Narrative Opinion Summary
Elbert Davis, the Appellant, filed a motion for leave to extend the time to file his brief in the case against Ebbie Loving, doing business as A-K-A Bail Bonds. The motion indicates that the Appellee's brief was originally due on August 5, 2015, but the Appellee requested a 16-day extension, proposing a new deadline of August 21, 2015. This is the first extension request made by the Appellant. The Appellee explains the need for additional time due to the solo-practitioner status of their counsel, who has a demanding schedule. The motion concludes with a request for the court to grant the extension until August 21, 2015. The document is signed by Kurt G. Clarke, the attorney for the Appellant, who also certifies that a copy of the motion was sent to the Appellee's counsel, Eddie Gomez, on August 20, 2015.
Legal Issues Addressed
Certification of Service in Motion Filingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Appellant's attorney certifies that the motion for extension was served to the Appellee's counsel in compliance with procedural requirements.
Reasoning: The document is signed by Kurt G. Clarke, the attorney for the Appellant, who also certifies that a copy of the motion was sent to the Appellee's counsel, Eddie Gomez, on August 20, 2015.
First Extension Request in Appellate Proceduresubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Appellant's motion represents the initial request for an extension of time to file the brief in this appellate case.
Reasoning: This is the first extension request made by the Appellant.
Motion for Extension of Time to File Briefsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Appellant requests an extension of time to file his brief due to the scheduling demands of the counsel, who is a solo practitioner.
Reasoning: The Appellee explains the need for additional time due to the solo-practitioner status of their counsel, who has a demanding schedule.