Narrative Opinion Summary
Appellant Karges-Faulconbridge, Inc. requested to abate the appeal to seek trial court approval for a settlement that would resolve all claims against it in the underlying case. The Fourth Court of Appeals granted this motion, suspending the appeal deadlines for thirty days. Appellant is required to file either its brief or a motion to dispose of the appeal by March 19, 2020, in accordance with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1. The order was signed by Justice Luz Elena D. Chapa on February 18, 2020, and the court's seal was affixed by Clerk of Court Michael A. Cruz.
Legal Issues Addressed
Abatement of Appeal for Settlement Approvalsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted the appellant's request to pause the appeal to allow for trial court consideration of a settlement that would resolve all underlying claims.
Reasoning: Appellant Karges-Faulconbridge, Inc. requested to abate the appeal to seek trial court approval for a settlement that would resolve all claims against it in the underlying case.
Compliance with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant is required to comply with procedural rules by filing either a brief or a motion to dispose of the appeal by the specified date.
Reasoning: Appellant is required to file either its brief or a motion to dispose of the appeal by March 19, 2020, in accordance with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1.
Extension of Appeal Deadlinessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court extended the appeal deadlines by thirty days to accommodate the settlement approval process.
Reasoning: The Fourth Court of Appeals granted this motion, suspending the appeal deadlines for thirty days.