Supreme Court

Case: 19-0673    
19-0673
08/06/2019
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
HOUSECANARY, INC. F/K/A CANARY ANALYTICS, INC. 
TITLE SOURCE, INC., REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS, AND HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
10/26/2020Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of HouseCanary, Inc.
09/18/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of The Business Law Section of the State Bar of Texas submitted by Joseph F. Cleveland, Jr. of Brackett & Ellis, P.C. of Fort Worth, Texas.
03/18/2020Reply BriefPetitioner Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of HouseCanary, Inc.
02/18/2020Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Reporter's Committee for Freedom of the Press, et al.
02/18/2020Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief filed on behalf of Title Source, Inc.
01/13/2020Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of HouseCanary, Inc.
11/12/2019Reply to Response to Petition filed Petitioner Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Housecanary, Inc.
10/21/2019Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Houston Forward Times.
10/21/2019Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Title Source, Inc.
08/06/2019Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of HouseCanary, Inc.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/13/2019Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Petitioner's brief due no later than January 13, 2020; Response brief due February 3, 2020; Reply brief due February 18, 2020.
11/23/2020Record Received (See Remarks)  Record portions received from Clerk of Fourth Court of Appeals.
11/23/2020Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to the Chief Deputy Clerk of the Fourth Court of Appeals regarding the record.
11/13/2020Record Received (See Remarks)  Record portions received from Clerk of the Fourth Court of Appeals.
11/13/2020Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to the Chief Deputy Clerk of the Fourth Court of Appeals regarding the record.
11/12/2019Reply to Response to Petition filed   Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Housecanary, Inc.
11/01/2019Call received  Call received regarding status of the case.
10/31/2019MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in support of Petition for Review granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply is due December 5, 2019.
10/31/2019Motion 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 HouseCanary, Inc.
10/27/2020Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioner by Thomas R. Phillips and Wallace B. Jefferson; Argued on behalf of respondent, Title Source, Inc., by David Keltner; Argued on behalf of respondent, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and Houston Forward Times, will be represented by Charles L. Babcock
10/26/2020Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of HouseCanary, Inc.
10/21/2019Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Houston Forward Times.
10/21/2019Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Title Source, Inc.
10/16/2020Submission Schedule 
10/07/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Houston-Forward Times. Argument will be presented by Charles L. Babcock of Jackson Walker LLP of Houston, Texas.
10/07/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Title Source, Inc. Argument will be presented by David Keltner of Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP of Fort Worth, Texas.
10/06/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Petitioner, HouseCanary Inc. Oral Argument will be presented by Thomas R. Phillips of Baker Botts, L.L.P of Austin, Texas and Wallace B. Jefferson of Alexander Dubose & Jefferson of Austin, Texas.
09/20/2019Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than October 21, 2019.
09/18/2020Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of The Business Law Section of the State Bar of Texas submitted by Joseph F. Cleveland, Jr. of Brackett & Ellis, P.C. of Fort Worth, Texas.
09/18/2020Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  Letter to parties stating, "The Supreme Court of Texas set the above-referenced cause for oral submission for Tuesday, October 27, 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."
(9/18/2020 5:08:43 PM) Zoom Oral Arguments Guide for Lawyers.pdf
08/20/2019Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  Vacation Notice filed on behalf of Catherine Stone, counsel for Respondent Title Source, Inc.
08/20/2019Case forwarded to Court 
08/16/2019Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Houston Forward Times.
08/16/2019Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Helgi C. Walker has been granted.
08/16/2019Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion by Resident Attorney Catherine M. Stone in Support of Admission Pro Hac Vice of Helgi C. Walker granted.
08/16/2019Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Randy M. Mastro has been granted.
08/16/2019Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion by Resident Attorney Catherine M. Stone in Support of Admission Pro Hac Vice of Randy M. Mastro granted.
08/16/2019Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Randy M. Mastro filed on behalf of Title Source, Inc.
08/16/2019Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion by Resident Attorney Catherine M. Stone in Support of Admission Pro Hac Vice of Randy M. Mastro filed on behalf of Title Source, Inc.
08/16/2019Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion by Resident Attorney Catherine M. Stone in Support of Admission Pro Hac Vice of Helgi Walker filed on behalf of Title Source, Inc.
08/16/2019Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jeffery B. Morganroth has been granted.
08/16/2019Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion by Resident Attorney Catherine M. Stone in Support of Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jeffrey B. Morganroth granted.
08/16/2019Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jeffery B. Morganroth filed on behalf of Title Source, Inc.
08/16/2019Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion by Resident Attorney Catherine M. Stone in Support of Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jeffrey B. Morganroth filed on behalf of Title Source, Inc.
08/16/2019Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Title Source, Inc.
08/16/2019Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Helgi C. Walker filed on behalf of Title Source, Inc.
08/06/2019Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of HouseCanary, Inc.
08/06/2019Court reporter/recorder's record 
08/06/2019Court reporter/recorder's record 
08/06/2019Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
08/06/2019Court reporter/recorder's record 
06/26/2020Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 27, 2020.  Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
06/19/2020Petition for Review disposedFiling granted The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
06/19/2020Petition for Review granted 
06/03/2021Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
04/30/2021Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
04/30/2021Concurring Opinion issued.Issued Chief Justice Hecht delivered an opinion concurring in the judgment, in which Justice Bland joined.
04/30/2021Opinion issuedCourt affirms in part and reverses in part CA judgment and remands to trial court The Court affirms in part and reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Busby delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Guzman, Justice Lehrmann, Justice Boyd, Justice Devine, and Justice Blacklock joined. (Justice Huddle not participating)
04/14/2021Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  Vacation Notice of Catherine M. Stone filed on behalf of Title Source, Inc.
03/18/2020Reply Brief  Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of HouseCanary, Inc.
03/12/2020Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in support of Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admssion for Kalpana Srinivasan granted.
03/12/2020Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admssion for Kalpana Srinivasan granted.
03/11/2020Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in support of Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission for Kalpana Srinivasan filed on behalf of HouseCanary Analytics, Inc.
03/11/2020Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Kalpana Srinivasan filed on behalf of HouseCanary Analytics, Inc.
02/24/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits granted. Reply Brief on the Merits due March 18, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
02/24/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of time to file Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of HouseCanary, Inc.
02/18/2020Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Reporter's Committee for Freedom of the Press, et al.
02/18/2020Brief on the Merits  Response Brief filed on behalf of Title Source, Inc.
02/11/2020Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance of David Keltner filed on behalf of Title Source, Inc.
02/11/2020Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance of Harriet O'Neill filed on behalf of Title Source, Inc.
01/24/2020Motion 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 is due February 18, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply Brief is due March 4, 2020.
01/24/2020Motion 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 Title Source, Inc.
01/22/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits granted. Response Brief due February 18, 2020. Reply Brief March 4, 2020. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
01/22/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of The Reporter's Committee for Freedom of the Press and Houston Forward Times.
01/13/2020Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of HouseCanary, Inc.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
06/03/2021Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Title Source, Inc. RespondentMr. David M. Prichard
Ms. Catherine M. Stone
Ms. Ashley E. Johnson
Ms. Allyson N. Ho
Mr. David E. Keltner
Mr. Jeffrey B. Morganroth
Randy Mastro
Veronica Smith Moyé
Ms. Helgi C. Walker
Mr. Manuel Alejandro Pelaez-Prada
Mr. Peter Wahby
Ms. Allison M.P. Stewart
Ms. Harriet O'Neill
Mr. Andrew P. LeGrand Sr.
Houston Forward TimesRespondentMr. Joseph Cecere
The Business Law Section of the State Bar of TexasAmicus CuriaeMr. Herbert J. Hammond  
Mr. Timothy Eugene Hudson
Mr. Kelly Dean Hine
Mr. Jeremy Heath Coffman
Ms. Irene Kosturakis
Mr. Kevin C. Smith
Mr. Joseph F. Cleveland Jr.
Housecanary, Inc.PetitionerMr. Max L. Tribble Jr.
Mr. Jonathan J. Ross
Mr. James K. Taylor
Mr. Rocco Magni
Mr. Bryce Barcelo
Mr. David Gunn
Mr. Robert B. Dubose
Mr. Ricardo G. Cedillo
Mr. R. Laurence Macon
Ms. Erin H. Huber
Mr. Matthew Behncke
Kalpana Srinivasan
Mr. Benjamin A. Geslison
Mr. Joseph S. Grinstein
Mr. Wallace B. Jefferson  
Mr. Thomas Phillips
The Reporter's Committee for Freedom of the PressRespondentMr. Joshua A. Romero
Ms. Amanda Crouch
Mr. Charles L. Babcock
Court of Appeals Information:
Reverse & Render 
603 SW3d 829, 07-10-19 
4th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Rebeca C. Martinez 
Trial Court Information
73rd District Court 
Bexar 
Honorable David A. Canales 
2016CI06300