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

Texas Court of Appeals

Filed March 12th, 2026

Detected March 13th, 2026

Summary

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.

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The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District (Waco) has issued a memorandum opinion dismissing the appeal in Cleve Wells v. Dustin Lee Chestnut (Docket Number: 10-25-00454-CV). The dismissal is due to the appellant's failure to file a brief by the court-ordered deadline of February 25, 2026, and for not responding to the Clerk's notification regarding the late filing. This action effectively ends the appellate proceedings for this landlord and tenant dispute.

This ruling signifies the final disposition of the appeal. For parties involved, this means the trial court's judgment stands, and no further action can be taken at the appellate level in this case. The dismissal is based on procedural grounds, specifically the failure to prosecute the appeal according to court rules and directives.

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Cleve Wells v. Dustin Lee Chestnut

Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District (Waco)

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Docket Number: 10-25-00454-CV
Nature of Suit: Landlord & tenant
Disposition: Dismissed
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Dismissed

Lead Opinion

Court of Appeals
Tenth Appellate District of Texas

10-25-00454-CV

Cleve Wells,
Appellant

Dustin Lee Chestnut,
Appellee

On appeal from the
County Court at Law No. 2 of Johnson County, Texas
Judge F. Steven McClure, presiding
Trial Court Cause No. CC-C20250449

JUSTICE SMITH delivered the opinion of the Court.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

Cleve Wells appealed a judgment signed by the trial court on November

17, 2025. The Appellant’s brief was initially due on January 14, 2026. By

letter from the Clerk dated February 4, 2026, Appellant was notified that his

brief was late and that “unless Appellant’s brief or a response showing grounds

for continuing this appeal is filed by appellant or any party desiring to continue
this appeal on or before Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the court may

dismiss the appeal for want of prosecution.” (emphasis in original.)

Appellant has not responded to the Clerk’s letter, and the brief has not

been filed. Accordingly, this appeal is dismissed for want of prosecution and

failure to follow a directive of the Clerk of this Court. See TEX. R. APP. P. 42.3

(b), (c).

STEVE SMITH
Justice

OPINION DELIVERED and FILED: March 12, 2026
Before Chief Justice Johnson,
Justice Smith, and
Justice Harris
Appeal dismissed
CV06

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