Supreme Court

Case: 15-0886    
15-0886
11/19/2015
Second Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
SAMSON EXPLORATION, LLC (FORMERLY SAMSON LONE STAR, L.P.) 
T.S. REED PROPERTIES, INC., ET AL. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
03/17/2017Post submission brief filedRespondent Post-Submission Letter Brief filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, Inc.
03/09/2017Post submission brief filedEvent related to first petition filed in case. Post-submission letter brief filed on behalf of Samson Exploration, LLC.
03/06/2017Post submission brief filedRespondent Post-Submission Letter Brief filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, Inc., et al.
02/27/2017Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Respondents-Cross Petitioners' Oral Argument Handout filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, Inc., et al.
02/27/2017Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner Petitioner's Oral Argument Handout filed on behalf of Samson Exploration, LLC.
02/21/2017Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of the Bordages Parties in support of T.S. Reed Properties, Inc., et al. submitted by Paul F. Simpson of McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore, LLP of Houston, TX.
12/09/2016Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedRespondent Response to Amicus Curiae Letters filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, Inc., et al.
12/02/2016Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter of Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. Submitted by Gloria Leal
General Counsel.
11/28/2016Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter received from Independent Petroleum Association of America. Sumbitted by Craig T. Enoch and Amy L. Saberian of Ench Kever PLLC, Austin, Texas.
11/21/2016Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, Inc., et al.
11/21/2016Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Samson Exploration.
10/06/2016Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, Inc., et al.
10/06/2016Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of cross respondent, Samson Exploration, LLC.
08/17/2016Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Samson Exploration, LLC.
07/18/2016Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, Inc., et al.
04/14/2016Reply to ResponseEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, Inc., et al.
04/06/2016Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Cross-Petition for Review, filed on behalf of Samson Exploration, LLC.
04/06/2016Reply to ResponseEvent related to first petition filed in case. Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Samson Exploration, LLC.
02/05/2016Petition for Review #2Petitioner Cross-Petition for Review, filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, et al.
02/05/2016Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review, filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, et al.
01/06/2016Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Samson Exploration, LLC.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/23/2016Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., February 28, 2017.  Time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes
12/23/2016Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
12/23/2016Petition for Review granted 
12/23/2016Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., February 28, 2017.  Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
12/23/2016Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
12/23/2016Petition for Review granted 
12/09/2016Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed  Response to Amicus Curiae Letters filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, Inc., et al.
12/02/2016Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter of Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. Submitted by Gloria Leal
General Counsel.
11/28/2016Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter received from Independent Petroleum Association of America. Sumbitted by Craig T. Enoch and Amy L. Saberian of Ench Kever PLLC, Austin, Texas.
11/21/2016Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, Inc., et al.
11/21/2016Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Samson Exploration.
11/19/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review is Granted. Petition for Review is due January 6, 2016.
11/19/2015Motion 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 Samson Exploration, LLC.
10/14/2016Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time is granted. Reply Briefs are due November 21, 2016. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will not be considered.
10/14/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Joint Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Briefs filed on behalf of Samson Lone Star, LLC, and Respondents T.S. Reed Properties.
10/06/2016Brief on the Merits  Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, Inc., et al.
10/06/2016Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of cross respondent, Samson Exploration, LLC.
08/23/2016Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondents' Brief on the Merits is Granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Response brief is due October 6, 2016; and Reply brief is due October 21, 2016.
08/23/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, Inc., et al.
08/17/2016Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Samson Exploration, LLC.
08/03/2017Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
07/18/2016Brief on the Merits  Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, Inc., et al.
07/12/2016Case Record Filed   Electronic Appellate Record received.
06/29/2016Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits is Granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Petitioner's brief is due August 17, 2016; Respondent's brief is due September 6, 2016; and Reply brief is due September 21, 2016.
06/29/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Samson Exploration, LLC.
06/23/2017Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
06/23/2017Opinion issuedIssued
06/23/2017Opinion issuedCourt of appeals' judgment affirmed The Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment. Justice Guzman delivered the opinion of the Court.
(6/23/2017 4:48:30 PM) 150886.pdf, 15-0886.jmt.pdf
06/21/2016Record Requested in Case  Record requested from the 9th COA
06/17/2016Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Petitioner's brief due no later than July 18, 2016; Response brief due August 8, 2016; Reply brief due August 23, 2016.
04/14/2016Reply to Response  Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, Inc., et al.
04/12/2016Case forwarded to Court 
04/12/2016Case forwarded to Court 
04/06/2016Response to Petition  Response to Cross-Petition for Review, filed on behalf of Samson Exploration, LLC.
04/06/2016Reply to Response  Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Samson Exploration, LLC.
03/17/2017Post submission brief filed  Post-Submission Letter Brief filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, Inc.
03/09/2017Post submission brief filed  Post-submission letter brief filed on behalf of Samson Exploration, LLC.
03/06/2017Post submission brief filed  Post-Submission Letter Brief filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, Inc., et al.
02/28/2017Submission Schedule 
02/28/2017Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioner/cross-respondent by Cynthia Keely Timms; Argued on behalf of respondents/cross-petitioners by Paul F. Simpson
02/28/2017Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioner/cross-respondent by Cynthia Keely Timms; Argued on behalf of respondents/cross-petitioners by Paul F. Simpson
02/27/2017Exhibits in case/cause filed  Petitioner's Oral Argument Handout filed on behalf of Samson Exploration, LLC.
02/27/2017Exhibits in case/cause filed  Respondents-Cross Petitioners' Oral Argument Handout filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, Inc., et al.
02/24/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Cross-Petition for Review filed on behalf of Samson Exploration, LLC has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response is due April 6, 2016.
02/24/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Cross-Petition for Review filed on behalf of Samson Exploration, LLC.
02/21/2017Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of the Bordages Parties in support of T.S. Reed Properties, Inc., et al. submitted by Paul F. Simpson of McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore, LLP of Houston, TX.
02/05/2016Petition for Review #2  Cross-Petition for Review, filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, et al.
02/05/2016Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review, filed on behalf of T.S. Reed Properties, et al.
02/03/2017Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of respondents-cross petitioners, T. S. Reed Properties, Inc., et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Paul F. Simpson of McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore, L.L.P. of Houston, Texas.
02/02/2017Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Samson Exploration, LLC. Oral Argument will be presented by Cynthia Keely Timms of Locke Lord LLP.
01/06/2016Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Samson Exploration, LLC.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
08/03/2017StatusCase to be stored 
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Sanders, SteveAmicus CuriaeMr. Don H. Magee
Mr. Jason Derrick Price
Mr. Paul F. Simpson
Mr. Christopher Halgren
Mr. Jon B. Burmeister
Sister Denise Bordages Trust, Capital One, N.A., TrusteeAmicus CuriaeMr. Jason Derrick Price
Mr. Christopher Halgren
Mr. Don H. Magee
Mr. Paul F. Simpson
Mr. Jon B. Burmeister
Samson Exploration, LLCPetitionerMr. Michael V. Powell
Ms. Elana S. Einhorn
Mr. M. C. Carrington
Susan E. Adams
Mr. David B. Gaultney
Ms. Cynthia Timms
Heisig, PiperAmicus CuriaeMr. Christopher Halgren
Mr. Paul F. Simpson
Mr. Jon B. Burmeister
Mr. Jason Derrick Price
Mr. Don H. Magee
Pastore, JoannaAmicus CuriaeMr. Jason Derrick Price
Mr. Don H. Magee
Mr. Paul F. Simpson
Mr. Jon B. Burmeister
Mr. Christopher Halgren
Bordages, III, JoeAmicus CuriaeMr. Christopher Halgren
Mr. Jason Derrick Price
Mr. Don H. Magee
Mr. Jon B. Burmeister
Mr. Paul F. Simpson
Bordages, Scott AlanAmicus CuriaeMr. Jason Derrick Price
Mr. Jon B. Burmeister
Mr. Don H. Magee
Mr. Paul F. Simpson
Mr. Christopher Halgren
P. Bordages-Account A, L.P.Amicus CuriaeMr. Don H. Magee
Mr. Paul F. Simpson
Mr. Jason Derrick Price
Mr. Christopher Halgren
Mr. Jon B. Burmeister
Knobel, Stephanie BordagesAmicus CuriaeMr. Paul F. Simpson
Mr. Jon B. Burmeister
Mr. Don H. Magee
Mr. Christopher Halgren
Mr. Jason Derrick Price
Sister Marie Bordages Trust, Capital One, N.A., TrusteeAmicus CuriaeMr. Paul F. Simpson
Mr. Jason Derrick Price
Mr. Jon B. Burmeister
Mr. Christopher Halgren
Mr. Don H. Magee
Independent Petroleum Association of AmericaAmicus CuriaeMr. Craig T. Enoch
Ms. Amy L. Prueger
Koskella, Alison BordagesAmicus CuriaeMr. Christopher Halgren
Mr. Jason Derrick Price
Mr. Jon B. Burmeister
Mr. Don H. Magee
Mr. Paul F. Simpson
Heisig, Don W.Amicus CuriaeMr. Jason Derrick Price
Mr. Don H. Magee
Mr. Christopher Halgren
Mr. Jon B. Burmeister
Mr. Paul F. Simpson
Sister Frances Marie Bordages Trust, Capital One, N.A., TrusteeAmicus CuriaeMr. Jason Derrick Price
Mr. Don H. Magee
Mr. Christopher Halgren
Mr. Jon B. Burmeister
Mr. Paul F. Simpson
T. S. Reed Properties, Inc.RespondentMr. Patton G. Lochridge
Mr. Jason Derrick Price
Mr. Paul F. Simpson
Ms. Erin H. Huber
Mr. Christopher Halgren
Mr. David Gunn
Mr. Tommy L. Yeates
Mr. Don H. Magee
Mr. Jon B. Burmeister
Sister Raphael Bordages Trust, Capital One, N.A., TrusteeAmicus CuriaeMr. Don H. Magee
Mr. Jason Derrick Price
Mr. Paul F. Simpson
Mr. Jon B. Burmeister
Mr. Christopher Halgren
Johns, AndrewAmicus CuriaeMr. Don H. Magee
Mr. Jon B. Burmeister
Mr. Jason Derrick Price
Mr. Paul F. Simpson
Mr. Christopher Halgren
Louis Patrick Bordages Trust, Capital One, N.A., TrusteeAmicus CuriaeMr. Paul F. Simpson
Mr. Jason Derrick Price
Mr. Christopher Halgren
Mr. Don H. Magee
Mr. Jon B. Burmeister
Sister Emily Bordages Trust, Capital One, N.A., TrusteeAmicus CuriaeMr. Paul F. Simpson
Mr. Jason Derrick Price
Mr. Jon B. Burmeister
Mr. Christopher Halgren
Mr. Don H. Magee
Texas Alliance of Energy ProducersAmicus CuriaeMs. Gloria Leal
Carlisi, Mary PatAmicus CuriaeMr. Jon B. Burmeister
Mr. Don H. Magee
Mr. Jason Derrick Price
Mr. Paul F. Simpson
Mr. Christopher Halgren
Bordages, Jana S.Amicus CuriaeMr. Christopher Halgren
Mr. Jason Derrick Price
Mr. Jon B. Burmeister
Mr. Paul F. Simpson
Mr. Don H. Magee
Court of Appeals Information:
Aff/Pt and Rev & Rem/Pt 
521 SW3d 26, 10-22-15 
9th Court of Appeals 
Honorable H. Hollis Horton 
Trial Court Information
60th District Court 
Jefferson 
Honorable James Gary Sanderson 
B-173,008