Summary
This document is a plaintiff-appellant’s notice filed in the Texas Court of Appeals regarding past-due findings of fact and conclusions of law from the trial court. The appellant cites Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 297 to request that the trial court file the overdue findings and order the clerk to mail copies to all parties. The underlying litigation involves allegations of theft, civil rights violations, and unlawful seizure of legal work while incarcerated.
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Questions Presented
- Whether the appellate court must order the filing of findings of fact and conclusions of law within the statutory time period
Factual background
Brickley sued Watson for theft and civil rights violations, alleging unauthorized use of his legal work in violation of TDCJ policy. The trial court entered judgment on June 10, 2025. Brickley timely requested the court's findings of fact and conclusions of law on June 26, 2025, which were due July 16, 2025 under Tex. R. Civ. P. 297.
Procedural history
Appeal from Texas 440th Judicial District Court