Narrative Opinion Summary
On December 4, 2019, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas granted appellant Leskel Nichols' motion for an extension of time to file his brief on the merits in the case against Downtown Kwik Lube. The new deadline for filing the brief is set for January 2, 2020. The order was signed by Justice Erin A. Nowell.
Legal Issues Addressed
Extension of Time to File Briefsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court of Appeals granted an extension to the appellant to file his brief on the merits, demonstrating the court's discretion in managing filing deadlines.
Reasoning: On December 4, 2019, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas granted appellant Leskel Nichols' motion for an extension of time to file his brief on the merits in the case against Downtown Kwik Lube.
Judicial Authority in Case Managementsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The authority of the court to modify procedural timelines is exemplified by the setting of a new deadline for the appellant's brief.
Reasoning: The new deadline for filing the brief is set for January 2, 2020.
Judicial Signatures on Orderssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The order granting the extension was formally signed by a justice, indicating the procedural requirement for judicial authorization.
Reasoning: The order was signed by Justice Erin A. Nowell.