In the Interest of S.B., a Child

Summary

The Sixth Court of Appeals of Texas at Texarkana dismissed Mekhala Bhimesh’s appeal for want of prosecution after she failed to file an appellate brief by the final deadline. The court relied on Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 38.8(a)(1) and 42.3(b), (c).

Holdings

1. An appeal may be dismissed for want of prosecution when the appellant fails to file a brief by the court-ordered deadline after receiving notice that the failure may result in dismissal.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the appeal should be dismissed for want of prosecution under the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure because the appellant failed to file a brief by the court-ordered deadline.

Disposition

dismissed