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No. 26-6
Title:
Jerry Merritt, Petitioner
v.
Texas Farm Bureau, et al.
Docketed:
July 1, 2026
Lower Ct:
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Case Numbers:
(24-50127)
Decision Date:
February 6, 2026
Rehearing Denied:
March 30, 2026
Proceedings and Orders
Jun 26 2026
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 31, 2026)
Petition
Proof of Service
Certificate of Word Count
Jul 16 2026
Motion to extend the time to file a response from July 31, 2026 to August 31, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.
Main Document
Proof of Service
Jul 17 2026
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including August 31, 2026, for all respondents.
Attorneys
Attorneys for Petitioner
Peter Michael Kelly
Counsel of Record
Kelly Watkins McPheeters LLP
1302 Waugh, Box 596
Houston, TX 77019
peter@texasappeals.com
Ph: (888) 895-8335
Party name: Jerry Merritt
Attorneys for Respondents
Markham R. Leventhal
Counsel of Record
Carlton Fields, P.A.
1625 Eye Street, NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006
mleventhal@carltonfields.com
Ph: 202-965-8189
Party name: Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company
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