Clark v. Bridges, 75 A.3d 149 (2013)

Citation: Clark v. Bridges, 75 A.3d 149 (2013)
Parent Document: Clark v. Bridges, 75 A.3d 149 (2013)
Jurisdiction: DC (municipal)
Effective Date: 2013-08-22
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/5147069/clark-v-bridges/ ↗

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.The Superior Court is empowered to grant an extension of time in which to file an otherwise untimely appeal, if 1) the notice of appeal is filed within thirty days after the thirty-day period prescribed by D.C.App. R. 4(a), and 2) appellant makes a showing of "excusable neglect or good cause.” D.C.App. R. 4(a)(5). Although the time to file a criminal appeal may be extended by the Superior Court without a motion, see D.C.App. R. 4(b)(4), the civil appellate rules require a motion once the thirty-day period to file an appeal has expired. D.C.App. R. 4(a)(5)(B). Appellant did not file such a motion in this case, but did file his notice of appeal within the thirty-day period following the initial thirty-day period prescribed by Rule 4(a).

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