Unreported / Non-Citable
Background
Rambod Charepoo, M.D., appealed from a case in the 459th District Court of Travis County, where Judge Catherine A. Mauzy presided.
Charepoo and appellee Jasmine Valdez jointly moved to abate the appeal after reaching an agreement to settle the underlying case.
The Court’s Holding
The Third Court of Appeals granted the parties’ joint motion and abated the appellate proceeding pending settlement.
The court tolled all deadlines during the abatement. It directed the parties to file either a settlement-status report or a motion to dismiss the appeal by August 24, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- The court paused the appeal because the parties agreed to settle the underlying dispute.
- All appellate deadlines are tolled while the proceeding is abated.
- The parties must update the court or seek dismissal by August 24, 2026.
Why It Matters
The memorandum opinion is procedural and does not decide the merits of the parties’ dispute. It preserves the appeal while the parties complete their settlement and establishes a deadline for reporting their progress or requesting dismissal.