Narrative Opinion Summary
Appellants Dennis Topletz and others filed an unopposed motion for an extension of time to submit their reply brief in the appeal case against James Choice and others. The Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas at Dallas granted the motion, allowing the brief received on January 10, 2023, to be filed retroactively as of the date of the order, January 11, 2023. The order was signed by Justice Bill Pedersen, III.
Legal Issues Addressed
Motion for Extension of Time in Appellate Proceduresubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court considered an unopposed motion for an extension of time to submit a reply brief, demonstrating the process for requesting additional time in appellate cases.
Reasoning: Appellants Dennis Topletz and others filed an unopposed motion for an extension of time to submit their reply brief in the appeal case against James Choice and others.
Retroactive Filing of Documents in Appellate Courtsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court allowed the appellants' reply brief to be filed retroactively, illustrating the court's discretion in accepting late documents under certain circumstances.
Reasoning: The Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas at Dallas granted the motion, allowing the brief received on January 10, 2023, to be filed retroactively as of the date of the order, January 11, 2023.