Narrative Opinion Summary
The Supreme Court of Texas reviewed a case involving the City of Richardson and Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC. The Court reversed the judgment of the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District and reinstated the trial court’s judgment. Consequently, the City of Richardson is awarded costs incurred in both this Court and the Court of Appeals, which Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC is required to pay. The Court's judgment and opinion have been certified for observance to both the Court of Appeals and the 134th District Court of Dallas County, Texas. Justice Green delivered the opinion, while Justice Blacklock did not participate in the decision. The ruling was issued on February 2, 2017.
Legal Issues Addressed
Award of Costs in Appellate Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The City of Richardson was awarded costs incurred in both the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals, with Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC obligated to pay these costs.
Reasoning: Consequently, the City of Richardson is awarded costs incurred in both this Court and the Court of Appeals, which Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC is required to pay.
Certification of Judgment and Opinionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court’s judgment and opinion were certified for observance to the lower appellate court and the trial court.
Reasoning: The Court's judgment and opinion have been certified for observance to both the Court of Appeals and the 134th District Court of Dallas County, Texas.
Reversal of Court of Appeals Judgmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court of Texas reversed the lower appellate court's decision and reinstated the trial court's judgment in favor of the City of Richardson.
Reasoning: The Court reversed the judgment of the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District and reinstated the trial court’s judgment.