In November 2011, I posted about whether attorney fees must be superseded to stay execution of a judgment pending appeal. Today, in In re Nalle Plastics Family Limited Partnership (No. 11-0903), the Texas Supreme Court resolved a split among the intermediate courts of appeals and answered the question, “No.” Let me set the stage a… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Texas Supreme Court
Subscribe to Texas Supreme Court RSS FeedHappy 100th Birthday, Chief Justice Pope!
Posted in Announcements, Texas Supreme CourtThe following are taken from the Texas Supreme Court’s website. Happy 100th birthday, Chief Justice Pope!
SCOTX Fixes Word-Count Glitches
Posted in Appellate Practice, Procedure, Supreme Court Orders, Texas Supreme CourtThe Texas Supreme Court has issued an order correcting some of its recent amendments to the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure. The most notable correction involves the certificate-of-compliance requirement regarding the new word count limits previously discussed here, here, and here. By adding the language underlined below, the Court has made clear that no certificate… Continue Reading
Some Appellate Judicial Wisdom in 140-Character Bites
Posted in Appellate Practice, Fifth Circuit, Oral Argument, Procedure, Texas Supreme CourtOver the past week, I have attended two CLE events featuring a panel of appellate judges. At the 29th Annual Litigation Update Institute, Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson, Justice Paul Green, and Justice Debra Lehrmann enlightened attendees on current events at the Texas Supreme Court. Today, Fifth Circuit Judges Pete Benavides and Pricilla Owen and U.S…. Continue Reading
Crafting a TRAP 9.4(i)(3) Certificate of Compliance
Posted in Appellate Practice, Briefs, Procedure, Texas Supreme CourtAs promised yesterday, this post will cover what a certificate of compliance under the new word-count rules might look like, now that every computer-generated document filed in a Texas appellate court on or after December 1, 2012—yes, every one, except for the record—must include such a certificate. The new rules provide the logical starting place…. Continue Reading
Word-Count Rules Going Into Effect December 1
Posted in Appellate Practice, Briefs, Procedure, Technology, Texas Supreme CourtA trial lawyer poses the following question: Do you know for sure whether the new appellate rules are going into effect December 1? Any thoughts on whether an appeal filed on November 29 (but not actually due until December 3) should maintain the old format or use the new rule? Per this Texas Supreme Court… Continue Reading
Governor Perry Appoints Boyd to Supreme Court
Posted in Announcements, News & Politics, Texas Supreme CourtGovernor Perry has announced the appointment of Jeffrey S. Boyd (pictured) to fill the Texas Supreme Court seat vacated by former Justice Dale Wainwright. The official press release is available here. Boyd currently serves as the Governor’s chief of staff and is the Governor’s former general counsel. He was a partner in the Austin office… Continue Reading
Changes Coming to 3rd and 4th Courts of Appeals
Posted in Courts of Appeals, News & Politics, Texas Supreme CourtWith some notable exceptions, yesterday was a good day for incumbents running for re-election to the Texas appellate courts. Texas Supreme Court Justices Nathan Hecht and Don Willett retained their seats. Though not an incumbent, former district judge John Devine did not have a major-party opponent and won election easily. On the Court of Criminal… Continue Reading
What Happens in the Event of a Evenly Split SCOTX Vote?
Posted in Appellate Practice, Texas Supreme CourtJustice Wainwright’s recent departure from the Texas Supreme Court has raised an interesting question. As presented to me by a colleague, it goes like this: Without Justice Wainwright, what happens if the Court is split 4-4? Do they just have to fight over it until someone gives in to reach a majority? My initial thought… Continue Reading
Texas Supreme Court Web Site Updated
Posted in Technology, Texas Supreme CourtThe Texas Supreme Court’s web site has been updated to mirror the new court of appeals sites, which received facelifts last fall. The Court’s new home page includes a tasteful photograph of the justices in the courtroom and too many helpful links to mention. Give it a look!