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No. 05-0748
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SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY v. MARKETING ON HOLD, INC. D/B/A SOUTHWEST TARIFF ANALYST

Oral argument was held on March 22, 2007. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on February 19, 2010. It then denied rehearing on May 7, 2010 File Closed

In the news...

Tracking 8 articles about this case.

July 20, 2010

Federal lawsuit against the Texas Supreme Court goes out with a whimper

from SCOTXblog

The Court has issued opinions:

May 7, 2010

New grant about calculating child support in divorce; seven cases decided with opinions [May 7, 2010]

from SCOTXblog

This article also mentions 6 other cases.

March 4, 2010

Can't Get An Opinion?: Sue the Court!

from Appellate Strategist

February 25, 2010

Texas SC: Class representation by assignment should be scrutinized

from Southeast Texas Record

February 19, 2010

Four opinions, with the first dissents and concurrence of the Term [Feb. 19, 2010]

from SCOTXblog

The article also mentions:
  • CITY OF DALLAS v. GREG ABBOTT, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS
  • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS v. LARRY KELLEY
  • IN RE ADM INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
  • February 19, 2010

    Texas Supremes Deem Assignee Inadequate Class Representative

    from Blawgletter

    February 19, 2010

    Supreme Court Issues Opinion in Case Eight Days After Being Sued By Parties

    from Texas Lawyer

    February 15, 2010

    Federal suit against the Texas Supreme Court asking for a quicker ruling

    from SCOTXblog

    Opinions

    February 19, 2010

    Wainwright
    Hecht
    Green
    Johnson
    Willett

    Justice Wainwright delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Hecht, Justice Green, Justice Johnson, and Justice Willett joined. PDF

    Oneill
    Jefferson
    Medina

    Justice O'Neill delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Chief Justice Jefferson and Justice Medina joined. PDF

     

    Court of Appeals

    Appellate District:13th Court of Appeals
    Outcome Below:Aff/Pt and Rem/Pt
    COA Docket No.:13-03-00287-CV
    Opinion Author:Honorable Errlinda M. Castillo

    Trial Court

    Trial Court:138th District Court
    County:Cameron
    Trial Judge:Honorable Robert Garza
    Trial Docket:2000-05-1931-B

    Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

    Docket Entries

    Date Event Outcome  
    2010-07-15 Case Stored  
      This case was waiting for a possible rehearing motion between May 11, 2010 and July 15, 2010.  
    2010-05-11 Mandate issued  
    2010-05-07 Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.   Denied
    2010-05-07 Motion for Rehearing - Disposed Denied with Justice not sitting.
    2010-04-13 Notice requesting filing fee  
    2010-04-13 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
    2010-04-07 Designation of Lead Counsel  
    2010-03-31 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
    2010-03-26 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
    2010-03-25 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
    2010-03-24 Motion to Recuse filed  
    2010-03-24 Case forwarded to Court
    2010-03-24 Motion for Rehearing  
    2010-03-09 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposed   Filing granted
    2010-03-08 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
    2010-03-08 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  
    2010-02-19 Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.   Denied
    2010-02-19 Motion to dismiss disposed   Denied
    2010-02-19 Motion to Expedite disposed   Filing dismissed as moot
    2010-02-19 Opinion issued Court of Appeals' judgment reversed; cause remanded to trial court
    2010-02-19 Dissenting opinion issued. Issued
    2010-02-19 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
      This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between August 27, 2009 and February 19, 2010.  
    2009-08-27 Notice requesting filing fee  
    2009-08-27 Motion to Expedite Filed  
    2009-08-27 Motion to dismiss  
    2009-08-27 Miscellaneous Motion  
    2009-08-27 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
      This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between May 19, 2008 and August 27, 2009.  
    2008-05-19 Notice received  
    2008-05-15 Electronic copies of brief posted to website  
    2008-05-14 Post submission brief filed (Respondent)  
      This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between September 11, 2007 and May 14, 2008.  
    2007-09-11 Electronic copies of brief posted to website  
    2007-08-16 Post submission brief filed (Respondent)  
      This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between March 22, 2007 and August 16, 2007.  
    2007-03-22 Oral argument  
    2007-03-20 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Respondent)  
    2007-03-20 Additional citations received. (Petitioner)  
    2007-03-08 Electronic copies of brief posted to website  
    2007-02-23 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
    2007-02-23 Petition for Review granted
    2007-02-23 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
    2007-01-18 Electronic copies of brief posted to website  
    2007-01-11 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
    2007-01-03 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
    2006-12-28 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
    2006-11-20 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
    2006-11-17 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
    2006-11-14 Electronic copies of brief posted to website  
    2006-11-13 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
    2006-10-31 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
    2006-10-27 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
    2006-10-05 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
    2006-09-28 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
    2006-09-28 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
    2006-08-16 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
    2006-08-14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
    2006-08-08 Electronic copies of brief posted to website  
    2006-08-08 Electronic copies of brief posted to website  
    2006-08-08 Electronic copies of brief posted to website  
    2006-07-26 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
    2006-07-05 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
    2006-06-22 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
    2006-05-18 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
    2006-05-16 Case Record Filed  
    2006-05-15 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
    2006-04-27 Record Requested in Petition for Review
    2006-04-25 Brief on the Merits Requested  
      This case was waiting for a decision about briefing or a possible grant between February 8, 2006 and April 25, 2006.  
    2006-02-08 Reply to Response (Petitioner)  
    2006-01-31 Case forwarded to Court
    2006-01-26 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
    2005-12-23 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
    2005-12-19 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
    2005-11-30 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
    2005-11-28 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
    2005-11-07 Appendix Filed (Petitioner)  
    2005-11-07 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
    2005-10-18 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
    2005-10-17 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
    2005-09-14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
    2005-09-13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  

    Parties

    Party Counsel Role
    Marketing on Hold, Inc.
    Mr. David W. Holman
    Mr. Ernesto Gamez Jr.
    Mr. Manuel M. Vela
    Mr. Jonathan Scott Stoger
    Mr. J. Marcus Hill
    Mr. Thomas Bray
    Honorable Russell T. Lloyd
    Mr. John M. O'Quinn
    Respondent
    Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
    Mr. Richard M. Parr
    Ms. Cynthia F. Malone
    Mr. Christopher D. Kratovil
    Mr. Weston C. Loegering
    Mr. Christopher Benjamin Dove
    Ms. Molly H. Hatchell
    Mr. Mike A. Hatchell
    Ms. Kirsten M. Castañeda
    Petitioner
     
     
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