This interlocutory appeal involves the district court’s refusal to compel David Lynn Clark, Ashley Lyn Clark, Patsy Marie Clark, Randy Craig Coleman, Sandra Jo Coleman, William Ronald Coleman and Jodi A. Coleman (collectively referred to as the Farmers) to submit their claims against ECOM USA, Inc. and U.S. Cotton Growers Association (USCGA) to arbitration. The Farmers had contracted to deliver ... More...   $0 (02-25-2015 - TX)

In related proceedings, appellant Jay H. Cohen, Individually and as Trustee of the JHC Trusts I and II, challenges the trial court’s summary judgments granted in favor of appellees Sandcastle Homes, Inc. and NewBiss Property, LP Specifically, Cohen challenges the trial court’s conclusion that the Sandcastle and NewBiss established their status as bona-fide purchasers of certain real property i... More...   $0 (02-26-2015 - TX)

In related proceedings, appellant Jay H. Cohen, Individually and as Trustee of the JHC Trusts I and II, challenges the trial court’s summary judgments granted in favor of appellees Sandcastle Homes, Inc. and NewBiss Property, LP Specifically, Cohen challenges the trial court’s conclusion that the Sandcastle and NewBiss established their status as bona-fide purchasers of certain real property i... More...   $0 (02-26-2015 - TX)

Mary Moczygemba appeals the trial court’s granting of summary judgment in favor of her sons Thomas J. Moczygemba and Harry Lee Moczygemba. According to Mary, the trial court erred in determining that the statute of limitations barred her claims for breach of fiduciary duty. We affirm.
BACKGROUND
Appellant Mary Moczygemba (“Maryâ€�) is the mother of Appellees Thomas J. Moczygemba and Ha... More...   $0 (02-18-2015 - TX)

This is an appeal from a judgment of the trial court in favor of Travoy R.
Hollie in which it awarded Hollie actual and exemplary damages arising from the
unauthorized use of Hollie’s money and the misappropriation of stocks by Edith
Cherry and Carris Booker. We reverse and remand.2
Hollie is Booker’s son. Booker was not involved in Hollie’s life when he
was a child, but ... More...   $0 (02-12-2015 - TX)

Janet Clark purchased a pickup truck from Manuel Santoy that she later discovered had been stolen from PFPP Limited Partnership d/b/a Planet Dodge (Planet Dodge). Clark lost both the pickup truck and the $22,000 she paid to Santoy. Clark sued Planet Dodge, along with a number of other defendants. As relevant to this appeal, Clark sought to recover from Planet Dodge the $22,000 she paid to Santoy, ... More...   $0 (02-05-2015 - TX)

Appellants, Frank J. Schuster, individually and as executor of the estate of Frank
Schuster, Frank Schuster Farms, Inc., Frank Schuster Farms and Frank Schuster Farms,
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Ltd., appeal from the trial court’s refusal to confirm the arbitrator’s order and its vacatur of that award. See TEX. CIV. PRAC. & REM. CODE ANN. § 171.098 (West, Westlaw through 2013 3d C.S.) (“A party may appe... More...   $0 (01-15-2015 - TX)

This is an appeal from the County Court at Law No. 2 of Midland County, sitting in probate. A bank that was a predecessor in interest of Appellee, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (JPMorgan), filed the underlying probate proceeding in 1996. The bank’s successor in interest filed a petition for declaratory judgment in the probate proceeding in 1999. Appellant, Richard D. Jones Jr. (Jones... More...   $0 (12-18-2014 - TX)

Wendolyn Messner, as the administratrix of the estate of Delbert M. Messner, filed suit May 14, 2013, against an attorney, alleging that the attorney had been negligent and had breached his fiduciary duty in the attorney’s legal representation of both Delbert (during his lifetime) and the executrix of his estate, Juanita Bengel (Delbert’s niece), after Delbert’s demise. The trial court grant... More...   $0 (12-19-2014 - TX)

Aaron Jordan, Michael Jordan, Heather Jordan, Gilbert Jordan, Phyllis Ann Woods, and Donna Joyce Curtis appeal the trial court‟s judgment notwithstanding the verdict entered in favor of Cynthia Kay Lyles. In two issues, Appellants argue that the trial court erroneously rendered judgment notwithstanding the jury‟s verdict and, alternatively, the evidence supports the jury‟s verdict for interf... More...   $0 (12-10-2014 - TX)

Appellants Ricky and Karen Holland appeal a take-nothing judgment granted in favor of appellees Freidman & Feiger (F & F), Lawrence J. Friedman, and Marla S. Pittman. In three issues, the Hollands contend: (1) the trial court erred in granting a no-evidence motion for summary judgment on their breach of fiduciary duty claim against Freidman, (2) the trial court abused its discretion in “dismissi... More...   $0 (12-02-2014 - TX)

Appellant Jorge Guevara M.D. appeals the trial court’s no-evidence summary judgment granted in favor of appellees Mark Lackner and Robert E. Lackner on Dr. Guevara’s claims of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and conspiracy. By three issues, Dr. Guevara contends that the trial court erred in concluding that his evidence presented in response to the Lackners’ motion for no-evidence summary ju... More...   $0 (11-13-2014 - TX)

This is a dispute between a real estate investor and the two agents who managed her properties. Hua Xu (the “Investor�) sued David K. Lam and Jia Tian (collectively, the “Agents�), seeking damages for breach of contract, fraud, and breach of a fiduciary duty. After a trial by jury, the Agents moved for a directed verdict, which the trial court granted on the basis of limitations.
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... More...   $0 (11-06-2014 - TX)

Austin, TX - Political consultant Kenneth Barfield (aka “Buddy Barfieldâ€�), age 58, pleaded guilty to stealing approximately $1.8 Million in campaign funds from Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst announced United States Attorney Robert Pitman, Christopher Combs, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in Charge of the San Antonio Division, and IRS Criminal Investigation Acting... More...   $0 (10-21-2014 - TX)

Pursuant to an order of a bankruptcy court, Leonard K. Hoskins, Colonel Clifton Hoskins, and Hoskins, Inc. (the “Companyâ€�) were all parties to an arbitration proceeding. After a final arbitration award was entered with regard to Leonard’s claims against Clifton and the Company, Leonard filed a motion to vacate the arbitration award, while Clifton and the Company filed a motion to confirm the... More...   $0 (10-15-2014 - TX)

Appellants Patrick James Luthen, Rachel Luthen, and Patrick James Luthen as next friend of Andrew Luthen1 (collectively “appellants�) appeal the trial court’s order admitting Terolle K. Luthen’s will and codicil to probate and authorizing letters of administration naming appellee Donald Ley2 as the independent executor of the estate.3
1 Appellants are the decedent’s great grandchildr... More...   $0 (09-25-2014 - TX)

In this case involving the disbursement of attorneys’ fees from the settlement of a lawsuit, appellant Steven Frankoff contends the trial court erred in (1) granting summary judgment in favor of appellee Susan Norman, (2) denying Frankoff’s cross-motions for traditional and no-evidence summary judgment, (3) denying various motions and overruling numerous objections. We affirm.
Procedural H... More...   $0 (09-09-2014 - TX)

When the relationship between the companies and individuals involved in a limited partnership broke down, the aggrieved limited partner sued the other partners and their owner, alleging that they breached successive partnership agreements and committed or conspired to commit statutory and common-law
fraud and breaches of the duties of loyalty and care. The plaintiff sought the same two categor... More...   $0 (09-11-2014 - TX)

This appeal is the most recent round in a protracted legal battle between two siblings over their respective inheritances.1 Woody K. Lesikar, individually, and as trustee of the Woody K. Lesikar Special Trust and the Woodrow V. Lesikar Family Trust, appeals the trial court’s summary judgment in favor of Carolyn Ann Lesikar Moon, individually and as trustee of the Carolyn Ann Lesikar Moon Special... More...   $0 (09-04-2014 - TX)

Tener challenges the trial court’s rendition of summary judgment in favor of appellees, Short Carter Morris, LLP (“SCM�) and Adam J. Morris, in his suit against them for negligence and breach of fiduciary duty. In three issues, Tener contends that the trial court erred in granting Morris and SCM summary judgment and overruling his objections to their summary-judgment evidence.
We affirm.... More...   $0 (08-28-2014 - TX)

Appellants Jerron C. Hill, M.D., individually, and Jerron C. Hill, M.D., P.A. appeal the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Tx-An Anesthesia Management, LLP, M2 Healthcare Services, LP, and Anesthesia Business Consultants. Appellants complain, in three issues, that the trial court erred in granting summary judgment because appellees failed to prove that all of appellants’ clai... More...   $0 (08-25-2014 - TX)

Luis and Linda Santiago sued several entities involved in their home equity loan and the law firm of Mackie Wolf Zientz and Mann, P.C. (Mackie Wolf). After the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Mackie Wolf on all of the Santiago’s claims, the trial court granted Mackie Wolf’s motion to sever. In two issues, appellants contend the trial court erred in granting Mackie Wolf’s mot... More...   $0 (08-19-2014 - TX)

Appellant, Jeniffer Aloysius, challenges the trial court’s judgment, entered after a trial to the court, in favor of appellee, Mark Kislingbury, in his suit against her for breach of contract, fraud, conversion, and breach of fiduciary duties. In
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four issues, Aloysius contends that Kislingbury lacks standing to recover in his individual capacity, the evidence is legally and factually i... More...   $0 (08-19-2014 - TX)

Appellant Carolyn Calkins James and her brother, appellee Richard Stephen Calkins, have, for years, been embroiled in litigation in multiple courts regarding
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the estate and guardianship of their mother, Mary Olive Calkins.
1 In the underlying suit, Richard, as agent-in-fact of Mary, and appellee Michael Easton, pro se,2 sued Carolyn and her lawyers, claiming that they were fraudulent... More...   $0 (08-21-2014 - TX)

Richard Miller appeals the trial court’s denial of his amended claim in the probate proceeding of his mother, Edythe A. Miller. Richard’s siblings, Mary Margaret Miller and Joseph Michael Miller, are the appellees. In two issues, Richard contends the trial court’s letter ruling precluded his opportunity to request further findings of fact and conclusions of law and the trial court erred in d... More...   $0 (08-13-2014 - TX)

Carlo Bazan and Denise Bazan, who are married, went into business with their long-time friend, Luis Muñoz. The Bazans and Muñoz opened a restaurant and bar in Laredo, Texas, called Vamp Ultra Lounge & Café. Two years later, Muñoz sued the Bazans, alleging they had wrongfully taken money from the business. A jury found in favor of Muñoz on his claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary... More...   $0 (08-13-2014 - TX)

AmeriPath, Inc. (“AmeriPathâ€�) and DFW 5.01(a) Corporation (“DFWâ€�) appeal the trial court’s judgment, which finalized a series of summary judgments and separate legal rulings, and which awarded attorney’s fees to appellee Steven Hebert. In four issues, appellants contend the trial court erred by (1) denying their motion to confirm an arbitration award, (2) granting summary judgment on a... More...   $0 (08-11-2014 - TX)

This suit regards a dispute between Pat Lowrey’s natural children and his former step-children (children of a woman from whom Pat was divorced several years before his August 31, 2012 death after a long bout with cancer)1 over the proceeds of a bank account.
Clinton Keith Dawson and Brandy Lake, Pat’s former step-children, brought suit against Will Lowrey (Pat’s son, who also was his att... More...   $0 (07-29-2014 - TX)

This interlocutory appeal arises out of a lawsuit Jane T. Nicholson filed in probate court against her brother Ted Stauffer a nonresident. Nicholson sued Stauffer individually and as “Successor Trustee of the Anne Bodulus Stauffer Revocable Trust.â€� Stauffer filed a special appearance to the action asserting the court lacked personal jurisdiction over him. After a hearing, the court denied the ... More...   $0 (07-30-2014 - TX)

Joseph Mayzone appeals from a summary judgment disposing of his claims against Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate of Texas and Father Thomas Ovalle. We affirm.
BACKGROUND
On December 2, 2009, Mayzone filed a lawsuit against Missionary Oblates and Ovalle for damages. The suit alleged that between 1980 and 1983, when Mayzone was still a minor, he was sexually abused by Father Antonio Gonz... More...   $0 (07-30-2014 - TX)

Ronald and Carrie Stemp (collectively, “the Stemps�) sued Doctors Data, Inc.,
Care Clinics, Inc., Nutrigenomics, Inc., Jesus Antonio Caquias, MD, and other individuals and
entities, in connection with Ronald Stemp’s treatment at a facility in Austin, Texas, known as
Care Clinics. The Stemps alleged multiple claims, including assault, violation of the Deceptive
Trade Practices... More...   $0 (07-31-2014 - TX)

This appeal arises from a lawyer liability case in which the jury found for Chris Linegar on multiple claims centered around alleged misrepresentations made by the law firm of DLA Piper US, LLP1 regarding a loan. The trial court rendered judgment on the jury verdict in favor of Linegar for $1,164,245.40 in damages and
1In its notice of appeal, DLA Piper notes that its correct name is DLA Piper... More...   $0 (07-24-2014 - TX)

PMSALS 1, LLC appeals a final judgment incorporating a series of summary judgment orders in favor of American Opportunity for Housing-Perrin Oaks, LLC (“AOH LLC�), American Opportunity for Housing, Inc. (AOH Inc.), David Starr, and Fidelity National Title Insurance Company. We affirm the trial court’s judgment.
BACKGROUND
AOH LLC is the maker of a $2,500,000 promissory note which was... More...   $0 (07-16-2014 - TX)

Guillermo Benavides Garza Investment Co., Manuel A. Benavides, and Norma Z. Benavides appeal the trial court’s order granting a temporary injunction. Because the applicant, Guillermo Benavides, Z., did not show that he would suffer irreparable harm or that any judgment he obtained would be rendered ineffectual in the absence of a temporary injunction, we hold the trial court abused its discretio... More...   $0 (07-09-2014 - TX)

Appellee Rachelle Marie Powers was appointed Independent Executor of the Estate of Paul Edward Check (“Paulâ€�) pursuant to the decedent’s will. Appellant Patrick A. Check, the decedent’s twin brother, filed a will contest objecting to the probate of the will. In response to the will contest, and certain actions allegedly taken by Check, Powers filed, among other things, a counterclaim alleg... More...   $0 (07-09-2014 - TX)

This appeal arises from the denial of a bill of review regarding an estate closed in 2002. Because the plaintiffs delayed in seeking the bill of review until
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after the four-year statute of limitations had run and they have not demonstrated extrinsic fraud, which would toll the statute of limitations, we affirm.
Background
Marian M. Britton died testate in 1998, leaving behind an ... More...   $0 (07-10-2014 - TX)

John Lawton challenges the portion of the trial court’s June 29, 2012 order granting summary judgment against him on his claims asserted in his original petition against David W. Lawton, individually, as independent executor of the estate of Joseph G. Lawton, deceased, and as former agent for Joseph G. Lawton under a power of attorney. In three issues, John contends that the trial court erred in... More...   $0 (07-10-2014 - TX)

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas brought suit against the United States and various federal agencies alleging inter alia violations of the Administrative Procedures Act and federal common law. The district court granted the Government’s motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Because we hold that the Tribe has failed to allege “agency actionâ€� sufficient to meet the sta... More...   $0 (07-09-2014 - TX)

The trial court rendered judgment ending Jante Langan and Eric Langan’s marriage, dividing community property, and assessing child support. In eleven issues, Jante contends the trial court erred by limiting cross-examination, finding the value of certain stock options, dividing community property, failing to reimburse the community estate, and denying her motion for new trial. We affirm.

... More...   $0 (07-03-2014 - TX)

Seeking a bill of review, Appellant Mark Cantu petitioned the trial court to set aside its August 4, 2008 judgment against him for $1.6 million in damages for legal fees in a product liability suit claiming the wrongful death of Santa Magdalena Gonzalez. His petition alleged that Appellees Guerra & Moore, LLP, Carlos Guerra, J. Michael Moore, and David Lumber conspired to defraud him of the legal ... More...   $0 (06-25-2014 - TX)