Supreme Court

Case: 16-0256    
16-0256
04/11/2016
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
RICHARD T. ARCHER, DAVID B. ARCHER, CAROL ARCHER BUGG, JOHN V. ARCHER, KAREN ARCHER BALL, AND SHERRI ARCHER 
T. MARK ANDERSON AND CHRISTINE ANDERSON, AS CO-EXECUTORS OF THE ESTATE OF TED ANDERSON 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
08/08/2018Motion for RehearingPetitioner's motion for rehearing of cause filed Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of petitioners, Richard T. Archer, et al.
10/27/2017Post submission brief filedRespondent Post-Submission Response Brief filed on behalf of T. Mark Anderson, et al.
10/18/2017Post submission brief filedPetitioner Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of Richard T. Archer, et al.
10/03/2017Additional citations received.Petitioner Notice of Additional Authorities issued after Petitioners filed their Briefs filed on behalf of petitioners, Richard T. Archer, et al.
01/27/2017Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of John Schaefer, Jessica Schaefer, Hilary Kulik, Gretchen Thompson,
Ronald Schaefer, Jr., and Matthew Schaefer (Schaefer Heirs).
01/27/2017Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of Jo Ann Rivera.
12/20/2016Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Richard T. Archer, et al.
12/20/2016Amended Brief filedRespondent Respondent's Amended Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of T. Mark Anderson, et al.
12/06/2016Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of T. Mark Anderson, et al.
11/16/2016Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Richard T. Archer, et al.
07/05/2016Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Richard T. Archer, et al.
06/17/2016Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of T. Mark Anderson, et al.
05/18/2016Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Richard T. Archer.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/20/2016Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Richard T. Archer, et al.
12/20/2016Amended Brief filed  Respondent's Amended Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of T. Mark Anderson, et al.
12/06/2016Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of T. Mark Anderson, et al.
11/16/2016Brief on the Merits  Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Richard T. Archer, et al.
10/28/2016Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Brief on the Merits is granted. No further extensions of time will be considered. Petitioners' Brief on the Merits is due November 16, 2016; Respondent's brief is due December 6, 2016; and Reply brief is due December 21, 2016.
10/28/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Richard T. Archer, et al.
10/27/2017Post submission brief filed  Post-Submission Response Brief filed on behalf of T. Mark Anderson, et al.
10/19/2018Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
10/19/2018Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
10/19/2017Motion for Leave to File Post Submission disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Leave to file Post-Submission Brief granted.
10/18/2017Post submission brief filed  Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of Richard T. Archer, et al.
10/18/2017Motion for leave to file post submission brief  Unopposed Motion for Leave to file Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of Ricahrd T. Archer, et al.
10/11/2017Submission Schedule  Submission Schedule for October 11, 2017.
10/11/2017Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioners by Laurie Ratliff; Argued on behalf of respondents by Scott R. Kidd
10/03/2017Additional citations received.  Notice of Additional Authorities issued after Petitioners filed their Briefs filed on behalf of petitioners, Richard T. Archer, et al.
09/26/2016Motion 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 November 2, 2016; Respondent's brief is due November 22, 2016; and Reply brief is due December 7, 2016.
09/26/2016Motion 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 Richard T. Archer, et al.
09/22/2016Case Record Filed   Electronic Appellate Record received.
09/06/2016Record Requested in Case  Record requested from the 3rd COA
09/02/2016Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Petitioner's brief due no later than October 3, 2016; Response brief due October 24, 2016; Reply brief due November 8, 2016
08/29/2017Notice from Counsel of a change in address  Change of address of Laurie Ratliff and Frank N. Ikard, counsel for petitioners.
08/08/2018Case forwarded to Court 
08/08/2018Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of petitioners, Richard T. Archer, et al.
07/06/2018Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Motion for Rehearing is granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Motion for Rehearing is due August 8, 2018.
07/06/2018Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Richard T. Archer, et al.
07/05/2017Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Arugment Submission Form filed on behalf of Richard T. Archer, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Laurie Ratliff of Ikard Golden Jones, P.C. of Austin, Texas.
07/05/2016Reply to Response  Reply to Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Richard T. Archer, et al.
07/03/2017Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of T. Mark Anderon, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Scott R. Kidd 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 11, 2017.  Time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes
06/22/2018Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
06/22/2018Concurring and Dissenting Opinion deliveredIssued Justice Johnson delivered an opinion, concurring in part and dissenting in part, and concurring in the judgment, in which Justice Lehrmann, Justice Boyd, and Justice Brown joined.
06/22/2018Opinion issuedCourt of appeals' judgment affirmed The Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment. Chief Justice Hecht delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Green, Justice Guzman, Justice Devine, and Justice Blacklock joined.
(6/22/2018 11:01:15 AM) 160256cd.pdf, 160256.pdf, 16-0256.jmt.pdf
06/22/2017Letter Filed  Letter regarding scheduling conflict submitted by Laurie Ratliff, counsel for petitioners.
06/22/2016Letter Filed  Letter to notify the Court that a reply to the response is forthcoming filed on behalf of Richard T. Archer.
06/22/2016Call received  Call received from petitioner attorney, Laurie Ratliff, letting the Court know a reply to the response is forthcoming.
06/21/2016Case forwarded to Court 
06/17/2016Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of T. Mark Anderson, et al.
06/16/2017Petition for Review granted 
06/16/2017Petition for Review disposedFiling granted The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
05/30/2017Letter Filed  Letter to advise the Court of the application of the recent decision in Supreme Court case 15-0403 to the pending petition in this case. On behalf of respondents, T. Mark Anderson, et al.
05/18/2016Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Richard T. Archer.
04/11/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Petition for Review is due May 18, 2016.
04/11/2016Motion 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 Richard T. Archer, et al.
01/27/2017Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of John Schaefer, Jessica Schaefer, Hilary Kulik, Gretchen Thompson,
Ronald Schaefer, Jr., and Matthew Schaefer (Schaefer Heirs).
01/27/2017Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Brief of Jo Ann Rivera.
01/06/2017Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of Richard T. Archer, et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
10/19/2018Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Rivera, Jo AnnAmicus CuriaeMr. Philip M. Ross
Anderson, ChristineRespondentMr. Scott V. Kidd
Mr. Scott R. Kidd
Ball, Karen ArcherPetitionerMs. Laurellen Ratliff
Mr. Frank N. Ikard Jr.
Archer, SherriPetitionerMs. Laurellen Ratliff
Mr. Frank N. Ikard Jr.
Archer, Richard T.PetitionerMs. Laurellen Ratliff
Mr. Frank N. Ikard Jr.
Archer, David B.PetitionerMs. Laurellen Ratliff
Mr. Frank N. Ikard Jr.
Anderson, T. MarkRespondentMr. Scott V. Kidd
Mr. Scott R. Kidd
John Schaefer, Jessica Schaefer, Hilary Kulik, Gretchen Thompson, Ronald Schaefer, Jr. and Matthew SchaeferAmicus CuriaeMr. Philip M. Ross
Bugg, Carol ArcherPetitionerMs. Laurellen Ratliff
Mr. Frank N. Ikard Jr.
Archer, John V.PetitionerMr. Frank N. Ikard Jr.
Ms. Laurellen Ratliff
Court of Appeals Information:
Reverse & Render 
490 SW3d 175, 03-02-16 
3rd Court of Appeals 
Honorable Scott K. Field 
Trial Court Information
345th District Court 
Travis 
Honorable Orlinda L. Naranjo 
D-1-GN-07-002328