Narrative Opinion Summary
The Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas at Houston issued an order regarding a motion filed on May 28, 2013, by the appellant's counsel, William J. Robertson and John C. Osborne, seeking to withdraw as attorneys-in-charge for the appellant, Anne Moreland Dorai. The court granted the motion to withdraw. It emphasized that the counsel must adhere to the requirements of Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 6.5(c). The appeal is not accelerated, and no additional extensions of time will be granted absent extraordinary circumstances. The order was signed by Judge Laura Carter Higley on May 31, 2013.
Legal Issues Addressed
Extensions of Time in Appellate Proceduresubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court indicated it would not grant additional time extensions for the appeal unless there are extraordinary circumstances.
Reasoning: The appeal is not accelerated, and no additional extensions of time will be granted absent extraordinary circumstances.
Non-Accelerated Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appeal in this case is proceeding on a regular timeline without acceleration.
Reasoning: The appeal is not accelerated, and no additional extensions of time will be granted absent extraordinary circumstances.
Withdrawal of Counselsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted the motion for withdrawal filed by the appellant's attorneys, subject to compliance with procedural rules.
Reasoning: The court granted the motion to withdraw. It emphasized that the counsel must adhere to the requirements of Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 6.5(c).