Narrative Opinion Summary
In the case of Norma Lopez v. Star Vascular, LLC, the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, issued a judgment on March 14, 2018, dismissing the appeal for want of prosecution. The court struck the Appellant's amended brief and mandated that the costs of court associated with the appeal be assessed against Norma Lopez. This decision followed the opinion issued by the court on the same date, with Justice Patricia O. Alvarez presiding alongside Justices Chapa and Rios. The case originated from the 131st Judicial District Court in Bexar County, Texas, under trial court number 2017-CI-15308, overseen by Judge Cathleen M. Stryker.
Legal Issues Addressed
Assessment of Court Costssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The costs of the appeal process were assigned to the appellant, Norma Lopez, as a consequence of the dismissal.
Reasoning: The court struck the Appellant's amended brief and mandated that the costs of court associated with the appeal be assessed against Norma Lopez.
Dismissal for Want of Prosecutionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court dismissed the appeal because the appellant failed to prosecute the case effectively.
Reasoning: In the case of Norma Lopez v. Star Vascular, LLC, the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, issued a judgment on March 14, 2018, dismissing the appeal for want of prosecution.
Striking of Amended Briefssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court struck the appellant's amended brief, indicating procedural non-compliance.
Reasoning: The court struck the Appellant's amended brief and mandated that the costs of court associated with the appeal be assessed against Norma Lopez.