Continental Oil Co. v. Dobie

OPINION

This -case is before us on appellants’ motion for extension of time to file their brief and appellees’ motion to dismiss the appeal. A thorough recitation of prior motions and dates is helpful in determining the basis for our decision.

The transcript and statement of facts in this appeal should have been filed on January 10,1977. Rule 386, T.R.C.P. On January 11, 1977, the appellants tendered the transcript and were told by the Clerk of this Court that a motion for extension of time and for leave to file the transcript and statement of facts would be required under Rule 21c, T.R.C.P.…