Supreme Court

Case: 20-0898    
20-0898
11/09/2020
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
ROSETTA RESOURCES OPERATING, LP 
KEVIN MARTIN, JAMIE MARTIN, AND ASHLEY LUSK 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
05/25/2022Response to Motion for RehearingRespondent Response to Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Kevin Martin, et al.
05/19/2022Motion for RehearingPetitioner's motion for rehearing of cause filed Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Rosetta Resources Operating, LP.
02/01/2022Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Respondent's Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Kevin Martin, et al.
02/01/2022Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner Petitioner's Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Rosetta Resources Operating, LP.
11/03/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Second Amicus Curiae Letter of the Texas Oil and Gas Association submitted by Christopher M. Hogan of Hogan Thompson LLP of Houston, Texas.
10/22/2021Reply BriefPetitioner Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Rosetta Resources Operating, LP.
10/07/2021Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Kevin Martin, et al.
08/18/2021Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Rosetta Resources Operating, LP.
03/29/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter of Texas Oil and Gas Association submitted by Christopher M. Hogan of Hogan Thompson LLP in Houston, Texas.
03/05/2021Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Rosetta Resources Operating, LP.
02/18/2021Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Kevin Martin, et al.
01/19/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter of Texas Civil Justice League received from George Christian.
12/16/2020Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Rosetta Resources Operating, LP.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/16/2020Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Rosetta Resources Operating, LP.
12/10/2021Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., February 2, 2022.  Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes (Justice Huddle and Justice Young not participating)
12/10/2021Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
12/10/2021Petition for Review granted 
11/10/2020Motion 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 is due no later than December 16, 2020.
11/10/2020Court reporter/recorder's record 
11/10/2020Clerk's Record 
11/09/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Rosetta Resources Operating, LP.
11/03/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Second Amicus Curiae Letter of the Texas Oil and Gas Association submitted by Christopher M. Hogan of Hogan Thompson LLP of Houston, Texas.
10/22/2021Reply Brief  Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Rosetta Resources Operating, LP.
10/07/2021Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Kevin Martin, et al.
08/24/2021Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Brief on the Merits is granted. Response brief is due October 7, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply brief is due October 22, 2021.
08/24/2021Motion 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 Kevin Martin, et al.
08/19/2021Call received  Call received from office of counsel for Petitioner.
08/18/2021Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Rosetta Resources Operating, LP.
07/09/2021Motion 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 on the Merits is due August 18, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response Brief is due September 7, 2021. Reply Brief is due September 22, 2021.
07/09/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Rosetta Resources Operating, LP.
06/18/2021Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief due no later than July 19, 2021; Response brief due August 9, 2021; Reply brief due August 24, 2021.
06/17/2022Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
06/17/2022Corrected judgment issuedIssued The Court's judgment issued May 6, 2022 is corrected.
06/17/2022Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting. (Justice Huddle and Justice Young not participating)
(6/16/2022 9:38:00 PM) 20-0898.jmt.corrected.pdf
05/25/2022Response to Motion for Rehearing  Response to Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Kevin Martin, et al.
05/25/2022Call received  Call from counsel for Petitioner to determine if Respondent is opposed to Motion for Rehearing.
05/25/2022Call received  Call received from counsel for Respondent.
05/24/2022Call received  Call received from counsel for Respondent regarding Motion for Rehearing.
05/24/2022Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to counsel for Respondent to determine stance on Motion for Rehearing.
05/19/2022Case forwarded to Court 
05/19/2022Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Rosetta Resources Operating, LP.
05/06/2022Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
05/06/2022Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed; cause remanded to trial court The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment, reinstates in part the trial court's judgment, and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Busby delivered the opinion of the Court. (Justice Huddle and Justice Young not participating)
03/29/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter of Texas Oil and Gas Association submitted by Christopher M. Hogan of Hogan Thompson LLP in Houston, Texas.
03/05/2021Reply to Response  Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Rosetta Resources Operating, LP.
02/23/2021Case forwarded to Court 
02/18/2021Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Kevin Martin, et al.
02/17/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Response is due no later February 19, 2021.
02/16/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Kevin Martin, et al.
02/02/2022Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner by Macey Reasoner Stokes; Argued on behalf of
Respondents by Zachary P. Hudler
02/01/2022Exhibits in case/cause filed  Respondent's Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Kevin Martin, et al.
02/01/2022Exhibits in case/cause filed  Petitioner's Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Rosetta Resources Operating, LP.
01/28/2022Submission Schedule 
01/27/2022Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  Letter sent to parties regarding update to in-person oral arguments for the week of February 1-3, 2022.  
01/19/2022Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Kevin Martin, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Zachary P. Hudler of Zachary P. Hudler, P.C., Johnson City, Texas.
01/19/2022Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Rosetta Resources Operating, LP. Oral Argument will be presented by Macey Reasoner Stokes of Baker Botts L.L.P. from Houston, Texas.
01/19/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter of Texas Civil Justice League received from George Christian.
01/15/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review granted. Response due February 16, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
01/15/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Kevin Martin, et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
06/17/2022Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Martin, KevinRespondentMr. Zachary Paul Hudler
Mr. Juan J. Hinojosa
Rosetta Resources Operating, LPPetitionerMs. Amy Pharr Hefley
Mr. James Danford Jr.
Mr. Charles Stephen Kelley
Ms. Macey Reasoner Stokes
Ms. Susan Alkadri
Mr. Joshua Morrow
Texas Oil and Gas AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Christopher Hogan
Martin, JamieRespondentMr. Zachary Paul Hudler
Mr. Juan J. Hinojosa
Lusk, AshleyRespondentMr. Juan J. Hinojosa
Mr. Zachary Paul Hudler
Texas Civil Justice LeagueAmicus CuriaeMr. George S. Christian
Court of Appeals Information:
Reverse & Remand 
___ SW3d ___, 10-01-20 
13th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Dori Contreras 
Trial Court Information
156th District Court 
Live Oak 
Honorable Patrick L. Flanigan 
L-14-0112-CV-B