Supreme Court

Case: 24-0353    
24-0353
05/02/2024
Petition for Review originally filed as 53.7(f)
SOUTH PLAINS SNO, INC., BRAD SALLEY, AND KATHY SALLEY 
ESKIMO HUT WORLDWIDE, LTD. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
07/30/2025Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of South Plains Sno, Inc., et al.
06/06/2025Amicus Curiae Brief receivedOther than Petitioner, Respondent, Relator etc. Solicitor General's Brief filed on behalf of The Office of the Attorney General.
05/14/2025Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Eskimo Hut Worldwide, Ltd.
03/24/2025Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of South Plains Sno, Inc., et al.
11/07/2024Reply to Response to Petition filed Petitioner Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of South Plains Sno, Inc., et al.
09/23/2024Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Eskimo Hut Worldwide, Ltd.
08/19/2024Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Islander Eskimo Hut, LLC, submitted by Elizabeth Geary and Derek L. Montgomery of Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP of Midland, Texas.  
07/10/2024Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of South Plains Sno, Inc., et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/20/2024Solicitor general invited to file brief  The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in the above-referenced case expressing the views of the State. The brief should comply with Tex. R. App. P. 55.3 and be filed on or before January 21, 2025. (included in the brief on the merits request letter sent same day)
12/20/2024Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief on the merits due no later than January 21, 2025; Response brief due February 10, 2025; Reply brief due February 25, 2025. The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in the above-referenced case expressing the views of the State. The brief should comply with Tex. R. App. P. 55.3 and be filed on or before January 21, 2025.
11/07/2024Reply to Response to Petition filed   Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of South Plains Sno, Inc., et al.
10/13/2025Notice sent to Court of Appeals 
10/04/2024MET 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 7, 2024. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
10/04/2024Motion 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 South Plains Sno, Inc., et al.
09/23/2024Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Eskimo Hut Worldwide, Ltd.
09/05/2025Petition for Review disposedDenied
08/23/2024Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than September 23, 2024.
08/19/2024Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Islander Eskimo Hut, LLC, submitted by Elizabeth Geary and Derek L. Montgomery of Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP of Midland, Texas.  
07/30/2025Brief on the Merits  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of South Plains Sno, Inc., et al.
07/23/2024Case forwarded to Court 
07/17/2024Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Eskimo Hut Worldwide, Ltd.
07/10/2024Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of South Plains Sno, Inc., et al.
07/01/2025Call received  Call received from counsel for respondent regarding noticing.
06/30/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits is granted. Reply Brief is due July 30, 2025. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
06/27/2025Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to opposing counsel to determine stance on Motion for Extension of Time.
06/27/2025Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of South Plains Sno, Inc., et al.
06/10/2024Second 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 July 10, 2024. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
06/10/2024Second 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 South Plains Sno, Inc., et al.
06/06/2025Amicus Curiae Brief received  Solicitor General's Brief filed on behalf of The Office of the Attorney General.
05/23/2025Motion 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 June 30, 2025. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
05/22/2025Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of South Plains Sno, Inc., et al.
05/19/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Third Motion for Extension of Time to file Solicitor General's Brief is granted. Solicitor General's Brief is due June 6, 2025. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
05/15/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Third Motion for Extension of Time to file Solicitor General's Brief received on behalf of The Office of the Attorney General.
05/14/2025Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Eskimo Hut Worldwide, Ltd.
05/03/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review is granted. Petition for Review is due June 10, 2024.
05/02/2024Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to counsel for Respondent regarding Motion filed.
05/02/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of South Plains Sno, Inc., et al.
05/02/2024Court reporter/recorder's record 
05/02/2024Court reporter/recorder's record 
05/02/2024Court reporter/recorder's record 
05/02/2024Clerk's Record 
05/02/2024Court reporter/recorder's record 
04/17/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Solicitor General's brief is granted. Solicitor General's Brief is due May 23, 2025. FUTURE REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
04/17/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Solicitor General's Brief received on behalf of the Office of the Attorney General.
04/10/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits is granted. Response brief is due May 14, 2025. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply brief due May 29, 2025.
04/09/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Eskimo Hut Worldwide, LTD.
03/24/2025Brief on the Merits  Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of South Plains Sno, Inc., et al.
03/19/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Solicitor General's brief is granted. Solicitor General's Brief is due April 23, 2025. FUTURE REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
03/17/2025Motion for Extension of Time filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Solicitor General's Brief received on behalf of the Office of the Attorney General.
02/14/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Brief on the Merits is granted. Petitioners' Brief is due March 24, 2025. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Solicitor General's Brief is due March 24, 2025. Response Brief is due April 14, 2025. Reply Brief is due April 29, 2025.
02/14/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of South Plains Sno, Inc., et al.
02/14/2025Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made regarding motion for extension of time filed.
01/10/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Brief on the Merits is granted. Petitioners' Brief on the Merits is due February 20, 2025. The Solicitor General's Brief is due February 20, 2025. Respondent's Brief on the Merits is due March 12, 2025. Reply Brief is due March 27, 2025. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
01/10/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of South Plains Sno, Inc., et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
10/13/2025Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Eskimo Hut Worldwide, Ltd.RespondentMr. John Frederick Massouh
Mr. Marvin W. Jones
Mr. Joshua Kundert
Mr. Timothy Williams
Salley, KathyPetitionerMr. Nicholas Bacarisse
Mr. Douglas Alexander
Mr. William Adam Franklin
The State of TexasOther interested party Mr. Rance L. Craft
Mr. W. Kenneth Paxton
Mr. Aaron Nielson
Mr. Brendan Fugere
Ms. Beth E. Klusmann
Mr. Brent Webster
Islander Eskimo Hut, LLCAmicus CuriaeMs. Elizabeth Geary  
Mr. Derek L. Montgomery
Salley, BradPetitionerMr. Nicholas Bacarisse
Mr. Douglas Alexander
Mr. William Adam Franklin
South Plains Sno, Inc.PetitionerMr. Douglas Alexander
Mr. William Adam Franklin
Mr. Nicholas Bacarisse
Court of Appeals Information:
Reverse & Remand 
___ SW3d ___, 02-26-24 
7th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Lawrence M. Doss 
Trial Court Information
251st District Court 
Randall 
Honorable Ana Estevez 
73454C