Supreme Court

Case: 19-0459    
19-0459
05/30/2019
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
BLUESTONE NATURAL RESOURCES II, LLC 
WALKER MURRAY RANDLE, ET AL. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
09/16/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of the Texas Land & Mineral Owners Association, the National Association of Royalty Owners-Texas, Inc., and Texas Pacific Land Trust received from Robert M. Park of Uhl, Fitzsimmons, Jewett & Burton, Wolff & Rangel, PLLC of San Antonio, Texas.
09/15/2020Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Walker Murray Randle, et al.
09/14/2020Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC.
04/22/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of the Texas Oil & Gas Association submitted by Ryan Clinton of Davis, Gerald & Cremer, P.C. of Austin, Texas.
03/23/2020Reply BriefPetitioner's Reply Brief Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC.
02/06/2020Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Walker Murray Randle, et al.
12/18/2019Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC.
10/07/2019Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC.
09/13/2019Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Walker Murray Randle, et al.
06/18/2019Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/18/2019Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits granted. Response Brief due February 6, 2020. Reply Brief due February 21, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTESNIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
12/18/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Walker Murray Randle, et al.
12/18/2019Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC.
10/29/2019Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits is granted. Petitioner's Brief is due December 18, 2019. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response Brief is due January 7, 2020. Reply Brief is due January 22, 2019.
10/29/2019Motion 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 Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC.
10/18/2019Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief due no later than November 18, 2019; Response brief due December 9, 2019; Reply brief due December 27, 2019.
10/07/2019Reply to Response  Reply to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC.
09/27/2019MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Petition for Review is granted. Reply is due October 7, 2019. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
09/27/2019Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC.
09/17/2020Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner by Jane Webre; Argued on behalf of Respondents  by Russell R. Barton
09/16/2020Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of the Texas Land & Mineral Owners Association, the National Association of Royalty Owners-Texas, Inc., and Texas Pacific Land Trust received from Robert M. Park of Uhl, Fitzsimmons, Jewett & Burton, Wolff & Rangel, PLLC of San Antonio, Texas.
09/15/2020Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Walker Murray Randle, et al.
09/14/2020Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC.
09/13/2019Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Walker Murray Randle, et al.
09/04/2020Submission Schedule 
08/16/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response is due on September 13, 2019.
08/16/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Walker Murray Randle, et al.
08/14/2020Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  Letter sent to parties stating, "The Supreme Court of Texas set the above-referenced cause for oral submission for Thursday, September 17, 2020. Oral argument will be held via Zoom. Attached is a guide for attorneys participating in oral arguments via Zoom. The Clerk of the Court will contact you with further instructions."
08/12/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Respondent, Walker Murray Randle, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Russel R. Barton of Harris, Finley, & Bogle, P.C. of Fort Worth, Texas.
07/26/2019Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than August 26, 2019.
06/29/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Petitioner, Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC. Oral Argument will be presented by Jane Webre of Scott Douglass & McConnico of Austin, Texas.
06/26/2020Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., September 17, 2020. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
06/25/2019Case forwarded to Court 
06/20/2019Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Walker Murray Randle, et al.
06/18/2019Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC.
05/30/2019Motion 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 June 18, 2019.
05/30/2019Motion 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 Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC.
05/30/2019Clerk's Record 
05/30/2019Court reporter/recorder's record 
05/29/2020Supreme Court of Texas Orders Issued 
05/29/2020Petition for Review disposedFiling granted The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
05/29/2020Petition for Review granted 
04/30/2021Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
04/28/2021Letter Filed  Letter informing Court that motion for rehearing will not be filed, filed on behalf of Walker Murray Randle, et al.
04/22/2020Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of the Texas Oil & Gas Association submitted by Ryan Clinton of Davis, Gerald & Cremer, P.C. of Austin, Texas.
03/30/2020Letter Filed  Letter regarding intent to file an Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of Texas Oil & Gas Association.
03/25/2021Call received  Call received from counsel regarding granting of Motions for Extension of Time to file Motions for rehearing.
03/25/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing of Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC granted. Motion for Rehearing due April 28, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
03/24/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing of Walker Murray Randle, et al. granted. Motion for Rehearing due April 28, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
03/24/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC.
03/24/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Walker Murray Randle, et al.
03/23/2020Reply Brief  Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC.
03/12/2021Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
03/12/2021Opinion issuedCourt affirms in part and reverses in part CA judgment and remands to trial court The Court affirms in part, reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Guzman delivered opinion of the Court.
(3/12/2021 11:23:54 AM) 190459.pdf, 19-0459.jmt.pdf
02/10/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits granted. Reply Brief due March 23, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
02/07/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC.
02/06/2020Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Walker Murray Randle, et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
04/30/2021Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Pomykal, Sherry E. MarshallRespondentMr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Sundance Minerals, LPRespondentJon-William Nathaniel James
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Langdon, Sandra WilsonRespondentJon-William Nathaniel James
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLCPetitionerMr. John Henderson Bennett  
Ms. Jane M. N. Webre
Mr. Robert Green Hargrove
Marshall, Ardis ElaineRespondentJon-William Nathaniel James
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Marshall Scherer Ranch, LPRespondentMr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Texas Pacific Land TrustAmicus CuriaeDana B. Deaton
Mr. Robert M. Park
Putteet, NancyRespondentMr. Andrew D. Sims
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Jon-William Nathaniel James
National Association of Royalty Owners- TexasAmicus CuriaeDana B. Deaton
Mr. Robert M. Park
Langdon, Joseph SteadmanRespondentMr. Russell R. Barton
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Texas Oil & Gas AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Ryan Clinton  
Massey, Jr., Stetson RespondentMr. Michael K. Reer
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Putteet, Gary M.RespondentMr. Michael K. Reer
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Langdon, Jr., James CalhounRespondentJon-William Nathaniel James
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Langdon, Karen RaeRespondentMr. Michael K. Reer
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Scherer, Deborah Lou MarshallRespondentMr. Andrew D. Sims
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Randle, Walker MurrayRespondentMr. Michael K. Reer
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Marshall Pomykal Ranch, LPRespondentJon-William Nathaniel James
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Massey, Jo Ann RandleRespondentMr. Michael K. Reer
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Texas Land & Mineral Owners AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Robert M. Park
Dana B. Deaton
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed  
601 SW3d 848, 04-18-19 
2nd Court of Appeals 
Honorable Dabney Dorsett Bassel 
Trial Court Information
355th District Court 
Hood 
Honorable Ralph H. Walton 
C2016258