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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY v. GARCIA HOLIDAY TOURS, ET AL.

Oral argument was held on January 4, 2011. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on July 1, 2011. File Closed

In the news...

Tracking 4 articles about this case.

August 6, 2011

Insurer not liable for TB exposure on tour bus, Texas high court rules

from Southeast Texas Record

The Court has issued opinions:

July 1, 2011

Today’s decisions: Recognizing safety as an aspect of privacy; electronic voting machines upheld; medical damages limited

from SCOTXblog

This article also mentions 11 other cases.

January 3, 2011

Tuesday’s oral argument sitting [Jan. 4, 2011]

from SCOTXblog

The article also mentions:
  • TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - KINGSVILLE v. MELODY YARBROUGH
  • December 3, 2010

    Nine sets of opinions and three grants [Dec. 3, 2010]

    from SCOTXblog

    The article also mentions:
  • IN RE STATE OF TEXAS
  • TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - KINGSVILLE v. MELODY YARBROUGH
  • Opinion

    July 1, 2011

    Medina
    Jefferson
    Hecht
    Wainwright
    Green
    Johnson
    Willett
    Guzman
    Lehrmann

    Justice Medina delivered the opinion of the Court. PDF

     

    Court of Appeals

    Appellate District:4th Court of Appeals
    Outcome Below:In Part: Rev&Ren/Rev&Rem
    COA Docket No.:04-08-00839-CV
    Opinion Author:Honorable Phylis J. Speedlin

    Trial Court

    Trial Court:79th District Court
    County:Jim Wells
    Trial Judge:Honorable Richard Clark Terrell
    Trial Docket:06-08-44850

    Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

    Docket Entries

    Date Event Outcome  
    2011-11-02 Case Stored  
      This case was waiting for a possible rehearing motion between August 24, 2011 and November 2, 2011.  
    2011-08-24 Mandate issued  
      This case was waiting for a possible rehearing motion between July 1, 2011 and August 24, 2011.  
    2011-07-01 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
    2011-07-01 Opinion issued Court of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
      This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between January 19, 2011 and July 1, 2011.  
    2011-01-19 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
    2011-01-19 Post submission brief filed (Petitioner)  
    2011-01-11 Post submission brief filed (Respondent)  
    2011-01-04 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
    2011-01-04 Oral argument  
    2010-12-20 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
    2010-12-17 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
    2010-12-17 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
    2010-12-03 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
    2010-12-03 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
    2010-12-03 Petition for Review granted
      This case was pending on merits briefs between October 6, 2010 and December 3, 2010.  
    2010-10-06 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
    2010-09-22 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
    2010-09-17 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
    2010-09-07 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
    2010-09-07 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
    2010-09-03 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
    2010-08-30 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
    2010-08-26 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
    2010-08-25 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
    2010-08-23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
    2010-07-26 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
    2010-07-26 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
    2010-07-23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
    2010-07-21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
    2010-07-06 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
    2010-06-04 Case Record Filed  
    2010-06-03 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
    2010-06-01 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
    2010-05-10 Record Requested in Petition for Review
    2010-05-06 Brief on the Merits Requested  
    2010-04-14 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
    2010-04-14 Reply to Response (Petitioner)  
    2010-04-05 Adoption by another party of brief already filed  
    2010-03-30 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
    2010-03-05 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
    2010-02-23 Case forwarded to Court
    2010-02-18 Response Waiver filed  
    2010-02-18 Notice from Counsel of a change in address  
    2010-02-17 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
    2010-02-16 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
    2010-02-08 Appendix Filed (Petitioner)  
    2010-02-08 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  

    Parties

    Party Counsel Role
    Garcia, Louis
    Mr. Stephen Jeffrey Chapman
    Mr. Joseph E. Ritch
    Respondent
    Perez, II, Oscar
    Mr. Earnest W. Wotring
    Mr. Craig M. Sico
    Mr. William David George
    Mr. Jason P. Hoelscher
    Respondent
    Lancer Insurance Company
    Ms. Carolyn Ann Russell
    Mr. Alexander N. Beard
    Mr. E. Thomas Bishop
    Mr. F. Barham Lewis Jr.
    Petitioner
    Salazar, Marisol
    Mr. David D. Towler
    Mr. William David George
    Respondent
    Vela, Jr., John A.
    Mr. David O. Gonzalez
    Mr. Jose Javier Gutierrez
    Other Interested Party

    Amicus Curiae

    Amicus Curiae Counsel
    Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
    Ms. Susan S. Vance
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