Texas Court of Appeals

Cody Howard v. Lacy Kimball - Lawsuit Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, dismissed the appeal in Cody Howard v. Lacy Kimball for want of jurisdiction. The court found no final, appealable judgment was rendered by the trial court, and the matter is to continue to trial.

Texas Court of Appeals Affirms Civil Commitment of Billy Rusk, Jr.

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the civil commitment of Billy Rusk, Jr. as a sexually violent predator. The court found sufficient evidence to support the jury's finding, upholding the lower court's decision. This action reinforces the state's procedures for committing individuals deemed a danger to the public.

Agrifund LLC v. Annen Inc. - Miscellaneous Civil Lawsuit Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, affirmed a lower court's decision in the lawsuit Agrifund LLC v. Annen Inc. The case involves a dispute over the assignment of agricultural input loan payments. The court's disposition was an affirmation of the lower court's ruling.

Celia Nicole Camacho v. State of Texas - Injury to a Child

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to adjudicate Celia Nicole Camacho guilty of injury to a child. Camacho's deferred adjudication community supervision was revoked due to a theft violation, leading to a twelve-year prison sentence. The appellate court found sufficient evidence to support the trial court's ruling.

Lomerson v. Lyle Reid & Associates - Property Dispute Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's ruling granting a no-evidence summary judgment in favor of Lyle Reid & Associates, L.L.C. and the Clarks in a property dispute case. The appellate court found no error in the trial court's decision to grant summary judgment.

Head v. State of Texas - Continuous Sexual Abuse of Child Conviction Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, affirmed the conviction of Christopher Lee Head for continuous sexual abuse of a child. The court found no abuse of discretion in the designation of the outcry witness or the admission of extraneous offense evidence. Head was sentenced to life imprisonment.

Nancy Alexander v. Venture Property - Forcible Entry Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District, dismissed the appeal in Nancy Alexander v. Venture Property due to the appellant's failure to file a proper motion for extension of time to file the notice of appeal. The dismissal was for want of jurisdiction.

Victor Gonzalez v. Texas - Mandamus Petition Denied

The Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District, denied Victor Gonzalez's petition for a writ of mandamus and dismissed his request for emergency relief. The court found that Gonzalez was not entitled to the relief sought in his original proceeding.

Jerome B. Price v. State of Texas - Assault Case Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 6th District, has dismissed the appeal in Jerome B. Price v. State of Texas. The dismissal was granted upon the appellant's motion, signed by both the appellant and his counsel, in accordance with Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Stephen Alan King v. State of Texas - Injury to Child

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction against Stephen Alan King for knowingly causing serious bodily injury by omission to his daughter. The court found sufficient evidence to support the jury's verdict of a first-degree felony offense, resulting in a twenty-year prison sentence.