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Jeffrey Steven Marx v. State

Citation: Not availableDocket: 01-14-00109-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; December 21, 2015; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas reviewed the appeal case NO. 01-14-00109-CV involving appellant Jeffrey Steven Marx against the State of Texas. The appellant filed a motion to dismiss the appeal, citing lack of jurisdiction. After examining the record from the lower court, the Court determined it indeed lacked subject-matter jurisdiction over the appeal. Consequently, the Court granted the motion to dismiss and ordered the decision to be certified for observance in the lower court. The judgment was rendered on December 22, 2015, with the panel comprising Justices Higley, Huddle, and Lloyd.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Jurisdiction

Application: The Court of Appeals determined that it did not have the subject-matter jurisdiction to hear the appeal filed by Jeffrey Steven Marx.

Reasoning: The appellant filed a motion to dismiss the appeal, citing lack of jurisdiction. After examining the record from the lower court, the Court determined it indeed lacked subject-matter jurisdiction over the appeal.

Dismissal of Appeal for Lack of Jurisdiction

Application: The Court of Appeals granted the motion to dismiss the appeal due to lack of jurisdiction, ensuring that the decision is recognized by the lower court.

Reasoning: Consequently, the Court granted the motion to dismiss and ordered the decision to be certified for observance in the lower court.