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Rapid Settlement Funding and RSL Funding LLC v. Settlement Funding, LLC D/B/A Peachtree Settlement Funding

Citation: Not availableDocket: 14-10-00902-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; January 9, 2012; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

On January 10, 2012, the Fourteenth Court of Appeals issued a judgment in the case of RSL Funding LLC and Rapid Settlements, Ltd. (Appellants) versus Settlement Funding, LLC d/b/a Peachtree Settlement Funding (Appellee). The court reviewed the appeal from a judgment favoring the Appellee, dated August 24, 2010. Upon examination of the record, the court identified an error in the original judgment, leading to a reversal of that judgment. The case is remanded for further proceedings consistent with the appellate court's opinion. Additionally, the Appellee is ordered to bear all costs associated with the appeal. The decision is to be certified for enforcement in the lower court.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review and Reversal

Application: The appellate court identified an error in the original judgment and reversed that judgment.

Reasoning: Upon examination of the record, the court identified an error in the original judgment, leading to a reversal of that judgment.

Assessment of Costs in Appeals

Application: The appellee was ordered to bear all costs associated with the appeal.

Reasoning: Additionally, the Appellee is ordered to bear all costs associated with the appeal.

Certification for Enforcement

Application: The appellate court's decision is certified for enforcement in the lower court.

Reasoning: The decision is to be certified for enforcement in the lower court.

Remand for Further Proceedings

Application: The case was remanded to the lower court for further proceedings consistent with the appellate court's opinion.

Reasoning: The case is remanded for further proceedings consistent with the appellate court's opinion.