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Dr. Robert L. Hogue, M.D. and Brownwood Regional Medical Center v. Brandon Steward and Courtney Steward

Citation: Not availableDocket: 11-21-00124-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; November 3, 2022; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

The 11th Court of Appeals in Eastland, Texas issued a judgment in the case of Dr. Robert L. Hogue, M.D. vs. Brandon Steward and Courtney Steward, originating from the 35th District Court of Brown County (Trial Court No. CV2007303). The court examined the record and identified an error in the lower court’s orders. It affirmed the trial court's decision to deny Dr. Hogue's motion to dismiss, but reversed the trial court's decision to deny Brownwood Regional Medical Center's motion to dismiss. The case has been remanded to the trial court for further proceedings in line with the appellate court's opinion. Additionally, the costs of the appeal are to be equally divided, with 50% charged to Dr. Hogue and 50% to Brandon and Courtney Steward.

Legal Issues Addressed

Allocation of Appeal Costs

Application: The costs of the appeal were to be equally divided between the parties, with Dr. Hogue responsible for 50% and Brandon and Courtney Steward responsible for the remaining 50%.

Reasoning: Additionally, the costs of the appeal are to be equally divided, with 50% charged to Dr. Hogue and 50% to Brandon and Courtney Steward.

Appellate Review of Trial Court Orders

Application: The appellate court reviewed the lower court's orders, identifying an error in the denial of a motion to dismiss.

Reasoning: The court examined the record and identified an error in the lower court’s orders.

Motion to Dismiss

Application: The appellate court affirmed the denial of Dr. Hogue's motion to dismiss, indicating the trial court's decision was correct in this regard.

Reasoning: It affirmed the trial court's decision to deny Dr. Hogue's motion to dismiss.

Remand for Further Proceedings

Application: The case was remanded to the trial court for additional proceedings consistent with the appellate court's findings.

Reasoning: The case has been remanded to the trial court for further proceedings in line with the appellate court's opinion.

Reversal of Trial Court's Decision

Application: The appellate court reversed the trial court's decision regarding the denial of the motion to dismiss filed by Brownwood Regional Medical Center.

Reasoning: The court ... reversed the trial court's decision to deny Brownwood Regional Medical Center's motion to dismiss.