Texas estate in forged-deed dispute allowed to drop claims against later buyer

 In a contentious case involving allegations of forgery against Malachite Venture Corporation, the Texas First Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Doctor R.K. Dhingra’s estate, allowing it to withdraw its claims. This decision overturned the trial court’s earlier ruling, reinforcing that plaintiffs can withdraw claims before a judgment is reached, despite Malachite’s objections regarding its counterclaims. In a contentious case involving allegations of forgery against Malachite Venture Corporation, the Texas First Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Doctor R.K. Dhingra’s estate, allowing it to withdraw its claims. This decision overturned the trial court’s earlier ruling, reinforcing that plaintiffs can withdraw claims before a judgment is reached, despite Malachite’s objections regarding its counterclaims.