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Linda S. Restrepo and Carlos E. Restrepo D/B/A Collectively RDI Global Services and R & D International v. Alliance Riggers & Constructors, Ltd.

Citation: Not availableDocket: 08-13-00153-CV

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

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Court of Appeals for the Eighth District of Texas has dismissed the appeal brought by Linda S. Restrepo and Carlos E. Restrepo, doing business as RDI Global, against Alliance Riggers Constructors, Ltd. The dismissal is based on a lack of jurisdiction. The court noted that since the appellant is indigent, no costs are to be assessed. The decision is to be certified for observance by the lower court. The judgment was issued on July 24, 2013, with Chief Justice Ann Crawford McClure presiding, while Justice Rivera did not participate in the decision.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certification of Decision for Lower Court Observance

Application: The court's decision is to be formally recognized and enforced by the lower court.

Reasoning: The decision is to be certified for observance by the lower court.

Dismissal for Lack of Jurisdiction

Application: The Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal due to a lack of jurisdiction over the matter, preventing further consideration of the case's merits.

Reasoning: The Court of Appeals for the Eighth District of Texas has dismissed the appeal brought by Linda S. Restrepo and Carlos E. Restrepo, doing business as RDI Global, against Alliance Riggers Constructors, Ltd. The dismissal is based on a lack of jurisdiction.

Indigency and Assessment of Costs

Application: The court determined that no costs would be assessed against the appellant due to their indigent status.

Reasoning: The court noted that since the appellant is indigent, no costs are to be assessed.