Narrative Opinion Summary
The motion to dismiss the appeal and original proceeding filed by BP America Inc., BP PLC, and BP America Production Company has been granted by the Fourteenth Court of Appeals. This decision, resulting from an unopposed motion filed on October 6, 2017, pertains to the consolidated case involving appellee Estrella Santiago, who represents Christian Santiago. The initial order under review was signed on November 30, 2015, in the 151st District Court of Harris County, Texas. As a result of the motion, both the appeal (No. 14-15-01071-CV) and the original proceeding for a writ of mandamus (No. 14-16-00145-CV) have been officially dismissed. The decision was rendered by a panel consisting of Justices Busby, Donovan, and Brown.
Legal Issues Addressed
Dismissal of Appeal and Original Proceedingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted the motion to dismiss the appeal and original proceeding filed by BP entities as the motion was unopposed.
Reasoning: The motion to dismiss the appeal and original proceeding filed by BP America Inc., BP PLC, and BP America Production Company has been granted by the Fourteenth Court of Appeals.
Effect of Unopposed Motionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The unopposed nature of BP's motion led to the dismissal of both the appeal and the original proceeding.
Reasoning: This decision, resulting from an unopposed motion filed on October 6, 2017, pertains to the consolidated case involving appellee Estrella Santiago, who represents Christian Santiago.
Judicial Authority in Dismissalsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The panel of Justices exercised their authority to dismiss the proceedings as part of their judicial review.
Reasoning: The decision was rendered by a panel consisting of Justices Busby, Donovan, and Brown.