Narrative Opinion Summary
The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, issued an order on June 24, 2014, regarding the appeal of Vaczilla Trucking, LLC (Appellant) against Cintas Corporation (Appellee). The appeal arises from the 81st Judicial District Court in Karnes County, with the trial court number 13-03-00059-CVK, presided over by Judge Ron Carr. The clerk's record for the appeal was filed on May 28, 2014, while the reporter's record was due on June 10, 2014. Court reporter Amy Guillen notified the court of her failure to record the proceedings for this appeal. Consequently, the appellant has not provided an alternative court reporter. Due to the absence of a reporter's record, the brief for the appellant is required to be submitted by July 24, 2014. The order was signed by Justice Karen Angelini and the court clerk, Keith E. Hottle, who affixed the court's seal.
Legal Issues Addressed
Consequences of Missing Reporter’s Recordsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: In the absence of a reporter's record, the appellant is still obligated to submit their brief by the specified deadline.
Reasoning: Consequently, the appellant has not provided an alternative court reporter. Due to the absence of a reporter's record, the brief for the appellant is required to be submitted by July 24, 2014.
Filing Requirements for Appealssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appeal requires both the clerk's record and the reporter's record to be filed for the appellate process to proceed.
Reasoning: The clerk's record for the appeal was filed on May 28, 2014, while the reporter's record was due on June 10, 2014.
Responsibility to Provide Reportersubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant is responsible for ensuring the availability of a court reporter or an alternative when the original court reporter fails to record the proceedings.
Reasoning: Court reporter Amy Guillen notified the court of her failure to record the proceedings for this appeal. Consequently, the appellant has not provided an alternative court reporter.