Texas Court of Appeals

Saldivar Mendo v. Flournoy Brown - Executory Contracts Dispute

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's summary judgment in favor of Jeannine Flournoy Brown in a dispute over executory contracts for real property. The court found that the appellants' claims were either time-barred or not sufficiently challenged.

ZD Sand, LLC v. State of Texas - Mandamus Proceeding

The Texas Court of Appeals denied ZD Sand, LLC's petition for a writ of mandamus and lifted the temporary stay. The court's decision in docket number 03-26-00213-CV means the mandamus relief sought by ZD Sand, LLC was not granted.

Com. v. Harris - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential opinion in the criminal appeal case of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Willie L. Harris. The court affirmed the judgment of sentence entered by the trial court. The case involved charges including rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, strangulation, burglary, and robbery.

Partain v. State of Texas - Injunction Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a permanent injunction against Johnny Partain, who knowingly created and used a false financing statement to attempt to collect alleged debts from the State of Texas. The court found Partain's actions, including filing false financing statements and deeds, to be an attempt to collect a debt through improper means.

Martinez v. Desilva - Case Dismissed for Want of Prosecution

The Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District, dismissed the case of Adam Martinez v. David Desilva for want of prosecution. The dismissal occurred because the appellant failed to file a required brief by the court-ordered deadline.

Texas DPS v. Texas Tribune - Public Information Act Dispute

The Texas Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of Texas DPS v. Texas Tribune et al. The court affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part a lower court's decision regarding the disclosure of approximately 2.8 terabytes of data under the Texas Public Information Act following the Robb Elementary School shooting. The ruling impacts the accessibility of public records related to significant events.

B.S. v. State of Texas - Dismiss Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District, has dismissed an appeal in the case of B.S. v. the State of Texas. The dismissal was granted following an unopposed motion filed by the appellant, a juvenile. The court cited Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1(a)(1) for the dismissal.

Joseph Milton Mitchum v. State of Texas - Dismissed Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, dismissed the appeal of Joseph Milton Mitchum in case number 13-25-00589-CR. The dismissal was due to a want of jurisdiction, as the trial court's certification indicated the appellant had no right of appeal following a plea bargain.

Jenkins v. De La Cruz - Contract Case Opinion Vacated and Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, vacated and dismissed the appeal in Jenkins v. De La Cruz. The court found inconsistencies in the appellee's standing as a non-party, leading to the dismissal of the appeal concerning a motion for sanctions.

Daniel Robert Ybarra v. Jasmin Gabion Ybarra - Divorce Case Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, has dismissed the divorce case Daniel Robert Ybarra v. Jasmin Gabion Ybarra. The dismissal was granted upon the appellant's motion, as they no longer wished to pursue the appeal. Costs were taxed against the appellant.