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Laurie Poe v. Omni Flow Computers, Inc.

Citation: Not availableDocket: 14-15-00674-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; November 23, 2015; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

An appeal was filed by Laurie Poe against Omni Flow Computers, Inc., originating from a judgment signed on June 23, 2015. The notice of appeal was due on July 23, 2015, but was filed late on August 5, 2015. Since the notice was submitted within 15 days of the due date, a motion for an extension of time to file is implied per Texas law. However, Poe did not formally file a motion for this extension and is required to provide a reasonable explanation for the late filing. The court has ordered Poe to submit a proper motion for extension within 10 days from the date of the order. Failure to comply will result in the dismissal of the appeal.

Legal Issues Addressed

Implied Motion for Extension of Time

Application: Under Texas law, filing a notice of appeal within 15 days after the deadline implies a motion for an extension of time, requiring a reasonable explanation for the delay.

Reasoning: Since the notice was submitted within 15 days of the due date, a motion for an extension of time to file is implied per Texas law.

Requirement for Formal Motion

Application: The appellant must submit a formal motion for an extension of time and provide a reasonable explanation for the late filing to avoid dismissal of the appeal.

Reasoning: The court has ordered Poe to submit a proper motion for extension within 10 days from the date of the order. Failure to comply will result in the dismissal of the appeal.

Timeliness of Notice of Appeal

Application: The appellant filed the notice of appeal after the deadline, necessitating a motion for an extension of time according to Texas law.

Reasoning: The notice of appeal was due on July 23, 2015, but was filed late on August 5, 2015.