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Erika Jacobs v. Greyhound Bus Lines Corporate Office

Citation: Not availableDocket: 05-21-00327-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; October 17, 2022; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

On October 17, 2022, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas at Dallas issued an order regarding the appeal of Erika Jacobs against Greyhound Bus Lines Corporate Office. This appeal originated from the 14th Judicial District Court in Dallas County, Texas, under Trial Court Cause No. DC-20-03277. The court addressed Jacobs's motion filed on September 7, 2022, which expressed dissatisfaction with the court's memorandum opinion issued on August 2, 2022. The court interpreted this motion as a request for rehearing and subsequently denied it. The order was signed by Justice Ken Molberg.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Request for Rehearing

Application: The court denied the request for rehearing, demonstrating the court's authority to refuse reconsideration of its prior decisions.

Reasoning: The court interpreted this motion as a request for rehearing and subsequently denied it.

Interpretation of Motion as Request for Rehearing

Application: The court viewed Jacobs's motion filed on September 7, 2022, as a request for rehearing, indicating that motions expressing dissatisfaction can be interpreted as such.

Reasoning: The court addressed Jacobs's motion filed on September 7, 2022, which expressed dissatisfaction with the court's memorandum opinion issued on August 2, 2022. The court interpreted this motion as a request for rehearing and subsequently denied it.