Opinion
No. CA 11–557.
01-25-2012
Doris SCOTT, Appellant v. POTLATCH FOREST PRODUCTS CORPORATION, Self–Insured Employer Management Claim Solutions (TPA), Insurance Carrier, Appellees.
Michael J. Dennis, Pine Bluff, AR, for appellee.
Michael J. Dennis, Pine Bluff, AR, for appellee.
This is an appeal from an April 5, 2011 decision by the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission denying the claims of appellant, Doris Scott, with regard to injuries allegedly arising from a work-related injury on May 25, 2006. However, we are unable to reach the merits of Ms. Scott's appeal. To the extent that we can follow her argument, we observe that she has not cited any supporting legal authority. It is well established that this court will not consider the merits of an appeal if the appellant makes no convincing argument or cites no legal authority to support her argument. If an appellant's point is not apparent without further research, we will not hear the matter. We simply will not address issues on appeal that are not appropriately developed.
Hendrix v. Black, 373 Ark. 266, 283 S.W.3d 590 (2008).
Id.
Id.
We are aware that Ms. Scott is representing herself in this matter; however, pro se appellants are responsible for following the rules of the court and the rules of appellate procedure, and are held to the same standards as attorneys in preparing their briefs. Failure to develop a legal issue for this court's consideration is cause to affirm.
Moon v. Holloway, 353 Ark. 520, 110 S.W.3d 250 (2003) ; Perry v. State, 287 Ark. 384, 699 S.W.2d 739 (1985) ; Walker v. State, 283 Ark. 339, 676 S.W.2d 460 (1984).
See In re Adoption of D.J.L., 341 Ark. 327, 16 S.W.3d 263 (2000).
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Affirmed.
GRUBER and MARTIN, JJ., agree.