Supreme Court

Case: 20-0881    
20-0881
11/04/2020
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY 
ROBERT COX, ET AL. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
03/20/2023Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Robert Cox, et al.
11/07/2022Post submission brief filedPetitioner Post Submission Letter filed on behalf of Helena Chemical Company.
11/03/2022Post submission brief filedRespondent Post-Submission Letter filed on behalf of Robert Cox, et al.
10/24/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief received on behalf of the High Plains Wine & Food Foundation. Submitted by Marc S. Tabolsky with Schiffer Hicks Johnson PLLC of Houston, Texas.
10/10/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief received on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. Submitted by Aaron M. Streett with Baker Botts L.L.P. of Houston, Texas.
10/06/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief received on behalf of Texas Wine and Grape Grower Association. Submitted by Mr. Derek L. Montgomery with Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP, of Midland, Texas.
03/09/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of CropLife America submitted by Douglas S. Lang of Thompson Coburn LLP of Dallas, Texas.
03/09/2022Reply BriefPetitioner Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Helena Chemical Company.
12/23/2021Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Robert Cox, et al.
12/03/2021Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Helena Chemical Company.
12/03/2021Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association submitted by Geffrey W. Anderson, et al. of Anderson & Riddle, LLP of Forth Worth, Texas.
08/31/2021Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedRespondent Response to Amicus Brief filed on behalf of Robert Cox, et al.
08/20/2021Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of Agricultural Retailers Association, et al submitted by Douglas S. Lang of Dorset & Whitney, LLP of Dallas, TX.
07/30/2021Reply to Response to Petition filed Petitioner Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Helena Chemical Company.
05/14/2021Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Robert Cox, et al.
01/29/2021Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Helena Chemical Company.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/28/2021Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to File Reply Brief on the Merits granted.  The reply brief on the merits is due no later than February 7, 2022.  Further request for extensions of time will be disfavored.
12/28/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to File Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Helena Chemical Company
12/23/2021Brief on the Merits  Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Robert Cox, et al.
12/03/2021Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Helena Chemical Company.
12/03/2021Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association submitted by Geffrey W. Anderson, et al. of Anderson & Riddle, LLP of Forth Worth, Texas.
12/02/2020Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review granted. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored. Petition for Review due January 29, 2021.
12/02/2020Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Helena Chemical Company.
11/07/2022Post submission brief filed  Post Submission Letter filed on behalf of Helena Chemical Company.
11/04/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review granted. Petition for Review due December 30, 2020.
11/04/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf Helena Chemical Company.
11/04/2020Court reporter/recorder's record 
11/04/2020Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
11/04/2020Clerk's Record 
11/04/2020Court reporter/recorder's record 
11/03/2022Post submission brief filed  Post-Submission Letter filed on behalf of Robert Cox, et al.
11/03/2022Call received  Call from counsel regarding filing of post submission letter.
10/26/2022Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner by Robert L. Soza, Jr.; Argued on behalf of Respondents by Don Cameron Burns; Argued on behalf of Amicus Curiae, Texas Wine and Grape Grower Association, by Elizabeth Geary-Hill
10/24/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief received on behalf of the High Plains Wine & Food Foundation. Submitted by Marc S. Tabolsky with Schiffer Hicks Johnson PLLC of Houston, Texas.
10/20/2022Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form received on behalf of Texas Wine and Grape Grower Association. Oral Argument will be presented by Elizabeth Geary-Hill of Kelly Hart & Hallman, PLLC, of Midland, Texas.
10/18/2022Call received  Call from counsel for Respondent regarding oral argument. Informed counsel that Amicus Party should file an oral argument submission form.
10/18/2021Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits is granted. Petitioner's Brief is due December 3, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Response Brief is due December 23, 2021. Reply Brief is due January 7, 2022.
10/18/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Helena Chemical Company.
10/14/2022Motion to Argue disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion of Amicus Curiae Texas Wine and Grape Grower Association to Participate in Oral Argument granted.  Time allotted to argue: 20/10/10 minutes
10/10/2022Call received  Call from Amicus Party that a corrected document will be filed today. It will replace Amicus filing previously submitted by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America.
10/10/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief received on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. Submitted by Aaron M. Streett with Baker Botts L.L.P. of Houston, Texas.
10/06/2023Notice received  Notice received on behalf of the Supreme Court of the United States.
10/06/2022Miscellaneous Motion  Unopposed Motion of Amicus Curiae Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association to Participate in Oral Argument.
10/06/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief received on behalf of Texas Wine and Grape Grower Association. Submitted by Mr. Derek L. Montgomery with Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP, of Midland, Texas.
09/21/2021Motion 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 November 3, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response Brief is due November 23, 2021. Reply Brief is due December 8, 2021.
09/21/2021Motion 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 Helena Chemical Company.
09/03/2021Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Petitioner's brief due no later than October 4, 2021; Response brief due October 25, 2021; Reply brief due November 9, 2021.
09/01/2023Notice received  Notice received on behalf of the Supreme Court of the United States.
08/31/2021Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed  Response to Amicus Brief filed on behalf of Robert Cox, et al.
08/20/2021Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of Agricultural Retailers Association, et al submitted by Douglas S. Lang of Dorset & Whitney, LLP of Dallas, TX.
08/03/2022Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form received on behalf of Helena Chemical Company. Oral Argument will be presented by Robert L. Soza, Jr., of Jackson Walker, LLP, of San Antonio, Texas.
07/30/2021Reply to Response to Petition filed   Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Helena Chemical Company.
07/27/2022Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument will be presented by Mr. Don Cameron Burns of San Angelo, Texas, filed on behalf of Robert Cox, et al.
06/24/2022Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 26, 2022.  Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
06/14/2021MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in support of Petition for Review granted. Reply due July 30, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
06/14/2021Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Helena Chemical Company.
05/27/2022Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
05/27/2022Petition for Review granted 
05/26/2021MET 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 June 30, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
05/25/2021Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Helena Chemical Company.
05/14/2021Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Robert Cox, et al.
05/05/2023Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
05/05/2023Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting. (Justice Young not participating)
04/15/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review granted. Petition for Review due May 26, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
04/15/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Robert Cox, et al.
03/26/2021Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than April 26, 2021.
03/20/2023Case forwarded to Court 
03/20/2023Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Robert Cox, et al.
03/09/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of CropLife America submitted by Douglas S. Lang of Thompson Coburn LLP of Dallas, Texas.
03/09/2022Reply Brief  Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Helena Chemical Company.
03/03/2023Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
03/03/2023Opinion issuedCourt affirms in part, reverses in part and renders court of appeals' judgment The Court affirms in part and reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment. Justice Blacklock delivered the opinion of the Court. (Justice Young not participating)
(3/3/2023 11:54:16 AM) 200881.pdf, 20-0881.jmt.pdf
02/23/2021Case forwarded to Court 
02/22/2021Response Waiver filed  Response Wavier filed on behalf of Robert Cox, et al.
01/29/2021Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Helena Chemical Company.
01/25/2022Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of time to file Reply Brief on the Merits is granted. Reply Brief is due March 9, 2022. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
01/25/2022Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Second Motion to Extend Time to File Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Helena Chemical Company.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
05/05/2023Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Chamber of Commerce of the United States of AmericaAmicus CuriaeMr. Aaron M. Streett
Cox, TannerRespondentMr. Don Burns
Mr. Cody McCabe
Texas Agricultural Aviation AssociationAmicus CuriaeHonorable Douglas S. Lang
American Property Casualty Insurance AssociationAmicus CuriaeMs. Kinsey Lakey
Mr. Geffrey William Anderson
Agricultural Retailers AssociationAmicus CuriaeHonorable Douglas S. Lang
Rushell FarmsRespondentMr. Cody McCabe
Mr. Don Burns
Texas Wine and Grape Grower AssociationAmicus CuriaeMs. Elizabeth Geary  
Mr. Derek L. Montgomery
Wallis, BrooksRespondentMr. Cody McCabe
Mr. Don Burns
High Plains Wine and Food FoundationAmicus CuriaeMr. Marc S. Tabolsky
Cox FarmsRespondentMr. Don Burns
Mr. Cody McCabe
Rees, LorenRespondentMr. Don Burns
Mr. Cody McCabe
Stubblefield, DavidRespondentMr. Don Burns
Mr. Cody McCabe
National Agricultural Aviation AssociationAmicus CuriaeHonorable Douglas S. Lang
Cox, RobertRespondentMr. Don Burns
Mr. Cody McCabe
Ainsworth, JackRespondentMr. Cody McCabe
Mr. Don Burns
Helena Chemical CompanyPetitionerMr. Stephen Calhoun
Ms. Amanda Crouch
Mr. Robert L. Soza
Ms. Danica Lynn Milios
Ms. Jennifer Caughey  
James Cox TrustRespondentMr. Don Burns
Mr. Cody McCabe
CropLife AmericaAmicus CuriaeHonorable Douglas S. Lang
Price, TysonRespondentMr. Cody McCabe
Mr. Don Burns
Southern Crop Production AssociationAmicus CuriaeHonorable Douglas S. Lang
Erwin, RussellRespondentMr. Don Burns
Mr. Cody McCabe
Hoyle & HoyleRespondentMr. Cody McCabe
Mr. Don Burns
Texas Ag Industries AssociationAmicus CuriaeHonorable Douglas S. Lang
Court of Appeals Information:
Aff/Pt and Rev & Rem/Pt 
630 SW3d 234, 10-16-20 
11th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Jim Wright 
Trial Court Information
32nd District Court 
Mitchell 
Honorable Alvin Walvoord 
16643