Brenice Morciglio v. Pradip J. Morbia, MD, FACC and Gulf Coast Cardiology Group, PLLC - Appeal Dismissed

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Texas Court of Appeals

Filed February 19th, 2026

Detected March 28th, 2026

Summary

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, has dismissed the appeal in Brenice Morciglio v. Pradip J. Morbia, MD, FACC and Gulf Coast Cardiology Group, PLLC. The dismissal is for want of prosecution due to the appellant's failure to pay the required filing fee by the established deadline.

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The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, has dismissed the appeal in case number 13-26-00055-CV, styled Brenice Morciglio v. Pradip J. Morbia, MD, FACC and Gulf Coast Cardiology Group, PLLC. The dismissal, effective February 19, 2026, is for want of prosecution, stemming from the appellant's failure to remit the $205.00 filing fee within the stipulated timeframe after multiple notices.

This action means the appeal will not proceed on its merits. The appellant, Brenice Morciglio, has not paid the fee or responded to the court's notices, leading to the dismissal. This serves as a reminder to litigants and legal professionals of the critical importance of adhering to court procedural rules, including timely payment of fees, to avoid dismissal of appeals.

What to do next

Ensure all court filing fees are paid by their respective deadlines.
Respond promptly to any notices or orders issued by the court.

Penalties

Dismissal of appeal for want of prosecution

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Brenice Morciglio v. Pradip J. Morbia, MD, FACC and Gulf Coast Cardiology Group, PLLC

Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District

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Docket Number: 13-26-00055-CV
Nature of Suit: Miscellaneous/other civil
Disposition: Dismissed
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Disposition

Dismissed

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NUMBER 13-26-00055-CV

COURT OF APPEALS

THIRTEENTH DISTRICT OF TEXAS

CORPUS CHRISTI – EDINBURG

BRENICE MORCIGLIO, Appellant,

PRADIP J. MORBIA, MD, FACC
AND GULF COAST CARDIOLOGY
GROUP, PLLC, Appellees.

ON APPEAL FROM THE 136TH DISTRICT COURT
OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS

MEMORANDUM OPINION

Before Chief Justice Tijerina and Justices West and Cron
Memorandum Opinion by Justice West

On December 4, 2025, appellant filed a notice of appeal. 1 On December 5, 2025,

the Clerk of the Court issued an invoice indicating the charges for a filing fee in the amount

1 This case is before the Court on transfer from the Ninth Court of Appeals pursuant to a docket

equalization order issued by the Supreme Court of Texas. See TEX. GOV’T CODE ANN. § 73.001.
of $205.00 was due to be paid in thirty days. On January 16, 2026, the Clerk of the Court

issued the invoice again, notifying appellant the court costs in this case shall be paid by

February 2, 2026. On February 19, 2026, the Clerk of the Court notified appellant she

was delinquent in remitting the $205.00 filing fee. The Clerk of the Court further notified

appellant that the appeal was subject to dismissal if the filing fee was not paid within ten

days of the letter. See TEX. R. APP. P. 42.3 (b), (c).

Appellant has neither paid the filing fee nor otherwise responded to the notice from

the Clerk of the Court requiring a response or other action within the time specified;

accordingly, the appeal is dismissed for want of prosecution. See id.

JON WEST
Justice

Delivered and filed on the
26th day of March, 2026.