Narrative Opinion Summary
Appellant Nahid Abdulhameed Abbood's brief was due on July 6, 2016, but was not filed, nor was a motion for an extension submitted. The Fourth Court of Appeals orders Abbood to file the brief by July 25, 2016. Failure to comply will result in dismissal of the appeal for want of prosecution, in accordance with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 38.8(a). The order is signed by Justice Luz Elena D. Chapa and the Clerk of Court, Keith E. Hottle, on July 13, 2016.
Legal Issues Addressed
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Application: The court mandates compliance with its orders by setting a new deadline for the appellant to file the brief, emphasizing the repercussions of non-compliance.
Reasoning: The Fourth Court of Appeals orders Abbood to file the brief by July 25, 2016.
Timely Filing of Appellate Briefs under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 38.8(a)subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court enforces the requirement for timely filing of appellate briefs, warning that failure to adhere to deadlines may lead to dismissal of the appeal.
Reasoning: Failure to comply will result in dismissal of the appeal for want of prosecution, in accordance with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 38.8(a).