Supreme Court

Case: 18-0044    
18-0044
01/22/2018
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
COPANO ENERGY, LLC, ET AL. 
STANLEY D. BUJNOCH, LIFE ESTATE, ET AL. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
10/07/2019Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Oral Argument Bench Exhibits filed on behalf of Stanley D. Bujnoch, et al.
03/06/2019Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Copano Energy, LLC, et al.
02/19/2019Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Stanley D. Bujnoch, Life Estate, et al.
11/28/2018Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Copano Energy, LLC, et al.
08/03/2018Reply to Response to Petition filed Petitioner Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Copano Energy, LLC, et al.
07/20/2018Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Stanley D. Bujnoch, Life Estate, et al.
03/13/2018Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Copano Energy, LLC, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/17/2018Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Respondent's brief is due no later than January 17, 2019; and Reply brief is due February 1, 2019.
12/17/2018Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Stanley D. Bujnoch, et al.
11/28/2018Brief on the Merits  Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Copano Energy, LLC, et al.
10/17/2018Motion 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 November 28, 2018. Response Brief is due on December 18, 2018. Reply Brief is due on January 2, 2019.
10/17/2018Motion 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 Copano Energy, LLC, et al.
10/08/2019Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioners by D. Mitchell McFarland; Argued on behalf of respondents by Kyle A. Lawrence
10/07/2019Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Bench Exhibits filed on behalf of Stanley D. Bujnoch, et al.
10/05/2018Case Record Filed   Electronic Appellate Record received.
10/04/2019Submission Schedule 
10/03/2018Record Requested in Case  Record requested from the 13th COA
09/28/2018Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief due no later than October 29, 2018; Response brief due November 19, 2018; Reply brief due December 4, 2018.
09/05/2019Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf Respondents, Stanley Bujnoch, Life Estate, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Kyle Lawrence of Beck Redden LLP of Houston, Texas.
08/03/2018Reply to Response to Petition filed   Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Copano Energy, LLC, et al.
07/20/2018Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Stanley D. Bujnoch, Life Estate, et al.
07/17/2019Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf Petitioner, Copano Energy, LLC, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by D. Mitchell McFarland of Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC of Houston, Texas.
06/28/2019Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 8, 2019. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes.
06/28/2019Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
06/28/2019Petition for Review granted 
06/19/2018Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review is granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Response is due July 20, 2018.
06/19/2018Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Stanley D. Bujnoch, et al.
05/18/2018Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Requested Response due June 20, 2018.
05/18/2018Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response filed on behalf of Stanley D. Bujnoch, et al.
04/20/2018Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than May 21, 2018.
03/20/2018Case forwarded to Court 
03/19/2018Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Stanly D. Bujnoch, Life Estate, et al.
03/13/2018Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Copano Energy, LLC, et al.
03/06/2020Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
03/06/2019Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Copano Energy, LLC, et al.
02/19/2019Brief on the Merits  Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Stanley D. Bujnoch, Life Estate, et al.
01/31/2020Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
01/31/2020Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment. Justice Blacklock delivered the opinion of the Court.
(1/31/2020 2:19:36 PM) 180044.pdf, 18-0044.jmt.pdf
01/22/2018Motion 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 March 14, 2018.
01/22/2018Motion 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 Copano Energy, LLC, et al.
01/14/2019Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits has been granted. NO FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE CONSIDERED. Respondent's Brief is due on February 19, 2019. Reply Brief is due on March 6, 2019.
01/14/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Stanley D. Bujnoch, et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
03/06/2020Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Copano Pipelines GP, LLCPetitionerMs. Caroline C. Schadle
Connor D. Best
Mr. D. Mitchell McFarland
Grahmann, AllanRespondentMr. Kyle A. Lawrence
Ms. Erin H. Huber
Mr. Joe W. Redden Jr.
Ms. Leslie Honey Tronche
Mr. Matthew Paul Whitley
Energy Services GP, LLCPetitionerMs. Caroline C. Schadle
Connor D. Best
Mr. D. Mitchell McFarland
Transportation Equipment, Inc.RespondentMs. Erin H. Huber
Mr. Matthew Paul Whitley
Mr. Joe W. Redden Jr.
Ms. Leslie Honey Tronche
Mr. Kyle A. Lawrence
Stanley D. Bujnoch, Life EstateRespondentMs. Erin H. Huber
Mr. Kyle A. Lawrence
Ms. Leslie Honey Tronche
Mr. Joe W. Redden Jr.
Mr. Matthew Paul Whitley
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P.PetitionerMr. D. Mitchell McFarland
Ms. Caroline C. Schadle
Connor D. Best
CPNO Services, LLCPetitionerMs. Caroline C. Schadle
Mr. D. Mitchell McFarland
Connor D. Best
Copano Energy, LLCPetitionerMr. D. Mitchell McFarland
Connor D. Best
Ms. Caroline C. Schadle
Bujnoch, James J.RespondentMr. Kyle A. Lawrence
Mr. Joe W. Redden Jr.
Ms. Leslie Honey Tronche
Ms. Erin H. Huber
Mr. Matthew Paul Whitley
Coe, Sandra KayRespondentMr. Matthew Paul Whitley
Ms. Erin H. Huber
Ms. Leslie Honey Tronche
Mr. Kyle A. Lawrence
Mr. Joe W. Redden Jr.
McDowell, Susan K.RespondentMr. Matthew Paul Whitley
Ms. Leslie Honey Tronche
Mr. Joe W. Redden Jr.
Mr. Kyle A. Lawrence
Ms. Erin H. Huber
Jo Ann Schindler, Independent Executrix of the Estate of Annie Mae Technik, Deceased and Trustee of the Annie Mae Technik Family TrustRespondentMs. Leslie Honey Tronche
Ms. Erin H. Huber
Mr. Matthew Paul Whitley
Mr. Joe W. Redden Jr.
Mr. Kyle A. Lawrence
Harvey Renger Jr., Trustee of the Harvey Renger Jr. TrustRespondentMr. Joe W. Redden Jr.
Mr. Kyle A. Lawrence
Ms. Leslie Honey Tronche
Mr. Matthew Paul Whitley
Ms. Erin H. Huber
Copano Pipelines/South Texas, L.P.PetitionerMr. D. Mitchell McFarland
Connor D. Best
Ms. Caroline C. Schadle
Bujnoch, Jr., Stanley D.RespondentMr. Matthew Paul Whitley
Mr. Kyle A. Lawrence
Mr. Joe W. Redden Jr.
Ms. Erin H. Huber
Ms. Leslie Honey Tronche
Bujnoch, Sally AnnRespondentMr. Kyle A. Lawrence
Ms. Erin H. Huber
Mr. Matthew Paul Whitley
Ms. Leslie Honey Tronche
Mr. Joe W. Redden Jr.
Summers, Shelly E.RespondentMr. Kyle A. Lawrence
Mr. Joe W. Redden Jr.
Mr. Matthew Paul Whitley
Ms. Leslie Honey Tronche
Ms. Erin H. Huber
K & HR Properties, L.P.RespondentMr. Joe W. Redden Jr.
Mr. Kyle A. Lawrence
Ms. Leslie Honey Tronche
Mr. Matthew Paul Whitley
Ms. Erin H. Huber
Betty A. Bujnoch, Life EstateRespondentMs. Erin H. Huber
Mr. Joe W. Redden Jr.
Ms. Leslie Honey Tronche
Mr. Matthew Paul Whitley
Mr. Kyle A. Lawrence
Friedrich, AliceRespondentMs. Leslie Honey Tronche
Mr. Joe W. Redden Jr.
Mr. Kyle A. Lawrence
Ms. Erin H. Huber
Mr. Matthew Paul Whitley
Cauley-Barker, Ltd.RespondentMs. Leslie Honey Tronche
Mr. Kyle A. Lawrence
Mr. Matthew Paul Whitley
Ms. Erin H. Huber
Mr. Joe W. Redden Jr.
Court of Appeals Information:
Aff/Pt and Rev & Rem/Pt 
581 SW3d 262, 12-28-17 
13th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Rogelio Valdez 
Trial Court Information
2nd 25th District Court 
Lavaca 
Honorable William C. Kirkendall 
14-02-22612-CV