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Shakeel Mustafa v. Pakiza Asim

Citation: Not availableDocket: 03-17-00476-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; November 14, 2017; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, dismissed the appeal filed by Shakeel Mustafa against Pakiza Asim due to lack of jurisdiction. The appeal concerned a contempt order issued by the trial court on April 17, 2017. After reviewing the case, the Court concluded that it did not have the authority to hear the appeal, resulting in its dismissal. Appellant Shakeel Mustafa is required to pay all associated costs of the appeal in both the appellate court and the trial court.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appealability of Contempt Orders

Application: The appellate court dismissed the appeal relating to a contempt order, emphasizing the limitations on appealability of such orders.

Reasoning: The appeal concerned a contempt order issued by the trial court on April 17, 2017.

Costs of Appeal

Application: The appellant, Shakeel Mustafa, was held responsible for all costs associated with the appeal in both the appellate and trial courts.

Reasoning: Appellant Shakeel Mustafa is required to pay all associated costs of the appeal in both the appellate court and the trial court.

Jurisdiction of Appellate Courts

Application: The Texas Court of Appeals determined it lacked jurisdiction to hear the appeal concerning a contempt order.

Reasoning: The Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, dismissed the appeal filed by Shakeel Mustafa against Pakiza Asim due to lack of jurisdiction.