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No. 20-0366
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ELEPHANT INSURANCE COMPANY, LLC v. LORRAINE KENYON, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF THEODORE KENYON

Oral argument was held on November 30, 2021. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on April 22, 2022. File Closed

Opinions

April 22, 2022

Devine
Hecht
Lehrmann
Boyd
Blacklock
Busby
Bland
Huddle
Young

Justice Devine delivered the opinion of the Court. PDF

Young
Blacklock

Justice Young delivered a concurring opinion, in which Justice Blacklock joined.View Electronic Briefs | Oral Argument PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:4th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Reverse & Dismiss
COA Docket No.:04-18-00131-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Luz Elena D Chapa

Trial Court

Trial Court:224th District Court
County:Bexar
Trial Judge:Honorable Michael Edward Mery
Trial Docket:2016CI14055

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2022-05-27 Mandate issued  
2022-04-22 Concurring Opinion issued.   Issued
2022-04-22 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
2022-04-22 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between November 30, 2021 and April 22, 2022.  
2021-11-30 Oral argument  
2021-11-24 Submission Schedule
2021-11-23 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2021-11-22 Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  
2021-11-22 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
  This case was waiting for oral argument between September 3, 2021 and November 22, 2021.  
2021-09-03 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2021-09-03 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
2021-09-03 Petition for Review granted
  This case was pending on merits briefs between June 25, 2021 and September 3, 2021.  
2021-06-25 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2021-05-25 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-05-24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-05-13 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2021-04-09 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-04-09 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-03-24 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2021-02-18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-02-18 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-01-22 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2021-01-07 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2020-12-11 Reply to Response (Petitioner)  
2020-12-08 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2020-11-23 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2020-11-23 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2020-11-20 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2020-11-20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2020-11-20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2020-11-19 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2020-11-03 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2020-11-03 Document filed (see remarks)  
2020-11-02 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2020-10-15 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2020-10-15 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2020-09-29 Notice from Counsel of a change in address  
2020-09-18 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2020-08-18 Case forwarded to Court
2020-07-16 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2020-06-10 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2020-06-10 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2020-05-07 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2020-05-07 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2020-05-07 Clerk's Record
2020-05-07 Court reporter/recorder's record

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Pizana, Kimberly
William M. Orbelo
 Petitioner
Elephant Insurance Company, LLC
Ms. Elizabeth Z. Brabb
Ms. Nissa M. Dunn
Mr. Roger Higgins
Mr. Michael W. Eady
Mr. Richard William Espey
Mr. Graham Baker
 Petitioner
Kenyon, Lorraine
Mr. Daniel J.T. Sciano
Mr. Ryan G. Anderson
Mr. Grant T. McFarland
Mr. Jason Thompson
 Respondent

Amici Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
American Property Casualty Insurance Association
Mr. Levon G. Hovnatanian
Texas Association of Defense Counsel (TADC)
Mr. J. Mitchell Smith
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