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In Re: Estate Of Tipsword

Citation: Not availableDocket: 85306

Court: Nevada Supreme Court; November 3, 2022; Nevada; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case concerning the estate of Tipsword, the Supreme Court of Nevada addressed a civil appeal from the Clark County Eighth Judicial District. The appellant, Anthony DiBlasio, acting pro se, contested the decisions made in the lower court proceedings. The respondents, represented by counsel from Hayes Wakayama, included David M. Padilla and Donna Jean Burnette. The appellant filed a notice of appeal on September 12, 2022, but failed to pay the requisite filing fee, prompting the court to issue a notice for payment within 14 days. Subsequent procedural actions included the appellant’s filing to withdraw the appeal and a notice of withdrawal of counsel by the respondents. However, on November 3, 2022, the court dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's non-compliance with the filing fee requirement, thus nullifying all pending motions and notices. The official records emphasize that the case status is dismissed, and no further actions will be entertained without compliance with procedural mandates.

Legal Issues Addressed

Payment of Filing Fees in Appeals

Application: The appellant's failure to pay the required filing fee led to the dismissal of the appeal.

Reasoning: The court issued an order dismissing the appeal due to the appellant's failure to pay the filing fee.

Procedural Requirements for Withdrawal of Appeal

Application: The appellant's motion to withdraw the appeal was rendered moot by the court's dismissal based on non-payment of fees.

Reasoning: The dismissal included a note that no further actions would be taken regarding notices filed on September 13 and 19, as well as the motion filed on September 21.

Pro Per Representation in Civil Appeals

Application: The appellant, representing himself, was subject to the same procedural requirements as represented parties, including fee payment.

Reasoning: The appellant, Anthony DiBlasio, is representing himself (pro per).