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MORA v. PHARIA, LLC.
Appellant, Elizabeth A. Mora, perfected an appeal from a judgment entered by the County Court at Law No. 1 of Cameron County, Texas, in cause number 2008-CCL-1123-A. On November 4, 2011, the appeal was abated to the trial court for findings regarding
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:25A
ORTIZ v. STATE
The trial court ordered the sentences to run consecutively and entered a judgment of conviction on each count. We affirm the trial court's judgments on all counts. Ortiz presents two points of error for review. In his first point, he contends that the
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:25A
SPRING BRANCH MANAGEMENT DISTRICT v. VALCO INSTRUMENTS COMPANY, L.P.
In this interlocutory appeal, 1 appellant, Spring Branch Management District (the "District"), challenges the trial court's order denying its summary-judgment motion in which it asserted that the trial court did not have jurisdiction to consider
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:25A
BUCHANAN v. GANNAWAY
The trial court granted the bailiff's special exceptions to appellant's pleadings. The trial court subsequently dismissed appellant's pleadings after he failed to cure the deficiencies by repleading his allegations. We affirm. Appellant is an inmate in
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:25A
SARGEON v. STATE
In a single issue, Sargeon contends that the trial court erred in admitting a Bryco Arms .380 pistol into evidence. We affirm the trial court's judgment. NP was sexually assaulted at gun-point in her parent's home. The next day, Sargeon was arrested a
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:24A
BUCHANAN v. ARMSTRONG
This appeal arises from Timothy W. Buchanan's pro se civil action filed against the district judge of Borden County. The trial court granted the district judge's motion to dismiss for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. We affirm.
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:24A
BUCHANAN v. COOLEY
This appeal arises from Timothy W. Buchanan's pro se civil action filed against the district attorney of Borden County. The trial court granted the district attorney's motion for summary judgment. We affirm. Appellant is an inmate in the Institutional
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:24A
EX PARTE PENRIGHT
1 In both proceedings, Penright asserts that his right to a speedy trial has been violated. In the habeas proceeding, Penright asks for a "dismissal with prejudice." In the mandamus proceeding, Penright requests an order compelling the trial court to
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:24A
IN RE COMMITMENT OF COX.
The trial court entered a final judgment and an order of civil commitment under the Act. We affirm the judgment of the trial court. In issue one, Cox argues that the State committed fundamental reversible error in submitting requests for admissions and
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:24A
IN RE COMMITMENT OF WINKLE
The trial court committed Winkle to outpatient treatment as a sexually violent predator. See Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. § 841.081 (West 2010). On appeal, we hold that the trial court erred in excluding the testimony of Winkle's sole expert witness.
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:24A
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