Narrative Opinion Summary
Appellant Eric Willrich is appealing a decision from the 399th Judicial District Court in Bexar County, Texas. His brief was initially due on August 31, 2022. Counsel was appointed for him on September 15, 2022. On October 17, 2022, his counsel filed a motion for a seventy-six-day extension to submit the brief. The Fourth Court of Appeals granted this motion, setting a new deadline for the brief to be filed by November 15, 2022. Future requests for extensions will be looked upon unfavorably unless there are extenuating circumstances. The order is signed by Chief Justice Rebeca C. Martinez and recorded by Clerk of Court Michael A. Cruz on October 20, 2022.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appointment of Counselsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case demonstrates the procedural step of appointing counsel for the appellant, which occurred after the initial deadline for submitting the brief had passed.
Reasoning: Counsel was appointed for him on September 15, 2022.
Deadline for Filing Briefssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted an extension for the appellant to file his brief, indicating the importance of adhering to procedural timelines while allowing some flexibility for attorneys when justified.
Reasoning: The Fourth Court of Appeals granted this motion, setting a new deadline for the brief to be filed by November 15, 2022.
Extension of Time for Filingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Extensions for filing may be granted by the court, but future requests will be scrutinized and discouraged unless justified by extenuating circumstances.
Reasoning: Future requests for extensions will be looked upon unfavorably unless there are extenuating circumstances.