Narrative Opinion Summary
On December 14, 2016, the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, issued an opinion and judgment regarding the case No. 04-15-00714-CV involving Westport Oil and Gas Company, L.P. (now known as Kerr-McGee Oil and Gas Onshore, L.P.) as the appellant against appellees Betsy Mecom, Donald R. Mullins, Lannie Louise Mecom, Mark Mullins, and Wahatoya, Ltd. On December 29, 2016, the appellees filed an unopposed motion for an extension of time to submit a motion for rehearing, requesting a new deadline of January 13, 2017. The court granted this motion, establishing that the motion for rehearing is now due by the specified date. The order is signed by Justice Patricia O. Alvarez and sealed by Clerk of Court Keith E. Hottle on January 5, 2017.
Legal Issues Addressed
Authority of Appellate Courtsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court exercises its authority to issue opinions and judgments concerning appeals brought before it.
Reasoning: On December 14, 2016, the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, issued an opinion and judgment regarding the case No. 04-15-00714-CV involving Westport Oil and Gas Company, L.P. (now known as Kerr-McGee Oil and Gas Onshore, L.P.) as the appellant against appellees Betsy Mecom, Donald R. Mullins, Lannie Louise Mecom, Mark Mullins, and Wahatoya, Ltd.
Extension of Time for Filing Motion for Rehearingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court has the discretion to grant extensions for filing motions for rehearing when requested by the parties involved.
Reasoning: On December 29, 2016, the appellees filed an unopposed motion for an extension of time to submit a motion for rehearing, requesting a new deadline of January 13, 2017. The court granted this motion, establishing that the motion for rehearing is now due by the specified date.