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 Observancesubscribe to see similar legal issues
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 Jurisdictionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
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 Costssubscribe to see similar legal issues
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.