Narrative Opinion Summary
On October 18, 2022, the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, issued an order regarding the case No. 04-22-00415-CV, involving appellant Richard A. Garcia and appellee Elizabeth J. Ranft-Garcia. The court addressed an amended motion filed by Garcia's counsel on October 17, 2022, requesting the withdrawal of attorney Renée Yanta and the substitution of Lorien Whyte as counsel. The motion complied with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 6.5. The court granted the motion, officially withdrawing Yanta and substituting Whyte as counsel for Garcia. The order was signed by Justice Beth Watkins, and the court's seal was affixed by Clerk of Court Michael A. Cruz.
Legal Issues Addressed
Judicial Authority to Grant Withdrawal of Counselsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court exercised its authority to approve the withdrawal of an attorney and the appointment of a new one in accordance with the rules governing appellate procedures.
Reasoning: The court granted the motion, officially withdrawing Yanta and substituting Whyte as counsel for Garcia.
Substitution of Counsel under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 6.5subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted the motion for substitution of counsel after determining compliance with the procedural requirements set forth in Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 6.5.
Reasoning: The motion complied with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 6.5.