Supreme Court

Case: 10-0272    
10-0272
04/20/2010
Petition for Writ of Mandamus
IN RE ALBERT G. HILL, III AND ERIN HILL 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
04/28/2010Supplement to Petition filedRelator Supplemental petition for writ of mandamus and appendix (12) filed on behalf of Albert G. Hill, III, et al.
04/20/2010Appendix FiledRelator attached to petition
04/20/2010Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator Mandamus appendix attached (12) filed on behalf of Albert g. Hill, III, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
11/12/2010Letter Filed  Letter refers to motion to withdraw and its effects on  status of case (12) filed on behalf of Albert G. Hill, III>
11/12/2010Motion to withdraw disposed ofFiling granted Unopposed second emergency motion to withdraw granted
11/12/2010Petition for Writ of Mandamus reinstated  
11/12/2010Abatement Order Lifted  Abatement order issued 10/29/10 lifted
11/10/2010Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to relatory attorney Jeremy Martin regarding second emergency motion to withdraw.  Mr. Martin says relators no longer opposed counsel's withdrawal in the original proceeding.  Per Mr. Martin, a motion to dismiss is forthcoming but does not know when at this time.  
11/10/2010Motion to Withdraw Filed  Unopposed second emergency motion to withdraw (12) filed on behalf of relator attorneys Jeremy C. Martin, Georganna L. Simpson, Stephen Malouf, David Evans, Jonathan Nockels, Charla Aldous, Brent Walker, and Lisa Blue.
10/29/2010Abatement Order IssuedMatter in Supreme Court of Texas Abated This case is removed from the Court's active docket until January 27, 2011, by which time the parties must file either a status report or a motion to dismiss.
10/29/2010Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedMatter in Supreme Court of Texas Abated
10/29/2010Motion to Abate disposedFiling granted motion to abate proceeding pending finalization of global settlement granted
10/21/2010Motion to Abate filed  Relators Albert G. Hill, III and Erin N. Hill's motion to abate proceeding pending finalization of global settlement. (3)
10/18/2010Designation of Lead Counsel   Lead counsel:  Michael Jung, SB# 11054600, Strasburger & Price LLP, 4400 Bank of America, 901 Main St., Dallas, TX 75202 (2) filed on behalf of Albert Hill, Jr.
10/01/2010Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Denied Emergency motion to reconsider ruling on emergency motion to withdraw denied
09/27/2010Motion to substitute disposedFiling granted Motion to substitute counsel granted.  Albert G. Hill, Jr. desires Mr. Benedict, Mr. Thomas, and Mr. Jung be his sole counsel.  
09/21/2010Phone call from Clerk's Office  Mr. Nelson informed the Court that the motion to substitute is unopposed.
09/21/2010Call received  Mr. Struble's asst. informed the Court that the motion to substitute is unopposed.
09/20/2010Call received  Call from Mr. Martin letting the Court know that the case is still pending settlement.  He is not sure when the Federal District Judge will make a ruling.  He said that it could be from 30 days to 90 days, he is just not certain.  He said that his next step might be to file a motion to abate.  He will keep the Court udpated.
09/20/2010Phone call from Clerk's Office  Requested that electronic copy is converted rather than scanned.
09/20/2010Miscellaneous Motion  Emergency motion to reconsider ruling on emergency motion to withdraw (2) filed on behalf of Albert G. Hill, III.
09/20/2010Phone call from Clerk's Office  Left message with Mr. Martin verifying if case is still under settlement negotiations.  
09/17/2010Phone call from Clerk's Office  Left message for Mr. Struble.  Requested whether or not motion is opposed.
09/17/2010Motion to Substitute filed  Motion to substitute counsel (2) filed on behalf of Albert G. Hill, Jr.
08/13/2010Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Denied Emergency motion to withdraw denied
08/12/2011Case Stored  Row 19 F-4
08/09/2010Letter Filed  letter to inform that Albert Hill, Jr., Lynda Hill and Alinda Wikert, in their capacities as Co-Executors of the Estate of Margaret Hunt Hill, Deceased take no position on the Emergency Motion to Withdraw filed by Jeremy Martin, et al. (3)
08/09/2010Amendment to Motion filed   Amended Emergency Motion to Withdraw (12) filed on behalf of Albert G. Hill, III.
08/06/2010Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to Jeremy Martin to let him know that the Motion to Withdraw filed on 7/28/10 did not meet the requirements for TRAP 6.5; He was asked to resubmit an Amended Motion to Withdraw; Mr. Martin will be sending the amended motion today with hard copies to follow.
08/06/2010Reply to Response to Motion  Reply to responses to emergency motion to withdraw (2) filed on behalf of Albert G. Hill, III.
08/06/2010Response to Motion filed  Real Parties in Interest Brett Ringle, et al.'s response to emergency motion to withdraw. (3)
08/06/2010Response to Motion filed  Response to motion (2) filed on behalf of Erin Hill.
08/06/2010Designation of Lead Counsel   Relator Erin Hill's Designation of Lead Counsel.  New lead counsel is M. Forest Nelson. (12) Updated in CMS
08/05/2010Response to Motion filed  No position on the emergency motion to withdraw (2) filed on behalf of Ivan Irwin.
08/05/2010Response to Motion filed  No objection to the emergency motion to withdraw (2) filed on behalf of William Herbert Hunt.
08/05/2010Response to Motion filed  Response to Emergency Motion to Withdraw. On behalf of Albert G. Hill, III and Erin Hill ("and co-counsels: R. Wayne Gordon, Mark E. Smith and Alan R. Struble"). (2)
08/04/2010Response to Motion filed  Real Party in Interest, Lyda Hill, response to relators' counsel's emergency motion to withdraw. (3)
08/04/2010Response to Motion filed  Response to motion (2) filed on behalf of Heather Hill Washburne and Elisa Hill Summers. No objection to Emergency Motion to Withdraw.
08/04/2010Response to Motion filed  Response to emergency motion to withdraw (2) filed on behalf of Locke Lord Bissell LLP.
07/30/2010Response to Motion filed  Response to Emergency Motion to Withdraw. On behalf of Albert G. Hill, Jr. (12)
07/29/2010Phone call from Clerk's Office  call made to parties requesting a response to emergency motion to withdraw; emailed letter to parties contacted
07/29/2010Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to Emergency Motion to Withdraw due no later than 3:00 p.m. on 8/4/10; mailbox rule does not apply
07/28/2010Motion to Withdraw Filed  Emergency motion to withdraw (12) filed on behalf of Attorneys: Jeremy C. Martin, Georganna L. Simpson, Stephen Malouf, David Evans, Jonathan Nockels, Charla Aldous, Brent Walker, and Lisa Blue.
07/22/2011Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedDismissed
07/22/2011Motion to dismiss disposedFiling granted Joint Motion to Dismiss granted
07/18/2011Motion to dismiss  E-FILED  Joint Motion to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Mandamus Pursuant to Settlement and request for Expedited Relief filed on behalf of Relator Albert Hill, III, and Real Party in Interest Albert G. Hill, Jr. (hard copies rec'd)
07/12/2010Notice of Appearance  Attorneys J. Keith Benedict and P. Michael Jung appears as co-counsel for Real Party in Interest, Albert G. Hill, Jr. (1)
06/18/2010Notice of Settlement  Notice of settlement; party will file motion when ready to dispose of the case (3) filed on behalf of Albert Hill, et al.
06/14/2010Call received  Spoke with Mr. Jeremy Martin to confirm if there is still a settlement pending in this case.  Per Mr. Martin, there is a settlement awaiting approval from the Federal Court Judge in regards to an attorney ad litem.  The deadline for approval is June 30.  Mr. Martin will be sending a letter to follow up on this.
05/14/2010Description of document returned to Supreme Court  Letter to Ms. Frances Johnson Wright, atty. for rlp, Albert G. Hill, Jr.   Resent to verified address of: 10605 Preston Road, Dallas, TX.  75230.
05/06/2010Call received  Call from Lisa Hobbs letting the Court know that there is a settlement in progress for this case.  She will send a follow up letter stating the same.
05/04/2010Case forwarded to Court 
05/03/2010Correction filed (See Remarks)  Correction adds Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell as a real party in interest, and corrects Mr. Koning as being their lead attorney (1) filed on behalf of Albert G. Hill.
04/30/2010Cases consolidated by Supreme Court  Cases consolidated with 10-0292 and 10-0293
04/30/2010Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Motion to Consolidate Original Proceedings granted
04/29/2010Phone call from Clerk's Office  Requested electronic copies that are converted rather than scanned.
04/28/2010Motion to Consolidate filed  Motion to Consolidate Original Proceedings (12) filed on behalf of Albert G. Hill, III.
04/28/2010Supplement to Petition filed  Supplemental petition for writ of mandamus and appendix (12) filed on behalf of Albert G. Hill, III, et al.
04/23/2010Opinion from the Court of Appeals filed.  Fifth Court of Appeals' Opinion issued on April 21, 2010.  Filed on behalf of Albert G. Hill, et al. (12)
04/22/2010Call received  Mr. Martin informed the Court that the Court of Appeals denied petition for writ of mandamus.  He will be filing a notice advising the Court, with the order attached.
04/21/2010Amendment to Motion filed   Corrections to Motion for Emergency Stay (filed as "amended motion").  On behalf of Albert G. Hill, III, et al. (12)
04/20/2010Motion to Stay DisposedDenied Motion for Emergency Stay denied
04/20/2010Motion to Stay Filed   Motion for Emergency Stay (12) filed on behalf of Albert G. Hill, III.
04/20/2010Case Record Filed   Record, Volumes 1-3, (1 copy each) filed on behalf of Albert G. Hill, III.
04/20/2010Appendix Filed  attached to petition
04/20/2010Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  Mandamus appendix attached (12) filed on behalf of Albert g. Hill, III, et al.
01/27/2011Sealed document filed in case  Sealed Status Report (12) submitted in white flat envelopes labeled "Sealed Status Report."  Submitted by Richard Farrer.
01/27/2011Status report filed  Real Parties in Interest Albert G. Hill, Jr., et al.'s Status Report. (12)
01/25/2011Designation of Lead Counsel   Notice of appearance and designation of lead counsel for relator, Albert G. Hill, III.  Mr. Christian J. Ward is designated as new lead counsel.  Mr. Richard B. Farrer & Ms. April Farris are appearing as co-counsel of record. (orig & 1)
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
08/12/2011Case StoredCase stored.Row 19 F-4
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, LLPReal Party in Interest Mr. Paul M. Koning
Mr. Brent Edward Basden
Irwin, Jr., IvanReal Party in Interest Mr. Harry M. Reasoner
Mr. William Sims Jr.
Hill, LyndaReal Party in Interest Ms. Mary E. Haught
Ms. Laurellen Ratliff
Mr. Frank N. Ikard Jr.
Executors of EstateReal Party in Interest Mr. Michael V. Bourland
Wikert, AlindaReal Party in Interest Mr. David Jeffrey Goodman
Mr. Donald E. Godwin
Ringle, BrettReal Party in Interest Mr. George W. Bramblett Jr.
Mr. Ben L. Mesches
Mr. Joseph Wayne Wagner Jr.
Ms. Carrie L. Huff
Guardian ad litemOther interested party Mr. Michael K. Hurst
Ms. Dena DeNooyer Stroh
Washburne, HeatherReal Party in Interest Mr. Stewart H. Thomas
Mr. Tom Moore Dees III
Hill, ErinRelatorMr. John H. Barr II
Mr. M. Forest Nelson
Mr. Lucas Gene Radney
Mr. John Howell House
Hill, III, Albert G.RelatorMs. Georganna L. Simpson
Mr. Jeremy Martin
Mr. Brent R. Walker
Mr. Mark E. Smith
Mr. R. Wayne Gordon
Ms. Lisa Blue
Mr. David Evans
Mr. Richard B. Farrer
Mr. Stephen F. Malouf
Mr. Alan Roy Struble
Ms. Charla G. Aldous
Mr. Jonathan Andrew Nockels
Mr. Christian J. Ward
Justice April Farris
Hunt, William HerbertReal Party in Interest Mr. B. Patrick Shaw
Mr. David J. Beck
Mr. Murray J. Fogler
Hill, Jr., Albert G.Real Party in Interest Mr. Kent Krabill
Mr. Joseph Keith Benedict
Mr. C. Gregory Shamoun
Mr. P. Michael Jung
Ms. Frances Johnson Wright
Mr. Robert H. Thomas
Mr. Michael P. Lynn
Court of Appeals Information:
Dismissed WOJ 
___ SW3d ___, 04-21-10 
5th Court of Appeals 
Honorable David L. Bridges 
Trial Court Information
Probate Court No 2 
Dallas 
Honorable Robert E. Price 
PR-07-2210-2(A)