Supreme Court

Case: 19-0701    
19-0701
08/12/2019
subsequent mandamus filed
IN RE FARMERS TEXAS COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY  
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
11/12/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Company submitted by Melissa A. Lorber of Enoch Kever PLLC of Austin, Texas.
10/02/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Mutual Insurance Company submitted by James A. Hemphill of Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody, P.C. of Austin, Texas.
02/18/2020Reply BriefRelator Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company.
02/18/2020Reply BriefRelator Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Cassandra Longoria.
02/03/2020Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Real Party in Interest's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company.
02/03/2020Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Real Party in Interest's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Cassandra Longoria.
01/13/2020Brief on the MeritsRelator Relator's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company.
01/13/2020Brief on the MeritsRelator Relator's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Cassandra Longoria.
11/13/2019Reply to ResponseRelator Reply to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Cassandra Longoria.
11/05/2019Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledRespondent Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company.
10/21/2019Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Cassandra Longoria.
09/13/2019Second Petition for Writ of MandamusRelator Cross-Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Cassandra Longoria.
08/12/2019Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Co.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/18/2019Call received  Call received regarding briefing on the merits schedule.
12/13/2019Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Relator's brief on the merits due no later than January 13, 2020; Response brief due February 3, 2020; Reply brief due February 18, 2020.
12/03/2019Motion to withdraw disposed ofDismissed Farmers' Motion to Withdraw Motion for Stay dismissed
12/03/2019Motion to Stay DisposedDismissed Motion to Stay dismissed
11/20/2019Motion to Withdraw Filed  Motion to Withdraw Motion to Stay filed on behalf of Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company.
11/20/2019Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to counsel for relator regarding returned filing.
11/13/2019Reply to Response  Reply to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Cassandra Longoria.
11/13/2019Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to counsel for relator regarding returned filing.
11/12/2020Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Company submitted by Melissa A. Lorber of Enoch Kever PLLC of Austin, Texas.
11/07/2019Motion to Stay Filed   STRUCK | Motion to Stay filed on behalf of Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company.
11/05/2019Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company.
10/23/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Cross-Petition for Writ of Mandamus granted. Response due November 5, 2019. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
10/22/2019Response to Motion filed  Response to Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Mandamus filed on behalf of Cassandra Longoria.
10/22/2019Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record  Cross-Relator's Supplement to Mandamus Record filed on behalf of Cassandra Longoria.
10/22/2019Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to counsel for cross-relator to determine if they will file a response to the opposed Motion for Extension of Time.
10/22/2019Amendment to Motion filed   Amended Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Mandamus filed on behalf of Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company.
10/21/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company.
10/21/2019Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Cassandra Longoria.
10/02/2020Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Mutual Insurance Company submitted by James A. Hemphill of Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody, P.C. of Austin, Texas.
09/20/2019Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested responses to the petitions for writ of mandamus due no later than October 21, 2019.
09/17/2020Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Relator/Cross-Real Party in Interest, Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company, by Kenneth R.Chambers; Argued on behalf of Real Party in Interest/Cross-Relator, Cassandra Longoria, by Thomas G. Kemmy
09/17/2020Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Relator/Cross-Real Party in Interest, Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company, by Kenneth R. Chambers; Argued on behalf of Real Party in Interest/Cross-Relator, Cassandra Longoria, by Thomas G. Kemmy
09/17/2019Case forwarded to Court 
09/13/2021Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to counsel for Cross-Relator regarding issuance of mandate.
09/13/2021Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of Cassandra Longoria.
09/13/2019Second Petition for Writ of Mandamus  Cross-Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Cassandra Longoria.
09/04/2020Submission Schedule 
08/25/2021Call received  Call received from counsel for Relator regarding end of case.
08/21/2019Call received  Call received from counsel for Real Party in Interest regarding the necessity of refiling the record in a Cross-Petition for Writ of Mandamus.
08/20/2019Case forwarded to Court 
08/19/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission form submitted on behalf of Cassandra Longoria. Argument will be presented by Thomas G. Kemmy of the Kemmy Law Firm, PC of San Antonio.
08/19/2020Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call returned regarding Real Party in Interest's Oral Argument Submission Form.  
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."
08/14/2019Call received  Call received regarding resubmitting Petition for Writ of Mandamus.
08/13/2020Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form received. Argument will be presented by Kent Chambers of Conroe, Texas on behalf of Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company.
08/13/2019Court reporter/recorder's record 
08/12/2019Case Record Filed   Mandamus Record filed on behalf of Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Co.
08/12/2019Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Co.
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
06/26/2020Case 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
05/27/2021Certified cys of cost bill sent to attys of record  Cost Bill Issued
05/24/2021Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company.
05/11/2021Motion 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 is due May 24, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
05/10/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company.
04/23/2021Dissenting opinion issued.Issued Chief Justice Hecht delivered an opinion dissenting in part, in which Justice Boyd and Justice Blacklock joined.
04/23/2021Opinion issuedIssued
04/23/2021Opinion issuedWrit of Mandamus conditionally granted The Court conditionally grants the writ of mandamus. Justice Busby delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Guzman, Justice Lehrmann, Justice Devine, Justice Bland, and Justice Huddle joined, and in which Chief Justice Hecht, Justice Boyd and Justice Blacklock joined as to Parts I and II.
04/03/2020Mandamus Set to Argue 
04/03/2020Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedCase set for oral argument The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
04/03/2020Mandamus Set to Argue 
04/03/2020Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedCase set for oral argument The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
02/18/2020Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Cassandra Longoria.
02/18/2020Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company.
02/03/2020Brief on the Merits  Real Party in Interest's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Cassandra Longoria.
02/03/2020Brief on the Merits  Real Party in Interest's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company.
02/03/2020Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record  Supplemental Mandamus Record filed on behalf of Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company.
01/13/2020Brief on the Merits  Relator's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company.
01/13/2020Brief on the Merits  Relator's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Cassandra Longoria.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
05/27/2021Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Texas Mutual Insurance CompanyAmicus CuriaeMs. Shannon Simmons Pounds
Ms. Mary Barrow Nichols
Mr. James A. Hemphill
Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance CompanyRelatorMr. Kenneth R. 'Kent' Chambers
Mr. Don E. Weiss
Longoria, CassandraReal Party in Interest Mr. Thomas G. Kemmy
Mr. Benjamin T. Kemmy
Mr. Nicholas A. Kemmy
State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance CompanyAmicus CuriaeMs. Melissa A. Lorber
Court of Appeals Information:
Cond Grant/Pt 
604 SW3d 421, 06-26-19 
4th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Patricia O'Connell Alvarez 
Trial Court Information
285th District Court 
Bexar 
Honorable Karen H. Pozza 
2018CI11399