Michael Thomas Paul v. Greg Abbot Attorney General for the State of Texas

Greg /s
Fourth Court of Appeals
San Antonio, Texas
November 18, 2014
No. 04-14-00791-CV
Michael Thomas PAUL,
Appellant
v.
GREG ABBOT ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS,
Appellee
From the 225th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas
Trial Court No. 2001-CI-16843
Honorable Michael E. Mery, Judge Presiding
ORDER
Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 21.5(d) specifies the contents of a notice of appeal in
a civil case. TEX. R. APP. P. 21.5(d). On November 10, 2014, Michael Thomas Paul filed a
document in the trial court titled, “Affidavit of Appeal.” Although the document might be
construed as expressing Paul’s desire to appeal, the document fails to comply with Texas Rule of
Appellate Procedure 25.1(d) and is therefore defective. See id. Accordingly, Paul is ORDERED
to file a notice of appeal that complies with Rule 25.1(d) no later than 30 days from the date of
this order. See TEX. R. APP. P. 37.1. In the event Paul fails to comply with this order, this appeal
will be dismissed. See id.
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Karen Angelini, Justice
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said
court on this 18th day of November, 2014.
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Keith E. Hottle
Clerk of Court