Narrative Opinion Summary
Lawrence Brandon Erlanson, both individually and as Independent Executor of Freddie Lindsay Erlanson's estate, filed an unopposed motion to abate his appeal while finalizing a mediation settlement with Teresa Erlanson. The Texas Court of Appeals granted the motion, placing the appeal in abeyance. The parties are required to submit a motion to dismiss, a joint status report on settlement negotiations, or a motion to reinstate by December 19, 2022. The appeal will remain abated until further notice from the Court. The ruling was issued by Chief Justice Byrne and Justices Triana and Smith on November 18, 2022.
Legal Issues Addressed
Abatement of Appeal for Settlement Negotiationssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Texas Court of Appeals granted a motion to abate the appeal to allow the parties to finalize a mediation settlement.
Reasoning: The Texas Court of Appeals granted the motion, placing the appeal in abeyance.
Judicial Authority on Appeal Abatementsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The ruling was issued by a panel of justices, demonstrating the court's authority to manage appeals and facilitate settlements.
Reasoning: The ruling was issued by Chief Justice Byrne and Justices Triana and Smith on November 18, 2022.
Requirements for Abated Appealssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Parties are required to take specific actions during the abatement period, including submitting a motion to dismiss, a joint status report on settlement negotiations, or a motion to reinstate by a specified date.
Reasoning: The parties are required to submit a motion to dismiss, a joint status report on settlement negotiations, or a motion to reinstate by December 19, 2022.