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Harlandale Independent School District v. Jasmine Engineering, Inc.

Citation: Not availableDocket: 04-19-00638-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; March 11, 2020; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, affirmed the trial court's order denying Harlandale Independent School District's third plea to the jurisdiction in the case against Jasmine Engineering, Inc. The court remanded the case to the trial court for further proceedings consistent with its opinion. Additionally, the stay imposed on September 24, 2019, was lifted upon the issuance of the mandate, and the costs of the appeal were assessed against Harlandale Independent School District. The judgment was signed on March 11, 2020, by Justice Rebeca C. Martinez.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review of Plea to the Jurisdiction

Application: The appellate court reviewed and affirmed the trial court's decision to deny Harlandale Independent School District's third plea to the jurisdiction.

Reasoning: The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, affirmed the trial court's order denying Harlandale Independent School District's third plea to the jurisdiction in the case against Jasmine Engineering, Inc.

Assessment of Costs in Appellate Proceedings

Application: The court assessed the costs of the appeal against Harlandale Independent School District.

Reasoning: The costs of the appeal were assessed against Harlandale Independent School District.

Mandate and Procedural Directions Post-Appeal

Application: The appellate court remanded the case for further proceedings consistent with its opinion and lifted the stay imposed earlier.

Reasoning: The court remanded the case to the trial court for further proceedings consistent with its opinion. Additionally, the stay imposed on September 24, 2019, was lifted upon the issuance of the mandate.