Narrative Opinion Summary
Akua Smith, acting pro se, appeals a judgment from the County Court at Law No. 1 in Tarrant County, Texas, concerning case number 2022-000496-1. Smith's appellate brief was due on July 5, 2022, but was not submitted. A notification letter was sent on July 12, 2022, indicating that the appeal could be dismissed for lack of prosecution if the brief was not filed by July 22. As of the date of the memorandum opinion, Smith has not filed a brief or communicated with the Court. Consequently, the Court dismisses the appeal for want of prosecution, referencing Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 38.8(a)(1) and 42.3(b).
Legal Issues Addressed
Dismissal for Want of Prosecution under Texas Rules of Appellate Proceduresubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court applies this principle by dismissing the appeal due to the appellant's failure to file a brief or communicate with the court.
Reasoning: Consequently, the Court dismisses the appeal for want of prosecution, referencing Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 38.8(a)(1) and 42.3(b).
Filing Deadlines for Appellate Briefssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant failed to meet the deadline for submitting the appellate brief, leading to potential dismissal of the appeal.
Reasoning: Smith's appellate brief was due on July 5, 2022, but was not submitted.
Notification Requirement Prior to Dismissalsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court sent a notification letter warning of dismissal if the brief was not filed by the specified deadline.
Reasoning: A notification letter was sent on July 12, 2022, indicating that the appeal could be dismissed for lack of prosecution if the brief was not filed by July 22.