Supreme Court

Case: 15-0882    
15-0882
11/17/2015
Mandamus/Cause
IN RE DEAN DAVENPORT, ET AL. 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
03/22/2017Exhibits in case/cause filedReal Parties in Interest Oral Argument Bench Exhibits filed on behalf of Tom Hall, et al.
03/21/2017Exhibits in case/cause filedRelator Oral Argument Bench Exhibits filed on behalf of relators Dean Davenport, et al.
09/15/2016Reply BriefRelator Relators' Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dean Davenport, et al.
08/01/2016Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Response Brief on the Merits filed on behlaf of Tom Hall, et al.
06/27/2016Brief on the MeritsRelator Relators' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dean Davenport, et al.
03/17/2016Reply to ResponseRelator Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed on behalf of Dean Davenport, et al.
02/26/2016Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Tom Hall, et al.
11/17/2015Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Dean Davenport, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
11/24/2015Case forwarded to Court 
11/17/2015Case Record Filed   Mandamus Record Volumes 1 - 9  filed on behalf of Dean Davenport, et al.
11/17/2015Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Dean Davenport, et al.
09/15/2016Reply Brief  Relators' Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dean Davenport, et al.
08/11/2016Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply Brief will be due on September 15, 2016.
08/09/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dean Davenport, et al.
08/01/2016Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behlaf of Tom Hall, et al.
07/28/2017Certified cys of cost bill sent to attys of record  Cost Bill Issued
07/14/2016Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Real Parties in Interests' Brief on the Merits is Granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Real Parties in Interests' brief is due August 1, 2016; and Reply brief is due August 16, 2016.
07/14/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Real Parties In Interests' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Tom Hall, et al.
06/27/2016Brief on the Merits  Relators' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dean Davenport, et al.
06/26/2017Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  Letter sent to parties regarding non-substantive edits to the majority opinion issued June 16, 2017.
(6/26/2017 3:01:09 PM) 150882.pdf
06/16/2017Concurring Opinion issued.Issued Justice Boyd delivered a concurring opinion, in which Justice Lehrmann joined.
06/16/2017Opinion issuedWrit of Mandamus conditionally granted The Court conditionally grants the writ of mandamus.  Justice Willett delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Hecht, Justice Green, Justice Johnson, Justice Guzman, Justice Devine, and Justice Brown joined.
(6/16/2017 6:07:18 PM) 150882c.pdf, 150882.pdf
05/27/2016Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the Merits Requested:  Relator's brief due no later than June 27, 2016, Response brief due July 18, 2016, Reply brief due August 2, 2016.
03/23/2017Submission Schedule 
03/23/2017Oral argument   Argued on behalf of relators by Deborah G. Hankinson; Argued on behalf of real parties in interest by Brendan K. McBride
03/22/2017Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Bench Exhibits filed on behalf of Tom Hall, et al.
03/21/2017Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Bench Exhibits filed on behalf of relators Dean Davenport, et al.
03/17/2016Reply to Response  Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed on behalf of Dean Davenport, et al.
03/03/2017Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of real parties in interest, Tom Hall, Thomas C. Hall, PC and F. Blake Dietzmann. Oral Argument will be presented by Brendan K. McBride of The McBride Law Firm of San Antonio, Texas.
02/28/2017Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of relators. Oral Argument will be presented by Deborah Hankinson of Hankinson LLP of Dallas, Texas.
02/26/2016Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Tom Hall, et al.
02/17/2017Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., March 23, 2017.  Time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes.
02/17/2017Mandamus Set to Argue 
02/17/2017Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedCase set for oral argument
01/21/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response, filed on behalf of Tom Hall, et al., has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response is due on February 29, 2016.
01/21/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response filed on behalf of Tom Hall, et al.
01/08/2016Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for writ of mandamus due no later than February 8, 2016.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
07/28/2017Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
5D Water Resources, LLC f/k/a Davenport Oper., LLCRelatorMr. Brett D. Kutnick
Mr. Harry Paul Susman
Ms. Kristen Schlemmer  
Ms. Deborah G. Hankinson
Mr. Elliott S. Cappuccio
Mr. Joseph B. Morris  
Ms. Leslie S. Hyman  
Mr. Alexander Lyle Kaplan
Davenport, DeanRelatorMr. Elliott S. Cappuccio
Ms. Kristen Schlemmer  
Ms. Deborah G. Hankinson
Mr. Brett D. Kutnick
Mr. Joseph B. Morris  
Ms. Leslie S. Hyman  
Mr. Alexander Lyle Kaplan
Mr. Harry Paul Susman
Dietzmann, BlakeReal Party in Interest Ms. Nissa M. Dunn
Mr. Brian Lee Lewis
Mr. Ricardo G. Cedillo
Mr. Brendan K. McBride
Mr. Mark W. Kiehne
Mr. L. J. Strieber
Blue Gold Development, LLCRelatorMs. Kristen Schlemmer  
Mr. Alexander Lyle Kaplan
Mr. Elliott S. Cappuccio
Ms. Leslie S. Hyman  
Mr. Harry Paul Susman
Ms. Deborah G. Hankinson
Mr. Joseph B. Morris  
Mr. Brett D. Kutnick
Hall, TomReal Party in Interest Mr. Brian Lee Lewis
Ms. Nissa M. Dunn
Mr. Ricardo G. Cedillo
Mr. L. J. Strieber
Mr. Mark W. Kiehne
Mr. Brendan K. McBride
5D Drilling and Pump Service, Inc. f/k/a Davenport Drilling & Pump Service, Inc.RelatorMr. Brett D. Kutnick
Mr. Joseph B. Morris  
Mr. Elliott S. Cappuccio
Mr. Harry Paul Susman
Ms. Deborah G. Hankinson
Mr. Alexander Lyle Kaplan
Ms. Leslie S. Hyman  
Ms. Kristen Schlemmer  
Water Exploration Co., Ltd.RelatorMr. Joseph B. Morris  
Ms. Kristen Schlemmer  
Mr. Elliott S. Cappuccio
Mr. Alexander Lyle Kaplan
Ms. Deborah G. Hankinson
Mr. Brett D. Kutnick
Ms. Leslie S. Hyman  
Mr. Harry Paul Susman
Water Investment Leasing Company, LLCRelatorMr. Joseph B. Morris  
Mr. Brett D. Kutnick
Ms. Kristen Schlemmer  
Mr. Harry Paul Susman
Ms. Deborah G. Hankinson
Ms. Leslie S. Hyman  
Mr. Alexander Lyle Kaplan
Mr. Elliott S. Cappuccio
WAD, Inc.RelatorMr. Elliott S. Cappuccio
Mr. Alexander Lyle Kaplan
Ms. Deborah G. Hankinson
Mr. Harry Paul Susman
Mr. Brett D. Kutnick
Mr. Joseph B. Morris  
Ms. Kristen Schlemmer  
Ms. Leslie S. Hyman  
Blue Gold Resources Management, LLCRelatorMr. Brett D. Kutnick
Ms. Kristen Schlemmer  
Mr. Harry Paul Susman
Mr. Elliott S. Cappuccio
Ms. Leslie S. Hyman  
Mr. Joseph B. Morris  
Mr. Alexander Lyle Kaplan
Ms. Deborah G. Hankinson
Blue Gold Properties, LLCRelatorMr. Brett D. Kutnick
Mr. Alexander Lyle Kaplan
Ms. Kristen Schlemmer  
Mr. Harry Paul Susman
Mr. Elliott S. Cappuccio
Mr. Joseph B. Morris  
Ms. Leslie S. Hyman  
Ms. Deborah G. Hankinson
Dillon Water Resources, Ltd.RelatorMs. Leslie S. Hyman  
Ms. Kristen Schlemmer  
Mr. Brett D. Kutnick
Mr. Elliott S. Cappuccio
Ms. Deborah G. Hankinson
Mr. Joseph B. Morris  
Mr. Alexander Lyle Kaplan
Mr. Harry Paul Susman
Thomas C. Hall, P.C.Real Party in Interest Ms. Nissa M. Dunn
Mr. Mark W. Kiehne
Mr. Ricardo G. Cedillo
Mr. Brendan K. McBride
Mr. Brian Lee Lewis
Mr. L. J. Strieber
Court of Appeals Information:
Denied 
___ SW3d ___, 10-28-15 
4th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Per Curiam 
Trial Court Information
225th District Court 
Bexar 
Honorable Peter Sakai 
2012-CI-03086