Narrative Opinion Summary
On November 26, 2013, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas granted Charles Mitchell's motions dated November 20, 2013. These motions sought an extension of time to file his brief and a suspension of the local rule requiring the filing of multiple copies of the brief. The Court ordered that Mitchell's brief be considered filed as of the date of the order. Additionally, the Clerk was directed to send copies of the order to both Charles Mitchell at the Allred Unit and to the appellee, Ruth Houston, via first-class mail. The order was signed by Justice David Lewis.
Legal Issues Addressed
Extension of Time to File Briefsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court granted Charles Mitchell's motion for an extension of time to file his brief, thereby allowing him additional time beyond the original deadline.
Reasoning: On November 26, 2013, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas granted Charles Mitchell's motions dated November 20, 2013. These motions sought an extension of time to file his brief...
Filing Date of Briefsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court ordered that Charles Mitchell's brief be considered filed as of the date of the court order, adjusting the official filing date.
Reasoning: The Court ordered that Mitchell's brief be considered filed as of the date of the order.
Notification of Court Ordersubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Clerk was directed to send copies of the court order to both parties involved, ensuring they were informed of the decision and its implications.
Reasoning: Additionally, the Clerk was directed to send copies of the order to both Charles Mitchell at the Allred Unit and to the appellee, Ruth Houston, via first-class mail.
Suspension of Local Rule Requirementssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court suspended the local rule that required the filing of multiple copies of the brief, accommodating Charles Mitchell's request.
Reasoning: ...and a suspension of the local rule requiring the filing of multiple copies of the brief.