Louis v. Doss, Individually, and as Surviving Spouse of Carolyn S. Doss v. Deborah Robinson

Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio, Texas November 22, 2016 No. 04-16-00560-CV Louis V. DOSS, Individually, and as Surviving Spouse of Carolyn S. Doss, Appellant v. Deborah ROBINSON, Appellee From the 198th Judicial District Court, Kerr County, Texas Trial Court No. 11-320-B Honorable Stephen B. Ables, Judge Presiding ORDER Appellant filed a notice of appeal beyond the time allowed by rule 26.1 of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, but within the fifteen-day grace period provided by rule 26.3 for filing a motion for extension of time. See Tex. R. App. P. 26.1, 26.3. On October 24, 2016, we ordered appellant to provide a reasonable explanation for filing a late notice of appeal or to otherwise show cause why the appeal should not be dismissed. See Verburgt v. Dorner, 959 S.W.2d 615 (1997). Appellant filed a response adequately showing that the failure to timely file the notice of appeal was not deliberate or intentional. We therefore retain this appeal on the docket of the court. The record has been filed. We order appellant’s brief due December 22, 2016. _________________________________ Luz Elena D. Chapa, Justice IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 22nd day of November, 2016. ___________________________________ Keith E. Hottle Clerk of Court