In re ROC Pretrial

Opinion by

SARAH B. DUNCAN, Justice.

We are asked to consider whether a nonsuit order is void to the extent it dismisses claims not encompassed by the motion for nonsuit. We hold the order is not void and therefore dismiss the appeals of 155 appellants against nine appellees.

Factual and Procedural Background

This appeal arises out of a mass tort action that consolidated eighteen cases involving over eight thousand plaintiffs and over thirty defendants. The notice of appeal and the appellants’ docketing statement identify 161 plaintiffs as appellants, twenty-six defendants as appellees, and a…