Narrative Opinion Summary
The Court of Appeals for the Second District of Texas has reviewed Moncrief Oil International, Inc.'s motion to dismiss its appeal against OAO Gazprombank. The court granted the motion, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal concerning OAO Gazprombank without prejudice. Consequently, the case will now proceed under the title "Moncrief Oil International, Inc. v. OAO Gazprom, Gazprom Export, LLC, and Gazprom Marketing Trading, Ltd." The appellant is responsible for the costs of the appeal regarding OAO Gazprombank. The decision was delivered on April 8, 2010, by a panel including Justices Walker, Gardner, and Senior Justice Brigham sitting by assignment.
Legal Issues Addressed
Case Proceeding Under Amended Titlesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Following the dismissal of a party from the appeal, the case continues against the remaining parties under a new case title.
Reasoning: Consequently, the case will now proceed under the title 'Moncrief Oil International, Inc. v. OAO Gazprom, Gazprom Export, LLC, and Gazprom Marketing Trading, Ltd.'
Cost Responsibility in Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant is held responsible for the costs associated with the appeal concerning the specific party that was dismissed.
Reasoning: The appellant is responsible for the costs of the appeal regarding OAO Gazprombank.
Dismissal Without Prejudicesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court's dismissal of the appeal allows for the possibility of the matter being raised again in the future, as it does not constitute a decision on the merits.
Reasoning: The court granted the motion, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal concerning OAO Gazprombank without prejudice.
Motion to Dismiss Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court grants a party's motion to dismiss its own appeal, resulting in the termination of the appellate process for that particular aspect of the case.
Reasoning: The Court of Appeals for the Second District of Texas has reviewed Moncrief Oil International, Inc.'s motion to dismiss its appeal against OAO Gazprombank. The court granted the motion, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal concerning OAO Gazprombank without prejudice.