Supreme Court

Case: 13-0084    
13-0084
02/04/2013
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
HOUSTON UNLIMITED, INC. METAL PROCESSING 
MEL ACRES RANCH 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
09/19/2014Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Mel Acres Ranch.
01/31/2014Post submission brief filedRespondent Respondent's Post-Submission Letter. On behalf of Mel Acres Ranch.
12/19/2013Post submission brief filedPetitioner Petitioner's Post-Submission Letter Brief filed on behalf of Houston Unlimited, Inc. Metal Processing.
12/05/2013Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Oral Argument Exhibit filed on behalf of Mel Acres Ranch.  (HARD COPIES REC'D)
07/31/2013Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Brief of Amicus Curiae filed on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Association. Submitted by Jeff Civins, Haynes and Boone, LLP., 2323 Victory Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, TX  75219, Phone (214) 651-5000, Fax (214) 651-5940.  (HARD COPIES REC'D)
07/30/2013Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Houston Unlimited, Inc. Metal Processing. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
07/15/2013Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Mel Acres Ranch.  (HARD COPIES REC'D)
06/27/2013Fully hyperlinked brief filedPetitioner 10 discs containing the hyperlinked version of the pet's brief on the merits.
06/24/2013Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Houston Unlimited, Inc. Metal Processsing. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
05/01/2013Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of Texas Pipeline Association submitted by Celina Romero, State Bar No. 17223900, cromero@dwmrlaw.com, One American Center, 600 Congress, Suite 1900, Austin, TX 78701.  (HARD COPIES REC'D)
04/12/2013Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter filed on behalf of Texas Chemical Council. Submitted by Christina T. Wisdom, Vice President & General Counsel.
04/10/2013Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Texas Association of Business Letter. Submitted by Kandice Sanaie of Texas Assoc. of Business of Austin, Texas.
03/21/2013Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to Response to Petition for Review. On behalf of Houston Unlimited, Inc. Metal Processing. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
03/06/2013Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Mel Acres Ranch. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
02/04/2013Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Houston Unlimited, Inc. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/19/2013Post submission brief filed  Petitioner's Post-Submission Letter Brief filed on behalf of Houston Unlimited, Inc. Metal Processing.
12/05/2013Oral argument   argued on behalf of petitioner by James E. Smith; argued on behalf of respondent by George R. Gibson; argued on behalf of Amicus Curiae, Texas Oil & Gas Assoc. by Ryan Paulsen (Justice Brown not sitting)
12/05/2013Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibit filed on behalf of Mel Acres Ranch.  (HARD COPIES REC'D)
11/26/2013Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted by Ryan Paulsen of Haynes and Boone, LLP of Dallas Texas. On behalf of Amicus Party Texas Oil & Gas Association.
11/25/2013Motion to Argue disposedFiling granted Motion for Leave to Participate in Oral Argument granted.  Time allotted to argue: 15/20/5 minutes.
11/22/2013Call received  Mr. Paulsen called to inquire the status of the Motion to Argue since oral argument takes place on December 5.
11/14/2014Case Stored  G02 Row 14 C-5
11/06/2013Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument will be presented by James E. Smith on behalf of Houston Unlimited, Inc. Metal Processing.
11/06/2013Motion to Argue filed  Motion for Leave to Participate in Oral Argument filed on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Associaiton.
11/05/2013Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of respondent, Mel Acres Ranch, by attorney George R. Gibson of Houston Texas.
10/24/2014Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
10/24/2014Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting. (Justice Brown not sitting)
10/18/2013Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., December 5, 2013.  Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes.
10/18/2013Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
10/18/2013Petition for Review granted 
09/19/2014Case forwarded to Court 
09/19/2014Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Mel Acres Ranch.
09/08/2014Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Mel Acres Ranch has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Motion for Rehearing due September 19, 2014.
09/05/2014Call received  Petitioner does not oppose the requested extension.
09/05/2014Phone call from Clerk's Office  Spoke to Mr. James Smith regarding respondents requested extension. He will contact the Clerks Office office after conferring with his client.
09/05/2014Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Mel Acres Ranch.
08/22/2014Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
08/22/2014Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment. Justice Boyd delivered the opinion of the Court.  (Justice Brown not sitting)
(8/22/2014 3:27:39 PM) 13-0084.jmt.pdf, 130084.pdf
07/31/2013Amicus Curiae Brief received  Brief of Amicus Curiae filed on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Association. Submitted by Jeff Civins, Haynes and Boone, LLP., 2323 Victory Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, TX  75219, Phone (214) 651-5000, Fax (214) 651-5940.  (HARD COPIES REC'D)
07/30/2013Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Houston Unlimited, Inc. Metal Processing. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
07/15/2013Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Mel Acres Ranch.  (HARD COPIES REC'D)
06/27/2013Fully hyperlinked brief filed  10 discs containing the hyperlinked version of the pet's brief on the merits.
06/24/2013Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Houston Unlimited, Inc. Metal Processsing. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
05/22/2013Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Petitioner brief due 06/24/13; Response brief due 07/15/13; Reply brief due 07/30/13; FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
05/22/2013Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Petitioner Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Houston Unlimited, Inc. Metal Processing.
05/21/2013Case Record Filed   Electronic Appellate Record received.
05/03/2013Record Requested in Case  Record requested from the 14th COA
05/03/2013Brief on the Merits Ordered  Petitioner brief due 06/03/13; Response brief due 06/24/13; Reply brief due 07/09/13.
05/01/2013Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of Texas Pipeline Association submitted by Celina Romero, State Bar No. 17223900, cromero@dwmrlaw.com, One American Center, 600 Congress, Suite 1900, Austin, TX 78701.  (HARD COPIES REC'D)
04/12/2013Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter filed on behalf of Texas Chemical Council. Submitted by Christina T. Wisdom, Vice President & General Counsel.
04/10/2013Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Texas Association of Business Letter. Submitted by Kandice Sanaie of Texas Assoc. of Business of Austin, Texas.
03/21/2013Reply to Response  Reply to Response to Petition for Review. On behalf of Houston Unlimited, Inc. Metal Processing. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
03/12/2013Case forwarded to Court 
03/06/2013Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Mel Acres Ranch. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
02/04/2013Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Houston Unlimited, Inc. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
01/31/2014Post submission brief filed  Respondent's Post-Submission Letter. On behalf of Mel Acres Ranch.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
11/14/2014Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 14 C-5
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Texas Association of BusinessAmicus CuriaeMs. Kandice Sanaie  
Houston Unlimited, Inc. Metal ProcessingPetitionerMr. Bruce Wilkin  
Mr. James Edward Smith
Texas Oil & Gas AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Jeremy Daniel Kernodle
Mr. Allen Ryan Paulsen  
Mr. Jeffrey Civins  
Texas Pipeline AssociationAmicus CuriaeMs. Celina Romero
Texas Chemical CouncilAmicus CuriaeMs. Christina T. Wisdom  
Mel Acres RanchRespondentMr. George R. Gibson
Mr. Seth Adam Miller
Mr. A. Kent Altsuler  
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed  
389 SW3d 583, 11-15-12 
14th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Charles W. Seymore 
Trial Court Information
21st District Court 
Washington 
Honorable Terry Flenniken 
34002