Erica Arnez Jackson v. Stanley Charles Jackson
Docket 01-25-00226-CV
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Texas
- Court
- Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)
- Type
- Lead Opinion
- Case type
- Family
- Disposition
- Dismissed
- Docket
- 01-25-00226-CV
Appeal from the County Court at Law No. 2, Galveston County (trial court case no. 25-FD-0597); appellant moved for voluntary dismissal of the appeal.
Summary
The Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas granted the appellant Erica Arnez Jackson's motion for voluntary dismissal of her appeal from a judgment of the County Court at Law No. 2, Galveston County (trial court case no. 25-FD-0597). Because no opinion had issued, the court dismissed the appeal under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1(a)(1) and dismissed any other pending motions as moot. The decision is a procedural dismissal rather than a merits determination.
Issues Decided
- Whether the appellant's motion for voluntary dismissal of the appeal should be granted under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1(a)(1).
- Whether any other pending motions should be dismissed as moot following voluntary dismissal of the appeal.
Court's Reasoning
The court relied on the procedural rule allowing an appellant to voluntarily dismiss an appeal when no opinion has issued. Because the appellant requested dismissal and no opinion had been filed, dismissal was appropriate under TEX. R. APP. P. 42.1(a)(1). With the appeal dismissed, any other pending motions became moot and were therefore dismissed as well.
Authorities Cited
- Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1(a)(1)
Parties
- Appellant
- Erica Arnez Jackson
- Appellee
- Stanley Charles Jackson
- Judge
- Chief Justice Adams
- Judge
- Justice Guerra
- Judge
- Justice Guiney
Key Dates
- Opinion issued
- 2026-04-07
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Confirm trial-court status
Check the trial court record to determine whether the original judgment remains in effect and whether any post-judgment motions or enforcement actions are pending.
- 2
Consult counsel about further options
If a party believes relief is still available, consult an attorney about possible motions in the trial court or extraordinary appellate relief, keeping in mind the dismissal is procedural.
- 3
Close appellate-file obligations
If you represent the appellant, ensure any required appellate notices or fees are addressed and that the appellant understands the practical effect of dismissal.
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.
- Does this decision decide the underlying family case?
- No. The dismissal of the appeal is procedural and does not resolve the merits of the underlying family-court matter.
- Who is affected by this dismissal?
- Primarily the parties to the appeal, Erica Arnez Jackson (appellant) and Stanley Charles Jackson (appellee); the trial court's judgment remains in place unless further actions are taken.
- Can this dismissal be undone or appealed?
- Voluntary dismissals under the rule are typically final; to challenge it would generally require extraordinary relief and is unlikely once the appeal is dismissed.
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Full Filing Text
Opinion issued April 7, 2026
In The
Court of Appeals
For The
First District of Texas
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NO. 01-25-00226-CV
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ERICA ARNEZ JACKSON, Appellant
V.
STANLEY CHARLES JACKSON, Appellee
On Appeal from the County Court at Law No. 2
Galveston County, Texas
Trial Court Case No. 25-FD-0597
MEMORANDUM OPINION
Appellant, Erica Arnez Jackson, has filed a motion for voluntary dismissal of
this appeal. 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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