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EAGLE OIL & GAS CO. v. TRO-X, L.P.

Oral argument was held on December 1, 2020. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on March 19, 2021. It then denied rehearing on August 28, 2020 File Closed

Opinion

March 19, 2021

Lehrmann
Hecht
Guzman
Boyd
Devine
Blacklock
Busby
Bland
Huddle

Justice Lehrmann delivered the opinion of the Court.View Electronic Briefs | Oral Argument PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:5th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Reverse & Remand
COA Docket No.:05-17-00052-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable William G. Whitehill

Trial Court

Trial Court:116th District Court
County:Dallas
Trial Judge:Honorable Tonya Parker
Trial Docket:DC-16-01439

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2021-04-22 Mandate issued  
2021-03-19 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
2021-03-19 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment affirmed/remanded to trial court
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between December 7, 2020 and March 19, 2021.  
2020-12-07 Post submission brief filed (Petitioner)  
2020-12-07 Post submission brief filed (Petitioner)  
2020-12-04 Post submission brief filed (Petitioner)  
2020-12-01 Oral argument  
2020-11-29 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Respondent)  
2020-11-16 Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  
2020-11-16 Submission Schedule
2020-11-04 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2020-11-04 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
  This case was waiting for oral argument between August 28, 2020 and November 4, 2020.  
2020-08-28 Motion for Rehearing - Disposed Filing granted
2020-08-28 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
2020-08-28 Previous Order of the Court withdrawn  
2020-08-28 Petition Reinstated
2020-08-28 Petition for Review granted
2020-08-28 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2020-08-07 Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filed (Petitioner)  
2020-07-23 Response to Motion for Rehearing (Respondent)  
2020-07-06 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2020-07-06 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2020-06-26 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2020-05-26 Case forwarded to Court
2020-05-21 Motion for Rehearing  
2020-05-20 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2020-04-23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposed   Filing granted
2020-04-22 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  
2020-04-22 Notice from Counsel of a change in address  
2020-04-22 Notice of Appearance  
2020-03-24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  
2020-03-24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposed   Filing granted
2020-03-13 Petition for Review disposed Denied
  This case was pending on merits briefs between December 3, 2019 and March 13, 2020.  
2019-12-03 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2019-10-25 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2019-10-24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2019-09-23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2019-09-23 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2019-09-19 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2019-08-12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2019-08-12 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2019-07-31 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2019-06-19 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2019-06-19 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2019-05-31 Brief on the Merits Requested  
  This case was waiting for a decision about briefing or a possible grant between April 5, 2019 and May 31, 2019.  
2019-04-05 Reply to Response (Petitioner)  
2019-02-28 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2019-02-28 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2019-02-19 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2019-01-18 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2018-12-18 Case forwarded to Court
2018-12-14 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2018-12-14 Response Waiver filed  
2018-11-02 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2018-11-02 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2018-10-11 Notice from Counsel of a change in address  
2018-10-10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2018-10-10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2018-10-10 Clerk's Record
2018-10-10 Clerk's Record
2018-10-10 Clerk's Record
2018-10-10 Court reporter/recorder's record
2018-10-10 Clerk's Record
2018-10-10 Clerk's Record
2018-10-10 Court reporter/recorder's record

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Eagle Oil & Gas Co.
Ms. Jennifer Alane Stagen
Ms. Deborah G. Hankinson
Mr. Brett David Kutnick
Ms. Nina Cortell
Mr. Christopher Knight
 Petitioner
TRO-X, L.P.
Mr. Samuel J. Stennis
Mr. Wallace B. Jefferson
Mr. Rick G. Strange
Mr. Robert B. Dubose
Ms. Melanie Plowman
Ms. Rachel Anne Ekery
Mr. William Clark Lea
 Respondent

Amicus Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
Texas Civil Justice League
Mr. George Scott Christian
 
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