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Springer Ranch, Ltd. v. O.F. Jones, III, Margaret Matthews, Ethel Matthews Rust, Ethel Matthews Rust as the Guardian/Trustee for Elizabeth Matthews, and Rosalie Matthews Sullivan

Citation: Not availableDocket: 04-12-00554-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; December 19, 2013; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, issued a judgment affirming the trial court's decision in the case of Springer Ranch, Ltd. v. O.F. Jones III et al. The appellate court upheld the ruling from the 81st Judicial District Court in La Salle County, presided over by Judge Stella Saxon. As a result of the affirmation, the appellees—O.F. Jones III, Margaret Matthews, Ethel Matthews Rust (acting as Guardian/Trustee for Elizabeth Matthews), and Rosalie Matthews Sullivan—are entitled to recover the costs associated with the appeal from the appellant, Springer Ranch, Ltd. The judgment was signed by Justice Luz Elena D. Chapa on December 20, 2013.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Court Affirmation

Application: The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, thereby upholding the lower court's ruling in favor of the appellees.

Reasoning: The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, issued a judgment affirming the trial court's decision in the case of Springer Ranch, Ltd. v. O.F. Jones III et al.

Entitlement to Recover Costs on Appeal

Application: The appellees are entitled to recover the costs associated with the appeal from the appellant as a result of the appellate court's affirmation.

Reasoning: As a result of the affirmation, the appellees—O.F. Jones III, Margaret Matthews, Ethel Matthews Rust (acting as Guardian/Trustee for Elizabeth Matthews), and Rosalie Matthews Sullivan—are entitled to recover the costs associated with the appeal from the appellant, Springer Ranch, Ltd.