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Henry Scott Baker v. Regency Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers, Inc., Port Lavaca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc., Regency Nursing Center Partners of Port Lavaca, Ltd., Timothy McFarland, M.D., and Don Paul Bunnell, M.D.

Citation: Not availableDocket: 13-12-00331-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; October 24, 2013; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Thirteenth Court of Appeals reviewed the case of Henry Scott Baker against Regency Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers, Inc., Port Lavaca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Regency Nursing Center Partners of Port Lavaca, Ltd., Timothy McFarland, M.D., and Don Paul Bunnell, M.D. The appeal originated from the 24th District Court of Calhoun County, Texas (Trial Cause No. 11-8-1407). The Court concluded that the trial court's judgment should be reversed and the case remanded for further proceedings. Costs associated with the appeal are to be borne by the appellees. The decision was certified for observance on October 24, 2013.

Legal Issues Addressed

Allocation of Appeal Costs

Application: The appellate court ruled that the financial burden of the appeal should be placed on the appellees.

Reasoning: Costs associated with the appeal are to be borne by the appellees.

Certification of Decision

Application: The appellate court's decision was officially certified for observance, ensuring its formal recognition and implementation.

Reasoning: The decision was certified for observance on October 24, 2013.

Remand for Further Proceedings

Application: The appellate court determined that additional proceedings are necessary to resolve the issues presented in the case.

Reasoning: The Court concluded that the trial court's judgment should be reversed and the case remanded for further proceedings.

Reversal of Trial Court's Judgment

Application: The appellate court found that the trial court's decision was incorrect and required further examination, resulting in the reversal of the judgment.

Reasoning: The Court concluded that the trial court's judgment should be reversed and the case remanded for further proceedings.