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Steven C. Albright and Rhonda Albright v. Rhea & Sons Enterprises, Inc. D/B/A Rhea Plumbing

Citation: Not availableDocket: 03-15-00496-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; October 19, 2016; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case of Steven C. Albright and Rhonda Albright v. Rhea Sons Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Rhea Plumbing, the Texas Court of Appeals addressed an appeal from a judgment dated May 20, 2015. The court found reversible error in the trial court's grant of summary judgment concerning the Albrights' negligence claims against Rhea. As a result, the appellate court reversed this part of the trial court's judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings. However, the court affirmed all other aspects of the trial court's order. Each party is responsible for their own costs incurred during the appeal process.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Trial Court's Order

Application: The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision on all aspects other than the negligence claims, indicating those findings were correct and did not warrant reversal.

Reasoning: However, the court affirmed all other aspects of the trial court's order.

Allocation of Costs on Appeal

Application: The court decided that each party should bear their own costs incurred during the appeal, suggesting no party was entitled to recover costs from the other.

Reasoning: Each party is responsible for their own costs incurred during the appeal process.

Reversible Error in Summary Judgment

Application: The appellate court determined that the trial court made a reversible error in granting summary judgment on the negligence claims against Rhea, thus necessitating a reversal and remand for further proceedings.

Reasoning: The court found reversible error in the trial court's grant of summary judgment concerning the Albrights' negligence claims against Rhea.