Supreme Court

Case: 14-0175    
14-0175
03/07/2014
Mandamus/Cause
IN RE LONGVIEW ENERGY COMPANY AND IN RE HUFF ENERGY FUND, L.P., AND RILEY-HUFF ENERGY GROUP, LLC 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
02/24/2015Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter filed on behalf of Texas Civil Justice League. Submitted on behalf of George Christian, Texas Civil Justice League, Austin, Texas.
02/24/2015Exhibits in case/cause filedRelator Bench Exhibits filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund, L.P.
02/20/2015Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief in support of Defendants with Respect to Interpretation of Bond Cap, filed on behalf of Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, American Tort Reform Association, and NFIB Small Business Legal Center. Submitted by Elmore James Shepherd of Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
12/29/2014Reply BriefRelator Cross-Relators’ Reply Brief on the Merits. On behalf of The Huff Energy Fund, L.P., et al.
12/29/2014Reply BriefRelator Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
12/11/2014Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Response Brief on the Merits of Longview Energy Company as Real Party in Interest.
12/11/2014Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits on the Merits filed on behalf of Huff Energy Fund.
11/25/2014Letter brief Relator Letter Brief filed on behalf of Longview Energy Co.
11/06/2014Brief on the MeritsRelator Relator Longview Energy Company's Brief on the Mertis.
11/06/2014Brief on the MeritsRelator Cross-Relators, The Huff Energy Fund, LP, et al.'s Brief on the Merits.
06/13/2014Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
06/10/2014Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Huff Energy Fund, WRH Energy Partners LLC, Riley-Huff Energy Group LLC, Rick D’Angelo, and William R. Huff.
04/14/2014Second Petition for Writ of MandamusRelator Cross Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund, L.P.
03/07/2014Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/29/2014Reply Brief  Cross-Relators’ Reply Brief on the Merits. On behalf of The Huff Energy Fund, L.P., et al.
12/29/2014Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
12/11/2014Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits of Longview Energy Company as Real Party in Interest.
12/11/2014Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits on the Merits filed on behalf of Huff Energy Fund.
11/25/2014Letter brief   Letter Brief filed on behalf of Longview Energy Co.
11/19/2014Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Responso Brief on the Merits is granted. No further extensions of time for this filing will be considered. Real Parties Brief is due December 11, 2014; Relators' Reply Brief is due December 29, 2014.
11/19/2014Reply to Response to Motion  Real Parties The Huff Energy Fund LP, et al.'s Reply to Response to Motion for Extension of Time to file Responsive Brief on the Merits.
11/18/2014Call received  Assistant for Mr. Moore informed the Court that a reply to the motion will be filed tomorrow morning.
11/18/2014Response to Motion filed  Relator Longview Energy Co.'s Response to Real Parties' Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits.
11/18/2014Call received  from counsel of Gardere Law Firm and associate of Mr. Gordon & Mr. Florence to inform the Court that a response to real parties' motion will be filed before November 21, 2014.
11/17/2014Electronic communication sent to Party  Messaged Mr. Gordon & Mr. Florence, counsel for Longview Energy Co., to inquire whether a written response to indicate their opposition to Huff's Motion to Extend Time will be filed or not.
11/17/2014Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits. On behalf of Real Parties, William R. “Bill” Huff, et al.
11/06/2014Brief on the Merits  Relator Longview Energy Company's Brief on the Mertis.
11/06/2014Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record  Supplemental Mandamus Record filed on behalf of cross-relators and real parties in interest, The Huff Energy Fund, L.P.
11/06/2014Brief on the Merits  Cross-Relators, The Huff Energy Fund, LP, et al.'s Brief on the Merits.
10/16/2014Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Joint Second Motion for Extension of Time of Briefing Schedule filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company, William R. “Bill” Huff, Rick D’Angelo, The Huff Energy Fund, L.P., WRH Energy Partners, LLC, and Riley-Huff Energy Group, LLC has been granted. NO FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE CONSIDERED. Relators brief due November 6, 2014; Response brief due November 26, 2014; Reply brief due December 11, 2014.
10/09/2014Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Joint Second Motion for Extension of Time of Briefing Schedule filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company, William R. “Bill” Huff, Rick D’Angelo, The Huff Energy Fund, L.P., WRH Energy Partners, LLC, and Riley-Huff Energy Group, LLC.
09/03/2014Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time is granted.  Relator's Brief is due October 22, 2014.  Response Brief is due November 12, 2014.  Reply Brief is due December 1, 2014.  ALL FUTURE REQUESTS TO MODIFY THE BRIEFING SCHEDULE WILL BE DISFAVORED.
09/03/2014Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Joint Motion for Extension of Time of Briefing Schedule filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company, William R. “Bill” Huff, Rick D’Angelo, The Huff Energy Fund, L.P., WRH Energy Partners, LLC, and Riley-Huff Energy Group, LLC.
08/22/2014Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Relator's brief on the merits due no later than 9/22/14; Response brief due 10/13/14; Reply brief due 10/28/14.
08/12/2014Court reporter/recorder's record  Reporter Record filed in relation to Letter filed 08.12.14. On behalf of Relator #2, The Huff Energy Fund, L.P., et al.
08/12/2014Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of Relator #2, The Huff Energy Fund, L.P., et al.
07/30/2014Address Change   Address Change filed on behalf of Sharon E. Callaway.
07/27/2015Case Stored  e-stored
06/19/2015Certified cys of cost bill sent to attys of record  Cost Bill Issued
06/19/2014Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund, L.P., et al.
06/13/2014Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
06/10/2014Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Huff Energy Fund, WRH Energy Partners LLC, Riley-Huff Energy Group LLC, Rick D’Angelo, and William R. Huff.
06/06/2014Motion to Stay DisposedDenied Emergency Motion for Temporary Relief on Cross-Petition for Writ of Mandamus denied
06/05/2014Call received  From Mr. Daryl Moore to inform the Court that the hearing that was to be held on 6/6/14 has been moved to 6/16/14.  He will efile a letter to that effect.
06/02/2014Motion to Stay Filed   Emergency Motion for Temporary Relief filed on behalf of Huff Energy Fund, LP.
05/16/2014Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response from Longview Energy Company to Huff Energy Fund, et al's petition for writ of mandamus due no later than 6/16/14.
05/08/2015Opinion issuedIssued
05/08/2015Opinion issuedDenied The Court denies the petitions for writ of mandamus. Chief Justice Hecht delivered the opinion of the Court.
(5/8/2015 3:37:13 PM) 140175.pdf
05/08/2014Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time is granted.  Response is due June 11, 2014.  FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
05/08/2014Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition filed on behalf of Huff Energy Fund, WRH Energy Partners LLC, Riley-Huff Energy Group LLC, Rick D’Angelo, and William R. Huff.
04/15/2014Case forwarded to Court 
04/14/2014Court reporter/recorder's record  Reporter's Record filed on behalf of Huff Energy Fund, LP.  (Volumes 1 of 1, 2 of 7, and 4-7 of 7)
04/14/2014Case Record Filed   Record filed on behalf of Huff Energy Fund, LP.
04/14/2014Second Petition for Writ of Mandamus  Cross Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund, L.P.
04/11/2014Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for writ of mandamus due no later than 5/12/14.
03/11/2014Case forwarded to Court 
03/07/2014Case Record Filed   Record filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
03/07/2014Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
02/25/2015Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Relator by Craig B. Florence; Argued on behalf of Cross Relators/ Real Parties in Interest by Daryl L. Moore
02/25/2015Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Relator by Craig B. Florence; Argued on behalf of Cross Relators/ Real Parties in Interest by Daryl L. Moore
02/24/2015Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter filed on behalf of Texas Civil Justice League. Submitted on behalf of George Christian, Texas Civil Justice League, Austin, Texas.
02/24/2015Exhibits in case/cause filed  Bench Exhibits filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund, L.P.
02/20/2015Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief in support of Defendants with Respect to Interpretation of Bond Cap, filed on behalf of Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, American Tort Reform Association, and NFIB Small Business Legal Center. Submitted by Elmore James Shepherd of Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
02/16/2015Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Real Parties in Interest, The Huff Energy Fund, L.P. and WRH Energy Partners, L.L.C.  Oral argument will be presented by Mr. Daryl Moore of Daryl L. Moore, P.C.
02/16/2015Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Relator Longview Energy Co. Oral Argument will be presented by Craig B. Florence of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP.
01/30/2015Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., February 25, 2015.  Time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes.
01/30/2015Mandamus Set to Argue 
01/30/2015Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedCase set for oral argument
01/30/2015Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., February 25, 2015. Time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes.
01/30/2015Mandamus Set to Argue 
01/30/2015Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedCase set for oral argument
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
07/27/2015Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
American Tort Reform AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Elmore James Shepherd III
The Huff Energy Fund LPReal Party in Interest Mr. Daryl L. Moore
NFIB Small Business Legal CenterAmicus CuriaeMr. Elmore James Shepherd III
Longview Energy CompanyRelatorMr. Francisco Guerra IV
Mr. Craig B. Florence
Ms. Rachel Kingrey O'Neil  
Mr. Randy D. Gordon
Mr. Stacy R. Obenhaus
Mr. Mikal Watts
Riley-Huff Energy Group LLCReal Party in Interest Mr. Thomas Phillips
Mr. Jeffrey Webb  
Mr. Dean V. Fleming
Mr. Michael William Odonnell  
Mr. Matthew C. Wood
D’Angelo, RickReal Party in Interest Ms. Pamela Stanton Baron
Chamber of Commerce of the United States of AmericaAmicus CuriaeMr. Elmore James Shepherd III
WRH Energy Partners LLC.Real Party in Interest Mr. Daryl L. Moore
Huff, William R.Real Party in Interest Ms. Sharon E. Callaway
Mr. Ricardo R. Reyna
Texas Civil Justice LeagueAmicus CuriaeMr. George S. Christian
Court of Appeals Information:
Still Pending 
 
4th Court of Appeals 
 
Trial Court Information
365th District Court 
Zavala 
Honorable Amado Jose Abascal 
11-09-12583-ZCVAJA