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No. 23-0024
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CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY v. KENNETH HAHN

Oral argument was held on September 12, 2024. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on December 31, 2024. File Closed

Opinion

December 31, 2024

Busby
Hecht
Lehrmann
Boyd
Devine
Blacklock
Bland
Huddle
Young

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

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:13th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Rev & Ren/Pt and Rem/Pt
COA Docket No.:13-21-00310-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Dori Contreras

Trial Court

Trial Court:267th District Court
County:De Witt
Trial Judge:Honorable Robert (Bobby) E. Bell
Trial Docket:15-03-23,343

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2025-02-11 Mandate issued  
2024-12-31 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
2024-12-31 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between September 12, 2024 and December 31, 2024.  
2024-09-12 Oral argument  
2024-09-11 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Respondent)  
2024-09-09 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2024-09-06 Submission Schedule
2024-08-14 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2024-08-14 Call received  
2024-08-12 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2024-08-12 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2024-06-28 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2024-06-21 Petition for Review granted
2024-06-21 Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
  This case was pending on merits briefs between April 24, 2024 and June 21, 2024.  
2024-04-24 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2024-03-13 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-03-12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-03-08 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2024-02-14 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-02-14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-01-17 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-01-17 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-01-02 Fully hyperlinked brief filed (Petitioner)  
2024-01-02 Call received  
2023-12-29 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2023-12-29 Letter Filed  
  This case was pending on merits briefs between November 8, 2023 and December 29, 2023.  
2023-11-08 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2023-11-08 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2023-10-12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2023-10-12 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2023-09-29 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2023-08-23 Reply to Response to Petition filed (Petitioner)  
2023-07-25 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2023-07-25 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2023-07-18 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2023-06-16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2023-06-16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2023-05-18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2023-05-18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2023-04-21 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2023-03-21 Case forwarded to Court
2023-03-17 Response Waiver filed  
2023-03-02 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2023-02-07 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2023-02-07 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2023-01-11 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2023-01-10 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2023-01-10 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-01-10 Clerk's Record
2023-01-10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  

Parties

Party Counsel Role
ConocoPhillips Company
Mr. William Scott Hastings
Ms. Macey Reasoner Stokes
Mr. Kevin D. Cullen
Mr. Anthony J. Lucisano
Petitioner
Hahn, Kenneth
Mr. James T. Clancy
Mr. Terry B. Gamble
Mr. Clinton Twaddell III
Mr. John F. Carroll
Respondent

Amicus Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
Texas Land and Mineral Owners Association
Mr. John B. McFarland
 
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