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PETRO-HUNT, L.L.C. v. WAPITI ENERGY, L.L.C.
Appellant, Petro-Hunt, LLC, appeals the trial court's grant of summary judgment on liability and rendition of judgment on damages and attorneys' fees for the breach of contract claim asserted by appellee, Wapiti Energy, LLC In five issues,
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:25A
ALLEN v. GIDDENS
The trial court dismissed Allen's suit without prejudice and Allen brought this appeal. Chapter 14 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code governs inmate litigation. See Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §§ 14.001-.014. We review a trial court's
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:25A
NORMAN v. STATE
The trial court found appellant guilty, found the enhancement true, and, in accordance with the terms of appellant's plea bargain agreement with the State, sentenced appellant to five years' confinement. Appellant filed a pro se notice of appeal.
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:25A
BROWN v. KEEL
R. Scott Brown appeals from the trial court's judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) in this partnership dispute. In his first and second issues, Brown contends that the trial court erred in granting JNOV in favor of Allan Keel because there was
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:25A
BARAJAS v. SANTIAGO
Appellant, Francisco Barajas, appeals the trial court's dismissal of his petition seeking a divorce from appellee, Maria Angelica Lopez Santiago, and seeking a division of assets and an order establishing child custody and support. In his sole issue,
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:25A
EX PARTE SURIA
On November 10, 2011, the trial court entered an order denying appellant's request for the appointment of counsel to file a motion for forensic DNA testing under Chapter 64 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. See TEX. CODE CRIM. PROC. ANN. art.
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:25A
ATLANTIC SHIPPERS OF TEXAS, INC. v. JEFFERSON COUNTY
In ten appellate issues, Atlantic contends the trial court erred by granting Jefferson County's cross-motion for summary judgment and denying its summary judgment motion. After reviewing the summary judgment evidence before the trial court,
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:25A
SPENCE v. STATE
After a jury trial on guilt-innocence, the trial court sentenced appellant to a term of twenty years of confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice—Institutional Division. By two issues, appellant argues that the trial court's decision to
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:25A
IN RE COMMITMENT OF BELCHER
The trial court rendered a final judgment and an order of civil commitment. On appeal, Belcher contends the evidence is legally insufficient to support the jury's determination that he has a behavioral abnormality under Chapter 841 of the Texas Health
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:25A
8100 NORTH FREEWAY, LTD. v. CITY OF HOUSTON
Appellant, 8100 North Freeway, Ltd. ("8100"), appeals from the trial court's granting of a permanent injunction enjoining 8100 from operating an adult arcade without a permit. Finding no error, we affirm. Chapter 243 of the Texas Local Government Code
Updated: 03/09/2012 08:25A
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