Newding v. Geco Geophysical Co.

ORDER

Appellant (“Newding”) brings this appeal from a dismissal for want of prosecution signed by the trial court on April 23, 1991. Newding timely filed a motion to reinstate the case on May 23, 1991, the trial court took no action and the motion was overruled by operation of law on July 8. Tex. R.Civ.P. 329b(c). He then perfected his appeal by filing a cash deposit in lieu of bond on July 9, 1991.

Newding requested the transcript, which was filed with this Court on August 5, but failed to request the official reporter prepare the statement of facts “... at or before the time prescribed for…