June - 2021

Notice of Appeal Deadlines in a Pandemic – SA Lawyer Article by Justice Watkins

For the current issue of the San Antonio Bar Association’s publication San Antonio Lawyer, Justice Beth Watkins published an article on...

The 4th Court rules that changing the vinyl on a billboard sign doesn’t constitute a “mo

At issue in this appeal was whether changing the vinyl on a billboard sign constitutes a “modification” to a real property improvement...

The 4th Court declines to rule that “hot taps” performed on gas pipelines are not inhere

In an oil & gas case, the 4th Court declined to hold that “hot tapping” (a procedure by which a machine is used to cut into a gas...

SPLIT DECISIONS – CRIMINAL LAW – CHILD PORNOGRAPHY: Romo v. State, 04-19-00772-CR

In a criminal case, the 4th Court held there was insufficient evidence to support a conviction for possession of child pornography. The...

SPLIT DECISIONS – COMMERCIAL LITIGATION – APPARENT AUTHORITY: San Antonio Federal Credit Union v. Ca

In a commercial litigation case, the 4th Court affirmed a judgment rendered after a jury trial when, before trial, the trial court...

4th Court’s May 2021 Cases – 35 Civil, 19 Criminal

In May 2021, the 4th Court issued opinions in 35 civil cases and 19 criminal cases. To see the full list of issued opinions or to read...