Narrative Opinion Summary
Appellants Keeann Devora, Craig Owen, and Keller Williams Realty had their brief initially due on December 8, 2014, with two extensions granted, making the new deadline February 6, 2015. On February 9, 2015, they acknowledged the delay, citing ongoing settlement discussions and anticipated filing a motion to dismiss. However, no brief or motion was submitted by the deadline. Consequently, on February 20, 2015, the court ordered appellants to file their brief by March 2, 2015. On March 1, 2015, appellants requested a third extension due to settlement issues, seeking additional time until March 23, 2015. The motion was unopposed and granted, with a warning that no further extensions would be allowed without extraordinary circumstances documented in writing. The order was signed by Justice Marialyn Barnard and the court clerk, Keith E. Hottle, on March 4, 2015.
Legal Issues Addressed
Consequences of Missed Deadlinessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellants' failure to meet the extended deadline led to a court order requiring the brief to be filed by a new specified date.
Reasoning: However, no brief or motion was submitted by the deadline. Consequently, on February 20, 2015, the court ordered appellants to file their brief by March 2, 2015.
Discretionary Power of Courts in Granting Extensionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted a third extension for filing, underscoring the discretionary power of the court to allow extensions under certain conditions.
Reasoning: On March 1, 2015, appellants requested a third extension due to settlement issues, seeking additional time until March 23, 2015. The motion was unopposed and granted, with a warning that no further extensions would be allowed without extraordinary circumstances documented in writing.
Extension of Filing Deadlinessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court allowed two extensions for the filing of the appellants' brief, emphasizing the importance of adhering to court-imposed deadlines.
Reasoning: Appellants Keeann Devora, Craig Owen, and Keller Williams Realty had their brief initially due on December 8, 2014, with two extensions granted, making the new deadline February 6, 2015.
Requirement for Extraordinary Circumstances for Further Extensionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Any further requests for extensions were conditioned upon the presentation of documented extraordinary circumstances.
Reasoning: The motion was unopposed and granted, with a warning that no further extensions would be allowed without extraordinary circumstances documented in writing.