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No. 17-0538
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SABRE TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL, LTD. v. DEUTSCHE LUFTHANSA AG, AUSTRIAN AIRLINES AG, BRUSSELS AIRLINES, NV/SA, AND SWISS INTERNATIONAL AIR LINES, LTD.

Oral argument was held on October 30, 2018. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on February 1, 2019. File Closed

Opinion

February 1, 2019

Green
Hecht
Guzman
Lehrmann
Boyd
Devine
Brown
Blacklock

Justice Green delivered the opinion of the Court. PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:2nd Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Denied
COA Docket No.:02-17-00153-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Elizabeth Sturdivant Kerr

Trial Court

Trial Court:348th District Court
County:Tarrant
Trial Judge:Honorable David (Mike) Wallach
Trial Docket:348-284291-16

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Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2019-03-14 Mandate issued  
2019-02-01 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment affirmed
2019-02-01 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between October 30, 2018 and February 1, 2019.  
2018-10-30 Oral argument  
2018-10-29 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Respondent)  
2018-10-26 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2018-10-26 Submission Schedule  
2018-10-08 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2018-10-08 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
  This case was waiting for oral argument between June 29, 2018 and October 8, 2018.  
2018-06-29 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2018-06-15 Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2018-06-15 Petition for Review granted
  This case was pending on merits briefs between March 21, 2018 and June 15, 2018.  
2018-03-21 Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed (Petitioner)  
2018-03-16 Notice from Counsel of a change in address  
2018-03-07 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2018-02-26 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2018-02-22 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2018-02-21 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2018-02-08 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2018-02-08 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2018-01-26 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2017-12-14 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2017-12-13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2017-12-04 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2017-11-17 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2017-11-17 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2017-11-15 Letter Filed  
2017-10-26 Case Record Filed  
2017-10-24 Notice from Counsel of a change in address  
2017-10-23 Record Requested in Petition for Review  
2017-10-20 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2017-10-03 Reply to Response (Petitioner)  
2017-09-18 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2017-08-18 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2017-07-18 Case forwarded to Court
2017-07-17 Response Waiver filed  
2017-07-12 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2017-07-12 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2017-07-12 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2017-07-12 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2017-07-12 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2017-07-12 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2017-07-12 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2017-07-12 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2017-07-12 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2017-07-12 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2017-07-12 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2017-07-12 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2017-07-12 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2017-07-12 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2017-07-12 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2017-07-12 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2017-07-07 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Swiss International Air Lines, Ltd.
Mr. Christopher D. Porter
Mr. R. Paul Yetter
Mr. Roland K. Johnson
Mr. Wyatt J. Dowling
Mr. Richard B. Farrer
Mr. Reagan W. Simpson
Mr. Shane A. Pennington
Respondent
Sabre Travel International Ltd.
Mr. Philip Avery Vickers
Mr. Ralph H. Duggins
Mr. Andrew C. MacNally
Mr. Jason C. Murray
Mr. Chris Lind
Ms. Karma M. Giulianelli
Mr. Wallace B. Jefferson
Ms. Alexandra W. Albright
Petitioner
Austrian Airlines AG
Mr. R. Paul Yetter
Mr. Christopher D. Porter
Mr. Roland K. Johnson
Mr. Wyatt J. Dowling
Mr. Richard B. Farrer
Mr. Reagan W. Simpson
Mr. Shane A. Pennington
Respondent
Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Mr. Christopher D. Porter
Mr. Roland K. Johnson
Mr. R. Paul Yetter
Mr. Wyatt J. Dowling
Mr. Richard B. Farrer
Mr. Reagan W. Simpson
Mr. Shane A. Pennington
Respondent
Brussels Airlines NV/SA
Mr. R. Paul Yetter
Mr. Christopher D. Porter
Mr. Roland K. Johnson
Mr. Wyatt J. Dowling
Mr. Richard B. Farrer
Mr. Reagan W. Simpson
Mr. Shane A. Pennington
Respondent

Amicus Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
American Airlines, Inc.
Mr. Ryan Yagura
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