Chilkewitz v. Winter

OPINION

Lawrence J. Chilkewitz appeals the trial court’s judgment dismissing his lawsuit for want of prosecution. Because appellant’s notice of appeal was untimely filed, we dismiss the appeal for want of jurisdiction.

The trial court rendered a final judgment on February 23, 2000. Appellant timely filed a motion for new trial, thereby extending the appellate timetable and making his notice of appeal due on May 23, 2000. See Tex.R.App. P. 26.1. Appellant filed his notice of appeal on June 7, 2000, 15 days after his filing deadline. Because appellant’s notice of appeal was untimely, we notified…