Narrative Opinion Summary
An agreed motion to abate the appeal has been filed by the parties involved in the case of Mandy Pilgrim et al. v. First American Title Co. LLC et al. The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, granted the motion to allow mediation scheduled for January 25, 2017. Consequently, the appeal is abated until February 24, 2017, during which all appellate deadlines are suspended. After February 24, the appellants are required to either file a motion to dismiss the appeal if a settlement is reached or, if no settlement is finalized, a motion to reinstate the appeal. The order was issued by Justice Rebeca C. Martinez and recorded by Clerk of Court Keith E. Hottle on December 21, 2016.
Legal Issues Addressed
Abatement of Appeal for Mediationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted an abatement of the appeal to facilitate mediation between the parties.
Reasoning: An agreed motion to abate the appeal has been filed by the parties involved in the case of Mandy Pilgrim et al. v. First American Title Co. LLC et al. The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, granted the motion to allow mediation scheduled for January 25, 2017.
Post-Abatement Procedural Requirementssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: After the abatement period, appellants must take specific actions based on the outcome of the mediation.
Reasoning: After February 24, the appellants are required to either file a motion to dismiss the appeal if a settlement is reached or, if no settlement is finalized, a motion to reinstate the appeal.
Suspension of Appellate Deadlinessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: All appellate deadlines are suspended during the period of abatement to accommodate the mediation process.
Reasoning: Consequently, the appeal is abated until February 24, 2017, during which all appellate deadlines are suspended.