Narrative Opinion Summary
Devorah Aikman appealed a justice court order regarding the sale or disposal of two stud horses that had been subjected to cruel treatment. The Eleventh Court of Appeals, upon reviewing the appeal, determined that it lacked jurisdiction over the matter and notified Aikman of the need to demonstrate grounds for continuing her appeal by September 16, 2010. Aikman did not respond to this notice. Consequently, the court dismissed the appeal in accordance with TEX. R. APP. P. 42.3. The opinion was filed on October 7, 2010, and the panel included Chief Justice Wright and Justices McCall and Strange.
Legal Issues Addressed
Dismissal of Appeal for Lack of Responsesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's failure to respond to a notice requiring demonstration of grounds for the appeal.
Reasoning: Aikman did not respond to this notice. Consequently, the court dismissed the appeal in accordance with TEX. R. APP. P. 42.3.
Jurisdiction of Appellate Courtssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Eleventh Court of Appeals determined it lacked jurisdiction over the appeal concerning the sale or disposal of horses subjected to cruel treatment.
Reasoning: The Eleventh Court of Appeals, upon reviewing the appeal, determined that it lacked jurisdiction over the matter and notified Aikman of the need to demonstrate grounds for continuing her appeal by September 16, 2010.