Narrative Opinion Summary
The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, ruled on case No. 04-13-00244-CV, involving Meritage Homes of Texas LLC as the appellant and Ramiro and Dorothy Garcia as the appellees. The appeal originated from the 408th Judicial District Court in Bexar County, presided over by Judge Fred Shannon. The court granted the appellant's motion to dismiss, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal. Consequently, the costs associated with the appeal are to be borne by the appellant, Meritage Homes of Texas LLC. The judgment was signed by Justice Karen Angelini on May 29, 2013.
Legal Issues Addressed
Allocation of Costs in Dismissed Appealssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court determined that the costs associated with the appeal should be paid by the appellant when an appeal is dismissed.
Reasoning: Consequently, the costs associated with the appeal are to be borne by the appellant, Meritage Homes of Texas LLC.
Appellate Procedure for Motion to Dismisssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted the appellant's motion to dismiss, indicating the procedural outcome in appellate cases where such motions are filed.
Reasoning: The court granted the appellant's motion to dismiss, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.