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Franklin P. Shackelford v. Stephens County Sheriff's Department and Stephens County, Texas

Citation: Not availableDocket: 11-16-00242-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; December 7, 2016; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

Franklin P. Shackelford, the Appellant, filed an unopposed motion to dismiss his appeal against the Stephens County Sheriff’s Department and Stephens County, Texas. The motion indicates that the parties have reached an agreement that includes the dismissal of the appeal, with each party agreeing to bear its own costs as stipulated under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1. The court granted the motion, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal on December 8, 2016. The panel consisted of Chief Justice Wright and Justices Willson and Bailey.

Legal Issues Addressed

Agreement to Dismiss Appeal

Application: The parties reached an agreement that included the dismissal of the appeal, with each party bearing its own costs.

Reasoning: The motion indicates that the parties have reached an agreement that includes the dismissal of the appeal, with each party agreeing to bear its own costs as stipulated under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1.

Court's Grant of Motion to Dismiss

Application: The court granted the unopposed motion to dismiss, thereby dismissing the appeal.

Reasoning: The court granted the motion, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal on December 8, 2016.

Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Application: The appellant filed an unopposed motion to dismiss the appeal, indicating an agreement between the parties to resolve the matter outside of court.

Reasoning: Franklin P. Shackelford, the Appellant, filed an unopposed motion to dismiss his appeal against the Stephens County Sheriff’s Department and Stephens County, Texas.

Panel Composition

Application: The decision to grant the motion was made by a panel consisting of Chief Justice Wright and Justices Willson and Bailey.

Reasoning: The panel consisted of Chief Justice Wright and Justices Willson and Bailey.