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in the Interest Of: J.A.S.C., J.A.L.C., N.D.C, and G.S.C

Citation: Not availableDocket: 05-13-01577-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; December 3, 2013; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

An order was issued on December 4, 2013, by the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas at Dallas concerning the case numbered 05-13-01577-CV, which involves the interest of children J.A.S.C., J.A.L.C., N.D.C., and G.S.C. The appeal originates from the 301st Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas, with trial court cause number DF-12-08960-T. The court denied the appellant's motion for an extension of time to file a brief, submitted on December 2, 2013, citing that the reporter's record had not yet been filed, rendering the motion premature. The order was signed by Presiding Justice Douglas S. Lang.

Legal Issues Addressed

Procedural Requirements for Filing Briefs

Application: The court denied the appellant's motion for an extension of time to file a brief due to procedural inadequacy, as the reporter's record had not been filed, making the motion premature.

Reasoning: The court denied the appellant's motion for an extension of time to file a brief, submitted on December 2, 2013, citing that the reporter's record had not yet been filed, rendering the motion premature.

Role of the Court of Appeals in Reviewing Lower Court Decisions

Application: The Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas at Dallas reviewed an appeal from the 301st Judicial District Court of Dallas County concerning procedural matters related to the filing of briefs.

Reasoning: An order was issued on December 4, 2013, by the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas at Dallas concerning the case numbered 05-13-01577-CV.