Narrative Opinion Summary
On September 20, 2013, the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, addressed case No. 04-11-00550-CV involving BP America Production Company as the appellant and multiple appellees, including Carlos M. Zaffirini, Sr., and others. The court referenced its opinion issued on August 30, 2013, which required any motion for rehearing to be filed by September 16, 2013, in accordance with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 49.1. A motion for an extension of time to file such a motion was due by September 30, 2013. On September 13, 2013, appellees Maria Eugenia Benavides Gutierrez and Las Tinajas Minerals, Ltd. submitted an unopposed motion for an extension, which was granted by the court. Consequently, the deadline for filing the motion for rehearing was set for October 14, 2013, as stated by Justice Patricia O. Alvarez. The document concludes with the court clerk's affirmation dated September 20, 2013.
Legal Issues Addressed
Authority of Court to Set New Deadlinessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court exercised its authority to set a new deadline for filing the motion for rehearing after granting an extension.
Reasoning: Consequently, the deadline for filing the motion for rehearing was set for October 14, 2013, as stated by Justice Patricia O. Alvarez.
Deadline for Filing Motion for Rehearingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court set a specific deadline for the filing of a motion for rehearing following its opinion.
Reasoning: The court referenced its opinion issued on August 30, 2013, which required any motion for rehearing to be filed by September 16, 2013, in accordance with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 49.1.
Extension of Time for Filing Motion for Rehearingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted an extension for the appellees to file a motion for rehearing beyond the original deadline.
Reasoning: On September 13, 2013, appellees Maria Eugenia Benavides Gutierrez and Las Tinajas Minerals, Ltd. submitted an unopposed motion for an extension, which was granted by the court.