Narrative Opinion Summary
The Court of Appeals for the Eighth District of Texas grants Rosaura Arreola’s third motion for extension of time to file a reply brief in the case against Union Pacific Railroad, Herbert Diaz, and Bert Fredrick Harkness. The new deadline is set for September 20, 2021, and the Court specifies that no further motions for extension regarding the reply brief will be accepted. Additionally, the Appellant's attorney, Hon. Craig T. Enoch, is instructed to prepare and submit the reply brief by the established deadline. This order is issued on August 27, 2021, by a per curiam decision involving Justices Rodriguez, Palafox, and Alley.
Legal Issues Addressed
Attorney Responsibilities in Brief Submissionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court directs the appellant's attorney to ensure the timely preparation and submission of the required reply brief by the set deadline.
Reasoning: Additionally, the Appellant's attorney, Hon. Craig T. Enoch, is instructed to prepare and submit the reply brief by the established deadline.
Granting of Extension for Filing Briefssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court of Appeals exercises its discretion to grant a third extension of time for the filing of a reply brief, emphasizing the finality of this extension.
Reasoning: The Court of Appeals for the Eighth District of Texas grants Rosaura Arreola’s third motion for extension of time to file a reply brief in the case against Union Pacific Railroad, Herbert Diaz, and Bert Fredrick Harkness.
Limitations on Filing Extensionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court establishes a clear deadline for the submission of the reply brief and indicates that no further extensions will be permitted, underscoring the importance of adhering to court-imposed timelines.
Reasoning: The new deadline is set for September 20, 2021, and the Court specifies that no further motions for extension regarding the reply brief will be accepted.
Per Curiam Decision-Makingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision to grant the extension and set a final deadline is made per curiam, indicating a unanimous decision by the panel of justices involved.
Reasoning: This order is issued on August 27, 2021, by a per curiam decision involving Justices Rodriguez, Palafox, and Alley.