What did the court decide?

The court granted the appellant's motion and dismissed the appeal.

Who asked for the dismissal?

The appellant, Stacey Sprung, filed the motion to dismiss.

Why was the appeal dismissed?

The appellant moved to dismiss the appeal before the court issued its decision, and the court granted the motion under the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Can this dismissal be appealed further?

A dismissal on the appellant's voluntary motion is final in this court; further options depend on the case posture and whether any separate orders remain subject to review, so consult counsel for specific possibilities.

Stacey Sprung v. Matthew Cowan and Steve McCampbell

Docket 09-26-00123-CV

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Filed: Apr 16, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
Jurisdiction: Texas
Court: Texas Court of Appeals, 9th District (Beaumont)
Type: Lead Opinion
Case type: Civil
Disposition: Dismissed
Docket: 09-26-00123-CV

Appeal from Montgomery County District Court, Trial Cause No. 19-06-08731, dismissed after appellant moved to dismiss the appeal

Summary

The Court of Appeals for the Ninth District of Texas dismissed Stacey Sprung’s pending appeal after Sprung filed a motion to dismiss under the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure. The motion was filed before the court issued a decision, and the court granted it under the governing rule, resulting in dismissal of the appeal. The opinion is a short, per curiam memorandum noting submission and opinion dates and the panel that considered the matter.

Issue Decided

Whether the appellant's motion to dismiss the appeal should be granted under the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Court's Reasoning

The appellant filed a motion to dismiss the appeal before the appellate court issued its decision. Under the applicable Texas appellate procedure rule cited by the court, such a motion may be granted, so the court accepted the appellant's request and dismissed the appeal. The court issued a short per curiam opinion noting the procedural facts and the governing rule.

Authorities Cited

Texas Rules of Appellate ProcedureTex. R. App. P. 42.1(a)(1), 43.2(f)

Parties

Appellant: Stacey Sprung
Appellee: Matthew Cowan
Appellee: Steve McCampbell
Judge: Golemon, C.J.
Judge: Wright, J.
Judge: Chambers, J.

Key Dates

Submission date: 2026-04-15
Opinion delivered: 2026-04-16

What You Should Do Next

1
Confirm dismissal effects
Review the trial-court record and consult your attorney to determine how the dismissal affects any remaining claims, judgments, or enforcement actions in the trial court.
2
Consider reopening or other relief
If you believe the dismissal was in error or you need relief, consult counsel promptly about motions for reinstatement or other post-judgment remedies that may be available under Texas law.
3
Check related deadlines
Ensure compliance with any pending deadlines in the trial court (e.g., enforcement, collection, or post-judgment motions) that may proceed now that the appeal is dismissed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The court granted the appellant's motion and dismissed the appeal.
Who asked for the dismissal?: The appellant, Stacey Sprung, filed the motion to dismiss.
Why was the appeal dismissed?: The appellant moved to dismiss the appeal before the court issued its decision, and the court granted the motion under the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Can this dismissal be appealed further?: A dismissal on the appellant's voluntary motion is final in this court; further options depend on the case posture and whether any separate orders remain subject to review, so consult counsel for specific possibilities.

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Full Filing Text

In The

                                Court of Appeals

                    Ninth District of Texas at Beaumont

                              __________________

                              NO. 09-26-00123-CV
                              __________________

                         STACEY SPRUNG, Appellant

                                         V.

       MATTHEW COWAN AND STEVE MCCAMPBELL, Appellees

__________________________________________________________________

                On Appeal from the 457th District Court
                     Montgomery County, Texas
                     Trial Cause No. 19-06-08731
__________________________________________________________________

                          MEMORANDUM OPINION

      Stacey Sprung, Appellant, filed a motion to dismiss this appeal. See Tex. R.

App. P. 42.1(a)(1). Appellant filed the motion before the appellate court issued a

decision in the appeal. We grant the motion and dismiss the appeal. See id. 43.2(f).

      APPEAL DISMISSED.

                                                          PER CURIAM

Submitted on April 15, 2026
Opinion Delivered April 16, 2026
Before Golemon, C.J., Wright and Chambers, JJ.

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