ConocoPhillips Company v. Vaquillas Unproven Minerals, LTD.

Summary

The Fourth Court of Appeals of Texas granted ConocoPhillips Company's unopposed petition for permission to appeal from an interlocutory order. The court deemed a notice of appeal filed as of the order date, designated the appeal as accelerated, and set a deadline for the clerk's record.

Holdings

1. The court granted ConocoPhillips Company's unopposed petition for permission to appeal from the interlocutory order.
2. A separate notice of appeal was not required; a notice of appeal was deemed filed on the date of the order.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the unopposed petition for permission to appeal from an interlocutory order should be granted under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 28.3.

Disposition

other