Supreme Court

Case: 10-0568    
10-0568
07/30/2010
Petition for Writ of Mandamus
IN RE KENNETH HIGBY, M.D. 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
04/20/2011Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief filed on behalf Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio, Ltd., LLP, Dr. Edward J. Fox, M.D., Ph.D, Dr. Teresa B. Fox, M.D., Adam Greenwood and Paul Kubosh (12).  Submitted by David A. Furlow, Thompson & Knight, LLP, 333 Clay St., Ste. 3300, Houston, TX, 77002, (713)654-8111.
03/25/2011Reply BriefRelator Relator's reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of Kenneth Higby, M.D. (orig & 11)
03/10/2011Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Real party in interest, Bruce Halbridge, M.D., response to relator's brief on the merits.  (orig & 11)
02/17/2011Brief on the MeritsRelator Relator's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Kenneth Higby, M.D. (12)
11/18/2010Reply to ResponseRelator Reply to response (12) filed on behalf of Kenneth Higby, M.D.
10/11/2010Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Brief of Amici Curiae of American Congress of Obstetrician and Gynecologists, et al. in support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus. Submitted by D. Todd Smith, SMITH LAW GROUP, P.C., 700 Lavaca, Suite 405, Austin Texas 78701. [Ph] 512-439-3230. (12)
10/04/2010Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest Real Party in Interest Bruce Halbridge, M.D.'s Response to Mandamus. (12)
07/30/2010Appendix FiledRelator attached to petition
07/30/2010Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator Mandamus appendix attached (12) filed on behalf of Kenneth Higby, M.D.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/27/2010Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Joint motion to extend time to file brief on the merits granted.  Relator's brief due no later than 3:00 p.m. on 2/17/11; Response brief due 3/10/11; Reply brief due 3/25/11; mailbox rule does not apply.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
12/16/2010Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Joint motion to extend time to file briefs (2) filed on behalf of Kenneth Higby, M.D. and Bruce Halbridge M.D.
12/03/2010Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Relator's brief on the merits due no later than 3:00 p.m. on 1/3/11; Respondents brief due 1/24/11; Reply brief due 2/8/11; mailbox rule does not apply
11/18/2010Reply to Response  Reply to response (12) filed on behalf of Kenneth Higby, M.D.
10/11/2010Amicus Curiae Brief received  Brief of Amici Curiae of American Congress of Obstetrician and Gynecologists, et al. in support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus. Submitted by D. Todd Smith, SMITH LAW GROUP, P.C., 700 Lavaca, Suite 405, Austin Texas 78701. [Ph] 512-439-3230. (12)
10/04/2010Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  Real Party in Interest Bruce Halbridge, M.D.'s Response to Mandamus. (12)
09/13/2010Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Response is due no later than 3pm, October 4, 2010.  further requests will be disfavored.  mailbox rule does not apply.
09/10/2010Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed motion for extension of time to file Response to Mandamus. On behalf of Bruce Halbridge, M.D. (2)
08/22/2011Case Stored  Row 19 G-1
08/20/2010Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for writ of mandamus due no later than 3:00 p.m. on 9/20/10; mailbox rule does not apply
08/03/2010Case forwarded to Court 
07/30/2010Case Record Filed   Record, Volumes 1-2 (1 copy each) filed on behalf of Kenneth Higby, M.D.
07/30/2010Appendix Filed  attached to petition
07/30/2010Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  Mandamus appendix attached (12) filed on behalf of Kenneth Higby, M.D.
06/24/2011Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedDenied
04/20/2011Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief filed on behalf Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio, Ltd., LLP, Dr. Edward J. Fox, M.D., Ph.D, Dr. Teresa B. Fox, M.D., Adam Greenwood and Paul Kubosh (12).  Submitted by David A. Furlow, Thompson & Knight, LLP, 333 Clay St., Ste. 3300, Houston, TX, 77002, (713)654-8111.
04/05/2011Call received  Call received to let the Court know that an Amicus Brief is forthcoming
03/25/2011Reply Brief  Relator's reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of Kenneth Higby, M.D. (orig & 11)
03/10/2011Brief on the Merits  Real party in interest, Bruce Halbridge, M.D., response to relator's brief on the merits.  (orig & 11)
02/17/2011Brief on the Merits  Relator's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Kenneth Higby, M.D. (12)
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
08/22/2011Case StoredCase stored.Row 19 G-1
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Higby, M.D., KennethRelatorMs. Erin E. Lunceford
Mr. J.R. Sprott
Mr. R. Brent Cooper
Ms. Michelle E. Robberson
Ms. Diana L. Faust
Ms. Melissa Khan
Halbridge, M.D., BruceReal Party in Interest Mr. Chris Di Ferrante
American Congress of Obstetricians and GynecologistsAmicus CuriaeMr. D. Todd Smith
Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio, Ltd., LLPAmicus CuriaeMr. David A. Furlow
Court of Appeals Information:
Denied 
325 SW3d 740, 06-10-10 
1st Court of Appeals 
Honorable Michael Massengale 
Trial Court Information
268th District Court 
Fort Bend 
Honorable Brady G. Elliott 
08-DCV-166064