Narrative Opinion Summary
Cap Rock Energy Corporation filed an unopposed motion to dismiss its appeal against the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, granted the motion and dismissed the appeal. The dismissal was based on Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1(a)(1). The order was issued by Justice Jan P. Patterson, with Justices Pemberton and Waldrop participating in the decision. The dismissal was formally recorded on April 20, 2007.
Legal Issues Addressed
Dismissal of Appeal under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1(a)(1)subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted the unopposed motion to dismiss the appeal filed by Cap Rock Energy Corporation in accordance with the procedural rule.
Reasoning: Cap Rock Energy Corporation filed an unopposed motion to dismiss its appeal against the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Judicial Authority to Grant Motion to Dismisssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Texas Court of Appeals exercised its authority to dismiss the appeal upon receiving the unopposed motion, demonstrating the court's power to act under procedural guidelines.
Reasoning: The Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, granted the motion and dismissed the appeal.
Role of Justices in Appellate Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision to dismiss the appeal was made with the participation of multiple justices, highlighting the collaborative judicial process in appellate decisions.
Reasoning: The order was issued by Justice Jan P. Patterson, with Justices Pemberton and Waldrop participating in the decision.