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Dennis Sanders v. Krista Marie Merritt

Citation: Not availableDocket: 03-17-00085-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; August 2, 2017; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, affirmed the trial court's judgment in the case of Dennis Sanders v. Krista Marie Merritt, with the judgment rendered on August 2, 2017. The appeal stemmed from a decision made by the 428th District Court of Hays County on November 2, 2016. Upon reviewing the record and the arguments presented, the Court found no reversible error in the trial court's judgment. Consequently, the appellant, Dennis Sanders, is ordered to pay all costs associated with the appeal in both the appellate court and the trial court.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court's Decision

Application: The appellate court affirms the decision of the trial court when no reversible errors are found, thereby upholding the original judgment.

Reasoning: The Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, affirmed the trial court's judgment in the case of Dennis Sanders v. Krista Marie Merritt.

Assessment of Costs on Appeal

Application: The appellant is responsible for paying the costs associated with the appeal when the appellate court affirms the trial court's judgment.

Reasoning: Consequently, the appellant, Dennis Sanders, is ordered to pay all costs associated with the appeal in both the appellate court and the trial court.

Review of Trial Court's Judgment

Application: The appellate court reviews the trial court's decision to determine if there were any reversible errors that would justify overturning the judgment.

Reasoning: Upon reviewing the record and the arguments presented, the Court found no reversible error in the trial court's judgment.