Supreme Court

Case: 15-0403    
15-0403
06/03/2015
Second Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
VIRGINIA O. KINSEL, AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT FOR J. FRANK KINSEL, J. FRANK KINSEL, JR., CAROLE K. EDWARDS, AND CATHERINE K. COLLINS 
JANE O. LINDSEY, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE LESEY B. KINSEL TRUST, ROBERT N. OLIVER, KEITH BRANYON AND JACKSON WALKER, LLP 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
07/07/2017Amended motion for rehearingRespondent Amended Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Jane O. Lindsey, et al.
07/06/2017Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Jane O. Lindsey, et al.
02/15/2017Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Keith Branyon, et al.
02/15/2017Exhibits in case/cause filedEvent related to first petition filed in case. Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Virginia O. Kinsel, et al.
01/27/2017Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter Brief of John Schaefer, Jessica Schaefer, Hilary Kulik, Gretchen Thompson, Ronald Schaefer, Jr., and Matthew Schaefer (Schaefer Heirs) in support of Petitioner Virginia O. Kinsel, et al., submitted by Philip M. Ross of San Antonio.
01/27/2017Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter of Jo Ann Rivera in support of Petitioners Virginia O. Kinsel, et al. Submitted by Philip M. Ross of San Antonio,  Texas.
01/13/2017Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter Brief of Richard T. Archer, David B. Archer, Carol Archer Bugg, John V. Archer, Karen Archer Ball, and Sherri Archer (the Archers) in support of Petitioners Virginia O. Kinsel, et al. Submitted by Laurie Ratliff of Ikard Golden Jones PC of Austin, Texas.
11/07/2016Reply BriefEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Petitioners' Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Jane O. Lindsey, et al.
11/07/2016Reply BriefEvent related to first petition filed in case. Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Virginia O. Kinsel, et al.
09/21/2016Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Jane O. Lindsey, et al.
09/21/2016Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Virgina O. Kinsel, et al.
09/21/2016Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Keith Branyon, et al.
07/01/2016Brief on the MeritsEvent related to first petition filed in case. Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Virginia O. Kinsel, et al.
07/01/2016Brief on the MeritsEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of cross petitioners, Jane O. Lindsey and Robert N. Oliver.
03/04/2016Additional citations received.Petitioner Letter informs the Court of opinion issued in Anderson v.
Archer, Cause No. 03-13-00790-CV.  Filed on behalf of Virginia O. Kinsel, et al.
02/16/2016Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jane O. Lindsey, et al.
02/16/2016Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply in Support of Petition for Review, filed on behalf of Virginia O. Kinsel, et al.
12/31/2015Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Cross-Petition for Review, filed on behalf of Virginia Kinsel, et al.
12/31/2015Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jane O. Lindsey and Robert N. Oliver.
12/30/2015Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Keith Branyon and Jackson Walker, L.L.P.
08/19/2015Petition for Review #2Petitioner Cross-Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jane O. Lindsey and Robert N. Oliver.
08/19/2015Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Virginia O. Kinsel, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/31/2015Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jane O. Lindsey and Robert N. Oliver.
12/31/2015Response to Petition  Response to Cross-Petition for Review, filed on behalf of Virginia Kinsel, et al.
12/30/2015Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Keith Branyon and Jackson Walker, L.L.P.
12/23/2016Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Oral argument of this case will be conducted on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas.  See TEX. CONST. ART. V., § 3(a).
12/23/2016Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
12/23/2016Petition for Review granted 
12/23/2016Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Oral argument of this case will be conducted on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas.  See TEX. CONST. ART. V., § 3(a).
12/23/2016Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
12/23/2016Petition for Review granted 
12/03/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Second Joint Motion for Extension of Time to file Responses filed on behalf of Virginia Kinsel and Jane Lindsey. NO FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE CONSIDERED. Response to Petition for Review due on December 31, 2015.
12/02/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Second Joint Motion for Extension of Time to file Responses filed on behalf of Virginia Kinsel and Jane Lindsey.
11/20/2019Letter Filed  Request for Certified Copies.
11/07/2016Reply Brief  Petitioners' Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Jane O. Lindsey, et al.
11/07/2016Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Virginia O. Kinsel, et al.
10/23/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time is granted.  Responses are due December 16, 2015.  Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
10/23/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Joint Motion for Extension of Time to file Responses filed on behalf of Virginia Kinsel and Jane Lindsey.
10/16/2015Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Response Requested to Petition for Writ of Mandamus due no later than November 16, 2015.
10/16/2015Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Response Requested to Petition for Writ of Mandamus due no later than November 16, 2015.
09/29/2016Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time is granted. Reply Brief is due November 7, 2016. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will not be considered.
09/28/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Joint Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits.
09/23/2016Notice from Counsel of a change in address  Notice of Change of Address for counsel Craig T. Enoch and Melissa A. Lorber filed on behalf of Virginia O. Kinsel, et al.
09/22/2017Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
09/22/2017Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting. (Justice Lehrmann not sitting)
09/21/2016Brief on the Merits  Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Virgina O. Kinsel, et al.
09/21/2016Brief on the Merits  Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Keith Branyon, et al.
09/21/2016Brief on the Merits  Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Jane O. Lindsey, et al.
09/15/2015Case forwarded to Court 
09/15/2015Case forwarded to Court 
09/08/2015Response Waiver filed  Waiver of Response filed on behalf of Virginia O. Kinsel, et al.
09/03/2015Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Jane O. Lindsey and Robert N. Oliver.
08/26/2015Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Respondents Jackson Walker, LLP and M. Keith Branyon
08/19/2015Petition for Review #2  Cross-Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jane O. Lindsey and Robert N. Oliver.
08/19/2015Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Virginia O. Kinsel, et al.
08/15/2016Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Joint Motion for Extension of Time to file Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Virginia O. Kinsel, et al. and Jane O. Lindsey, et al. NO FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE CONSIDERED. Respondents' brief is due September 21, 2016; Reply brief is due October 6, 2016.
08/15/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Joint Motion for Extension of Time to file Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Virginia O. Kinsel, et al. and Jane O. Lindsey, et al.
07/29/2015Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Unopposed Second Joint Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Virginia Kinsel, et al, and Jane O. Lindsey, et al. has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Petition is due August 19, 2015.
07/29/2015Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Unopposed Second Joint Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Virginia Kinsel, et al, and Jane O. Lindsey, et al.
07/26/2016Case Record Filed   Requested Audio Exhibit No. 333 from the 7th COA received.
07/15/2016Record Requested in Case  Requested Audio Exhibit No. 333 from the 7th COA after granting of motion to transfer
07/15/2016Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Unopposed Motion to Request Transfer of Audio Exhibit granted
07/07/2017Amended motion for rehearing  Amended Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Jane O. Lindsey, et al.
07/07/2016Miscellaneous Motion  Unopposed Motion to Request Transfer of Audio Exhibit filed on behalf of Virginia Kinsel, et al.
07/07/2016Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted JOINT Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits is granted. Further requests for extensions of Time for this filing will be disfavored. Response Brief is due August 22, 2016; Reply Brief is due September 6, 2016.
07/07/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  JOINT Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Petitioners/Cross-Respondents Virginia Kinsel, et al. and Respondents/Cross-Petitioners Jane O. Lindsey, et al.
07/06/2017Case forwarded to Court 
07/06/2017Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Jane O. Lindsey, et al.
07/06/2016Notice received  Notice informs the Court of Robert N. Oliver's passing, and requests the notation of deceased by his name.
07/01/2016Brief on the Merits  Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of cross petitioners, Jane O. Lindsey and Robert N. Oliver.
07/01/2016Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Virginia O. Kinsel, et al.
06/13/2016Call received  Mr. Enoch's office informed the Court that a motion for the court to request audio from the Court of Appeals will be filed since it was not included in the electronic record submitted.
06/08/2017Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Joint Motion for Extension of Time to file Motions for Rehearing is granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Motions for Rehearing is due July 6, 2017.
06/08/2017Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Joint Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of petitioners, Virginia Kinsel, et al., and respondents, Jane O. Lindsey, et al.
06/03/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Petitions for Review are due August 5, 2015.
06/03/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  JOINT Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitions for Review. On behalf of petitioners/cross respondents, Virginia Kinsel, et al. and respondents, cross petitioners, Jane O. Lindsey, et al.
05/26/2017Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
05/26/2017Opinion issuedIssued
05/26/2017Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment affirmed/remanded to trial court The Court affirms the court of appeals’ judgment and remands the case to the trial court.  Justice Brown delivered the opinion of the Court.  (Justice Lehrmann not sitting)
(5/26/2017 3:36:29 PM) 150403.pdf, 15-0403.jmt.pdf
05/23/2016Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Briefs on the Merits is granted. NO FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE CONSIDERED. Pet's Brief is due July 1, 2016; Response Brief is due July 21, 2016; Reply Brief is due August 5, 2016.
05/23/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Joint Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of petitioners Virginia Kinsel, et al., and cross-petitioners, Jane O. Lindsey, et al.
04/12/2016Case Record Filed   Electronic Appellate Record received.
04/11/2016Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Agreed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Brief on the Merits is Granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Petitioners' brief is due June 1, 2016; Respondents' brief is due June 21, 2016; and Reply brief is due July 6, 2016.
04/11/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Agreed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Jane O. Lindsey, et al.
04/04/2016Record Requested in Case  Record requested from the 7th COA
04/01/2016Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the Merits Requested: Petitioner’s brief due no later than May 2, 2016, Response brief due May 23, 2016, Reply brief due June 7, 2016.
03/15/2016Letter Filed  Letter filed in response to petitioners' additional cites filed on behalf of Jackson Walker, LLP.
03/04/2016Additional citations received.  Letter informs the Court of opinion issued in Anderson v.
Archer, Cause No. 03-13-00790-CV.  Filed on behalf of Virginia O. Kinsel, et al.
02/16/2017Submission Schedule  Submission Schedule for February 16, 2017.
02/16/2017Oral argument   Argued on behalf petitioners/cross-respondents by Craig T. Enoch; Argued on behalf of respondents/cross-petitioners by William L. Kirkman; Argued on behalf of respondents by Wallace B. Jefferson.
02/16/2017Oral argument   Argued on behalf petitioners/cross-respondents by Craig T. Enoch; Argued on behalf of respondents/cross-petitioners by William L. Kirkman; Argued on behalf of respondents by Wallace B. Jefferson.
02/16/2016Reply to Response  Reply to Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jane O. Lindsey, et al.
02/16/2016Reply to Response  Reply in Support of Petition for Review, filed on behalf of Virginia O. Kinsel, et al.
02/15/2017Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Keith Branyon, et al.
02/15/2017Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Virginia O. Kinsel, et al.
02/07/2018Case Stored  e-stored
01/27/2017Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter of Jo Ann Rivera in support of Petitioners Virginia O. Kinsel, et al. Submitted by Philip M. Ross of San Antonio,  Texas.
01/27/2017Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter Brief of John Schaefer, Jessica Schaefer, Hilary Kulik, Gretchen Thompson, Ronald Schaefer, Jr., and Matthew Schaefer (Schaefer Heirs) in support of Petitioner Virginia O. Kinsel, et al., submitted by Philip M. Ross of San Antonio.
01/27/2017Motion to expand time for oral argument disposedFiling granted in part Joint Motion for Additional Time to Present Oral Argument granted in part.  Time allotted to argue:  25/25 minutes
01/23/2017Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Virginia O. Kinsel, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Craig Enoch of Enoch Kever PLLC of Austin, Texas.
01/23/2017Response to Motion filed  Response to Joint Motion for Additional Time for Oral Argument filed on behalf of Virginia O. Kinsel.
01/23/2017Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Jane O. Lindsey, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by William L. Kirkman of Fort Worth, Texas.
01/19/2017Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Keith Branyon, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Wallace B. Jefferson of Alexander Dubose Jefferson & Townsend LLP of Austin, Texas.
01/13/2017Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter Brief of Richard T. Archer, David B. Archer, Carol Archer Bugg, John V. Archer, Karen Archer Ball, and Sherri Archer (the Archers) in support of Petitioners Virginia O. Kinsel, et al. Submitted by Laurie Ratliff of Ikard Golden Jones PC of Austin, Texas.
01/13/2017Motion to expand time for oral argument  Motion to Extend Time for Oral Argument filed on behalf of Jane O. Lindsey, et al.
01/11/2016MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted Unopposed Joint Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Petitions for Review is Granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.  Reply is due February 16, 2016.
01/08/2016Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Unopposed Joint Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Virginia O. Kinsel, et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
01/30/2018Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Edwards, Carole K.PetitionerMs. Amy L. Prueger
Mr. Craig T. Enoch
J. Lyndell Kirkley
Ms. Melissa A. Lorber
Sean R. Looney
Schaefer, JessicaAmicus CuriaeMr. Philip M. Ross
Ball, Karen ArcherAmicus CuriaeMs. Laurellen Ratliff
Schaefer, JohnAmicus CuriaeMr. Philip M. Ross
Thompson, GretchenAmicus CuriaeMr. Philip M. Ross
Kinsel, Jr., Joe BobPetitionerJ. Lyndell Kirkley
Mr. Craig T. Enoch
Ms. Melissa A. Lorber
Sean R. Looney
Ms. Amy L. Prueger
Oliver, Robert N.RespondentMs. Susanna Johnson
Mr. William L. Kirkman
Ms. Shelly K.A. Messerli
Bugg, Carol ArcherAmicus CuriaeMs. Laurellen Ratliff
Branyon, M. KeithRespondentMr. Joseph "Joe" R. Greenhill III
Mr. John H. Cayce Jr.
Mr. Wallace B. Jefferson  
Ms. Rachel A. Ekery  
Mr. Frank Pierce Greenhaw IV
Mr. Matthew David Stayton
Mr. Marshall M. Searcy Jr.
Archer, SherriAmicus CuriaeMs. Laurellen Ratliff
Archer, David B.Amicus CuriaeMs. Laurellen Ratliff
Jackson Walker LLPRespondentMr. Matthew David Stayton
Mr. Frank Pierce Greenhaw IV
Mr. John H. Cayce Jr.
Mr. Wallace B. Jefferson  
Mr. Marshall M. Searcy Jr.
Mr. Joseph "Joe" R. Greenhill III
Lindsey, Jane O.RespondentMs. Shelly K.A. Messerli
Mr. William L. Kirkman
Ms. Susanna Johnson
Kinsel, Virginia O.PetitionerMr. Craig T. Enoch
Mr. Ty J. Jones  
Ms. Amy L. Prueger
Ms. Melissa A. Lorber
Ms. Lindy D. Jones
Ms. Laura L. Worsham
J. Lyndell Kirkley
Sean R. Looney
Kulik, HilaryAmicus CuriaeMr. Philip M. Ross
Archer, Richard T.Amicus CuriaeMs. Laurellen Ratliff
Collins, Catherine K.PetitionerJ. Lyndell Kirkley
Sean R. Looney
Ms. Melissa A. Lorber
Mr. Craig T. Enoch
Ms. Amy L. Prueger
Kinsel, Jr., J. FrankPetitionerMr. Ty J. Jones  
Ms. Amy L. Prueger
Ms. Melissa A. Lorber
Ms. Lindy D. Jones
Ms. Laura L. Worsham
Mr. Craig T. Enoch
Rivera, Jo AnnAmicus CuriaeMr. Philip M. Ross
Mr. Raul Javier Guerra
Schaefer, Junior, RonaldAmicus CuriaeMr. Philip M. Ross
Archer, John V.Amicus CuriaeMs. Laurellen Ratliff
Schaefer, MatthewAmicus CuriaeMr. Philip M. Ross
Court of Appeals Information:
Aff/Pt and Rev & Ren/Pt 
518 SW3d 1, 04-10-15 
7th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Brian P. Quinn 
Trial Court Information
153rd District Court 
Tarrant 
Honorable Ken Curry 
153-232668-08