Monica Garcia v. Ignacio Sanchez and Jeff Kotham, Individually, d/b/a Texas Towing Corporation

Summary

The Fourth Court of Appeals of Texas dismissed Monica Garcia’s appeal for want of prosecution. The court found that Garcia failed to provide proof that the clerk’s fee had been paid or that she was entitled to appeal without paying it, despite an order requiring her to do so.

Holdings

1. An appeal may be dismissed for want of prosecution when the appellant fails to timely comply with the appellate court's order requiring proof that the clerk's fee was paid, arranged for, or legally excused.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the appeal should be dismissed for want of prosecution when appellant failed to provide the required proof concerning payment of the clerk's fee or entitlement to appeal without paying it.

Disposition

dismissed