Explore 8 abuse of process court cases in Texas. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
Justice of the Peace Not Immune for Warrant Issued After Fine Paid
Dominique Cunningham v. Harris County Justice of Peace Honorable Judge Steve Duble, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 7, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concerns whether ...
Settlement Agreement Unenforceable Due to Lack of Mutual Assent
John J. Dierlam v. Robert L. Mungle, Lynda Enderli and Ruben J. Garcia Jr., decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a dispute over t...
Malicious Prosecution Claim Fails Due to Lack of Probable Cause Evidence
Geoffrey Quinn v. Kimberly A. Sergeant, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 31, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Geoffrey Quinn, sued the defendant, Kimberly A. Sergean...
Appellate Court Enforces "As Is" Clause in Business Sale Contract
Terri Blevins v. Beverly Brown, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a dispute over the enforceability of a contract for the sal...
Appellate Court Affirms False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution Verdict Against City
City of Mission v. Enrique Maximus Rodriguez, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The City of Mission appealed a jury verdict awarding damages to ...
Malicious prosecution claim fails due to dismissal for want of prosecution
Cristy West v. Jimmie Ward, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 29, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Cristy West, sued the defendant, Jimmie Ward, for malicious prose...
Court Affirms Removal of Invalid 'Sovereign Citizen' Lien
In Re a Purported Lien or Claim Against 5944 Los Pueblos Dr, El Paso, TX 79912 v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This c...
Texas court clarifies scope of 'no-contact' order in custody dispute
Maurice N. Leibman M.D. v. Cleveratta Waldroup and James Waldroup, Individually and as Next Friends of R. W., a Minor, decided by Texas Supreme Court on June 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outco...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 8 abuse of process cases from courts in Texas. New cases are added as opinions are published.
Courts deciding abuse of process cases in Texas include: texapp (7 cases), tex (1 cases).
Outcome breakdown: Plaintiff Win: 2, Defendant Win: 6.