In re the Commitment of John Lewis Jr.

Summary

The First District Court of Appeals of Texas lifted an abatement and reinstated two appeals concerning a writ of commitment and an order authorizing medication. After the appellant testified that he no longer wished to pursue the appeals, the court granted the motion to dismiss both appeals under Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 42.1(a) and 43.2(f).

Holdings

1. The court granted appellant's motion to dismiss and dismissed both appeals because appellant testified that he no longer wished to appeal the commitment and medication-authorizing orders.
2. Any other pending motions were dismissed as moot.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should dismiss the two appeals after appellant stated that he no longer wished to pursue them.
2. Whether any other pending motions should be dismissed as moot.

Disposition

dismissed