Background
Stacey Lee Causey appealed from a proceeding in the 73rd Judicial District Court of Bexar County, where Judge Elizabeth Martinez presided. The Fourth Court of Appeals’ memorandum opinion does not identify the underlying dispute or the trial court ruling being challenged.
On June 7, 2026, Causey filed a motion asking the appellate court to dismiss the appeal.
The Court’s Holding
The Fourth Court of Appeals granted Causey’s motion and dismissed the appeal.
The court relied on Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1(a)(1), which permits dismissal of an appeal on the appellant’s motion. The per curiam opinion did not address the merits of the underlying case.
Key Takeaways
- An appellant may move to dismiss an appeal under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1(a)(1).
- The court granted Causey’s voluntary-dismissal request and dismissed the appeal.
- The memorandum opinion made no ruling on the merits of the underlying dispute.
Why It Matters
The decision illustrates the straightforward procedure for voluntarily ending a Texas civil appeal. Because the court dismissed the matter at the appellant’s request, the opinion establishes no substantive ruling concerning the parties’ underlying dispute.