Yvonne Reed v. Alta Marine Creek Owners, LLC dba Alta Marine Creek

Summary

The Texas Court of Appeals for the Second District dismissed the appeal for want of prosecution because the appellant failed to file an appellant’s brief after receiving multiple notices and extensions. The court relied on Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 38.8(a)(1), 42.3(b), and 43.2(f).

Holdings

1. An appellate court may dismiss an appeal for want of prosecution when the appellant fails to file a required brief after being notified of the deficiency and given an opportunity to explain the failure or obtain an extension.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the appeal should be dismissed for want of prosecution when the appellant failed to file an appellant's brief after notice of the deficiency and an opportunity to obtain an extension.

Disposition

dismissed