Supreme Court

Case: 15-0683    
15-0683
09/10/2015
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
EXLP LEASING, LLC AND EES LEASING, LLC 
GALVESTON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
04/03/2018Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of Loving County Appraisal District, et al. in support of Motion for Rehearing. Submitted by Kirk Swinney of Low & Swinney PLLC of Leander, Texas.
04/02/2018Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Galveston Central Appraisal District.
03/02/2018Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Post-Submission Brief of Amicus Curiae Texas Association of School Boards Legal Assistance Fund in support of Respondent. Submitted by Juan J. Cruz of J. Cruz & Associates LLC of Laredo, Texas.
02/07/2018Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter of Midcon Compression, LLC. Submitted by John Brusniak, Jr. and Michael P. Moore of Brusniak Law PLLC of Dallas, Texas.
01/18/2018Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedPetitioner Response to Amicus Brief filed on behalf of EES Leasing LLC, et al.
12/20/2017Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of Canadian ISD, et al. Submitted by Wallace B. Jefferson of Alexander Dubose Jefferson & Townsend LLP of Austin Texas.
12/11/2017Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter in response to the post-submission briefs filed by GCAD filed on behalf of United Rentals, Inc. ("URI").
10/23/2017Post submission brief filedRespondent Respondent's Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of Galveston Central Appraisal District.
10/20/2017Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of Reeves County Appraisal District, et al., submitted by Kirk Swinney of McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen, P.C. of Round Rock, Texas.
10/16/2017Post submission brief filedPetitioner Petitioners’ Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of EXLP Leasing LLC & EES Leasing LLC.
10/09/2017Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of EXLP Leasing LLC, et al.
06/14/2017Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of Mustang Rental Services, Inc. submitted by David G. Cabrales of Dallas, Texas.
02/13/2017Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief received from United Rentals, Inc.  Submitted by Mike Stenglein with King & Spalding LLP of Austin, Texas.
02/07/2017Fully hyperlinked brief filedPetitioner Hyperlinked Consolidated Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of EXLP Leasing LLC & EES Leasing LLC.
02/06/2017Reply Brief** See Remarks Consolidated Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Appraisal Districts.
02/06/2017Reply BriefPetitioner Consolidated Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of EXLP Leasing LLC & EES Leasing LLC.
12/22/2016Brief on the MeritsRespondent Consolidated Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Galveston Central Appraisal District.
12/22/2016Brief on the Merits** See Remarks Consolidated Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Taxpayers.
11/01/2016Brief on the Merits** See Remarks Consolidated Opening Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Appraisal Districts.
11/01/2016Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Consolidated Opening Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Petitioners EXLP Leasing LLC & EES Leasing LLC.
04/26/2016Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply in Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of EXLP Leasing LLC.
03/21/2016Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review, filed on behalf of Galveston Central Appraisal District.
12/15/2015Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of the State of Texas.
11/24/2015Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of EXLP Leasing LLC, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
10/29/2018Case Stored  e-stored
09/28/2018Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
09/28/2018Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting. (Justice Guzman not sitting)
04/03/2018Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver to Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of EXLP Leasing LLC & EES Leasing LLC.
04/03/2018Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of Loving County Appraisal District, et al. in support of Motion for Rehearing. Submitted by Kirk Swinney of Low & Swinney PLLC of Leander, Texas.
04/02/2018Case forwarded to Court 
04/02/2018Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Galveston Central Appraisal District.
03/08/2018Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILINGW ILL BE DISFAVORED. Motion for Rehearing is due on April 2, 2018.
03/08/2018Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Galveston Central Appraisal District.
03/02/2018Amicus Curiae Brief received  Post-Submission Brief of Amicus Curiae Texas Association of School Boards Legal Assistance Fund in support of Respondent. Submitted by Juan J. Cruz of J. Cruz & Associates LLC of Laredo, Texas.
03/02/2018Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
03/02/2018Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment. Justice Brown delivered the opinion of the Court.  (Justice Guzman not sitting)

(3/2/2018 5:36:15 PM) 15-0683.jmt.pdf, 150683.pdf
02/07/2018Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter of Midcon Compression, LLC. Submitted by John Brusniak, Jr. and Michael P. Moore of Brusniak Law PLLC of Dallas, Texas.
01/18/2018Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed  Response to Amicus Brief filed on behalf of EES Leasing LLC, et al.
12/20/2017Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of Canadian ISD, et al. Submitted by Wallace B. Jefferson of Alexander Dubose Jefferson & Townsend LLP of Austin Texas.
12/11/2017Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter in response to the post-submission briefs filed by GCAD filed on behalf of United Rentals, Inc. ("URI").
10/23/2017Post submission brief filed  Respondent's Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of Galveston Central Appraisal District.
10/20/2017Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of Reeves County Appraisal District, et al., submitted by Kirk Swinney of McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen, P.C. of Round Rock, Texas.
10/16/2017Post submission brief filed  Petitioners’ Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of EXLP Leasing LLC & EES Leasing LLC.
10/10/2017Submission Schedule  Submission Schedule for October 10, 2017.
10/10/2017Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioners by Evan A. Young; Argued on behalf of respondent by Anthony P. Brown
10/09/2017Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of EXLP Leasing LLC, et al.
09/06/2017Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Galveston Central Appraisal District. Oral Argument will be presented by Anthony P. Brown of McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel, P.C. of Galveston, Texas.
09/06/2017Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of petitioner, EXLP Leasing LLC and EES Leasing LLC. Oral Argument will be presented by Evan A. Young of Baker Botts LLP of Austin, Texas.
06/30/2017Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 10, 2017.  Time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes
06/14/2017Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of Mustang Rental Services, Inc. submitted by David G. Cabrales of Dallas, Texas.
03/10/2017Petition for Review disposedFiling granted The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
03/10/2017Petition for Review granted 
02/13/2017Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief received from United Rentals, Inc.  Submitted by Mike Stenglein with King & Spalding LLP of Austin, Texas.
02/07/2017Fully hyperlinked brief filed  Hyperlinked Consolidated Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of EXLP Leasing LLC & EES Leasing LLC.
02/06/2017Reply Brief  Consolidated Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Appraisal Districts.
02/06/2017Reply Brief  Consolidated Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of EXLP Leasing LLC & EES Leasing LLC.
12/22/2016Brief on the Merits  Consolidated Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Taxpayers.
12/22/2016Brief on the Merits  Consolidated Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Galveston Central Appraisal District.
11/04/2016Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Denied Respondent Galveston Central Appraisal District's Motion for Access to Sealed Records denied.
11/01/2016Brief on the Merits  Consolidated Opening Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Appraisal Districts.
11/01/2016Brief on the Merits  Consolidated Opening Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Petitioners EXLP Leasing LLC & EES Leasing LLC.
10/25/2016Response to Motion filed  Response to Motion for Access to Sealed Records filed on behalf of EXLP Leasing LLC, et al.
10/25/2016Call received  Mr. Ben Gelison called to inform the Court that petitioner will be filing a response to the motion for access to sealed records by the end of business today.
10/21/2016Miscellaneous Motion  Motion for Access to Sealed Records filed on behalf of Galveston Central Appraisal District.
10/04/2016Call received  Received phone call from legal assistant of McLeod Alexander Powel & Apffel regarding the appellate records in cases 15-0683, 15-0965, 15-0969, 15-0970 and 15-0971, which have been consolidated for briefing. She said she would like to have access to the records including the sealed portions.
09/19/2016Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Agreed Motion of Consolidated Briefing Schedule granted.
09/15/2016Miscellaneous Motion  Agreed Motion of Consolidated Briefing Schedule filed on behalf of EXLP Leasing LLC, et al.
09/07/2016Electronic communication sent to Party  Electronic communication sent from the Clerk of the Court to parties in response to letter, filed on September 6, 2016 in case no. 15-0683, requesting clarification of Court's request for briefs on the merits.
09/07/2016Case Record Filed   Electronic Appellate Record received.
09/06/2016Letter Filed  Letter requesting clarification of briefing request filed on behalf of Galveston Central Appraisal District.
09/06/2016Record Requested in Case  Record requested from the 14th COA
09/02/2016Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested in cases 15-0683, 15-0965, 15-0969, 15-0970, and 15-0971:  Petitioners' brief due no later than October 3, 2016; Response brief due no later than October 24, 2016; Reply brief due November 8, 2016.
04/26/2016Reply to Response  Reply in Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of EXLP Leasing LLC.
03/23/2016MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply is granted.  Reply is due April 26, 2016.  Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will not be considered.
03/23/2016Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply filed on behalf of EXLP Leasing LLC.
03/21/2016Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review, filed on behalf of Galveston Central Appraisal District.
02/22/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review, filed on behalf of Galveston Central Appraisal District has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response is due March 21, 2016.
02/22/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review, filed on behalf of Galveston Central Appraisal District.
01/29/2016Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than February 29, 2016.
12/29/2015Case forwarded to Court 
12/15/2015Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of the State of Texas.
11/24/2015Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of EXLP Leasing LLC, et al.
11/03/2015Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review is Granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Petition for Review is due November 30, 2015.
11/03/2015Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of EXLP Leasing LLC, et al.
09/10/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review, filed on behalf of EXLP Leasing, LLC. et al. has been granted. Petition for Review is due November 9, 2015.
09/10/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review, filed on behalf of EXLP Leasing, LLC. et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
10/29/2018Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
EES Leasing LLCPetitionerMr. Evan A. Young
Mr. Paul R. Elliott
Mr. Benjamin Allen 'Ben' Geslison
Mr. Renn G. Neilson
Mr. Thomas Phillips
Mustang Rental Services, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. David G. Cabrales
Midland Central Appraisal DistrictAmicus CuriaeMr. Peter William Low
Texas Association of School Boards Legal Assistance FundAmicus CuriaeMr. Juan J. Cruz
Mr. Stephen Villarreal
Mr. Jaime Garcia
Eastland County Appraisal DistrictAmicus CuriaeMr. Peter William Low
Navarro Central Appraisal DistrictAmicus CuriaeMr. Peter William Low
Hill County Appraisal DistrictAmicus CuriaeMr. Peter William Low
Leon Central Appraisal DistrictAmicus CuriaeMr. Peter William Low
Canadian ISD, et al.Amicus CuriaeMr. Roger D. Townsend
Ms. Anna M. Baker
Mr. Wallace B. Jefferson  
Ms. Rachel A. Ekery  
State of TexasAmicus CuriaeMr. Kristofer S. Monson
Loving County Appraisal DistrictAmicus CuriaeMr. D. Kirk Swinney
Mr. Peter William Low
Mr. Ryan L. James
Midcon Compression, LLCAmicus CuriaeMr. Michael Moore  
Mr. John Brusniak Jr.
Galveston Central Appraisal DistrictRespondentMr. Anthony P. Brown
Amanda D. Wright
Ms. Jocelyn Annette Holland
Crockett County Appraisal DistrictAmicus CuriaeMr. Peter William Low
Hardeman County Appraisal DistrictAmicus CuriaeMr. Peter William Low
EXLP Leasing LLCPetitionerMr. Thomas Phillips
Mr. Evan A. Young
Mr. Renn G. Neilson
Mr. Paul R. Elliott
Mr. Benjamin Allen 'Ben' Geslison
Reagan County Appraisal DistrictAmicus CuriaeMr. Peter William Low
Central Appraisal District of Wharton CountyAmicus CuriaeMr. Peter William Low
United Rentals, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. Franz Mike Stenglein
Ms. Martha Daniels
Mr. James P. Sullivan
Reeves County Appraisal DistrictAmicus CuriaeMr. Peter William Low
Irion County Appraisal DistrictAmicus CuriaeMr. Peter William Low
Court of Appeals Information:
Aff/Pt and Rev & Rem/Pt 
475 SW3d 421, 08-25-15 
14th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Justin Brett Busby 
Trial Court Information
10th District Court 
Galveston 
Honorable Kerry Lane Neves 
12-CV-2041