US Courts

Stewart v. Lee - Texas Court of Appeals Opinion Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Stewart v. Lee. The appellate court upheld the trial court's order granting Sharon Lee's Application for Issuance of Turnover Order and awarding attorney's fees to Lee. The Stewarts' various claims against Lee were dismissed.

Antoine DeGrate v. State of Texas - Dismissed Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, dismissed the appeal of Antoine Demetruis DeGrate. The court found it lacked jurisdiction over the case, which involved a failure to register as a sex offender. The dismissal was based on the untimeliness of the appeal and the nature of the claims presented.

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.

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.

Schiaffo v. State of Texas - Mandamus Case Denied

The Texas Court of Appeals, 9th District, denied a petition for writ of mandamus filed by William and Reba Schiaffo. The relators contended the trial court abused its discretion in resolving a discovery and sanctions dispute. The court found no abuse of discretion and denied the petition.

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.

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.

Daniel Joseph Georgianni v. the State of Texas - Interference With Public Duties

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for Interference with Public Duties. The appellant was found guilty of refusing to exit a vehicle during a traffic stop, resulting in a $2,000 fine. The court addressed arguments regarding the police officer's oath of office.

Ex Parte Tasha Nicole Roy v. the State of Texas - Habeas Corpus

The Texas Court of Appeals, 9th District, dismissed the case of Ex Parte Tasha Nicole Roy v. the State of Texas. The dismissal was granted following the appellant's motion to dismiss the appeal as moot, which was filed before a decision was rendered.

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.