Billy Watson v. Magnolia at Mesquite Creek

Dismissed and Opinion Filed October 27, 2015 S In The Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas No. 05-15-00680-CV BILLY WATSON, Appellant V. MAGNOLIA AT MESQUITE CREEK, Appellee On Appeal from the County Court at Law No. 5 Dallas County, Texas Trial Court Cause No. CC-15-02285-E MEMORANDUM OPINION Before Justices Lang, Evans, and Whitehill Opinion by Justice Whitehill Appellant’s brief is overdue. By postcard dated June 30, 2015, we notified appellant the reporter’s record was filed, which in accordance with TEX. R. APP. P. 38.6(a) triggered the briefing deadline. In response to the court’s notice, appellant notified the court on July 28, 2015 that he would provide an updated mailing address. No updated mailing address has been received to date. By postcard dated August 10, 2015, we notified appellant, at his address of record, the time for filing his brief had expired. We directed appellant to file both his brief and an extension motion within ten days. We cautioned appellant that failure to file his brief and an extension motion would result in the dismissal of this appeal without further notice. The postcard was not returned as undeliverable. To date, appellant has not filed his brief, an extension motion, or otherwise corresponded with the Court regarding the status of his brief or his updated mailing address. Accordingly, we dismiss this appeal. See TEX. R. APP. P. 38.8(a)(1); 42.3(b)(c). 150680F.P05 /Bill Whitehill/ BILL WHITEHILL JUSTICE –2– S Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas JUDGMENT BILLY WATSON, Appellant On Appeal from the County Court at Law No. 5, Dallas County, Texas No. 05-15-00680-CV V. Trial Court Cause No. CC-15-02285-E. Opinion delivered by Justice Whitehill. MAGNOLIA AT MESQUITE CREEK, Justices Lang and Evans participating. Appellee In accordance with this Court’s opinion of this date, the appeal is DISMISSED. It is ORDERED that appellee Magnolia at Mesquite Creek recover its costs, if any, of this appeal from appellant Billy Watson. Judgment entered October 27, 2015. –3–