Narrative Opinion Summary
On June 29, 2018, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas in Dallas addressed appellee Luis Cantu's unopposed motion for a second extension of time to file his brief in the appeal case involving Panhandle Steel Erectors, Inc. The court granted the motion, setting a new deadline for the brief to be filed by August 7, 2018. The court also indicated that any further requests for extensions would not be favored. The order was signed by Justice David Evans.
Legal Issues Addressed
Extension of Time to File Briefsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted an unopposed motion for a second extension of time to file a brief, establishing a new filing deadline and expressing disfavor towards additional extension requests.
Reasoning: The court granted the motion, setting a new deadline for the brief to be filed by August 7, 2018.
Judicial Discretion on Granting Extensionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court exercised its discretion in granting a second extension and communicated its reluctance to grant further extensions, reflecting judicial management of case timelines.
Reasoning: The court also indicated that any further requests for extensions would not be favored.