Jonathan W. Neal v. ShadowCreek Apartments

Summary

The First District Court of Appeals of Texas dismissed Jonathan W. Neal’s pro se appeal for want of prosecution after he failed to file an appellant’s brief or request an extension by the court-ordered deadline. The appeal concerned a trial court judgment awarding ShadowCreek Apartments possession of the premises.

Holdings

1. An appeal may be dismissed for want of prosecution when the appellant fails to file a required brief or otherwise respond after receiving notice and an opportunity to cure the omission.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the appeal should be dismissed for want of prosecution when the appellant failed to file an appellate brief or otherwise respond to the court's notice.

Disposition

dismissed