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THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF FORT WORTH v. THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Oral argument was held on December 5, 2019. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on May 22, 2020. File Closed

Opinion

May 22, 2020

Guzman
Hecht
Green
Lehrmann
Boyd
Devine
Blacklock
Busby

Justice Guzman delivered the opinion of the Court. PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:2nd Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Aff/Pt and Rev & Rem/Pt
COA Docket No.:02-15-00220-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Bonnie Sudderth

Trial Court

Trial Court:141st District Court
County:Tarrant
Trial Judge:Honorable John Parrish Chupp
Trial Docket:141-252083-11

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2020-07-31 Case Stored  
2020-07-09 Mandate issued  
2020-06-29 Letter Filed  
2020-06-05 Letter Filed  
2020-06-05 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposed   Filing granted
2020-06-05 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposed   Filing granted
2020-06-04 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  
2020-06-02 Notice of Appearance  
2020-06-02 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  
2020-05-22 Supreme Court of Texas Orders Issued
2020-05-22 Opinion issued Issued
2020-05-22 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment affirmed/reversed in part/rendered
2020-05-22 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between January 13, 2020 and May 22, 2020.  
2020-01-13 Post submission brief filed (Petitioner)  
2019-12-23 Post submission brief filed (Petitioner)  
2019-12-05 Oral argument  
2019-12-05 Oral argument  
2019-12-04 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2019-12-04 Call received  
2019-12-04 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2019-12-03 Call received  
2019-12-02 Submission Schedule
2019-11-27 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2019-11-04 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
  This case was waiting for oral argument between August 30, 2019 and November 4, 2019.  
2019-08-30 Petition for Review granted
2019-08-30 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
2019-08-30 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
2019-08-30 Petition for Review granted
2019-08-30 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2019-08-30 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2019-08-15 Fully hyperlinked brief filed  
2019-08-15 Fully hyperlinked brief filed  
2019-08-15 Fully hyperlinked brief filed  
2019-08-14 Letter Filed  
2019-08-01 Reply Brief  
2019-08-01 Reply Brief  
2019-07-10 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2019-07-09 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2019-06-18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2019-06-18 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2019-06-07 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2019-06-07 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2019-06-07 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2019-06-06 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2019-06-06 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2019-06-06 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2019-06-06 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2019-05-24 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2019-05-24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2019-04-17 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2019-04-16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2019-04-15 Call received  
2019-04-10 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2019-04-10 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2019-02-21 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2019-02-21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2019-02-12 Case Record Filed  
2019-02-11 Call received  
2019-02-08 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2018-12-27 Case forwarded to Court
2018-12-27 Case forwarded to Court
2018-12-21 Reply to Response (Petitioner)  
2018-11-29 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2018-11-29 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2018-11-21 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2018-11-02 Reply to Response  
2018-10-31 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2018-10-31 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2018-10-15 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2018-10-15 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2018-10-11 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2018-10-11 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2018-10-11 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2018-10-11 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2018-10-11 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2018-10-11 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2018-10-11 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2018-10-11 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2018-10-03 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2018-10-03 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2018-10-03 Petition for Review #2 (Petitioner)  
2018-09-24 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2018-09-24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2018-09-24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2018-09-24 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2018-08-16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2018-08-16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review #2 filed  
2018-08-16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2018-08-16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2018-07-27 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2018-07-18 Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2018-07-18 Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2018-06-14 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2018-06-14 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2018-05-14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2018-05-14 Clerk's Record
2018-05-14 Clerk's Record
2018-05-14 Clerk's Record
2018-05-14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2018-05-14 Clerk's Record
2018-05-14 Court reporter/recorder's record

Parties

Party Counsel Role
The Local Episcopal Congregations
Mr. Charles (Chad) E. Baruch
Mr. Coyt (Randy) R. Johnston
Mr. Frank Gilstrap
Mr. Frank W. Hill
 Respondent
The Local Episcopal Parties
Ms. Kathleen Wells
Mr. Daniel L. Tobey
Mr. Thomas S. Leatherbury
Mr. R. Kent Piacenti
Mr. Stephen S. Gilstrap
Mr. Robert P. Ritchie
Mr. Jonathan D. F. Nelson
Mr. William Sims Jr.
 Respondent
Salazar, Franklin
Mr. J. Shelby Sharpe
Mr. Scott A. Brister
Mr. R. David Weaver
 Petitioner
Intervening Congregations
Mr. J. Shelby Sharpe
Mr. R. David Weaver
Mr. Scott A. Brister
 Petitioner
The Episcopal Church
Ms. Sandra Cockran Liser
Ms. Kathleen Wells
Mr. Daniel L. Tobey
Ms. Mary Kostel
Mr. David Booth Beers
Mr. William M. Jay
 Respondent
The Corporation of The Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth
Mr. J. Shelby Sharpe
Mr. R. David Weaver
Mr. Scott A. Brister
 Petitioner
Bishop Jack Leo Iker
Mr. Scott A. Brister
Mr. R. David Weaver
Mr. J. Shelby Sharpe
 Petitioner
The Episcopal Diocese of Ft. Worth
Mr. J. Shelby Sharpe
Mr. R. David Weaver
Mr. Scott A. Brister
 Petitioner
Schori, Katherine Jefferts
Ms. Kathleen Wells
Mr. David Booth Beers
Mr. Daniel L. Tobey
Ms. Mary Kostel
Ms. Sandra Cockran Liser
Mr. William M. Jay
 Respondent
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