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NETTYE ENGLER ENERGY, LP v. BLUESTONE NATURAL RESOURCES II, LLC

Oral argument was held on October 28, 2021. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on February 4, 2022. File Closed

Opinion

February 4, 2022

Devine
Hecht
Lehrmann
Boyd
Blacklock
Busby
Bland
Huddle

Justice Devine delivered the opinion of the Court. PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:2nd Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Reverse & Render
COA Docket No.:02-19-00236-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Dana Womack

Trial Court

Trial Court:153rd District Court
County:Tarrant
Trial Judge:Honorable Susan H. McCoy
Trial Docket:153-308401-19

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2022-03-10 Mandate issued  
2022-02-04 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
2022-02-04 Opinion issued   Court of appeals' judgment affirmed
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between October 28, 2021 and February 4, 2022.  
2021-10-28 Oral argument  
2021-10-27 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2021-10-26 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2021-10-22 Submission Schedule
2021-10-20 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2021-10-12 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2021-10-01 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2021-09-24 Petition for Review granted
2021-09-24 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2021-09-24 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
2021-08-24 Reply Brief  
2021-07-23 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-07-22 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-07-21 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2021-06-11 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-06-11 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-05-18 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-05-18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-04-30 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2021-04-30 Call received  
2021-03-24 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-03-23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-03-05 Brief on the Merits Requested  
  This case was waiting for a decision about briefing or a possible grant between December 23, 2020 and March 5, 2021.  
2020-12-23 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2020-11-24 Reply to Response (Petitioner)  
2020-11-09 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2020-10-16 Notice of Appearance  
2020-10-09 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2020-09-08 Case forwarded to Court
2020-09-01 Response Waiver filed  
2020-08-31 Call received  
2020-08-31 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2020-08-18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2020-08-18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2020-08-18 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2020-08-18 Court reporter/recorder's record
2020-08-18 Clerk's Record

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC
Mr. Ryan D. Clinton
Mr. Robert Green Hargrove
Mr. John Henderson Bennett
 Respondent
Nettye Engler Energy, LP
Mr. H. Allen Pennington Jr.
 Petitioner

Amici Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
Texas Oil and Gas Association
Mr. Derek Lee Montgomery
Mr. William B. Burford
Keeling, Byron C.
Mr. Byron C. Keeling
Texas Land and Mineral Owners Association
Mr. John B. McFarland
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