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No. 21-1109
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DITECH SERVICING, LLC v. JERRY PEREZ D/B/A LIGHTHOUSE INVESTMENTS

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

Hecht
Lehrmann
Boyd
Devine
Blacklock
Busby
Bland
Huddle
Young

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

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:13th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Vacate & Dismiss
COA Docket No.:13-20-00017-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Jaime Eduardo Tijerina

Trial Court

Trial Court:County Court at Law No 4
County:Hidalgo
Trial Judge:Honorable Federico Garza
Trial Docket:CL-11-3719-D

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2023-06-30 Mandate issued  
2023-05-19 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
2023-05-19 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between March 21, 2023 and May 19, 2023.  
2023-03-21 Oral argument  
2023-03-17 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2023-03-14 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2023-03-07 Submission Schedule
2023-03-07 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2023-03-03 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2023-03-03 Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.   Filing granted
2023-03-03 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2023-03-02 Miscellaneous Motion  
2023-03-02 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2023-03-02 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2023-03-01 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2023-02-28 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2023-02-28 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2023-02-28 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2023-02-24 Notice of Appearance  
2023-02-24 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2023-02-16 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2023-01-25 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2023-01-24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2023-01-17 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2022-12-21 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2022-11-18 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2022-11-15 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-11-14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-11-10 Notice of Appearance  
2022-10-21 Solicitor general invited to file brief  
2022-10-21 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2022-10-21 Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2022-10-21 Petition for Review granted
  This case was waiting for a decision about briefing or a possible grant between July 8, 2022 and October 21, 2022.  
2022-07-08 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2022-05-27 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2022-04-08 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2022-03-08 Case forwarded to Court
2022-02-02 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2021-12-23 Clerk's Record
2021-12-23 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2021-12-23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2021-12-23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Ditech Servicing LLC
Mr. Bradford Wald Irelan
Petitioner
Perez, Jerry
Mr. Kelly K. McKinnis
Respondent

Amicus Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
The State of Texas
Mr. Judd E. Stone II
Ms. Beth E. Klusmann
Mr. Ari Cuenin
Mr. Bill Davis
 
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