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AMERICAN MIDSTREAM (ALABAMA INTRASTATE), LLC v. RAINBOW ENERGY MARKETING CORPORATION

Oral argument was held on January 13, 2025. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on May 23, 2025. File Closed

Opinion

May 23, 2025

Sullivan
Lehrmann
Boyd
Blacklock
Busby
Bland
Huddle
Young

Justice Sullivan delivered the opinion of the Court. PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:1st Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Affirmed
COA Docket No.:01-20-00055-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Richard F. Hightower

Trial Court

Trial Court:157th District Court
County:Harris
Trial Judge:Honorable Tanya Garrison
Trial Docket:2017-24591

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2025-07-08 Mandate issued  
2025-05-23 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed in part, rendered in part, and remanded to trial court
2025-05-23 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between January 13, 2025 and May 23, 2025.  
2025-01-13 Oral argument  
2025-01-10 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2025-01-10 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2024-12-31 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2024-12-27 Motion to withdraw disposed of   Filing granted
2024-12-27 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2024-12-23 Motion to Withdraw Filed  
  This case was waiting for oral argument between October 18, 2024 and December 23, 2024.  
2024-10-18 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
2024-10-18 Petition for Review granted
2024-10-18 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2024-09-16 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2024-08-12 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-08-09 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-07-31 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2024-07-10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-07-10 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-06-13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-06-13 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-05-13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-05-13 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-04-26 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2024-03-18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-03-18 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-02-14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-02-14 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-01-26 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2024-01-10 Reply to Response (Petitioner)  
2024-01-05 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2024-01-05 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2023-12-22 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2023-11-13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2023-11-13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2023-10-30 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2023-10-04 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2023-10-04 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2023-09-22 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2023-08-22 Case forwarded to Court
2023-08-21 Response Waiver filed  
2023-07-27 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2023-06-27 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2023-06-27 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2023-05-23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2023-05-23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2023-05-23 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-05-23 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2023-05-23 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-05-23 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-05-23 Clerk's Record
2023-05-23 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2023-05-23 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-05-23 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-05-23 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-05-23 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-05-23 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-05-23 Court reporter/recorder's record

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Rainbow Energy Marketing Corporation
Christopher Donovan
Mr. Kenneth Broughton
Michael Taylor
Mr. Robert Alan York
Mr. Edward Duffy
Respondent
American Midstream, LLC
Mr. Luke J. Gilman
Ms. Amy Lucile Baird
Mr. Richard A. Howell
Ms. Natasha Breaux
Mr. Mark R. Trachtenberg
Ms. Polly B. Fohn
Mr. Joseph A. Fischer III
Ms. Lynne Liberato
Petitioner

Amicus Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
Dow, David R.
Mr. David R. Dow
 
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