Narrative Opinion Summary
On February 10, 1999, the appellant submitted a memorandum in support of jurisdiction but failed to include the required copy of the court of appeals’ opinion and judgment entry. According to S.Ct. Prae. R. III(1)(D), such documents must accompany the memorandum. Consequently, the court, acting on its own initiative, ordered the dismissal of the case.
Legal Issues Addressed
Court's Authority to Dismiss Cases Sua Spontesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court exercised its authority to dismiss the case on its own initiative due to the appellant's procedural oversight.
Reasoning: Consequently, the court, acting on its own initiative, ordered the dismissal of the case.
Requirement for Supporting Documents under S.Ct. Prae. R. III(1)(D)subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant's failure to include a copy of the court of appeals’ opinion and judgment entry as required by the rule led to the dismissal of the case.
Reasoning: On February 10, 1999, the appellant submitted a memorandum in support of jurisdiction but failed to include the required copy of the court of appeals’ opinion and judgment entry.