Narrative Opinion Summary
Appellant Eddie Jenkins has failed to file a brief by the due date of October 30, 2015, concerning his appeal against Invention Resource International and Emery Tracy. No extension request has been submitted. The court mandates that Jenkins must file his brief by December 18, 2015, or his appeal will be dismissed for lack of prosecution, in accordance with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.3(b). The order is issued per curiam.
Legal Issues Addressed
Deadline Requirements for Filing Briefs in Appealssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant failed to meet the initial filing deadline for his brief and did not request an extension, prompting the court to set a new deadline.
Reasoning: Appellant Eddie Jenkins has failed to file a brief by the due date of October 30, 2015, concerning his appeal against Invention Resource International and Emery Tracy. No extension request has been submitted.
Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.3(b)subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court applies this rule to warn appellant Eddie Jenkins that his failure to file a brief by the extended deadline will result in the dismissal of his appeal.
Reasoning: The court mandates that Jenkins must file his brief by December 18, 2015, or his appeal will be dismissed for lack of prosecution, in accordance with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.3(b).