Narrative Opinion Summary
The Court of Appeals for the Second District of Texas addressed the appeal in the case of Tommy League, Jr. and Denise M. League against American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc., Codilis, Stawiarski, and HSBC Bank USA, National Association. The court found errors in part of the trial court's judgment. Specifically, it reversed the trial court’s decision to grant summary judgment in favor of American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc. and HSBC Bank USA regarding the League's declaratory judgment and Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) claims. However, the court affirmed the trial court’s other summary judgment orders concerning the same defendants and Codilis, Stawiarski. The League's request for a temporary injunction was denied. The case is remanded for further proceedings consistent with the appeals court's opinion, with each party bearing their own costs of the appeal.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Summary Judgmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appeals court upheld some of the trial court’s summary judgment orders for certain defendants.
Reasoning: However, the court affirmed the trial court’s other summary judgment orders concerning the same defendants and Codilis, Stawiarski.
Denial of Temporary Injunctionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court denied the League's request for a temporary injunction during the proceedings.
Reasoning: The League's request for a temporary injunction was denied.
Remand for Further Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case was sent back to the trial court for further action consistent with the appeals court's findings.
Reasoning: The case is remanded for further proceedings consistent with the appeals court's opinion, with each party bearing their own costs of the appeal.
Reversal of Summary Judgmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court reversed the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of certain defendants on specific claims.
Reasoning: Specifically, it reversed the trial court’s decision to grant summary judgment in favor of American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc. and HSBC Bank USA regarding the League's declaratory judgment and Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) claims.