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Michael Ritter
Apr 1, 20201 min read
ALL HANDS ON DECK-PERSONAL INJURY: Duty of an insurance company to an insured at the scene of a car
In Kenyon v. Elephant Ins. Co., the 4th Court granted en banc reconsideration of an April 24, 2019 panel decision. On reconsideration,...
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Michael Ritter
Apr 1, 20201 min read
FIRST IMPRESSIONS & SPLIT DECISION – FAMILY LAW: Availability of Attorney’s Fees aga
In Z.O.M., the Bexar County Domestic Relations Office (DRO) filed a motion to enforce a child custody order against the child’s mother....
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Michael Ritter
Apr 1, 20201 min read
4th Court’s 4/1/20 Opinions – 10 Civil & 9 Criminal
Today, the 4th Court issued opinions in 10 civil cases and 9 criminal cases. To see the full list of issued opinions or to read them,...
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Michael Ritter
Mar 25, 20201 min read
4th Court’s 3/25/20 Opinions – 12 Civil & 4 Criminal
Today, the 4th Court issued opinions in 12 civil cases and 4 criminal cases. To see the full list of issued opinions or to read them,...
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Michael Ritter
Mar 18, 20201 min read
4th Court’s 3/18/20 Opinions – 7 Civil & 5 Criminal
Today, the 4th Court issued opinions in 7 civil cases and 5 criminal cases. To see the full list of issued opinions or to read them,...
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Michael Ritter
Mar 18, 20201 min read
COVID-19 Updates – The court’s virtual doors are open!
Chief Justice Marion has issued the following notice: DATED: March 18, 2020 FOURTH COURT OF APPEALS UPDATE During this time of...
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Michael Ritter
Mar 11, 20201 min read
4th Court’s 3/11/20 Opinions – 18 Civil & 4 Criminal
Today, the 4th Court issued opinions in 18 civil cases and 4 criminal cases. To see the full list of issued opinions or to read them,...
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Michael Ritter
Mar 4, 20201 min read
SPLIT DECISION: PAID SICK LEAVE ORDINANCE, ABATEMENT OF APPEAL, 04-20-00004-CV, City of San Antonio
In City of San Antonio v. Associated Builders & Contractors of South Texas, the court abated an appeal regarding an injunction of the...
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Michael Ritter
Mar 4, 20201 min read
4th Court’s 3/4/20 Opinions – 13 Civil & 2 Criminal
Today, the 4th Court issued opinions in 13 civil cases and 2 criminal cases. To see the full list of issued opinions or to read them,...
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Michael Ritter
Mar 1, 20201 min read
4th Court to Participate in “Food from the Bar” Competition to Benefit the SA Food Bank
There’s nothing like a good friendly competition to benefit the local community. This year is the San Antonio Food Bank’s inaugural Food...
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Michael Ritter
Feb 26, 20201 min read
4th Court’s 2/26/20 Opinions – 9 Civil & 4 Criminal
Today, the 4th Court issued opinions in 9 civil cases and 4 criminal cases. To see the full list of issued opinions or to read...
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Michael Ritter
Feb 19, 20201 min read
4th Court’s 2/19/20 Opinions – 7 Civil & 3 Criminal (All Affirmed)
Today, the 4th Court issued opinions in 7 civil cases and 3 criminal cases. Interesting Fact: Today is the first time since this blog...
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Michael Ritter
Feb 18, 20201 min read
Chief Justice Marion receives Outstanding Jurist Award from the Texas Bar Foundation
Last week, the Texas Bar Foundation announced that Chief Justice Marion would receive the 2020 Samuel Pessara Outstanding Jurist Award....
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Michael Ritter
Feb 17, 20201 min read
4th Court Becomes First Texas Appellate Court to Publish a Mission Statement
Last week, the 4th Court of Appeals published the court’s mission statement. Some state agencies’ mission statements are provided by...
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Michael Ritter
Feb 12, 20201 min read
4th Court’s 2/12/20 Opinions – 11 Civil & 4 Criminal
Today, the 4th Court issued opinions in 11 civil cases and 4 criminal cases. To see the full list of issued opinions or to read them,...
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Michael Ritter
Feb 5, 20201 min read
ALL HANDS ON DECK & SPLIT DECISION: Settlement Credits in Personal Injury Cases, No. 04-18-00118
In Virlar v. Puente, the 4th Court sitting en banc court unanimously agreed on the case’s disposition, except with regard to the issue...
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Michael Ritter
Feb 5, 20201 min read
4th Court’s 2/5/20 Opinions – 17 Civil & 10 Criminal
Today, the 4th Court issued opinions in 17 civil cases and 10 criminal cases. To see the full list of issued opinions or to read them,...
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Michael Ritter
Jan 29, 20201 min read
NEW INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURE: Three Votes Required for En Banc Response
Last week, the 4th Court amended its Internal Operating Procedures to require only three votes to request a response to a motion for en...
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Michael Ritter
Jan 29, 20201 min read
4th Court’s 1/29/20 Opinions – 6 Civil & 2 Criminal
Today, the 4th Court issued opinions in 6 civil cases and 2 criminal cases. To see the full list of issued opinions or to read them,...
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Michael Ritter
Jan 23, 20201 min read
NEW COURT PREFERENCE: Hyperlinks & Citations for Mandamus Filings
The 4th Court recently adopted a new court preference for mandamus filings: Preferences for Citations to Documents Filed in Original...
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