TX-COURTS

Griffin Energy Law v. Billingsley - Real Estate Title Dispute

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision in a real estate title dispute concerning mineral interests. The court found that the appellees successfully rebutted the community property presumption with clear and convincing evidence, upholding the judgment in their favor.

Texas Government Accountability Association v. City of Odessa - Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 11th District, has dismissed the appeal in Texas Government Accountability Association v. City of Odessa. The appellant filed a notice of withdrawal, indicating they no longer wished to pursue the appeal of the trial court's decision which declared an interlocal agreement void and unenforceable.

Pascual Torres v. Texas - Aggravated Sexual Assault Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child. The appellant's sole issue on appeal, regarding the admission of extraneous-offense testimony, was waived due to inadequate briefing.

Generoso Polendey Taclibon v. State of Texas - Sex Offense Conviction Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Generoso Polendey Taclibon for a first-degree felony offense of continuous sexual abuse of a young child. The court found no merit in Taclibon's arguments regarding excluded evidence, false testimony, and the denial of a new trial.

Marcos Antonio Rios v. State of Texas - Aggravated Robbery

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, affirmed the conviction of Marcos Antonio Rios for aggravated robbery. The court assessed his punishment at fifty-five years confinement. The appeal concerned the admission of evidence of an extraneous act.

Julia Ann Poff v. Gina Annette Dare - Case Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 9th District, has dismissed the appeal in Julia Ann Poff v. Gina Annette Dare. The dismissal is due to the appellant's failure to file a required brief following the notice of appeal.

In Re J.C. Juvenile v. State of Texas - Mandamus

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, dismissed a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Bobby Kirby in the case of In Re J.C., a Juvenile v. the State of Texas. The court found the petition and related motion for emergency relief to be moot. The case was originally filed as a mandamus action.

Cheyenne Partners v. Rainbow International - Contract Dispute

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment in a contract dispute between Cheyenne Partners and Rainbow International concerning a franchise agreement. The court found that the appellants breached their contract and abandoned their franchise, upholding the award of damages to the appellees.

Texas Court of Appeals Dismisses Parental Rights Case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal in the case of In the Interest of A.C. and L.C. v. the State of Texas. The dismissal was based on a lack of appellate jurisdiction, as the order being appealed was neither a final judgment nor an appealable interlocutory order.

City Wide Franchise Company v. State of Texas - Mandamus

The Texas Court of Appeals denied City Wide Franchise Company's petition for a writ of mandamus. The court refused to compel the trial court to enforce a forum-selection clause, allowing premises liability and negligence claims to proceed in Texas.