Henry McCleary Timber Co. v. Sewell

*8OPINION

On Motion to Strike Brief

This matter is before us on motion of respondents to strike the opening brief of appellant now on file in this court, upon the ground that appellant had failed to file the same within the time prescribed. The brief was due November 10, 1955 and was filed November 17, 1955. In opposition to the motion counsel for appellant have filed an affidavit explaining the reasons for the delay in filing.

This court has had occasion recently to express to the members of the bar its concern with the delays in briefing which have become almost a matter of standard practice. In…