Stangel v. Parker

Frank Stangel, appellant before the Second Court of Appeals, moved that court to extend the time for filing his motion for rehearing. Appellees did not oppose Stan-gel’s motion. The court of appeals denied Stangel’s motion. Stangel now seeks relief from this Court under Tex.R.App. P. 100(g). Because Stangel’s timely motion reasonably explains his need for additional time, we grant Stangel relief from the court of appeals’ order.

The court of appeals affirmed the trial court’s judgment against Stangel on January 9, 1997. A few days later, Stangel’s trial counsel informed Stangel by letter that…