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No. 23-0463
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IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF CARLOS Y. BENAVIDES, JR. AND LETICIA R. BENAVIDES

Oral argument was held on September 10, 2024. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on April 25, 2025. File Closed

Opinions

April 25, 2025

Boyd
Lehrmann
Devine
Blacklock
Busby
Bland
Huddle
Young
Sullivan

Justice Boyd delivered the opinion of the Court. PDF

Blacklock
Devine
Sullivan

Chief Justice Blacklock filed a concurring opinion, in which Justice Devine and Justice Sullivan joined.View Electronic Briefs | Oral Argument PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:4th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Aff/Pt and Dismiss/Pt
COA Docket No.:04-20-00599-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Lori Irene Valenzuela

Trial Court

Trial Court:County Court at Law No 1
County:Webb
Trial Judge:Honorable Hugo Daniel Martinez
Trial Docket:2011-PB6-000081-L2-A

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Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2025-06-09 Mandate issued  
2025-05-27 Call received  
2025-05-01 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposed   Filing granted
2025-05-01 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  
2025-04-25 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
2025-04-25 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2025-04-25 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed and dismissed
2025-04-25 Concurring Opinion issued.   Issued
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between September 10, 2024 and April 25, 2025.  
2024-09-10 Oral argument  
2024-09-09 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2024-09-06 Submission Schedule
2024-08-21 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2024-08-21 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2024-07-22 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2024-06-28 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2024-06-14 Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2024-06-14 Petition for Review granted
  This case was pending on merits briefs between March 8, 2024 and June 14, 2024.  
2024-03-08 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2024-02-12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-02-12 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-02-01 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2023-12-14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2023-12-14 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2023-12-11 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2023-11-10 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2023-10-16 Reply to Response to Petition filed (Petitioner)  
2023-09-29 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2023-09-01 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2023-08-01 Case forwarded to Court
2023-07-28 Response Waiver filed  
2023-07-26 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2023-06-21 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-06-21 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-06-21 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2023-06-21 Clerk's Record
2023-06-21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2023-06-21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Mathis, Shirley Haley
Mr. Baldemar Garcia Jr.
Other Interested Party
Benavides, LeticiaR.
Mr. Douglas Alexander
Ms. Kayla Oliver
Mr. Carlos M. Zaffirini Sr.
Mr. Sean M. Reagan
Mr. Guadalupe Castillo
Petitioner
Benavides, Carlos Y.
Ms. Judith Reed Blakeway
Mr. Edward Frederick Maddox
Ms. Adriana Benavides Maddox
Respondent
Benavides, Linda Cristina
Ms. Judith Reed Blakeway
Ms. Adriana Benavides Maddox
Mr. Frank N. Ikard Jr.
Mr. Richard R. Orsinger
Mr. Adam Herron
Mr. Edward Frederick Maddox
Respondent

Amicus Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
De Mino, Wolfgang P. Hirzy
Mr. Wolfgang P. Hirzy De Mino
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