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No. 20-0980
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WAL-MART STORES, INC.; WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP; WAL-MART LOUISIANA, LLC; SAM’S EAST, INC.; AND SAM’S WEST, INC. v. XEROX STATE & LOCAL SOLUTIONS, INC. A/K/A/, F/K/A ACS STATE & LOCAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

Oral argument was held on September 21, 2022. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on March 17, 2023. File Closed

Opinion

March 17, 2023

Devine
Hecht
Boyd
Blacklock
Busby
Bland
Huddle
Young

Justice Devine delivered the opinion of the Court. PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:5th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Affirmed
COA Docket No.:05-18-01421-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Robert D. Burns

Trial Court

Trial Court:44th District Court
County:Dallas
Trial Judge:Honorable Bonnie Lee Goldstein
Trial Docket:DC-15-13629

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2023-04-28 Mandate issued  
2023-03-17 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment affirm and reverse in part; remand to court of appeals
2023-03-17 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between September 21, 2022 and March 17, 2023.  
2022-09-21 Oral argument  
2022-09-20 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Respondent)  
2022-09-16 Submission Schedule
2022-09-06 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2022-09-06 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
  This case was waiting for oral argument between June 24, 2022 and September 6, 2022.  
2022-06-24 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2022-05-27 Petition for Review granted
2022-05-27 Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2022-04-14 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2022-03-24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-03-24 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-03-14 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-03-11 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-02-28 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2022-01-19 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.  
2022-01-19 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-12-14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-12-14 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-12-09 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2021-11-18 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-11-18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-10-19 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-10-19 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted in part
2021-09-24 Brief on the Merits Requested  
  This case was waiting for a decision about briefing or a possible grant between June 23, 2021 and September 24, 2021.  
2021-06-23 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2021-06-18 Reply to Response to Petition filed (Petitioner)  
2021-05-28 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2021-05-28 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2021-05-19 Call received  
2021-05-19 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2021-04-12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2021-04-12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2021-03-19 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2021-02-16 Case forwarded to Court
2021-02-09 Response Waiver filed  
2021-02-08 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2021-01-22 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2021-01-22 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2020-12-18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2020-12-18 Clerk's Record
2020-12-18 Court reporter/recorder's record
2020-12-18 Clerk's Record
2020-12-18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Sam’s East, Inc.
Ms. Julia F. Pendery
Mr. R. L Michael Northrup
Mr. Sim Israeloff
Mr. Michael J. Adams-Hurta
Mr. Raffi O. Melkonian
Ms. Brittany R. Greger
Petitioner
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Mr. Raffi O. Melkonian
Ms. Brittany R. Greger
Mr. R. L Michael Northrup
Ms. Julia F. Pendery
Mr. Sim Israeloff
Mr. Michael J. Adams-Hurta
Petitioner
Sam’s West, Inc.
Mr. Sim Israeloff
Mr. Michael J. Adams-Hurta
Mr. Raffi O. Melkonian
Mr. R. L Michael Northrup
Ms. Julia F. Pendery
Ms. Brittany R. Greger
Petitioner
Wal-Mart Stores East, LP
Mr. Michael J. Adams-Hurta
Ms. Julia F. Pendery
Ms. Brittany R. Greger
Mr. Sim Israeloff
Mr. R. L Michael Northrup
Mr. Raffi O. Melkonian
Petitioner
Wal-Mart Louisiana, LLC
Mr. Raffi O. Melkonian
Mr. R. L Michael Northrup
Mr. Sim Israeloff
Ms. Brittany R. Greger
Ms. Julia F. Pendery
Mr. Michael J. Adams-Hurta
Petitioner
Xerox State & Local Solutions, Inc.
Mr. Christopher Patton
Mr. David Coale
Mr. Jervonne D. Newsome
Respondent

Amici Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
Food Industry Association
Mr. Scott Keller
Merchant Advisory Group
Mr. Scott Keller
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