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Farook W. Taha, D. O. v. Stephanie Blackburn, Individually and on Behalf of All Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of the Estate of Jose G. Lazalde

Citation: Not availableDocket: 08-21-00227-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; November 7, 2022; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Court of Appeals for the Eighth District of Texas has affirmed the judgment of the 448th Judicial District Court of El Paso County in the case involving Farook W. Taha (Appellant) and Stephanie Blackburn (Appellee), representing the wrongful death beneficiaries of Jose G. Lazalde. The court found no errors in the lower court's ruling and ordered that the Appellee recover from the Appellant and any sureties for the performance of the judgment and all associated costs. The decision was finalized on November 8, 2022, and is to be certified for observance. Justices involved included Chief Justice Rodriguez, Justice Palafox, and Justice Alley.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court's Judgment

Application: The Court of Appeals upheld the decision of the lower court without finding any errors.

Reasoning: The Court of Appeals for the Eighth District of Texas has affirmed the judgment of the 448th Judicial District Court of El Paso County.

Finalization and Certification of Decision

Application: The decision of the Court of Appeals was finalized and set to be certified for observance.

Reasoning: The decision was finalized on November 8, 2022, and is to be certified for observance.

Recovery of Costs by Appellee

Application: The Appellee was entitled to recover costs from the Appellant and any sureties for the performance of the judgment.

Reasoning: The court found no errors in the lower court's ruling and ordered that the Appellee recover from the Appellant and any sureties for the performance of the judgment and all associated costs.