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Antonio G. Cantu v. Bexar Appraisal District and Michael Amezquita

Citation: Not availableDocket: 04-22-00174-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; July 26, 2022; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

Appellees, Bexar Appraisal District and Michael Amezquita, requested a thirty-day extension for filing their brief, originally due on July 22, 2022. This request was opposed by the appellant, Antonio G. Cantu. After review, the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio granted the extension, setting a new deadline for the brief to be filed by August 22, 2022. The order was issued by Justice Luz Elena D. Chapa, with the court's seal affixed by Clerk of Court Michael A. Cruz on July 26, 2022.

Legal Issues Addressed

Authority of Appellate Courts

Application: The appellate court has the authority to issue orders regarding procedural matters such as filing deadlines.

Reasoning: The order was issued by Justice Luz Elena D. Chapa, with the court's seal affixed by Clerk of Court Michael A. Cruz on July 26, 2022.

Extension of Time for Filing Briefs

Application: The court has the discretion to grant extensions for filing briefs when requested by a party, even if opposed by the other party.

Reasoning: Appellees, Bexar Appraisal District and Michael Amezquita, requested a thirty-day extension for filing their brief, originally due on July 22, 2022. This request was opposed by the appellant, Antonio G. Cantu.

Judicial Discretion in Granting Extensions

Application: The court exercised its discretion to grant the requested extension, indicating that such requests are subject to judicial review and decision.

Reasoning: After review, the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio granted the extension, setting a new deadline for the brief to be filed by August 22, 2022.