Mizell v. Coggins - Protective Order Appeal Dismissed
Summary
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.
What changed
The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, issued a memorandum opinion dismissing the appeal in Kristina Mizell v. Terri Anne Coggins (Docket No. 10-26-00045-CV). The dismissal stems from the appellant's failure to file a required docketing statement by the court's deadlines, despite being notified and warned of potential dismissal. The court also noted that while the filing fee was eventually paid, the docketing statement remained outstanding.
This ruling signifies the final disposition of the appeal, effectively upholding the original protective order from the County Court at Law No. 1 of Johnson County. For legal professionals involved in appellate cases, this serves as a reminder of the strict adherence required for procedural rules, including timely filing of docketing statements and other required documents, to avoid dismissal.
What to do next
- Review court rules for appellate filing requirements
- Ensure timely submission of all required documentation in appeals
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March 12, 2026 Get Citation Alerts Download PDF Add Note
Kristina Mizell v. Terri Anne Coggins
Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District (Waco)
- Citations: None known
- Docket Number: 10-26-00045-CV
- Nature of Suit: Protective Order
Disposition: Dismissed
Disposition
Dismissed
Lead Opinion
Court of Appeals
Tenth Appellate District of Texas
10-26-00045-CV
Kristina Mizell,
Appellant
v.
Terri Anne Coggins,
Appellee
On appeal from the
County Court at Law No. 1 of Johnson County, Texas
Judge John E. Neill, presiding
Trial Court Cause No. CC-D20250221
JUSTICE SMITH delivered the opinion of the Court.
MEMORANDUM OPINION
Kristina Mizell, appealed from a protective order entered against her.
On February 3, 2026, Appellant was notified by letter that a docketing
statement was required to be completed and returned to this Court by Friday,
February 13, 2026. The required docketing statement was not received. See
TEX. R. APP. P. 32.1.
By letter dated February 19, 2026, the Clerk of this Court notified
Appellant that the docketing statement had not been filed and warned her that
the Court may dismiss the appeal without further notice if a docketing
statement was not filed on or before Monday, March 2, 2026. See TEX. R. APP.
P. 42.3(c).
As of the date of this opinion, we have not received the docketing
statement nor have we received any request for an extension of time to file the
docketing statement. Accordingly, we dismiss this appeal. 1 See TEX. R. APP.
P. 32.1, 42.3(c).
STEVE SMITH
Justice
OPINION DELIVERED and FILED: March 12, 2026
Before Chief Justice Johnson,
Justice Smith, and
Justice Harris
Appeal dismissed
CV06
1 Appellant was notified in the letter dated February 19, 2026, that the filing fee was due. Appellant
subsequently paid the filing fee, but did not file the docketing statement.
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