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No. 20-0354
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CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP. v. FERNANDO RAMIREZ AND MINERVA RAMIREZ

Oral argument was held on September 29, 2021. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on February 11, 2022. File Closed

Opinion

February 11, 2022

Devine
Hecht
Lehrmann
Boyd
Blacklock
Busby
Bland

Justice Devine delivered the opinion of the Court. PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:4th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Affirmed
COA Docket No.:04-18-00103-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Sandee Bryan Marion

Trial Court

Trial Court:406th District Court
County:Webb
Trial Judge:Honorable Oscar J. Hale
Trial Docket:2015CVT003262-D4

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2022-03-17 Mandate issued  
2022-02-11 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
2022-02-11 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between September 29, 2021 and February 11, 2022.  
2021-09-29 Oral argument  
2021-09-28 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2021-09-24 Submission Schedule
2021-09-23 Call received  
2021-09-23 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2021-09-21 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2021-09-17 Motion to Argue disposed   Filing granted
2021-09-14 Motion to Argue filed  
2021-09-08 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2021-09-01 Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  
2021-08-23 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2021-08-13 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2021-06-25 Call received  
2021-06-25 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2021-06-24 Record Received (See Remarks)  
2021-06-11 Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2021-06-11 Petition for Review granted
2021-05-13 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2021-04-14 Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  
2021-04-13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-04-13 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-03-24 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-03-23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-03-16 Call received  
2021-03-16 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2021-03-16 Record Received (See Remarks)  
2021-03-15 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2021-03-08 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-03-08 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-02-12 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-02-12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-01-27 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2021-01-07 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-01-07 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2020-12-07 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2020-12-04 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2020-11-13 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2020-10-29 Reply to Response to Petition filed (Petitioner)  
2020-10-05 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2020-10-05 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2020-09-30 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2020-08-21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2020-08-21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2020-08-10 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2020-08-10 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2020-08-07 Call received  
2020-08-07 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2020-08-07 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2020-08-07 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2020-07-31 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2020-06-30 Case forwarded to Court
2020-06-29 Response Waiver filed  
2020-06-25 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2020-06-02 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2020-05-29 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2020-05-04 Court reporter/recorder's record
2020-05-04 Court reporter/recorder's record
2020-05-04 Clerk's Record
2020-05-04 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2020-05-04 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2020-05-04 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2020-05-04 Court reporter/recorder's record
2020-05-04 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2020-05-04 Court reporter/recorder's record

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Ramirez, Fernando
John Sheppard
Mr. Robinson C. Ramsey
Mr. Nicholas Morrow
Ms. Catherine M. Stone
 Respondent
Ramirez, Minerva
Mr. Robinson C. Ramsey
John Sheppard
Mr. Nicholas Morrow
Ms. Catherine M. Stone
 Respondent
Armando Aguilar d/b/a Armando Aguilar & Sons Contractor
Mr. Roberto Moran, Jr.
 Other Interested Party
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
Ian Corey Hernandez
Mr. Ryan L. Marlatt
Mr. Randy G. Donato
Ms. Macey Reasoner Stokes
Mr. Adolfo Campero Jr.
Mr. J. Mark Little
 Petitioner
Westwind Homes D/B/A Westwind Development, G.P.- Laredo, LLC
Ian Corey Hernandez
Mr. Sean Higgins
Mr. Randy G. Donato
Mr. David A. Oubre
Mr. William Earl Touchstone
Mr. Ryan L. Marlatt
 Other Interested Party

Amici Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
State of Texas
Ms. Natalie D. Thompson
Mr. Brent Webster
The Honorable Warren Kenneth Paxton
Mr. Judd E. Stone II
Mr. Bill Davis
American Gas Association
Mr. Michael L. Murray
Mr. John Kenneth Arnold
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