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BP America Inc., BP PLC and BP America Production Company v. Estrella Santiago, Individually and as Next Friend of Christian Santiago

Citation: Not availableDocket: 14-15-01071-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; October 19, 2017; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

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 Proceeding

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 Motion

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 Dismissal

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.