In the Interest of S.A.W., a Child

Summary

The Fourth Court of Appeals of Texas determined that appellant Bradley D. Winters timely filed his notice of appeal because a timely request for findings of fact extended the appellate timetable. The court retained the appeal, reinstated appellate deadlines, and ordered appellant to file his brief by July 20, 2016.

Holdings

1. Because the appellant timely filed a request for findings of fact, the appellate timetable was extended under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 296 and Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 26.1(a).
2. The appeal was not subject to dismissal for lack of jurisdiction because the notice of appeal was timely; the court retained the appeal and reinstated appellate deadlines.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the appellant's request for findings of fact extended the appellate timetable under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 296 and Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 26.1(a).
2. Whether the appellant's notice of appeal was timely and whether the appeal should be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

Disposition

other