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 Affirmationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
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 Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
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.