Supreme Court

Case: 22-0419    
22-0419
05/25/2022
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
IN THE INTEREST OF J.N., L.N., K.N., AND M.N., CHILDREN 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
04/10/2023Post submission brief filedPetitioner Post-Submission Supplemental Brief filed on behalf of Michelle Newton.
03/22/2023Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of John Newton.
03/09/2023Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief received on behalf of State.  Submitted by Ms. Natalie Thompson with Office of the Attorney General.
01/24/2023Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Texas Advocacy Project, Inc., submitted by Zachary Stone, et al., of Dallas, Texas.
01/24/2023Reply BriefPetitioner Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Michelle Newton.
01/09/2023Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of John h. Newton.
12/19/2022Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Michelle Newton.
10/27/2022Reply to Response to Petition filed Petitioner Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Michelle Newton.
10/17/2022Appendix FiledRespondent Appendix filed on behalf of John Newton.
10/17/2022Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of John Newton.
08/01/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Texas Advocacy Project, Inc., submitted by Zachary Stone, et al., of Dallas, Texas.
06/28/2022Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Michelle Newton.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/19/2022Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Michelle Newton.
11/18/2022Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief due no later than December 19, 2022; Response brief due January 9, 2023; Reply brief due January 24, 2023.
10/27/2022Reply to Response to Petition filed   Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Michelle Newton.
10/17/2022Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of John Newton.
10/17/2022Appendix Filed  Appendix filed on behalf of John Newton.
09/30/2022Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review is granted. Response is due October 17, 2022. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
09/30/2022Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of John Newton.
09/22/2022Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of the Attorney General of Texas.
09/02/2022Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than October 3, 2022.
08/05/2022Call received  Call received from counsel for Respondent regarding issues with attorney portal.
08/02/2022Case forwarded to Court 
08/01/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Texas Advocacy Project, Inc., submitted by Zachary Stone, et al., of Dallas, Texas.
07/28/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Cynthia Emesibe's Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
07/28/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Cynthia Esemibe is granted.
07/28/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Cynthia Emesibe filed on behalf of the Texas Advocacy Project, Inc.
07/28/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion of Resident Attorney Zachary Stone in Support of Cynthia Emesibe's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of the Texas Advocacy Project, Inc.
07/26/2023Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
07/18/2022Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of John Newton.
06/29/2022Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review is granted. Petition for Review was timely filed June 28, 2022.
06/29/2022Electronic communication sent to Party  Email exchanged with counsel for Respondent regarding Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review.
06/28/2022Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Michelle Newton.
06/28/2022Second 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 Michelle Newton.
06/28/2022Call received  Call received from counsel for Petitioner regarding filing procedures.
06/24/2022Call received  Call received from counsel for Petitioner inquiring about filing requirements.
06/21/2022Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance filed on behalf of Michelle Newton.
06/21/2022Call received  Call received from counsel for Petitioner inquiring about filing requirements and updating attorney information.
06/20/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Ryan A. Shores' Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
06/20/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Ryan A. Shores is granted.
06/20/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Jacob M. Coate's Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
06/20/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Jacob M. Coate is granted.
06/20/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Ben A. Fleshman's Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
06/20/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Ben A. Fleshman is granted.
06/17/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion of Resident Attorney Samuel W. Cooper in Support of Ryan A. Shores' Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Michelle Newton.
06/17/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Ryan A. Shores filed on behalf of Michelle Newton.
06/16/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Samuel W. Cooper in Support of Jacob M. Coate's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Michelle Newton.
06/16/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Jacob M. Coate filed on behalf of Michelle Newton.
06/16/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Samuel W. Cooper in support of Ben A. Fleshman's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Michelle Newton.
06/16/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Ben A. Fleshman filed on behalf of Michelle Newton.
06/14/2022Phone call from Clerk's Office  Left message with Mr. Cooper regarding submission of pro hac vice motions.
06/09/2023Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
06/09/2023Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed; cause remanded to trial court The Court reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Busby delivered the opinion of the Court.  (Justice Young not participating)
(6/9/2023 2:28:28 PM) 220419.pdf, 22-0419.jmt.pdf
05/26/2022Motion 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 June 24, 2022.
05/26/2022Electronic communication received from Party  Emails from counsel for respondent parties stating that a response to motion will not be filed.
05/26/2022Call received  Call received from counsel for petitioner regarding status of motion.
05/25/2022Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to counsel to determine if a response to motion will be filed.
05/25/2022Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Michelle Newton.
05/25/2022Clerk's Record 
05/25/2022Clerk's Record 
05/25/2022Clerk's Record 
05/25/2022Court reporter/recorder's record 
04/10/2023Post submission brief filed  Post-Submission Supplemental Brief filed on behalf of Michelle Newton.
03/23/2023Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioners by Samuel W. Cooper; Argued on behalf of Respondent by Tomekia Lee-Chaney; Argued on behalf of Amicus Curiae, The State of Texas, by Natalie D. Thompson
03/22/2023Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of John Newton.
03/22/2023Submission Schedule 
03/21/2023Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of the State of Texas. Oral Argument will be presented by Natalie D. Thompson from the Office of the Solicitor General from Austin, Texas.
03/20/2023Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of Michelle Newton, et al.
03/20/2023Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Denied Petitioner's & Amicus' Motion for Additional Argument Time denied
03/17/2023Call received  Call received from Solicitor General's office regarding status of motion to extend time for oral argument.
03/14/2023Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to counsel for Respondent to determine stance on Motion for Additional Argument Time.
03/14/2023Miscellaneous Motion  Petitioner’s & Amicus’ Motion for Additional Argument Time filed on behalf of Michelle Newton, et al.
03/09/2023Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief received on behalf of State.  Submitted by Ms. Natalie Thompson with Office of the Attorney General.
02/28/2023Call received  Call regarding letter notice from Ms. Pettit regarding access to record.
02/27/2023Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Respondent''s Oral Argument Submission form filed on behalf of John Newton. Oral Argument for the Respondent will be presented by Tomekia Lee-Chaney of SCordell & Cordell, P.C. of Dallas, Texas.
02/27/2023Letter Filed  Letter requesting access to record filed on behalf of the State of Texas.
02/27/2023Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Petitioner's Oral Argument Submission form filed on behalf of Michelle Newton. Oral Argument for the Petitioner will be presented by Samuel W. of Cooper of Shearman & Sterling LLP, of Houston, Texas.
02/24/2023Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., March 23, 2023. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes (Justice Young not participating)
02/24/2023Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
02/24/2023Petition for Review granted 
01/24/2023Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Texas Advocacy Project, Inc., submitted by Zachary Stone, et al., of Dallas, Texas.
01/24/2023Reply Brief  Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Michelle Newton.
01/13/2023Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Motion to Withdraw Benjamin Fleshman as counsel is granted.
01/13/2023Motion to Withdraw Filed  Unopposed Motion to Withdraw Benjamin Fleshman as counsel filed on behalf of Michelle Newton.
01/09/2023Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of John h. Newton.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
07/26/2023Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Newton, JohnRespondentMs. Tomekia Lakiesha Lee-Chaney  
The State of TexasRespondentHonorable John C. Creuzot
Ms. Lanora C. Pettit
State of TexasAmicus CuriaeAtty. Gen. W. Kenneth Paxton Jr.
Mr. Judd Stone II
Mr. Brent Webster
Mr. Bill Davis
Ms. Natalie Thompson
Newton, Michelle PetitionerMr. Samuel W. Cooper
Jacob M. Coate
Carter Gantt
Ryan A. Shores
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXASRespondentMr. Matthew A. Deal
Mr. Michael Moore
Mr. Deterrean S. Gamble
Texas Advocacy Project, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMs. Cynthia Emesibe
Mr. Zachary Stone
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed  
663 SW3d 240, 04-25-22 
5th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Amanda Reichek 
Trial Court Information
302nd District Court 
Dallas 
Honorable Sandra L. Jackson 
DF-17-19715