Davis T. Montfort v. Jerry Jones, et al.

Summary

The Second Court of Appeals of Texas denied the appellant's motion to delay payment-related proceedings and dismissed the appeal for failure to pay the required $175 filing fee. The court assessed appellate costs against the appellant.

Holdings

1. The court denied appellant's motion to delay action concerning his affidavit of inability to pay.
2. An appellate court may dismiss an appeal when the appellant fails to comply with the appellate rules and applicable fee requirements after receiving notice that noncompliance will result in dismissal.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court of appeals should grant appellant's motion to delay payment-related proceedings.
2. Whether the appeal should be dismissed because appellant failed to pay the required appellate filing fee after notice.

Disposition

dismissed