What did the court decide?

The court granted the appellant’s motion to voluntarily dismiss the appeal and dismissed any other pending motions as moot.

Why was the appeal dismissed?

The parties settled the underlying dispute and the appellant asked the court to dismiss the appeal, which the court allowed under the Texas appellate rule for voluntary dismissal.

Who is affected by this decision?

The immediate parties, appellant Todd Colter and appellee Ubican Global, Inc., are affected because the appellate process has ended by dismissal.

Can the dismissal be challenged or appealed?

Generally, a voluntary dismissal granted by the court ends the appeal; if a party believes the dismissal was improper they would need to identify a procedural or jurisdictional basis to reopen the case, but routine voluntary dismissals are final.

Todd Colter v. Ubican Global, Inc.

Docket 01-25-00596-CV

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Filed: Apr 7, 2026 · 3 weeks ago
Jurisdiction: Texas
Court: Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)
Type: Lead Opinion
Case type: Civil
Disposition: Dismissed
Docket: 01-25-00596-CV

Appeal from a civil judgment in the 157th District Court of Harris County, Texas, dismissed by motion of the appellant after settlement.

Summary

The First District Court of Appeals granted appellant Todd Colter’s motion for voluntary dismissal of his appeal against Ubican Global, Inc., because the parties settled. The court dismissed the appeal under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1(a)(1) and ordered that any other pending motions be dismissed as moot. No written opinion was issued; the panel issued a short per curiam memorandum disposing of the appeal on the agreed dismissal.

Issues Decided

Whether the appellant’s motion for voluntary dismissal of the appeal should be granted following settlement.
Whether any other pending motions should be dismissed as moot once the appeal is dismissed.

Court's Reasoning

The court relied on the appellant’s expressed desire to dismiss the appeal because the parties reached a settlement. Under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1(a)(1), a party may move to dismiss an appeal, and the court granted that motion. Because the dismissal resolved the appeal, the court concluded other pending motions were moot and dismissed them accordingly.

Authorities Cited

Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1(a)(1)

Parties

Appellant: Todd Colter
Appellee: Ubican Global, Inc.
Judge: Chief Justice Adams
Judge: Justice Guerra
Judge: Justice Guiney

Key Dates

Opinion issued: 2026-04-07

What You Should Do Next

1
Finalize settlement
Ensure the terms of the settlement agreement are fully executed and any required filings in the trial court are completed to reflect the resolution.
2
Confirm dismissal in trial court
If necessary, notify the trial court clerk or file a stipulated dismissal or satisfaction to terminate any remaining trial-court proceedings consistent with the settlement.
3
Address outstanding motions or obligations
Review and resolve any outstanding motions, liens, or costs between the parties as the appellate court has dismissed other motions as moot.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The court granted the appellant’s motion to voluntarily dismiss the appeal and dismissed any other pending motions as moot.
Why was the appeal dismissed?: The parties settled the underlying dispute and the appellant asked the court to dismiss the appeal, which the court allowed under the Texas appellate rule for voluntary dismissal.
Who is affected by this decision?: The immediate parties, appellant Todd Colter and appellee Ubican Global, Inc., are affected because the appellate process has ended by dismissal.
Can the dismissal be challenged or appealed?: Generally, a voluntary dismissal granted by the court ends the appeal; if a party believes the dismissal was improper they would need to identify a procedural or jurisdictional basis to reopen the case, but routine voluntary dismissals are final.

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Full Filing Text

Opinion issued April 7, 2026




                                     In The

                               Court of Appeals
                                    For The

                         First District of Texas
                           ————————————
                               NO. 01-25-00596-CV
                           ———————————
                         TODD COLTER, Appellant
                                       V.
                     UBICAN GLOBAL, INC., Appellee


                   On Appeal from the 157th District Court
                            Harris County, Texas
                      Trial Court Case No. 2020-53141


                         MEMORANDUM OPINION

      Appellant, Todd Colter, moves for voluntary dismissal of this appeal due to

settlement and asks that each party bear their own costs. No opinion has issued.

Accordingly, we grant the motion and dismiss the appeal. See TEX. R. APP. P.

42.1(a)(1). We dismiss any other pending motions as moot.
                                PER CURIAM

Panel consists of Chief Justice Adams and Justices Guerra and Guiney.




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