Victoria Vanbrocklin v. Orlando Ramirez

Summary

The Texas First Court of Appeals granted the parties’ joint notice of settlement and agreed motion to remand. The court set aside the trial court’s June 11, 2025 final judgment without regard to the merits, remanded the case for rendition of judgment under the parties’ agreement, and dismissed other pending motions as moot.

Holdings

1. When the parties jointly request relief under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1(a)(2)(B), have settled all matters in controversy, and satisfy the applicable procedural requirements, the appellate court may set aside the trial court's judgment without regard to the merits and remand for rendition of judgment in accordance with the parties' agreement.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court of appeals should grant the parties' joint motion to set aside the trial court's judgment and remand the case under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1(a)(2)(B) after the parties reached a settlement.

Disposition

vacated