Supreme Court

Case: 19-0081    
19-0081
01/23/2019
Petition for Review originally filed as 53.7(f)
ROBERT KUBBERNUS AND BALATON GROUP, INC. 
ECAL PARTNERS, LTD., ET AL. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
02/18/2020Motion for RehearingRehearing filed in Petition for Review Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Robert Klubbernus.
11/12/2019Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Robert Kubbernus, et al.
10/04/2019Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of ECAL Partners, Ltd., et al.
08/23/2019Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Robert Kubbernus, et al.
05/20/2019Reply to Response to Petition filed Petitioner Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Robert Kubbernus, et al.
05/03/2019Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of ECAL Partners, Ltd. et al.
03/06/2019Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Robert Kubbernus, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/18/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing granted. Motion for Rehearing due January 29, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTESNIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
12/18/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Robert Kubbernus, et al.
12/13/2019Petition for Review disposedDenied
11/12/2019Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Robert Kubbernus, et al.
10/16/2019Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits granted.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.  Reply brief is due no later than November 12, 2019.
10/14/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Robert Kubbernus, et al.
10/04/2019Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of ECAL Partners, Ltd., et al.
09/25/2019Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits granted. Response Brief due October 4, 2019. Reply Brief due October 21, 2019. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
09/25/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of ECAL Partners, Ltd., et al.
09/04/2019Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits granted. Respondent's Brief due September 27, 2019. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply Brief is due October 14, 2019.
09/04/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of ECAL Partners, Ltd. et al.
08/23/2019Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Robert Kubbernus, et al.
08/19/2019Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits granted. Petitioner's Brief due August 23, 2019. Respondent's Brief on the Merits due September 12. Reply Brief due September 27. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
08/19/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of the Robert Kubbernus, et al.
07/10/2019Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits granted. Petitioner's Brief due August 21, 2019. Respondent's Brief due September 10th. Reply Brief due September 25th. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
07/10/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Robert Kubbernus, et al.
06/21/2019Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief due no later than July 22, 2019; Response brief due August 12, 2019; Reply brief due August 27, 2019.
05/20/2019Reply to Response to Petition filed   Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Robert Kubbernus, et al.
05/07/2019Case forwarded to Court 
05/03/2019Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of ECAL Partners, Ltd. et al.
04/15/2020Case Stored  e-stored
03/27/2020Notice sent to Court of Appeals 
03/27/2020Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
03/21/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted 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 BE DISFAVORED. Response is due May 6, 2019.
03/20/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of ECAL Partners, Ltd., et al.
03/06/2019Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Robert Kubbernus, et al.
02/25/2020Case forwarded to Court 
02/18/2020Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Robert Klubbernus.
01/28/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing is granted. Motion for Rehearing is due February 18, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
01/28/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Robert Kubbernus, et al.
01/24/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review granted.  Petition for Review is due no later than March 6, 2019.
01/23/2019Motion 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 Robert Kubbernus, et al.
01/23/2019Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
01/23/2019Clerk's Record 
01/23/2019Court reporter/recorder's record 
01/23/2019Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
Calendars
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04/15/2020Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Gloster Holdings, LLCOther interested party Mr. Rusty Sewell
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Taylor, PeterRespondentMs. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Goldenthal, JeffOther interested party Mr. Kerry Marc McMahon
Mr. Nicholas A. Simms
Solomon, LawrenceOther interested party Mr. Rusty Sewell
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Sequoia Aggressive Growth Fund, Ltd., as assignee of Christian GlaunerRespondentMr. F. Eric Fryar
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Stein, MichaelOther interested party Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Daniel Elstein, as assignee of Robert FooteOther interested party Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Daniel Elstein, as assignee of Jason Charles Togut TrustOther interested party Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
99869 Canada Inc.Respondent 
Clary, Roger S.Other interested party Mr. Rusty Sewell
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
George Swan, as trustee for Byron MessierOther interested party Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
DeWolf, GeorgeRespondent 
Daniel Elstein, assignee of BMT Grantor TrustOther interested party Mr. Rusty Sewell
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Marshall, ClarenceOther interested party Mr. Robert M. Manley
Mr. Hugh M. Ray
Mr. Joshua Alexander Norris
Mr. Robert B. Bieck Jr.
Mr. Joshua Newcomer
Mr. Christopher Donald Johnson
Mr. Blake Bailey
Ms. Lara D. Pringle
Nelda McCrary, as successor to Movada, Ltd. and Puddy, Ltd.Other interested party Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Eosphoros Asset Management, Inc.RespondentMs. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Kubbernus, RobertPetitionerMr. David Tang
Mr. Richard Nguyen
Mr. Michael Paul Fleming
Mr. James H. Leeland
Mr. Walter J. Cicack
Mr. Scott Nguyen
Mr. Thomas Michael Ballases
Mr. Jeremy Masten
Mr. Jeremy J. Gaston
Draco Capital, Inc.Respondent 
Klein, BarryOther interested party Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Metcalf, GeorgeOther interested party Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Carlomusto, JosephOther interested party Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Hanemaayer, JohnOther interested party Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Elstein, DanielOther interested party Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Clearsky Investments, LPOther interested party Mr. Thomas Michael Ballases
Mr. David Tang
Mr. Andrew K. Meade
Mr. Jeremy J. Gaston
Mr. Walter J. Cicack
Mr. James H. Leeland
Mr. Jeremy Masten
Mr. Michael Paul Fleming
Mr. Scott Nguyen
Mr. Richard Nguyen
Burtnik, DavidRespondent 
Robert Mendel, as assignee of Don BuiRespondentMs. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Lynn Joyce Elstein TrustOther interested party Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
George Swan, as trustee for David CurrieOther interested party Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Stack, CharlesOther interested party Mr. Rusty Sewell
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Robert Mendel, as assignee of Edward PascalRespondentMr. Rusty Sewell
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
John Llewellyn, by Sandy Llewellyn, ExecutrixOther interested party Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Bankton Financial Corporation, LLCOther interested party Mr. Richard Nguyen
Mr. Jeremy J. Gaston
Mr. Scott Nguyen
Mr. David Tang
Mr. Walter J. Cicack
Mr. James H. Leeland
Mr. Jeremy Masten
Mr. Andrew K. Meade
Mr. Thomas Michael Ballases
Mr. Michael Paul Fleming
Tersigni, MarleneRespondentMr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
CenturyTel, Inc. (n/k/a CenturyLink)Other interested party Mr. Joshua Newcomer
Mr. Robert B. Bieck Jr.
Mr. Christopher Donald Johnson
Mr. Blake Bailey
Mr. Robert M. Manley
Mr. Joshua Alexander Norris
Mr. Hugh M. Ray
Ms. Lara D. Pringle
Whizkid Venture, LLCOther interested party Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Daniel Elstein, as assignee of Tracy Elstein and David TogutOther interested party Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Sequoia Aggressive Growth Fund, Ltd., as assignee of Rig III, Ltd.RespondentMr. Rusty Sewell
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Gutowsky, ChetOther interested party Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Sequoia Aggressive Growth Fund, Ltd., as assignee of Achim GlaunerRespondentMr. F. Eric Fryar
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Reiser, MelvynOther interested party Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Bankton Financial CorporationOther interested party Mr. Jeremy Masten
Mr. Thomas Michael Ballases
Mr. David Tang
Mr. Walter J. Cicack
Mr. Jeremy J. Gaston
Mr. James H. Leeland
Mr. Richard Nguyen
Mr. Andrew K. Meade
Mr. Scott Nguyen
Mr. Michael Paul Fleming
3791068 Canada, Inc.Respondent 
Harle, Brian W.Other interested party Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. Rusty Sewell
George Swan, as trustee for Wayne C. FoxOther interested party Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Robert Mendel, as assignee of Ben ArianoRespondentMr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Sequoia Aggressive Growth Fund, Ltd.RespondentMr. Rusty Sewell
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Sequoia Aggressive Growth Fund, Ltd., as assignee of Semper Gestion, SARespondentMr. Rusty Sewell
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mendel, RobertRespondentMr. Rusty Sewell
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Martin Pollack, by David Pollack, ExecutorOther interested party Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Kahan, CheskelOther interested party Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Joanne Schermerhorn, as successor to Milan TrustOther interested party Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Clearsky Management, Inc.Other interested party Mr. Andrew K. Meade
Mr. David Tang
Mr. James H. Leeland
Mr. Walter J. Cicack
Mr. Jeremy Masten
Mr. Thomas Michael Ballases
Mr. Michael Paul Fleming
Mr. Jeremy J. Gaston
Mr. Richard Nguyen
Mr. Scott Nguyen
Balaton Group, Inc.PetitionerMr. Andrew K. Meade
Mr. Thomas Michael Ballases
Mr. Jeremy Masten
Mr. Michael Paul Fleming
Mr. Walter J. Cicack
Mr. Richard Nguyen
Mr. Scott Nguyen
Mr. David Tang
Mr. Jeremy J. Gaston
Mr. James H. Leeland
Sequoia Aggressive Growth Fund, Ltd., as successor to Sequoia Diversified Growth FundRespondentMr. F. Eric Fryar
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Evest Group, LLCOther interested party Mr. Rusty Sewell
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
ECAL Partners, Ltd.RespondentMs. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
John K. Waymire, as successor to NLMC, Inc.Other interested party Mr. Rusty Sewell
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Hanemaayer, MaryRespondentMr. Rusty Sewell
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Sairam, AshwinRespondentMr. F. Eric Fryar
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Novelli, MatteoRespondentMs. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
BLF Partners, Ltd.Other interested party Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Robert Mendel, as assignee of Stanley BeraznikRespondentMr. Rusty Sewell
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Khurana, DarshanRespondentMs. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Baker, JosephOther interested party Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Ewing, Junior, R. StewartOther interested party Mr. Robert B. Bieck Jr.
Ms. Lara D. Pringle
Mr. Christopher Donald Johnson
Mr. Hugh M. Ray
Mr. Robert M. Manley
Mr. Blake Bailey
Mr. Joshua Alexander Norris
Mr. Joshua Newcomer
Lopez, Joseph A.Other interested party Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
George Swan, as trustee for John E. PannetonOther interested party Mr. Rusty Sewell
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Sequoia Aggressive Growth Fund, Ltd., as assignee of Karl-Heinz GlaunerRespondentMr. Rusty Sewell
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Krieger, BellaOther interested party Mr. Rusty Sewell
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Evest Sky, LPOther interested party Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Mr. Rusty Sewell
Sequoia Aggressive Growth Fund, Ltd., as assignee of Aran Asset ManagementRespondentMr. Rusty Sewell
Mr. F. Eric Fryar
Ms. Christina D. Richardson
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed  
574 SW3d 444, 12-20-18 
1st Court of Appeals 
Honorable Terry Jennings 
Trial Court Information
113th District Court 
Harris 
Honorable Michael L. Landrum 
2010-09675