Narrative Opinion Summary
Appellant Spruce Lending, Inc. filed a motion for a twenty-day extension to submit their brief, originally due on November 21, 2018, in the case against Marcos Garcia. The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, granted this motion, extending the deadline to December 11, 2018. The order was signed by Justice Patricia O. Alvarez and recorded by Clerk of Court Keith E. Hottle on November 20, 2018.
Legal Issues Addressed
Judicial Authority in Granting Extensionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The authority of a justice to sign and approve orders for extensions is affirmed, as evidenced by the actions taken in this case.
Reasoning: The order was signed by Justice Patricia O. Alvarez and recorded by Clerk of Court Keith E. Hottle on November 20, 2018.
Motion for Extension of Time to File Briefsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court grants an extension for filing a brief upon the motion of a party, demonstrating judicial discretion in managing deadlines.
Reasoning: Appellant Spruce Lending, Inc. filed a motion for a twenty-day extension to submit their brief, originally due on November 21, 2018, in the case against Marcos Garcia. The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, granted this motion, extending the deadline to December 11, 2018.