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Andrew Patterson v. Transcontinental Insurance Company

Citation: Not availableDocket: 01-15-00464-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; July 28, 2016; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Andrew Patterson's motion for en banc reconsideration was dismissed due to its filing after the expiration of the court's plenary power over the case, as outlined in TEX. R. APP. P. 19.1 and 49.7. The order was issued by Judge Jane Bland, with the panel consisting of Justices Bland, Brown, and Lloyd. The dismissal was issued on July 28, 2016.

Legal Issues Addressed

Filing Deadlines for En Banc Reconsideration

Application: The court dismissed the motion for en banc reconsideration because it was filed after the court's plenary power over the case had expired.

Reasoning: Andrew Patterson's motion for en banc reconsideration was dismissed due to its filing after the expiration of the court's plenary power over the case, as outlined in TEX. R. APP. P. 19.1 and 49.7.

Judicial Authority and Plenary Power

Application: The court's authority to rule on motions is limited to the duration of its plenary power, which had ended in this instance, leading to the dismissal of the motion.

Reasoning: Andrew Patterson's motion for en banc reconsideration was dismissed due to its filing after the expiration of the court's plenary power over the case, as outlined in TEX. R. APP. P. 19.1 and 49.7.