Legal Opinion

Abraham v. Acton

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided January 17, 2018No. 08-16-00351-CVPublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtYvonne T. Rodriguez, Justice

William D. Abraham appeals the trial court's order denying his verified motion to reinstate a lawsuit that was dismissed for want of prosecution. Among Abraham's complaints on appeal is his contention that the trial court committed reversible error by failing to grant him an oral hearing that he requested before dismissing the suit.

On this point, we agree with Abraham. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

BACKGROUND

This appeal arises out of title litigation related to a house located on 925 Broadmoor in El Paso County. In brief, Appellant Abraham contends that he holds title to the…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. in Re Michael Allyn Conner and Iesi Solid Waste ServicesTexas Supreme Court · 2015
  2. Rainbow Home Health, Inc. v. Schmidt, Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District (San Antonio)2002
  3. Benyo v. HemCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1992

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Charles Anthony Allen Sr. v. Tresea Jefferson, Yolanda Tamez, Virgle Miller Jr., Laquitha Martin, Traci Mays and Patricia Young, Texas Court of Appeals, 9th District (Beaumont)2018
  2. Esmeralda Dominguez and Miguel Dominguez A/N/F of Abraham Dominguez v. Socorro ISD, Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District (El Paso)2023

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