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Spruce Lending, Inc. v. Marcos Garcia

Citation: Not availableDocket: 04-18-00797-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; November 19, 2018; Texas; State Appellate Court

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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 Extensions

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 Brief

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.