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LYDIA LIRA AND ALFONSO LIRA v. GREATER HOUSTON GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG RESCUE, INC.

The Court requested full merits briefing on June 5, 2015. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on April 1, 2016. File Closed

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April 1, 2016

Texas Supreme Court Rules on Who Owns Dog

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The Court has issued opinions:

Opinion

April 1, 2016

Percuriam.246722

Per Curiam OpinionView Electronic Briefs | Oral Argument N/A | Video N/A PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:14th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Rev & Ren/Pt and Rem/Pt
COA Docket No.:14-13-00240-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Justin Brett Busby

Trial Court

Trial Court:334th District Court
County:Harris
Trial Judge:Honorable Kenneth Price Wise
Trial Docket:2013-03944

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Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2016-05-13 Mandate issued  
2016-04-01 Petition for Review disposed Petition granted pursuant to TRAP 59.1
2016-04-01 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
2016-04-01 Petition for Review granted under TRAP 59.1
2016-04-01 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
  This case was pending on merits briefs between November 13, 2015 and April 1, 2016.  
2015-11-13 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2015-11-05 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2015-10-29 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2015-10-07 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2015-10-07 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2015-09-24 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2015-08-11 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2015-08-11 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2015-08-05 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2015-06-29 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2015-06-29 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2015-06-08 Case Record Filed  
2015-06-05 Record Requested in Petition for Review  
2015-06-05 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2015-05-18 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2015-05-18 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2015-04-27 Reply to Response (Petitioner)  
2015-04-17 Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.   Denied
2015-04-13 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2015-04-10 Amicus Curiae Brief received (Amicus Curiae)  
2015-04-01 Response to Motion filed  
2015-03-31 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2015-03-31 Call received  
2015-03-30 Miscellaneous Motion  
2015-03-13 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2015-03-06 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2015-03-03 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2015-03-03 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2015-03-03 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2015-02-10 Case forwarded to Court
2015-02-03 Response Waiver filed  
2015-01-29 Notice of Appearance  
2015-01-29 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2014-12-17 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2014-12-17 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2014-11-21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2014-11-21 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2014-11-20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Lira, Lydia
Ms. Zandra Anderson
Mr. Byron C. Keeling
Petitioner
Lira, Alfonso
Ms. Zandra Anderson
Mr. Byron C. Keeling
Petitioner
Greater Houston German Shepard Dog Rescue, Inc.
Mr. George R. Gibson
Mr. Jason B. Antrican
Respondent

Amici Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
Judy Baca, President of E-Rescue Houston
 
Houston Kennel Club
Jeffery Janar Shaver
Guter, Patricia
 
Conroe Kennel Club
Jeffery Janar Shaver
Hounds of Vision
Jeffery Janar Shaver
Lonestar Dobermans
Jeffery Janar Shaver
Wild Rose Rescue Ranch, Inc.
Jeffery Janar Shaver
Texas Dog Commission
Jeffery Janar Shaver
Greater Collin County Kennel Club
Jeffery Janar Shaver
Rottweiler Recovery Foundation
Jeffery Janar Shaver
E-Rescue Houston, Inc.
Jeffery Janar Shaver
Hoosier Rottweiler Club
Jeffery Janar Shaver
Trinity Bay Aussies
Jeffery Janar Shaver
Indiana Purebred Dog Alliance, Inc.
Jeffery Janar Shaver
Lunendogs Training
Jeffery Janar Shaver
Triumphant Tails, Inc.
Jeffery Janar Shaver
Trinity Valley Weimaraner Club of Texas
Jeffery Janar Shaver
South Texas Gun Dogs
Jeffery Janar Shaver
Colonial Rottweiler Club
Jeffery Janar Shaver
American Rottweiler Club
Jeffery Janar Shaver
Peebles, Guinnette
Guinnette Peebles
Texas Humane Legislation Network
Jesse Moore
German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc.
Jeffery Janar Shaver
Duerler, Mary Beth
Ms. Mary Beth Duerler
Response Pet Owners Alliance, Inc.
Steven W. Thornton
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