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Alexander Molina and Laura Molina v. Stonegate Mortgage Corporation

Citation: Not availableDocket: 04-16-00520-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; November 22, 2016; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Appeal No. 04-16-00520-CV was brought by Alexander and Laura Molina against Stonegate Mortgage Corporation. The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, dismissed the appeal as moot, following its opinion on the matter. Additionally, the court ordered that no costs be assessed against the appellants due to their indigent status, as defined under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 20. The judgment was signed by Justice Rebeca C. Martinez on November 23, 2016.

Legal Issues Addressed

Assessment of Costs in Indigent Cases

Application: The court decided not to assess any costs against the appellants due to their recognized indigent status, in accordance with procedural rules.

Reasoning: Additionally, the court ordered that no costs be assessed against the appellants due to their indigent status, as defined under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 20.

Dismissal of Appeal as Moot

Application: The Fourth Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal because the issue at hand was no longer relevant or actionable, rendering any decision on the appeal unnecessary.

Reasoning: The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, dismissed the appeal as moot, following its opinion on the matter.