Supreme Court

Case: 15-0968    
15-0968
12/17/2015
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
LONGVIEW ENERGY COMPANY 
THE HUFF ENERGY FUND LP, WRH ENERGY PARTNERS LLC, WILLIAM R. "BILL" HUFF, RICK D’ANGELO AND RILEY-HUFF ENERGY GROUP LLC 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
12/22/2017Motion for RehearingPetitioner's motion for rehearing of cause filed Second Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
09/11/2017Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filedPetitioner Reply in Support of Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
08/28/2017Response to Motion for RehearingRespondent Response to Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund LP, et al.
08/28/2017Supplement to Amicus CuriaeReceived (instead of filed) Supplemental Amicus Curiae Letter in support of Longview Energy Co.'s Motion for Rehearing submitted by H. Leighton Steward.
08/25/2017Supplement to Amicus CuriaeReceived (instead of filed) The Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owner’s Association’s Supplemental Amicus Letter in support of Longview Energy Company’s Motion for Rehearing. Submitted by Gary McNeil of Austin, Texas.
07/26/2017Motion for RehearingPetitioner's motion for rehearing of cause filed Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
02/22/2017Post submission brief filedPetitioner Response to Post Submission Brief filed on behalf of Longview Energy Co.
02/16/2017Post submission brief filedRespondent Respondents' Post-Submission Letter Brief filed on behalf of Riley-Huff Energy Group, LLC and The Huff Energy Fund, L.P., et al.
02/08/2017Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Respondents' Joint Oral Argument Bench Book filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund LP, et al.
11/14/2016Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Longview Energy Co.
09/16/2016Fully hyperlinked brief filedRespondent Hyperlinked version of the Respondent's Brief on the Merits previously filed Sept. 15, 2016. On behalf of Riley-Huff Energy Group LLC.
09/15/2016Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Riley-Huff Energy Group LLC.
09/15/2016Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of William R. "Bill" Huff and Rick D'Angelo.
09/15/2016Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund, L.P. and WRH Energy Partners, L.L.C.
07/27/2016Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
05/05/2016Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter filed on behalf of National Associaiton of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Support of Petition for Review. Submitted by Michael J. Blayney, with Wilmer Curler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, of Washington, D.C.
04/15/2016Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedRespondent Response to Amicus Curiae Briefs filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund, L.P., et al.
04/14/2016Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
04/08/2016Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) DOCUMENT STRUCK | Amicus Curiae Letter filed on behalf of the National Association of Corporate Directors.
04/01/2016Fully hyperlinked brief filedRespondent Hyperlinked Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Riley-Huff Energy Group, LLC.
03/30/2016Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Riley-Huff Energy Group, LLC.
03/30/2016Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund, L.P. and WRH Energy Partners, L.L.C.
03/30/2016Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of William R. “Bill” Huff and Rick D’Angelo.
03/10/2016Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief, filed on behalf of Cullen Godfrey.
03/07/2016Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter of Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association in support of Longview Energy Company’s petition for review. Submitted by Rex H. White of Austin, Texas.
02/26/2016Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of EnerQuest Oil & Gas, Ltd.
02/22/2016Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter of Robert B. Gilbreath in support of petition for review. Submitted by Robert B. Gilbreath of Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP of Dallas, Texas.
02/19/2016Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter of H. Leighton Steward.
02/16/2016Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter of Brad Whitlock.
02/10/2016Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
01/26/2018Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting. (Justice Guzman not sitting)
12/22/2017Case forwarded to Court 
12/22/2017Motion for Rehearing  Second Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
12/11/2017Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
12/08/2017Corrected opinionIssued The Court's opinion issued June 9, 2017 is corrected.
(12/8/2017 4:47:49 PM) 150968cr.pdf
12/08/2017Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting. (Justice Guzman not sitting)
09/11/2017Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filed  Reply in Support of Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
08/28/2017Supplement to Amicus Curiae  Supplemental Amicus Curiae Letter in support of Longview Energy Co.'s Motion for Rehearing submitted by H. Leighton Steward.
08/28/2017Response to Motion for Rehearing  Response to Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund LP, et al.
08/28/2017Phone call from Clerk's Office  Contacted Mr. McNeil regarding the resubmission of TIPRO Supplement to Amicus Letter.
08/25/2017Supplement to Amicus Curiae  The Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owner’s Association’s Supplemental Amicus Letter in support of Longview Energy Company’s Motion for Rehearing. Submitted by Gary McNeil of Austin, Texas.
08/18/2017Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to motion for rehearing due no later than September 5, 2017.
07/26/2017Case forwarded to Court 
07/26/2017Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
06/16/2017Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing is granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Motion for Rehearing is due July 26, 2017.
06/16/2017Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
06/09/2017Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
06/09/2017Opinion issuedCourt of appeals' judgment affirmed The Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment.  Justice Johnson delivered the opinion of the Court. (Justice Guzman not sitting)
(6/9/2017 5:30:41 PM) 150968.pdf, 15-0968.jmt.pdf
02/22/2017Post submission brief filed  Response to Post Submission Brief filed on behalf of Longview Energy Co.
02/21/2017Call received  Call on behalf of Longview Energy Co. requesting the length of time that an opinion is typically issued after oral argument, and what the typical outcomes of the opinion are.
02/16/2017Post submission brief filed  Respondents' Post-Submission Letter Brief filed on behalf of Riley-Huff Energy Group, LLC and The Huff Energy Fund, L.P., et al.
02/09/2017Submission Schedule  Submission Schedule for February 9, 2017.
02/09/2017Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioner by Craig B. Florence; Argued on behalf of respondent, William R. "Bill" Huff, by Sharon E. Callaway; Argued on behalf of respondent, Rick D'Angelo, by Pamela Stanton Baron
02/08/2017Exhibits in case/cause filed  Respondents' Joint Oral Argument Bench Book filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund LP, et al.
01/20/2017Address Change   Address Change for Sharon E. Callaway: Crofts & Callway, P.C., 9601 McAllister Freeway, Suite 401, San Antonio, Texas 78216-4681.
01/13/2017Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Unopposed Motion for Three at Counsel Table granted
01/11/2017Miscellaneous Motion  Unopposed Motion for Three at Counsel Table filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund, L.P., et al.
01/11/2017Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf William R. "Bill" Huff and Rick D'Angelo. Oral Argument will be presented by Sharon E. Callaway of San Antonio, Texas and Pamela Stanton Baron of Austin, Texas.
01/03/2017Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument will be presented by Craig B. Florence on behalf of Longview Energy Co.
01/02/2017Designation of Lead Counsel   Notice of Appearance and Designation of Lead Counsel filed on behalf of Respondents, The Huff Energy Fund LP and WRH Energy Partners, LLC.
12/30/2016Motion to withdraw disposed ofFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Leave to Withdraw as Counsel for the Huff Energy Fund LP and WRH Energy Partners, LLC granted
12/23/2016Motion to Withdraw Filed  Unopposed Motion to Withdraw counsel filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund LP (HEF) and WRH Energy Partners, LLC (WRH).
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 9, 2017.  Time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes
12/23/2016Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
12/23/2016Petition for Review granted 
12/23/2016Motion to Extend Length of Petition, Response or Reply disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion to Enlarge Word Limit for Reply Brief granted
12/23/2016Motion to strike disposedDenied Motion to Strike Cross-Points denied
11/14/2016Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Longview Energy Co.
11/14/2016Motion to Extend Length of Petition, Response, and Reply filed  Motion to Enlarge Word Limit filed on behalf of Longview Energy Co.
09/30/2016Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief is granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. The Reply Brief is due November 14, 2016. The Motion to Strike remains pending before this Court.
09/21/2016Response to Motion filed  Response in Opposition to Motion to Strike filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund, L.P., et al.
09/21/2016Electronic communication received from Party  Received email from one of the respondents' counsel to inform the Court that they do intend to file a response to the motion to strike.
09/21/2016Electronic communication sent to Party  Sent email to respondents' counsel to determine whether or not a response will be filed to the motion to strike.
09/21/2016Motion to Strike filed  Opposed Motion to Strike (incorporated with Motion to Extend Time to file Reply Brief) filed on behalf of Longview Energy Co.
09/21/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits (incorporated with Motion to Strike) filed on behalf of Longview Energy Co.
09/16/2016Fully hyperlinked brief filed  Hyperlinked version of the Respondent's Brief on the Merits previously filed Sept. 15, 2016. On behalf of Riley-Huff Energy Group LLC.
09/15/2016Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Riley-Huff Energy Group LLC.
09/15/2016Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of William R. "Bill" Huff and Rick D'Angelo.
09/15/2016Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund, L.P. and WRH Energy Partners, L.L.C.
08/30/2016Case Record Filed   Electronic Appellate Record received.
08/02/2016Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response Brief is due on September 15, 2016. Reply Brief is due on September 30, 2016.
08/02/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of William R. “Bill” Huff and Rick D’Angelo
08/02/2016Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response Brief is due on September 15, 2016. Reply Brief is due on September 30, 2016.
08/01/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Riley-Huff Energy Group LLC.
07/29/2016Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response Brief is due on September 15, 2016. Reply Brief is due on September 30, 2016.
07/29/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund LP and and WRH Energy Partners, LLC
07/27/2016Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
06/07/2016Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Petitioner's Brief is due on July 27, 2017. Response Brief is due on August 16, 2016. Reply Brief is due on August 31, 2016.
06/07/2016Motion 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 Longview Energy Company.
05/31/2016Record Requested in Case  Record requested from the 4th COA
05/27/2016Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the Merits Requested:  Petitioner's brief due no later than June 27, 2016, Response brief due July 18, 2016, Reply brief due August 2, 2016.
05/05/2016Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter filed on behalf of National Associaiton of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Support of Petition for Review. Submitted by Michael J. Blayney, with Wilmer Curler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, of Washington, D.C.
04/19/2016Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made and message left for Peter R. Gleason of the National Association of Corporate Directors.
04/15/2016Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed  Response to Amicus Curiae Briefs filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund, L.P., et al.
04/14/2016Reply to Response  Reply to Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
04/08/2016Amicus Curiae Letter Received  DOCUMENT STRUCK | Amicus Curiae Letter filed on behalf of the National Association of Corporate Directors.
04/01/2016Fully hyperlinked brief filed  Hyperlinked Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Riley-Huff Energy Group, LLC.
03/30/2016Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Riley-Huff Energy Group, LLC.
03/30/2016Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund, L.P. and WRH Energy Partners, L.L.C.
03/30/2016Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of William R. “Bill” Huff and Rick D’Angelo.
03/18/2016Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested Response to Petition for Review due no later than April 18, 2016.
03/10/2016Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief, filed on behalf of Cullen Godfrey.
03/07/2016Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter of Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association in support of Longview Energy Company’s petition for review. Submitted by Rex H. White of Austin, Texas.
02/26/2016Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of EnerQuest Oil & Gas, Ltd.
02/22/2016Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter of Robert B. Gilbreath in support of petition for review. Submitted by Robert B. Gilbreath of Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP of Dallas, Texas.
02/19/2016Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter of H. Leighton Steward.
02/16/2016Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter of Brad Whitlock.
02/16/2016Case forwarded to Court 
02/11/2016Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of The Huff Energy Fund, L.P. and WRH Energy Partners, L.L.C.
02/11/2016Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Riley-Huff Energy Group, LLC.
02/11/2016Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of William R. Huff.
02/11/2016Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Rick D'Angelo.
02/10/2016Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Longview Energy Company.
12/17/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Petition for Review is due February 10, 2016.
12/17/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to file Petition for Review. On behalf of Longview Energy Company.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
12/11/2017Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
National Association of Corporate DirectorsAmicus CuriaeMichael J. Blayney
The Huff Energy Fund, L.P.RespondentMs. JoAnn Storey
Steward, H. LeightonAmicus Curiae 
Whitlock, BradAmicus CuriaeMr. Bradley Lee Whitlock
Longview Energy CompanyPetitionerMs. Rachel Kingrey O'Neil  
Mr. Francisco Guerra IV
Mr. Mikal Watts
Mr. P. Brian Berryman
Mr. Claudio Heredia
Mr. Craig B. Florence
Mr. Stacy R. Obenhaus
Mr. Edward William Allred
Mr. Lucas Wohlford
Mr. William V. Dorsaneo III
Mr. Randy D. Gordon
Mr. Rolando M. Jasso
Huff, William R. "Bill"RespondentMr. Ricardo R. Reyna
Ms. Sharon E. Callaway
EnerQuest Oil & Gas, Ltd.Amicus CuriaeMr. Sawnie A. McEntire
Mr. David Alan Walton
Godfrey, Cullen M.Amicus CuriaeCullen M. Godfrey
Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Gary Wayne McNeil
Mr. Rex H. White Jr.
WRH Energy Partners, L.L.C.RespondentMs. JoAnn Storey
Mr. Alfredo Z. Padilla
Gilbreath, Robert B.Amicus CuriaeMr. Robert B. Gilbreath
Riley-Huff Energy Group, LLCRespondentMr. Matthew C. Wood
Mr. Thomas Phillips
Mr. Michael William O'Donnell
Mr. Jeffrey Webb  
Mr. Dean V. Fleming
Ashley Dahlberg
D'Angelo, RickRespondentMs. Pamela Stanton Baron
Court of Appeals Information:
Reverse & Render 
482 SW3d 184, 11-25-15 
4th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Sandee Bryan Marion 
Trial Court Information
365th District Court 
Zavala 
Honorable Amado Jose Abascal 
11-09-12583-ZCVAJA