The Supreme Court of Texas | Opinions on Orders - 08/29/2008

Opinions on Orders

The Supreme Court of Texas



August 29, 2008

–  Weekly Orders  –

04-0575
COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER OF LAS COLINAS, INC. D/B/A LAS COLINAS MEDICAL CENTER v. ATHENA HOGUE, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT HOGUE, JR., DECEASED, CHRISTOPHER HOGUE, AND
ROBERT HOGUE, III; from Dallas County; 5th district (05‑03‑00279‑CV, 132 SW3d 671, 04‑13‑04)
corrected opinion issued [pdf] (01/16/2009)
 

The Court affirms in part and reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment.

Justice Wainwright delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice O'Neill, Justice Brister, Justice Medina, Justice Johnson, and Justice Willett joined, and in Parts II-A, II-C, and II-D of which Justice Hecht and Justice Green joined. [pdf]

Justice Brister delivered a concurring opinion, in which Justice Medina joined. [pdf]

Justice Green delivered an opinion concurring in part and dissenting in part, in which Justice Hecht joined. [pdf]
   
04-1049
IN RE POLY-AMERICA, L.P., IND. AND D/B/A POL-TEX INTERNATIONAL, AND POLY-AMERICA GP, L.L.C.; from Chambers County; 1st district (01‑03‑01055‑CV, 175 SW3d 315, 09‑09‑04)
 

The Court conditionally grants the petition for writ of mandamus.

Justice O'Neill delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Hecht, Justice Wainwright, Justice Medina, Justice Green, and Justice Johnson joined. [pdf]

Justice Brister delivered a dissenting opinion. [pdf]

(Justice Willett not sitting)
   
05-0236
THE STATE OF TEXAS v. J. GRADY BROWN, JR.; from Denton County; 2nd district (02‑04‑00035‑CV, 158 SW3d 68, 01‑27‑05)
 

Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment.

Justice Johnson delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Hecht, Justice Wainwright, Justice Brister, Justice Medina, Justice Green, and Justice Willett joined. [pdf]

Justice O'Neill delivered an opinion concurring in part and dissenting in part. [pdf]
   
05-0466
COASTAL OIL & GAS CORPORATION AND COASTAL OIL & GAS USA, L.P. v. GARZA ENERGY TRUST ET AL.; from Hidalgo County; 13th district (13‑02‑00136‑CV, 166 SW3d 301, 05‑05‑05)
 

The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment, renders judgment in part, and remands the case to the trial court.

Justice Hecht delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Brister, Justice Green, Judge Christopher, and Justice Pemberton joined, and in all but Part II-B of which Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Medina, Justice Johnson, and Justice Willett joined. [pdf]

Justice Willett delivered a concurring opinion. [pdf]

Justice Johnson delivered an opinion concurring in part and dissenting in part, in which Chief Justice Jefferson joined, and in Part I of which Justice Medina joined. [pdf]

(Judge Tracy Christopher and Justice Robert Pemberton sitting by appointment pursuant to section 22.005 of the Texas Government Code)

(Justice O'Neill and Justice Wainwright not sitting)
   
05-0653
GILBERT KERLIN, INDIVIDUALLY, GILBERT KERLIN, TRUSTEE, WINDWARD OIL & GAS CORP., AND PI CORP. v. CONCEPCION SAUCEDA, ET AL.; from Cameron County; 13th district (13‑01‑00062‑CV, 164 SW3d 892, 06‑09‑05)
petitioners' motion to consolidate dismissed as moot
 

The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment.

Justice O'Neill delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Wainwright, Justice Medina, Justice Green, and Justice Johnson joined. [pdf]

Justice Brister delivered a concurring opinion, in which Justice Hecht, Justice Medina, and Justice Willett joined. [pdf]

The Court's opinion of August 29, 2008 is withdrawn and the opinion of this date (10/10/2008) is issued. [pdf] The concurring opinion by Justice Brister and the judgment, issued August 29, 2008, remain in place.
   
05-0892
IN RE MCALLEN MEDICAL CENTER, INC., D/B/A MCALLEN MEDICAL CENTER AND UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.; from Hidalgo County; 13th district (13‑05‑00441‑CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10‑05‑05)
real parties in interest's motion for oral argument denied
corrected opinion issued [pdf]
   
06-0178
FOREST OIL CORPORATION AND DANIEL B. WORDEN v. JAMES ARGYLE MCALLEN, EL RUCIO LAND AND CATTLE COMPANY, INC., SAN JUANITO LAND PARTNERSHIP, AND MCALLEN TRUST PARTNERSHIP; from Hidalgo County; 13th district (13‑05‑00419‑CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12‑15‑05)
stay order issued November 2, 2007, lifted
 

The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court.

Justice Willett delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Hecht, Justice O'Neill, Justice Wainwright, Justice Brister, Justice Green, and Justice Johnson joined. [pdf]

Chief Justice Jefferson delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Medina joined. [pdf]
   
06-0247
ULICO CASUALTY COMPANY v. ALLIED PILOTS ASSOCIATION; from Tarrant County; 2nd district (02‑04‑00120‑CV, 187 SW3d 91, 12‑15‑05)
 

The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment.

Justice Johnson delivered the opinion of the Court. [pdf]

Chief Justice Jefferson delivered a concurring opinion, in which Justice O'Neill joined. [pdf]
   
06-0491
IN RE BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER AT GARLAND; from Dallas County; 5th district (05‑05‑01663‑CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01‑04‑06)
abatement order issued
stay order issued
 

The Court abates this cause pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 7.2.

Justice Brister delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Hecht, Justice O'Neill, Justice Wainwright, Justice Green, Justice Medina, and Justice Willett joined. [pdf]

Justice Johnson delivered a dissenting opinion. [pdf]
   
06-0904
GUITAR HOLDING COMPANY, L.P. v. HUDSPETH COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL.; from Hudspeth County; 8th district (08‑04‑00296‑CV&08‑05‑00115‑CV, 209 SW3d 172, 08‑31‑06)
3 motions for rehearing
judgment issued March 30, 2008, withdrawn
corrected judgment issued
 

Supplemental Per Curiam Opinion [pdf]
   
06-1030
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, AND NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY v. NOKIA, INCORPORATED; from Dallas County; 5th district (05‑04‑01729‑CV, 202 SW3d 384, 08‑21‑06)
 

The Court modifies the court of appeals' judgment and affirms that judgment as modified.

Chief Justice Jefferson delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice O'Neill, Justice Wainwright, Justice Medina, Justice Green, Justice Johnson, and Justice Willett joined. [pdf]

Justice Hecht delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Brister joined. [pdf]
   
06-1040
FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY v. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P. F/K/A SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, INC. AND SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.; from Dallas County; 5th district (05‑04‑01316‑CV, 202 SW3d 372, 08‑21‑06)
 

The Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment.

Chief Justice Jefferson delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice O'Neill, Justice Wainwright, Justice Medina, Justice Green, Justice Johnson, and Justice Willett joined. [pdf]

Justice Hecht delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Brister joined. [pdf]
   
07-0085
BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY v. BARBARA GOSS; from Wood County; 6th district (06‑05‑00036‑CV, 208 SW3d 706, 11‑20‑06)
 

Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment.

Per Curiam Opinion [pdf]
   
07-0091
TRAMMELL CROW CENTRAL TEXAS, LTD. v. MARIA GUTIERREZ, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LUIS GUTIERREZ; AND KAROL FERMAN AS NATURAL PARENT AND AS NEXT FRIEND OF LUIS ANGEL GUTIERREZ; from Bexar County; 4th district (04‑05‑00056‑CV, 220 SW3d 33, 12‑20‑06)
 

The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment.

Justice Willett delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice O'Neill, Justice Wainwright, Justice Medina, and Justice Green joined. [pdf]

Chief Justice Jefferson delivered a concurring opinion, in which Justice Hecht, Justice Brister, and Justice Johnson joined. [pdf]
   
07-0140
TRINITY UNIVERSAL INSURANCE COMPANY v. CELLULAR ONE GROUP; from Dallas County; 5th district (05‑04‑01641‑CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01‑09‑07)
 

The Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment.

Chief Justice Jefferson delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice O'Neill, Justice Wainwright, Justice Medina, Justice Green, Justice Johnson, and Justice Willett joined. [pdf]

Justice Hecht delivered a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Brister joined. [pdf]
   
07-0147
IN RE CALLA DAVIS, MELVIN HURST III, AND ANN B. HEARN; 5th district (05‑07‑00198‑CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02‑22‑07)
motion to strike response to mandamus, as amended, denied
 

Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(a), the Court denies the petition for writ of mandamus.

Chief Justice Jefferson delivered the opinion of the Court. [pdf]
   
07-0639
DON'S BUILDING SUPPLY, INC. v. ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY, AS ASSIGNEE OF POTOMAC INSURANCE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS
 

The Court answers the questions certified by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Justice Willett delivered the opinion of the Court. [pdf]
   
07-0682
UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS v. KENNETH F. WEAVER; from McLennan County; 10th district (10‑06‑00207‑CV, 231 SW3d 441, 07‑11‑07)
 

Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment.

Per Curiam Opinion [pdf]
   
07-0698
IN THE INTEREST OF M.N., A CHILD; from Taylor County; 11th district (11‑06‑00228‑CV, 230 SW3d 248, 05‑10‑07)
 

Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court.

Justice Johnson delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Hecht, Justice O'Neill, Justice Wainwright, Justice Brister, Justice Medina, and Justice Green joined. [pdf]

Justice Willett delivered a dissenting opinion. [pdf]
   
07-0959
IN RE SIMON KIBERU AND HARRIS METHODIST H-E-B HOSPITAL; from Tarrant County; 2nd district (02‑07‑00312‑CV, 237 SW3d 445, 11‑01‑07)
stay order issued November 30, 2007, lifted
 

Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(c), without hearing oral argument, the Court conditionally grants the petition for writ of mandamus.

Per Curiam Opinion [pdf]
   
08-0009
MIKE BISMAR, M.D. v. DOROTHY A. MOREHEAD, VAUGHN R. MOREHEAD AND JAMES P. MOREHEAD, III, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIRS AT LAW OF GLORIA MOREHEAD, DECEASED; from Tarrant County; 2nd district (02‑07‑00360‑CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11‑29‑07)
 

Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court.

Per Curiam Opinion [pdf]
   
08-0380
IN THE INTEREST OF G.B., P.B., N.B., AND V.R., CHILDREN; from Washington County; 1st district (01‑07‑00699‑CV, ___ SW3d ___, 04‑03‑08)
 

Per Curiam Opinion [pdf]
   

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