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the Estate of Raffaele Martini Pandozy

Citation: Not availableDocket: 06-20-00104-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; September 3, 2021; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Court of Appeals for the Sixth Appellate District of Texas affirmed the trial court's vexatious litigant order concerning the Estate of Raffaele Martini Pandozy, following an appeal from the Probate Court of Dallas County (Case No. PR-18-03717-1). Justice Stevens delivered the opinion with Chief Justice Morriss and Justice Burgess participating. The court found no error in the lower court's judgment. Additionally, the appellant demonstrated an inability to pay the costs of the appeal, leading to a waiver of those costs. The judgment was rendered on September 3, 2021.

Legal Issues Addressed

Vexatious Litigant Order Affirmation

Application: The appellate court upheld the trial court's decision to declare a party a vexatious litigant, affirming the lower court's judgment regarding the Estate of Raffaele Martini Pandozy.

Reasoning: The Court of Appeals for the Sixth Appellate District of Texas affirmed the trial court's vexatious litigant order concerning the Estate of Raffaele Martini Pandozy.

Waiver of Appeal Costs

Application: The appellate court waived the costs of appeal due to the appellant's demonstrated inability to pay those costs.

Reasoning: The appellant demonstrated an inability to pay the costs of the appeal, leading to a waiver of those costs.