Narrative Opinion Summary
Two cases were consolidated for appellate review. In case no. 95-1008, Dr. John M. Crabill appeals an adverse summary judgment, contending that the trial court improperly granted summary judgment due to the presence of material factual disputes concerning his status as a third-party beneficiary of a contract made by Dr. Idalia Lastra. The appellate court agrees with Dr. Crabill regarding these disputed issues and reverses the summary judgment, remanding the case for further proceedings. In case no. 95-2537, where Dr. Idalia Lastra is the appellant, the court finds no merit in her arguments and affirms the trial court's judgment.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review of Trial Court Judgmentssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court reviewed and found no merit in Dr. Idalia Lastra's arguments, thereby affirming the trial court's judgment.
Reasoning: In case no. 95-2537, where Dr. Idalia Lastra is the appellant, the court finds no merit in her arguments and affirms the trial court's judgment.
Summary Judgment Standardssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court found that the trial court improperly granted summary judgment due to the existence of material factual disputes concerning Dr. John M. Crabill's status as a third-party beneficiary.
Reasoning: The appellate court agrees with Dr. Crabill regarding these disputed issues and reverses the summary judgment, remanding the case for further proceedings.
Third-Party Beneficiary Rightssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Dr. John M. Crabill's appeal contended that there were material factual disputes about his status as a third-party beneficiary, which the appellate court recognized as grounds to reverse the summary judgment.
Reasoning: Dr. John M. Crabill appeals an adverse summary judgment, contending that the trial court improperly granted summary judgment due to the presence of material factual disputes concerning his status as a third-party beneficiary of a contract made by Dr. Idalia Lastra.