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No. 19-0459
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BLUESTONE NATURAL RESOURCES II, LLC v. WALKER MURRAY RANDLE, ET AL.

Oral argument was held on September 17, 2020. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on March 12, 2021. File Closed

Opinion

March 12, 2021

Guzman
Hecht
Lehrmann
Boyd
Devine
Blacklock
Busby
Bland
Huddle

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

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:2nd Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Affirmed
COA Docket No.:02-18-00271-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Dabney Dorsett Bassel

Trial Court

Trial Court:355th District Court
County:Hood
Trial Judge:Honorable Ralph H. Walton
Trial Docket:C2016258

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2021-04-30 Mandate issued  
2021-04-28 Letter Filed  
2021-03-25 Call received  
2021-03-25 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposed   Filing granted
2021-03-24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposed   Filing granted
2021-03-24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  
2021-03-24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  
2021-03-12 Opinion issued   Court affirms in part and reverses in part CA judgment and remands to trial court
2021-03-12 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between September 17, 2020 and March 12, 2021.  
2020-09-17 Oral argument  
2020-09-16 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2020-09-15 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Respondent)  
2020-09-14 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2020-09-04 Submission Schedule
2020-08-14 Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  
2020-08-12 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2020-06-29 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2020-06-26 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2020-05-29 Petition for Review granted
2020-05-29 Supreme Court of Texas Orders Issued
2020-05-29 Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2020-04-22 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2020-03-30 Letter Filed  
2020-03-23 Reply Brief  
2020-02-10 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2020-02-07 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2020-02-06 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2019-12-18 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2019-12-18 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2019-12-18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2019-10-29 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2019-10-29 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2019-10-18 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2019-10-07 Reply to Response (Petitioner)  
2019-09-27 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2019-09-27 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2019-09-13 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2019-08-16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2019-08-16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2019-07-26 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2019-06-25 Case forwarded to Court
2019-06-20 Response Waiver filed  
2019-06-18 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2019-05-30 Court reporter/recorder's record
2019-05-30 Clerk's Record
2019-05-30 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2019-05-30 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Langdon, Karen Rae
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Respondent
Sundance Minerals, LP
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Respondent
Langdon, Sandra Wilson
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Respondent
Scherer, Deborah Lou Marshall
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Respondent
Marshall, Ardis Elaine
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Respondent
Pomykal, Sherry E. Marshall
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Respondent
Marshall Scherer Ranch, LP
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Respondent
Randle, Walker Murray
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Respondent
Putteet, Nancy
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Respondent
Langdon, Joseph Steadman
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Respondent
Marshall Pomykal Ranch, LP
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Respondent
Massey, Jr., Stetson
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Respondent
Putteet, Gary M.
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Respondent
Massey, Jo Ann Randle
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Respondent
Langdon, Jr., James Calhoun
Mr. Andrew D. Sims
Mr. Russell R. Barton
Mr. Michael K. Reer
Jon-William Nathaniel James
Respondent
Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC
Ms. Jane M. N. Webre
Mr. Robert Green Hargrove
Mr. John Henderson Bennett
Petitioner

Amici Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
Texas Land & Mineral Owners Association
Dana B. Deaton
Mr. Robert M. Park
National Association of Royalty Owners- Texas
Mr. Robert M. Park
Dana B. Deaton
Texas Pacific Land Trust
Mr. Robert M. Park
Dana B. Deaton
Texas Oil & Gas Association
Mr. Ryan D. Clinton
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