Gloria Vazquez v. Jonatan Garcia

Summary

The First Court of Appeals of Texas dismissed Gloria Vazquez's appeal for want of prosecution because she failed to file an appellate brief after being notified that the brief was overdue. The court also dismissed any pending motions as moot.

Holdings

1. An appeal may be dismissed for want of prosecution when the appellant fails to file a required appellate brief after receiving notice of the deficiency and an opportunity to obtain an extension.
2. Pending motions become moot when the appeal is dismissed.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the appeal should be dismissed for want of prosecution because the appellant failed to file an appellate brief after notice and an opportunity to cure the deficiency.

Disposition

dismissed