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CITY OF RICHARDSON, TEXAS v. ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC

Oral argument was held on September 12, 2017. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on February 2, 2018. File Closed

Opinion

February 2, 2018

Green
Hecht
Johnson
Guzman
Lehrmann
Boyd
Devine
Brown

Justice Green delivered the opinion of the Court. PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:5th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Reverse & Render
COA Docket No.:05-14-00843-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable David L. Bridges

Trial Court

Trial Court:134th District Court
County:Dallas
Trial Judge:Honorable Dale B. Tillery
Trial Docket:DC-12-12696

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2018-03-15 Mandate issued  
2018-02-02 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
2018-02-02 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed, trial court judgment reinstated
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between September 12, 2017 and February 2, 2018.  
2017-09-12 Oral argument  
2017-09-08 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2017-09-08 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2017-09-08 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Respondent)  
  This case was waiting for oral argument between July 11, 2017 and September 8, 2017.  
2017-07-11 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2017-07-07 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2017-06-30 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
  This case was waiting for oral argument between March 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017.  
2017-03-31 Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2017-03-31 Petition for Review granted
2017-02-23 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2017-02-08 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2017-01-03 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2017-01-02 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2016-12-15 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2016-11-29 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2016-11-22 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2016-10-13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2016-10-13 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2016-09-19 Case Record Filed  
2016-09-16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2016-09-16 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2016-09-06 Record Requested in Petition for Review  
2016-09-02 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2016-08-18 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2016-08-18 Reply to Response (Petitioner)  
2016-08-01 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2016-08-01 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2016-07-20 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2016-07-20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2016-06-08 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2016-05-20 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2016-04-19 Case forwarded to Court
2016-04-12 Response Waiver filed  
2016-04-04 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2016-03-15 Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2016-03-15 Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2016-02-09 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2016-02-09 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2015-12-31 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2015-12-31 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC
Mr. Robert K. Wise
Mr. John C. Stewart
Mr. Howard V. Fisher
Mr. Andrew James Szygenda
Respondent
City of Richardson, Texas
Ms. Victoria W. Thomas
Mr. Peter G. Smith
Mr. Wallace B. Jefferson
Ms. Susan S. Vance
Mr. Clarence A. West
Mr. Roger D. Townsend
Petitioner

Amici Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor
Mr. Thomas Lane Brocato
Ms. Hannah Wilchar
Texas Municipal League
Mr. Scott N. Houston
The Public Utility Commission of Texas
Mr. James E. Davis
Mr. Brantley D. Starr
Mr. Jeffrey C. Mateer
Ms. Priscilla M. Hubenak
Atty. Gen. W. Kenneth Paxton Jr.
Ms. Kellie E. Billings-Ray
Ms. Amy Davis
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