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M.P. appealed the termination of her parental rights to C.P., arguing that the trial court erred by denying her motion for new trial because she did not receive adequate notice of the trial date, violating her due process rights. The Court of Appeals addressed whether M.P. had actual or constructive notice of the December 3, 2018 trial. Despite M.P.'s claims, the court found substantial evidence that she had both actual and constructive notice through various communications and court orders, even electing not to attend the trial as part of a strategy. Consequently, the appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, concluding there was no abuse of discretion in denying the motion for new trial by operation of law.
in the Interest of C.P., a Child is a workers' compensation case decided in Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas). This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas).
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M.P. appealed the termination of her parental rights to C.P., arguing that the trial court erred by denying her motion for new trial because she did not receive adequate notice of the trial date, violating her due process rights. The Court of Appeals addressed whether M.P. had actual or constructive notice of the December 3, 2018 trial. Despite M.P.'s claims, the court found substantial evidence that she had both actual and constructive notice through various communications and court orders, even electing not to attend the trial as part of a strategy. Consequently, the appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, concluding there was no abuse of discretion in denying the motion for new trial by operation of law.
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