Narrative Opinion Summary
The Court of Appeals for the Eighth District of Texas has granted Salvador Meraz's second motion for an extension of time to file the appellee’s brief, setting the new deadline for October 31, 2022. The Court explicitly states that no further motions for extension will be considered. Additionally, it orders Hon. William A. Elias, the attorney for the appellee, to prepare and submit the brief by the specified deadline. This order was issued on October 4, 2022, and is signed by the presiding judges: Chief Justice Rodriguez, Justice Palafox, and Justice Alley.
Legal Issues Addressed
Extension of Time for Filing Briefssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court of Appeals granted a second motion for an extension of time to file the appellee’s brief, highlighting the court’s discretion in managing filing deadlines.
Reasoning: The Court of Appeals for the Eighth District of Texas has granted Salvador Meraz's second motion for an extension of time to file the appellee’s brief, setting the new deadline for October 31, 2022.
Judicial Authority to Order Compliancesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court commanded the attorney for the appellee to comply with the newly set deadline, demonstrating the court's power to enforce procedural rules.
Reasoning: Additionally, it orders Hon. William A. Elias, the attorney for the appellee, to prepare and submit the brief by the specified deadline.
Limitation on Further Extensionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court exercised its authority to limit further extensions by explicitly stating that no additional motions for extension will be entertained.
Reasoning: The Court explicitly states that no further motions for extension will be considered.