State of Texas/First Court of Appeal
Recent News About State of Texas/First Court of Appeal
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Appeals court affirms dismissal of Baytown-area landlord's case against bank that froze his accounts
HOUSTON – A Texas appeals court recently declined to revive a landlord's breach of contract and negligence lawsuit against Amegy Bank of Texas after the bank froze his accounts over allegedly suspicious cash deposits. -
Appeals panel affirms lower court's take-nothing judgment in dispute with Houston used car lot
HOUSTON – A state appeals court recently declined to revive a breach of contract and negligence lawsuit against Houston used car lot that allegedly failed to make agreed repairs on a vehicle before its new owners took delivery. -
Dismissed: Texas woman's case against Canadian stock image company over her likeness uploaded without her consent
HOUSTON – A Texas woman's lawsuit against a Canadian-based stock image company over photos of her as a minor allegedly uploaded without parental consent was recently dismissed by a state appeals court. The court also overturned a lower court's denial of the company's motion for special appearance. -
Houston church loses appeal over excess proceeds from a property tax foreclosure sale
HOUSTON – A Houston church that sought excess proceeds from a property tax foreclosure sale still won't be getting those funds following a state appeals court's recent ruling. -
Texas appeals court grants Ohio insurance company conditional mandamus in personal injury case
HOUSTON (SE Texas Record) — A Texas appeals court recently granted conditional relief to an Ohio-based insurance company's in its currently pending lawsuit.