Supreme Court

Case: 24-0171    
24-0171
03/07/2024
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
MAYA WALNUT LLC F/K/A MAYA FOODS, INC. 
BRYAN LY, WALNUT CREEK CENTER, INC., LENG CHIV LY, AND SAO MINH LY 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
01/23/2026Post submission brief filedRespondent Reply to Post Submission Letter filed on behalf of Bryan Ly, et al.
01/20/2026Post submission brief filedPetitioner Response to Post Submission Letter filed on behalf of Maya Walnut LLC.
01/12/2026Post submission brief filedRespondent Post Submission Letter filed on behalf of Bryan Ly, et al.
12/01/2025Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Oral Argument Exhibits submitted on behalf of Bryan Ly, et al.
12/01/2025Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner Oral Argument Exhibits submitted on behalf of Maya Walnut LLC.
11/21/2025Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. submitted by Lee A. Collins of BoyarMiller of Houston, Texas.
06/23/2025Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Maya Walnut LLC, et al.
05/05/2025Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Bryan Ly, et al.
02/14/2025Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Maya Walnut LLC.
11/04/2024Reply to Response to Petition filed Petitioner Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Maya Walnut LLC, et al.
10/11/2024Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Bryan Ly, et al.
05/10/2024Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Maya Walnut LLC.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/05/2024Motion 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 no later than January 15, 2025. Response Brief is due February 4, 2025. Petitioner's Reply Brief is due February 19, 2025. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
12/05/2024Motion 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 Maya Walnut LLC.
12/02/2025Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioners by Darren McCarty; Argued on behalf of Respondents by Anne Johnson.
12/01/2025Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits submitted on behalf of Bryan Ly, et al.
12/01/2025Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits submitted on behalf of Maya Walnut LLC.
11/21/2025Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. submitted by Lee A. Collins of BoyarMiller of Houston, Texas.
11/18/2025Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Petitioner, Maya Walnut LLC. Oral Argument will be presented by Darren McCarty of McCarty Law PLLC of Austin, Texas.
11/15/2024Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief due no later than December 16, 2024; Response brief due January 6, 2025; Reply brief due January 21, 2025.
11/04/2024Reply to Response to Petition filed   Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Maya Walnut LLC, et al.
10/23/2024MET 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 November 4, 2024. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
10/23/2024Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Maya Walnut, LLC.
10/21/2025Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Bryan Ly, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Anne Johnson of Tillotson, Johnson & Patton, of Dallas, Texas.
10/11/2024Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Bryan Ly, et al.
09/12/2025Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., December 2, 2025. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
09/10/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review is granted. Response is due October 11, 2024. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
09/10/2024Call received  Call received from counsel regarding status of motion.
09/05/2025Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  Vacation Notice filed on behalf counsel for Brian Ly, et al, Anne Johnson.
09/05/2025Petition for Review disposedFiling granted The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
09/05/2025Petition for Review granted 
09/05/2024Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to petitioner to determine if they are opposed or unopposed to second motion for extension of time to file response to petition for review.
09/04/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Bryan Ly, et al.
08/06/2026Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
07/19/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review is granted. Response is due September 11, 2024. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
07/19/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Bryan Ly, et al.
07/12/2024Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than August 12, 2024.
06/26/2026Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
06/26/2026Concurring Opinion issued.Issued Chief Justice Blacklock filed an opinion concurring in the judgment, in which Justice Lehrmann and Justice Sullivan joined.
06/26/2026Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment affirmed/remanded to trial court The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Busby delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Devine, Justice Bland, Justice Huddle, Justice Young, and Justice Hawkins joined.
(6/26/2026 11:47:00 AM) 240171c.pdf, 240171.pdf, 24-0171.jmt.pdf
06/23/2025Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Maya Walnut LLC, et al.
06/17/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits is granted. Reply Brief is due June 23, 2025. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.  
06/16/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Maya Walnut LLC.
06/04/2024Case forwarded to Court 
06/03/2024Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Bryan Ly, et al.
05/14/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Reply brief is due no later than June 16, 2025.
05/13/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Maya Walnut, LLC, et al.
05/10/2024Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Maya Walnut LLC.
05/05/2025Brief on the Merits  Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Bryan Ly, et al.
04/21/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits is granted. Response Brief is due May 5, 2025. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Reply Brief is due May 20, 2025.
04/18/2025Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to counsel to determine stance on motion.
04/17/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Third Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Bryan Ly, et al.
04/08/2024Second 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 is due May 10, 2024. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
04/08/2024Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Maya Walnut LLC.
04/02/2026Notice from Counsel of a change in address  Notice of Change of Law Firm Affiliation filed on behalf of Bryan Ly, et al.
04/01/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondents' Brief on the Merits granted. Respondents' Brief on the Merits is due April 21, 2025. Reply Brief is due May 6, 2025. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will not be considered.
04/01/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Bryan Ly, et al.
03/08/2024Clerk's Record 
03/08/2024Court reporter/recorder's record 
03/08/2024Clerk's Record 
03/07/2024Motion 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 April 10, 2024.
03/07/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Maya Walnut LlC, et al.
03/03/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondents' Brief on the Merits is granted. Respondents' Brief is due April 7, 2025. Petitioner's Reply Brief is due April 22, 2025. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
03/03/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Bryan Ly, et al.
02/14/2025Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Maya Walnut LLC.
01/23/2026Post submission brief filed  Reply to Post Submission Letter filed on behalf of Bryan Ly, et al.
01/20/2026Post submission brief filed  Response to Post Submission Letter filed on behalf of Maya Walnut LLC.
01/12/2026Post submission brief filed  Post Submission Letter filed on behalf of Bryan Ly, et al.
01/07/2025Motion 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 February 14, 2025. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Response Brief is due March 6, 2025. Reply Brief is due March 21, 2025.
01/07/2025Motion 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 Maya Walnut LLC.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
08/06/2026Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. d/b/a ICSCAmicus CuriaeAshley King
Kaylee Gum
Mr. Lee Alan Collins
Bryan Ly, et al.RespondentMs. Anne Johnson
Ms. Kelli Bills  
Mr. Nathaniel Buchheit
Mr. Enrique Ramirez-Martinez
Ms. Mary O'Connor
Maya Walnut LLCPetitionerMs. Samantha Baynes
William Ira Bowman  
Mr. Darren Lee McCarty
Ms. Lisa Hobbs
Court of Appeals Information:
Rev & Ren/Pt and Rem/Pt 
719 SW3d 347, 01-24-24 
5th Court of Appeals 
Honorable William Norman Pedersen 
Trial Court Information
68th District Court 
Dallas 
Honorable Martin Jerome Hoffman 
DC-19-06309