Supreme Court

Case: 23-0329    
23-0329
05/03/2023
Second Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
CHRISTOPHER F. BERTUCCI, AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY R. BERTUCCI, DECEASED, AND DERIVATIVELY ON BEHALF OF AMERICAN AFFORDABLE HOMES & PROPERTIES, INC.; AMERICAN AFFORDABLE HOMES, LP; TOWN VISTA DEVELOPMENT, LLC; TOWN VISTA TERRACE, INC.; AND MIDCROWNE SENIOR SLP, LLC 
EUGENE L. WATKINS, JR. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
03/18/2025Post submission brief filedPetitioner Post Submission Brief filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
03/12/2025Post submission brief filedPetitioner Post-Submission Letter Brief filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
03/11/2025Post submission brief filedRespondent Post-Submission Letter Brief filed on behalf of Eugene L. Watkins, Jr.
10/10/2024Post submission brief filedPetitioner Response to Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
10/08/2024Post submission brief filedRespondent Post-Submission Letter Brief filed on behalf of Eugene L. Watkins, Jr.
09/30/2024Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Respondent's Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Eugene L. Watkins, Jr.
09/30/2024Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner Petitioners' Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
02/14/2024Reply BriefEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Cross-Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Eugene L. Watkins, Jr.
02/14/2024Reply BriefPetitioner Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
01/30/2024Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
01/30/2024Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Eugene L. Watkins, Jr.
01/10/2024Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Cross Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Eugene L. Watkins, Jr.
01/10/2024Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
10/13/2023Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Chrstopher F. Bertucci, et al.
10/03/2023Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Eugene L. Watkins, Jr.
08/07/2023Amended Response to Petition for Review filedRespondent Corrected Response to Cross to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
08/07/2023Response to PetitionPetitioner Response to Cross Petition for Review filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
07/05/2023Petition for Review #2Petitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Eugene L. Watkins, Jr.
06/05/2023Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/20/2023Call received  Call received from Counsel for Petitioner regarding record items.
12/04/2023Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Brief on the Merits is granted in part. Petitioners Brief is due January 10, 2024. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response Brief is due January 30, 2024. Reply Brief is due February 14, 2024.
12/04/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Joint Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
11/10/2023Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief due no later than December 11, 2023; Response brief due January 2, 2024; Reply brief due January 17, 2024.
10/13/2023Reply to Response  Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Chrstopher F. Bertucci, et al.
10/10/2024Post submission brief filed  Response to Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
10/08/2024Post submission brief filed  Post-Submission Letter Brief filed on behalf of Eugene L. Watkins, Jr.
10/03/2023Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Eugene L. Watkins, Jr.
10/02/2024Record Received (See Remarks)  Sealed Record received from Third Court of Appeals.
10/01/2024Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioners/Cross-Respondents by Steven A. Fleckman; Argued on behalf of Respondent/Cross-Petitioner by Elizabeth G. “Heidi” Bloch
10/01/2024Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioners/Cross-Respondents by Steven A. Fleckman; Argued on behalf of Respondent/Cross-Petitioner by Elizabeth G. “Heidi” Bloch
09/30/2024Exhibits in case/cause filed  Respondent's Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Eugene L. Watkins, Jr.
09/30/2024Exhibits in case/cause filed  Petitioners' Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
09/27/2024Submission resetCase set for oral argument This cause has been reset for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 1, 2024. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
09/27/2024Submission resetCase set for oral argument This cause has been reset for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 1, 2024. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
09/20/2024Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Denied Motion to Allow Rebuttal Time for Cross-Petitioner denied
09/16/2024Miscellaneous Motion  Opposed Motion to Allow Rebuttal Time for Cross-Petitioner During Oral Argument filed on behalf of Eugene L. Watkins, Jr., et al.
09/16/2024Call received  Call from cross-petitioner's counsel regarding time allotment for oral argument.
09/12/2024Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form received on behalf of Eugene L. Watkins, Jr., et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Elizabeth G. "Heidi" Bloch of Greenberg Traurig, LLP, of Austin, Texas.
09/08/2023Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review, filed on behalf of Christopher Bertucci, et al., due no later than October 9, 2023.
09/06/2024Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form received on behalf of Christopher Bertucci, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Steven A. Fleckman of Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP, of Austin, Texas.
08/08/2023Case forwarded to Court 
08/08/2023Case forwarded to Court 
08/07/2023Amended Response to Petition for Review filed  Corrected Response to Cross to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
08/07/2023Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Eugene L. Watkins.
08/07/2023Response to Petition  Response to Cross Petition for Review filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
08/07/2023Call received  Call received fom counsel regarding Response to Cross Petition for Review.
07/26/2023Call received  Call received from counsel for Petitioner stating intent to file a response to the cross-petition for review.
07/05/2023Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
07/05/2023Petition for Review #2  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Eugene L. Watkins, Jr.
06/28/2024Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 2, 2024. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
06/28/2024Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 2, 2024. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
06/05/2023Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
05/31/2024Petition for Review granted 
05/31/2024Petition for Review disposedFiling granted The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
05/31/2024Petition for Review disposedFiling granted The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
05/31/2024Petition for Review granted 
05/04/2023Motion 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 June 5, 2023.
05/04/2023Clerk's Record 
05/04/2023Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
05/04/2023Court reporter/recorder's record 
05/03/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
04/25/2025Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
03/21/2025Corrected judgment issuedIssued
03/18/2025Post submission brief filed  Post Submission Brief filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
03/14/2025Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
03/14/2025Opinion issuedIssued
03/14/2025Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment affirm and reverse in part; remand to court of appeals The Court affirms in part and reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court. Justice Boyd delivered the opinion of the Court.
(3/14/2025 3:24:59 PM) 230329.pdf, 23-0329.jmt.pdf
03/12/2025Post submission brief filed  Post-Submission Letter Brief filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
03/11/2025Post submission brief filed  Post-Submission Letter Brief filed on behalf of Eugene L. Watkins, Jr.
02/14/2024Reply Brief  Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
02/14/2024Reply Brief  Cross-Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Eugene L. Watkins, Jr.
01/30/2024Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
01/30/2024Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Eugene L. Watkins, Jr.
01/10/2024Brief on the Merits  Cross Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Eugene L. Watkins, Jr.
01/10/2024Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Christopher F. Bertucci, et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
04/25/2025Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Town Vista Development, LLCPetitionerMr. Zachariah Wolfe
Mr. Andrew McKeon
Mr. Steven A. Fleckman
Mr. Douglas Alexander
Mr. J. Hampton Skelton
Watkins, Junior, Eugene L.RespondentMs. Kathleen Swan
Mr. Timothy Zeiger
Ms. Elizabeth G. Bloch
Mr. Brandon Starling
Mr. Talmage Boston
Christopher F. Bertucci, as Executor of The Estate of Anthony R. Bertucci, Deceased, and derivatively on behalf of American Affordable Homes & Properties, Inc., American Affordable Homes, LP, Town Vista Development, LLC, Town Vista Terrace, Inc., and MidCPetitionerMr. Andrew McKeon
Mr. Zachariah Wolfe
Mr. Douglas Alexander
Mr. Steven A. Fleckman
Mr. J. Hampton Skelton
American Affordable Homes, LPPetitionerMr. Douglas Alexander
Mr. Zachariah Wolfe
Mr. Steven A. Fleckman
Mr. Andrew McKeon
Mr. J. Hampton Skelton
Town Vista Terrace, Inc.PetitionerMr. Andrew McKeon
Mr. Zachariah Wolfe
Mr. Douglas Alexander
Mr. J. Hampton Skelton
Mr. Steven A. Fleckman
Midcrowne Senior SLP, LLCPetitionerMr. Zachariah Wolfe
Mr. Douglas Alexander
Mr. J. Hampton Skelton
Mr. Steven A. Fleckman
Mr. Andrew McKeon
Court of Appeals Information:
Aff/Pt and Rev/Pt 
690 SW3d 341, 12-30-22 
3rd Court of Appeals 
Honorable Gisela Triana 
Trial Court Information
Probate Court No 1 
Travis 
Honorable Guy S. Herman 
C-1-PB-17-000937