Zeltzer v. Zeltzer

I write solely because of the points raised by Judge Barkett’s concurrence, although I choose not to comment further on our being informed at oral argument of a matter dehors the record, other than to repeat that you cannot unring the bell.

Appellant sought and obtained three extensions of time in which to file appellant’s briefs; appellee obtained two. As a result, the appeal commenced on July 7, 1983, and could not be argued until July '26, 1984. Had the record reflected a ease which required a detailed majority opinion, still more time would have elapsed.

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