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Darrell J. Harper v. Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector and Ann Harris Bennett

Citation: Not availableDocket: 14-22-00639-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; October 6, 2022; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

The order issued on October 6, 2022, in the Fourteenth Court of Appeals pertains to the case of Darrell J. Harper (Appellant) versus Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector and Ann Harris Bennett (Appellees). The notice of appeal was filed on September 1, 2022, but the Appellant has not yet paid the required filing fee of $205.00. There is no evidence provided that the Appellant is exempt from this payment under statute or the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure. The court has mandated that the Appellant must pay the filing fee to the court clerk within ten days of the order's date. Failure to comply will result in the dismissal of the appeal for want of prosecution, as per Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.3(b). The order is signed per curiam by a panel consisting of Chief Justice Christopher and Justices Wise and Hassan.

Legal Issues Addressed

Dismissal for Want of Prosecution

Application: The court warns that non-compliance with the payment order will result in dismissal of the appeal under the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Reasoning: Failure to comply will result in the dismissal of the appeal for want of prosecution, as per Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.3(b).

Exemption from Filing Fee Payment

Application: The appellant failed to provide evidence of exemption from the filing fee under the relevant statutes or appellate rules.

Reasoning: There is no evidence provided that the Appellant is exempt from this payment under statute or the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Filing Fee Requirement under Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

Application: The court requires the appellant to pay the mandatory filing fee to proceed with the appeal.

Reasoning: The notice of appeal was filed on September 1, 2022, but the Appellant has not yet paid the required filing fee of $205.00.