No. 23-6317

Vicky West, on Behalf of Laura West v. Garnet Hill Rehabilitation and Skilled Care

Lower Court: Texas
Docketed: 2023-12-21
Status: Denied
Type: IFP
Relisted (2)IFP
Tags: civil-procedure civil-rights court-access due-process incapacitated-person indigent-representation legal-standing power-of-attorney pro-se pro-se-representation standing
Latest Conference: 2024-04-19 (distributed 2 times)
Question Presented (from Petition)

I. Whether a legal executed POA, Pro Se which is recognized by the judicial system can be used in a C Court of law to assist or represent indigent and incapacitated persons if the POA is not a licensed attorney. How can a petitioner receive fair representation in the court of law if petitioner is incapacitated and cannot walk or talk. The POA who is caring for petitioner, who cannot walk or talk, should be able to represent her or speak on her behalf.

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Whether a legal executed POA, Pro Se which is recognized by the judicial system can be used in a C Court of law to assist or represent indigent and incapacitated persons if the POA is not a licensed attorney

Docket Entries

2024-04-22
Rehearing DENIED.
2024-04-03
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/19/2024.
2024-03-16
Petition for Rehearing filed.
2024-02-20
Petition DENIED.
2024-02-01
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/16/2024.
2023-09-28
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due January 22, 2024)

Attorneys

Vicky West
Vicky West — Petitioner