Narrative Opinion Summary
On February 15, 2023, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas at Dallas issued an order regarding the appeal of Vanessa Treviso against Discover Bank, originating from the 134th Judicial District Court of Dallas County (Trial Court Cause No. DC-20-17584). The court addressed Treviso's motion, submitted on February 10, 2023, for a 60 to 90-day extension to file her opening brief. The court granted the motion, extending the deadline to March 27, 2023. The order was signed by Chief Justice Robert D. Burns, III.
Legal Issues Addressed
Extension of Time to File Briefsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court of Appeals granted appellant Vanessa Treviso's motion for an extension of time to file her opening brief, demonstrating the court's discretion in managing filing deadlines.
Reasoning: The court addressed Treviso's motion, submitted on February 10, 2023, for a 60 to 90-day extension to file her opening brief. The court granted the motion, extending the deadline to March 27, 2023.
Judicial Discretion in Appellate Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision reflects the court's authority to exercise discretion in procedural matters, such as granting extensions for filing briefs, to ensure fair process.
Reasoning: The court addressed Treviso's motion, submitted on February 10, 2023, for a 60 to 90-day extension to file her opening brief. The court granted the motion, extending the deadline to March 27, 2023.