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No. 20-0328
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IN THE GUARDIANSHIP OF JAMES E. FAIRLEY

Oral argument was held on September 30, 2021. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on March 4, 2022. It then denied rehearing on September 2, 2022 File Closed

Opinions

March 4, 2022

Huddle
Hecht
Lehrmann
Boyd
Busby
Bland
Young

Justice Huddle delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Hecht, Justice Lehrmann, Justice Boyd, Justice Busby, Justice Bland, and Justice Young joined. PDF

Devine
Blacklock

Justice Devine delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Blacklock joined.View Electronic Briefs | Oral Argument PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:4th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Affirmed
COA Docket No.:04-19-00196-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Liza Ann Rodriguez

Trial Court

Trial Court:Probate Court No 2
County:Bexar
Trial Judge:Honorable Polly J. Spencer
Trial Docket:2011-PC-1068

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Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2022-09-02 Justice(s) dissent to denial  
2022-09-02 Mandate issued  
2022-09-02 Motion for Rehearing - Disposed Denied
  This case was waiting for a decision about a pending motion for rehearing between May 20, 2022 and September 2, 2022.  
2022-05-20 Motion for Rehearing  
2022-05-20 Case forwarded to Court
2022-04-18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposed   Filing granted
2022-04-15 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  
2022-03-09 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposed   Filing granted
2022-03-08 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  
2022-03-04 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
2022-03-04 Opinion issued   Court of appeals' judgment affirmed
2022-03-04 Dissenting opinion issued.   Issued
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between October 5, 2021 and March 4, 2022.  
2021-10-05 Letter Filed  
2021-09-30 Oral argument  
2021-09-30 Letter Filed  
2021-09-29 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2021-09-29 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2021-09-24 Submission Schedule
2021-09-22 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2021-09-07 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2021-09-01 Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  
2021-08-25 Notice of Appearance  
2021-08-25 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
  This case was waiting for oral argument between June 25, 2021 and August 25, 2021.  
2021-06-25 Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  
2021-06-25 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2021-06-18 Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2021-06-18 Petition for Review granted
2021-06-11 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2021-05-14 Letter Filed  
2021-05-13 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2021-04-28 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2021-03-18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-03-18 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-03-10 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-03-09 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-03-09 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2021-02-23 Letter Filed  
2021-02-23 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-02-22 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-01-22 Brief on the Merits Requested  
  This case was waiting for a decision about briefing or a possible grant between November 27, 2020 and January 22, 2021.  
2020-11-27 Reply to Response (Petitioner)  
2020-11-18 Supplement to Amicus Curiae (Amicus Curiae)  
2020-11-17 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2020-11-14 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2020-10-21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2020-10-20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2020-10-02 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2020-09-01 Case forwarded to Court
2020-08-10 Call received  
2020-07-29 Fourth Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2020-07-28 Fourth Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2020-07-28 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2020-06-23 Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2020-06-22 Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2020-05-22 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2020-05-22 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2020-04-28 Call received  
2020-04-27 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2020-04-24 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2020-04-24 Clerk's Record
2020-04-24 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2020-04-24 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2020-04-24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Fairley, Juliette
Mr. Craig T. Enoch
Ms. Susan Cecilia Norman
 Petitioner
Fairley Merzouk, Dorothy Y.
Gabrielle O'Connor
Ms. Laura A. Cavaretta
Mr. William E. Leighner
Ms. Erin McNiece
 Respondent
Fairley, Mauricette N.
Gabrielle O'Connor
Ms. Laura A. Cavaretta
Mr. William E. Leighner
Ms. Erin McNiece
 Respondent

Amicus Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
Texas College of Probate Judges
Mr. Max Renea Hicks
 
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