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dismissing appeal for lack of jurisdiction based on mootness upon proof that the judgment being appealed had been fully paid, released, and satisfied
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No. 01-03-00086-CV
Opinion issued May 1, 2003
On Appeal from the 335th District Court, Washington County, Texas, Trial Court Cause No. 32211
Panel consists of Justices Hedges, Nuchia, and Alcala.
MEMORANDUM OPINION
We have received from a party to the appeal a release and satisfaction of judgment, which shows that the judgment being appealed has been fully paid and satisfied.
The existence of an actual controversy is essential to the exercise of appellate jurisdiction. See Hallmark Personnel of Texas, Inc. v. Franks, 562 S.W.2d 933, 935 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1978, no writ). Because there is no longer a controversy between the parties, we no longer have jurisdiction over the appeal.
Accordingly, the appeal is dismissed for want of jurisdiction. See Tex.R.App.P. 42.3(a).
It is so ORDERED.