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Ron McGuire v. Anthony Tran

Citation: Not availableDocket: 14-11-00887-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; March 5, 2012; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Appellant Ron McGuire's brief was due on February 23, 2012, but neither the brief nor a motion for an extension has been submitted. The Fourteenth Court of Appeals has ordered that if McGuire does not file his brief by April 3, 2012, the appeal will be dismissed for want of prosecution, in accordance with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.3(b). The order was issued per curiam.

Legal Issues Addressed

Dismissal for Want of Prosecution under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.3(b)

Application: The appellant's failure to file the required brief or a motion for extension by the specified deadline may lead to the dismissal of the appeal.

Reasoning: The Fourteenth Court of Appeals has ordered that if McGuire does not file his brief by April 3, 2012, the appeal will be dismissed for want of prosecution, in accordance with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.3(b).

Extension of Time for Filing Briefs

Application: The appellant did not submit a motion for an extension of time to file the brief, which is required to avoid dismissal for want of prosecution.

Reasoning: Appellant Ron McGuire's brief was due on February 23, 2012, but neither the brief nor a motion for an extension has been submitted.