Orix Capital Markets, LLC v. American Realty Trust, Inc.

OPINION

Opinion By

Justice LANG-MIERS.

Appellant Orix Capital Markets, LLC filed this action seeking to vacate the amended judgment in a prior lawsuit between it and appellee American Realty Trust, Inc. The core issue is whether the amended judgment is void because the trial judge allegedly did not meet the constitutional requirements to hold the office of district court judge when he was elected. The parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment, and the trial court granted American Realty’s motion and denied Orix’s motion. Orix appeals. We affirm the trial court’s judgment.

BACKGROUND

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