Narrative Opinion Summary
On October 22, 2015, the Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas addressed Appellant Doyle Gene Roberson's second motion to extend the time for filing his brief. The Court noted that the reporter’s record was incomplete until an exhibit was filed on September 4, 2015. Due to this delay, the Court granted the motion, extending the deadline for Roberson to file his brief until November 4, 2015. The order was signed by Justice Lana Myers.
Legal Issues Addressed
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Application: The Court can grant an extension of time for filing a brief when there is a justified delay, such as an incomplete reporter’s record.
Reasoning: The Court noted that the reporter’s record was incomplete until an exhibit was filed on September 4, 2015. Due to this delay, the Court granted the motion, extending the deadline for Roberson to file his brief until November 4, 2015.