Thompson v. Yazzie

OPINION

This matter comes before the Court on a Motion for Reconsideration of the Court’s dismissal of the appeal because Appellant did not submit a transcript within the required time. The Court grants the motion, and reinstates the appeal. The Court issues this opinion to clarify the rales on transcripts.

I

The relevant facts are as follows. Appellant Yazzie (Yazzie) appealed a judgment of the Tuba City District Court (District Court) awarding Appellee Thompson (Thompson) restitution for fees paid to Yazzie to represent her. Within the thirty day time period set out in Rule 9(a)(2) of the…