Vaquillas Proven Minerals, Ltd. (12)
03/04/2011Post submission brief filedRespondent Response to Post-Submission Brief of BP America Production Co., et al. (12) filed on behalf of the Wagner petitioners.  
02/17/2011Post submission brief filedEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Petitioners #2 Wagner Oil Company, et al.'s Response to Respondents Vaquillas Ranch Co., Ltd.'s Post-Submission Brief.
02/11/2011Post submission brief filedEvent related to first petition filed in case. Petitioners #1 BP America Production Company, et al.'s Post-Submission Brief. (12)
01/19/2011Appendix FiledRespondent Appendix to Post-Submission Brief (12) filed on behalf of Vaquillas Ranch Co., et al.
01/19/2011Post submission brief filedRespondent Post-Submission Brief (12) filed on behalf of Vaquillas Ranch Co., et al.
12/10/2010Letter brief Respondent Post-submission letter brief on behalf of respondents, Stanley G. Marshall, Jr., et al. addressing two points raised at oral argument on December 7, 2010. (orig & 11)
12/07/2010Exhibits in case/cause filedEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Bench exhibits filed on behalf of pet#2, Wagner Oil Co. (orig & 11)
12/07/2010Exhibits in case/cause filedEvent related to first petition filed in case. Bench exhibits filed on behalf of pet #1, BP America.  (orig & 11)
12/01/2010Supplement to Amicus CuriaeReceived (instead of filed) Supplemental brief of amicus curiae, Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP, in support of pet#2, Wagner's petition for review. (orig & 11)
11/29/2010Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Response to Tex. Land & Min. Owners Assoc'n Amicus (12) filed on behalf of Wagner Oil Co., et al.
08/02/2010Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief (12) filed on behalf of Texas Land and Mineral Owners Assoc'n.  Submitted by Mary Keeney, Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody, 401 Congress Ave., Ste. 2200, Austin TX 78701, Tel. (512)480-5682.
07/20/2010Supplemental Brief filedAmicus Curiae Supplemental Brief of Amicus Curiae Texas Oil & Gas Association. (12) Submitted by Everard A. Marseglia, Jr.
06/16/2010Reply BriefEvent related to first petition filed in case. Petitioner 1 BP America Production Company's Reply Brief on the Merits. (12)
06/15/2010Reply BriefEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Reply Brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of Wagner petitioners.
06/03/2010Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Association.  Submitted by Everard A. Marseglia, Jr.; LISKOW & LEWIS, 1001 Fannin, Ste. 1800, Houston, TX 77002, PH. [713] 651-2900, FX. [713] 651-2908. (12)
05/12/2010Brief on the MeritsRespondent Brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of the Marshalls.
05/12/2010Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent, Vaquillas Ranch Co., Ltd., et al.'s brief on the merits. (12)
04/21/2010Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Association.  Submitted by Everard A. Marseglia, Jr.; LISKOW & LEWIS, 1001 Fannin, Ste. 1800, Houston, TX 77002, PH. [713] 651-2900, FX. [713] 651-2908. (12)
02/19/2010Brief on the MeritsEvent related to first petition filed in case. Pet 1, BP America Production Co., et al.'s brief on the merits. (12)
02/12/2010Brief on the MeritsEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. PET #2's brief on merits (12) filed on behalf of Wagner Oil.
11/19/2009Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus curiae letter (12) received on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Assoc'n., submitted by Mr. Everard . Marseglia, Jr., 1001 Fannin, Suite 1800, Houston, TX.  77002 , Phone (713) 651-2900, Fax (713) 651-2908.
11/12/2009Reply to ResponseEvent related to first petition filed in case. Reply to response to pet/rev.  On behalf of PET 1, BP America Production Co., et al. (12)
10/12/2009Reply to ResponseEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. PET #2's reply brief (12) filed on behalf of the Wagner petitioners.
09/30/2009Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus curiae brief on behalf of Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP in support of the Wagner petition for review, submitted by Mr. Dee J. Kelly, Kely, Hart & Hallman LLP, 201 Main St., Suite 2500, Fort Worth, TX.  76102  Phone (817) 332-2500, Fax (817) 878-9280. (orig & 11)
09/28/2009Response to PetitionRespondent Response to petition for review.  Filed on behalf of Vaquillas Ranch Co., LTD., Vaquillas Unproven Minerals, Ltd., and Vaquillas Proven Minerals, Ltd. (orig & 11)
09/28/2009Response to PetitionRespondent Response to BP America Production Co.'s pet/rev.  On behalf of Stanley G. Marshall, Jr. (12)
09/16/2009Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus letter on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Association.  Submitted by Everard A. Marseglia, Jr.; LISKOW & LEWIS, 1001 Fannin, Ste. 1800, Houston, TX 77002, PH. [713] 651-2900, FX. [713] 651-2908. (12)
08/12/2009Appendix FiledEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. attached to petition
08/12/2009Petition for Review #2Petitioner PET #2's PFR appendix attached (12) filed on behalf of Wagner Oil Co., et al.
07/15/2009Appendix FiledEvent related to first petition filed in case. Appendix attached to PFR 1.
07/15/2009Petition for ReviewPetitioner On behalf of BP America Production Company, et al. (12)
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/15/2009Case Record Filed   INVENTORY IN MAIN REMARKS SECTION
12/10/2010Phone call from Clerk's Office  To respondent's atty office, Mr. Timothy Patton requesting electronic copy of post-submission letter brief filed on 12/10/10.  Spoke to Debbie and she said that she would relay the message to Mr. Patton.
12/10/2010Letter brief   Post-submission letter brief on behalf of respondents, Stanley G. Marshall, Jr., et al. addressing two points raised at oral argument on December 7, 2010. (orig & 11)
12/10/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Wagner's m/e/t to file pet's bom is granted.  Pet's br is due n/l/t 3pm, January 20, 2010.  Resp's br is due n/l/t 3pm, February 9, 2010.  Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, February 24, 2010.  further reqs will be disfavored.  Mailbox rule dna.
12/07/2010Oral argument   argued on behalf of petitioner, BP America Production Co., by Thomas R. Phillips; argued on behalf of petitioner, Wagner Oil Co, et al., by Pamela Stanton Baron; argued on behalf of respondents, Stanley G. Marshall, Jr., et al., by Tim Patton; argued on behalf of respondents, Vaquillas Ranch Co, Ltd., et al., by David M. Gunn  (Justice Guzman not sitting)
12/07/2010Oral argument   argued on behalf of petitioner, BP America Production Co., by Thomas R. Phillips; argued on behalf of petitioner, Wagner Oil Co, et al., by Pamela Stanton Baron; argued on behalf of respondents, Stanley G. Marshall, Jr., et al., by Tim Patton; argued on behalf of respondents, Vaquillas Ranch Co, Ltd., et al., by David M. Gunn  (Justice Guzman not sitting)
12/07/2010Exhibits in case/cause filed  Bench exhibits filed on behalf of pet#2, Wagner Oil Co. (orig & 11)
12/07/2010Exhibits in case/cause filed  Bench exhibits filed on behalf of pet #1, BP America.  (orig & 11)
12/07/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion of Wagner Petitioners for extension of time to file Petitioners' Brief on the Merits. (3)
12/04/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted BP America's m/e/t to file pet's bom is granted.  Pet's br is due n/l/t 3pm, January 20, 2010.  Resp's br is due n/l/t 3pm, February 9, 2010.  Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, February 24, 2010.  further reqs will be disfavored.  Mailbox rule dna.
12/03/2010Motion to Argue disposedFiling granted Unopposed motion of the Wagner petitioners to allow two counsel to present rebuttal argument granted
12/02/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  PET's unopposed motion for extension of time to file brief on the merits (3) filed on behalf of BP America Production Co., et al.
12/01/2010Supplement to Amicus Curiae  Supplemental brief of amicus curiae, Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP, in support of pet#2, Wagner's petition for review. (orig & 11)
11/29/2010Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed  Response to Tex. Land & Min. Owners Assoc'n Amicus (12) filed on behalf of Wagner Oil Co., et al.
11/24/2009Record Requested in Case 
11/22/2010Miscellaneous Motion  Unopposed motion of the Wagner petitioners to allow two counsel to present rebuttal argument (2) filed on behalf of Wagner Oil Co.
11/20/2009Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 12/21/09; Rsp br due 1/11/2010; Reply br due 1/26/2010; mlbx rule d/n/a
11/19/2009Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus curiae letter (12) received on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Assoc'n., submitted by Mr. Everard . Marseglia, Jr., 1001 Fannin, Suite 1800, Houston, TX.  77002 , Phone (713) 651-2900, Fax (713) 651-2908.
11/12/2009Reply to Response  Reply to response to pet/rev.  On behalf of PET 1, BP America Production Co., et al. (12)
11/02/2011Case Stored  G02 Row 19 I-3 (2 vols); I-4 (8 vols); and I-5 (2 vols)
10/12/2010Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral argument submission form submitted by Thomas R. Phillips of Baker Botts L.L.P. of Austin, TX
10/12/2009Reply to Response  PET #2's reply brief (12) filed on behalf of the Wagner petitioners.
10/11/2010Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral argument submission form submitted by respondent attorney David M. Gunn of Beck, Redden & Secrest, L.L.P. of Houston, TX
10/11/2010Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral argument form submitted by petitioner#2 by Pamela Stanton Baron, Attorney at Law, of Austin, TX
10/08/2010Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral argument submission form submitted by Tim Patton of Timothy Patton, P.C. of San Antonio, TX
10/08/2009MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted m/e/t to file reply is granted.  The reply is due in this office on November 12, 2009.  FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
10/05/2009Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file pet's reply to the response to its pet/rev. On behalf of Pet 1, BP America Production Company, et al. (3)
10/01/2010Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for oral argument on 12/7/10 @ 9 a.m.; time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes (Justice Guzman not sitting)
10/01/2010Petition for Review granted 
10/01/2010Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
10/01/2010Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for oral argument on 12/7/10 @ 9 a.m.; time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes (Justice Guzman not sitting)
10/01/2010Petition for Review granted 
10/01/2010Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
09/30/2009Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus curiae brief on behalf of Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP in support of the Wagner petition for review, submitted by Mr. Dee J. Kelly, Kely, Hart & Hallman LLP, 201 Main St., Suite 2500, Fort Worth, TX.  76102  Phone (817) 332-2500, Fax (817) 878-9280. (orig & 11)
09/29/2009Case forwarded to Court 
09/29/2009Case forwarded to Court 
09/28/2009Response to Petition  Response to petition for review.  Filed on behalf of Vaquillas Ranch Co., LTD., Vaquillas Unproven Minerals, Ltd., and Vaquillas Proven Minerals, Ltd. (orig & 11)
09/28/2009Response to Petition  Response to BP America Production Co.'s pet/rev.  On behalf of Stanley G. Marshall, Jr. (12)
09/16/2009Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus letter on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Association.  Submitted by Everard A. Marseglia, Jr.; LISKOW & LEWIS, 1001 Fannin, Ste. 1800, Houston, TX 77002, PH. [713] 651-2900, FX. [713] 651-2908. (12)
09/15/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Vaquillas' m/e/t to file response to petition for review is granted.   Response is due September 28, 2009.  further reqs will be disfavored.  
09/15/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  RSP's unopposed motion for extension of time to file response (3) filed on behalf of Vaquillas Ranch Co., Ltd.
09/15/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Marshall's 2nd m/e/t to file response to BP's pet/rev is granted.   Response is due September 28, 2009.  NO FURTHER REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
09/14/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  RSP's unopposed motion for extension of time to file response (3) filed on behalf of Stanley G. Marshall, et al.
08/29/2011Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
08/19/2011Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting.
08/13/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Stanley G. Marshall, Jr., et al's m/e/t to file response to BP America's pet/rev is granted.   Response is due September 14, 2009.  Further Requests will be disfavored.
08/12/2009Appendix Filed  attached to petition
08/12/2009Petition for Review #2  PET #2's PFR appendix attached (12) filed on behalf of Wagner Oil Co., et al.
08/11/2010Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  Respondent's (Stanley G. Marshall, Jr., et al.), lead counsel, Mr. Tim Patton submits his vacation notice.  He will be on vacation Nov. 2-18, 2010 and Jan. 18-28, 2011 and requests that the Court not set any oral arguments during those periods of time. (orig & 1)
08/11/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  RSP's unopposed motion for extension of time to file response to petition (3) filed on behalf of Stanley G. Marshall.
08/02/2010Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief (12) filed on behalf of Texas Land and Mineral Owners Assoc'n.  Submitted by Mary Keeney, Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody, 401 Congress Ave., Ste. 2200, Austin TX 78701, Tel. (512)480-5682.
07/20/2010Supplemental Brief filed  Supplemental Brief of Amicus Curiae Texas Oil & Gas Association. (12) Submitted by Everard A. Marseglia, Jr.
07/18/2011Case forwarded to Court 
07/18/2011Motion for Rehearing  E-FILED  Respondents Vaquillas Ranch Co., Ltd., et al.'s SECOND Motion for Rehearing. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
07/15/2009Appendix Filed  Appendix attached to PFR 1.
07/15/2009Petition for Review  On behalf of BP America Production Company, et al. (12)
07/01/2011Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Denied Motion to argue denied.
07/01/2011Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Denied Motion for Severance denied.
07/01/2011Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Denied Motion to Modify, Correct or Reform the Judgment denied.
07/01/2011Corrected opinionIssued
07/01/2011Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting.
07/01/2011Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting.
06/24/2011Reply to Response  E-FILED  Vaquillas Reply in Support of Supplement to Motion for Rehearing. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
06/23/2011Response to Brief filed  Petitioner #2 Wagner Oil Co., et al.'s Letter in response to Vaquillas' Supplement to Motion for Rehearing. (2)
06/23/2011Supplement to Motion for Rehearing  E-FILED  Respondent Vaquillas' Supplement to Motion for Rehearing. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
06/23/2009Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Wagner Oil Company, et al.'s second m/e/t to file pet/rev is granted.   Pet/rev is due August 14, 2009.  FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
06/22/2009Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  PET #2's unopposed second motion for extension of time to file petition (3) filed on behalf of Wagner Oil Co.
06/17/2011Response to Motion filed  Respondent's, the Marshall's, letter in response to the Vaquillas motion for rehearing, severance & re-argument.  (orig & 11)
06/16/2011Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filed  E-FILED  Vaquillas Ranch Co., Ltd.'s Reply in Support of Motion for Rehearing. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
06/16/2010Reply Brief  Petitioner 1 BP America Production Company's Reply Brief on the Merits. (12)
06/15/2011Response to Motion filed  Response to Vaquillas Motion for Rehearing, Severance, and Re-Argument filed on behalf of Wagner Oil Company, et al. (2)
06/15/2010Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of Wagner petitioners.
06/13/2011Response to Motion filed  E-FILED  Response to Motion for Rehearings and Motion to Modify filed on behalf of BP Production Co., et al.  HARD COPIES RECEIVED.
06/13/2011Response to Motion filed  E-FILED  Vaquilla's Response to Wagner's motion to modify, correct, or reform. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
06/13/2011Letter Filed  Letter informs the Court that the Wagner petitioners will take no position on the Motion for Rehearing. (orig & 1)
06/03/2010Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus brief on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Association.  Submitted by Everard A. Marseglia, Jr.; LISKOW & LEWIS, 1001 Fannin, Ste. 1800, Houston, TX 77002, PH. [713] 651-2900, FX. [713] 651-2908. (12)
06/02/2011Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Response to Vaquillas Motion for Rehearing, Severance, and Re-Argument due no later than 3:00 p.m. on 6/17/11; mailbox rule does not apply.
05/31/2011Case forwarded to Court 
05/31/2011Motion to Argue filed  E-FILED  Motion to Re-argue INCORPORATED WITH MOTION FOR REHEARING filed on behalf of Vaquillas.
05/31/2011Motion for Severance filed  E-FILED  Motion for Severance INCORPORATED WITH MOTION FOR REHEARING filed on behalf of Vaquillas.
05/31/2011Motion for Rehearing  EFILED:  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Vaquillas Ranch Co., Ltd., Vaquillas Unproven Minerals, Ltd., and Vaquillas Proven Minerals, Ltd.  HARD COPIES RECEIVED
05/27/2011Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested responses to both motion for rehearing and motion to modify judgment due no later than 3:00 p.m. on 6/13/11; mailbox rule does not apply
05/26/2011Case forwarded to Court 
05/26/2011Miscellaneous Motion  Motion of the Wagner Petitioners to Modify, Correct or Reform the Judgment (3).
05/26/2011Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of the Marshalls. (2)
05/26/2010Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted BP's reply brief is due no later than 3pm, June 16, 2010.  further requests will be disfavored.
05/25/2010Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed motion for extension of time to file reply brief (3) filed on behalf of BP America Production Co., et al.
05/21/2010Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Wagner's reply brief is due no later than 3pm, June 16, 2010.  further requests will be disfavored.
05/20/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Wagner Oil Company, et al.'s m/e/t to file pet/rev is granted.   Pet/rev is due July 15, 2009.
05/19/2010Phone call from Clerk's Office  Mr. Patton informed the Court that he will be sending the appendix to the brief on the merits on a CD, because he could not attach it via e-mail.
05/19/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review #2 filed  PET #2's unopposed motion for extension of time to file petition (3) filed on behalf of Wagner Oil Co., et al.
05/18/2010Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed motion for extension of time to file reply brief on the merits (2) filed on behalf of Wagner Oil Co., et al.
05/17/2010Phone call from Clerk's Office  Requested electronic brief of Stanley's brief on the merits.
05/14/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet's m/e/t to file petition for review granted.  Petition for review due 7/15/09.
05/13/2011Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
05/13/2011Opinion issuedIssued
05/13/2011Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
05/13/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file pet/rev. On behalf of BP America Production Company, et al. (12)
05/12/2010Document filed (see remarks)  CD labeled "Oral Arguments (11/28/2007) No. 04-06-478-CV BP America Production Co., et al. v. Vaquillas Ranch Co., Ltd., et al.: in the Fourth Court of Appeals."  CD is attached in the back cover of each copy of the Vaquillas Ranch Co., Ltd., et al.'s brief on the merits.
05/12/2010Brief on the Merits  Brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of the Marshalls.
05/12/2010Brief on the Merits  Respondent, Vaquillas Ranch Co., Ltd., et al.'s brief on the merits. (12)
04/21/2011Post submission brief filed  Reply to Wagner's Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of Vaquillas Ranch Co, Ltd., Vaquillas Unproven Minerals, Ltd. and Vaquillas Proven Minerals, Ltd. (12)
04/21/2010Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus brief on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Association.  Submitted by Everard A. Marseglia, Jr.; LISKOW & LEWIS, 1001 Fannin, Ste. 1800, Houston, TX 77002, PH. [713] 651-2900, FX. [713] 651-2908. (12)
04/13/2010Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Marshall, Jr., et al's response brief is due no later than 3pm, May 12, 2010.  Reply brief is due no later than 3pm, May 27, 2010.  no further requests will be considered.  mailbox rule does not apply.
04/12/2010Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed second motion for extension of time to file brief (3) filed on behalf of Stanley G. Marshall, Jr.
04/09/2010Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Vaquillas Ranch's response brief is due no later than 3pm, May 12, 2010.  Reply brief is due no later than 3pm, May 27, 2010.  no further requests will be considered.  mailbox rule does not apply.
04/08/2010Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed second motion for extension of time to file brief (3) filed on behalf of Vaquillas Ranch Co., Ltd., et al.
03/11/2010Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Marshall's m/e/t to file resp bom is granted.  Resp br is due n/l/t 3pm, April 12, 2010.  Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, April 27, 2010.  further reqs will be disfavored.  mailbox rule dna.
03/10/2010Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file resp's brief on the merits. On behalf of Stanley G. Marshall, Jr., et al. (3)
03/05/2010Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Vaquillas' m/e/t to file resp bom is granted.  Resp br is due n/l/t 3pm, April 12, 2010.  Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, April 27, 2010.  further reqs will be disfavored.  mailbox rule dna.
03/04/2011Post submission brief filed  Response to Post-Submission Brief of BP America Production Co., et al. (12) filed on behalf of the Wagner petitioners.  
03/04/2010Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed first motion for extension of time to file brief on the merits (3) filed on behalf of Vaquillas Parties.
02/19/2010Brief on the Merits  Pet 1, BP America Production Co., et al.'s brief on the merits. (12)
02/17/2011Post submission brief filed  Petitioners #2 Wagner Oil Company, et al.'s Response to Respondents Vaquillas Ranch Co., Ltd.'s Post-Submission Brief.
02/12/2010Brief on the Merits  PET #2's brief on merits (12) filed on behalf of Wagner Oil.
02/11/2011Post submission brief filed  Petitioners #1 BP America Production Company, et al.'s Post-Submission Brief. (12)
01/19/2011Appendix Filed  Appendix to Post-Submission Brief (12) filed on behalf of Vaquillas Ranch Co., et al.
01/19/2011Post submission brief filed  Post-Submission Brief (12) filed on behalf of Vaquillas Ranch Co., et al.
01/12/2010Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Wagner's 2nd m/e/t to file pet's bom is granted.  Pet's br is due n/l/t 3pm, February 19, 2010.  Resp's br is due n/l/t 3pm, March 11, 2010.  Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, March 26, 2010.  no further reqs will be considered.  Mailbox rule dna.
01/11/2010Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second unopposed m/e/t to file Pets' brief on the merits.  On behalf of (Pet 2) Wagner Oil Co., et al. (3)
01/06/2010Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted BP America's 2nd m/e/t to file pet's bom is granted.  Pet's br is due n/l/t 3pm, February 19, 2010.  Resp's br is due n/l/t 3pm, March 11, 2010.  Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, March 26, 2010.  no further reqs will be considered.  Mailbox rule dna.
01/05/2010Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file Pet's (#1) brief on the merits. On behalf of BP America Production Company, et al.  (3)
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
11/02/2011Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 19 I-3 (2 vols); I-4 (8 vols); and I-5 (2 vols)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Texas Land and Mineral Owners Assoc'nAmicus CuriaeMs. Mary A. Keeney
BP America Production CompanyPetitioner 1Mr. Evan A. Young
Ms. Stacy R. Sharp
Mr. J. Gregory Copeland
Mr. Thomas Phillips
Ms. Jennifer Hope Naylor Kingaard
Mr. James P. Pennington
Mr. Charles G. King
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLPAmicus CuriaeMr. Dee J. Kelly
Wagner Oil CompanyPetitioner 2Mr. Arnulfo Gonzalez
Mr. John Michael Quinlan
Ms. Pamela Stanton Baron
Mr. Michael E. McElroy
Marshall, Jr., Stanley G.RespondentMr. Timothy Patton
Mr. James K. Jones Jr.
Mr. Edward Frederick Maddox
Vaquillas Ranch Co., Ltd.RespondentMr. Richard G. Morales Jr.
Mr. David Gunn
Mr. Ricardo Morales
Ms. Marisela Rangel
Ms. Erin H. Huber
The Texas Oil & Gas AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Everard Marseglia Jr.
Court of Appeals Information:
Aff.(part)Rev.&Rem(part) 
288 SW3d 430, 12-10-08 
4th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Steven C. Hilbig 
Trial Court Information
49th District Court 
Zapata 
Honorable Manuel R. Flores 
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