Narrative Opinion Summary
Appellant Howell Crane Rigging, Inc. and Appellee Robert Lee Wammack Jr. reached a settlement regarding their dispute, leading the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, to abate the appeal until November 18, 2021. On that date, the Appellant requested additional time to fulfill settlement obligations, and the court granted this request. The Appellant must file either a motion to dismiss the appeal or a motion to reinstate the appeal by November 29, 2021. All other appellate deadlines remain suspended until further notice from the court. The order was issued by Justice Patricia O. Alvarez and is recorded by Clerk of Court Michael A. Cruz.
Legal Issues Addressed
Extension for Settlement Obligationssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant was granted additional time by the court to meet the obligations outlined in the settlement agreement.
Reasoning: On that date, the Appellant requested additional time to fulfill settlement obligations, and the court granted this request.
Procedural Requirements Post-Settlementsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant is required to take specific actions by a set deadline following the settlement agreement.
Reasoning: The Appellant must file either a motion to dismiss the appeal or a motion to reinstate the appeal by November 29, 2021.
Settlement and Abatement of Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court abated the appeal pending fulfillment of settlement obligations by the appellant.
Reasoning: Appellant Howell Crane Rigging, Inc. and Appellee Robert Lee Wammack Jr. reached a settlement regarding their dispute, leading the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, to abate the appeal until November 18, 2021.
Suspension of Appellate Deadlinessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: All appellate deadlines are suspended until further notice from the court following the settlement.
Reasoning: All other appellate deadlines remain suspended until further notice from the court.