Opinion
No. 04-20-00104-CV
03-24-2020
Russell CALLAHAN, Appellant v. Barbara Susan JUDKINS, Appellee
From the 407th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas
Trial Court No. 2014CI05321
Honorable Cynthia Marie Chapa, Judge Presiding
ORDER
A copy of appellant's notice of appeal was filed in this court on February 18, 2020. The clerk of the court notified the appellant in writing that our records did not reflect that the filing fee in the amount of $205.00 was paid. In addition, our record contains no evidence that appellant is excused by statute or rule from paying the filing fee. See TEX. R. APP. P. 5, 20. It is therefore ORDERED that appellant show cause in writing within fifteen days of the date of this order that either: (1) the filing fee has been paid; or (2) appellant is entitled to appeal without paying the filing fee. If appellant fails to respond within the time provided, this appeal will be dismissed for failure to pay the filing fee. See TEX. R. APP. P. 5, 42.3(c).
In addition, in accordance with section 51.017(a) of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, a notice of appeal must be served on each court reporter responsible for preparing the reporter's record. TEX. CIV. PRAC. & REM. CODE ANN. § 51.017(a). The clerk of the court notified the appellant in writing that the certificate of service attached to the notice of appeal filed in this appeal does not certify that any court reporter was served. The clerk instructed the appellant to file an amended notice of appeal certifying proper service on the responsible court reporter(s). An amended notice of appeal has not been filed. It is therefore ORDERED that Juan Carlos Martinez file an amended notice of appeal in compliance with section 51.017(a) within fifteen days from the date of this order. If appellant fails to file an amended notice of appeal within the time provided, an order will be issued directing Mr. Martinez to appear and show cause why he should not be held in contempt for failing to file the amended notice of appeal. The clerk of this court shall cause a copy of this order to be served on Mr. Martinez by certified mail, return receipt requested, or give other personal notice of this order with proof of delivery.
All other appellate deadlines are suspended pending further order of this court.
/s/_________
Rebeca C. Martinez, Justice
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 24th day of March, 2020.
/s/_________
Michael A. Cruz,
Clerk of Court