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No. 21-0437
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USA LENDING GROUP, INC. v. WINSTEAD PC AND JAMES RUIZ

Oral argument was held on March 21, 2023. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on May 19, 2023. File Closed

Opinion

May 19, 2023

Bland
Hecht
Lehrmann
Boyd
Devine
Blacklock
Busby
Huddle
Young

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

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:12th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Reverse & Remand
COA Docket No.:12-20-00172-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Gregory W. Neeley

Trial Court

Trial Court:281st District Court
County:Harris
Trial Judge:Honorable Christine Weems
Trial Docket:2020-03028

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2023-06-30 Mandate issued  
2023-05-19 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed; cause remanded to trial court
2023-05-19 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
2023-04-04 Post submission brief filed (Respondent)  
2023-03-31 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2023-03-29 Post submission brief filed (Petitioner)  
2023-03-21 Oral argument  
2023-03-17 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2023-03-17 Submission Schedule
2023-03-17 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2023-03-03 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2023-03-03 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2023-02-24 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
2023-02-24 Petition for Review granted
2023-02-24 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2023-01-10 Letter Filed  
2023-01-03 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2022-12-28 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-12-22 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-11-23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-11-23 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-11-07 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2022-10-03 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-10-03 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-09-15 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2022-08-16 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-08-16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-07-18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-07-18 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-06-20 Call received  
2022-06-17 Brief on the Merits Requested  
  This case was waiting for a decision about briefing or a possible grant between April 12, 2022 and June 17, 2022.  
2022-04-12 Letter Filed  
2022-03-24 Reply to Response to Petition filed (Petitioner)  
2022-02-22 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2022-02-22 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2022-01-10 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2022-01-10 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2022-01-05 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2021-11-23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2021-11-23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2021-11-05 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2021-10-05 Case forwarded to Court
2021-09-30 Response Waiver filed  
2021-09-22 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2021-08-27 Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2021-08-27 Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2021-07-29 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2021-07-28 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
  This case was waiting for the parties to file a formal petition between May 25, 2021 and July 28, 2021.  
2021-05-25 Court reporter/recorder's record
2021-05-25 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2021-05-25 Clerk's Record
2021-05-25 Clerk's Record
2021-05-24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  

Parties

Party Counsel Role
USA Lending Group, Inc.
Mr. Brett Wagner
Mr. Ryan Smith
Mr. Dylan B. Russell
Petitioner
Winstead PCand James Ruiz
Ms. Robin O'Neil
Mr. Murray J. Fogler
Respondent

Amicus Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
The Kassab Law Firm
Mr. Lance C. Kassab
Mr. David E. Kassab
 
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