Tedde R. Blunck v. Cathy A. Blunck

ACCEPTED 03-15-00128-CV 6402212 THIRD COURT OF APPEALS AUSTIN, TEXAS 8/7/2015 11:42:30 AM JEFFREY D. KYLE CLERK NO. 03-15-00128-CV FILED IN 3rd COURT OF APPEALS IN THE COURT OF APPEALS AUSTIN, TEXAS 8/7/2015 11:42:30 AM FOR THE JEFFREY D. KYLE Clerk THIRD COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT AT AUSTIN, TEXAS Tedde R. Blunck Appellant v. Cathy A. Blunck Appellee From the 22nd Judicial District Court of Hays County, Texas UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE APPELLEE'S BRIEF TO THE HONORABLE COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE THIRD COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT OF TEXAS: Pursuant to Rule 10.5(b) and Rule 38.6(d) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, Cathy A. Blunck, the Appellee in these proceedings, respectfully requests that this Court grant an extension of the deadline by which she is required to file her Page 1 brief in this case. Matters required by Rule 10.5(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure In compliance with Rule 10.5(b )( 1) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, Appellee's counsel advises this Court of the following matters: (A) The original deadline for the filing of Appellee's brief as established by Rule 38.6(b) was 9 July 2015. On 6 July 20 15, the Court extended that deadline to 10 August 20 15. (B) The length of the extension sought is 18 days. (C) The facts reasonably relied on to reasonably explain the need for an extension- (see below) (D) The number of previous extensions granted regarding the ite1n in question - One Explanation of Need for Extension of Time to File Notice ofAppeal Pursuant to Rule 38.6(d) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, this Court has previously extended the deadline for the filing of the Appellee's brief in this case. The current deadline is 10 August 2015. As counsel advised this Court in his prior motion, the issues addressed by Appellant is his brief dictate that Appellee provide the Court with a comprehensive analysis of the relevant case law and evidence regarding the issues raised by Appellant. Counsel had hoped to be able to Page2 complete Appellee's brief by 10 August, but has been unable to do so due to other cases and cotnmitments to the Family Law Section of the State Bar. Accordingly, Appellee will require additional time to prepare her responsive brief and is requesting an extension until 28 August 2015, in order to allow for sufficient time to complete Appellee's responsive brief. Appellant does not object to the requested extension Pursuant to 10.1 (a)(5) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, the undersigned counsel advises this Court that, prior to making this request, he has conferred with Appellant in this matter and that Appellant has indicated that he does not oppose the granting of this request for an extension of time. WHEREFORE, ABOVE PREMISES CONSIDERED, the undersigned attorney, individually and on behalf of the Appellee in this case, respectfully prays that upon consideration of the matters set forth herein, this Court extend the deadline for filing of Appellee's brief to 28 August 20 15. Page 3 Respectfully Submitted, LAW OFFICE OF KARL E. HAYS, PLLC 2101 South IH35, Suite 210 Austin, Texas 787 41 512-4 76-1911 512-476-1904 facsimile service@haysfamilylaw.com By: Is/ Karl E. Hays Karl E. Hays State Bar Number 09307050 ATTORNEY FOR CATHY A. BLUNCK Page4 VERIFICATION STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TRAVIS § Before me, the undersigned notary public, on this day personally appeared Karl E. Hays, who upon oath said: 1. My name is Karl E. Hays. I am over the age of eighteen years and do not suffer from any legal or mental disability that would render me incapable of testifying to the matters set forth herein. I have personal knowledge of all facts stated in this affidavit, which are true and correct. 2. I am the attorney of record for Cathy A. Blunck, who is the Appellee in this cause. I have read the foregoing Unopposed Motion for Extension ofTime to File Appellee's Brief, including all of the factual statements contained in it. Each of the factual statements is within my personal knowledge and is true and correct. /~2 ;d~--- • Karl E. Hays SWORN TO and SUBSCRIBED before me by Karl E. Hays, on the 7th day of August 2015. I "''''VJ''''IJ lRACV TODD /.~~ Notary Public, ~tate of Texas \ ~. _:..i My Commisston Exptres ..2.;,iai'"V september 09, 201 7 • --.,""'''~ PageS CERTIFICA'fE OF CONFERENCE Pursuant to Rule 10.1 (a)(5) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, the undersigned attorney hereby certifies that he has conferred with Appellant regarding the substance of this motion and that Appellant has indicated that he does not oppose the granting of the requested extension of time. Is/ Karl E. Hays Karl E. Hays CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE In cotnpliance with Rule 9.5(a), 9.5(d), and 9.5(e) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, the undersigned attorney certifies that a true and correct copy of the foregoing motion for extension of time has been served upon the below-named individual, in the manner noted below, as prescribed by Rule 9.5(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure on this 7th day of August 2015. Is/ Karl E. Hays Karl E. Hays Via E-File Transmission Tedde R. Blunck 502 Quitman Street P.O. Box 1152 Pittsburg, Texas 75686 tblunck@yahoo.com Page 6