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No. 21-0461
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POINT ENERGY PARTNERS PERMIAN, LLC, ET AL. v. MRC PERMIAN COMPANY

Oral argument was held on October 25, 2022. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on April 21, 2023. File Closed

Opinion

April 21, 2023

Devine
Hecht
Lehrmann
Boyd
Blacklock
Busby
Bland
Huddle
Young

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

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:8th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Aff/Pt and Rev & Rem/Pt
COA Docket No.:08-19-00124-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Gina M. Palafox

Trial Court

Trial Court:143rd District Court
County:Loving
Trial Judge:Honorable John (Mike) M. Swanson
Trial Docket:17-06-869

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Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2023-07-11 Mandate issued  
2023-07-11 Call received  
2023-07-07 Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.   Filing granted
2023-06-16 Reply to Response to Motion  
2023-06-12 Response to Motion filed  
2023-06-08 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2023-06-08 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2023-06-07 Miscellaneous Motion  
2023-06-07 Certification (various) in case received  
2023-05-03 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  
2023-05-03 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposed   Filing granted
2023-04-21 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
2023-04-21 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' reversed in part; renders judgment in part; remanded to Court of Appeals
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between October 31, 2022 and April 21, 2023.  
2022-10-31 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2022-10-25 Oral argument  
2022-10-24 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2022-10-24 Amended Brief filed  
2022-10-24 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2022-10-19 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2022-10-18 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2022-10-14 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2022-09-16 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
  This case was waiting for oral argument between June 24, 2022 and September 16, 2022.  
2022-06-24 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2022-05-31 Notice from Counsel of a change in address  
2022-05-27 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
2022-05-27 Petition for Review granted
2022-04-25 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2022-03-14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-03-14 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-03-10 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2022-02-01 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-01-31 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-01-19 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2021-12-10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2021-12-10 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2021-11-19 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2021-10-28 Reply to Response to Petition filed (Petitioner)  
2021-09-16 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2021-09-16 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2021-09-14 Case forwarded to Court
2021-09-13 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2021-08-11 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2021-08-10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2021-07-14 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2021-06-03 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2021-06-03 Court reporter/recorder's record
2021-06-03 Clerk's Record
2021-06-03 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Moody, Bryan
Mr. Robert Vartabedian
Mr. Connor Bourland
Mr. Conrad Hester
Petitioner
Holland Acquisitions, Inc. d/b/a Holland Services
Ms. Erin H. Huber
Mr. Philip Avery Vickers
Mr. Ralph H. Duggins
Alva Alvarez
Mr. Jason Everett Boatright
Other Interested Party
Sabia, John
Mr. Robert Vartabedian
Mr. Connor Bourland
Mr. Conrad Hester
Petitioner
Vortus Investment Advisors, LLC
Mr. Robert Vartabedian
Mr. Connor Bourland
Mr. Conrad Hester
Petitioner
Point Energy Partners Permian, LLC
Mr. Robert Vartabedian
Mr. Connor Bourland
Mr. Conrad Hester
Mr. Scott A. Brister
Ms. Rachel Anne Ekery
Mr. Wallace B. Jefferson
Mr. Gregory Michael Holly
Mr. John P. Mobbs
Mr. Jay William Weinacht
Petitioner
PlainsCapital Bank
Mr. Todd W. Spake
Mr. Clark Rucker
Mr. David E. Keltner
Mr. Caleb B. Bulls
Mr. Jerry 'Trent' Graham
Petitioner
Bank of America, N.A.
Mr. Parker Johnson
Mr. Stephen David Taylor
Mr. David F. Johnson
Petitioner
TJ Bar, LLC
Alva Alvarez
Mr. Philip Avery Vickers
Mr. Jason Everett Boatright
Mr. Ralph H. Duggins
Petitioner
MRC Permian Company
Ms. Pamela Stanton Baron
Mr. Jonathan Mureen
Mr. David M. Gunn
Mr. David P. 'Patrick' Long
Ms. Chrysta L. Castaneda
Mr. James K. Taylor
Respondent
Tubb Mermorial
Mr. Stephen David Taylor
Mr. Parker Johnson
Mr. David F. Johnson
Petitioner

Amici Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
Texas Oil & Gas Association
Mr. Everard A. Marseglia Jr.
Texas Alliance of Energy Producers
Mr. Marc S. Tabolsky
The Allar Company
Ms. Danica Lynn Milios
Black Stone Minerals, L.P.
Ms. Danica Lynn Milios
Pony Oil Operating, LLC
Ms. Danica Lynn Milios
Greeman Hat 6 Ranch, LP
Ms. Danica Lynn Milios
Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners
Mr. Nathaniel Buchheit
Ms. Anne McGowan Johnson
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