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No. 23-0507
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HANNAH MEHTA v. MANISH MEHTA

Oral argument was held on February 18, 2025. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on June 20, 2025. File Closed

Opinions

June 20, 2025

Huddle
Lehrmann
Boyd
Devine
Blacklock
Busby
Bland
Young
Sullivan

Justice Huddle delivered the opinion of the Court. PDF

Lehrmann
Busby

Justice Lehrmann filed a concurring opinion, in which Justice Busby joined.View Electronic Briefs | Oral Argument PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:2nd Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Aff/Pt and Rev & Ren/Pt
COA Docket No.:02-22-00069-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Elizabeth Sturdivant Kerr

Trial Court

Trial Court:367th District Court
County:Denton
Trial Judge:Honorable Margaret Barnes
Trial Docket:19-2889-367

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2025-08-01 Mandate issued  
2025-06-20 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed, trial court judgment reinstated
2025-06-20 Concurring Opinion issued.   Issued
2025-06-20 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between February 18, 2025 and June 20, 2025.  
2025-02-18 Oral argument  
2025-02-14 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2025-01-24 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
  This case was waiting for oral argument between November 7, 2024 and January 24, 2025.  
2024-11-07 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2024-11-06 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2024-10-28 Notice from Counsel of a change in address  
2024-10-25 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
2024-10-25 Petition for Review granted
2024-10-25 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
  This case was pending on merits briefs between August 23, 2024 and October 25, 2024.  
2024-08-23 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2024-07-16 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-07-16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-06-14 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-06-14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-06-07 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2024-05-31 Notice from Counsel of a change in address  
2024-05-13 Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  
2024-05-08 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-05-07 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-04-08 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-04-08 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-03-19 Letter Filed  
2024-03-18 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2024-02-12 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-02-12 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2024-02-09 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-01-09 Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  
2024-01-08 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-01-08 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2023-12-15 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2023-11-07 Reply to Response (Petitioner)  
2023-10-23 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2023-09-22 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2023-08-22 Case forwarded to Court
2023-08-18 Response Waiver filed  
2023-08-03 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2023-08-03 Motion to withdraw disposed of   Filing granted
2023-08-03 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2023-08-02 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2023-08-01 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2023-08-01 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2023-08-01 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2023-08-01 Motion to Withdraw Filed  
2023-07-03 Clerk's Record
2023-07-03 Clerk's Record
2023-07-03 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-07-03 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2023-07-03 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Mehta, Hannah
Nathan Thibon
Ms. Alexandra S. Drobnick
Marianne Howland
Ms. Holly J. Draper
George Shake
Ms. Carson Epes Steinbauer
Mr. Eric Navarrette
Mr. Anthony J. Lucisano
Mr. Andrew Swallows
Petitioner
Mehta, Manish
Desiree Hemphill
Ms. Jennifer S. Wilson
Mr. Michael David Wysocki
Ms. Michelle M. O'Neil
Ms. Anna Fulks
Respondent
 
 
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