Narrative Opinion Summary
On August 20, 2022, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas in Dallas issued an order regarding the appeal of Pamella Joiner against The Weitzman Group, Inc. The court addressed Joiner's unopposed second motion for an extension of time to file her brief on the merits, originally due before September 19, 2022. The court granted the motion, extending the deadline to September 19, 2022, but warned Joiner that any future requests for extensions would be looked upon unfavorably. The order was signed by Justice Ken Molberg.
Legal Issues Addressed
Extension of Time for Filing Briefssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted the appellant's second motion for an extension of time to file a brief on the merits, demonstrating the court's discretion in allowing extensions while also setting clear expectations for future compliance.
Reasoning: The court granted the motion, extending the deadline to September 19, 2022, but warned Joiner that any future requests for extensions would be looked upon unfavorably.
Judicial Warning on Future Conductsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court issued a warning to the appellant regarding future requests for extensions, indicating that while the current request was granted, tolerance for further delays would be limited.
Reasoning: The court granted the motion, extending the deadline to September 19, 2022, but warned Joiner that any future requests for extensions would be looked upon unfavorably.