Gaston v. Hochberg - Case Dismissed for Want of Prosecution
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The Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, has dismissed the appeal in Gaston v. Hochberg for want of prosecution. The dismissal follows the appellant's failure to file a required brief by the established deadline. This action concludes the appellate proceedings for this case.
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The Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, has issued a memorandum opinion dismissing the appeal in Dontrell Lashawn Gaston v. Thomas Scott Hochberg (Docket No. 03-25-00610-CV) for want of prosecution. The dismissal is based on the appellant's failure to file their brief by the original deadline of January 12, 2026, and subsequent failure to respond to a notice of overdue brief by February 9, 2026. This action is taken in accordance with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.3(b).
This ruling signifies the closure of the appellate process for this specific case due to procedural non-compliance by the appellant. Legal professionals involved in appellate matters in Texas should ensure strict adherence to court deadlines for brief filings and responses to notices to avoid similar dismissals. No further action is required from regulated entities as this is a specific case disposition.
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Dontrell Lashawn Gaston v. Thomas Scott Hochberg
Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Austin)
- Citations: None known
- Docket Number: 03-25-00610-CV
- Nature of Suit: Miscellaneous/other civil
Disposition: Dismissed for Want of Prosecution
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Dismissed for Want of Prosecution
Lead Opinion
TEXAS COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT, AT AUSTIN
NO. 03-25-00610-CV
Dontrell Lashawn Gaston, Appellant
v.
Thomas Scott Hochberg, Appellee
FROM THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 5 OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY
NO. 25-1238-CC5, THE HONORABLE WILL WARD, JUDGE PRESIDING
MEMORANDUM OPINION
Appellant’s brief was originally due on January 12, 2026. On January 30, 2026,
this Court sent a notice to appellant informing him that his brief was overdue and that a failure to
file a satisfactory response by February 9, 2026 would result in the dismissal of this appeal for
want of prosecution. To date, appellant has not filed a brief or a motion for extension of time.
Accordingly, we dismiss this appeal for want of prosecution. See Tex. R. App. P. 42.3(b).
Maggie Ellis, Justice
Before Justices Triana, Kelly, and Ellis
Dismissed for Want of Prosecution
Filed: March 13, 2026
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