Narrative Opinion Summary
The Court of Appeals for the Second District of Texas has dismissed an appeal concerning Life Investors Insurance Company of America, now merged into Transamerica Life Insurance Company, versus National Health Administrators, Inc. The dismissal follows a Joint Agreed Motion to Dismiss Appeal Pursuant to Settlement. The court granted the motion, thereby concluding the case. Costs associated with the appeal will be borne by the party incurring them, and execution for costs will be issued as necessary. The opinion was delivered by a panel consisting of Justices Dauphinot, Meier, and Gabriel on December 15, 2011.
Legal Issues Addressed
Allocation of Costs in Dismissed Appealssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court determined that each party is responsible for its own costs incurred during the appeal process, with provisions for execution if necessary.
Reasoning: Costs associated with the appeal will be borne by the party incurring them, and execution for costs will be issued as necessary.
Dismissal of Appeal Pursuant to Settlementsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appeal was dismissed following a joint agreement between the parties involved, indicating that the dispute was resolved through a settlement.
Reasoning: The dismissal follows a Joint Agreed Motion to Dismiss Appeal Pursuant to Settlement.