Partition Law
 
Venus Minsal v. Abel H. Garcia

Venus Minsal appeals her divorce decree, arguing the trial court erred in dividing the community estate and by requiring her to sell her home, failing to recognize her reimbursement claims, and not making findings of fact and conclusions of law. We affirm.
BACKGROUND
Minsal and Garcia were common law spouses who moved to Texas from Florida in 2005. Minsal started her own salon where she wo... More...
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Earnest Taylor, as lawful power of attorney for Frankie Taylor v. Jeff Langham and Brenda Langham

This is an appeal of a summary judgment. Appellant, Earnest Taylor “as lawful power of attorney for Frankie Taylor”1 argues the trial court erred in
1Earnest Taylor alleged in his Original Petition that he was acting as “lawful power of attorney for Frankie Taylor.” He later described his status in subsequent pleadings as “Earnest Taylor Frankie Taylor in all capacities [d]escribed i... More...
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Estate Land Company, Aaron Wiese, and Kamal Banani (Bannan) v. Anthony Wiese

In eleven issues, appellants, Estate Land Company, Aaron Wiese, and
Kamal Banani, complain the trial court lacked jurisdiction to sign a final judgment,
and that there is insufficient evidence to support the judgment. We affirm.
I. BACKGROUND
In 1999, Aaron Wiese (“Aaron”) and his brother, Anthony (“Tony”) Wiese,
purchased three properties in Houston, Texas: 812 Main St... More...
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The People v. Richard Ray Cisneros

Richard Ray Cisneros appeals from the judgment entered following his conviction by a jury of two counts of making a criminal threat against Ebony Pitts. Cisneros contends the trial court erred in denying his Batson/Wheeler1 motions alleging the prosecutor had discriminated against men in exercising peremptory challenges during jury selection.2 We reverse.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
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SHIRLENE D. NITZEL V. LEONA M. NITZEL, ET. AL.

Watonga, OK - SHIRLENE D. NITZEL V. LEONA M. NITZEL, ET. AL.

1. PARTITION SUIT

Docket
Date Code Description Count Party Amount
01-26-2015

FILE AND ENTER PETITION

Document Available at Court Clerk's Office
$ 163.00
(Entry with fee only) $ 6.00
(Entry with fee only) $ 2.00
(Entry with fee only) $ 25.00
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State ex rel Mel Stewart v. City of Salem

This matter is before us for a second time. See State
ex rel Stewart v. City of Salem, 241 Or App 528, 251 P3d
783 (2011) (Stewart I). Relator, in a mandamus proceeding,
appeals from a judgment that, in pertinent part, denied his
request for attorney fees incurred in ultimately, successfully
obtaining a peremptory writ. ORS 34.210(2). We affirm.1
As recounted in Stewart I, ... More...
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Frank J. Schuster v. Kathleen Wild

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,
2
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...
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Mesa Shopping Center-East, LLC v. Robert O. Hill

“[T]he party prevailing on the contract” in a breach of contract action is entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees if the contract “specifically provides” for such recovery. (Civ. Code, § 1717, subd. (a); see Code Civ. Proc., § 1033.5, subd. (a)(10)(A).) But “there shall be no prevailing party” if “an action has been voluntarily dismissed” (Civ. Code, § 1717, subd. (b)(2)),... More...   $0 (12-23-2014 - CA)

United States of America v. Deanta Marquis Long a/k/a Deante Marquis Long

A jury convicted Defendant Deanta Marquis Long of being a felon in possession
of firearms and ammunition, attempting to manufacture 28 grams or more of cocaine
base, possessing cocaine with intent to manufacture cocaine base, and possessing
firearms in furtherance of drug-trafficking crimes. The primary focus of his appeal is the
affidavit for a search warrant that led to discovery... More...
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Miguel Reyes v. Norma Reyes

This is an appeal from a final decree of divorce following a bench trial. Miguel challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to support (1) the appointment of Norma as the joint managing conservator with the right to determine the primary residence of the child; (2) the monthly child support awarded; (3) the division of the marital estate; and (4) “reimbursement” to Norma.
FACTUAL SUMMARYMore...
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Laura S. Wassmer and Stephen B. Hopper v. Jo N. Hopper

Stephen Hopper, Laura Wassmer and their stepmother Jo Hopper bring cross appeals from a summary judgment in a probate proceeding. The decedent, Max Hopper, married Jo Hopper in 1981. During the marriage, they purchased a home on Robledo Drive which they occupied until Max’s death on January 25, 2010. Max died intestate. The couple had no children. Max’s two children by a prior marriage, Stephe... More...   $0 (12-03-2014 - TX)

Aurora Rodriguez v. Ventura Hernandez

Aurora A. Rodriguez, Israel Rodriguez, Edelmiro Romeo Alvarez, Silverio Simon Alvarez, Anita Irma Guerra, Emilio Roman Alvarez, Adrian Alvarez, Teodoro Alvarez, Jr., and Primitivo Alvarez (the “Alvarezes”) appeal the trial court’s judgment declaring the boundaries of a tract of real property owned by Ventura Hernandez. The western boundary of Hernandez’s property abuts property owned by th... More...   $0 (11-26-2014 - TX)

Juan Manuel Rivas v. Sylvia V. Rivas

This is an appeal from a final decree of divorce in which Husband challenges the divestiture of his separate property. The litigants have been before the Court before. In Rivas v. Rivas, 320 S.W.3d 391 (Tex.App.--El Paso 2010, no pet.), we reversed a default judgment of divorce on procedural grounds. The case was remanded and following a bench trial, the decree at issue was entered. Because the tr... More...   $0 (11-15-2014 - )

Marie C. Amaya v. Jose M. Vazauez

Appellant, Maria C. Amaya, appeals an order which (1) granted partial final
summary judgment on a count for partition of real property in favor of Jose M.
Vazquez and ordered a partition sale forthwith1; (2) dismissed Amaya’s
counterclaim; and (3) reserved on “accounting issues, attorney’s fees and costs.”

We affirm the trial court’s order as to count one of the amen... More...
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Gerald K. Johnson v. Frederick M. Evans and Christine G. Evans

Gerald K. Johnson, appearing pro se, appeals the trial court’s judgment denying his request for partition of a 45.59 acre tract and a permanent injunction against Frederick M. Evans and Christine G. Evans. In ten issues, Johnson contends the trial court erred in its judgment. We affirm.
BACKGROUND
Several years before Johnson filed the underlying suit, the Evanses filed an action seeking... More...
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King Ranch, Inc. v. Juan Antonio Garcia, Gonzalo Chapa, Jr., and Carmen S. Chapa

This appeal arises from a dispute over a boundary line established in an 1891 Deed of Exchange between Henrietta M. King, predecessor-in-interest to appellant King Ranch, Inc., and Luciano Garcia, et al., predecessors-in-interest to appellees Juan Antonio Garcia, Gonzalo Chapa,
1 Justice Chapa would vote to request a response to the motion for rehearing.
04-13-00605-CV
Jr., and Carmen ... More...
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Thompson Bunch, et al. v. John Calvin Bunch

Stilwell, Adair County, Oklahoma - Thompson Bunch, et al. v. John Calvin Bunch

COMES NOW the Plaintiffs, Thompson Bunch, Rozenna Bunch now Coulter, and Woodrow Walter Bunch, for cause of action against the above named defendant, allege and state the following:
1. That the parties are owners in co-tenancy of approximately 40 acres of real property
located in Adair County, Oklahoma,... More...
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Helen Butts Tipps v. Chinn Exploration Company and Cherokee Royalty Syndicate

The appearance of settled mineral ownership—which had surrounded three neighboring tracts of oil-and-gas-producing land in Gregg County since the late 1800s or early 1900s—was shattered beginning in late 2008 when three different lawsuits arose involving eight parties, one consolidation, multiple partial summary judgments, and two trials. One group of the parties generalized it well: “This c... More...   $0 (09-05-2014 - TX)

Milburn Irrevocable Trust v. John D. Potts s/pa John Potts, et al.

Norman, Cleveland, OK - Milburn Irrevocable Trust sued John D. Potts s/pa John Potts, et al. seeking the partition of real property.

The claims made are not available.

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   $0 (09-02-2014 - OK)

Larry Long v. Miken Oil, Inc. and Mike Tate

This cause originated as a suit by Miken Oil, Inc. and Mike Tate (Appellees or Plaintiffs), to recover operating expenses they incurred in the operation of three oil and gas leases in Gregg County, Texas. The case was tried on Appellees’ claim that they and Appellant, Larry Long (also Defendant), were cotenants of the three leases and that, as the operating cotenants, Appellees were entitled to ... More...   $0 (08-24-2014 - TX)

Deborah Shaw v. THC-Orange County, Inc.

Health and Safety Code section 1278.5 prohibits a health facility from retaliating against any of its employees for complaining about the quality of care or services provided by the facility. The statute further provides that an employee who has been improperly retaliated against “shall be entitled to reinstatement, reimbursement for lost wages and work benefits caused by the acts of the employe... More...   $0 (08-21-2014 - CA)

Idaho Department of Health & Welfard v. Cathie Peterson

This case arose out of the Department of Health and Welfare’s (IDHW) attempt to recover Medicaid benefits from Melvin Peterson’s estate that were paid during his lifetime. At issue is whether any part of a real estate transfer from Melvin Peterson to his daughter Cathie Peterson is subject to Medicaid recovery.
I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
The relevant facts of this case are no... More...
   $0 (08-13-2014 - ID)

The Heirs of Andres Garcia and Francisca Menchaca v. Atlee Parr, Ranch Enterprises LLC, Los Orcones Ranch LTD and Los Orcones Ranch Management LLC

This is an appeal of a take-nothing summary judgment adjudicating title to approximately 11,000 acres of real property in Duval County. Because we conclude appellants failed to produce evidence that they hold title to any part of the property at issue, we affirm the trial court’s judgment.
1 Sitting by assignment.
04-12-00767-CV
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
The property in d... More...
   $0 (08-13-2014 - TX)

Betty Keith v. Mountain Resorts Development, LLC

¶ 1 This case is about land in Park City, Utah—a little town
that has undergone many transformations. Mormon pioneers first
traveled through the area on their way to Salt Lake City. When
prospectors discovered silver in the hills, it became a mining
boomtown, then, when the price of silver fell, it was nearly
deserted as a ghost town—but industrious residents reinvented it... More...
   $0 (08-08-2014 - UT)

Betty Keith v. Mountain Resorts Development, LLC

¶ 1 This case is about land in Park City, Utah—a little town that has undergone many transformations. Mormon pioneers first traveled through the area on their way to Salt Lake City. When prospectors discovered silver in the hills, it became a mining boomtown, then, when the price of silver fell, it was nearly deserted as a ghost town—but industrious residents reinvented it as a luxury resort ... More...   $0 (08-08-2014 - UT)

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