Narrative Opinion Summary
Cynthia Becerra appealed a judgment from the 377th District Court of Victoria County, Texas. On July 3, 2000, the trial court had granted her motion for a new trial. The Court of Appeals reviewed the relevant documents and determined that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the appeal, leading to the dismissal of the appeal for want of jurisdiction. The opinion was delivered per curiam and filed on August 31, 2000. The case is not to be published according to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 47.3. Retired Justice Noah Kennedy was assigned to the Court for this case.
Legal Issues Addressed
Assignment of Retired Justicessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Retired justices can be assigned to sit on cases in the Court of Appeals, as demonstrated by the assignment of Retired Justice Noah Kennedy to this case.
Reasoning: Retired Justice Noah Kennedy was assigned to the Court for this case.
Jurisdiction of Appellate Courtssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court determined it did not have jurisdiction to review the appeal due to procedural limitations.
Reasoning: The Court of Appeals reviewed the relevant documents and determined that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the appeal, leading to the dismissal of the appeal for want of jurisdiction.
Unpublished Opinions under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 47.3subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The opinion in this case was designated as not for publication, following the rules governing appellate procedure in Texas.
Reasoning: The case is not to be published according to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 47.3.