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ARC Parklane, Inc. D/B/A Parklane West Healthcare Center v. Belen Betts, Individually, and as of the Estate of Delbert Betts, and Shirle Betts, and Dana Gibson

Citation: Not availableDocket: 04-14-00473-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; July 20, 2015; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

Appellant Arc Parklane, Inc. d/b/a Parklane West Healthcare Center requests a 30-day extension to file its Appellant's Brief in the appeal against Belen Betts, et al. The brief is currently due on June 21, 2015, and the extension would move the deadline to August 20, 2015. This is the first extension request and is unopposed. The request is grounded in the parties' agreement to mediate the underlying dispute, which necessitates additional time. The appellant emphasizes that the extension is not intended to delay the appeal but to promote a just resolution. The motion includes a certificate of conference indicating that opposing counsel is unopposed to the motion and a certificate of service confirming that relevant parties were notified.

Legal Issues Addressed

Motion for Extension of Time to File Appellant's Brief

Application: The appellant requested an extension for filing the Appellant's Brief due to ongoing mediation efforts aimed at resolving the dispute.

Reasoning: The request is grounded in the parties' agreement to mediate the underlying dispute, which necessitates additional time.

Purpose and Justification for Extension

Application: The appellant clarified that the extension is sought to facilitate a fair resolution through mediation, not to delay the appeal process.

Reasoning: The appellant emphasizes that the extension is not intended to delay the appeal but to promote a just resolution.

Unopposed Extension Request

Application: The appellant's request for an extension is not opposed by the appellees, as confirmed by the certificate of conference.

Reasoning: The motion includes a certificate of conference indicating that opposing counsel is unopposed to the motion and a certificate of service confirming that relevant parties were notified.