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Houston Powers D/B/A Quick Bonds v. State of Texas

Citation: Not availableDocket: 03-05-00721-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; January 31, 2006; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Houston Powers, operating as Quick Bonds, has filed a motion to dismiss its appeal against the State of Texas, indicating a decision to no longer pursue the case. The appellant has conferred with the appellee, who does not oppose this motion. The Texas Court of Appeals grants the motion and dismisses the appeal in accordance with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1(a). The dismissal was ordered by Justice Jan P. Patterson with Justices B. A. Smith and Puryear also participating. The motion was filed on February 1, 2006.

Legal Issues Addressed

Court's Authority to Dismiss Appeals

Application: The Texas Court of Appeals has the authority to grant motions to dismiss an appeal under the Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1(a), which was applied in this case to dismiss the appeal.

Reasoning: The Texas Court of Appeals grants the motion and dismisses the appeal in accordance with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1(a).

Non-Opposition by Appellee

Application: The appellee, the State of Texas, was consulted about the motion to dismiss and did not oppose the appellant's decision to withdraw the appeal.

Reasoning: The appellant has conferred with the appellee, who does not oppose this motion.

Voluntary Dismissal of Appeal

Application: The appellant, Houston Powers, chose to voluntarily dismiss its appeal against the State of Texas, indicating an intention to cease pursuing the appellate process.

Reasoning: Houston Powers, operating as Quick Bonds, has filed a motion to dismiss its appeal against the State of Texas, indicating a decision to no longer pursue the case.