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Lakeway Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, PLLC v. Michelle Brite

Citation: Not availableDocket: 08-20-00144-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; November 14, 2022; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Court of Appeals for the Eighth District of Texas has ruled on the appeal case involving Lakeway Psychiatry Behavioral Health, PLLC (Appellant) against Michelle Brite (Appellee). The court reviewed the record and found no errors in the lower court's judgment, affirming it. The court ordered that the Appellee be compensated by the Appellant for the performance of the judgment, all associated costs in this appeal, and conditional appellate attorney’s fees as outlined in the lower court's judgment. Execution of this order is to be issued as per Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 43.5. The ruling was finalized on November 15, 2022, with Justices Palafox, Rodriguez, and Alley presiding.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court Judgment

Application: The appellate court upheld the decision rendered by the lower court, indicating that the original judgment was free of error.

Reasoning: The court reviewed the record and found no errors in the lower court's judgment, affirming it.

Award of Costs and Fees on Appeal

Application: The court ordered that all costs associated with the appeal and conditional appellate attorney’s fees be paid by the appellant to the appellee.

Reasoning: The court ordered that the Appellee be compensated by the Appellant for the performance of the judgment, all associated costs in this appeal, and conditional appellate attorney’s fees as outlined in the lower court's judgment.

Issuance of Execution under Texas Rules

Application: The court directed that execution of the order be carried out in accordance with the Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 43.5.

Reasoning: Execution of this order is to be issued as per Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 43.5.