Randy Coleman and Jim Coleman Company v. Ralph Dean

ACCEPTED 04-14-00811-CV FOURTH COURT OF APPEALS SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 5/28/2015 3:52:03 PM KEITH HOTTLE CLERK 04-14-00811-CV IN THE COURT OF APPEALS FOURTH DISTRICT FILED IN 4th COURT OF APPEALS SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 05/28/2015 3:52:03 PM KEITH E. HOTTLE RANDY COLEMAN Clerk AND JIM COLEMAN COMPANY, Appellants V. RALPH DEAN, Appellee FIRST UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE APPELLEE’S BRIEF TO THE HONORABLE COURT OF APPEALS: Ralph Dean, Appellee in the above-entitled and numbered cause, files this his First Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Appellee’s Brief and in support thereof would respectfully show the Court as follows: 1. The Clerk’s Record in this cause was filed on December 22, 2014, while the Reporter’s Record was filed on January 30, 2015. Following two unopposed extensions of time, Appellant Randy Coleman filed his Brief on April 29, 2015, and Appellant Jim Coleman Company filed its Brief on May 1, 2015, making Appellee’s Briefs currently due on May 29, 2015, and June 1, 2015. 04-14-00811-CV 1st Unopposed MET Coleman v Dean Page 1 of 5 to File Appellee’s Brief 2. This is Appellee’s first motion for extension of time and no extensions have previously been granted with respect to Appellee’s Brief(s). Appellee is requesting thirty (30) additional days from the later of the current two deadlines to file his Brief(s), which would make Appellee’s Brief(s) due July 1, 2015. 3. This is a restricted appeal as to Appellant Randy Coleman. 4. Appellee is requesting a 30-day extension for the following reasons: appellate counsel for Appellee, Frank Weathered, was out of town May 7 through May 9 on personal business with his wife; on May 12 Mr. Weathered was out of the office for a premises inspection and on May 14 Mr. Weathered attended an oral deposition for most of the day in Case No. 2:15-CV-00097, Cottens Barbeque, Inc. v. Cottens Catering Company, LLC, In the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Corpus Christi Division; the week of May 18, Mr. Weathered assisted in the preparation of the Reply Brief of Garnishees-Appellants in Case No. 14-20619, Alberto Licea, et al. v. Curacao Drydock Co., Inc. v. Formosa Plastics Marine Corp., et al., In the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; Mr. Weathered was out of the office for the Memorial Day holiday on May 25 and to celebrate his May 26 birthday; and Mr. Weathered is currently preparing for a two- day final hearing in No. S-11-6094-CV-B, Mary Odem, et al. v. Dennis Berry, et al., In the 156th Judicial District Court, San Patricio County, Texas. 04-14-00811-CV 1st Unopposed MET Coleman v Dean Page 2 of 5 to File Appellee’s Brief 5. This extension request is not for delay but that justice be done. 6. Mr. Paul R. Lawrence, counsel for Appellants Randy Coleman and Jim Coleman Company, has been consulted regarding this motion and he has indicated that Appellants do not oppose this request. WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, Appellee Ralph Dean prays that the Court grant this motion and extend the time for filing Appellee’s Brief to July 1, 2015. Appellee prays for such other and further relief to which he may be entitled. Respectfully submitted, DUNN WEATHERED COFFEY RIVERA & KASPERITIS, PC 611 South Upper Broadway Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 TEL: 361.883.1594 FAX: 361.883.1599 EMAIL: frank@weatheredlaw.com BY /s/ Frank Weathered Frank Weathered Texas State Bar No. 20998600 ATTORNEY-IN-CHARGE FOR APPELLEE RALPH DEAN 04-14-00811-CV 1st Unopposed MET Coleman v Dean Page 3 of 5 to File Appellee’s Brief Of Counsel: Charles C. Webb, Jr. Texas State Bar No. 21039500 Parker S. Webb Texas State Bar No. 24085648 WEBB CASON, PC 710 North Mesquite Street Corpus Christi, Texas 78401-2312 TEL: 361.887.1031 FAX: 361.887.0903 EMAIL: charlie@wcctxlaw.com EMAIL: parker@wcctxlaw.com J. Michael Guerra Texas State Bar No. 08581310 LAW OFFICE OF J. MICHAEL GUERRA 1600 E. Main Street, Suite 227 P.O. Box 1968 Alice, Texas 78333 TEL: 361.668.7344 FAX: 361.664.1003 EMAIL: jmguerra14@gmail.com 04-14-00811-CV 1st Unopposed MET Coleman v Dean Page 4 of 5 to File Appellee’s Brief CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE This is to certify that on MAY 28, 2015, this document was electronically filed pursuant to TEX. R. CIV. P. 21(f)(1) and a true and correct copy was served on counsel of record listed below through the electronic filing manager if the email address is on file with the electronic filing manager, pursuant to TEX. R. CIV. P. 21a(a)(1). If the email address of any attorney listed below is not on file with the electronic filing manager, a true and correct copy of this document was served pursuant to TEX. R. CIV. P. 21a(a)(2). /s/ Frank Weathered Frank Weathered Mr. Paul R. Lawrence LAWRENCE & BACA, PLLC 2180 North Loop West, Suite 510 Houston, Texas 77018 FAX: 713.864.0179 EMAIL: prlawrence@lbandd.com Attorney for Appellants 04-14-00811-CV 1st Unopposed MET Coleman v Dean Page 5 of 5 to File Appellee’s Brief