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Toby Taylor D/B/A Taylor Millwright Service v. Cooper Natural Resources, Inc., a Missouri Corporation

Citation: Not availableDocket: 11-12-00096-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; October 25, 2012; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

Toby Taylor, operating as Taylor Millwright Service, filed a motion for voluntary dismissal of his appeal against Cooper Natural Resources, Inc., citing that the appeal is moot due to a complete compromise and settlement of all disputes between the parties. The appellant requested that the trial court judgment remains in effect. The Eleventh Court of Appeals granted the motion, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal. The opinion was filed on October 25, 2012, with a panel consisting of Chief Justice Wright, Justice McCall, and Justice Hill, who was sitting by assignment. Notably, Justice Eric Kalenak had resigned prior to this decision, leaving the position vacant.

Legal Issues Addressed

Effect of Settlement on Appeal

Application: The settlement of all disputes between the parties rendered the appeal moot, leading to its dismissal by the appellate court.

Reasoning: The appellant requested that the trial court judgment remains in effect. The Eleventh Court of Appeals granted the motion, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.

Judicial Panel Composition

Application: The decision was rendered by a panel consisting of Chief Justice Wright, Justice McCall, and Justice Hill, with a vacancy due to a resignation.

Reasoning: The opinion was filed on October 25, 2012, with a panel consisting of Chief Justice Wright, Justice McCall, and Justice Hill, who was sitting by assignment. Notably, Justice Eric Kalenak had resigned prior to this decision, leaving the position vacant.

Voluntary Dismissal of Appeal

Application: The appellant, Toby Taylor, filed a motion for voluntary dismissal of his appeal because the dispute had been resolved through compromise and settlement.

Reasoning: Toby Taylor, operating as Taylor Millwright Service, filed a motion for voluntary dismissal of his appeal against Cooper Natural Resources, Inc., citing that the appeal is moot due to a complete compromise and settlement of all disputes between the parties.