Marjorie Washington v. Felix Apt S2CC, LLC

Summary

The Court of Appeals for the Second Appellate District of Texas dismissed Marjorie Washington’s appeal for want of prosecution. The court found that she failed to timely file her appellate brief and did not file a motion for leave reasonably explaining the delay, despite receiving multiple opportunities and notices.

Holdings

1. The appeal must be dismissed for want of prosecution when the appellant fails to timely file a brief and, after being afforded multiple opportunities, fails to file a motion for leave reasonably explaining the untimely filing and the need for an extension.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the appeal should be dismissed for want of prosecution because the appellant failed to timely file a brief and failed to file a motion for leave reasonably explaining the delay and need for an extension.

Disposition

dismissed