Narrative Opinion Summary
Appellants in Coshocton App. Nos. 97CA1 and 97CA2 have failed to file a merit brief by the June 1, 1998 deadline, as required by the Supreme Court's Rules of Practice. This lack of compliance indicates a failure to prosecute the appeal diligently. Consequently, the court has dismissed the appeal sua sponte.
Legal Issues Addressed
Dismissal for Failure to Prosecutesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court dismissed the appeal due to the appellants' failure to file a merit brief by the specified deadline, demonstrating a lack of diligence in prosecuting the appeal.
Reasoning: Appellants in Coshocton App. Nos. 97CA1 and 97CA2 have failed to file a merit brief by the June 1, 1998 deadline, as required by the Supreme Court's Rules of Practice.
Sua Sponte Dismissalsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court exercised its authority to dismiss the appeal on its own initiative because the appellants did not comply with the procedural requirements.
Reasoning: Consequently, the court has dismissed the appeal sua sponte.