Supreme Court

Case: 09-0770    
09-0770
09/14/2009
Second Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
THE CITY OF HOUSTON 
STEVE WILLIAMS, ET AL. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
11/15/2010Supplemental Brief filedEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Response to supplemental brief (12) filed on behalf of Steve Williams, et al.
09/30/2010Supplemental Brief filedEvent related to first petition filed in case. Petitioner The City of Houston's Supplemental Letter Brief  to advise the Court of two relevant decisions which were not available when parties submitted their Briefs.  (TX Dep't of Transp. v. Olivares, 316 SW3d 89 AND City of Fort Worth v. Davidsaver, ___ SW3d ___, 2010 WL 2977726).
09/20/2010Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief  submitted on behalf of Texas Municipal Police Assoc'n (12) by Randy Doubrava, General Counsel, TMPA, 6200 La Calma Dr., Ste. 200, Austin, TX 78752, Tel. 512-454-8900.
06/08/2010Reply BriefEvent related to first petition filed in case. Petitioner City of Houston's (#1) Reply Brief on the Merits. (12)
06/08/2010Reply BriefEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Reply brief in support of cross-petitioners #2, Steve Williams, et al. (orig & 11)
05/24/2010Brief on the MeritsRespondent Brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of the City of Houston.
05/17/2010Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response brief on the merits of respondent's (pet#2 Steve Williams, et al. Retired Fire Fighters) orig & 11
04/27/2010Brief on the MeritsEvent related to first petition filed in case. Brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of the City of Houston.
04/27/2010Brief on the MeritsEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Brief on the Merits of Cross-Petitioners Steve Williams, et al. (12)
02/08/2010Reply to ResponseEvent related to first petition filed in case. PET #1's reply to response (12) filed on behalf of The City of Houston.
02/02/2010Reply to ResponseEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. PET#2's reply in support of cross-petition (12) filed on behalf of Steve Williams, et al.
01/26/2010Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief (12) filed on behalf of Texas Municipal League and Texas City Attorneys Assoc'n in support of petitioners.
01/20/2010Response to PetitionRespondent PET #2's response to petition (12) filed on behalf of Steve Williams, et al.
01/20/2010Response to PetitionRespondent PET #1's Response to petition for review (12) filed on behalf of The City of Houston.
11/30/2009Appendix FiledPetitioner Attached to petition
11/30/2009Petition for Review #2Petitioner PET #2's cross-petition for review, appendix attached (12) filed on behalf of Steve Williams, et al.
11/24/2009Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief on behalf of City of Dallas in support of City of Houston's Pet/Rev.  Submitted by Barbara Rosenberg, CITY ATTORNEY'S OFC., 1500 Marilla St., 7B North, Dallas, Texas 75201. [Ph] 214-670-3519, [Fx] 214-670-0622. (12)
10/29/2009Appendix FiledPetitioner Appendix attached to pet/rev.
10/29/2009Petition for ReviewPetitioner On behalf of The City of Houston. (12)
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/29/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Joint m/e/t to file resps to pet/revs is granted.  Both responses are due n/l/t 3pm, January 20, 2010.  further reqs will be disfavored.  mailbox rule dna.
12/29/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Joint agreed motion to extend time to file responses to petition (3) filed on behalf of the City of Houston and Steve Williams.
12/11/2009Certification (various) in case received  Supplemental Certificate of Mailing and Service of the Amicus Brief rec'd on November 24, 2009.  On behalf of City of Dallas. (12)
12/07/2009Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to both petitions for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 1/6/2010; mlbx rule d/n/a
12/01/2009Case forwarded to Court 
12/01/2009Case forwarded to Court 
11/30/2009Response Waiver filed  Response waiver (3) filed on behalf of Steve Williams, et al.
11/30/2009Appendix Filed  Attached to petition
11/30/2009Petition for Review #2  PET #2's cross-petition for review, appendix attached (12) filed on behalf of Steve Williams, et al.
11/24/2009Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus brief on behalf of City of Dallas in support of City of Houston's Pet/Rev.  Submitted by Barbara Rosenberg, CITY ATTORNEY'S OFC., 1500 Marilla St., 7B North, Dallas, Texas 75201. [Ph] 214-670-3519, [Fx] 214-670-0622. (12)
11/15/2010Phone call from Clerk's Office  Requested electronic copy of supplemental brief.
11/15/2010Supplemental Brief filed  Response to supplemental brief (12) filed on behalf of Steve Williams, et al.
10/29/2009Appendix Filed  Appendix attached to pet/rev.
10/29/2009Petition for Review  On behalf of The City of Houston. (12)
10/14/2009Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted 2nd m/e/t to file pet/rev is granted.   Pet/rev is due October 29, 2009.  FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED
10/13/2010Oral argument   argued on behalf of petitioner by Reagan D. Pratt; argued on behalf of cross petitioner/respondent by Vincent L. Marable III
10/13/2010Oral argument   argued on behalf of petitioner by Reagan D. Pratt; argued on behalf of cross petitioner/respondent by Vincent L. Marable III
10/13/2009Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  PET's second unopposed motion to extend time to file petition (3) filed on behalf of the City of Houston.
09/30/2010Supplemental Brief filed  Petitioner The City of Houston's Supplemental Letter Brief  to advise the Court of two relevant decisions which were not available when parties submitted their Briefs.  (TX Dep't of Transp. v. Olivares, 316 SW3d 89 AND City of Fort Worth v. Davidsaver, ___ SW3d ___, 2010 WL 2977726).
09/20/2010Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief  submitted on behalf of Texas Municipal Police Assoc'n (12) by Randy Doubrava, General Counsel, TMPA, 6200 La Calma Dr., Ste. 200, Austin, TX 78752, Tel. 512-454-8900.
09/15/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted M/e/t to file pet/rev is granted.   Pet/rev is due October 14, 2009
09/14/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  PET's unopposed motion for extension of time to file petition (3) filed on behalf of The City of Houston.
07/28/2010Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted by Pet#1 attorney Reagan D. Pratt of The Pratt Law Firm of Houston
07/26/2010Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral argument submission form submitted by Pet#2 attorney Vincent L. Marable III of Paul Webb, P.C. of Wharton, TX
07/18/2011Case Stored  G02 Row 19 F-1 (2 vols)
07/16/2010Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for oral argument for 10/13/10 @ 9 a.m.; time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes
07/16/2010Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for oral argument on 10/13/10 @ 9 a.m.; time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
07/02/2010Petition for Review granted 
07/02/2010Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Date and Time are yet to be determined
07/02/2010Petition for Review granted 
07/02/2010Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Date and Time are yet to be determined
06/14/2011Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
06/10/2010Phone call from Clerk's Office  Request via email sent to Mr. Pratt, counsel for City of Houston.  RE: to enforece SC order 10-9065.
06/08/2010Reply Brief  Petitioner City of Houston's (#1) Reply Brief on the Merits. (12)
06/08/2010Reply Brief  Reply brief in support of cross-petitioners #2, Steve Williams, et al. (orig & 11)
05/24/2010Brief on the Merits  Brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of the City of Houston.
05/18/2010Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted City of Houston's response brief is due no later than 3pm, May 24, 2010.  Reply brief is due no later than 3pm, June 8, 2010.
05/17/2010Brief on the Merits  Response brief on the merits of respondent's (pet#2 Steve Williams, et al. Retired Fire Fighters) orig & 11
05/17/2010Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Petitioner/Cross-Respondent's unopposed motion for extend time to file Cross-Respondent's brief on the merits and Petitioner's reply brief on the merits. On behalf of The City of Houston (Pet #1). (3)
04/27/2010Brief on the Merits  Brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of the City of Houston.
04/27/2010Brief on the Merits  Brief on the Merits of Cross-Petitioners Steve Williams, et al. (12)
04/14/2010Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Petitioner Steve Williams, et al's brief is due no later than 3pm, April 27, 2010.  Response brief is due no later than 3pm, May 17, 2010.  Reply brief is due no later than 3pm, June 1, 2010.  further requests will be disfavored.  mailbox rule does not apply.
04/13/2010Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed motion for extension of time to file cross-petitioners' brief on the merits. On behalf of Petitioner 2, Steve Williams, et al. (3)
04/09/2010Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Petitioner City of Houston's brief is due no later than 3pm, April 27, 2010.  Response brief is due no later than 3pm, May 17, 2010.  Reply brief is due no later than 3pm, June 1, 2010.  further requests will be disfavored.  mailbox rule does not apply.
04/07/2010Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file pet's brief on the merits. On behalf of (pet 1) City of Houston. (3)
03/22/2010Case Record Filed   Electronic version of COA Record.  Inventory in Remarks.
03/18/2011Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
03/18/2011Opinion issuedIssued
03/18/2011Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment affirmed in part, reversed in part
03/16/2010Record Requested in Case 
03/12/2010Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 4/12/10; Rsp br due 5/3/10; Reply br due 5/18/10; mlbx rule d/n/a
02/08/2010Reply to Response  PET #1's reply to response (12) filed on behalf of The City of Houston.
02/02/2010Reply to Response  PET#2's reply in support of cross-petition (12) filed on behalf of Steve Williams, et al.
01/26/2010Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief (12) filed on behalf of Texas Municipal League and Texas City Attorneys Assoc'n in support of petitioners.
01/20/2010Response to Petition  PET #2's response to petition (12) filed on behalf of Steve Williams, et al.
01/20/2010Response to Petition  PET #1's Response to petition for review (12) filed on behalf of The City of Houston.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
07/18/2011Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 19 F-1 (2 vols)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
City of DallasAmicus CuriaeThe Honorable Barbara E. Rosenberg
Texas Municipal Police AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Randy C. Doubrava
Williams, SteveRespondentMr. E. Troy Blakeney Jr.
Mr. Vincent Marable III
Mr. Richard Charles Mumey
The City of HoustonPetitionerMr. David M. Feldman
Mr. Arturo G. Michel
Mr. Timothy J. Higley
Mr. Donald J. Fleming
Mr. Reagan Douglas Pratt
Texas Municipal LeagueAmicus CuriaeMr. N. Bennett Sandlin
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed [duplicate 1] 
290 SW3d 260, 03-31-09 
14th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Charles W. Seymore 
Trial Court Information
80th District Court 
Harris 
Honorable Lynn M. Bradshaw-Hull 
2002-22690-A