State Courts

Zarvona Energy LLC v. Black Stone Minerals Company - Permissive Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's judgment in a dispute between Zarvona Energy and Black Stone Minerals over oil and gas leases. The court found that the trial court erred in denying Zarvona's motions for partial summary judgment, leading to a reversal and remand for further proceedings.

Natalie Anderson v. Kyle Anderson - Case Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 9th District, has dismissed the appeal in Natalie Anderson v. Kyle Anderson. The dismissal was due to the appellant's failure to pay the required filing fees for the appeal and to arrange for the clerk's record to be prepared.

Texas Court of Appeals Denies Mandamus in CHRISTUS Health Case

The Texas Court of Appeals denied a writ of mandamus sought by CHRISTUS Health Southeast Texas. The court upheld a lower court's order striking CHRISTUS Health's petition in intervention in a case involving non-compete clauses for CRNAs.

Cross Country Mortgage LLC v. Michele Lesha Xu - Dismissed Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals, 9th District, has dismissed the accelerated appeal in Cross Country Mortgage, LLC v. Michele Lesha Xu. The dismissal was granted based on an unopposed motion filed by the appellant, Cross Country Mortgage, LLC, before a decision was rendered.

Stockton Enterprises, Inc. v. Bell - Appeal Dismissed for Late Filing

The Tennessee Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Lamont and Luquetta Bell against Stockton Enterprises, Inc. The dismissal was due to the appellants failing to file their notice of appeal within the mandatory 30-day period following the entry of the final judgment. The court denied a request for attorney's fees related to the appeal.

Court affirms oral stock agreement dispute judgment

The Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment regarding an oral stock agreement dispute. The court upheld the plaintiff's claim for a share of company profits based on an alleged oral agreement for stock transfer in exchange for facilitating financing for a commercial real estate purchase. The ruling impacts the parties involved in the specific corporate dispute.

North v. Eichler - Divorce Notice Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's divorce decree, ruling that the appellant failed to prove he did not receive proper notice of the final divorce hearing. The court found that notice was sent to the appellant's last-known address as required by civil rules.

State v. Hearns - Restitution Order Reversed

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's order for $41,850 in restitution related to a hit-skip conviction. The appellate court found the property damage was not a direct result of the offense and that restitution was capped at $5,000 under state law.

State v. Halderman - Sex Offender Designation Error

The Ohio Court of Appeals vacated its prior judgment and reversed in part the trial court's decision in State v. Halderman. The court found that the trial court erred in designating the appellant a sex offender for a misdemeanor conviction that did not qualify as a sexually oriented offense. The case is remanded for vacation of the sex offender designation.

State v. Wilhite - Driver's License Suspension Scope

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision regarding a driver's license suspension. The court found the suspension was beyond the scope of the aggravated drug possession case and that the proper forum for challenging the suspension was not this criminal case. The court also addressed claims of ineffective assistance of counsel and due process violations.