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Lone Star Pavers Inc. v. Jose Murillo

Citation: Not availableDocket: 14-18-00318-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; July 26, 2018; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The appeal by Lone Star Pavers Inc. against Jose Murillo, originating from the 151st District Court of Harris County, Texas, was dismissed due to the appellant's failure to arrange payment for the clerk's record necessary for the appeal process. The judgment being appealed was signed on March 7, 2018. The Fourteenth Court of Appeals issued an order on June 28, 2018, requiring the appellant to either pay for the record or make arrangements to do so within fifteen days, accompanied by proof of payment. The appellant did not comply with this requirement, leading to the dismissal of the appeal. The decision was made by a panel consisting of Chief Justice Frost and Justices Donovan and Brown.

Legal Issues Addressed

Dismissal of Appeal for Failure to Pay Clerk's Record

Application: The court dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's failure to arrange payment for the clerk's record, which is a necessary step in the appeal process.

Reasoning: The appeal by Lone Star Pavers Inc. against Jose Murillo...was dismissed due to the appellant's failure to arrange payment for the clerk's record necessary for the appeal process.

Procedural Requirements for Appeal

Application: The court required the appellant to pay for the record or make arrangements for payment within a specified time frame, failure of which resulted in dismissal.

Reasoning: The Fourteenth Court of Appeals issued an order on June 28, 2018, requiring the appellant to either pay for the record or make arrangements to do so within fifteen days, accompanied by proof of payment.