Courts & Litigation

Mizell v. Coggins - Protective Order Appeal Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, has dismissed the appeal in Kristina Mizell v. Terri Anne Coggins. The dismissal is due to the appellant's failure to file a required docketing statement by the court-imposed deadlines. This action pertains to a protective order case.

Cleve Wells v. Dustin Lee Chestnut - Landlord & Tenant Case Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District (Waco) has dismissed the appeal in Cleve Wells v. Dustin Lee Chestnut, case number 10-25-00454-CV. The dismissal is for want of prosecution and failure to follow a directive of the Clerk of the Court.

Keandre Foley v. State of Texas - Failure to Stop & Render Aid

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Keandre Foley for failing to stop and render aid. Foley was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the second-degree felony.

Admiral Insurance Company v. Lippert Components - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Admiral Insurance Company v. Lippert Components, Inc. The lawsuit concerns competing claims for declaratory relief regarding Admiral's duty to defend its insureds against an underlying personal injury lawsuit.

Kenneth Wayne Hall v. the State of Texas - Possession of Firearm by Felon

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling against Kenneth Wayne Hall, who was convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. The court found that Hall's complaint regarding impeachment of a witness was not preserved for appellate review.

Waco v. Holland - Plea to Jurisdiction Reversed

The Texas Court of Appeals reversed and rendered a trial court's decision, granting the City of Waco's plea to the jurisdiction. The court dismissed the appellees' claims against the City, finding that the trial court lacked jurisdiction.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion in Matter of Leoffler Trust

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed a district court's dismissal of a petition concerning the Leoffler Trust. The court remanded the case, directing further proceedings to determine the petitioner's standing as a beneficiary.

Crook v. ICAO - Unemployment Benefits Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a decision by the Industrial Claim Appeals Office denying unemployment benefits to Brenda Crook. The denial was based on a finding of disqualification due to theft. The court found substantial evidence supported the Panel's decision.

Peo v. Thiam - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Abou Thiam for attempt to influence a public servant and forgery. The court found no error in the trial court's handling of jury challenges. The opinion is designated as non-precedential.

Peo v. Devoe - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Frank Adam Devoe. The court found sufficient evidence to support his conviction as a special offender and upheld the trial court's sentencing decisions.