Abatement is generally the temporary or permanent halting of a process (a lawsuit) or a situation (a nuisance).
In Texas, abatement refers to the suspension or cessation of a legal proceeding or a nuisance. In the context of lawsuits, abatement can occur for various reasons, such as the death of a party, a pending decision on a matter that may affect the case, or the need to add an indispensable party. Texas law allows for the abatement of a case to resolve issues that, if not addressed, could prevent the case from proceeding fairly and efficiently. Regarding nuisances, Texas Health and Safety Code allows for the abatement of conditions that negatively affect public health and safety, such as pollution or unsafe buildings. This can be done through court orders or regulatory actions by government entities. The goal of abatement in both scenarios is to temporarily pause or permanently resolve the issue at hand to protect the interests of the parties involved or the public.
