Supreme Court

Case: 19-0545    
19-0545
06/28/2019
Second Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
REGENCY FIELD SERVICES LLC, ET AL. 
SWIFT ENERGY OPERATING, LLC 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
12/02/2020Exhibits in case/cause filedEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Swift Energy Operating, LLC.
12/01/2020Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner Oral Argument Exhibit filed on behalf of Regency Field Services, LLC, et al.
06/08/2020Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Swift Energy Operating, LLC.
06/08/2020Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Regency Field Services.
04/22/2020Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Swift Energy Operating, LLC.
04/22/2020Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief filed on behalf of Regency Field Services, LLC, et al.
03/03/2020Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Regency Field Services, LLC, et al.
03/03/2020Brief on the MeritsPetitioner SEALED DOCUMENT - Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Swift Energy Operating, LLC.
12/12/2019Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Regency Field Services, LLC, et al.
12/02/2019Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Swift Energy Operating, LLC.
10/21/2019Reply to ResponseEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Swift Energy Operating, LLC.
10/10/2019Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Cross-Petition for Review filed on behalf of Regency Field Services, LLC, et al.
08/28/2019Petition for Review #2Event related to subsequent petition filed in case. Petition for Review filed on behalf of Swift Energy Operating, LLC.
06/28/2019Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Regency Field Services LLC, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/12/2019Reply to Response  Reply to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Regency Field Services, LLC, et al.
12/03/2020Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner by William J. Boyce; Argued on behalf of Respondent by David M. Gunn
12/03/2020Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner by William J. Boyce; Argued on behalf of Respondent by David M. Gunn
12/02/2020Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Swift Energy Operating, LLC.
12/02/2019Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Swift Energy Operating, LLC.
12/01/2020Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibit filed on behalf of Regency Field Services, LLC, et al.
11/16/2020Letter 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, December 3, 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."
(11/16/2020 3:01:31 PM) Zoom Oral Arguments Guide for Lawyers.pdf
11/16/2020Submission Schedule 
11/15/2019Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response from Swift Energy Operating, LLC to Regency Field Services, LLC's petition for review due no later than December 16, 2019.
11/12/2020Call received  Call received from counsel regarding Oral Argument.
11/04/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Respondent, Swift Energy Operating, LLC. Oral Argument will be presented by David Gunn of Beck Redden LLP of Houston, Texas.
11/03/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Regency Field Services, LLC., et al. Oral argument will be presented by William J. Boyce of Alexander, Dubose & Jefferson LLP of Houston, Texas.
10/21/2019Reply to Response  Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Swift Energy Operating, LLC.
10/15/2019Case forwarded to Court 
10/15/2019Case forwarded to Court 
10/10/2019Response to Petition  Response to Cross-Petition for Review filed on behalf of Regency Field Services, LLC, et al.
10/09/2020Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance for Oral Argument of William J. Boyce filed on behalf of Regency Field Services, LLC.
09/25/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Cross-Petition for Review granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response is due October 15, 2019.
09/25/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Cross-Petition for Review filed on behalf of Regency Field Services LLC, et al.
08/28/2020Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., December 3, 2020. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
08/28/2020Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
08/28/2020Petition for Review granted 
08/28/2020Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
08/28/2020Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., December 3, 2020.  Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes (Justice Guzman not participating)
08/28/2020Petition for Review granted 
08/28/2019Petition for Review #2  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Swift Energy Operating, LLC.
07/17/2020Call received  Call received regarding status of case.
07/09/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Cross-Petition for Review is granted. Cross-Petition for Review is due August 28, 2019.
07/08/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Cross-Petition for Review filed on behalf of Swift Energy Operating, LLC.
06/28/2019Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Regency Field Services LLC, et al.
06/28/2019Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
06/28/2019Court reporter/recorder's record 
06/28/2019Clerk's Record 
06/28/2019Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
06/28/2019Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
06/10/2021Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
06/08/2020Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Regency Field Services.
06/08/2020Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Swift Energy Operating, LLC.
05/07/2021Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
05/07/2021Opinion issuedIssued
05/07/2021Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed; cause remanded to trial court The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Boyd delivered the opinion of the Court.  (Justice Guzman not participating)
05/05/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Briefs on the Merits granted. Reply Briefs due June 8, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
05/04/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits jointly filed on behalf of Regency Field Services, LLC, et al. and Swift Energy Operating, LLC.
04/22/2020Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Swift Energy Operating, LLC.
04/22/2020Brief on the Merits  Response Brief filed on behalf of Regency Field Services, LLC, et al.
03/17/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits is granted. Respondent's Brief on the Merits is due April 22, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply Brief is due May 7, 2020.
03/17/2020Motion 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 Swift Energy Operating, LLC.
03/17/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Cross-Petitioner's Brief on the Merits granted. Response Briefs due April 22, 2020. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored. Reply Briefs due May 7, 2020.
03/17/2020Motion 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 Regency Field Services, LLC, et al.
03/03/2020Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Regency Field Services, LLC, et al.
03/03/2020Brief on the Merits  SEALED DOCUMENT - Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Swift Energy Operating, LLC.
03/03/2020Motion to file document(s) sealed by the Court disposed.Filing granted Motion to Seal Petitioner's Brief on the Merits is granted.
03/02/2020Motion to file document(s) sealed by the Court filed  Unopposed Motion to Seal Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Swift Energy Operating, LLC.
02/13/2020Motion 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 on the Merits is due March 3, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response Brief is due March 23, 2020. Reply Brief is due April 7, 2020.
02/12/2020Motion 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 Swift Energy Operating, LLC.
02/12/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Briefs on the Merits granted. Petitioners' Briefs due March 3, 2020. Response Briefs due March 23, 2020. Reply Briefs due April 7, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
02/12/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Briefs on the Merits filed on behalf of Regency Field Services, LLC, et al.
01/23/2020Call received  Call received from counsel for Regency Field Services, LLC, et al. regarding the briefing schedule.
01/17/2020Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Petitioner's brief due February 18, 2020; Response brief due March 9, 2020; Reply brief due March 24, 2020.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
06/10/2021Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Regency Field Services LLCPetitionerMr. William J. Boyce
Ms. Geraldine Young
Mr. Alan Dabdoub
Ms. April Lynn Farris
Ms. Joy M. Soloway
Mr. Darryl Wade Anderson
Mr. Reagan W. Simpson
Mr. Roger D. Bellows
Mr. Robert D. Woods
Mr. Bryce L. Callahan
Mr. R. Paul Yetter
Mr. Kent Krabill
Regency Energy Partners LPPetitionerMr. Alan Dabdoub
Mr. Darryl Wade Anderson
Ms. Geraldine Young
Mr. Roger D. Bellows
Mr. R. Paul Yetter
Mr. Bryce L. Callahan
Mr. Reagan W. Simpson
Ms. April Lynn Farris
Ms. Joy M. Soloway
Mr. Robert D. Woods
Mr. William J. Boyce
La Grange AcquisitionPetitionerMr. Robert D. Woods
Mr. Reagan W. Simpson
Mr. Alan Dabdoub
Mr. William J. Boyce
Mr. Roger D. Bellows
Ms. April Lynn Farris
Mr. R. Paul Yetter
Ms. Geraldine Young
Mr. Darryl Wade Anderson
Mr. Bryce L. Callahan
Ms. Joy M. Soloway
Regency GP LPPetitionerMr. Reagan W. Simpson
Mr. Robert D. Woods
Mr. Darryl Wade Anderson
Ms. Geraldine Young
Mr. William J. Boyce
Mr. Bryce L. Callahan
Ms. Joy M. Soloway
Swift Energy Operating LLCRespondentMr. Robert D. Daniel
Ms. Jeanie Tate Goodwin
Mr. Joshua S. Smith
Mr. Charles Flores
Mr. David Gunn
Ms. Karen Ann Conticello
Anjali P. Gillette
Mr. Glenn Richard Legge
Regency GP LLCPetitionerMr. Bryce L. Callahan
Ms. Geraldine Young
Mr. Reagan W. Simpson
Mr. Darryl Wade Anderson
Mr. Robert D. Woods
Mr. William J. Boyce
Ms. Joy M. Soloway
Court of Appeals Information:
Aff/Pt and Rev & Rem/Pt 
608 SW3d 214, 05-29-19 
4th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Patricia O'Connell Alvarez 
Trial Court Information
343rd District Court 
McMullen 
Honorable Jana K. Whatley 
M-14-0029-CV-C